The City of Delta is inviting residents to share their views on proposed zoning updates that would make it easier to build small-scale, multi-unit housing (SSMUH) while ensuring new homes are livable for residents and compatible with existing neighbourhoods. The engagement runs from November 4 to 30, 2025, with opportunities to learn more and provide feedback online and at in-person events.
“Staff have proposed five key changes that we feel address the Province's direction, while still balancing the unique needs of our community,” said Doreann Mayhew, General Manager of Development. “Given that these changes would impact all small-scale residential lots in Delta, we encourage everyone to get involved. We are eager to engage with community members on these proposed changes to understand their thoughts and concerns.”
The proposed changes respond to new provincial direction that requires all local governments to allow small-scale housing forms—such as secondary suites, coach houses, garden suites, duplexes, and houseplexes—on most residential lots and recommends less restrictive standards for heights, setbacks and lot coverage. Delta is taking a balanced, made-for-Delta approach that better reflects local conditions and the character of established neighbourhoods. Delta’s recommendations include:
- Consolidating and standardizing 12 small-scale residential zones into one
- Permitting houseplexes which feature three or four units with separate exterior entrances
- Increasing heights from 9.5 m to 10.5 m for sloped roofs (less than the provincial recommendation of 13 m), allowing for shallower basements but not adding storeys
- Removing Floor Space Ratio (FSR) regulations
- Increasing minimum lot dimensions for subdivision from 11 m frontage to 15 m
Residents can learn more about the proposed changes and share feedback by visiting letstalk.delta.ca and attending one of the following events to speak with staff in person.
- November 20 at the Kennedy Seniors Centre from 6:00 – 8:00 pm
- November 26 at the Harris Barn from 5:00 –7:00 pm
Questions can be directed to development@delta.ca. Feedback collected during the engagement will inform future recommendations to Delta Council.
For more information on this news release, please contact media@delta.ca.