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title: Secondary suite and carriage house rules in British Columbia, by municipality
region: British Columbia, Canada
places: 154
canonical: "https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/secondary-suite/"
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# Secondary suite and carriage house rules in British Columbia, by municipality

What the bylaws of 154 places in British Columbia say on the same question, side by side. Each cell is a short form of a fact that is sourced, quoted and checked on the place's own page.

| Place | Secondary suite allowed | Coach house or garden suite allowed | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|
| [100 Mile House](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/100-mile-house/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in zones that list it (A-1 to R-3) | Only in ER-2 zone, with conditions | 1 space, in addition to main dwelling |
| [Abbotsford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, one per detached house; register with City | Yes, in listed zones (coach house and garden suite) | 1 space for the suite, plus 2 for the house |
| [Anmore](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/anmore/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in RS-1, RS-1A, RCH, INF, RS-2 zones | Yes, coach house in RS-1, RS-1A, RCH-2, INF; one per lot | 2 spaces per dwelling unit in RS-1 and RS-1A |
| [Armstrong](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/armstrong/secondary-suite.md) | No zone lists it; up to 3-4 dwelling units in R.1, R.2 | No coach house or garden suite use; confirm with Planning | 1 space (1 bedroom); 2 spaces for 2 or more bedrooms |
| [Ashcroft](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ashcroft/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in A1, RR1, R1 and other listed zones | Yes, in A1, RR1, R1 zones; one per parcel | 1 space, in addition to principal use |
| [Barriere](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/barriere/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in SH, CR, R and RP zones | Yes, in SH, CR, R, RP zones | 1 space per suite |
| [Belcarra](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/belcarra/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, one per home in RS-1 and RM-1 to RM-3 | Yes, one coach house per principal residence | 1 space per suite, plus 2 for the house |
| [Bowen Island](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bowen-island/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, one in all residential zones | Yes, where zone allows; one suite in total | 1 space per suite, plus the dwelling's spaces |
| [Burnaby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burnaby/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in R1, R2 and A1 districts | Yes, in R1 as rear principal building | 1.0 space for first unit plus 0.5 each additional |
| [Burns Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/burns-lake/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in RR1, UR, R1, R2, R3, C1, C2 zones | No | 1 space per suite, plus 2 for the house |
| [Cache Creek](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cache-creek/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in R1, AR1 and AR2 zones | Yes, in R1 | 1 extra space per accessory dwelling unit |
| [Campbell River](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/campbell-river/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in listed zones (R-I, RM-1, RM-2, RU-1 etc.) | Not named; extra dwelling on lots over 1 hectare in RU zones | 1 space per dwelling unit |
| [Canal Flats](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/canal-flats/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in R-1, R-1A and SH zones | Appears allowed in SH zone; confirm with Village | 1 extra space per accessory dwelling unit |
| [Castlegar](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/castlegar/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in R1, R2, RU, CPA, RMU and C1 to C4 zones | Yes, in same zones as secondary suites | 0.5 space per accessory dwelling unit |
| [Central Saanich](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/central-saanich/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in residential zones inside Urban Containment Boundary | Yes, inside Urban Containment Boundary; rural: up to 90 m² | 1 space per secondary dwelling unit |
| [Chetwynd](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chetwynd/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in AG, RU1, RU2 and R1 zones | Yes, in AG, RU1, RU2, R1 zones | 1 space per suite (or 1 per bedroom; confirm) |
| [Chilliwack](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, where the zone permits an accessory dwelling unit | Yes, where zone permits, with minimum lot area | 1 space per suite, any number of bedrooms |
| [Clearwater](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clearwater/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in zones that expressly allow it | Only in RL-1 zone, lots over 2 ha, not in ALR | 1 space per suite, plus 2 for the main dwelling |
| [Clinton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/clinton/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in R1, R2, R4, A1 and A2 zones | Yes, in R1, R2, R4, A1, A2 zones, accessory building only | 1 space per suite, plus the main house |
| [Coldstream](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in A1, A2, R1 to R4, R99 zones | Yes in R1; R2 to R4 lots 1 ha+; A1 lots 4 ha+ | 1 space per suite, plus 2 for the house |
| [Colwood](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/colwood/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in all zones unless the bylaw says otherwise | Yes, garden suites in all zones, with approval | 1 space per suite, plus 2 for the house |
| [Comox](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/comox/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in all four low-density residential zones | Yes, in four low-density zones, except Map 9-1 area in R-CL | 1.0 space per suite, plus the principal dwelling |
| [Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coquitlam/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, counts toward zone's dwelling unit limit | Yes, in R zones; RS-2 inside house only | 1 space per accessory unit (RS-2, A-3) |
| [Courtenay](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/courtenay/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in zones that list it | Yes, one per property in zones that list it | 1 space per accessory dwelling unit |
| [Cranbrook](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cranbrook/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in RT, R-1, R-3, R-4, R-7 zones | Yes, in R-1 and R-7 zones | 1 space per suite, plus 2 for the primary dwelling |
| [Creston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/creston/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in AG, R1 and R5 zones | Yes, in R1, R5, AG zones | 1 extra space per accessory dwelling unit |
| [Cumberland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/cumberland/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in R-1, R-2, R-3, R-RTMU and R-MU | Not named; detached units in R-2, R-3, max 90.0 m² | 1.0 space per suite, plus the principal dwelling |
| [Daajing Giids](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/daajing-giids/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in LR, RR, MFR, RO, C1 and C2 zones | Not confirmed | 1 space per suite |
| [Dawson Creek](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/dawson-creek/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in RS-1 to RS-3, RM-1, RM-2, A, CD zones | Yes, in RS-1, RS-2, RS-3, RM-1, RM-2, RMH-1 and others | 1 space per bedroom, up to 2, plus main dwelling |
| [Delta](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/delta/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, one per dwelling; not in an attic | Yes, max two detached suites per lot | 1 space per suite (none for 33 m² or less) |
| [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in R1, R2 and RS zones; one per lot | Yes in R2, one per lot; not listed in R1 | 1 more space than the house's 2 (3 in total) |
| [Duncan](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/duncan/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in Low Density Residential zones | Yes, in LDR zone; one per dwelling | 1 space per dwelling unit |
| [Elkford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/elkford/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in R-1, R-2, R-5, R-MH, A-1 and LH zones | Yes in R-1, R-5, R-MH, LH; not R-2 or A-1 | 1.0 space per dwelling unit |
| [Enderby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/enderby/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in R.1, R.1-A, R.2 and C.R. zones | Yes, in R.1, R.1-A, R.2, Country Residential; rear only | 1 space per attached or detached suite |
| [Esquimalt](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/esquimalt/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in zones that expressly permit it | Yes, only in RS-5, RS-6, RD-4, CD No. 137 | 1.0 space per suite, plus the house's space |
| [Fernie](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fernie/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in R-SS and RR zones | Yes in R-SS, within 3 or 4 units per parcel | 1 space per secondary unit (unclear; confirm) |
| [Fort St James](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-james/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in R1, R4, RR1, RR1A, RR2, RR3 (not R2, R3) | Garden suites in RR1, RR2, RR3 only | Not confirmed |
| [Fort St. John](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fort-st-john/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in zones that list it (A-1, R-1, R-2 etc.) | Yes, in zones listing it, in accessory building | 1 space per bedroom, plus principal dwelling |
| [Fraser Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fraser-lake/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in A1, R1 and R2 zones | Yes, in A1, R1, R2 zones | 1 space per suite, plus 2 for the house |
| [Fruitvale](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/fruitvale/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in RLP 1, RR1, RU1 and RU2 zones | Maybe, in RLP 1, RR1, RU1 zones; one per lot | 2 spaces per suite, plus principal dwelling |
| [Gibsons](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/gibsons/secondary-suite.md) | Term not used; up to 3 to 4 dwelling units in RL-1, RL-2 | Not named; within dwelling-unit limit of 3 or 4 | 2 spaces for 1 or 2 units; 3 for 3 or 4 units |
| [Gold River](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/gold-river/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in CD1; one accessory unit in R-L and R-R | Not named; one accessory dwelling unit in R-L and R-R | 2 spaces per unit; no separate suite rule |
| [Golden](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/golden/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in R1S, R1D, R2, R2A, R3, R5 and C5 | Yes, in zones listing it, lot at least 600 m² | 1 space for suite, plus 2 for the house |
| [Grand Forks](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/grand-forks/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, on every parcel allowing a single-family dwelling | Yes, garden suite in R-1, R-2, NC, TC zones | 1 space per unit of 90 m² or less; 2 if larger |
| [Granisle](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/granisle/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in single family dwellings | Unclear; not stated if detached | Not confirmed |
| [Greenwood](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/greenwood/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in R1 and R1A zones | Yes, carriage house in R1 only | 2 spaces per suite (2 may be in tandem) |
| [Harrison Hot Springs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/secondary-suite.md) | Only in R-2 zone (suite or coach house, not both) | Yes, in R-2 zone only, with community sewer and water | 1 space per suite, plus main use |
| [Hazelton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hazelton/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in R, RR and RC zones | Yes, in R, RR, RC zones; one per lot, max 90 m² | Not confirmed |
| [Highlands](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/highlands/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in most zones; one per lot | Yes, in same zones; counts as the one ADU | 1 extra space for the ADU |
| [Hope](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hope/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in RS-1 and rural zones L-1, AG-1, RU-1, CR-1 | Yes, in RS-1 and rural zones, with limits | 1 space per dwelling unit |
| [Houston](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/houston/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in R1, A1, A2, C3 and R3 zones | Yes, carriage house in R1, A1, A2 | 1 space per suite, plus 2 for the house |
| [Hudson's Hope](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hudsons-hope/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in RU1 to RU3, R1, R1A, R1B and R2 zones | Yes, in same zones; not with a secondary suite | 1 space per suite |
| [Invermere](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/invermere/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in R-1, R-2, R-2S, RM-2 and other listed zones | Yes, in accessory building, if conditions met | 1 space per suite, plus the dwelling's own |
| [Kamloops](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kamloops/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in R5 to R8, CR1 to CR3 and A1 zones | Yes, with Intensive Residential Development Permit | 1 space per suite (none on some permit streets) |
| [Kaslo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kaslo/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in R-1, RM-1, C-2 and C-3 zones | Yes, carriage house in R-1, RM-1, C-2, C-3 | 1.0 space per dwelling unit |
| [Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kelowna/secondary-suite.md) | Depends on the zone | Yes, carriage house where zoning permits | No rate given; show suite parking on site plan |
| [Kent](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in RS1 and A zones | Yes in RS1; one detached unit in A, A1, RR2, RR3 | 1 space per suite, plus the main residence |
| [Keremeos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/keremeos/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in RS1, AG and AGX zones | Yes, in RS1, AG, AGX; max 100 m² | 1 space per suite, plus the house |
| [Kimberley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kimberley/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in listed zones (RL, RS, RSMH etc.) | Not named; accessory dwelling unit allowed in listed zones | 1 space per dwelling unit (no separate suite rate) |
| [Kitimat](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kitimat/secondary-suite.md) | Only where a zone allows two dwelling units on a lot | Only on listed sites in certain zones | 3 spaces per lot in R2-A zone |
| [Ladysmith](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ladysmith/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in zones that list it (RU-1, R-1, R-2 etc.) | Yes, coach house in zones that list it | 1 space per dwelling unit; tandem allowed |
| [Lake Country](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in zones that list it (RU1, RU2, RR1, A1 etc.) | Yes, accessory suite in zones that list it | 1 space per suite, plus the main dwelling |
| [Lake Cowichan](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-cowichan/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in R-1 to R-6 (conditions apply) | Yes, in R-1, R-2, R-3; one per lot | 1 space per suite, plus 2 for the house |
| [Langford](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langford/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, as accessory to a one-family dwelling | Yes, where Part 6 permits; not in City Centre | 1 extra space, not in tandem |
| [Langley City](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in R1 zone; owner must live on lot | Yes, in R1 zone; owner must live on lot | 1 extra space, plus 2 for the house (table differs) |
| [Lantzville](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lantzville/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in residential zones R1 to R6 and others | Yes, carriage house on parcel of at least 1,300 m² | 1 space per bedroom |
| [Lillooet](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lillooet/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in ALR, AG, RR, SR, R-1 and R-2 zones | Yes, accessory dwelling in ALR, AG, RR, SR, R-1, R-2, RM, MC | 1 space per suite, not in tandem |
| [Lions Bay](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in RS-1 zone | Only cottage in RS-1, parcels 1,000 m²+, with covenant | 3 spaces with a suite (2 without) |
| [Logan Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/logan-lake/secondary-suite.md) | Only in R1S zone (rezoning needed) | No | 2 spaces per suite |
| [Lumby](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, one inside a single family dwelling | Yes, one per lot in R.1, R.2, R.7, SH, CR zones | 1 space per suite, not in tandem |
| [Lytton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lytton/secondary-suite.md) | Not confirmed | Yes, where accessory suite allowed; not on lot under 280 m² | 1 extra space, plus the house's |
| [Mackenzie](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mackenzie/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in A1, A2, RR1, RR2, R1 and R2 zones | Yes, in A1, A2, RR1, RR2, R1, R2; R1 and R2 garden only | 1 space, plus the dwelling's spaces |
| [Maple Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in zones that list it (one per house) | Yes, Detached Garden Suite in zones that list it | 1 space per suite (none in some areas) |
| [Masset](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/masset/secondary-suite.md) | Draft bylaw only: Rural Residential, R-1 to R-3, ALR | Draft bylaw: coach house on lots over 500.0 m² | Draft bylaw only: 1 space per suite |
| [Merritt](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/merritt/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in AR1, R1, R3, R4, C6, R7 and R8 zones | Yes, in AR1, R1, R3 zones | 1 space for 2 or fewer units; 0.5 each additional |
| [Metchosin](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/metchosin/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in zones that list accessory dwelling units | Yes, only on lots of 0.8 ha or more | 2 spaces, plus 2 for the principal dwelling |
| [Mission](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in all A, R, RU, RR, S and UC zones | Yes, in zones listed in s. 106; one per lot | 1 space per suite (City page says 3 with a suite) |
| [Montrose](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/montrose/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in all R1 and RD zones and RU | No, prohibited in R1 and RD zones | 1 space per suite, plus 2 for the main dwelling |
| [Nakusp](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nakusp/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in R-1, R-2, R-3 and RU-1 zones | Yes, in R-1, R-2, R-3, RU-1; single detached only | 1 space per unit, plus 2 for the house |
| [Nanaimo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nanaimo/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in zones with a single dwelling, duplex or row house | Yes, in accessory building, if lot conditions met | 1 space per suite (none in Area 5) |
| [Nelson](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/nelson/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in zones permitting Small-Scale Residential | Yes, laneway house in R1, R2, R3 and other zones | 1 space per dwelling unit |
| [New Denver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-denver/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in R1 (one per principal dwelling) | Yes, one accessory residence in R1 | Not confirmed |
| [New Hazelton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-hazelton/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in R-1, R-2, R-5, C-2 and RU zones | Yes, garden suite in R-1, R-2, R-5, RU zones | 1 space per suite, plus the dwelling's own |
| [New Westminster](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/new-westminster/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in single detached, multiplex and townhouse | Yes in RS-1; not in RS-2 or Queensborough | 1 extra space for the first suite |
| [North Cowichan](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-cowichan/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in A4, R1-U, R2, R3, R7 and CD zones | Yes, in R1-U, R2, R3, R3-S and some CD zones | 1 space per suite, plus the house's own |
| [North Saanich](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-saanich/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in listed zones; owner needs a permit | Guest cottage in some zones; carriage house in CD-4, CD-6 | 1 extra space for the suite |
| [North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in RS-1, RS-2, RT, RG, RM-1, RH-1; owner lives there | Yes, one coach house in RS-1, RS-2, RT-1, RT-2, RG | 1 space per suite (RS/RT zones) |
| [Northern Rockies](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/northern-rockies/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in RS, RR, RM-1, A-1 and A-2 zones | Yes, one per parcel in RR, RS, RM, A-1, A-2 zones | 1 space per suite |
| [Oak Bay](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/oak-bay/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in all residential zones allowing single-family homes | Yes, in R-1 and other listed zones | No extra parking; 1 space per unit (2 in all) |
| [Oliver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/oliver/secondary-suite.md) | Unclear: OCP supports; zoning bylaw not read | Unclear; OCP supports carriage homes, zoning not read | Not confirmed |
| [Osoyoos](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/osoyoos/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in RS1 and AG zones | Yes, accessory dwelling in RS1, AG and other zones | 1 space per suite, plus the house |
| [Parksville](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/parksville/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in zones that list it (RS-1, RS-2, RS-3, A-1) | Carriage house named only for A-1 land in ALR | 1 space per suite |
| [Peachland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/peachland/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in A1, A2, RR1, RR2, R1 and RM2 zones | Yes, garden suite in A1, A2, RR1, RR2, R1, RM2 | 1 extra space, plus the principal dwelling's |
| [Pemberton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pemberton/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in R-1 zone | Yes, carriage house above garage where zone permits | Not confirmed |
| [Penticton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/penticton/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in FG, A, RC, R4-L, R4-S, RM1 to RM3 zones | Yes, carriage house in FG, A, RC, R4-L, R4-S zones | None required |
| [Pitt Meadows](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pitt-meadows/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in zones that list it (RS, R-3, R-4, R-6 etc.) | Yes, garden suites in R-3, R-4, R-6, RS, RR-1 to RR-5 | 1 space per suite outside R-3, R-4, R-6 |
| [Port Alberni](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-alberni/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in A1, FD, RR, R and C9 zones | Yes, in RR and R zones | 1 extra space, plus the house's standard |
| [Port Clements](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-clements/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, one per parcel in R-1, R-2 and A-1 zones | Yes, in R-1, R-2, C-1, C-2 on municipal sewer | 1 space per suite |
| [Port Coquitlam](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-coquitlam/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in RS1 to RS4 and A zones | Yes, in RS1 to RS4 zones without duplex or triplex | 1 space per dwelling unit, up to 3 total |
| [Port Edward](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-edward/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in A1, A2, R1 and R2 zones | No | 1 space per suite; house needs 2 |
| [Port Hardy](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-hardy/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in R-1, R-2, RR-1, GH-1 and R-1s zones | Yes, carriage homes in R-1, R-2, RR-1, GH-1; not R-1s | 1 space per suite |
| [Port McNeill](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-mcneill/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in R-1, R-2, R-4 and CD-1 zones | Only cottage in CD-1 zone | 3 spaces for a house with a suite |
| [Port Moody](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/port-moody/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, one in a single detached home or duplex | Yes, in single detached zones such as RS1 | 1 extra space, plus 2 for the house |
| [Pouce Coupe](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/pouce-coupe/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in A-1, R-1 and R-2 zones | Yes, in A-1, R-1, C-1, C-2, M-1, P-1; not R-2 | Conflict: 1 extra space or 2 spaces per suite |
| [Powell River](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/powell-river/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, one in R1, R2, R3, R3A, RA1, A0, A1, CD3, CD4 | Yes, one carriage house per lot in listed zones | 1 space per dwelling unit, up to 3 per lot |
| [Prince George](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-george/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in AR, RS, RT, RM1 to RM8 and other zones | Yes, carriage house or cottage house | 1 space per dwelling |
| [Prince Rupert](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/prince-rupert/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, as accessory to a small-scale residential dwelling | Yes, garden suite; not in front yard | 0.25 space per unit; 1 in Parking Specified Area |
| [Princeton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/princeton/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in FG, RC, RS1, RS2, RD, RM2, RM3 zones | Yes, carriage house in FG, RC, RS1, RS2, RM2 | 1 extra space for the suite |
| [Qualicum Beach](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/qualicum-beach/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in R1, R2 and A1 to A4 zones | Yes, attached or detached ancillary dwelling unit | 1 space per dwelling unit |
| [Quesnel](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/quesnel/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in A-1, RR-1, CR-1, RS-1, RS-2, SR-1 zones | Yes, in A-1, CR-1, RS-1, RS-2, RR-1 with municipal services | 1 extra space per suite, plus the main dwelling |
| [Radium Hot Springs](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/radium-hot-springs/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, one per principal dwelling in listed zones | Yes, where zone lists it; community water and sewer | 1 space per bedroom, up to 2 |
| [Revelstoke](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/revelstoke/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, one per principal dwelling in listed zones | Yes, one carriage suite and one garden suite per dwelling | 1 space per unit (none under 29.0 m²) |
| [Richmond](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/richmond/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in zones that list it (RS1, RS2 etc.) | Coach house in RI1, RI2, ZS12, ZS20 zones | 1 extra space only on arterial road lots |
| [Rossland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/rossland/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in RR, R-1, R-3, R-GS, C-2, C-4 and CD zones | Yes, in RR, R-1, R-3, R-GS, C-2, C-4 and CD zones | 1 space per dwelling unit |
| [Saanich](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/saanich/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in all RS, RD and A zones | Yes, garden suite in zones listing it; one per lot | 1 extra space for the suite |
| [Salmo](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmo/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in R-1, RM-1 and RR-1 zones | Yes, in R-1, as one accessory building | 1 extra space per secondary unit |
| [Salmon Arm](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salmon-arm/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in R-5, R-10, R-11, R-13, R-14, R-17, R-19, A zones | Yes, in R-10, R-11, R-17, R-19; rural in A-1 to A-3 | 1 space per suite; house needs 2 |
| [Salt Spring Island](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/salt-spring-island/secondary-suite.md) | Only on Schedule I map lots or ALR Agriculture 1 or 2 | Not as a suite; rental cottage only in listed zones | 1 space per suite, plus 2 for the house |
| [Sayward](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sayward/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in R-1, R/C, R/I, RU-1 and RU-ALR | No | 1 space per suite, plus 2 for the house |
| [Sechelt](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sechelt/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in residential and rural zones, not every property | Yes, in zones such as R1 (2,000 m²+) and R2 | 1.0 space per suite; 0.5 in SSMUH zones |
| [Sicamous](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sicamous/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in R-1 | Yes, coach houses and garden suites in R-1 | As required by Schedule D |
| [Sidney](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sidney/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in R1, R2 and R3 zones (not R4) | Effectively yes, 3 or 4 dwelling units on R1 to R3 lots | 1 space per suite, not in tandem |
| [Silverton](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/silverton/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in R-1, C-1 and I-1 zones | Yes, in R-1, C-1, I-1 | 1 space per dwelling unit |
| [Slocan](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/slocan/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, one inside a single family dwelling | Yes, one detached residence in R-1 and R-2 | 1 space per suite; main dwelling needs 2 |
| [Smithers](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/smithers/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in A-1, LDR-1, R-6, R-7 and C-1A zones | Yes, carriage house in A-1, LDR-1, R-6, R-7, C-1A | 1 extra space per suite, plus 2 for the house |
| [Sooke](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sooke/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in RU1 to RU5 and R1 to R3 zones | Yes, small suite up to 90 m² in same zones as suites | 1 space per suite, plus the house's own |
| [Spallumcheen](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, one in R.1, S.H., C.R., A.2, L.H. zones | Yes, in S.H., C.R., A.2, L.H., L.H.4 on lots 2 ha or more | 1 space per suite |
| [Sparwood](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sparwood/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in R-1 zone | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| [Squamish](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, one per dwelling unit | Yes, one carriage house per parcel | None required |
| [Stewart](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/stewart/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in R1, R2 and FD zones; one per parcel | Yes, in R1 and R2 zones only; one per parcel | 1 space per suite |
| [Summerland](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/summerland/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in A1, A2, CR1, RU1 to RU3, RMD zones | Yes, carriage house in A1, A2, CR1, RU1, RU2, RU3 | 1 extra space (3 in total with the house) |
| [Sun Peaks](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/sun-peaks/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in RS-1, RS-1A and RT-1 (not RS-2, RM-1) | Not confirmed | 1 space per unit, plus the main dwelling |
| [Surrey](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/surrey/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, one per single family, semi-detached or duplex | Yes, in residential zones allowing detached houses | 1 space per suite (none in transit areas) |
| [Tahsis](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tahsis/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in R-1, R-2, RM-1 and RU-1 zones | Yes, in same zones as suites | Not confirmed |
| [Taylor](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/taylor/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, one in A-1, A-2, R-1, R-2 and R-4 zones | Yes, in A-1, A-2, R-1, R-2, R-4; not R-3 | 1 space, plus 2 for the main dwelling |
| [Telkwa](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/telkwa/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in R1, R2, C2 and C3 zones | Yes, in same zones as suites; rear yard, max 90 m² | 1 space per suite, plus 2 for the house |
| [Terrace](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/terrace/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in AR1, AR2, RS1 and R1 zones | Yes, in AR1, AR2, R1, RS1 zones | 1 space per suite, plus the main dwelling |
| [Tofino](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tofino/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in R1, R2, R4, RM2, RM3, A and RA zones | Not named; caretaker cottage up to 70 m² in some zones | Not confirmed |
| [Township of Langley](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/langley-township/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in single family, townhouse and other housing | Yes, coach house above garage in R-1A to R-1E, R-CL, R-2 | 1 space per suite (townhouse, semi-detached, rowhouse) |
| [Trail](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/trail/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in R1, R3, R4, R6, C2, C6 and A1 zones | Yes, in R1 and R3 zones | 1 space for 2 or fewer units; 0.5 each additional |
| [Tumbler Ridge](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/tumbler-ridge/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, one per parcel in R1, R2, R3 and RR zones | Yes, in R1, R2, R3, RR; one per parcel | 1 extra space per suite |
| [Ucluelet](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/ucluelet/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, one per lot in zones that list it (R-1, R-2 etc.) | Yes, one detached ADU in zones that list it | 1 space per suite |
| [Valemount](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/valemount/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, one per parcel in ENV, RR1, R1 and R2 zones | Yes, one per legal parcel in ENV, RR1, R1, R2 | 1 space (50 m² or less); 2 spaces over 50 m² |
| [Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vancouver/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in R1-1 (houses and duplexes) | Yes, laneway houses in R1-1 | Not confirmed |
| [Vanderhoof](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vanderhoof/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in R-1, R-2, R-4, RS-1, RS-3, RR-1, RR-2, A-1 | Yes, in R-1, RS-1, RS-3, RR-1, RR-2; lots 12.0 m wide | 1 extra space on the parcel |
| [Vernon](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in AGRL, AGRS, MUS, MUA and RTH zones | Some zones | 1.0 space per dwelling unit minimum |
| [Victoria](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/victoria/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in residential buildings built to Building Code | Yes, one garden suite per lot | None required |
| [View Royal](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/view-royal/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in A, R-1, R-2 and listed CD zones | Yes, garden suites in R-1, R-1A to R-1C, R-2, some CD | 1 space per suite, not in tandem |
| [Warfield](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/warfield/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in R1 and R2 zones (also R3, R3-M, RIH) | Yes, in R1 and R2 zones | None for one suite; 1 extra if more than one |
| [West Kelowna](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-kelowna/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in A1, RU1 to RU5, RC1 to RC3, R1 and others | Yes, carriage houses in RC1, RC2, RC3, R1 and others | 1 space (1 bedroom); 2 spaces (2 or more) |
| [West Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-vancouver/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in RS1 zone; check your zone | Yes in RS1; other zones checked separately | Not confirmed |
| [Whistler](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/whistler/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, one in zones limiting a parcel to a detached dwelling | Yes, in auxiliary building, in RS1, RS2, RS3, RI1, RSE1 | 1 space per unit |
| [White Rock](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/white-rock/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, only in SSMUH residential zones | Yes, in SSMUH zones where specifically permitted | 1 extra on-site space |
| [Williams Lake](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/williams-lake/secondary-suite.md) | Yes, in R-1 to R-4, RR-1 and MU-1 zones | Yes, in R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, RR-1, MU-1 | 1 space per suite |

"None set" means the bylaw that was read sets no such rule. "Not confirmed" means it could not be established from the official sources. Each place's page gives the full wording, the bylaw section and the official text it was matched against. How answers are checked: https://govhandbook.com/methods/