The Town of Sidney covers 1245 acres. Sidney has population of over 12,300 residents as of 2022. They project a population growth resulting in approximately 14,045 people in 2038. The number of dwelling units needed to housing this increased population is projected at 7,795 units in 2038. Some of those will be in-fill such as Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing (SSMUH). Oak Bay consistently follows the Province’s lead and uses the phrase SSMUH to refer to this new type of density infill.
Zoning for SSMUH in Sidney
The Town of Sidney has 12 residential zones. Ten zones permit the development of SSMUH dwellings. Sidney has passed new Zoning By-laws that intrinsically include SSMUH uses without needing to identify those uses as auxiliary to single- or two-family zoned uses.
There are no Transit Oriented Areas in The Town of Sidney.
Helpful Documents
Sidney has updated their zoning by-laws to directly include the development of SSMUH projects.
Additionally, Sidney has an interactive map that includes zoning and engineering services. The Town of Sidney gives an overview of the SSMUH at the bottom of it’s zoning by-law page.
Additional Documents
The homeowner or developer will need to complete other documents. A Building Permit, Form & Character Development Permit and Development Cost Charge analysis are some examples. Depending on the particular site, a Development Permit, a Heritage Permit or a Tree Permit may be necessary.
Action Plan: SSMUH in Sidney
If you are ready to assess the potential for SSMUH in Sidney, the first step is contacting us for a consultation.
If you’re ready to realize the cash potential of building a Small-Scale-Multi-Unit Houseplex on your property, you have options. We can buy your property, or partner with you to develop it.