BILD Edmonton Metro regarding Bylaw 18/2024

Request #

IR-24-23

Can we get an administrative opinion on the following proposed changes to Bylaw 18/2024 from BILD Edmonton Metro:
1. Dwelling (single detached) Lot Widths: Lot widths for single detached dwellings with zero lot-line pockets should be reduced to 20 to 22 feet (from the current recommendation of 24 feet).
2. Street-Oriented Townhouse Lot Widths: Smaller pockets on street-oriented townhouse lots should have lot widths reduced to 12 to 14 feet (from the current recommendation of 16 feet).
3. Parking Reductions for Narrow Units: The parking reduction policy for units that are 16 feet or narrower in the LUB should also apply to townhouses in Midtown, supporting diverse housing options and maximizing the use of limited urban space.
4. 18-Foot Garages: Garages with a width of 18 feet should be considered sufficient to accommodate two parking spaces.
5. 18-Foot Pocket Parking Requirements: For lots that are 18 feet wide, the requirement should be only one off-street parking space.
6. Parking Reductions Consistency: Parking ratios for all Dwelling (townhouse-complex) should be 1.5 stalls per dwelling unit. We recommend standardizing these ratios for consistency.
7. Density Bonusing for Midtown: We recommend incorporating site density bonuses in all high-density residential districts to maintain consistency throughout the bylaw.

Requested by Fmr. Mayor Heron on October 15, 2024

Administrative Response

The following backgrounder report was prepared by Planning & Development for Council's review.

• Administrative Report

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