Case Studies & Stories of Practice
British Columbia
Gibsons’ Expanding Housing Policies: From Secondary Suites to Garden Suites
Since 2008, the Town of Gibsons has allowed secondary suites in all single-family dwellings, setting an early example of flexible, forward-thinking housing policy.
Over time, these permissions have expanded — in 2020 to include duplexes, townhouses, and lock-off suites in apartments. Garden suite regulations, introduced in 2015, are now under review for possible expansion through community engagement and planning.
See how Gibsons is evolving its zoning to create more diverse, gentle density housing options.
Keywords: Gibsons housing policy; gentle density housing; secondary suites; duplexes; townhouses; lock-off suites; garden suites; small-scale multi-unit housing; zoning reform; affordable housing solutions
