Family Accommodation in Secondary Suites

WHEREAS the City of Coquitlam, through its Secondary Suite program, is committed to providing safe and affordable accommodation for people living in Coquitlam; AND WHEREAS it is the view of Coquitlam City Council that the secondary suites provided by homeowners for the sole purpose of providing accommodation for immediate family members are often necessary and should be encouraged; AND WHEREAS senior government legislation and regulations do not recognize the unique nature of secondary suites occupied by family members of those persons owning and residing in the dwelling unit: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Province of British Columbia be requested to amend the BC Building Code and other pertinent legislation to simplify requirements for secondary suites utilized explicitly for the accommodation of immediate family members of the owner and occupier of the primary residential dwelling.