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Fredericton is experiencing significant residential growth with record levels of housing construction. Permits for more than 3,800 new residential units have been issued in our City in the last 5 years. The Fredericton Metropolitan Area is Canada’s 9th fastest growing urban region and the City’s population increased by almost 3,000 over the past year alone. On a per-capita basis, Fredericton ranks 14th in all of Canada in terms of new housing built since 2017 yet the City-wide vacancy rate for rental housing is under one percent.

The City manages development through the Growth Strategy, the Municipal Plan, and the Zoning By-law. Most of our new residential development is planned to occur in our Urban Core on both sides of the river and Residential Growth Areas in new neighbourhoods such as the Cliffe Street area and the lands south of Bishop Drive. Cities, however, are constantly evolving and our Growth Strategy and Municipal Plan encourage new housing in existing neighbourhoods that is sensitively integrated. The rules that guide that new development are set out in the City’s Zoning By-law.

Housing is a big challenge in our community. The City’s 2022 Affordable Housing Strategy requires that Council pursue zoning reform to create additional opportunities for housing throughout the City. Increasing the use of as-of-right approval processes and providing greater flexibility with by-law amendments for increased gentle density in neighbourhoods throughout the City allows for continued growth and increased housing availability.

Allowing 4 dwelling units on a property is a way to permit incremental new residential density in our established neighbourhoods. It is generally considered to be more affordable as it is small-scale development that can be pursued by anyone, not just large residential land developers.

Why is the City considering allowing 4 dwelling units?

The City of Fredericton has accepted funding from the Government of Canada Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF). Among the requirements for HAF is the need for the City to adopt Zoning By-law amendments that would allow 4 dwelling units on all fully-serviced residentially zoned properties.

Why now?

The City committed to making these changes to the City’s Zoning By-law by the end of June, 2025. Completing these amendments is important because eligibility for other Government of Canada funding is conditional on the adoption of these new standards.

How will these changes unfold?

Staff have developed a balanced approach for advancing the City’s HAF obligation to permit 4 units on all serviced residential properties. The proposed amendments focus on permitting one or more secondary dwelling units to achieve additional density. The City’s approach provides property owners with flexible ways of achieving residential intensification that will work for both home-owners and owners of rental properties. The main aspects of the proposed amendments include the following:

  • Combining zones to increase flexibility and reduce redundancy (R-1, R-1N and R-2 combine to form a new R-1 zone; TP-2 and TP-3 combine to form a new TP-2 zone);
  • Allowing up to 3 secondary dwelling units (SDUs) on a lot in all low rise residential zones subject to minimum lot area and frontage standards;
  • Adding the garage apartment as a new SDU type (unit over detached garage) with associated development standards to address privacy as well as massing and height of the upper level;
  • Reducing minimum lot area and frontage standards;
  • Revising parking rules specifically for SDUs to provide more flexibility including tandem parking and parking in the required front yard (on a driveway only) among others;
  • Reducing driveway and parking aisle widths for all developments up to 4 units for more flexibility;
  • Reducing the number of required parking spaces for new development up to 4 units.

The proposed zoning changes open the door to many new housing solutions. They will allow first-time homeowners to have new flexibility to have additional housing units that can be rented to assist with the high home ownership costs. The units may provide homes for adult children, family members with disabilities or aging parents to remain in the neighbourhood they have called home. The new standards will also provide new options for home owners that want to down size but stay in their home by allowing the conversion of unused space into affordable housing for community members. These amendments provide the opportunity for all property owners to become part of the solution for our housing challenges.

For a detailed map of the proposed rezoning, click here.

Fredericton is experiencing significant residential growth with record levels of housing construction. Permits for more than 3,800 new residential units have been issued in our City in the last 5 years. The Fredericton Metropolitan Area is Canada’s 9th fastest growing urban region and the City’s population increased by almost 3,000 over the past year alone. On a per-capita basis, Fredericton ranks 14th in all of Canada in terms of new housing built since 2017 yet the City-wide vacancy rate for rental housing is under one percent.

The City manages development through the Growth Strategy, the Municipal Plan, and the Zoning By-law. Most of our new residential development is planned to occur in our Urban Core on both sides of the river and Residential Growth Areas in new neighbourhoods such as the Cliffe Street area and the lands south of Bishop Drive. Cities, however, are constantly evolving and our Growth Strategy and Municipal Plan encourage new housing in existing neighbourhoods that is sensitively integrated. The rules that guide that new development are set out in the City’s Zoning By-law.

Housing is a big challenge in our community. The City’s 2022 Affordable Housing Strategy requires that Council pursue zoning reform to create additional opportunities for housing throughout the City. Increasing the use of as-of-right approval processes and providing greater flexibility with by-law amendments for increased gentle density in neighbourhoods throughout the City allows for continued growth and increased housing availability.

Allowing 4 dwelling units on a property is a way to permit incremental new residential density in our established neighbourhoods. It is generally considered to be more affordable as it is small-scale development that can be pursued by anyone, not just large residential land developers.

Why is the City considering allowing 4 dwelling units?

The City of Fredericton has accepted funding from the Government of Canada Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF). Among the requirements for HAF is the need for the City to adopt Zoning By-law amendments that would allow 4 dwelling units on all fully-serviced residentially zoned properties.

Why now?

The City committed to making these changes to the City’s Zoning By-law by the end of June, 2025. Completing these amendments is important because eligibility for other Government of Canada funding is conditional on the adoption of these new standards.

How will these changes unfold?

Staff have developed a balanced approach for advancing the City’s HAF obligation to permit 4 units on all serviced residential properties. The proposed amendments focus on permitting one or more secondary dwelling units to achieve additional density. The City’s approach provides property owners with flexible ways of achieving residential intensification that will work for both home-owners and owners of rental properties. The main aspects of the proposed amendments include the following:

  • Combining zones to increase flexibility and reduce redundancy (R-1, R-1N and R-2 combine to form a new R-1 zone; TP-2 and TP-3 combine to form a new TP-2 zone);
  • Allowing up to 3 secondary dwelling units (SDUs) on a lot in all low rise residential zones subject to minimum lot area and frontage standards;
  • Adding the garage apartment as a new SDU type (unit over detached garage) with associated development standards to address privacy as well as massing and height of the upper level;
  • Reducing minimum lot area and frontage standards;
  • Revising parking rules specifically for SDUs to provide more flexibility including tandem parking and parking in the required front yard (on a driveway only) among others;
  • Reducing driveway and parking aisle widths for all developments up to 4 units for more flexibility;
  • Reducing the number of required parking spaces for new development up to 4 units.

The proposed zoning changes open the door to many new housing solutions. They will allow first-time homeowners to have new flexibility to have additional housing units that can be rented to assist with the high home ownership costs. The units may provide homes for adult children, family members with disabilities or aging parents to remain in the neighbourhood they have called home. The new standards will also provide new options for home owners that want to down size but stay in their home by allowing the conversion of unused space into affordable housing for community members. These amendments provide the opportunity for all property owners to become part of the solution for our housing challenges.

For a detailed map of the proposed rezoning, click here.

CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

Thank you for your input on this important Zoning By-law Amendment.  As of February 14, 2025 any public comments of concern, support or objection on this Amendment can be submitted to  planning@fredericton.ca , to be included as part of the Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) application process. 


  • Share How will this play out on unserviced city lots such as the Carlisle Road area that require minimum spacing around septic/leech fields and wells? on Facebook Share How will this play out on unserviced city lots such as the Carlisle Road area that require minimum spacing around septic/leech fields and wells? on Twitter Share How will this play out on unserviced city lots such as the Carlisle Road area that require minimum spacing around septic/leech fields and wells? on Linkedin Email How will this play out on unserviced city lots such as the Carlisle Road area that require minimum spacing around septic/leech fields and wells? link

    How will this play out on unserviced city lots such as the Carlisle Road area that require minimum spacing around septic/leech fields and wells?

    Will Dickeson asked 3 months ago

    Hi Will! These amendments only apply to lots that have proper municipal services (water/sanitary).

  • Share Hello. Is there any plan to improve road infrastructure in Devon before going ahead with these changes in development by-laws? McLaren and Gibson have seen increased traffic in recent years, and increasing density in an area that already has aging infrastructure may make the situation even worse. This, of course, is my anecdotal observation, but when there is traffic backed up on Gibson from Union to McLaren, maybe this could be seen as a potential problem. I'm aware of the need for more housing, but I think development for the sake of development without ensuing proper infrastructure will affect residents' quality of life. on Facebook Share Hello. Is there any plan to improve road infrastructure in Devon before going ahead with these changes in development by-laws? McLaren and Gibson have seen increased traffic in recent years, and increasing density in an area that already has aging infrastructure may make the situation even worse. This, of course, is my anecdotal observation, but when there is traffic backed up on Gibson from Union to McLaren, maybe this could be seen as a potential problem. I'm aware of the need for more housing, but I think development for the sake of development without ensuing proper infrastructure will affect residents' quality of life. on Twitter Share Hello. Is there any plan to improve road infrastructure in Devon before going ahead with these changes in development by-laws? McLaren and Gibson have seen increased traffic in recent years, and increasing density in an area that already has aging infrastructure may make the situation even worse. This, of course, is my anecdotal observation, but when there is traffic backed up on Gibson from Union to McLaren, maybe this could be seen as a potential problem. I'm aware of the need for more housing, but I think development for the sake of development without ensuing proper infrastructure will affect residents' quality of life. on Linkedin Email Hello. Is there any plan to improve road infrastructure in Devon before going ahead with these changes in development by-laws? McLaren and Gibson have seen increased traffic in recent years, and increasing density in an area that already has aging infrastructure may make the situation even worse. This, of course, is my anecdotal observation, but when there is traffic backed up on Gibson from Union to McLaren, maybe this could be seen as a potential problem. I'm aware of the need for more housing, but I think development for the sake of development without ensuing proper infrastructure will affect residents' quality of life. link

    Hello. Is there any plan to improve road infrastructure in Devon before going ahead with these changes in development by-laws? McLaren and Gibson have seen increased traffic in recent years, and increasing density in an area that already has aging infrastructure may make the situation even worse. This, of course, is my anecdotal observation, but when there is traffic backed up on Gibson from Union to McLaren, maybe this could be seen as a potential problem. I'm aware of the need for more housing, but I think development for the sake of development without ensuing proper infrastructure will affect residents' quality of life.

    DenisC asked 3 months ago

    Hi Denis! Our Engineering team has reviewed the 4 unit amendments and have noted that, in most cases, the existing infrastructure has sufficient capacity to accommodate the impact of additional units. From a traffic perspective, City Engineering is currently conducting a City wide Transportation Study that will take into account the growth and distribution of vehicle movements.

  • Share I live near the downtown where there already are many homes that have multiple unrelated persons living in them. They are often owned by investors, poorly maintained, cars parked all over the streets, and have run down the entire neighbourhood. I see nothing in this amendment to prevent this from happening around the entire city, but instead will encourage it. Do you want to turn the entire city into this mess? The bylaws are ignored and not enforced, and zoning changed around the city, regardless of the residents concerns. All the city seems to care about is development, and the residents be damned. I'm thinking Fredericton is not a city I want to live in anymore. on Facebook Share I live near the downtown where there already are many homes that have multiple unrelated persons living in them. They are often owned by investors, poorly maintained, cars parked all over the streets, and have run down the entire neighbourhood. I see nothing in this amendment to prevent this from happening around the entire city, but instead will encourage it. Do you want to turn the entire city into this mess? The bylaws are ignored and not enforced, and zoning changed around the city, regardless of the residents concerns. All the city seems to care about is development, and the residents be damned. I'm thinking Fredericton is not a city I want to live in anymore. on Twitter Share I live near the downtown where there already are many homes that have multiple unrelated persons living in them. They are often owned by investors, poorly maintained, cars parked all over the streets, and have run down the entire neighbourhood. I see nothing in this amendment to prevent this from happening around the entire city, but instead will encourage it. Do you want to turn the entire city into this mess? The bylaws are ignored and not enforced, and zoning changed around the city, regardless of the residents concerns. All the city seems to care about is development, and the residents be damned. I'm thinking Fredericton is not a city I want to live in anymore. on Linkedin Email I live near the downtown where there already are many homes that have multiple unrelated persons living in them. They are often owned by investors, poorly maintained, cars parked all over the streets, and have run down the entire neighbourhood. I see nothing in this amendment to prevent this from happening around the entire city, but instead will encourage it. Do you want to turn the entire city into this mess? The bylaws are ignored and not enforced, and zoning changed around the city, regardless of the residents concerns. All the city seems to care about is development, and the residents be damned. I'm thinking Fredericton is not a city I want to live in anymore. link

    I live near the downtown where there already are many homes that have multiple unrelated persons living in them. They are often owned by investors, poorly maintained, cars parked all over the streets, and have run down the entire neighbourhood. I see nothing in this amendment to prevent this from happening around the entire city, but instead will encourage it. Do you want to turn the entire city into this mess? The bylaws are ignored and not enforced, and zoning changed around the city, regardless of the residents concerns. All the city seems to care about is development, and the residents be damned. I'm thinking Fredericton is not a city I want to live in anymore.

    Dave asked 3 months ago

    Thanks for sharing your thoughts Dave! 

  • Share This type of housing can have a ghettoizing effect on neighborhoods and the people who live in these types of buildings. It allows slum lords to flourish. If this is to be done there needs to be standards and regulations around how these houses are converted and how many are allowed in a single neighborhood as they will increase traffic and local school populations past what they are currently able to sustain. There is also the issue of taxation to consider. Currently Fredericton has one of the highest property tax rates in the country, with secondary properties and houses that have tenants receiving double tax rates. This is a major barrier to most people even wanting to have a rental unit in their homes and the ones that do pass that cost down to the tenant, thus perpetuating the unaffordable cost of renting in our city. For any real change to the housing crisis in our city to happen, there needs to be reform to our current property tax system. on Facebook Share This type of housing can have a ghettoizing effect on neighborhoods and the people who live in these types of buildings. It allows slum lords to flourish. If this is to be done there needs to be standards and regulations around how these houses are converted and how many are allowed in a single neighborhood as they will increase traffic and local school populations past what they are currently able to sustain. There is also the issue of taxation to consider. Currently Fredericton has one of the highest property tax rates in the country, with secondary properties and houses that have tenants receiving double tax rates. This is a major barrier to most people even wanting to have a rental unit in their homes and the ones that do pass that cost down to the tenant, thus perpetuating the unaffordable cost of renting in our city. For any real change to the housing crisis in our city to happen, there needs to be reform to our current property tax system. on Twitter Share This type of housing can have a ghettoizing effect on neighborhoods and the people who live in these types of buildings. It allows slum lords to flourish. If this is to be done there needs to be standards and regulations around how these houses are converted and how many are allowed in a single neighborhood as they will increase traffic and local school populations past what they are currently able to sustain. There is also the issue of taxation to consider. Currently Fredericton has one of the highest property tax rates in the country, with secondary properties and houses that have tenants receiving double tax rates. This is a major barrier to most people even wanting to have a rental unit in their homes and the ones that do pass that cost down to the tenant, thus perpetuating the unaffordable cost of renting in our city. For any real change to the housing crisis in our city to happen, there needs to be reform to our current property tax system. on Linkedin Email This type of housing can have a ghettoizing effect on neighborhoods and the people who live in these types of buildings. It allows slum lords to flourish. If this is to be done there needs to be standards and regulations around how these houses are converted and how many are allowed in a single neighborhood as they will increase traffic and local school populations past what they are currently able to sustain. There is also the issue of taxation to consider. Currently Fredericton has one of the highest property tax rates in the country, with secondary properties and houses that have tenants receiving double tax rates. This is a major barrier to most people even wanting to have a rental unit in their homes and the ones that do pass that cost down to the tenant, thus perpetuating the unaffordable cost of renting in our city. For any real change to the housing crisis in our city to happen, there needs to be reform to our current property tax system. link

    This type of housing can have a ghettoizing effect on neighborhoods and the people who live in these types of buildings. It allows slum lords to flourish. If this is to be done there needs to be standards and regulations around how these houses are converted and how many are allowed in a single neighborhood as they will increase traffic and local school populations past what they are currently able to sustain. There is also the issue of taxation to consider. Currently Fredericton has one of the highest property tax rates in the country, with secondary properties and houses that have tenants receiving double tax rates. This is a major barrier to most people even wanting to have a rental unit in their homes and the ones that do pass that cost down to the tenant, thus perpetuating the unaffordable cost of renting in our city. For any real change to the housing crisis in our city to happen, there needs to be reform to our current property tax system.

    Cfcoady asked 3 months ago

    Thanks for sharing your thoughts! 

  • Share Will 13 unrelated occupants per property be preapproved (4+3+3+3 in the 4 respective dwellings) for EVERY residential property in the city (assuming lot size allows for 4 dwellings)? AND are any plans in place to mitigate residential real estate investors from exploiting this change to increase there own wealth and as the BoC and other reputable sources have pointed out, effectively drive up property values resulting in less affordable housing? on Facebook Share Will 13 unrelated occupants per property be preapproved (4+3+3+3 in the 4 respective dwellings) for EVERY residential property in the city (assuming lot size allows for 4 dwellings)? AND are any plans in place to mitigate residential real estate investors from exploiting this change to increase there own wealth and as the BoC and other reputable sources have pointed out, effectively drive up property values resulting in less affordable housing? on Twitter Share Will 13 unrelated occupants per property be preapproved (4+3+3+3 in the 4 respective dwellings) for EVERY residential property in the city (assuming lot size allows for 4 dwellings)? AND are any plans in place to mitigate residential real estate investors from exploiting this change to increase there own wealth and as the BoC and other reputable sources have pointed out, effectively drive up property values resulting in less affordable housing? on Linkedin Email Will 13 unrelated occupants per property be preapproved (4+3+3+3 in the 4 respective dwellings) for EVERY residential property in the city (assuming lot size allows for 4 dwellings)? AND are any plans in place to mitigate residential real estate investors from exploiting this change to increase there own wealth and as the BoC and other reputable sources have pointed out, effectively drive up property values resulting in less affordable housing? link

    Will 13 unrelated occupants per property be preapproved (4+3+3+3 in the 4 respective dwellings) for EVERY residential property in the city (assuming lot size allows for 4 dwellings)? AND are any plans in place to mitigate residential real estate investors from exploiting this change to increase there own wealth and as the BoC and other reputable sources have pointed out, effectively drive up property values resulting in less affordable housing?

    Andrew P Scott asked 3 months ago

    Hi Andrew! Thank you for your question. The requirements for respecting occupancy are not changing as a result of this amendment. Main Dwelling Unit is limited to 4 unrelated and SDUs are limited to 3 unrelated. Staff are recommending an additional owner occupancy requirements to beyond two SDUs.

  • Share I’m wondering if large developers will be able to buy single dwelling homes, in regular neighborhoods, tear them down and build these 4 unit dwellings ? Or does the existing home have to stay and can be added on to it/ unit added to the lot. Big developers would have the ability to destroy neighbour hoods if it’s the former . . . on Facebook Share I’m wondering if large developers will be able to buy single dwelling homes, in regular neighborhoods, tear them down and build these 4 unit dwellings ? Or does the existing home have to stay and can be added on to it/ unit added to the lot. Big developers would have the ability to destroy neighbour hoods if it’s the former . . . on Twitter Share I’m wondering if large developers will be able to buy single dwelling homes, in regular neighborhoods, tear them down and build these 4 unit dwellings ? Or does the existing home have to stay and can be added on to it/ unit added to the lot. Big developers would have the ability to destroy neighbour hoods if it’s the former . . . on Linkedin Email I’m wondering if large developers will be able to buy single dwelling homes, in regular neighborhoods, tear them down and build these 4 unit dwellings ? Or does the existing home have to stay and can be added on to it/ unit added to the lot. Big developers would have the ability to destroy neighbour hoods if it’s the former . . . link

    I’m wondering if large developers will be able to buy single dwelling homes, in regular neighborhoods, tear them down and build these 4 unit dwellings ? Or does the existing home have to stay and can be added on to it/ unit added to the lot. Big developers would have the ability to destroy neighbour hoods if it’s the former . . .

    Emily44 asked 3 months ago

    Hi Emily! Thank you for submitting your question. These amendments do not permit a 4 unit apartment building (4Plex). Planning Staff have added an owner occupied requirement to allow more than two SDUs on the lot which is pending both Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) and Council approval of the proposed Zoning By-law Amendments.    

  • Share Will the City require true accessibility requirements in these units? Unless we require doorways and hallways of a min of 50 inches, most modern wheelchairs cannot fit. 36% of our pop has disabilities and 23% are seniors. We require more units that offer accessibility in an affordable manner. Current city building codes need to be upgraded. Remember, anyone can wake up today with a disability...and when it happens, it's a massive shock. You'll fight for years to get assistance and be forced into legislated poverty, and trying to find an affordable and Universally Designed unit will be impossible and extremely dehumanizing. on Facebook Share Will the City require true accessibility requirements in these units? Unless we require doorways and hallways of a min of 50 inches, most modern wheelchairs cannot fit. 36% of our pop has disabilities and 23% are seniors. We require more units that offer accessibility in an affordable manner. Current city building codes need to be upgraded. Remember, anyone can wake up today with a disability...and when it happens, it's a massive shock. You'll fight for years to get assistance and be forced into legislated poverty, and trying to find an affordable and Universally Designed unit will be impossible and extremely dehumanizing. on Twitter Share Will the City require true accessibility requirements in these units? Unless we require doorways and hallways of a min of 50 inches, most modern wheelchairs cannot fit. 36% of our pop has disabilities and 23% are seniors. We require more units that offer accessibility in an affordable manner. Current city building codes need to be upgraded. Remember, anyone can wake up today with a disability...and when it happens, it's a massive shock. You'll fight for years to get assistance and be forced into legislated poverty, and trying to find an affordable and Universally Designed unit will be impossible and extremely dehumanizing. on Linkedin Email Will the City require true accessibility requirements in these units? Unless we require doorways and hallways of a min of 50 inches, most modern wheelchairs cannot fit. 36% of our pop has disabilities and 23% are seniors. We require more units that offer accessibility in an affordable manner. Current city building codes need to be upgraded. Remember, anyone can wake up today with a disability...and when it happens, it's a massive shock. You'll fight for years to get assistance and be forced into legislated poverty, and trying to find an affordable and Universally Designed unit will be impossible and extremely dehumanizing. link

    Will the City require true accessibility requirements in these units? Unless we require doorways and hallways of a min of 50 inches, most modern wheelchairs cannot fit. 36% of our pop has disabilities and 23% are seniors. We require more units that offer accessibility in an affordable manner. Current city building codes need to be upgraded. Remember, anyone can wake up today with a disability...and when it happens, it's a massive shock. You'll fight for years to get assistance and be forced into legislated poverty, and trying to find an affordable and Universally Designed unit will be impossible and extremely dehumanizing.

    Shelley Petit asked 3 months ago

    Hi Shelley! All proposed SDUs (secondary dwelling units) will require a building permit which ensures compliance with the National Building code requirements respecting accessibility. The Province of New Brunswick is the authority respecting barrier free regulations.  

  • Share The graphics provided show bungalows with additions and garden suites. Can you confirm that this change would allow a homeowner with a large multi-story home to divide it into multiple smaller apartments? Something in the basement, something on the main floor, something on the second floor (where the bedrooms might currently be,) and something in the garden? Or maybe just two on the second level. I'm thinking of the large 3000 square foot homes in newer areas of the city. I saw mention that exterior stairs are a consideration. on Facebook Share The graphics provided show bungalows with additions and garden suites. Can you confirm that this change would allow a homeowner with a large multi-story home to divide it into multiple smaller apartments? Something in the basement, something on the main floor, something on the second floor (where the bedrooms might currently be,) and something in the garden? Or maybe just two on the second level. I'm thinking of the large 3000 square foot homes in newer areas of the city. I saw mention that exterior stairs are a consideration. on Twitter Share The graphics provided show bungalows with additions and garden suites. Can you confirm that this change would allow a homeowner with a large multi-story home to divide it into multiple smaller apartments? Something in the basement, something on the main floor, something on the second floor (where the bedrooms might currently be,) and something in the garden? Or maybe just two on the second level. I'm thinking of the large 3000 square foot homes in newer areas of the city. I saw mention that exterior stairs are a consideration. on Linkedin Email The graphics provided show bungalows with additions and garden suites. Can you confirm that this change would allow a homeowner with a large multi-story home to divide it into multiple smaller apartments? Something in the basement, something on the main floor, something on the second floor (where the bedrooms might currently be,) and something in the garden? Or maybe just two on the second level. I'm thinking of the large 3000 square foot homes in newer areas of the city. I saw mention that exterior stairs are a consideration. link

    The graphics provided show bungalows with additions and garden suites. Can you confirm that this change would allow a homeowner with a large multi-story home to divide it into multiple smaller apartments? Something in the basement, something on the main floor, something on the second floor (where the bedrooms might currently be,) and something in the garden? Or maybe just two on the second level. I'm thinking of the large 3000 square foot homes in newer areas of the city. I saw mention that exterior stairs are a consideration.

    Shawn Coughlan asked 3 months ago

    The number of SDUs (secondary dwelling units) are dependent upon the lot frontage and the lot area, irrespective of the size of the main dwelling. More detailed requirement can be found here https://engagefredericton.ca/46932/widgets/197452/documents/146175

  • Share This is a MASSIVE change. Slipping this through as planned is WRONG as EVERY home owner and future homeowner will be impacted! This proposed change should be much better advertised so that people know! This can and will cause peoples home values to decrease, traffic will be increased, noise will be increased… the list goes on and on! Why is this proposal being slipped through the process?? it has potential to impact ALL city property TAX payers and in a negative way!! on Facebook Share This is a MASSIVE change. Slipping this through as planned is WRONG as EVERY home owner and future homeowner will be impacted! This proposed change should be much better advertised so that people know! This can and will cause peoples home values to decrease, traffic will be increased, noise will be increased… the list goes on and on! Why is this proposal being slipped through the process?? it has potential to impact ALL city property TAX payers and in a negative way!! on Twitter Share This is a MASSIVE change. Slipping this through as planned is WRONG as EVERY home owner and future homeowner will be impacted! This proposed change should be much better advertised so that people know! This can and will cause peoples home values to decrease, traffic will be increased, noise will be increased… the list goes on and on! Why is this proposal being slipped through the process?? it has potential to impact ALL city property TAX payers and in a negative way!! on Linkedin Email This is a MASSIVE change. Slipping this through as planned is WRONG as EVERY home owner and future homeowner will be impacted! This proposed change should be much better advertised so that people know! This can and will cause peoples home values to decrease, traffic will be increased, noise will be increased… the list goes on and on! Why is this proposal being slipped through the process?? it has potential to impact ALL city property TAX payers and in a negative way!! link

    This is a MASSIVE change. Slipping this through as planned is WRONG as EVERY home owner and future homeowner will be impacted! This proposed change should be much better advertised so that people know! This can and will cause peoples home values to decrease, traffic will be increased, noise will be increased… the list goes on and on! Why is this proposal being slipped through the process?? it has potential to impact ALL city property TAX payers and in a negative way!!

    Upset Taxpayer asked 3 months ago

    Thank you for sharing your thoughts! 

  • Share This is long overdue - I have elderly parents to take care of and this will finally allow me to build a small separate unit for them on my property. When will this be able to take effect? And what are the specific requirements for the additional unit's distance from property line, etc? on Facebook Share This is long overdue - I have elderly parents to take care of and this will finally allow me to build a small separate unit for them on my property. When will this be able to take effect? And what are the specific requirements for the additional unit's distance from property line, etc? on Twitter Share This is long overdue - I have elderly parents to take care of and this will finally allow me to build a small separate unit for them on my property. When will this be able to take effect? And what are the specific requirements for the additional unit's distance from property line, etc? on Linkedin Email This is long overdue - I have elderly parents to take care of and this will finally allow me to build a small separate unit for them on my property. When will this be able to take effect? And what are the specific requirements for the additional unit's distance from property line, etc? link

    This is long overdue - I have elderly parents to take care of and this will finally allow me to build a small separate unit for them on my property. When will this be able to take effect? And what are the specific requirements for the additional unit's distance from property line, etc?

    MargaretW asked 2 months ago

    Hi Margaret! The Amendments can only take effect if approved by City Council on March 24,2025. A detailed list of setback requirements can be viewed here : https://engagefredericton.ca/46932/widgets/197452/documents/146175

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