Municipal Code Amendment - Exemptions for Dwelling Rooms - Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks

An amendment to the parkland dedication article of the Municipal Code to provide an exemption from the parkland dedication requirement for dwelling rooms within Multi-Tenant Houses is consistent with the exemptions that apply to other growth funding tools for this form of housing. At its meeting of July 24 and 25, 2024, City Council adopted Item 2024.MM20.30 which directed the General Manager Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the Executive Director Municipal Licensing and Standards, City Solicitor and Chief Financial Officer to bring forward an amendment to the Municipal Code to provide an exemption from the parkland dedication requirement for Dwelling Rooms. Staff have advised that this report will be brought forward by the end of 2024. The property owner of 268 Seaton Street has applied for a Building Permit (23 216916 BLD 00 SR) to legalize an existing Multi-Tenant House under the City's new framework. This Motion would advance the City Council direction for a parkland levy fee exemption for Dwelling Rooms on this site in advance of the Municipal Code amendment in order to expedite the issuance of this building permit for this Multi-Tenant House. This motion is urgent because it contains a time-sensitive request so we can expedite the building of much-needed affordable housing.