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From The Times Colonist: The province plans to step in to force Sooke to make bylaw changes allowing small-scale multi-unit housing on single family lots, after the municipality voted down changes that would bring it in line with provincial legislation.
In a tie vote, Sooke council defeated a motion to adopt the zoning-bylaw changes required by the province by Dec. 16, despite a recommendation from staff to adopt them.
The province brought in legislation last year that requires local governments to allow more housing options, such as triplexes, townhomes, secondary suites in single-family dwellings, garden suites and laneway homes, including increased density on lots currently zoned for single-family or duplex homes.
Local governments were required to pass bylaw changes by June 30, 2024, unless granted an extension.
Sooke received an extension to Dec. 16 after requesting a postponement until the end of 2030.
Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon called Sooke’s vote “disappointing,” noting that it is the only community in the province that has voted down the required bylaw changes.
The province plans to step in to force the required changes and its legal team is reviewing the next steps, Kahlon said.  READ MORE