What Are The Rules For Building A Multiplex (SSMUH) In Burnaby
- Daniel Clarke
- 10 hours ago
- 2 min read
* Updated October 21, 2025
Eligible Zones: R1 SSMUH
Eligible Property Size: Any
Rear Lane Requirement: No
Applicable to Existing Buildings: TBD
Maximum Number Of Buildings: Any
Maximum Number Of Units: 3 or 4
Maximum Floor Space/Area Ratio (FSR / FAR): Any
Maximum Building Height: Front - 3 units - 7.5m; Front - 4+ units - 10m; Rear - 7.5m
Maximum Number of Storeys: Front - 3 incl. basement; Rear - 2 incl. basement
Maximum Site Coverage: 3 units - 35%; 4 units - 40%; 5 or 6 units - 45%
Front Setback: 3m (10')
Interior Side Yard: 1.2m (4')
Lane Setback: 1.5m (5')
Interior Rear Setback: 3m (10')
Minimum Separation Between Buildings: Front/Back: 6m (20'); Left/Right: 2.4m (8') Parking Requirement: 1 for first unit; 0.5 for each additional unit
Separate Development Permit (DP) Process: No
Non-council Approval Process: Yes
Development Fees: TBD
Building Envelope Professional (BEP) Required: No
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The information included in this article is intended for educational and informational purposes only; it does not constitute legal or professional advice, and additional restrictions may apply to your property. Thorough efforts are made to ensure the accuracy of the article at the time of writing, but having read this article, you understand and agree that Daniel Clarke Architect Inc. disclaims any legal liability for actions that may arise from reliance on the information provided in this article. I am an architect in BC, but readers are recommended to consult with their own architect on their specific situations before making any decisions or exercising judgement base on information in the article.
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