The City of Colwood, British Columbia, is proposing a change to property rules that would allow new houses in the Beachlands development to be built closer to their rear property lines. This move would adjust the current standards for specific sections of the large waterfront project, which was formerly known as Royal Beach.
Under the proposed plan, the required distance between a home and its back property line would be reduced from 6 metres to 5 metres. This change would specifically apply to single-family and two-family homes located within Areas 3 and 7 of the development site. By shrinking this buffer, builders would have slightly more space to work with on these residential lots.
Colwood City Council is set to review the first three readings of the new rule, officially titled Bylaw No. 2104, during a meeting on March 23, 2026. This adjustment is part of the ongoing progress at the 134-acre site, which is being transformed into a residential and commercial neighbourhood over a 15-year period.
Residents and property owners who want to share their thoughts on the change can provide feedback to the city through written letters or by attending the council meeting in person or online. More details about the proposal and how to participate are available through the official notice on the city website.
