Small Lot Design Guidelines

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The City of Colwood is in the process of developing design guidelines for small lots.

The City’s Official Community Plan (OCP) defines a small lot as having an area of less than 550 m2 (5920 sq ft). The guidelines will provide greater clarity to small lot design than what is currently provided in the OCP; and, will better assist the City and development community in designing small lot subdivisions.

As a part of this process the City is seeking input from residents of small lots to understand how well parking, storage and outdoor open space on small lots is working today. Your feedback will inform the creation of design guidelines which will help to shape the future of small lot subdivisions in Colwood.


The Draft Small Lot Design Guideline is available for public review. We encourage you to read through and share your thoughts below under the ideas tab.

The City of Colwood is in the process of developing design guidelines for small lots.

The City’s Official Community Plan (OCP) defines a small lot as having an area of less than 550 m2 (5920 sq ft). The guidelines will provide greater clarity to small lot design than what is currently provided in the OCP; and, will better assist the City and development community in designing small lot subdivisions.

As a part of this process the City is seeking input from residents of small lots to understand how well parking, storage and outdoor open space on small lots is working today. Your feedback will inform the creation of design guidelines which will help to shape the future of small lot subdivisions in Colwood.


The Draft Small Lot Design Guideline is available for public review. We encourage you to read through and share your thoughts below under the ideas tab.