The City of Colwood has put together some guidelines to help property owners with their development projects.

Small Lot Guidelines 

Colwood's Small Lot Guidelines are intended guide applications for homes built on lots between 9m - 11m wide. For more information, click here. 

Secondary Suite Guidelines

Colwood's Secondary Suite Guidelines include general requirement homeowners will need to take into consideration when planning to add a secondary suite to their home. For more information, click here. 

Garden Suite Guidelines

Colwood's Garden Suite Guidelines include general requirement homeowners will need to take into consideration when planning to add a garden suite on their property. For more information on Colwood's Garden Suite Guidelines, click here. 

Retaining Wall Guidelines

Colwood's Retaining Wall Guidelines include requirements for all retaining walls constructed in Colwood. For more information on Colwood's Retaining Wall Guidelines, click here. 

If you require further information regarding any of these Development Guidelines, please call 250-478-5999 or email planning@colwood.ca.