The public has only a few more days to provide input into proposed single-family home building regulations.
At issue is the size and perimeter landscaping of new homes and how they fit into an existing neighbourhood.
Whereas last year city council addressed home height (lowering new homes to nine metres), largely by terminating land-use contracts, this time around it will look at building setbacks and matters of landscaping that can affect urban landscape and rainwater management.
There are proposals by staff to, among other things, decrease the footprint of new homes, increase the spacing from the property line, mandate tree planting and increase the amount of green space to diminish the size of driveways — when a home is demolished.
Other proposals see the city restricting the height of front yard fencing, as well as the size of car garages.
The proposals do not address home design.
Council may still yet determine not to change anything, or only some things, depending on feedback.
Six open houses have concluded, but the public can read the display boards online at LetsTalkRichmond.ca and complete a survey no later than March 5.
