Thinking about the possibility of a maximum house size and worrying that it will not be big enough to accommodate a Cortes family or somebody who wants to work from home? In addition to the example above, two more examples of floor plans for 2500 squ ft (the smallest size limit offered in the survey), 4-bedroom, single-story houses are below.

In climate crisis times, limiting house size is a powerful way to prevent the building of excessively consumptive houses, at least on our little island. To boot, in the context of the housing crisis, it’s one of the few things we can do to control property values. This seems like a pretty good deal!

Have a look at these house plans and see if you think 2500 squ ft could be a comfortable and appropriate even spacious Cortes Island home.

And remember to fill out the survey! Deadline: noon Friday! https://srd.ca/cortes-zoning-bylaw-review/

Cortes Climate Action Network