2 new semi-detached houses and 4 suites, proposed at 918 38 St SE

Someone has applied to build 2 new semi-detached houses, a garage, and 4 suites at 918 38 St SE, Forest Lawn. The building on the lot now was built in 1961.

Permit DP2026-04480Applied Jul 31, 2026Needs City approval

On the map

Black: this application. Grey: other new homes and suites applied for nearby in the last 6 months. Circle: 500 m.

Status

Received by the CityJul 31, 2026
Gathering comments
Under review (on hold)
Decision made, appeal period
Approved or refused

See the plans and comment on the City's site

What this lot allows

Up to 1 unit

plus a suite (Permitted)

8.6 m tall

up to 10 m, depending on the houses next door

45%

of the lot can be covered

6,294 sq ft

lot size, with a back lane

Zoned R-C1 (Residential – Contextual One Dwelling District). A house that matches the homes next door is Permitted. Any other design Needs City approval. This application Needs City approval, so the City reviews it and decides.

See the full lot breakdown

Also happening nearby

In the last 6 months, Forest Lawn had 0 new houses, 1 multi-unit building, and 1 suite applied for.

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