Services

Design and documentation for residential and multi-unit projects — from feasibility through permit.

Residential Design

We provide design and documentation services for new homes, additions, and renovations, with an emphasis on practical construction, zoning compliance, and efficient approvals.

  • Custom single-family homes
  • Additions and major renovations
  • Infill housing
  • Permit-ready drawing sets
Residential Design

Multi-Unit & SSMUH Projects

Cityside Building Design specializes in small-scale multi-unit housing under evolving municipal bylaws, including duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, and six-unit configurations.

  • Duplex, triplex, and fourplex design
  • Six-unit SSMUH feasibility and layouts
  • Bylaw and zoning analysis
  • Density, height, and site coverage coordination
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Multi-Unit Projects

Permit & Construction Documentation

We prepare coordinated drawing packages suitable for municipal review, consultant coordination, and construction pricing.

  • Development permit drawings
  • Building permit submissions
  • BC Building Code–aligned layouts
  • Coordination with structural and energy consultants
Permit Drawings

Feasibility & Early Design Support

Early-stage feasibility and design input to help owners and builders understand what can be built before committing to a project.

  • Pre-purchase feasibility reviews
  • Zoning and OCP interpretation
  • Yield and unit-count studies
  • Concept layouts and massing
Feasibility
Cityside Building Design services overview

Why Cityside

48
Years Combined Experience

Nearly 30 years in naval architecture plus 18 years in civil — precision engineering meets practical building design.

200+
Completed Projects

Residential and multi-unit projects across North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Port Moody, Coquitlam, and Metro Vancouver.

5
Municipalities Served

We stay current with evolving bylaws and zoning changes across every municipality we serve, reducing revision cycles and costly delays.

Ready to Start?

Whether you're evaluating a lot or ready for permit drawings, we can help at any stage.

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