Early results from Saanich's Garden Suite study find there is general support for legalizing the suites in all single family zones.
The suites are currently not permitted in Saanich, but in September 2017 the municipality approved a study on allowing the suites.
Garden suites are detached units in the backyard of a home - they differ from secondary suites which are attached to the home.
Secondary suites are allowed in Saanich.
The study is currently in its second round of public consultation, which wraps up in August - then staff will draft regulation based on public input.
The first round of public consultation had more than 1,000 people complete the community survey and more than 300 people attend two open houses.