SA2 units shall be rented out for lodging purposes for a minimum period of three months, similar to residential developments. This is to ensure that SA2 can better meet the needs of tenants who require a longer stay duration.
Given the longer minimum stay duration of three months, SA2 occupants will be less transient in nature. SA2 can therefore be allowed in more locations compared to existing SA (see Appendix).
As part of this pilot, we will also give SA2 developers / operators flexibility to experiment with new concepts. SA2 can comprise a mixture of unit sizes, as long as there is a minimum average unit size of 35sqm (nett). Flexibility is also given in terms of unit layouts – these need not be self-contained with the full suite of living / dining / kitchen amenities, but units should minimally be en-suite (i.e. with attached bathroom). Nonetheless, developers / operators should ensure that these units can still serve as quality and meaningful living spaces for tenants.
Implementation
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