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Garden Suite

Garden suites, also known as detached accessory dwelling units, are now permitted in Toronto.

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What is it?

They are intended to be modest-scale separate housing units located in the rear yard of a principal residence, providing a solution for housing loved ones, generating rental income, or gaining additional live-work space

Housing Options

The implementation of garden suites is part of the City of Toronto's initiative to expand housing options in residential neighborhoods

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Diversification of Housing Options

Garden suites contribute to the expansion of housing options in residential neighborhoods, addressing the city's housing needs and promoting urban density

Property Value

The addition of a garden suite can raise the value of the property by tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars, providing a substantial return on investment

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Zoning Requirements

Location and Setbacks

A garden suite must be a minimum of 1.5m (5ft) away from the rear property line and 0.6m (2ft) away from the side property lines. It should also have a minimum width of 1.0 metre and a 2.1 metre vertical clearance from the fronting public street

Lot Size and Space

The lot size of a potential garden suite should be no larger than 60 m2 (645 ft2), and the suite must only take up 20% of the property's space in total. The perimeter of the garden suite cannot exceed 60 square meters (roughly 640 square feet), and it cannot take up over 40% of the yard space

Height and Floors

The garden suite's lot size must not exceed 60m2 (645ft2) in size, and its height should not exceed 5m (16.4ft) for a single-story or 7.5m (24.6ft) for a two-story structure. It is permitted to have a basement and even add a second story as long as it is far enough away from the main house

Ontario Building Code Compliance

The proposed garden suite must comply with the relevant Ontario Building Code regulations, including the provision of appropriate access and travel distance for emergency services, minimum building area and room sizes, and minimum required floor heights

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