Garden Suite
Definition : GARDEN SUITE means a temporary, portable detached dwelling
unit, located on a lot containing an existing single unit dwelling for the use of hosted
person(s) with identified special needs.
By-Law 62, Section 3.4.5
Any lot with a single unit dwelling may host a Garden Suite for the use of persons with
identified needs provided the following regulations are complied with:
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an application, supporting information and fee in the amount of $100.00 for the locating of a Garden Suite shall be submitted to the Development Officer;
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no Garden Suite shall be located on a lot until a permit to do so has been issued by the Development Officer ; and
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a Garden Suite shall be constructed, erected and located in the rear yard of the
main dwelling only, to the satisfaction of the Fire Chief, and so as to be readily
removable and subject to the following requirements:
a) minimum rear yard for the Garden Suite 3.05 metres;
b) minimum side yard for the Garden Suite 2 metres;
c) maximum height for the Garden Suite 6 metres;
d) maximum floor area for Garden Suite 75 square metres;
e) provision for servicing, including potable water, sewer, storm sewer, lot
grading and drainage, parking and access shall be provided for the Garden Suite
to the satisfaction of City; and
f) a signed agreement, registered against the title of the property, between
the host (property owner) and the City, including provisions outlining the
obligations of the host and the occupants of the Garden Suite, termination
of the agreement, removal of the Garden Suite when it is no long required
and a restoration plan upon removal.
g) the lot is not used for any other secondary use, other than a home occupation,
or other accessory use.
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the lot is not used for any other secondary use, other than a home occupation,
or other accessory use.