The following uses are considered additional dwelling units, in accordance with this bylaw:

1. (a) agricultural dwelling;
2. (b) garden suite;
3. (c) a second dwelling on a lot;
4. (d) secondary suite;
5. (e) temporary care dwelling;
6. (f) temporary dwelling (construction) ; and
7. (g) Deleted (Bylaw 46-2024)

An additional dwelling unit shall not be constructed or located on a lot, except when provided for within this bylaw.

The approval of an additional dwelling unit listed within section 6.2(1) shall not allow for subdivision of the additional or principal dwelling, except where County statutory plans or regulations may consider a subdivision.

Agricultural dwelling

The following regulations apply to an agricultural dwelling:

1. (a) only one agricultural dwelling shall be considered on a temporary basis on a lot greater than 16.0 ha and less than or equal to 32.0 ha; and
2. (b) an agricultural dwelling shall not be considered on a lot containing a garden suite.
    
3. (Bylaw 45-2024) 

In addition to the application requirements of section 2.7, an application for an agricultural dwelling shall include:

1. (a) a letter which indicates the reason for the agricultural dwelling;
2. (b) a timeline of how long it is anticipated that the agricultural dwelling is required;
3. (c) an estimate of the cost to remove the agricultural dwelling from the lot; and
4. (d) security of $5000 or up to 25% of the estimated value of the development, whichever is greater.

Garden suite

The following regulations shall apply to a garden suite:

1. (a) unless otherwise stated within this bylaw, regulations related to accessory buildings shall apply to garden suites;
2. (b) only one garden suite shall be considered on a lot; 
3. (c) a garden suite should include exterior finishing, roof pitch and form that is complementary in design, colour and material to the principal dwelling, to the satisfaction of the development officer; 
4. (d) the location of the garden suite and window placement should consider the privacy of adjacent residential development;
5. (e) access to a garden suite located on a lot that is less than 0.125 ha in size shall only be from a lane unless otherwise stated in the relevant zone. (Bylaw 30-2025)
6. (f) a garden suite shall not be considered on a lot containing an agricultural dwelling or a temporary care dwelling; (Bylaw 51-2024)
7. (g) a garden suite shall not be considered on a lot containing an existing secondary suite unless the lot is 0.4 ha or greater in size;
8. (h) a garden suite shall not contain a basement;
9. (i) subject to the maximum ground floor area of the relevant zone, a garden suite shall not exceed:
   1.     (i) 68m² in floor area, where located on a lot that is less than 0.4 ha in size; and 
   2.     (ii) 125m² in floor area, where located on a lot that is 0.4 ha or greater in size; and 
10. (j) the maximum height for an accessory building that includes a garden suite shall be the greater of:
    1.      (i) the maximum height of an accessory building within the relevant zone; or 
    2.      (ii) 1.5 storeys (1 storey and a loft) and 6.5 m where a garden suite is constructed above a detached garage that is not accessed by a lane, provided that architectural features such as, but not limited to, stepbacks or dormers are used to break up the vertical massing of the building; or 
    3.      (iii) 8.0 m where a garden suite is constructed above a detached garage that is accessed by a lane, unless otherwise stated in the relevant zone. (Bylaw 30-2025)
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12. (Bylaw 45-2024)

Secondary suite

The following regulations shall apply to a secondary suite:

1. (a) a secondary suite is a permitted use in any zone where single dwelling, semi-detached dwelling or townhouse dwelling is a listed use; (Bylaw 46-2024)
2. (b) only one secondary suite shall be considered per single dwelling, semi-detached dwelling or townhouse dwelling; (Bylaw 46-2024)
3. (c) a secondary suite shall not be developed within a dwelling containing a bed and breakfast; (Bylaw 51-2024)
4. (d) a secondary suite shall have less floor area than the remaining principal dwelling;
5. (e) when located on a lot less than 0.4 hectares, a secondary suite shall not be developed if there is an existing garden suite on the same lot; and 
6. (f) secondary suites shall only be considered within townhouse buildings where located:
   1. (i) within a planned site; or
   2. (ii) on an end lot with a minimum setback from a side lot line of 1.2m. (Bylaw 46-2024)
           
7. (Bylaw 39-2024)

Temporary dwelling (construction)

The following regulations shall apply to a temporary dwelling (construction) :

1. (a) A temporary dwelling (construction) may consist of:
   1. (i) a building (existing or proposed) on the lot; or
   2. (ii) a manufactured home (<20 feet wide) or manufactured home (≥20 feet wide) where listed as a use within a zone.
2. (b) A temporary dwelling (construction) shall only be considered on a lot where a development permit for a new dwelling has been approved on the same lot.
3. (c) A temporary dwelling (construction) consisting of a manufactured home (<20 feet wide) or a manufactured home (≥20 feet wide) shall be removed from the lot to the satisfaction of the development officer prior to or on the expiry date indicated in the development permit.
4. (d) A temporary dwelling (construction) consisting of an existing single dwelling shall be:
   1. (i) removed from the property to the satisfaction of the development officer as a condition of approval, prior to the expiry date indicated in the development permit; or
   2. (ii) converted to an accessory building to the satisfaction of the development officer as a condition of approval, prior to the expiry date indicated in the development permit.

In addition to the application requirements of section 2.7, an application for a temporary dwelling (construction) shall include:

1. (a) a timeline of how long it is anticipated that the temporary dwelling (construction) is required;
2. (b) the intentions for the temporary dwelling (construction) upon development permit expiration;
3. (c) details regarding the conversion of a temporary dwelling (construction) to an accessory building to the satisfaction of the development officer, including but not limited to the removal of a kitchen; the removal of interior walls; and the installation of a garage door or doors.
4. (d) an estimate of the cost to remove the temporary dwelling (construction) from the subject lot or convert the temporary dwelling (construction) to an accessory building; and
5. (e) security of $5000 or up to 25% of the estimated value of the development, whichever is greater.

Temporary care dwelling

The following regulations shall apply to a temporary care dwelling:

1. (a) only one temporary care dwelling shall be considered on a lot;
2. (b) a temporary care dwelling shall not exceed 125 m² in floor area; 
3. (c) where a temporary care dwelling is proposed within an accessory building in the RCL zone, the accessory building shall have a maximum height of 4.5 m; and 
4. (d) a temporary care dwelling shall not be considered on a lot containing a garden suite.
    
5. (Bylaw 45-2024)

In addition to the application requirements of section 2.7, an application for a temporary care dwelling shall include:

1. (a) a letter which indicates the reason for the temporary care dwelling;
2. (b) a timeline indicating how long it is anticipated that the temporary care dwelling is required; and
3. (c) confirmation that the temporary care dwelling shall be removed prior to development permit expiration;
4. (d) an estimate of the cost to remove the temporary care dwelling from the lot; and
5. (e) security of $5000 or up to 25% of the estimated value of the development, whichever is greater.

Deleted (Bylaw 46-2024)