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

1. (a) deleted (Bylaw 5-2026);

2. (b) garden suite;

3. (c) a second dwelling on a lot;

4. (d) secondary suite;

5. (e) deleted (Bylaw 5-2026)

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.

Deleted (Bylaw 5-2026)

Deleted (Bylaw 5-2026)

Deleted (Bylaw 5-2026)

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) Deleted (Bylaw 5-2026)

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)

11. (Bylaw 45-2024)

12. (k) despite 6.2(6)(b) and (i), a maximum of two garden suites may be considered as temporary uses within the boundaries of SW 22-51-22-W4, only where the dwelling units existed with a valid development permit prior to December 31, 2025. The maximum size of the existing dwelling units shall not exceed 141 m² and 193 m² in floor area respectively. No additions or expansions to the existing dwelling units shall be considered. (Bylaw 5-2026)

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.

Deleted (Bylaw 5-2026)

Deleted (Bylaw 5-2026)

Deleted (Bylaw 5-2026)

Deleted (Bylaw 46-2024)