Garden Suites
Also known as Granny Flats, Laneway Suites, or Coach Houses, garden suites offer a unique opportunity to enhance the value and utility of your existing property. By adding a garden suite, you can generate additional rental income, create space for a growing family, or provide a comfortable living area for aging parents. Compared to the high costs of purchasing an additional home or condo, garden suites offer an economical and efficient solution. Contact us today to unlock the full potential of your property.
Location
Can be located in rear or side yards. Detached, semi-detached and townhouses may have Garden Suites.
Setbacks
Location dependent:
Brampton - 6ft from side fence, 8.25' from rear fence, min 10ft from principal dwelling
Caledon/Bolton - 4ft from side fence, 2ft from rear fence
Mississauga - 2ft from side fence (6ft for two-story), 6ft from rear fence
Access
Must allow for a 4ft unobstructed pathway to the Garden Suite. One parking spot must be allocated if there is already an existing ARU (ex: basement suite)
Size
Max square footage depends on location. Ex: in Brampton you can build up to 376sqft but also have a basement to double the area. Caledon allows up to 807sqft. Mississauga up to 600sqft and two-story.
Height
Brampton/Caledon - The lesser of the height of the principal dwelling or 25ft Hamlet, Estate or Agricultural Zones and 15ft Residential Zones.
Mississauga - 10ft excluding roof pitch, 19ft for two-story
Other
- No rooftop patios/decks or balconies
- Basements are allowed
- Mechanical rooms do not count towards max square footage
