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On June, 2, 2021, Town Council approved By-Law 043-21 that amended the Town's Zoning By-Law to allow up to two accessory dwelling units (ADU's) on certain properties in Innisfil. Read the complete report to learn more about the proposed amendment. (Note that the Staff recommended zoning amendment attached to the report was modified by Council to require a total of 4 off-street parking spaces when a property has a total of 3 dwelling units - the final signed By-Law 043-21 is linked above).
The Town's policies for ADU's were informed by the Town's background research and community consultation process, which included an online survey and Virtual Public Meeting that was held on March 17, 2021. Read the complete public meeting report today.
Do you have further questions or need help preparing your ADU project?
Why is the Town allowing accessory ‘third’ dwelling units?
In addition to the community benefits they would provide such as more safe and affordable rental housing, through Bill 108 that took effect in September 2019, the Province amended the Planning Act to require municipalities to amend their zoning by-laws to allow two dwelling units that are accessory to the primary dwelling on the property. This was part of the Province’s Housing Supply Action intended to create more housing supply and provide more affordable housing. More information, including Guides on ‘Adding a Second Unit in an Existing House’ and ‘Build or Buy a Tiny Home’ are on the Province’s website - www.ontario.ca/housinginnovation(External link). More background information is in the Staff Report that was received by Council on December 9, 2020.
On June, 2, 2021, Town Council approved By-Law 043-21 that amended the Town's Zoning By-Law to allow up to two accessory dwelling units (ADU's) on certain properties in Innisfil. Read the complete report to learn more about the proposed amendment. (Note that the Staff recommended zoning amendment attached to the report was modified by Council to require a total of 4 off-street parking spaces when a property has a total of 3 dwelling units - the final signed By-Law 043-21 is linked above).
The Town's policies for ADU's were informed by the Town's background research and community consultation process, which included an online survey and Virtual Public Meeting that was held on March 17, 2021. Read the complete public meeting report today.
Do you have further questions or need help preparing your ADU project?
Why is the Town allowing accessory ‘third’ dwelling units?
In addition to the community benefits they would provide such as more safe and affordable rental housing, through Bill 108 that took effect in September 2019, the Province amended the Planning Act to require municipalities to amend their zoning by-laws to allow two dwelling units that are accessory to the primary dwelling on the property. This was part of the Province’s Housing Supply Action intended to create more housing supply and provide more affordable housing. More information, including Guides on ‘Adding a Second Unit in an Existing House’ and ‘Build or Buy a Tiny Home’ are on the Province’s website - www.ontario.ca/housinginnovation(External link). More background information is in the Staff Report that was received by Council on December 9, 2020.
