Building A Garden Suite in Mississauga

Hello, Mississauga! Like any neighbouring city in the GTA, Mississauga's home prices have increased substantially over the past few years. Alternative solutions exist such as building a garden suite in your backyard for rent, loved ones or additional living space.

Here are the by-laws you'll want to follow if this is something that's of interest to you:

For Lots Size Greater than 750 square meters:

• Height and Size Regulations: Garden suites can reach up to two stories high, with a maximum height of 4.6 meters for a sloped roof or 5.8 meters for a flat roof. They can occupy up to 10% of the lot area or a maximum of 100 square meters.

• Location: These suites must be situated in the rear yard or exterior side yard on corner lots zoned R1, R2, R3, and R8.

• Setbacks: Garden suites require specific setbacks from lot lines to ensure adequate spacing and privacy. Interior yard setbacks are 1.8 meters for two stories or 0.6 meter for one story, while rear yard setbacks are 1.8 meters for two stories or 1.8 meters for one story. Exterior side yard setbacks are 4.5 meters for two stories or 2.5 meters for one story.

For Lots Size Less than 750 square meters:

• Height and Size Regulations: Garden suites can reach up to one story high, with the same maximum height restrictions as larger lots. Lot sizes up to 550 square meters can have a maximum coverage of 55 square meters, while those greater than 550 square meters are limited to 10% of lot coverage or a maximum of 100 square meters.

• Location: Similar to larger lots, these suites must be situated in the rear yard or exterior side yard on corner lots zoned R1, R2, R3, and R8.

• Setbacks: Setback requirements for these smaller lots include an interior yard setback of 0.6 meters, a rear yard setback of 1.8 meters, and an exterior side yard setback of 2.5 meters for one-story structures.

In conclusion, garden suites in Mississauga represent a step towards a more inclusive, sustainable, and vibrant urban environment. Reach out to us if you're looking for more information on how to navigate and if you can build a garden suite in your backyard.

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