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Secondary Suite definition

Secondary Suite means an accessory dwelling unit that is attached to a single-family residential building on a lot in a zone that permits a single family residential building; (Bylaw 8036 & 8360)
Secondary Suite means a self-contained dwelling unit created by either interior renovation within the existing home, or as an exterior addition to the house, provided that all one entire face of the addition is attached to the principal dwelling and is architecturally consistent with the principal dwelling, and shall not be considered a second dwelling on the lot for the purposes of this By-law.
Secondary Suite means a dwelling unit, which is accessory to a single detached dwelling use and is contained within the same structure as the single detached dwelling.

Examples of Secondary Suite in a sentence

  • Secondary suites are allowed on lots with RU1s – Large Lot Housing with Secondary Suite zoning.

  • The Planning and Development Services Department supports the proposed rezoning of the property from RU1 – Large Lot Housing to RU1s – Large Lot Housing with Secondary Suite.

  • The purpose of this zone is to provide for single detached housing as a principal use, and compatible secondary uses, such as bed and breakfast homes, minor care centres and group homes, as well as home based businesses.Secondary suites are allowed on lots with RU1s – Large Lot Housing with Secondary Suite zoning.

  • Secondary suites are permitted on lots with RU1s – Large Lot Housing with Secondary Suite zoning.

  • The Planning and Development Services Department has no concerns regarding the proposed rezoning of the property from the RU1 – Large Lot Housing zone to the RU1s– Large Lot Housing with Secondary Suite zone.


More Definitions of Secondary Suite

Secondary Suite means an additional dwelling unit within the structure of a single family dwelling or an additional dwelling unit located on the same parcel but not within the structure of a single family dwelling.
Secondary Suite means a second Single Family Dwelling (self-contained living quarters including cooking equipment and a bathroom), located within the structure of an owner-occupied Single Family Dwelling;
Secondary Suite. – means a development consisting of a Dwelling located within, and accessory to, a structure in which the Principal Use is a Single Detached Dwelling; the second storey of a detached garage; or an accessory building or structure. A Secondary Suite has cooking facilities, food preparation, sleeping and sanitary facilities which are physically separate from those of the Principal Dwelling within the structure. A Secondary Suite also has an entrance separate from the entrance to the Principal Building, either from a common indoor landing or directly from the side or rear of the structure. This use class includes the Development or conversion of basement space or above-grade space to a separate Dwelling, or the addition of new floor space for a Secondary Suite to an existing Single Detached Dwelling. This use class does not include garage suite or garden suite.
Secondary Suite means a non-stratified, accessory dwelling unit contained within a single-family residential building which contains only one principal dwelling unit;
Secondary Suite means an additional dwelling unit, subordinate to the principal dwelling unit, on a parcel designated for a single-detached dwelling; [2009-06]
Secondary Suite means an accessory, self-contained dwelling unit, located within the principal dwelling on a lot.
Secondary Suite means an additional dwelling unit, located within a single family dwelling, duplex dwelling or multiplex.