Secondary condary Sui uite tes Pu Public lic Inf nforma ormation tion Se Sessi ssions ons February 2018 1
Welcome come and d Intr troduct oductions ons • Leo DeLoyde, DeLoyde Development Solutions • City representatives This presentation is to be read as a whole, is provided for informational purposes only and does not necessarily include all required information. The City of Vaughan provides this information without warranties or representations of any kind, either expressed or implied, and assumes no responsibility for any consequence arising from the use of the information provided. Any reliance or action taken based on the information provided is the responsibility of the user. Readers are advised to consult appropriate professional resources to determine what is safe and suitable in their particular case. Note: information, requirements or regulations can change without notice. 2
Topics ics Cover ered ed 1. What is a secondary suite? 2. Eligible properties 3. How to apply for a secondary suite 4. Construction and inspection 5. Existing secondary suites 6. Vaughan is ready with resources to assist you 7. Frequently asked questions 8. Contact information 9. Questions? 3
Wh What t is a sec econdary ndary suite te? • A secondary suite is a self-contained unit within a house that has its own kitchen, bathroom facilities and separate entrance • Secondary suites are an affordable housing option provided the units are constructed and operated safely 4
Example mple of a sec econdary ndary suite te - lo lower er le level el Note: Maximum of 45% of gross floor area of house 5
Example mple of a sec econdary ndary suite te – up upper per le level el 6
Eligible le proper opertie ties Zoning By-law 1-88 has been amended to permit secondary suites in single detached houses, semi- detached houses and street townhouses subject to specific development standards including: • minimum lot frontage • minimum parking requirements • other development requirements 7
New w single le fami amily y house ses 8
Existi ting ng single e famil mily y detac tached hed houses es Source: Point 2 Homes 9
Semi-detac detached hed ho hous uses es Source: Zolo.ca 10
Stree eet t townh nhou ouses ses Source: Rew.ca 11
Lot characteris acteristic tics • The lot must have a minimum frontage of nine metres • A secondary suite may occupy up to 45 per cent of the total gross floor area (GFA) of the dwelling, but not be less than 35 square metres in floor area • Only one secondary suite unit is allowed in each eligible house 12
Parking ng • Minimum of 3 parking spaces are required on the lot to ensure sufficient parking is available to accommodate the main dwelling and the secondary suite • Parking spaces must be located on a properly surfaced driveway or in a garage or carport • On-street parking spaces do not qualify as required parking 13
Separ parate te suite te entrances ances • Suites must be accessed through a separate entrance located on the side wall or rear wall of a dwelling or through a common indoor vestibule • A new entrance to a secondary suite cannot be located on the same wall/façade as the entrance to the main dwelling 14
Secondary suites are NOT permitted: • in an attached or detached garage • in a separate building on the property • in dwellings used for a: – home occupation - private home tutor – private home daycare - bed and breakfast – correctional or crisis care group home • within the Woodbridge Special Policy Area • within a floodplain • in apartment buildings or condominiums • in stacked and block townhomes • in office, retail, industrial or mixed-use properties 15
So you wish to renovate to accommodate a secondary suite – a building permit is required. 16
A buildi ding g permi rmit t ensu sures es minimum m heal alth th and d saf afety ety requir quirement ements s such as: • Working smoke alarms within each dwelling unit – New smoke alarms to be located within each new bedroom and outside all sleeping areas – New smoke alarms to have a visual component (strobe light) – New smoke alarms to be connected to each other so that when one alarm sounds they all do (within the dwelling unit and under certain circumstances within the entire building) • Working smoke alarms within the entire building – Be located on every floor in each unit and common areas – Existing smoke alarms may not require a strobe light – Other conditions may apply 17
Sample ple healt alth and saf afety ety requ quirements ements conti tinued ued • Carbon monoxide alarms must be installed outside all sleeping areas in each dwelling unit • Proper fire separation between the secondary suite, primary dwelling and common areas • Safe exits in case of emergency • Minimum room sizes and clear ceiling heights • Minimum amount of natural light • Provide access to laundry facilities 18
How to apply for a permit for a secondary suite? • Construction plans are required for review and inspections • Although the Ontario Building Code allows homeowners to design their own buildings and alternations, it is STRONGLY recommended that you employ the services of a qualified designer, engineer or architect. Most delays in obtaining a building permit result from unacceptable or inadequate drawings 19
Drawi wing ng requ quir ireme ements nts • Two sets of construction drawings must be provided • All drawings must be provided on standard-sized sheets to a minimum scale of 1:75 or 3/16ths equals one foot • Drawings must be fully dimensioned, signed and dated, and include: – site plan, including setback dimensions to property lines, entrance locations, hard landscaping (a survey will assist) – existing/proposed floor plans (all floors) – sections, elevations and construction details – proposed fire separation locations and specifications – heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) information – other items as may become applicable 20
Renovator tors s and d contr tracto actors • All renovators and contractors must have a City of Vaughan business licence to work in Vaughan • Homeowners have the right and are encouraged to ask if a renovator/contractor is licensed or contact the City to verify licence status before hiring them 21
Insp spect ections ons during ng constr struct uction on • Under the Ontario Building Code, the person who is issued a permit is required to provide notification to the Building Standards department when various stages of construction are ready to be inspected. Typical Inspections: – plumbing ̶ insulation – structural framing and ̶ final interior HVAC rough-in ̶ final exterior (Note: inspections as required depending on construction. Further inspections are required if exterior construction or foundation work is proposed.) 22
Schedu eduling ng an inspe pecti ction • To book an inspection, contact Building Standards – Inspections • The following information is needed when requesting an inspection: – building permit number – municipal street address of project – type of inspection being requested – preferred inspection date – contact name and telephone number of the person meeting the inspector on-site for the inspection 23
Wh What t happens ppens if the proper operty ty has s an exis isti ting ng sec econdary ndary suit ite? e? • That depends on date on which the secondary suite was built and • whether the City has records of the construction for the secondary suite 24
Suites es built t or propose oposed d after ter July ly 14, 4, 199 994 • Submit a building permit application, including construction plans, to the Building Standards department • A qualified designer, architect or professional engineer can assist you with the plans and ensure it meets all technical requirements 25
Suites built on or before July 14, 1994 • Contact Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service to arrange for a fire code inspection to ensure the suite complies with the Ontario Fire Code and to identify any required upgrades • If upgrades to the unit are required, a building permit must be obtained to demonstrate compliance with the Ontario Fire Code 26
Vaug aughan han is r ready ady • Citizens and builders will be able to navigate secondary suite approval processes efficiently • Front-line customer service staff and designated approval professionals are ready to serve you • No special fees are required other than regular building permit fees • No registration procedures are required 27
Reso sour urces ces to assi sist st you • Vaughan.ca provides information about creating safe, code compliant and liveable secondary suites • Secondary Suites Pamphlet • Ontario Building Code • Ontario Fire Code 28
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