Accessory Dwelling Unit Guide Introduction What is an Accessory Dwelling Unit? An Accessory Dwelling Unit is a completely self-contained, self-sufficient residential dwelling unit located entirely within a single detached, semi-detached, townhouse or row house dwelling, which contains no more than one other dwelling unit. Accessory dwelling units are also referred to as "basement apartments", or "secondary suites", but the City of Kawartha Lakes has decided to use the Dwelling term “Accessory Unit”. An Accessory Dwelling Unit: is comprised of a set of self-contained rooms capable of being occupied as an independent dwelling unit; contains kitchen, sleeping, and bathroom facilities designated for the exclusive use of the unit; has a means of access/egress that may be separate or shared with the other unit; and may be installed on any floor of the principle dwelling. Zoning By-law 2014-283 permits Accessory Dwelling Units to be located in single detached, semi detached, townhouse or row house dwellings within the City of Kawartha Lakes, serviced by full municipal services, where the dwelling is attached thereto. The subject property must be located within the urban settlement boundaries, outlined in the City of Kawartha Lakes Official Plan, of Lindsay, Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls or Omemee. Accessory dwelling unit must be connected to full municipal services. Accessory dwelling unit cannot be within an accessory building (ex. detached garage, boat house). All Accessory Dwelling Units must be registered to be considered legal As of November 4, 2014, the only accessory dwelling units that are considered legal are those registered with the City according to the Registration By-law 2014-305. Once an accessory apartment is registered, the owner will receive a Letter of Registration from
Accessory Dwelling Unit Guide Introduction What is an Accessory Dwelling Unit? An Accessory Dwelling Unit is a completely self-contained, self-sufficient residential dwelling unit located entirely within a single detached, semi-detached, townhouse or row house dwelling, which contains no more than one other dwelling unit. Accessory dwelling units are also referred to as "basement apartments", or "secondary suites", but the City of Kawartha Lakes has decided to use the term “Accessory Dwelling Unit”. An Accessory Dwelling Unit: is comprised of a set of self-contained rooms capable of being occupied as an independent dwelling unit; contains kitchen, sleeping, and bathroom facilities designated for the exclusive use of the unit; has a means of access/egress that may be separate or shared with the other unit; and may be installed on any floor of the principle dwelling. Zoning By-law 2014-283 permits Accessory Dwelling Units to be located in single detached, semi detached, townhouse or row house dwellings within the City of Kawartha Lakes, serviced by full municipal services, where the dwelling is attached thereto. The subject property must be located within the urban settlement boundaries, outlined in the City of Kawartha Lakes Official Plan, of Lindsay, Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls or Omemee. Accessory dwelling unit must be connected to full municipal services. Accessory dwelling unit cannot be within an accessory building (ex. detached garage, boat house). All Accessory Dwelling Units must be registered to be considered legal As of November 4, 2014, the only accessory dwelling units that are considered legal are those registered with the City according to the Registration By-law 2014-305. Once an accessory apartment is registered, the owner will receive a Letter of Registration from
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