Accessory Buildings in Residential DIstricts

In our current Land Use Bylaw, accessory buildings are a permitted use in the Small Lot Country Residential, Lake Resort and Hamlet Residential Districts. They are limited to two accessory buildings per property. The total combined area of accessory buildings shall not exceed 12% of the total lot area.

An accessory building is defined as a building separate and subordinate to the main building, the use of which is incidental to the main building, and is located on the same lot. This includes fabric covered buildings, and ground-mounted solar energy systems with a surface area under 10 sq. m. (33 sq. ft.).

An accessory building requires a development permit if it is larger than 107 sq. ft. (33 sq. m.) in size. The accessory building shall not exceed one storey, nor 5 m (16 ft) in height, other than at the discretion of the development authority to a maximum of 6 m (20 ft).

Some examples of accessory buildings are: sheds, garages, fabric buildings, solar array systems, shops, greenhouses, etc. Shipping containers are also classed as an accessory building but are only allowed in the Small Lot Country Residential District.

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* 1. Do you reside in?

Country Residential District

Lake Resort District

Hamlet Residential District

Other District

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* 2. Do you think that accessory buildings should have a maximum based on?

Lot coverage

Number of accessory buildings

Combination of number and lot coverage

No limitations

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* 3. In the Small Lot Country Residential District, accessory buildings should have a maximum of?

2 (current amount)

No limit

At the discretion of the Development Authority

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* 4. In the Lake Resort District, accessory buildings should have a maximum of?

2 (current amount)

No limit

At the discretion of the Development Authority

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* 5. In the Hamlet Residential District, accessory buildings should have a maximum of?

2 (current amount)

No limit

At the discretion of the Development Authority

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* 6. Any other comments or concerns that you feel the County should consider before making a decision on considering amendments to the current regulations on accessory buildings?