Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are a regulated use within the Town’s comprehensive Zoning By-law 2010-050, as amended. The Town’s Zoning By-law defines Dwellings or Dwelling Units as living spaces that contain cooking, eating, living, sleeping, and sanitary facilities. ADUs are therefore dwelling units that are secondary or incidental to the main residential building on a lot.
In November of 2022, the Province of Ontario amended the Planning Act to allow for at least two ADUs on specific residential lots. In response to this, the Town has initiated an amendment to the Town's Zoning By-law to update the ADU permissions and conform to the Planning Act.
The Town has launched a survey to collect feedback from residents on the proposed zoning by-law amendment and invites you to share your input.
You can access the survey here.
For more information on the proposed amendment visit our website at www.townofbwg.com/ADUzoning.
