Additional residential unit ARU / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

Modern two-story laneway house with garage and living space in Toronto GTA ON
Accessory dwelling units (ADU)

The Ontario Homeowner's Guide to Laneway Homes, Garden Suites & Bill 23

...Additional Residential Units (ARUs). Fire separation For detached units, you must manage unprotected openings (windows). The closer you are to the property line, the fewer windows you can have on that wall. If you are closer than 1.2 meters to the line, you may not be allowed windows on that side at all. Learn more her...