Window setback thresholds / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

Coach house in Ottawa by Passive House builder Ekobuilt.
Concept and design

Are Coach Houses Allowed in Ottawa? Rules & 2026 Zoning Changes Explained

...setback structure based entirely on the presence of exterior openings: The window rule threshold: To build a coach house wall exactly 1.0 metre from a rear or interior side property line, that specific wall must contain absolutely no windows, doors, or functional entry points. If the design requires a window or entranc...