https://rehousing.ca Re-Housing the Yellowbelt Tue, 10 Oct 2023 03:19:13 +0000 https://rehousing.ca en https://rehousing.ca/Getting-Started Tue, 10 Oct 2023 03:19:13 +0000 Re-Housing the Yellowbelt https://rehousing.ca/Getting-Started Getting Started So you want to build a multiplex?Explore questions and steps to consider below <img width="1000" height="548" width_o="1000" height_o="548" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/41c7cf70a8df979334fca7beaf77bb045124f982a3fce0bd4882805c3111cb61/budget-hardcost.jpg" data-mid="193908688" border="0" data-scale="96" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/41c7cf70a8df979334fca7beaf77bb045124f982a3fce0bd4882805c3111cb61/budget-hardcost.jpg" /> What is a multiplex? A multiplex is a small, multi-unit residential building. In Toronto, up to four units are legal.&nbsp; Duplex<img width="1000" height="655" width_o="1000" height_o="655" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d61dce431656e46bf6a56e33cfe4140f65a15af80b028fc1a89b127f97e52305/what-is-duplex.jpg" data-mid="193953510" border="0" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/d61dce431656e46bf6a56e33cfe4140f65a15af80b028fc1a89b127f97e52305/what-is-duplex.jpg" /> Triplex<img width="1000" height="655" width_o="1000" height_o="655" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/17c4e20fccb12ef29b98ecb5fc2f9eca519fbad64d61bb6dd75b47c12707325e/what-is-triplex.jpg" data-mid="193953542" border="0" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/17c4e20fccb12ef29b98ecb5fc2f9eca519fbad64d61bb6dd75b47c12707325e/what-is-triplex.jpg" /> Fourplex<img width="1000" height="655" width_o="1000" height_o="655" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7600a7a790a209f609f0b5ec00174f414c05dea6198327747c66c457bbfae7e8/what-is-fouplex.jpg" data-mid="193953547" border="0" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/7600a7a790a209f609f0b5ec00174f414c05dea6198327747c66c457bbfae7e8/what-is-fouplex.jpg" /> This website is a guide and is not intended to replace professional advice. Please see out disclaimer for more information! <img width="66" height="67" width_o="66" height_o="67" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/1f136d175c563dad6a58caae1328fb7e652d2c87e4ddd599048d04750bdafd84/get-started.png" data-mid="193222523" border="0" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/66/i/1f136d175c563dad6a58caae1328fb7e652d2c87e4ddd599048d04750bdafd84/get-started.png" /> Getting Started Before you jump in it’s helpful to understand all the steps of the development process <img width="2000" height="420" width_o="2000" height_o="420" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/8459c004791cbd68f3d2e7d39cd8aabd62dfdfc7fb46bdfbb6dae7a639b52375/The-Development-Process.png" data-mid="194702577" border="0" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/8459c004791cbd68f3d2e7d39cd8aabd62dfdfc7fb46bdfbb6dae7a639b52375/The-Development-Process.png" />To get you started we have assembled a guide to walk you through the early phases of your multiplex project. There are lots of decisions to make and we want to help you along the way. Explore the pages below to find out what kind of multi-unit project is for you, understand how much it costs, and how to actually make it happen in Toronto. Who are you building for?&nbsp; This section asks questions about the relationships between the people who will live in your multiplex. <img width="1062" height="403" width_o="1062" height_o="403" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/4aa32d544ee003ae0952c94397e09a0693a581eda55169c3500a5a10ccaf649a/who-build-for-bubble-peeps.jpg" data-mid="193906632" border="0" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/4aa32d544ee003ae0952c94397e09a0693a581eda55169c3500a5a10ccaf649a/who-build-for-bubble-peeps.jpg" /> Get to know your lotTo learn the basics about the rules that apply to your property click here. <img width="756" height="368" width_o="756" height_o="368" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ed2be3a8140485dc659aa01e242640ab716bf11f2c82e4d875597bb523bce525/know-lot.jpg" data-mid="193222741" border="0" data-scale="88" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/756/i/ed2be3a8140485dc659aa01e242640ab716bf11f2c82e4d875597bb523bce525/know-lot.jpg" /> Get to know your houseThis section describes how to measure your house and consider how many units you can add. <img width="1000" height="608" width_o="1000" height_o="608" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d57618793b70ed32a7b8691b67e959d4a0e1025bd616a699b3b393a9b18fe0f1/know-home--icon.jpg" data-mid="193907180" border="0" data-scale="81" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/d57618793b70ed32a7b8691b67e959d4a0e1025bd616a699b3b393a9b18fe0f1/know-home--icon.jpg" /> Pick your scenario Click here to learn about two different paths for building multiplexes: if you own a home, or are looking to buy. <img width="1553" height="731" width_o="1553" height_o="731" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a8c50157d915b51b13785ba7172d612b3c331be474d9194daf3795c4d923eb7f/rehousing-multiplex-buildWoutMoving.png" data-mid="193222509" border="0" data-scale="83" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a8c50157d915b51b13785ba7172d612b3c331be474d9194daf3795c4d923eb7f/rehousing-multiplex-buildWoutMoving.png" /> Build your team This page describes the team of professionals you’ll need to hire to make a project happen. <img width="1000" height="982" width_o="1000" height_o="982" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/eb0c1389ce26f1e2ffd0ba8b2e275b44e1a3d990b2734d39ca0cb72907b62733/whole-team.jpg" data-mid="195342035" border="0" data-scale="41" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/eb0c1389ce26f1e2ffd0ba8b2e275b44e1a3d990b2734d39ca0cb72907b62733/whole-team.jpg" /> Project budget basics Click on this page to learn about all the costs for building a multiplex.&nbsp; <img width="1000" height="976" width_o="1000" height_o="976" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/3189070076483786ff2379e8d605c8c7c527b0256b07c6ddf9f5c643e6222cf9/budget-icon.jpg" data-mid="193916931" border="0" data-scale="38" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/3189070076483786ff2379e8d605c8c7c527b0256b07c6ddf9f5c643e6222cf9/budget-icon.jpg" /> Who Are You Building For &gt; https://rehousing.ca/What-can-you-build Mon, 02 Oct 2023 18:52:37 +0000 Re-Housing the Yellowbelt https://rehousing.ca/What-can-you-build Getting StartedWhat can you build? Before you can get started on designing and developing your multiplex, its important to understand what you’re allowed to build in the city you where you live. You should visit the website of your own municipality to veryify which rules apply to you and what is permitted. In Toronto you can now build up to five units on a lot — four in the main building, and one in the back yard. <img width="1441" height="1441" width_o="1441" height_o="1441" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5b559852fda6ae4a696356b82d4333d28b8aeba5d7ab066d1fb8ef1d08a0c96b/5-unit-multiplex.png" data-mid="192596272" border="0" data-scale="100" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/5b559852fda6ae4a696356b82d4333d28b8aeba5d7ab066d1fb8ef1d08a0c96b/5-unit-multiplex.png" /> This is a brief timeline of zoning changes that allowed for densification of single-family lots in Toronto <img width="1441" height="1441" width_o="1441" height_o="1441" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d9c7bbd5f820f6bcb4e601311c324b0c8a524eee4c09bafeefa2938173b59a53/secondary-suite.png" data-mid="192596271" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/d9c7bbd5f820f6bcb4e601311c324b0c8a524eee4c09bafeefa2938173b59a53/secondary-suite.png" /> 2000 - Approved&nbsp; Secondary Suites In 2000 the City of Toronto approves secondary suites. A secondary suite is defined as:“Self-contained living accommodation for an additional person or persons living together as a separate single housekeeping unit, in which both food preparation and sanitary facilities are provided for the exclusive use of the occupants of the suite, located in and subordinate to a dwelling unit” This change allowed for a single lot to have a house with two units anywhere in the house. <img width="1441" height="1441" width_o="1441" height_o="1441" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e70d9c1974d31ed18ca0d0ad8f054f459b0f9c1650c97a865909549c1b4eb52a/laneway-suitewith-basement.png" data-mid="192596274" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/e70d9c1974d31ed18ca0d0ad8f054f459b0f9c1650c97a865909549c1b4eb52a/laneway-suitewith-basement.png" /> 2018 - Approved Laneway Suites In 2018 the City of Toronto approves laneway suites across the city on residential properties that share a property line with a public lane, subject to By-law requirements. This change allowed for a single lot to have a main house with two units and one laneway suite&nbsp; — if the lot met specific guidelines. <img width="1441" height="1441" width_o="1441" height_o="1441" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/9cbf3962c9f24bd7fed10797078260244f6e904b539c642857f3827b5b68a9a6/garden-suite.png" data-mid="192596273" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/9cbf3962c9f24bd7fed10797078260244f6e904b539c642857f3827b5b68a9a6/garden-suite.png" /> 2022 - Approved Garden Suites In 2022 City of Toronto approves garden suites. The new policies and zoning requirements permit garden suites on properties in most residential zones across Toronto. This change allowed for a single lot to have two units in the main house and one garden or laneway suite. <img width="1441" height="1441" width_o="1441" height_o="1441" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a5d72534ff98af1934dfa2f4b896ead0db703dba32a976d25ff43cd39b64e15e/3-unit-multiplex.png" data-mid="192596270" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a5d72534ff98af1934dfa2f4b896ead0db703dba32a976d25ff43cd39b64e15e/3-unit-multiplex.png" /> 2022 Province’s More Homes Built Faster Act (Bill 23) allows three units ‘as of right’ on lot. This change allowed for a single lot to have a house with three units, or a main house with two units plus one garden or laneway suite. <img width="1441" height="1441" width_o="1441" height_o="1441" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5b559852fda6ae4a696356b82d4333d28b8aeba5d7ab066d1fb8ef1d08a0c96b/5-unit-multiplex.png" data-mid="192596272" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/5b559852fda6ae4a696356b82d4333d28b8aeba5d7ab066d1fb8ef1d08a0c96b/5-unit-multiplex.png" /> Present In 2023 Toronto City Council adopted the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning to permit multiplexes citywide. This change allowed for a single lot to have a main house with up to four units and one garden or laneway suite. So, the new legislation has passed, but what has really changed? Maximum number of units In all residential zones across the city (R, RD, RT, RS &amp; RM) you are allowed to build duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes.&nbsp; Some zones of the city have further restrictions limiting the number of units. These zones will include a ‘U’ followed by the maximum number of units allowed on a property within that zone. Even if this number is less than 4, you are premitted to build up to four units on the lot.&nbsp; <img width="594" height="340" width_o="594" height_o="340" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e0de58f8bef11599d7fe6acde34ff4633f9fb147f5c05430f2e494a85b060873/zoning-rule-changes-1.png" data-mid="192602272" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/594/i/e0de58f8bef11599d7fe6acde34ff4633f9fb147f5c05430f2e494a85b060873/zoning-rule-changes-1.png" /> Form-based zoning Until this change, all residential properties were limited by a ratio called the “Floor Space Index” which determines how much density you can build on the lot. New Multiplex legislation elminiates Floor Space Index maximums for Multiplex building types. Check out this link for a diagram explaining floor space index from the City of Toronto <img width="594" height="340" width_o="594" height_o="340" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/cc75cac5568434cd595ea4700ee66d72367465780ba9b5a8ea15757545d06085/zoning-rule-changes-6.png" data-mid="192602298" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/594/i/cc75cac5568434cd595ea4700ee66d72367465780ba9b5a8ea15757545d06085/zoning-rule-changes-6.png" /> Side yard setback rules Side yard setbacks have harmonized so that setbacks that apply to detached and semi-detached houses now also apply to multiplex building types. <img width="594" height="340" width_o="594" height_o="340" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/3376169f9eb164a2f551256c927202a030987273e22da618588a69bb14b880c9/zoning-rule-changes-2.png" data-mid="192602312" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/594/i/3376169f9eb164a2f551256c927202a030987273e22da618588a69bb14b880c9/zoning-rule-changes-2.png" /> Max building depth rules On ‘deep’ lots, the max building depth has been increased from 17m to 19m.Deep lots are defined as: &nbsp; at least 36 metres deep, where the lot is less than 10 metres wide; and&nbsp; at least 40 metres deep, where the lot is at least 10 metres wide. <img width="594" height="340" width_o="594" height_o="340" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2f267440098cd2a4867312330fe1f4af13f6238ebe0002b7f5039837ad03b696/zoning-rule-changes--4.png" data-mid="192602283" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/594/i/2f267440098cd2a4867312330fe1f4af13f6238ebe0002b7f5039837ad03b696/zoning-rule-changes--4.png" /> Max building height rules For all areas across the city multiplexes are permitted to build up to a maximum height of at least 10m. This will allow for a viable third storey.In some areas of the city, the zoning rules limit the maximum number of storeys with an 'ST' value, these limitations do not apply to multiplexes. <img width="594" height="340" width_o="594" height_o="340" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/103b425d34a0620e3fbac8f8ab9a4a2598faa13e33acaf5e07b5b9a9db1776c6/zoning-rule-changes-3.png" data-mid="192602288" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/594/i/103b425d34a0620e3fbac8f8ab9a4a2598faa13e33acaf5e07b5b9a9db1776c6/zoning-rule-changes-3.png" /> Main wall height rules Perhaps one of the most confusing zoning regulations is those surounding main wall heights. The new rules state that the main wall of a multiplex &nbsp; with a flat roof in the RD zone can have a maximum height of either 7.2 m, or 2.5m less than the maximum building height, whichever is higher. You can build additional main wall height&nbsp; if the building steps back by 1.4m from the front and rear walls.&nbsp; <img width="594" height="340" width_o="594" height_o="340" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/8b768c4f2211759079b516bb42fc17c664bd4f92eb9582b47cc5aa2930eef8e0/zoning-rule-changes--5.png" data-mid="192602292" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/594/i/8b768c4f2211759079b516bb42fc17c664bd4f92eb9582b47cc5aa2930eef8e0/zoning-rule-changes--5.png" /> Platform RulesA platform is the term for decks or balconies in the zoning guidelines. The new rules allow each unit in a Multiplex is&nbsp; permitted to have up to two platfroms at or above the second storey. There is no maximum size for platforms. https://rehousing.ca/Who-are-you-building-for Thu, 28 Sep 2023 18:48:47 +0000 Re-Housing the Yellowbelt https://rehousing.ca/Who-are-you-building-for Getting StartedWho are you building for? The way you design your multiplex will depend on who you are designing it for. <img width="1062" height="403" width_o="1062" height_o="403" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/65e7bd8b22f03a476bcd9008d5b6ea2832703b3e3aeea62627af2ebdff0a95bb/who-build-for-bubble-peeps.jpg" data-mid="193907657" border="0" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/65e7bd8b22f03a476bcd9008d5b6ea2832703b3e3aeea62627af2ebdff0a95bb/who-build-for-bubble-peeps.jpg" /> Before you jump into the development process it’s important to think about who will be living in a multiplex with you. You will want to consider how much is shared and separated between the units in your house. Below are some questions to help you think about how connected or separate you would like the units in your multiplex to be. Do you want a connection between units? &nbsp; <img width="1000" height="446" width_o="1000" height_o="446" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/04fe83079ff8d1e958ad41b8b3d7c5ca06cb88b0df5d7bdfd3650ea58202c550/unit-togeth.jpg" data-mid="193908635" border="0" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/04fe83079ff8d1e958ad41b8b3d7c5ca06cb88b0df5d7bdfd3650ea58202c550/unit-togeth.jpg" /> ...or should they be separate? <img width="1000" height="447" width_o="1000" height_o="447" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/9c2798af20e01cc69d1e007f8470013c1ec5e8f9866344a0c7df3156e3f3b66d/unit-separate.jpg" data-mid="193908636" border="0" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/9c2798af20e01cc69d1e007f8470013c1ec5e8f9866344a0c7df3156e3f3b66d/unit-separate.jpg" /> Do you want some common space, such as a shared kitchen? <img width="1000" height="508" width_o="1000" height_o="508" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/28194ceabbbf8196ca2a86690bdd21dd2e81d0b0ccc14eef519762f8a2d19755/kitch-share.jpg" data-mid="195373176" border="0" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/28194ceabbbf8196ca2a86690bdd21dd2e81d0b0ccc14eef519762f8a2d19755/kitch-share.jpg" /> ...or shared laundry? <img width="1000" height="868" width_o="1000" height_o="868" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a8e62f07db7b9bf888f4b0da920a090356c336b00edded00e74e4777832337a9/laund-toget.jpg" data-mid="193908637" border="0" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a8e62f07db7b9bf888f4b0da920a090356c336b00edded00e74e4777832337a9/laund-toget.jpg" /> ...or should each unit have all of its own spaces. &nbsp; <img width="1000" height="508" width_o="1000" height_o="508" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7efcefa394f49bab3e43452a51699e12c56c799cc205675754c5027793d3d36b/laund-separate.jpg" data-mid="193908645" border="0" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/7efcefa394f49bab3e43452a51699e12c56c799cc205675754c5027793d3d36b/laund-separate.jpg" /> Think about what kinds of outdoor spaces should be shared... <img width="1000" height="603" width_o="1000" height_o="603" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/0a78882c1762433e503c92efcb12ca603241bfd8f38fa1bc799e3bbf346bbe0c/outdoor-toget.jpg" data-mid="193908646" border="0" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/0a78882c1762433e503c92efcb12ca603241bfd8f38fa1bc799e3bbf346bbe0c/outdoor-toget.jpg" /> &nbsp;...and which ones should be private. <img width="1000" height="603" width_o="1000" height_o="603" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/8223031995b455cd75ac18950462bfdfd03a74a3e000a4edff52e7301e86f1b1/outdoor-separate.jpg" data-mid="193908649" border="0" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/8223031995b455cd75ac18950462bfdfd03a74a3e000a4edff52e7301e86f1b1/outdoor-separate.jpg" /> &lt; Getting Started Get to Know Your Lot &gt; https://rehousing.ca/Get-to-Know-Your-Lot Tue, 10 Oct 2023 02:01:58 +0000 Re-Housing the Yellowbelt https://rehousing.ca/Get-to-Know-Your-Lot Getting StartedGet to know your lot The dimensions of your lot and where it’s located in the city will tell you a lot about what you can build. <img width="756" height="368" width_o="756" height_o="368" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ed2be3a8140485dc659aa01e242640ab716bf11f2c82e4d875597bb523bce525/know-lot.jpg" data-mid="193693741" border="0" data-scale="100" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/756/i/ed2be3a8140485dc659aa01e242640ab716bf11f2c82e4d875597bb523bce525/know-lot.jpg" /> Before starting your project it is helpful to learn about the property you want to build on. Most cities use regulations known as ‘Zoning Bylaws,’ which outline how land and property can be used and developed within different zones across the city. These regulations can have a huge impact on what you can do if you want to add to your existing house or build a new one. See below to learn about the rules and regulations that control what you can build. <img width="416" height="403" width_o="416" height_o="403" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/488fae38247862d3b45b4173ebf1fca7c9b3f4df361267d863bcaed13f131a44/Know-lot---icon-map.jpg" data-mid="193694963" border="0" data-scale="78" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/416/i/488fae38247862d3b45b4173ebf1fca7c9b3f4df361267d863bcaed13f131a44/Know-lot---icon-map.jpg" /> Look up Your Lot Learn how to find your property on the city’s zoning map. <img width="416" height="403" width_o="416" height_o="403" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/50096dc1caf026dcf3fc5039bdcee76f13c726639253602dc6c98935c249209e/Know-lot---icon2a.jpg" data-mid="193694952" border="0" data-scale="79" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/416/i/50096dc1caf026dcf3fc5039bdcee76f13c726639253602dc6c98935c249209e/Know-lot---icon2a.jpg" /> Check the Setbacks Learn how to check where you can build. <img width="416" height="403" width_o="416" height_o="403" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/3bbca570250e98804094e73eda5e034cad4809fafd5d00b4cb4eb12189052fdb/Know-lot---icon-tree.jpg" data-mid="193694951" border="0" data-scale="79" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/416/i/3bbca570250e98804094e73eda5e034cad4809fafd5d00b4cb4eb12189052fdb/Know-lot---icon-tree.jpg" /> Check For TreesLearn how to check for protected natural features like trees.&nbsp; Explainer videos coming soon! &nbsp;Look up your lot <img width="1000" height="1238" width_o="1000" height_o="1238" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ab58d681d15fc5b8148f766d5dd4116abaa3de9b247eb090ed0ab880fd643385/Know-lot---map.jpg" data-mid="193217630" border="0" data-scale="95" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/ab58d681d15fc5b8148f766d5dd4116abaa3de9b247eb090ed0ab880fd643385/Know-lot---map.jpg" /> Navigate the map page The easiest way to look up the regulations for your property is through the City of Toronto’s Interactive Zoning Map - which you can access here! Once on the page, you can type the address of a home and it will zoom to that property. The map shows the footprints of buildings and the property lines that surround them. Use the legend on the left-hand side to check if your property has any ‘Overlay Layers’ — specifically Height and Lot Coverage. For best results uncheck the Zone Category layer and only turn on one layer at a time. If a hatch appears over your property when a layer is checked it means some rules apply that limit how tall you can build or what percentage of your lot you can cover. Make note of these labels - you will need them later. Make sure you have the Zone Category layer turned back on. You can zoom in and click on a building or its lot and a smaller window will pop up which shows you the specific zoning bylaw regulations that apply to your property. <img width="1000" height="1435" width_o="1000" height_o="1435" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/3826efe80136c250b4000f3a17ddeb014ae9604f5f456e0714eca617217d8f1d/Know-lot---by-law.jpg" data-mid="193217629" border="0" data-scale="90" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/3826efe80136c250b4000f3a17ddeb014ae9604f5f456e0714eca617217d8f1d/Know-lot---by-law.jpg" /> Navigate the zoning bylawThis small window pops up when you click on a lot on the zoning map page which shows you your Zone Label. The Zone Label defines the specific regulations that apply to your lot and any site-specific exemptions. The window includes handy links to each of the zoning bylaw chapters that apply to your lot. The Zoning Bylaw is structured as follows: Chapter - Regulations in the chapter link apply to all residential properties regardless of their specific section. Section - Residential land in the city is broken into different Zones (labelled R, RD, RS, RT, RM) Each zone has a section with rules that specifically apply to it. The letters at the beginning of your label will tell you what section you should be looking at. Exemptions - Sometimes, there are also site-specific exemptions that apply to your property. These are rules that don’t apply to the entire zone, and overrule the rules in the section you just looked at. This last diagram shows what the zoning bylaw looks like. We‘ve highlighted in blue the sub-chapter that describes building setbacks. We’ll describe these in the next section below. Is this still confusing? Don’t worry - a design professional will do a full zoning review for your property when they start working on your project. So what regulations should I check? Even though a design professional will help you navigate the zoning regulations, it is helpful to inform yourself about the zoning regulations that will have the most impact on your property. They are:&nbsp; Setbacks Height Lot coverage Check the setbacks Side yard setbackTo see if you can build an addition on the side of a home, you’ll need to check your side yard setback. Once you locate your parcel on the zoning map, you can track this down in the zoning bylaw. <img width="1000" height="1205" width_o="1000" height_o="1205" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/081b8a8da02089b70b3fa6a80f0f5df942f914f0bd9116d0cee52cfd4d9690ae/Know-lot---side-yard.jpg" data-mid="193217987" border="0" data-scale="90" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/081b8a8da02089b70b3fa6a80f0f5df942f914f0bd9116d0cee52cfd4d9690ae/Know-lot---side-yard.jpg" /> Rear yard setback To see if you can build behind your home, check your rear yard setback and the maximum length and depth of your building. You can also find this in the zoning bylaw.&nbsp; <img width="1000" height="1160" width_o="1000" height_o="1160" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/8ad918a71014aae8459a1400a19ffa808ff02e10c7e69a3ca1305f01a8539503/Know-lot---back-yard.jpg" data-mid="193217632" border="0" data-scale="86" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/8ad918a71014aae8459a1400a19ffa808ff02e10c7e69a3ca1305f01a8539503/Know-lot---back-yard.jpg" /> Check for trees &amp; other natural feature protections <img width="685" height="752" width_o="685" height_o="752" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a3d515e870d23a46e9ad6ae2be82181cd346c7accec33066c9251c9fe27dac7b/addition---tree-copy.jpg" data-mid="193218008" border="0" data-scale="79" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/685/i/a3d515e870d23a46e9ad6ae2be82181cd346c7accec33066c9251c9fe27dac7b/addition---tree-copy.jpg" /> In Toronto there are rules to protect mature trees, and natural areas such as ravines. The rules that protect these features can have a big impact on what you can build on your lot. &nbsp;The Tree Protection Bylaw Which protects all Trees on City property, and trees on private property with trunks over 30 centimeters in diameter. The Ravine and Natural Feature Protection (RNFP) Bylaw Which protects ravines, forests, public parks, golf courses and other natural features. Check to see if your property is impacted by this bylaw here. For more information on tree protection requirements and ravine permits visit the City’s website. The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) The TRCA protects watercourses, wetlands, shorelines and valley lands. For more information about working in TRCA regulated areas and to check this applies to your property click here. &lt; Who Are You Building For Get to Know Your Home &gt; https://rehousing.ca/Get-to-Know-Your-Home Mon, 09 Oct 2023 16:55:17 +0000 Re-Housing the Yellowbelt https://rehousing.ca/Get-to-Know-Your-Home Getting StartedGet to know your home The number of units you can create depends on how much space you have.&nbsp; <img width="1000" height="608" width_o="1000" height_o="608" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b14b4121aa7d112e8dc7e9ee5b273f60b428ce5ddf72527415222248a2737622/know-home--icon.jpg" data-mid="193907016" border="0" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b14b4121aa7d112e8dc7e9ee5b273f60b428ce5ddf72527415222248a2737622/know-home--icon.jpg" /> This section provides an overview for measuring an existing home, a list of floor areas for typical unit sizes, and a couple of scenarios for how you can fit different kinds of units in an existing home. To see more ideas and details for how to create new units in an existing home, check out the ‘Pick your Project’ pages. See below to learn how to measure&nbsp; your home and check if there’s space to build new units. <img width="416" height="403" width_o="416" height_o="403" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/f815360fa77c1921e7ae17d2b2f66053ea52076a1214b506bbeb38362da2c311/icon-home1.jpg" data-mid="193695788" border="0" data-scale="78" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/416/i/f815360fa77c1921e7ae17d2b2f66053ea52076a1214b506bbeb38362da2c311/icon-home1.jpg" /> Learn how to measure your home <img width="416" height="403" width_o="416" height_o="403" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/79034a3bd53a9a5e82efcdc74e7429fecf339f1af9345395ca026d94800f8bf3/icon-home-2-.jpg" data-mid="193695792" border="0" data-scale="78" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/416/i/79034a3bd53a9a5e82efcdc74e7429fecf339f1af9345395ca026d94800f8bf3/icon-home-2-.jpg" /> Learn how to check typical unit sizes&nbsp; <img width="416" height="403" width_o="416" height_o="403" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b0818cf96830c28347b643c9880b9fe8d884342703d48e1514817622a8665310/icon-home3.jpg" data-mid="193695795" border="0" data-scale="78" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/416/i/b0818cf96830c28347b643c9880b9fe8d884342703d48e1514817622a8665310/icon-home3.jpg" />Learn how to check unit count &nbsp; Start by measuring the house Record the area for each floor There are a few ways to measure the area of a home, from more general to more precise. Check out real estate search websites, like housesigma or zillow. These sites often list the precise floor area by floor for a home. If you can’t find floor areas on a real estate listing, try one of these options:Google Maps Google maps has a measurement tool. Right click when on this website, and select measure. You can click on points on the map to find distances.&nbsp;City of Toronto Maps The City of Toronto’s zoning map website also has a measurement function which can be found on the left hand side. You can click on points on the map to find distances. &nbsp;Measure it yourself! You can alway take a tape measure and measure your home on site. Remember if you are measuring the exterior of your house, some of that space includes the thickness of your exterior walls which you won’t be able to use as unit space. <img width="1000" height="1164" width_o="1000" height_o="1164" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/51ff3ebc755332cd7ec76b7c53873eeb8b96a798ecc7bee7f13d723e6856ce91/know-home-measure.jpg" data-mid="193215545" border="0" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/51ff3ebc755332cd7ec76b7c53873eeb8b96a798ecc7bee7f13d723e6856ce91/know-home-measure.jpg" /> What is a typical unit size? How many units will fit in your house will depend on how big you want those units to be.&nbsp; To the right we have outlined some typical ranges for different unit types. This range is a general recommendation, but you will sometimes find units of each type outside this range. Note! Please remember that there are lots of factors that may influence the number of units that you can fit in your house beyond just the floor area. The arrangement and shape of your house can have a significant impact. Check out the ‘Pick a Project’ pages to see more details for different kinds of projects and consult a licensed professional before committing to a project. <img width="1000" height="1124" width_o="1000" height_o="1124" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/1d63dd185d1dbd7dc461fd69ac4837b0a00a84e74c0ceb043ee9f98e39c0f3fa/know-home-typ-unit.jpg" data-mid="193215546" border="0" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/1d63dd185d1dbd7dc461fd69ac4837b0a00a84e74c0ceb043ee9f98e39c0f3fa/know-home-typ-unit.jpg" /> Test out scenarios Once you know how big your house is you can test out what size units can fit on each floor. Below are two examples of ways you could divide a house: Flats One of the easiest ways to create new units in a home is to divide it up by floor. Each floor can be a separate unit. <img width="994" height="1236" width_o="994" height_o="1236" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d227283b41186c8e73863e1458e39bae639ba4abe89ce62651d97bce92b05f6d/know-home-opt-1.jpg" data-mid="193215548" border="0" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/994/i/d227283b41186c8e73863e1458e39bae639ba4abe89ce62651d97bce92b05f6d/know-home-opt-1.jpg" /> Add and Divide Floors If your floor area is big enough, you can also divide floors into two or more units. This can complicate the requirements for how you exit the building — be sure to review your ideas with a licensed professional. If you find that an existing home does not have enough floor area to meet your needs, you may be able to add on to it. Small additions can increase the area of a floor, or multiple floors. They can even be a free standing unit. Remember the maximum number of units currently allowed in a house in Toronto is four. You can add a detached garden suite in the backyard for a total of five units. Check out the ‘Pick your Project’ pages for a larger list, and work with a license professional before you build to make sure you are conforming to all regulations and building codes. <img width="657" height="808" width_o="657" height_o="808" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/171f6eb6f218da82ec706467e505844c733ea7d62b7a4a086057bbb745dc5422/know-home-opt-2.jpg" data-mid="193215549" border="0" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/657/i/171f6eb6f218da82ec706467e505844c733ea7d62b7a4a086057bbb745dc5422/know-home-opt-2.jpg" /> Don’t Count the Stairs Remember that if your house has more than one floor, it also has stairways, which you shouldn’t count as habitable unit space. If you have a stair, be sure to subtract this area from each floor area when considering livable unit layout. <img width="1000" height="321" width_o="1000" height_o="321" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/8d5f84c5db053724bac89813ad00168021a5ea1844a3c2359bb2904b9a409299/know-home-stair.jpg" data-mid="193215547" border="0" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/8d5f84c5db053724bac89813ad00168021a5ea1844a3c2359bb2904b9a409299/know-home-stair.jpg" /> &lt; Get to Know Your Lot Pick Your Scenario &gt; https://rehousing.ca/Build-Your-Team Thu, 07 Sep 2023 21:34:02 +0000 Re-Housing the Yellowbelt https://rehousing.ca/Build-Your-Team Getting StartedBuild your team There are three core members of your team. The team you pick to help you build new units will depend a lot on what kind of project you want to do. Each member of your team has distinct roles. There’s a lot of people you’ll work with to build a multiplex. We’ll begin with the core members.&nbsp; <img width="1000" height="982" width_o="1000" height_o="982" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/16417b7847b12f26b84a638b11daaee5edbbb2ee7c07e7503cf58f0c278cb6d9/whole-team.jpg" data-mid="195342298" border="0" data-scale="51" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/16417b7847b12f26b84a638b11daaee5edbbb2ee7c07e7503cf58f0c278cb6d9/whole-team.jpg" /> The Homeowner (You!)(The one who makes decisions) <img width="600" height="946" width_o="600" height_o="946" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/fa7ed700d71656f2afebd5486ab8bf32cee369c842cb95b06635060ef9206f59/you.jpg" data-mid="195342472" border="0" data-scale="38" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/600/i/fa7ed700d71656f2afebd5486ab8bf32cee369c842cb95b06635060ef9206f59/you.jpg" /> A Design Professional (The one who designs it) <img width="600" height="946" width_o="600" height_o="946" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/75b197a3067d20dfe4060d4e3672fa4da290387a89c7e7c581fb36dea6bc2ab6/ARCH.jpg" data-mid="195342355" border="0" data-scale="34" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/600/i/75b197a3067d20dfe4060d4e3672fa4da290387a89c7e7c581fb36dea6bc2ab6/ARCH.jpg" /> A Contractor (The one who builds it) <img width="600" height="946" width_o="600" height_o="946" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/48aa074b3f86f482cdee7c2a6cc8da40aad7362755866c887099e33bd6689f33/contractor.jpg" data-mid="195342313" border="0" data-scale="34" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/600/i/48aa074b3f86f482cdee7c2a6cc8da40aad7362755866c887099e33bd6689f33/contractor.jpg" /> Let’s start with some of the basics. &nbsp; Start with a licensed designer <img width="600" height="946" width_o="600" height_o="946" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/75b197a3067d20dfe4060d4e3672fa4da290387a89c7e7c581fb36dea6bc2ab6/ARCH.jpg" data-mid="195342355" border="0" data-scale="51" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/600/i/75b197a3067d20dfe4060d4e3672fa4da290387a89c7e7c581fb36dea6bc2ab6/ARCH.jpg" /> Speak to an architect or a licensed designer first. They can help you figure out what is possible to build on your lot and check the rules and regulations. <img width="738" height="409" width_o="738" height_o="409" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/538b03662a061ea6672f9d8d7dc0a14e85ba970ddf8774ac5ede1c57e2a4d0c8/team-sketch.jpg" data-mid="193863166" border="0" data-scale="79" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/738/i/538b03662a061ea6672f9d8d7dc0a14e85ba970ddf8774ac5ede1c57e2a4d0c8/team-sketch.jpg" /> Contractors can check the cost <img width="600" height="946" width_o="600" height_o="946" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/48aa074b3f86f482cdee7c2a6cc8da40aad7362755866c887099e33bd6689f33/contractor.jpg" data-mid="195342313" border="0" data-scale="45" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/600/i/48aa074b3f86f482cdee7c2a6cc8da40aad7362755866c887099e33bd6689f33/contractor.jpg" /> Some designers will provide some basic budget numbers for construction cost, but your general contractor will be able to provide more accurate pricing. <img width="738" height="590" width_o="738" height_o="590" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/af680e10a7a12e19cd540479695f4ef5afb26db62f36f4b07e020795d0181172/team-price.jpg" data-mid="193863671" border="0" data-scale="77" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/738/i/af680e10a7a12e19cd540479695f4ef5afb26db62f36f4b07e020795d0181172/team-price.jpg" /> Designers prepare drawings <img width="600" height="946" width_o="600" height_o="946" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/75b197a3067d20dfe4060d4e3672fa4da290387a89c7e7c581fb36dea6bc2ab6/ARCH.jpg" data-mid="195342355" border="0" data-scale="41" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/600/i/75b197a3067d20dfe4060d4e3672fa4da290387a89c7e7c581fb36dea6bc2ab6/ARCH.jpg" /> Licensed designers prepare&nbsp; drawings sets. These plans and other drawings are like the road map that ilustrates the scope of work. All three team members use the drawings to execute the work. The drawings package forms the basis of the contract between you and the contractor <img width="738" height="444" width_o="738" height_o="444" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/9ed1be980f56342757c30340b40199399a2a8d7f6fcacc4fada6ff7ff152603b/team-documents.jpg" data-mid="193863848" border="0" data-scale="84" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/738/i/9ed1be980f56342757c30340b40199399a2a8d7f6fcacc4fada6ff7ff152603b/team-documents.jpg" />Professionals submit plans <img width="600" height="946" width_o="600" height_o="946" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/75b197a3067d20dfe4060d4e3672fa4da290387a89c7e7c581fb36dea6bc2ab6/ARCH.jpg" data-mid="195342355" border="0" data-scale="43" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/600/i/75b197a3067d20dfe4060d4e3672fa4da290387a89c7e7c581fb36dea6bc2ab6/ARCH.jpg" /><img width="600" height="946" width_o="600" height_o="946" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/fa7ed700d71656f2afebd5486ab8bf32cee369c842cb95b06635060ef9206f59/you.jpg" data-mid="195342472" border="0" data-scale="43" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/600/i/fa7ed700d71656f2afebd5486ab8bf32cee369c842cb95b06635060ef9206f59/you.jpg" /> A Homeowner can submit plans to the city to be reviewed for approvals for buildings with less than 3 units, but we recommend that you ask a licensed designer to do it for you. <img width="738" height="669" width_o="738" height_o="669" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2fe905978dcd3333e7e074345a32ae95717827a656d6efe5464528a2df326485/team--submit.jpg" data-mid="193864255" border="0" data-scale="71" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/738/i/2fe905978dcd3333e7e074345a32ae95717827a656d6efe5464528a2df326485/team--submit.jpg" /> Now that you’ve got the basics, you can dig into some more details below. <img width="600" height="946" width_o="600" height_o="946" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/fa7ed700d71656f2afebd5486ab8bf32cee369c842cb95b06635060ef9206f59/you.jpg" data-mid="195342472" border="0" data-scale="100" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/600/i/fa7ed700d71656f2afebd5486ab8bf32cee369c842cb95b06635060ef9206f59/you.jpg" /> The Homeowner (You) &nbsp;As the homeowner (or homeowners!) you are the director of the project. You know how you want the house to feel and what you need to support the way you live. It is also important to remember, as a critical member of the team you have roles and responsibilities. We have outlined the main ones here below: Roles &amp; Responsibilities: Collaborate with your designers to develop the projects design and layoutMake decisions about the overall design, aesthetics, and functionality of your project Secure financing for the construction projectSet and manage a budget for the project, including contingency funds Select and hire your team Maintain clear and open communication with the teamMake decisions about the specific finishes and products to be used in the projectMake important decisions related to changes in project scope, design alterations, and unforeseen issues that come up across the life of the project Ensure that payments are made in a timely manner as specified in your contracts Some homeowners want to take on some of the scope from other team members to help save money. Depending on your own capabilities, some additional roles a homeowner may take on are: Purchasing appliances and fixtures - don’t forget, this means coordinating their delivery and storageProject management - this means hiring, and coordinating all the different trades for the project. Don’t underestimate how much work this will be! <img width="600" height="946" width_o="600" height_o="946" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/75b197a3067d20dfe4060d4e3672fa4da290387a89c7e7c581fb36dea6bc2ab6/ARCH.jpg" data-mid="195342355" border="0" data-scale="93" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/600/i/75b197a3067d20dfe4060d4e3672fa4da290387a89c7e7c581fb36dea6bc2ab6/ARCH.jpg" /> The Design Professional When assembling your team, we recommend starting with the design professional. The design professional is your primary consultant, or team leader. They will be able to help guide you through the process and advise on any additional team members your project may need. A good design professional can also help you achieve your goals and save your money through creative design solutions. Roles &amp; Responsibilities: Collaborate with homeowners to develop the project’s design and layout Incorporate zoning regulations and building codes that may affect the project's designProduce detailed drawings and specifications for building permits and constructionCollaborate and coordinate with engineers and consultantsReview progress on site as construction proceeds and check for compliance with the approved drawing set In Ontario, the construction and renovation of homes must comply with the Ontario Building Code. Municipalities such as Toronto have a specific department that reviews and regulates construction in the city. To build your multiplex, you first must obtain a building permit from the City of Toronto. There are two types of professionals that are legally allowed to design, draw, and submit plans for building permit approval: Architects, and BCIN Designers. What is an Architect? In Ontario, an architect is a highly trained professional who has passed specific educational and professional requirements and received a license from the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA). They are bound to the statutes of the Architects Act and OAA Bylaws to protect the public's interest and are expected to adhere to the OAA’s Code of Ethics. Additionally, architects carry professional liability insurance and generally are liable for their buildings for up to 15 years. Architects can draw, design, and submit construction and permit drawing sets on behalf of homeowners for building permits. Additionally, architects can help homeowners navigate the building approval process by working with planners and engineers to have the correct documentation completed. Only architects licensed by the OAA are legally entitled to use the term Architect and offer Architectural Services. All licensed architects in Ontario are listed on the OAA Directory. To look up the license status of your Architect, click here. Services architects offer: Drawings for designs of any building at any size and occupancy type (e.g. Residential, Commercial, Office) Drawing set submission for building permits Able to work with engineers, contractors, and other design consultants Administer contract through construction BCIN Designer In Ontario, a BCIN Designer can be an architectural technologist, technician, or designer who obtained their BCIN (Building Code Identification Number) from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. BCIN holders obtain their certification through studying the Ontario Building Code and passing the required examination. The BCIN designation reflects an individual's knowledge and ability to interpret the Ontario Building Code and produce drawings for building permits. All registered BCIN holders are listed in the QuARTS public search registry. To search for your professional’s BCIN qualification, click here. Services BCIN Designers offer: Drawings for designs of residential buildings with a maximum height of three stories and 600 sqm (6458 sf) Drawing set submission for small residential building permits &nbsp;Able to work with engineers, contractors, and other design consultants <img width="600" height="946" width_o="600" height_o="946" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/48aa074b3f86f482cdee7c2a6cc8da40aad7362755866c887099e33bd6689f33/contractor.jpg" data-mid="195342313" border="0" data-scale="76" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/600/i/48aa074b3f86f482cdee7c2a6cc8da40aad7362755866c887099e33bd6689f33/contractor.jpg" /> The ContractorThe Contractor is the one who will ultimately be responsible for building your project. As with any major purchase, doing your research before you buy is highly recommended. A good contractor can save you major headaches and money! Roles &amp; Responsibilities: Review architectural plans and specifications.Develop a construction plan, schedule and budget.Coordinate and manage the construction process, including purchasing all necessary materials, hiring the required labour and collaborating with subcontractors and trades. Follow safety regulations and quality standards.Communicate progress and issues to the design professional and client.Address and resolve any issues or challenges that arise on-site.Provide warranties and guidance for maintenance upon project completion.Provide you with accurate payment requests, typically monthly, that incorporate all of the information that forms part of the contract you signed with them. Other Possible Team Members Depending on the nature of your project your team may require a few additional team members. Your Design Professional should be able to advise you on what services your project will need. Below is a non-exhaustive list of other consultants who may need to join your team: Surveyor Structural Engineer Mechanical/Electrical Plumbing Engineer/DesignerCivil Engineer&nbsp;Geotechnical ConsultantLandscape Architect/DesignerInterior DesignerHeritage Consultant &lt; Pick Your Scenario Budget Basics &gt; https://rehousing.ca/Project-Budget-Basics Tue, 03 Oct 2023 17:32:15 +0000 Re-Housing the Yellowbelt https://rehousing.ca/Project-Budget-Basics Getting StartedProject Budget Basics Get the whole picture when planning your budget. <img width="1000" height="976" width_o="1000" height_o="976" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c1ad0fb460c5b168808f5a8e8ff5d545b247586008075c019417cd68abc960aa/budget-icon.jpg" data-mid="193886355" border="0" data-scale="57" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/c1ad0fb460c5b168808f5a8e8ff5d545b247586008075c019417cd68abc960aa/budget-icon.jpg" /> When you start planning your project, understanding what the project will cost is really important. The total budget for your project is more than just the cost of materials and labour. Construction costs are just one part of a budget. A project budget should includes two main categories: Hard Costs <img width="1000" height="548" width_o="1000" height_o="548" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c78d9223084e37368495b17257e76a18988c696c4ebd786c269bf7ad94c4bc61/budget-hardcost.jpg" data-mid="193887049" border="0" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/c78d9223084e37368495b17257e76a18988c696c4ebd786c269bf7ad94c4bc61/budget-hardcost.jpg" />$$$ Soft Costs <img width="1000" height="548" width_o="1000" height_o="548" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/12364ccd5c38a5d653238d2c2601e8948b12d98ce380baa94e9056586fab87c6/budget-softcost.jpg" data-mid="193887050" border="0" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/12364ccd5c38a5d653238d2c2601e8948b12d98ce380baa94e9056586fab87c6/budget-softcost.jpg" />$$$ Hard Costs Hard costs are costs directly associated with the physical construction of the project. These are typically covered in what we refer to as the ‘construction cost.’&nbsp; Remember to add HST or any other sales taxes when you start to estimate hard costs. Examples of hard costs include: The cost of materials used to build the project. This includes things like concrete, steel, lumber, roofing materials, plumbing fixtures, and electrical components.The cost of labor. This includes wages and salaries for construction workers, contractors, and&nbsp; subcontractors.The cost of equipment. Soft Costs Soft costs are expenses that are not directly tied to the physical construction of your project, but are necessary for the completion of the project. Examples of soft costs include: Construction contingencyAll consultant fees - architectural, structural engineering, etc Municipal Zoning Review fee, Committee of Adjustment fee, Building Permit fees, water and hydro permits etc.Land cost Survey Digital as-built drawings of existing buildingsFinancing costs Temporary accommodation (Do you need to rent somewhere to live while you build?)Moving costs Legal fees Insurance Loose furniture Feature lightingWindow coverings Security system IT system Audio visual Appliances Finish landscaping - hard and soft scape, exterior lightingPower and heat during construction, unless agreed otherwise &lt; Build Your Team https://rehousing.ca/Development-scenario Fri, 08 Sep 2023 14:20:13 +0000 Re-Housing the Yellowbelt https://rehousing.ca/Development-scenario /* Common styles for both mobile and desktop */ .mobile-only { display: none; /* Hide for desktop */ } .desktop-only { display: inline; /* Show only on desktop */ } /* Styles for mobile devices */ @media only screen and (max-width: 767px) { .mobile-only { display: inline; /* Show only on mobile */ } .desktop-only { display: none; /* Hide for mobile */ } } Getting StartedDevelopment Scenarios How you’ll develop your property is impacted by your circumstances.&nbsp; <img width="1441" height="1032" width_o="1441" height_o="1032" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/bef06e77544b24e292d3f95142234ef4d428b8ecdf0ae1f1c3c91e2ca965ec9c/dev-scenario-starter.jpg" data-mid="193697647" border="0" data-scale="81" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/bef06e77544b24e292d3f95142234ef4d428b8ecdf0ae1f1c3c91e2ca965ec9c/dev-scenario-starter.jpg" /> Pick a scenario Let’s start with a simple question that will have a big impact on how you build. Are you hoping to convert a home you already own or are you looking to buy? Click on one of the options below to take you to the appropriate section. <img width="124" height="80" width_o="124" height_o="80" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/02278d9cc17b631970acc0648c85d849effe56b2047762fb5000170a31a57f92/I-own-a-home.png" data-mid="192488016" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/124/i/02278d9cc17b631970acc0648c85d849effe56b2047762fb5000170a31a57f92/I-own-a-home.png" /> I already own a home <img width="124" height="80" width_o="124" height_o="80" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b14a77ee3a99020a6be86f98c5e71e935ab70c20fe4608b9d05636edaee4bfef/Im-looking-to-buy.png" data-mid="192488015" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/124/i/b14a77ee3a99020a6be86f98c5e71e935ab70c20fe4608b9d05636edaee4bfef/Im-looking-to-buy.png" /> &nbsp;I am looking to buy So...you already own a home. This means you are in a great position to start your multiplex project. We have made the video below to get you started. The next question you need to ask yourself is: Where will you live when you build? The diagrams below illustrate different scenarios for owners and tenants to live during and after construction. Build Without Moving If you can keep living in your house while you build extra units then you won’t have to find somewhere to live while you’re building and you can save the cost of renting. Staying in the house while you renovate can cause the construction schedule to be a bit longer. It can also contribute to construction fatigue as it can be challenging to live in a construction zone! It’s a good idea to talk to your contractor about this scenario early on and get their opinion. Some types of renovations are easier to live through than others. <img width="3334" height="701" width_o="3334" height_o="701" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7a02cd18465ec3ba2b21200a69fd11bfce14a72f9437a35d1d99ee33831fe3f5/rehousing-multiplex-buildWoMoving.png" data-mid="190170946" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/7a02cd18465ec3ba2b21200a69fd11bfce14a72f9437a35d1d99ee33831fe3f5/rehousing-multiplex-buildWoMoving.png" /> Build, Move, Build In this scenario, you can build a new unit on your lot, move into it, and then renovate the original space. This also means you will not have to move while you build, but it can cost more and can take a long time. This scenario allows you to stay on your property without having to pay for rent elsewhere or having to live in a house under construction. <img width="3334" height="702" width_o="3334" height_o="702" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ba1698ce731cc0b204484cd3c42bc904c2a17a562d0882be897e932767e8612f/rehousing-multiplex-buildMovebuild.png" data-mid="190170938" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/ba1698ce731cc0b204484cd3c42bc904c2a17a562d0882be897e932767e8612f/rehousing-multiplex-buildMovebuild.png" /> Move and Build In this scenario, the homeowner moves into temporary accommodation while the existing property is converted into a multiplex. During&nbsp; construction, you will be looking for tenants to move in&nbsp; when the multiplex is complete. If you choose&nbsp; this scenario you should add your cost to rent elsewhere and any additional insurance to your overall project budget. For more information about all aspects of your project budget, check out our Budget Basics page. <img width="3334" height="1043" width_o="3334" height_o="1043" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7548c03bffd639409cec11cd986756b4da6a3d7fcfeba657e5912673528b9184/occupant-diagrams_final-04.png" data-mid="190170939" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/7548c03bffd639409cec11cd986756b4da6a3d7fcfeba657e5912673528b9184/occupant-diagrams_final-04.png" /> So...you are looking to buy. This is an exciting and life changing decision! Don’t get disillusioned by the price of home ownership. In today's expensive housing market, people are finding inventive ways to access the housing market. To get you started we have made this video to introduce you to Co-Purchasing. The next question you need to ask yourself is: Where will you live when you build? The diagrams below illustrate different scenarios for owners and tenants to live during and after construction. Purchase, Build, Move If you are buying and are not in a rush to build an extra unit, you can move in and build later. There are a lot of advantages to waiting a year or two before you start. You can find out what you like about your house. It also allows you to plan your design and finances without any financial pressures. <img width="3334" height="1147" width_o="3334" height_o="1147" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/dfb579010248f1b73eb4869234734b80c50038263fd93c9d5bf90189afdebddf/rehousing-multiplex-purchaseBuildmove.png" data-mid="190170949" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/dfb579010248f1b73eb4869234734b80c50038263fd93c9d5bf90189afdebddf/rehousing-multiplex-purchaseBuildmove.png" /> Co-purchasers - One moves in to start If you are co-purchasing and need to build units for each member of your co-buying group, one member of the group can move in while building the additional units. The others will need to live elsewhere during construction. <img width="3334" height="1147" width_o="3334" height_o="1147" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7cebf766ff802e930f61e2646da8cb59fdb43a100b1ea79604fed0952131df9a/rehousing-multiplex-coPurchaseOneMovesIn.png" data-mid="190170951" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/7cebf766ff802e930f61e2646da8cb59fdb43a100b1ea79604fed0952131df9a/rehousing-multiplex-coPurchaseOneMovesIn.png" /> Co-purchasers move in together If building new units to accommodate all the co-purchasers, you should decide if it is optimal for all the owners to live elsewhere to get the construction done faster. <img width="3334" height="1147" width_o="3334" height_o="1147" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e95b98a001b8727ab8bac9dd65250151a38ac4bd41be9a1b3dd9a71552e69640/rehousing-multiplex-coPurcahserAllmoveIn.png" data-mid="190170953" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/e95b98a001b8727ab8bac9dd65250151a38ac4bd41be9a1b3dd9a71552e69640/rehousing-multiplex-coPurcahserAllmoveIn.png" /> For each of these last two options, you should add your cost to rent elsewhere and any additional insurance etc into your project budget so you can capture the true cost of this project! For more information about all aspects of your project budget, check out our Budget Basics page. &lt; Get To Know Your Home Build Your Team &gt; //copy a line here and change the variable name to video(number) and the element ID to whatever the ID of the video is in the code above! var video1M = document.getElementById("citizenVideo1M"); var video1D = document.getElementById("citizenVideo1D"); var video2M = document.getElementById("citizenVideo2M"); var video2D = document.getElementById("citizenVideo2D"); // Function to show video controls on mouseover function showControls(event) { event.target.controls = true; } // Function to hide video controls on mouseout function hideControls(event) { event.target.controls = false; } // Make a copy of the two lines of code below. Change the two instances of video(number) to match the variable you created for your video above. That's all! // Event listeners for video1 video1M.addEventListener("mouseover", showControls); video1M.addEventListener("mouseout", hideControls); video1D.addEventListener("mouseover", showControls); video1D.addEventListener("mouseout", hideControls); video2M.addEventListener("mouseover", showControls); video2M.addEventListener("mouseout", hideControls); video2D.addEventListener("mouseover", showControls); video2D.addEventListener("mouseout", hideControls); // Function to handle hash change and scroll to the target element function handleHashChange() { var fragmentIdentifier = window.location.hash.substring(1); // Get the fragment identifier var targetElementId = fragmentIdentifier + 'Target'; // Append the 'Target' suffix to the fragment identifier var targetElement = document.getElementById(targetElementId); if (targetElement) { setTimeout(function() { var offset = -90; // Adjust the offset value as needed var targetPosition = targetElement.getBoundingClientRect().top; window.scrollTo({ top: targetPosition + window.pageYOffset + offset, behavior: 'smooth' }); // Remove the fragment identifier from the URL after scrolling if (history.replaceState) { history.replaceState({}, document.title, window.location.pathname + window.location.search); } else { window.location.hash = ''; // Fallback for older browsers } }, 250); } } // Event listener for hash change window.addEventListener('hashchange', handleHashChange); // Scroll to the target element on page load handleHashChange(); document.getElementById("ownHome").addEventListener("click", function() { // Update the URL with the fragment identifier window.location.hash = "ownHome"; }); document.getElementById("buyHome").addEventListener("click", function() { // Update the URL with the fragment identifier window.location.hash = "buyHome"; }); https://rehousing.ca/Pick-Your-Project Wed, 09 Aug 2023 17:56:58 +0000 Re-Housing the Yellowbelt https://rehousing.ca/Pick-Your-Project /* Common styles for both mobile and desktop */ .mobile-only { display: none; /* Hide for desktop */ } .desktop-only { display: inline; /* Show only on desktop */ } /* Styles for mobile devices */ @media only screen and (max-width: 767px) { .mobile-only { display: inline; /* Show only on mobile */ } .desktop-only { display: none; /* Hide for mobile */ } } Getting Started Pick Your Project Wondering what kind of multi-unit project you can do? There are a lot of different options for adding units to your home. Pick an option from the list below and check out some of the feasibility issues you’ll need to consider for each one. <img width="792" height="612" width_o="792" height_o="612" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e5e3b08bed9e35d3ae3cc3a74f945026b21248a9b282a5dc06918fda4466e855/rehousing-multiplex-axo1.jpg" data-mid="187508722" border="0" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/792/i/e5e3b08bed9e35d3ae3cc3a74f945026b21248a9b282a5dc06918fda4466e855/rehousing-multiplex-axo1.jpg" /> <img width="793" height="613" width_o="793" height_o="613" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/0e115941af99ce525639987d455f57a551f36c5c4466a5ce8203226e8015e5ec/rehousing-multiplex-ADU-axons-01.jpg" data-mid="187906935" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/793/i/0e115941af99ce525639987d455f57a551f36c5c4466a5ce8203226e8015e5ec/rehousing-multiplex-ADU-axons-01.jpg" /> <img width="793" height="613" width_o="793" height_o="613" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/638db20a5802b06d1363c895d4ad99cc05d7e5d1f9feef88fe5c95d15747e365/rehousing-multiplex-ADU-axons-02.jpg" data-mid="187906936" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/793/i/638db20a5802b06d1363c895d4ad99cc05d7e5d1f9feef88fe5c95d15747e365/rehousing-multiplex-ADU-axons-02.jpg" /> <img width="792" height="612" width_o="792" height_o="612" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/fb3607c9d2c7fa42a3d8091895d0d2a276763b142362eea5136bdf4c158fa058/rehousing-multiplex-ADU-axons-03.jpg" data-mid="188907858" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/792/i/fb3607c9d2c7fa42a3d8091895d0d2a276763b142362eea5136bdf4c158fa058/rehousing-multiplex-ADU-axons-03.jpg" /> <img width="793" height="613" width_o="793" height_o="613" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e7e527f5d951ff8a880ff7b6ab9810b0417c02973e1afe01a2f0b37a90bb3ff2/rehousing-multiplex-ADU-axons-04.jpg" data-mid="187906938" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/793/i/e7e527f5d951ff8a880ff7b6ab9810b0417c02973e1afe01a2f0b37a90bb3ff2/rehousing-multiplex-ADU-axons-04.jpg" /> <img width="792" height="613" width_o="792" height_o="613" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c816c6e27e7aaf134ffbd915f5f070708b61bc3135a55a8fe4212d6c47ea6fc7/rehousing-multiplex-ADU-axons-05.jpg" data-mid="187906939" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/792/i/c816c6e27e7aaf134ffbd915f5f070708b61bc3135a55a8fe4212d6c47ea6fc7/rehousing-multiplex-ADU-axons-05.jpg" /> <img width="793" height="613" width_o="793" height_o="613" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/766016d7dc6abd08d63caea5eec99d256879737d8b43d62a2c311aa631934efe/rehousing-multiplex-ADU-axons-06.jpg" data-mid="187906940" border="0" data-no-zoom="true" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/793/i/766016d7dc6abd08d63caea5eec99d256879737d8b43d62a2c311aa631934efe/rehousing-multiplex-ADU-axons-06.jpg" /> <img width="793" height="613" width_o="793" height_o="613" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b7e6fb5a95f08a6f74c82a53d115ae4135f79d14c79c82b0e391b1d632a18d05/rehousing-multiplex-ADU-axons-07.jpg" data-mid="187906941" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/793/i/b7e6fb5a95f08a6f74c82a53d115ae4135f79d14c79c82b0e391b1d632a18d05/rehousing-multiplex-ADU-axons-07.jpg" /> <img width="793" height="613" width_o="793" height_o="613" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d4168c165a91d0a9fa236b57cb8936eac168eca72a9dab61676b41423a739822/rehousing-multiplex-ADU-axons-08.jpg" data-mid="187906942" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/793/i/d4168c165a91d0a9fa236b57cb8936eac168eca72a9dab61676b41423a739822/rehousing-multiplex-ADU-axons-08.jpg" /> <img width="793" height="613" width_o="793" height_o="613" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/cac28a790dcef68226d15154aa2fe27d3e7be76576d3bff8711a6d89bdebac3d/rehousing-multiplex-ADU-axons-10.jpg" data-mid="187906943" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/793/i/cac28a790dcef68226d15154aa2fe27d3e7be76576d3bff8711a6d89bdebac3d/rehousing-multiplex-ADU-axons-10.jpg" /> <img width="793" height="613" width_o="793" height_o="613" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/12d2cf0ca1efa410165cd4c4c758aec8366c5a68be67b5548f88a93eba15b179/rehousing-multiplex-ADU-axons-11.jpg" data-mid="187906944" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/793/i/12d2cf0ca1efa410165cd4c4c758aec8366c5a68be67b5548f88a93eba15b179/rehousing-multiplex-ADU-axons-11.jpg" /> <img width="793" height="613" width_o="793" height_o="613" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/fc1975dd5195501bab56e56460d70ee1cc0e7e119fc0a67d63f4b7dfb6b820e6/rehousing-multiplex-ADU-axons-16.jpg" data-mid="187906945" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/793/i/fc1975dd5195501bab56e56460d70ee1cc0e7e119fc0a67d63f4b7dfb6b820e6/rehousing-multiplex-ADU-axons-16.jpg" /> There are three basic strategies for adding new units to your home. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<img width="601" height="400" width_o="601" height_o="400" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/508cf4293db222a82bd05d9a4f986b541175c62a0ab13067252501f6deb82bec/2023.07.21_ADUOptions-01.png" data-mid="192168921" border="0" data-scale="61" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/601/i/508cf4293db222a82bd05d9a4f986b541175c62a0ab13067252501f6deb82bec/2023.07.21_ADUOptions-01.png" /> <img width="305" height="400" width_o="305" height_o="400" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/aa9467145fa9d965afb21f55aadc01c603d8d48f93450dcfebc411cf33db8b1a/2023.07.21_ADUOptions-02.png" data-mid="192168920" border="0" data-scale="62" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/305/i/aa9467145fa9d965afb21f55aadc01c603d8d48f93450dcfebc411cf33db8b1a/2023.07.21_ADUOptions-02.png" /> or <img width="305" height="400" width_o="305" height_o="400" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/096efd00d8f4128c2b44a404b98bf05e2f979872f8b90d8fbf6bc3695396cb89/2023.07.21_ADUOptions-03.png" data-mid="192168922" border="0" data-scale="62" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/305/i/096efd00d8f4128c2b44a404b98bf05e2f979872f8b90d8fbf6bc3695396cb89/2023.07.21_ADUOptions-03.png" /> &nbsp; &nbsp; or <img width="491" height="400" width_o="491" height_o="400" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e0e98e55b97ee9462ff7648ae5cb082b51e7f840c1de3ac0487621d8351e5fa6/2023.07.21_ADUOptions-04.png" data-mid="192168923" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/491/i/e0e98e55b97ee9462ff7648ae5cb082b51e7f840c1de3ac0487621d8351e5fa6/2023.07.21_ADUOptions-04.png" /> Convert You can convert space that is not currently used for living into new living space. This could be a garage or attic. Split You can split an existing living space&nbsp; into multiple units. Add You can add space to a house to accommodate new units. A project can use any combination of these strategies. <img width="1500" height="275" width_o="1500" height_o="275" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/cc5d60d729b287981f992bac8fc399abb99e4e2b3cf4754b32ee03517d0d2eb1/rehousing-multiplex-possibleCombo.jpg" data-mid="192168872" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/cc5d60d729b287981f992bac8fc399abb99e4e2b3cf4754b32ee03517d0d2eb1/rehousing-multiplex-possibleCombo.jpg" /> Select a project to learn more Beginner projects <img width="792" height="612" width_o="792" height_o="612" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/9e3f215f0cdcc3f0b677e25456b59498220a1dc63637fb01822ad84fe7b9a8c5/rehousing-multiplex-begBasementConversion.jpg" data-mid="187540378" border="0" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/792/i/9e3f215f0cdcc3f0b677e25456b59498220a1dc63637fb01822ad84fe7b9a8c5/rehousing-multiplex-begBasementConversion.jpg" /> Basement Conversion <img width="792" height="612" width_o="792" height_o="612" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/3b0b59943a8d1eff21e079ee11b94213ca61de29811908cb34c058237275a4e7/rehousing-multiplex-garageConversion-axo.jpg" data-mid="188907892" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/792/i/3b0b59943a8d1eff21e079ee11b94213ca61de29811908cb34c058237275a4e7/rehousing-multiplex-garageConversion-axo.jpg" />Attached Garage Conversion <img width="792" height="612" width_o="792" height_o="612" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c2df6eb566a26a6a39eb57909e10cb358e66da969e7e8f670890fe7ab0945926/rehousing-multiplex-horizontalDiv.jpg" data-mid="187540381" border="0" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/792/i/c2df6eb566a26a6a39eb57909e10cb358e66da969e7e8f670890fe7ab0945926/rehousing-multiplex-horizontalDiv.jpg" /> Detached Garage Conversion <img width="792" height="612" width_o="792" height_o="612" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/73500201c9dff004c2377e6d64c71386dac9a3665f4a30ae7a317ca80a0e2040/rehousing-multiplex-vertDiv.jpg" data-mid="187540383" border="0" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/792/i/73500201c9dff004c2377e6d64c71386dac9a3665f4a30ae7a317ca80a0e2040/rehousing-multiplex-vertDiv.jpg" /> Vertical Split Intermediate projects <img width="792" height="612" width_o="792" height_o="612" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c2df6eb566a26a6a39eb57909e10cb358e66da969e7e8f670890fe7ab0945926/rehousing-multiplex-horizontalDiv.jpg" data-mid="187540381" border="0" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/792/i/c2df6eb566a26a6a39eb57909e10cb358e66da969e7e8f670890fe7ab0945926/rehousing-multiplex-horizontalDiv.jpg" /> Horizontal Split <img width="792" height="612" width_o="792" height_o="612" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/99ed02a9c0399beb0f58a12f5c890fb26552d7d2a291781fc6260e797891e201/rehousing-multiplex-rearAdd.jpg" data-mid="187540380" border="0" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/792/i/99ed02a9c0399beb0f58a12f5c890fb26552d7d2a291781fc6260e797891e201/rehousing-multiplex-rearAdd.jpg" />Rear Addition <img width="792" height="612" width_o="792" height_o="612" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/4dc5f8a82146af1860f7a620033bec2c921c412da9b85755c8bfebc53d31b75d/rehousing-multiplex-sideAdd.jpg" data-mid="187540376" border="0" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/792/i/4dc5f8a82146af1860f7a620033bec2c921c412da9b85755c8bfebc53d31b75d/rehousing-multiplex-sideAdd.jpg" />Side Addition <img width="792" height="612" width_o="792" height_o="612" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/17ca0f9e8232282fdc066868f98d8e2bbd063e6f1715c6da155578d9b12a4030/rehousing-multiplex-gardenSuite.jpg" data-mid="187540385" border="0" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/792/i/17ca0f9e8232282fdc066868f98d8e2bbd063e6f1715c6da155578d9b12a4030/rehousing-multiplex-gardenSuite.jpg" />Garden Suite Advanced projects <img width="792" height="612" width_o="792" height_o="612" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/8e5ca72876777a661d7230ebcaa38f1de0132c5a81cd56741786e677c472f944/rehousing-multiplex-horAdd-subDiv.jpg" data-mid="187540389" border="0" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/792/i/8e5ca72876777a661d7230ebcaa38f1de0132c5a81cd56741786e677c472f944/rehousing-multiplex-horAdd-subDiv.jpg" />Addition &amp; Split <img width="792" height="612" width_o="792" height_o="612" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/f0217232cb21d553361f7ea5163218cf792399c13c382dc1b49ee2e6a8213a5b/rehousing-multiplex-vertAdd-subDiv.jpg" data-mid="187540388" border="0" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/792/i/f0217232cb21d553361f7ea5163218cf792399c13c382dc1b49ee2e6a8213a5b/rehousing-multiplex-vertAdd-subDiv.jpg" />Top Addition &amp; Split What will work for your house?We have assembled a catalogue of all the different ways you can add a unit to a house. For each project we created a list of key rules and issues you need to consider. <img width="792" height="612" width_o="792" height_o="612" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2531ec2d91f6d55135593ef0f8b63dc2b57317a9c28cc0d319a20503a182d8eb/rehousing-multiplex-begBasementConversion.jpg" data-mid="187539113" border="0" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/792/i/2531ec2d91f6d55135593ef0f8b63dc2b57317a9c28cc0d319a20503a182d8eb/rehousing-multiplex-begBasementConversion.jpg" /> Basement Conversion. <img width="400" height="1060" width_o="400" height_o="1060" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/06f698cbbec107a5aa2c2717a2829bdefc51cf8d8448834ed55769389bd5bbfa/rehousing-multiplex-basement-rules.jpg" data-mid="187539406" border="0" data-scale="58" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/400/i/06f698cbbec107a5aa2c2717a2829bdefc51cf8d8448834ed55769389bd5bbfa/rehousing-multiplex-basement-rules.jpg" /> Check the costsFor these typical project types we provide a price range for an example project and a list of expenses you can expect.Coming soon! <img width="1060" height="801" width_o="1060" height_o="801" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7d20bfc8c9f923a0a2ca13d43fce94766fc3f48b4390a4b5715dae25ca8237a8/rehousing-multiplex-plan.JPG" data-mid="187546326" border="0" data-no-zoom="true" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/7d20bfc8c9f923a0a2ca13d43fce94766fc3f48b4390a4b5715dae25ca8237a8/rehousing-multiplex-plan.JPG" /> // Function to handle hash change and scroll to the target element function handleHashChange() { var fragmentIdentifier = window.location.hash.substring(1); // Get the fragment identifier var targetElementId = fragmentIdentifier + 'Target'; // Append the 'Target' suffix to the fragment identifier var targetElement = document.getElementById(targetElementId); if (targetElement) { setTimeout(function() { var offset = -100; // Adjust the offset value as needed var targetPosition = targetElement.getBoundingClientRect().top; window.scrollTo({ top: targetPosition + window.pageYOffset + offset, behavior: 'smooth' }); // Remove the fragment identifier from the URL after scrolling if (history.replaceState) { history.replaceState({}, document.title, window.location.pathname + window.location.search); } else { window.location.hash = ''; // Fallback for older browsers } }, 250); } } // Event listener for hash change window.addEventListener('hashchange', handleHashChange); // Scroll to the target element on page load handleHashChange(); https://rehousing.ca/Feasibility-Check-Basement-Conversion Wed, 09 Aug 2023 21:47:46 +0000 Re-Housing the Yellowbelt https://rehousing.ca/Feasibility-Check-Basement-Conversion Feasibility Check Basement Conversion <img width="792" height="612" width_o="792" height_o="612" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e5e3b08bed9e35d3ae3cc3a74f945026b21248a9b282a5dc06918fda4466e855/rehousing-multiplex-axo1.jpg" data-mid="187546835" border="0" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/792/i/e5e3b08bed9e35d3ae3cc3a74f945026b21248a9b282a5dc06918fda4466e855/rehousing-multiplex-axo1.jpg" /> <img width="792" height="613" width_o="792" height_o="613" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/71003d66f5f5361a514f141aecff42acd1145753add3344d25f72faed1ec624d/rehousing-multiplex-axoDiagram-01.png" data-mid="187546836" border="0" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/792/i/71003d66f5f5361a514f141aecff42acd1145753add3344d25f72faed1ec624d/rehousing-multiplex-axoDiagram-01.png" /> These are units built in the basement of an existing home. They are common in the Toronto area. To legally register a unit, there are some specific requirements. The city refers residents to this Ontario website for a detailed guide for checking the requirements. Before you review the information provided by the website guide, check out our checklist below as a starting point to see if your home is a candidate for a basement suite. Remember to verify all local code requirements or hire a professional to do this for you! &nbsp; Spatial Requirements Measure the ceiling The minimum ceiling height for a basement unit is generally 1.95m (6’-4-3/4”) Measure the ceiling to see if it meets this minimum. If not, it will be expensive to make this change to register your unit as a legal basement suite. (It is possible to increase the height of the basement by underpinning, a construction method where the soil beneath the basement’s foundation is excavated and the foundations are extended and reinforced to create a higher ceiling height. This is expensive! Verify the ceiling height requirements with your local building code.) &nbsp; &nbsp;<img width="1000" height="528" width_o="1000" height_o="528" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/0e29b30680cb02664fd7725a14627a19ae2147f4497f4811f667ea256fc3fae1/badsement-ceiling.jpg" data-mid="197598722" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/0e29b30680cb02664fd7725a14627a19ae2147f4497f4811f667ea256fc3fae1/badsement-ceiling.jpg" /> Are there windows? Natural light is a necessity for housing. If your basement already has windows this is a plus! The size of windows you will need depends on how big your unit is and what type of room you are in. Some windows may need to be used as an exit (more on this below!) The building code has minimum window sizes for different areas in your unit. These are generally: Living room or dining room - 10% of floor area Bedrooms - 5% of floor area Laundry room, kitchen, bathroom - no windows required. If a window is used for exiting you may need a larger window. Window wells are a great way to get extra light into the basement - check out our construction catalogue for more details. Verify the window size requirements with your local building code. <img width="958" height="593" width_o="958" height_o="593" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a555220976f380c274b45dd17aa748d512f0fe37aaa9f6205610ac4d4b3b9454/window-basement.jpg" data-mid="192264251" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/958/i/a555220976f380c274b45dd17aa748d512f0fe37aaa9f6205610ac4d4b3b9454/window-basement.jpg" /> Getting in and out safely Access/egressThere are two ways you can provide access to units within a house:Option 1) You can provide direct exterior access. This means each unit has its own fire-separated exit path from the main space of the unit to the exterior. In this case, each unit will have its own exterior ‘front door.’ Option 2) You can provide access to the exterior through a shared entryway (and or stairwell depending on the number of units.) This means units will share a ‘front door’ and have a small section of communal space from which they access each unit. <img width="1000" height="602" width_o="1000" height_o="602" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/20fb717022af00e7fb1621851545f99f9b8be6e7e20976390a966a54095e9f06/entry-options.jpg" data-mid="192263938" border="0" data-scale="72" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/20fb717022af00e7fb1621851545f99f9b8be6e7e20976390a966a54095e9f06/entry-options.jpg" /><img width="1000" height="550" width_o="1000" height_o="550" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7ee984969c0531781e075a12580b1ed77b59702a2f8588f9facae71a3fd2b900/entry-options2.jpg" data-mid="192263939" border="0" data-scale="71" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/7ee984969c0531781e075a12580b1ed77b59702a2f8588f9facae71a3fd2b900/entry-options2.jpg" /> What kind of access do you have Option 1 - Walk-Out BasementThis is the best option. A door from inside the unit opens directly to the outside. <img width="1000" height="410" width_o="1000" height_o="410" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c3a0d9e0b192461e69e2b38b3cecaaea500698aa4ec08156170126757de40a38/basement-entry-1.jpg" data-mid="192263907" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/c3a0d9e0b192461e69e2b38b3cecaaea500698aa4ec08156170126757de40a38/basement-entry-1.jpg" /> Option 2 - Separate Entry AboveThis is also a good option because you will not have to do a lot of work to allow access to the unit. A door at the main level, often at the side of the house, accesses a stair directly to the basement. These are often separated from the main floor living space. <img width="958" height="398" width_o="958" height_o="398" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a4bbb83b263b41935514498b5943734e9110588c89afc23176966f2dbd7494cd/basement-entry-2.jpg" data-mid="192263916" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/958/i/a4bbb83b263b41935514498b5943734e9110588c89afc23176966f2dbd7494cd/basement-entry-2.jpg" /> Option 3 - Stair Close to an EntryIf you don’t have a separate entry to your basement, it is best if the stair is close to an entry door. You will need to build a wall to separate the basement entry from the main floor unit <img width="1000" height="414" width_o="1000" height_o="414" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/83f2b2508d54b2821d47ebe69163c91a3b675e1daaeaa194e8fe2f24b25504be/basement-entry-3.jpg" data-mid="192263922" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/83f2b2508d54b2821d47ebe69163c91a3b675e1daaeaa194e8fe2f24b25504be/basement-entry-3.jpg" /> Option 4 - Stair Far From an EntryThis option will require the most work. First, check to make sure you can access the stairs to the basement without disrupting the living space on the main floor. <img width="958" height="377" width_o="958" height_o="377" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/6e99c582e4eae25104aedb044924e0032b77fa2aab6efe545b486868394f9777/basement-entry-4.jpg" data-mid="192263925" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/958/i/6e99c582e4eae25104aedb044924e0032b77fa2aab6efe545b486868394f9777/basement-entry-4.jpg" /> You may also need to provide a second exit through a window in your unit that is large enough for a person to get through and easily open without any tools. Electric, Heating/Air, and Plumbing Check your utilities Check your electrical serviceStep 1 - Check the existing electrical service on your electrical panel Find the circuit box. Find the main cut-off switch—this is typically the biggest switch in the box. The cut-off switch often has the number of amps written on it. You will likely need a minimum of 100 amps. Step 2 - Use the chart below to calculate the existing electrical capacity (Coming soon.) Step 3 - Check how many units you can add based on the existing electrical capacity. (Coming soon.) Verify the level of electrical service you will need with a licensed electrical engineer or electrician. <img width="514" height="628" width_o="514" height_o="628" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b90e823e0b9b4c9f1ee020a2d9fb89111554a5870d4eb043e277f1c9c08c9e48/rehousing-multiplex-checkYourUtilities.png" data-mid="187631426" border="0" data-scale="57" data-no-zoom src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/514/i/b90e823e0b9b4c9f1ee020a2d9fb89111554a5870d4eb043e277f1c9c08c9e48/rehousing-multiplex-checkYourUtilities.png" /> Cost considerations Whenever you are deciding what type of unit to add, it is important to understand what are the major cost considerations. For a basement unit these are: - underpinning - unit access- fire and sounds separation - adding plumbing (trenching new lines is expensive!) Case study: This basement renovation case study involves creating a distinct living unit by separating the existing stairwell and side entrance from the main floor unit. Existing windows are retained, with the addition of window wells for emergency exiting from bedrooms. The project introduces a new kitchen and non-load-bearing partition walls to create bedrooms. Plumbing is optimized by retaining existing infrastructure, making only the necessary additions. Existing Basement Plan <img width="3301" height="1350" width_o="3301" height_o="1350" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/749697d865eb144e933ce378ba9bb6009e8a38aca4e640d12cd3adbdf4b59f25/Basement-Conversion-01.png" data-mid="188300284" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/749697d865eb144e933ce378ba9bb6009e8a38aca4e640d12cd3adbdf4b59f25/Basement-Conversion-01.png" /><img width="3301" height="1350" width_o="3301" height_o="1350" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/11d52a4d2b4ca702d367a4e8f2cad40b25db4e3cc4d96aa54f383bfc90d1da21/Basement-Conversion-02.png" data-mid="188300285" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/11d52a4d2b4ca702d367a4e8f2cad40b25db4e3cc4d96aa54f383bfc90d1da21/Basement-Conversion-02.png" /> Case Study Plan <img width="3301" height="1800" width_o="3301" height_o="1800" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/9ff0ccb7598a69e1e2731ea21b924f936f10cefd33a758cc2921c0b83d0eba72/Basement-Conversion-01.png" data-mid="188301160" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/9ff0ccb7598a69e1e2731ea21b924f936f10cefd33a758cc2921c0b83d0eba72/Basement-Conversion-01.png" /><img width="3301" height="2100" width_o="3301" height_o="2100" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/139c0330439639579b96360602b1b187fa0bac76a883ac387d34d0dfe5eb36d2/Basement-Conversion-02.png" data-mid="188301161" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/139c0330439639579b96360602b1b187fa0bac76a883ac387d34d0dfe5eb36d2/Basement-Conversion-02.png" /> Back to Matrix of Development Options