The Town of Milton is inviting residents to a virtual information session to learn more about additional residential units (ARUs), which include self-contained living spaces such as basement apartments, garden suites, and granny flats.
Staff from Milton Fire and Rescue Services, By-law Enforcement, and the Building Division will be on hand to share details and answer questions about ARUs. The session will take place Tuesday, October 21st, at 10:00 a.m., with online registration open until October 15th.
Council directed staff at its September 8th meeting to host the information session, continue ARU education for the next three years, and communicate about compliance timelines. This follows the Town’s ARU registration program launched in March 2025, which helps Fire and Rescue Services access emergency response information and ensures units meet the Fire Code, zoning rules, and municipal regulations.
Council approved zoning and Official Plan changes in June 2024 to permit ARUs in Milton’s urban areas, aiming to boost housing supply and provide more affordable options. ARUs in rural areas remain under review.
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