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Orangeville council adopts rules for accessory dwelling units
Summary
The Orangeville City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2025‑5 on Oct. 9, 2025, establishing local rules for accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Council and planning staff said the ordinance removes a prior 50% size cap and aims to expand long‑term housing options while leaving technical standards to planning review.
Orangeville’s City Council on Oct. 9 adopted Ordinance 2025‑5, creating local regulations for accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, a city staff member said.
Planning staff described ADUs as long‑term rental units (30 days or longer) distinct from short‑term rentals such as Airbnbs and said the ordinance is intended to help “govern the development of these ADUs,” providing a framework for where and how they may be built. A planning representative said the current draft removes a prior provision that limited ADU size to 50 percent of the principal dwelling.
Councilmember Doug moved to approve the ordinance and after a second the council voted in favor; no opposition was recorded. The motion carried as presented.
Supporters at the meeting said ADUs are well suited to single adults, elderly residents and small households who need smaller, long‑term rental options. Planning staff said the ordinance clarifies standards the city will apply while leaving specific technical questions (setbacks, parking, utilities) to planning and zoning review.
The council did not discuss detailed permitting fees or an implementation timeline during the meeting; staff indicated additional administrative steps and planning‑level reviews will follow. The ordinance will be administered by planning and zoning according to the standards adopted by the council.
