| name | Unit Mix and Layout Summary |
| description | A breakdown of the proposed residential units by type, size, bedroom count, and accessibility compliance. |
8. Unit Mix and Layout Summary
What It Is
A breakdown of the proposed residential units by type, size, bedroom count, and accessibility compliance.
Why It Matters
- Official Plans require a mix of unit types and sizes to accommodate diverse households
- Growth Plan requires municipalities to plan for a range of housing options
- Some municipalities have minimum unit size requirements or family-sized unit policies
- Accessibility requirements under the Ontario Building Code and AODA
Governing Law
- Provincial Planning Statement 2024, Section 2.4 — Range and mix of housing
- Growth Plan, Section 2.2.6 — Diverse housing options
- Official Plan housing policies (e.g., Toronto OP Section 3.2.1)
- Growing Up Guidelines (Toronto) — Requirements for larger units suitable for families
- Ontario Building Code, O. Reg. 332/12, Section 3.8 — Barrier-free design
- AODA — Accessibility standards
How to Build It
UNIT MIX AND LAYOUT SUMMARY
Unit Distribution:
| Unit Type | Count | % of Total | Avg. Size (sq m) | Avg. Size (sq ft) |
|-----------|-------|------------|-------------------|--------------------|
| Studio | X | X% | X | X |
| 1-Bedroom | X | X% | X | X |
| 1-Bed + Den | X | X% | X | X |
| 2-Bedroom | X | X% | X | X |
| 3-Bedroom | X | X% | X | X |
| **Total** | **X** | **100%** | | |
Family-Sized Unit Analysis (Toronto Growing Up Guidelines):
| Requirement | Target | Proposed | Status |
|-------------|--------|----------|--------|
| Units with 2+ bedrooms | Min 25% | X% | COMPLIES/DEFICIENT |
| Units with 3+ bedrooms | Min 10% | X% | COMPLIES/DEFICIENT |
| 2-bed min size | 87 sq m | X sq m | COMPLIES/DEFICIENT |
| 3-bed min size | 100 sq m | X sq m | COMPLIES/DEFICIENT |
Accessibility:
| Requirement | Code Reference | Count Required | Count Proposed | Status |
|-------------|----------------|----------------|----------------|--------|
| Barrier-free units | OBC 3.8.2.1 | X | X | COMPLIES |
| Barrier-free path of travel | OBC 3.8.1 | All common areas | [check] | COMPLIES |
| Adaptable units | [if applicable] | X | X | COMPLIES |
Amenity Space:
| Type | Required | Proposed | Status |
|------|----------|----------|--------|
| Indoor amenity | X sq m (per by-law) | X sq m | COMPLIES |
| Outdoor amenity | X sq m (per by-law) | X sq m | COMPLIES |
| Total | X sq m | X sq m | COMPLIES |
