How many persons may occupy a dwelling?
The Ontario Building Code establishes minimum space requirements per person that control the maximum number of persons who can occupy a dwelling. The City’s zoning by-laws also have regulations that limit the numbers of roomers and boarders in a dwelling to a maximum of three in addition to the primary occupant or occupants. For information concerning the regulations application to your property, contact the Zoning Division of the Transportation and Environmental Services Department at 905-688-5601 extension 1660.