Smaller houses, more semi-detached homes considered for Mississauga

The public can have their say on plans to increase housing with smaller homes and more semi-detached homes in Mississauga.

The City of Mississauga continues to review ways to increase housing in the city. In 2023, city bylaws changed to allow additional residential units through garden suites, garage conversions and laneway suites and fourplexes.

Now the city is considering updating neighbourhood zoning to allow more semi-detached and smaller detached homes, according to a press release from the city.

Allowing more home types could bring more housing to areas of the city which lack open parcels of developable land, the city said.

The city is considering allowing more semi-detached homes in residential areas that currently allow only detached homes.

There is also a move to update lot requirements to allow for smaller-sized detached homes.

And the city is considering simplifying single-detached neighbourhood zones in zoning bylaws.

Residents can hear more at three community meetings to get feedback on the neighbourhood zoning review.

There are three virtual sessions focusing on rules for different parts of the city.

People in northern Mississauga (Wards 5, 9, 10, 11) can attend a meeting on Thursday, Nov. 7 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The central Mississauga (Wards 3, 4, 6, 7) meeting is on Thursday, Nov. 14 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The southern Mississauga (Wards 1, 2, 8) meeting is on Thursday, Nov. 21 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Residents are encouraged to attend the session tailored for their area, but are welcome to join any meeting that fits their schedule. The city’s Find My Ward map is available for those who want to determine the most appropriate meeting date based on their area.

Register online at the YourSay – Increasing Housing Choices in Neighbourhoods website.

A recorded presentation will be posted on the project website once the meetings are complete.

Lead photo: David McBee