BCIN-qualified design and permit drawings for basement apartments, additional residential units, and secondary or third dwelling units in Aurora, Ontario.
Aurora ARU design
An additional residential unit can create a separate home for family, long-term tenants, or changing household needs. Aurora also uses the terms secondary dwelling unit and third dwelling unit in its permit and registration materials.
ESCL Design prepares code-conscious drawings for new units and for existing basement apartments that need a permit and documented compliance path.
Local permit pathway
Drawing package
Scaled plans clearly document the home and proposed dwelling-unit layout.
The drawings address items affecting permit and safety review.
We organize a clear electronic package and support drawing-related review comments.
Before design begins
Town resources
Municipal requirements and forms can change. Confirm current zoning, permit, inspection, plumbing, fee, and registration requirements directly with the Town of Aurora.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Creating or legalizing an additional residential unit normally requires building permit review. Depending on the work, Aurora notes that a separate plumbing permit may also be required.
Aurora has an Additional Residential Unit registration by-law and provides a Registration Application for a Secondary or Third Dwelling Unit. Confirm the steps and required inspections for your property directly with the Town.
Yes. We can measure visible existing conditions, prepare as-built and proposed compliance drawings, and support the drawing portion of a retroactive permit application. Concealed construction, corrective work, or additional professional reports may be required.
Yes. Aurora accepts electronic permit applications through its online portal, by email, or on a USB drive. The Town publishes file-format, naming, legibility, and submission requirements for electronic plans.
Start your Aurora project