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Bi-Level
A bi-level is measure using the same principles as a bungalow.
Bungalow
A bungalow is defines as a one-storey residential building where all
the developed floor area is on one level, with or without crawl space. The developed
area (above grade) is to be shown in "total floor area", main floor area in
"main", developed area (below grade) is to be shown in "basement".
Condominiums
Section 7 of The Condominium Property Act defines the boundaries of
condominium units and should be referred to in all instances. Measurements for each
unit within an existing complex are located at Land Titles Offices, however, simply
"pulling" title will not suffice.
Duplex
Two units, one above the other. The owner may live in one unit
and rent the other.
Highrise Condominium
Multi-storey residential building containing condominium units. A
condominium is not a type of house but a form of ownership.
Link or Carriage
Houses, freehold or condominium, joined by garages or carports which
provide access between the front and rear yards. Builders sometimes join basement
walls so that link houses appear to be single family homes on small lots.
Mobile or Manufactured Home
A factory-built, single family dwelling that is transported to your
chosen location and placed on a foundation. The area of a mobile home will include
only the width times the length of the original "mobile" to which the serial
number applies.
Row or Townhouse
One of several single family homes joined by common walls. These
can be condominium or freehold units.
Semi-Bungalow
A semi-bungalow is defined as a dwelling which has a second floor above
grade with vertical walls of less than eight feet. The developed area (above grade)
is to be shown in "total floor area", main floor area under "main",
second floor are under "upper", developed are (below grade) is to be shown as
"basement".
Semi Detached
A single family home that is joined to another one by a common wall.
Single Family Detached
A free standing home which sits on its own lot and is occupied by only
one family.
Split Levels
Where the levels of the floor are above grade, the developed floor area
is to be shown in "total floor area".
Where the levels of the floors are below grade, the developed floor area is to be shown in
"lower development" (or basement if applicable") and not included in
"total floor area".
In order for the developed floor area to be included in "total floor area", the
level of the floor must be above grade.
Two Storey 
A two storey is defined as a dwelling where the exterior walls are full
height and where the second floor square meterage may be different from the main floor.
Two and One-Half Storey
A two and one-half storey is defined as a dwelling which has a third
floor above grade with vertical walls of less than eight-foot height. |
