Item No. 13.3
BY-LAW NUMBER 78-2020
A BY-LAW TO FURTHER AMEND BY-LAW NUMBER 8600 CITED AS THE "CITY OF WINDSOR ZONING BY-LAW”
Passed the 1st day of June, 2020.
WHEREAS it is deemed expedient to further amend By-law Number 8600 of the Council of The Corporation of the City of Windsor, cited as the "City of Windsor Zoning By-law" passed the 31st day of March, 1986, as heretofore amended:
THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the City of Windsor enacts as follows:
1. That Section 5.99.80 be deleted and the following be substituted therefore:
“5.99.80 SECOND UNITS / ADDITIONAL DWELLING UNITS
.1 For any zoning district that permits a single unit dwelling, semi- detached dwelling, or townhome dwelling, the following provisions shall apply:
.1 ADDITIONAL PERMITTED USES
a) Two dwelling units in a single unit dwelling, semi-detached dwelling unit, or townhome dwelling unit, and
b) One dwelling unit in an accessory building which is accessory to a single unit dwelling, semi-detached dwelling unit, or townhome dwelling unit.
a) In any development reserve district or industrial district, or where a single unit dwelling, semi-detached dwelling, or townhome dwelling is not a permitted use in a zoning district, then the uses in Section 5.99.80.1.1 are prohibited.
b) Where a dwelling is located in a floodplain, an additional dwelling unit within a basement or cellar is prohibited.
c) Where two dwelling units are located in a main building of a single unit dwelling, semi-detached dwelling unit, or townhome dwelling unit and one dwelling unit is located in an accessory building, an additional dwelling unit in any building is prohibited.
.5 PROVISIONS
a) For an additional dwelling unit located within a basement or cellar in a dwelling not located in a floodplain,
1. Downspouts shall be disconnected from the municipal sewer system and splash to grade;
2. A sump pump is required. Foundation drains shall be disconnected from the municipal sewer and shall be connected to the sump pump; and
3. A sanitary backflow valve shall be installed in the dwelling unit located within the basement or cellar;
all to the satisfaction of the City Engineer or Chief Building Official.