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6.3.2.15 Council shall encourage the provision of a variety of housing tenures which recognize the diverse needs of Windsor’s residents.

PROTECT RENTAL HOUSING

6.3.2.16 Council shall protect the existing supply of rental housing from conversion in keeping with the Rental Housing Conversion to Condominium policies detailed in Section 11.5.4 of this Plan. (added by OPA#63, June 21, 2007, B/L 100/2007)

HERITAGE CONSERVATION

6.3.2.17 Council shall encourage the retention, restoration and sensitive renovation of historic and/or architecturally significant residential buildings in accordance with the Heritage Conservation chapter of this Plan.

MAINTENANCE & REHABILITATION STANDARDS

6.3.2.18 Council shall promote the maintenance of Windsor’s housing stock at a standard sufficient to provide acceptable conditions of health, safety and appearance in accordance with the Community Improvement section of this Plan.

MONITOR HOUSING

6.3.2.19 The Municipality will continue to monitor residential development activity and the supply and affordability of existing housing.

SHORT TERM LAND SUPPLY

6.3.2.20 Council shall endeavor to maintain at least a three year supply of draft approved and registered residential lots and blocks in order to meet anticipated short term housing demands.

LONG TERM LAND SUPPLY

6.3.2.21 Council shall maintain at least a ten year supply of land designated for residential development to meet anticipated long term housing demands.

SECOND UNIT DEFINITION

6.3.2.22 A second residential unit (second unit) is a separate residential dwelling unit consisting of a separate access, kitchen, washroom, and living space that is within a single detached, semi-detached, or rowhouse dwelling (i.e. the primary dwelling unit) or a building accessory to the primary dwelling unit located on the same lot.

LOCATION OF SECOND UNITS

6.3.2.23 A second unit:

1. must be located on lands designated for residential use on Schedules D and E;

2. shall not be located within any part of a basement or cellar (i.e. part of a building below grade) within the floodplain areas shown on Schedule C; and

3. outside of the floodplain areas shown on Schedule C, shall not be located within any part of a basement or cellar (i.e. part of a building below grade) unless the following criteria have been met to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Official or City Engineer:

   1. Eavestrough downspouts are disconnected from the City of Windsor’s sewer system;

   2. A sump pump has been installed; and