FINANCIAL MATTERS:

There are no immediate financial implications associated with the amendments. The addition of an additional unit may increase the assessed value of the host property— adding to the tax levy.

Additional units to be located in existing dwellings are exempt from the payment of development charges in accordance with the provisions of the Development Charges Act and O. Reg. 82/98. Amendments to the Development Charges Act to exempt additional units from payment of development charges in new dwellings has been passed, however, this legislation is not yet in force.

The proposed OPA policies and zoning by-law amendments will also permit ADUs in ancillary or accessory buildings such as detached garages. Amendments to the Development Charges Act to exempt additional units in ancillary or accessory buildings from payment of development charges has been passed, however, this legislation is not yet in force.

Addressed as part of the residential rental housing issue—additional resources may be required to enforce existing by-laws.

CONSULTATIONS:

Consultations for OPA 130, which includes updated policy mandated under Bill 108 are ongoing. Administration have consulted with the same staff from Planning, Building, Public Works, Police, Fire, and Legal Departments that were circulated on the second unit report in 2018. Selected homeowners, real estate professionals, and building designers who have shown an interest or have submitted applications for second units were also consulted. The key recommendations of this report were presented at the February 2020 meeting of the City’s Housing and Homelessness Advisory Committee. Additional circulations to other stakeholders will be conducted prior to a public hearing. A statutory public meeting will be conducted at the March 9, 2020 Development and Heritage Standing Committee meeting. Notice of the public meeting was published in the Windsor Star on February 14, 2020. If endorsed by the Committee, this report will be presented to Council for consideration and adoption.

CONCLUSION:

It is recommended that OPA 130 be adopted and related amendments to Zoning By-law 8600 be passed by Council to bring the City’s planning documents into conformity with section 16(3) of the Planning Act. The proposed amendments are consistent the