REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC TO A SECOND UNIT IN AN ACCESSORY BUILDING
- 6.3.2.25 A second unit within a building that is accessory to a singledetached, semi-detached, or a rowhouse dwelling is permitted subject to the following criteria:
- The proposed second unit conforms with the definition, location, and general requirements set out in 6.3.2.22 - 6.3.2.24;
- The second unit shall have direct pedestrian access from a paved public street or alley;
- The second unit shall have municipal sanitary sewer, municipal storm water outlet, electrical, and water services; and
- A municipal address for the second unit shall be clearly visible from the public street. (Amended by OPA122 - APPROVED November 21, 2018, B/L#148-2018)
SEVERANCE OF SECOND UNIT PROHIBITED
- 6.3.2.26 The severance of a second unit located within the primary dwelling unit or within a building accessory to the primary dwelling unit is prohibited. (Amended by OPA122 - APPROVED November 21, 2018, B/L#148-2018)
HEIGHT OF ACCESSORY BUILDING CONTAINING A SECOND UNIT ABOVE A GARAGE
- 6.3.2.27 An application to allow a maximum height of up to 8m through a minor variance may be considered where the external second unit is proposed to contain all of its habitable space above a garage subject to the following criteria:
- The height of the second unit does not exceed the height of the primary dwelling;
- Significant trees and plantings are preserved on the subject property; and
- Any adverse impacts to the streetscape or abutting properties are addressed through the second unit design and siting. (Amended by OPA122 - APPROVED November 21, 2018, B/L#148-2018)
- The height of the second unit does not exceed the height of the primary dwelling;
CREATION OF LODGING HOUSE
- 6.3.2.28 The combination of lodgers (i.e. persons provided with lodging for hire) within the primary and second dwelling units must not constitute a lodging house as defined within any City of Windsor by-law. (Amended by OPA122 - APPROVED November 21, 2018, B/L#148-2018)