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:
  
  
  1. The proposed second unit conforms with the definition, location, and general requirements set out in 6.3.2.22 - 6.3.2.24;
     
     
  2. The second unit shall have direct pedestrian access from a paved public street or alley;
     
     
  3. The second unit shall have municipal sanitary sewer, municipal storm water outlet, electrical, and water services; and
     
     
  4. 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:
  
  
  1. The height of the second unit does not exceed the height of the primary dwelling;
     
     
  2. Significant trees and plantings are preserved on the subject property; and
     
     
  3. 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)

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)