• 1.5 To encourage the construction of municipal infrastructure where current municipal infrastructure is deficient.

2. SCOPE

This Policy applies to all roads and highways within the municipal boundaries of the City of Windsor. This policy does not apply to lands without any municipal infrastructure such as greenfield developments.

3. DEFINITIONS

• 3.1 Approved Rate – for the purpose of this policy, refers to the rate set out in the Fees and Charges By-law 392-2002 for a 250mm diameter sanitary sewer and a 300mm diameter storm sewer.

• 3.2 Oversizing – for the purpose of this policy, refers to any sewer larger than a 250mm diameter sanitary sewer and a 300mm diameter storm sewer

• 3.3 Frontage – the property line along or abutting the municipal roadway. On a corner lot, the frontage shall be considered to be the shorter of the property lines regardless of the direction the building on the property faces.

• 3.4 Flankage – for the purpose of this policy, refers to the longest dimension of the corner lot that abuts the local improvement, typically the full depth of the lot.

• 3.5 Private Drain Connection – for the purpose of this policy, refers to the sewer pipe length from the centre line of the right-of-way to the private property line.

• 3.6 Boulevard Restoration – for the purpose of this policy, means the installation of sod (or seed if approved) and topsoil up to a maximum of 2 metres from the back of curb or edge of pavement. Property owners will be assessed for the full frontage of the lot. Any additional restoration is to be paid by the City.

• 3.7 GENERAL ASSESSMENTS

  • 3.7.1 All local improvements are subject to applicable fees for engineering, project administration, interest charges, and applicable taxes.

  • 3.7.2 All existing approved local improvements will be governed by the policy in place at the time of their approval.