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Rural Municipality of Ritchot
ZONING BY-LAW
Bylaw 9-2019
R.M. of Ritchot Zoning By-law
HOW TO USE THIS ZONING BY-LAW
This Zoning By-law regulates the use, size, height and location of buildings on properties within the Rural
Municipality of Ritchot. There is a simple four-step process to determine the uses and structures that are
permitted on a specific piece of property.
Step One
What zone is your property located in?
Use the Zoning Maps in Schedule A to determine the zoning for your property.
Reference Parts 6 through 10 for a description of the intent of that particular zone.
Look in the Development Plan and any Secondary Plan that applies to your property to confirm your
proposal fits with the applicable policies in those documents.
Step Two
What uses are permitted in your zone?
Find the Bulk Table for your zone (Parts 6-10).
Uses marked with the letter [P] are permitted uses and may be developed once you have received a
development permit.
Uses marked with the letter [C] are conditional uses that may or may not be acceptable in a zone
depending on the particular circumstances of a proposed development. Conditional uses require a
public hearing process and may have extra conditions imposed on the use to make it acceptable for
the location.
Uses marked with a [*] have use-specific requirements that are provided in Part 5: Use-Specific
Standards.
Step Three
How and where can you develop properties in your zone?
Find the Bulk Table for your zone (Parts 6-10).
The Bulk Table provides information on allowable height of buildings and structures, required yards,
and other spatial requirements for a property.
To understand the specific details of these requirements, you may need to reference the General
Rules and Regulations [Part 3] and the Definitions [Part 2].
Step Four
What kind of permits do you need?
In most cases, you will need a development permit before you start any change in land use or any
development (including construction of a building) on a property.
Check the Administration section [Part 1] to see if your planned development is exempt from
needing a development permit. If so, you may proceed with development, as long as it meets the
other requirements in this zoning by-law and other applicable by-laws.
If you need a development permit, fill out a development permit application.
You are responsible for finding out any other provincial or federal regulations applying to your
development, as well as any other required local permits, including building permits [and plumbing
permits, electrical permits, demolition permits, etc.].
R.M. of Ritchot Zoning By-law
The Rural Municipality of Ritchot
BY-LAW No. 9-2019
BEING a By-law of the Rural Municipality of Ritchot to regulate the use and development of land.
WHEREAS, Section 68 of The Planning Act requires a municipality to adopt a zoning by-law that is
generally consistent with the development plan by-law in effect in the municipality;
AND WHEREAS, The Planning Act provides that the Council of a Municipality shall enact a Zoning By-
law upon the adoption of a development plan;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Rural Municipality of Ritchot, in meeting duly assembled, enacts
as follows:
1. The Rural Municipality of Ritchot Zoning By-law No. 18-2002 , and all amendments thereto are
hereby rescinded.
2. The Rural Municipality of Ritchot Zoning By-law No. 9-2019 and all Schedules attached hereto
is hereby adopted.
3. This by-law shall take force and effect on the date of third reading of this by-law.
DONE and PASSED in Council assembled at the Rural Municipality of Ritchot, Manitoba, this 18th day of
December A.D. 2019.
____________________________
Reeve
_____________________________
Chief Administrative Officer
Received 1st reading this 22nd day of May A.D. 2019.
Received 2nd reading this 13th day of November A.D. 2019.
Received 3rd reading this 18th day of December A.D. 2019.
Table of Contents
Part 1: Administration ............................................................................................................................ 1
1.1
Title .................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2
Scope ................................................................................................................................................. 1
1.3
Application ......................................................................................................................................... 1
1.4
Use and Development of Land and Buildings Must Comply ............................................................. 1
1.5
Restrictions in Other By-laws or Federal and Provincial Laws .......................................................... 1
1.6
Does Not Promote Nuisance ............................................................................................................. 1
1.7
Administration and Enforcement ...................................................................................................... 1
1.8
Development Permits and Other Permits ......................................................................................... 2
1.9
When Development Permits Are Required ....................................................................................... 2
1.10
When Development Permits Are Not Required ................................................................................ 2
1.11
Applications for Development Permits ............................................................................................. 3
1.12
Existing Development Permits .......................................................................................................... 3
1.13
Development Permit Expiry .............................................................................................................. 3
1.14
The Development Officer .................................................................................................................. 3
1.15
Responsibilities of Council ................................................................................................................. 4
1.16
Application for Amendments, Variances and Conditional Uses ........................................................ 4
1.17
Expiry of Approval ............................................................................................................................. 5
1.18
Subdivisions ....................................................................................................................................... 5
1.19
Development Agreement .................................................................................................................. 5
1.20
Duties of the Owner .......................................................................................................................... 5
1.21
Existing Uses, Buildings and Structures ............................................................................................. 5
1.22
Previous Violations ............................................................................................................................ 6
1.23
Site Reduced ...................................................................................................................................... 6
1.24
Non-Conformities .............................................................................................................................. 6
1.25
Public Works and Services ................................................................................................................. 7
1.26
Connecting to Municipal Services ..................................................................................................... 7
1.27
Prohibition ......................................................................................................................................... 8
1.28
Rules of Construction ........................................................................................................................ 8
1.29
Interpretation .................................................................................................................................... 9
Part 2: Definitions ................................................................................................................................ 11
Part 3: General Rules and Regulations .................................................................................................. 32
3.1
Regulation of Uses .......................................................................................................................... 32
3.2
Multiple Uses or Provisions ............................................................................................................ 32
3.3
Accessory Buildings and Structures ................................................................................................. 32
3.4
Area and Yard Requirements.......................................................................................................... 33
3.5
Setback Standards ........................................................................................................................... 34
3.6
Projections into Required Yards (Principal Buildings Only) ............................................................ 34
3.7
Air Conditioning Units, Pool Equipment and Compressors ............................................................. 34
3.8
Height Exceptions ........................................................................................................................... 35
3.9
Future Road Allowance Deemed Existing ....................................................................................... 35
3.10
Road Access ..................................................................................................................................... 35
3.11
Demolition and Removal of Buildings or Structures ....................................................................... 35
3.12
Temporary Buildings ........................................................................................................................ 35
3.13
Outdoor Lighting.............................................................................................................................. 36
3.14
Landscaping ..................................................................................................................................... 36
3.15
Public Reserve Land ......................................................................................................................... 37
3.16 Riparian and Wetland Areas ............................................................................................................. 37
3.17 Exceptions to Riparian Setbacks ....................................................................................................... 37
3.18
Hazard Lands ................................................................................................................................... 37
3.19
Slope and Soil Information Requirements ...................................................................................... 37
3.20
Flood Risk Areas............................................................................................................................... 38
3.21
Parking ............................................................................................................................................. 39
3.22
Accessible Parking Spaces ............................................................................................................... 41
3.23
Loading Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 42
3.24
Entrances and Exits for Automobile Service Stations, Public Parking Areas, Drive-Through
Facilities, and Vehicle Sales .......................................................................................................................... 42
3.25
Fences - Residential Uses ................................................................................................................ 43
3.26
Fences - Commercial and Industrial Uses ....................................................................................... 43
Part 4: Zoning Districts ......................................................................................................................... 44
4.1
Districts Established ........................................................................................................................ 44
4.2
Zoning Boundaries .......................................................................................................................... 44
4.3
Permitted and Conditional Uses ..................................................................................................... 45
4.4
Bulk Regulations .............................................................................................................................. 45
4.5 Use-Specific Standards ..................................................................................................................... 45
Part 5: Use-Specific Standards .............................................................................................................. 45
5.1
Planned Unit Developments ............................................................................................................ 45
5.2
Home Industries .............................................................................................................................. 46
5.3
Home-Based Businesses .................................................................................................................. 47
5.4
Bed and Breakfast Facilities ............................................................................................................. 47
5.5
Garden Suites ................................................................................................................................. 48
5.6
Secondary Suites ............................................................................................................................. 48
5.7
Temporary Additional Dwellings .................................................................................................... 49
5.8
Portable Garages ............................................................................................................................ 50
5.9
Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs ....................................................................................................... 50
5.10
Hobby Farms (Keeping of Animals) ................................................................................................ 50
5.11
Wind Energy Generating Systems ................................................................................................... 52
5.12
Industrial Performance Standards .................................................................................................. 52
5.13
Solar Collectors ................................................................................................................................ 53
5.14
Anhydrous Ammonia Facilities ........................................................................................................ 53
5.15
Dangerous Goods or Agrichemical Storage Facility......................................................................... 53
5.16
Travel Trailer Parks and Camping and Tenting Grounds: ................................................................ 54
5.17
Industrial Multiplex ........................................................................................................................ 56
Part 6: Residential Zones ...................................................................................................................... 57
6.1
Residential Zones ............................................................................................................................. 57
6.2
General Provisions for Residential Zones ........................................................................................ 57
6.3
Minimum Dwelling Size .................................................................................................................. 57
6.4
Mobile Homes ................................................................................................................................ 57
6.5
Exceptions for Residential Zones (RG 5 and RG 8) ......................................................................... 57
6.6
Accessory Uses ................................................................................................................................ 58
6.7 Additional Requirements for Rural Residential ..................................................................................... 61
6.8
Additional Requirements for Mobile Home Parks .......................................................................... 63
Part 7: Commercial Zones ..................................................................................................................... 66
7.1
Commercial Zones ........................................................................................................................... 66
7.2
General Provisions for Commercial Zones ...................................................................................... 66
7.3
Accessory Uses ................................................................................................................................ 66
Part 8: Industrial Zones ........................................................................................................................ 71
8.1
Industrial Zones ............................................................................................................................... 71
8.2
General Provisions for Industrial Zones .......................................................................................... 71
8.3
Accessory Uses ................................................................................................................................ 71
Part 9: Parks and Recreation and Institutional Zones ............................................................................. 79
9.1
Parks and Recreation and Institutional Zones ................................................................................. 79
9.2
General Provisions ........................................................................................................................... 79
9.3
Accessory Uses ................................................................................................................................ 79
Part 10: Agricultural Zones ................................................................................................................... 82
10.1
Agricultural Zones ............................................................................................................................ 82
10.2
General Provisions ........................................................................................................................... 82
10.3
Accessory Uses ................................................................................................................................ 82
10.4
Livestock Operations ....................................................................................................................... 87
Part 11: Signage Regulations ................................................................................................................ 91
11.1
Definitions ....................................................................................................................................... 91
11.2
General Sign Regulations ................................................................................................................. 93
Zoning Maps ........................................................................................................................................ 96
Schedule A: Zoning By-law Maps
Map 1: RM of Ritchot
Map 2: Grande Pointe
Map 3: Ile des Chenes
Map 4: St. Adolphe
Map 5: Ste. Agathe
Map 6: Rural Residential
Map 7: Flood Control Structures
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Part 1: Administration
1.1
Title
This by-law shall be known as "The Rural Municipality of Ritchot Zoning By-law".
1.2
Scope
This by-law applies to all lands in the Rural Municipality (R.M.) of Ritchot as indicated on the Zoning
Maps of this by-law.
1.3
Application
This by-law regulates:
a)
the construction, erection, alteration, enlargement or placing of buildings and structures;
b)
the establishment, alteration, or enlargement of uses of land, buildings and structures; and
c)
all other forms of development not included above.
1.4
Use and Development of Land and Buildings Must Comply
Within the R.M. of Ritchot, no land, building or structure shall be used or occupied, and no building
or structure shall be constructed, erected, altered, enlarged or placed, except in accordance with
this by-law.
1.5
Restrictions in Other By-laws or Federal and Provincial Laws
Whenever a provision of another by-law or a law or regulation of the provincial or federal
government contains a restriction governing the same subject matter contained in this by-law, or
imposes inconsistent regulations with respect to uses, buildings, or structures, the most restrictive
or highest standard shall prevail.
The R.M. of Ritchot may require proof of compliance with federal or provincial regulations prior to
issuance of the applicable permit or certificate.
1.6
Does Not Promote Nuisance
Nothing in this by-law or in a development permit, approval of a conditional use, variance order or
other approval issued under this by-law shall be construed as authorization for the carrying out of
any activity which is a nuisance due to noise, odour, emission, vibration or other cause.
1.7
Administration and Enforcement
In the administration and enforcement of this by-law, the R.M. of Ritchot shall have all of the
powers of inspection, remedy and enforcement provided under Part 12 of The Planning Act (the
Act).
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1.8
Development Permits and Other Permits
The issuance of a development permit with respect to a building or structure, does not affect the
obligation to obtain a building permit or other permit where required under the building by-law, or
another law, by-law or regulation, for such a building or structure.
No person shall use or occupy any land, building or structure, or erect, construct, enlarge, alter or
place any building or structure, except in accordance with an approved development permit
(where required), and with this by-law.
A development permit may also include a building permit and occupancy permit.
1.9
When Development Permits Are Required
Except as otherwise provided for in this by-law, a development permit is required for any of the
following:
a) The erection, construction, enlargement, structural alteration or placing of a building or
structure, either permanent or temporary;
b) The establishment of a use of land or a building or structure;
c) The relocation or removal or demolition of any buildings or structures;
d) The change of a use of land or a building or structure; and
e) The alteration or enlargement of an approved conditional use.
1.10
When Development Permits Are Not Required
A development permit is not required for the following:
a) The erection, construction, enlargement, structural alterations, placing of the following as
accessory structures:
i.Fences;
ii.Signs (see Part 11 for details);
iii.Lighting;
iv.Flagpoles;
v.Sheds and buildings for the storage of domestic equipment and supplies, except
those with a floor area greater than 11 square meters;
vi.Communication aerials or antennas;
vii.Children's playhouses/ structures;
viii.Water supply wells and private sewage disposal systems;
ix. Unenclosed patios not exceeding 6 feet in height; and
x.Temporary signs and notices, including real estate signs.
b)
Regular maintenance and repair of any development, provided it does not include
structural alterations;
c)
The carrying out by the Municipality of any operation for maintenance of a public work
including the inspection, repair or renewal thereof;
d)
The carrying out of any operation for the maintenance or repair of any building or
structure, its exterior colour or decoration.
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e)
Despite not requiring a development permit, all items in (a) shall be subject to the
requirements of this by-law, including yard requirements, and of any government
department, including the highway control areas adjacent to provincial trunk highways
and provincial roads.
1.11
Applications for Development Permits
An application for a development permit:
a) Shall be made by the owner or owners of the parcel in question, or by a person authorized in
writing by them.
b) Shall be accompanied by plans drawn to scale showing the following:
i. the shape and dimensions of the site to be used or built on;
ii. the location and dimensions of existing buildings, structures, wells and onsite
wastewater management systems and their distances from site boundaries;
iii. the location and dimensions of any proposed building, well, onsite wastewater
management system, structure, enlargement or alteration, including separation
distances from site boundaries;
iv. the use or uses of each existing and proposed building and structure, or of the
land, and the area to be occupied by each use;
v. vehicular access and utility connections; and
vi. any other information required by Council or administration to determine
compliance with, and to provide enforcement of, this by-law.
c) Shall be accompanied by the fee prescribed by the Rural Municipality of Ritchot.
1.12
Existing Development Permits
Unless otherwise provided for herein, development permits issued prior to the effective date of
this by-law shall be considered valid for the purpose of this by-law provided all the conditions
under which the permit was issued are complied with.
1.13
Development Permit Expiry
A development permit shall expire and the right of an owner under that permit shall terminate if
the work authorized by the permit is not commenced within six (6) months from the date of
issuance of the permit, or within any extensions in writing of that time period granted by the
Development Officer, and is not reasonably continued without interruption after the end of such
period.
1.14
The Development Officer
The RM of Ritchot shall appoint a Development Officer, who may:
a) issue development permits and exercise the powers of administration, inspection, remedy
and enforcement provided in Part 12 of The Planning Act.
b) refuse to issue a development permit where:
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i.
the development permit application, or any information accompanying the
development permit application, is incorrect or incomplete; or
ii.
the proposed building, structure or use does not, to the Development Officer's
knowledge, comply with the Macdonald-Ritchot Planning District Development
Plan, this Zoning By-law, the Building By-law or with any other law.
c) revoke a development permit where the development permit was issued in error in
accordance with The Planning Act.
d) receive and process applications for amendments to this by-law, conditional use orders and
variances.
e) issue zoning memoranda, certificates of non-conformity, and any other documents as may
be necessary for the administration and enforcement of this by-law.
f) make a minor variance order, without the need for a public hearing, for any proposed
change that varies:
i. any height, distance, size or intensity of use requirement in the zoning by-law by
no more than 15%; or
ii. the number of parking spaces required by the zoning by-law by no more than 15%.
1.15
Responsibilities of Council
Subject to the provisions of the Act, the Council is responsible for:
a) considering the adoption or rejection of proposed amendments or the repeal of this by-law;
b) acting as a Variance Board;
c) considering the approval or rejection of conditional use applications; and for revoking an
authorized conditional use for violation of any additional conditions imposed by it; and
d) establishing a schedule of fees.
1.16
Application for Amendments, Variances and Conditional Uses
An application for a variance, conditional use, or an amendment to this by-law shall:
a) be accompanied by plans drawn to scale showing the following:
i. the shape and dimensions of the parcel to be used or built on;
ii. the location and dimensions of existing buildings and structures;
iii. the location and dimensions of the proposed building, structure, enlargement or
alteration;
iv. the location and dimensions of any existing or proposed well and/or onsite
wastewater management system;
v. the use or uses of each existing and proposed building and structure, or of the
land, and the area to be occupied by each use;
b) be accompanied by a fee prescribed by the Macdonald-Ritchot Planning District Board or
Rural Municipality of Ritchot; and
c) be processed and approved or rejected in accordance with the provisions of the Act.
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1.17
Expiry of Approval
The approval from Council of a variance or conditional use shall expire and cease to have any effect
if it is not acted upon within twelve (12) months of the date of decision, unless it is renewed prior
to the expiry date at the discretion of the Development Officer for an additional period of twelve
(12) months.
1.18
Subdivisions
Approval of a subdivision of land is subject to the provisions contained in The Planning Act and to
the policies contained within the Macdonald-Ritchot Planning District Development Plan and
amendments thereto. Parcels or lots resulting from said subdivision must conform to the site area
and site width requirements of the zone in which they are located as established herein.
Notwithstanding the fact that a parcel of land may exceed the minimum site area and site width
requirements, the Council is not, in any manner, obligated to approve a subdivision of said parcel.
1.19
Development Agreement
Where an application is made for a subdivision, variance, conditional use or amendment to this by-
law, the Council may require the owner to enter into a development agreement in accordance with
the Act.
1.20
Duties of the Owner
Subject to the provisions of The Planning Act, the Owner is responsible for:
a) The preparation of all application forms and drawings which are required to be submitted to
the Development Officer in accordance with the provisions of this by-law and The Planning
Act;
b) Obtaining all necessary permits and approvals which may be required by the Board, Council
or any agencies or departments of the provincial or federal governments, prior to the
commencement of construction, or the change of use of any land, building or structure;
c) Ensuring that all work is completed in accordance with the approved application and
development permit;
d) Obtaining the written approval of the Development Officer before doing any work at
variance with the approved development permit; and
e) Permitting the Development Officer to enter any premises at any reasonable time for the
purpose of administering or enforcing this by-law, and shall not molest, obstruct, or interfere
with the Development Officer in the discharge of his/her duties under this by-law.
1.21
Existing Uses, Buildings and Structures
An existing use, building or structure which is classified as a permitted use, building or structure in
this by-law shall be allowed to continue to exist, and may be enlarged or expanded, may be
changed to another permitted use, or may be replaced if destroyed.
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1.22
Previous Violations
Unless otherwise provided for herein, an existing building, structure or use that was illegal under
the provisions of any planning scheme or zoning by-law in force on the effective date of this by-law
and amendments thereto shall not become or be made legal solely by reason of the adoption of
this by-law; and to the extent that, and in any manner that, said illegal building, structure or use is
in conflict with the requirements of this by-law, said building, structure or use shall remain illegal
hereunder.
1.23
Site Reduced
An existing site area or site width or required yard reduced below the minimum requirements of
this by-law by virtue of a public works or street shall be deemed to conform to the requirements of
this by-law.
1.24
Non-Conformities
A non-conforming use and a non-conforming building, structure, parcel of land or sign shall be
regulated in accordance with and subject to the provisions of the Act, unless otherwise provided
for herein:
1) Any lawful building or structure which does not conform to one or more of the applicable yard
requirements of the zone in which is it located, either on the effective date of this by-law or
amendments thereto, shall be deemed to be a lawfully existing permitted building or structure and
shall be used as it if conformed to all such requirements.
2) Any expansion, addition, relocation or reconstruction of a non-conforming use or a non-
conforming building or structure shall conform to the site requirements and parking and loading
requirements of the zoning district in which it is located unless varied by a variance order pursuant
to the provisions of the Act.
3) Repairs or incidental alterations may be made to a non-conforming structure subject to approval
and issuance of a development permit, where necessary.
4) The use of land or the use of a building is not affected by change of ownership, tenancy or
occupancy of the land or building.
5) Any owner may apply to the Designated Officer for a Non-Conforming Certificate in accordance
with the provisions of the Act.
6) Pursuant to the provisions of the Act, where Council determines that a building or structure is
damaged or destroyed fifty percent (50%) or more of its replacement value above its foundation,
the said building or structure may be replaced or rebuilt, but only in conformation with this by-law
or its amendments, or where such requirements are varied by a variance order.
7) A non-conforming parcel may be occupied by any building, structure or use provided:
a) that the building, structure or use is listed as a permitted or conditional use within the zone
in which said use is located;
b) that all other requirements of the zone in which the parcel is located are complied with;
and/or
c) variance orders have been obtained to alter the requirements within the particular zone.
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8) Notwithstanding the provision of this subsection, a variance order shall not be required where a
non-conforming use, building, structure, sign or parcel is being altered so that the non-conformity
is not increased even though the resulting alteration does not fully comply with the requirements
set forth herein.
9) Any existing use or structure which was illegal under the provisions of any by-laws in force on the
effective date of this by-law and amendments thereto shall not become or be made legal solely by
reason of the adoption of this by-law or amendments thereto; and to the extent that, and in any
matter that, said legal use of structure remains illegal hereunder.
10) A non-conforming use of a structure or of a parcel of land, or portion thereof, which is, or hereafter
becomes, abandoned, vacant or unoccupied, and remains vacant and unoccupied for twelve (12)
consecutive months must not be used after that time except in conformity with the Zoning By-law.
11) A use that is accessory to a non-conforming use may continue as long as the non-conforming use
exists.
12) A non-conforming site or parcel of land means any lawful site or parcel of land which does not
comply with the site area or site width on the effective date of this by-law, or amendments
thereto, and was on record in the Land Titles Office and in separate ownership prior to the
effective date of this by-law, or amendments thereto, and did not form part of a large contiguous
holding in the same ownership.
13) A building or structure may be erected on a non-conforming parcel of land provided:
a) the required setbacks are provided as set forth in the Bulk Table of the zone in which the
parcel of land is located; or
b) where a variance order for such setback and/or requirements is granted.
1.25
Public Works and Services
a) Nothing in this by-law shall be so interpreted as to interfere with the construction,
maintenance and operation of the facilities of any public utility, as defined by this by-law, or
public service such as police and fire protection, provided that the requirements of such public
utility or public service is of a standard compatible with the adjacent area as determined by the
Development Officer and/or Council, and that any building or structure erected in any zone
complies with the yard and area requirements applicable to the zone.
b) A site area, site width, site depth or required yard reduced below the minimum requirements
of this By-law by virtue of a public works, street or public utility shall be deemed to conform to
the requirements of this By-law.
c) Nothing in this by-law shall be so interpreted as to interfere with the maintenance or erection
of monuments, statuary, and similar structures.
1.26
Connecting to Municipal Services
All new principal buildings constructed on a site that can be served by public sewer, water or hydro
distribution must be connected to such services unless the specific use of such building does not
require such services, at the Development Officer's discretion.
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1.27
Prohibition
Notwithstanding any other provisions contained in this By-law, no use permitted under this By-law
shall be established and no building or structure shall be erected or constructed unless the site on
which it is located has the following:
a)
Frontage on a street or has lawful means of public access satisfactory to the Council;
or
b)
Frontage on an unimproved street which, under agreement with the Rural
Municipality of Ritchot, will be improved to serve that use before (or within a
reasonable time after) occupation or commencement of that use.
c)
No person shall use, occupy, erect, locate, reconstruct or structurally alter any land,
building or structure contrary to any development permit or the material furnished in
support of the application for a development permit.
1.28
Rules of Construction
The following rules of construction apply to the text of this by-law:
a)
Words, phrases and terms are defined within this by-law.
b)
Words, phrases and terms not defined within this by-law shall be as defined in The
Planning Act, The Municipal Act, The Buildings and Mobile Homes Act, The Manitoba
Building Code, the Building or Plumbing By-laws of the Rural Municipality of Ritchot or
Macdonald-Ritchot Planning District (if any), and other appropriate provincial acts and
regulations.
c)
Words, phrases and terms neither defined in this by-law nor in an applicable Building
or Plumbing By-law or other appropriate provincial acts and regulations shall be given
their usual and customary meaning except where Council determines the context
clearly indicates a different meaning.
d)
Where any requirement of this By-law results in a fraction of a unit, a fraction of five
tenths (5/10) or more, shall be considered a whole unit and a fraction of less than five
tenths (5/10), shall be disregarded.
e)
Unless the context clearly indicates the contrary, where a regulation involves two or
more items, conditions, provisions or events connected by the conjunction "and," "or"
or "either-or," the conjunction shall be interpreted as follows:
i.
"and" indicates that all the connected items, conditions, provisions or events
shall apply in any combination;
ii.
"or" indicates that the connected items, conditions, provisions or events may
apply singly but not in combination; and
iii.
"either-or" indicates that the connected items, conditions, provisions or
events shall apply singly but not in combination.
f)
The word "includes" or "including" shall not limit a term to the specified examples, but
is intended to extend the meaning to all instances or circumstances of like kind or
character.
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g)
The phrases "used for" includes "arranged for," "designed for," "maintained for" or
"occupied for."
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Interpretation
In their interpretation and application, the provisions of this Part and the provisions of all zones
established herein shall be held to be the minimum requirements to satisfy the intent and
purposes set forth in each zone.
The general provisions applying to all zones are contained within Part 1: Administration, Part 2:
Definitions, Part 3: General Rules and Regulations, and the Zoning Maps.
Drawings and illustrations form part of this by-law and are provided to assist in interpreting and
understanding the by-law. Where any conflict or inconsistency arises between a drawing or
illustration and the text of the by-law, the text shall govern.
Tables form part of this by-law and provide regulatory standards, either to supplement the text or
in place of text. Table headings, including column headings, row headings, and groupings of
columns and rows, form part of this by-law and have legal effect. Table notes, located within the
tables, indicate special situations that affect the application of standards to specific zoning districts
and are also part of this by-law. Where any conflict or inconsistency arises between a table and the
text of the by-law, the text shall govern.
The provisions of this by-law shall be interpreted to be the minimum regulations except where the
abbreviation for, or word, maximum is used, in which case the maximum regulation shall apply.
In the interpretation of the boundaries of the zones as shown on the Zoning Maps, the following
rules shall apply:
a) Heavy lines represent zone boundaries. Where the zone boundary is broken by the name of
a street it shall be construed that the boundary continues through the name of the street.
b) Notwithstanding that streets, lanes, and public utility rights-of-way may be within the zone
boundaries, the regulations contained in this by-law shall not be deemed to be applicable to
said streets, lanes and public utility rights-of-way.
c) Boundaries indicated as following the centrelines of streets, highways or lanes shall be
construed as following such centrelines.
d) Boundaries indicated as following lot, site or property holding lines on a registered plan shall
be construed as following such lot, site or property holding lines.
e) Boundaries indicated as following the limits of an incorporated municipality shall be
construed as following the limits of said municipality.
f) Boundaries indicated as following the centrelines of railway lines or railway rights-of-way or
public utility rights-of-way shall be construed to be midway between the main tracks or the
centre of the rights-of-way, as the case may be.
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g) If a street, lane or Government Road Allowance shown on the Zoning Map is lawfully closed,
the land formerly comprising the street or lane or government road allowance shall be
included within the zone of the adjoining land; however, if the said street or lane or
government road allowance was a zoning boundary between two or more different zones,
the new zoning boundary shall be the former centreline of the closed street or lane or
government road allowance, except where the closed road is being transferred to an
adjoining owner, in which case the boundary shall follow the limit of the consolidated
property.
h) Where the zoning of a single site or lot is split into more than one zoning district, the site or
lot shall be developed and used in accordance with the provisions of the applicable zoning
district as determined by the Development Officer.
i) All plan references on the Zoning Maps pertain to registered plans filed in the Winnipeg Land
Titles Office.
j) The abbreviations noted within the text or on the Zoning Maps mean the following:
i.
"Blk." means Block;
ii.
"Gov't Rd. All'ce" means Government Road Allowance;
iii.
"Pcl." means Parcel;
iv.
"Pt." means Part;
v.
"Rge." means Range;
vi.
"R.M." means Rural Municipality;
vii.
"Sec." means Section;
viii.
"Twp." means Township;
ix.
"E.P.M." or "E" means East of the Principal Meridian;
x.
"W.P.M" or "W" means West of the Principal Meridian;
xi.
"P.R." means Provincial Road;
xii.
"P.T.H." means Provincial Trunk Highway;
xiii.
"dist." means distance;
xiv.
"incl." means including;
xv.
"max" means maximum;
xvi.
"min" means minimum;
xvii.
"sq.ft." means square feet;
xviii.
"in" means inches when following a number;
xix.
"sq.m." means square metres; and
xx.
"lin.ft." means linear feet.
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Part 2: Definitions
ABUT OR ABUTTING means immediately continuous to or physically touching, and when used with
respect to a lot or site, means that the lot or site physically touches upon another lot, site, or piece of
land, and shares a property line or boundary with it.
ACCESSIBILITY means the ability of persons with mobility issues to enter and use facilities without
having to avoid significant obstacles that are not inherent in the design of the facility.
ACCESSORY BUILDING OR STRUCTURE means a detached building or structure which is subordinate to
or incidental to the principal building, structure or use on the same site.
ACCESSORY USE means a use incidental to, subordinate to and exclusively devoted to the principal use
and which operates together with the principal use on the same site.
ACT, THE means The Planning Act, being Chapter P80 of the Continuing Consolidation of the Statutes of
Manitoba and amendments thereto.
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT SALES, RENTAL AND SERVICE means a building and open area, used for
display, sale or rental of new or used farm implements and where repairs are made they shall be done
within a completely enclosed building, except when minor incidental repair work is done.
AGRICULTURAL OPERATION means an agricultural, horticultural or silvicultural operation that is
conducted in order to produce agricultural products on a commercial basis, and includes:
(a) the production of crops, including grains, oil seeds, hay and forages, and horticultural
crops, including vegetables, fruit, mushrooms, sod, trees, shrubs and greenhouse
crops;
(b) the use of land for livestock operations and grazing;
(c) the production of eggs, milk and honey;
(d) the raising of game animals, fur-bearing animals, game birds, bees and fish;
(e) the processing necessary to prepare an agricultural product for distribution from the
farm gate;
(f) the operation of agricultural machinery and equipment, including the tillage of land
and the application of fertilizers, manure, soil amendments and pesticides, whether by
ground or aerial application; and
(g) the storage, use or disposal of organic wastes for agricultural purposes.
AGRICULTURAL PROCESSING FACILITY means one or more facilities or operations that transform,
package, sort or grade livestock or livestock products, agricultural commodities, or plant or plant
products, excluding forest products, into goods that are used for intermediate or final consumption,
including goods for non-food use.
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCER means a person who produces and markets an agricultural product.
AIRCRAFT LANDING STRIP means any area of land or water which is used or intended for use for the
landing or taking off of aircraft and any appurtenant areas which are used or intended for use of aircraft
landing strips or rights-of-way, including taxiways, aircraft storage and tie-down areas, hangars and
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other related buildings and open spaces. Aircraft landing strips may be subject to Transport Canada
regulations including, but not limited to, the Aeronautics Act and the Canadian Aviation Regulations.
ALTER OR ALTERATION means a change or modification to an existing building, structure or use which
unless otherwise provided for herein, does not increase the exterior dimensions with respect to height
and area.
ANHYDROUS AMMONIA FACILITY means an area for the storage of anhydrous ammonia that is
commonly used as fertilizer.
ANIMAL CONFINEMENT FACILITY means a barn or an outdoor area where livestock are confined by
fences or other structures, and includes a seasonal feeding area but does not include a feedlot or
grazing area.
ANIMAL SHELTER AND VETERINARY SERVICE means a development used for the care and treatment of
small animals where the veterinary services primarily involve out-patient care and minor medical
procedures. All animals shall be kept in an enclosed building. This use class includes pet clinics and
veterinary offices.
ANIMAL UNIT (AU) means the number of animals of a particular category of livestock that will excrete
73 kilograms of total nitrogen in a 12-month period as shown in Table 10-4.
APIARY means any place where bees are kept.
ASPHALT PLANT means a plant where aggregate materials and asphalt are heated and mixed to produce
a paving mix and includes stockpiling and storage of bulk materials used in the process.
AUCTIONEERING ESTABLISHMENT means a development specifically intended for the auctioning of
goods and equipment, including the temporary storage of such goods and equipment. This use class
does not include flea markets or livestock auction marts.
AUTOMOBILE BODY SHOP means a building wherein the repair and painting of automobiles takes place.
AUTOMOBILE CAR WASH means a building or portion of a building wherein facilities are provided for
the washing, cleaning, polishing and detailing of motor vehicles.
AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATION means a building or portion thereof and land used for the servicing,
washing and repairing of vehicles; and the sale of gasoline, other petroleum products and a limited
range of vehicle parts and accessories. Service Stations may include Eating and Drinking Establishments.
Typical uses include car washes, truck stops and highway service stations.
AUTOMOBILE, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE OR FARM IMPLEMENT SALES/RENTALS means an open area,
used for the display, sale or rental of new or used automobiles, trailers, recreation vehicles or farm
implements, and where repairs are made they shall be done within a completely enclosed building,
except minor incidental repairs for automobiles or trailers to be displayed, sold or rented on the
premises.
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AWNING, CANOPY or MARQUEE means any roof-like structure providing shelter or shade over an
entranceway or window.
BED AND BREAKFAST means a home-based business operated within a principal dwelling where
sleeping accommodation with or without light meals is provided to members of the travelling public for
remuneration.
BOARD means the Board of the Macdonald-Ritchot Planning District.
BROADCASTING AND MOTION PICTURE STUDIO means a development used for the production and/or
broadcasting of audio and visual programming typically associated with radio, television and motion
picture studios.
BUFFER means an area of land that is intended to provide a means of separating two types of
development that are generally incompatible. Typically buffers consist of tree-planted areas which
provide a visual barrier between two types of development, and which also serve as a measure of
controlling the movement of other nuisances, such as dust.
BUILDING has the meaning provided in The Planning Act, except that it does not include a well, pipeline,
excavation, cut, fill or transmission line.
BUILDING, PRINCIPAL means a structure on a zoning site used to accommodate the main use.
BUILDING, TEMPORARY means a building under 65 square metres in floor area, without a foundation or
footing, and is to be removed upon expiration of a nine-month time period, with the ability to apply for
one nine-month extension subject to the approval of the Development Officer. Examples of temporary
buildings include Sea Cans, fabric buildings, construction trailers, etc.
BULK STORAGE means the storage of chemicals, petroleum products or other flammable liquids in
above-ground containers for subsequent resale to distributors or retail dealers or outlets.
BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICE means a development used to provide support services to businesses
which are characterized by one or more of the following features: the use of mechanical equipment for
printing, duplicating, binding or photographic processing; the provision of office maintenance or
custodial services; the provision of office security; and the sale, rental, repair or servicing of office
equipment, furniture, computers, cellular phones, and machines. Typical Uses include printing
establishments, film processing establishments, janitorial firms and office equipment sales and repair
establishments.
CAMPING AND TENTING GROUNDS means a parcel of land planned and improved to accommodate
travel trailers, camping trailers, pick-up coaches, motorized homes, tents, tent trailers or other camping
accommodations used for travel, recreational and vacation uses on a temporary basis.
CEMETERY means land used or intended to be used for the burial of the dead, and may include
columbaria, crematoria, mausoleums and mortuaries, when operated in conjunction with and within the
boundaries of such cemetery.
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CHILD CARE SERVICE means the provision of care for remuneration or reward to a child apart from his
or her parents or guardians for a period in any one day not exceeding fourteen (14) hours. This use
includes an unlicensed home or group day care not exceeding four (4) children under age 12 (including
the care provider's own children) and not exceeding an overall ratio of 4:1 children to caregivers; or a
development licensed by the Province of Manitoba to provide daytime personal care and education to
children, not including overnight accommodation. Typical uses include family and group child care
homes, day care centres, nursery schools and play schools.
CLUB, PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT AND RECREATIONAL means a non-profit corporation chartered by The
Canadian Business Corporation Act or The Manitoba Corporation Act, or an association consisting of
persons who are bona fide members paying annual dues, which owns, or leases a building or portion
thereof; and the use of such premises being restricted to members and their guests for fraternal,
recreational, sport and similar activities.
COMMON ELEMENT means all property within a condominium plan except the condominium units.
COMMUNITY CENTRE means a building or structure that provides facilities for indoor recreational
activities and other community facilities such as meeting rooms or a library for use by the general public.
CONCRETE BATCH PLANT means a facility where water, Portland cement, and fine and coarse
aggregates are mixed to form wet concrete, either in a mixer truck or a central mix drum and
transferred to a truck for transport.
CONDITIONAL USE means a usage of land or a building that may be permitted under a zoning by-law
subject to approval of a conditional use order. Conditional uses are uses that may have unique or
varying operating characteristics, may have potential operational or other impacts on adjacent
properties, or may have unusual site development demands. Where a use is classified as a conditional
use under this by-law or amendments thereto, and exists as a permitted or conditional use at the date
of the adoption of this by-law or amendments thereto, it shall be considered as a legally existing
conditional use.
CONDOMINIUM means a condominium as established under the provision of The Condominium Act.
CONDOMINUM, BARE LAND UNIT means a unit of land defined by delineation of its horizontal
boundaries without reference to any buildings on a condominium plan. A "bare land unit" shall be
considered a "site" as defined in Part 2 of this by-law.
For the purposes of this by-law those "common elements" in a bare land unit condominium plan, which
are ordinarily used for the passage of vehicles or pedestrians, including roads, road allowances, streets,
lanes, bridges, but not including walkways intended solely for pedestrian use nor areas for parking of
vehicles, shall be considered:
a) a "street" as defined herein where such thoroughfare is over thirty-three (33) feet in width; and
b) a "lane" as defined herein where such thoroughfare is not over thirty-three (33) feet in width.
For the purposes of determining front, rear and side yards and site lines for each respective site as
shown on a plan, the common element shall be considered a "street" as defined in this zoning by-law.
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CONVERSATION AREA means land that has been designated by provincial legislation for the protection
and conservation of wildlife.
CONVENIENCE STORE means a retail establishment which deals primarily in goods required by the
inhabitants of a residential area to meet their day-to-day needs.
Council means the elected council for the Rural Municipality of Ritchot.
CUSTOM MANUFACTURING ESTABLISHMENTS means development used for small scale on-site
production of goods by hand manufacturing. Typical uses include furniture, jewelry, toy, clothing/shoe
and musical instrument manufacturing, gunsmiths, carpentry and upholstery shops, and pottery and
sculpture studios.
DENSITY means the total number of dwelling units divided by the total area of land to be developed,
expressed in gross acres.
DESIGN FLOOD means a flood magnitude on a water body that, on average, is expected to occur once
during a two-hundred-year period or flood of record, whichever is greater.
DEVELOPMENT means the construction of a building or the installation of services and utilities on, over
or under land, a change in the use or intensity of use of a building or land, the removal of soil or
vegetation from land, the deposit or stockpiling of material on land, and the excavation of land.
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER means the officer appointed by the District Board of the Macdonald-Ritchot
Planning District in accordance with the provisions of the Act.
DEVELOPMENT PLAN means the Macdonald-Ritchot Planning District Development Plan adopted by
By-law No. 02/10 and amendments thereto.
DOUBLE-FRONTING SITE means a site which abuts two public roadways, which are parallel or nearly
parallel in the vicinity of the site.
DRIVE-IN ESTABLISHMENT means an establishment with facilities for attracting and serving prospective
customers travelling in motor vehicles, which are driven onto the site where customers may or may not
receive service in the vehicle.
DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITY means any use designed or operated to allow patrons, while outside on the
premises in motor vehicles, to order, request, exchange, donate, or receive goods, wares, merchandise,
products, foods, beverages or services, including but not limited to a drive-through restaurant, coffee
shop or Automated Teller Machine (ATM)/bank.
DUPLEX means two dwellings, contained in a single building, vertically connected with one unit above
the other. This type of development is designed and constructed as two dwelling units at initial
construction with separate entrances. It does not include a secondary suite.
DWELLING means a building or portion of a building designed for residential occupancy but shall not
include a travel trailer, motor home, or a mobile home as defined herein.
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DWELLING, MULTI-FAMILY means a building, located on a single site, containing three (3) or more
dwelling units with separate entrances, each unit designed for and used by one (1) family, each having
exclusive occupancy of a dwelling unit.
DWELLING, SINGLE-FAMILY means a detached building, located on a single site, designed for and used
by one (1) family.
DWELLING, SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED means a building designed, used or intended to be used by one
(1) family and which does not have a party wall.
DWELLING, SINGLE FAMILY SEMI-DETACHED means a dwelling designed or intended to be used by one
(1) family and which has one (1) party wall.
DWELLING, TWO-FAMILY means a duplex or semi-detached building, located on a single site, designed
for and used by two (2) families, each having exclusive occupancy of a dwelling unit.
DWELLING UNIT means one or more rooms used or intended to be used as a single housekeeping unit
with cooking, sleeping and sanitary facilities.
EARTHERN MANURE STORAGE FACILITY means a structure built primarily from soil, constructed by
excavating or forming dykes, and used to retain livestock manure but does not include a collection
basin, a field storage site, or a temporary composting site for manure.
EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT means the sale to the public of prepared foods, for
consumption within the premises or off the site. This includes licensed drinking establishments,
restaurants, cafés, delicatessens, tea rooms, banquet catering, lunch rooms and take-out restaurants.
This does not include drive-through facilities which provide services to customers who remain in their
vehicles, refreshment stands, or mobile catering food services.
EDUCATION SERVICE means a development which is privately or publicly supported or subsidized
involving public assembly for educational, training or instructing purposes, and includes administration
offices required for the provision of such services on either the same site or elsewhere on the same
zoning site. This use class includes public and private schools, community colleges, technical and
vocational schools and associated administrative offices and dormitories, which may also be established
as accessory uses.
EMBALMING FACILITY means a facility used for the preparation of the dead. This does not include
funeral services or cremation.
EMERGENCY SERVICE means a development, which is required for the public protection of persons and
property from injury, harm, or damage together with the incidental storage of emergency equipment.
Typical uses in this class include police stations, fire stations and ancillary training facilities.
ENLARGEMENT means an addition to the floor area of an existing building or structure, or an increase in
that portion of a parcel of land occupied by an existing use.
EQUESTRIAN ESTABLISHMENT means a facility used for the training of horses and the operation of a
horse-riding academy or horse-riding stables.
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EROSION means land that, within a 50-year period, may be eroded away or become unstable due to the
action of water contained in an adjacent water body.
EXTENDED MEDICAL TREATMENT SERVICE means a development providing room, board and surgical or
other medical treatment for the sick, injured or infirm including outpatient services and accessory staff
residences. Typical uses include hospitals, sanatoriums, nursing homes, convalescent homes and
auxiliary hospitals.
FACTORY BUILT HOUSE means a manufactured dwelling, whether modular (built in two or more
sections) or unitary construction, which complies with the National Building Code and which is built off-
site by a manufacturer having CAN/CSA-A277 "Procedure for Certification of Factory Built Houses"
accreditation, but does not include "mobile home." A Factory Built House must be anchored to a
permanent foundation.
FAMILY means one person or two or more persons voluntarily associated, plus any dependents, living
together as an independent, self-governing single-housekeeping unit.
FARM BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES means any buildings or structures existing or erected on land used
primarily for agricultural activities, but not including dwellings or mobile homes.
FARMSTEAD SITE means the portion of land of an agricultural operation, usually surrounded by a well-
defined shelterbelt, that includes the habitable residence of the agricultural producer and the building
and facilities associated with the agricultural operation.
FEEDLOT means an outdoor area that is fenced to confine livestock solely for the purpose of growing or
finishing, but does not include a grazing area or a seasonal feeding area.
FIELD STORAGE SITE means an area where solid livestock manure is stored in the open air, but does not
include an earthen manure storage facility or a non-earthen manure storage facility.
FLOOD LEVEL means the 200-year flood level, the level of a known flood exceeding the 200-year flood,
or a level as determined to be appropriate by Council in consultation with the provincial authority
having jurisdiction.
FLOOD RISK AREA means the land adjacent to a lake, river or stream which is divided into two parts: the
floodway and the floodway fringe. The floodway includes the area where the majority of floodwaters
pass. The floodway fringe includes the area outside the floodway which requires approved flood
protection measures due to periodic flooding or inundation by floodwaters.
FLOOR AREA (as applied to bulk regulations) means the sum of the gross horizontal areas of the several
floors of all buildings and structures on the zoning site, measured from the exterior faces of the exterior
walls or from the centreline of party walls. In particular, the floor area of a building or buildings shall
include:
(a) Basements when used for residential, commercial or industrial purposes, but not including
spaces used for storage or the housing of mechanical or central heating equipment, and
accessory off-street parking spaces;
(b) Floor space used for mechanical equipment (with structural headroom of six (6) feet or more)
except equipment, open or enclosed, located on the roof;
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(c) Elevator shafts and stairwells at each storey except shaft and stair bulkheads and exterior
unroofed steps or stairs; and
(d) Penthouses, mezzanines, attics where there is structural headroom of seven (7) feet or more.
FRONTAGE means all that portion of a zoning site fronting on a public road and measured between side
site lines.
FUNERAL SERVICE means a development used for the preparation of the dead for burial or cremation
and the holding of funeral services. This use class includes funeral homes, undertaking establishments
and includes cremation and interment services.
GARAGE, PRIVATE OR CARPORT means an accessory building or portion of a principal building, if
attached, used by the occupants of the premises upon which it is located for the parking or temporary
storage of private passenger motor vehicles and may also include the incidental storage of other
personal property.
GARDEN CENTRE, FARMERS' MARKET AND PRODUCE STAND means the outside display and sale of
garden equipment and supplies, plants, seeds, vegetable and fruit produce, food items produced by
vendors, and similar items.
GARDEN SUITE means a single storey suite, that may be occupied by a relative of the host household,
contained in a separate building, positioned at grade. The principal must be a permanent single-family
detached dwelling. A Garden Suite does not include a Mobile Home Dwelling.
GAS BAR means a development used for the retail sale of gasoline, other petroleum products and
incidental auto accessories. This use class does not include service stations.
GENERAL CONTRACTOR SERVICE means a development used for the provision of building construction,
landscaping, concrete, electrical, excavation, drilling, heating, plumbing, paving, road construction,
sewer or similar services of a construction nature which require on-site storage space for materials,
construction equipment or vehicles normally associated with the contractor service. Any sales, display,
office or technical support service areas shall be accessory to the principal contractor services use only.
GENERAL STORAGE means a development used exclusively for temporary indoor or outdoor storage of
goods, materials and merchandise. This use class includes vehicle storage compounds, but does not
include automobile wrecking yards, salvage yards, scrap metal yards or the storage of hazardous goods
or waste.
GOVERNMENT SERVICE means a development providing municipal, provincial or federal government
services directly to the public. Typical uses include government offices, taxation offices, courthouses,
postal distribution offices, manpower and employment offices and social services offices.
GRADE means the average level of finished ground adjoining a building or structure at all exterior walls,
as determined by the municipality.
GRAIN STORAGE STRUCTURE means any structure which is designed to store any type of grain.
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GRAZING AREA means an outdoor area where livestock are primarily sustained for part of the year by
the direct consumption of feed grown on the area and manure does not accumulate such that
mechanical removal or redistribution is required.
GREENHOUSE, PLANT AND TREE NURSERY means a development used primarily for the raising, storage
and sale of bedding, household and ornamental plants.
GROUP HOME means a residence that is licensed or funded under an Act of the Parliament of Canada or
the Province of Manitoba for the accommodation of less than five (5) persons, exclusive of staff or
receiving family, living under supervision in a single housekeeping unit and who by reason of their
emotional, mental, social or physical condition, or legal status, require a group living arrangement for
their well-being.
HEALTH SERVICE means a development used for the provision of physical and mental health services on
an out-patient basis. Services may be preventative, diagnostic, treatment, therapeutic, rehabilitative or
counselling nature. Typical uses include medical and dental offices, health clinics, and counselling
services.
HEIGHT means the vertical distance measured from grade to the highest point of the roof structure if a
flat roof, to the deck of a mansard roof, and to the mean height level between eaves and ridge for a
gable, hip or gambrel roof.
HOBBY FARM means a small-scale agricultural use secondary to a rural residential principal use. Animals
shall be kept for the use or enjoyment of the occupant only and must not exceed the animals per acre
regulations established for the relevant zone.
HOME-BASED BUSINESS means any business activity which includes manufacturing, sales, a commercial
or professional operation, business service, trade, practice, office or use which is carried on or in or from
a dwelling unit and or its permitted accessory buildings, is intended as a profit making operation, and is
clearly incidental to, accessory to, or secondary to the residential use of the dwelling unit. (See Section
5.3 for Use Specific Standards.)
HOME INDUSTRY means light industrial operations and small businesses that may be permitted as a
secondary use on the same site as a principal use. The land use associated with a home industry is more
intense than those associated with a home-based business and may include some external noise, odour,
light, or traffic impacts as well as the external storage of products or materials. (See Section 5.2 for Use
Specific Standards.)
HOTEL means a building or part thereof wherein accommodation is provided for transient lodgers, in an
individual room or apartment, with or without cooking facilities. Permitted accessory uses may include,
but are not limited to, restaurants, licensed beverage rooms, banquet halls, ballrooms and meeting
rooms.
HOUSEHOLD REPAIR SERVICE means a development used for the repair of goods, equipment and
appliances normally found within the home. This use class includes radio, television and appliance repair
shops, furniture refinishing and upholstery shops.
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INCIDENTAL means a building, feature or use established or erected in conjunction with or subsequent
to the establishment or erection of a principal building, structure, or use approved under this by-law,
and is incidental to, and located on the same zoning site as, a principal or accessory use, and that has
fewer impacts than an accessory use.
INDOOR PARTICIPANT RECREATION SERVICE means a development providing facilities within an
enclosed building for sports and active recreation where patrons are predominately participants. Typical
uses include athletic clubs; health and fitness clubs; curling, roller skating and hockey rinks; swimming
pools; archery or shooting ranges; bowling alleys and racquet clubs.
INDUSTRIAL MULTIPLEX means a building established to provide a range of industrial and commercial
businesses at higher densities on a single-site. The individual spaces can be rented or form a
condominium corporation. See section 5.17 for use specific standards.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY USE means the development, design, manufacture, packaging, storage or
shipping of computer software, web hosting and data processing service and the design or research of
computer, electronic and communication equipment. Uses such as server farms and like uses are
included in this definition.
KENNEL means a development used for the breeding, boarding or training of small animals normally
considered as household pets. Typical uses are kennels, dog day-care and pet boarding establishments.
LANE means a street thirty-three (33) feet or less in width.
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL USE means processing and manufacturing uses, provided that they do not create
unusual fire, explosion or safety hazards, noise in excess of average intensity of street and traffic noise in
the area in question; they do not emit smoke, dust, dirt, toxic or offensive odours or gas; and there is no
production of heat or glare perceptible from any adjacent residential property. Typical uses include
automotive body repair and paint shops and commercial manufacturing establishments. This use class
does not include milling plants, concrete and asphalt plants, foundries, chemical plants and extractive
uses.
LIMITED CONTRACTOR SERVICE means a development used for the provision of electrical, plumbing,
heating, painting and similar contractor services primarily to individual households and the accessory
sale of goods normally associated with the contractor services where all materials are kept within an
enclosed building, there are no accessory manufacturing activities and no more than two service
vehicles.
LIVESTOCK means animals or poultry not kept exclusively as pets, excluding bees.
LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION OPERATION means an agricultural operation where livestock are confined, fed
or raised but does not include:
(a) an operation for the slaughter or processing of livestock;
(b) an operation for the grading or packing of livestock or livestock products;
(c) an operation for transporting livestock or livestock products;
(d) a hatchery;
(e) a livestock auction market;
(f) low density seasonal feeding areas (e.g. cattle wintering operation - 100 square
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meters or greater per mature animal); and
(g) an operation for pasturing cattle.
LOADING SPACE means an off-street space on the same zoning site with a building, or contiguous to a
group of buildings for the temporary parking of a commercial vehicle while loading or unloading
merchandise or material and which has access to a street or lane or other appropriate means of access.
LUMBER YARD means a place, building or structure, or part thereof used for the production and sale of
lumber and/ or building supplies including roofing, paint and similar construction supplies. The sale of
tools and equipment may be permitted as accessory to the primary use.
MANUFACTURING USE means a use of land that includes the assembly, fabrication, or processing of
goods and materials that may have impacts in terms of noise, fumes, odours, or safety hazards outside
of the structures in which the use takes place. This use class includes milling plants, concrete and asphalt
plants, foundries, chemical plants and extractive uses.
MINERAL means a non-living substance that is formed by natural processes and is found on or under the
surface of the ground, irrespective of chemical or physical state and before or after extraction, and
includes peat, peat moss, mine tailings and substances that are prescribed as minerals but does not
include agricultural soil, oil, natural gas or any other gas, surface or ground water or other substance not
prescribed to be a mineral pursuant to The Mines and Minerals Act.
MOBILE HOME means a dwelling unit designed for transportation after fabrication, whether on its own
wheels or on a flatbed or other trailer, and which arrives at the site where it is to be occupied as a
dwelling complete and ready for occupancy, being on the site of wheels, jacks or similar supports, or on
a permanent foundation, and having been built in accordance with CSA building regulations and The
Buildings and Mobile Homes Act.
MOBILE HOME PARK means any premises which is designed for residential use and designed for the
accommodation of two or more mobile homes as single-family dwellings, whether or not a charge is
made for such accommodation.
MOBILE HOME SITE means a zoning site within a residential mobile home park for the placement of a
mobile home.
MOBILE OFFICE TRAILERS means a type temporary building or structure utilized on a construction site to
aide in the developing of land. These buildings are required to meet the standards established in Section
3.12.
MOTEL means a building or part thereof, not over two (2) storeys in height wherein sleeping
accommodation is provided for transient lodgers and in which there is an exit from each room or suite
of rooms directly to the outdoors with access to grade level. Permitted accessory uses include, but are
not limited to restaurants, licensed beverage rooms, banquet halls, ballrooms and meeting rooms.
MUNICIPALITY means the Rural Municipality of Ritchot.
NATURAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT means a development for the on-site removal, extraction, and
primary processing of raw material found on or under the site, or accessible from the site. Typical uses
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in this class include forestry, gravel pits, sandpits, clay pits, and stripping of topsoil. This use class does
not include the processing of raw materials transported to the site.
NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMERCIAL means a small-scale neighbourhood-oriented commercial use which
may be allowed within a residential zone subject to Council approval. Uses include convenience retail
stores, health services, personal service shops, professional, financial or office support services or any
other use determined by Council which would not significantly alter the residential character of the
surrounding neighbourhood. The establishment of a neighbourhood commercial use is listed as a
conditional use in residential zones.
NON-CONFORMITY means a parcel of land, building, structure or use which lawfully existed prior to the
effective date of this by-law or amendments thereto, but does not conform to the provisions contained
within this by-law or amendments thereto.
NON-EARTHERN MANURE STORAGE FACILITY means a non-earthen structure, molehill, tank or other
non-earthen facility for storing or treating manure, but does not include a gutter or concrete pit used to
contain liquid or semi-solid manure for less than 30 days for the purpose of moving the manure to a
manure storage facility.
NOXIOUS OR OFFENSIVE USE means a use which, from its nature or operation, creates a nuisance or is
offensive by the creation of noise or vibration, or by reason of the emission of gas, fumes, dust, oil or
objectionable odour, or by reason of the unsightly storage of goods, wares, merchandise, salvage, refuse
matter, waste or other material.
NUISANCE means anything that interferes with the use or enjoyment of property, endangers personal
health or safety, or is offensive to the senses.
OCCUPANCY PERMIT means authorization issued in writing pursuant to the applicable zoning
regulations, to occupy any building or part thereof in the municipality.
OPEN SPACE means that required portion of a zoning site at ground level, unless otherwise stated,
unoccupied by principal or accessory buildings and available to all occupants of the building. The open
space shall be unobstructed to the sky and shall not be used for service driveways or accessory off-street
parking or loading spaces, unless otherwise provided for herein, but shall be useable for landscaping,
recreational space and other leisure activities normally carried on outdoors. Balconies, roof and other
like above grade level areas may also be considered as open space.
OUTDOOR AMUSEMENT ESTABLISHMENT means a commercial development providing facilities for
entertainment and amusement activities which primarily takes place out of doors and where patrons
are primarily participants. Typical uses include amusement parks, go-cart tracks, racetracks, moto-cross
and all-terrain vehicle tracks, miniature golf, outdoor concert facilities and similar uses.
OUTDOOR PARTICIPANT RECREATION SERVICE means a development providing facilities which are
available to the public at large for sports and active recreation conducted outdoors. Typical uses include
golf courses, driving ranges, shooting ranges, ski hills, sports fields, outdoor tennis courts, unenclosed
ice surfaces or rinks, athletic fields, boating facilities, outdoor swimming pools, bowling greens, riding
stables and trails.
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OWNER means a person who is the owner of a freehold estate in the property, and includes:
(a)
a person who is an owner with another person as joint tenant or tenant in common of a
freehold estate;
(b)
a person who is registered under The Condominium Act as the owner, as defined in that
Act, of a unit under that Act; and
(c)
a real owner, as defined in subsection 1(1) of The Municipal Assessment Act.
PARCEL OF LAND means the aggregate of all land described in any manner in a certificate of title.
PARKING SPACE means a space on a parking area or zoning site for the temporary parking or storage of
a vehicle. A parking space shall be a minimum of nine (9) feet in width and eighteen (18) feet in length
and shall have adequate provision for vehicular entry, exit and manoeuvrability.
PARKING, SURFACE LOT means an unenclosed area where motor vehicles may be stored for purposes of
temporary, daily or overnight off-street parking as a principal use.
PARTY WALL means a wall jointly owned and jointly used by two (2) parties under easement agreement
or by right in law, and erected at or upon a line separating two (2) parcels of land each of which is, or is
capable of being, a separate real-estate entity.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS means a standard established to control noise, odour, smoke, toxic or
noxious matter, vibration and explosive hazards or glare or heat generated by, or inherent in, uses of
land or buildings.
PERMITTED USE means the use of land, building or structure provided in this zoning by-law for which a
development permit shall be issued upon the application having been made, if the use meets all the
requirements of this by-law.
PERSONAL SERVICE SHOP means a building or part of a building in which persons are employed in
furnishing services and otherwise administering to personal needs and the repair and maintenance of
personal effects, including such establishments as barber shops, beauty salons, shoe repair shops, tailor
and dressmaking shops, pet grooming (not including kennels), dry cleaning establishments and
laundromats.
PLACE OF ASSEMBLY means a public or privately owned auditorium, hall or similar facility developed for
the purpose of accommodating groups of persons for meetings, exhibitions, shows, trade fairs, public
meetings, banquets, conferences and similar activities.
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT means development projects that are built as a single entity in
accordance with a comprehensive site plan. They may consist of multiple uses and or buildings which
may be used for residential, commercial or manufacturing / industrial uses and be developed as part of
a bare land condominium or rental use, including interior site access roadways, walkways, parking and
open spaces etc. A residential Planned Unit Development allows for a mix of uses and housing types,
useable open spaces and the preservation of existing features through customized site specific
standards. Planned unit developments should be a minimum of 5 acres (2.02 ha.)
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PORTABLE GARAGE means a temporary structure intended to store goods or materials that may consist
of a metal or steel frame and is covered by such material as canvas, plastic, polyethylene, various types
of fabric or similar materials.
PREMISES means an area of land with or without buildings.
PRIVATE COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES means outdoor equipment and structures required for the
purposes of transmitting or receiving television, radio, microwave, radar, laser, or similar
communications signals. These facilities may include, but are not limited to antennae, receiving dishes
and transmission beacons. This does not include Telecommunication Towers.
PRIVATE POOL means an artificially constructed basin, lined with concrete, fibreglass, vinyl or like
material, which is capable of containing a water depth greater than 24 inches (60 cm) and that is located
on the property of a single family dwelling.
PROFESSIONAL, FINANCIAL AND OFFICE SUPPORT SERVICE means a development primarily used for the
provision of professional, management, administrative, consulting and financial services. Typical uses
include the offices of lawyers, accountants, engineers, and architects; office for real estate and
insurance firms; clerical, secretarial, employment, telephone answering, and similar office support
services; and banks, credit unions, loan offices and similar financial uses.
PUBLIC LIBRARY AND CULTURAL EXHIBIT means a development for the collection of literary, artistic,
musical and similar reference materials in the form of books, manuscripts, recordings and films for
public use; or a development for the collection, preservation and public exhibition of works or objects of
historical, scientific or artistic value. Typical uses include libraries, museums and art galleries.
PUBLIC PARK means a development of public land specifically designed or reserved for the general
public for active or passive recreational use and includes all natural and man-made landscaping,
facilities, playing fields, buildings and other structures that are consistent with the general purposes of
public parkland, whether or not such recreational facilities are publicly operated or operated by other
organizations pursuant to arrangements with the public authority owning the park. Typical uses include
tot lots, band shells, picnic grounds, pedestrian trails and paths, landscaped buffers, playgrounds, water
features, amphitheatres and athletic fields.
PUBLIC UTILITY means any system, works, plant, pipeline, equipment, buildings or services and facilities
available at approved rates to or for the use of the public, and includes all such carried on by or for the
owner of a public utility or the municipality or the Province of Manitoba. Typical uses include water, gas
and hydro facilities and services, waste disposal sites, sewage treatment plants and lagoons, garbage
transfer stations, composting sites, water treatment plants, lift stations, waste recycling plants, waste
transfer stations, communication facilities including telephone, wireless, television and like uses.
PUBLIC UTILITY BUILDING means a building used by a public utility.
PUBLIC WORKS means any publicly-owned or occupied land, building, structure, system plant or
equipment constructed, erected, extended, enlarged, repaired, excavated or employed for the purpose
of providing services to the public, including but not limited to:
(a) Public transportation systems
(b) Communication systems,
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(c) Utilities such as water, sewer, gas, or electricity, and
(d) Other government services, but does not include government administration buildings
and public works yards.
PUBLIC WORKS YARD means a site primarily used for the maintenance, repair and storage of
equipment, vehicles and other goods used by a public utility, school division or government agency in
the delivery of its service and may include accessory administrative offices.
RECYCLING FACILITY means a development used for the buying and temporary storage of bottles, cans,
newspapers and similar household goods for reuse where all storage is contained within an enclosed
building. This does not include auto wreckers.
RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY means a place of worship and related activities. Typical uses include churches,
chapels, mosques, temples, synagogues, parish halls, convents and monasteries. Accessory uses can
include associated schools, day-care facilities, parish halls, cemeteries and like uses.
REPAIR means the renewal or reconstruction of any part of an existing building or structure for the
purpose of its maintenance or restoration. The word shall not apply to any structural alteration, change
of construction or reconstruction of the whole building or structure.
RESEARCH INSTITUTION means a facility established in accordance with government regulations and
engaged in scientific research, product design, development and testing, and limited manufacturing
necessary for the production of prototypes.
RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY means the use of any building or structure or part thereof, however
named, which is advertised, announced or maintained for the express or implied purpose of providing
lodging, meals, care and supervision to more than five (5) persons. This Use Class includes nursing
homes, personal care homes, residential care homes, rehabilitation homes and similar uses.
RESORT, COMMERCIAL means a commercial recreational establishment, which may consist of one or
more buildings containing single room, single or multiple dwelling units, recreational facilities and
service facilities which are used on an intermittent and seasonal basis. Other facilities which may be
part of the resort development include: a camping and tenting ground or travel trailer park, a motel,
rental cabins, a retail store, an eating establishment, a marina, a golf course and other outdoor
recreational game courts, areas and trails.
RETAIL SALES AND SERVICES mean developments used for the retail sale of groceries, baked goods,
meats, beverages, household goods, furniture and appliances, hardware, printed matter, confectionary,
tobacco, pharmaceutical and personal care items, automotive parts and accessories, office equipment,
computers, cell phones, stationary and similar goods from within an enclosed building. Associated
services and repair including postal services, film processing, movie rentals and similar uses are
included. This use class does not include developments used for the sale of gasoline, heavy agricultural
or industrial equipment, pawn shops, adult entertainment establishments or adult sales stores.
RIPARIAN AREA means an area of land on the banks of or near a water body that, due to the influence
of water, is capable of naturally supporting an ecosystem that is distinct from the ecosystem of the
adjacent upland areas.
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SALVAGE OPERATION/YARD means an open area where waste or scrap materials are bought, sold,
exchanged, stored, baled, packed, disassembled or handled, including, but not limited to metals, paper,
rags, rubber tires and bottles. This use class includes an automobile wrecking or dismantling yard and
such uses established entirely within an enclosed site.
SEA CAN (SHIPPING CONTAINER) means a prefabricated metal container or box specifically constructed
for the transport of goods by rail, ship or transport truck. A sea can may be utilized as a temporary
building, but is only permitted for permanent storage in the agricultural zones, as an accessory use.
SEASONAL FEEDING AREA means an outdoor area, other than a feedlot or grazing area, where
(a) livestock are given their supplemental or total feed requirements on a seasonal basis; and
(b) because of its accumulation, manure must be removed from the area by mechanical means
from time to time.
SECONDARY means a use or structure that takes place on the same site as a principal use or structure
that is not naturally and normally carried out as part of that principal use.
SECONDARY SUITE means a self-contained accessory dwelling unit located within a permanent single-
family detached dwelling on a single zoning site. A secondary suite contains a single housekeeping unit
and has its own separate access, cooking, sleeping and sanitary facilities which are separate from and
not shared with those of the principal dwelling. This use does not include duplex housing, semi-
detached housing, or apartment housing.
SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITY means a building or group of buildings consisting of individual, self-
contained units leased to individuals, organizations, or businesses for self-service storage of personal
property.
SEPARATION DISTANCE means a distance to be maintained between two buildings or structures,
measured from the nearest points of any structure or areas in which the uses are carried on.
SEPERATION SPACE means open space around dwellings separating them from adjacent buildings or
activities, and providing daylight, ventilation and privacy.
SETTLEMENT AREA means the urban centres and designated rural residential and seasonal recreation
areas.
SHOPPING CENTRE/STRIP MALL means a group of commercial establishments planned, developed and
managed as an integrated unit. These can include, but are not limited to, groups of stores, services,
associated facilities, eating establishments, warehouse sales and similar commercial uses utilizing
common facilities such as parking, landscaping, signage and loading areas. Each business use must
comply with Bulk Table requirements respecting permitted and conditional uses for the affected zone.
SIGN means any writing (including letter, word or numeral), pictorial representation (including
illustration or decoration), emblem (including devise, symbol, or trademark), banner, pennant or any
other figure of similar character which:
(a) Is a structure or any part thereof, or is attached to, painted on or in any other manner
represented on or in a building or other structure;
(b) Is used to identify, direct attention to, or advertise; and
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(c) Is visible from outside a building but shall not include show windows as such.
SITE means:
a) a whole lot or block on a registered plan of subdivision; or
b) the aggregate of all contiguous land described in a certificate of title or in more than one
certificate of title provided they are in the same ownership.
SITE, CORNER means a site situated at the intersection of two (2)
streets.
SITE, INTERIOR means a site other than a corner site or a through
site.
SITE, REVERSE CORNER means a corner site, the flanking street
site line of which is substantially a continuation of the front site
line of the first site to its rear.
SITE, THROUGH means a site having a pair of opposite site lines
along two (2) more-or-less parallel streets.
SITE AREA means the computed area contained within the site lines.
SITE COVERAGE means that part or percentage of the site occupied by buildings, including accessory
buildings. Structures which are below the finished site grade, including sewage lagoons, water
reservoirs, parking structures below grade and similar structures, shall not be included in site coverage.
SITE DEPTH means the horizontal distance between the centre points in the front and rear site lines.
SITE LINES means as follows:
(a) FRONT SITE LINE means that boundary of a site which is along an existing or designated
street. For a corner site or through site, the Development Officer may select the front site
line except where an interior site abuts the corner site, then the front site line shall be
that line which is the continuation of the front site line of the interior site.
(b) REAR SITE LINE means that boundary of a site which is most nearly parallel to the front
site line. Where an irregular shaped site cannot have its site lines defined by this
definition, the rear site line shall be determined by the Development Officer.
(c) SIDE SITE LINE means any boundary of a site which is not a front or rear site line.
SITE WIDTH means the horizontal distance between the side lines, measured at right angles to the site
depth at a point midway between the front and rear site lines, or forty (40) feet from the front site line,
whichever is the lesser.
SITE, ZONING means an area of land which:
(a) is occupied, or intended to be occupied, by a main building or a group of such buildings
and accessory buildings, or utilized for the principal use or uses thereto, together with
Figure 1: Sites (Corner (C), Interior (I), Through and
Reverse Corner)
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such open spaces as are required under the provision of this by-law, has frontage on a
street; and
(b) in the case of a non-conforming site existing on the date of adoption of this by-law, has
any lawful means of access satisfactory to the Council; and
(c) is of sufficient size to provide the minimum requirements of this by-law for a permitted or
conditional use in a zone where the use is located.
SOLAR COLLECTOR, GROUND MOUNTED means a solar collector designed and built to be held in place
by racks or frames that are attached to ground-based mounting supports such as pole, foundation and
ballasted footing mounts; to provide electricity either for the on-site user or commercial sale and
distribution to the electricity grid (ex: a solar farm).
SOLAR COLLECTOR, ROOF MOUNTED means a solar collector, traditionally affixed parallel to a
structure's roof, and is usually intended to primarily serve the electrical needs of the on-site user or
consumer (either behind the meter or off-grid) rather than to produce power for resale.
SPECIALIZED AGRICULTURE means the use of land for apiculture, floriculture or horticulture including
market gardening, orchards, Cannabis and tree farming, and similar agricultural activities on a
commercial basis.
SPECTATOR ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENT means a development providing facilities within an
enclosed building specifically intended for live theatrical, musical or dance performances; or the
showing of motion pictures. Typical uses include auditoria, cinemas and theatres.
SPIRITUAL AND CULTURAL RETREATS/FACILITIES means a facility located in a rural setting which may
include meeting and assembly spaces, kitchen facilities, dining rooms and/or dormitories for visitors
staying onsite. This use may include ceremonial, educational or treatment uses and services.
STABLE means a detached accessory building for the keeping of cattle or horses owned by the occupant
of the premises.
STOREY means that portion of any building which is situated between the top of any floor and the top of
the floor next above it; and if there is no floor above it, that portion between the top of such floor and
the ceiling above it, but does not include a basement.
STREET means a public road, or highway having a minimum width of 33 feet and intended for vehicular
use. Parks, easements, rights-of-way, squares and walkways are not considered to be streets for
purposes of interpreting this by-law.
STRUCTURE means anything constructed or erected with a fixed location on or below the ground, or
attached to something having a fixed location on the ground and includes buildings, walls, fences, signs,
billboards, poster panels, light standards and similar items.
SURFACE WATER means any body of flowing or standing water, whether naturally or artificially created,
including, but not limited to, a lake, river, creek, spring, drainage ditch, roadside ditch, reservoir, swamp,
wetland and marsh, including ice on any of them, but not including a dugout on the property of an
agricultural operation.
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TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER, MAJOR means a telecommunication tower with a height measuring 50
feet or more, requiring a federal permit.
TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER, MINOR means a telecommunication tower measuring under 50 feet in
height.
TEMPORARY ADDITIONAL DWELLING means a dwelling unit or mobile home that is placed on the same
site as a Single-Family Dwelling on a temporary basis.
TOTAL TURBINE HEIGHT means the height from finished grade to the highest vertical point of a wind
turbine's rotor blades.
TRANSPORTATION TERMINAL means a terminal where trains or trucks load or unload cargo and
includes the transferring of cargo to intermodal containers. Storage of cargo and containers may be
provided.
TRAVEL TRAILER (including motor homes, tent trailers, and similar recreational vehicles) means a
self-propelled vehicle or vehicles without a motive power designed to be drawn by a motor vehicle to be
used as a transient living accommodation, facility for travel, recreation, business, trade, vacation and
construction work, which is designed for frequent moves, but not for long term residential occupation.
Travel trailers are capable of being licensed under The Highway Traffic Act.
TRAVEL TRAILER PARK means a camping area, whether or not a rental or other charge is made for the
use thereof, which is maintained and used primarily for:
(a)
the accommodation of; and
(b)
the use for camping purposes, during the whole or part of the months of May to October,
both inclusive, by:
i. automobile tourists; and
ii. other non-residents of the municipality in which the campground is situated;
and includes any buildings or other structures or facilities intended for, or to be used for, cooking,
personal cleanliness, washing, health or sanitation, or any one or more or all of those purposes.
TRUCKING OPERATION means the use of land, buildings or structures for the purpose of storing,
repairing, servicing or loading trucks, transportation trailers and/or buses. The use class includes
automotive repair, eating and drinking areas, gas bar, retail sales and service stations as accessory uses.
USE means:
a) any purpose for which a building or other structure or parcel of land may be designed,
arranged, intended, maintained or occupied; or
b) any activity, occupation, business or operation carried on, or intended to be carried on, in a
building or other structure or on a parcel of land.
VACATION FARM is an Agri-tourism industry including campsites, rental units or bed and breakfast
accommodations for visitors staying on the site for a limited duration and actively engaged in the
agricultural operation during their stay.
VARIANCE means an administrative exception to the by-law's land use regulations, generally in order to
remedy a deficiency which would prevent the property from complying with the zoning regulation.
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WAREHOUSE SALES means a development used for the wholesale or retail sale of bulky goods from
within an enclosed building where the size and nature of the principal goods being sold typically require
large floor areas for direct display to the purchaser or consumer. This use class includes developments
where principal goods being sold are such bulky items as furniture, carpet, major appliances and
building materials.
WAREHOUSE FACILITIES AND STORAGE means a warehouse or other specialized building, often with
refrigeration or air conditioning, which is stocked with products to be redistributed to retailers or
wholesaler or distributed directly to consumers and is a principal part in the entire order fulfilment
process. Services such as storage and warehousing, inventory control, product modification, pick and
pack services and shipping may be provided.
WASTE DISPOSAL SITE means the land, structures, monitoring devices, and any other improvements on
the land used for monitoring, treating, processing, storing, or disposing of solid waste, leachate or
residuals from solid waste.
WATERCOURSE means the channel or bed on which surface water flows or stands, whether
continuously or intermittently, but does not include a dugout, reservoir, intermittent slough, drainage
ditch or intermittent stream that is completely surrounded by private land controlled by the owner or
operator of an agricultural operation and that has no outflow going beyond the private land.
WIND ENERGY GENERATING SYSTEM means any device or group of devices such as a wind charger,
windmill or wind turbine that converts wind energy to electrical energy whether it is used for personal
use or for generation of power for sale by an enterprise.
WIND ENERGY GENERATING SYSTEM, COMMERCIAL means a wind energy generating system
designed and built to provide electricity for commercial sale and distribution to the electricity
grid.
WIND ENERGY GENERATING SYSTEM, ON-SITE USE means a wind energy generating system
intended to primarily serve the electrical needs of the on-site user or consumer (either behind the
meter or off-grid) rather than to produce power for resale. Rooftop Wind Energy Generating
Systems are a type of On-Site Use Wind Energy Generating System.
WIND ENERGY GENERATING SYSTEM, ROOFTOP means a roof mounted wind turbine(s) and
associated equipment for converting wind energy to power.
YARD means an open area between the exterior wall of a building and the boundaries of the site on
which it is located.
YARD, CORNER SIDE means a side yard which adjoins a street.
YARD, FRONT means a yard extending along the full length of the front site line between the side site
lines.
YARD, INTERIOR SIDE means a side yard which is adjacent to another zoning site, or to a lane separating
such side yard from another zoning site, or to the wall of a building adjacent to the wall of another
building in a planned unit development.
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YARD, REAR means a yard extending along the full length of the rear site line between the side site lines.
YARD, SIDE means a yard extending along the side site line from the required front yard to the required
rear yard.
ZONING DISTRICT means a section contained in Parts 5-10 of this by-law which regulates the use and
development of land as depicted on the Zoning Maps comprising Schedule A of this by-law.
Figure 2: Yard requirements
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Part 3: General Rules and Regulations
The following regulations shall apply to all use and development of land and buildings in the Rural
Municipality of Ritchot, except where otherwise noted in this by-law.
3.1
Regulation of Uses
No land, building or structure shall be used or occupied except for a use which:
a) is listed in the Use Tables as:
i.
a Permitted Use; or
ii.
a Conditional Use, subject to approval as such; or
b) is an accessory to a Permitted or Conditional Use.
3.2
Multiple Uses or Provisions
Where land, a building, or a structure is used for more than one purpose, all provisions of this
by-law relating to each use must be satisfied. Where more than one provision in this by-law is
applicable, the higher or more stringent requirement shall apply unless specified otherwise.
A residential zoning site shall contain only one (1) single-family dwelling or one (1) two-family
dwelling or one (1) multi-family dwelling and accessory buildings as permitted in Part 6, except
where otherwise allowed in this by-law.
3.3
Accessory Buildings and Structures
No accessory building or structure shall be constructed or erected, except those in compliance
with the following regulations:
a) Where the accessory building or structure is attached to a principal building or structure,
it shall be subject to, and shall conform to, all regulations of this by-law applicable to the
principal building or structure.
b) Where the accessory building or structure is detached from the principal building or
structure, it shall be subject to, and shall conform to, all regulations of this by-law
applicable to accessory buildings or structures.
c) No accessory building or structure shall be constructed on any zoning site prior to the
time of construction of the principal building to which it is accessory except where it is
allowed by obtaining Council approval.
d) Detached accessory buildings shall not be located in any required yard except a required
rear yard or as provided for elsewhere herein.
e) No detached accessory building shall be located closer than eight (8) feet to any principal
building, wall to wall on the same property.
f) In no instance shall an accessory building be located within a dedicated easement or right-
of-way except as provided for by said easement or right-of-way.
g) Accessory buildings are permitted when accessory to a permitted use and conditional
when accessory to a conditional use.
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h) An accessory building or structure shall not be used as a dwelling, except where otherwise
permitted in this by-law.
3.4
Area and Yard Requirements
Except as herein provided, the following regulations shall apply in all zones to ensure adequate
site and yard requirements:
a) Where a use is established on a site and the existing site area or site width or required
yard is reduced below the minimum requirements of this by-law by virtue of the
development of a public work, street or public utility, the affected site area, site width and
required yard shall be deemed to conform to the requirements of this by-law.
b) For the purpose of side yard regulations, a semi-detached two-family dwelling, a
row-house or a multi-family dwelling with common party walls shall be considered as one
(1) building occupying one (1) site.
c) A semi-detached two-family dwelling, a side-by-side or a row-house may be subdivided
into two or more attached single-family dwellings, through the common party wall.
Where this is done the side yard adjacent to the party wall is reduced to zero.
d) Unless otherwise approved, the lots so created by subdividing the side-by-side or
row-house may only be used for the purpose of single-family dwellings, and the resulting
site area and site width shall become the minimum site area and site width required for
said dwelling.
e) Where a site is occupied for a use permitted in a zone and has no building or structures
thereon, the required yards for the zone within which it is located shall be provided and
maintained, except in the case of sites located in the Parks and Recreation Zone.
f) Yards provided for a building or structure, existing on the effective date of this zoning by-
law or amendments thereto, shall not be reduced, if already less than the minimum
requirements of this by-law.
g) All yards and other open spaces required for any use shall be located on the same site as
the use.
h) A through site may be required to meet the front yard setback of the zone in which it is
located on both property lines fronting onto a street at the discretion of the Development
Officer.
i) It shall be a continuing obligation of the owner to maintain the minimum site area, site
width, yards and other open spaces required herein for any use as long as it remains in
existence. Furthermore, the minimum site area, site width, yards and other open spaces
allocated to a use as per requirements of this by-law shall not by virtue of change of
ownership, or for any other reason, be used to satisfy the minimum site area, site width,
yard and other open space requirements for any other use on another site.
j) Where sites comprising forty (40) percent or more of the entire frontage of the block are
developed with buildings, the average front yard depths established by such buildings
shall establish the minimum front yard depths for the entire frontage of the block
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provided such average is less than the minimum front yard required in the zone in which
the site is located.
k) No land shall hereafter be divided into sites, unless each site conforms to the
requirements set forth in the Bulk Table of the zone in which the land is located.
3.5
Setback Standards
a) No dwelling unit shall be located within 2,624.7 feet (800 m) of the boundary of a
municipal sewage lagoon.
b) No dwelling unit shall be located within 2,624.7 feet (800 m) of a waste disposal site.
c) No dwelling unit shall be located within 100 feet (30.48 m) from the edge of a railway
right-of-way that is in active use.
d) Notwithstanding the minimum yard requirements provided in the Bulk Tables, buildings,
structures and plantings adjacent to Provincial Trunk Highways, Provincial Roads and
Provincial Access Roads shall be setback in accordance with The Highways Protection Act
and The Highways and Transportation Act.
3.6
Projections into Required Yards (Principal Buildings Only)
Every part of a required yard shall be open and unobstructed from the ground level to the sky,
save for trees, shrubs, gardens, fences, sidewalks and driveways, and as herein provided:
a) Architectural features, such as chimneys, bay windows, alcoves, cantilever canopies and
awnings, eaves and gutters may extend into a required front, side or rear yard a distance
of not more than three (3) feet, provided the width of such side yard is not reduced to less
than 3 feet.
b) Open, unenclosed and uncovered porches, decks or terraces may project into a required
front or rear yard for a distance not exceeding 6 feet at or below main floor level.
c) Open, unenclosed stairways or balconies, not covered by a roof or canopy, may project
into a required rear yard or required front yard for a distance of not more than 4 feet.
d) Name plates and signs shall be allowed in any required front, side or rear yard, provided
they comply with the requirements and regulations of this by-law (See also Part 11.0,
Table 11-1).
e) Fences, hedges, and landscape architectural features are permitted in all required yards if
maintained at a height of not more than 3.5 feet in the front yard and at a height of not
more than 6 feet in the rear and side yards. Fences and hedges located on the street side
of a corner site shall not exceed a height of 3.5 feet, unless set back a distance of fifteen
(15) feet, in which case said height shall not exceed six (6) feet.
3.7
Air Conditioning Units, Pool Equipment and Compressors
Air conditioning units, pool equipment and/or compressors shall be accessory structures in all
zones and shall be subject to the following regulations:
a) Shall be a minimum distance of 15.0 feet (4.57m) to an openable window of a habitable
room on an adjoining lot.
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b) If located in a front yard, it must be screened with compact hedges or shrubs or other
landscaping.
c) Should be no closer than 5.0 feet (1.52m) to a side site line in all Residential Zones. In all
other zones, it should be no closer than 10.0 feet (3.05m) to a side site line.
3.8
Height Exceptions
The provisions of this by-law shall not apply to limit the height of any ornamental dome,
chimney, tower, electrical or telephone transmission line, television or radio mast, steeple,
water storage tank, electrical apparatus or the mechanical operations of the building provided
that no roof structure or any space above the height limit shall be permitted for the purpose of
providing usable floor space.
3.9
Future Road Allowance Deemed Existing
No building or structure shall be erected upon any land acquired by the Rural Municipality of
Ritchot or any other federal or provincial government agency and which has been designated for
a future road allowance. Any development adjacent to said road allowance shall comply with
the requirements of this by-law as if the said future road allowance was already in existence.
3.10
Road Access
No permanent building may be constructed or placed on a site which does not have direct
access to a developed public road.
3.11
Demolition and Removal of Buildings or Structures
Where a development permit has been obtained for the demolition or removal of a building or
structure, all demolition, removal of debris, filling of excavations or basements and re-grading of
the site shall be undertaken within 90 days from the date of issuance of said permit. This period
may be extended at the discretion of Council, due to unusual circumstances such as weather
conditions and road restrictions.
3.12
Temporary Buildings
Temporary buildings and structures used for office space or the storage of construction
materials or equipment, both incidental and necessary to development on the same zoning site
may be permitted on a temporary basis subject to the issuance of a development permit under
the following conditions:
a) A development permit for a temporary building, structure or use shall be subject to such
terms and conditions as required by Council.
b) Each development permit issued for a temporary building, structure or use shall be valid
for a period of not more than two (2) successive nine (9) month periods at the same
location.
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3.13 Outdoor Lighting
Outdoor lighting is only allowed if the following standards are met:
a) Any outdoor lighting (other than those exempted in provision (c) below) must be located,
arranged, or shielded so that no light is directed at any adjoining properties or interferes
with the effectiveness of any traffic control device.
b) The maximum permitted height of a light fixture is 25 feet (7.62 m) on private property.
c) These standards do not apply to:
i. federally and provincially-regulated buildings and structures (including the
lighting required for airports and towers);
ii. light sources used to illuminate architecture, landscape features, pedestrian
pathways or public art; or
iii. the temporary use of lighting (for seasonal decorations or carnivals, for
example).
See also Part 11.0: Sign Regulations.
3.14
Landscaping
The following applies at the discretion of the Development Officer to developments in
Commercial, Industrial, Community, Educational, Recreational and Multi-Family Residential
Developments (excluding two-family dwellings):
a) A landscaping plan is required and no landscaping work shall be commenced unless the
landscaping plan is approved by the Development Officer.
b) A landscaping plan shall contain the following information for the site:
i. all physical features, existing or proposed, including vegetation, berm contours, walls,
fences, outdoor furniture and fixtures, surface utilities and paving; and
ii. all shrubs and trees, whether existing or proposed, labelled by their common name
and size.
c) Landscaping should be integrated with the building architectural style, parking and storm
water management areas proposed on the property.
d) Species must be hardy, drought- and salt-tolerant, and resistant to the stresses of
compacted soils and weather exposure.
e) Snow storage areas must be located so that piled snow does not damage plant material.
f) Plant materials should not obstruct views. Dense plant material between three (3) feet
and eight (8) feet from the ground must be avoided in critical areas for pedestrian and
vehicular safety. Plant materials cannot obstruct views to the street at access drives.
g) The applicant shall be responsible for landscaping and maintenance. Council may require
landscaping be completed within two years after construction of the principal building or
structure is completed. A letter of credit as insurance may be required to ensure
landscaping is completed.
h) A minimum of 100 square feet per unit of open space must be provided for multi-family
residential developments (excluding two-family dwellings).
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i) All side and rear yard site lines in the Industrial and Commercial zones which abut
Residential or Parks and Open Space zones must be screened by a fence, hedge or
evergreen trees which will extend a minimum of six (6) feet in height. Where chain link
fencing is used, it shall be bordered by trees or hedges that, when planted, are expected
to reach a height of not less than the height of the fence.
3.15
Public Reserve Land
Public reserve land shall only be used for:
(a) a public park or recreation area;
(b) a natural area;
(c) a planted buffer strip or part thereof separating incompatible land uses; or
(d) public works.
3.16 Riparian and Wetland Areas
No development shall occur within 100 feet (30.5 meters) from the ordinary high water mark of
a natural water body, waterway, wetland, or a third (or higher) order drain, except if the
development is permitted as an exception under 3.17. No development shall occur within 50
feet (15.2 meters) of a first or second order drain, or artificially created retention pond, except if
the development is permitted as an exception under 3.17. No expansion of any existing use is
permitted within the riparian area.
3.17 Exceptions to Riparian Setbacks
Notwithstanding the restrictions in 3.16, development that creates minor disturbances to the
natural vegetative cover of riparian areas (such as docks, boathouses, and pathways) and
buildings or structures intended for flood or erosion control, may be allowed within the riparian
wetland area, provided no more than 25% of the length of a lot's shoreline is affected.
3.18
Hazard Lands
Development is prohibited on land:
a)
identified as "Flood Risk Area," or "Designated Flood Area's" as identified by the
Province of Manitoba;
b)
that is subject to subsidence or erosion by water or is marshy or unstable; or
c)
is otherwise hazardous by virtue of its soil or topography,
Unless a geotechnical engineering report showing that the development may occur without
creating any additional risks is submitted to the Macdonald-Ritchot Planning District at the time
of the application for a Development Permit.
3.19
Slope and Soil Information Requirements
When an application for a development permit is submitted to the Development Officer for the
development of a site abutting the Red River or other water courses and municipal drains, the
application may be required to include, at the discretion of the Development Officer:
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a)
information regarding the existing and proposed grades to the satisfaction of the
Designated Officer; and/or
b)
a detailed engineering study of the soil conditions prepared by a registered professional
engineer of Manitoba prior to the issuance of a development permit, certifying that the
foundations proposed for the development were designed with full knowledge of the
soil conditions and the proposed siting of the development upon the site.
The Development Officer, having required a detailed engineering study of the soil conditions
may, acting on the advice of the Municipal Engineer or Designated Officer, apply conditions to
the approval of the development permit to prevent erosion and to stabilize soil conditions.
3.20
Flood Risk Areas
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, Council may:
a)
refuse to issue a building and/or development permit where the proposed building or
structure, as determined by Council, is to be located within the floodway of a river,
stream, drain or watercourse, and where Council has determined that placement of said
structure would impede the flow of flood waters and/or create a hazard to life, limb or
property.
b)
refuse a development permit for any drainage works to be undertaken on private lands
where it has determined that such works would create an adverse effect on adjacent
public or private lands or where adjacent drains are insufficient to accommodate the
added runoff.
The following provisions shall also apply:
The Designated Flood Area Regulation has different standards for different types of buildings
and structures. Council should refer to the Designated Flood Area Regulation MR 59/2002 or
subsequent versions of this regulation when reviewing permits for different types of
buildings/structures.
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3.21
Parking
When any new development is proposed, including a change of use of an existing development,
or when any existing development is, in the opinion of the Development Officer, substantially
enlarged or increased in capacity, then provision shall be made for off-street vehicular parking
or garage spaces in accordance with the regulations and standards contained in this section as
follows:
Table 3-1
Minimum Parking Space Requirements
Use Class*
Number of Parking Spaces Required
Residential
Single-Family Dwelling
Two-Family
Multi-Family Dwelling
Mobile Home Dwelling
Bed and Breakfast Facility
Residential Care Facility or Group Home
2.0/ Dwelling Unit
2.0 / Dwelling Unit
2.0/ Dwelling Unit + 10% for visitors or as determined through
a development agreement
2.0 / Dwelling Unit
1.0 / Sleeping Accommodation
1.0 / each dwelling or sleeping unit + 1.0/ staff member
Commercial
Hotel and Motel
Eating and Drinking Establishment
Convenience and Retail Sales Stores
All other Commercial Establishments
1.0 / Guest Room or Sleeping Unit
1.0 / 4 seats or 1.0 per 100 sq.ft. (9.29 sq.m.) of floor area,
whichever is greater
1.0 per 200 sq.ft. (18.6 sq.m.) of floor area
1.0 per 250 sq.ft. (23.2 sq.m.) of floor area
Ind. Uses
Industrial Uses
1.0 per 1,000 sq.ft. (92.9 sq.m.) of floor area or 1.0 per 5
employees, whichever is greater
Other Uses
Indoor
Participant
Recreation
Service,
Religious
Assembly, Outdoor Participant Recreation Service,
Funeral Service, Private Club, Public Library and Cultural
Exhibit, and Community Centre
Extended Medical Treatment Service
Education Service
Government Service
Child Care Service
1.0 per 4 seating spaces or 10 ft (3.05 m) of bench space.
Where there are no fixed seats, 1.0 for each 100 sq.ft. (9.29
sq.m.) of floor area devoted to the assembly room floor area
2.0 per bed
1.5 per classroom, plus 1 for each 100 sq.ft. (9.29 sq.m.) of floor
area devoted to public use
1.0 per 550 sq.ft. (51.1 sq.m.) of floor area
1.0 for every 2 employees, plus 1 for every 4 children in care
*Where a proposed use is not listed above, the parking requirement shall be determined by the Development Officer.
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The following regulations shall apply to all parking areas as required by this by-law:
a) In the case of a multiple use site, the Development Officer shall calculate the parking
required for each individual use and the total shall be deemed to be the required parking
for the site, unless the applicant can demonstrate to the satisfaction of Council that the
complementary use of the parking facilities would warrant a reduction in the parking
requirements.
b) Parking areas shall be provided with at least one entrance and one exit for vehicles, and
driveways and aisles for the removal of a vehicle without the necessity of moving any other
vehicle.
c) The area shall be drained and maintained with a stable surface which is treated so as to
prevent the rising of dust or loose particles; it may be constructed of crushed stone, gravel,
concrete, asphalt or other approved material.
d) Where parking areas are provided in any commercial, industrial or institutional zone and
lighting facilities are provided, such lights shall be so shielded and directed as to reflect
away from any adjoining residential area. Where parking areas are provided in any
residential zone and lighting facilities are provided, such lights shall be so shielded and
directed as to reflect away from any adjoining residential property.
e) Where a parking area is situated along a site line which coincides with the boundary of a
residential zone and is not separated there from by any street, lane or water course, a
buffer of a design acceptable to the Council shall be provided.
f) No sign shall be erected except:
(i)
signs for the direction of traffic within the parking area, and
(ii) directional signs of not more than five (5) square feet in area at each point of
entrance and exit.
Such signs may bear the name of the business that the parking area is connected thereto.
The layout and design of the parking area shall be as follows:
a) The layout and design of the parking area shall be in accordance with Table 3-1 "Minimum
Parking Space Requirements" and Table 3-2 "Parking Area Layout."
b) The length of each parking space shall be exclusive of access driveways, aisles, ramps and
columns, and office or work areas.
c) Where access to a parking space is directly from a lane, the width of the lane adjacent to
said parking space may be computed as part of the aisle width required for said parking
space.
d) The angle of parking shall be measured between the centerline of the parking space and
the centerline of the aisle.
e) The off-street parking area shall be provided with an access drive with a minimum width of
ten (10) feet, to a street or lane.
f) Except as provided for in paragraph (c), an aisle or driveway shall not mean a street or lane.
g) Design of parking areas and access drives need to address safe pedestrian circulation
routes, efficiency in the parking layout, accessibility, lighting, aesthetic appearance, service
vehicle access, and snow removal.
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3.22
Accessible Parking Spaces
Out of the total number of required off-street parking spaces, the owner must provide a portion
of those spaces so as to be accessible to persons with mobility issues, in accordance with the
following requirements:
a) Each accessible parking space:
i.
must be at least 12 ft. (3.7 m) wide;
ii.
must be located within 200.0 ft. (60.96 m) of major building entrances used by
residents, employees, or the public; and
iii.
must include signage reserving the space for use by persons with mobility issues.
b) At least one curb ramp must be located within 100.0 ft. (30.48 m) of the auto parking
space closest to each entrance to a principal or accessory building that is not a service
entrance.
c) The accessible parking space requirements are as follows:
Table 3-2
Parking Area Layout
**6.0 m (20 ft)
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Table 3-3
Accessible Parking Space Requirements
Total Number of
Parking Spaces Required
Minimum Number of
Accessible Parking Spaces Required
1-25
1
26-50
2
51-75
3
76-100
4
101+
4 plus 1 for every 50 additional spaces, to
a maximum of 10 spaces
3.23
Loading Requirements
For all buildings and uses involving regular and frequent receiving, shipping, loading or
unloading of persons, animals, goods, wares, merchandise or raw materials, the owner or
operator of the buildings or uses shall provide and maintain on the site adequate loading and
unloading spaces as follows:
a) Each loading or unloading space shall be at least thirty (30) feet long, twelve (12) feet
wide and have a vertical clearance of at least fourteen (14) feet.
b) Access to loading or unloading areas shall be by means of a driveway at least 20 feet wide
contained on the site in which the spaces are located and leading to a street or lane
located within the zone in which the use is located.
c) Loading and unloading areas shall be maintained with a stable surface which is treated so
as to prevent the raising of dust or loose particles.
d) Off-street loading spaces shall not be permitted in a required corner side yard.
e) The number of loading spaces shall be provided in accordance with the following:
Table 3-4
Minimum Loading Spaces
Area of Building
Minimum Loading Space
Less than 5,000 square feet
One (1) space
Exceeding 5,000 square feet but not more than 15,000 square feet
Two (2) spaces
Exceeding 15,000 square feet
Three (3) spaces
3.24
Entrances and Exits for Automobile Service Stations, Public Parking Areas, Drive-
Through Facilities, and Vehicle Sales
Automobile service stations, public parking areas, drive-through facilities, and all
vehicle/equipment sales shall require at least one entrance and one exit for vehicles, driveways
and aisles for the removal of a vehicle without the necessity of moving any other vehicle. Access
to sites for the titled uses for vehicles shall be only by way of entrances and exits provided in
accordance with the following:
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3.25
Fences - Residential Uses
A fence on a residential property:
a) shall not include electric fences or barbed wire fences;
b) shall not be higher than:
i.
3.5 feet (1.07m) in a required front yard, and
ii.
6.5 feet (1.98m) in a required side or rear yard;
measured from the highest part of the fence to the point where the fence post enters
grade;
c) are permitted in all required yards and can be placed up to the property line; and
d) where located on the street side of a corner site or abutting a sidewalk shall not exceed a
height of 3.5 feet, unless setback a distance of fifteen (15) feet in which case the height
shall not exceed six (6) feet.
3.26
Fences - Commercial and Industrial Uses
A fence on all properties other than residential properties:
a) shall not include electric fences or barbed wire fences except in the case of a Commercial
or Industrial zone where the top 2.0 feet (0.6 m) of the fence can be barbed wire for
security purposes;
b) shall not be higher than:
i.
4.0 feet (1.22m) in a required front yard and 6.0 feet in a required rear or side
yard in the CC Zone; and
ii.
* minimum 6 feet (1.83m) and maximum 10 feet (3.048m) in a required yard in
the CH, CG, MG, MA Zones
measured from the highest part of the fence to the point where the fence post enters
grade;
c) are permitted in all required yards and can be placed up to the property line;
d) where located on the street side of a corner site shall not exceed a height of 3.5 feet,
unless setback a distance of fifteen (15) feet;
e) shall not impede traffic sight lines; and
f)
shall have no outdoor storage that projects above the height of the fence.
Table 3-5
Entrance and Exit Requirements
Minimum width of an entrance or exit
20 ft.
Minimum width of a combined entrance and exit
25 ft.
Maximum width of an entrance or exit
40 ft.
Maximum width of a combined entrance and exit
60 ft.
Minimum distance between any part of an entrance, exit and the intersection of street
site lines or the intersection of a street site line and a side site line on a public lane
30 ft.
Minimum distance between entrances and exits
30 ft.
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3.27
*Outdoor Furnaces
Outdoor furnaces shall not be permitted in any zone other than AG and AL provided that
no outdoor furnace shall be located closer than 300m to any lot line, and that in the AL
zone no outdoor furnace shall be locate closer than 300m to any other zone unless that
zone is AG in which case the above noted distance does not apply.Part 4: Zoning Districts
4.1
Districts Established
The zoning districts, district names and abbreviations shown in Table 4-1, and the locations and
boundaries of the zoning districts shown on the Zoning Maps [Schedule A], are hereby
established.
Table 4-1
Zoning Districts Established
Abbreviation
Zones
RG 5
Residential General
5,000 sq./ft. Zone
RG 8
Residential General
8,000 sq./ft. Zone
RR
Rural Residential Zone
RRS
Rural Residential Serviced Zone
RMHP
Mobile Home Park Zone
CH
Highway Commercial Zone
CG
Commercial General Zone
CC
Central Commercial Zone
MG
Industrial General Zone
MA
Industrial Agricultural Zone
PR
Parks and Recreation Zone
I
Institutional Zone
AG
Agricultural General Zone
AL
Agricultural Limited Zone
4.2
Zoning Boundaries
The zones established above in Table 4-1 shall apply within the boundaries of the zones shown
on the maps in Schedule A following these rules of interpretation:
a) Boundaries indicated as approximately following the centre-lines of streets, lanes,
highways, rivers, or railway or public utility lines or rights-of-way shall be construed to
follow such centre-lines;
b) Boundaries indicated as approximately following parcel limits as shown on a registered
plan or by reference to the Dominion Government Survey shall be construed to follow
such parcel limits.
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4.3
Permitted and Conditional Uses
The permitted and conditional uses prescribed for parcels within each zone are those set out in
the Use Tables. In the Use Tables:
a) Permitted uses are indicated with the letter [P].
b) Conditional uses are indicated with the letter [C].
c) An asterisk symbol (*) indicates that a use specific standard applies.
d) An underline (e.g. P, C) indicates that the use may only be established as a secondary use.
Where no minimum or maximum site requirements are provided in the bulk table for the
proposed secondary use, the requirements are as per the principal use.
4.4
Bulk Regulations
No land, building or structure shall be used or occupied, and no building or structure shall be
constructed, erected, altered, enlarged, or placed, except in accordance with the bulk
requirements described in the Bulk Regulations Tables or elsewhere in this by-law.
4.5 Use-Specific Standards
Regardless of whether a use is allowed as a permitted or a conditional use, and regardless of the
zoning district in which the use is located, the additional standards for specific uses [in Part 5 of
this by-law] must be met, except as otherwise provided in this by-law or by a Conditional Use or
Variance Order.
Part 5: Use-Specific Standards
5.1
Planned Unit Developments
A Planned Unit Development is a land development project that, because of its size and/or
complexity, density, mixture of land uses or other characteristics, is built as an entity in
accordance with a comprehensive site plan that is presented by a developer to a board or
council.
A Planned Unit Development:
a) May only be established on a zoning site or proposed development area larger than five
acres in size.
b) The uses and standards of a Planned Unit Development shall be generally consistent with
the desired character for the area as set out in the Macdonald-Ritchot Planning District
Development Plan and the uses and standards in the zones adjacent to the site. The design
shall produce an environment of stable and desirable character and shall incorporate at
Use
RG5
RG8
RR
RRS
RMHP
CH
CG
CC
MG
MA
PR
I
AG
AL
Planned Unit
Development
C*
C*
C*
C*
C*
C*
C*
P = Permitted
C = Conditional
* = Use-Specific Standard Applies
Underline = Only as a Secondary Use
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least equivalent standards or amenity, accessory off-street parking areas, and other
requirements and standards established in this by-law.
c) An application for a Planned Unit Development shall be considered as a Conditional Use
application, subject to the conditional use provisions of this by-law and the Act.
d) Council, in reviewing such applications, may require additional information from the
applicant as may be necessary for review of the proposal including, but not limited to:
i. those requirements normally required for the issuance of a development permit
under Part 1: Administration of this by-law;
ii. the location and use of each existing and proposed building or structure and the
use or uses to be contained therein;
iii. the location of all exterior refuse storage facilities and the screening thereof;
iv. the location of all exterior storage facilities and the screening thereof;
v. the location of all driveways, accessory parking areas, accessory loading areas and
the illumination for same;
vi. the location of all pedestrian walks and open space areas;
vii. the location, type and height of all proposed walls, fences and landscaping;
viii. the types of surfacing, such as paving, turf, or gravel, to be used at various
locations;
ix. floor plans and elevations of all proposed buildings and structures;
x. the total number of dwelling units and the gross floor area; and
xi. any other studies deemed necessary by Council.
5.2
Home Industries
A Home Industry may be allowed in zones where it is a Conditional Secondary Use only if the
following standards are met:
a) The proponent of the Home Industry must obtain a Development Permit before establishing
or expanding a Home Industry on a site.
b) The Home Industry will not create unsightly appearances or disturbances that may be
deemed by Council as unsuitable.
c) The Home Industry will not create a potential for conflict with activities that would normally
occur in the affected zone.
d) In the RR zone, exterior storage of products or materials must be limited to the rear yard. The
storage shall be screened and shall not project above the height of a fence or screening.
e) In the RR zone, the area used to carry out the Home Industry shall not occupy more than
1,000 square feet (92.9 square metres).
f) Signage for the Home Industry shall be located on the subject property and limited to one
non-illuminated (or indirectly illuminated) sign not to exceed:
i. 32 square feet (3 square metres) in the AG and AL zones; or
Use
RG5
RG8
RR
RRS
RMHP
CH
CG
CC
MG
MA
PR
I
AG
AL
Home
Industry
C*
C*
C*
C*
P = Permitted
C = Conditional
* = Use-Specific Standard Applies
Underline = Only as a Secondary Use
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ii. 16 square feet (1.5 square metres) in the RR zone.
g) A Home Industry shall be conducted by a resident or residents of the dwelling unit to which
the Home Occupation is secondary, and may employ a maximum of:
i. 5 non-resident persons in the AG and AL zones; or
ii. 2 non-resident persons in the RR zone.
On-site parking spaces for each employee must be provided.
h) In the case of rental premises, the proponent will be required to obtain the permission of the
owner of the premises before a Development Permit will be issued.
5.3
Home-Based Businesses
Home-Based Businesses are governed by the conditions imposed by Council and the following:
a) They shall be conducted by a person or persons residing in the dwelling.
b) In the RG5 and RG8 zones there can be no processing or outside storage of goods or
materials.
c) The space devoted to the business cannot exceed twenty (20) per cent of the total floor
area of the primary dwelling, or 300 square feet; whichever is lesser.
d) One business sign, either freestanding or affixed to the wall of a principal or accessory
building, is permitted, not exceeding 10 square feet.
e) The Home-Based Business shall not generate undue traffic or congestion, adversely affect
the amenity and convenience of the neighbourhood, or create a nuisance, and if located in
the vicinity of a provincial highway should not impair the safe and efficient operation of the
highway.
f) A permit to establish a Home-Based Business is required. Application must be made to the
Development Officer and include information detailing the proposed business and an
indication of where any materials, equipment or vehicles associated with the office are to
be stored.
5.4
Bed and Breakfast Facilities
A Bed and Breakfast Facility shall comply with the following regulations:
a) There will be no exterior display or advertisement larger than 4.0 sq. ft. (0.37 sq. m.) in area,
no sign shall be illuminated and any sign must be compatible with the character of the area;
b) The Bed and Breakfast home shall not generate vehicular traffic or parking in excess of what
is normally characteristic of the area;
Use
RG5
RG8
RR
RRS
RMHP
CH
CG
CC
MG
MA
PR
I
AG
AL
Home-Based
Business
C*
C*
C*
C*
C*
C*
C*
C*
P = Permitted
C = Conditional
* = Use-Specific Standard Applies
Underline = Only as a Secondary Use
Use
RG5
RG8
RR
RRS
RMHP
CH
CG
CC
MG
MA
PR
I
AG
AL
Bed and
Breakfast
C*
C*
C*
C*
P = Permitted
C = Conditional
* = Use-Specific Standard Applies
Underline = Only as a Secondary Use
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c) The Bed and Breakfast home shall be operated by a live-in owner as a secondary use only,
have a maximum of three accommodation units, and shall not change the principal
residential character or external appearance of the dwelling;
d) Guests' stay should not exceed seven consecutive days;
e) Meals shall be limited to the occupants of the dwelling and resident guests with no cooking
facilities allowed in the guest rooms;
f) Catering to social functions is not permitted on site;
g) In addition to the parking for the primary use, one additional on-site parking space shall be
provided for each accommodation unit; and
h) Approved smoke detectors shall be required:
i.
in every sleeping room in the Bed and Breakfast home; and
ii.
in the common corridor of every storey or floor level, even if no sleeping
accommodation is provided on that storey or floor level. The smoke detectors are
to be electronically hard-wired to each other in cases where major renovations are
to take place.
5.5
*Garden Suites
Garden suites are only permitted if they comply with the following regulations:
a) Not more than one (1) secondary or garden suite shall be permitted on a single zoning
site.
b) Garden Suites are detached from the principle dwelling, positioned at grade with no
basement, and to the rear or side of the principle building.
c) The principal dwelling must be an existing permanent structure.
d) The principal dwelling must be occupied by the owner of the property.
e) The site must provide the additional required parking as shown on Table 3-1.
f) The maximum floor area of the garden suite shall not exceed 860 square feet (80 square
metres) or 40% of the total habitable floor space of the principal building (whichever is
the lesser).
g) A building permit will be obtained for the development of a Garden Suite, and the
development must conform to the Manitoba Building Code.
5.6
Secondary Suites
Use
RG5
RG8
RR
RRS
RMHP
CH
CG
CC
MG
MA
PR
I
AG
AL
Garden
Suites
C*
C*
C*
C*
P = Permitted
C = Conditional
* = Use-Specific Standard Applies
Underline = Only as a Secondary Use
Use
RG5
RG8
RR
RRS
RMHP
CH
CG
CC
MG
MA
PR
I
AG
AL
Secondary
Suites
P*
C*
C*
C*
C*
P = Permitted
C = Conditional
* = Use-Specific Standard Applies
Underline = Only as a Secondary Use
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Secondary suites are only permitted if they comply with the following regulations:
a) Not more than one (1) secondary or garden suite shall be permitted on a single zoning site.
b) Secondary Suites are located within the principle dwelling unit and has its own separate
access, cooking, sleeping and sanitary facilities.
c) The principal dwelling must be an existing permanent structure.
d) The principal dwelling must be occupied by the owner of the property.
e) The site must provide the additional required parking as shown on Table 3-1.
f) The maximum floor area of the secondary suite shall not exceed 860 square feet (80
square metres) or 40% of the total habitable floor space of the principal building
(whichever is the lesser).
g) A building permit will be obtained for the development of a Secondary Suite, and the
development must conform to the Manitoba Building Code. The building permit for the
secondary suite should require confirmation, where a municipal connection does not exist,
that the existing onsite wastewater management system has the capacity to accommodate
an additional bedroom, in accordance with provincial regulations.
h) An Occupancy permit must be issued prior to occupancy of the secondary suite.
5.7
Temporary Additional Dwellings
Temporary additional dwellings will be considered as a conditional use within agricultural zones.
The conditions and standards for temporary additional dwellings are as follows:
a) Only owner-occupiers of the principal dwelling are permitted to place a temporary
additional dwelling.
b) The additional dwelling shall be temporary in nature. It shall be placed on a concrete pad
and post foundation only, and is to be removed upon the cessation of occupancy for
which it is intended.
c) The front, side and rear yard requirements applicable to the principal dwelling shall be
complied with in the placement of the additional dwelling unit.
d) The unit shall meet all applicable codes for single-family detached dwellings or mobile
homes.
e) Hydro and sewer services shall, where feasible, be connected to existing facilities upon
approval by local and provincial authorities.
f) Sewage disposal for the additional unit shall be provided by means of a sewage holding
tank, and in accordance with applicable provincial regulations.
g) Council may impose any other reasonable conditions deemed necessary to protect
adjoining properties and the public welfare.
h) The regulations of Section 3.12 do not apply to temporary additional dwellings; however,
the owner-occupier must provide Council, at the time of the application, the anticipated
Use
RG5
RG8
RR
RRS
RMHP
CH
CG
CC
MG
MA
PR
I
AG
AL
Temporary
Additional
Dwellings
C*
C*
P = Permitted
C = Conditional
* = Use-Specific Standard Applies
Underline = Only as a Secondary Use
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duration that the dwelling will be located on site. The applicant must re-apply should it be
desired to extend the placement beyond the original terms presented to Council.
i) Proposals for additional dwellings to accommodate elderly parent(s) or other family
member(s) of the owner-occupier requiring care and assistant shall be viewed favourably.
5.8
Portable Garages
The installation of a portable garage shall be allowed as an accessory use with a permit as per
the R.M. of Ritchot Building By-law only if the following standards are met:
a) A portable garage is not allowed within the required front yard of a site.
b) A portable garage must meet the requirements for accessory building side and rear yard
requirements.
c) A portable garage must not exceed the height and area restrictions for accessory buildings
in the zone in which it is located.
d) A portable garage must be placed on a driveway or parking space.
e) A portable garage must be kept in good condition. Any rip in the fabric must be repaired.
f) A maximum of one (1) portable garage is allowed on a site.
5.9
Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs
Swimming pools, hot tubs and similar structures with a water depth of greater than two (2) feet,
shall be allowed as a permitted accessory use to a residential use, recreational or commercial
development provided that:
a) they meet the siting requirements of accessory structures for the zone in which they are
located;
b) the pool area is protected by a fence with lockable gates and a minimum height of five (5)
feet (1.52m) to prevent unauthorized entry. The fence and gate must be constructed so as
to prevent a child from climbing over or crawling underneath;
c) hot tubs shall have a lockable cover; and
d) a Development Permit is issued under this by-law.
Nothing in this subsection shall relieve any such structure from complying with the requirements
under the Building By-law or applicable provincial regulations including The Manitoba Building
Code and The Public Health Act.
5.10
Hobby Farms (Keeping of Animals)
*5.10.1 In the RR Zone, livestock outlined below, including any associated buildings or
structures, may be kept as accessory to a dwelling, under the following conditions:
a) *The minimum parcel size for the keeping animals is two (2) acres.
Use
RG5
RG8
RR
RRS
RMHP
CH
CG
CC
MG
MA
PR
I
AG
AL
Hobby Farm
C*
P*
P*
P = Permitted
* = Use-Specific Standard Applies
Underline = Only as a Secondary Use
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b) Table 5-1 outlines the number of animals permissible (Cumulative across species) for
every two acres. For any species of animal that is not accounted for in the table below,
the applicant will be required to provide the Development Officer with information
pertaining to the number of animals requested, and any relevant information regarding
the keeping of these animals, prior to applying to Council for a conditional use permit.
c) All facilities associated with the keeping of animals must adhere to all setbacks
prescribed for the properties zoning district in Part 6.
d) The keeping of animals shall not interfere with the use and enjoyment of adjacent land
uses as determined by the Development Officer.
e) *Roosters shall not be allowed in the RR Zone.
Table 5-1
Animal Category
Animals Permitted
*(per 2 acres)
Cows
2
Horses
2
Chickens
10
Pigs
(Potbelly and Domestic)
4
Sheep
4
Goats
4
Other
At the discretion of Council
5.10.2 The following requirements must be met for all cases in the AG and AL Zones, where
livestock or other animals (excluding pets) are sheltered, bred, raised or sold for hobby farm
purposes:
a) The amount of animals kept on one zoning site must not meet or exceed 10 Animal Units
(A.U.). Where 10 or more A.U. are kept on one zoning site, the use shall be considered
and regulated as a livestock operation.
b) A maximum of one Animal Unit (cumulative across species) is permitted for every 2 acres
of site area.
c) The keeping of livestock must adhere to all local, provincial and federal health and
agriculture regulations in addition to the standards in this by-law.
d) Any ground-level structure intended for the keeping of animals must maintain a minimum
setback of 15 feet (4.5 meters) from any site line.
e) Animal feed must be properly stored in enclosed vessels, and areas or enclosures
intended for the keeping of animals must be properly cleaned and maintained to prevent
odours from emanating onto abutting properties.
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5.11
Wind Energy Generating Systems
5.11.1 Standards for Wind Energy Generating System Tower (Commercial)
A commercial Wind Energy Generating System tower must meet the following standards:
a)
it is set back no less than 1.5 times the total turbine height from the property line and any
public road or railway right of way;
b)
it is set back no less than 100 feet (30m) from a water body or waterway;
c)
the minimum separation distance between a commercial wind energy generating system
tower and the nearest habitable building shall be 1640 feet (500m);
d)
it contains no commercial advertising other than the manufacturers or owner's name or
logo;
e)
it contains no artificial lighting other than the lighting that is required by federal and
provincial regulation; and
f)
as part of their development permit application, proponents for Wind Generation Systems
must submit a detailed site plan showing the location of all wind generating devices,
associated accessory buildings or structures, electrical lines (above or below ground) on-
site roads and driveways providing access to the public road system.
5.11.2 Standards for Wind Energy Generating Systems (On-Site / Rooftop)
An on-site Wind Energy Generating System must meet all of the following standards:
a)
it is set back at least 20 feet (6m) from the front building line, or, in the case of corner
lots, at least 15 feet (4.5m) from the front and side lot line;
b)
it is limited to a total turbine height of no more than 15 feet (4.5m) above the rooftop;
and
c)
it is safely and securely attached to the rooftop in compliance with the National and
Provincial Building Codes.
5.12
Industrial Performance Standards
In the Industrial Zone, any operation producing intense glare or heat shall be performed within a
completely enclosed building in such a manner as not to be perceptible at or beyond any site
line. Exposed sources of light shall be shielded so as not to create a nuisance across any site line.
The storage, use or manufacture of flammable materials, solid or otherwise, shall be in
accordance with the regulations of the National Fire Code.
Notwithstanding anything herein contained, no use that may be noxious or offensive by reason
of the emission or production of odour, dust, refuse matter, wastes, vapour, smoke, gas,
vibration or noise shall be permitted in any zone unless the use is permitted in the subject zone
or measures satisfactory to Council are undertaken to mitigate or eliminate such effects.
Use
RG5
RG8
RR
RRS
RMH
P
CH
CG
CC
MG
MA
ME
PR
I
AG
AL
Wind Energy
Generating System
Tower
(Commercial)
P*
C*
C*
C*
P = Permitted
* = Use-Specific Standard
Applies
Underline = Only as a Secondary Use
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Development in the "ME" Eco-Industrial Zone is also subject to Section 8.4 Additional
Requirements in the "ME" Eco-Industrial Zone, including Table 8-4; "ME" Eco-Industrial Zone
Performance Standards.
5.13
Solar Collectors
Solar Collectors must meet the following standards:
a) any solar collector not connected to a building shall adhere to the same setbacks and height
restrictions for secondary/accessory buildings in the zone in which the installation is
situated
b) a roof mounted solar collector shall not exceed, in size, the total square footage of the
principal structure.
c) a solar collector that is mounted on a roof may project a maximum of [1.5] meters (6.5 feet)
from the surface of the roof and must not extend beyond the outermost edge of the roof
d) ground mounted Solar Collectors require a minimum parcel size of 21,780 sq./ft.(½ acre).
5.14
Anhydrous Ammonia Facilities
Anhydrous Ammonia Facilities shall be located at least:
a) 5,000 feet (1,524.0m) from the lot line of any evacuation-sensitive facilities such as
schools, hospitals, senior citizens' home, and other institutional facilities;
b) 5,000 feet (1,524.0m) from any village or settlement centre;
c) 1,640 feet (500.0m) away from any dwelling;
d) 160 feet (50m) away from any creek, stream or environmentally sensitive area; and
e) 328 feet (100.0m) from the edge of the right-of-way of a Provincial Road or Highway.
5.15
Dangerous Goods or Agrichemical Storage Facility
Dangerous Goods or Agrichemical Storage Facilities shall be located at a minimum distance of
165 feet (50.2m) from the site lines of the following zones: RG5, RG8, RR, RS, RMHP, I, and CC.
Use
RG5
RG8
RR
RRS
RMHP
CH
CG
CC
MG
MA
ME
PR
I
AG
AL
Solar Collector
(Ground
Mounted)
C*
C*
C*
C*
C*
C*
C*
M
P*
P*
P*
Solar Collector
(Roof
Mounted)
P*
P*
P*
P*
P*
P*
P*
P*
P*
P*
P*
P*
P*
P*
P*
P = Permitted
C = Conditional
* = Use-Specific Standard Applies
Underline = Only as a Secondary Use
Use
RG5
RG8
RR
RRS
RMHP
CH
CG
CC
MG
MA
ME
PR
I
AG
AL
Anhydrous
Ammonia
Facilities
C*
P*
C*
C*
P = Permitted
C = Conditional
* = Use-Specific Standard Applies
Underline = Only as a Secondary Use
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5.16
Travel Trailer Parks and Camping and Tenting Grounds:
The general requirements for Travel Trailer Parks and Camping and Tenting Grounds are:
a)
No person shall construct, operate or maintain a travel trailer park or camping and
tenting ground without first having obtained written approval from the R.M. of
Ritchot.
b)
Camping and tenting grounds may be combined with a Travel Trailer Park as defined
herein.
c)
Every travel trailer and camp site shall be clearly marked by corner posts or other
satisfactory means and identified by a numbered sign.
d)
Every travel trailer park and camping and tenting ground shall have provision for the
storage of refuse, garbage and debris in a sanitary manner in a location readily
accessible to all travel trailers or camp sites but not more than 5,000 feet from any
travel trailer or camp sites, or by other means acceptable to Council.
e)
All service buildings within the travel trailer park or camping and tenting grounds shall
be properly illuminated. Council may require that roadways be properly illuminated by
lighting units where desirable.
f)
A separate open area for such purposes as a children's playground or sports field shall
be provided on the basis of 200 square feet per travel trailer or camp site space or a
minimum of 5,000 square feet, whichever is greater.
g)
Cabanas are not to exceed the length of the travel trailer, excluding hitch assembly, or
exceed 12 feet in width. Cabanas are to be self-supporting and not structurally
attached to the travel trailer. Except for the roof and a 60 square foot maximum
change room or bathroom, cabanas may not be enclosed or sheeted in, but may be
screened in only. The cabana roof may be extended over the travel trailer to a
maximum width of 24 feet, but is to be self-supporting and not structurally attached to
the travel trailer by any means.
h)
Service buildings or structures intended for the common use of campground or travel
trailer park tenants, or for the administration of these facilities, such as
washroom/shower buildings, offices or stores, shall be permitted. A dwelling unit or
mobile home shall be permitted when accessory and incidental to the operation of the
travel trailer park or campground. The dwelling unit including projections shall not be
located nearer than a distance of fifteen (15) feet from the limits of any travel trailer or
camp sites.
i)
Every travel trailer park or camping and tenting ground shall have provision for onsite
liquid waste storage facilities in the form of a holding tank for the use of tenants.
Use
RG5
RG8
RR
RRS
RMHP
CH
CG
CC
MG
MA
PR
I
AG
AL
Travel Trailer
Parks/Camping
& Tenting
Grounds
C*
C*
C*
P = Permitted
* = Use-Specific Standard Applies
Underline = Only as a Secondary Use
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j)
A mobile home shall not be permitted to locate on a travel trailer or camping unit
space or within a travel trailer park or camping and tenting ground except as provided
for herein.
5.16.1 Existing Travel Trailer Parks
The following apply to Travel Trailer Parks and Camping and Tenting Grounds lawfully existing at
the effective date of this by-law:
a)
A Travel Trailer Park or Camping and Tenting Ground lawfully existing at the effective
date of this by-law may be redesigned or altered, without the necessity of a variance
order, even though the full requirements of the by-law have not been complied with,
provided that the non-conformity is being decreased and that the total number of
travel trailer or camp sites is being decreased.
b)
Provincial public health and safety regulations and provincial building and fire codes
may supersede the provisions of paragraph (a) and (b) above.
Table 5-2
Travel Trailer Park and Camping and Tenting Grounds - Requirements
Criteria
Minimum Requirements
Travel Trailer or Camping Site
Area: 2,400 sq.ft.
Width: 40 feet
Depth: 60 feet
Mobile home dwelling unit area
600 sq.ft. min.
Additions to mobile homes
250 sq.ft. max.
Separation distance between Travel Trailer and Camping Units
15 ft side to side
15 ft end to end
10 ft to accessory bldgs.
Setback of mobile homes from roads
15 ft from internal road
75 ft from external road1
Internal Roads
2-way:
40 ft right-of-way
24 ft road surface
1-way:
20 ft right-of-way
12 ft road surface
1where the front and/or side yard abuts and/or is opposite a RR, RRS, RG5 or RG8 Zone, the front yard setback from the road may
be reduced to 30 feet and the side yard setback from the road may be reduced to 15 feet at the discretion of Council.
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5.17 Industrial Multiplex
Industrial Multiplex are governed by the conditions imposed by Council and the following:
a) All Industrial Multiplex, except those in the ME zone, require that the proponent enter into
a development agreement with the Rural Municipality of Ritchot that addresses the
following:
i. All the types of uses that will be permitted within the facility;
ii. All the types of uses that will be prohibited from the facility;
iii. Hours of Operation;
iv. A mitigation strategy for noise, odour and other nuisances;
v. Landscaping and lighting;
vi. Site and Drainage Plans;
vii. Parking;
viii. Compliance to other municipal bylaws, as well the Manitoba Building Codes,
Fire Codes and any other Municipal and/or Provincial permits and approvals
that may be required; and
ix. Any other conditions placed upon the applicant by Council or the
Development Officer.
b) All potential uses in an Industrial Multiplex must be found in this by-law in an Industrial
Zone (MG, MA, or ME), or any use found in the CH Highway Commercial Zone.
c) If an existing Industrial Multiplex seeks to amend the development agreement to alter the
permitted uses, a new conditional use order must be obtained.
d) The regulations of section 3.2 Multiple Uses or Provisions are not applicable for industrial
Multiplex's.
5.18 Apiary (Beekeeping) - Standards for Apiaries
An apiary must meet all of the following standards:
a) In the RG8 and RRS zones, a maximum of 2 hives plus one (1) nucleus hive will be allowed
per zoning lot.
Use
RG5
RG8
RR
RRS
RMHP
CH
CG
CC
MG
MA
ME
PR
I
AG
AL
Industrial
Multiplex
C*
C*
C*
C*
P*
P = Permitted
C = Conditional
* = Use-Specific Standard Applies
Underline = Only as a Secondary Use
Use
RG5
RG8
RR
RRS
RMHP
CH
CG
CC
MG
MA
PR
I
AG
AL
Apiary
C*
C*
C*
P
P
P = Permitted
C = Conditional
* = Use-Specific Standard Applies
Underline = Only as a Secondary Use
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b) In the RR zone, a maximum of four (4) hives plus one (1) nucleus hive will be allowed per
zoning lot.
c) In the RG8, RR and RRS zones, no hives shall be located within 7.5 meters (25 feet) of a site
line unless located in compliance with the following:
a. The hive's base is set a minimum of 2.5 metres (8 feet) above grade, or
b. It is located behind a solid fence 2 metres (6 feet) in height located parallel to an
adjacent property line and extending a minimum of 6 metres (20 feet) horizontally
behind the hive in either direction
d) Every landowner who allows the keeping of bees on their property has the duty to ensure
the maintenance of the beehives. The bees must be requeened if they swarm or show signs
of aggressive behaviour.
Part 6: Residential Zones
6.1
Residential Zones
The following residential zones are hereby established:
a) "RG 5" Residential General- 5000 Zone provides for the development of 5000 sq./ft.
lots.
b) "RG 8" Residential General 8000 Zone provides for the development of 8000 sq./ft. lots.
c) "RR" Rural Residential Zone provides for the development of single-family dwellings,
generally reliant on onsite water and wastewater infrastructure, in a rural context.
d) "RRS" Rural Residential Serviced Zone provides for the development of single-family
dwellings reliant on municipal services in a rural context.
e) "RMHP" Residential Mobile Home Park Zone provides for the development of a mobile
home park.
6.2
General Provisions for Residential Zones
The following provisions apply to lands zoned RG 5, RG 8, RR, RRS and RMHP:
a) All provisions pertaining to residential zones within this part;
b) The provisions of Part 1: Administration, Part 2: Definitions; Part 3: General Rules and
Regulations; and the Zoning Maps [Schedule A]; and
c) Part 5: Use Specific Standards as applicable.
6.3
Minimum Dwelling Size
The minimum dwelling unit area of a single-family or two-family dwelling shall be 700 square
feet for each dwelling unit.
6.4
Mobile Homes
Mobile homes will not be permitted in the RG 5, RG 8, RRS or RR zones as a principal single-
family dwelling.
6.5
Exceptions for Residential Zones (RG 5 and RG 8)
For single-family and two-family dwellings in the RG 5 and RG 8, the following side yard
exceptions apply:
a) The minimum side yard on the street side of a corner site shall be ten (10) feet.
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b) Accessory buildings located to the rear of the main building shall have a minimum side
yard of four (4) feet unless the site is a corner site, in which case the minimum side yard
shall be ten (10) feet.
c) The side yard requirements will not be applicable on party walls for attached single-
family dwellings.
d) Without a lane at the rear of the site one side yard shall be ten (10) feet except where
an attached garage or carport is provided at the side of the main building.
e) Fences and hedges located on the street side of a corner site shall not exceed a height of
3.5 feet, unless set back a distance of fifteen (15) feet in which case said height shall not
exceed six (6) feet.
6.6
Accessory Uses
In the Residential Zones, accessory uses, structures and buildings include the following:
a) A children's playhouse, garden house, gazebo, private greenhouse, summer house,
conservatory, swimming pool or hot tub,
b) Decks, patios, wheelchair ramps, statuary, light fixtures, fences and walls,
c) A private garage, carport, covered patio, shed or similar building,
d) Accessory off-street parking areas,
e) Private communications facilities,
f) Signs as permitted and regulated in Part 11 of this by-law,
g) Refuse and garbage areas separate from required parking areas, buffers and open spaces
for multi-family dwellings and other permitted or approved uses. The location and size of
the area within the zoning site shall be subject to the approval of Council, and
h) Other accessory uses and structures consistent with those permitted in the residential
zones at the discretion of the Development Officer.
*Despite this section, only the following structures are to be included in the calculation of square
footage for the purposes of maximum site coverage in each of the zones:
A children's playhouse, garden house, gazebo, private greenhouse, summerhouse, conservatory,
a private garage, carport, covered patio, shed or similar building.
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Table 6-1
RG 5-Residential 5000
The RG 5 zone provides for the development of dwellings in an urban context with smaller lots.
Use Class
P=Permitted C=Conditional
*=Use-Specific Standard Applies
Underline = Only as a Secondary Use
Minimum Requirements
Max. Requirements
Site Area
(ft.²)
Site
Width
(ft)
Front
Yard
(ft)
Side
Yard2
(ft)
Rear
Yard (ft)
Height
(ft)
Site
Coverage3
(%)
Bed & Breakfast
C*
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Child Care Services
C
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Dwelling, Multi-family
C
10,000
100
30
15
25
35
60
Dwelling, Single-Family (serviced1)
P
5,000
50
20
5
20
35
40
Dwelling, Two-Family (serviced1)
C
5,000
50
20
5
20
35
40
Education Service
C
10,000
100
20
25
25
35
60
Group Home
C
5,000
50
20
5
25
35
40
Home-Based Business
C*
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Neighbourhood Commercial
C
6,000
50
30
5
25
35
60
Planned Unit Development
C*
See Section 5.1
Public Park
P
n/a
n/a
30
5
25
n/a
n/a
Public Utility
P
n/a
n/a
30
5
25
35
n/a
Religious Assembly
C
22,000
100
40
25
30
35
50
Solar Collectors ( Ground Mounted)
C*
See Section 5.13
Solar Collectors ( Roof Mounted)
P*
Telecommunication Tower, Minor
C
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
49.9
n/a
Accessory buildings and structures
P
n/a
n/a
30
4
4
17
154
1 Serviced dwellings are those which are attached to a municipal sewage system. Unserviced dwellings are those where sewage wastes are
disposed of onsite in accordance with the requirements of the provincial authority having jurisdiction.
2 See Section 6.5
3 Site coverage is cumulative for all accessory buildings and structures.
4 To a maximum of 250 sq./ft.
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Table 6-2
RG 8- Residential 8000
The RG8 zone provides for the development of larger lots in an urban context.
Use Class
P=Permitted C=Conditional
*=Use-Specific Standard Applies
Underline = Only as a Secondary Use
Minimum Requirements
Max. Requirements
Site Area
(ft.²)
Site
Width
(ft)
Front
Yard
(ft)
Side
Yard1
(ft)
Rear
Yard
(ft)
Height
(ft)
Site
Coverage2
(%)
**Apiary (Beekeeping)
C*
8,000
60
254
254
254
n/a
n/a
Bed and Breakfast
C*
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Club
C
8,000
60
30
15
25
35
60
Community Centre
C
8,000
60
30
15
25
35
60
Dwelling, Single-Family
P
8,000
60
30
5
25
35
40
Dwelling, Multi-Family
C
10,000
100
30
10
25
35
60
Dwelling, Two-Family
P
8,000
80
30
5
25
35
60
Education Service
C
10,000
100
30
15
25
35
40
Extended Medical Treatment
Centre
C
8,000
60
30
15
25
35
60
Group Home
C
8,000
60
30
5
25
35
40
Home-Based Business
C*
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Manufactured Home
C
8,000
60
30
5
25
35
40
Neighbourhood Commercial
C
10,000
100
30
15
25
35
40
Planned Unit Development
C*
See Section 5.1
Public Park
P
n/a
n/a
30
5
25
n/a
n/a
Public Utility
P
n/a
n/a
30
5
25
35
n/a
Religious Assembly
C
10,000
100
30
15
25
35
40
Residential Care Facility
C
10,000
100
30
15
25
35
40
Secondary Suite
P*
n/a
n/a
30
5
25
35
n/a
Solar Collectors ( Ground Mounted) C*
See Section 5.13
Solar Collectors ( Roof Mounted)
P*
Telecommunications Tower, Minor
C
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
49.9
n/a
Accessory buildings and structures
P
n/a
n/a
30
4
4
17
15 3
1 See Section 6.5
2 Site coverage is cumulative for all accessory buildings and structures.
3 To a maximum of 1,200 sq./ft.
4 Unless it is located behind a solid fence or hedge at least six (6) feet in height.
5 See Section 5.6
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Table 6-4
RR Rural Residential Zone
The RR zone provides for the development of single-family dwellings, generally reliant on onsite
water and wastewater infrastructure, in a rural context.
Use Class
P=Permitted C=Conditional
*=Use-Specific Standard Applies
Underline = Only as a Secondary Use
Minimum Requirements
Max. Requirements
Site Area
(acres)
Site
Width
(ft)
Front
Yard
(ft)
Side
Yard
(ft)
Rear
Yard
(ft)
Height
(ft)
Site
Coverage1
(%)
**Apiary (Beekeeping)
C*
2
200
253
253
253
n/a
n/a
Bed & Breakfast
C*
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Child Care Services
C
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Dwelling, Single-family
P
2
200
50
25
25
30
40
*Garden Suite
C*
2
200
75
25
25
20
40
Group Home
C
2
200
50
25
25
30
40
Hobby Farm / Stable
C*
4
200
75
25
25
30
40
Home-Based Business
C*
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Home Industry
C*
n/a
n/a
75
15
15
30
15
Limited Contractor Service
C
2
200
75
25
25
30
n/a
Planned Unit Development
C*
See Section 5.1
Public Park
P
n/a
n/a
30
5
25
n/a
n/a
Public Utility
P
n/a
n/a
30
5
25
30
n/a
Secondary Suite
C*
n/a
n/a
75
15
15
30
15
Solar Collectors ( Ground Mounted)
C*
See Section 5.13
Solar Collectors ( Roof Mounted)
P*
Telecommunications Tower, Minor
C
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
49.9
n/a
Accessory buildings and structures
P
n/a
n/a
75
15
15
17
152
1 Site coverage is cumulative for all accessory buildings and structures.
2 To a maximum of 2,400 sq./ft.
3 Unless it is located behind a solid fence or hedge at least six (6) feet in height.
6.7 Additional Requirements for Rural Residential
1. No further subdivision of land for rural residential purposes will be considered within the PTH 75
to PR 200 corridor north of PR 210.
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Table 6-5
RRS Rural Residential Serviced Zone
The RRS zone provides for the development of single-family dwellings, generally reliant on
municipal water and wastewater infrastructure, in a rural context.
Use Class
P=Permitted C=Conditional
*=Use-Specific Standard Applies
Underline = Only as a Secondary Use
Minimum Requirements
Max. Requirements
Site Area
(acres)
Site
Width
(ft.)
Front
Yard
(ft.)
Side
Yard
(ft.)
Rear
Yard
(ft.)
Height
(ft.)
Site
Coverage1
(%)
**Apiary (Beekeeping)
C*
1/3
100
253
253
253
n/a
n/a
Bed & Breakfast
C*
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Child Care Services
C
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Dwelling, Multi-Family
C
⅓
(14,500 sq./ft.)
100
50
15
25
30
40
*Dwelling, Single-family
P
⅓
(14,500 sq./ft.)
100
*35
*10
25
30
40
Dwelling, Two-Family
C
⅓
(14,500 sq./ft.)
100
50
15
25
30
40
*Garden Suite
C*
1
100
75
25
25
20
40
Group Home
C
1
100
50
15
25
30
40
Home-Based Business
C*
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Home Industry
C*
n/a
n/a
50
15
25
30
15
Kennel
C
1
100
50
15
25
30
n/a
Limited Contractor Service
C
1
100
50
15
25
30
n/a
Planned Unit Development
C*
See Section 5.1
Public Park
P
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Public Utility
P
n/a
n/a
30
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Residential Care Facility
C
⅓
(14,500 sq./ft.)
100
50
25
25
30
40
Secondary Suite
C*
n/a
n/a
50
15
15
30
15
Solar Collectors ( Ground Mounted)
C*
See Section 5.13
Solar Collectors ( Roof Mounted)
P*
Telecommunications Tower, Minor
C
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
49.9
n/a
Accessory buildings and structures
P
n/a
n/a
75
5
5
17
152
1 Site coverage is cumulative for all accessory buildings and structures.
2 To a maximum of 1,200 sq./ft.
3 Unless it is located behind a solid fence or hedge at least six (6) feet in height.
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Table 6-6
RMHP Residential Mobile Home Park Zone
The RMHP zone provides for the development of a mobile home park.
Use Class
P= permitted C=Conditional
*=Use-Specific Standard Applies
Underline = Only as a Secondary Use
Minimum Requirements
Max. Requirements
Site
Area
(sq.ft.)
Site
Width
(ft)
Front
Yard
(ft)
Side
Yard1
(ft)
Rear
Yard
(ft)
Height
(ft)
Site
Coverage2
(%)
Child Care Services
C*
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Home-Based Business
C*
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Mobile Home Park
C
1 acre
200
75
5
10
n/a
8 units/acre
Public Park
P
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Public Utility
P
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Solar Collectors ( Ground Mounted)
C*
See Section 5.13
Solar Collectors ( Roof Mounted)
P*
Telecommunications Tower, Minor
C
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
49.9
n/a
Travel Trailer Park /Camping &
Tenting Grounds
C*
Secondary to a Residential Mobile Home Park
Accessory buildings and structures
P
n/a
n/a
75
4
4
17
3
1 The minimum side yard on the street side of a corner site shall be fifteen (15) feet.
2 Site coverage is cumulative for all accessory buildings and structures.
6.8
Additional Requirements for Mobile Home Parks
6.8.1
Development Permits
A Development Permit application for a residential mobile home park may be filed by the owner
(or their agent) with the Development Officer and referred to Council for approval. The
application and plans shall conform to all requirements of this by-law and include the following:
a)
The name and address of the applicant(s);
b)
The location, legal description of the property and the size of the proposed mobile home
park;
c)
Detailed, scaled drawings of the proposed mobile home park, with appropriate
measurements, numbers and annotations, depicting the following:
i.
All mobile home spaces (appropriately numbered), playgrounds, open space,
service and utility areas;
ii.
All proposed roadways and/or driveways, including the type of road surface and
the location and means of vehicular and pedestrian access;
iii.
The size, shape, and number of mobile home sites;
iv.
The type of pad and on-site parking surface;
v.
The drainage facilities for surface water in the area;
vi.
The location of all proposed sanitary conveniences, garbage storage and service
buildings;
vii.
The proposed design and method for onsite water distribution and sewage
collection and for connection to the municipal systems;
viii.
The design and location of hydro, telephone and gas lines, and street lighting;
ix.
The fire protection for the area;
x.
The relationship of each mobile home site to adjoining buildings and to the limits
of the property within which the mobile home site is located; and
xi.
The intended use of each mobile home.
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6.8.2
Mobile Home Requirements
Mobile homes require a Development Permit. No mobile home located in the Rural Municipality
of Ritchot shall receive a Development Permit unless it complies with the following regulations:
a) No mobile home shall be placed in the R.M. of Ritchot and used as a dwelling unless it
meets all structural standards as determined by the Buildings and Mobile Homes Act,
Chapter B93, as amended, Manitoba Building Code and Canadian Standards Association
(C.S.A.) Mobile Home Structural Standards contained within CAN/CSA-Z240 MH and
revisions thereto. Temporary buildings as provided for by Section 3.12 herein are
excepted from this requirement.
b) A mobile home, when located permanently within a mobile home park, shall;
i.
Be connected to municipal sewer and water services when such services are
available on the site;
ii.
Be provided with skirting extending from the bottom of the mobile home to the
ground having adequate ventilation and a readily accessible, removable panel
giving access to service connections; and
iii.
Be connected to the hydro system with an approved electrical service outlet. All
utilities shall be underground.
c) All structures and/or buildings such as porches, additions, carports, private garages,
skirting and storage facilities shall be painted or pre-finished and maintained, and in the
opinion of Council, will complement the main structure.
6.8.3
Park Requirements
In addition to the requirements specified in Table 6-6, the following site requirements shall also
apply within mobile home parks:
Table 6-7
Mobile Home Park Requirements
Criteria
Minimum Requirements
Minimum site area of mobile home space
4,000 ft.²
Minimum site width of mobile home space
40 ft
Minimum side to side clearance between mobile homes
(including additions and attachments) and between mobile
homes and accessory buildings
10 ft
Minimum end to end clearance between mobile homes
15 ft
Minimum front yard setback for mobile home (measured from
front site line)
10 feet
Minimum mobile home dwelling unit area
600 ft.²
Maximum number of accessory buildings
2
Maximum total size of all accessory buildings
600 ft.²
Maximum height of accessory building
15 ft
Minimum width of road right-of-way
40 ft
Minimum width of roadway surface
24 ft
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Maximum number of mobile homes per site
1
Minimum number of parking spaces per site
2
Design and maintenance of the mobile home park must also provide for the following:
a) That portion of the mobile home park not occupied by mobile home pads, mobile home
additions, common use and storage buildings, roads, walkways, driveways, car parking
areas and any other developed facilities shall be sodded or seeded with grass and
landscaped with suitable trees and shrubbery;
b) Service buildings shall be centrally located, and not be further than three hundred (300)
feet from any dependent mobile home, and shall be provided with adequate light, heat
and ventilation. All service buildings shall be approved prior to construction;
c) All accessory structures such as patios, porches, additions and skirting shall meet the
requirements of the Building By-law and shall be so designated and erected as to
harmonize with the mobile homes;
d) Each mobile home space shall be clearly marked by corner posts or other satisfactory
means and identified by a numbered sign;
e) The management of every mobile home park shall provide for the storage of refuse,
garbage and debris in a sanitary manner in a location readily accessible to all mobile
homes;
f) Tanks for the storage of fuel oil and propane shall be concealed from view by screening or
other appropriate measures;
g) At least two (2) parking space shall be provided on each mobile home site. Only
temporary parking is allowed on roadways;
h) All roadways within the mobile home park shall be hard surfaced and properly
maintained;
i) All roadways within the mobile home park shall be properly illuminated by lighting units
approved by Council;
j) A separate open area for a children's playground or sports field shall be provided on the
basis of two hundred (200) square feet per mobile home space or a minimum of 2,400
square feet, whichever is greater; and
k) Identification names shall be given to the mobile home park and the internal roads within
the mobile home park and be posted at suitable locations on the site.
6.8.4 Existing Mobile Home Park Developments
a) Mobile home parks lawfully existing at the effective date of this by-law shall have
non-conforming rights in accordance with The Planning Act;
b) A mobile home park lawfully existing at the effective date of this by-law may be
redesigned or altered without the necessity of a variance order, even though the full
requirements of this by-law have not been complied with, provided that the
non-conformity is being decreased and that the total number of mobile home spaces is
not being increased; and
c) Where a lawfully existing mobile home park is being extended or expanded beyond the
current boundaries of said park, the requirements of this by-law shall be adhered to
insofar as it affects the expanded or newly extended area.
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Part 7: Commercial Zones
7.1
Commercial Zones
The following commercial zones are hereby established:
a) "CH" Highway Commercial Zone provides for appropriate commercial uses adjacent to
the main highways for the purpose of servicing the travelling public and for providing
commercial space for those businesses which, by their nature, require a highway
location for access and/or display purposes.
b) "CG" Commercial General Zone provides for commercial space in an urban environment
within the R.M. of Ritchot.
c) "CC" Commercial Central Zone provides for the communities of St. Adolphe, Ste. Agathe
and Ile des Chenes to foster vibrant, mixed-use downtown areas.
7.2
General Provisions for Commercial Zones
The following provisions apply to lands zoned CC, CG and CH:
a) Where any land or building is used for more than one purpose, all provisions of this by-
law relating to each use shall be satisfied. Where there is conflict such as in the case of
site area and frontage, the higher or more stringent requirement shall prevail;
b) All provisions pertaining to commercial zones within this part;
c) The provisions of Part 1: Administration, Part 2: Definitions; Part 3: General Rules and
Regulations; and the Zoning Maps [Schedule A]; and
d) Part 5: Use Specific Standards as applicable.
7.3
Accessory Uses
In the Commercial Zones, accessory uses, buildings and structures include the following:
a) The production, processing, cleaning, servicing, altering, testing, repair or storage of
merchandise normally incidental to business and personal service and mercantile
occupancies if conducted by the same ownership as the principal use and contained
within a completely enclosed building,
b) A children's playhouse, garden house, gazebo, private greenhouse, summer house,
conservatory, swimming pool or hot tub,
c) Decks, patios, wheelchair ramps, statuary, light fixtures, fences and walls,
d) A garage, carport, covered patio, shed or similar building,
e) Accessory off-street parking areas,
f) Private communications facilities,
g) Signs as permitted and regulated in Part 11 of this by-law,
h) Off-street parking and loadings spaces as required in Sections 3.21-3.23,
i) Refuse and garbage areas separate from required parking areas, buffers and open spaces.
The location and size of the area within the zoning site shall be subject to the approval of
Council, and
j) Other accessory uses and structures consistent with those permitted in the commercial
zones at the discretion of the Development Officer.
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Table 7-1
CH Highway Commercial Zone
The CH zone provides for appropriate commercial uses adjacent to highways for the purposes of
servicing the travelling public and for providing commercial space for those businesses, which, by their
nature, require a highway location for access and/or display purposes.
Use Class
P=Permitted C=Conditional
*=Use-Specific Standard Applies
Underline = Only as a Secondary Use
Minimum Requirements
Max. Requirements
Site
Area
(ft.²)
Site
Width
(ft)
Front
Yard1
(ft)
Side
Yard1
(ft)
Rear
Yard1
(ft)
Height
(ft)
Site
Coverage
(%)
Animal Shelter & Veterinary Service
P
40,000
150
125
15
15
30
40
Auctioneering Establishment
C
80,000
200
125
25
25
45
40
Automobile Service Station and Gas Bar
P
40,000
300
452
15
15
35
40
Automobile, Recreational Vehicle or
Farm Implement Sales/Rentals
P
40,000
150
125
15
15
35
40
Bulk Fuel/Propane Sales and Storage
C
Drive-In Establishment
P
Drive-Through Facility
P
Eating & Drinking Establishment
P
Emergency Service
P
Funeral Service
C
Garden Centres, Farmers' Markets &
Produce Stands
P
General Contractor Service
C
General Storage
C
Government Service
P
Greenhouse, Plant & Tree Nursery
P
Hotel / Motel
P
Industrial Multiplex
C*
Kennel
C
Light Industrial Use
C
Limited Contractor's Services
P
Outdoor Amusement Establishment
C
Outdoor Participant Recreation Service
C
Personal Service Shop
P
40,000
150
45
25
25
35
40
Planned Unit Development
C*
See Section 5.1
*Retail Sales & Service
P
1800
17
2
0
20
35
60
Public Utility3
P
40,000
150
125
25
25
35
40
Recycling Facility
C
Self-Service Storage Facility
P
Shopping Centre/Strip Mall
C
40,000
150
45
25
25
35
40
Solar Collectors ( Ground Mounted)
C*
See Section 5.13
Solar Collectors ( Roof Mounted)
P*
Telecommunications Tower, Minor
C
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
49.9
n/a
Trucking Operation
C
40,000
150
125
25
25
35
40
Warehouse Sales
P
Warehouse Facilities and Storage
C
40,000
150
125
25
25
35
40
Wind Energy Generating System, On-Site/Rooftop
C*
40,000
150
See Section 5.10
Accessory buildings and structures
P
n/a
n/a
125
15
15
30
15
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1 The requirement for yards abutting a Provincial Trunk Highway (P.T.H.) or a Provincial Road (P.R.) is subject to approval by the Highway Traffic
Board or appropriate government department when not meeting regulatory requirements.
2 Fuel pumps shall have a minimum front yard of 25 feet.
3 See Sections 1.25 and 3.8.
Table 7-2
CG- Commercial General
The CG zone provides for commercial space in an urban environment within the R.M. of Ritchot.
Use Class
P=Permitted C=Conditional
*=Use-Specific Standard Applies
Underline = Only as a Secondary Use
Minimum Requirements
Max. Requirements
Site Area
(ft.²)
Site
Width
(ft.)
Front
Yard
(ft.)
Side
Yard1,2
(ft.)
Rear
Yard
(ft.)
Height
(ft.)
Site
Coverage
(%)
Animal Shelter & Veterinary Service
P
20,000
100
30
15
25
45
60
Auctioneering Establishment
C
20,000
100
30
15
25
45
60
Automobile Car Wash
P
20,000
100
30
15
25
45
30
Automobile, Recreational Vehicle or Farm
Implement Sales/Rentals
P
43,560
100
30
15
25
45
60
Automobile Service Station
P
10,000
100
20
5
5
35
60
Broadcasting & Motion Picture Studio
C
5,000
50
20
5
20
35
40
Business Support Services
P
1,800
17
2
0
20
35
60
Child Care Services
C
5,000
50
20
5
20
35
60
Club, Private, Non-Profit & Recreational
P
5,000
50
20
5
20
35
60
Community Centre
P
40,000
150
20
15
20
35
60
Convenience Store
P
1,800
17
2
0
20
35
60
Custom Manufacturing Establishments
C
5,000
50
20
5
20
35
60
Drive-In Establishment
P
5,000
50
20
5
20
35
60
Drive-Through Facility
P
5,000
50
20
5
20
35
60
Eating & Drinking Establishment
P
5,000
50
20
5
20
35
60
Education Service
P
Emergency Service
P
Funeral Service
C
40,000
150
20
5
20
35
60
Garden Centre, Farmers' Market and Produce
Stand
P
10,000
50
20
5
5
35
60
Gas Bar
P
10,000
100
20
5
5
35
60
General Storage
C
40,000
150
20
5
20
35
60
General Contractor Service
C
5,000
50
20
5
20
35
60
Government Service
P
Health Service
P
Hotel / Motel
P
20,000
100
20
5
5
35
60
Household Repair Service
P
1,800
17
2
0
20
35
60
Indoor Participant Recreation Service
P
5,000
50
20
5
20
35
60
Information Technology Use
P
1,800
17
20
0
20
35
60
Industrial Multiplex
C*
40,000
150
20
15
20
35
60
Light Industrial Use
C
40,000
150
20
15
20
35
60
Limited Contractor Services
P
5,000
50
20
5
20
35
60
Parking, Surface Lot
C
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Personal Service Shop
P
1,800
17
2
0
20
35
60
Place of Assembly
P
5,000
50
20
5
20
35
60
Planned Unit Development
C*
See Section 5.1
Professional, Financial & Office Support Service
P
1,800
17
2
0
20
35
60
Public Library & Cultural Exhibit
P
5,000
50
20
5
20
35
60
Public Park
P
n/a
n/a
20
5
20
n/a
n/a
Public Utility3
P
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Research Institution
C
5,000
50
20
5
20
35
60
Residential Care Facility
C
20,000
100
20
15
20
35
60
Retail Sales & Service
P
1,800
17
2
0
20
35
60
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Self-Service Storage Facility
C
40,000
150
20
15
20
35
60
Shopping Centre/Strip Mall
P
40,000
150
45
25
25
35
60
Spectator Entertainment Establishment
C
5,000
50
20
5
20
35
60
Solar Collectors ( Ground Mounted)
C*
See Section 5.13
Solar Collectors ( Roof Mounted)
P*
Telecommunications Tower, Minor
C
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
49.9
n/a
Trucking Operation
C
10,000
50
20
5
5
35
60
Warehouse Facilities, Sales and Storage
C
Accessory buildings and structures
P
n/a
n/a
30
5
5
17
10
1 The minimum side yard on the street side of a corner site shall be two (2) feet.
2 Or per the Manitoba Building Code, whichever is more restrictive.
3 See Sections 1.25 and 3.8.
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Table 7-3
CC Central Commercial Zone
The CC zone provides for the development of the downtown cores of the larger centres in the R.M. of
Ritchot.
Use Class
P=Permitted C=Conditional
*=Use-Specific Standard Applies
Underline = Only as a Secondary Use
Minimum Requirements
Max. Requirements
Site Area
(ft.².)
Site
Width
(ft.)
Front
Yard
(ft.)
Side
Yard1,2
(ft.)
Rear
Yard², ⁴
(ft.)
Height
(ft.)
Site
Coverage
(%)
Animal Shelter & Veterinary Service
C
20,000
100
30
15
25
45
60
Automobile Service Station
C
20,000
150
20
15
25
35
60
Broadcasting & Motion Picture Studio
C
5,000
50
0
0
⁴
35
60
Business Support Services
P
1,800
17
0
0
⁴
35
60
Child Care Services
C
5,000
50
0
0
⁴
35
60
Club, Private, Non-Profit & Recreational
P
5,000
50
0
0
⁴
35
60
Community Centre
P
40,000
150
0
0
⁴
35
60
Convenience Store
P
1,800
17
0
0
⁴
35
60
Custom Manufacturing Establishments
C
5,000
50
0
0
⁴
35
60
Drive-In Establishment
C
5,000
50
0
0
⁴
35
60
Drive-Through Facility
C
5,000
50
0
0
⁴
35
60
Dwelling Units in conjunction with and
constructed above any other permitted use
(includes multi-family)
C
No min
No
min
No
Min
No
Min²
⁴
50
No max
Eating & Drinking Establishment
P
5,000
50
0
0
⁴
35
60
Education Service
P
Emergency Service
P
Funeral Service
C
40,000
150
0
15
⁴
35
60
Gas Bar
C
10,000
100
20
5
⁴
35
60
Government Service
P
5,000
50
0
0
⁴
35
60
Health Service
P
Home-Based Business
C*
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Hotel / Motel
P
20,000
100
0
0
⁴
35
60
Household Repair Service
C
1,800
17
0
0
⁴
35
60
Indoor Participant Recreation Service
P
5,000
50
0
0
⁴
35
60
Information Technology Use
P
1,800
17
0
0
⁴
35
60
Parking, Surface Lot
C
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Personal Service Shop
P
1,800
17
0
0
⁴
35
60
Place of Assembly
C
5,000
50
0
0
⁴
35
60
Professional, Financial & Office Support Service
P
1,800
17
0
0
⁴
35
60
Public Library & Cultural Exhibit
P
5,000
50
0
0
⁴
35
60
Public Park
P
n/a
n/a
0
0
⁴
n/a
n/a
Public Utility3
P
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Research Institution
C
5,000
50
0
0
⁴
35
60
Residential Care Facility
C
20,000
100
0
0
⁴
35
60
Retail Sales & Service
P
1,800
17
0
0
⁴
35
60
Shopping Centre/Strip Mall
P
40,000
150
0
0
⁴
35
60
Spectator Entertainment Establishment
C
5,000
50
0
5
⁴
35
60
Solar Collectors (Ground Mounted)
C*
See Section 5.13
Solar Collectors ( Roof Mounted)
P*
Telecommunications Tower, Minor
C
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
49.9
n/a
Accessory buildings and structures
P
n/a
n/a
30
5
⁴
17
10
1 The minimum side yard on the street side of a corner site shall be two (2) feet.
2 Or per the Manitoba Building Code, whichever is more restrictive.
3 See Sections 1.25 and 3.8.
⁴ Where the rear line of a site in any CC-Central Commercial Zone abuts any residential zone, without an intervening street or lane: 10 feet;
otherwise no requirements.
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Part 8: Industrial Zones
8.1
Industrial Zones
The following industrial zone is hereby established:
a) "MG" Industrial General Zone provides for construction, manufacturing, processing,
distribution, transportation and warehouse uses.
b) "MA" Industrial Agricultural Zone provides for locations outside the urban areas to
accommodate agriculturally related industrial uses.
c) "ME" Eco-Industrial Zone provides for manufacturing, processing, transportation, and
distribution uses to allow for the establishment of a rail-serviced, eco-industrial park
that includes circular economy and research and development opportunities. The zone
also allows for a range of services that would cater to individuals working in or visiting
the park.
8.2
General Provisions for Industrial Zones
The following provisions apply to lands zoned MG, MA, and ME:
a) All provisions pertaining to industrial zones within this part;
b) The provisions of Part 1: Administration, Part 2: Definitions; Part 3: General Rules and
Regulations; and the Zoning Maps [Schedule A]; and
c) Part 5: Use Specific Standards as applicable.
8.3
Accessory Uses
In the Industrial Zone, accessory uses, buildings and structures include the following:
a) The production, processing, cleaning, servicing, altering, testing, repair or storage of
merchandise normally incidental to the principal use,
b) Storage of goods used in or produced by manufacturing activities on the same zoning site
with such activities unless such storage is excluded by the zoning regulations,
c) A dwelling or mobile home for a watchman or caretaker if, in Council's opinion, it is
deemed necessary and essential to be located on the same site as the principal use,
d) Decks, patios, wheelchair ramps, statuary, light fixtures, fences and walls,
e) A garage, shed or storage building incidental to a permitted or conditional use,
f) Off-street parking and loading spaces as required in Section 3.21-3.23,
g) Private communications facilities,
h) Signs as permitted and regulated in Part 11 of this by-law,
i) Refuse and garbage area separate from required parking areas, buffers and open spaces.
The location and size of the area within the zoning site shall be subject to the approval of
Council, and
j) Other accessory uses and structures consistent with those permitted in the industrial
zones at the discretion of the Development Officer.
8.4
Additional Requirements in the ME Eco-Industrial Zone
A Development Permit may only be approved in the ME zone if the proposed development;
a) Conforms to the standards set out in Table 8-4; Performance Standards or is approved
through the conditional use process; and
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The Designated Officer may require documentation demonstrating how a proposed development will
achieve a particular measure, as well as written confirmation of compliance by a qualified professional.
Table 8-4
ME Eco-Industrial Zone Performance Standards
Nuisance
Standards
Air Pollution
No air pollution or smoke shall be produced which is in excess of the maximum
concentration for fine particulate matter and ground-level ozone as established
under the Canadian Ambient Air Quality Standards (CAAQS) for PM2.5 and Ozone, as
published in The Canada Gazette, Part 1, Vol. 147, No. 21, May 25, 2013.
Dust, Dirt or
Particulate
Matter
No discharge into the air of any dust, dirt or particulate matter shall occur from any
activity or from any products stored on the zoning site that is discernible without
instruments at the border of the ME zone.
Electrical
Disturbance
No activity shall cause electrical disturbance adversely affecting the operation of any
equipment other than that of the creator of such disturbance.
Glare or Heat
No direct or sky-reflected glare or heat shall be produced in quantities which are
discernible without instruments at the border of the ME zone.
Flammable or
Explosive
Materials
No flammable or explosive materials shall be produced, used, stored or handled
unless adequately safe-guarded, as approved by the Ritchot Fire Department and
municipal administration, against hazards of explosion.
Liquid
Contaminants
No discharge of liquid contaminants or materials of such nature or temperature
which contaminates any water supply, interferes with bacterial processes and
sewage treatment or in any way causes the emission of dangerous or offensive
materials shall occur into any public sewer, private sewage disposal system, stream
or into the ground.
Noise or
Vibration
No noise or vibration, other than related to transportation activities and temporary
construction work shall be produced in quantities which are discernible without
instruments at the border of the ME zone.
Where noise attenuation is required within a Provincial Highway or a controlled area
as defined in The Highways Protection Act, application shall be made by the owner
to Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure.
Odor
No emission of any odorous gases or matter shall be produced in quantities which are
discernible without instruments at the border of the ME zone.
Radioactivity
No activity, including storage or dumping, shall result in the emission of radioactivity
in any amount.
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Table 8-1
MG Industrial Zone
The MG zone provides for construction, manufacturing, processing, distribution, transportation and
warehouse uses.
Use Class
P=Permitted C=Conditional
*=Use-Specific Standard Applies
Underline = Only as a Secondary Use
Minimum Requirements
Max. Requirements
Site
Area
(sq.ft.)
Site
Width
(ft.)
Front
Yard
(ft.)
Side
Yard1
(ft.)
Rear
Yard1
(ft.)
Height
(ft.)
Site
Coverage
(%)
Animal Shelter & Veterinary Service
P
20,000
100
30
15
25
45
60
Auctioneering Establishment
C
20,000
75
50
20
20
45
60
Automobile Body Shops
P
40,000
150
50
20
25
45
40
Automobile, Recreational Vehicle
Sales/Rentals
P
43,560
150
50
20
25
45
60
Automobile Service Station
P
40,000
150
50
20
25
45
40
Bakeries
P
10,000
50
30
15
10
45
60
Car Wash
P
20,000
75
50
20
20
45
40
Dairies and Creameries
C
40,000
150
50
20
25
45
60
Drive-In Establishment
P
20,000
75
50
20
20
45
40
Drive-Through Facility
P
20,000
75
50
20
20
45
40
Embalming Facility
P
10,000
50
30
15
10
45
60
Emergency Service
P
20,000
75
50
20
20
45
40
Farm Implement Manufacturing,
Sales and Service
P
20,000
75
50
20
20
45
40
Frozen Food Lockers, Freezer Plants
and Cold Storage Facilities
P
20,000
75
50
20
20
45
40
General Contractor Service
P
20,000
75
50
20
20
45
40
General Storage
P
40,000
75
50
20
20
45
40
Grain Elevators, including Sales and
Storage
C
80,000
200
125
25
25
60
60
Government Service
P
10,000
50
20
15
10
45
60
Indoor Participant Recreation Service
C
20,000
75
50
20
20
45
40
Industrial Multiplex
C*
40,000
150
50
20
25
45
60
Information Technology Use
P
10,000
50
20
15
10
45
60
Kennel
C
20,000
75
50
20
20
45
40
Light Industrial Use
P
20,000
75
50
20
20
45
40
Limited Contractors Service
P
10,000
50
20
15
10
45
60
Lumber Yards
P
80,000
200
125
25
25
45
40
Manufacturing, Packaging and
Distribution
P
40,000
150
50
20
25
45
40
Paint Shops
C
40,000
150
50
20
25
45
60
Public Utility1
P
10,000
75
20
15
10
45
60
Self-Service Storage Facility
P
40,000
150
20
15
20
45
60
Sewage Treatment Site
C
80,000
200
125
25
25
45
40
Solar Collector (Ground Mount)
C*
See Section 5.13
Solar Collector (Roof Mount)
P*
Telecommunication Tower, Minor
C
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
49.9
n/a
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Trucking Operation
P
80,000
200
125
25
25
45
40
Warehouse Facilities, Sales and
Storage
P
80,000
200
125
25
25
45
40
Welding Shops
P
40,000
150
50
20
25
45
60
Accessory Buildings and Structures
P
n/a
n/a
50
5
5
45
10
1 See Sections 1.25 and 3.8.
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Table 8-2
MA Industrial Agricultural Zone
The MA zone provides for larger industrial uses, properly situated away from urban areas, with focus on
agricultural uses.
Use Class
P=Permitted C=Conditional
*=Use-Specific Standard Applies
Underline = Only as a Secondary Use
Minimum Requirements
Max. Requirements
Site Area
(sq.ft.)
Site
Width
(ft.)
Front
Yard
(ft.)
Side
Yard1
(ft.)
Rear
Yard
(ft.)
Height
(ft.)
Site
Coverage
(%)
Abattoirs and Meat Packing
C
10 ac.
300
125
50
50
60
60
Aggregate Extraction Operation
C
5 ac.
200
125
25
25
45
40
Agrichemical Storage Facility
C
Agricultural Processing Facility
C
Anhydrous Ammonia Facility
C
Animal Shelter & Veterinary Service
P
20,000
100
30
15
25
45
60
Auctioneering Establishment
C
45,000
150
125
25
25
45
60
Automobile Body Shops
P
80,000
200
125
25
25
45
60
Automobile, Recreational Vehicle
Sales/Rentals
P
43,560
150
50
20
25
45
60
Automobile Service Station
P
80,000
200
125
25
25
45
60
Bakeries
C
80,000
200
125
25
25
45
60
Bulk Storage
C
80,000
200
125
25
25
45
40
Car Wash
P
80,000
200
125
25
25
45
40
Concrete Batch Plant or Asphalt
Plant
C
5 ac.
200
125
25
25
45
40
Custom Manufacturing
Establishments
P
80,000
200
125
25
25
45
40
Dairies and Creameries
C
45,000
150
50
20
25
45
60
Drive-In Establishment
P
20,000
75
50
20
20
45
40
Drive-Through Facility
P
20,000
75
50
20
20
45
40
Emergency Service
P
80,000
200
125
25
25
45
60
Farm Implement Manufacturing,
Sales and Service
P
5 ac.
200
125
25
25
45
60
Frozen Food Lockers, Freezer Plants
and Cold Storage Facilities
P
40,000
150
50
20
25
45
60
General Contractor Services
P
40,000
150
50
25
25
45
40
General Storage
P
40,000
75
50
20
20
45
40
Grain Elevators, including Sales and
Storage
C
80,000
200
50
25
25
60
60
***Greenhouse, Plant & Tree
Nursery
C
40000
150
125
15
15
35
60
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Table 8-2
MA Industrial Agricultural Zone
The MA zone provides for larger industrial uses, properly situated away from urban areas, with focus on
agricultural uses.
Use Class
P=Permitted C=Conditional
*=Use-Specific Standard Applies
Underline = Only as a Secondary Use
Minimum Requirements
Max. Requirements
Site Area
(sq.ft.)
Site
Width
(ft.)
Front
Yard
(ft.)
Side
Yard1
(ft.)
Rear
Yard
(ft.)
Height
(ft.)
Site
Coverage
(%)
Government Service
P
20,000
75
50
20
20
45
40
Indoor Participant Recreation Service
C
20,000
75
50
20
20
45
40
Industrial Multiplex
C*
40,000
150
125
25
25
45
60
Information Technology Use
P
20,000
75
50
20
20
45
40
Kennel
C
40,000
150
50
20
25
45
60
Light Industrial Use
P
80,000
200
125
25
25
45
40
Limited Contractors Service
P
20,000
75
50
20
20
45
40
Lumber Yards
P
80,000
200
125
25
25
45
40
Manufacturing, Packaging and
Distribution
P
20,000
75
50
20
20
45
40
Paint Shops
C
80,000
200
125
25
25
45
40
Public Utility1
P
20,000
75
50
20
20
45
40
Salvage Yard
C
2 ac.
200
125
25
25
45
60
Self-Service Storage Facility
P
40,000
150
50
20
25
45
60
Sewage Treatment Site
C
5 ac.
200
125
25
25
45
40
Solar Collectors (Ground Mounted)
C*
See Section 5.13
Solar Collectors ( Roof Mounted)
P*
Telecommunications Tower, Minor
C
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
49.9
n/a
Trucking Operation
P
2 ac.
200
125
25
25
25
25
Warehouse Facilities, Sales and
Storage
P
2 ac.
200
125
25
25
25
25
Welding Shops
P
20,000
75
50
20
20
45
40
Accessory Buildings and Structures
P
n/a
n/a
50
5
5
45
10
1 See Sections 1.25 and 3.8.
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Table 8-3
ME Eco-Industrial Zone
The ME zone provides for manufacturing, processing, transportation, and distribution uses to allow for
the establishment of an eco-industrial park that includes circular economy and research and
development opportunities. The zone also allows for a range of services that would cater to individuals
working in or visiting the park.
Use Class
P=Permitted C=Conditional
*=Use-Specific Standard Applies
Underline = Only as a Secondary Use
Minimum Requirements
Max. Requirements
Site Area
(sq.ft.)
Site
Width
(ft.)
Front
Yard
(ft.)
Side
Yard
(ft.)
Rear
Yard
(ft.)
Height
(ft.)2
Site
Coverage
(%)
Any principal use listed in this
table that does not comply with
the Performance Standards in
Table 8-4
C
As specified in the row of this table specific to the use.
Agricultural Implement Sales,
Rental and Services
P
n/a
n/a
50
20
20
45
n/a
Agricultural Processing Facility
P
n/a
n/a
50
20
20
45
n/a
Automobile Service Station and
Gas Bar
P
n/a
n/a
50
20
20
45
n/a
Drive-Through Facility
P
n/a
n/a
50
20
20
45
n/a
Eating and Drinking
Establishment
P
n/a
n/a
50
20
20
45
n/a
Emergency Service
P
n/a
n/a
50
20
20
45
n/a
General Contractor Service
P
n/a
n/a
50
20
20
45
n/a
General Storage
P
n/a
n/a
50
20
20
45
n/a
Indoor Participant Recreation
Service
P
n/a
n/a
50
20
20
45
n/a
Industrial Multiplex
P*
n/a
n/a
50
20
20
45
n/a
Information Technology Use
P
n/a
n/a
50
20
20
45
n/a
Light Industrial Use
P
n/a
n/a
50
20
20
45
n/a
Manufacturing Use
P
n/a
n/a
50
20
20
45
n/a
Professional, Financial and
Office Support Service
P
n/a
n/a
50
20
20
45
n/a
Public Utility1
P
n/a
n/a
50
20
20
45
n/a
Research Institution
P
n/a
n/a
50
20
20
45
n/a
Retail Sales and Services
P
n/a
n/a
50
20
20
45
n/a
Self-Service Storage Facility
P
n/a
n/a
50
20
20
45
n/a
Solar Collector (Ground Mount)
P*
n/a
n/a
See Section 5.13. Notwithstanding Section 5.13,
there are no minimum site area and width
requirement for these uses in the ME zone.
Solar Collector (Roof Mount)
P*
n/a
n/a
Telecommunication Tower,
Minor
P
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
49.9
n/a
Transportation Terminal
P
n/a
n/a
50
20
20
45
n/a
Trucking Operation
P
n/a
n/a
50
20
20
45
n/a
Warehouse Facilities and
Storage
P
n/a
n/a
50
20
20
45
n/a
Warehouse Sales
P
n/a
n/a
50
20
20
45
n/a
Wind Energy Generating System
P*
n/a
n/a
See Section 5.11.
Accessory Buildings and
Structures
P
n/a
n/a
50
20
20
45
n/a
1 See Sections 1.25
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2 See Section 3.8. The maximum height shall exclude grain storage structures, grain augurs and other facilities directly required for processing
grain. Additionally, sprinklered buildings may be exempted from the maximum height requirement as determined by the Municipal Engineer
and/or Designated Officer.
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Part 9: Parks and Recreation and Institutional Zones
9.1
Parks and Recreation and Institutional Zones
The following zones are hereby established:
a) "PR" Parks and Recreation Zone provides land to accommodate public recreational
uses.
b) "I" Institutional Zone provides land to accommodate governmental, educational, and
institutional uses.
9.2
General Provisions
The following provisions apply to lands zoned PR and I:
a) All provisions pertaining to Parks and Recreation and Institutional zones within this part;
b) The provisions of Part 1: Administration, Part 2: Definitions; Part 3: General Rules and
Regulations; and the Zoning Maps [Schedule A]; and
c) Part 5: Use Specific Standards as applicable.
9.3
Accessory Uses
In the PR and I zones, accessory uses, buildings and structures include the following:
a) A dwelling or mobile home for a watchman or caretaker if, in Council's opinion, it is
deemed necessary and essential to be located on the same site as the principal use,
b) Decks, patios, wheelchair ramps, statuary, light fixtures, fences and walls,
c) A garage, shed or storage building incidental to a permitted or conditional use,
d) Off-street parking and loading spaces as required in Section 3.21-3.23,
e) Private communications facilities,
f) Signs as permitted and regulated in Part 11 of this by-law,
g) Refuse and garbage areas separate from required parking areas, buffers and open spaces.
The location and size of the area within the zoning site shall be subject to the approval of
Council, and
h) Other accessory uses and structures consistent with those permitted in the Parks and
Recreation and Institutional zones at the discretion of the Development Officer.
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Table 9-1
Parks and Recreation Zone
The PR zone provides land to accommodate public recreational uses.
Use Class
P=Permitted C=Conditional
*=Use-Specific Standard Applies
Underline = Only as a Secondary Use
Minimum Requirements
Max. Requirements
Site Area
(sq.ft.)
Site
Width
(ft.)
Front
Yard
(ft.)
Side
Yard
(ft.)
Rear
Yard
(ft.)
Height
(ft.)
Site
Coverage
(%)
Cemetery
C
40,000
200
30
15
15
30
n/a
Club, Private, Non-Profit & Recreational
C
40,000
200
30
15
15
30
40
Community Centre
P
80,000
200
50
25
25
30
n/a
Indoor Participant Recreation Service
P
Outdoor Amusement Establishment
C
Outdoor Participant Recreation Service
C
Public Park
P
n/a
n/a
30
15
15
n/a
n/a
Public Utility
P
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Solar Collectors (Ground Mounted)
C*
See Section 5.13
Solar Collectors ( Roof Mounted)
P*
Telecommunications Tower, Minor
C
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
49.9
n/a
Wind Energy Generating System
(Commercial)
C*
40,000
200
See Section 5.11
Accessory Buildings & Structures
P
n/a
n/a
30
5
5
17
10
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Table 9-2
Institutional Zone
This zone provides land to accommodate governmental, educational, and institutional uses.
Use Class
P=Permitted C=Conditional
*=Use-Specific Standard Applies
Underline = Only as a Secondary Use
Minimum Requirements
Max. Requirements
Site
Area
(sq.ft.)
Site
Width
(ft)
Front
Yard
(ft)
Side
Yard
(ft)
Rear
Yard
(ft)
Height
(ft)
Site
Coverage
(%)
Cemetery
C
40,000
200
30
15
15
35
90
Child Care Services
P
10,000
100
30
15
15
35
40
Club, Private, Non-Profit & Recreational
P
40,000
200
30
15
15
35
40
Community Centre
P
80,000
200
30
15
15
35
40
Eating & Drinking Establishment
(when secondary to a permitted use)
C
See site requirements for permitted principal use
Education Service
P
80,000
200
50
15
15
35
40
Emergency Service
P
40,000
200
30
15
15
35
40
Extended Medical Treatment Service
P
40,000
200
30
15
15
35
40
Funeral Service
C
40,000
200
30
15
15
35
40
Government Service
P
Health Service
P
10,000
100
30
15
15
35
40
Planned Unit Development
C*
See Section 5.1
Public Library & Cultural Service
P
10,000
100
30
15
15
35
40
Public Park
P
n/a
n/a
30
15
15
n/a
n/a
Public Utility
P
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Religious Assembly
P
40,000
200
30
15
15
35
40
Research Institution
C
Residential Care Facility
P
Solar Collectors (Ground Mounted)
C*
See Section 5.13
Solar Collectors ( Roof Mounted)
P*
Spiritual and Cultural Retreats/Facilities
P
80,000
200
30
15
15
35
40
Telecommunications Tower, Minor
C
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
49.9
n/a
Accessory Buildings & Structures
P
n/a
n/a
30
5
5
17
10
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Part 10: Agricultural Zones
10.1 Agricultural Zones
The following zones are hereby established:
a) "AG" Agricultural General Zone provides for a full range of agricultural activities on large
holdings.
b) "AL" Agricultural Limited Zone provides restrictions on the size and intensity of livestock
production operations and provides for limited agricultural activities in proximity to
settlement and residential areas.
10.2 General Provisions
The following provisions apply to lands zoned AG and AL:
a) All provisions pertaining to agricultural zones within this part;
b) The provisions of Part 1: Administration, Part 2: Definitions; Part 3: General Rules and
Regulations; and the Zoning Maps [Schedule A]; and
c) Part 5: Use Specific Standards as applicable.
10.3
Accessory Uses
In the AG and AL zones, accessory uses, buildings and structures include the following:
a) Barns, sheds, animal enclosures, silos, and greenhouses,
b) Farm-gate sales of agricultural products produced and/or raised on the premises,
c) Decks, patios, wheelchair ramps, statuary, light fixtures, fences and walls,
d) A garage, shed or storage building incidental to a permitted or conditional use,
e) A shipping container ("sea-can") for storage purposes only,
f) Private communications facilities,
g) Signs as permitted and regulated in Part 11 of this by-law,
h) Other accessory uses and structures consistent with those permitted in the agricultural
zones at the discretion of the Development Officer.
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Table 10-1
AG Agricultural General Zone
The AG zone provides for a full range of agricultural activities on large holdings.
Use Class
P=Permitted C=Conditional
*=Use-Specific Standard Applies
Underline = Only as a Secondary Use
Minimum Requirements
Max. Requirements
Site Area
(acres)
Site
Width
(ft)
Front
Yard1
(ft)
Side
Yard1
(ft)
Rear
Yard1
(ft)
Height2
(ft)
Site
Coverage
(%)
Aggregate Extraction Operation
C*
80
1200
50
50
50
35
n/a
Agricultural Operation
(excluding livestock production operations)
P
80
1200
75
25
25
35
n/a
Agricultural Processing Facility
C
10
600
75
25
25
35
40
Aircraft Landing Strip
C
80
1200
75
50
50
n/a
n/a
Anhydrous Ammonia Facility
C*
10
600
75
25
25
35
40
Cemetery
C
2
200
30
10
10
35
n/a
Child Care Services (secondary and
incidental to a principal use)
C
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
*Dwelling, Single-Family
*P
2
200
75
25
25
35
40
Equestrian Establishment
P
2
200
75
25
25
35
40
Farmstead Site (on a lot approved in
accordance with the Macdonald-Ritchot
Planning District Development Plan)
P
2
200
75
25
25
35
n/a
Garden Suite
C*
n/a
n/a
75
25
25
20
40
General Storage
C
2
200
75
25
25
20
40
Group Home
C
2
200
75
25
25
30
40
Hobby Farm
P*
4
200
75
25
25
35
40
Home-Based Business
C*
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Home Industry
C*
n/a
n/a
75
25
25
35
15
Kennel
C
2
200
75
25
25
35
n/a
Livestock Production Operation4
(less than 199 animal units)
P
80
600
75
25
25
35
n/a
Livestock Production Operation4
(200 animal units or more)
C
Natural Resource Development
C
80
1200
75
25
25
35
n/a
Public Utility
P
n/a
n/a
30
5
25
n/a
n/a
Resort, Commercial
C
2
200
75
25
25
35
n/a
Secondary Suite
C*
n/a
n/a
75
15
15
35
15
Specialized Agriculture
C
10
600
75
25
25
35
n/a
Solar Collectors (Ground Mounted)
P*
2
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Solar Collectors ( Roof Mounted)
P*
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Telecommunications Tower, Minor
C
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
49.9
n/a
Temporary Additional Dwellings
C*
n/a
n/a
75
25
25
35
n/a
Travel Trailer Park /Camping &
Tenting Grounds
C*
2
200
75
25
25
35
n/a
Vacation Farm (secondary and incidental
to a farm operation and located on the same
zoning site)
C
n/a
n/a
75
50
50
35
n/a
Wind Energy Generating System
C*
80
1200
See Section 5.10
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Accessory buildings and structures
P
n/a
n/a
75
15
15
30
153
1 The requirement for yards abutting a Provincial Trunk Highway (P.T.H.) or a Provincial Road (P.R.) is subject to approval by the Highway
Traffic Board or appropriate government department when not meeting regulatory requirements.
2 The maximum height shall exclude grain storage structures, grain augurs and other facilities directly required for processing grain.
3 Site coverage is cumulative for all accessory buildings and structures.
4 See Section 10.4.
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Table 10-2
AL Agricultural Limited Zone
The AL zone provides restrictions on the size and intensity of livestock production operations and
provides for limited agricultural activities in proximity to settlement and residential areas.
Use Class
P=Permitted C=Conditional
*=Use-Specific Standard Applies
Underline = Only as a Secondary Use
Minimum Requirements
Max. Requirements
Site Area
(acres)
Site
Width
(ft)
Front
Yard1
(ft)
Side
Yard1
(ft)
Rear
Yard1
(ft)
Height2
(ft)
Site
Coverage
(%)
Aggregate Extraction Operation
C*
80
1200
50
50
50
35
n/a
Agricultural Implement Sales, Rental
& Service
P
10
600
75
25
25
35
40
Agricultural Operation
(excluding livestock production operations)
P
80
600
75
25
25
35
n/a
Agricultural Processing Facility
C
10
600
75
25
25
35
40
Aircraft Landing Strip
C
80
1200
75
50
50
n/a
n/a
Anhydrous Ammonia Facility
C*
10
600
75
25
25
35
40
Bulk Storage
C
Cemetery
C
2
200
30
10
10
35
n/a
Child Care Services (secondary and
incidental to a principal use)
C
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Dwelling, Single-Family
C
2
200
75
25
25
35
40
Equestrian Establishment
P
2
200
75
25
25
35
40
Farmstead Site (on a lot approved in
accordance with the Macdonald-Ritchot
Planning District Development Plan)
P
2
200
75
25
25
35
n/a
Garden Suite
C*
2
200
75
25
25
35
40
General Storage
C
2
200
75
25
25
35
40
Group Home
C
2
200
75
25
25
35
40
Hobby Farm
P*
4
200
75
25
25
35
40
Home-Based Business
C*
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Home Industry
C*
n/a
n/a
75
25
25
35
15
Indoor Participant Recreation Service C
2
200
75
25
25
35
40
Kennel
C
2
200
75
25
25
35
n/a
Livestock Production Operation4
(expansions only; less than 199 animal units)
P
80
600
75
25
25
35
n/a
Natural Resource Development
C
80
1200
75
25
25
35
n/a
Public Utility
P
n/a
n/a
30
5
25
n/a
n/a
Secondary Suite
C*
n/a
n/a
75
15
15
35
15
Solar Collectors (Ground Mounted)
P*
2
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Solar Collectors ( Roof Mounted)
P
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Specialized Agriculture
C
10
600
75
25
25
35
n/a
Spiritual and Cultural Retreats/Facilities
C
10
600
75
25
25
35
40
Telecommunications Tower, Minor
C
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
49.9
n/a
Temporary Additional Dwelling
C*
2
200
75
25
25
35
n/a
Travel Trailer Park /Camping &
Tenting Grounds
C*
2
200
75
25
25
35
n/a
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Vacation Farm (secondary and incidental
to a farm operation and located on the same
zoning site)
C
n/a
n/a
75
50
50
35
n/a
Wind Energy Generating System
C*
80
1200
See Section 5.10
Accessory buildings and structures
P
n/a
n/a
75
15
15
30
153
1 The requirement for yards abutting a Provincial Trunk Highway (P.T.H.) or a Provincial Road (P.R.) is subject to approval by the Highway
Traffic Board or appropriate government department when not meeting regulatory requirements.
2 The maximum height shall exclude grain storage structures, grain augurs and other facilities directly required for processing grain.
3 Site coverage is cumulative for all accessory buildings and structures.
4 See Section 10.4.
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10.4
Livestock Operations
1) All operations of a size of 300 animal units or greater will require a technical review from the
Provincial Technical Review Committee. Development applications will be evaluated on the
basis of the recommendation forthcoming from these reviews.
2) The number of animal units for a livestock operation shall be determined in accordance with
Table 10-4.
3) All new or expanding livestock operations shall require application for a development permit.
The application shall include the following information:
(a) Description of the proposed new or expanding livestock operation including:
i. Number and type of animals;
ii. Number and type of animal housing and other buildings or structures related to the
livestock operation;
iii. Type and size of manure storage facility;
iv. Method of manure application;
v. Means of limiting manure runoff; and
vi. Means of odour control;
(b) A site plan showing the location and distance from property lines of the following:
i. Animal housing and other buildings or structures related to the livestock operation;
ii. Manure storage facility; and
iii. Well;
(c) Where a proposed new or expanding livestock operation is 300 AU or greater in size,
additional information may be required at the request of the Technical Review Committee.
This information shall be certified by a qualified agricultural engineer or other professional
acceptable to the TRC.
4) All proposed livestock operations shall meet the siting criteria outlined in Table 10-3.
5) Council may impose the following conditions on an application for a livestock operation:
(a) Measures to ensure conformity with the applicable provisions of the Development Plan and
Zoning By-law;
(b) Measures to implement recommendations of the Technical Review Committee;
(c) One or both of the following measures intended to reduce odours from the operation:
i. Requiring a cover on manure storage facilities and/or;
ii. Requiring shelterbelts to be established;
(d) Require the applicant to enter into a development agreement regarding one or more of the
following matters:
i. The timing of construction;
ii. The control of traffic;
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iii. The construction and maintenance of roads, fencing, landscaping, drainage works,
shelterbelts and/or;
iv. The payment of a sum of money to the Board or Council to be used by the Board or
Council to construct any of the items mentioned in clause (iii) above.
6) Where the proposed new or expansion of an existing livestock operation is within one (1) mile of
a Wildlife Management Area (WMA) as designated under the Province's Protected Areas
Initiative, the application shall be circulated to Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship
for review and comment.
7) The siting of new livestock facilities shall not be permitted within one-quarter (1/4) mile (0.4
kilometers) of the Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM) of the La Salle River, Red River, Morris
River, Rat River and the Seine River waterways within the Rural Municipality.
8) The expansion of existing livestock facilities shall not be permitted within 328 feet (100 meters)
of the Ordinary High Water Mark (OHWM) of the La Salle River, Red River, Morris River, Rat
River and the Seine River waterways within the Rural Municipality.
9) For both new and expanding operations, a setback of 328 feet (100 meters) from other major
water bodies/rivers and from all surface watercourses including roadside ditches and drains
shall be required.
10) Where the proposed new or expansion of an existing livestock operation is less than 200 AU in
size, the Development Officer may approve the application where satisfied the proposed
livestock operation is in compliance with:
(a) The applicable provincial and federal regulations and guidelines according to
statements from the responsible provincial agencies; and
(b) The mutual separation distance requirements as established in the Provincial
Planning Regulation and The Environment Act.
11) Where the proposed new or expansion of an existing livestock operation is between 200 AU and
300 AU, an application for a conditional use order must be made, in accordance with Section
*1.16 of this by-law.
12) Where the proposed new or expansion of an existing livestock operation is greater than 300 AU,
an application for a conditional use order must be made, in accordance with Section *1.16 of
this by-law. A copy of the application and all supporting material shall be sent to the Minister as
soon as reasonably practical in accordance with The Planning Act; and shall be referred to the
Provincial Technical Review Committee (TRC) for review and consideration. Upon receipt of the
TRC report, the Board shall proceed in accordance with The Planning Act. The Board or Council
may only approve applications for conditional uses where:
a) The Technical Review Committee has determined, based on the available
information, that the proposed new or expanding livestock operation will not create
a risk to health, safety or the environment, or that any risk can be minimized through
the use of appropriate practices, measures and safeguards; and
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b) The Board or Council is satisfied that the proposed new or expanding livestock
operation will be compatible with the general nature of the surrounding area, will
not be detrimental to the health or general welfare of people living or working in the
surrounding area, or negatively affect other properties or potential development in
the surrounding area; and is generally consistent with the applicable provisions of the
Development Plan By-law, Zoning By-law and any Secondary Plan.
10.4.1
Separation Distances for Livestock Operations
The following separation distances shall apply to all livestock operations within the Rural
Municipality of Ritchot. Note: No new livestock production operations will be permitted in the AL
zone, however expanding operations may be permitted subject the regulations in Table 10-3.
Table 10-3
Separation Distances for Livestock Operations
Size of Livestock
Operation in
Animal Units
Separation Distance in Feet (Meters) from a
Residence
Separation Distance in Feet (Meters)
from a Designated Area
To Earthen Manure
Storage Facility or
Feedlot
To Animal Confinement
Facility or Non-earthen
Manure Storage Facility
To Earthen Manure
Storage Facility or
Feedlot
To Animal Confinement
Facility or Non-earthen
Manure Storage Facility
10 - 100
656 (200)
328 (100)
2,625 (800)
1,739 (530)
101 - 200
984 (300)
492 (150)
3,937 (1,200)
2,625 (800)
201 - 300
1,312 (400)
656 (200)
5,249 (1,600)
3,511 (1,070)
301 - 400
1,476 (450)
738 (225)
5,906 (1,800)
3,937 (1,200)
401 - 800
1,640 (500)
820 (250)
6,561 (2,000)
4,364 (1,330)
801 - 1,600
1,968 (600)
984 (300)
7,874 (2,400)
5,269 (1,600)
1,601 - 3,200
2,297 (700)
1,148 (350)
9,186 (2,800)
6,135 (1,870)
3,201 - 6,400
2,625 (800)
1,312 (400)
10,499 (3,200)
6,988 (2,130)
6,401 - 12,800
2,953 (900)
1,476 (450)
11,811 (3,600)
7,874 (2,400)
> 12,800
3,281 (1,000)
1,640 (500)
13,123 (4,000)
8,760 (2,670)
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10.5 Calculation of Animal Units
Any reference in this By-law to Livestock Animal Units (A.U.) shall use Table 10-4 to determine the
amount of livestock waste produced and / or the number of animal units permitted. Please inquire
with your regional agricultural engineer or livestock specialist if you have questions regarding
animals not identified on the table.
Table 10-4
Calculation of Animal Units by Category of Livestock
AU Produced By
One Livestock
Livestock Producing
One AU
Dairy
Milking cows (including associated livestock)
2
0.5
Beef
Beef cows (including associated livestock)
Backgrounder
Summer pasture/replacement heifers
Feeder Cattle
1.25
0.5
0.625
0.769
0.8
2
1.6
1.3
Hogs
Sows, farrow to finish
Sows, farrow to weanling
Sows, farrow to nursery
Weanlings
Growers/finishers
Boars (artificial insemination operations)
1.25
0.25
0.313
0.033
0.143
0.2
0.8
4
3.2
30
7
5
Chickens
Broilers
Roasters
Layers
Pullets
Broiler Breeder Pullets
Broiler Breeder Hens
0.005
0.01
0.0083
0.0033
0.0033
0.01
200
100
120
300
300
100
Turkeys
Broilers
Heavy Toms
Heavy Hens
0.01
0.02
0.01
100
50
100
Horses
Mares (including associated livestock)
1.333
0.75
Sheep
Ewes (including associated livestock)
Feeder lambs
0.2
0.063
5
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Part 11: Signage Regulations
11.1
Definitions
Address Sign means a sign, generally applied to a building wall that displays a building's address.
Advertising Sign means a sign directing attention to a business, commodity, service or entertainment
conducted, sold or offered elsewhere upon the same zoning site where the sign is maintained, including
a billboard sign.
Apex means the highest point of a sign as measured from the point on the ground where its structure is
located, or, if no sign structure is present, from the point on the ground directly below the sign itself.
Awning Sign means lettering applied directly on the valance or other vertical portion of an awning.
Bulletin Board means a sign of permanent character, but with movable letters, words or numerals
indicating the names of persons associated with, or event conducted upon, or products or services offered
upon the premises upon which a sign is maintained, e.g. school, church, community center bulletin board
and similar uses.
Business Sign means a sign directing attention to a business, commodity, service or entertainment
conducted, sold or offered upon the same zoning site where the sign is maintained.
Clearance means the height above the walkway, or other surface if specified, of the bottom edge of an
element.
Construction Sign means a sign which identifies a construction project and information relative thereto.
Fascia or Wall Sign means any sign attached against the surface of, or against or within a recess in the
wall, a column or other perpendicular portion of a building in a position essentially parallel to said wall,
column or other perpendicular position. A fascia sign shall also mean any sign attached to the walls of
two or more buildings and spanning the spaces between the said buildings.
Flashing Sign means an illustrated sign on which artificial light is not maintained constant in intensity and
colour at all times when such sign is in use.
Freestanding Sign means a sign supported by a vertical column or columns placed in the ground with the
sign surface area above ground level.
Identification Sign or Nameplate means a sign that identifies the business, owner, resident or the street
address and which sets forth no other advertisement.
Illuminated Sign means a sign designed to give forth artificial light or reflect light from an artificial source.
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Marquee Sign means a sign attached to a marquee, canopy or awning projecting from and supported by
a building.
Outdoor Display Case means a sign consisting of a lockable metal or wood framed cabinet with a
transparent window or windows, mounted onto a building wall or freestanding support. It allows the
contents, such as menus or maps, to be maintained and kept current.
Portable or Mobile Sign means a sign with or without a structural frame and intended for a limited period
of display, but shall have no red, green or amber lights thereon, and with no blinking or scintillating lights
when the sign faces a residential area. A Portable or Mobile Sign cannot be displayed for a period longer
than 6 months.
Projecting Sign means any sign other than a fascia sign, which is attached to a building and extends beyond
the exterior wall of the said building beyond the surface of that portion of the building to which it is
attached.
Roof Sign means any sign erected, constructed and maintained wholly upon or over the roof of a building
with the principal support on the roof structure.
Sidewalk Sign or Sandwich Board means a moveable freestanding sign that is typically double-sided,
placed at the entrance to a business to attract pedestrians.
Sign Surface Area means the entire area within a single continuous perimeter enclosing the extreme limits
of writing, representation, emblem, or any figure of similar character, including any frame or other
material or colour forming an integral part of the display or used to differentiate such sign from the
background against which it is placed. Where a sign has two or more faces, the area of all faces shall be
included in determining the area of the sign, except that where two such faces are placed back to back
and are at no point more than two (2) feet from one another, the sign surface area of the sign shall be
taken as the surface areas of one face if the two faces are of equal area, or as the surface area of the
larger face if the two faces are of unequal area.
Temporary Sign means a sign which is not permanently anchored to a footing extending below grade or
permanently affixed to, or painted on, a building and on which the copy has been painted or affixed in a
permanent manner. The copy on the sign shall relate to an activity, use or event of a limited time duration
not exceeding six months. Temporary signs include political campaign signs, real estate signs, construction
identification signs, signs involving seasonal businesses, and signs advertising specific community events.
For the purpose of this by-law, temporary signs shall not include portable signs.
Valance means the portion of an awning that hangs perpendicular to the sidewalk.
Window Sign means a sign placed or painted on the interior of a shop front window or the window of a
business door.
Yard Sign means a permanent freestanding sign in a Front Yard, including a supporting post or posts.
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11.2
General Sign Regulations
The following provisions shall apply to all signs erected or maintained within the Rural
Municipality of Ritchot, except wherein otherwise stated:
a) Signs and sign structures may be allowed as accessory uses in accordance with the Sign
Requirements Table [Table 11-1], subject to the issuance of a Development Permit as
required;
b) All signs, with the exception of civic addressing and yard/identification signs, shall comply
with the minimum yard requirements for accessory structures in the zone in which they
are to be located or erected;
c) Billboards and other signs directing attention to a business, commodity or message
offered elsewhere than upon the same zoning site on which that sign is located may only
be allowed with Council approval. These signs must also be constructed in accordance
with the Sign Requirements Table [Table 11-1] and subject to the issuance of a
Development Permit;
d) No sign or sign structure shall be erected at any location where it may interfere with or
obstruct the view of any street, intersection or railroad grade crossing, or be confused
with any authorized traffic sign, signal or device. No rotating beam, beacon or flashing
illumination resembling an emergency light shall be used in connection with any sign
display;
e) No sign may contain flashing lights or digital images unless specifically allowed in the Sign
Requirements Table [Table 11-1]. All signs with flashing lights or digital images are
prohibited within 100 feet (30 metres) of residential zones;
f) No sign or structure shall be erected or maintained on, over or above any land or right-of-
way belonging to the R.M. of Ritchot without a Development Permit. This excludes civic
addressing signs;
g) The placing of signs within the control area of a Provincial Road or Provincial Trunk
Highway shall require a permit from the applicable provincial authority; and
h) All signs and structures shall be kept in good repair and in a proper state of preservation.
Signs which have become obsolete because of discontinuance of the operation or activity
or are not maintained in good condition or repair shall be repaired, removed or relocated
within 30 days following notice by the Development Officer.
The following signs shall not require a Development Permit. However, they must still comply
with any applicable standards in this by-law:
a) Signs posted by duly constituted public authorities in the performance of their public
duties;
b) Flags or emblems of a political, civic, educational or religious organization;
c) Commemorative or memorial signs or tablets;
d) Temporary signs including real estate signs, construction signs, election signs, garage sale
signs and similar;
e) Awning signs with signage originally incorporated in the design or awning material;
f) Residential on-site identification signs or warning signs (such as "Private Property" signs
and similar) not exceeding three (3) square feet in surface area; and
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g) Signs required for direction and convenience of the public, including signs identifying
restrooms or parking entrances, not exceeding five (5) square feet in sign surface area.
Table 11-1
Sign Regulations
Permit
Required
Sign Type
Specifications
Allowed in Zones
Quantity
1 per address
Area
max 4.0 sq.ft.
Width
n/a
Height
n/a
Depth
max 3.0 in
Clearance
n/a
All zones
No
Quantity
1 per window
Area
n/a
Width
max equal to facade
Depth
min 4.0 ft
Clearance
min 8.0 ft
Valance Height
max 12.0 in
Dist. from Curb
min 2.0 ft
CC, CH, CG
MG, MA
PR, I
No
Quantity
1 per business
Area
1.5 sq.ft. per lin.ft. facade
Width
max 90% width of facade
Depth
max 7.0 in
Clearance
min 7.0 ft
CC, CH, CG
MG, MA
PR, I
No
Quantity
1 per business
Area
1.5 sq.ft. per lin.ft. facade
Width
max 90% width of facade
Depth
max 7.0 in
Clearance
*min 2.0 ft
CC, CH, CG
MG, MA
PR, I
No
Quantity
1 per site
Area
single occupancy = max 100 sq.ft.
multiple occupancy = max 300 sq.ft.
Height
ground = max 8.0 ft
freestanding = max. 25.0 ft
Width
max 4.0 ft
Depth
max 12.0 in
Clearance
ground = n/a
freestanding = min 6.0 ft
CC, CH, CG
MG, MA
PR, I
AG, AL
Yes
Quantity
1 per site
Area
single occupancy = max 100 sq.ft.
multiple occupancy = max 300 sq.ft.
Height
ground = max 8.0 ft
freestanding = max. 25.0 ft
Width
*max 8.0 ft
Depth
max 12.0 in
Clearance
ground = n/a
freestanding = min 6.0 ft
CC, CH, CG
MG, MA
PR, I
AG, AL
Yes
Address/Name
Awning
*Fascia
*Ground
*Wall
*Freestanding
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Quantity
1 per business
Area
n/a
Width
entrance plus 2 ft per side
Depth
min 4.0 ft; max 10 ft
Clearance
min 8.0 ft
Dist. from Curb
min 3.0 ft
CC, CH, CG
MG, MA
PR, I
Yes
Quantity
1 per business
Area
max 6.0 sq.ft.
Width
max 3.5 ft
Height
max 3.5 ft
Depth
max 5.0 in
Clearance
min 4.0 ft
CC, CH, CG
MA, MG
PR, I
No
Quantity
1 per site
Area
max 48.0 sq.ft.
Width
n/a
Height
max 10.0 ft
Depth
n/a
Clearance
n/a
Duration: Not to exceed 6 months
CC, CH, CG
MA, MG
PR, I
AG, AL
Yes
Sign Type
Specifications
Allowed in Zones
Permit
Required
Quantity
1 per business
Area
max 4.0 sq.ft.
Width
max 4.0 ft
Depth
max 4.0 ft
Clearance
min 8.0 ft
CC, CH, CG
MG, MA
PR, I
Yes
Quantity
1 per business
Area
max 8.0 sq.ft.
Width
max 26 in
Height
max 42 in
Depth
n/a
Clearance
n/a
CC, CH, CG
MG, MA
PR, I
No
Quantity
1 per window
Area
max 25% of glass
Width
n/a
Height
n/a
Depth
n/a
Clearance
min 3.0 ft
RG5, RG8, RR, RMHP
CC, CH, CG
MG, MA
PR, I
No
Quantity
1 per site
Area
identification = max 6 sq.ft.
Width
max 3.0 ft
Height
max 2.0 ft (not incl. post)
Depth
n/a
Clearance
min 3.0 ft to sign edge
Apex
max 6.0 ft to top of post
All zones
No
Marquee
Outdoor Display Case
Sidewalk/Sandwich
Window
Yard/Identification
Projecting
Portable/Mobile
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Schedule A:
Zoning Maps