By-Law No. 2017-01 — Village of Doaktown Rural Plan
Doaktown, New Brunswick
· adopted 2017-10-18
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By-law No.
2017, filed
2017-1 adopted by Council on October 18,
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Table of Contents
Section A: Governance and Application
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A.1. Title
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A.2. Area Designation
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A.3. Motion to Adopt
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A.4. Contents and Purpose
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A.5. Goals and Objectives
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A.6. Powers of the Development Officer
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A.6.1. Administration
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A.6.2. Development Officer Variances
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A.6.3. Applications Forwarded to the PRAC by the Development Officer
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A.6.4. PRAC Rendered Decisions
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A.6.5. Confirmation of Zoning
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A.6.6. Zoning Compliance Letter
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A.6.7. Non-Conforming Use Letter
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A.6.8. Complete Application
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A.6.9. Requirement for Additional Information or Study
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A.6.10. Enforcement
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A.6.11. Development Officer Temporary Uses
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A.6.12. Utilities and Infrastructure
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A.7. Powers of the Planning Review and Adjustment Committee
(PRAC)
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A.7.1. Conditional Uses
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A.7.2. Similar or Compatible Uses
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A.7.3. Non-Conforming Uses
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A.7.4. PRAC Temporary Uses
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A.7.5. Unsuitable Geology, Location, and Topography
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A.8. Powers of Council
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A.8.1. Plan Amendment
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A.9. Fees
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A.9.1. Application Fees
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A.9.2. Administrative Request / Report Fees
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Section B: Land Use Goals, Policies, and Proposals 11
B.1. Overall Development Patterns and Growth Strategy
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B.1.1. Overview
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B.1.2. Goal and Policies
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B.1.3. Proposals
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B.2. RESIDENTIAL USES
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B.2.1. Overview
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B.2.2. Goal and Policies
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B.2.3. Proposals
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B.3. Camp Uses
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B.3.1. Overview
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B.3.2. Goal and Policies
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B.3.3. Proposals
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B.4. COMMERCIAL USES
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B.4.1. Overview
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B.4.2. Goal and Policies
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B.4.3. Proposals
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B.5. INSTITUTIONAL (COMMUNITY) USES
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B.5.1. Overview
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B.5.2. Goal and Policies
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B.5.3. Proposals
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B.6. RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND PUBLIC OPEN SPACES
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B.6.1. Overview
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B.6.2. Goal and Policies
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B.6.3. Proposals
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B.7. RURAL AREAS
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B.7.1. Overview
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B.7.2. Goal and Policies
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B.7.3. Proposals
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B.8. INDUSTRIAL USES
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B.8.1. Overview
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B.8.2. Goal and Policies
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B.8.3. Proposals
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B.9. HERITAGE BUILDINGS/STRUCTURES AND HISTORICAL/ARCHAEOLOGI-
CAL SITES
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B.9.1. Overview
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B.9.2. Goal and Policies
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B.9.3. Proposals
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B.9.4. Overview
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B.9.5. Goal and Policies
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B.9.6. Proposals
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B.10. MUNICIPAL SERVICES
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B.10.1. Overview
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B.10.2. Goal and Policies
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B.10.3. Proposals
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Section C: Zoning Provisions
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C.1. DEFINITIONS
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C.1.1. Undefined Terms
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C.1.2. Defined Terms
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C.2. 2 APPLICATION AND GENERAL PROVISIONS
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C.2.1. Measurements and Units
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C.2.2. General Prohibitions
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C.2.3. Requirement of a Development Permit
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C.2.4. Existing Undersized Lots
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C.2.5. Enlarging Existing Buildings and Structures
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C.2.6. Multiple Main Buildings and Associated Main Uses
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C.2.7. Site Plan Requirements
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C.2.8. Site Drainage
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C.2.9. Temporary Construction Uses
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C.2.10. Access
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C.2.11. Street Line Setback
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C.2.12. Other By-laws, Permits, and Licenses
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C.2.13. Height Regulations
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C.2.14. Uses Requiring the Disposal of Sewage
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C.2.15. Reduced Frontage on a Curve
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C.2.16. Landscaping Strip
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C.2.17. Screening
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C.2.18. Daylighting Triangle
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C.2.19. Parking
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C.2.20. Loading
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C.2.21. Drive-Thrus and Queueing
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C.2.22. Permitted Encroachments
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C.3. SPECIAL USES, BUILDINGS, AND STRUCTURES
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C.3.1. Accessory Buildings
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C.3.2. Fences
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C.3.3. Signs
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C.3.4. Vehicle Bodies
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C.3.5. Private Garages and Carports
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C.3.6. Swimming Pools
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C.3.7. Commercial Vehicles in Residential Zones
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C.3.8. Row House and Semi-Detached Dwellings
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C.3.9. Bed and Breakfasts / Tourist Homes
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C.3.10. Propane Tanks or the Storage of Other Explosives
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C.3.11. Temporary Real Estate Offices
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C.3.12. Camp Uses
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C.3.13. Garden Suites
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C.3.14. Non-Commercial Wind Energy Systems
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C.3.15. Home Businesses and Industries
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C.3.16. Long-Term Parking of Travel Trailers, Motor Homes, and
Truck-Mounted Campers
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C.3.17. Outdoor Furnaces
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C.3.18. Uses Permitted in All Zones
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C.3.19. Accessory Uses
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C.3.20. Agricultural Uses
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C.4. INTERPRETATION OF ZONES
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C.4.1. Zoning Map
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C.4.2. Zone Boundaries
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C.4.3. Multiple Zones on One Lot
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C.4.4. Multiple Uses on One Lot
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C.4.5. Permitted and Prohibited Uses in Zones
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C.4.6. Lot Creation Standards
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C.4.7. Development Standards
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C.5. ZONES
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C.5.1. Residential (RES)
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C.5.2. Village Centre (VC)
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C.5.3. Commercial (C)
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C.5.4. Community Use (CU)
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C.5.5. Industrial (IND)
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C.5.6. Rural (RU)
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C.5.7. Parks and Recreation (PR)
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C.5.8. Conservation (CON)
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C.5.9. Protected Water Supply (PWS)
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C.5.10. Flood Risk Area (FRA)
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Schedule A: Zoning Map
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Schedule b: Classifications of Buildings and Uses
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SECTION A: GOVERNANCE AND APPLICATION
A.1. TITLE
The Village ofDoaktown (henceforth referred to as Doaktown), under Section 27.2 of the
Community Planning Act (henceforth referred to as the Act), hereby adopts the Village of
Doaktown Rural Plan, By-law No. 2017-1 (henceforth referred to as the Plan).
A.2. AREA DESIGNATION
The area ofland situated within the limits of Doaktown shown on the attached Schedule './\., titled
'Village of Doaktown Rural Plan - Zoning Map' (henceforth referred to as the Zoning Map) is
designated for the purposes of the adoption of this Plan and is the area to which this By-law
applies.
A.3. MOTION TO ADOPT
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A.4. Contents and Purpose
The current Section of the Rural Plan describes the governance and application of this Rural
Plan. Section B of the Plan sets forth policies, which provide a general statement of intent, and
proposals, which are statements outlining specific measures to satisfy or implement said policies.
Section C of the Plan sets out zoning provisions or standards of development that reflect the
policies and proposals. Part C also includes the Zoning Map, which divides Doaktown into land
use zones for the purpose of administering the zoning provisions.
The purpose of this Plan is to provide a framework for orderly development within Doaktown
according to land use planning principles. A formal review of the Plan will be conducted every
ten (10) years.
A.5. Goals and Objectives
The goal of the Plan is to facilitate a sustainable, safe, and healthy Village in which to live, work,
and play. The objectives of the Plan are to:
a. Protect the natural environment, which is a critical component of the unique character and
economy of Doaktown;
b. Support contiguous development and infrastructure to accommodate growth in an orderly
and economical fashion that is consistent with community values;
c. Increase economic opportunities within the Village;
d. Identify key social areas to be addressed by plan policy and proposals;
e. Encourage the development of safe, appealing, efficient and high quality residential
neighbourhoods;
f. Maintain an appropriate balance of land uses;
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g. Minimize land use conflicts; and
h. Ensure that Doaktown remains rural in nature while allowing for suitable types and scales of
development.
The goal and objectives reflect Council's vision and priorities for the future development of the
community. The objectives provide a reference for those who administer and enforce the Plan and
to use when making land use decisions.
A.6. Powers of the Development Officer
A.6.1. Administration
The Development Officer, or a designate of the Development Officer in accordance with Section
81(6) of the Act, shall be charged with the general administration of this Plan.
A.6.2. Development Officer Variances
a. Upon receipt of the required fee of $250, the Development Officer may, subject to terms and
conditions that they consider fit, permit a reasonable variance from the zoning provisions of
this Plan in accordance with Sections 77(6) and 35(2) of the Act.
b. Following the construction of a building or structure, the Development Officer may permit a
dimensional variance for an encroachment on a setback or yard requirement that was deemed
to have occurred in good faith, in accordance with Sections 34(8) and (9) of the Act.
c. If the PRAC has made a decision regarding an application, the Development Officer cannot
use their powers to rule on the same application.
d. If the Development Officer makes a decision on an application request, the same application
cannot be forwarded to the PRAC for a decision.
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A.6.3. Applications Forwarded to the PRAC by the
Development Officer
The Development Officer reserves the right to refer any application to
the PRAC for a decision.
A.6.4. PRAC Rendered Decisions
The Development Officer shall not issue a development approval on
any application reviewed by the PRAC until the PRAC has rendered a
decision, and any conditions required by the PRAC or this Plan have
been satisfied.
A.6.5. Confirmation of Zoning
a. The Development Officer shall ensure that upon receipt of the
application fee of $100 per lot (PID), s/he shall issue a written
Confirmation of Zoning regarding the zone applied to the lot(s)
requested.
b. If requested by the applicant, the Development Officer shall also
comment on whether or not proposed use(s) are permitted in the
respective zone(s).
A.6.6. Zoning Compliance Letter
The Development Officer shall ensure that upon receipt of the
application fee of $200 per lot, s/he shall issue a Zoning Compliance
Letter regarding conformity of the existing use, and associated existing
development of the lot(s), with the current standards of the respective
zone(s) of said lot(s).
A.6.7. Non-Conforming Use Letter
a. The Development Officer shall ensure that upon receipt of the
application fee of $200 per lot, they shall issue a Non-Conforming
Use Letter regarding the confirmation of non-conforming use
rights of the lot(s) in accordance with Section 40(1) of the Act.
b. The burden of proof lies with the applicant in proving non-
conforming use rights.
A.6.8. Complete Application
The Development Officer shall ensure that an application is complete
by requiring that:
a. A request for Rural Plan amendment, variance, conditional use, or
temporary use approval include the required application fee;
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b. Supporting documentation and any necessary information to
process the various types of development applications is provided
as determined by the Development Officer and/or any information
required for a proper review by the PRAC; and
c. Despite Sections A.6.8 (a) and A.6.8 (b), the Development
Officer reserves the right not to proceed with any application
deemed incomplete from the perspective that there is insufficient
information provided to assess the overall land use impact from
the proposed development.
A.6.9. Requirement for Additional Information or Study
Additional information and/or studies may be required by the
Development Officer to evaluate the impact of the proposed
development on:
a. Public infrastructure that may require upgrading of the street
network or other required components of public infrastructure;
b. The health and well-being of residents in the immediate
neighbourhood or further afield;
c. The established character of the neighbourhood in which the
development is proposed;
d. The natural environment, which may include but not limited
to watercourses, wetlands, wildlife habitats, water bodies, and
drinking water supplies.
Additional Info
e. If any additional information and/or studies pertaining to Sections
A.6.9 (a), (b), (c), or (d) requested by the Development Officer are
not provided by the applicant, the Development Officer reserves
the right not to proceed with the application according to Section
A.6.8 (c).
A.6.10. Enforcement
a. This Plan shall be enforced by the Development Officer or his/her
designate, and such person(s) may enter on any land or building
at any reasonable time for the purposes of administration or
enforcement of this Plan.
b. In the event that any development is undertaken in contravention
of the provisions of the Act, this Plan, or any other by-law or
regulation provided for in the Act, or terms and conditions
pursuant thereto, the Development Officer is hereby authorized by
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Council and may order:
i.
The cessation of the development;
ii.
The alteration of such development so as to remove the contravention; or
iii.
The doing of anything required to restore the land, building, or structure to its condi-
tion immediately prior to the undertaking of such development.
A.6.11. Development Officer Temporary Uses
a. Receipt of the application fee of $250 is required in order for the Development Officer to
consider a temporary use relating to a development application.
b. If delegated authority by the PRAC in accordance with Section 34 (3)(h.1)(i) of the Act, The
Development Officer, subject to terms and conditions:
i.
May authorize, for a temporary period not exceeding one (1) year, a development
otherwise prohibited by this Plan; and
ii.
Shall require the termination or removal of a development authorized under Section
A.6.11 (a) at the end of the authorized period.
A.6.12. Utilities and Infrastructure
No building may be erected unless arrangements, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer,
have been made for the supply of electrical power, water, storm water, septic, streets, or other
services or facilities where applicable.
A.7. Powers of the Planning Review and Adjustment Committee (PRAC)
A.7.1. Conditional Uses
a. Receipt of the application fee of $250 is required in order for the PRAC to consider
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conditional use approval relating to a development application.
b. Where conditional uses are permitted in this Plan, these uses shall be approved by the PRAC
subject to such terms and conditions that may be imposed by the PRAC.
c. The PRAC may prohibit a conditional use if it is determined that the applicant cannot
reasonably be expected to comply with the terms and conditions imposed.
d. After the Development Officer receives the information required to process an application, a
development approval will not be issued until the PRAC has approved the conditional use and
all conditions or requirements established by the PRAC or this Plan have been satisfied.
A.7.2. Similar or Compatible Uses
a. Receipt of the application fee of $250 is required in order for the PRAC to consider a similar
or compatible use variance relating to a development application.
b. The PRAC may, subject to terms and conditions, permit a use that is 'similar to' or 'compatible
with' uses that are permitted as-of-right in the respective zone in accordance with Section 35
(1) of the Act.
c. In assessing a similar or compatible use variance application, the PRAC shall determine if the
use and any associated structures or buildings:
i.
Is desirable for the development of the property;
ii.
Is in accord with the general intent of this Plan;
iii.
Does not adversely affect traffic or parking patterns in the area;
iv.
Has architectural design that is compatible with the character of the neighborhood;
and
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Is viewed as being compatible with the neighbourhood, as
determined by assessing public input.
A.7.3. Non-Conforming Uses
a. Receipt of the application fee of $250 is required in order for the
PRAC to consider a non-conforming use relating to a development
application.
b. The PRAC may, subject to terms and conditions, permit the:
i.
Continuance of a non-conforming use that has
discontinued for a period greater than ten (10)
consecutive months, in accordance with Section 40 (2) of
the Act;
ii.
Repairing or restoration of a building or structure
accommodating a non-conforming use that has been
damaged greater than half of the whole building or
structure, in accordance with Section 40 (2) of the Act;
iii.
Extension of a non-conforming use throughout a
building, except that, where a portion of the building was
constructed subsequent to the date the use became non-
conforming, in conformance with Section 40 (3) of the
Act; or
iv.
Change of a non-conforming use to a similar non-
conforming use, in conformance with Section 40 (4) of
the Act.
A.7.4. PRAC Temporary Uses
a. Receipt of the application fee of $250 is required in order for the
PRAC to consider a temporary use relating to a development
application.
b. The PRAC, subject to terms and conditions:
i.
May authorize, for a temporary period not exceeding one
(1) year, a development otherwise prohibited by this Plan,
in accordance with Section 34 (3)(h) of the Act; and
ii.
May authorize, for an additional temporary period
not exceeding one (1) year, a development otherwise
prohibited by this Plan if: the applicant holds an
authorization under Section A.7.4 (a) that is to expire or
has expired, an application with respect to the land has
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been made to amend this Plan, and the PRAC receives
a resolution from Council confirming that they will
consider said amendment ; and
iii.
Shall require the termination or removal of a development
authorized under Section A.7.4 (a) at the end of the
authorized period.
A.7.5. Unsuitable Geology, Location, and Topography
The PRAC may prohibit the construction of any building or structure
on any site where it would otherwise be permitted under this Plan
when, in its opinion, the site is marshy, subject to flooding, excessively
steep or otherwise unsuitable for a proposed purpose by virtue of its
geology or topography.
A.8. Powers of Council
A.8.1. Plan Amendment
Plan Amendment with Application
A person who seeks to have this Plan amended:
a. Shall submit a written and signed application;
b. Shall, where the application involves rezoning an area of land from
one (1) zone to another, include therewith:
i.
A statement as to the ownership thereof; and
ii.
The signature of at least one (1) owner of each lot therein.
c. Shall include such information as may be required by the
Development Officer for the purpose of adequately assessing the
desirability of the proposal.
d. Shall include the required fee of $1,000; or $750 where the
applicant wishes to amend a previously approved Plan amendment
which included terms and conditions. Council may return all or
part of the fee to the applicant if they choose to withdraw their
application prematurely.
Same or Similar Application
e. Unless Council is of the opinion that there is valid new evidence or
change in conditions, where an application under this section has
been refused by Council, no further application may be considered
by Council for one (1) year if such application:
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In the case of rezoning, is in respect to the same area of land and is in all significant
particulars intended to seek the same zone originally sought or is to obtain the same
zoning changes as originally sought; or
ii.
Not being in relation to rezoning, is similar to the original application.
Plan Amendment without Application
Despite Section A.8.1 (b):
f. Council may initiate a Plan amendment without the signature of the owner(s) of the lot(s)
of land involved in the rezoning, provided that the amendment obtains the support of the
majority of Council.
A.9. Fees
A.9.1. Application Fees
The following table summarizes application fees required in this Plan:
Type
Description
Fee
(a) Development Permit
i. Residential use ≤2DUs (one (1) main use and main
building only); and associated secondary uses, accessory
buildings and structures
$20.00
ii. Residential use ≤24DUs; or commercial or industrial
use building ≤1500m2 (4921ft2) in total floor area
$40.00
iii. Residential use >24DUs; or commercial or industrial
use building >1500m2 (4921ft2) in total floor area
$60.00
(b) Development Officer (DO) /
PRAC Applications
i. Variance - dimensional (DO and PRAC), A.6.2 & A.6.3
$250.00
ii. Conditional use (PRAC), A.7.1
iii. Variance - similar or compatible use (PRAC), A.7.2
iv. Non-conforming use, extension (PRAC), A.7.3
v. Temporary use (DO and PRAC), A.6.11 and A.7.4
(c) Plan Amendment, A.8.1
i. Policies and/or proposals (Part B)
$1000.00
ii. Re-zoning and/or zoning provisions (Part C)
iii. Amend previously approved Plan amendment
$750.00
A.9.2. Administrative Request / Report Fees
Type
Description
(a) Confirmation of zoning
$100.00 per lot, see Section A.6.5
(b) Zoning compliance letter
$200.00 per lot, see Section A.6.6
(c) Non-conforming use letter
$200.00 per lot, see Section A.6.7
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Section B: Land Use Goals, Policies, and Proposals
B.1. Overall Development Patterns and Growth Strategy
B.1.1. Overview
Doaktown is situated on the Southwest Miramichi River and is one
of four municipalities that comprise the Greater Miramichi Region,
which also includes 19 unincorporated communities, or Local Service
Districts (LSDs). The Plan Area of Doaktown is bounded on the west
by the Rural Community of Upper Miramichi and is surrounded by
the LSD of Blissfield on all other sides of its municipal boundary.
With a population density of approximately 27 persons per square
kilometer, the Plan Area is quite rural in nature. Route 8 (Main
Street) is the main transportation corridor through the Village. In
addition to providing the primary link between destinations within
the community, Main Street serves as a route for trips to and from
Fredericton and Miramichi.
The Village contains a mix of public, open space, residential,
commercial, institutional, and industrial uses. The central part of
Doaktown contains the highest concentration of these land uses and
functions as the heart of the community. This central area provides a
focal point for the community and is a location where new commercial
and community developments should be encouraged. It would be
a natural progression to encourage increased development--and
complementary and supporting residential, recreational, institutional,
and commercial uses-- to strengthen this area as a "community hub"
with a focus on recreational opportunities, walkability, education,
employment and retail services, supported by higher density, mixed-
use residential development.
The challenge in the Village Centre area is to plan for an appropriate
mix of uses and supporting residential densities to ensure its continued
growth and sustainability. Also needed are measures to improve the
visual amenity, function, and pedestrian comfort and accessibility
of the portion of Main Street and cross connections that link to the
Village Centre. An attractive streetscape will assist local business and
encourage additional investment along this busy traffic route.
Despite encouraging and directing development in the Village
Centre area, Council recognizes that many residents enjoy living in
Doaktown because of the rural lifestyle it provides, which generally
means living outside of the established Village Centre area in a more
natural and serene setting, often on large acreages. Existing property
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use rights should be maintained in these areas through continuing to permit residences, camps,
and other compatible developments of an appropriate use and scale. In these established areas
outside of the Village Centre, the challenge will be deciding how to direct growth in a manner
that is efficient, cost effective, and maximizes existing infrastructure, services, and active living
opportunities.
Over the next ten years, Doaktown will position itself as an age-friendly community, where
people of all ages can live, work, and play; one that can attract new families and business
investment. In reaching this goal, there needs to be a range of housing options available in the
community with sufficient retail and related services to supply local needs, located close to where
people live. Ensuring residents of Doaktown have the shopping, services, and recreation needs
located directly within their community will contribute to greater self-sufficient and sustainability
of the Village and contribute to a stronger sense of community identity.
B.1.2. Goal and Policies
The following goal and policies provide direction for the 'Overall Development Pattern' in
Doaktown:
GOAL:
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o direct growth in a
manner that ensures
orderly development, efficient
use and provision of municipal
services, compatibility between
land uses, and protection
of the Village's natural
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It is a policy of Council to:
B.1.2(1)
Facilitate development of the Village centre for retail,
recreation, civic use, and planned, mixed-use housing.
B.1.2(2)
To keep costs of municipal services low. New
development will be encouraged as infill or as
redevelopment of vacant properties within the built-up
areas of the Village.
B.1.2(3)
Maintain and maximize property use rights by permitting
development of an appropriate use and scale throughout
Doaktown.
B.1.2(4)
Restrict development in areas that are not suitable,
including areas adjacent to watercourses, wetlands, and
river areas vulnerable to erosion and flooding.
B.1.3. Proposals
It is a proposal of Council to:
B.1.3(1)
Facilitate an orderly and efficient development pattern
through the use of a Village Centre (VC) zone and by
encouraging development of an appropriate use and
scale. The Village Centre zone shall include a diversified
and compatible mix of uses, including recreational,
residential, community, light industrial, and commercial.
B.1.3(2)
Encourage infilling and the reuse/repurposing of vacant
or underutilized buildings, structures, and lots for
accommodating development of an appropriate use and
scale.
B.1.3(3)
Ensure any new development does not create
unreasonable servicing demands or costs to the Village.
Where water and/or sewer service is available, new homes
must connect to it. Where services are unavailable, a well
and septic system approved by the applicable Provincial
department will be required.
B.1.3(4)
Develop and implement a Main Street Improvement Plan
for Route 8 to improve visual appearance of the street,
safety and pedestrian comfort, and identify opportunities
for additional commercial development.
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B.2. RESIDENTIAL USES
B.2.1. Overview
The Village of Doaktown contains a mixture of housing types varying from relatively new
single family dwelling units to older, large Victorian style homes. Typical of a small rural-based
community, Doaktown's housing stock is comprised primarily of single family dwellings with a
limited number of two or more family units within one dwelling.
Currently, Doaktown has approximately 425 total dwellings (2016 Census). If current
demographic and development trends continue, fewer new constructions are expected and the
age of housing stock will continue to increase. These aging homes will require remodeling and
renovations, as these structures are, for example, less energy efficient than new construction. As
residential demand into 2026 is expected to remain low, it is anticipated that a number of existing
residences could be abandoned, unoccupied, or demolished.
An important consideration for future development in the Village is the mix of housing types and
whether the housing mix meets the housing demand. In recent years, the total overall housing
stock (number of homes) in Doaktown has decreased but has also diversified to include some
smaller types of dwelling units (i.e. apartment, duplex, and semi-detached dwellings).
Considering the proportion of the population in Doaktown that will reach the retirement age
over the next decade, increasing demand for smaller dwelling units can be expected. Additionally,
changing trends in population structure and personal choice will likely result in continued and
expanded demand for alternative forms of housing, such as duplex, semi- detached, row house,
and apartment dwellings. Available serviced lots, rather than lots that require a well to be dropped
and septic tank installed should be preferred locations for development. Additionally, while
residential areas should be developed for predominately residential purposes, other compatible
uses that enhance and contribute to neighborhood amenity should be encouraged, such as
convenience stores in residential areas.
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Garden suites are an increasingly popular housing alternative that allows for the on-site care
of close friends or family. These additional dwellings provide an independent living option for
seniors, persons with disabilities, or other residents in need. However, garden suites are intended
to be temporary in nature. This form of housing should not be used as a means of maximizing
lot development, for example by renting to the public on a long-term basis. Future residential
developments should also be directed as to avoid potential land use conflict with existing and
future incompatible uses. This is achieved through zoning and associated provisions in Section C
of this Plan.
Residential zoning under this Rural Plan is applied to areas along the existing streets of the
community that are characterized by predominantly residential land use. Other areas, accessible
to existing streets and deemed suitable for development are also included in under residential
zoning.
B.2.2. Goal and Policies
The following goal and policies provide direction for 'Residential Uses' in Doaktown:
GOAL:
T
o encourage new
residential development
to occur in the Village centre
area and to maintain established
residential neighbourhoods,
while facilitating a broad
range of housing forms and
densities throughout
the Village.
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It is a policy of Council to:
B.2.2(1)
Direct future residential development away from existing and future incompatible
land uses.
B.2.2(2)
Facilitate residential development that is compatible with the established character of
neighbourhoods, including the overall density of development.
B.2.2(3)
Encourage a range of housing forms and options to meet the broad needs of existing
and future residents.
B.2.2(4)
Promote higher density residential uses in the Village centre area to support a
nodal development pattern, and to facilitate sustainable development and walkable
neighbourhoods.
B.2.2(5)
Increase collaboration with provincial and federal housing agencies to facilitate the
development of affordable housing projects.
B.2.2(6)
Ensure a high quality of residential development that will attract new families to the
community.
B.2.3. Proposals
It is a proposal of Council to:
B.2.3(1)
Implement a Residential (RES) zone that accommodates multiple forms and
densities of residential development within the community.
B.2.3(2)
Provide for a greater choice in housing forms and tenures, as well as mixed-use
commercial and residential buildings, specifically in the Village Centre area of
Doaktown.
B.2.3(3)
Encourage new residential development in the Village Centre area through the use of
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a mixed-use Village Centre (VC) zone that permits a wide
range of residential uses and densities.
B.2.3(4)
Permit modifications to mobile homes, mini homes, and
single unit dwellings to create smaller living units in a
manner that preserves neighbourhood appearance.
B.2.3(5)
Recognize the character of existing, established
neighbourhoods and ensure that where infill development
is possible, that it blends in well with the built form of the
neighbourhood.
B.2.3(6)
When appropriate, encourage new development and infill
redevelopment to incorporate affordable housing that is
visually indistinguishable from market housing and work
with provincial and federal housing agencies to facilitate
the construction of affordable housing units.
B.2.3(7)
It is a proposal of Council to permit garden suites within
areas zoned as "Village Centre", "Residential" and "Rural"
on the Zoning Map as a conditional use on any lot
containing a single unit dwelling, provided the proposed
garden suite:
a)
is intended to accommodate family members of the
owner or occupant;
b)
is intended to be temporary until such time as it is no
longer required by the tenant; and
c)
cannot be converted to an apartment or second
dwelling unit without an approved amendment to the
Rural Plan.
B.3. Camp Uses
B.3.1. Overview
In Doaktown, the term "camp" is used broadly to refer to seasonal
residences used for hunting, trapping, fishing, or other general
outdoor activities. This term is also used to refer to public "for rent"
or private (e.g. outfitting club) facilities. Because the term can have
various meanings in different commercial and recreational contexts,
camp and associated sub-definitions are included in Section C.1.2(b)
for increased specificity and clarity.
As with most rural communities in the province, particularly those
on the Southwest Miramichi River, camps are intrinsically linked
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with the culture and way of life of residents and visitors in Doaktown. They are used for personal
recreation and can be a major source of revenue for operators.
While camp uses are common in Doaktown, they should not be encouraged as a means to permit
substandard residential developments. These uses are seasonal in nature, and as such should not
be habited on a permanent, year-round basis. In all cases, provisions for the on-site disposal of
sewage must be approved by the applicable branches of the Department of Health or Department
of Environment and Local Government. Further, camps should be set back from wetlands and
watercourses in accordance with the Watercourse and Wetland Alteration Regulation 90-80 of the
Clean Water Act, SNB 1989, c C-6.1.
Clustering of four (4) or more travel trailers, motor homes, and/or truck-mounted campers,
defined as camp - mobile in this Plan, should be discouraged throughout Doaktown. This use,
when engaged in long term parking, has the potential for high land use impact over time; this
is particularly of concern if sewage is not properly disposed of. This use also has the potential to
deter from other established camp businesses in the area. Camp - mobile should be dealt with
on a case-by-case basis as a temporary use considering overall land use impact (e.g. duration of
parking - long-term and number of vehicles), street access, compatibility with surrounding land
uses, provisions for the disposal of sewage, and other health and safety issues deemed pertinent
by the Development Officer or the PRAC.
B.3.2. Goal and Policies
The following goal and policies provide direction for 'Camp Uses' in Doaktown:
GOAL:
T
o permit camp uses in
appropriate locations
within the community while
considering compatibility
with existing and
future land uses.
It is a policy of Council to:
B.3.2(1)
Facilitate camp uses that are solely for seasonal residence or per-night
accommodations in appropriate locations throughout Doaktown.
B.3.2(2)
Permit invididual camp cottages where residential uses are permitted.
B.3.2(3)
Permit camp clusters in rural areas and where commercial uses are generally
permitted.
B.3.2(4)
Promote the development of camp uses that have safe access for emergency and
service motor vehicles.
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B.3.3. Proposals
It is a proposal of Council to:
B.3.3(1)
Promote the development of camp uses that have safe
access for emergency and service motor vehicles using
specific zoning provisions and regulations under the
National Building Code of Canada and addendums or
regulations thereto.
B.3.3(2)
Prohibit "camp - mobile" throughout Doaktown, and
consider solely as a temporary use on a case-by-case
basis considering overall land use impact, street access,
compatibility with surrounding land uses, provisions for
the disposal of sewage, and other health and safety issues.
B.4. COMMERCIAL USES
B.4.1. Overview
Commercial development in Doaktown has occurred primarily in
a linear pattern along Main Street whereby services and amenities
primarily function as individual businesses and small shopping areas
that cater to local needs.
In the "Village Centre" area of the community, commercial uses are
dispersed along the main arterial with the highest concentration of
commercial activities occurring near the Main Street / Prospect Street
intersection and Union Street area. On the north side of the River,
commercial uses are generally more dispersed and isolated from one
another. Commercial uses found in the community include a mix
of tourism accommodations, restaurants, gift and specialty shops,
personal services, and grocery and convenience stores.
The strength and continued development of an economic base is
vital to the well-being and economic long term sustainability of a
community. Understanding the structure and function of the local
economy is important because:
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Population growth and decline is closely linked to economic
activity;
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Commerce and industry use a great deal of space, and this has a
significant impact on surrounding land use; and
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Commerce and industry (particularly the forest industry) generate
many activities that affect the social and natural environment in
Doaktown.
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Low scale, high quality commercial development should be encouraged to locate in the central
area of the Village. The development of diversified, but compatible uses should be encouraged in
this area. The Village should cooperate with the business community to improve the central area
of the Village in order to make it the focal point of the Village and the dominant commercial area.
As noted above in Section B.3 "Camp Uses", camps are a source of revenue for operators in
Doaktown. Outfitting businesses offering fishing, hunting, trapping, and ATV/snowmobiling
tourism services have great potential to attract provincial, national, and international visitors.
There are well established camp businesses and clubs in the area; this industry has potential for
growth and to provide additional employment opportunities in Doaktown.
Similar to outfitting businesses, there is much potential for eco-tourism in Doaktown. In fact,
the two commercial industries need not be mutually exclusive. The untouched wilderness of the
area is an invaluable resource. This has strong potential to draw tourists for hiking, canoeing,
snowshoeing, bird watching, and other similar activities. Doaktown is well positioned to major
populations like the cities of Miramichi and Fredericton to draw these types of visitors.
As the Village's population ages, there will be an increased need for healthcare and other related
support services. This may provide an opportunity for commercial enterprises in the area. The
aging population will bring a need for services such as taxicabs or other forms of community
transport, home repair, and new residential care and assisted living facilities.
The majority of commercial activity occurs around the Village Centre area. This functions as the
service hub for residents in the area and travelers along Route 8. The gas stations, grocery and
building supply stores serve as anchor establishments for the Village. A wide range of commercial
uses should be promoted in this area; this would strengthen the Vilage Centre area as a service
hub for Doaktown. However, because there are many established residential uses in this area,
commercial uses must be of an appropriate scale and use in order to be compatible with the
existing neighbourhood and to minimize potential land use conflicts. Commercial uses should
therefore be limited to low impact forms of development.
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Home businesses and industries are central to the livelihoods of some residents in Doaktown.
Some home businesses in the community include hair salons and computer repair; common
home industries include snow clearing and woodcutting operations. Although these enterprises
should be encouraged throughout Doaktown, these secondary uses must be of an appropriate
use and scale as to avoid any potential land use conflict with surrounding properties. The
nature, amount, and location of outdoor storage, for example, may create land use conflict
with established residential uses. Protections in the zoning provisions including screening,
landscaping, and buffer areas may be required to reduce any potential conflict.
B.4.2. Goal and Policies
The following goal and policies provide direction for 'Commercial Uses' in Doaktown:
GOAL:
T
o proactively
encourage new
developments that
diversify and stregthen
the local ecnomy
and commercial
sectors..
It is a policy of Council to:
B.4.2(1)
Promote new commercial development and expansion of existing businesses in the
Village Centre area.
B.4.2(2)
Facilitate commercial development that does not negatively impact existing and
future residential neighbourhoods or other incompatible uses.
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B.4.2(3)
Permit sport fishing and hunting related uses adjacent to the river and in all zones
subject to zoning regulations and standards.
B.4.2(4)
Permit a wide range of home occupations and industries in association with
appropriate residential uses as to minimize land use conflict.
B.4.2(5)
Discourage the use of lands outside of the Village Centre area for commercial use to
limit ribbon development and maintain the commercial character of the Village core.
B.4.2(6)
Accommodate existing commercial business located outside the central portion
of the Village by establishing a Commercial zone that is seperate from the Village
Centre zone.
B.4.3. Proposals
It is a proposal of Council to:
B.4.3(1)
Encourage new commercial development in the Village Centre area through the use
of a mixed-use, Village Centre (VC) zone that permits a wide range of commercial
uses.
B.4.3(2)
Allow home businesses and industries of appropriate use and scale as secondary uses
to select residential uses.
B.4.3(3)
Work with developers and business owners to provide an increased range of retail,
commercial, and service uses in the Village.
B.4.3(4)
Encourage the use of land for parks, community uses, recreation, and high density
residential as part of mixed-use developments in and around the Village Centre area.
B.4.3(5)
When assessing variance and rezoning applications related to commercial
development, specific consideration be given to: scale and massing of the proposed
use, impact on the streetscape and character of the neighbourhood, location and
amount of parking, access to the site, landscaping, architectural design and building
materials, and buffering and separation between adjacent land uses.
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B.5. INSTITUTIONAL (COMMUNITY) USES
B.5.1. Overview
Community uses (traditionally described as "institutional uses") are found throughout Doaktown
and include places of worship (e.g. churches), community centres, governmental uses (e.g.
Canada Post and the Central Miramichi Community Health Centre), and educational uses (e.g.
Doaktown Elementary School).
As with residential and commercial uses, community uses should be encouraged to locate in the
Village Centre area to support and strengthen the area as a service and activity hub for Doaktown.
However, many governmental departments and agencies become involved in the location
decisions regarding public institutions. Thus, it is difficult to pre-determine specific sites that
would meet the many criteria used for location and funding considerations.
Although most community uses are inherently compatible with residential uses, some are of a
scale that may create land use conflict with adjacent properties. For example, a large-scale assisted
living facilities has the potential to generate high volumes of loading/unloading and passenger
motor vehicle traffic. When considering development applications, these land uses may require
additional consideration and conditions attached to their approval.
Existing institutional uses may undergo a transition in use in years to come. For example, the
Doaktown Consolidated High School (now closed) may be sold and repurposed for a residential
or commercial use. When proposed, the redevelopment and repurposing of such buildings should
be encouraged so as to promote adaptive reuse and to avoid the potential of the such properties or
buildings falling into a state of disrepair.
Community uses often include small-scale commercial uses such as retail stores, visitor
accommodations, restaurants, and personal service shops (e.g. gift shops and cafés in museums,
art galleries, or studios). These complementary land uses are inherently accessory and incidental
to the main use and thus should be permitted as-of-right where appropriate.
The Village is served by a number of churches scattered along Main Street that belong primarily
to Christian denominations. Other institutional uses include the Village Office, post office, fire
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department, ambulance service, Royal Canadian Legion, a daycare, and the Central Miramichi
Community Health Centre.
B.5.2. Goal and Policies
The following goal and policies provide direction for 'Institutional Uses' in Doaktown:
GOAL:
T
o maintain,
improve, and
promote new community
uses in appropriate areas
of the Village.
It is a policy of Council to:
B.5.2(1)
Promote new institutional development in the Village centre area to support an
orderly and economical development pattern.
B.5.2(2)
Facilitate development of community uses that do not negatively impact existing and
future residential neighbourhoods and other incompatible uses.
B.5.2(3)
Encourage the transition of institutional uses to other uses (adaptive reuse) with
similar land use impact in appropriate areas.
B.5.2(4)
Endorse existing institutional uses and encourage the establishment of additional
facilities and services to serve the wide range of cultural, religious, social, and
educational needs of various age groups, socioeconomic statuses, and persons with
disabilities within Doaktown.
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B.5.3. Proposals
It is a proposal of Council to:
B.5.3(1)
Encourage new community use development in the
Village Centre area through the use of a mixed-use
Village Centre (VC) zone that permits a wide range of
community uses.
B.5.3(2)
Permit institutional uses with moderate to high land use
impact as conditional uses in the Village Centre (VC)
zone.
B.5.3(3)
Allow select small-scale commercial uses as accessory and
incidental to main institutional uses.
B.5.3(4)
Work with the Province of New Brunswick in identifying
the appropriate location for any new provincial
community developments.
B.6. RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND PUBLIC OPEN
SPACES
B.6.1. Overview
Open space, recreation, and public use areas play an important
role in community development. They are important land uses that
contribute to personal, social, economic, and environmental benefits
to individuals and the broader community. In Doaktown, recreational
areas are well used by a wide range of residents including youth, active
adults and seniors. Connecting residential areas to recreational open
spaces and facilities is an important future consideration as it will
encourage active living among residents.
Two main open space areas can be found in the Village. These open
spaces are large, primarily unwooded acreages owned by the Province.
The Village has a limited number of sports playing fields, basketball
courts, and playgrounds. Recreational facilities also include a golf
course, curling rink, and the recently built Prospect Place.
Recently, Doaktown received funding through the Regional
Development Corporation which was used to create a park in the
centre of the Village on Main Street. The new park is wheelchair
accessible with a gazebo, bandstand, benches and walking paths, as
well as a splash pad.
Doaktown is served by the provincial trail owned by the Department
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of Natural Resources (the Sentier NB Trail) but also includes a number of local informal trail
systems. The Sentier NB Trail that passes through the Village is part of a network of multi-use
recreational trails that use the provincially-owned abandoned railway line and other municipal
and private land. Permitted uses include cycling, walking, and hiking. In Doaktown, motorized
vehicles are permitted to use the Sentier NB Trail. It is the intent of Council to support and
promote the Sentier NB Trail as a shared, multi-modal facility incorporating motorized and non-
motorized recreational users.
Fishing is also a very popular recreational activity in Doaktown. This is reflected in the numerous
private and public 'for rent' camps along the rivers. Where possible, Council should attain river
access strips and reserve as land for public purposes.
B.6.2. Goal and Policies
The following goal and policies provide direction for 'Recreational Facilities and Public Open
Spaces' in Doaktown:
GOAL:
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o support and
encourage the
maintenance and enhancement
of existing recreational facilities
and public open spaces, and
to promote the addition
of such community
amenities.
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It is a policy of Council to:
B.6.2(1)
Support existing and future recreational facilities and public open spaces that will
meet the diverse needs of visitors and residents, including youth, seniors, and
persons with disabilities.
B.6.2(2)
Increase connectivity between recreational facilities and public open spaces.
B.6.2(3)
Increase collaboration with nearby municipalities, communities, and schools in
offering complementary recreational facilities and the shared use of facilities.
B.6.2(4)
Rationalize infrastructure in order to keep overall operational costs low and to avoid
underutilized recreational facilities.
B.6.3. Proposals
It is a proposal of Council to:
B.6.3(1)
Work with developers to provide a range of parks, trails and open spaces while
preserving significant natural features, particularly as new or existing areas are
developed, redeveloped, or expanded.
B.6.3(2)
Utilize the 'Para NB - Sport & Recreation Playground Accessibility Checklist' as
a guide in the development of inclusive play environments for new playground
facilities in Doaktown.
B.6.3(3)
Acquire land for public purposes through the subdivision process, in accordance
with the Act, and other means such as purchase, easements, or lease agreements.
Council shall require public land dedication when the subdivision process will
result in the creation of five (5) or more lots; cash-in-lieu of required public land
dedication may be considered. The following will be considered during the process:
impact on maintenance and property tax costs, existence of other nearby facilities,
physical suitability for the intended purpose, potential for integration with existing
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recreational facilities and public open spaces; and
compatibility with existing and proposed adjacent land
uses.
B.6.3(4)
Support and promote the Sentier NB Trail as
a year-round shared, multi-modal facility incorporating
motorized and non-motorized recreational users.
B.6.3(5)
Acquire river access strips and reserve as
land for public purposes in order to support recreational
fishing activities.
B.7. RURAL AREAS
B.7.1. Overview
Although Doaktown is relatively small with a total area
of approximately 29 km2, the Village is still rich in rural
resource areas, which includes low-density areas outside
of the built-up area of the community and those lands
identified for future development. Rural lands provide
areas for rural resource uses such as agriculture, forestry
and aggregate extraction. Where undisturbed, rural
lands provide wildlife habitat, and opportunities for
passive recreation.
Much of the existing development in the rural areas
includes residences, camps, forestry, and other resource-
based activities. These activities are central to the culture
and way of life of residents in Doaktown; they provide
much needed economic development and employment
opportunities. Despite this, natural renewable and
non-renewable resources should be developed in a
responsible manner as to create sustainable industries
that protect natural habitats and minimize potential
deterioration of the environment. The protection of the
natural environment in Doaktown is also critical to the
economic viability and longevity of hunting, trapping,
fishing, and guiding enterprises in the area.
Although a wide range of uses should be permitted in
the rural resource areas as to maintain property use
rights for land owners, non-rural development should
largely be guided towards the Village Centre area in
order to promote an efficient development pattern. This
includes the majority of residential, commercial, and
institutional uses.
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B.7.2. Goal and Policies
The following goal and policies provide direction for 'Resource Uses' in Doaktown:
GOAL:
T
o permit a wide range
of uses in the rural area
while encouraging and guiding
the majority of development to
the Village centre area and
other appropriate built up
areas of the Village.
It is a policy of Council to:
B.7.2(1)
Where desireable, encourage camp uses in the rural areas
B.7.2(2)
Encourage resource-based uses in the rural areas including, but not limited to
activities related to forestry, agriculture and farming, and resource-based uses.
B.7.2(3)
Facilitate the responsible development of natural resources as to create sustainable
industries that protect natural habitats and minimize deterioration of the
environment.
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B.7.3. Proposals
It is a proposal of Council to:
B.7.3(1)
Encourage camp and resource-based uses in the rural resource areas through the use
of a Rural (RU) zone.
B.8. INDUSTRIAL USES
B.8.1. Overview
Forestry and lumbering are important industrial drivers in the community. Industrial land uses
include the sawmill complex lands and private airstrip owned by JD Irving, the land associated
with the Swim Factory owned by Betts Investments Ltd, the DTI garage, and the Industrial Park.
These lands are zoned to reflect the historical, current, and anticipated future use of associated
lots as industrial or commercial uses with high land use impact. However, potential levels of
contamination/remediation from previous uses and activities should be taken into consideration
for future development and re-use, as per the DELG remediated sites program.
Outside of the industrially zoned lands, a number of industrial activities occur within areas
zoned Rural, Village Centre, and Commercial. Industrial activities in these areas are generally
light, isolated activities that include auto supply and service, building supply services, and general
independent trade services.
Although it is a primary objective of Council to encourage industry and commercial activity to
locate in Doaktown, it is also the intent of Council to promote high quality developments that are
well organized, safe, functional, and that minimize overall impact on the natural environment,
and existing and future incompatible uses. Uses that are generally incompatible with industrial
properties include residential, institutional, and select commercial uses.
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B.8.2. Goal and Policies
The following goal and policies provide direction for 'Industrial Uses' in Doaktown:
GOAL:
T
o encourage industrial
development in appropriate
locations within the Village
by considering transportation
requirements, environmental
impact, neighbourhood
character and compatibility
with existing and future
surrounding
It is a policy of Council to:
B.8.2(1)
Recognize and support existing and future industrial uses within Doaktown.
B.8.2(2)
Guide industrial uses to appropriately zoned areas of Doaktown.
B.8.2(3)
Facilitate industrial developments that do not negatively impact existing and future
incompatible uses.
B.8.3. Proposals
It is a proposal of Council to:
B.8.3(1)
Guide industrial, forestry and lumbering business uses to the Industrial (IND) zone.
B.8.3(2)
Mitigate land use impact on existing and future incompatible uses through zoning
provisions, including but not limited to landscaping, screening, and setback
requirements.
B.8.3(3)
Work closely with industry and business stakeholder groups in helping to attract
potential industrial and commercial developers to Doaktown.
B.8.3(4)
Monitor the need for additional land to accommodate industrial uses, and to identify
lands that may be suitable for such uses.
B.9. HERITAGE BUILDINGS/STRUCTURES AND HISTORICAL/ARCHAEOLOGICAL
SITES
B.9.1. Overview
Doaktown has a rich and diverse history. The culture of the area is intrinsically linked with the
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forestry industry and the Southwest Miramichi River that run through the Village. The Village's
heritage homes and buildings are one component of the community's unique character.
Doaktown is a participant in the province of New Brunswick's local historic places program,
funded by the Government of Canada through the Historic Places Initiative. The Rural Plan aims
to support and encourage the identification, protection, and management of Doaktown's historic
resources. The Village has 12 sites registered with the Municipal Register of Local Historic Places:
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Akerley Holmes Residence - 245 Main Street
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Doaktown's First School - 386 Main Street
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Frank Swim Residence - 3 Elm Street
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St. Andrew's Anglican Church - 323 Main Street
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Old Baptist Chapel Cemetery - 405 Main Street
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Bamford Store - 342 Main Street
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Bamford Rock - Mitchell Pond, Southwest Miramichi River
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William R. MacKinnon Residence - 351 Main Street
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William A. Bamford Residence - 2 Central Street
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Trinity Methodist Church - 199 Main Street
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Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church - 271 Main Street
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William Russell Residence - 395 Main Street
Doaktown thus has a well maintained and comprehensive record of its heritage buildings/
structures and historical/archaeological sites. This serves as a strong foundation for recognizing
and encouraging the preservation, rehabilitation, and maintenance of such heritage features.
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B.9.2. Goal and Policies
The following goal and policies provide direction for 'Heritage Buildings/Structures and
Historical/Archaeological Sites' in Doaktown:
GOAL:
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o recognize and
encourage the
preservation, rehabilitation,
and maintenance of heritage
buildings / structures
and historical /
archaeological
sites.
It is a policy of Council to:
B.9.2(1)
Recognize and encourage the preservation, rehabilitation, and maintenance of
established heritage buildings/structures and historical/archaeological sites.
B.9.2(2)
Identify additional heritage buildings/structures and historical/archaeological sites
B.9.2(3)
Increase public awareness of heritage buildings/structures and historical/
archaeological sites.
B.9.3. Proposals
It is a proposal of Council to:
B.9.3(1)
Continue to update and maintain the existing inventory of heritage buildings/
structures and historical/archaeological sites.
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B.9.3(2)
Register additional heritage buildings/structures and/or
historical/archaeological sites with the New Brunswick Register of
Historical Places.
B.9.3(3)
Create a common plaque or informational signage system
for heritage buildings/structures and historical/archaeological sites.
B.9.3(4)
Preserve heritage buildings/structures and historical/
archeological sites of significance through referring clients and
property owners who wish to alter, remove, or relocate said features to
the 'Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places
in Canada' or edition/version subsequent thereto.
B.9.3(5) CONSERVATION OF THE PHYSICAL
ENVIRONMENT
B.9.4. Overview
Doaktown is rich in natural, physical environmental features including
untouched forests, wetlands, watercourses and their associated
watersheds. The area also has an abundance of diverse flora and fauna.
The Southwest Miramichi River is the predominant natural feature
within the Village. The main tributaries that enter the Southwest
Miramichi River in Doaktown are Doak Brook and Fowler Brook,
which are both located on the south side of the River. Given the
economic and visual/aesthetic importance of the natural environment
to Doaktown, protection, conservation, and access are important
considerations. Residents and visitors benefit from the rural character
and natural environment of the Village. Significant areas of open space
and forested lands add to the quality of life offered by the Village and
expected by its residents.
The natural beauty of the area is intrinsically linked with economic
development opportunities and the overall quality of life of residents
and visitors alike. The protection of watercourses and wetlands is
especially of importance, as they are an economic support to the
community. Guiding, fishing, hunting, and trapping activities are
all in some way directly or indirectly related to these features. High
impact land uses, such as industrial uses, should be guided away from
watercourses, wetlands, and other sensitive physical environmental
features to appropriately zoned lands.
Along the river, Doaktown has a number of wetland areas that are
regulated under the Watercourse and Wetland Alteration Program.
These wetlands are regulated and any activities that involve disturbing
the soil and ground or cutting of trees, in or within 30 meters of the
wetland, requires a permit.
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The Southwest Miramichi River bisects the Village, which has established a typical valley
topography. Within the Village, elevations reach as high as 138m above sea level with the lowest
elevation being 22m above sea level. Development in the Village has primarily occurred in the
lower elevations along the River while the highest elevations remain mainly undeveloped. Steeper
areas are along the banks of the River and its tributaries.
The interaction between aspect, slope, and relief can influence microclimate conditions. While
the earth's climate has naturally changed over time, current concerns about climate change are
focused less on the natural process, but on how human activity is contributing to climate change
impacts. Climate change influences sea level rise, coastal erosion, extreme weather events, and
terrestrial and marine ecosystems.
As the Village is bisected by the Southwest Miramichi River, it is subject to floods typically
caused by high amounts of rain, snowmelt, or a combination of both. Climate change is expected
to increase the magnitude and frequency of large floods on the Southwest Miramichi River. It
is therefore important to be aware of, monitor, and manage land use along the River. Extreme
weather events (such as hurricanes) and thermal extremes (like heat waves) also pose as hazard
risks. Planning in the context of climate change requires that Doaktown be proactive in planning
for future development, infrastructure, and community services with risk reduction in mind.
The Village is underlain by late carboniferous sedimentary bedrock of the Pictou Group
formation. This rock is a coarse to fine grained, terrestrial, clastic rock which, from a land
development perspective, is relatively easy to excavate by heavy equipment and offers good
foundation support. This is important when considering locations for new development where
material can easily be excavated without costly blasting, the soil is impermeable for septic
systems, and the terrain is stable and not subject to slope failure. Regional geology also influences
quantity and quality of water supplies.
As a rural community, a large proportion of Doaktown is treed and vegetated. Woodlands
generate economic benefits through wood production, provide wildlife habitat, sequester
carbon, offer recreation, and supply drinking water thereby supporting families, fueling the rural
economy, and paying for social services in Doaktown.
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B.9.5. Goal and Policies
The following goal and policies provide direction for the 'Conservation
of the Physical Environment' in Doaktown:
GOAL:
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o promote sustainable
development while
preserving and enhancing
sensitive physical
environmental
features.
It is a policy of Council to:
B.9.5(1)
Direct high impact land uses away from sensitive physical
environmental features.
B.9.5(2)
Limit land use and the development of buildings on
wetlands, Environmentally Significant Areas (ESAs), and other select
lands that are particularly sensitive to flooding.
B.9.5(3)
Encourage and support environmentally responsible
development, including but not limited to development proposals
that maximize the use of land whilst reducing overall environmental
impact, conservation design for subdivisions, eco-industrial park
developments, and renewable power generation.
B.9.5(4)
Conditionally allow some residential uses in the CA or FRA
zone when it is demonstrated that flood protection, environmental
degradation, or public safety concerns can be addressed.
B.9.6. Proposals
It is a proposal of Council to:
B.9.6(1)
Direct industrial and commercial uses having high land use
impact away from sensitive physical environmental features.
B.9.6(2)
Limit land use and the development of buildings on
wetlands, Environmentally Significant Areas (ESAs), and select
lands that are particularly sensitive to flooding through the use of a
Conservation Area (CON) and Flood Risk Area (FRA) Zone.
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B.10. MUNICIPAL SERVICES
B.10.1. Overview
The provision of municipal infrastructure such as streets, sidewalks,
water treatment and distribution systems, sewers and sewage
treatment facilities, and waste collection and disposal are the primary
responsibilities of municipal government. This infrastructure supports
growth and development of the community and contributes to
community safety, health, and well-being.
The Village of Doaktown relies on both private wells and a municipal
wellfield for its drinking water, which is supplied by a wellhead
off Prospect Street. Presently, water services extend approximately
from civic address 84 Main Street to 595 Main Street, along South
Road from Main Street to Grand Lake Road, and across the river
to Storeytown Road, Hazelton Road, and their adjacent streets. The
wellfield is protected under the New Brunswick Wellfield Protected
Area Designation Order - Clean Water Act and the Village has
proactively purchased some of the land within the wellfield protected
area. In 2016, the North Side Well groundwater supply was also
formally designated under the Order.
The Village's sanitary sewer mains drain by gravity to a wastewater
lagoon behind the Save Easy on Main Street where it is treated and
then enters the Southwest Miramichi River. The existing facultative
lagoon was upgraded in 2011 to meet Canadian Council of Ministers
of the Environment and NB Department of Environment effluent
standards.
The storm sewer and drainage system consists of main lines and catch
basins that are tied to the transportation surface network. Stormwater
from the system outfalls to the Southwest Miramichi River. In some
areas of the village, stormwater is routed through open roadside
ditches.
Although Council currently has no immediate plans to upgrade and
extend the existing water service, sewer lines, or storm drainage
service this may be reviewed and considered in the future if demand
exists and resources are available. Thus at present, any costs resulting
from the proposed expansion of municipal services or infrastructure
shall be borne by the developer and/or property owner.
The Village's solid waste collection and disposal service are currently
handled by a private contractor. The Greater Miramichi Regional
Service Commission's Solid Waste Services provides the coordination
of recycling pickup and household hazardous waste drop-off, and
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the promotion of waste management 'best practices' (e.g. composting, reducing, and reusing) to
Doaktown.
B.10.2. Goal and Policies
The following goal and policies provide direction for 'Municipal Services' in Doaktown:
GOAL:
T
o promote a high
standard of municipal
services that are delivered
in an efficient, affordable,
and maintainable
manner throughout
Doaktown.
It is a policy of Council to:
B.10.2(1)
Maintain the existing level of water, sanitary, and stormwater services with no
intention to expand service delivery in the immediate future. Council may review
this in the future if demand exists and resources are available.
B.10.2(2)
Support and promote the consistent and efficient provision for solid waste collection.
B.10.2(3)
Support, endorse, and promote services offered by the GMRSC - Solid Waste
Services branch.
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B.10.2(4)
Work with non-profit community groups, businesses, and individuals; and nearby
municipalities, provincial and federal governments in supporting the prompt and
efficient delivery of emergency services.
B.10.3. Proposals
It is a proposal of Council to:
B.10.3(1)
Require any costs resulting from the proposed expansion of existing sewer lines, and
any other associated infrastructure upgrading requirements, shall be borne by the
respective property owner or developer.
B.10.3(2)
Require on-site water, stormwater, and septic services (where municipal sewer is
unavailable) for new developments as part of the development application process;
the associated capital and maintenance costs shall be borne by the developer and/or
property owner.
B.10.3(3)
Strongly encourage zero net runoff of drainage water for new building developments,
where appropriate by location and/or scale of development.
B.10.3(4)
Redirect residents to the appropriate information source (e.g. website, recycling
hotline, waste reduction coordinator) for further information on solid waste services
to the GMRSC - Solid Waste Services branch including, but not limited to the
curbside solid waste collection program (which includes the curbside recycling
program), household hazardous waste collection events, waste reduction and reuse
initiatives, and battery and cell-phone recycling program.
B.10.3(5)
Hire and coordinate the appropriate solid waste pickup contractors in order to
support and promote the consistent and efficient collection of residential and non-
residential solid waste.
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Section C: Zoning Provisions
C.1. DEFINITIONS
C.1.1. Undefined Terms
Where a term used is undefined, please refer to the following in order of precedence:
1.
The Act;
2.
Other New Brunswick Act most relevant to the term in question;
3.
The meaning which is commonly assigned to it in the context in which it is used in
the Rural Plan; and
4.
Black's Law Dictionary (current edition).
C.1.2. Defined Terms
a)
Diagrams are for illustrative purposes only; where there may be a conflict between
a diagram and an associated text definition, the text definition shall prevail.
b)
Definitions:
ABATTOIR means a use where animals are slaughtered and may include packing, treating, storing,
and sale of the product on the premises.
ACCESSORY BUILDING means a subordinate
building on the same lot as the main
building, but does not include a building
attached in any way to the main building.
ACCESSORY USE means a use that is clearly
incidental, subordinate and exclusively
devoted to a permitted use and carried on
within the same building or lot.
ACT means the Community Planning Act,
R.S.N.B. 1973, c. C-12, and amendments
thereto.
AGRICULTURE means horticulture, fruit, grain or seed growing, dairy farming, the breeding
or rearing of livestock, including any creature kept for the production of food, wool, skins, or
fur, or for the purpose of its use in the farming of land, the use of land as grazing land, meadow
land, market gardens and nursery grounds and the use of land for woodlands where that use
is ancillary to the farming of land for any other purpose. "Agriculture" shall be construed
accordingly.
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ANIMAL SHELTER means a use that provides for the care and veterinary service of lost,
abandoned, or neglected animals.
AREA OF NATURAL, SCIENTIFIC, OR HISTORIC INTEREST means areas or features of land and/
or water representing a significant geological, biological, and/or historical interest.
ASPHALT/AGGREGATE/CONCRETE PLANT means a use where the production of asphalt,
aggregate, or concrete products take place and may include the stockpiling and storage of bulk
materials and the storage and sale of finished products manufactured on the premises.
ASSEMBLY HALL means a building or part thereof used for the gathering of persons for civic,
educational, political, religious, recreational, cultural, social, or other similar purposes.
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY means a facility that provides supervision and medical assistance to
residents and offers the coordination of services by outside healthcare providers and may include
such secondary uses as medical offices or clinics, personal service shops, or a retail store and
similar uses not exceeding 50.0m2 (538.2ft2) each.
AUTOMOTIVE ESTABLISHMENT means any premises or part thereof that is designed for
automotive sales, services, maintenance, or storage.
BACKYARD POULTRY COOP means the keeping of up to three (3) hens or ducks in a coop
structure as accessory to a residential building(s) on the same lot. Male chickens (roosters) and
on-site slaughter of animals are prohibited.
BED AND BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENT means a use where temporary accommodation within
a single unit dwelling is provided to visitors and travellers for remuneration, subject to Section
C.3.9.
BORROW PIT means a place where rock, ore, stone, soil, or similar materials are excavated to a
depth of more than one (1) metre, without the use of blasting or explosives, for sale or off-site use.
BUILDING means a roofed structure used or built for the shelter, accommodation, or enclosure of
persons, animals, materials, or equipment.
BUILDING PERMIT means a combined development/building permit or a building permit as
issued by the GMRSC in accordance with the Act.
BULK FUEL STATION means a facility for the storage and distribution of petroleum or propane
products in bulk quantities, but does not include the retail sales or processing and may include
tanker vehicle storage and key-lock pumps.
CAMP means a building or building cluster occupied or capable of being occupied as one (1)
or more seasonal residences by one (1) or more persons. A camp is used for hunting, trapping,
fishing, and/or general outdoor activities. Dwelling, hotel/motel/inn, and hostel are separate uses.
CAMP, COTTAGE means a building that may contain kitchen, sleeping, and/
or sanitary facilities and may be used privately or operated commercially on a
remunerative basis.
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CAMP, CLUSTER PRIVATE means a combination of camp cottages subject to Section
C.3.13. A camp cluster private is not a commercial use and may be owned and
operated by a group or club on a non-remunerative basis.
CAMP, CLUSTER RESORT means a combination of camp cottages, which may
include additional mixed use buildings, subject to Section C.3.13. A camp cluster
resort is a commercial establishment that is advertised and open to the public on a
seasonal residence or per-night rental basis similar to a hotel/motel/inn or bed and
breakfast / tourist home.
CAMP - MOBILE means a combination of four (4) or more of the following vehicles
placed on the same lot, or on separate lots within a 50.0m (164.0ft) radius, used for
seasonal residence and parking - long-term: travel trailer, motor home, or truck-
mounted camper. This use is generally private in nature where users engage in
hunting, trapping, and fishing activities on a seasonal basis. Camp and its subsidiary
definitions, campground, automotive establishment, dealership - seasonal, and the
private seasonal storage of the above-noted vehicles are separate uses.
CAMPGROUND means any area of land upon which tents, motor home vehicles, truck-mounted
camper vehicles, travel trailer vehicles, or similar shelters may be placed to provide sleeping
accommodation. A campground may include supplementary bathroom, laundry, recreation, or
convenience retail facilities. A campground is open to the traveling public and offers per-night
rental of individual sites or pads for the placement of the above-noted vehicles and/or temporary
structures.
CEMETERY means land primarily used for internment of human or animal remains and where
places of worship, funeral homes, columbarium, crematoria, and related facilities may be
incorporated as secondary uses.
COMMERCIAL USE means an occupation, employment, or enterprise that is carried on for profit.
COMMERCIAL RECREATION ESTABLISHMENT means a use where leisure and recreational
activities are operated as a business and open to the public for a fee including, but not limited to
a bowling alley, laser tag, mini-golf, computer games, video arcade, billiards, or party rooms, but
does not include a casino.
COMMUNICATION USE means the use of land, buildings, or structures for the production,
storage, and dissemination of information and information products including, but not limited
to broadcast studio/television services, publishing and printing facilities, telecommunication
services, and call centres.
CONVENIENCE STORE means a building used as a store that serves the primary needs of the
adjacent neighbourhood and includes the sale of convenience, grocery and other items.
COUNCIL means the Mayor and Councillors of Doaktown.
COVERAGE means the total permitted percentage of the lot covered by all buildings above ground
level. Coverage is regulated in Section C.5 of this Plan.
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CULTURAL AND CIVIC ESTABLISHMENT means a use that provides display, storage, restoration,
or events related to art, literature, music, history, performance, or science and includes uses
such as art galleries, theatres, libraries, auditoriums, museums, archives, performing arts, and
interpretive centres.
DAYCARE means a 'day care facility' as defined in the Day Care Regulation, 83-85 under the
Family Services Act, S.N.B. 1980, c. F-2.2.
DAYLIGHTING TRIANGLE means the
triangular-shaped area of land formed by
measuring from the point of intersection of
street lines on a corner or through lot. The
daylighting triangle 'Required Yard Setback',
represented as A in the adjacent diagram, is
4.6m (15.1ft).
DEVELOPMENT means development defined
in the Act.
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER means
Development Officer defined in the Act.
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT means a combined
building/development permit or a development permit as issued by the GMRSC in accordance
with the Act.
DELG means the New Brunswick Department of Environment and Local Government or
department(s) subsequent thereto.
DH means the New Brunswick Department of Health or department(s) subsequent thereto.
DISPATCH SERVICE means a use where vehicles are dispatched to provide transport services to
people or items and may include the maintenance or repair of fleet vehicles and administrative
functions relating to the service(s) provided. Typical uses include taxi, limousine, and courier
services.
DNR means the New Brunswick Department of Natural Resources or department(s) subsequent
thereto.
DOAKTOWN means the Village of Doaktown.
DORMITORY/RESIDENCE means a building containing sleeping units which are provided and/
or rented for occupancy by students and/or staff members affiliated with a college, hospital,
educational use, religious order, rest or nursing home, assisted living facility, residential care
facility, university or similar institution, and which is regulated by such institution. A dormitory/
residence may contain communal dining facilities, but shall exclude the preparation of meals
within the sleeping units.
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DPS means the New Brunswick Department of Public Safety or department(s) subsequent
thereto.
DRIVEWAY means that portion of a lot designed or intended to provide vehicular access to the
lot.
DTHC means the New Brunswick Department of Tourism, Heritage and Culture or department(s)
subsequent thereto.
DTI means the New Brunswick Department of Transportation and Infrastructure or
department(s) subsequent thereto.
DU means dwelling unit.
DWELLING means a building or part thereof occupied or capable of being occupied as a home or
residence by one or more persons. Hotel/motel/inn, hostel, and camp uses are separate uses.
DWELLING, DOUBLE UNIT (OR DUPLEX) means a building containing two dwelling
units, placed one above the other, or side by side, but does not include a self-
contained dwelling containing a subsidiary apartment.
DWELLING, MINI HOME means any dwelling other than a mobile home dwelling
that is manufactured and designed to be transported as one (1) integral unit. A mini
home dwelling has a width of 4.27m (14.0ft) to 5.0m (16.4ft) (excluding eaves), a
maximum length of 21.9m and a maximum height of 4.4m.
DWELLING, MOBILE HOME means a dwelling unit that:
Is manufactured to be towed on its own chassis and must be registered as a trailer
vehicle, pursuant to the Motor Vehicle Act, R.S.N.B., 1973, c. M-17, to be transported
on a highway within New Brunswick;
Is intended to be moved to a site in which power is connected, and may also be
connected to water and/or sanitary services;
May consist of one (1) or more parts that can be folded, collapsed, and/or telescoped
for towing or to be expanded for additional capacity or joined into one (1) integral
unit;
a)
Has a minimum total floor area of 45m2 (484.4ft2);
b)
Has a width of 3.7m (12.1ft) to 4.3m (14.1ft); and
c)
Excludes a travel trailer vehicle.
DWELLING, MULTI-UNIT means a building containing three (3) or more dwelling
units on one (1) lot.
DWELLING, ROW HOUSE means a building divided vertically by common walls
extending from the foundation to the roof into two (2) or more attached dwelling
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units each having a separate entrance at grade. Dwelling units may be situated on
individual lots. This use is subject to Section C.3.8
DWELLING, SINGLE UNIT means a detached building containing only one (1)
dwelling unit with any main wall having a minimum length of 6.1m (20.0ft). Mobile
and mini home dwellings are separate
uses.
DWELLING, TWO-UNIT means a
building containing only two (2)
dwelling units on one (1) lot. The
dwelling units may be separated
horizontally or vertically, as shown in
the adjacent diagram. A row house
dwelling is a separate use.
DWELLING UNIT means one (1) or more
habitable rooms designed, occupied, or
intended for the exclusive use by one (1)
or more persons as an independent and
separate housekeeping unit in which a
kitchen, sleeping, and sanitary facilities
are provided.
EASEMENT means a right to use land, most
commonly for access to a lot or as a right-of-way for
utilities.
EDUCATIONAL USE means a college, university, vocational or trade school, public or private
school, and includes supportive amenities, facilities, and residential buildings for staff and
students, if the buildings are on the same lot as the place of instruction. An educational use may
also include active and passive park facilities such as but not limited to sports fields, courts,
walking and running tracks.
ENTERTAINMENT USE means a commercial use in a building or on a lot which involves
entertainment, amusement, or relaxation including, but not limited to a theatre, arcade,
amusement centre, pool or billiard hall, but does not include adult establishment uses.
EQUIPMENT SALES AND RENTAL - HEAVY means a use where large construction or industrial
equipment and vehicles are rented and/or sold to the public, which may include terra forming
vehicles such as excavators, backhoes, and bulldozers, farm, and forestry equipment and other
apparatus of similar size and function and includes maintenance activities.
EQUIPMENT SALES AND RENTAL - LIGHT means a use where large construction or industrial
equipment and vehicles are rented and/or sold to the public, which may include terra forming
vehicles such as excavators, backhoes, and bulldozers, farm and forestry equipment and other
apparatus of similar size and function and includes maintenance activities.
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FARMER'S MARKET means an establishment or premises where foods, wines, health and wellness
products, arts and crafts are sold by local vendors within buildings or from uncovered or open air
areas designated for individual retailers.
FEED MILL means a building for the processing, blending, grinding, and mixing of grains, seeds,
and concentrates for animals.
FENCE means a barrier, railing, or other upright structure, typically of wood or wire, enclosing an
area of ground to prevent or control access or escape, or to delineate property ownership.
FINISHED GRADE means the lot grade elevation of the finished ground surface immediately
adjacent to the foundation of a building, structure, or other site development feature.
FORESTRY means a use where timber resources are managed, developed, or cultivated for the
production of wood and wood products but does not include manufacturing or processing of
such products.
FUNERAL HOME means a building designed for the purpose of furnishing funeral supplies and
services to the public and includes facilities intended for the preparation of the dead human body
for internment or cremation.
GARDEN SUITE means a temporary, portable detached dwelling unit, located on a lot containing
an existing single unit dwelling for the use of hosted person(s) with identified special needs.
GENERAL INDUSTRY means the use of land or buildings for the purpose of storing, assembling,
altering, repairing, manufacturing, fabricating, packing, canning, preparing, breaking up,
demolishing, or treating any article, commodity or substance.
GMRSC means the Greater Miramichi Regional Service Commission.
GOLF COURSE means a use where a public or private area is operated for the purpose of playing
golf and may include accessory office, retail pro shop, restaurant, banquet facilities, and driving
range but does not include mini-golf.
HEIGHT means the vertical distance of a building, represented as the distance between points B
and C in the adjacent diagram, between the
average finished grade at the exterior walls
and the highest point of the roof surface.
Height does not include any accessory roof
construction such as, but not limited to a
chimney, steeple, or antenna.
HOSPITAL means a facility that provides
long- and short-term medical and health
care including overnight stays, surgery,
laboratory, and diagnostic services for
treating human illness, disease, and injury.
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INDUSTRIAL USE means the use of land, buildings, or structures for the manufacturing,
processing, fabricating, or assembly of raw materials or goods, warehousing, or bulk storage of
goods.
INFILL DEVELOPMENT means the use of vacant property within a built-up area for further
construction or development.
INTERPRETIVE CENTRE means an establishment to communicate the significance or meaning of
an area, feature, site, or settlement and its social, natural, cultural, or industrial heritage.
KENNEL means a building or structure used for the enclosure of more than four (4) dogs which
are kept for the purposes of commercial breeding or for commercial boarding.
LANDFILL means a use where garbage and waste is collected, stored, and/or treated permanently
in open or covered pits or temporarily indoors or outdoors for further processing or treatment
off-site and may include administrative functions associated with the use.
LANDSCAPING means lawn or ornamental shrubs, and may include paths, patios, walkways,
fountains, reflecting pools, art work, screens, walls, fences, benches and existing natural rock or
treed areas, but does not include driveways, vehicle ramps, lanes, parking areas, or space beneath,
within or on top of a building.
LIBRARY means a use where a collection of materials is kept for reference or borrowing and may
provide computer use, instructional facilities, meeting rooms, and study areas.
LICENSED PREMISES mean any building, structure, or premises that is licensed, either on a
short- or long-term basis, under the Liquor Control Act, RSNB 1973, c L-10.
LIGHT INDUSTRY means use of any land or buildings for any general industrial use that can
be carried out without hazard. For the purposes of these Regulations, Light Industry includes
distribution and warehousing centres, indoor storage and custom workshops.
LIQUOR STORE means a use where alcoholic beverages such as wine, spirits, beer, and liqueurs
are sold for consumption off-site and requires a license issued by the Province of New Brunswick.
LOADING SPACE means an area of land which is used for the temporary parking of a commercial
vehicle while merchandise or materials are being loaded or unloaded from the vehicles. A loading
space is a rectangular prism with a minimum length of 12.2m (40.0ft), width of 3.7m (12.1ft), and
height (vertical clearance) of 4.3m (14.1ft).
LOT means an area of land with a unique Parcel Identification (PID) number associated with it
that is described in a deed, transfer, or plan of subdivision, which may be used or intended to be
used as the site of a development.
LOT, CORNER means a lot situated at the intersection of, and abutting on, two (2) or
more streets.
LOT, COVERAGE means the percentage of the lot area covered by all buildings above
ground level.
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LOT, DEPTH means the horizontal distance between the front and rear lot lines.
Where these lot lines are not parallel, the lot depth shall be the length of a line
joining the mid-points of the front and rear lot lines.
LOT, INTERIOR means a lot other than a corner lot.
LOT, FRONTAGE means the horizontal distance between the side lot lines as
measured along the front lot line. In the case of a corner lot with a daylighting
triangle, the front and side lot lines shall be deemed to extend to their hypothetical
point of intersection for the purpose of calculating lot frontage.
LOT, THROUGH means a lot bounded on two (2) opposite sides by streets provided
that if any lot qualifies as being both a corner lot and a through lot as herein before
defined, such lot shall
be deemed to be a
corner lot for the
purpose of this Plan.
LOT LINE means the boundary or
exterior line of a lot.
LOT LINE, FLANKAGE
means, in the case of a
corner lot, the longer
lot line abutting the
street.
LOT LINE, FRONT
means:
a)
In the
case of an
interior lot, the lot line dividing the lot from the street.
b)
In the case of a corner lot, the lot line abutting the street upon which the
building or structure erected or to be erected has its principal entrance
or feature shall be deemed the front lot line. In the case of no principal
entrance or feature, the shorter lot line abutting the street shall be deemed
the front lot line.
c)
In the case of a through lot, the lot line abutting the street upon which
the main building or structure erected or to be erected has its principal
entrance or feature shall be deemed the front lot line.
d)
In the case of a lot that has a shore line of a lake or the bank of a river as
one (1) of its boundaries, the lot line facing the access shall be deemed the
front lot line.
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e)
In the case of a lot on a private access that does not abut any street, the lot
line facing the principal entrance or feature of the existing, or to be erected,
building or structure shall be deemed the front lot line.
LOT LINE, SIDE means a lot line other than a front or rear lot line.
LOT LINE, REAR means the lot line
farthest from or opposite to the
front lot line.
LOT DRAINAGE AND GRADING
PLAN means a drainage plan,
stamped by a professional engineer
or by another professional
qualified to do such work,
providing for drainage and surface
water management which will not
negatively impact drainage onto
surrounding lot(s).
MAIN BUILDING means the
building designed or used for the
principal use on the lot.
MAIN WALL means the exterior front, side, or rear wall of a building.
MANUFACTURING - LIGHT means a use engaged in the manufacturing of a finished product,
predominantly from previously prepared materials and may include associated storage,
packaging, and sales.
MANUFACTURING - HEAVY means a use engaged in the basic processing and manufacturing of
materials or products, predominantly from extracted or raw materials or manufacturing processes
that potentially involve an obnoxious emission of odour, smoke, dust, soot, dirt, noise, gas fumes,
vibration, water-carried waste, or other obnoxious emissions or refuse and may include associated
storage, packaging and sales.
MEDICAL CLINIC means a use where human health services are provided through diagnostic,
therapeutic, preventative, or rehabilitative treatment without overnight stays for patients. This use
includes surgical, dental, physiotherapy, chiropractic, or other similar uses.
MICRO-BREWERY means a use where the production and packaging of beverages of low alcoholic
content takes place and may include distribution, retail or wholesale, on or off the premises, with
a capacity of not more than 8000 hectolitres per year.
MINERAL WORKING means land or buildings used for the working or extraction of any naturally
occurring substance, including a pit or quarry.
MINI AND/OR MOBILE HOME PARK means an area of land used for the development of mini or
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mobile home dwellings. Mini or mobile home dwellings may be situated on individual pads or
lots.
MINI STORAGE WAREHOUSE means a building containing at least three (3) self-storage units
divided from the floor to the ceiling or roof by a wall with an independent entrance to each unit.
OFFICE means a room or group of rooms used for conducting the affairs of a business, profession,
service, industry, or government including, but not limited to data processing and storage
operations.
OUTDOOR FURNACE means an outdoor solid-fuel-combustion appliance used as a heating source
for a building or a series of buildings.
OUTDOOR STORAGE means the storage of merchandise, goods, inventory, materials, or
equipment or other items outside a building on the same lot, but does not include a display court
use.
PARK - ACTIVE means an area for recreation that typically has tennis courts, playing fields, mini
golf, golf driving range and practice facility, or other equipment associated with it. This definition
may also include recreational facility - outdoor.
PARK - PASSIVE means areas of natural open space used for low intensity recreational activities
such as walking, cycling, nature study and interpretation. This definition also includes linear
passive parks and recreational facility - outdoor.
PARK - PUBLIC means an active or passive park specifically set aside for recreational uses by the
general public.
PARKING FACILITY means any building, structure, landscaping feature, or any other feature
integral to the parking of vehicles and is limited to the foregoing definitions.
PARKING FACILITY, BARRIER FREE SPACE means a rectangular space used for the
parking of one (1) motor vehicle associated with person(s) with a physical or sensory
disability. The dimensional requirements must be in accordance with the Barrier-
Free Design Building Code Regulation, NB Reg 2011-61 of the Act.
PARKING FACILITY, COMMERCIAL LOT means a surface parking lot where parking
spaces are rented or leased, but does not include parking lots as accessory to a main
use.
PARKING FACILITY, DRIVEWAY AISLE means the area within a parking lot designed
or intended for internal vehicular circulation providing direct access to a parking
aisle, but does not provide direct access to a parking space.
PARKING FACILITY, GARAGE means a building containing parking of motor
vehicles.
PARKING FACILITY, INTERNAL AISLE means the area within a parking lot designed
or intended for internal vehicular circulation providing direct access to one(1) or
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more parking spaces, but does not include a portion of a driveway aisle.
PARKING FACILITY, LOT means an area of land for surface parking of motor
vehicles.
PARKING FACILITY, SPACE means a barrier free space parking facility or a standard
space parking facility. This definition is also referred to as parking space throughout
this Plan.
PARKING FACILITY, STANDARD SPACE means a rectangular space measuring no
less than 2.8m (9.2ft) by 5.8m (19.0ft) used for the parking of one (1) motor vehicle.
This definition is also referred to as standard parking space throughout this Plan.
PARKING - LONG-TERM means the parking/placement of a motor vehicle on a lot for a continual
period of ten (10) days or more.
PAVED means the hardening or smoothing of a surface through the use of tar and gravel,
asphaltic or Portland cement, concrete or other similar substance, including bituminous
penetration, but does not include the use of clay, dirt, or slag.
PET CARE SERVICES mean a use where domestic animals are washed and groomed and
may include the ancillary sale of products related to the service provided, excluding exterior
enclosures. Kennel is a separate use.
PLACE OF WORSHIP means a use where people gather for religious or spiritual purposes and
may include rooms for childcare, social, administrative, or food preparation functions.
PLAN means the Village of Doaktown Rural Plan.
POLICY means a general statement of intent.
PORTABLE GARAGE means a collapsible structure covered with plastic or fabric, used for the
purpose of temporarily storing vehicles and/or the covering of driveways.
PRAC means the Planning Review and Adjustment Committee.
PRIVATE ACCESS means a road right-of-way that provides access to a lot and has not been vested
in the Minister of the DTI.
PROCESSING PLANT means the use of buildings or lands that accommodates a series of
operations, usually a continuous and regular action or succession of actions taking place or
carried on in a definite manner. Processing does not include uses specifically listed elsewhere in
this Plan.
PROPOSAL means a statement outlining specific and tangible measures to satisfy or implement a
policy.
QUARRY means a quarry defined and regulated under the Blasting Code Approval Regulation
under the Municipalities Act, R.S.N.B., 1973, c. M-22.
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QUEUEING LANE means a lane used for a drive-thru facility and is entirely contained on the lot in
which services are provided. A queueing lane has a minimum width of 3.0m and accommodates
motor vehicles for travel and queueing spaces.
QUEUEING SPACE means a rectangular space with a minimum length of 6.0m and is used for the
queueing of motor vehicles at drive-thru facilities.
RACE TRACK means a use where animals and non-motorized vehicles are in competition against
each other or against time and includes seating for spectators.
RECYCLING DEPOT means a use where bottles, cans, or other drink containers are taken for
reimbursement of the containers deposit and/or where other recyclable materials are taken for
salvage or processing off-site. Activities associated with the use primarily take place inside the
building with some external drop-off, storage, and shipping activity.
RECYCLING FACILITY means a use where discarded items are received, sorted, and broken down
into components for removal from the site.
RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY means a facility, as regulated by the Family Services Act, S.N.B.
1980, c. F-2.2, or by other provincial legislation, which provides social, physical, or mental care to
persons that are under full-time staff supervision. This definition excludes assisted living facility,
any public or private hospital, sanatorium, jail, prison, reformatory, or hostel.
RESIDENTIAL USE means a use for permanent residence, or continuous habitation, which
encompasses dwelling unit(s).
RESOURCE EXTRACTION means a use where earth, gravel, sand, stone, or other forms of
aggregate or materials are extracted. This use includes any related mining, oil and gas exploration
and extraction activities.
RESTAURANT means a use where food is prepared and sold for consumption on the premises and
may include ancillary entertainment and the sale of food for consumption off the premises.
RETAIL SHOP means a building or part thereof in which goods, wares, merchandise, substances,
articles, or things are offered for sale directly to the public, and may include minor food
processing and packaging in connection with the sale of food products.
RETAIL WAREHOUSE means a use where a limited range of large bulky goods requiring large
floor areas for direct display are sold to the public and include such items as furniture, major
appliances, building materials, and floor coverings.
SALVAGE YARD means a use where land and buildings are used for the storage, wrecking,
dismantling, refurbishing or handling of goods, machinery, or motor vehicles including the retail
sale of salvaged items and administrative functions associated with the use.
SCRAP YARD means the use of land, buildings, or structures for the storing, wrecking,
dismantling, refurbishing or handling of goods, machinery and vehicles, and their retail sale, and
may include a recycling depot or outdoor storage.
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SCREENING means the total or partial concealment of a building, equipment, structure, or
activity by a berm, fence, vegetation, or wall.
SEASONAL RESIDENCE means discontinuous habitation, wherein a building or portion thereof
is primarily used for recreational purposes by users. Seasonal residence implies that said users
occupy a dwelling separate from the place of seasonal residence. In the case of camp uses,
seasonal residence may also entail per-night rental of individual units.
SETBACK means the minimum required horizontal distance between a lot line and the nearest
point of a foundation or exterior wall of a building, whichever is the lesser, or another part of a
building or structure if specified elsewhere in this Plan.
SIGN means a structure, landscaping feature, or any assembly of manufactured or natural objects
used to communicate a visual message.
SIGN, AREA means the area of message display on the sign face, but does not include
any structural elements lying outside the limits of the sign that do not form an
integral part of the message display of the sign. In the case of a double- or multi-
sided sign, sign area is taken from one (1) face only.
SIGN, BILLBOARD means a ground sign with a sign area in excess of 12m2 (129ft2).
SIGN, CANOPY means a sign that is part of or attached to an awning, canopy or
other fabric, plastic, or structural protective cover over a door, entrance, window, or
outdoor service area.
SIGN, DIGITAL AND PROJECTED ADVERTISING DISPLAY (DPAD) means any
type of stationary advertising display that is visible from the road and is capable of
displaying dynamic content or automatically changing content.
SIGN, FACIAL WALL means a sign that is attached directly to or painted upon a
building wall, and does not extend there from nor extend above the roof line.
SIGN, GROUND means any sign supported independently of a building and
permanently fixed to the ground with a sign area of not more than 12m2 (129ft2).
SIGN, INSTALLATION means to construct, erect, or place a sign that did not
previously exist in the location of the proposed development; or the significant
alteration of an existing sign including, but not limited to changes to structural
features, wiring, or illumination.
SIGN, OFF-SITE ADVERTISING means any sign, except an electronic message board
sign, which advertises for a business or businesses independent of the land use(s) of
the lot upon which the sign is located.
SIGN, PORTABLE means any sign that is specifically designed or intended to be
readily moved from one (1) location to another and which does not rely on a
building or fixed foundation for its structural support. This definition includes
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sandwich board sign.
SIGN, PROJECTING means a sign that is wholly or partially dependent upon a
building for support and which projects more than 0.3m (1ft) beyond said building.
SIGN, RE-FACING excludes sign installation and relates to the changing or updating
of messages displayed on an existing sign face.
SIGN, ROOF means any sign erected upon, against, or directly above a roof, or on top
of, or above the parapet of a building.
SIGN, SANDWICH
BOARD means a two-
sided A-frame style self-
supporting sign which
is not permanently
affixed to the ground and
designed to be moveable.
SITE PLAN means a
drawing submitted by
an applicant showing
proposed changes
to a lot(s), which
typically focuses on a
development proposal.
The site plan illustrates
existing features and
proposed changes to a
lot(s). A Development Officer assesses a site plan, and edits thereto, to ensure that any proposed
changes to a lot(s) are in conformance with the Zoning Regulations, Section C of this Plan. Site
plan requirements are pursuant to Section C.2.7.
SPECIAL FUNCTION TENT means a use where a temporary collapsible shelter is erected on a lot
for a social, cultural, recreational, educational, or entertainment event for a maximum of 14 days
and may include the sale and consumption of food and alcohol on the premises.
STOREY means the portion of a building which is situated between the top of a floor and the top
of the next floor above it, and if there is no floor above it, the portion between the top of such
floor and the ceiling above it.
STREET means the whole and entire right-of-way of every public highway, road, or road
allowance.
STREET, HIGHWAY means the New Brunswick Route 8 Highway.
STREET, LINE means the boundary line of a street.
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STREET, LOCAL/COLLECTOR means all streets within Doaktown, except for highway
street.
STRUCTURE means anything that is erected, built, or constructed of parts joined together.
SWIMMING POOL means a tank or body of water which is intended to be used for swimming
and which has a possible maximum depth greater than 1m (3.3ft), but does not include an
existing natural body of water or stream.
TOTAL FLOOR AREA means the sum of the areas of all above grade floors of a building measured
to the outside surface of the exterior walls; or where buildings are separated by firewalls, to the
centre line of the common firewalls. This includes all mechanical equipment and open areas
inside a building that do not contain a floor including atriums, elevator shafts, stairwells, and
similar areas.
TOURISM ACCOMODATION means a commercial use building providing temporary
accommodations for travelers or transients on a year-round basis, and may have a public dining
room and convention room.
TRANSIT SERVICE means a use where people are transported by vehicle and may include the
maintenance and repair of vehicles. Dispatch service is a separate use.
TRANSPORTATION USE means a use of land, buildings, or structures to support transportation
services and infrastructure, including but not limited to ports, airports, train or bus terminals,
maintenance shops, and the storage of road maintenance equipment, but does not include
automotive establishment uses.
USE means the purpose for which land or a building or structure or any combination thereof, is
designed, arranged, erected, occupied, or maintained.
USE, CONDITIONAL means a use of property, which is permitted within a zone
subject to such terms and conditions as may be imposed by the PRAC pursuant to
Section 34 (4)(c) of the Act. Where compliance with such terms and conditions is not
possible, the PRAC may prohibit the use. Permitted conditional uses are listed in the
'Permitted Uses' table within each zone under Section C.5.
USE, MAIN means the primary purpose for which a lot, building, or dwelling is used.
Permitted main uses are listed in the 'Permitted Uses' table within each zone under
Section C.5.
USE, NON-CONFORMING means non-conforming use in the Act, subject to Section
A.6.7.
USE, SECONDARY means a use that is naturally and normally incidental,
subordinate, and exclusively devoted to the main use, or to the main building or
structure, and located on the same lot with such main use or building or structure.
Permitted secondary uses are listed in the 'Permitted Uses' table within each zone
under Section C.5.
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USE, SIMILAR OR COMPATIBLE means a use that is not permitted as-of-right in the
respective zone, but may be deemed sufficiently similar to or compatible with a use
permitted in said zone, subject to Section A.7.2.
USE, TEMPORARY means a use and/or structure permitted to exist for a limited
amount of time, subject to Sections A.6.11 and A.7.4.
UTILITIES mean uses where energy and electricity, water, storm water or sanitary sewage systems,
or cable, telephone and telecommunication services are provided for public consumption, benefit,
or use. Commercial and non-commercial wind energy systems are separate uses.
VEHICLE means a vehicle as defined under the Motor Vehicle Act, R.S.N.B., 1973, c. M-17.
VEHICLE, COMMERCIAL means a vehicle that is licensed as a commercial vehicle
under the Motor Vehicle Act, R.S.N.B., 1973, c. M-17.
VEHICLE, MOTOR means a motor vehicle as defined under the Motor Vehicle Act,
R.S.N.B., 1973, c. M-17.
VEHICLE, MOTOR HOME means a motor vehicle intended for temporary
accommodations and living, and to be regularly transported, which includes kitchen,
sleeping, and sanitary facilities. A motor home vehicle must be registered pursuant
to the Motor Vehicle Act, R.S.N.B., 1973, c. M-17 as a 'passenger vehicle' in order to
operate on a highway within New Brunswick.
VEHICLE, TRAILER means a trailer as defined in the Motor Vehicle Act, R.S.N.B.,
1973, c. M-17.
VEHICLE, TRAVEL TRAILER means a trailer vehicle intended for temporary
accommodations and living, and to be regularly transported, which includes kitchen,
sleeping, and sanitary facilities, and is towed, either by hitch or fifth wheel, by a
motor vehicle. A travel trailer must be registered pursuant to the Motor Vehicle Act,
R.S.N.B., 1973, c. M-17 as a trailer vehicle in order to operate on a highway within
New Brunswick. A travel trailer has an overall length not exceeding 13.8m (45.0ft)
and an overall width not exceeding 2.6m (8.53ft). Mobile home dwelling is a separate
use.
VEHICLE, TRUCK TRACTOR means a truck tractor as defined in the Motor Vehicle
Act, R.S.N.B., 1973, c. M-17.
VEHICLE, TRUCK-MOUNTED CAMPER means a component that is designed to
mount on the storage compartment of a pickup truck and is intended for temporary
accommodations and living, and to be regularly transported, which includes kitchen,
sleeping, and sanitary facilities. The component may be dismounted from the pickup
truck and used for temporary accommodations and living. A truck-mounted camper
need not be independently registered pursuant to the Motor Vehicle Act, R.S.N.B.,
1973, c. M-17 as a vehicle in order to be transported on a highway within New
Brunswick.
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VENDING FACILITY means a readily moveable building or structure where produce
or goods are offered or kept for sale, primarily on a seasonal basis, including but not
limited to ice cream/food stands or garden centres.
VETERINARY CLINIC means a facility for the medical care and treatment of animals, including
provision for their overnight accommodation, but does not include outdoor facilities such as
kennels, pen runs, and enclosures.
WAREHOUSE means a building used primarily for the storage of goods and materials.
WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY means a use where land and buildings are used for the storage,
handling, or disposal of waste including garbage container service and effluent tanker service.
Recycling facility is a separate use.
WATERCOURSE means watercourse as defined in the Clean Water Act, S.N.B. 1989, c. C-6.1.
WHOLESALE STORE means buildings or structures in which commodities are offered for sale in
bulk, primarily for resale or business use.
WIND ENERGY SYSTEM, COMMERCIAL means one (1) or more large-scale wind turbine
generators that are connected to the transmission or a local distribution grid. This use typically
requires a central computerized monitoring system that monitors the operation of the turbine(s).
Usually small buildings on-site house this system and there is a link to a headquarters off-site.
WIND ENERGY SYSTEM, NON-COMMERCIAL means a small-scale wind turbine generator that is
subordinate and incidental to the main use on the lot, and does not produce any net revenue from
its operation.
YARD means an open, uncovered space on a lot appurtenant to a building, except a court
bounded on two (2) or more sides by
buildings. Yards are represented as
rounded solid lines in the adjacent
diagram.
YARD, DAYLIGHTING
means the area within the
'Required Yard Setback',
represented as A in the
daylighting triangle
definition diagram.
YARD, FRONT means a
yard extending across the
full width of a lot between
the front lot line and the
nearest main wall of a
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main building or structure on the lot.
YARD, REAR means a yard extending across the lot width between the rear lot line
and nearest main wall of a main building or structure on the lot.
YARD, REQUIRED means the minimum permissible breadth of any yard determined
in extent from the applicable lot line to a line specified within the given zone
requirements. Required yards are represented as dotted lines in the adjacent diagram.
YARD, SIDE means a yard extending between the front yard and the rear yard
between a side lot line and the nearest main wall of a main building or structure on
the lot.
ZONING MAP means the Village of Doaktown - Rural Plan Zoning Map, Schedule 'A'.
C.2. 2 APPLICATION AND GENERAL PROVISIONS
C.2.1. Measurements and Units
a. All numerical requirements in this Plan are provided in metric units of measurement.
b. Imperial units of measurement, where provided, are for user convenience only. Where a
discrepancy between metric and imperial measurements occurs, the metric measurement
shall prevail.
c. Metric place value equal to or greater than five (5) shall be rounded up to the nearest whole
number. Metric place value less than five (5) shall be rounded down to the nearest whole
number.
d. Despite the unit of metric measurement, all measurements shall be rounded to one (1)
decimal place when applying the zoning provisions of this Plan (e.g. 2.24cm > 2.2cm and
2.25m > 2.3m).
e. When measuring a required distance between a lot line and a building or structure, or
between two (2) buildings or structures, the measurement is made at the least distance
between the two (2).
f. All measurements and distances must be made along horizontal planes and not by following
the topography or slope of the land.
C.2.2. General Prohibitions
a. No land, building or structure may be used or occupied, and no building or structure may
be placed, constructed, erected, moved, sited, altered or enlarged, and no subdivision may be
approved, except in conformity with this Plan.
b. No building or structure may be placed, constructed, erected, moved, sited, altered or
enlarged, and no subdivision may be approved, so as to cause any existing building or
structure on the same lot to violate the provisions of this Plan.
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C.2.3. Requirement of a Development Permit
a. No person shall undertake a development without a development permit, pursuant to Section
A.9.1 (fee schedule) of this Plan.
b. No development permit shall be issued unless the proposed development conforms to all
provisions of this Plan.
c. Where any development permit is issued, such permit may include permission of any
single development, more than one (1) development, or of any or all elements related to any
development, provided that such are specified by the development permit.
d. No development permit shall pertain to more than one (1) lot.
e. A development permit shall be in force for a period of two (2) years from the date of issue
or until the development has been completed. A development permit may be reissued upon
request, subject to review by the Development Officer.
f. Despite C.2.3 (a), no development permit shall be required for the following:
i.
Sign re-facing;
ii.
Signs exempted under sections Section C.3.3 (m) and (n);
iii.
Fence;
iv.
Flag pole;
v.
Planter structure for flower, vegetable, or other similar garden for private use;
vi.
Swimming pool designed to be temporary and portable;
vii.
Internal renovation of a building with no change in use or change in intensity of use;
viii.
Swing set, slide, or other similar children's play structure designed for private use
associated with a dwelling; and
ix.
The following in association with camp cottages, or dwelling uses except for a multi-
unit dwelling:
a)
Portable garage or other portable tent or tarp shelter;
b)
Accessory building equal to or less than 28m2 (300ft2) in total floor area (this
exemption does not apply to accessory buildings accommodating home businesses
or industries); and
c)
Deck or other exterior platform, including exterior stairs and ramps, equal to or
less than 13.4m2 (144.0ft2) in total floor area.
C.2.4. Existing Undersized Lots
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Nothing in this Plan shall prevent the use of an undersized lot in existence on the effective date of
this Plan, provided that the use of such lot is permitted in the zone in which said lot is located.
C.2.5. Enlarging Existing Buildings and Structures
Where a building or structure has been constructed on or before the effective date of this Plan,
the building may be enlarged provided that:
a. The enlargement does not further reduce any yard or setback requirement; and
b. That all other provisions of this Plan are satisfied.
C.2.6. Multiple Main Buildings and Associated Main Uses
a. Unless specifically provided for in this Plan, one (1) main building and associated main use is
permitted per lot.
b. Where one (1) or more main buildings and associated main uses are permitted in Section C.5,
such main buildings shall be separated a minimum of 10.0m (32.8ft).
C.2.7. Site Plan Requirements
Application for a development permit shall be accompanied by a site plan; the Development
Officer may require all or some of the following to assess the nature and scale of the proposed
development:
a. An appropriate scale (e.g. 1:100, 1:250, 1:300, 1:400, 1:500);
b. Metric units of measurement for all dimensions, pursuant to Section C.2.1 of this Plan;
c. North arrow;
d. Shape and dimensions of the lot(s) to be used;
e. Size, shape, bulk, location, and use of existing and proposed buildings, equipment, structures,
and utilities;
f. Distance from lot lines and sizes of buildings or structures proposed to be constructed,
already constructed, or partly constructed, on the lot(s);
g. Proposed locations and dimensions of any parking spaces, loading spaces, driveway accesses,
and landscaping;
h. Locations of any fences, signs, or retaining walls;
i. Locations of any natural features including, but not limited to watercourses and wetlands, and
the location of any existing or proposed buildings or structures in relation to natural features;
j. Details of lot dimensions and related street lines, including locational identifiers;
k. Locations, dimensions, and sizes including, but not limited to the number of units, height,
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and floor area of all proposed buildings and accessory buildings;
l. Dimensions of all yards;
m. Landscaping, including screening and other natural and artificial features, including
easements, railway lines, power lines, culverts, drainage infrastructure, ditches, utilities, etc.;
n. Existing and proposed streets, private accesses, right of ways, or easements;
o. Where appropriate, provision for post construction drainage of the site;
p. Where appropriate, elevation and perspective drawings of any buildings or structures;
q. Where appropriate, pre- and post-elevation drawings of land where the proposed
development will significantly alter existing topography; and
r. Any other information the Development Officer deems necessary to determine whether
the proposed development conforms to the requirements of this Plan or other regulatory
requirements.
C.2.8. Site Drainage
a. No person shall alter the land levels insofar as this may affect surface drainage, except where
the altered land levels provide that the resulting surface drainage shall be retained on the land,
discharged into an existing ditch, or other watercourse capable of carrying such additional
water.
b. Attention shall be given to proper site surface drainage so that removal of surface water will
not adversely affect neighbouring lot(s), streets, or other public infrastructure.
c. Storm water shall be removed from all roofs and paved areas and carried away in an efficient
and approved manner.
d. A lot drainage and grading plan prepared by a licensed engineer may be required depending
on the scale of the development or the potential for increased surface drainage.
e. Zero (0) net runoff of drainage water may be required for the development of extensive areas
of impervious surface (e.g. paved areas or new buildings).
C.2.9. Temporary Construction Uses
Nothing in this Plan shall prevent the use of land or the use or erection of a temporary building
or structure, or the temporary storage of materials and equipment, which is accessory to
construction in progress provided that all other permits required by federal, provincial, or
municipal authorities are attained and that the above-noted is removed within 14 days of
completion of the work.
C.2.10. Access
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a. No person shall erect or use a building or structure or use any lot regulated by this Plan unless
the lot to be used, or the lot upon which the building or structure is situated or to be situated,
abuts or fronts on a street or otherwise achieves satisfactory access to a street as approved by
the PRAC.
b. The decision to approve a private access, or any other non-street access considered by the
PRAC, shall be in accordance with the GMRSC 'Policy for Private Accesses' policy guideline.
C.2.11. Street Line Setback
Prohibitions
a. No building, structure, or part thereof shall be permitted within 7.6m (24.9ft) of a street.
Exemptions
Despite Section C.2.11 (a):
b. The following structures are exempt from street line setback, but must conform to Section
2.18:
i.
Fences;
ii.
Signs;
iii.
Special function tent; and
iv.
Structures associated with utilities, including utility distribution structures/buildings.
c. A reduced street line setback is permitted in the event that:
i.
Two (2) buildings on adjacent lots (on the same side of the street) are within 30.0m
(98.4ft) of the location of the proposed building, wherein the average of the two (2)
reduced street line setbacks of the existing buildings is taken; or
ii.
One (1) building on an adjacent lot (on the same side of the street) is within 30.0m
(98.4ft) of the location of the proposed building, wherein the average of the reduced
street line setback of the existing building and the required street line setback is
taken.
C.2.12. Other By-laws, Permits, and Licenses
Nothing in this Plan shall relieve any person from the obligation to comply with the requirements
of any By-law of Doaktown in force from time to time, or the obligation to obtain any license,
permit, authority, or approval required under any By-law of Doaktown. In the event of conflict
between this Plan and any other By-law, the more restrictive By-law shall prevail.
C.2.13. Height Regulations
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The height regulations of this Plan shall not apply to church spires, water tanks, elevator
enclosures, silos, flagpoles, television or radio antennae, ventilators, skylights, barns, chimneys,
clock towers, windmills, or solar collectors attached to a main building or structure, except where
specifically regulated in this Plan or by other federal, provincial, or municipal requirements.
C.2.14. Uses Requiring the Disposal of Sewage
Where a proposed use requires the disposal of sewage, no development permit shall be issued
unless sewage can be managed by on-site sewerage facilities such as, but not limited to a septic
tank and disposal field and be approved by the applicable branch of DH or DELG.
C.2.15. Reduced Frontage on a Curve
Where the front lot line of any lot is a curved line, or when the side lot lines of a lot are not
parallel, a minimum lot width which is equal to the minimum lot frontage required by this Plan
shall be required in lieu of such minimum lot frontage. For the purpose of this section, such
minimum lot width shall be measured along a horizontal line between the side lot lines, whose
end points are defined by the intersection of said side lot lines with the minimum setback as
required by the applicable provision of this Plan.
C.2.16. Landscaping Strip
a. A minimum landscaping strip of 1.5m (4.9ft) shall be provided and maintained along all lot
lines provided that such landscaping may be interrupted by driveways. This provision applies
to all new building developments including a conversion of uses within an existing building,
except where a development permit is not required pursuant to Section C.2.3.
b. Despite Section C.2.16 (a), a landscaping strip is not required for the following uses:
i.
Camp cottage;
ii.
Camp cluster private;
iii.
Residential Dwelling Uses (see Schedule B);
iv.
Uses permitted in all zones, pursuant to Section C.3.19.
c. Landscaping shall be completed no later than one (1) year from the date of issuance of the
development permit for the main building located thereon.
d. No buildings or required parking shall be located in any required landscaping area.
C.2.17. Screening
General
a. Except for new uses listed under Section C.2.16 (b), screening shall be provided to the
satisfaction of the Development Officer.
b. In establishing the screening requirement for a proposed development, the Development
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Officer shall give consideration to the following:
i.
Nature of proposed use(s);
ii.
Nature of adjacent existing land use(s);
iii.
Proximity from adjacent existing buildings;
iv.
Size and scale of proposed parking areas including any proposed lighting; and
v.
Established character of the neighbourhood.
Materials
c. Plant materials characterized by dense growth that will form an effective year-round screen
shall be planted, or a fence or wall shall be constructed to form the screen.
d. Screening may consist of both natural and man-made materials.
e. Where a fence is used as screening, the fence shall be constructed such that the framework
and any supports shall not be visible from the adjacent lot.
f. To the extent practical, existing trees and vegetation shall be retained and used to satisfy the
provisions of this Section.
Height
g. Except within a daylighting triangle, screening shall be at least 1.5m (4.9ft) in height.
h. Plant materials, when planted, may be less than 1m (3.3ft) in height if of a species or variety
that shall normally attain the required height and width within three (3) years of planting.
i. No garbage shall be stored in any garbage storage area so as to exceed the height of the
surrounding fence or screening.
Width
j. Screening shall be in a landscaping strip of at least 1.5m (4.9ft) in width pursuant to Section
C.2.16.
Maintenance
k. All required plant materials shall be maintained in a healthy condition and whenever
necessary replaced with new plant materials to ensure continued compliance with screening
requirements.
l. All required fences and walls shall be maintained in good repair and presentable appearance
and whenever necessary repaired or replaced.
C.2.18. Daylighting Triangle
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Except for a column of up to 0.2m (0.7ft) in diameter supporting an upper storey projection, a
fence, sign, hedge, shrub, bush, tree, or any other structure or vegetation shall not be erected or
permitted to grow to a height of 0.6m (2.0ft) or more in the daylighting triangle (note: definition
in Section C.1.2 (b) contains diagram).
C.2.19. Parking
For proposed new developments requiring a development permit pursuant to Section C.2.3:
General
a. All required parking spaces shall be provided on the same lot as the proposed building(s) or
structure(s).
b. The surface of any parking lot in excess of twenty (20) parking spaces, and driveway and
internal aisles thereto, shall be adequately drained including the prevention of discharge of
sediment to adjacent lots and treated to prevent the raising of dust.
c. In paved parking lots, each parking space must be painted, marked, or otherwise delineated.
d. Despite Section C.2.19 (a), off-site parking on a lot in the vicinity of the proposed
development may be permitted to the satisfaction of the Development Officer, provided that
there is a written agreement between both parties that provides sufficient detail regarding the
off-site parking arrangement.
e. There shall be adequate provision for access to a street for each parking space.
f. Unless otherwise permitted, each parking space shall be readily accessible and maintained at
all times for the parking and manoeuvring of a motor vehicle without the necessity of moving
another motor vehicle.
g. If the parking area is to be used in the winter, an additional area of equal to 1% of the
proposed parking area shall be provided for snow storage.
Number of Parking Spaces
h. Where there is more than one (1) use on a lot or in a building, required parking is the sum of
all parking required for each use.
i. If the calculation of the minimum number of parking spaces results in a fraction, the
requirement shall be the next higher whole number.
j. For residential uses, the following minimum number of parking spaces is required:
i.
One (1) per dwelling unit for a single unit dwelling, mobile home, mini home
dwelling, two-unit, and row house dwelling
ii.
One (1) per bachelor or one (1) bedroom dwelling unit;
iii.
1.5 per two (2) bedroom dwelling unit;
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iv.
1.75 per three (3) or more bedrooms dwelling unit;
v.
One (1) per two (2) guest rooms in a bed and breakfast / tourist home, plus the
parking requirement of the associated main residential use;
vi.
One (1) per two (2) guest rooms in a dormitory / residence; and
vii.
One (1) per four (4) beds, plus one (1) per two (2) employees on a maximum shift, in
a residential care facility.
k. For camp uses, the following number of parking spaces is required:
i.
One (1) per camp cottage; and
ii.
The parking requirement of any mixed use building of a camp cluster resort is
pursuant to Section C.2.19 (h).
l. For institutional (community) uses, the following number of parking spaces is required:
i.
One (1) per four (4) persons of projected occupancy load for assembly halls,
which include but are not limited to an arena or auditorium, community centre,
conference and event facility, cultural establishment, educational use, funeral home,
governmental use, library, place of worship, or social organization;
ii.
One (1) per four (4) beds, plus one (1) per two (2) employees on a maximum shift, in
an assisted living facility or hospital; and
iii.
Three (3) per examining room in a medical clinic.
m. For commercial uses, the following number of parking spaces is required:
i.
One (1) per unit in a hotel/motel/inn;
ii.
One (1) per two (2) guest rooms in a hostel;
iii.
One (1) per 9.3m2 (100.1ft2) of floor area in a service - small or large automotive
establishment; and
iv.
One (1) per 232m2 (2497.3ft2) of floor area in a warehouse or storage related use.
n. For all other uses, the following number of parking spaces, whichever is the greater, is
required:
i.
One (1) per 38m2 (409.0ft2) of floor area; or
ii.
One (1) per four (4) persons of projected occupancy load.
o. Where the parking requirement cannot be calculated using total floor area or projected
occupancy load, the applicant must submit a parking study or detailed rationale that
demonstrates that the number of proposed parking spaces is sufficient for the associated
proposed use(s), and that the conclusions of the study or rationale are found to be acceptable
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by the Development Officer.
Barrier-Free Parking
p. Barrier-free parking shall be in accordance with the Barrier-Free Design Building Code
Regulation, 2011-61 of the Act, and where there is conflict between this Plan and the
Regulation, the Regulation including amendments subsequent thereto shall prevail.
Variance from Minimum Number of Spaces Required
q. The Development Officer may consider varying from the minimum number of spaces
required pursuant to Section A.6.2 when an applicant submits a technical study or detailed
rationale that demonstrates that the number of required spaces for a development should
be less than the minimum requirement of this Plan due to unique site, location, or use
characteristics, and that the conclusions of the study or detailed rationale are found to be
acceptable by the Development Officer. This provision applies to the minimum number
of parking, loading, and queueing spaces required by this Plan, except for minimum
requirements under the Barrier-Free Design Building Code Regulation, 2011-61 of the Act;
requirements under the Regulation cannot be varied.
C.2.20. Loading
Loading
a. A loading space shall be required for every building or structure used for any purpose
involving the use of vehicles for the receipt or distribution of materials, in accordance with the
following Figure:
Total Floor Area
Loading Spaces Required
< 185m2 (1991.4ft2)
0
185m2 (1991.4ft2) - 1,860m2 (20,021.5ft2)
1
1,860m2 (20,021.5ft2) - 4,650m2 (50,053.8ft2)
2
For each additional 4,650m2
(50,053.8ft2) > 4,650m2 (50,053.8ft2)
+1
b. If the calculation of the minimum number of loading spaces results in a fraction, the
requirement shall be the next higher whole number.
c. Loading spaces shall be readily accessible and usable at all times.
d. All (un)loading shall occur on site and not block any street.
e. The Development Officer may consider varying from the minimum number of loading spaces
required pursuant to Sections A.6.2 and C.2.19 (q).
C.2.21. Drive-Thrus and Queueing
a. Queueing lanes shall encompass screening pursuant to Section C.2.17.
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b. Queueing lanes shall be located so that queued vehicles do not block or obstruct general
motor vehicle circulation throughout the site, building entrances, access to loading spaces, or
required parking.
c. Any outdoor speakers used for a drive-thru facility shall be separated from a lot line abutting
a RES zone boundary or existing residential use at a minimum distance of 20m unless
otherwise separated by a building.
d. A minimum of 12 in-bound queueing spaces and one (1) out-bound queueing space are
required, except for a financial institution in which case a minimum of four (4) in-bound
queueing spaces are required.
e. A queueing lane shall be separated from any lot line abutting a street by a minimum of 3m
(9.8ft).
f. At least one (1) building entrance shall be located so that pedestrian access to that entrance
either:
i.
Does not cross a queueing lane; or
ii.
Crosses a queueing lane only in a location behind the required queueing spaces.
g. Any building entrance location that requires pedestrians to cross a queueing lane shall
incorporate signage and a change in surface material, height, or use of paint to distinguish the
pedestrian crossing from the queueing lane surface.
h. Any outdoor lighting for a drive-thru facility shall be located and arranged so that no direct
rays of light are oriented at any lot used for residential purposes.
i. Despite Section C.2.21 (d), a queueing/traffic study shall be required if the expected number
of drive-thru motor vehicle trips will exceed 40 motor vehicles per hour during peak periods;
in such case, the minimum number of queueing spaces required shall increase accordingly to
the satisfaction of the Development Officer.
j. The Development Officer may consider varying from the minimum number of queueing
spaces required pursuant to Sections A.6.2 and C.2.19 (q).
C.2.22. Permitted Encroachments
Despite any provisions in this Plan, encroachments are permitted as follows:
a. Enclosed patios, fire escapes, walkways, wheelchair ramps, lifting devices, or steps may be
located a maximum of 1.5m (4.9ft) into any required front or rear yard, and 0.9m (3.0ft) into
any minimum side yard.
b. There may be erected or maintained in any yard the usual projections of sill, cornices, eaves,
gutters, chimneys, pilasters, canopies, or other architectural features, provided that no such
structure or feature shall project more than 0.6m (2.0ft) into any required yard.
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c. Window bays and solar collectors may be permitted to project not more than 0.9m (3.0ft)
from the main wall into a required front, rear, or side yard.
d. Exterior staircases, steps, balconies, porches, verandas, and sundecks shall be permitted to
project a maximum of 2.0m (6.6ft) into any required front or rear yard and 0.9m (3.0ft) into
any required side yard provided that said structures do not extend closer than 1.0m (3.3ft)
from the nearest lot line.
e. Pumps and islands for the distribution of automotive fuel shall be allowed to locate within any
required yard to the satisfaction of the Development Officer.
f. Sign setbacks, and any permitted encroachments, are pursuant to Section C.3.3 (o) i.
C.3. SPECIAL USES, BUILDINGS, AND STRUCTURES
C.3.1. Accessory Buildings
General
a. Where this Plan provides that any land may be used or a building may be erected, altered or
used for any purpose, that purpose shall include accessory buildings.
b. An accessory building shall be clearly incidental and accessory to the main use of the lot.
c. Despite the setback requirements in Sections C.3.1 (d), (e), (f), and (g) an accessory building
less than 13.4m2 (144.0ft2) in total floor area and 2.5m (8.2ft) in height can be erected or
placed up to 0.9m (3.0ft) from any lot line.
Zones
d. In the RES and VC zones, no accessory building shall be:
i.
Erected or placed in the front yard, except where a lot has a shore line of a lake or a
bank of a river as one (1) of its lot line boundaries; and
ii.
Erected or placed closer to any lot line or exceed the total floor area for all accessory
buildings as controlled by lot size in the following Table:
Lot Size
Accessory Building Setback from Any
Lot Line
Total Floor Area of All Accessory
Buildings
< 4000m2 (1 acre)
1.5m (4.9ft)
110m2 (1184.1ft2)
4000m2 (1 acre) - 8000m2 (2 acres)
1.5m (4.9ft) or ½ building height,
whichever is greater
140m2 (1507.0ft2)
> 8000m2 (2 acres)
1.5m (4.9ft) or ½ building height,
whichever is greater
12% of total lot area
e. In the CON zone:
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No accessory building shall be erected or placed closer than 1.5m (4.9ft) to any lot
line; and
ii.
The total floor area of all accessory buildings shall not exceed 60.0m2 (645.9ft2).
f. In all other zones:
i.
No accessory building shall be erected or placed closer than 1.5m (4.9ft) from any lot
line or ½ building height, whichever is greater; and
ii.
The total floor area of all accessory buildings shall not exceed 12% of the total lot
area.
Prohibitions
g. No accessory building shall be erected or placed within 3.0m (9.8ft) of any building.
h. No accessory building shall be used for human habitation.
C.3.2. Fences
a. Despite any other provision in this Plan, a fence may be erected or placed in a minimum yard
or setback in any zone subject to the prohibitions listed under Section C.3.2 (b).
b. No fence shall:
i.
Be erected or placed in the daylighting triangle of a corner lot;
ii.
Be erected or placed closer than 0.3m (1 foot) to any lot line;
iii.
Exceed 1.5m (4.9ft) in height in the RES zone;
iv.
Exceed 2.0m (6.6ft) in height in the VC, CU, CON, or PR zones;
v.
Exceed 2.5m (8.2ft) in height in any other zone;
vi.
Be electrified or incorporate barbed or razor wire, or any other dangerous material in
its construction in the RES Zone; and
vii.
Incorporate barbed or razor wire, or any other dangerous materials in its
construction, lower than 1.5m (4.9t) in height in all zones.
C.3.3. Signs
General
a. Unless specifically exempted in this Plan, a development permit is required for sign
installation.
b. A development permit is not required for a sign re-facing.
c. The Development Officer may require an engineered stamped drawing for a proposed sign
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where there is concern about structural stability, wiring, or any other issue that may need to
be assessed in order to ensure the sign is safe and secure.
d. Provisions in this Plan regarding signage are not intended to be retroactive and incumbent
upon existing signs.
e. Where a sign meets multiple definitions under Section C.1.2 (b), all applicable provisions of
this Plan apply.
f. Despite any other provision in this Plan, a sign that incorporates both official languages
equally may be 25% larger than otherwise permitted in this Plan. The total sign area permitted
in Section C.3.3 (g) is also increased by 25% where every sign on the lot, including exempted
signs under Sections C.3.3 (m) and (n), incorporates both official languages equally.
Zones
g. A maximum of one (1) sign per lot is permitted in the RES zone. This sign shall not exceed
1.1m2 (12ft2) in sign area.
h. A maximum of three (3) signs per lot is permitted in the VC zone. The main sign shall not
exceed 1.1m2 (12ft2) in sign area, where each sign thereafter shall not exceed 0.6m2 (6ft2).
i. In all other zones, any number of signs is permitted on a lot to a maximum total sign area of
2.0m2 (21.5ft2) for each 1.0m (3.3ft) of lot frontage.
Sign Types
j. Unless otherwise specified, all sign types are permitted in all zones.
k. An off-site advertising sign is permitted as a conditional use in the RES and CU zones and
prohibited in the CA and PR zones.
l. Despite Section C.3.3 (g), a billboard sign shall not exceed one (1) per lot in all zones and
shall not exceed 15.0m (49.2ft) in height and 24.0m2 (258.3ft2) in sign area.
m. A ground sign shall not exceed 10.0m (32.8ft) in height or 12.0m2 (129.2ft2) in sign area.
n. A digital and projected advertising display sign shall:
i.
Not be installed in the RES zone;
ii.
Be permitted as a conditional use in the VC and CU zones;
iii.
Despite Sections C.3.3 (f) and (g), not exceed one (1) per lot;
iv.
Not exceed 8.0m2 (86.1ft2) in sign area;
v.
Message sequencing or text scrolling shall not be permitted
vi.
Minimum DPAD frame duration shall be 20 seconds;
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Transition times between frames shall be instantaneous;
viii.
Not be installed within 100 m distance of interchanges, intersections, roundabouts,
pedestrian crossings and railroad crossings of an illuminated traffic control device,
and not within 50m of a RES zone boundary, or existing residential use;
ix.
Have a maximum brightness setting of 500 nits between the nighttime hours of
10:00pm and 6:00am and a maximum of 5000 nits during all other daytime hours;
and
x.
Be capable of automatic freeze in the case of malfunction.
Exemptions
o. Despite Section C.3.3 (a), and subject to all other provisions in this Plan, canopy, facial
wall, portable, projecting, roof, and sandwich board signs that do not meet any other sign
definition under Section C.1.2 (b) do not require a development permit.
p. Despite Section C.3.3(a), and subject to all other provisions in this Plan, the following signs
do not require a development permit and are not included in the total number of signs or
total sign area permitted per lot as regulated under Sections C.3.3 (e), (f), and (g):
i.
A memorial or historical plaque or tablet;
ii.
A flag of any governmental, religious, charitable, or fraternal organization;
iii.
A nameplate not exceeding 0.2m2 (2.2ft2) in sign area on a dwelling, or within the
courtyard of a dwelling;
iv.
A nameplate not exceeding 0.2m2 (2.2ft2) in sign area relating to the practice of a
professional person carried on in the premises of a dwelling or within the courtyard
of a dwelling;
v.
A notice board not exceeding 1.0m2 (10.1ft2) in sign area and relating to a place of
worship, educational use, library, art gallery, museum, or cemetery located on the lot;
vi.
A notice board not exceeding 1.0m2 (10.1ft2) in sign area and relating to resource
operations being conducted on the land including agriculture and farming, forestry,
quarry, or resource extraction;
vii.
A sign that does not exceed 0.4m2 (4.3ft2) in sign area;
viii.
Up to two (2) real-estate signs per lot, each not exceeding 3.0m2 (32.3ft2) in sign area;
ix.
A sign that does not exceed 1.1m2 (12ft2) in sign area and that regulates or denotes
the direction or function of various parts of buildings or premises including parking
facilities;
x.
A warning or caution sign that does not exceed 1.1m2 (12ft2) in sign area which
pertains to site safety;
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A sign that does not exceed 4.6m2 (49.5ft2) in sign area that is incidental to
construction.
xii.
A sign constructed or placed under the direction of a governmental body including
signs for identification, public information, or regulating traffic control;
xiii.
A sign formed by landscaping design;
xiv.
An election sign that does not exceed 3m2 (32.3ft2) in sign area. Any such sign shall
be removed within seven (7) days following the date of the election;
xv.
A maximum of two (2) signs, each not exceeding 28m2(301.4ft2) in sign area and
6.1m (20.0ft) in height, installed for promotional purposes on the associated lot for
which there is a proposed subdivision or other development;
xvi.
A temporary sign constructed or placed under the direction of an official union,
which shall be removed within two (2) months of sign installation; and
xvii.
A temporary sign to advertise festivals, sporting, special and community events,
which shall be removed within seven (7) days after the closing of the event.
Prohibitions
q. Despite any other provision in this Plan, no sign shall:
i.
Except for facial wall signs and exempted signs under Sections C.3.3 (n) (ii), (ix),
(x), (xii), and (xiii), be installed closer than 1.5m (4.9ft) from any lot line and in
accordance with the minimum street line setback as provided for in the following
Figure:
ii.
Exceed 24m2 (258ft2) in sign area;
iii.
Be installed in a daylighting triangle;
iv.
Be located or kept on a lot unless such sign is properly maintained including, but not
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limited to the sign's face, supports, electrical system, or anchorage;
v.
Be mounted on a vehicle which is placed for the purpose of advertising;
vi.
Be attached to any publicly owned structure, utility pole, hydrant, traffic control
device, bridge, fence, barrier, or any other surface on public property, excepting signs
under direction of a governmental body;
vii.
Be part of a series of two (2) or more signs in sequence, each carrying a part of a
single advertising message;
viii.
Project over lot lines;
ix.
Obstruct pedestrian traffic along any publicly owned land such as a sidewalk or
street, fire lane, or queueing space;
x.
Create a hazard to public safety or health;
xi.
Obstruct the vision of a driver leaving a roadway or driveway, or detract from the
visibility or effectiveness of any traffic sign or control device on a street;
xii.
Displace required amenity areas including parking and loading spaces as provided
for in this Plan;
xiii.
Obstruct free ingress or egress from a fire escape, window, door, or other required
exit;
xiv.
Except a traffic control sign installed by a governmental body, use words such as
'stop', 'look', 'danger', 'one way', 'yield', or any other similar words, phrases, symbols,
lights, or characters used in a manner that may mislead, confuse, or otherwise
interfere with traffic;
xv.
Incorporate a searchlight;
xvi.
Emit sound;
xvii.
Be painted on or attached to a tree, stone, cliff or other natural object; or
xviii.
Be installed as to be closer to an energized utility line or utility line equipment than
the distances specified in the following Table:
Phase to Phase Voltage of Energized Electrical Utility Line
or Utility Line Equipment - Volts
Distance
Up to 750v
0.9m (3ft)
751v - 100,000v
3.6m (11.8ft)
100,001v - 250,000v
5.2m (17.1ft)
250,001v - 345,000v
6.1m (20.0ft)
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C.3.4. Vehicle Bodies
No motor vehicle, commercial vehicle, truck tractor, trailer, road building machine, farm tractor,
other heavy equipment, or any vehicle drawn, propelled, or driven by any kind of power shall,
whether operational or not:
a. Constitute a dwelling unit; or
b. Be used as a building for storage.
C.3.5. Private Garages and Carports
Where a garage or carport is attached to or incorporated in a dwelling, it becomes part of the
building for the purposes of applying minimum coverage, yard, and setback requirements, or any
other requirement in this Plan that may apply to a building addition.
C.3.6. Swimming Pools
A swimming pool is permitted in all zones, but shall not be located:
c. In the front yard of a lot in the RES zone; or
d. Under any electrical service wires.
C.3.7. Commercial Vehicles in Residential Zones
In the RES zone, only one (1) commercial vehicle may be parked on a lot appropriated for the
dwelling wherein the operator of the vehicle resides, provided the vehicle does not contain cargo
including hazardous or flammable materials and has a current and valid licence plate attached
thereto.
C.3.8. Row House and Semi-Detached Dwellings
In any zone where a row house or semi-detached dwelling is permitted, and despite the side yard
requirement of said zone, a side yard of 0.0m is permitted for the common side wall dividing each
dwelling unit.
C.3.9. Bed and Breakfasts / Tourist Homes
A bed and breakfast / tourist home containing up to five (5) rooms for guests shall be permitted
as a secondary use in the appropriate zones pursuant to Section C.3.16.
C.3.10. Propane Tanks or the Storage of Other Explosives
No person shall erect or a use a tank for the storage of propane for sale within 15.2m (49.9ft) of an
existing residential use, or CU or RES zones.
C.3.11. Temporary Real Estate Offices
Temporary real estate offices may be set up in new display homes within new subdivisions for a
period of not more than 24 months.
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C.3.12. Camp Uses
Where permitted, camp uses are subject to the following:
a. A site plan is required pursuant to Section C.2.7.
b. All camps and other main buildings that do not have direct access to a street shall abut upon
an internal private access roadway of not less than 6.0m (19.7ft) width in accordance with
the GMRSC 'Policy for Private Accesses.' Said internal roadway shall be constructed and
maintained in a condition to permit safe, unobstructed access by emergency and service
motor vehicles, and otherwise to provide access to a street outside of the camp cluster.
c. It is not necessary for an internal roadway within a camp cluster to be constructed to
provincial standards; however, an internal roadway shall be covered with a durable, clean
surface in order to avoid the raising of dust.
d. All internal roadways within a camp cluster that provide access to camp cottages and other
main buildings shall be regarded as fire routes.
e. Any proposed camp shall be for seasonal residence only, and such development shall not be
converted into a permanent dwelling unit unless they meet the requirements of this Plan for a
mobile home dwelling, mini home dwelling, or single unit dwelling in the respective zone.
f. The lot upon which a camp cluster is situated shall not be subdivided into one (1) or more
distinct lots, unless the requirements of this Plan are met with respect to a mobile home
dwelling, mini home dwelling, or single unit dwelling in the respective zone.
g. Because a camp cluster use is permitted as a conditional use in each zone, any proposed
development is subject to any conditions that the PRAC may impose, pursuant to Section
A.7.1.
C.3.13. Garden Suites
Any lot within a RES, VC, or RU zone may host a Garden Suite provided the following regulations
are complied with:
General
a. Be limited to one (1) as a secondary use to residential dwelling use;
b. Be erected or placed no closer than the established street line setback or front yard of the
existing main building, whichever is the greater;
c. Have a total maximum floor area of 75.0m2 (807.3ft2);
d. Have a maximum height of 6.0m (19.7ft); and
e. In addition to being permitted as a secondary use, be permitted as a conditional use in each
zone, and therefore subject to any conditions that the PRAC may impose, pursuant to Section
A.7.1.
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Application
To the satisfaction of the Development Officer, an application for a garden suite must include the
following:
f. A site plan pursuant to Section C.2.7;
g. Servicing details for potable water and the disposal of sewage;
h. Provisions for lot grading and/or drainage pursuant to Section C.2.8;
i. Provisions for access and parking, wherein one (1) space is required; and
j. A letter of intent detailing the temporary nature of the proposed garden suite including the
removal of the dwelling unit when it is no long required and a restoration plan upon its
removal. These details shall be included as conditions under Section C.3.14(e).
C.3.14. Non-Commercial Wind Energy Systems
a. Where permitted, a non-commercial wind energy system is subject to the following:
i.
Minimum lot area of 4000m2 (1 acre);
ii.
Maximum tower height of 45.0m (147.6ft);
iii.
Maximum of one (1) turbine generator per lot;
iv.
Minimum setback of one and a half (1.5) times the height of the wind turbine
generator, including the topmost reach of the rotor, from all lot lines;
v.
Any climbing apparatus shall be a minimum height of 3.0m (9.8ft);
vi.
The rotor clearance shall be a minimum of 4.5m (14.8ft) from finished grade;
vii.
Except for an accessory building; camp cottage; mobile home, mini home, single
unit, two-unit, or row house dwelling, a system under 6m (19.7ft) may be mounted
on or attached to another building or structure subject to the National Building
Code; and
viii.
Anchor points for guy-wires shall be located on the lot upon which the system is
located. The minimum setback for a guy-wire anchor is 3.0m (9.8ft) from all lot lines.
b. In addition to the requirement of a site plan, the Development Officer may require the
following from the applicant:
i.
Manufacturer's information regarding the type of turbine, height, rotor diameter,
rated output, and Canadian Standards Association certification; and
ii.
Authorization documents from Transport Canada and Nav Canada where applicable.
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C.3.15. Home Businesses and Industries
This section permits and regulates the conduct of home business as a secondary use in a dwelling
and / or accessory building, whether owner or renter occupied, and to ensure that such home
business is compatible with the neighbourhoods in which it is located. The intent is to protect
residential areas from adverse effects of activities associated with home business, while allowing
residents of the community to utilize their homes as a work place and a source of livelihood
under certain conditions.
a. Any person may carry on or engage in a home business on a lot with an existing dwelling unit
in which they reside provided the following regulations are complied with:
General
i.
Because the use is subordinate and incidental to the main residential use, the home
business or industry shall not alter the residential character of the lot.
ii.
No structural alterations shall be made to the dwelling unit conducting the home
business or industry that would jeopardize future use of the building exclusively as a
dwelling.
iii.
The floor area of the building(s) in which the home business is conducted shall not
exceed 30% of the total floor area of the associated dwelling unit (home business
only, does not apply to home industry).
iv.
The home business or industry may be conducted within the dwelling unit or
accessory building(s).
v.
Traffic generated by the home business or industry shall be consistent with the
residential character of the neighbourhood.
vi.
No goods or services other than those directly pertaining to the home business or
industry shall be supplied or sold therein or therefrom.
vii.
The home business or industry shall not generate off-site electrical interference, dust,
noise, or smoke.
viii.
Any additional parking required for the home business or industry must be
accommodated on the lot upon which the enterprise is being conducted.
ix.
There shall be no external or outside storage of materials or containers to indicate
that any part of the lot is being used for any other use than residential (home
business only, does not apply to home industry).
x.
A maximum of one (1) commercial vehicle, not in excess of one (1) ton capacity,
is permitted to park on the lot upon which the home business is being conducted
(home business only, does not apply to home industry).
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Uses
b. A home business is limited to one (1) of the following:
i.
Bed and breakfast / tourist home;
ii.
Catering service;
iii.
Family home daycare;
iv.
Community home daycare;
v.
Instructional use;
vi.
Medical practice;
vii.
Office;
viii.
Personal service shop;
ix.
Pet care services;
x.
Craft workshop;
xi.
Printing centre; and
xii.
Retail store.
c. A home industry is limited to one (1) of the following:
i.
Automotive service establishment;
ii.
Equipment sales and rental - light;
iii.
Small engine service repair shop ; and
iv.
Equipment storage and servicing related to off-site resource extraction or forestry
uses.
Use Prohibitions
d. The following are explicitly prohibited as a home business as a secondary use in all zones:
i.
Adult establishment uses;
ii.
Kennel;
iii.
Recycling depot;
iv.
Restaurant;
v.
Retail store selling firearms or ammunition;
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vi.
Scrap yard; or
vii.
Any other use not listed in Section C.3.15 (b).
e. No home business shall be permitted where the main residential use has an existing
secondary use on the lot.
C.3.16. Long-Term Parking of Travel Trailers, Motor Homes, and Truck-Mounted
Campers
a. Accessory to a mobile home, mini home, or single unit dwelling; or camp cottage, camp
cluster private or resort, a combination of up to two (2) of the following vehicles are permitted
for parking - long-term: travel trailer, motor home, or truck-mounted camper.
b. Accessory to a two-unit dwelling or row house dwelling, one (1) of the vehicles outlined in
Section C.3.16 (a) per dwelling unit are permitted for parking - long-term.
c. As a main use in any zone, a combination of up to three (3) of the vehicles outlined in Section
C.3.16 (a) are permitted for parking - long-term;
d. A camp - mobile is not a permitted main use in any zone and may be considered as a
temporary use by the Development Officer or the PRAC in accordance with Sections A.6.11
and A.7.4 respectively. The following will be considered when assessing a camp - mobile
application for a temporary use application:
i.
The camp - mobile is contained on one lot;
ii.
Land use impact including, but not limited to the number of vehicles making up the
camp-mobile and the duration of parking - long-term requested;
iii.
Compatibility with surrounding land uses;
iv.
Street access, pursuant to Section C.2.10;
v.
Provisions for the disposal of sewage; and
vi.
Other health and safety issues deemed pertinent by the Development Officer or the
PRAC.
vii.
Despite Sections C.3.16 (a) to (c), the following uses are permitted for parking -
long-term, as they are separate uses from a camp - mobile: campground; automotive
establishment, dealership - seasonal; and the private storage of travel trailers, motor
homes, and truck-mounted campers.
C.3.17. Outdoor Furnaces
Buffers
a. In addition to all other required yards and setbacks in this Plan, an outdoor furnace shall not
be located closer than 15.0m (49.2ft) to any lot line or existing residential use.
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b. An outdoor furnace shall not be located closer than 3.0m (9.8ft) to any tree or non-habitable
structure.
Construction Requirements
c. An outdoor furnace shall be supported by a non-combustible base or foundation to
adequately support the weight of the appliance.
d. Despite the manufacturer's installation instructions, the base or foundation shall extend a
minimum of 0.3m (1.0ft) beyond the appliance on all sides.
e. The top of the chimney for an outdoor furnace shall have a minimum height of 5.0m (16.4ft)
and shall be equipped with a spark arrestor and a rain cap.
C.3.18. Uses Permitted in All Zones
Despite Section C.4.6, the following uses are permitted in all zones; (nz) means no zone standards
shall apply:
a. Accessory uses as per section C.3.20
b. Area of natural, scientific, or historic interest;
c. Interpretive centre;
d. Licensed premises; excluding the RES zone
e. Park - public (nz);
f. Safety emergency services;
g. Vending facility;
h. Public and private utilities (nz), including a utility distribution structure/building and the
temporary storage of materials and equipment associated with installation and upgrading of
utilities, provided that:
i.
The use is necessary for the provisions of service or the delivery of public or private
utilities;
ii.
The storage of material be done in a manner to reduce impacts on adjacent and
abutting lot(s);
iii.
The land used for storage of material be rehabilitated to its previous condition;
iv.
The use shall be screened from adjacent lot(s) where deemed appropriate by the
Development Officer, pursuant to Section C.2.17; and
v.
Installations are made compatible with surrounding lots(s) in terms of appearance
and scale.
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C.3.19. Accessory Uses
Where this By-law provides that any land may be used or a building may be erected, altered or
used for any purpose, that purpose shall include accessory uses.
C.3.20. Agricultural Uses
Agricultural uses shall be subject to the following conditions:
a. The proposed use is managed in accordance with accepted agricultural best management
practices (to the satisfaction of the Development Officer) to control odours, noise, dust, and
environmental impacts.
b. Pursuant to Section C.3.20(a), the Development Officer shall give consideration to the
following:
i.
Nature of proposed use(s);
ii.
Nature of adjacent existing land use(s);
iii.
Proximity from adjacent existing buildings;
iv.
Size and scale of proposed agricultural use including type of livestock; and
v.
Established character of the neighbourhood.
c. The proposed use satisfies the requirements of the Provincial Government, Department of
Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries Branch.
C.4. INTERPRETATION OF ZONES
C.4.1. Zoning Map
a. The Zoning Map is attached hereto as Schedule 'A' of Schedule C of this Plan. The Zoning Map
divides Doaktown into land use zones for which the regulatory provisions of Section C apply.
b. The zones on Schedule "A" are classified and referred to as follows:
Land Use Zone
Symbol
Residential
RES
Village Centre
VC
Commercial
C
Industrial
IND
Community Use
CU
Rural
RU
Parks and Recreation
PR
Conservation
CON
Protected Water Supply
PWS
Flood Risk Area
FRA
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C.4.2. Zone Boundaries
General
Where the zone boundary is uncertain, the boundary shown on the Zoning Map:
a. That follows a street, railway right-of-way, trail, walkway, or easement is the zone boundary;
b. That follows a shore line of a river or other watercourse, the mean high water mark is the zone
boundary; or
c. Is the lot line shown on the registered plan of subdivision and/or Service New Brunswick
property maps.
Street Closure
d. A zone boundary, as shown on the Zoning Map relating to this Plan, that follows a street and
the street is subsequently closed, the land in the closed street is included in the zone of the
abutting land, and if such street forms the boundary between two (2) or more different zones,
the centre line of the closed street is the boundary.
C.4.3. Multiple Zones on One Lot
Where a lot falls within two (2) or more zones, the provisions of each zone shall apply to each
applicable portion of the lot as if each zoned portion is a separate lot.
C.4.4. Multiple Uses on One Lot
Where a lot contains more than one (1) permitted main use, each use shall conform to the
applicable provisions of this Plan.
C.4.5. Permitted and Prohibited Uses in Zones
a. No land, building, or structure may be used for a use that is not specifically listed under the
'Permitted Uses' heading in the zone that the land, building, or structure is located.
b. No building or structure may be placed, constructed, erected, moved, sited, altered, or
enlarged for any use other than a specifically permitted use in that zone.
c. Schedule B is intended to assist in the interpretation of the types of permitted uses within
each respective zone in Section C.5 Zones of this Rural Plan. As illustrated in the Figure
right, land uses and buildings are classified in a hierarchy beginning with a main classification
( ), followed by divisions ( ), use classes ( ), and ending with specific uses ( ). When a zone
lists a main classification (i.e. Residential Uses) as a permitted use, it includes all subsequent
divisions, use classes, and specific uses. Similarly, when a zone lists a division as a permitted
use, it includes all associated use classes and specific uses as being permitted.
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C.4.6. Lot Creation Standards
a. Every new lot created must meet the minimum lot area, frontage, and depth standards
outlined in the table under the 'Lot Creation Standards' heading for each respective zone.
b. If no zone standards are present in a respective zone, it means that no standard applies.
c. A proposed lot that contains more than one zone must meet the most stringent lot creation
standards of all said zones.
C.4.7. Development Standards
No main building or structure may be placed, erected, or altered to become one (1) of the
permitted main uses on a lot, except in accordance with the criteria set out in the table under the
'Lot Development Standards' heading for each respective zone.
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C.5. ZONES
C.5.1. Residential (RES)
C.5.1.(1) Lot Creation Standards
Minimum Lot:
(i) Area
672m2 (0.17 acre)
(ii) Depth
30m (98.4ft)
(iii) Frontage
23m (75.5ft)
C.5.1.(2) Development Standards
I. Minimum Main Building/Structure:
(a) Front Yard
3.0m (9.8ft)
(b) Rear Yard
7.6m (24.9ft)
(c) Side Yard
3.0m (9.8ft)
(d) Street line setback
See Section C.2.11
II. Maximum Main Building/Structure:
(a) Height
8.5m (27.8ft)
(b) Coverage
50%
C.5.1.(3) Permitted Uses
I. Main - Only one (1) main use in one (1)
main building per lot:
II. Conditional:
Residential Uses
(a)
Single Unit Dwelling
(b)
Mini-home
Non-building Uses
(c)
Conservation
(d)
Recreational Open Space, excluding Golf
Courses and Campgrounds
(e)
Wind Energy System - Non-Commercial
Residential Uses
(a)
Double Dwelling
(b)
Row Dwelling
(c)
Apartment Building
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C.5.2. Village Centre (VC)
C.5.2.(1) Lot Creation Standards
Minimum Lot:
(i) Area
672m2 (0.17 acre)
(ii) Depth
30m (98.4ft)
(iii) Frontage
23m (75.5ft)
C.5.2.(2) Development Standards
I. Minimum Main Building/Structure:
(a) Front Yard
1.8m (5.9ft)
(b) Rear Yard
3.6m (11.8ft)
(c) Side Yard
1.8m (5.9ft)
(d) Street line setback
See Section C.2.11
II. Maximum Main Building/Structure:
(a) Height
17.0m (55.8ft)
(b) Coverage
40%
C.5.2.(3) Permitted Uses
I. Main - One (1) or more of the following
main uses and main buildings per lot:
II. Conditional:
Residential Uses
(a)
All
Assembly Uses
(b)
All
Business and Personal Service Uses
(c)
All
Retail Uses
(d)
All
Industrial Uses
(e)
Light Industry
(f)
Service Station Uses
Non-building Uses
(g)
Cemetery
(h)
Conservation
(i)
Recreational Open Space
(j)
Transportation
(k)
Wind Energy System - Non-Commercial
Institutional Uses
(a)
Institutional Uses
Non-building Uses
(b)
Agriculture
(c)
Animal
(d)
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C.5.3. Commercial (C)
C.5.3.(1) Lot Creation Standards
Minimum Lot:
(i) Area
4000m2 (1 acre)
(ii) Depth
38.0m (124.7ft)
(iii) Frontage
54.0m (177.2ft)
C.5.3.(2) Development Standards
I. Minimum Main Building/Structure:
(a) Front Yard
1.8m (5.9ft)
(b) Rear Yard
3.6m (11.8ft)
(c) Side Yard
1.8m (5.9ft)
(d) Street line setback
See Section C.2.11
II. Maximum Main Building/Structure:
(a) Height
17.0m (55.8ft)
(b) Coverage
40%
C.5.3.(3) Permitted Uses
I. Main - One (1) or more of the following
main uses and main buildings per lot:
II. Conditional:
Residential Uses
(a)
Boarding House Residential
(b)
Tourism Accommodation
Assembly Uses
(c)
All
Business and Personal Service Uses
(d)
All
Retail Uses
(e)
All
Industrial Uses
(f)
Light Industry
Non-building Uses
(g)
Conservation
(h)
Recreational Open Space
(i)
Wind Energy System - Non-Commercial
Residential Uses
(a)
Camp Cluster Resort
(b)
Campground
(c)
Residential Dwelling Uses
Institutional Uses
(d)
All
Industrial Uses
(e)
General Industrial Uses
(f)
Service Station Uses
Non-building Uses
(g)
Agriculture
(h)
Animal
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C.5.4. Community Use (CU)
C.5.4.(1) Lot Creation Standards
Minimum Lot:
(i) Area
4000m2 (1 acre)
(ii) Depth
38.0m (124.7ft)
(iii) Frontage
54.0m (177.2ft)
C.5.4.(2) Development Standards
I. Minimum Main Building/Structure:
(a) Front Yard
15.0m (49.2ft)
(b) Rear Yard
15.0m (49.2ft)
(c) Side Yard
15.0m (49.2ft)
(d) Street line setback
See Section C.2.11
II. Maximum Main Building/Structure:
(a) Height
15.0m (49.2ft)
(b) Coverage
50%
C.5.4.(3) Permitted Uses
I. Main - One (1) or more of the following
main uses and main buildings per lot:
II. Conditional:
Residential Uses
(a)
Boarding House Residential
Assembly Uses
(b)
All
Business and Personal Service Uses
(c)
General Service
Retail Uses
(d)
All
Industrial Uses
(e)
Light Industry
Non-building Uses
(f)
Conservation
(g)
Recreational Open Space
Institutional Uses
(a)
All
Non-building Uses
(b)
Antenna
(c)
Wind Energy System - Commercial
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C.5.5. Industrial (IND)
C.5.5.(1) Lot Creation Standards
Minimum Lot:
(i) Area
8000m2 (2 acres)
(ii) Depth
61m (200.1ft)
(iii) Frontage
61m (200.1ft)
C.5.5.(2) Development Standards
I. Minimum Main Building/Structure:
(a) Front Yard
15.0m (49.2ft)
(b) Rear Yard
15.0m (49.2ft)
(c) Side Yard
15.0m (49.2ft)
(d) Street line setback
See Section C.2.11
II. Maximum Main Building/Structure:
(a) Height
15.0m (49.2ft)
(b) Coverage
50%
C.5.5.(3) Permitted Uses
I. Main - One (1) or more of the following
main uses and main buildings per lot:
II. Conditional:
Business and Personal Service Uses
(a)
General Service (Use Class)
Industrial Uses
(b)
General Industrial Uses
(c)
Light Industry (Use Class)
Non-building Uses
(d)
Animal
(e)
Antenna
(f)
Conservation
(g)
Forestry
(h)
Recreational Open Space
(i)
Transportation (Use Class)
Institutional Uses
(a)
All
Industrial Uses
(b)
Hazardous Industry
Non-building Uses
(c)
Mineral Working
(d)
Solid Waste
(e)
Wind Energy System - Commercial
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C.5.6. Rural (RU)
C.5.6.(1) Lot Creation Standards
a. For a lot with public sewer access:
b. For a lot without public sewer access:
Minimum Lot:
(i) Area
672m2 (0.17 acre)
(ii) Depth
30m (98.4ft)
(iii) Frontage
23m (75.5ft)
Minimum Lot:
(i) Area
4000m2 (1 acre)
(ii) Depth
38m (124.7ft)
(iii) Frontage
54m (177.2ft)
C.5.6.(2) Development Standards
I. Minimum Main Building/Structure:
(a) Front Yard
6.1m (20.0ft)
(b) Rear Yard
6.1m (20.0ft)
(c) Side Yard
6.1m (20.0ft)
(d) Street line setback
See Section C.2.11
II. Maximum Main Building/Structure:
(a) Height
17.0m (55.8ft)
(b) Coverage
40%
C.5.6.(3) Permitted Uses
I. Main - One (1) or more of the following
main uses and main buildings per lot:
II. Conditional:
Residential Uses
(a)
Residential Dwelling Uses
Non-building Uses
(b)
Agriculture
(c)
Antenna
(d)
Cemetery
(e)
Conservation
(f)
Forestry
(g)
Recreational Open Space
(h)
Transportation
(i)
Wind Energy System - Non-Commercial
Residential Uses
(a)
Camp Cluster Private
(b)
Camp Cluster Resort
(c)
Campground
(d)
Cottage
(e)
Tourism Accommodation
Assembly Uses
(f)
Open-air Assembly
Institutional Uses
(g)
Institutional Uses
Retail Uses
(h)
Retail Uses
Industrial Uses
(i)
Light Industry
(j)
General Industrial Uses
(k)
Hazardous Industry
Non-building Uses
(l)
Animal
(m)
Mineral Working
(n)
Scrap Yard
(o)
Solid Waste
(p)
Wind Energy System - Commercial
A
B
C
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Zoning Provisions
C.5.7. Parks and Recreation (PR)
C.5.7.(1) Permitted Uses
I. Main - One (1) or more of the following
main uses per lot:
Non-building Uses
(a)
Conservation
(b)
Recreational open space uses
C.5.8. Conservation (CON)
C.5.8.(1) Permitted Uses
I. Main - One (1) or more of the following
main uses per lot:
II. Conditional:
Non-building Uses
(a)
Conservation uses
Residential Uses
(a)
All
Non-building Uses
(b)
Wind Energy System - Commercial
C.5.9. Protected Water Supply (PWS)
C.5.9.(1) Permitted Uses
I. Main - One (1) or more of the following
main uses per lot:
II. Conditional:
Non-building Uses
(a)
Conservation uses
Non-building Uses
(a)
Antenna
(b)
Wind Energy System - Commercial
C.5.10. Flood Risk Area (FRA)
C.5.10.(1) Permitted Uses
I. Main - One (1) or more of the following
main uses per lot:
II. Conditional:
Non-building Uses
(a)
Conservation uses
Residential Uses
(d)
Residential Dwelling Uses
Non-building Uses
(c)
Transportation
(d)
Wind Energy System - Commercial
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Schedule A
Village of Doaktown
Rural Plan
Schedule A:
Zoning Map
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Schedule A
Zoning Map
Da te : 9/7/2017
Author: Jus tin Forbe s , M CIP, RPP
Coord ina te Sys te m : NAD 1983 CSRS Ne w Bruns wick Ste re og ra phic
Proje ction: Double Ste re og ra phic
Da tum : North Am e rica n 1983 CSRS
Fa ls e Ea s ting : 2,500,000.0000
Fa ls e Northing : 7,500,000.0000
Ce ntra l M e rid ia n: -66.5000
Sca le Fa ctor: 0.9999
La titud e Of Orig in: 46.5000
Units : M e te r
Legend
Village Boundary
Zones
Residential (RES)
Village Centre (VC)
Commercial (C)
Community Use (CU)
Industrial (IND)
Rural (RU)
Parks and Recreation (PR)
Conservation (CON)
Protected Water Supply (PWS)
Flood Risk Area (FRA)
Roads
Classification
Arterial (Provincial)
Ramp (Provincial)
Collector (Provincial)
Local (Regional)
Local (Municipal)
Access (Private)
N
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400
800
200
M e te rs
1:12,500
Rural
Plan
See Inset for Doaktown South
See Inset for Doaktown North
VILLAGE
AUTHORIZATION
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M a rilyn E. Price , Villa g e Cle rk
METADATA
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Scale: 1:6,000
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Schedule B
Village of Doaktown
Rural Plan
Schedule b:
Classifications
of Buildings
and Uses
96
Schedule B
This Schedule is intended to assist in the interpretation of the types of uses within the use classes listed Section C.5
Zones of this Rural Plan.
Classification
Division
Use Class
Specific Use
Assembly Uses
Assembly Uses for the
production & viewing of
the performing arts
Theatre
-
Movie Theatre
-
Theatres
General Assembly Uses
Cultural and Civic
Establishment
-
Art Galleries
-
Town Administrative Offices
-
Court Rooms
-
Library
-
Museums
-
Arts and Culture Centers
-
Interpretive Centers
General Assembly
-
Auditoria
-
Bowling Alleys
-
Assembly Hall
-
Dance Halls
-
Exhibition Halls
-
Fitness Clubs
-
Gymnasia
-
Lodge Halls and Private Clubs
Educational
-
Colleges (non-residential)
-
Private Schools
-
Public Schools
Place of Worship
-
Church Halls
-
Churches and similar places of
worship
Passenger Assembly
-
Passenger Stations and Depots
-
Recreational Piers/Docks
Catering Service
-
Bars
-
Licensed Premises
-
Lounges
-
Restaurants
-
Nightclubs
Funeral Home
-
Crematoria
-
Funeral Homes and Chapels
Child Care
-
Daycare
-
Home Child Care Services
-
Nursery Schools
-
Early Childhood Education Services
Amusement
-
Commercial Recreation Establishment
-
Electronic Games Arcade
-
Pinball Parlors
-
Poolrooms
Arena-type Uses
Indoor Assembly
-
Armories
-
Ice Rinks
-
Indoor Swimming Pools
97
Schedule B
Classification
Division
Use Class
Specific Use
Open-air Assembly Uses
Outdoor Assembly
-
Amusement Parks and Fair-grounds
-
Bleachers
-
Drive-in Theatres
-
Exhibition Grounds
-
Grandstands
-
Outdoor Ice Rinks and Swimming
Pools
-
Outdoor Stadiums
-
Outdoor Concert Venues
-
Race Track
Business and
Personal Service
Uses
Business, Professional, and
Personal Service Uses
Office
-
Banks
-
Business and Government Office
Medical and
Professional
-
Clinic
-
Dental Offices and Surgeries
-
Law Offices
-
Medical Offices and Consulting
Rooms
-
Professional Offices
-
Veterinary Clinic
Personal Service
-
Barbers
-
Beauty Parlors
-
Domestic and Household Arts
-
Hairdressers
-
Tanning Salons
-
Pet Care Service
-
Nail Salons
General Service
-
Car Washes
-
Dry Cleaners (not using flammable or
explosive substances)
-
Laundromats
-
Small Tool and Appliance Service and
Rentals
Communications
-
Call Centres
-
Radio Stations
-
Telephone Exchanges
Police Station
-
Police Stations without Detention
Quarters
Dispatch Service
-
Taxi
-
Transit Service
-
Limousine
-
Courier Services
Take-out Food
Service
-
Take-out Restaurants
-
Food Stands
Industrial Uses
Industrial uses involving
highly combustible and
hazardous substances and
processes
Hazardous Industry
-
Bulk Plants for Flammable Liquids
-
Bulk Storage Warehouses for
Hazardous Substances
-
Chemical Manufacturing or
Processing Plants
-
Distilleries
98
Schedule B
Classification
Division
Use Class
Specific Use
-
Dry-cleaning Plants
-
Feed Mills
-
Lacquer, Mattress, Paint, Varnish, &
Rubber
-
Manufacturing Heavy
-
Factories
-
Spray Painting Operations
-
Wastepaper Processing Plants
General Industrial Uses
involving limited
hazardous substances and
processes
General Industry
-
Abattoir
-
Aggregate-Related Industries
-
Aircraft Hangars
-
Asphalt/aggregate/concrete plant
-
Bulk Storage Facility
-
Cold Storage Plants
-
Contractors' Yards
-
Factories
-
Fish Processing Plants
-
Freight Depots
-
General Garages
-
Laboratories
-
Laundries
-
Manufacturing Light
-
Medical Marijuana Production
Facility
-
Micro-Brewery
-
Planing Mills
-
Printing Plants
-
Sawmill
-
Warehouses
-
Workshops
Service Station
-
Automotive Establishment
-
Auto body Shop
-
Automotive Repair
-
Gas Bars
-
Gasoline Service Stations
Light, non-hazardous or
non-intrusive Industrial
uses
Light industry
-
Custom Workshops
-
Indoor Storage
-
Light Industry
-
Parking Garages
-
Recycling Depot
-
Recycling Facility
-
Warehouses & Distribution Centres
-
Wholesale Rooms
-
Workshops
Institutional Uses
Penal and Correctional
Institutional Uses
Penal and
Correctional
Detention
-
Prisons
-
Police Stations (with Detention
Quarters)
-
Psychiatric Hospitals (with Detention
Quarters)
99
Schedule B
Classification
Division
Use Class
Specific Use
-
Youth Correctional Facilities
Special Care Institutional
Uses
Medical Treatment
and Special Care
-
Assisted Living Facility
-
Hospital
-
Personal Care Homes
-
Nursing Homes
-
Residential Care Facility
-
Treatment Centres
-
Medical Clinics
Non-building
Uses
Uses not directly related to
building
Agriculture
-
Backyard Poultry Coop
-
Commercial Farms
-
Hobby Farms
-
Market Gardens & Nurseries
Forestry
-
Silviculture
-
Sawmills
-
Tree Nurseries
Mineral Working
-
Borrow Pits
-
Mineral Exploration including
trenching, diamond drilling and line
cutting.
-
Mines
-
Oil Wells
-
Quarries
-
Resource Extraction
Recreational Open
Space
-
Campgrounds
-
Golf Courses
-
Hiking Trails
-
Park Active
-
Park Passive
-
Park Public
-
Playing Fields
-
Playgrounds
-
Sports Grounds
Conservation
-
Architectural Historical Sites
-
Area of natural, scientific, or historic
interest
-
Buffer Strips
-
Trails and Boardwalks
-
Scenic Lookout Sites
-
Watersheds
-
Wildlife Sanctuaries
Cemetery
-
Cemeteries
Scrap Yard
-
Car Wrecking Yards
-
Junk Yards
-
Salvage Yard
-
Scrap Dealers
Solid Waste
-
Incinerators
-
Landfill
-
Recycling Plants
-
Sanitary Land Fill
100
Schedule B
Classification
Division
Use Class
Specific Use
-
Solid Waste Disposal
Animal
-
Animal Shelter
-
Kennels
-
Zoos
-
Pet Sitting Services
Antenna
-
Cellular Communications Towers
-
Satellite Dish Antenna
-
Television, Radio & Communications
-
Transmitting and Receiving Masts &
Antennae
Transportation
-
Airfields
-
Boathouses
-
Docks and Harbours
-
Wharves and Marinas
Wind Energy System
-
Wind Energy System Commercial
-
Wind Energy System Non-
Commercial
Residential
Residential Dwelling Uses
Single Dwelling
-
Single Unit Dwelling
-
Mini-home
-
Mobile Home
Double Dwelling
-
Duplex Dwellings
-
Semi-detached dwellings
Row Dwelling
-
Row Houses
Apartment Building
-
Apartment Building
-
Multi-Unit
-
Residential Complexes (4 or more
units)
General Residential Uses
Boarding House
Residential
-
Bed and Breakfast Establishment
-
Boarding Houses
-
Dormitory/Residence
Tourism
Accommodation
-
Hotels
-
Motels
-
Inns
Camp
-
Cottage
-
Camp Cluster Private
-
Camp Cluster Resort
-
Mobile Camp
-
Seasonal Residence
Retail Uses
Retail Sale and Display
Uses
Shopping Centre
-
Shopping Centers
-
Strip Malls
Shop
-
Automobile Dealership
-
Department Stores
-
Equipment Sales and Rental Heavy
-
Equipment Sales and Rental Light
-
Liquor Stores
-
Retail Shops
-
Retail Warehouse
-
Showrooms
101
Schedule B
Classification
Division
Use Class
Specific Use
-
Supermarkets
-
Used Car Lots
Indoor Market
-
Auction Halls
-
Exhibition Halls
-
Indoor Farmers Markets
Outdoor Market
-
Animal Markets
-
Fish Stalls
-
Market Grounds
-
Produce and Fruit Stands
-
Outdoor Farmers Markets
-
Flea Markets
Convenience Store
-
Confectionary Stores
-
Corner Stores
-
Gift Shops
-
Specialty Shops
-
Video Stores
Prepared By:
Greater Miramichi Regional Service Commission
Commission de Services Régionaux du Grand Miramichi
Planning Services
Services d'aménagement