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TOWN OF SPANIARDS BAY
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
2021 - 2031
PLAN-TECH
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ENVIRONMENT
October 2021
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URBAN AND RURAL PLANNING ACT1 2000
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE
TOWN OF SPANIARD'S BAY DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS 2021-2031
Under the authority of section 16, section 17 and section 18 of the Urban and Rural
Planning Act 2000, the Town Council of Spaniard's Bay.
a)
Adopted the Spaniard's Bay Development Regulations 2021-2031 on the
1gth day of October, 2021.
b)
Gave notice of the adoption of the Town of Spaniard's Bay Development
Regulations 2021-2031 by advertisement inserted on the 4th day and the 11th day
of November, 2021, in The Shoreline newspaper.
c)
Set the 23rd day of November, 2021, at 7:30 p.m. at the Spaniard's Bay
Town Hall for the holding of a public hearing to consider objections and
submissions.
Now under section 23 of the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000, the Town Council of
Spaniard's Bay approved the Town of Spaniard's Bay Development Regulations 2021-2031 as
adopted (or as amended).
SIGNED AND SEALED this If day of D<tc.e.tM.
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URBAN AND RURAL PLANNING ACT, 2000
RESOLUTION TO ADOPT
TOWN OF SPANIARD'S BAY DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS 2021-2031
Under the authority of Section 16 of the Urban and Rural Planning Act 2000, the Town
Council of Spaniard's Bay adopts the Spaniard's Bay Development Regulations 2021-2031.
Mayor:
Clerk:
Adopted by the Town Council of Spaniard's Bay on the 18th day of October, 2021.
Signed and sealed this 4 day of D-k:.s4:rt b
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CANADIAN INSTITUTE OF PLANNERS CERTIFICATION
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I certify that the attached Town of Spaniard's Bay Development Regulations 2021-2031
has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Urban and Rural Planning Act,
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2000.
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Table of Contents
APPLICATION .................................................................................................................................. 1
1. Short Title ............................................................................................................................... 1
2. Interpretation ......................................................................................................................... 1
3. Commencement ..................................................................................................................... 1
4. Municipal Code and Regulations ........................................................................................... 1
5. Authority ................................................................................................................................ 1
PART I - GENERAL REGULATIONS ................................................................................................... 2
6. Compliance with Regulations ................................................................................................. 2
8. Permit to be Issued ................................................................................................................ 2
9. Permit Not to be Issued in Certain Cases ............................................................................... 2
10. Discretionary Powers of Authority ....................................................................................... 2
11. Variances ............................................................................................................................... 3
12. Notice of Variance ................................................................................................................ 3
13. Service Levy .......................................................................................................................... 3
14. Financial Guarantees by Developer ..................................................................................... 4
15. Dedication of Land for Public Use ........................................................................................ 4
16. Reinstatement of Land ......................................................................................................... 4
17. Form of Application .............................................................................................................. 5
18. Register of Application ......................................................................................................... 5
19. Deferment of Application .................................................................................................... 5
20. Approval in Principle ............................................................................................................ 5
21. Development Permit ............................................................................................................ 6
22. Reasons for Refusing Permit ................................................................................................ 6
23. Notice of Right to Appeal ..................................................................................................... 6
24. Appeal Requirements ........................................................................................................... 7
25. Appeal Registration ............................................................................................................... 7
26. Development Prohibited ...................................................................................................... 8
27. Appeal Board ........................................................................................................................ 8
28. Appeals ................................................................................................................................. 8
29. Hearing Notice and Meetings .............................................................................................. 9
30. Hearing of Evidence ........................................................................................................... 10
31. Return of Appeal Fee ......................................................................................................... 10
32. Notice of Application ......................................................................................................... 10
33. Right of Entry ..................................................................................................................... 11
34. Record of Violations ........................................................................................................... 11
35. Stop Work Order and Prosecution ..................................................................................... 11
36. Delegation of Powers ......................................................................................................... 11
PART II - GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS ........................................................................ 12
37. Accesses and Service Streets ............................................................................................. 12
38. Accessory Buildings ............................................................................................................ 12
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39. Advertisements .................................................................................................................. 12
40. Buffer Strips ....................................................................................................................... 12
41. Building Height ................................................................................................................... 12
42. Building Line and Setback .................................................................................................. 13
43. Family and Group Care Centres ......................................................................................... 13
44. Height Exceptions ............................................................................................................... 13
45. Livestock Structures and Uses ........................................................................................... 13
46. Lot Area .............................................................................................................................. 14
47. Lot Area and Size Exceptions ............................................................................................. 14
48. Lot Frontage ....................................................................................................................... 14
49. Non-Conforming Use ......................................................................................................... 14
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50. Offensive and Dangerous Uses .......................................................................................... 16
51. Off-street Parking Requirements ....................................................................................... 16
52. Off-Street Loading Requirements ...................................................................................... 17
53. Parks and Playgrounds, and Conservation Uses ................................................................ 17
54. Screening and Landscaping ................................................................................................ 17
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55. Services and Public Utilities ............................................................................................... 18
56. Service Stations .................................................................................................................. 18
57. SideYards ........................................................................................................................... 18
58. Street Construction Standards ........................................................................................... 18
59. Subsidiary Apartments ....................................................................................................... 18
60. Unsubdivided Land ............................................................................................................. 18
61. Zero Lot Line and Other Comprehensive Development.. .................................................. 19
PART Ill -ADVERTISEMENTS ........................................................................................................ 20
62. Permit Required ................................................................................................................. 20
63. Form of Application ............................................................................................................ 20
64. Advertisements Prohibited in Street Reservation ............................................................. 20
65. Permit Valid for Limited Period .......................................................................................... 20
66. Removal of Advertisements ............................................................................................... 20
67. Advertisements Exempt from Control ............................................................................... 20
68. Approval Subject to Conditions ......................................................................................... 21
69. Non-Conforming Uses ........................................................................................................ 21
PART IV - SUBDIVISION OF LAND ................................................................................................. 22
70. Permit Required ................................................................................................................. 22
71. Services to be Provided ...................................................................................................... 22
72. Payment of Service Levies and Other Charges .................................................................. 22
73. Issue of Permit Subject to Considerations ......................................................................... 22
74. Building Permits Required ................................................................................................. 22
75. Form of Application ............................................................................................................ 23
76. Subdivision Subject to Zoning ............................................................................................ 23
77. Building Lines ..................................................................................................................... 23
78. Land for Public Open Space ............................................................................................... 23
79. Structure in Street Reservation .......................................................................................... 24
80. Subdivision Design Standards ............................................................................................ 24
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81. Engineer to Design Works and Certify Construction Layout ............................................. 25
82. Developer to Pay Engineer's Fees and Charges ................................................................. 25
83. Street Works May Be Deferred .......................................................................................... 25
84. Transfer of Streets and Utilities to Authority .................................................................... 26
85. Restriction on Sale of Lots .................................................................................................. 26
86. Grouping of Buildings and Landscaping ............................................................................. 26
PART V - USE ZONES ..................................................................................................................... 27
88. Use Classes ......................................................................................................................... 27
89. Permitted Uses ................................................................................................................... 27
90. Discretionary Uses ............................................................................................................. 27
91. Uses Not Permitted ............................................................................................................ 27
Development Regulations under the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000 ............................................. 29
SCHEDULE A- DEFINITIONS ........................................................................................................................ 37
SCHEDULE B: CLASSIFICATION OF USES OF LAND AND BUILDINGS ......................................................... 49
SCHEDULE C: LAND USE ZONES ................................................................... .
RESIDENTIAL ZONE .................................................................................................................... 58
PUBLIC USE ZONE ...................................................................................................................... 65
RECREATION ZONE .................................................................................................................... 84
CONSERVATION ZONE .............................................................................................................. 85
RURAL ZONE .............................................................................................................................. 86
SCHEDULE D: OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS ................................................................ 91
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APPLICATION
1. Short Title
TOWN OF SPANIARD'S BAY MUNICIPAL PLAN
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
These Regulations may be cited as the Spaniard's Bay Development Regulations.
2. Interpretation
(1)
Words and phrases used in these Regulations shall have the meanings ascribed to them
in Schedule A.
(2)
Words and phrases not defined in Schedule A shall have the meanings which are
commonly assigned to them in the context in which they are used in the Regulations.
3. Commencement
These Regulations come into effect throughout the Spaniard's Bay Municipal Planning Area,
hereinafter referred to as the Planning Area, on the date of publication of a notice to that effect
in the Newfoundland and Labrador Gazette.
4. Municipal Code and Regulations
The National Building Code including the Plumbing Code, the Fire Code, the Electrical Code, and
any other ancillary code and any Building Regulations, Waste Disposal Regulation and/or any
other municipal regulations regulating or controlling the development, conservation and use of
land in force in the Town of Spaniard's Bay, shall, under these Regulations apply to the entire
Planning Area.
5. Authority
(1)
(2)
In these Regulations, "Authority" means the Council of the Town of Spaniard's Bay.
"Act" means the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000.
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PART I - GENERAL REGULATIONS
6. Compliance with Regulations
No development shall be carried out within the Planning Area except in accordance with these
Regulations.
7. Permit Required
No person shall carry out any development within the Planning Area except where otherwise
provided in these Regulations unless a permit for the development has been issued by the
Authority.
8. Permit to be Issued
Subject to Regulations 9 and 10, a permit shall be issued for development within the Planning
Area that conforms to:
(a)
the general development standards set out in Part II of these Regulations, the
requirements of Part V of these Regulations, and the use classes, standards, requirem-
ents, and conditions prescribed in Schedule C of these Regulations for the use zone in
which the proposed development is located,
(b)
the standards set out in the Building Code and/or other ancillary codes, and any Building
Regulations, Waste Disposal Regulations, and/or any other municipal regulation in force
in the Planning Area regulating or controlling development, conservation and use of land
and buildings,
(c)
the standards set out in Part Ill of these Regulations in the case of advertisement,
(d)
the standards set out in Part IV of these Regulations in the case of subdivision,
(e)
the standards of design and appearance established by the Authority.
9. Permit Not to be Issued in Certain Cases
Neither a permit nor approval in principle shall be issued for development within the Planning
Area when, in the opinion of the Authority, it is premature by reason of the site lacking adequate
road access, power, sanitary facilities, or domestic water supply, or being beyond the natural
development of the area at the time of application unless the applicant contracts to pay the full
cost of construction of the services deemed necessary by the Authority and such cost shall attach
to and upon the property in respect of which it is imposed.
10. Discretionary Powers of Authority
(1)
In considering an application for a permit or for approval in principle to carry out
development, the Authority shall take into account the policies expressed in the Munici-
pal Plan and any further scheme, plan or regulations pursuant thereto, and shall assess
the general appearance of the development of the area, the amenity of the surroundings,
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availability of utilities, public safety and convenience, and any other considerations which
are, in its opinion, material, and notwithstanding the conformity of the application with
the requirements of these Regulations, the Authority may, in its discretion, and as a result
of its consideration of the matters set out in this Regulation, approve with conditions or
refuse the application.
(2)
An authority may, in its discretion, determine the uses that may or may not be developed
in a use zone and those uses shall be listed in the authority's regulations as discretionary,
permitted or prohibited uses for that area
11. Variances
(1)
Where an approval or permit cannot be given by the Authority because a proposed
development does not comply with development standards set out in development
regulations, the Authority may, in its discretion, vary the applicable development
standards to a maximum of 10% from the yard, area, lot coverage, setback, size, height,
frontage or any other numeric requirement of the applicable Use Zone Table or if, in the
authority's opinion, compliance with the development standards would prejudice the
proper development of the land, building or structure in question or would be contrary
to public interest.
(2)
The Authority shall not allow a variance from development standards set out in
development regulations if that variance, when considered together with other variances
made or to be made with respect to the same land, building or structure, would have a
cumulative effect that is greater than a 10% variance even though the individual variances
are separately no more than 10%.
(3)
The Authority shall not permit a variance from development standards where the
proposed development would increase the non-conformity of an existing development.
12. Notice of Variance
Where the Authority is to consider a proposed variance, the Authority shall give written notice of
the proposed variance from development standards to all persons whose land is in the immediate
vicinity of the land that is the subject of the variance and allow a minimum period of 7 days for
response.
13. Service Levy
(1)
The Authority may require a developer to pay a service levy where development is made
possible or where the density of potential development is increased, or where the value
of property is enhanced by the carrying out of public works either on or off the site of the
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order the developer, the occupier of the site, or the owner or all of them to reinstate the site, to
remove all or any buildings or erections, to cover or fill all wells or excavations, and to close all or
any accesses, or to do any of these things or all of them, as the case may be, and the developer,
occupier or owner shall carry out the order of the Authority and shall put the site in a clean and
sanitary condition to the satisfaction of the Authority.
17. Form of Application
(1)
An application for a development permit or for approval in principle shall be made only
by the owner or by a person authorized by the owner in writing and signed by the owner
to the Authority on such form as may be prescribed by the Authority. The ownership
information must be sufficient to meet the satisfaction of Council. Every application shall
include a property description and the location of the proposed development, and such
plans, specifications and drawings as the Authority may require, and be accompanied by
the permit fee required by the Authority.
(2)
The Authority shall supply to every applicant a copy of the application forms referred to
in Regulation 17(1) and a description of the plans, specifications and drawings required
to be provided with the application and any information or requirements applicable to
the application.
18. Register of Application
The Authority shall keep a public register of all applications for development and shall enter
therein the Authority's decision upon each application and the result of any appeal from that
decision.
19. Deferment of Application
(1)
An application properly submitted in accordance with these Regulations shall be
determined within eight (8) weeks of receipt of the application by Council.
(2)
The Council may defer consideration of an application where additional information or
consideration is required.
(3)
Where no decision on an application has been made within eight (8) weeks of its
submission, the application shall be deemed to be refused.
20. Approval in Principle
(1)
An application for Approval in Principle shall include:
a)
a description of the proposed development,
b)
a description of the limits of the land to be used with the proposed development, and
may include a survey description of the subject lands, and
c)
submission of any pertinent information that may be required by the Council.
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(2)
The Council may issue an Approval in Principle if it determines the application conforms to
the Municipal Plan and these Regulations.
(3)
An Approval in Principle shall be valid for a period of 1 year and may be extended 1 year
(must be requested by applicant), up to a total maximum period of 2 years.
(4)
No development shall be carried out under an Approval in Principle.
(5)
Council may revoke an Approval in Principle if it determines the applicant has changed the
proposed development in a way that significantly alters the original intent of the
applications.
21. Development Permit
(1)
A written Permit to Develop, including a temporary Permit to Develop, issued by the Council
shall be permission to develop. This permission shall not relieve the applicant from full
responsibility of obtaining all other approvals, prior to the commencement of development,
and complying with the requirements of all other regulations and statutes during
development.
(2)
The Council may attach conditions to a Permit to Develop to ensure compliance with the
Municipal Plan and these Regulations, and the permit holder shall be responsible for full
compliance with the permit conditions.
(3)
A Permit to Develop is valid for a period of 1 year and may be extended twice up to a total
maximum period of 3 years.
(4)
The issuance of a Permit to Develop shall not prevent the Council from requiring the
correction of errors, or ordering the cessation, removal of, or remedial work on any
development being carried out that is in violation of the Municipal Plan and these
Regulations.
(5)
The Council may revoke a Permit to Develop for failure by the developer to comply with the
Municipal Plan and these Regulations, or any condition attached to the Permit to Develop,
or where it was issued in error or was issued on the basis of incorrect information.
(6)
No person shall change the application for which a Permit to Develop has been issued unless
the change has been approved by a resolution of the Council, and written approval has been
issued.
(7)
A copy of the Permit to Develop, and the plans and specifications, shall be kept on the
site until completion of the development.
22. Reasons for Refusing Permit
The Authority shall, when refusing to issue a permit or attaching conditions to a permit, state the
reasons for so doing.
23. Notice of Right to Appeal
Where the Authority makes a decision that may be appealed under section 42 of the Act, the
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Authority shall, in writing, at the time of making that decision, notify the person to whom the
decision applies of the:
(a) person's right to appeal the decision to the board,
(b) time by which an appeal is to be made,
(c) right of other interested persons to appeal the decision, and
(d) manner of making an appeal and the address for the filing of the appeal.
24. Appeal Requirements
(1)
The secretary of the Appeal Board at the Department of Municipal and Provincial Affairs,
P.O. Box 8700, St. John's, NL., AlB 4J6, is the secretary to all Appeal Boards in the province
and an appeal filed with that secretary within the time period referred to in subsection
42(4) of the Act shall be considered to have been filed with the appropriate Appeal Board.
(2)
The fee required under section 44 of the Act shall be paid to the Appeal Board that hears
the decision being appealed by filing it with the secretary referred to in subsection (1) or
(2) within the 14 days referred to in subsection 42(4) of the Act.
(3)
The Appeal Board that hears the decision being appealed shall, subject to subsection
44(3) of the Act, retain the fee paid to the Appeal Board.
(4)
Where an appeal of a decision and the required fee is not received by an Appeal Board in
accordance with this section and Part VI of the Act, the right to appeal that decision shall
be considered to have been forfeited.
25. Appeal Registration
(1)
Upon receipt of an appeal and fee as required under the Act and these regulations, the
secretary of the Appeal Board as referred to in subsections 24(1) and (2), shall
immediately register the appeal.
(2)
Where an appeal has been registered the secretary of the Appeal Board shall notify the
Authority of the appeal and shall provide to the Authority a copy of the appeal and the
documentation related to the appeal.
(3)
Where the Authority has been notified of an appeal that Authority shall within one week
of notification forward to the appropriate board a copy of the application being appealed,
all correspondence, council minutes, plans and other relevant information relating to the
appeal including the names and addresses of the applicant and other interested persons
of whom the authority has knowledge.
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(4)
Upon receipt of the information under subsection (3), the secretary of the board shall
publish in a newspaper circulated in the area of the appropriate authority, a notice that
the appeal has been registered.
(5)
A notice published under subsection (4) shall be published not fewer than 2 weeks before
the date upon which the appeal is to be heard by the board.
26. Development Prohibited
(1)
Immediately upon notice of the registration of an appeal the Authority shall ensure that
any development upon the property that is the subject of the appeal ceases.
(2)
Sections 102 and 104 of the Act apply to the Authority acting under subsection (1).
(3)
Upon receipt of a notification of the registration of an appeal with respect to an order
under section 102 of the Act, the Authority shall not carry out work related to the matter
being appealed.
27. Appeal Board
(1)
The Minister may, by order, establish an Appeal Board and shall assign to the Appeal
Board a specific area of the province over which it shall have jurisdiction, as outlined in
section 40, of the Act.
28. Appeals
(1)
A person or an association of persons aggrieved of a decision that, under the regulations,
may be appealed, may appeal that decision to the appropriate Appeal Board where the
decision is with respect to
(a) an application to undertake a development,
(b) a revocation of an approval or a permit to undertake a development,
(c) the issuance of a stop work order; and
{d) a decision permitted under the Act or another Act to be appealed to the board.
(2)
A decision of the Authority to adopt, approve or proceed with a municipal plan, a scheme,
development regulations and amendments and revisions of them is final and not subject
to an appeal.
(3)
An Appeal Board shall not make a decision that does not comply with the municipal plan,
a scheme and development regulations that apply to the matter being appealed.
(4)
An appeal shall be filed with the Appeal Board not more than 14 days after the person
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who made the original application appealed from has received the decision being
appealed.
(S)
An appeal shall be made in writing and shall include
(a) a summary of the decision appealed from,
(b) the grounds for the appeal, and
(c) the required fee.
(6)
A person or group of persons affected by the subject of an appeal or their representatives
may appear before an Appeal Board and make representations concerning the matter
under appeal.
(7)
An Appeal Board may inform itself of the subject matter of the appeal in the manner it
considers necessary to reach a decision.
(8)
An Appeal Board shall consider and determine appeals in accordance with the Act and
the municipal plan, scheme and regulations that have been registered under section 24,
of the Act, and having regard to the circumstances and merits of the case.
(9)
A decision of the Appeal Board must comply with the plan, scheme or development
regulations that apply to the matter that has been appealed to that board.
(10)
In determining an appeal, an Appeal Board may confirm, reverse or vary the decision
appealed from and may impose those conditions that the board considers appropriate in
the circumstances and may direct the Authority to carry out its decision or make the
necessary order to have its decision implemented.
(11)
Notwithstanding subsection (10), where the Authority may, in its discretion, make a
decision, an Appeal Board shall not make another decision that overrules the
discretionary decision.
(12)
The decision of a majority of the members of an Appeal Board present at the hearing of
an appeal shall be the decision of the Appeal Board.
(13)
An Appeal Board shall, in writing notify the appellant and the appropriate Authority of
the decision of the Appeal Board.
29. Hearing Notice and Meetings
(1)
An Appeal Board shall notify the appellant, applicant, authority and other persons
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affected by the subject of an appeal of the date, time and place for the appeal not fewer
than 7 days before the date scheduled for the hearing of the appeal.
(2)
An Appeal Board may meet as often as is necessary to conduct its work in an expeditious
manner.
30. Hearing of Evidence
(1)
An Appeal Board shall meet at a place within the area under its jurisdiction and the
appellant and other persons notified under regulation 29(1) or their representative may
appear before the Appeal Board and make representations with respect to the matter
being appealed.
(2)
An Appeal Board shall hear an appeal in accordance with section 43 of the Act and these
regulations.
(3)
A written report submitted under subsection 43(2) of the Act respecting a visit to and
viewing of a property shall be considered to have been provided in the same manner as
evidence directly provided at the hearing of the Appeal Board.
(4)
In the conduct of an appeal hearing, the Appeal Board is not bound by the rules of
evidence.
31. Return of Appeal Fee
Where an appeal made by an appellant under section 42 of the Act, is successful, an amount of
money equal to the fee paid by that appellant under regulation 24(2) shall be paid to him or her
by the Authority.
32. Notice of Application
The Authority may, and when a variance is necessary under Regulation 11 and the Authority
wishes to consider whether to authorize such a variance, when a change in nonconforming use is
to be considered under Regulation 49, or when the development proposed is listed as a dis-
cretionary use in Schedule C of the Regulations shall, at the expense of the applicant, give notice
of an application for a permit or for approval in principle, by public advertisement in a newspaper
circulating in the area or by any other means deemed necessary, and under Regulation 12 and the
Authority shall give written notice of the proposed variance from development standards to all
persons whose land is in the immediate vicinity of the land that is the subject of the variance, and
allow a minimum period of 7 days for response.
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33. Right of Entry
The Authority, the Director, or any inspector may enter upon any public or private land and may
at all reasonable times enter any development or building upon the land for the purpose of
making surveys or examinations or obtaining information relative to the carrying out of any
development, construction, alteration, repair, or any other works whatsoever which the Authority
is empowered to regulate.
34. Record of Violations
Every inspector shall keep a record of any violation of these regulations which comes to his
knowledge and report that violation to the Authority.
35. Stop Work Order and Prosecution
(1)
Where a person begins a development contrary or apparently contrary to these
Regulations, the Authority may order that person to stop the development or work
connected therewith pending final adjudication in any prosecution arising out of the
development.
(2)
A person who does not comply with an order made under Regulation 35(1) is guilty of an
offence under the provisions of the Act.
36. Delegation of Powers
An authority shall, where designating employees to whom a power is to be delegated under
subsection 109(3) ofthe Act, make that designation in writing.
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PART II - GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
37. Accesses and Service Streets
(1)
Access shall be located to the specification of the Authority so as to ensure the greatest
possible convenience and safety of the street system and the Authority may prescribe the
construction of service streets to reduce the number of accesses to collector and arterial
streets.
(2)
No vehicular access shall be closer than 9 metres to the street line of any street
intersection.
38. Accessory Buildings
(1)
Accessory buildings shall be clearly incidental and complementary to the use of the main
buildings in character, use and size, and shall be contained on the same lot.
(2)
An accessory building may only be located in front of a building line at the discretion of
Council after consultation has taken place with neighbouring property owners.
(3)
The side-yard requirements set out in the use zone tables in these Regulations shall apply
to accessory buildings wherever they are located on the lot.
39. Advertisements
Advertisements shall not be erected or displayed except in accordance with Part Ill of these
Regulations.
40. Buffer Strips
Where any industrial development permitted in any Use Zone abuts an existing or proposed
residential area, or is separated from it by a road only, the owner of the site of the industrial
development shall provide a buffer strip not less than ten (10) metres wide between any
residential activity and the industrial area. The buffer shall include the provision of such natural
or structural barrier as may be required by the Authority and shall be maintained by the owner or
occupier to the satisfaction of the Authority.
41. Building Height
The Authority may permit the erection of buildings of a height greater than that specified in
Schedule C, but in such cases the building line setback and rear-yard requirements shall be varied
as follows:
(1)
The building line setback shall be increased by 2 metres for every 1 metre increase in
height.
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(2)
The rear-yard shall not be less than the minimum building line setback calculated as
described in (1) above plus 6 metres.
42. Building Line and Setback
(1)
The Council, by resolution, may establish building lines on an existing street and may
require any new buildings to be located on those building lines, whether or not such
building lines conform to the standards set out in the tables in Schedule C of these
Regulations.
(2)
A building situated on a corner lot shall be required to observe the building line setback
set out in Schedule C of these Regulations on both the primary and flanking (secondary)
streets.
43. Family and Group Care Centres
Family group care centre use is permitted in any dwelling or apartment that is adequate in size to
accommodate the number of persons living in the group, inclusive of staff, provided that in the
opinion of the Authority, the use of the dwelling does not materially differ from, nor adversely
affect, the amenities of the adjacent residences, or the neighbourhood in which it is located. The
Authority may require special access and safety features to be provided for the occupants before
occupancy is permitted.
44. Height Exceptions
(1)
The height requirements prescribed in Schedule C of these Regulations may be waived in
the case of communication masts and antennae, flagpoles, water towers, spires, belfries,
or chimneys, but any such waiver which results in an increase of more than 10% of the
permitted height of the structure shall only be authorized under the provisions of
Regulation 11.
(2)
Industry Canada regulates the placement of cellular towers and other communication
antennae as described in (1) above.
45. Livestock Structures and Uses
(1)
No structure designed to contain more than five animal units shall be erected or used
unless it complies with the following requirements:
(a)
The structure shall be at least 600 m from a residence, (except a farm residence
or a residence which is a non-conforming use in any zone in which agriculture is
a permitted use class in the Use Zone Tables in Schedule C of these Regulations),
and, from an area designated for residential use in an approved Plan, and, from a
Provincial or Federal Park.
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The structure shall be at least 60 m from the boundary of the property on which
it is to be erected.
(c)
The structure shall be at least 90 m from the centre line of a street.
(d)
The erection of the structure shall be approved by the Department of Fisheries,
Forestry and Agriculture and the Department of Municipal and Provincial Affairs.
(2)
No development for residential use shall be permitted within 600 m of an existing
structure designed to contain more than five animal units unless the development is first
approved by the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture.
46. Lot Area
(1)
No lot shall be reduced in area, either by the conveyance or alienation of any portion
thereof or otherwise, so that any building or structure on such lot shall have a lot coverage
that exceeds, or a front yard, rear yard, side yard, frontage or lot area that is less than
that permitted by these Regulations for the zone in which such lot is located.
(2)
Where any part of a lot is required by these Regulations to be reserved as a yard, it shall
continue to be so used regardless of any change in the ownership of the lot or any part
thereof and shall not be deemed to form part of an adjacent lot for the purpose of
computing the area thereof available for building purposes.
47. Lot Area and Size Exceptions
Where, at the time of coming into effect of these Regulations, one or more lots already exist in
any residential zone, with insufficient frontage or area to permit the owner or purchaser of such
a lot or lots to comply with the provisions of these Regulations, then these Regulations shall not
prevent the issuing of a permit by the Authority for the erection of a dwelling thereon, provided
that the lot coverage and height are not greater than, and the yards and floor area are not less
than the standards set out in these Regulations.
48. Lot Frontage
Except where specifically provided for in the Use Zone Tables in Schedule C of these Regulations,
no residential or commercial building shall be erected unless the lot on which it is situated fronts
directly onto a street or forms part of a Comprehensive Development Scheme.
49. Non-Conforming Use
{1)
Notwithstanding the Municipal Plan, scheme or regulations made under the Urban and
Rural Planning Act, 2000, the Authority shall, in accordance with regulations made under
this Act, allow a development or use of land to continue in a manner that does not
conform with a regulation, scheme, or plan that applies to that land provided that the
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non-conforming use legally existed before the registration of this Plan and these
Development Regulations under section 24 of the Act, scheme or regulations made with
respect to that kind of development or use.
(2)
Notwithstanding subsection (1), a right to resume a discontinued non-conforming use of
land shall not exceed 12 months after that discontinuance.
(3)
A building, structure or development that does not conform to a scheme, plan or
regulations made under the Act that is allowed to continue under subsection (1)
(a)
shall not be internally or externally varied, extended or expanded unless
otherwise approved by the Authority,
(bl
shall not be structurally modified except as required for the safety of the building,
structure or development,
(c)
shall not be reconstructed or repaired for use in the same non-conforming
manner where 50% or more of the value of that building, structure or
development has been destroyed,
(d)
may have the existing use for that building, structure or development varied by
the Authority to a use that is, in the Authority's opinion, more compatible with
the plan and regulations applicable to it,
(e)
may have the existing building extended by approval of the Authority where, in
the Authority's opinion, the extension is not more than 50% of the existing
building,
(f)
where the non-conformance is with respect to the standards included in these
development regulations, shall not be expanded if the expansion would increase
the non-conformity,
(g)
where a building, structure or development does not meet the development
standards included in the development regulations, the building, structure or
development shall not be expanded if the expansion would increase the non-
conformity and an expansion must comply with the development standards
applicable to that building, structure or development.
(h)
where the building or structure is primarily zoned and used for residential
purposes, may, in accordance with the municipal plan and regulations, be
repaired or rebuilt where 50% or more of the value of that building or structure
is destroyed.
Where considering a non-conforming building, structure or development and before making a
decision to vary an existing use of that non-conforming building, structure or development, the
Authority, at the applicant's expense, shall publish a notice in a newspaper circulating in the area
or by other means give public notice of an application to vary the existing use of a non-conforming
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building, structure or development and shall consider any representations or submissions
received in response to that advertisement.
SO. Offensive and Dangerous Uses
No building or land shall be used for any purpose which may be dangerous by causing or
promoting fires or other hazards or which may emit noxious, offensive or dangerous fumes,
smoke, gases, radiation, smells, ash, dust or grit, excessive noise or vibration, or create any
nuisance that has an unpleasant effect on the senses unless its use is authorized by the Authority
and any other authority having jurisdiction.
51. Off-street Parking Requirements
(1)
For every building, structure or use to be erected, enlarged or established, there shall be
provided and maintained a quantity of off-street parking spaces sufficient to ensure that
the flow of traffic on adjacent streets is not impeded by the on-street parking of vehicles
associated with that building, structure or use.
(2)
(3)
The number of parking spaces to be provided for any building, structure, use of occupancy
shall conform to the standards set out in Schedule D of these Regulations.
Each parking space, except in the case of one or two-family dwellings, shall be made
accessible by means of a hard-surfaced right-of-way at least 3 m in width. Parking
required in a Residential Zone shall be provided on the same lot as the dwelling or
dwellings. Parking space for apartments shall be provided in the rear yard where possible.
In a Non-Residential Zone, parking spaces shall be provided within the limits of the zone
in which the use is situated and not more than 200 m distance from the use concerned.
(4)
The parking facilities required by this Regulation shall, except in the case of single or
attached dwellings, be arranged so that it is not necessary for any vehicle to reverse onto
or from a street.
(S)
Where, in these Regulations, parking facilities for more than four vehicles are required or
permitted:
(a)
parking space shall mean an area of land, not less than 15 m2 in size, capable of
being used for the parking of a vehicle without the need to move other vehicles
on adjacent areas,
(b)
the parking area shall be constructed and maintained to the specifications of the
Authority,
(c)
the lights used for illumination of the parking area shall be so arranged as to divert
the light away from adjacent development,
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(d)
a structure, not more than 3 m in height and more than 5 m2 in area may be
erected in the parking area for the use of attendants in the area,
(e)
except in zones in which a service station is a permitted use, no gasoline pump or
other service station equipment shall be located or maintained on a parking area;
(f)
no part of any off-street parking area shall be closer than 1.5 m to the front lot
line in any zone,
(g)
access to parking areas in non-residential zones shall not be by way of residential
zones,
(h)
where a parking area is in or abuts a residential zone, a natural or structural
barrier at least 1 m in height shall be erected and maintained along all lot lines,
(i)
where, in the opinion of the Authority, strict application of the above parking
requirements is impractical or undesirable, the Authority may as a condition of a
permit require the developer to pay a service levy in accordance with these
Regulations in lieu of the provision of a parking area, and the full amount of the
levy charged shall be used by the Authority for the provision and upkeep of
alternative parking facilities within the general vicinity of the development.
52. Off-Street Loading Requirements
(1)
For every building, structure or use to be erected, enlarged or established requiring the
shipping, loading or unloading of animals, goods, wares or merchandise, there shall be
provided and maintained for the premises loading facilities on land that is not part of a
street comprised of one or more loading spaces, 15 m long, 4 m wide, and having a vertical
clearance of at least 4 m with direct access to a street or with access by a driveway of a
minimum width of 6 m to a street.
(2)
The number of loading spaces to be provided shall be determined by the Authority.
(3)
The loading facilities required by this Regulation shall be so arranged that vehicles can
manoeuvre clear of any street and so that it is not necessary for any vehicle to reverse
onto or from a street.
53. Parks and Playgrounds, and Conservation Uses
Nothing in these Regulations shall prevent the designation of conservation areas or the
establishment of parks and playgrounds in any zones provided that such parks and playgrounds
are not located in areas which may be hazardous to their use and are not operated for commercial
purposes.
54. Screening and Landscaping
The Authority may, in the case of existing unsightly development, order the owner or occupier to
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provide adequate and suitable landscaping or screening; and for this purpose, may require the
submission of an application giving details of the landscaping or screening, and these Regulations
shall then apply to that application. The provision of adequate and suitable landscaping or
screening may be made a condition of any development permit where, in the opinion of the
Authority, the landscaping or screening is desirable to preserve amenity, or protect the
environment.
55. Services and Public Utilities
The Authority may within any zone permit land to be used in conjunction with the provision of
public services and public utilities if the use of that land is necessary to the proper operation of
the public service or public utility concerned provided that the design and landscaping of any
development of any land so used is, in the opinion of the Authority, adequate to protect the
character and appearance of the area.
56. Service Stations
The following requirements shall apply to all proposed service stations:
(a)
All gasoline pumps shall be located on pump islands designed for such purpose, and to
which automobiles may gain access from either side.
(b)
Pump islands shall be set back at least 4 metres from the front lot line.
(c)
Accesses shall not be less than 7 metres wide and shall be clearly marked, and where a
service station is located on a corner lot, the minimum distance between an access and
the intersection of street lines at the junction shall be 10 metres and the lot line between
entrances shall be clearly indicated.
57. Side Yards
A side-yard which shall be kept clear of obstruction shall be provided on the exposed sides of every
building in order to provide access for the maintenance of that building.
58. Street Construction Standards
A new street may not be constructed except in accordance with and to the design and
specifications laid down by the Authority.
59. Subsidiary Apartments
Subsidiary apartments may be permitted in single dwellings only, and for the purposes of
calculating lot area and yard requirements, shall be considered part of the self-contained dwelling.
60. Un-subdivided Land
Development is not permitted on un-subdivided land unless sufficient area is reserved to satisfy
the yard and other allowances called for in the Use Zone in which it is located and the allowances
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shall be retained when the adjacent land is developed.
61. Zero Lot Line and Other Comprehensive Development
The Authority may, at its discretion, approve the erection of dwellings which are designed to form
part of a zero lot line development or other comprehensive layout which does not, with the
exception of dwelling unit floor area, meet the requirements of the Use Zone Table in Schedule C,
provided that the dwellings are designed to provide both privacy and reasonable access to natural
daylight and the overall density within the layout conforms to the regulations and standards set
out in the Use Zone Table apply where the layout adjoins other development.
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62. Permit Required
Subject to the provisions of Regulation 67, no advertisement shall be erected or displayed in the
Planning Area unless a permit for the advertisement is first obtained from the Authority. Permit
for erection or display of advertisement on Provincial Highways shall be obtain from the
Government Service Centre.
63. Form of Application
Application for a permit to erect or display an advertisement shall be made to the authority in
accordance with Regulation 17.
64. Advertisements Prohibited in Street Reservation
No advertisement shall be permitted to be erected or displayed within, on or over any highway or
street reservation.
65. Permit Valid for Limited Period
A permit granted under these Regulations for the erection or display of an advertisement shall be
for a limited period, not exceeding two years, but may be renewed at the discretion of the
Authority for similar periods.
66. Removal of Advertisements
Notwithstanding the provisions of these Regulations, the Authority may require the removal of
any advertisement which, in its opinion, is:
(a)
Hazardous to road traffic by reason of its siting, colour, illumination, or structural
Condition, or
(b)
Detrimental to the amenities of the surrounding area.
67. Advertisements Exempt from Control
The following advertisements may be erected or displayed in the Planning Area without
application to the Authority:
(a)
on a dwelling or within the courtyard of a dwelling, one nameplate not exceeding 0.2 m2
in area,
(b)
on an agricultural holding or farm, a notice board not exceeding 1 m2 in area and relating
to the operations being conducted on the land,
(c)
on land used for forestry purposes, signs or notices not exceeding 1 m2 in area and relating
to forestry operations or the location of logging operations conducted on the land,
(d)
on land used for mining or quarrying operations, a notice board not exceeding 1 m2 in
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area relating to the operation conducted on the land,
(e)
on a dwelling or within the curtilage of a dwelling, one nameplate not exceeding 0.2 m2
in area in connection with the practice of a professional person carried on in the premises;
(f)
on any site occupied by a place of worship, school, library, art gallery, museum, institution
or cemetery, one notice board not exceeding 1 m2 in area,
(g)
on the principal facade of any commercial, industrial or public building, the name of the
building or the name of the occupants of the building, in letters not exceeding one-tenth
of the height of that facade or 3 m, whichever is the lesser,
(h)
on any parking lot directional signs and one sign not exceeding 1 m2 in size, identifying the
parking lot.
68. Approval Subject to Conditions
A permit may only be issued for the erection or display of advertisements which comply with the
appropriate conditions and specifications set out in the Use Zone Tables in Schedule C of these
Regulations.
69. Non-Conforming Uses
Notwithstanding the provisions of Regulation 62, a permit may be used for the erection or display
of advertisements on a building or within the courtyard of a building or on a parcel of land, the
use of which is a non-conforming use, provided that the advertisement does not exceed the size
and type of advertisement which could be permitted if the development was in a Use Zone
appropriate to its use, and subject to any other conditions deemed appropriate by the Authority.
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70. Permit Required
No land in the Planning Area shall be subdivided unless a permit for the development of the
subdivision is first obtained from the Authority.
71. Services to be Provided
No permit shall be issued for the development of a subdivision unless provisions satisfactory to
the Authority have been made in the application for a supply of drinking water, a properly
designed sewage disposal system, and a properly designed storm drainage system.
72. Payment of Service Levies and Other Charges
No permit shall be issued for the development of a subdivision until agreement has been reached
for the payment of all fees levied by the Authority for connection to services, utilities and streets
deemed necessary for the proper development of the subdivision, and all service levies and other
charges imposed under Regulations 13 and 14.
73. Issue of Permit Subject to Considerations
A permit shall not be issued when, in the opinion of the Authority, the development of a
subdivision does not contribute to the orderly growth of the municipality and does not
demonstrate sound design principles. In considering an application, the Authority shall, without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, consider:
(a)
the location of the land,
(b)
the availability of and the demand created for schools, services, and utilities,
(c)
the provisions of the Plan and Regulations affecting the site,
(d)
the land use, physical form and character of adjacent developments,
(e)
the transportation network and traffic densities affecting the site,
(f)
the relationship of the project to existing or potential sources of nuisance,
(g)
soil and subsoil characteristics,
(h)
the topography of the site and its drainage,
(i)
natural features such as lakes, streams, topsoil, trees and shrubs,
(j)
prevailing winds,
(k)
visual quality,
(I)
community facilities,
(m)
energy conservation,
(n)
such other matters as may affect the proposed development.
74. Building Permits Required
Notwithstanding the approval of a subdivision by the Authority, a separate building permit shall
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be obtained for each building proposed to be erected in the area of the subdivision, and no
building permit for any building in the area shall be issued until the developer has complied with
all the provisions of these Regulations with respect to the development of the subdivision.
75. Form of Application
Application for a permit to develop a subdivision shall be made to the Authority in accordance
with Regulation 17.
76. Subdivision Subject to Zoning
The subdivision of land shall be permitted only in conformity with the Use Zones delineated on
the Zoning Maps.
77. Building Lines
The Authority may establish building lines for any subdivision street and require any new building
to be located on such building lines.
78. Land for Public Open Space
(1)
Before a development commences, the developer shall, if required, dedicate to the
Authority, at no cost to the Authority, an area of land equivalent of not more than 10% of
the gross area of the subdivision or 25 m2 for every dwelling unit permitted in the
subdivision, whichever is the greater, for public open space, provided that:
(a)
Where land is subdivided for any purpose other than residential use, the
Authority shall determine the percentage of land to be dedicated,
(b)
If, in the opinion of the Authority, no public open space is required, the land may
be used for such other public use as the Authority may determine,
(c)
The location and suitability of any land dedicated under the provisions of this
Regulation shall be subject to the approval of the Authority but in any case, the
Authority shall not accept land which, in its opinion is incapable of development
for any purpose,
(d)
The Authority may accept from the developer in lieu of such area or areas of land
the payment of a sum of money equal to the value of the land which would
otherwise be required to be dedicated,
(e)
Money received by the Authority in accordance with Regulation 78(1)(d) above,
shall be reserved by the Authority for the purpose of the acquisition or
development of land for public open space or other public purpose.
(2}
Land dedicated for public use in accordance with this Regulation shall be conveyed to the
Authority and may be sold or leased by the Authority for the purposes of any development
that conforms with the requirements of these Regulations, and the proceeds of any sale
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or other disposition of land shall be applied against the cost of acquisition or development
of any other land for the purposes of public open space or other public purposes.
(3)
The Authority may require a strip of land to be reserved and remain undeveloped along
the banks of any river, brook or pond, and this land may, at the discretion of the Authority,
constitute the requirement of land for public use under Regulation 78(1).
79. Structure in Street Reservation
The placing within any street reservation of any structure (for example, a hydro pole, telegraph or
telephone pole, fire hydrant, mail box, fire alarm, sign post) shall receive the prior approval of the
Authority which shall be satisfied on the question of safe construction and relationship to the
adjoining buildings and other structures within the street reservation.
80. Subdivision Design Standards
No permit shall be issued for the development of a subdivision under these Regulations unless the
design of the subdivision conforms to the following standards:
(a)
The finished grade of streets shall not exceed 10 %.
(b)
Every cul-de-sac shall be provided with a turning circle of a diameter of not less than 30m.
(c)
The maximum length of any cul-de-sac shall be:
(i)
200m in areas served by or planned to be served by municipal piped water and
sewer services, as shown in the map and letter of agreement signed by the
Municipality and the Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs in connection
with municipal five-year capital works program eligibility.
(ii)
300m in areas not served by or planned to be served by municipal piped water
and sewer services.
(d)
Emergency vehicle access to a cul-de-sac shall be not less than 3 m wide and shall connect
the head of the cul-de-sac with an adjacent street.
No cul-de-sac shall be located so as to appear to terminate a collector street.
New subdivisions shall have street connections with an existing street or streets.
(e)
(f)
(g)
All street intersections shall be constructed within s- of a right angle and this alignment
shall be maintained for 30 m from the intersection.
(h)
No street intersection shall be closer than 60 m to any other street intersection.
(i)
No more than four streets shall join at any street intersection.
(j)
No residential street block shall be longer than 490 m between street intersections.
(k)
Streets in residential subdivisions shall be designed in accordance with the Town's
Engineering Design Guidelines for Subdivisions, a guiding document for these Regulations.
(I)
No lot intended for residential purposes shall have a depth exceeding four times the
frontage.
(m)
Residential lots shall not be permitted which abut a local street at both front and rear lot
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(n)
The Authority may require any existing natural, historical or architectural feature or part
thereof to be retained when a subdivision is developed.
(o)
Land shall not be subdivided in such a manner as to prejudice the development of
adjoining land.
81. Engineer to Design Works and Certify Construction Layout
(1)
Plans and specifications for all water mains, hydrants, sanitary sewers, storm sewers and
all appurtenances thereto and all streets, paving, curbs, gutters and catch basins and all
other utilities deemed necessary by the Authority to service the area proposed to be
developed or subdivided shall be designed and prepared by or approved by the Engineer.
Such designs and specifications shall, upon approval by the Authority, be incorporated in
the plan of subdivision.
(2)
Upon approval by the Authority of the proposed subdivision, the Engineer shall certify all
work of construction layout preliminary to the construction of the works and thereupon
the developer shall proceed to the construction and installation, at his own cost and in
accordance with the approved designs and specifications and the construction layout
certified by the Engineer, of all such water mains, hydrants, sanitary sewers and all
appurtenances and of all such streets and other works deemed necessary by the Authority
to service the said area.
82. Developer to Pay Engineer's Fees and Charges
The developer shall pay to the Authority all the Engineer's fees and charges for the preparation of
designs and specifications and for the layout and supervision of construction; such fees and
charges being percentages of the total cost of materials and labour for the construction and
installation of all works calculated in accordance with the Schedule of Fees recommended by the
Association of Professional Engineers of Newfoundland and in effect at the time the work is carried
out.
83. Street Works May Be Deferred
The construction and installation of all curbs and gutters, catch basins, sidewalks and paving
specified by the Authority as being necessary, may, at the Authority's discretion, be deferred until
a later stage of the work on the development of the subdivision but the developer shall deposit
with the Authority before approval of his application, an amount estimated by the Engineer as
reasonably sufficient to cover the cost of construction and installation of the works. In the later
stage of the work of development, the Authority shall call for tenders for the work of construction
and installation of the works, and the amount so deposited by the developer shall be applied
towards payment of the contract cost. If the contract cost exceeds the deposit, the developer
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shall pay to the Authority the amount of the excess. If the contract price is less than the deposit,
the Authority shall refund the amount by which the deposit exceeds the contract price. Any
amount so deposited with the Authority by the developer shall be placed in a separate savings
account in a bank and all interest earned thereon shall be credited to the developer.
84. Transfer of Streets and Utilities to Authority
(1)
The developer shall, following the approval of the subdivision of land and upon request
of the Authority, transfer to the Authority, at no cost to the Authority, and clear of all liens
and encumbrances:
(a)
all lands in the area proposed to be developed or subdivided which are approved
and designated by the Authority for public uses as streets, or other rights-of-way,
or for other public use;
(b)
all services or public works including streets, water supply and distribution and
sanitary a storm drainage system installed in the subdivision that are normally
owned and operated by the Authority.
(2)
Before the Authority shall accept the transfer of lands, services or public works of any
subdivision, the Engineer shall, at the cost to the developer, test the streets, services and
public works installed in the subdivision and certify his satisfaction with their installation.
(3)
The Authority shall not provide maintenance for any street, service or public work in any
subdivision until such time as such street, service or public work has been transferred to
and accepted by the Authority.
85. Restriction on Sale of Lots
The developer shall not develop or dispose of any lot within a subdivision for the purposes of
development and no building permit shall be issued until the Authority is satisfied that:
(1)
The lot can be served with satisfactory water supply and sewage disposal systems, and
(2)
Satisfactory access to a street is provided for the lots.
86. Grouping of Buildings and Landscaping
(1)
Each plan of subdivision shall make provision for the grouping of building types and for
landscaping in order to enhance the visual aspects of the completed development and to
make the most use of existing topography and vegetation.
(2)
Building groupings, once approved by the Authority, shall not be changed without written
application to and subsequent approval of the Authority.
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PART V - USE ZONES
87. Use Zones
(1)
For the purpose of these Regulations, the Planning Area is divided into Use Zones which
are shown on the Zoning Map attached to and forming part of these Regulations.
(2)
Subject to Regulation 87(3), the permitted use classes, discretionary use classes,
standards, requirements and conditions applicable to each Use Zone are set out in the
Use Zone Tables in Schedule C of these Regulations.
(3)
Where standards, requirements and conditions applicable in a Use Zone are not set out
in the Use Zone Tables in Schedule C, the Authority may in its discretion, determine the
standards, requirements and conditions which shall apply.
88. Use Classes
The specific uses to be included in each Use Class set out in the Use Zone Tables in Schedule C
shall be determined by the Authority in accordance with the classification and examples set out
in Schedule B.
89. Permitted Uses
Subject to these Regulations, the uses that fall within the Permitted Use Classes set out in the
appropriate Use Zone Table in Schedule C shall be permitted by the Authority in that Use Zone.
90. Discretionary Uses
Subject to these Regulations, the uses that fall within the Discretionary Use Classes set out in the
appropriate Use Zone Table in Schedule C may be permitted in that Use Zone if the Authority is
satisfied that the development would not be contrary to the general intent and purpose of these
Regulations, the Municipal Plan, or any further scheme or plan or regulation pursuant thereto,
and to the public interest, and if the Authority has given notice of the application in accordance
with Regulation 32 and has considered any objections or representations which may have been
received on the matter.
91. Uses Not Permitted
Uses t hat do not fall within t he Permitted Use Classes or Discretionary Use Classes set out in the
appropriate Use Zone Tables in Schedule C, shall not be permitted in that Use Zone.
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NEWFOUNDLAND REGULATION 3/01
Development Regulations under the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000.
(Filed January 2, 2001)
Under the authority of section 36 of the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000, I make the
following regulations.
Dated at St. John's, January 2, 2001.
Joan Marie Aylward
Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs
MINISTER'S REGULATIONS
Analysis
l. Short title
2. Definitions
3. Application
4. Interpretation
5. Notice of right to appeal
6. Appeal requirements
7. Appeal registration
8. Development prohibited
9. Hearing notice and meetings
10. Hearing of evidence
11. Board decision
12. Variances
13. Notice of variance
14. Residential non-conformity
15. Notice and hearings on change of use
16. Non-conformance with standards
17. Discontinuance of non-conforming use
18. Delegation of powers
19. Commencement
1. Short title
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These regulations may be cited as the Development Regulations.
2. Definitions
In these regulations,
(a)
"Act", unless the context indicate otherwise, means the Urban and Rural Planning Act,
2000;
(b)
(c)
(d)
3. Application
(1)
(2)
(3)
"applicant" means a person who has applied to an authority for an approval or permit to
carry out a development;
"Authority" means a council, authorized administrator or regional authority; and
"Development Regulations" means these regulations and regulations and by-laws
respecting development that have been enacted by the relevant authority.
These regulations shall be included in the development regulations of an authority and
shall apply to all planning areas.
Where there is a conflict between these regulations and development regulations or
other regulations of an authority, these regulations shall apply.
Where another Act of the province provides a right of appeal to the board, these
regulations shall apply to that appeal.
4. Interpretation
(1)
In development regulations and other regulations made with respect to a planning area
the following terms shall have the meanings indicated in this section
(a)
"access" means a way used or intended to be used by vehicles, pedestrians or
animals in order to go from a street to adjacent or nearby land or to go from that
land to the street,
(b)
"accessory building" includes
(i)
a detached subordinate building not used as a dwelling, located on the
same lot as the main building to which it is an accessory and which has a
use that is customarily incidental or complementary to the main use of
the building or land,
(ii)
for residential uses, domestic garages, carports, ramps, sheds, swimming
pools, greenhouses, cold frames, fuel sheds, vegetables storage cellars,
shelters for domestic pets or radio and television antennae,
(iii)
for commercial uses, workshops or garages, and
(iv)
for industrial uses, garages, offices, raised ramps and docks;
(c)
"accessory use" means a use that is subsidiary to a permitted or discretionary use
and that is customarily expected to occur with the permitted or discretionary use;
(d)
"building height" means the vertical distance, measured in metres from the
established grade to the
(i)
highest point of the roof surface of a flat roof,
(ii)
deck line of a mansard roof, and
(iii)
mean height level between the eave and the ridge of a gable, hip or
gambrel roof, and in any case, a building height shall not include
mechanical structure, smokestacks, steeples and purely ornamental
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structures above a roof,
(e)
"building line" means a line established by an authority that runs parallel to a
street line and is set at the closest point to a street that a building may be placed;
(f)
"discretionary use" means a use that is listed within the discretionary use classes
established in the use zone tables of an authority's development regulations;
(g)
"established grade" means,
(h)
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(j)
(k)
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(m)
(n)
(o)
(p)
(q)
(r)
(s)
(t)
(u)
(i)
where used in reference to a building, the average elevation of the
finished surface of the ground where it meets the exterior or the front of
that building exclusive of any artificial embankment or entrenchment, or
(ii)
where used in reference to a structure that is not a building, the average
elevation of the finished grade of the ground immediately surrounding
the structure, exclusive of any artificial embankment or entrenchment,
"floor area" means the total area of all floors in a building measured to the
outside face of exterior walls,
"frontage" means t he horizontal distance between side lot lines measured at the
building line,
"lot" means a plot, tract or parcel of land which can be considered as a unit of
land for a particular use or building,
"lot area" means the total horizontal area within the lines of the lot,
"lot coverage" means the combined area of all building on a lot measured at the
level of the lowest floor above the established grade and expressed as a
percentage of the total area of the lot,
"non-conforming use" means a legally existing use that is not listed as a permitted
or discretionary use for the use zone in which it is located or which does not meet
the development standards for that use zone,
"owner" means a person or an organization of persons owning or having the legal
right to use the land under consideration,
"permitted use" means a use that is listed within the permitted use classes set
out in the use zone tables of an authority's development regulations,
"prohibited use" means a use that is not listed in a use zone within the permitted
use classes or discretionary use classes or a use that an authority specifies as not
permitted within a use zone,
"sign" means a word, letter, model, placard, board, device or representation,
whether illuminated or not, in the nature of or employed wholly or in part for the
purpose of advertisement, announcement or direction and excludes those things
employed wholly as a memorial, advertisements of local government, utilities and
boarding or similar structures used for the display of advertisements,
"rear yard depth" means the distance between the rear lot line and the rear wall
of the main building on a lot,
"side yard dept h" means the distance between the side lot line and the nearest
side wall of a building on the lot,
"street" means a street, road, highway or other way designed for the passage of
vehicles and pedestrians and which is accessible by fire department and other
emergency vehicles,
"street line" means the edge of a street reservation as defined by the authority
having jurisdiction,
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(v)
"use" means a building or activity situated on a lot or a development permitted
on a lot,
(w)
"use zone" or "zone" means an area of land including buildings and water
designated on the zoning map to which the uses, standards and conditions of a
particular use zone table apply,
(x)
"variance" means a departure, to a maximum of 10% from the yard, area, lot
coverage, setback, size, height, frontage or any other numeric requirement of the
applicable Use Zone Table of the authority's regulations, and
(y)
"zoning map" means the map or maps attached to and forming a part of the
authority's regulations.
(2)
An authority may, in its discretion, determine the uses that may or may not be developed
in a use zone and those uses shall be listed in the authority's regulations as discretionary,
permitted or prohibited uses for that area.
5. Notice of right to appeal
Where an authority makes a decision that may be appealed under section 42 of the Act, that
authority shall, in writing, at the time of making that decision, notify the person to whom the
decision applies of the
(a)
person's right to appeal the decision to the board,
(b)
time by which an appeal is to be made,
(c)
right of other interested persons to appeal the decision; and
(d)
manner of making an appeal and the address for the filing of the appeal.
6. Appeal requirements
(1)
The secretary of the board at the Department of Municipal Affairs and Environment, P.O.
Box 8700, St. John's, NL, AlB 4J6, is the secretary to all boards in the province and an
appeal filed with that secretary within the time period referred to in subsection 42(4) of
the Act shall be considered to have been filed with the appropriate board.
(2)
Notwithstanding subsection (1), where the City of Corner Brook, City of Mount Pearl or
City of St. John's appoints an appeal board under subsection 40(2) of the Act, an appeal
shall be filed with the secretary of that appointed board.
(3)
The fee required under section 44 of the Act shall be paid to the board that hears the
decision being appealed by filing it with the secretary referred to in subsection (1) or (2)
within the 14 days referred to in subsection 42(4) of the Act.
(4)
The board that hears the decision being appealed shall, subject to subsection 44(3) of the
Act, retain the fee paid to the board.
(5)
Where an appeal of a decision and the required fee is not received by a board in
accordance with this section and Part VI of the Act, the right to appeal that decision shall
be considered to have been forfeited.
7. Appeal registration
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(1)
Upon receipt of an appeal and fee as required under the Act and these regulations, the
secretary of the board as referred to in subsections 6(1) and (2), shall immediately register
the appeal.
(2)
Where an appeal has been registered the secretary of the board shall notify the
appropriate authority of the appeal and shall provide to the authority a copy of the appeal
and the documentation related to the appeal.
(3)
Where an authority has been notified of an appeal that authority shall forward to the
appropriate board a copy of the application being appealed, all correspondence, council
minutes, plans and other relevant information relating to the appeal including the names
and addresses of the applicant and other interested persons of whom the authority has
knowledge.
(4)
Upon receipt of the information under subsection (3), the secretary of the board shall
publish in a newspaper circulated in the area of the appropriate authority, a notice that
the appeal has been registered.
(5)
A notice published under subsection (4) shall be published not fewer than 2 weeks before
the date upon which the appeal is to be heard by the board.
8. Development prohibited
(1)
Immediately upon notice of the registration of an appeal the appropriate authority shall
ensure that any development upon the property that is the subject of the appeal ceases.
(2)
Sections 102 and 104 of the Act apply to an authority acting under subsection (1).
(3)
Upon receipt of a notification of the registration of an appeal with respect to an order
under section 102 of the Act, an authority shall not carry out work related to the matter
being appealed.
9. Hearing notice and meetings
(1)
A board shall notify the appellant, applicant, authority and other persons affected by the
subject of an appeal of the date, time and place for the appeal not fewer than 7 days
before the date scheduled for the hearing of the appeal.
(2)
A board may meet as often as is necessary to conduct its work in an expeditious manner.
10. Hearing of evidence
(1)
A board shall meet at a place within the area under its jurisdiction and the appellant and
other persons notified under subsection 9(1) or their representative may appear before
the board and make representations with respect to the matter being appealed.
(2)
A board shall hear an appeal in accordance with section 43 of the Act and these
regulations.
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(3)
A written report submitted under subsection 43(2) of the Act respecting a visit to and
viewing of a property shall be considered to have been provided in the same manner as
evidence directly provided at the hearing of the board.
(4)
In the conduct of an appeal hearing, the board is not bound by the rules of evidence.
11. Board decision
A decision of the board must comply with the plan, scheme or development regulations that apply
to the matter that has been appealed to that board.
12. Variances
(1)
Where an approval or permit cannot be given by an authority because a proposed
development does not comply with development standards set out in development
regulations, an authority may, in its discretion, vary the applicable development
standards to a maximum of 10% if, in the authority's opinion, compliance with the
development standards would prejudice the proper development of the land, building or
structure in question or would be contrary to public interest.
(2)
An authority shall not allow a variance from development standards set out in
development regulations if that variance, when considered together with other variances
made or to be made with respect to the same land, building or structure, would have a
cumulative effect that is greater than a 10% variance even though the individual variances
are separately no more than 10%.
(3)
An authority shall not permit a variance from development standards where the proposed
development would increase the non-conformity of an existing development.
13. Notice of variance
Where an authority is to consider a proposed variance, that authority shall give written notice of
the proposed variance from development standards to all persons whose land is in the immediate
vicinity of the land that is the subject of the variance.
14. Residential non-conformity
A residential building or structure referred to in paragraph 108(3)(g) of the Act must, where being
repaired or rebuilt, be repaired or rebuilt in accordance with the plan and development
regulations applicable to that building or structure.
15. Notice and hearings on change of use
Where considering a non-conforming building, structure or development under paragraph
108(3)(d) of the Act and before making a decision to vary an existing use of that non-conforming
building, structure or development, an authority, at the applicant's expense, shall publish a notice
in a newspaper circulating in the area or by other means give public notice of an application to
vary the existing use of a non-conforming building, structure or development and shall consider
any representations or submissions received in response to that advertisement.
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16. Non-conformance with standards
Where a building, structure or development does not meet the development standards included
in development regulations, the building, structure or development shall not be expanded if the
expansion would increase the non-conformity and an expansion must comply with the
development standards applicable to that building, structure or development.
17. Discontinuance of non-conforming use
An authority may make development regulations providing for a greater period of time than is
provided under subsection 108(2) of the Act with respect to the time by which a discontinued
non-conforming use may resume operation.
18. Delegation of powers
An authority shall, where designating employees to whom a power is to be delegated under
subsection 109(3) of the Act, make that designation in writing.
19. Commencement
These regulations shall be considered to have come into force on January 1, 2001.
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TOWN OF SPANIARDS BAY
SCHEDULE A
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SCHEDULE A - DEFINITIONS
ACCESS means a way used or intended to be used by vehicles, pedestrians or animals in order to go from a
street to adjacent or nearby land or to go from that land to the street.
ACCESSORY BUILDING means:
(a)
A detached subordinate building not used as a dwelling, located on the same lot as the main building
or use to which it is accessory, and which has a use which is customarily incidental or complimentary
to the main use of the building or land:
(b)
for residential uses such as domestic garages, carports, ramps, sheds, swimming pools,
greenhouses, cold frames, fuel sheds, vegetable storage cellars, shelters for domestic pets, or
radio and television antennae,
(c)
for commercial uses such as workshops, garages; and
(d)
for industrial uses such as garages, offices, raised ramps and docks.
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT means a separate dwelling unit constructed within and subsidiary to the main
use. The main use shall not be a single dwelling, double dwelling, row dwelling, and apartment building.
ACCESSORY USE means a use that is subsidiary to a permitted or discretionary use and that is customarily
expected to occur with the permitted or discretionary use.
ACT unless the context indicates otherwise, means the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000.
ADVERTISEMENT means any word, letter, model, sign, placard, board, notice, device or representation,
whether illuminated or not, in the nature of and employed wholly or in part for the purposes of
advertisement, announcement or direction; excluding such things employed wholly as a memorial, or
functional advertisement of Councils, or other local authorities, public utilities and public transport
undertakers, and including any boarding or similar structure used or adapted for use for the display of
advertisements.
AGRICULTURE means an agricultural operation that is carried on for personal use, or for commercial gain
and includes: (See also Traditional Agriculture)
(a) the clearing, draining, irrigating or cultivation of land,
(b) the raising of livestock, including poultry,
(c) the raising of fur-bearing animals,
(d) the raising of bees,
(e) the production of agricultural field crops,
(f) the production of fruit and vegetables and other specialty horticultural crops,
(g) the production of eggs and milk,
(h) the operation of agricultural machinery and equipment, including irrigation,
(i) storage, use or disposal of organic wastes (manure) for farm purposes, and
(j} any other agricultural activity or process prescribed by Provincial regulation that is carried on for
gain or reward.
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AMUSEMENT USE means the use of land or buildings equipped for the playing of electronic, mechanical, or
other games and amusements including electronic games, pinball games and slot machine arcades and
billiard and pool halls.
ANIMAL UNIT means any one of the following animals or groups of animals:
(a) 1 dairy cow, bull, sow
(b) 2 heifers, beef cattle
(c) 3 sows, boars
(d) 5 veal
(e) 6 hogs
(f) 7 goats
(g) 8 sheep (ewe)
(h) 16 sheep (lamb)
(i) 40 foxes (w/liter)
U) 150 mink
(k) 200 rabbits
ANTENNA means a system that involves the transmission or receiving of data through radio waves, air
monitoring, weather collection devices or other sources, typically forming part of a mast or tower which
may be several hundred metres tall, either guyed or freestanding. Small monitoring structures are
typically located near the base.
APARTMENT BUILDING means a building containing three or more dwelling units but does not include a row
dwelling or a single dwelling with a subsidiary apartment.
APPLICANT means a person who has applied to Council for approval to carry out development.
APPEAL BOARD means the appropriate Appeal Board established under the Act.
ARTERIAL STREET means the streets in the Planning Area constituting the main traffic arteries of the area
and defined as arterial streets or highways in the Municipal Plan or on the Zoning Map.
APPROVAL IN PRINCIPLE means that Council when considering a development application shall evaluate the
application to the development requirements within the Town. If the proposed development meets the
development requirements of the Town an approval in principle maybe given to the application. Final
approval and issuance of a permit to commence development are subject to the agreement by the applicant
to meet specified conditions as outlined by Council.
AUTHORITY means the Town Council of Spaniard's Bay, authorized administrator or regional authority.
BACKLOT means a lot characterized by the location of the residential lot generally at the rear of another
residential lot, or otherwise separated from the public street which provides access, and by a narrower
area extending from the rear residential lot to the public street.
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BED AND BREAKFAST means a home occupation in a detached single family dwelling that is occupied by
the property owner as a primary residence, in which not more than 3 rooms are rented and breakfast
served to overnight guests as a commercial enterprise.
BUFFER means a berm, row of trees or shrubs, hedge, fence, or distance separation that provides a barrier
between incompatible sites, uses or districts.
BUILDING means:
(a)
a structure, erection, excavation, alteration or improvement placed on, over or under land, or
attached, anchored or moored to land; mobile structures, vehicles and marine vessels adapted or
constructed for residential, commercial, industrial and other similar uses;
a part of and fixtures on buildings referred to in (a), and
(b)
(c)
an excavation of land whether or not that excavation is associated with the intended or actual
construction of a building or thing referred to in subparagraphs (a) to (c).
BUILDING HEIGHT means the vertical distance, in metres, from established grade to the:
a)
highest point of the roof surface of a flat roof,
b)
deck line of a mansard roof, and
c)
mean height level between the eave and ridge of a gable, hip or gambrel roof.
In any case, a Building Height shall not include mechanical structures, smokestacks, steeples, and purely
ornamental structures above a roof.
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BUILDING LINE means a line established by the Council that runs parallel to the street line and is set at
the closest point to a street that a building may be placed.
CHILD CARE FACILITY means a building or part of a building in which services and care are regularly provided
to children or adults but does not include a school as defined by the Schools Act.
COLLECTOR STREET means a street that is designed to link local streets with arterial streets and which is
designated as a collector street in the Municipal Plan, or on the Zoning Map.
CORNER LOT means a lot deemed to front on both a primary and a flanking (secondary) street.
CORNER LOT SIGHT TRIANGLE means a corner lot, a fence, sign, hedge, shrub, bush or tree or any other
structure or vegetation shall not be erected or permitted to grow to a height greater than 1 metres above
grade of the streets that abut the lot within the triangular area included within the street lines for a
distance of 6 metres from the point of intersection.
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COTTAGE, REMOTE means a seasonal cottage in a remote location that is inaccessible or very difficult to
access by passenger vehicles, or is situated where construction of an access road as determined by council is
unfeasible. The provision of on-site water and waste disposal systems for a remote cottage shall be the
responsibility of the owner and approved by Service NL.
COUNCIL means the Municipal Council of the Town of Spaniard's Bay.
DEVELOPMENT means the carrying out of building, engineering, mining or other operations in, on, over, or
under land, or the making of a material change in the use, or the intensity of use of land, buildings, or premises
and the:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
(h)
making of an access onto a highway, road or way,
erection of an advertisement or sign,
construction of a building,
the parking of a trailer, or vehicle used for the. sale of refreshments or merchandise, or as an
office, or for living accommodation, and excludes,
the carrying out of works for the maintenance, improvement or other alteration of a building,
being works which affect only the interior of the building or which do not materially affect the
external appearance or use of the building,
the carrying out by a highway authority of works required for the maintenance or improvement
of a road, being works carried out on land within the boundaries of the road reservation,
the carrying out by a local authority or statutory undertaker of works for the purpose of
inspecting, repairing or renewing any sewers, mains, pipes, cables or other apparatus, including
the breaking open of streets or other land for that purpose,
the use of a building or land within the courtyard of a dwelling house for a purpose incidental to
the enjoyment of a dwelling house as a dwelling.
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT means a written agreement between the municipality and a developer
which establishes particular circumstances and conditions under which a development may be carried
out.
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS means Regulations, pursuant to the Act, and by-laws respecting
development that have been enacted by Council.
DISCRETIONARY USE means a use that is listed within the discretionary use classes established in the use
zone tables of the Council's Development Regulations.
DOUBLE DWELLING means one building containing two dwelling units, placed one above the other, side by
side, or joined by a carport with separate lot areas dedicated to each unit, but does not include a single
dwelling containing a subsidiary apartment.
DRIVEWAY means a private road for vehicles that connects a house, garage, or other building with a public
road.
DWELLING UNIT means a self-contained unit consisting of one or more habitable rooms used or designed as
the living quarters for one or more persons.
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ENGINEER means an engineer who is a member of the Association of Professional Engineers and
Geoscientists of Newfoundland, employed or retained by the Council.
ESTABLISHED BUILDING LINE means the average distance from the street line of existing buildings in any
block where more than half of the lots on a road have been built upon.
ESTABLISHED GRADE means
a)
where used in reference to a building, the average elevation of
the finished surface of the ground where it meets the exterior
of the front of that building exclusive of any artificial
embankment or entrenchment;
b)
where used in reference to a structure that is not a building, the
average elevation of the finished grade of the ground
immediately surrounding the structure, exclusive of any
artificial embankment or entrenchment.
a = highest elevation
b = lowest elevation
c = established grade
FAMILY CHILD CARE USE means a building or part of a building in which services and activities are regularly
provided for up to six (6) children as defined in the Child Care Services Act, but do not include a school as
defined by the Schools Act.
FLANKING STREET means the secondary street bordering a corner lot.
FLOODWAY means the inner portion of a flood risk area where the risk of flood is greatest, on average
once in twenty years and where the flood depths and water velocities are greatest.
FLOODWAY FRINGE means the outer portion of a flood risk area, between the floodway and the outer
boundary of the flood risk area, where the risk offlooding is lower, on average oRce in one hundred years,
and flood waters are shallower and slower.
FLOOD PROOFING means structural and/or non-structural measures incorporated in the design of a
building or structure which reduce or eliminate the risk offlood damage by ensuring that the ground floor
elevation is higher than the projected flood level and that the building can be exited without hindrance in
the event of a flood.
FLOOR AREA means the total area of all floors of a building measured to the outside face of exterior walls.
FORESTRY means the use of land for the purpose of forest and woodland management including the felling,
cutting, trimming and thinning of forest or woodland for the extraction of timber, and includes reforestation
and silviculture.
FRONTAGE means the horizontal distance between side lot lines measured at the building line.
FRONT YARD DEPTH means the distance between the front lot line of a lot and the front wall of the main
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GARAGE means a building erected for the storage of motor vehicles as an ancillary use to a main building on
the lot.
GENERAL GARAGE means land or buildings used for the repair, maintenance and storage of motor vehicles
and may include the sale of petroleum products.
GENERAL INDUSTRY means the use of land or buildings for the purpose of storing, assembling, altering,
repairing, manufacturing, fabricating, preparing, processing, testing, salvaging, breaking up, demolishing, or
treating any article, commodity or substance, and "Industry" shall be construed accordingly.
GROUP CHILD CARE USE means a building or part of a building in which services and activities are regularly
provided for seven (7) or more children as defined in the Child Care Services Act, but do not include a school
as defined by the Schools Act.
GROUP HOME means a dwelling unit accommodating not more than 6 persons, exclusive of staff, in a home-
like setting where staff provide care and supervision. This definition includes, but is not limited to, the
facilities called "Transition House" and "Foster Home."
HAZARDOUS INDUSTRY means the use of land or buildings for industrial purposes involving the use of
materials or processes, which because of their inherent characteristics constitute a special fire, explosion,
radiation or other hazard.
HOME OCCUPATION means the use of part of a dwelling or an accessory building for pursuits compatible
with a domestic household and which is carried on by members of the one family residing in the dwelling
house provided that the uses permitted in a residential area are: office including services performed by a
professional lawyer, accountant, architect, engineer, planner, insurance agent, realtor; salon including
services provided by a hairdresser, barber, esthetician, beautician; medical such as services provided by a
massage therapist, chiropractor, psychologist; light industrial uses related to arts, crafts and culture,
including dressmaking, weaving, knitting, painting, sculpting, photography; small repair, woodworking
and sign making; dog/cat grooming; instruction in arts, crafts, music and dance; and bed and breakfast
operation. Other uses may be permitted at the discretion of council.
HOBBY FARMING means a small-scale farm plot or kitchen garden or barn associated with a residence for
bee keeping, growing root crops or keeping of livestock without being a primary source of income.
Livestock on a hobby farm shall be limited to one animal unit. (see also Traditional Agriculture)
INFILL LOT means a typical empty lot between existing dwellings on a residential street. An infill lot may also
mean land available between existing buildings.
INSPECTOR means a person appointed as an inspector by the Council.
LAND includes land covered by water, and buildings and structures on, over, or under the soil and fixtures
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that form part of those buildings and structures.
LANDSCAPING means the development of land by altering the topography and ground cover and may include
the use of turf, plants, shrubs, trees, retaining walls and fences.
LANDSCAPE PLAN means a two-dimensional scaled concept plan showing the land or lot boundaries which
would include proposed development of the land by using turf, plants, shrubs, trees, retaining walls and
fences for aesthetic or practical purposes. A Landscape Plan may include, but not limited to, the arrangement
or modifying land features, such as tree retention or planting, garden edging or retaining, planting, screening,
fencing or earthwork (alteration or drainage).
LIGHT INDUSTRY means the use of land or buildings for industrial use that can be carried out without hazard
or intrusion and without detriment to the amenity of the surrounding area by reason of noise, vibration,
smell, fumes, smoke, grit, soot, ash, dust, glare or appearance.
LIVESTOCK OPERATION means a livestock operation of agricultural animals confined in one location which
consists of 5 or more animal units at a given point in time.
LOCAL STREET means a street designed primarily to provide access to adjoining land and which is not
designated as a collector street or arterial street in the Municipal Plan, or on the Zoning Map.
LOT means a plot, tract or parcel of land that can be considered as a unit of land for a particular use or building.
LOT AREA means the total horizontal area within the lines of a lot.
LOT COVERAGE means the combined area of all buildings on a lot measured at the
level of the lowest floor above the established grade and expressed as a percentage of
the total
area of the lot.
Lot coverage= Area of A+ Area of B
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LOT FRONTAGE means the horizontal distance between
side lot lines measured at the building line (the distance
between points A and Bin illustration at right).
LOT LINE, REAR means the lot line on the opposite
side of the front lot line.
LOT LINE, SIDE means the lot lines perpendicular to
the front and rear lot lines.
LOT LINE, FLANKING means a lot line which abuts the
street on a corner lot.
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MINERAL EXPLORATION means the search for and sampling of minerals or quarry materials where the
activity or activities involved meet the definition of "development" under the Urban and Rural Planning
Act, 2000. "Mineral" and "quarry material" for the purpose of interpreting the definition of mineral
exploration (development) are as defined in the provincial Mineral Act and Quarry Materials Act, 1998,
respectively. Mineral exploration does not include mining or mineral working (e.g., quarrying). Activities
which meet the definition of mineral exploration (development) are to be contrasted with mineral
exploration activities that do not meet the definition of development, examples of which typically include
traditional prospecting, geochemical sampling surveys (of rock, soil, sediment, water, or vegetation),
ground-based and airborne geophysical surveys, and the cutting of survey lines.
MINERAL WORKING means an operation consisting of one or more of the following activities: the digging for,
excavation, and removal of quarry materials (i.e., quarrying) (may involve blasting), the removal of quarry
materials previously excavated, the removal of quarry materials previously deposited on site, the stockpiling
of quarry materials, the processing of quarry materials (e.g., crushing, screening, washing), the production of
civil construction materials which use quarry materials in their natural form (e.g., asphalt, concrete), the re-
processing of quarry materials including from reclaimed civil construction materials (e.g., reclaimed asphalt,
concrete), the production of soil by blending organic materials with quarry materials, or the treatment or
remediation of soil. "Quarry material" for the purpose of interpreting the definition of mineral working is as
defined in the provincial Quarry Materials Act, 1998. Mineral working does not include mining but may
include mineral exploration (development) as a secondary activity. Mineral working does not include the
excavation and removal of quarry materials as a by-product of an approved development.
MINING means an operation involving the extraction of a mineral for sale and for which a mining lease is
required under the provincial Mineral Act administered by the Department of Industry, Energy and
Technology. "Mineral" for the purpose of interpreting the definition of mining is as defined under the
Mineral Act. Mining may include, as secondary activities, mineral exploration (development) and mineral
working. Note that under the Mineral Act dimension stone (i.e., stone used for building facades,
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gravestones, etc.) is considered a mineral in Newfoundland (but a quarry material in Labrador) and
therefore extraction of dimension stone within the Town of the Spaniard's Bay Municipal Planning Area
would be considered mining.
MINI HOME means a factory produced single dwelling complying with the National Building Code and having
the appearance of a mobile home.
MINISTER shall mean the Minister of Municipal and Provincial Affairs, unless otherwise specified.
MODULAR HOME means a residential dwelling built in modules in a factory complete with kitchen,
bedrooms, bath, etc., as may be pre-set in a house and transported to the building site for joining and
placement on a foundation. Modular home construction shall conform to the National Building Code and
the Town of Spaniard's Bay Development Regulations.
MUNICIPAL PLAN means a plan adopted by the Council as a Municipal Plan pursuant to the Urban and
Rural Planning Act, 2000.
NON-CONFORMING USE means a legally existing use that is not listed as a permitted use or discretionary use
for the use zone in which it is located or which does not meet the development standards for that use zone.
OWNER means a person or an organization or persons owning or having legal right to use the land under
consideration.
PERMIT TO DEVELOP means the general term referring to all permits or licenses approved by Council and
shall include all conditions, agreements or provisions attached thereto.
PERMITTED USE means a use that is listed within the permitted use classes set out in the use zone tables of
these Development Regulations.
PLANNING AREA means a regional planning area and a municipal planning area established under section 6
and 11 of the Act. For the purpose and context of these regulations, the Planning Area shall mean the area
within the municipal boundaries of the Town of Spaniard's Bay.
PRIMARY STREET means the street on which a development fronts and is referenced in the civic address.
PROHIBITED USE means a use that is not listed in a use zone within the permitted use classes or discretionary
use classes or a use that Council specifies as not permitted within a use zone.
PUBLIC STREET means a main road or thoroughfare owned and maintained by the Authority, such as a
provincial highway or local street, available to the public for pedestrian use or vehicular transportation.
REAR YARD DEPTH means the mean distance between the rear lot line and the rear of the main building on
the lot.
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RESTAURANT means a building or part of a building licensed for the purpose of serving meals and includes a
snack bar or take out.
ROW DWELLING means three or more dwelling units at ground level in one building, each unit separated
vertically from the others.
SEASONAL RESIDENCE means a dwelling, with on-site services, which is designed or intended for seasonal
or recreational use and is not intended for use as permanent living quarters. A Remote Cottage shall have
the same meaning.
SCREENING means a fence, berm, trees, hedge, wall or building used to separate areas or functions which
detract from the appearance of the streetscape and the view from the surrounding areas.
SERVICE STATION means a building, including gas pumps, used for the sale of petroleum products, and may
include general merchandise, minor automotive repairs, and washing of vehicles.
SERVICE STREET means a street constructed parallel to or close to another street for the purpose of
limiting direct access to that street.
SHOP means a building or part thereof used for retail trade wherein the primary purpose is the selling or
offering for sale of goods, wares or merchandise by retail or the selling or offering for sale of retail services
but does not include an establishment wherein the primary purpose is the serving of meals or
refreshments, an amusement use, a general garage, or a service station.
SHOPPING CENTRE means a group of retail stores with integrated parking which is planned, developed and
designed as a unit containing a minimum of 5 retail establishments.
SHOWROOM means a building or part of a building in which samples or patterns are displayed and in which
orders may be taken for goods, wares or merchandise, including vehicles and equipment, for later delivery.
SIDEYARD DEPTH means the distance between the side lot line and the nearest side wall of a building on the
lot.
SIDEYARD WIDTH means the distance between a side lot line and the nearest side wall of a building on the
lot.
SIGN means a word, letter, model, placard, board, device or representation, whether illuminated or not, in
the nature of or employed wholly or in part for the purpose of advertisement, announcement, or direction
and excludes those things employed wholly as a memorial, advertisements or local government, utilities and
boarding or similar structures used for the display of advertisements.
SINGLE DWELLING means one building containing a single dwelling unit for the use of one family, placed on
its own lot, and can include a subsidiary apartment.
SITE PERMIT means a permit issued by the Town of Spaniard's Bay for any earth disturbance or other
earthwork including, but not limited to, clearing and grubbing, grading, excavations, embankments, land
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development, road maintenance, and the moving, depositing, stockpiling or storing of soil, rock, or earth
materials.
STREET means a street, road, highway or other way designed for the passage of vehicles and pedestrians, and
which is accessible by fire department and other emergency vehicles.
STREET LINE means the edge of the right of way of a street
reservation as defined by the authority having jurisdiction.
STREET RESERVATION means an area determined by Council that
is reserved for a street, a future street or future street
improvements.
SUBDIVISION means the dividing of land, whether in single or joint
ownership, into 2 or more pieces (including lots), for the purpose
of development.
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SUBDIVISION (RESIDENTIAL) means a concept proposal to subdivide property into building lots. It
generally shows topographic information, natural features, such as rivers and vegetation, and the
proposed lots and streets. It typically involves the construction of new streets and infrastructure for public
use and may require a development agreement.
SUBSIDIARY APARTMENT means a separate dwelling unit constructed within and subsidiary to a single
dwelling.
TAKE-OUT FOOD means a building (or food truck) in which the primary purpose is the preparation and sale
of meals and refreshments for consumption off the premises.
TRADITIONAL AGRICULTURE means a small-scale hobby and subsistence agricultural use carried out on a
residential lot on for personal use. It usually involves small scale root cropping and keeping of fowl for
personal use.
USE means a building or activity situated on a lot or a development permitted on a lot.
USE ZONE or ZONE means an area of land including buildings and water designated on the zoning map to
which the uses, standards and conditions of a particular use zone table apply.
VARIANCE means a departure, to a maximum of 10% from the yard, area, lot coverage, setback, size, height,
frontage, or any other numeric requirement of the applicable use zone table of the Council's regulations.
YARD means an open uncovered space on a lot appurtenant to a building (except a court) and unoccupied
by buildings or structures except as specifically permitted elsewhere in these Regulations.
YARD, REAR means the distance between the rear lot line and the rear wall of the main building on a lot.
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YARD, SIDE means the distance between the side lot line and the nearest side wall of a building on the
lot.
YARD, FRONT means the distance between the front lot line of a lot and the front wall of the main building
on the lot.
YARD, FLANKING means the side yard of a corner lot which side yard extends from the front yard to the
rear yard between the flanking lot line and the nearest main wall of any main building or structure
YARD, ABUTTING means the yard of an abutting lot which shares a lot line of subject property. (see
diagram}
A = Front Yard
B = Rear Yard
C = Side Yard
D = Flanking Yard
E = Buildab/e Area
F = Abuttin.Q Yard
ZONING MAP means the map or maps attached to and forming part of the Town of Spaniard's Bay
Development Regulations.
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C. RESIDENTIAL
USES
(continued)
D. BUSINESS
& PERSONAL
SERVICE
USES
D. BUSINESS &
PERSONAL
SERVICE USES
DIVISION
CLASS
2. General
(a) Collective
Residential Uses
Residential
(continued)
(b) Boarding
House Residential
(c) Commercial
Residential
(d) Seasonal
Residential
1. Business,
(a) Office
Professional, and
Personal
(b) Medical &
Service Uses
Professional
(c) Personal
Service
(d) General
Service
1. Business,
(e) Communica-
Professional
tions
& Personal
(f) Police Station
EXAMPLES
Residential
Colleges & Schools
University & College Halls
of Residence
Convents & Monasteries
Nurses and Hospital Residences
Boarding Houses
Lodging Houses
Bed and Breakfast
Hospitality Home
Hotels & Motels
Hostels
Residential Clubs
Summer Homes & Cabins
Hunting & Fishing Cabins & Remote
Cottage
Offices (including Government Offices)
Banks
Medical Offices and Consulting Rooms,
Dental Offices & Surgeries
Legal Offices
Similar Professional Offices
Barbers
Hairdressers,
Beauty Parlours, Nail Salon
Small Appliance Repairs
Pet Grooming
Self-service Laundries
Dry Cleaners (not using flammable or
explosive substances)
Small Tool and Appliance Rentals
Travel Agents
Radio Station, Telephone Exchanges
Police Stations
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GROUP
DIVISION
CLASS
EXAMPLES
(continued)
Service Uses
(g) Taxi Stand
Taxi Stands
(continued)
(h) Take-out
Take-out Food Service
Food Service
(i) Veterinary
Veterinary Surgeries
E. MERCANTILE
1. Retail Sale and
(a) Shopping
Shopping Centres
USES
Display Uses
Centre
(b) Shop
Retail Shops, Stores, Showrooms
Department Stores
(c) Indoor Market
Market Halls
Auction Halls
(d) Outdoor
Market Grounds
Market
Animal Markets
Produce and Fruit Stands
Fish Stalls
Sale of Firewood
Sale of Garbage Box
Sale of New or Used Automobiles
(e) Convenience
Confectionary Stores
Store
Corner Stores
Gift Shops
Specialty Shops
INDUSTRIAL
1. Industrial uses
(a) Hazardous
Bulk Storage of hazardous
USES
involving highly
Industry
liquids and substances.
combustible and
Chemical Plants
hazardous
Distilleries
substances and
Feed Mills
processes.
Lacquer, Mattress, Paint, Varnish, and
Rubber Factories
Spray Painting
Scrap Yard
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DIVISION
2. General
Industrial Uses
involving Limited
Hazardous Sub-
stances and
Processes.
3. Light, Non-
hazardous or
Non-intrusive
Industrial Uses.
G. NON-BUILDING
USES
1. Uses not directly related to
building.
CLASS
(a) General
Industry
(b) Service
Station
(c) Rural Industrial
(a) Light
Industry
(a) Agriculture
(b) Forestry
(c) Mineral
Working
EXAMPLES
Factories
Cold Storage Plants
Freight Depots
General Garages
Warehouses
Workshops
Laboratories
Laundries
Planing Mills
Printing Plants
Contractors' Yards
Sawmill, Portable Band Saw
Lumber Yard
Cement Batching Plant
Outdoor Storage
Heavy Equipment Storage
Temporary Workers Housing
Gasoline Service Stations
Gas Bars
Indust rial uses associated with rural
activities, such as equipment storage and
repair
Appliance Repair
Parking Garages
Carpentry Shop
Indoor Storage
Warehouses and Workshops
Commercial Farms
Hobby Farms (Traditional Agriculture)
Market Gardens & Nurseries
Tree Nurseries, Silviculture
Quarries and Pits
Mines
Oil Wells
Mineral Exploration (development)
Mining
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CLASS
EXAMPLES
(d) Recreational
Playing Fields
Open Space
Sports Grounds
Parks, including RV Parks
Playgrounds
(e) Conservat ion
Watersheds
Buffer Strips
Flood Plains
Architectural, Historical &Scenic Sites
Steep Slopes
Wildlife Sanctuaries
(f) Cemetery
Cemeteries and Graveyards
(g) Scrap Yard
Car Wrecking Yards
Junk Yards
Scrap Dealers
(h) Wind Power
Wind Turbine(s)
(i) Solid Waste
Solid Waste Disposal
Sanitary Land Fill
Incinerators
(j) Animal
Animal Pounds
Kennels
Zoos
Dog Grooming
(k) Antenna
TV, Radio and Communications
Transmitting, Receiving Masts and
Antennae
(I) Transportation
Airfields
Railway Yards
Docks and Harbours
Wharves
(m) Sewerage
Sewerage Treatment Plant
Sewerage Outfall
treatment
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GROUP
A.
ASSEMBLY
USES
A. ASSEMBLY
USES
(continued)
SCHEDULE B: CLASSIFICATION OF USES OF LAND AND BUILDINGS
DIVISION
CLASS
EXAMPLES
1. Assembly Uses
(a) Theatre
Motion Picture Theatres
for the
T.V. Studios admitting an audience.
production &
viewing of the
performing arts.
2.
(a) Cultural and
Libraries
General
Civic
Museums
Art Galleries
Assembly Uses
Court Rooms
Meeting Rooms
Council Chambers
(b) General
Community Halls, Lodge Halls, Dance
Assembly
Halls, Gymnasia, Auditoria
Bowling Alleys
(c) Educational
Schools
Colleges (non- residential)
(d) Place of
Churches and similar places of worship.
Worship
And Church Halls
(e) Passenger
Passenger Terminals
Assembly
(f) Club and
Private Clubs and
Lodge
Lodges (non-residential)
(g) Catering
Restaurants, Bars, Lounges
(h) Funeral Home
Funeral Homes and Chapels
(i) Child Care
Day Care Centres
(j) Amusement
Electronic Games Arcades
Pinball Parlours
Poolrooms
3. Arena-type
(a) Indoor
Arenas
Armouries
Uses
Assembly
Ice Rinks
Indoor Swimming Pools
Gymnasium
Community/Fitness Centre
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GROUP
DIVISION
CLASS
EXAMPLES
4. Open-air
(a) Outdoor
Bleachers
Grandstands
Assembly Uses
Assembly
Outdoor Ice Rinks
Outdoor Concert Area
Swimming Pools
Amusement Parks
Fair-grounds/Exhibition Grounds
Splash Pad
Playground
Outdoor Play Courts
Camping Grounds
R. V. Camping Parks
B. INSTITU-
1. Penal and
(a) Penal and
Jails, Penitentiaries, Prisons
Police Stations (with detention quarters)
TIONAL
Correctional
Correctional
Psychiatric Hospitals (with
USES
Institutional
Detention
detention quarters)
Uses
Reformatories
2. Special Care
(a) Medical
Children's Homes
Convalescent Homes
Institutional
Treatment
and
Homes for Aged
Uses
Special
Care
Hospitals
Infirmaries
Orphanages
Psychiatric
Hospitals
Sanatoria
C. RESIDENTIAL
1. Residential
(a) Single
Single Detached Dwellings
USES
Dwelling
Dwelling
Family & Group Homes
Uses
(b) Double
Semi-detached Dwelling
Dwelling
Duplex Dwellings
Family & Group Homes
In-Law Suites
(c) Row
Row Houses
Town Houses
Dwelling
Family & Group Homes
(d) Apartment
Apartments
Building
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SCHEDULE "C"
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR ALL USE ZONES
The following conditions shall apply to all use zones listed under these Development Regulations.
1.
General Development Regulations
An Approval in Principle or a Permit to Develop shall not be issued until the development
application has been reviewed for compliance with the General Development Regulations, Parts
1-V.
2.
Interpretation of Zone Boundaries
Where possible the boundaries of the use zones follow identified features such as streets, fences,
watercourses, transmission lines, or lot lines. Where there is any uncertainty, contradiction, or
conflict concerning the intended location of a zoning boundary, the Authority shall interpret the
exact location of the zoning boundary in a manner that is consistent with the intent and policies
of the Municipal Plan without amendment to the Land Use Zoning Map.
3.
Discretionary Uses
The discretionary uses listed in the use zone tables may be permitted at the discretion of Council,
provided that they are complimentary to uses within the permitted use class, or that their
development will not inhibit or prejudice the existence or the development of such uses.
Reference should be made to the General Development Standards.
4.
Referrals - General Approvals by Provincial and Federal Government Agencies and
Departments
Prior to the issuance of a development permit for the foregoing developments, approvals must
be obtained from the various agencies noted below:
Agriculture, Farming and Blueberry Managements Units
Approvals must be obtained from the Department of Fisheries Forestry and Agriculture for any
commercial farming operation and any proposed development within a Blueberry Management
Unit. The Department of Digital Government and Service NL must approve all manure systems.
Crown Land
Approvals must be obtained from the Crown Lands, Department of Fisheries Forestry and
Agriculture. Applications are made to the Eastern Regional Lands Office in St. John's.
On-Site Services
Approvals involving installation of on-site water and on-site sewer systems must be obtained from
the Department of Digital Government and Service NL.
New subdivisions containing five or more lots shall require a groundwater assessment to
determine the quality and quantity of drinking water. The Water Resources Management Division,
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Department of Environment and Climate Change should be contacted prior to new residential
subdivision development.
Environmental Assessment
Approvals for any development that may have an environmental impact must be referred to the
Environmental Assessment Division, Department of Environment and Climate Change.
Forestry
Permits for commercial and domestic woodcutting or other forestry related activities must be
obtained from the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, Forest Management Unit 1,
Paddy's Pond. Any development with the areas identified as Protected Forest, Commercial
Harvest Area, Domestic Harvest Area on the Zoning Map A or B must be referred to the
Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture, Forest Management Area Unit 1, Paddy's Pond.
Mineral Workings, Mining and Mineral Exploration
Approvals and permits involving mining and quarrying and other development proposed to take
place within 50 metres of a reserved sand or gravel pit or quarry; within 300 metres of an
operational sand or gravel pit or quarry; or within 1000 meters of a quarry in which blasting may
take place must be obtained from the Mineral Lands Division, Department of Industry, Energy and
Technology. Any development within the Aggregate Resource Area identified on the Zoning Map
A or B must be referred to the Mineral Lands Division, Department of Industry, Energy and
Technology prior to the issuance of a development approval.
Archaeology Discovery
Archaeological sites, areas with archaeological potential and fossil sites shall not be disturbed.
Any ground disturbance near known sites shall require a Permit from the Provincial Archaeological
Office (PAO), Department ofTourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation.
Waterbodies
Any development within a body of water involving alteration of a body of water must be approved
or exempted by the Department of Environment and Climate Change, Water Resources
Management Division - for any development within fifteen (15) metres of a body of water or the
defined high water mark of a body and/or Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Coast Guard
Canada - Navigable Waters Act, Fish Habitat Division.
Flood Plain
Applications for development/re-development in the 1:20 AEP Base Case Floodline as identified
in the Municipal Plan, section 4.3, Flood Risk Area, Figure 1, shall be first referred to Water
Resources Management Division, Department of Environment and Climate Change.
5.
Development over Easements
No permanent building shall be constructed over any known easement, whether that easement
has been assigned to the Town of Spaniard's Bay, a department of the provincial or federal
government, or any utility company (ie: Newfoundland Power, telephone, cable television,
Crown and).
Permanent buildings include, but are not limited to, all dwellings and accessory
buildings.
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6.
Conservation of Natural Environment and Aesthetic Areas
Council may require agreements with developers and property owners aimed at preserving
sensitive environmental areas and natural scenic areas. These areas may include sensitive
vegetation, fish habitat, or water quality. Such agreements may include provisions such as
designating of local conservation areas, maintenance of tree cover and maintenance of tree cover
along rear yards, rivers, streams and shorelines.
7.
Shoreline Buffers
Generally, no development will be permitted within 15 metres of rivers or streams, or shoreline
of lakes and ponds. Certain public works and passive recreational open space uses may be
permitted as long as they will not be detrimental to the environmental and aesthetic quality of
the area. Development of these areas will be subject to the approval of the federal Department
of Fisheries and Oceans, and/or the Water Resources Management Division, Department of
Environment and Climate Change.
8.
Transmission Lines and Power Corridor Easements
Transmission lines and power corridor easements shall be permitted in all land use zones.
9.
Transportation Uses
Transportation uses such as roads associated with the construction and maintenance of
transmission lines and power lines and other permitted or discretionary uses associated within
the land use zone shall be at the discretion of Council.
10.
Land Use Zones
The schedule contains tables for the following Land Use Zones:
Land Use Zone
Abbreviation
Page
Residential Medium Density
RMD
58
Residential Infill
RI
65
Residential Subdivision Area
RSA
70
Mixed Use
MU
71
Commercial General
CG
75
Industrial General
IG
79
Public Use
PU
82
Open Space Recreation
OSR
84
Open Space Conservation
osc
85
Transportation Highway
TH
86
Watershed
w
87
Rural
RUR
88
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RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY ZONE
RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY {RMD) - Use Zone Table
PERMITTED USE CLASSES - (see Regulation 89)
Single dwelling, Double dwelling and recreation open space.
DISCRETIONARY USE CLASSES - (see Regulations 32 and 90)
Row dwelling, apartment, mini home and modular home, boarding house residential, place of worship,
educational, convenience store, catering, child care, bed and breakfast, home occupation (see Schedule
A), cultural and civic uses, special care institutional uses (seniors living and long term care home), light
industry, personal service, traditional agriculture, utilities, antenna and cemetery.
Dwelling
APARTMENT BUILDING
STANDARDS
Single
Double
Row
{#bedrooms)
1
2
3
4
MINIMUM
450
390*
270*
300*
400*
450*
500*
Lot area (m2)
(average)
Floor area (m2)
74
74*
65*
SO*
60*
70*
80*
Frontage (m) min. serviced**
15
26
12
36
Lot Area on-site services
1860
Water only
1400
Frontage on-site services**
30
Building Line (m)
6
6
8
8
Side-yard Width (m)
2
2
2
5
Rear-yard Depth (m)
9
9
9
14
Lot Coverage (%)
33
33
33
33
Height (m)
9
9
10
10
*
Per dwelling unit
** Frontage as defined in Schedule A
CONDITIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY ZONE
1.
Municipal Service Requirement
All permitted and discretionary uses shall be connected to the Town's municipal water and
sewer and all development shall front onto a public road.
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Discretionary Use Class
3.
4.
The discretionary use class listed in this table may be permitted at the discretion of the Council
provided that they are complementary to uses within the permitted use classes or that their
development will not inhibit or prejudice the existence or the development of such uses.
Subsidiary Apartments
(a)
One subsidiary apartment may be permitted in a single dwelling.
(b)
For the purpose of calculating lot area and yard requirements, the apartment shall be
considered part of the single dwelling.
(c)
A minimum of one additional off-street parking spaces shall be required for the apartment
or more at the discretion of Council.
(d)
(e)
The minimum floor area required is 40m2 for a one-bedroom subsidiary apartment, plus
10m2 for each additional bedroom.
For lots without municipal water and sewer services, Service NL shall determine water
and sewerage disposal requirements and a permit will be issued subject to its approval.
Corner Lots
Properties situated on existing or proposed corner lots shall be deemed to have two frontages
and shall be required to maintain the minimum building line setback on both the primary and
flanking streets as prescribed in the use zone table.
5.
Discretionary Uses - Site Standards
Discretionary uses, such as place of worship, convenience store, personal services, child care,
cultural and civic uses shall conform to the frontage, building line setback, sideyard, lot coverage
and height requirements specified for a single dwelling.
6.
Apartment Building, Row Dwelling and Boarding House Residential
7.
Apartment buildings, row dwellings and boarding houses may be permitted as a discretionary
use under the following conditions:
(a)
The proposed development shall front onto and have direct access to a through street;
(b)
The proposed building shall have an exterior design which is sensitive to the residential
character of the area and the scale and density of the surrounding land uses; and
(c)
The proposed development shall be landscaped in a manner compatible with the
surrounding residential area.
Dwelling Frontage
The front wall of a dwelling shall be parallel to the street on which it is fronting and has a civic
number.
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Special Care and Institutional Uses
(a)
Special Care and Institutional Uses shall only be permitted at the discretion of Council.
(b)
Special Care and Institutional Uses shall be limited to apartment style residence, cottage,
or duplex style buildings for independent seniors living and homes for the aged.
(c)
Off street parking space shall be provided at the discretion of Council; however, a
minimum of one parking space for every four (4) for every dwelling units is required.
(d)
Development shall be designed and maintained to a high standard with regard to safety
and appearance.
(e)
Access points to the street shall be limited in number and designed for maximum safety
of pedestrians and vehicles.
(f)
Where necessary, screening shall be required through the provision of trees, shrubs,
berms, landscaping or fencing between uses that are non-compatible.
9.
Accessory Buildings
(a)
All accessory buildings shall have a maximum combined floor area of 84m2 (900 sq ft).
{b)
Accessory buildings shall be located on the same lot as the residential dwelling and shall
be complementary to the main use of the residential dwelling in character, use, style
and exterior finish.
(c)
Accessory buildings shall have a maximum height of 6 metres with a minimum of lm
from any property line and 2m from the nearest corner of a residential dwelling.
(d)
Accessory buildings (private garages only) may be permitted in the sideyard at Council
discretion, but not in the flanking sideyard of a corner lot.
(e)
Residential lots may have more than one accessory building provided that the maximum
combined floor area of all buildings shall not be greater than the maximum area as set
out in the General Development Regulations and this Land Use Zone Table.
{f)
Accessory buildings shall be strictly prohibited for use as performing motor vehicle or
heavy equipment repairs, auto painting, dismantling or scrapping of vehicles or other
machinery.
10.
Advertisements Relating to Onsite Uses
11.
The conditions for the erection or display of an advertisement on any lot or site occupied by a
permitted use or a legal non-conforming use shall be as follows:
(a)
The size, shape, illumination and material construction of the advertisement shall meet
the requirements of Council, having regard to the safety and convenience of users of
adjacent streets and sidewalks, and the general amenities of the surrounding area.
{b)
No advertisement shall exceed 1.5 m2 in area.
(c)
Free standing portable illuminated signs ("yellow" or "Light Up Portable Signs") will not
be allowed in the residential area.
Advertisements Relating to Offsite Uses
The conditions for the erection or display of an advertisement on any site, relating to a use
permitted in this or another zone, or not relating to a specific land use, shall be as follows:
(a)
No advertisement shall exceed 1.5 m2 in area.
{b)
When the advertisements relate to a specific land use, they shall be located within a
reasonable distance of, and only show thereon the name and nature of the distance or
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direction to, the premises to which they relate.
(c)
Free standing portable illuminated signs ("yellow" or " Light Up Portable Signs") will not
be allowed in the residential area.
(d)
The location, siting and illumination of each advertisement shall be to the satisfaction of
Council, having regard to the grade and alignment of streets, the location of street
junctions and nearby buildings, and amenities of the surrounding area.
Place of Worship, Educational Use, Cultural and Civic Uses
Where permitted, a place of worship, an educational use and cultural or civic use shall conform
to the frontage, building line setback, side-yard, rear-yard, lot coverage and height requirements
specified for a single dwelling.
13.
Convenience Store
14.
A convenience store shall only be permitted as a discretionary use under the following conditions:
(a)
A convenience Store may form part of the residential dwelling or be a stand-alone
building.
(b)
The retail use shall be subsidiary to the residential character of the area and shall not
affect residential amenities of adjoining properties.
(c)
Adequate onsite parking, loading, buffering and landscaping shall be provided.
(d)
Council may require fencing or other screening to protect the amenity of abutting
residential uses.
Catering
Catering uses such as a restaurant may be permitted as a discretionary use within the Residential
Medium Density land use zone and shall be subject to the following conditions:
(a)
Restaurant uses shall be a minor use and be located within the permitted use building;
(b)
Uses shall be limited to small restaurant and coffee shops;
(c)
Off-street parking shall be provided as per Schedule D of these Regulations; and
(d)
The development and operation of the restaurant use shall be as specified by Council and
subject to the conditions as outlined in the Development Permit issued by Council.
15.
Personal Service and Light Industrial Uses
Personal service and light industrial uses may be permitted as a discretionary use in the form of
personal services, small business services, small appliance repair, workshops and similar uses
provided that:
(a)
The use is clearly subsidiary to the residential use and the primary use of the property
remains residential,
(b)
The use shall not change the outside appearance of the dwelling,
(c)
The use shall be entirely enclosed within the dwelling or inside an accessory building on
the residential property,
(d)
No outdoor activities or storage associated with the use shall be permitted,
(e)
Activities associated with the use are not hazardous and do not cause noticeable noise,
odour, dust or fumes, or inconvenience and are not a nuisance to the occupants of
adjoining residences,
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(f)
No wholesale sales or storage of goods is carried out, any retail sales are incidental and
subsidiary to the approved use, and that no repairs to vehicles or heavy equipment are
carried out, and
(g)
The proposed use shall be located in an area which Council deems appropriate and
capable of accommodating the proposed use.
16.
Home Occupation
A Home Occupation is defined as an accessory use to a residential dwelling consisting of an
occupation or profession which generates revenue for the resident. Businesses operating in the
dwelling, or in a building subsidiary to the dwelling on the same lot, by the occupants of the
dwelling, shall meet the following requirements.
(a)
Home occupation uses shall be limited to small business offices, professional and personal
services, light industrial uses, repairs and woodworking, and bed and breakfast uses, as
defined in Schedule A - Definitions.
(b)
The use is clearly subsidiary to the residential use, does not alter the residential character
of the dwelling unit, and does not detract from the residential character of the neighbour-
hood.
(c)
Activities associated with the use shall be carried on inside the dwelling or in a building
separate from the dwelling.
(d)
One building only, separate from the dwelling, may be used in connection with a service
use and shall conform to the Accessory Buildings condition height and floor area limit for
this zone. Child care use shall be carried out in the dwelling unit or be attached to the
dwelling unit.
(e)
Except for child care and bed and breakfast, no more than 25% of the total gross floor
area of the dwelling is devoted to the use.
(f)
There is no visible evidence of the conduct of such home occupation other than one sign,
not exceeding lm2 in area, non-illuminated and mounted flat against the wall of the
principal building.
(g)
Additional staff is limited to one employee who is not a resident of the dwelling unit.
(h)
No wholesale sales or storage of goods is carried out, any retail sales are incidental and
subsidiary to the approved use.
(i)
The residential lot has sufficient area to accommodate the parking requirements of the
dwelling unit and the home occupation.
(j)
Activities associated with the use are not hazardous and do not cause noticeable noise,
odour, dust, fumes, or inconvenience to occupants of adjoining residences.
12. Child Care
A child care operation, in which services are regularly provided to children, is subject to the
following conditions:
(a)
The operation is in accordance with all applicable provincial laws and regulations.
(b)
The use will not occupy more than 70 m2 or 40% of the floor area, whichever is less.
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Provision for off-street parking will be required as per the off-street parking requirements
of these Regulations.
(d)
The drop-off and pick-up of children will not interfere with the free flow of vehicular
traffic.
(e)
The use is not located adjacent to or near hazardous, dangerous, or incompatible uses
such as heavy industrial uses, service stations, garages, night clubs, and amusement uses.
13.
Bed and Breakfast
14.
A bed and breakfast use in a dwelling may be permitted as a discretionary use to provide room
and board for the travelling public, under the following conditions:
(a)
The use does not detract from the residential character of the neighbourhood,
(b)
The use is carried out by the owner of the dwelling unit,
(c)
One parking space shall be provided for each guest room on the lot;
(e)
Council may require the parking area to be screened by a fence, hedge, or other
landscaping,
(f)
The maximum number of guest rooms shall be three (3), and
(g)
The establishment shall be licensed under the Tourist Establishment Regulations, as
amended from time to time.
Buffer (around waterways and waterbodies)
No development will be permitted within 15 metres of the high-water mark of rivers or streams,
or within 15 metres of the shoreline of ponds, with the exception of conservation structures such
as those designed to control flooding and erosion as well as bridges, pathways, and public
services. Development of marine or water related uses such as wharfs, slipways, boathouse, etc.
may be permitted. All development occurring within these limits is subject to the approval of
Council and the Department of Environment and Climate Change.
15.
Mini homes and Modular homes
16.
Mini homes and/or Modular homes shall:
(a) be CSA approved;
(b) conform to the National Building Code; and
(c) be erected on a fixed foundation.
Traditional Agricultural Use
(a)
Traditional small-scale hobby and subsistence agricultural uses may be permitted within
this zone. The minimum lot area required for a particular use shall be determined by
Council considering factors outlined in the Spaniard's Bay Municipal Plan.
(b)
Land uses such as the keeping of livestock (farm animals), shall be at the discretion of
Council. Existing livestock uses associated with traditional farming shall be allowed to
continue as a non-conforming use.
(b)
Traditional agricultural uses such as root cellars may be permitted as stand-alone
structures and at the discretion of Council, provided it can be clearly demonstrated that
the root cellar is ancillary to an existing small-scale hobby and/or subsistence agricultural
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use. The height of traditional root cellars shall be no more than 2 m with a floor area of
no more than 12 m2-
(c)
Agricultural uses such as the keeping of chickens for personal use may be permitted at
the discretion of Council. The number of egg laying chickens shall be limited to six (6) and
confined in a chicken coop or fenced enclosure. Roosters shall be prohibited.
17.
Groundwater Assessment
New subdivisions consisting of five (5) or more lots shall require a groundwater assessment to be
undertaken to determine the acceptable quality and quantity of drinking water in accordance with
The Groundwater Supply Assessment and Reporting Guidelines for Subdivisions Serviced, by
Individual Private Wells and shall be subject to the approval of the Water Resources Management
Division, Department of Environment and Climate Change.
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RESIDENTIAL INFILL ZONE
1.
RESIDENTIAL INFILL (RI) - Use Zone Table
PERMITTED USE CLASSES - (see Regulation 89)
Single dwelling, double dwelling and recreational open space.
DISCRETIONARY USE CLASSES - (see Regulations 32 and 90)
Child care, bed and breakfast operation, home occupation, mini home and modular home, personal
service, light industry, convenience store, traditional agriculture and Antenna.
STANDARDS
WHERE PERMITTED
Single Dwelling
Double Dwelling
Lot Area m2 (minimum)
See Conditions
See Conditions
Floor area m2 (minimum)
74
74
Frontage m (minimum)*
30
35
Building line setback m
10 minimum
10 minimum
15 maximum
15 maximum
Sideyard width m (minimum)
2
2
Rearyard Depth m (minimum)
9
9
Lot Coverage (%) (maximum)
33
33
Height m (maximum)
9
9
(See Conditions)
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Frontage as defined in Schedule A
CONDITIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL INFILL ZONE
Municipal Service Requirement
Permitted and discretionary use classes shall only be permitted provided the site has direct
access to an existing, publicly maintained road and Council is satisfied that the development will
not create a demand for municipal water and sewer services.
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2.
Discretionary Use Class
The discretionary use class listed in this table may be permitted at the discretion of the Council
provided that they are complementary to uses within the permitted use classes or that their
development will not inhibit or prejudice the existence or the development of such uses.
3.
Subsidiary Apartments
(a)
One subsidiary apartment may be permitted in a single dwelling.
(b)
For the purpose of calculating lot area and yard requirements, the apartment shall be
considered part of the single dwelling.
(c)
A minimum of one additional off-street parking spaces shall be required for the apartment
or more at the discretion of Council.
{d)
The minimum floor area required is 40m2 for a one-bedroom subsidiary apartment, plus
10m2 for each additional bedroom.
{f) For lots without municipal water and sewer services, Service NL shall determine water and
sewerage disposal requirements and a permit will be issued subject to its approval.
4.
Corner Lots
Properties situated on existing or proposed corner lots shall be deemed to have two frontages
and shall be required to maintain the minimum building line setback on both the primary and
flanking streets as prescribed in the use zone table.
5.
Lot Area
Subject to the requirements of the Service NL, the minimum area of land required for an
unserviced lot shall be 1860 m2 and 1400 m2 with water only.
6.
Accessory Buildings
{a)
All accessory buildings shall have a maximum combined floor area of 84m2 {900 sq ft).
{b)
Accessory buildings shall be located on the same lot as the residential dwelling and shall
be complementary to the main use of the residential dwelling in character, use, style
and exterior finish.
{c)
{d)
Accessory buildings shall have a maximum height of 6 metres with a minimum of lm
from any property line and 2m from the nearest corner of a residential dwelling.
Accessory buildings (private garages only) may be permitted in the sideyard at Council
discretion, but not in the flanking sideyard of a corner lot.
{e)
Residential lots may have more than one accessory building provided that the maximum
combined floor area of all buildings shall not be greater than the maximum area as set
out in the General Development Regulations and this Land Use Zone Table.
{f)
Accessory buildings shall be strictly prohibited for use as performing motor vehicle or
heavy equipment repairs, auto painting, dismantling or scrapping of vehicles or other
machinery.
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Discretionary Uses - Site Standards
Discretionary uses, such as convenience store, personal services and child care shall conform to
the frontage, building line setback, sideyard, lot coverage and height requirements specified for
a single dwelling.
8.
Personal Service and Light Industrial Uses
Personal service and light industrial uses may be permitted as a discretionary use in the form of
personal services, small business services, small appliance repair, workshops and similar uses
provided that:
(a)
The use is clearly subsidiary to the residential use and the primary use of the property
remains residential,
(b)
The use shall not change the outside appearance of the dwelling,
(c)
The use shall be entirely enclosed within the dwelling or inside an accessory building on
the residential property,
(d)
No outdoor activities or storage associated with the use shall be permitted,
(e)
Activities associated with the use are not hazardous and do not cause noticeable noise,
odour, dust or fumes, or inconvenience and are not a nuisance to the occupants of
adjoining residences,
(f)
No wholesale sales or storage of goods is carried out, any retail sales are incidental and
subsidiary to the approved use, and that no repairs to vehicles or heavy equipment are
carried out, and
(g)
The proposed use shall be located in an area which Council deems appropriate and
capable of accommodating the proposed use.
9.
Convenience Store
A convenience store shall only be permitted as a discretionary use under the following conditions:
(a)
A convenience Store may form part of the residential dwelling or be a stand-alone
building.
(b)
The retail use shall be subsidiary to the residential character of the area and shall not
affect residential amenities of adjoining properties.
(c)
Adequate onsite parking, loading, buffering and landscaping shall be provided.
(d)
Council may require fencing or other screening to protect the amenity of abutting
residential uses.
10.
Home Occupation
A Home Occupation is defined as an accessory use to a residential dwelling consisting of an
occupation or profession which generates revenue for the resident. Businesses operating in the
dwelling, or in a building subsidiary to the dwelling on the same lot, by the occupants of the
dwelling, shall meet the following requirements.
(a)
Home occupation uses shall be limited to small business offices, professional and personal
services, light industrial uses, repairs and woodworking, and bed and breakfast uses, as
defined in Schedule A - Definitions.
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(b)
The use is clearly subsidiary to the residential use, does not alter the residential character
of the dwelling and does not detract from the residential character of the neighbourhood.
(c)
Activities associated with the use shall be carried on inside the dwelling or in a building
separate from the dwelling.
(d)
One building only, separate from the dwelling, may be used in connection with a service
use and shall conform to the Accessory Buildings condition height and floor area limit for
this zone. Child care use shall be carried out in the dwelling unit or be attached to the
dwelling unit.
(e)
Except for child care and bed and breakfast, no more than 25% of the total gross floor
area of the dwelling is devoted to the use.
(f)
There is no visible evidence of the conduct of such home occupation other than one sign,
not exceeding lm2 in area, non-illuminated and mounted flat against the wall of the
principal building.
(g)
Additional staff is limited to one employee who is not a resident of the dwelling unit.
(h)
No wholesale sales or storage of goods is carried out, any retail sales are incidental and
subsidiary to the approved use.
(i)
The residential lot has sufficient area to accommodate the parking requirements of the
dwelling unit and the home occupation.
(k)
Activities associated with the use are not hazardous and do not cause noticeable noise,
odour, dust, fumes, or inconvenience to occupants of adjoining residences.
12. Child Care
A child care operation, in which services are regularly provided to children, is subject to the
following conditions:
(a)
The operation is in accordance with all applicable provincial laws and regulations.
(b)
The use will not occupy more than 70 m2 or 40% of the floor area, whichever is less.
(c)
Provision for off-street parking will be required as per the off-street parking requirements
of these Regulations.
(d)
The drop-off and pick-up of children will not interfere with the free flow of vehicular
traffic.
(e)
The use is not located adjacent to or near hazardous, dangerous, or incompatible uses
such as heavy industrial uses, service stations, garages, night clubs, and amusement uses.
13.
Bed and Breakfast
A bed and breakfast use in a dwelling may be permitted as a discretionary use to provide room
and board for the travelling public, under the following conditions:
(a)
The use does not detract from the residential character of the neighbourhood;
(b)
The use is carried out by the owner of the dwelling unit;
(c)
One parking space shall be provided for each guest room on the lot;
(e)
Council may require the parking area to be screened by a fence, hedge, or other
landscaping;
(f)
The maximum number of guest rooms shall be three (3), and
(g)
The establishment shall be licensed under the Tourist Establishment Regulations, as
amended from time to time.
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15.
16.
Buffer (around waterways and waterbodies)
No development will be permitted within 15 metres of the high-water mark of rivers or streams,
or within 15 metres of the shoreline of ponds, with the exception of conservation structures such
as those designed to control flooding and erosion as well as bridges, pathways, and public
services. Development of marine or water related uses such as wharfs, slipways, boathouse, etc.
may be permitted. All development occurring within these limits is subject to the approval of
Council and the Department of Environment and Climate Change.
Mini homes and Modular homes
Mini homes and/or Modular homes shall:
(a) be CSA approved;
(b) conform to the National Building Code; and
(c) be erected on a fixed foundation.
Traditional Agricultural Use
(a)
Traditional small-scale hobby and subsistence agricultural uses may be permitted within
this zone. The minimum lot area required for a particular use shall be determined by
Council considering factors outlined in the Spaniard's Bay Municipal Plan.
(b)
Land uses such as the keeping of livestock (farm animals), shall be at the discretion of
Council. Existing livestock uses associated with traditional farming shall be allowed to
continue as a non-conforming use.
(d)
Traditional agricultural uses such as root cellars may be permitted as stand-alone
structures and at the discretion of Council, provided it can be clearly demonstrated that
the root cellar is ancillary to an existing small-scale hobby and/or subsistence agricultural
use. The height of traditional root cellars shall be no more than 2 m with a floor area of
no more than 12 m2-
(e)
Agricultural uses such as the keeping of chickens for personal use may be permitted at
the discretion of Council. The number of egg laying chickens shall be limited to six (6) and
confined in a chicken coop or fenced enclosure. Roosters shall be prohibited.
17.
Groundwater Assessment
New subdivisions consisting of five (5) or more lots shall require a groundwater assessment to
be undertaken to determine the acceptable quality and quantity of drinking water in accordance
with The Groundwater Supply Assessment and Reporting Guidelines for Subdivisions Serviced, by
Individual Private Wells and shall be subject to the approval of the Water Resources
Management Division, Department of Environment and Climate Change
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RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION AREA USE ZONE
RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION AREA (RSA) - Use Zone Table
PERMITTED USE CLASSES - (see Regulation 89)
None except maintenance and operation of existing uses.
CONDITIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION AREA ZONE
1.
Purpose of the Residential Subdivision Area Zone
Lands in the Residential Subdivision Area are intended to be developed for residential uses. Before
any residential development is permitted, a Comprehensive Development Scheme shall be
prepared in conformity with section 3.4.2.3 of the Spaniard's Bay Municipal Plan
In Residential Subdivision Area zones which require municipal water and sewage, the developer
shall submit a plan of subdivision for all or a part of the Residential Subdivision zone, showing how
the proposed development will connect to the remainder of the Residential Subdivision Area zone
and to adjacent development.
In Residential Subdivision Area zones which may permit unserviced development, the developer
shall submit a development scheme for the entire Residential Subdivision zone, showing how the
proposed development will connect to adjacent development. Unserviced lot sizes shall conform
to standards of the Residential Large Lot zone.
Development shall not be permitted in a Residential Subdivision Area zone until the land has been
appropriately rezoned.
2.
Advertisements
The conditions for the erection or display of an advertisement on any site shall conform to the
General Development Regulations, Part Ill, Advertisements, Sections 62-69 inclusive.
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MIXED USE ZONE
MIXED USE (MU) - Use Zone Table
PERMITTED USE CLASSES - (see Regulation 89)
single dwelling, double dwelling, row dwelling, apartment building; office, medical and professional,
personal service, general service, communications, police station, taxi stand, take-out food service,
veterinary, shop, indoor market, outdoor market and convenience store.
DISCRETIONARY USE CLASSES - (see Regulations 32 and 90)
Home occupation, light industry.
CONDITIONS FOR MIXED USE ZONE
1.
Development Standards
The development standards for this zone shall be as follows:
i)
ii)
iii)
(iv)
Minimum Building Line Setback
Minimum Sideyards Width
Minimum Rearyard Dept.
Maximum Height
8 metres
5 metres
10 metres
10 metres
Residential development shall conform to the standards of the Residential Medium Density Land
Use Zone Table.
2.
Discretionary Use Classes
The discretionary use classes listed in this table may be permitted at the discretion of Council,
provided that they are complementary to permitted uses and will not inhibit or prejudice the
existence or development of permitted uses.
3.
Dwelling Frontage
The front wall of a dwelling shall be parallel to the street on which it is fronting and has a civic
number.
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4.
Accessory Buildings for Residential Use
(a)
All accessory buildings shall have a maximum combined floor area of 84m2 (900 sq ft).
(b)
Accessory buildings shall be located on the same lot as the residential dwelling and shall
be complementary to the main use of the residential dwelling in character, use, style
and exterior finish.
(c)
Accessory buildings shall have a maximum height of 6 metres with a minimum of lm
from any property line and 2m from the nearest corner of a residential dwelling.
(d)
Accessory buildings (private garages only) may be permitted in the sideyard at Council
discretion, but not in the flanking sideyard of a corner lot.
(e)
Residential lots may have more than one accessory building provided that the maximum
combined floor area of all buildings shall not be greater than the maximum area as set
out in the General Development Regulations and this Land Use Zone Table.
(f)
Accessory buildings shall be strictly prohibited for use as performing motor vehicle or
heavy equipment repairs, auto painting, dismantling or scrapping of vehicles or other
machinery.
(See also General Development Regulation 38, Accessory Buildings)
5.
Buffer for Residential Uses
Where a non-residential use abuts a residential use, Council may require a screen or barrier such
as a fence, landscaped embankment, or trees to be erected on the non-residential site along the
lot lines, consistent with the visibility requirements for traffic safety. Alternatively, Council may
increase the sideyard and rearyard requirements on the non-residential site to provide additional
separation from the abutting residential use.
6.
Home Occupation
A Home Occupation is defined as an accessory use to a residential dwelling consisting of an
occupation or profession which generates revenue for the resident. Businesses operating in the
dwelling, or in a building subsidiary to the dwelling on the same lot, by the occupants of the
dwelling, shall meet the following requirements.
(a)
Home occupation uses shall be limited to small business offices, professional and personal
services, light industrial uses, repairs and woodworking, and bed and breakfast uses, as
defined in Schedule A - Definitions.
(b)
The use is clearly subsidiary to the residential use, does not alter the residential character
of the dwelling and does not detract from the residential character of the neighbourhood.
(c)
Activities associated with the use shall be carried on inside the dwelling or in a building
separate from the dwelling.
(d)
One building only, separate from the dwelling, may be used in connection with a service
use and shall conform to the Accessory Buildings condition height and floor area limit for
this zone. Child care use shall be carried out in the dwelling unit or be attached to the
dwelling unit.
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(e)
Except for child care and bed and breakfast, no more than 25% of the total gross floor
area of the dwelling is devoted to the use.
(f)
There is no visible evidence of the conduct of such home occupation other than one sign,
not exceeding lm2 in area, non-illuminated and mounted flat against the wall of the
principal building.
(g)
Additional staff is limited to one employee who is not a resident of the dwelling unit.
(h)
No wholesale sales or storage of goods is carried out, any retail sales are incidental and
subsidiary to the approved use.
(i)
The residential lot has sufficient area to accommodate the parking requirements of the
dwelling unit and the home occupation.
(k)
Activities associated with the use are not hazardous and do not cause noticeable noise,
odour, dust, fumes, or inconvenience to occupants of adjoining residences.
Outdoor Storage
Outdoor storage will not be permitted in frontyards. It may be permitted in sideyards and
rearyards. Council may require fencing or other forms of screening to prevent an unsightly
appearance.
8.
Outdoor Market
An outdoor market may include a used car lot, provided due consideration is given to the size and
scale of the development relative to the site and to surrounding uses. Due consideration shall
also be given to buffering, off-street parking, traffic movement, congestion, and safe access.
9.
Other Requirements
Other standards or conditions attached to residential or commercial zones in these Development
Regulations may be applied by Council to uses permitted in the Mixed Use zone.
10.
Light Industry Uses
Light industry uses may be permitted as a discretionary use provided it is limited to small scale
uses under the following conditions:
(a)
The light industry use will not have a negative affect on adjacent residential uses
because of noise, smoke, odour, dust, vibrations or unsightly appearance,
(b)
The use shall be designed and built to be compatible with the scale and density of
surrounding land uses, and
(c)
A buffer strip not less than 10 meters wide shall be provided between the light industry
use and residential development. The buffer shall include the provision of grass strips,
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hedges, trees or shrubs or structural barrier as may be required by the Council, and shall
be maintained by the owner or occupier to the satisfaction of Council.
11.
Advertisements for Onsite and Offsite Uses
The conditions for the erection or display of an advertisement on any site shall conform to the
General Development Regulations, Part Ill, Advertisements, Sections 62-69 inclusive.
12.
Residential Buffer
Council may require a buffer strip, fencing or other screening to protect the amenity of adjacent
residential uses. The buffer or screening shall be provided and maintained by the owner or
occupier.
13.
Parking and Loading
Adequate off-street and loading facilities shall be provided on the site of commercial and light
industry uses for all employees; vehicles likely to be used in or associated with the activity
carried out on the site; and for vehicles of customers, clients, or other persons who visit the
establishment.
14.
Outdoor Storage
Outdoor storage shall be located in the rearyard of commercial and light industry uses so as to
have minimum visual impact from the street.
15.
Landscaping and Surfacing
Commercial and light industry lots shall be landscaped and provided with a stable surface to
prevent raising or movement of dust, clay, mud and loose particles.
16.
Waterbody Buffers
A 15 metre conservation buffer of undisturbed vegetation shall be required along the shoreline
of all water bodies. No development shall be located within 30 metres of a waterbody.
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COMMERCIAL GENERAL USE ZONE
COMMERCIAL GENERAL (CG)- Use Zone Table
PERMITTED USE CLASSES - (see Regulation 89)
Theatre, cultural and civic, general assembly, educational, place of workshop, passenger assembly, club
and lodge, catering, funeral home, child care, amusement, indoor assembly, outdoor assembly, office,
medical and professional, personal service, general service, communications, police station, veterinary,
shopping centre, shop, indoor market, convenience store, commercial residential, light industry, service
station, medical treatment and special care, transportation, single dwelling, and apartment building
DISCRETIONARY USE CLASSES - (see Regulations 32 and 90)
Outdoor market, supplementary attached residence, antenna, taxi stand, take-out food service, and
general industry
CONDITIONS FOR COMMERCIAL GENERAL ZONE
1.
Development Standards
2.
3.
The development standards for this zone shall be as follows:
i)
Minimum Building Line Setback
8 metres
ii)
Minimum Sideyards Width
5 metres
iii)
Minimum Rearyard Dept.
10 metres
(iv)
Maximum Height
15 metres
Discretionary Use Classes
The discretionary use classes listed in this table may be permitted at the discretion of Council,
provided that they are complementary to permitted uses and will not inhibit or prejudice the
existence or development of permitted uses.
Residential Uses
Residential uses shall be limited to apartments over commercial premises, caretaker's dwellings
and single dwellings on lots of inadequate size to accommodate commercial or industrial uses.
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Existing residential uses shall be treated as conforming land uses. Any extension or reconstruction
of an existing dwelling and any single dwelling shall be governed by the requirements of the
Residential Medium Density Land Use Zone.
4.
Buffer and Residential Uses
Where a non-residential use abuts a residential use, Council may require a screen or barrier such
as a fence, landscaped embankment, or trees to be erected on the non-residential site along the
lot lines, consistent with the visibility requirements for traffic safety.
5.
Parking and Loading
Adequate off-street and loading facilities shall be provided on the site for all employees, vehicles
likely to be used in or associated with the activity carried out on the site, and for vehicles of
customers, clients, or other persons who visit the establishment.
6.
Protection of Adjacent Uses
Adverse effects of any proposed development on adjacent uses shall be prevented or minimized
through proper site planning and the provision of buffering by the developer to the satisfaction
of Council. The buffer may consist of the provision of grass strips, hedges, trees or shrubs, or
fences or walls as may be required by Council, and shall be provided and maintained by the owner
or occupier to the satisfaction of Council.
7.
Advertisements Relating to Onsite Uses
The conditions for the erection or display of an advertisement on any lot or site occupied by a
permitted use or a legal non-conforming use shall be as follows:
(a)
The size, shape, illumination and material construction of the advertisement shall meet
the requirements of Council, having regard to the safety and convenience of users of
adjacent streets and sidewalks, and the general amenities of the surrounding area.
(b)
No advertisement shall exceed 1.5 m2 in area.
(c)
Free standing portable illuminated signs ("yellow" or " Light Up Portable Signs" ) will not
be allowed in residential areas.
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Advertisements Relating to Offsite Uses
The conditions for the erection or display of an advertisement on any site, relating to a use
permitted in this or another zone, or not relating to a specific land use, shall be as follows:
(a)
No advertisement shall exceed 1.5 m2 in area.
(b)
When the advertisements relate to a specific land use, they shall be located within a
reasonable distance of, and only show thereon the name and nature of the distance or
direction to, the premises to which they relate.
(c)
Free standing portable illuminated signs ("yellow" or " Light Up Portable Signs") will not
be allowed in the residential area.
9.
Building Height
Council may permit the erection of buildings of a height greater than that specified in the use
zone table. In cases where the building line and rear yard require variance from these
standards, then the building line shall be increased by two (2) metres for every one (1) metre
increase in height
10.
General Industry
Council may consider a general industry use within this Land Use Zone provided that the
proposed use is associated with an existing commercial property.
11.
Open Storage
No open storage shall be permitted in the front or side yards of any commercial property.
Property owners will be required to keep their premises well maintained and tidy. Council may
require screening from the Conception Bay Highway or adjacent uses. Material and equipment
stored or parked outside shall be located and arranged to the satisfaction of Council.
12.
Screening and Buffers
Where a proposed commercial use abuts a non-industrial use, Council may require adequate
buffering, screening and/or separation distance. Such buffering and screening requirements
and/or separation distances may vary from use to use by Council.
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13.
Convenience Stores and Shops
(a)
A convenience store or shop in this zone shall front directly onto a publicly maintained
road.
(b)
Convenience stores shall not negatively affect amenities of adjoining properties. Outside
storage shall be prohibited, except for that incidental and related to the direct use.
(c)
Landscaping and adequate off street parking with clearly defined entrance and exit points
shall be provided.
14. Catering
Catering uses such as restaurants and coffee shops are a permitted use within this zone. Lounges,
clubs and take-out food service may be permitted at the discretion of Council.
15. Landscaping
(a)
Landscaping of the lot shall be as specified by Council.
(b)
Parking areas shall be paved with a asphalt or concrete surface or other approved
material, providing adequate drainage.
(c)
Council may require fencing along the side and rear boundaries to protect the privacy of
adjacent property.
16.
Commercial/industrial Park-Veteran's memorial Drive
A new commercial/industrial park is proposed at the end of Brown's Road where it intersects with
Veteran's Memorial Drive. Approval of the Department Transportation and Infrastructure shall
be required prior to any development permit being issued by the Town.
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INDUSTRIAL GENERAL USE ZONE
1.
INDUSTRIAL GENERAL {IG) - Use Zone Table
PERMITTED USE CLASSES - (see Regulation 89)
General industry and light Industry.
DISCRETIONARY USE CLASSES - (see Regulations 32 and 90)
Scrap yard, animal (kennel), veterinary, and antenna
CONDITIONS FOR INDUSTRIAL GENERAL ZONE
Development Standards
The development standards for this zone shall be as follows:
i)
ii)
iii)
(iv)
Minimum Building Line Setback
Minimum Sideyards Width
Minimum Rearyard Dept.
Maximum Height
10 metres
5 metres
15 metres
15 metres
2.
Discretionary Use Classes
The discretionary use classes listed in this table may be permitted at the discretion of Council,
provided that they are complementary to permitted uses and will not inhibit or prejudice the
existence or development of permitted uses.
3.
Buffer and Residential Uses
Where a non-residential use abuts a residential use, Council may require a screen or barrier such
as a fence, landscaped embankment, or trees to be erected on the non-residential site along the
lot lines, consistent with the visibility requirements for traffic safety.
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4.
General Industry Uses
General Industry uses shall consist of saw mills, lumber yards and cement batching plants.
General Industry uses shall be restricted to the maintenance and repair of equipment, processing
and storage such as contractor's yards, and heavy equipment storage and maintenance.
5.
Scrap Yards
(a)
Scrap Yards shall require a minimum distance of 300 m from any residential area.
(b)
Scrap yards shall be screened from a public street or highway, or developed area.
6.
Advertisements Relating to Onsite Uses
The conditions for the erection or display of an advertisement on any lot or site occupied by a
permitted use or a legal non-conforming use shall be as follows:
(a)
The size, shape, illumination and material construction of the advertisement shall meet
the requirements of Council, having regard to the safety and convenience of users of
adjacent streets and sidewalks, and the general amenities of the surrounding area.
(b)
No advertisement shall exceed 1.5 m2 in area.
(c)
Free standing portable illuminated signs ("yellow" or " Light Up Portable Signs") will not
be allowed in residential areas.
7.
Advertisements Relating to Offsite Uses
The conditions for the erection or display of an advertisement on any site, relating to a use
permitted in this or another zone, or not relating to a specific land use, shall be as follows:
(a)
No advertisement shall exceed 1.5 m2 in area.
(b)
When the advertisements relate to a specific land use, they shall be located within a
reasonable distance of, and only show thereon the name and nature of the distance or
direction to, the premises to which they relate.
(c)
Free standing portable illuminated signs ("yellow" or " Light Up Portable Signs") will not
be allowed in the residential area.
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Building Height
Council may permit the erection of buildings of a height greater than that specified in the use
zone table. In cases where the building line and rear yard require variance from these
standards, then the building line shall be increased by two (2) metres for every one (1) metre
increase in height
9.
Open Storage
No open storage shall be permitted in the front or side yards of any commercial property.
Property owners will be required to keep their premises well maintained and tidy.
10.
Storage of Flammable Liquids
All uses and structures for the bulk storage offlammable liquids shall conform to the requirements
of the Provincial Fire Commissioner and shall be surrounded by such buffers and landscaping as
Council may require to prevent damage to adjacent uses by fire, explosion, or spills of flammable
liquid.
11.
Screening and Buffers
Where a proposed commercial use abuts a non-industrial use, Council may require adequate
buffering, screening and/or separation distance. Such buffering and screening requirements
and/or separation distances may vary from use to use by Council.
12.
Waterbody Buffers
A 15 metre conservation buffer of undisturbed vegetation shall be required along the shoreline
of all water bodies. No development shall be located within 30 metres of a waterbody.
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PUBLIC USE ZONE
PUBLIC USE (PU) - Use Zone Table
PERMITTED USE CLASSES - (see Regulation 89)
Cultural and civic, general assembly, educational, place of worship, office, recreational open space, and
indoor and outdoor assembly
DISCRETIONARY USE CLASSES - (see Regulations 32 and 90)
Theatre, passenger assembly, catering, amusement, collective residential, taxi stand, club or lodge,
medical and professional, funeral home, cemetery, and take-out food service, child care and antenna.
CONDITIONS FOR PUBLIC USE ZONE
1.
Development Standards
The development standards for this zone shall be as follows:
(a) Minimum Building Line Setback
10 metres
(b) Minimum Side-yards
5 metres
(c) Minimum Rear-yard
15 metres
(d) Maximum Height
15 metres
2.
Discretionary Use Classes
The discretionary use classes listed in this table may be permitted at the discretion of Council
provided that they are complementary to permitted uses and will not inhibit or prejudice the
existence or development of permitted uses.
3.
Offices
Government offices, banks, and other offices of a public nature shall be permitted in this zone.
Commercial offices or offices associated with a business operation shall not be permitted.
4.
Advertisements Relating to Onsite Uses
The conditions for the erection or display of an advertisement on any lot or site occupied by a
permitted use or a legal non-conforming use shall be as follows:
(a)
The size, shape, illumination and material construction of the advertisement shall meet
the requirements of Council, _having regard to the safety and convenience of users of
adjacent streets and sidewalks, and the general amenities of the surrounding area.
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No advertisement shall exceed 1.5 m2 in area.
(c)
Free standing portable illuminated signs ("yellow" or "Light Up Portable Signs") will not
be allowed in residential areas.
5.
Advertisements Relating to Offsite Uses
The conditions for the erection or display of an advertisement on any site, relating to a use
permitted in this or another zone, or not relating to a specific land use, shall be as follows:
(a)
No advertisement shall exceed 1.5 m2 in area.
(b)
When the advertisements relate to a specific land use, they shall be located within a
reasonable distance of, and only show thereon the name and nature of the distance or
direction to, the premises to which they relate.
(c)
Free standing portable illuminated signs ("yellow" or "Light Up Portable Signs") will not
be allowed in the residential area.
6. Child Care
A child care operation, in which services are regularly provided to children, is subject to the
following conditions:
(a)
The operation is in accordance with all applicable provincial laws and regulations.
(b)
The use will not occupy more than 70 m2 or 40% of the floor area, whichever is less.
(c)
Provision for off-street parking will be required as per the off-street parking requirements
of these Regulations.
(d)
The drop-off and pick-up of children will not interfere with the free flow of vehicular
traffic.
(e)
The use is not located adjacent to or near hazardous, dangerous, or incompatible uses
such as heavy industrial uses, service stations, garages, night clubs, and amusement uses.
7.
Water Body Buffers
A 15 metre conservation buffer of undisturbed vegetation shall be required along the shoreline
of all water bodies. No development shall be located within 30 metres of a waterbody.
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OPEN SPACE RECREATION ZONE
OPEN SPACE RECREATION (OSR)- Use Zone Table
PERMITTED USE CLASSES - (see Regulation 89)
Recreation open space and outdoor assembly.
DISCRETIONARY USE CLASSES - (see Regulations 32 and 90)
Convenience store, take-out food service, catering, antenna and indoor assembly.
CONDITIONS FOR OPEN SPACE RECREATION ZONE
1.
Discretionary Use Classes
The discretionary use classes listed in this table may be permitted at the discretion of Council
provided that they are complementary to permitted uses and will not inhibit or prejudice the
existence or development of permitted uses.
2.
Accessory Building
Accessory buildings, associated with a recreation use, shall be located a minimum of 3 metres
from the nearest part of the main building and a minimum of 1 metre from a side and rear lot line
and a maximum height of an accessory building shall be 5 metres.
3.
Take-Out Food Service
A take-out food service use may be considered on a discretionary basis provided it serves
recreational activities only.
4.
Buffer (around waterways and waterbodies)
No development shall be permitted within 15 metres of the high-water mark of rivers or
streams, or within 15 metres of the shoreline of ponds, with the exception of conservation
structures such as those designed to control flooding and erosion as well as bridges, pathways,
and public services.
5.
Recreation Development Criteria
(a)
Sites for commercial accommodations facilities and attractions shall have good vehicular
access and parking.
(b)
Compatibility of adjacent land uses will be considered in evaluating development
proposals in this area. Conflicting land uses shall be separated by a vegetative buffer strip
no less than 30 metres wide.
(c)
Adequate water and waste disposal services shall be mandatory at proposed sites to
accommodate the specific needs of each development.
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1.
OPEN SPACE CONSERVATION (OSC)- Use.Zone Table
PERMITTED USE CLASSES - (see Regulation 89)
Conservation.
DISCRETIONARY USE CLASSES - (see Regulations 32 and 90)
Cemetery and antenna.
CONDITIONS FOR OPEN SPACE CONSERVATION ZONE
Discretionary Use Classes
The discretionary use classes listed in this table may be permitted at the discretion of Council
provided that they are complementary to permitted uses and will not inhibit or prejudice the
existence or development of permitted uses.
2.
Accessory Building
An accessory building may be permitted in association with a cemetery and shall have a maximum
floor area of 20 m2- Accessory buildings shall be located a minimum of 3 metres from the nearest
part of the main building and a minimum of 1 metre from a side and rear lot line and a maximum
height of an accessory building shall be 4 metres.
3.
Buffer (around waterways and waterbodies)
No development shall be permitted within 15 metres of the high-water mark of rivers or
streams, or within 15 metres of the shoreline of ponds, with the exception of conservation
structures such as those designed to control flooding and erosion as well as bridges, pathways,
and public services.
4.
Permanent Structures
No permanent buildings or structures shall be permitted on lands within this zone except for
those necessary for conservation of the natural environment or accessory building associated
with a cemetery.
5.
Public Access
Public access will be preserved, where possible, to Open Space Conservation areas.
6.
Cemetery
A cemetery may be permitted provided it has access to an existing public road and there is no
requirement for additional public services.
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TRANSPORTATION HIGHWAY ZONE
TRANSPORTATION HIGHWAY (TH) - Use Zone Table
PERMITTED USE CLASSES - (see Regulation 89)
Highway
DISCRETIONARY USE CLASSES - (see Regulations 32 and 90)
None
CONDITIONS FOR TRANSPORTATION HIGHWAY ZONE
1.
Veteran's Memorial Highway
Lands within this zone are reserved for maintenance of the Veteran's Memorial Highway.
2. Veteran's Memorial Highway, Route 75
The Veteran's Memorial Highway, Route 75, is a Protected Road. Development within 100 metres
of the highway centerline requires a Permit under the Protected Road Zoning Regulations.
Applications shall be referred to t he Department of Digital Government and Servile NL.
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WATERSHED ZONE
WATERSHED (W)- Use Zone Table
PERMITTED USE CLASSES - (see Regulation 89)
Conservation
DISCRETIONARY USE CLASSES - (see Regulations 32 and 90)
Mineral Working and Mineral exploration.
CONDITIONS FOR WATERSHED ZONE
1.
Discretionary Uses
Council may permit discretionary uses provided it is satisfied that those uses will not jeopardize
domestic water quality and quantity. All development applications within the Watershed Land
Use Zone shall be referred to the Water Resources Management Division. Department of
Environment and Climate Change.
2.
Water Body Buffers
A 15 metre conservation buffer of undisturbed vegetation shall be required along the shoreline
of all water bodies. No development shall be located within 30 metres of a waterbody.
3.
Mineral Workings
Mineral workings shall be subject to the appropriate conditions as set out in the Rural zone.
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RURAL ZONE
RURAL (RUR} - Use Zone Table
PERMITTED USE CLASSES - (see Regulation 89)
Agriculture, forestry, mineral exploration, and Conservation.
DISCRETIONARY USE CLASSES - (see Regulations 32 and 90)
Single dwelling (subject to conditions), seasonal residential, mineral working, general industry, scrap yard,
solid waste, Open Space Recreation, cemetery and antenna.
CONDITIONS FOR RURAL ZONE
1.
Discretionary Use Classes
The discretionary use classes listed in this table may be permitted at the discretion of Council
provided that they are complementary to permitted uses and will not inhibit or prejudice the
existence or development of permitted uses.
2.
Development Standards
The development standards for uses in this zone shall be determined case-by-case and shall
conform to the standards for the same uses in other zones.
3.
Single Dwellings
Single residential dwellings may be permitted only in conjunction with agricultural uses or mineral
workings uses as a discretionary use. The commercial operation shall be in operation for a
minimum of two years before a permit from Council is required to approve any residential
development.
4.
General Industry
General industry uses shall be restricted to the maintenance and repair of equipment, processing
and storage related to agriculture, forestry or mineral working uses.
5.
General Industry - Separation from Adjacent Uses
Unless Council is satisfied that the general industry use will not create a nuisance and will not
adversely affect the amenity of the surrounding area, Council shall require the provision of
buffering by the developer to the satisfaction of Council
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Mineral Working
Council may permit mineral working subject to the following conditions:
(a)
Effective tree screens shall be maintained around the periphery of any mineral working.
Where trees are not present to create an effective screen, Council may require the
installation of a landscaped embankment or fence.
(b)
Topsoil removed for mineral working shall be retained for restoration of the site.
(c)
No mineral working shall be conducted which causes danger or nuisance to the public.
(d)
Proposed mineral working operations will be evaluated carefully by Council in conjunction
with the Department of Industry Energy and Technology.
(e)
No mineral working shall unacceptably reduce the quality of water in a watercourse or
waterbody. Any access road which crosses a watercourse shall have a bridge or culvert
according to the regulations of the Department of Environment and Climate Change.
(f)
No mineral working shall result in the excavation of land below the level of the water
table nor cause the ponding of water. However, settling ponds may be permitted with
the approval of the Department of Environment and Climate Change.
(g)
No mineral working shall be carried out in a manner which causes the erosion of adjacent
land.
(h)
The mineral working shall be kept clean of refuse, abandoned vehicles and equipment,
and derelict buildings.
(i)
Upon completion of mineral working, and when there is no intention to re-open such
operations, all buildings and machinery shall be removed from the site and the site
restored so as not to constitute a danger to the public or present an unsightly appearance.
(j)
A 300m buffer shall be maintained between a mineral working and other incompatible
land uses such as residential development. Council shall prohibit any development from
expansion or encroachment into the buffer.
7.
Advertisements Relating to Onsite Uses
8.
The conditions for the erection or display of an advertisement on any lot or site occupied by a
permitted use or a legal non-conforming use shall be as follows:
(a)
The size, shape, illumination and material construction of the advertisement shall meet
the requirements of Council, having regard to the safety and convenience of users of
adjacent streets and sidewalks, and the general amenities of the surrounding area.
(b)
No advertisement shall exceed 5 m2 in area.
Advertisements Relating to Offsite Uses
The conditions for the erection or display of an advertisement on any site, relating to a use
permitted in this or another zone, or not relating to a specific land use, shall be as follows:
(a)
No advertisement shall exceed 3 m2 in area.
(b)
When the advertisements relate to a specific land use, they shall be located within a
reasonable distance of, and only show thereon the name and nature of the distance or
direction to, the premises to which they relate.
(c)
The location, siting and illumination of each advertisement shall be to the satisfaction of
Council, having regard to the grade and alignment of streets, the location of street
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junctions and nearby buildings, and the amenities of the surrounding area.
9.
Permit Refusal
Council may refuse to issue a permit where it is of the opinion that the proposal will have an
adverse or detrimental effect on adjacent lands.
10.
Waterbody Buffers
A 15 metre conservation buffer of undisturbed vegetation shall be required along the shoreline
of all water bodies. No development shall be located within 30 metres of a waterbody.
11.
Seasonal Residential
Seasonal Residential uses shall be at the discretion of Council and shall be limited to the north
shore of Swile Pond area as approved by the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture,
Crown Lands Administration Division.
12.
Habitat Management Plan
The Town of Spaniard's Bay has signed a joint Municipal Wetland Stewardship Agreement with
the Eastern Habitat Joint Venture. Part of the Terrestrial Management Unit is located in the Rural
Land Use Zone and bound by Muddy Hole Road running south to the estuary. Council shall refer
applications for development to Wildlife Division, Department of Fisheries, Forestry and
Agriculture, for review and comment prior to Council making a decision.
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SCHEDULED: OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS
ASSEMBLY USE CLASS
(a) Theatre
Two spaces for every 5 seats
(b) Cultural and Civic
One space for every 50m2 of gross floor area
(c) Educational
K - 12 - 3 spaces for every classroom.
Other facilities - 1 space for every 5 persons using the facilities
(students, faculty and staff)
(d) Place of Worship
Two spaces for every 5 seats
(e) Passenger Assembly
As specified by the Council
(f) Private Club
One space for every 3 persons that may be accommodated at one time
(g) Catering
One space for every 3 persons that may be accommodated at one time
(h) Lounges and Bars
One space for every 3 persons that may be accommodated at one time
(i) Funeral Home
One space for every 10m2 of gross floor area
(j) Child Care
One space for every 20m2 of gross floor area
(k) Amusement
One space for every 10m2 of gross floor area
(I) Indoor Assembly
One space for every 10 persons that may be accommodated at one time
(m) Outdoor Assembly
As specified by the Council
INSTITUTIONAL USE CLASS
(a) Detention Centre
As specified by the Council.
(b) Medical Treatment and Special Care
One space for every 20m2 of gross floor area
(c) Special Care
One space for every bed
(d) Collective Residential
As specified by the Council
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RESIDENTIAL USE CLASS
(a) Single Dwelling
Two spaces for every dwelling unit
(b) Double Dwelling
Two spaces for every dwelling unit
(c) Row Dwelling
Two spaces for every dwelling unit
(d) Apartment Building
Three spaces for every 2-dwelling units
(e) Subsidiary Apartment
One space for every apartment unit
(f) Hospitality Home
As specified by the Council
(g) Boarding House Residential
One space for every residential unit
(h) Mobile Home
Two spaces for every residential unit
BUSINESS AND PERSONAL SERVICES USE CLASS
(a) Office
One space for every 20m2 of gross floor area
(b) Professional Service
One space for every 20m2 of gross floor area
(c) Personal Service
One space for every 20m2 of gross floor area
(d) General Service
One space for every 20m2 of gross floor area
(e) Communications
As specified by the Council
(f) Home Occupation
Minimum of 1 space per non-resident employee
COMMERCIAL USE CLASS
(a) Shopping Centre
One space for every 20m2 of gross floor area
(b) Shop
Min. of 2 spaces plus one space for every 20m2 of gross floor
area
(c) Convenience Store
Min. of 2 spaces plus one space for every 20m2 of gross floor
area
(d) Take-Out Food
Min. of 2 spaces plus one space for every 15m2 of gross floor
area
(e) Vending Stand
Minimum of 2 spaces plus additional as specified by the
Council
(f) Indoor Market
As specified by the Council
(g) Outdoor Market
As specified by the Council
(h) Service Station
One space for every 20m2 of gross floor area
(i) Commercial Residential
One space for every rental room
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(a) Hazardous Industry
(b) General Industry
(c) Light Industry
(a) Outdoor Recreation
(b) Conservation
(c) Cemetery
(d) Scrap Yard
(e) Animal
(f) Transportation
INDUSTRIAL USE CLASS
One space for every employee, plus 3
One space for every employee, plus 3
One space for every employee, plus 3
NON-BUILDING USES
As specified by the Council
As specified by the Council
As specified by the Council
As specified by the Council
Min. of 2 spaces plus one space for every 20m2 of gross floor
area
As specified by the Council
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