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ENVISION ST. JOHN'S
Development Regulations
As Amended May 2026
Land Acknowledgement
We respectfully acknowledge the Province of Newfoundland & Labrador, of which the
City of St. John's is the capital city, as the ancestral homelands of the Beothuk.
Today, these lands are home to a diverse population of indigenous and other peoples.
We would also like to acknowledge with respect the diverse histories and cultures of the
Mi'kmaq, Innu, Inuit, and Southern Inuit of this Province. (2022-05-27)
Table of Contents
SECTION 1 - TITLE AND APPLICATION ..................................................................... 1-1
1.1
SHORT TITLE ..................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2
INTERPRETATION ............................................................................................ 1-1
1.3
DRAWINGS AND ILLUSTRATIONS.................................................................. 1-1
1.4
COMMENCEMENT ............................................................................................ 1-1
1.5
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS ..................................................................... 1-1
SECTION 2 - DEFINITIONS ........................................................................................... 2-1
SECTION 3 - APPEALS ................................................................................................. 3-1
3.1
RIGHT TO APPEAL ............................................................................................ 3-1
3.2
ST. JOHN'S LOCAL BOARD OF APPEAL ........................................................ 3-1
3.2.1
Appointment of the Appeal Board ............................................................... 3-1
3.2.2
Appeals to the Appeal Board ....................................................................... 3-2
3.2.3
Development May Not Proceed................................................................... 3-3
3.2.4
Return of Appeal Fee ................................................................................... 3-3
3.2.5
Decisions of the Appeal Board .................................................................... 3-3
SECTION 4 - GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURES ........................................ 4-1
4.1
CONTROL OF DEVELOPMENT ....................................................................... 4-1
4.1.1
Compliance .................................................................................................. 4-1
4.1.2
Permit Required ........................................................................................... 4-1
4.1.3
Development Above a Specified Metre Contour......................................... 4-1
4.2
DECISIONS ........................................................................................................ 4-1
4.3
EXERCISE OF DISCRETION ............................................................................ 4-1
4.3.1
Compatibility with the Municipal Plan .......................................................... 4-1
4.3.2
Discretion of Council .................................................................................... 4-1
4.3.3
Premature Development .............................................................................. 4-2
4.3.4
Deferral of Applications ................................................................................ 4-2
4.4
APPLICATION .................................................................................................... 4-2
4.4.1
Submission ................................................................................................... 4-2
4.4.2
Deferral and Withdrawal .............................................................................. 4-4
4.5
APPROVAL ......................................................................................................... 4-4
4.5.1
General ......................................................................................................... 4-4
4.5.2
Development Agreement ............................................................................. 4-4
4.5.3
Approval In Principle .................................................................................... 4-5
4.5.4
Final Approval .............................................................................................. 4-5
4.5.5
Correction of Errors and Remedial Work .................................................... 4-6
4.5.6
Revoke Approval .......................................................................................... 4-6
4.6
FINANCIAL GUARANTEES ............................................................................... 4-6
4.7
DEDICATION OF LAND FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES ........................................ 4-6
4.8
PUBLIC CONSULTATION ................................................................................. 4-7
4.9
LAND USE REPORT .......................................................................................... 4-8
4.10 WATERWAYS, WETLANDS, PONDS OR LAKES ........................................... 4-9
SECTION 5 - SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENT ............................................................. 5-1
5.1
SUBDIVISION DESIGN ...................................................................................... 5-1
5.1.1
Subdivision Design....................................................................................... 5-1
5.1.2
Application for Subdivision........................................................................... 5-1
5.1.3
Design by Professional Engineer ................................................................ 5-1
5.2
SUBDIVISION FEES .......................................................................................... 5-1
5.2.1
Subdivision Application Fee......................................................................... 5-1
5.2.2
Development Fee ......................................................................................... 5-2
5.3
SECURITIES....................................................................................................... 5-2
5.3.1
Subdivision Security ..................................................................................... 5-2
5.3.2
Maintenance Security .................................................................................. 5-2
5.4
CONVEYANCE OF LAND FOR PUBLIC PURPOSE ....................................... 5-2
5.4.1
Public Streets, Rights of Way and Easements ........................................... 5-2
5.4.2
Public Open Space and Recreation ............................................................ 5-3
SECTION 6 - SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENTS .................................................................. 6-1
6.1
CONFLICTING PROVISIONS............................................................................ 6-1
6.2
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS................................................................................. 6-1
6.2.1
General ......................................................................................................... 6-1
6.2.2
Accessory Building Area .............................................................................. 6-1
6.2.3
Accessory Building Height ........................................................................... 6-1
6.2.4
Accessory Building Location ........................................................................ 6-1
6.3
ADULT DAY CENTRE ........................................................................................ 6-2
6.4
ADULT MASSAGE PARLOUR .......................................................................... 6-2
6.5
AGRICULTURAL USE........................................................................................ 6-2
6.6
AQUACULTURE, AQUAPONICS, HORTICULTURE, AND HYDROPONICS 6-2
6.7
BACKYARD SUITE ............................................................................................ 6-3
6.7.1
General ......................................................................................................... 6-3
6.7.2
Backyard Suite Area .................................................................................... 6-3
6.7.3
Backyard Suite Height ................................................................................. 6-3
6.7.4
Backyard Suite Location .............................................................................. 6-3
6.8
CARRIAGE HOUSE ........................................................................................... 6-3
6.9
CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT .............................................................................. 6-3
6.10 COMMERCIAL GARAGE ................................................................................... 6-4
6.11 CONVENIENCE STORE OR SERVICE SHOP IN APARTMENT BUILDING . 6-4
6.12 CROWN LAND RESERVES .............................................................................. 6-4
6.13 CRAFT BREWERY/DISTILLERY ...................................................................... 6-5
6.14 CHILD CARE CENTRES .................................................................................... 6-5
6.14.1
Child Care Centre in Residential Use ...................................................... 6-5
6.14.2
Child Care Centre in Non-Residential Use .............................................. 6-5
6.15 DRIVE THROUGH .............................................................................................. 6-6
6.16 FAMILY CHILD CARE SERVICE ....................................................................... 6-7
6.17 FLOAT PLANE HANGAR LOTS ........................................................................ 6-7
6.18 GAS STATION .................................................................................................... 6-7
6.19 HEAT PUMP, MINI-SPLIT HEAT PUMP, AIR CONDITIONER, OR EXHAUST
DEVICE ......................................................................................................................... 6-8
6.20 HEAVY EQUIPMENT STORAGE AND VEHICLE STORAGE YARD .............. 6-8
6.21 HERITAGE USE ................................................................................................. 6-8
6.22 HOME OCCUPATION ........................................................................................ 6-8
6.22.1
Home Occupation in a Dwelling Unit ....................................................... 6-8
6.22.2
Home Occupation in an Accessory Building............................................ 6-9
6.23 HOME OFFICE ................................................................................................. 6-10
6.24 INDOOR RIDING ARENA ................................................................................ 6-10
6.25 KENNEL ............................................................................................................ 6-10
6.26 LOUNGE ........................................................................................................... 6-10
6.27 MINERAL WORKING ....................................................................................... 6-11
6.28 PARKING GARAGE ......................................................................................... 6-11
6.29 PEDWAY ........................................................................................................... 6-11
6.30 PROVINCIAL ARCHAEOLOGY ....................................................................... 6-11
6.31 PROVINCIAL FORESTRY AREAS.................................................................. 6-11
6.32 PROVINCIAL ROADS ...................................................................................... 6-12
6.33 RESIDENTIAL RETAIL STORE ....................................................................... 6-12
6.34 RESTAURANTS ............................................................................................... 6-12
6.35 SALVAGE YARD .............................................................................................. 6-13
6.36 SUBSIDIARY DWELLING UNIT ...................................................................... 6-13
6.37 TOWNHOUSE CLUSTER ................................................................................ 6-13
6.38 WAREHOUSE .................................................................................................. 6-13
6.39 WATER UTILITY ENCLOSURE....................................................................... 6-14
6.40 WIND TURBINE - SMALL SCALE .................................................................. 6-14
6.41 WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY ................................................... 6-14
SECTION 7 - GENERAL SITE REQUIREMENTS ........................................................ 7-1
7.1
LOT REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................... 7-1
7.1.1
Development on Lot ..................................................................................... 7-1
7.1.2
Minimum Lot Area ........................................................................................ 7-1
7.1.3
Frontage on a Street .................................................................................... 7-1
7.1.4
Building Stepback ........................................................................................ 7-1
7.1.5
Side Yard Calculations................................................................................. 7-1
7.2
BUILDING LINES AND SIGHT LINES ............................................................... 7-2
7.2.1
Building Line - Yards ................................................................................... 7-2
7.2.2
Building Line - Streets ................................................................................. 7-2
7.2.3
Corner Lot and Yard Abutting a Street ........................................................ 7-2
7.2.4
Lots Having Frontage on more than one Street .......................................... 7-3
7.2.5
Obstruction of Yards .................................................................................... 7-3
7.2.6
Fence Height ................................................................................................ 7-4
7.2.7
Fence Location ............................................................................................. 7-4
7.3
SNOW STORAGE .............................................................................................. 7-4
7.4
VARIANCES ....................................................................................................... 7-4
7.5
NON-CONFORMING.......................................................................................... 7-5
7.6
LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING .................................................................. 7-6
7.6.1
Landscaping ................................................................................................. 7-6
7.6.2
Buffering and Screening .............................................................................. 7-7
7.7
TEMPORARY BUILDING AND STRUCTURES ................................................ 7-7
SECTION 8 - PARKING REQUIREMENTS (2022-05-27) ............................................ 8-1
8.1
PLANNED MIXED DEVELOPMENT.................................................................. 8-1
8.2
GENERAL PARKING REQUIREMENTS........................................................... 8-1
8.3
PARKING STANDARDS .................................................................................... 8-1
8.4
COMMERCIAL/MIXED USE BUILDINGS ......................................................... 8-7
8.5
CHURCHILL SQUARE ....................................................................................... 8-7
8.6
DOWNTOWN PARKING AREA ......................................................................... 8-8
8.6.1
Non-Residential Parking in the Downtown Parking Area ........................... 8-8
8.6.2
Residential Parking in the Downtown .......................................................... 8-8
8.6.3
Damage or Destruction of Development ..................................................... 8-8
8.7
INTENSIFICATION AREAS ............................................................................... 8-8
8.8
PARKING LOTS OUTSIDE THE DOWNTOWN PARKING AREA ................... 8-9
8.9
TEMPORARY PARKING LOT ........................................................................... 8-9
8.10 OFF-STREET LOADING AND TRUCK PARKING............................................ 8-9
8.11 ACCESS/EGRESS POINTS .............................................................................. 8-9
8.12 PARKING REPORT .......................................................................................... 8-10
8.13 CASH IN LIEU .................................................................................................. 8-10
8.14 BICYCLE PARKING ......................................................................................... 8-10
SECTION 9 - MAPPING AND ANCILLARY DOCUMENTS ......................................... 9-1
SECTION 10 - USE ZONE SCHEDULES .................................................................... 10-1
10.1 IDENTIFICATION OF ZONES ......................................................................... 10-1
10.2 USE ZONE SUMMARY .................................................................................... 10-1
10.3 INTERPRETATION OF ZONE BOUNDARIES ............................................... 10-5
10.4 PERMITTED USES .......................................................................................... 10-5
10.5 DISCRETIONARY USES ................................................................................. 10-5
10.6 PROHIBITED USES ......................................................................................... 10-5
10.7 CONFLICTING PROVISIONS.......................................................................... 10-5
MINI HOME PARK (MHP) ZONE ............................................................................... 10-8
RESIDENTIAL 1 (R1) ZONE ...................................................................................... 10-9
RESIDENTIAL 2 (R2) ZONE .................................................................................... 10-11
RESIDENTIAL 2 CLUSTER (R2C) ZONE ............................................................... 10-17
RESIDENTIAL 3 (R3) ZONE .................................................................................... 10-18
RESIDENTIAL BATTERY (RB) ZONE..................................................................... 10-24
RESIDENTIAL DOWNTOWN (RD) ZONE .............................................................. 10-25
RESIDENTIAL QUIDI VIDI (RQV) ZONE ................................................................ 10-36
RESIDENTIAL REDUCED LOT (RRL) ZONE ......................................................... 10-38
RESIDENTIAL SPECIAL (RA) ZONE ...................................................................... 10-39
RESIDENTIAL SPECIAL 1 (RA1) ZONE ................................................................. 10-40
APARTMENT 1 (A1) ZONE ...................................................................................... 10-41
APARTMENT 2 (A2) ZONE ...................................................................................... 10-45
APARTMENT 3 (A3) ZONE ...................................................................................... 10-49
APARTMENT DOWNTOWN (AD) ZONE ................................................................ 10-52
APARTMENT HARVEY ROAD (AHR) ZONE (2022-12-09) ................................... 10-54
APARTMENT SPECIAL (AA) ZONE ........................................................................ 10-55
ATLANTIC PLACE PARKING GARAGE (APG) ZONE ........................................... 10-58
ATLANTIC PLACE (AP) ZONE ................................................................................ 10-59
COMMERCIAL DOWNTOWN (CD) ZONE.............................................................. 10-60
COMMERCIAL DOWNTOWN MIXED (CDM) ZONE .............................................. 10-62
COMMERCIAL DOWNTOWN MIXED 2 (CDM2) ZONE......................................... 10-64
COMMERCIAL HIGHWAY (CH) ZONE ................................................................... 10-66
COMMERCIAL KENMOUNT (CK) ZONE ................................................................ 10-68
COMMERCIAL LOCAL (CL) ZONE (2022-05-27) ................................................... 10-70
COMMERCIAL LOCAL - DOWNTOWN (CLD) ZONE ........................................... 10-72
COMMERCIAL MIXED USE (CM) ZONE ................................................................ 10-73
COMMERCIAL NEIGHBOURHOOD (CN) ZONE ................................................... 10-75
COMMERCIAL OFFICE (CO) ZONE ....................................................................... 10-77
COMMERCIAL OFFICE HOTEL (COH) ZONE ....................................................... 10-79
COMMERCIAL REGIONAL (CR) ZONE ................................................................. 10-81
AIRPORT (Air) ZONE ............................................................................................... 10-84
INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL (IC) ZONE ................................................................ 10-85
INDUSTRIAL GENERAL (IG) ZONE ....................................................................... 10-87
INDUSTRIAL QUIDI VIDI (IQV) ZONE .................................................................... 10-89
INDUSTRIAL SPECIAL (IS) ZONE .......................................................................... 10-90
C.A. PIPPY PARK (CAPP) ZONE ............................................................................ 10-91
CEMETERY (CEM) ZONE ....................................................................................... 10-92
INSTITUTIONAL (INST) ZONE ............................................................................... 10-93
INSTITUTIONAL DOWNTOWN (INST-DT) ZONE .................................................. 10-94
OPEN SPACE (O) ZONE ......................................................................................... 10-95
AGRICULTURE (AG) ZONE .................................................................................... 10-96
FORESTRY (F) ZONE .............................................................................................. 10-98
MINERAL WORKING (MW) ZONE .......................................................................... 10-99
RURAL (RUR) ZONE (2022-05-27) .......................................................................10-100
RURAL RESIDENTIAL (RR) ZONE .......................................................................10-102
RURAL RESIDENTIAL INFILL (RRI) ZONE ..........................................................10-104
RURAL VILLAGE (RV) ZONE ................................................................................10-106
OPEN SPACE RESERVE (OR) ZONE ..................................................................10-107
WATERSHED - (W) ...............................................................................................10-108
COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT AREA (CDA) ZONE ..................................10-109
PLANNED MIXED DEVELOPMENT (PMD) ZONE...............................................10-110
PLANNED MIXED DEVELOPMENT 1 (PMD1) ZONE .........................................10-111
PLANNED MIXED DEVELOPMENT 2 ZONE (PMD2) .........................................10-117
Thank you to the Town of Truro, Nova Scotia for the
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SECTION 1- TITLE AND APPLICATION
1.1
SHORT TITLE
These Regulations may be cited as the "St. John's Development Regulations 2021".
1.2
INTERPRETATION
(1)
Words and phrases used in these Regulations shall have the meaning
ascribed to them in Section 2.
(2)
Words and phrases not defined in Section 2 shall have the meaning which is
commonly assigned to them in the context in which they are used in these
Regulations.
(3)
Unless otherwise stated, the singular includes the plural.
(4)
Any references to sections made in these Regulations are considered to be
references to these same Regulations unless otherwise indicated.
1.3
DRAWINGS AND ILLUSTRATIONS
Drawings and illustrations forming part of these Regulations are provided to
assist in the interpretation of these Regulations. Where any conflict or
inconsistency arises between a drawing or illustration and the text of the
Regulations the text governs.
1.4
COMMENCEMENT
These Regulations come into force on the date of publication of a notice to
that effect in the Newfoundland and Labrador Gazette.
1.5
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
The St. John's Development Regulations, originally gazetted June 3, 1994,
and all amendments thereto are repealed upon the coming into force of these
Regulations.
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SECTION 2- 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 detached 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, but is not limited to:
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for Residential Uses, domestic garages, carports, ramps, sheds,
swimming pools, greenhouses, cold frames, fuel sheds, vegetable
storage cellars, shelters for domestic pets, or radio and television
antennae;
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for Commercial Uses, workshops, or garages; and
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for Industrial Uses, garages, offices, raised ramps, and docks.
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT means a Dwelling Unit for a caretaker or essential
worker accessory to a Permitted Use when the unit is included in the main Building
or, in the case of land uses such as Agriculture, Forestry or Salvage Yards, when
the Dwelling Unit is situate on the same property as the Use and forms part of the
Use, and which shall not exceed 80 metres square.
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 if not specifically defined, means the Urban and Rural Planning Act, 2000 as
may be amended from time to time.
ADULT DAY CENTRE means a Building or part thereof maintained and used for the
purpose of providing care to adults on a daily basis, but does not include a Personal
Care Home, Long Term Care Facility or Residential Care Facility.
ADULT MASSAGE PARLOUR means a Building, or part of a Building, where
massage or similar services are provided by persons who are not Registered
Massage Therapists and does not include a Clinic or Service Shop.
AGRICULTURAL TOURISM OPERATIONS means activities on a farm for the
enjoyment or education of the public which promote the sale, marketing, production,
harvesting or use of products of the farm and enhance the public's understanding
and awareness of farming and farm life.
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AGRICULTURAL USE means dairy farming, the breeding and rearing of livestock,
including any creature kept for the production of food, wool, skins, or fur or for the
purpose of its use in the farming of land, and/or the growing of crops.
ANIMAL UNIT means any one of the following animals or groups of animals:
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1 Bull
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1000 Broiler Chickens or roasters (1.8-2.3 kg each)
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1 Cow (including calf)
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100 Female Mink (including associated males and kits)
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100 Female Rabbits (including associated males and litter)
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4 Goats
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x Hogs (based on 453.6 kg = 1 unit)
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1 Horse (including foal)
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125 Laying Hens
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4 Sheep (including lambs)
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1 Sow or Breed Sow (including weaners and growers based on 453.6
kg = 1 unit)
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x Turkeys, Ducks, Geese (based on 2,268 kg
= 1 unit)
APARTMENT BUILDING means a Building which contains
five or more Dwelling Units with the entire Building being on
one Lot, but does not include Townhouse Cluster." (2024-
07-19)
AQUACULTURE means the breeding, hatching and rearing
of
fish or other aquatic plants or animals for sale and/or
personal use.
AQUAPONICS is a food production system that combines Aquaculture with
Hydroponics Operations.
BACKYARD SUITE means a detached self-contained
subordinate Dwelling Unit that is located on the same Lot
as the main Dwelling Unit and is not an Accessory
Building.
(2024-07-19)
BANK means any chartered bank, trust company, finance company, or credit union.
BAKERY means a facility for producing baked goods such as bread, biscuits, and
cakes and may include the sale of same, but does not include a Restaurant.
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BED AND BREAKFAST means an owner occupied or owner managed
establishment for paid temporary accommodation for up to sixteen (16) overnight
guests that may include a dining room for the use of overnight guests and their
invitees. The establishment shall be registered with and receive a rating from
Canada Select and shall be approved by the Province.
BUFFER means an area left in its natural state or landscaped with various plants,
trees, shrubs, or grasses, in order to assist in conserving a natural resource or to
mitigate the impacts of one Use upon another.
BUILDING means:
(i)
a structure, erection, alteration or improvement placed on, over or
under land attached, anchored or moored to land;
(ii)
mobile structures, vehicles and marine vessels adapted or constructed
for residential, commercial, industrial and other similar uses;
(iii)
a part of and fixtures on Buildings referred to in subparagraphs (i) and
(ii); and
(iv)
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 (i) to (iii); but does not include for the purposes of these
Regulations:
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a fence
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a utility enclosure
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; or
(iii)
mean height level between the eave and the ridge of a gable, hip, or
gambrel roof, unless otherwise specified and in any case, a building
height shall not include mechanical structure, smokestacks, steeples
and purely ornamental structures above a roof;
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BUILDING LINE (SETBACK) means a line established by the City that runs parallel
to a street line and is the closest point to a Street that a Building may be placed.
CARRIAGE HOUSE means a designated heritage building which is a detached
subordinate Building originally designed primarily for the storage of carriages. For
the purpose of these Regulations, a Carriage House is not an Accessory Building.
CARPORT means a Building or structure used for the parking or storage of a motor
vehicle and being without walls on at least two sides.
CAR SALES LOT means a Building or an open area used for storage or display, for
sales or rental purposes, of motor vehicles. (2022-05-27)
CAR WASH means an establishment used exclusively for washing or cleaning
motor vehicles for gain.
CEMETERY means any land, Building or structure used for burying or interring the
dead, including associated buildings for grounds keeping, equipment storage and
administrative office space.
CHILD CARE CENTRE means a Building or part of a Building in which child care
services are provided, as approved by the Province, but does not include Family
Child Care Service. (2024-03-15)
CLINIC means a Building or part of a Building used by physicians, dentists or other
health care professionals, their staff and their patients, for the purpose of
consultation, diagnosis or treatment of human non-residential patients, and may
include medical laboratories or an ancillary pharmacy, but does not include an Adult
Massage Parlour.
CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT means two or more Buildings, each of which is
comprised of a Townhouse Cluster, Triplex, Four-Plex, or Apartment Building, or
any combination thereof, on one Lot, as a condominium or common ownership.
(2024-07-19)
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COMMERCIAL GARAGE means a Building, or part of a Building, used for the repair
of equipment or self-propelled vehicles and/or trailers, but does not include a service
station.
COMMERCIAL USE means any Use categorized as commercial.
COMMUNICATIONS USE means any establishment or facility in the field of
communications, including radio stations, television stations, and telephone
companies.
COMMUNITY AMENITY BUILDING means a Building provided for the personal,
shared, or communal use of residents of a Pocket Neighbourhood.
COMMUNITY GARDEN means a shared outdoor space used to grow and care for
vegetables, flowers, and/or annual plantings for personal consumption.
CONSERVATION PLAN means a plan that identifies the impacts of a proposed
Development and describes the requirements approved by Council under which the
Development can proceed.
CONVENIENCE STORE means a Building which is used as a store that serves the
primary needs of the adjacent neighbourhood not exceeding a Floor Area of 500
square metres and in which at least 80% of the retail floor space is devoted to the
sale and display of grocery items and may include a delicatessen or snack bar
provided that same is contained within the Building. (2022-05-27)
CRAFT BREWERY/DISTILLERY means a facility which is licensed by the Province
to produce, sell and distribute beer, wine, or other liquor or distilled spirits and shall
include a tasting room open to the public. Retail sales or Restaurant may be
permitted.
DECK means a structure without a permanent roof which may or may not have
screening, and which may or may not be attached to the main Building.
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:
(i)
making of an access onto a highway, road, or way;
(ii)
erection of an advertisement or sign;
(iii)
construction of a Building; and
(iv)
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:
(v)
carrying out of works for the maintenance, improvement, or other
alteration of any building, being works which affect only the interior of
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the Building or which do not materially affect the external appearance
or use of the Building;
(vi)
carrying out by a highway authority of any works required for the
maintenance or improvement of a road, being works carried out on
land within the boundaries of the road reservation;
(vii)
carrying out by a local authority or statutory undertakers of works for
the purpose of inspecting, repairing or renewing any sewers, mains,
pipes, cables or other apparatus, including the breaking open of a
street or other land for that purpose; and
(viii)
the use of a Building or land within the courtyard of a dwelling house
for a purpose incidental to the enjoyment of the dwelling house as a
dwelling.
For the purposes of these Regulations, development also includes excavation, land
clearing, grubbing, and the subdividing or consolidating of parcels of land.
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.
DRIVE THROUGH means a Building or operation that is designed to allow or require
occupants to remain in their motor vehicles while goods and/or services are either
provided to them or self-service is being undertaken or initiated by them.
DRIVEWAY means a way used or intended to be used by vehicles and/or
pedestrians in order to go from a Street to adjacent land or to go from that land to
the Street.
DRY CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT means a Building, or part of a Building, where
dry cleaning, dyeing, or cleaning of articles or goods or fabric is carried on.
DUPLEX means a Building containing two Dwelling Units,
constructed one above the other, each having an individual
entrance, provided that no Dwelling Unit shall be wholly in the
basement of the Building, as a condominium or common ownership.
(2024-07-19)
DWELLING UNIT means any Building, or portion thereof, which is
occupied in whole or in part, as the home or residence of one or
more human beings, with kitchen and bathroom facilities for the
resident(s).
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ESTABLISHED GRADE means,
(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.
FAMILY CHILD CARE SERVICE means a dwelling in which a child care service
provider, as approved by the Province, lives and operates a child care service.
(2024-03-15)
FARM MARKET means a Building or operation on a farm where food produced in
whole or in part on the farm is offered for retail sale to the public.
FARM RESTAURANT means a Building, or part of a Building, on a farm where food
produced in whole or in part on the farm is prepared and offered for retail sale to the
public for consumption on the farm, but shall not include catering service or a
takeout service.
FENCE means a vertical physical barrier constructed out of typical fencing materials
for the purpose of assuring privacy or protection, and shall include hedges, shrubs,
and Landscaping features which are used for these purposes and shall also include
that portion of a retaining wall which projects above the surface of the ground which
it supports.
FLOAT PLANE HANGAR means a Building designed and used solely for the
storage of a float plane.
FLOODPLAIN means the area of land adjacent to a watercourse or a water body
that will be inundated by the one (1) percent annual chance flood.
FLOOR AREA - NET for the purposes of these Regulations means 80% of Floor
Area - Gross.
FLOOR AREA - GROSS means the total floor area of all floors in a Building
measured to the outside face of exterior walls, and includes basements and
mezzanines but excluding any porches, verandas, sunrooms (unless habitable in all
seasons of the year), garage, mechanical penthouse, or Pedway and any areas
used exclusively for parking of motor vehicles.
(2022-10-14)
FLOOR AREA RATIO means the ratio which the Floor Area - Gross of the
Building(s) on a Lot shall bear to the area of that Lot.
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FOOD AND BEVERAGE PROCESSING means a facility for producing, mixing,
compounding or baking any edible product, but does not include a Restaurant or
other premises where any such product is made for consumption on the premises
and does not include a Bakery.
FORESTRY USE means the Use of land for the purposes of forest and woodland
management, and including the felling, cutting, trimming, extraction of timber
therefrom or the reforestation thereof.
FOUR-PLEX means a Building that has four Dwelling Units having
at least one Dwelling Unit entirely or partially above another with the
entire Building being on one Lot, as a condominium or common
ownership. (2024-07-19)
FUNERAL HOME means an establishment for the preparation of
human remains for interment or disposal including a crematorium
and/or Place of Worship to conduct commemorative services.
GAS STATION means an establishment for the sale of gasoline and ancillary
products but does not include the repair of motor vehicles, a Commercial Garage or
a Car Wash.
HARD LANDSCAPING means the man-made features used in Landscaping.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTRE means an establishment providing health,
fitness, and recreational activities, such as, but not limited to, boxing, dancing,
gymnastics, martial arts, weightlifting, yoga, or other forms of physical exercise. This
Use may also include the incidental sale of health and fitness merchandise. This
does not include a Massage Parlour.
HEAVY EQUIPMENT STORAGE means the use of land or Buildings for the storage
or parking of operational motorized vehicles or equipment such as, but not limited to:
construction equipment, transportation equipment, agricultural equipment or
fisheries equipment, tow trucks, tractors, tractor trailers, semi-trailers, dump trucks,
flatbed trucks, utility trucks, graders, excavators and construction trailers, and shall
exclude the service or maintenance, the sale or rental, the salvage for scrap or
recycling of equipment or materials or the storage of scrap materials from the
aforementioned type of vehicles and equipment.
HERITAGE USE means any Use of a designated heritage building or extension
thereof, which is, in Council's opinion, compatible with the adjoining uses. (2024-11-
01)
HOME OCCUPATION means a secondary use of a Dwelling Unit and/or Accessory
Building by at least one of the residents of such Dwelling Unit to conduct a gainful
occupation or business activity.
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HOME OFFICE means a secondary use of a Dwelling Unit by at least one of the
residents of such Dwelling Unit to conduct a gainful occupation or business activity
with such occupation or business activity being restricted to office uses which do not
involve visitation of clients to the site and employment of non-residents.
HORTICULTURE USE means the growing of fruit, flowers, vegetables, trees, shrubs
and plants (nursery) for commercial purposes for consumption and/or sale and
included Hydroponics.
HOTEL means an establishment that provides lodging and usually meals,
entertainment, and various personal services for more than 16 persons.
HYDROPONICS means the cultivation of plants without soil.
INDOOR RIDING ARENA means an enclosed structure for horse riding.
INDUSTRIAL USE means the use of land or Building for the purpose of
manufacturing, fabricating, assembling, altering, repairing, packing, canning, storing,
breaking up, demolishing, or treating any article, commodity or substance, and
"industry" shall be construed accordingly.
INSTITUTIONAL USE means a Building or part thereof used for non-commercial
purposes by a non-profit society for the promotion of social, educational, cultural,
religious or philanthropic objectives, and may include a residential component
owned and managed by the Institution and ancillary to the purpose of the Institution.
KENNEL means an establishment used for the boarding of small animals normally
considered as household pets and other animals. This shall include the boarding of
animals during the day and for extended periods of time.
LANDSCAPING means an area used for trees, plants, decorative stonework,
retaining walls, walkways, or other landscape or architectural elements. Driveways
and areas for loading, parking or storing of vehicles are not Landscaping.
LAND USE REPORT is a report prepared by suitably qualified person(s) to identify
and assess the impacts of a proposed land use or Development on the urban
environment and/or surrounding lands or neighbourhood, and includes
recommendations and proposals to control and mitigate identified impacts and may
include:
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an Archaeological Report
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an Environmental Report
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a Heritage Report
LAUNDROMAT means an establishment where individual washing machines and
clothes dryers are operated by the customer or an attendant.
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LIGHT INDUSTRIAL USE means Use of any land or Buildings for an 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.
LODGING HOUSE means a Dwelling Unit wherein accommodation is provided for
between five (5) and sixteen (16) persons inclusive, in which kitchen and/or
bathroom facilities are used in common by some or all the occupants.
LONG TERM CARE FACILITY means a residential Building for persons requiring
moderate to total assistance with the activities of daily living, having on-site nursing
staff and which is provincially licensed.
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.
LOT DEPTH means the average distance between the front Lot Line and the rear
Lot Line of a Lot.
LOT FRONTAGE means the horizontal distance between the side Lot Lines
measured at the Building Line.
LOT LINE means any line defining the boundaries of a Lot and shall include a Lot
Line - Front, a Lot Line - Rear, and a Lot Line - Side.
LOT LINE - FLANKING means a Side Lot Line along a Street.
LOT LINE - FRONT means the Street line on
which a Lot has its civic address, except where
a lot has two or more Street Lines, in which
case the Development Officer shall determine
the Front Lot Line, considering the most
appropriate setting of the Building on the Lot.
LOT LINE - REAR means the Lot Line or lines
opposite the Lot Line - Front.
LOT LINE - SIDE means a Lot Line or lines
other than Lot Line - Front or Lot Line - Rear.
Lot
Line
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LOUNGE means a Building, or part of Building, which is primarily used for the
purpose of selling and serving of spirits, wines, or beer to the general public for
consumption on the premises and which is licensed under the Liquor Control Act
and any Regulations made thereunder.
MINERAL WORKING means land or Buildings use for the working or extraction of
any naturally occurring substance, including a pit or quarry and can include
exploration or mining activity.
MINI HOME means a Single Detached Dwelling Unit which is designed and built to
be transportable to its site where it is affixed to a foundation.
MINI HOME PARK means a Development designed for Mini Homes.
MITIGATION PLAN means a plan that identifies the impacts of a proposed
Development as established by a Land Use Report and describes the requirements
under which the Development can proceed.
NON-CONFORMING BUILDING means a Building legally existing at the coming
into force of these Regulations that does not meet the requirements of these
Regulations.
NON-CONFORMING LOT means a Lot legally existing at the coming into force of
these Regulations that does not meet the requirements of these Regulations.
NON-CONFORMING USE means a legally existing Use that is not listed as a
Permitted or Discretionary Use for the Zone in which it is located or which does not
meet the Development Standards for that Use zone.
OFFICE means a Building, or part thereof, used for the practice of a profession,
business, or public administration that may include administrative and clerical
functions but does not include a Clinic or Bank.
OWNER means a person or an organization of persons owning or having the legal
right to use the land under consideration.
PARK means an area owned by either the City of St. John's, the Province of
Newfoundland and Labrador, the Government of Canada, or an
administrative/statutory agency, board, commission, or wholly owned corporation of
either of the three levels of government; which is maintained substantially in its
natural state and/or landscaped for the use and enjoyment of the public; and
includes playgrounds, playing fields, campgrounds, and picnic areas; but does not
include a Place of Assembly.
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PARKING GARAGE means a Building, or part of a Building, used for the parking of
vehicles and accessible to the public or as an accommodation to clients or
customers.
PARKING LOT means a Lot, or part of a Lot, used for the parking of vehicles and
accessible to the public as an accommodation to users or owners.
PEDWAY means a walkway, usually enclosed, intended for pedestrian use between
two buildings and may cross property boundaries, and is not a crosswalk.
(2022-10-14)
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.
PERSONAL CARE HOME means a residential Building for persons who need
minimal to no assistance with the activities of daily living, which may have
associated health or nursing services, and is provincially licensed.
PHARMACY means a Building, or part of a Building, where prescriptions, medicines
and drugs are compounded or prepared or sold and where non-prescription
medications and health aids are sold under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
PID means a Parcel Identification number.
PIPE STORAGE YARD means a property used for storage of pipe. An ancillary
Building or Buildings with a total footprint not exceeding 30% of the Lot Area is
permitted.
PLACE OF AMUSEMENT means land or Building used as a gathering place for
non-sports related recreational activities and includes, but is not limited to, a bingo
hall, billiard or pool room, games arcade, dance hall and music hall, but does not
include an Indoor Riding Arena.
PLACE OF ASSEMBLY means land or Building used as a gathering place for
substantial numbers of people, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing,
includes auditoriums, convention centres, public and private halls, movie theatres
and similar gathering places.
PLACE OF WORSHIP means a Building for religious observances and may include
an accessory Place of Assembly.
POCKET NEIGHBOURHOOD means between 4 and 8 Tiny Homes on a Lot, which
are orientated around a common open space area and common ancillary
Building(s), as a condominium or common ownership and may include a Community
Amenity Building." (2024-07-19)
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PROHIBITED USE means a use that is not listed within the Permitted or
Discretionary Use classes under Section 10 or a use that the City specifies as not
permitted within a Zone.
PUBLIC USE means land or Buildings used by the Council, the Province of
Newfoundland and Labrador, or the Government of Canada for a purpose not
otherwise defined in these Regulations.
PUBLIC UTILITY means all land and Buildings used by the City or a "Public Utility"
within the meaning of the Public Utilities Act, RSNL 1990 c.P-47, as amended.
RECREATIONAL USE means a playground, playing field, an athletic field, stadium,
trail riding facilities, outdoor skating parks, games parks, campground and similar
Uses, and Buildings and structures accessory to the foregoing Uses, but does not
include an Indoor Riding Arena.
RECYCLING DEPOT means a Building, or part of a Building, in which paper, plastic,
glass, and other non-organic materials are received, sorted, processed, and stored
for the purpose of recycling, and which has no outdoor storage of materials.
RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY means a Building for persons seeking treatment for
addiction and similar medical conditions who live under the care and supervision of
health care and counselling professionals.
RESIDENTIAL RETAIL STORE means a Retail Use within a Dwelling Unit.
RESIDENTIAL USE means any land or Building used for a Dwelling Unit.
RESTAURANT means a Building, or part of a Building, where food is prepared and
offered for sale or sold to the public and may include catering service, a take-out
service, and the serving of alcohol on the premises.
RETAIL USE means a Building, or part of a Building, where goods or articles are
offered for sale at retail prices, and includes storage on or about the store premises
of limited quantities of such goods or things sufficient to service such store.
RURAL TOURISM USE means a type of tourism activity in which the visitor's
experience is linked to nature-based activities, rural lifestyle/ culture, sightseeing,
and may include overnight accommodations and other ancillary uses. (2023-11-03)
SALVAGE YARD is a premises where scrap metals or other scrap materials are
sorted or stores; or where automobiles, other vehicles, machinery, or parts thereof
are dismantled, demolished, or stores; or where goods, wares, merchandise, or
articles are processed for further use and excludes Recycling Depots.
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SCHOOL means the Building used by a body of students that is organized as a unit
for the purposes of primary, elementary, or high school education and includes the
teachers and other staff members associated with the use.
SCREEN means:
(i)
a solid decorative wall constructed of brick, concrete, stone or wood,
or other suitable construction material; or
(ii)
a plastic or chain-link fence, combined with a thick row of evergreen
landscaping.
SEMI-DETACHED DWELLING means a Building containing
at least one Dwelling Unit and which Building is attached to
another Building containing a Semi-Detached Dwelling on
one side only, where each Building is on its own Lot.
SERVICE SHOP means a Building, or part thereof, where
personal services are provided. Without limiting the
generality of this definition, a Service Shop may include a
barber shop, hair salon, tailoring shop, but does not include an Adult Massage
Parlour.
SERVICE STATION means any land or Building used for the sale/installation of
petroleum products, automotive parts and accessories and motor vehicle repairs,
and may include the offering for sale of a maximum of six (6) motor vehicles at any
time subject to adequate on-site parking and may also include a Convenience Store
or car wash associated with the main use.
SHOPPING CENTRE means a group of shops and complementary uses with
integrated parking and which is planned, developed and
designed as a unit, containing a minimum of five (5) retail sales
establishments.
SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING means a Building containing
at least one Dwelling Unit and which Building is not attached to
another Building and is on its own 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 of local government, utilities and boarding or similar
structures used for the display of advertisements.
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SOFT LANDSCAPING means Landscaping excluding hard-surfaced area such as
decorative stonework, retaining walls, walkways or other hard-surfaced landscape or
architectural elements.
STACKING LANE means an on-site queuing lane at a Drive Through for motorized
vehicles which may be identified by barriers, curbs, markers or signs.
STEPBACK means the portion of a building that is horizontally recessed from the
façade that that faces the street.
STOREY means that portion of a Building which is situated between the top of any
floor and the top of the floor next above it, or, if there is no floor above it, that portion
between the top of such floor and the ceiling above it.
STREET means a publicly owned street, road, highway, or other way including a
structure for any part of the street, road, highway or other way designed and
intended or used by the public for the passage of traffic and include all the space
between the boundary lines of the street, road, highway or other way.
STREET LINE means the edge of a Street reservation as defined by the City.
SUBDIVISION means a Development of lands with two or more Lots.
SUBSIDIARY DWELLING UNIT means a separate Dwelling Unit that is located
within the structure of a main Building and which is subordinate to the main Dwelling
Unit.
TAXI STAND means the location from which a taxi business and/or taxi is directed,
managed, and/or dispatched.
TINY HOME DWELLING - means a Single Detached Dwelling on
a permanent foundation, with a ground floor area of less than 46
metres square (500 square feet).
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TOWNHOUSE means a Building containing at least one Dwelling Unit and which
Building is attached on both sides to another Townhouse, unless it is the end unit, in
a row of three such Buildings or more, where each Building is on its own Lot.
(2024-07-19)
TOWNHOUSE CLUSTER means a group of three or more Townhouses in one
Building, on one Lot, as a condominium or common ownership. (2024-07-19)
TRAINING SCHOOL means a technical school, a vocational school, college or
university, and includes the studio of a dance teacher or music teacher, an art
school, golf school, business or trade school and any other specialized school
conducted for gain, but does not include an Indoor Riding Arena.
TRANSPORTATION DEPOT means any structure or Lot used for the purpose of
storing, servicing or refueling of vehicles connected with a transportation business,
but does not include a Commercial Garage.
TRANSPORTATION TERMINAL means any structure for the use of transportation
facilities, excluding taxis, available to the general public.
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TRIPLEX means a Building that has three Dwelling Units
having at least one Dwelling Unit entirely or partially above
another with the entire Building being on one Lot, as a
condominium or common ownership. (2024-07-19)
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 these Regulations.
VEHICLE STORAGE YARD means a Lot used for the storage of motorized vehicles
and shall exclude the service or maintenance of motorized vehicles, the salvage for
scrap or recycling of motorized vehicles, and not be open to the public.
VETERINARY CLINIC means a Building for the medical care and treatment of
animals and may include overnight accommodation for animals receiving medical
care, outdoor pens, or enclosures, but does not include a Kennel.
WAREHOUSE means a Building, or part of a Building, which is used for the
housing, storage, display, adapting for sale, packaging or distribution of goods,
wares, merchandise, foodstuffs, substances, articles or things.
WATER UTILITY ENCLOSURE means a heated above ground, non-confined space
for the purpose of locating and protecting premises isolation backflow prevention
devices.
WETLAND means land that is seasonally or permanently covered by shallow water,
as well as land where the water table is close to or at the surface. In either case, the
presence of abundant water has caused the formation of hydric soils and has
favored the dominance of either hydrophytic or water tolerant plants.
WHARVES AND STAGES means a structure affixed to land which a boat or ship
may be moored to load and unload, along with the associated working table and
Accessory Building. (2022-05-27)
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WIND TURBINE - SMALL SCALE means a turbine that converts the wind's kinetic
energy into either electrical power or mechanical energy. The wind turbine is
comprised of the tower, rotor blades (either horizontal or vertical) and the nacelle. A
small scale wind turbine is a single turbine that has a nameplate capacity which is
not greater than 300 kW. It has a stand-alone design, either on its own foundation or
supported by guy wires.
WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES means infrastructure regulated by the
Federal Government that enables wireless communications including broadcast
antennas, cellular phone towers including private antenna systems for Ham Radio
and Citizen Band Radio, mounted on the ground or on another structure such as a
rooftop.
YARD means the part of a Lot unoccupied by the main Building.
YARD - FRONT means a Yard that extends across the full width of a Lot between
the Front Lot Line and the nearest main wall of any Building on such Lot.
YARD - REAR means a Yard that extends across the full width of a Lot between the
Rear Lot Line and the nearest main wall of the main Building on such Lot.
YARD - SIDE means a Yard that extends from the Front Yard to a Rear Yard
between the Side Lot Line of a Lot and the nearest main wall of the main Building
thereon.
ZONING MAP means the map or maps attached to and forming a part of the City's
Regulations.
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SECTION 3- APPEALS
3.1
RIGHT TO APPEAL
Where a decision is made under these Regulations or the Act, the person to whom
the decision applies shall be notified in writing, at the time of the making of the
decision of:
(1)
the person's right to appeal the decision to the Appeal Board;
(2)
the time by which an appeal is to be made;
(3)
the right of other interested persons to appeal the decision; and
(4)
the manner of making an appeal and the address for filing the appeal.
3.2
ST. JOHN'S LOCAL BOARD OF APPEAL
3.2.1 Appointment of the Appeal Board
(1)
Council shall appoint five (5) persons to the Appeal Board.
(2)
Councillors or employees of the City are not eligible to be members of the
Appeal Board.
(3)
A member of the Appeal Board holds office for three (3) years and may be
appointed for a further three (3) years.
(4)
Notwithstanding Subsection (3), a member shall continue to be a member
until he or she is reappointed or replaced.
(5)
A person appointed to fill a vacancy on the Appeal Board shall be a member
for the rest of the vacating member's term.
(6)
Council, may, by a two-thirds vote, provide remuneration to be paid to
members of the Appeal Board and may prescribe the amount.
(7)
The City Clerk, or his or her agent, shall be secretary of the Appeal Board.
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3.2.2 Appeals to the Appeal Board
(1)
A person aggrieved by a decision made under these Regulations or the Act
may appeal that decision to the 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; or
(d)
a decision permitted under the Act, or another act to be appealed to
the Appeal Board.
(2)
An appeal shall be filed not more than 14 days after the applicant has
received the decision being appealed.
(3)
An appeal shall be made in writing and shall include:
(a)
a summary of the decisions appealed from;
(b)
the grounds for the appeal; and
(c)
the required fee.
(4)
The secretary of the Appeal Board shall, not less than 14 days before the
hearing of an appeal, publish a notice in a local newspaper advising that an
appeal has been filed and the date the appeal is to be heard.
(5)
The Appeal Board shall hear an appeal within 30 days of the filing of the
appeal and shall issue a written decision within 14 days of the hearing.
(6)
Council and the appellant are entitled, but not required, to appear before the
Appeal Board either personally or by authorized representative.
(7)
The Appeal Board shall be presided over by a chairperson appointed from
among its members by Council, or, in the absence of the chairperson, such
members present shall among themselves appoint.
(8)
A majority of the members of the Appeal Board shall constitute a quorum.
(9)
The Appeal Board shall not make a decision that is contrary to the Act, the
Municipal Plan, these Regulations or policy adopted thereunder.
(10)
In determining an appeal, the Appeal Board may confirm, reverse or vary the
decision appealed from and may impose those conditions that the Appeal
Board considers appropriate in the circumstances and may direct Council to
carry out its decision or make the necessary order to have its decision
implemented.
(11)
Notwithstanding Subsection (10) where Council may, in its discretion, make a
decision, the Appeal Board shall not make another decision that overrules the
discretionary decision.
(12)
The decision of a majority of the members of the Appeal Board present at the
hearing of an appeal shall be the decision of the Appeal Board.
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3.2.3 Development May Not Proceed
Where an appeal is filed under Section 3.2.2 the development concerned shall not
proceed pending a decision of the Appeal Board and the subsequent issuance of all
required permits.
3.2.4 Return of Appeal Fee
Where an appeal is successful, the appellant shall be refunded the fee paid at the
time of filing.
3.2.5 Decisions of the Appeal Board
(1)
A decision of the Appeal Board may be appealed to the Supreme Court of
Newfoundland and Labrador on a question of law or jurisdiction.
(2)
An appeal to the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador shall be filed
not later than 10 days after the date of the decision being appealed
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SECTION 4- GENERAL DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURES
4.1
CONTROL OF DEVELOPMENT
4.1.1 Compliance
All Development shall be carried out and maintained in accordance with the Act, the
Municipal Plan, these Regulations and any policy adopted thereunder.
4.1.2 Permit Required
No person shall carry out any Development controlled by these Regulations unless
all required approvals, permits, or Development Agreements have been issued by
the City.
4.1.3 Development Above a Specified Metre Contour
Notwithstanding any other provision of these Regulations, no Development shall be
permitted:
(a)
above the 130 metre contour elevation in Kilbride;
(b)
above the 185 metre contour elevation in Airport Heights; or
(c)
above the 190 metre contour elevation elsewhere;
unless approved by Council.
4.2
DECISIONS
Decisions made under or pursuant to the Act, the Municipal Plan, these Regulations
and any policy adopted thereunder shall be written, state the rationale for such
decision, and where the decision is an approval, state any conditions attached
thereto.
4.3
EXERCISE OF DISCRETION
4.3.1 Compatibility with the Municipal Plan
When exercising discretion to approve or not approve a Development, Council shall
take into account the Act, the Municipal Plan, these Regulations and any policy
adopted thereunder, and such other considerations which are, in its opinion,
material.
4.3.2 Discretion of Council
Where provisions herein are inadequate to meet the requirements of the Municipal
Plan, these Regulations or any policy adopted thereunder, or these Regulations are
silent or where requirements are left to the discretion of Council, Council may
establish the necessary requirements.
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4.3.3 Premature Development
No permit for Development shall be issued when, in the opinion of Council, it is
premature by reason of the site lacking adequate road access, power, drainage,
sanitary facilities or domestic water supply unless the applicant installs the access,
services or facilities deemed necessary by Council.
4.3.4 Deferral of Applications
Council may defer decisions on Development applications and/or amendments to
these Regulations where a planning study or other similar study pertaining to the
future use and Development of the specific area to which the proposed Development
or amendment relates is to be undertaken.
4.4
APPLICATION
4.4.1 Submission
(1)
An application for Development shall be made by the property owner or a
person with the property owner's written consent. Where other persons have
an interest in the property proposed to be developed, their consent may be
required.
(2)
An application shall include such plans, specifications and drawings as
necessary to evaluate the application, together with the applicable fee.
At a minimum, an application for Development shall include:
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Information
All
Applications
Applications
that include
Buildings
Discretionary
and Commercial
Uses
Rezoning
Application
Location
X
X
X
X
Survey
X
X
X
X
Site Plan
X
X
X
X
Description of Proposed
Use
X
X
X
X
Lot Area & Frontage
X
X
X
X
Vehicular Access
X
X
X
X
Water & Sewer
X
X
X
X
Building Placement
X
X
X
Yards
X
X
X
Building Floor Area and
Height
X
X
X
Off-Street Parking
X
X
X
Number of employees on
site
X
X
X
Hours of Operation/Duration
X
X
Storm Water Management
Plan
X
X
X
X
Snow Storage Plan
(As requested)
X
X
X
X
Pedestrian Access, Cycling,
& Transit
X
X
X
X
Other Information as
Specified by Council
X
X
X
X
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4.4.2 Deferral and Withdrawal
(1)
A request for deferral of an application shall be made in writing by the
applicant. Where a request for deferral is received, the application may be
deferred for a maximum of 90 days from the date of receipt of the request.
Should the applicant not reactivate the application within the aforesaid 90
days, the application shall be deemed to be withdrawn.
(2)
An application may be withdrawn at any time upon the written request of the
applicant or owner.
(3)
There shall be no refunding of any fees paid in respect of a deferred or
withdrawn application.
4.5
APPROVAL
4.5.1 General
(1)
Applications that comply with the provisions of the Act, the Municipal Plan,
these Regulations and any policy adopted thereunder may be approved by
authorized staff.
(2)
All other applications, including, but not limited to, those involving a
Discretionary Use, a Non-Conforming Use, a Subdivision of 10 or more Lots,
a Development which requires an extension of municipal services and/or
changes in infrastructure, or a Variance may be approved by Council and a
Development Agreement entered into.
(3)
Notwithstanding Subsections (1) and (2) where Council, in its discretion,
decides that a Development Agreement is required, a Development
Agreement shall be entered into.
(4)
A Development Fee shall be paid for each new Dwelling Unit, new structure,
new Use, and expansion of an existing Dwelling Unit, structure, or Use. The
Development Fee shall be paid prior to final approval of the Development and
shall be in accordance with the schedule of fees adopted by Council from
time to time. This fee shall be in addition to any other fee and be non-
refundable.
4.5.2 Development Agreement
(1)
A Development Agreement shall set out the terms of the application's
approval and shall be signed by the applicant and the City Clerk, and be
registered in the Registry of Deeds for the Province of Newfoundland and
Labrador.
(2)
Where a Land Use Report has been required by Council, the Development
Agreement shall specify:
(a)
the details of the Land Use Report, and
(b)
the implementation schedule of the Land Use Report
recommendations.
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(3)
A Development Agreement may be assigned only with Council's consent.
(4)
Approval given to a Development pursuant to a Development Agreement may
be revoked if the applicant, or the operator of any facilities allowed under the
Development Agreement, is, in the opinion of Council, in violation of any of
the terms of the Development Agreement or any other approvals or permits
issued subsequent thereto.
(5)
Any violation of the terms of the Development Agreement shall result in the
immediate cessation of the Development.
4.5.3 Approval In Principle
(1)
Council, after considering an application and being satisfied that the proposed
Development, subject to submission and approval of detailed plans, is in
compliance with the Act, the Municipal Plan, these Regulations, and any
policy adopted thereunder, may grant approval in principle for such
application and attach conditions that shall:
(a)
be met prior to the issuance of final approval; and
(b)
ensure the Development is carried out in a manner consistent with the
Act, the Municipal Plan, these Regulations and any policy adopted
thereunder.
(2)
An approval in principle shall be valid for a period of 2 years from the date of
granting by Council, and may be extended by Council at the written request of
the applicant, or their authorized representative, for 1 additional year, for a
total of 3 years.
(3)
No Development shall be carried out pursuant to an approval in principle.
4.5.4 Final Approval
(1)
Final approval shall be given where:
(a)
all conditions attached to the approval in principle have been met;
and
(b)
all required payments and land dedications have been made.
(2)
Final approval shall be valid for a period of 2 years from the date of granting
by Council, and may be extended by Council at the written request of the
applicant, or their authorized representative, for 1 additional year, for a total of
3 years.
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4.5.5 Correction of Errors and Remedial Work
An approval of any plans or drawings or the issuance of any permit shall not prevent
Council, or authorized City staff, from requiring the correction of errors, ordering the
cessation of the Development associated with the plans, drawings, permit or
Development where the plans, drawings, permit or Development are not in
compliance with the Act, the Municipal Plan, these Regulations or any policy
adopted thereunder.
4.5.6 Revoke Approval
An approval on any subsequent permits issued pursuant to these Regulations may
be revoked where the applicant fails to comply with:
(a)
the Act, the Municipal Plan, these Regulations or any policy adopted
thereunder;
(b)
any condition attached to the approval or permit; or
(c)
the approval or permit was issued contrary to the Act, the Municipal Plan,
these Regulations, or any policy adopted thereunder; or
(d)
the approval or permit was issued on the basis of insufficient and/or incorrect
information.
4.6 FINANCIAL GUARANTEES
(1)
Before commencing a Development, a developer may be required to make
financial provisions, and/or enter into such agreements as may be required, to
guarantee the payment of assessments, ensure site reinstatement and to
enforce the carrying out of any other condition attached to an approval, permit
or Development Agreement.
(2)
The form of financial provisions or agreement required under Subsection (1)
shall be determined by Council and may be:
(a)
a cash deposit, bank draft or certified cheque;
(b)
an irrevocable letter of credit in a form as may be acceptable to
Council; or
(c)
such form of financial guarantee as may be acceptable to Council.
(3)
The forfeiture of financial guarantees does not relieve the developer of any
conditions or obligations contained in a Development Agreement or final
approval.
4.7
DEDICATION OF LAND FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES
For a Development that is not a Subdivision, Council may require the owner of the
lands forming the Development to convey to the City a portion of the land being
developed for a public purpose.
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4.8
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
(1)
Public consultation shall be carried out for:
(a)
Discretionary Use applications;
(b)
change in Non-Conforming Use applications;
(c)
applications where a Land Use Report is mandatory or has been
required by Council;
(d)
amendments to these Regulations; or
(e)
any other application Council may direct,
and Council may require a Public Meeting to be held in respect of any
of the above or any other matter arising under these Regulations.
(2)
(a)
For an application where public consultation is to be carried out, notice
of the application shall be posted in City Hall, in the John J. Murphy
Building (City Hall Annex) and on the City's website. Additionally,
Council shall make reasonable efforts to mail notice of the application
to property owners within a 150-metre radius of the property which is
the subject of the application at least 14 calendar days prior to the
date Council will consider the application.
(b)
In addition to the foregoing, for a Municipal Plan map amendment, a
Development Regulations map amendment, or a Development
Regulations text amendment with a Land Use Report, the proponent
shall install a notice, which shall be acceptable to the City, at the
property which is the subject of the application.
(3)
The notice referred to in Subsection (2)(a), shall:
(a)
contain a general description of the proposed application and advise
where and when the application may be viewed;
(b)
specify the date for receipt of written comment on the application by
the City Clerk; and
(c)
specify the date, time, and location of a Public Meeting, if one is to be
held.
(4)
Council shall appoint a person to chair a Public Meeting who may be a
Member of Council.
(2026-05-15)
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4.9
LAND USE REPORT
(1)
A Land Use Report, and any supporting studies or plans, shall be prepared at
the expense of the applicant.
(2)
Council shall require and approve a Land Use Report as part of the
Development application review process for applications related to or
involving: (2022-05-27)
(a)
all applications for an amendment to the Municipal Plan or
Development Regulations;
(b)
approval of a non-residential development in or adjoining a Residential
District;
(c)
development of new Streets;
(d)
residential Subdivisions of five (5) or more Lots in an Unserviced Area;
(e)
development in the Watershed Zone;
(f)
Wind Turbine - Small Scale;
(g)
buildings with a height greater than 18 metres in the Commercial
Downtown (CD) Zone, which Land Use Report shall address wind
impact on adjacent properties and pedestrians; and
(h)
buildings with a height greater than 18 metres in the Institutional
Downtown (INST-DT) Zone and the Commercial Downtown Mixed 2
(CDM2) Zone.
(i)
buildings with an alternative Building Stepback in accordance with
Subsection 7.1.4(b), which Land Use Report shall address wind,
shadowing, precipitation, and privacy impacts on adjacent residential
properties and pedestrians. (2025-05-09)
(3)
Notwithstanding Subsection (2), where a Land Use Report is required, but in
the opinion of Council the scale or circumstances of the proposed
Development does not merit a Land Use Report, Council may accept a staff
report in lieu of the Land Use Report.
(4)
Notwithstanding Subsections (2) and (3), Council may require a Land Use
Report as part of any other Development application review process.
(5)
The terms of reference for a Land Use Report shall be approved by Council
and shall form part of the report itself.
(6)
The Land Use Report shall address at a minimum, Development use, public
consultation, elevations, materials, height, location, environmental impacts,
infrastructure, transit, and compatibility with the Municipal Plan, and shall
require identification of significant impacts of the proposed Development,
evaluate their importance and, where appropriate, contain a Mitigation Plan
and a Conservation Plan.
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4.10 WATERWAYS, WETLANDS, PONDS OR LAKES
(1)
Waterways
The minimum Buffer adjacent to the waterways and tributaries shown on
Maps 4 and 5 shall be 15 metres from the 100-year high water mark.
(2)
Ponds or Lakes
The minimum Buffer adjacent to any Pond or Lake shall be 15 metres from
the 100-year high water mark.
(3)
Wetlands
a)
Lundrigan's Marsh and all wetlands with an overall weighted Wetland
Ecosystem Services Protocol (WESP) score of 5 or higher are
protected by Council and are shown as Wetlands - Protected on Map
4.
b)
All wetlands with an individual WESP grouped function score of 8.5 or
more are protected by Council and are shown as Wetlands - Protected
on Map 4.
c)
Wetlands with a WESP score less than 5 are not protected and are
shown as Wetlands - Unprotected on Map 4.
d)
Wetlands that require field assessment and a WESP score are shown
on Map 4 as Wetlands - Further Study Required.
e)
The minimum Buffer adjacent to wetlands shall be 15 metres from the
edge of the wetlands shown on Map 4.
f)
The minimum Buffer adjacent to Synod Lands West Wetland and Long
Pond Marsh shall be 50 metres from the edge of the wetlands shown
on Map 4.
g)
The Galway Protected Natural Area (PNA), shown on Map 4, includes
the Galway PNA and a 15 metre Buffer.
(4)
Notwithstanding Subsections (1) through (3), Council may increase the size of
the Buffer adjacent to a body of water.
(5)
Development shall not be permitted in a waterway, wetland, pond, lake or the
Buffer adjacent to a body of water or in a Floodplain and shall be located a
minimum of 1.2 metres from the edge of the Buffer.
(6)
Notwithstanding Subsection (5), Council may permit the following
Development in a Buffer for those bodies of water enumerated in Subsections
(1) through (3):
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(a)
residential decks, residential fences and residential Accessory
Buildings;
(b)
public works and infrastructure;
(c)
Public Utility;
(d)
servicing of a private Development;
(e)
protection of areas of geological instability;
(f)
flood control infrastructure;
(g)
trails and parks;
(h)
Landscaping;
(i)
construction of storm water detention infrastructure;
(j)
paving of gravel Parking Lots existing as of the coming into force of
these Regulations;
(k)
Wharves and Stages or
(l)
Driveways.
(7)
Notwithstanding Subsection (5), Council may permit the following
Development in bodies of water as enumerated in Subsections (1) through
(3):
(a)
public works and infrastructure;
(b)
Public Utility;
(c)
protection of areas of geological instability;
(d)
flood control infrastructure;
(e)
trails and parks;
(f)
Landscaping; (2022-05-27)
(g)
construction of storm water detention infrastructure;
(h)
Wharves and Stages; and (2022-05-27)
(i)
Driveways. (2022-05-27)
(8)
Prior to approval being given for a Development outlined in Subsection (6) or
(7) the Environment and Sustainability Experts Panel shall be consulted,
except in the case of the construction of residential decks, residential fencing,
residential Accessory Buildings and residential Driveways. (2022-05-27)
(2025-01-10)
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SECTION 5- SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENT
5.1
SUBDIVISION DESIGN
5.1.1 Subdivision Design
No permit shall be issued for the development of a Subdivision unless the design of
the Subdivision conforms to the requirements of these Regulations and any policy
adopted thereunder.
5.1.2 Application for Subdivision
Applications for a Subdivision shall include the following information:
(a)
the location, legal description, plot plan, and proposed Use(s) within the
Subdivision;
(b)
the physical features of the site, including but not limited to, the location of
mature vegetation, identification of areas of potential hazard, drainage,
watercourses, wetlands, floodplains, and topography;
(c)
the layout of proposed Lots and Streets;
(d)
the relation and interconnectedness of the Subdivision to existing
development, Streets, transit and trailways, pedestrians and cyclists.
(e)
the provision for future access to adjacent undeveloped lands;
(f)
the compatibility between the Subdivision and surrounding Uses, both
existing and potential;
(g)
the volume and type of vehicular and pedestrian traffic that will be generated
by the Subdivision;
(h)
the proposed servicing, including water and sanitary sewer, storm water
management and utilities;
(i)
the landscape plan which shows the location of dedicated open space; and
(j)
such further information as required by the City.
5.1.3 Design by Professional Engineer
The design, plans, and specifications of a Subdivision shall be prepared by a person
having the designation of a Professional Engineer.
5.2
SUBDIVISION FEES
5.2.1 Subdivision Application Fee
A Subdivision Application Fee shall be paid at the time of application in accordance
with the schedule of fees adopted by Council from time to time. This fee shall be in
addition to any other fee and be non-refundable.
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5.2.2 Development Fee
A Development Fee shall be paid for each new Lot in a Subdivision. The
Development Fee applicable to the entire Subdivision shall be paid prior to the final
approval of the Subdivision and shall be in accordance with the schedule of fees
adopted by Council from time to time. This fee shall be in addition to any other fee
and be non-refundable.
5.3
SECURITIES
5.3.1 Subdivision Security
Prior to the issuance of final approval for the Subdivision, Security in an amount as
stipulated by the City's Development Design Manual shall be deposited with the City.
Such Security shall be in the form of a bank draft, certified cheque or irrevocable
letter of credit and shall be refunded to the applicant or their designate upon
completion and acceptance by the City of the Subdivision in relation to which it was
paid. No interest shall be paid on refunded Subdivision Security.
5.3.2 Maintenance Security
(1)
Prior to the issuance by the City of a Letter of Acceptance certifying
satisfactory completion of the Subdivision work as defined in the City's
Development Design Manual, the applicant shall deposit with the City
Maintenance Security. Such Maintenance Security shall be in the form of a
bank draft, certified cheque or irrevocable letter of credit and shall be in an
amount as stipulated by the City's Development Design Manual.
Maintenance Security shall be refunded to the applicant or their designate not
less than one (1) year after acceptance of the Subdivision by the City
provided there are no outstanding deficiencies in the sole opinion of the
Manager of Development Engineering otherwise the Maintenance Security
assessed by the City shall be forfeit. No interest shall be paid on
Maintenance Security.
(2)
It shall be the sole responsibility of the applicant to call for an inspection upon
expiry of the maintenance period. Any deficiencies identified by the City at an
inspection shall be deemed to have occurred during the maintenance period.
5.4
CONVEYANCE OF LAND FOR PUBLIC PURPOSE
5.4.1 Public Streets, Rights of Way and Easements
As a prerequisite of acceptance by the City of Phase 1 work as defined in the City's
Development Design Manual, the applicant shall convey to the City for the nominal
consideration of $1.00 all lands as determined by the City to be required for public
Streets, rights-of-way and easements.
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5.4.2 Public Open Space and Recreation
(1)
Prior to the issuance of any Building Permits for the Subdivision, the applicant
shall ensure the conveyance to the City for the nominal consideration of $1.00
an area or areas of land equivalent to 10% of the gross area of the
Subdivision for public purposes subject to the said land being acceptable to
the City.
(2)
Notwithstanding Subsection (1), where the lands required to be conveyed
pursuant to Subsection (1) cannot be identified or agreed upon, the City may
accept from the applicant payment of a sum of money equivalent to 10% of
the raw land value of the Subdivision or a combination of money and land
equivalent to 10% of the raw land value of the Subdivision.
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SECTION 6 - SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENTS
6.1
CONFLICTING PROVISIONS
The following are supplemental to Section 10 of these Regulations. Where the
provisions of this Section conflict with Section 10, this Section shall govern.
6.2
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
6.2.1 General
For the purposes of this section, an Accessory Building shall not include a Deck or
Swimming Pool, a Backyard Suite or a Carriage House.
(2024-07-19)
6.2.2 Accessory Building Area
(1)
For a Residential Use, the Accessory Building(s) Area, together with a
Backyard Suite Area, shall not exceed the lesser of 10% of the Lot Area or
75% of the Residential Building footprint.
(2)
For all other Uses, the Accessory Building(s) Area shall not exceed 35%
of the Rear Yard.
(2024-07-19)
6.2.3 Accessory Building Height
(1)
For a Residential Use, the Accessory Building height shall not exceed the
lesser of 5 metres or the height of the main residential Building on the Lot.
(2)
For all other Uses, the Accessory Building height shall not exceed 5 metres.
(2024-07-19)
6.2.4 Accessory Building Location
Accessory Buildings shall be:
(a)
located in Rear and Side Yards and shall be located behind the Building Line;
(b)
located a minimum of 1.2 metres from any Lot Line;
(c)
located a minimum of 2.4 metres from any other Building on the Lot; and
(d)
located a minimum of 3.0 metres from a Street, subject to Section 7.2.3
(Corner Lots and Yards Abutting a Street). (2022-05-27) (2023-11-03)
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6.3
ADULT DAY CENTRE
(1)
An Adult Day Centre shall:
(a)
have a minimum of 5 metres square of net floor space for each person
receiving care;
(b)
be clearly delineated and separated from any other occupancies in the
Building; and
(c)
comply with all applicable Provincial and Municipal legislation.
(2)
Where an Adult Day Centre is located in a Residential Use, the
owner/operator of the Adult Day Centre shall maintain their primary residence
at the property.
6.4
ADULT MASSAGE PARLOUR
An Adult Massage Parlour shall not be permitted within:
(a)
50 metres of the Newfoundland War Memorial;
(b)
25 metres of a Residential Zone or an Apartment Zone; or
(c)
150 metres of a School, a Place of Worship or Child Care Centre. (2024-03-
15)
6.5
AGRICULTURAL USE
(1)
A Residential Use, excepting a farm residence, shall be discretionary within
600 metres of a structure designed to contain six (6) or more Animal Units.
(2)
A structure designed to contain six (6) or more Animal Units shall be
discretionary with 600 metres of a Residential Use, excepting a farm
residence, and shall be not less than 60 metres from the property boundary.
(3)
Buffering and/or Screening shall be required pursuant to Section 7.6.3.
6.6
AQUACULTURE, AQUAPONICS, HORTICULTURE, AND HYDROPONICS
(1)
The use of a greenhouse, which is equipped with artificial illumination, within
600 metres of a Residential Use, excepting a farm residence, shall be
discretionary.
(2)
Artificial light shall not be directed towards abutting Residential Uses.
(3)
Buffering and/or Screening shall be required pursuant to Section 7.6.3.
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6.7
BACKYARD SUITE
6.7.1 General
(1)
No more than one (1) Backyard Suite shall be permitted on a residential Lot.
(2)
Backyard Suite shall contain no more than one (1) Dwelling Unit.
(3)
Backyard Suite shall have a minimum 1.2 metre wide access to a Street.
(4)
Notwithstanding Subsection 6.7.1(1), a Backyard Suite shall not be permitted
on the same lot as an Apartment Building, Cluster Development, Lodging
House, Mini Home Park, Pocket Neighbourhood or Townhouse Cluster.
6.7.2 Backyard Suite Area
The Backyard Suite Area, together with an Accessory Building(s) Area, shall not
exceed the lesser of 10% of the Lot Area or 75% of the Residential Building footprint.
6.7.3 Backyard Suite Height
The Backyard Suite height shall not exceed the lesser of 5 metres or the height of
the main residential Building on the Lot.
6.7.4 Backyard Suite Location
Backyard Suites shall be:
(a)
located in Rear and Side Yards and shall be located behind the Building Line;
(b)
located a minimum of 1.2 metres from any Lot Line;
(c)
located a minimum of 2.4 metres from any other Building on the Lot; and
(d)
located a minimum of 3.0 metres from a Street, subject to Section 7.2.3
(Corner Lots and Yards Abutting a Street).
(2024-07-19)
6.8
CARRIAGE HOUSE
A Carriage House may include one Dwelling Unit. Use of a Carriage House for a
Dwelling Unit is considered a Heritage Use.
6.9
CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT
(1)
A Cluster Development shall contain no more than one (1) Driveway, but may
require a secondary access as determined by a City engineer or the St.
John's Regional Fire Department.
(2)
All parking as required under Section 8.3 shall be provided on a Parking Lot.
(3)
A Cluster Development with 20 or more Dwelling Units shall, in addition to
minimum landscape requirements, include a minimum of 6 metres square per
Dwelling Unit of useable green space for the benefit of the Cluster
Development. Green space area is to be contained entirely within the Lot
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boundaries, continuous on the Lot, covered with Soft Landscaping and
subject to the said area being acceptable to the City.
(2024-07-19)
6.10 COMMERCIAL GARAGE
A Commercial Garage shall contain all vehicle repair within the Building.
(2025-01-03)
6.11 CONVENIENCE STORE OR SERVICE SHOP IN APARTMENT BUILDING
A Convenience Store or Service Shop in an Apartment Building shall:
(2022-05-27)
(a)
be situate on the entrance floor level; and
(b)
be clearly delineated and separated from any other occupancies in the
Apartment Building.
6.12 CROWN LAND RESERVES
All applications for Crown Land must be approved and meet the Zoning
Requirements as determine by the City of St. John's. Subject to the Map 9
(Provincial Lands) the following Crown Land Reserves will be recognized and as
directed by the Province, applications will not be entertained within the following
areas:
-
Directive 9.E.80 (Three Arm Pond): No Crown Land applications may be
accepted or approved except for applications for utilities or Provincial
Infrastructure may be accepted in consultation with the Department of
Transportation and Infrastructure.
-
Directive 9.E.50 (Former Mun Woodlot): No Crown Land applications may be
accepted or approved except for applications for:
o
Agriculture or Forestry Development may be accepted in the area mark
as "A".
o
Quarry Development may be accepted in the area Defined as area "B".
o
Utilities or Provincial Infrastructure may be accepted in all areas.
-
Directive 9.E.65 (Cuckold's Pond Crown Land Reserve):
o
No applications will be accepted or approved.
o
Applications taken in error must be cancelled.
-
Directive 9.E.29 (Freshwater Crown Reserve):
o
No Crown Land Applications to be accepted
-
Directive 9.E.66 (Signal Hill Road-Murphy's Right of Way Crown Reserve):
o
No Crown Land Applications to be accepted or approved.
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o
Applications taken in error must be cancelled.
6.13 CRAFT BREWERY/DISTILLERY
A Craft Brewery/Distillery shall:
(a)
have all processing and storage contained within a Building, except in an
Industrial Zone; and
(b)
the area dedicated to production and storage shall not exceed 500 metres
square.
6.14 CHILD CARE CENTRES
6.14.1 Child Care Centre in Residential Use
A Child Care Centre in a Residential Use shall:
(a)
be clearly delineated and separated from any other occupancies in the
dwelling; and
(b)
comply with all applicable Provincial and Municipal legislation.
6.14.2 Child Care Centre in Non-Residential Use
A Child Care Centre in a non-Residential Use shall:
(a)
be clearly delineated and separated from any other occupancies in the
Building;
(b)
comply with all applicable Provincial and Municipal legislation; and
(c)
where located in a Residential Zone, maintain the following minimum
standards:
Standard
Residential Zones
R1
R2
R3
RD
RM
RQ
Lot Area
(minimum)
600
metres
square
450
metres
square
450
metres
square
450
metres
square
450
metres
square
450
metres
square
Lot Frontage
(minimum)
18 metres
15 metres
15 metres
15 metres
15 metres
15 metres
Landscaping Front
yard (minimum)
50%
50%
50%
N/A
50%
N/A
(2024-03-15)
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6.15 DRIVE THROUGH
(1)
A Drive Through shall be a Discretionary Use when located within 150 metres
of:
(a)
Residential Zone;
(b)
an Apartment Zone;
(c)
a Residential Use'
(d)
a School;
(e)
a Child Care Centre; (2024-03-15)
(f)
an Adult Day Centre; or
(g)
a Place of Worship
(2)
A separation distance between the closest edge of the nearer of a Drive
Through Stacking Lane or an on-site traffic lane designed to bypass a
Stacking Lane shall be provided as follows:
From the boundary of a Residential or Apartment Zone Minimum of 10 metres
From a Residential Use located in a zone which is not
exclusively for residential purposes
Minimum of 3 metres
From a School, Child Care Centre, Adult Day Centre
or Place of Worship (2024-03-15)
Minimum of 3 metres
(3)
(a)
A noise attenuation barrier/acoustic barrier/noise wall designed and
sited by a qualified acoustical consultant shall be installed at the
expense of the applicant where a Drive Through will abut a Residential
Zone, an Apartment Zone or any Residential Use.
(b)
Notwithstanding Subsection 3(a), where a noise study shows noise
levels will not increase beyond existing levels due to the Drive
Through, a noise attenuation barrier/acoustic barrier/noise wall may
not be required at Council's discretion.
(4)
All applications for a Drive Through shall be referred to the Transportation
Engineer who shall establish the minimum number of stacking spaces
required in the Stacking Lane.
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6.16 FAMILY CHILD CARE SERVICE
A Family Child Care Service shall:
(a)
comply with all applicable Provincial and Municipal legislation; and
(b)
the operator of the Family Child Care Service shall maintain their primary
residence as the property.
(2024-03-15)
6.17 FLOAT PLANE HANGAR LOTS
Development of a Float Plane Hangar Lot is subject to the following:
(a)
a minimum Lot Area of 1400 metres square; and
(b)
a Float Plane Hangar and a Float Plane Hangar Lot shall not be used as a
Dwelling Unit.
6.18 GAS STATION
(1)
A Gas Station is subject to the following:
(2)
All fuel pumps and fuel tanks shall be not less than 6.0 metres from any Lot
Line.
(3)
A canopy shall not be less than 3.0 metres from any Lot Line. A canopy shall
not be considered in calculating Lot Coverage.
(4)
(a)
A noise attenuation barrier/acoustic barrier/noise wall designed and
sited by a qualified acoustical consultant shall be installed at the
expense of the applicant where a Gas Station will abut a Residential
Zone, an Apartment Zone or any Residential Use.
(b)
Notwithstanding Subsection 4(a), where a noise study shows noise
levels will not increase beyond existing levels due to the Gas Station, a
noise attenuation barrier/acoustic barrier/noise wall may not be
required at Council's discretion.
(5)
Buffering and/or Screening shall be required pursuant to Section 7.6.3.
Lot Area
Maximum of 900 metres square
Lot Frontage
Minimum of 35 metres
Lot Coverage
Maximum of 30%
Building Height
Maximum of 6 metres
Building Line for main Building
Minimum of 12 metres
Side Yard
Minimum of 6 metres
Rear Yard
Minimum of 6 metres
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6.19 HEAT PUMP, MINI-SPLIT HEAT PUMP, AIR CONDITIONER, OR EXHAUST
DEVICE
(1)
A heat pump, air conditioner or exhaust device shall be located:
(a)
in the abutting Street, Side Yard, or Rear Yard of the Lot; and
(b)
not less than 2.4 metres from a Side Lot Line.
(2)
A mini-split heat pump shall be located in the Side Yard or Rear Yard of the
Lot.
(3)
Notwithstanding Subsection (1) and (2), the Manager of Regulatory Services
may permit an air conditioner or exhaust device to be located on a roof or in a
window.
6.20 HEAVY EQUIPMENT STORAGE AND VEHICLE STORAGE YARD
Heavy Equipment Storage and a Vehicle Storage Yard are subject to the following:
(a)
heavy equipment or vehicles shall not be stored or parked within 20 metres of
a Residential Zone or a Zone that permits Residential Use;
(b)
where there is a Building, open storage shall be in the Rear Yard; and
(c)
open storage shall be Screened and Landscaped in accordance with Section
7.6.3.
6.21 HERITAGE USE
(1)
(a)
A horizontal extension to a Building containing a Heritage Use on a
façade facing a Street shall not exceed 75% of the width of that
Building façade; and
(b)
a vertical extension to a Building containing a Heritage Use shall be
horizontally recessed from the original Building. The distance of the
Stepback shall be in the discretion of Council.
(2)
Applications for an extension to a Building containing a Heritage Use shall
require public consultation in accordance with Section 4.8. (2024-11-01)
6.22 HOME OCCUPATION
6.22.1 Home Occupation in a Dwelling Unit
A Home Occupation in a Dwelling Unit shall:
(a)
not exceed the lesser of 45 metres square or 25% of the Gross Floor Area of
the Dwelling Unit;
(b)
have no open storage or display of goods, materials, or equipment;
(c)
have no wholesale sales. Retail sales may be permitted provided they are
incidental to the Home Occupation;
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(d)
be operated by a resident of the Dwelling Unit and not employ more than 2
non-residents;
(e)
have activities associated with the Home Occupation which are not
hazardous and which do not cause a significant increase in traffic, noise,
odour, dust, fumes, lighting or other nuisance or inconvenience to residents of
nearby properties;
(f)
have sufficient parking to accommodate the Home Occupation and the
Dwelling Unit; and
(g)
have no change in type, nature or intensity without the approval of Council.
6.22.2 Home Occupation in an Accessory Building
A Home Occupation in an Accessory Building is subject to the following:
(a)
is located within the Rural (R) Zone, the Rural Residential (RR) Zone, and
Rural Residential Infill (RRI) Zone, the Agricultural (A) Zone or the Forestry
(F) Zone.
(b)
the Accessory Building shall comply with Section 6.2;
(c)
the Home Occupation shall not exceed the lesser of 80 metres square or the
Gross Floor Area of the Accessory Building;
(d)
have no wholesale sales. Retail sales may be permitted provided they are
incidental to the Home Occupation;
(e)
be operated by a resident of the dwelling to which the Accessory Building is
associated and not employ more than 2 non-residents;
(f)
have activities associated with the Home Occupation which are not
hazardous and which do not cause a significant increase in traffic, noise,
odour, dust, fumes, lighting or other nuisance or inconvenience to residents of
nearby properties;
(g)
have sufficient parking to accommodate the Home Occupation and the
Dwelling Unit; and
(h)
have no change in type, nature, or intensity without the approval of Council.
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6.23 HOME OFFICE
A Home Office shall:
(a)
be located in a Dwelling Unit;
(b)
not exceed 20 metres square;
(c)
be restricted to Office Uses;
(d)
have no exterior open storage or display of goods, materials, or
equipment;
(e)
have no wholesale or retail sales;
(f)
be operated by a resident of the Dwelling Unit and not employ any non-
residents;
(g)
have sufficient parking to accommodate the Home Office and the Dwelling
Unit; and
(h)
have no change in type, nature, or intensity without the approval of Council.
6.24 INDOOR RIDING ARENA
An Indoor Riding Arena is subject to the following:
(a)
exterior lighting shall not be directed towards abutting Residential Uses; and
(b)
off street parking shall be provided for a minimum of 5 vehicles.
6.25 KENNEL
No Kennel Building or exterior exercise area shall be permitted within 50 metres of a
Residential Use on an abutting property.
6.26 LOUNGE
(1)
A Lounge shall not be permitted within 50 metres of the Newfoundland War
Memorial
(2)
A Lounge shall be a Discretionary Use when located:
(a)
within 150 metres of:
(i)
a Residential Zone;
(ii)
an Apartment Zone;
(iii)
a School; or
(iv)
a Place of Worship; or
(b)
within the Downtown Business Improvement Area, excepting those
properties abutting George Street between Queen Street and Beck's
Cove (see Map 6).
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6.27 MINERAL WORKING
(1)
The minimum Buffer adjacent to a Mineral Working shall be:
From a Residential, Apartment, Rural
Residential or Rural Residential Infill
Zone
300 metres
1000 metres where blasting occurs
From a Commercial, Mixed or Public
Use
50 metres
From any Street
30 metres
From any body of water, water course
or wetland
50 metres
(2)
A Mineral Working shall comply with all applicable Provincial and Municipal
legislation.
6.28 PARKING GARAGE
Within the Downtown Business Improvement Area, the Street level abutting on
Water Street or Duckworth Street shall have a commercial use or uses other than
the provision of parking, excepting access to the Parking Garage.
6.29 PEDWAY
(1)
Pedway may be underground, at grade or elevated.
(2)
A Pedway is subject to the appropriate property rights agreements being in
place.
(a)
A copy of the agreement referenced above shall be registered in the
Registry of Deeds for the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
(3)
Where a Pedway is elevated, the elevated portion must be constructed a
minimum of 5.5 metres from grade.
(a)
Notwithstanding the foregoing, authorized staff may extend the
restrictions imposed by Section 6.26 (3) where it is appropriate to do
so in the opinion of the authorized staff. (2024-03-15)
(2022-10-14)
6.30 PROVINCIAL ARCHAEOLOGY
Any application for development within the areas identified on Map 1 are to be
referred to the Provincial Archeology, Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts and
Recreation.
6.31 PROVINCIAL FORESTRY AREAS
Silviculture Areas as outlined on Map 9 (Provincial Lands) will be recognized and
protected as directed by the Province, unless otherwise notified by the Forestry
Division, Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture.
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6.32 PROVINCIAL ROADS
The following requirements apply to various provincial roads with the City:
(a)
Protected Roads: all development located within the established building
control line (measured perpendicular 100 metres from the centreline of the
roadway) must in accordance with the Protected Road Zoning Requirements
and requires approval from the Government Services Centre (Department of
Digital Government and Service NL). (refer to Map P-4 Road Classifications
Envision Municipal Plan)
(b)
Scenic Road: development along these roads are subject to the policies of
the St. John's Urban Region Regional Plan. (refer to Map P-4 Road
Classifications Envision Municipal Plan) (2022-12-02)
(c)
Notwithstanding Subsection (b):
(i)
outdoor storage shall not be permitted within the front Yard of a Lot
adjacent to a scenic road.
(ii)
a 10 metre Buffer as measured from the Lot Line - Front shall be
established on each Lot along Maddox Cove Road to retain the
landscape of the scenic road and its natural form.
(d)
Highway Signs: Any sign placed with the building control lines requires a
permit from the Government Services Centre (Department of Digital
Government and Service NL) and must be constructed in accordance with the
Highway Sign Regulations and with the City of St. John's Sign Bylaw.
6.33 RESIDENTIAL RETAIL STORE
A Residential Retail Store shall:
(a)
be located in a Building containing a Dwelling Unit;
(b)
not exceed the greater of 50 metres square or 50% of the Gross Floor Area of
the Building; and
(c)
be clearly delineated and separated from any other occupancies in the
Building.
6.34 RESTAURANTS
An outdoor eating area associated with a Restaurant shall be a Discretionary Use
when located within 150 metres of:
(a)
a Residential Zone;
(b)
an Apartment Zone;
(c)
a School; or
(d)
a Place of Worship.
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6.35 SALVAGE YARD
(1)
The minimum Buffer adjacent to a Salvage Yard shall be:
From any Residential, Apartment, Rural
Residential, or Rural Residential Infill
Zone
150 metres
From any Commercial, Mixed or Public
Use
5 metres
6.36 SUBSIDIARY DWELLING UNIT
(1)
Single Detached Dwelling shall have a maximum of two (2) Subsidiary
Dwelling Units with the Gross Floor Area of each subsidiary unit being
subordinate to the main Dwelling Unit. (2025-11-14)
(2)
Semi-Detached Dwelling or Townhouse shall have a maximum of one (1)
Subsidiary Dwelling Unit.
(3)
Duplex, Triplex and Four-Plex shall not permit a Subsidiary Dwelling Unit.
(2024-07-19)
6.37 TOWNHOUSE CLUSTER
(1)
A Townhouse Cluster shall contain no more than one (1) Driveway, but may
require a secondary access as determined by a City engineer or the St.
John's Regional Fire Department.
(2)
All parking as required under Section 8.3 shall be provided on a Parking Lot.
(2024-07-19)
6.38 WAREHOUSE
A Warehouse is subject to the following:
(a)
open storage shall be located in the Rear Yard and be enclosed by a wall,
Screen, or Fence not less than 1.8 metres high; and
(b)
exterior lighting shall not be directed towards abutting Residential Uses.
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6.39 WATER UTILITY ENCLOSURE
(1)
The Building Line for a Water Utility Enclosure may be the Front Lot Line;
(2)
A Water Utility Enclosure shall be not less than 0.3 metres from any Side or
Rear Lot Line;
(3)
Sightlines shall be determined by the Transportation Engineer where a Water
Utility Enclosure is to be sited on a property situate at an intersection;
(4)
The electrical service for a Water Utility Enclosure shall be provided through
the service for the Building to which the Water Utility Enclosure is associated;
and
(5)
A Water Utility Enclosure shall comply with all applicable Provincial and
Municipal legislation.
6.40 WIND TURBINE - SMALL SCALE
(1)
A Wind Turbine - Small Scale shall be located a distance equivalent to 1.5
times its height from any Lot Line;
(2)
For the purpose of this Section, the height of a Wind Turbine - Small Scale
shall be measured from grade to the highest point of the turbine rotor blade
when in rotation.
6.41 WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY
A Wireless Communications Facility shall comply with all applicable Provincial and
Federal legislation.
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SECTION 7- GENERAL SITE REQUIREMENTS
7.1
LOT REQUIREMENTS
7.1.1 Development on Lot
No Development shall be permitted except on a Lot in accordance with these
Regulations or policy adopted thereunder.
7.1.2 Minimum Lot Area
No new Lot shall be created for the purpose of Development which does not meet
the minimum Lot standards under these Regulations, nor can any Lot be varied or
reduced in area so that it or any Building thereon will not meet the minimum Lot and
siting standards of these Regulations; provided that any Lot can be varied in
accordance with Section 7.4.
7.1.3 Frontage on a Street
No Development shall be permitted unless the Lot has frontage on a Street and the
Lot is accessible by emergency vehicle via the Street.
7.1.4 Building Stepback
(a)
All Buildings on a Lot which is in
or abuts a Residential Zone and
being 12 metres or greater in
Building Height shall not project
above a 45 degree angle as
measured from the Rear Yard Lot
Line and/or Side Yard Lot Line at
a height of 12 metres.
(b)
Where an applicant wishes to propose a Building Stepback that differs from
that required in Subsection 7.1.4(a), Council shall require a Land Use Report
in accordance with Section 4.9. (2025-05-09)
7.1.5 Side Yard Calculations
Where the calculation of a Side Yard Requirements results in a fractional number,
that number shall be rounded to the nearest whole number with 0.5 rounded up to
the next whole number.
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7.2
BUILDING LINES AND SIGHT LINES
7.2.1 Building Line - Yards
Notwithstanding Section 10 and except as provided in Subsection 7.2.2, Council
shall have the power to:
(a)
establish or re-establish the Building Line for any Street, or for any Lot situate
thereon, at any point or place that Council deems appropriate; and
(b)
require that any new Building constructed on a Street be built on, or at any
specific point behind, the Building Line established or re-established pursuant
to this Section.
7.2.2 Building Line - Streets
The following Streets shall have the Building Line stipulated:
Kenmount Road
35 metres from the center line of the Street
Logy Bay Road
25 metres from the center line of the Street for that portion of
the Street north of Harding Road
Portugal Cove
Road
25 metres from the center line of the Street for that portion of
the Street north of MacDonald Drive
Topsail Road
30 metres from the center line of the Street for that portion of
the Street west of Forbes Street
Torbay Road
25 metres from the center line of the Street
7.2.3 Corner Lot and Yard Abutting a Street
(1)
For the purposes of this Subsection, a
sight triangle shall be formed by two
Street Lines and a line connecting two
points on the two Street Lines located:
(a)
15 metres distance from the point
of intersection of the two Street
Lines along each Street Line for
streets that serve a higher-order
function within the immediate area,
or
(b)
8 metres distance from the point of intersection of the two Street Lines
along each Street Line for streets that serve a lower-order function
within the immediate area.
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(2)
Except for corner Lots in the Downtown (Planning Area 1), and except as
provided in Subsection 7.2.3(3), no Building, Fence, Sign, Water Utility
Enclosure, or other obstruction shall be erected, nor shall any Development,
including a Driveway or a Parking Lot, be permitted, within the sight triangle at
an intersection.
(3)
No Fence, Accessory Building, Water Utility Enclosure, or other obstruction
may be permitted in any Yard abutting a Street, except where in the opinion
of a City engineer, it does not impede sight lines along the Street. In such
cases, the height and location of the Fence, Accessory Building or Water
Utility Enclosure shall be as determined by a City engineer. (2022-05-27)
(4)
Notwithstanding the foregoing, an authorized staff may extend or reduce the
restrictions imposed by Section 7.2.3 where it is appropriate to do so in the
opinion of the authorized staff.
7.2.4 Lots Having Frontage on more than one Street
Where a Lot, which is not a corner Lot, has frontage on more than one Street, the
front Yard, for the purposes of Development, shall be determined by the Deputy City
Manager - Planning, Engineering and Regulatory Services or his/her designate.
7.2.5 Obstruction of Yards
Subject to Subsection 7.2.3, no Building shall encroach upon a required Yard
except:
(a)
an Accessory Building or Carport;
(b)
structures attached to the Building as follows:
(i)
chimney breasts, eaves, sills or cornices not more than 0.5 metres into
any required Side Yard or 1 metre into any front or Rear Yard;
(ii)
except as provided in Subsection 7.2.5(b)(iii), Decks or steps at or
above grade not more than 2 metres into any required front Yard and
0.3 metres from any side or rear Lot Line;
(iii)
Decks or steps at or above grade not more than 2 metres into any
required Side Yard where the Side Yard abuts a Street;
(iv)
sunken or below grade entrance wells not more than 50% into any
required Side Yard where the Side Yard abuts a Street; and
(v)
sunken or below grade entrance wells not more than 1.5 metres into
any required Rear Yard.
(c)
Fences, Driveways, awnings, or garden trellises
(d)
wheelchair ramps or other accessibility devices as approved by the Manager
of Regulatory Services; and
(e)
Water Utility Enclosures.
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7.2.6 Fence Height
Subject to Subsections 7.2.3 and 7.6.3, the following shall apply to Fence height:
Residential Zone
maximum 1.8 metres, except where the grade of the Lot to be fenced
is such that 1.8 metres would provide ineffective screening in which
case the height may be increased to a maximum of 2.4 metres at the
discretion of the Manager of Regulatory Services
Non-Residential
Zone
maximum 2.4 metres
7.2.7 Fence Location
Subject to Subsection 7.2.3 Fences shall be located a minimum of 2.0 metres from a
Street.
7.3
SNOW STORAGE
Where a Lot or Development is proposed, a Snow Storage Plan may be required
subject to the requirements of the Development Design Manual.
7.4
VARIANCES
Notwithstanding any other provision in these Regulations:
(a)
Where an approval or Building Permit cannot be issued because a proposed
Development does not comply with the requirements set out in these
Regulations, the Council may, in its discretion, grant a Variance from the
applicable requirements to a maximum of 10% where, in Council's opinion
compliance with the requirements would prejudice the proper Development of
the land, Building or structure in question or would be contrary to the public
interest.
(b)
A Variance shall not be allowed if the 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 not more
than 10%.
(c)
A Variance shall not be permitted where the proposed Development would
increase the non-conformity of an existing Development.
(d)
Notice of any proposed Variance shall be posted in City Hall, in the John J.
Murphy Building (City Hall Annex) and on the City's website. Additionally,
Council shall make reasonable efforts to provide written notice of the
proposed Variance to all persons whose land abuts the Development that is
the subject of the Variance at least 7 calendar days prior to the date Council
will consider the Variance.
(2026-05-15)
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7.5
NON-CONFORMING
In addition to the provisions of Section 108 of the Urban and Rural Planning Act,
2000, and Sections 14 to 17 of the Development Regulations enacted thereunder,
non-conforming Uses and Buildings shall meet the following:
(1)
Where
(a)
a Non-Conforming Use ceases to exist for a period of more than 3
years;
(b)
the Building associated with the Non-Conforming Use has been
removed; or
(c)
the Non-Conforming Use has been replaced with a Use which
complies with these Regulations;
the Non-Conforming Use status shall cease.
(2)
Where a Building, structure or Development does not meet the requirements
of these Regulations, the Building, structure or Development shall not be
expanded if the expansion would increase the degree of non-conformity.
(3)
A Non-Conforming Building, structure or Development
(a)
shall not be internally or externally varied, extended or expanded
without Council approval;
(b)
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 the Building,
structure or Development, as determined by the Manager of
Regulatory Services, has been destroyed;
(d)
may have the existing Use for that Building, structure or Development
varied with the approval of Council to a Use that is more compatible, in
Council's opinion, with the Municipal Plan and these Regulations;
(e)
may have the existing Building extended or expanded with the
approval of Council, where the extension or expansion does not extend
or expand the existing Building more than 50%;
(f)
where the non-conformity is with respect to the requirements of these
Regulations, a Building or elements of a site shall not be expanded if
the expansion would increase the non-conformity;
(g)
where the Building or structure is primarily zoned and used for
residential purposes, it may be repaired or rebuilt where 50% of the
value of the Building or structure, as determined by the Manager of
Regulatory Services, has been destroyed provided it must be repaired
or rebuilt in accordance with these Regulations, excepting Lot size.
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7.6
LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING
7.6.1 Landscaping (2026-01-30)
(1) The Front, Side, and Rear Yards of a residential Lot shall be covered with
Landscaping.
(2) With the exception of Lots with a zero metre Building Line, at least 50% of the
front Yard of a Single Detached Dwelling, Duplex, Semi-Detached Dwelling,
or Townhouse shall be covered with Soft Landscaping and all Landscaping
shall be continuous on the Lot.
(3) Notwithstanding Subsection 7.6.1(2), at least 45% of the front Yard of a
Townhouse Lot within the Residential 3 (R3) Zone shall be covered with Soft
Landscaping and all Landscaping shall be continuous on the Lot, with the
exception of Townhouse Lots within the Downtown Snow Removal Area (Map
8).
(4) Notwithstanding Subsections 7.6.1(2) and 7.6.1(3), at least 40% of the front
Yard of a Lot on a cul-de-sac bulb shall be covered with Soft Landscaping and
all Landscaping shall be continuous on the Lot.
(5) At least 30% of the front Yard of a Triplex or Four-Plex shall be covered with
Soft Landscaping and all Landscaping shall be continuous on the Lot, except
for Four-Plex within the Residential 1 (R1) Zone which shall have at least 40%
of the front Yard covered with Soft Landscaping that is continuous on the Lot.
(6) In addition to zone requirements, Apartment Building, Cluster Development,
and Townhouse Cluster shall be Landscaped in accordance with the
Development Design Manual.
(7) The driveway shall be completed with a hard surface acceptable to the
Manager of Regulatory Services, shall not exceed 50% of the front Yard,
and shall be designed in accordance with the Development Design
Manual, except for Apartment Building, Cluster Development,
Townhouse Cluster, Four-Plex, Triplex, and Townhouse within the
Residential 3 (R3) Zone.
(8) Hard Landscaping shall comply with the approved site drainage plan for the
Lot.
(9) An Apartment Building within a Residential Zone as identified in Section 10.2
that contains six (6) or fewer Dwelling Units on one lot is not considered a
commercial operation as defined in the Development Design Manual and may
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be exempt from commercial development requirements, subject to the
following:
(a) At least 30% of the front Yard shall be covered with Soft Landscaping
and all Landscaping shall be continuous on the Lot.
(b) Snow storage shall be provided in accordance with the Development
Design Manual.
(c) The Driveway shall be completed with a hard surface acceptable to the
Manager of Regulatory Services and shall be designed in accordance
with the Development Design Manual.
(10) Notwithstanding Subsection 7.6.1(9), the commercial development
requirements of the Development Design Manual shall apply where a
Parking Lot is proposed for an Apartment Building in a Residential Zone
that contains six (6) or fewer Dwelling Units.
(11) For non-residential development and commercial operations, all areas
designed to be traversed by motor vehicles shall be curbed and
completed with a hard surface in accordance with the Development
Design Manual and the approved Landscape plan for the Development."
7.6.2 Buffering and Screening (2026-01-30)
(1)
Where an Industrial, Commercial, Institutional, Agricultural, or Public Use
abuts an existing or proposed Residential Use, a 6 metre Buffer together with
a Screen, not less than 1.8 metres in height, shall be erected by the
developer or owner of the Industrial, Commercial, Institutional, Agricultural, or
Public Use on their Lot.
(2)
Notwithstanding Subsection 7.6.3(1), where a Commercial Local Zone Use
abuts an existing or proposed Residential Use, a 3 metre Buffer together with
a Screen, not less than 1.8 metres in height, shall be erected by the
developer or owner of the Commercial Local Use on their Lot.
(3)
Notwithstanding Subsection 7.6.3(1), where a Residential Mixed (RM) Zone
Use abuts an existing or proposed Residential Use, Buffering and Screening
shall be in the discretion of Council. (2024-01-19)
7.7
TEMPORARY BUILDING AND STRUCTURES
Notwithstanding the zoning of a site:
1.
Except as provided for in subsection (2), Council or an Officer of Council may
allow the use of land or a Building or structure for the following, provided the
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proposed Building or structure is of a temporary nature and subject to such
conditions deemed necessary by Council or an Officer of Council:
(a)
A scaffold or other temporary Building or structure incidental to
construction or work in progress, on premises for which a building
permit under the St. John's Building By-Law has been granted, until
such time as the work has been finished or abandoned; and
2.
Council may allow a temporary Building or structure at or near the St. John's
Harbour, or other navigable waters within the City intended for Harbour or
marine-related Uses, subject to such conditions deemed necessary by
Council.
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SECTION 8- PARKING REQUIREMENTS (2022-05-27)
8.1
PLANNED MIXED DEVELOPMENT
This section shall not apply to Planned Mixed Developments.
8.2
GENERAL PARKING REQUIREMENTS
(1)
Every Development shall have off-street parking in accordance with these
Regulations and provincial Designated Mobility Impaired Regulations.
(2)
Where the calculation of required parking spaces results in a fractional
number, that number shall be rounded to the nearest whole number with 0.5
rounded up to the next whole number.
8.3
PARKING STANDARDS
Except in the Downtown Parking Area and Intensification Areas, and where Council
amends the parking spaces required under Section 8.12, the following parking
requirements apply. This section provides the number of parking spaces that must
be provided (minimum) and which shall not be exceeded
(maximum).
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Type or Nature of
Building
Range of Parking Spaces
Minimum
Maximum
Adult Day Centre
(Commercial)
1 parking space for every 3
employees together with 1
parking space for every 100
m2 of Gross Floor Area
1 parking space for every 3
employees together with 1
parking space for every 15
m2 of Gross Floor Area
Adult Day Centre
(Residential)
1 parking space for every 3
employees together with 1
parking space for every 15
m2 of Gross Floor Area
1 parking space for every 3
employees together with 1
parking space for every 15
m2 of Gross Floor Area
Apartment Building
(2022-05-27)
(2024-07-19)
Dwelling Size
Micro Unit (not exceeding
42 metres square
(450 square feet)) 0
Studio 0.8
1 Bedroom Dwelling 0.9
2 Bedroom Dwelling 1.0
3 Bedroom Dwelling 1.2
or greater
Visitor parking:
0 visitor parking spaces for
the first 7 Dwellings; 1 visitor
parking space per 7 Dwellings
thereafter
Dwelling Size
Micro Unit (not exceeding
42 metres square
(450 square feet)) 1parking
space for every 4 units
Studio 1.2
1 Bedroom Dwelling 1.2
2 Bedroom Dwelling 1.5
3 Bedroom Dwelling 2.0
or greater
Maximums are cumulative for
building and inclusive of
visitor parking
Bank
1 parking space for every 30
m2 of Net Floor Area
1 parking space for every 15
m2 of Net Floor Area
Bed and Breakfast
1 parking space for every 2
guest rooms or suites used as
a part of the Bed and
Breakfast
1 parking space for every
guest room or suite used as a
part of the Bed and Breakfast
Car Sales Lot
1 space for every 30 m2 of
Gross Floor Area for the
building and 1 space for every
automobile stored, kept or
displayed for sale
1 space for every 30 m2 of
Gross Floor Area for the
building and 1 space for every
automobile stored, kept or
displayed for sale
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Type or Nature of
Building
Range of Parking Spaces
Minimum
Maximum
Child Care Centre
(2024-03-15)
1 parking space for every 3
employees together with 1
parking space for every 100
m2 of Gross Floor Area
1 parking space for every 3
employees together with 1
parking space for every 15 m2
of Gross Floor Area
Clinic
1 parking space for every 20
m2 of Gross Floor Area
3 parking spaces for every
consultation/treatment room
Cluster Development
(2024-07-19)
Dwelling Size
Micro Unit (not exceeding
42 metres square
(450 square feet)) 0
Studio 0.8
1 Bedroom Dwelling 0.9
2 Bedroom Dwelling 1.0
3 Bedroom Dwelling 1.2
or greater
Visitor parking:
0 visitor parking spaces for
the first 7 Dwellings; 1 visitor
parking space per 7
Dwellings thereafter
Dwelling Size
Micro Unit (not exceeding
42 metres square
(450 square feet)) 1parking
space for every 4 units
Studio 1.2
1 Bedroom Dwelling 1.2
2 Bedroom Dwelling 1.5
3 Bedroom Dwelling 2.0
or greater
Maximums are cumulative for
building and inclusive of
visitor parking
Commercial Garage
1 parking space for every 50
m2 of Gross Floor Area
1 parking space for every 15
m2 of Gross Floor Area
Dry Cleaning
Establishment
1 parking space for every 100
m2 of Net Floor Area
1 parking space for every 15
m2 of Net Floor Area
8-4
Type or Nature of
Building
Range of Parking Spaces
Minimum
Maximum
Dwelling Units in a
Commercial or
Institutional Zone
(2022-05-27)
(2024-07-19)
Dwelling Size
Micro Unit (not exceeding
42 metres square
(450 square feet)) 0
Studio 0.8
1 Bedroom Dwelling 0.9
2 Bedroom Dwelling 1.0
3 Bedroom Dwelling 1.2
or greater
Visitor parking:
0 visitor parking spaces for the
first 7 Dwellings; 1 visitor parking
space per 7 Dwellings thereafter
Dwelling Size
Micro Unit (not exceeding
42 metres square
(450 square feet)) 1 parking
space for every 4 units
Studio 1.2
1 Bedroom Dwelling 1.2
2 Bedroom Dwelling 1.5
3 Bedroom Dwelling 2.0
or greater
Maximums are cumulative for
building and inclusive of visitor
parking
Family Child Care
Service (2024-03-15)
Zero if on-street parking is
available
4 parking spaces
Funeral Home
1 parking space for every 15
m2 of Gross Floor Area
1 parking space for every 5
m2 of Gross Floor Area
Gas Station
1 parking space for every 2
gas pumps and 1 parking
space for every 30 m2 of Net
Floor Area used for retail
1 parking space for every gas
pump and 1 parking space for
every 15 m2 of Net Floor Area
used for retail
Health and Wellness
Clinic
(2022-05-27)
1 parking space for every 15
m² Gross Floor Area
1 parking space for every 5
m2 Gross Floor Area
Heritage Use
To be determined by Council
To be determined by Council
Home Occupation
Zero if on-street parking is
available
4 parking spaces
Hotel
1 parking space for every 4
guest rooms or suites
together with 1 parking space
for every 5 m2 of
banquet/conference/meeting
space
1 parking space for every 2
guest rooms or suites
together with 1 parking space
for every 4 m2 of
banquet/conference/meeting
space
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Type or Nature of
Building
Range of Parking Spaces
Minimum
Maximum
Light Industrial
1 parking space for every 100
m2 of manufacturing area,
provided this is not less than
3 parking spaces per tenant
or
establishment
1 parking space for every 20
m2 of Net Floor Area
Lodging House
1 parking space for every 2
rented rooms or suites used
as a part of the Lodging
House
1 parking space for every
rented room or suite used as
a part of the Lodging House
Long Term Care
Facility/
Hospital
1 space for every 10 beds
1 space for every 5 beds
Lounge
1 parking space for every 10
m2 of Gross Floor Area
1 parking space for every 5
m2 of Gross Floor Area
Office
1 parking space for every 50
m2 of Net Floor Area
1 parking space for every 20
m2 of Net Floor Area
Personal Care Home
1 space for every 5 Units
1 space for every 2 Units
Place of Amusement
Place of Assembly
1 parking space for every 15
m2 of Gross Floor Area
1 parking space for every 5
m2 of Gross Floor Area
Place of Worship
1 parking space for every 15
m2 of Gross Floor Area
1 parking space for every 5
m2 of Gross Floor Area
Pocket Neighbourhood 0.5 parking spaces per
Dwelling Unit
1.2 parking spaces per
Dwelling Unit
Recreational Use
5 parking spaces per acre
5 parking spaces per acre of
passive recreation space plus
number of parking spaces
equivalent to 50% of the
occupancy capacity of
Building and Sports Fields
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Type or Nature of
Building
Range of Parking Spaces
Minimum
Maximum
Residential Use, except
Apartment Building,
Cluster Development,
Dwelling Units in a
Commercial or
Institutional Zone,
Townhouse Cluster and
Tiny Home Dwelling
(2022-05-27)
(2024-07-19)
1 parking space for every
Dwelling Unit
Not applicable
Restaurant
Gross Floor Area is 200 m2 or
less, no parking space is
required
Gross Floor Area is above
200 m2 but not greater than
500 m2: 1 parking space for
every 20 m2 of Gross Floor
Area
Gross Floor Area greater than
500 m2: 1 parking space for
every 10 m2 of Gross Floor
Area
1 parking space for every 5
m2 of Gross Floor Area
Retail Use
If the Gross Floor Area is 200
m2 or less, no parking space
is required.
1 parking space for every 30
m2 of Net Floor Area
1 parking space for every 10
m2 of Net Floor Area
Service Shop
Gross Floor Area is 200 m2 or
less, no parking space is r
equired.
1 parking space for every 30
m2 of Net Floor Area or 1.5
parking spaces for every work
station, whichever is greater
1 parking space for every 15
m2 of Net Floor Area or 4
parking spaces for every work
station, whichever is greater
8-7
Type or Nature of
Building
Range of Parking Spaces
Minimum
Maximum
Shopping Centre
1 parking space for every 40
m2 of gross leasable area.
1 parking space for every 20
m2 of gross leasable area.
Tiny Home Dwelling
No parking required
2 parking spaces
Townhouse Cluster
1 parking space per Dwelling
Unit
Dwelling Size
Minimum
2 Bedroom Dwelling
1.5
or Less
3 Bedroom Dwelling
2.0
or Greater
Training School
1 parking space for every 50
m2 of Net Floor Area
1 parking space for every 20
m2 of Net Floor Area
Veterinary Clinic
1 parking space for every
consultation/treatment room
4 parking spaces for every
consultation/treatment room
Warehouse
1 parking space for every 100
m2 of storage area
1 parking space for every 20
m2 of storage area
Unspecified
For every Building or structure not specified above, the
requirement shall be determined by Council
8.4
COMMERCIAL/MIXED USE BUILDINGS
Notwithstanding Section 8.3, parking requirements for Buildings having 5 or more
commercial occupancies shall be set at the time of original Development Approval.
Parking requirements shall not be subject to review unless the Building size or Lot
Area changes.
8.5
CHURCHILL SQUARE
The parking requirement for any Commercial Development in the Churchill Square
Retail Area as set out on Map 3 shall be established at one (1) parking space per 40
square metres of net Floor Area. All public parking within the Churchill Square Retail
Area is reserved for public use.
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8.6
DOWNTOWN PARKING AREA
The Downtown Parking Area is shown on Map 2.
8.6.1 Non-Residential Parking in the Downtown Parking Area
(1)
For new non-Residential Development in the Downtown Parking Area, the
minimum and maximum number of required parking spaces shall be 50
percent of those shown in Section 8.3. (2022-05-27)
(2)
For a change of use application for non-Residential to another non-
Residential Use in the Downtown Parking Area where floor area is not
changing, the applicant shall not be required to comply with the parking
requirement under Section 8.3. (2022-05-27)
8.6.2 Residential Parking in the Downtown
(1)
Residential Development on Water Street or Duckworth Street having 5
Dwelling Units or less: no parking spaces are required. Residential
Development on Water Street or Duckworth Street having 6 or more Dwelling
Units shall comply with the parking space requirements in Section 8.3.
(2)
All other Residential Development in the Downtown Parking Area, other than
on Water Street or Duckworth Street, shall comply with the parking space
requirements in Section 8.3.
8.6.3 Damage or Destruction of Development
Where a Building located in the Downtown Parking Area is destroyed, damaged or
deteriorated so as to render it uninhabitable or unfit for use, it may be repaired,
renovated or reconstructed on the same Lot, for the same Use, within 3 years of the
date of its destruction, removal or being adjudged uninhabitable or unfit for use by
the Manager of Regulatory Services subject to:
(a)
the number of parking spaces approved for the Development prior to
destruction, damage or deterioration of the Building being maintained; and
(b)
additional parking spaces, or cash in lieu, or a combination of both as
required to be provided in respect of any increase in Net Floor Area, number
of guest rooms or suites, banquet/conference/meeting space, or number of
Dwelling Units as the case may be.
8.7
INTENSIFICATION AREAS
Parking Requirements for all Developments in an Intensification Area (Map 7)
shall meet, and not exceed, the Minimum Parking Requirements in Section 8.3.
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8.8
PARKING LOTS OUTSIDE THE DOWNTOWN PARKING AREA
(1)
A Parking Lot outside the Downtown Parking Area shall:
(a)
be situated on the same Lot as the Use which it serves, or is
associated with, unless Council determines otherwise or the Parking
Lot does not serve, or is not associated with, any other Use;
(b)
have a Buffer of 6 metres from any Street Line and a Buffer of 3
metres from any other Lot Line, and where abutting a Residential Use
have a privacy fence not less than 1.8 metres in height, unless
otherwise approved by Council; (2022-05-27)
(c)
have lighting which is not directed onto abutting properties; and
(d)
covered with a suitable material in accordance with the Commercial
Development Policy.
(2)
A Parking Lot outside the Downtown Parking Area may have a structure for
the use of attendants, provided such structure does not exceed 5 m2 and 4.5
metres in height, and is not located on the Buffer.
8.9
TEMPORARY PARKING LOT
(1)
Council may relax or waive the requirements provided for a temporary
Parking Lot.
(2)
Approval for a temporary Parking Lot shall be for no more than three (3) years
and may, upon written application, be extended for up to an additional two (2)
years, for a total of five (5) years.
(3)
Upon expiration of the Approval provided for in Subsection 8.9(2), a
temporary Parking Lot shall not be used for the parking of vehicles unless an
approval for a permanent Parking Lot is issued in relation to same.
8.10 OFF-STREET LOADING AND TRUCK PARKING
Every Development for a Commercial, Industrial, or Institutional Use outside the
Downtown Business Improvement Area (Map 6) shall have a loading space on the
Lot which is 10 metres long and 3.5 metres wide with a vertical clearance of 4.5
metres which loading space has access to a Street.
8.11 ACCESS/EGRESS POINTS
Access/Egress points to or from a Street for a Development shall be approved by
Transportation Engineering.
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8.12 PARKING REPORT
(1)
Where an applicant wishes to provide a different number of parking spaces
other than that required by this Section, Council shall require a Parking
Report.
(2)
Notwithstanding Subsection (1), Council may require a Parking Report as part
of any Development application review process.
(3)
The terms of reference for a Parking Report shall be approved by
Transportation Engineering.
(4)
A Parking Report shall address at a minimum: parking generation rates for
the Development including pre- and post-development; parking duration
(short/long term); available parking in the area (private/public on-street,
parking lots and garages); effects on traffic and local parking; traffic to and
from the Development; neighbourhood impact; other available transit options.
(5)
Where in the opinion of Council the change requested does not merit a
Parking Report, Council may accept a staff report in lieu of a Parking Report.
(6)
A Parking Report, and any supporting studies or plans, shall be prepared at
the expense of the applicant.
8.13 CASH IN LIEU
Where requested by the applicant, Council may accept the following:
(1)
Provision of a cash-in-lieu payment in satisfaction of all or part of the
parking requirements in an amount as may be established by Council
from time to time;
(2)
Shared parking agreement where the shared Parking Lot or Parking
Garage is located within 400 metres of the Development; or
(3)
A combination of cash-in-lieu and shared parking.
8.14 BICYCLE PARKING
(1)
Developments containing an Apartment Building, Cluster Development,
Dwelling Units in a Commercial or Institutional Use, Office Use and/or Retail
Use shall provide parking space for bicycles as follows:
Type or Nature of Building
Parking Requirements
Apartment Building, Cluster
Development, Dwelling Units in a
Commercial or Institutional Use
1 bicycle parking space for every 2
residential units
Office Use with 500 m2 to 3200 m2 of
Net Floor Area
2 bicycle parking spaces
Office Use greater than 3200 m2 of Net
Floor Area
4 bicycle parking spaces for every 3200
m2
8-11
Retail Use with 500 m2 to 3200 m2 of
Net Floor Area
2 bicycle parking spaces
Retail Use greater than 3200 m2 of Net
Floor Area
4 bicycle parking spaces for every 3200
m2
(2024-07-21)
(2)
Bicycle parking spaces shall be provided on the same Lot as the
Development.
(3)
Bicycle Parking spaces shall be located near the building entrance and be
equipped with a device to allow the bicycle to be secured.
(4)
Where bicycle parking cannot be provided Council may accept the provision
of a cash-in-lieu payment in satisfaction of all or part of the bicycle parking
requirement in an amount as may be established by Council from time to
time.
(5)
Not withstanding Subsection 8.14(1), where an Apartment Building in a
Residential zone contains six (6) or fewer Dwelling Units, no bicycle parking is
required, except along a planned bicycle network, in which case bicycle
parking will be determined by the City Engineer. (2026-01-30)
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9-1
SECTION 9- MAPPING AND ANCILLARY DOCUMENTS
These documents and maps form part of these Regulations and are to read as one
with the Regulations.
A
Minister's Development Regulations
B
Zoning Map
C
Map 1
Map 2
Map 3
Map 4
Map 5
Map 6
Map 7
Map 8
Map 9
Archaeological Areas
Downtown Parking Standards
Churchill Square Retail Area
Waterways and Wetlands
Waterways and Flood Hazard Areas
Downtown Business Improvement Area
Intensification Areas Map
Downtown Snow Removal Map
Provincial Lands
D
PMD1 Zone Schedule
PMD2 Zone Schedule
(a) Schedule A: Concept Plan October 2024
(b) Schedule B: Galway Land Use Plan, (May 28 2025)
(c) Schedule C: Galway Road Cross Sections/
Transportation Plan
(April 22, 2025)
(d) Schedule D: Open Space & Pedestrian Trail Plan
(April 22, 2025)
Concept Plan May 2015
(2025-01-17)
(2025-07-18)
E
AHR Zone Schedule
(a) Parish Lane Development Figure A: Floor to Floor
Heights
(b) Parish Lane Development Figure B: Building
Setbacks
(c) Parish Lane Development Figure C: Building Profiles
(d) Parish Lane Development Figure D: Relative Heights
These documents are supplemental to and are to be read with these Regulations.
A
Heritage By-Law and Designated Heritage Buildings
B
Development Design Manual
C
Stormwater Detention Policy
D
Parks & Open Space Master Plan
E
Urban Forest Plan
F
Wetland Management Policy
G
Watershed Management Plan
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10-1
SECTION 10- USE ZONE SCHEDULES
10.1 IDENTIFICATION OF ZONES
For the purpose of these Regulations, the City of St. John's is divided into Use
Zones which are shown on the Zoning Map which forms part of these Regulations.
10.2 USE ZONE SUMMARY
The abbreviations used in this section have been used to identify individual Zones
on the Zoning Map. Provisions for Development in each Zone are set out herein
including Uses which may be permitted, discretionary or prohibited together with the
required standards and conditions.
Residential Zones
Zone
Abbreviation
Colour
Mini Home Park
MHP
Residential 1
R1
Residential 2
R2
Residential 2 Cluster
R2C
Residential 3
R3
Residential Battery
RB
Residential Downtown
RD
Residential Mixed
RM
Residential Quidi Vidi
RQV
Residential Reduced Lot
RRL
Residential Special
RA
Residential Special 1
RA1
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Apartment Zones
Zone
Abbreviation
Colour
Apartment 1
A1
Apartment 2
A2
Apartment 3
A3
Apartment Downtown
AD
Apartment Harvey Road
AHR
Apartment Special
AA
Commercial Zones
Zone
Abbreviation
Colour
Atlantic Place Parking Garage
APG
Commercial Atlantic Place
AP
Commercial Downtown
CD
Commercial Downtown Mixed
CDM
Commercial Downtown Mixed 2
CDM2
Commercial Highway
CH
Commercial Kenmount
CK
Commercial Local
CL
Commercial Local-Downtown
CLD
Commercial Mixed
CM
Commercial Neighbourhood
CN
Commercial Office
CO
Commercial Office Hotel
COH
Commercial Regional
CR
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Industrial Zones
Zone
Abbreviation
Colour
Airport
AIR
Industrial Commercial
IC
Industrial General
IG
Industrial Quidi Vidi
IQV
Industrial Special
IS
Public Use
Zone
Abbreviation
Colour
C.A. Pippy Park
CAPP
Cemetery
CEM
Institutional
INST
Institutional Downtown
INST-DT
Open Space
O
Rural Use
Zone
Abbreviation
Colour
Agriculture
AG
Forestry
F
Mineral Working
MW
Rural
R
Rural Residential
RR
Rural Residential Infill
RRI
Rural Village
RV
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Environmental Zones
Zone
Abbreviation
Colour
Open Space Reserve
OR
Watershed
W
Urban Expansion Zones
Zone
Abbreviation
Colour
Comprehensive Development Area
CDA
Comprehensive Development Area 1
CDA1
Comprehensive Development Area 2
CDA2
Comprehensive Development Area 3
CDA3
Comprehensive Development Area 4
CDA4
Comprehensive Development Area 5
CDA5
Comprehensive Development Area 6
CDA6
Comprehensive Development Area 7
CDA7
Comprehensive Development Area 8
CDA8
Comprehensive Development Area 9
CDA9
Planned Mixed Development
PMD
Planned Mixed Development 1
PMD1
Planned Mixed Development 2
PMD2
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10.3 INTERPRETATION OF ZONE BOUNDARIES
Where the boundary of a Zone:
(a)
is shown on the Zoning Map as following a Street, lane, right of way, utility
easement or watercourse, the center line of the Street, lane, right of way,
utility easement or watercourse shall be deemed to be the boundary;
(b)
is shown on the Zoning Map as substantially following Lot Lines of an
approved Subdivision or other acceptable base map, the Lot Lines shall be
deemed to be the boundary;
(c)
is shown on the Zoning Map as running substantially parallel to a Street Line
and the distance from the Street Line is not indicated, the boundary shall be
deemed to be parallel to the Street Line; or
(d)
is shown on the Zoning Map as abutting the shoreline of a river or ocean,
such Zone shall be deemed to extend into the river or ocean so as to include
any land reclaimed by changing water levels or infilling of the river or ocean.
10.4 PERMITTED USES
Subject to compliance with these Regulations, the Uses that are identified as
Permitted Uses shall be permitted.
10.5 DISCRETIONARY USES
Subject to compliance with these Regulations, the Uses that are Discretionary Uses
may be permitted if Council is satisfied that the Development would not be contrary
to the general intent and purpose of these Regulations, the Municipal Plan, or any
scheme, plan, or regulation referenced herein and to the public interest; provided
public notice of the application has been given in accordance with Section 4 and
Council has considered any representations which may have been received in
respect of the application. Further, in exercising its discretion to approve a
Discretionary Use, Council may, in the absence of specific Zone standards for the
particular Discretionary Use establish such Zone Standards as may be appropriate.
10.6 PROHIBITED USES
Uses that are neither a Permitted Use or a Discretionary Use in a Use Zone or are
specifically identified as a Prohibited Use shall not be permitted in that Use Zone.
10.7 CONFLICTING PROVISIONS
Where the provisions of Section 10 conflict with the provisions of Section 6, Section
6 shall govern.
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ZONES
10-8
MHP
MINI HOME PARK (MHP) ZONE
(1)
PERMITTED USES
Accessory Building
Mini Home
Community Garden
Mini Home Park
Home Office
Park
(2)
DISCRETIONARY USES
Convenience Store
Public Utility
(3)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR MINI HOME PARK
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
2 hectares
(b)
All other Zone standards shall be in the discretion of Council
(4)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR INDIVIDUAL MINI HOME SITES WITHIN MINI HOME
PARK
(a)
Site Area (minimum)
300 metres square
(b)
Site Frontage (minimum)
10 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
4 metres
(d)
Site Side Yards
(minimum)
One of 1.2 metres and one of 3.5 metres,
except on a corner Site where the Side
Yard abutting the private access shall be
6 metres
(e)
Site Rear Yard
(minimum)
4 metres
(5)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR ACCESSORY BUILDING SHALL BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 6.2 (2024-07-19)
(6)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR ALL OTHER USES ARE IN THE DISCRETION OF
COUNCIL.
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R1
RESIDENTIAL 1 (R1) ZONE
(1)
PERMITTED USES
Accessory Building
Home Office
Backyard Suite (2024-07-19)
Park
Community Garden
Semi-Detached Dwelling (2025/11/14)
Family Child Care Service (2024-03-15)
Single Detached Dwelling
Four-Plex on a Corner Lot (2024-07-19)
Subsidiary Dwelling Unit
(2)
DISCRETIONARY USES
Adult Day Centre
Home Occupation
Bed and Breakfast
Parking Lot
Child Care Centre (2024-03-15)
Public Utility
Heritage Use
(3)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR SINGLE DETACHED DWELLINGS
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
450 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
15 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
6 metres
(d)
Building Height
(maximum)
9 metres (2024-07-19)
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
Two of 1.2 metres, except on a Corner Lot
where the Side Yard abutting the Street
shall be 6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
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(4)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR SEMI-DETACHED DWELLING (2025-11-14)
(a)
Lot Area (minimum) 360 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum) 12 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
6 metres
(d)
Building Line (maximum) 10 metres
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
One of 1.2 metres, except on a
Corner Lot where the Side Yard
abutting the Street shall be 6 meters
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres."
(6)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR FOUR-PLEX (2026-01-30)
(g)
Lot Area (minimum)
360 metres square
(h)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
20 metres
(i)
Building Line (minimum)
6 metres
(j)
Building Height (maximum)
10 metres
(k)
Side Yard (minimum)
1.2 metres, except on a Corner
Lot where the Side Yard abutting
the Street shall be 6 meters
(l)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(6)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR ACCESSORY BUILDING SHALL BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 6.2. (2024-07-19)
(7)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR BACKYARD SUITES SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH SECTION 6.7 (2024-07-19)
(8)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR ALL OTHER USES SHALL BE IN THE DISCRETION
OF COUNCIL.
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R2
RESIDENTIAL 2 (R2) ZONE
(1)
PERMITTED USES, except 591-609 Southside Road (PID #s 44135, 47622,
44136, 15246). (2024-07-19)
Accessory Building
Lodging House
Apartment Building, maximum of 6 Dwelling
Units (2024-07-19)
Park
Backyard Suite (2024-07-19)
Semi-Detached Dwelling
Bed and Breakfast
Single Detached Dwelling
Cluster Development, maximum of 6 Dwelling
Units (2024-07-19)
Subsidiary Dwelling Unit
Community Garden
Tiny Home Dwelling (2024-07-19)
Duplex (2024-07-19)
Townhouse
Family Child Care Service (2024-03-15)
Townhouse Cluster, maximum of 6 Dwelling
Units (2024-07-19)
Four-Plex (2024-07-19)
Triplex (2024-07-19)
Home Office
(2)
DISCRETIONARY USES, except 591-609 Southside Road (PID #s 44135, 47622,
44136, 15246). (2024-07-19)
Adult Day Centre
Parking Lot
Bed and Breakfast
Personal Care Home
Child Care Centre (2024-03-15)
Pocket Neighbourhood (2024-07-19)
Heritage Use
Public Utility
Home Occupation
(3)
PERMITTED USES 591-609 SOUTHSIDE ROAD (PID #S 44135, 47622, 44136,
15246)
Accessory Building
Single Detached Dwelling
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(4)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR SINGLE DETACHED DWELLINGS
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
350 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
12 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
6 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
9 metres (2024-07-19)
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
Two of 1.2 metres, except on a Corner
Lot where the Side Yard abutting the
Street shall be 6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(5)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR SEMI-DETACHED DWELLING
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
270 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
9 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
6 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
10 metres (2024-07-19)
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
Two of 1.2 metres, except on a Corner Lot
where the Side Yard abutting the Street
shall be 6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(6)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR DUPLEX (2024-07-19)
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
510 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
17 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
6 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
10 metres (2024-07-19)
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
Two of 1.2 metres, except on a Corner Lot
where the Side Yard abutting the Street
shall be 6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
10-13
(7)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR TOWNHOUSE
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
180 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
6 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
6 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
10 metres
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
0 metres, except on a Corner Lot where
the Side Yard abutting the Street shall be
6 metres and except for the end unit
where the Side Yard on the unattached
side shall be 1.2 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(8)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR TRIPLEX (2026-01-30)
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
252 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
14 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
6 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
10 metres
(e)
Side Yard (minimum)
Two of 1.2 metres, except on a
Corner Lot where the Side Yard
abutting the Street shall be 6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
4.5 metres
(9)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR APARTMENT BUILDING (2026-01-30)
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
90 metres square Lot Area per Dwelling
Unit
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
18 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
6 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
10 metres
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
Two of 1.2 metres, except on a Corner Lot
where the Side Yard abutting the Street
shall be 6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(10)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR TINY HOME DWELLING (2024-07-19)
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
124 metres square
10-14
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
5.5 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
6 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
8 metes
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
Two of 1.2 metres, except on a
Corner Lot where the Side Yard
abutting the Street shall be 6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
4.5 metres
(11)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR FOUR-PLEX (2026-01-30)
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
324 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
18 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
6 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
10 metres
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
Two of 1.2 metres, except on a
Corner Lot where the Side Yard
abutting the Street shall be 6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(12)
STANDARDS FOR TOWNHOUSE CLUSTER (2024-07-19)
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
180 metres square per Dwelling Unit
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
20 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
6 metres
(d)
Minimum Distance Between
Townhouse Clusters
1.2 metres
(e)
Side Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(g)
Building Height (maximum)
10 metres
(h)
Landscaping (minimum)
30%
(13)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT (2024-07-19)
(a)
Lot Area
Council discretion
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
18 metres
10-15
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
6 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
10 metres
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
Two of 1.2 metres, except on a
Corner Lot where the Side Yard
abutting the Street shall be 6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(g)
Landscaping (minimum)
40%
(14)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR POCKET NEIGHBOURHOOD (2024-07-19)
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
246 metres square per Dwelling Unit
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
20 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
6 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
8 metres
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
3 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
3 metres
(g)
Landscaping (minimum)
70%
(h)
Walkway Width (minimum)
1 metre
(15)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOME
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
750 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
18 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
6 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
10 metres
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
Two of 1.2 metres, except on a Corner Lot
where the Side Yard abutting the Street
shall be 6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(g)
Landscaping (minimum)
30%
(16)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR ACCESSORY BUILDING SHALL BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 6.2. (2024-07-19)
(17)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR BACKYARD SUITES SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH SECTION 6.7 (2024-07-19)
(18) ZONE STANDARDS FOR ALL OTHER USES SHALL BE IN THE DISCRETION
OF COUNCIL.
10-16
10-17
R2C
RESIDENTIAL 2 CLUSTER (R2C) ZONE
(1)
PERMITTED USES
Accessory Building
Home Office
Cluster Development (2024-07-19)
Subsidiary Dwelling Unit (2024-07-19)
Family Child Care Service (2024-03-15)
Townhouse Cluster
(2)
DISCRETIONARY USES
Home Occupation
Public Utility
(3)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR TOWNHOUSE CLUSTER AND CLUSTER
DEVELOPMENT (2024-07-19)
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
180 metres square per Dwelling
Unit
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
20 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
6 metres
(d)
Minimum Distance Between
Townhouse Clusters
1.2 metres
(e)
Side Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(g)
Building Height (maximum)
10 metres
(h)
Landscaping (minimum)
30%
(4)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR ACCESSORY BUILDING SHALL BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 6.2. (2024-07-19)
(5)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR ALL OTHER USES SHALL BE IN THE DISCRETION
OF COUNCIL.
10-18
R3
RESIDENTIAL 3 (R3) ZONE
(1)
PERMITTED USES
Accessory Building
Lodging House
Apartment Building, maximum of 6 Dwelling
Units (2024-07-19)
Park
Backyard Suite (2024-07-19)
Semi-Detached Dwelling
Bed and Breakfast
Single Detached Dwelling
Cluster Development, maximum of 6 Dwelling
Units (2024-07-19)
Subsidiary Dwelling Unit
Community Garden
Tiny Home Dwelling
Duplex (2024-07-19)
Townhouse
Family Child Care Service (2024-03-15)
Townhouse Cluster, maximum of 6 Dwelling
Units (2024-07-19)
Four-Plex
Triplex (2024-07-19)
Home Office
(2)
DISCRETIONARY USES
Adult Day Centre
Personal Care Home
Child Care Centre (2024-03-15)
Pocket Neighbourhood (2024-07-19)
Heritage Use
Public Utility
Home Occupation
Residential Retail Store
Office
Service Shop
Parking Lot
10-19
(3)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
300 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
10 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
4.5 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
9 metres (2024-07-19)
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
Two of 1.2 metres, except on a Corner Lot
where the Side Yard abutting the Street
shall be 6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
4.5 metres
(4)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR DUPLEX (2024-07-19)
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
350 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
14 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
4.5 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
10 metres (2024-07-19)
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
Two of 1.2 metres, except on a Corner Lot
where the Side Yard abutting the Street
shall be 6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
4.5 metres
(5)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR SEMI-DETACHED DWELLING
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
188 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
7.5 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
4.5 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
10 metres (2024-07-19)
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
One of 1.2 metres, except on a Corner Lot
where the Side Yard abutting the Street
shall be 6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
4.5 metres
10-20
(6)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR TOWNHOUSE
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
90 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
5.5 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
0 metres when located within the
Downtown Snow Removal Area (Map 8);
4.5 metres all other locations
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
10 metres
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
0 metres, except on a Corner Lot where
the Side Yard abutting the Street shall be
6 metres and except for end unit where
the Side Yard on the unattached side
shall be 1.2 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
4.5 metres
(7)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR TRIPLEX (2026-01-30)
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
203 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
14 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
4.5 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
10 metres
(e)
Side Yard (minimum)
Two of 1.2 metres, except on a
Corner Lot where the Side Yard
abutting the Street shall be 6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(8)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR APARTMENT BUILDING (2026-01-30)
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
90 metres square per Dwelling Unit
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
14 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
4.5 metres (2024-07-19)
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
10 metres
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
Two of 1.2 metres, except on a Corner Lot
where the Side Yard abutting the Street
shall be 6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
4.5 metres
10-21
(9)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR TINY HOME DWELLING (2024-07-19)
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
116 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
5.5 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
4.5 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
8 metres
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
Two of 1.2 metres, except on a Corn
Lot where the Side Yard abutting the
Street shall be 6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
4.5 metres
(10)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR FOUR-PLEX (2026-01-30)
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
288 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
18 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
4.5 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
10 metres
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
Two of 1.2 metres, except on a
Corner Lot where the Side Yard
abutting the Street shall be 6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
4.5 metres
(11)
STANDARDS FOR TOWNHOUSE CLUSTER (2024-07-19)
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
90 metres square per Dwelling Unit
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
14 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
4.5 metres
(d)
Minimum Distance Between
Townhouse Clusters
1.2 metres
(e)
Side Yard (minimum)
4.5 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
4.5 metres
(g)
Building Height (maximum)
10 metres
(h)
Landscaping (minimum)
30%
10-22
(12)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT (2024-07-19)
(a)
Lot Area
Council discretion
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
14 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
4.5 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
10 metres
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
Two of 1.2 metres, except on a
Corner Lot where the Side Yard
abutting the Street shall be 6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
4.5 metres
(13)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR POCKET NEIGHBOURHOOD (2024-07-19)
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
246 metres square per Dwelling Unit
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
20 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
4.5 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
8 metres
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
3 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
3 metres
(g)
Landscaping (minimum)
70%
(h)
Walkway Width (minimum)
1 metre
(14)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOME
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
650 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
14 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
4.5 metres (2024-07-19)
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
10 metres
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
Two of 1.2 metres, except on a Corner Lot
where the Side Yard abutting the Street
shall be 6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
4.5 metres
(g)
Landscaping (minimum)
30%
(15)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR ACCESSORY BUILDING SHALL BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 6.2. (2024-07-19)
10-23
(16)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR BACKYARD SUITES SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH SECTION 6.7 (2024-07-19)
(17)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR ALL OTHER USES SHALL BE IN THE DISCRETION
OF COUNCIL.
10-24
RB
RESIDENTIAL BATTERY (RB) ZONE
(1)
PERMITTED USES
Accessory Building
Home Office
Backyard Suite (2024-07-19)
Lodging House
Bed and Breakfast
Park
Community Garden
Single Detached Dwelling
Family Child Care Service (2024-03-15)
Subsidiary Dwelling Unit
(2)
DISCRETIONARY USES
Adult Day Centre
Public Utility
Heritage Use
Residential Retail Store
Home Occupation
Service Shop
Parking Lot
Wharves and Stages
(3)
ZONE STANDARDS SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
150 metres square
(b)
Lot Area (maximum)
400 metres square
(c)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
10 metres
(d)
Building Line (minimum)
4.5 metres
(e)
Building Height (maximum)
9 metres from lowest point on Lot or 6
metres from highest point on Lot,
whichever is lesser
(f)
Side Yards (minimum)
Two of 1.2 metres
(g)
Rear Yard (minimum)
4.5 metres
(4)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR ACCESSORY BUILDING SHALL BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 6.2. (2024-07-19)
(5)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR BACKYARD SUITES SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH SECTION 6.7 (2024-07-19)
(6)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR ALL OTHER USES SHALL BE IN THE DISCRETION
OF COUNCIL.
10-25
RD
RESIDENTIAL DOWNTOWN (RD) ZONE
(1)
PERMITTED USES
Accessory Building
Lodging House
Apartment Building, maximum of 6 dwelling
units (2024-07-19)
Park
Backyard Suite (2024-07-19)
Semi Detached Dwelling
Bed and Breakfast
Single Detached Dwelling
Cluster Development, maximum of 6 Dwelling
Units (2024-07-19)
Subsidiary Dwelling Unit
Community Garden
Tiny Home Dwelling
Duplex (2024-07-19)
Townhouse
Family Child Care Service (2024-03-15)
Townhouse Cluster, maximum of 6
Dwelling Units (2024-07-19)
Four-Plex (2024-07-19)
Triplex (2024-07-19)
Home Office
(2)
DISCRETIONARY USES
Adult Day Centre
Parking Lot
Child Care Centre (2024-03-15)
Personal Care Home (2024-07-19)
Convenience Store
Pocket Neighbourhood (2024-07-19)
Heritage Use
Public Utility
Home Occupation
Residential Retail Store
Office
Service Shop
10-26
(3)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
200 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
8 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
0 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
9 metres (2024-07-19)
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
Two of 1.2 metres, except on a Corner Lot
where the Side Yard abutting the Street
shall be 1.8 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
3.5 metres (2022-01-28)
(4)
ZONE STANDARDS DUPLEX (2024-07-19)
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
240 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
12 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
0 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
10 metres (2024-07-19)
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
Two of 1.2 metres, except on a Corner Lot
where the Side Yard abutting the Street
shall be 1.8 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
3.5 metres (2022-01-28)
(5)
ZONE STANDARDS SEMI-DETACHED DWELLING
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
140 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
7 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
0 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
10 metres (2024-07-19)
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
One of 1.2 metres, except on a Corner Lot
where the Side Yard abutting the Street
shall be 1.8 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
3.5 metres 2022-01-28)
10-27
(6)
ZONE STANDARDS TOWNHOUSE
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
50 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
4.5 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
0 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
10 metres
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
0 metres, except on a Corner Lot where
the Side Yard abutting the Street shall be
1.8 metres and except for the end unit
where the Side Yard on the unattached
side shall be 1.2 metres (2022-05-27)
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
3.5 metres (2022-01-28)
(7)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR TRIPLEX (2026-01-30)
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
126 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
14 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
0 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
10 metres
(e)
Side Yard (minimum)
Two of 1.2 metres, except on a
Corner Lot where the Side Yard
abutting the Street shall be 1.8
metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
3.5 metres
10-28
(8)
ZONE STANDARDS APARTMENT BUILDING (2026-01-30)
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
80 metres square per Dwelling Unit
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
12 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
0 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
10 metres, as measured from all property
boundaries, such that the heigh is
adjusted to follow the grade of Streets or
property boundaries provided Height does
not exceed 10 metres as measured from
the grade of the property over the site.
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
Two of 1.2 metres, except on a Corner Lot
where the Side Yard abutting the Street
shall be 1.8 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
3.5 metres (2022-01-28)
(9)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR TINY HOME DWELLING
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
83 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
5.5 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
0 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
8 metres
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
Two of 1.2 metres, except on a Corner Lot
where the Side Yard abutting the Street
shall be 1.8 metres (2024-07-19)
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
3.5 metres (2022-01-28)
(10)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR FOUR-PLEX (2026-01-30)
(a)
Lot Area
Council discretion
(b)
Lot Frontage
Council discretion
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
0 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
10 metres
(e)
Side Yard (minimum)
Two of 1.2 metres, except on a
Corner Lot where the Side Yard
abutting the Street shall be 1.8
meters
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
3.5 meters
10-29
(11)
STANDARDS FOR TOWNHOUSE CLUSTER (2024-07-19)
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
50 metres square per Dwelling Unit
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
12 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
0 metres
(d)
Minimum Distance Between
Townhouse Clusters
1.2 metres
(e)
Side Yard (minimum)
3.5 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
3.5 metres
(g)
Building Height (maximum)
10 metres
(h)
Landscaping (minimum)
30%
(12)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT (2024-07-19)
(a)
Lot Area
Council discretion
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
12 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
0 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
10 metres, as measured from all
property boundaries, such that the
height is adjusted to follow the
grade of Streets or property
boundaries provided Height does
not exceed 10 metres as measured
from the grade of the property over
the site.
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
Two of 1.2 metres, except on a
Corner Lot where the Side Yard
abutting the Street shall be 1.8
metre
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
3.5 metres
10-30
(13)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR POCKET NEIGHBOURHOOD (2024-07-19)
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
246 metres square per Dwelling Unit
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
20 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
0 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
8 metres
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
3 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
3 metres
(g)
Landscaping (minimum)
70%
(h)
Walkway Width (minimum)
1 metre
(14)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOME (2024-07-19)
(a)
Lot Area
Council Discretion
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
12 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
0 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
10 metres, as measured from all
property boundaries, such that the
height is adjusted to follow the
grade of Streets or property
boundaries provided Height does
not exceed 10 metres as measured
from the grade of the property over
the site.
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
Two of 1.2 metres, except on a
Corner Lot where the Side Yard
abutting the Street shall be 1.8
metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
3.5 metres\Landscaping (minimum)
30%
(15)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR ACCESSORY BUILDING SHALL BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 6.2. (2024-07-19)
(16)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR BACKYARD SUITES SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH SECTION 6.7 (2024-07-19)
(17)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR ALL OTHER USES SHALL BE IN THE DISCRETION
OF COUNCIL.
10-31
RM
RESIDENTIAL MIXED (RM) ZONE
(1)
PERMITTED USES
Accessory Building
Home Office
Apartment Building, maximum of 6 dwelling
units (2024-07-19)
Lodging House
Backyard Suite (2024-07-19)
Office
Bed and Breakfast
Park
Child Care Centre (2024-03-15)
Semi-Detached Dwelling
Clinic
Single Detached Dwelling
Cluster Development, maximum of 6 Dwelling
Units (2024-07-19)
Subsidiary Dwelling Unit
Community Garden
Tiny Home Dwelling (2024-07-19)
Duplex (2024-07-19)
Townhouse
Dwelling Unit- 2nd storey or higher
(2025-11-14)
Townhouse Cluster, maximum of 6 Dwelling
Units (2024-07-19)
Family Child Care Service (2024-03-15)
Training School
Four-Plex (2024-07-19)
Triplex (2024-07-19)
(2)
DISCRETIONARY USES
Adult Day Centre
Place of Assembly
Convenience Store
Place of Worship
Dwelling Unit- 1st storey (2025-11-14)
Pocket Neighbourhood (2024-07-19)
Heritage Use
Public Utility
Home Occupation
Residential Care Facility
Parking Garage
Retail Use
Parking Lot
School
Pedway (2022-10-14)
Service Shop
Personal Care Home
10-32
(3)
ZONE STANDARDS SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
300 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
10 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
4.5 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
9 metres (2024-07-19)
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
Two of 1.2 metres
(f)
Side Yard - Flanking Road
(minimum)
4.5 metres
(g)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(4)
ZONE STANDARDS DUPLEX (2024-07-19)
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
350 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
14 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
4.5 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
10 metres (2024-07-19)
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
Two of 1.2 metres
(f)
Side Yard - Flanking Road
(minimum)
4.5 metres
(g)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(5)
ZONE STANDARDS SEMI-DETACHED DWELLING
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
188 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
9 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
4.5 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
10 metres (2024-07-19)
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
One of 1.2 metres
(f)
Side Yard - Flanking Road
(minimum)
4.5 metres
(g)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
10-33
(6)
ZONE STANDARDS TOWNHOUSE
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
140 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
5.5 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
0 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
10 metres
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
0 metres, except on a Corner Lot where
the Side Yard abutting the Street shall be
6 metres and except for the end unit
where the Side Yard on the unattached
side shall be 1.2 metres
(f)
Side Yard - Flanking Road
(minimum)
2.4 metres
(g)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(7)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR TRIPLEX (2026-01-30)
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
224 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
14 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
4.5 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
10 metres
(e)
Side Yard (minimum)
Two of 1.2 metres, except on a
Corner Lot where the Side Yard
abutting the Street shall be 6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(8)
ZONE STANDARDS APARTMENT BUILDING AND PERSONAL CARE HOME
(2026-01-30)
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
90 metres square per Dwelling Unit
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
14 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
4.5 metres (2024-07-19)
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
10 metres
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
Two of 1.2 metres, except on a Corner Lot
where the Side Yard abutting the Street
shall be 6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
10-34
(9)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR TINY HOME DWELLING (2024-07-19)
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
124 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
5.5 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
4.5 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
8 metres
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
Two of 1.2 metres, except on a
Corner Lot where the Side Yard
abutting the Street shall be 4.5
metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
4.5 metres
(10)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR FOUR-PLEX (2026-01-30)
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
288 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
18 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
4.5 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
10 metres
(e)
Side Yard (minimum)
Two of 1.2 metres, except on a
Corner Lot where the Side Yard
abutting the Street shall be 4.5
meters
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 meters
(11)
STANDARDS FOR TOWNHOUSE CLUSTER (2024-07-19)
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
140 metres square per Dwelling Unit
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
14 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
4.5 metres
(d)
Minimum Distance Between
Townhouse Clusters
1.2 metres
(e)
Side Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(g)
Building Height (maximum)
10 metres
(h)
Landscaping (minimum)
30%
10-35
(12)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT (2024-07-19)
(a)
Lot Area
Council discretion
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
14 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
4.5 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
10 metres
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
Two of 1.2 metres, except on a
Corner Lot where the Side Yard
abutting the Street shall be 6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(13)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR POCKET NEIGHBOURHOOD (2024-07-19)
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
246 metres square per Dwelling Unit
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
20 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
4.5 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
8 metres
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
3 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
3 metres
(g)
Landscaping (minimum)
70%
(h)
Walkway Width (minimum)
1 metre
(14)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR ACCESSORY BUILDING SHALL BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 6.2. (2024-07-19)
(15)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR BACKYARD SUITES SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH SECTION 6.7 (2024-07-19)
(16)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR ALL OTHER USES SHALL BE IN THE DISCRETION
OF COUNCIL.
10-36
RQV
RESIDENTIAL QUIDI VIDI (RQV) ZONE
(1)
PERMITTED USES
Accessory Building
Lodging House
Backyard Suite (2024-07-19)
Park
Bed and Breakfast
Retail Use
Community Garden
Semi-Detached Dwelling Unit
Duplex (2024-07-19)
Service Shop
Family Child Care Service (2024-03-15)
Single Detached Dwelling
Home Office
Subsidiary Dwelling Unit
(2)
DISCRETIONARY USES
Adult Day Centre
Home Occupation
Child Care Centre (2024-03-15)
Parking Lot
Heritage Use
Public Utility
(3)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
200 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
8 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
0 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
9 metres (2024-07-19)
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
Two of 1.2 metres, except on a corner Lot
where Side Yard abutting the Street shall
be 3 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
10-37
(4)
ZONE STANDARDS DUPLEX (2024-07-19)
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
200 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
12 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
0 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
10 metres (2024-07-19)
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
Two of 1.2 metres, except on a Corner Lot
where the Side Yard abutting the Street
shall be 1.8 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(5)
ZONE STANDARDS SEMI-DETACHED DWELLING
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
140 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
7 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
0 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
10 metres (2024-07-19)
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
One of 1.2 metres, except on a Corner Lot
where the Side Yard abutting the Street
shall be 1.8 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(6)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR ACCESSORY BUILDING SHALL BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 6.2. (2024-07-19)
(7)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR BACKYARD SUITES SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH SECTION 6.7 (2024-07-19)
(8)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR ALL OTHER USES SHALL BE IN THE DISCRETION
OF COUNCIL.
10-38
RRL
RESIDENTIAL REDUCED LOT (RRL) ZONE
(1)
PERMITTED USES
Accessory Building
Home Office
Backyard Suite (2024-07-19)
Single Detached Dwelling
(2)
ZONE STANDARDS
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
(2022-05-27)
250 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
(2022-05-27)
10 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
(2022-05-27)
7 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
(2022-05-27)
9 metres (2024-07-19)
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
(2022-05-27)
Two of 1.2 metres, except on a corner Lot
where the Side Yard abutting the Street
shall be 6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
(2022-05-27)
6 metres
(3)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR ACCESSORY BUILDING SHALL BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 6.2. (2024-07-19)
(4)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR BACKYARD SUITES SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH SECTION 6.7 (2024-07-19)
(5)
NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 7.6, DRIVEWAYS TOGETHER WITH HARD
LANDSCAPING AS MEASURED AT THE PROPERTY BOUNDARY ABUTTING
THE STREET, SHALL NOT EXCEED 3.6 METRES IN WIDTH UNLESS
OTHERWISE ALLOWED IN A SNOW STORAGE PLAN. (2022-10-14)
10-39
RA
RESIDENTIAL SPECIAL (RA) ZONE
(1)
PERMITTED USES
Accessory Building
Home Office
Backyard Suite (2024-07-19)
Park
Family Child Care Service (2024-03-15)
Single Detached Dwelling
(2)
DISCRETIONARY USES
Accessory Dwelling Unit
Home Occupation (2024-01-19)
Heritage Use
Public Utility
(3)
ZONE STANDARDS SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
740 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
21 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
9 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
9 metres (2024-07-19)
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
One of 1.5 metres and one of 3 metres,
except on a Corner Lot where the Side
Yard abutting the Street shall be 6
metres and the other Side Yard shall be
1.5 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
11 metres
(4)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR ACCESSORY BUILDING SHALL BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 6.2. (2024-07-19)
(5)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR BACKYARD SUITES SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH SECTION 6.7 (2024-07-19)
(6)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR ALL OTHER USES SHALL BE IN THE DISCRETION
OF COUNCIL.
10-40
RA1
RESIDENTIAL SPECIAL 1 (RA1) ZONE
(1)
PERMITTED USES
Accessory Building
Park
Backyard Suite (2024-07-19)
Single Detached Dwelling
Home Office
Subsidiary Dwelling Unit
(2)
DISCRETIONARY USES
Heritage Use
Public Utility
(3)
ZONE STANDARDS SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
740 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
21 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
9 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
9 metres (2024-07-19)
(e)
Side Yard (minimum)
One of 1.5 metres and one of 3 metres,
except on a Corner Lot where the Side
Yard abutting the Street shall be 6
metres and the other Side Yard shall be
1.5 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
11 metres
(4)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR ACCESSORY BUILDING SHALL BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 6.2. (2024-07-19)
(5)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR BACKYARD SUITES SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH SECTION 6.7 (2024-07-19)
(6)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR ALL OTHER USES SHALL BE IN THE DISCRETION
OF COUNCIL.
10-41
A1
APARTMENT 1 (A1) ZONE
(1)
PERMITTED USES
Accessory Building
Home Office
Apartment Building
Park
Backyard Suite (2024-07-19)
Personal Care Home
Child Care Centre (2024-03-15)
Semi-Detached Dwelling (2024-07-19)
Cluster Development (2024-07-19)
Townhouse
Community Garden
Townhouse Cluster (2024-07-19)
Family Child Care Service (2024-03-15)
Triplex (2024-07-19)
Four-Plex (2024-07-19)
(2)
DISCRETIONARY USES
Adult Day Centre
Parking Lot
Convenience Store
Pedway (2022-10-14)
Heritage Use (2022-05-27)
Public Utility
Home Occupation
Service Shop
Office
(3)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR APARTMENT BUILDING
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
750 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
20 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
6 metres (2024-07-19)
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
14 metres (2024-07-19)
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
Two, each equal to 1 metre for every 4
metres of Building Height, except on a
corner Lot where the Side Yard abutting
the Street shall be 6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(g)
Lot Coverage (maximum)
35%
(h)
Landscaping (minimum)
30% (2026-05-15)
10-42
(4)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT (2024-07-19)
(a)
Lot Area
Council discretion
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
20 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
6 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
14 metres
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
Two, each equal to 1 metre for
every 4 metres of Building Height,
except on a Corner Lot where the
Side Yard abutting the Street shall
be 6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(g)
Lot Coverage (maximum)
35%
(h)
Landscaping (minimum)
30% (2026-05-15)
(5)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR TOWNHOUSE
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
180 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
6 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
0 metres (2024-07-19)
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
10 metres
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
0 metres, except on a Corner Lot where
the Side Yard abutting the Street shall be
6 metres and except for the end unit
where the Side Yard on the unattached
side shall be 1.2
metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
10-43
(6)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR TRIPLEX (2026-01-30)
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
252 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
14 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
6 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
10 metres
(e)
Side Yard (minimum)
Two of 1.2 metres, except on a
Corner Lot where the Side Yard
abutting the Street shall be 6 metre
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(7)
STANDARDS FOR TOWNHOUSE CLUSTER (2024-07-19)
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
180 metres square per Dwelling Unit
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
20 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
6 metres
(d)
Minimum Distance Between
Townhouse Clusters
1.2 metres
(e)
Side Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(g)
Building Height (maximum)
10 metres
(h)
Landscaping (minimum)
35%
(8)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOME
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
750 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
20 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
6 metres (2024-07-19)
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
14 metres (2024-07-19)
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
1 metre per storey, except on a corner Lot
where the Side Yard abutting the Street
shall be 6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(g)
Lot Coverage (maximum)
35%
(h)
Landscaping (minimum)
35%
10-44
(9)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR FOUR-PLEX (2026-01-30)
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
324 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
18 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
6 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
10 metres
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
Two of 1.2 metres, except on a
Corner Lot where the Side Yard
abutting the Street shall be 6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(10)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR A SEMI-DETACHED DWELLING
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
270 metres square per Dwelling Unit
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
18 metres; 9 metres per Dwelling Unit
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
0 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
10 metres (2024-07-19)
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
Two of 1.2 metres, except on a corner Lot
where the Side Yard abutting the Street
shall be 6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(11)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR ACCESSORY BUILDING SHALL BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 6.2. (2024-07-19)
(12)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR BACKYARD SUITES SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH SECTION 6.7 (2024-07-19)
(13)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR ALL OTHER USES SHALL BE IN THE DISCRETION
OF COUNCIL.
10-45
A2
APARTMENT 2 (A2) ZONE
(1)
PERMITTED USES
Accessory Building
Four-Plex
Apartment Building
Home Office
Backyard Suite (2024-07-19)
Park
Child Care Centre (2024-03-15)
Personal Care Home
Cluster Development (2024-07-19)
Townhouse Cluster (2024-07-19)
Community Garden
Triplex (2024-07-19)
Family Child Care Service (2024-03-15)
(2)
DISCRETIONARY USES
Adult Day Centre
Parking Lot
Convenience Store
Pedway (2022-10-14)
Heritage Use (2022-05-27)
Public Utility
Home Occupation
Service Shop
Office
Townhouse
10-46
(3)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR APARTMENT BUILDING
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
650 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
20 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
6 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum),
except Margaret's Place (PID
#46352)
24 metres
(e)
Building Height (maximum),
Margaret's Place (PID #46352)
16 metres
(f)
Side Yards (minimum)
Two, each equal to 1 metre for every 4
metres of Building Height, except on a
corner Lot where the Side Yard abutting
the Street shall be 6 metres
(g)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(h)
Lot Coverage (maximum)
40%
(i)
Landscaping (minimum)
30%
(4)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT (2024-07-19)
(a)
Lot Area
Council discretion
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
20 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
6 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
24 metres
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
Two, each equal to 1 metre for
every 4 metres of Building Height,
except on a Corner Lot where the
Side Yard abutting the Street shall
be 6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(g)
Lot Coverage (maximum)
40%
(h)
Landscaping (minimum)
30%
10-47
(5)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR TOWNHOUSE
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
140 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
5.5 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
0 metres (2024-07-19)
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
10 metres
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
0 metres, 1.2 metres on unattached side,
except on a corner Lot where the Side
Yard abutting the Street shall be 6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(6)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR TRIPLEX (2026-01-30)
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
252 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
14 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
6 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
10 metres
(e)
Side Yard (minimum)
Two of 1.2 metres, except on a
Corner Lot where the Side Yard
abutting the Street shall be 6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(7)
STANDARDS FOR TOWNHOUSE CLUSTER (2024-07-19)
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
140 metres square per Dwelling Unit
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
20 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
6 metres
(d)
Minimum Distance Between
Townhouse Clusters
1.2 metres
(e)
Side Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(g)
Building Height (maximum)
10 metres
(h)
Landscaping (minimum)
30%
10-48
(8)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOME
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
650 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
20 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
6 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
24 metres
(e)
Side Yard (minimum)
Two, each equal to 1 metre for every 4
metres of Building Height
(f)
Side Yard on Flanking Road
(minimum)
6 metres
(g)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(h)
Lot Coverage (maximum)
40%
(i)
Landscaping (minimum)
30%
(9)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR FOUR-PLEX (2026-01-30)
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
324 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
18 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
6 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
10 metres
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
Two of 1.2 metres, except on a
Corner Lot where the Side Yard
abutting the Street shall be 6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(10)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR ACCESSORY BUILDING SHALL BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 6.2. (2024-07-19)
(11)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR BACKYARD SUITES SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH SECTION 6.7 (2024-07-19)
(12)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR ALL OTHER USES SHALL BE IN THE DISCRETION
OF COUNCIL.
10-49
A3
APARTMENT 3 (A3) ZONE
(1)
PERMITTED USES
Accessory Building
Family Child Care Service (2024-03-15)
Apartment Building
Home Office
Child Care Centre (2024-03-15)
Park
Cluster Development (2024-07-19)
Personal Care Home
Community Garden
(2)
DISCRETIONARY USES
Adult Day Centre
Parking Lot
Convenience Store
Pedway (2022-10-14)
Heritage Use (2022-05-27)
Public Utility
Home Occupation
Service Shop
Office
10-50
(3)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR APARTMENT BUILDING
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
900 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
20 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
6 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
Except 346-360 Empire Avenue (PID
#11915, 23995, 23994)
40-58 Shortall Street (PID #24617,
352341, 52340)
145 Stavanger Drive (PID #155330)
485 Topsail Road (PID #46960)".
52 metres (2024-07-19)
(e)
Building Height (maximum)
346-360 Empire Avenue (PID
#11915, 23995, 23994)
20 metres
40-58 Shortall Street (PID #24617,
352341, 52340)
24 metres
145 Stavanger Drive (PID #155330)
24 metres
485 Topsail Road (PID #46960)
24 metres on north side of Lot and
16 metres on the south side of Lot
(f)
Side Yards (minimum)
2, each equal to 1 metre for every 4
metres of Building Height to a
maximum of 6 metres, except on a
Corner Lot where the Side Yard
abutting the Street shall be 6 metres
(g)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres (2022-6-30)
(h)
Lot Coverage (maximum)
50%
(i)
Landscaping (minimum)
30%
10-51
(4)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT (2024-07-19)
(a)
Lot Area
Council discretion
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
20 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
6 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
52 metres
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
Two, each equal to 1 metre for
every 4 metres of Building Height to
a maximum of 6 metres, except on
a Corner Lot where the Side Yard
abutting the Street shall be 6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(g)
Lot Coverage (maximum)
50%
(h)
Landscaping (minimum)
30%
(5)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOME
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
900 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
20 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
6 metres (2024-08-19)
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
52 metres
(e)
Side Yard (minimum)
2, each equal to 1 metre for every 4
metres of Building Height to a
maximum of 6 metres, except on a
Corner Lot where the Side Yard
abutting the Street shall be 6 metres
(f)
Side Yard on Flanking Road
6 metres
(g)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres (2022-6-30)
(h)
Lot Coverage (maximum)
50%
(i)
Landscaping (minimum)
30%
(6)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR ACCESSORY BUILDING SHALL BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 6.2. (2024-07-19)
(7)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR ALL OTHER USES SHALL BE IN THE DISCRETION
OF COUNCIL.
10-52
AD
APARTMENT DOWNTOWN (AD) ZONE
(1)
PERMITTED USES
Accessory Building
Home Office
Apartment Building, maximum 24 dwellings
Park
Cluster Development, maximum 24
Dwelling Units (2024-07-19)
Community Garden
Child Care Centre (2024-03-15)
Personal Care Home
Family Child Care Service (2024-03-15)
Townhouse Cluster (2024-07-19)
(2)
DISCRETIONARY USES
Adult Day Centre
Parking Lot
Convenience Store
Pedway (2022-10-14)
Heritage Use (2022-05-27)
Public Utility
Home Occupation
Service Shop
Office
(3)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR APARTMENT BUILDING AND CLUSTER
DEVELOPMENT (2024-07-19)
(a)
Lot Area
Council discretion
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
20 metres
(c)
Building Line
Council discretion
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
16 metres, as measured from all
property boundaries, such that the
height is adjusted to follow the
grade of Streets or property
boundaries provided Height does
not exceed 16 metres as measured
from the grade of the property over
the site.
(e)
Side Yards
Council discretion
(f)
Rear Yard
Council discretion
(g)
Landscaping
Council discretion
10-53
(4)
STANDARDS FOR TOWNHOUSE CLUSTER (2024-07-19)
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
50 metres square per Dwelling Unit
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
12 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
0 metres
(d)
Minimum Distance Between
Townhouse Clusters
1.2 metres
(e)
Side Yard
Council discretion
(f)
Rear Yard
Council discretion
(g)
Building Height (maximum)
10 metres
(h)
Landscaping
Council discretion
(5)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOME
(a)
Lot Area
Council discretion
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
20 metres
(c)
Building Line
Council discretion
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
16 metres, as measured from all property
boundaries, such that the heigh is
adjusted to follow the grade of Streets or
property boundaries provided Height does
not exceed 16 metres as measured from
the grade of the property over the site.
(e)
Side Yard
Council discretion
(f)
Side Yard on Flanking Road
Council discretion
(g)
Rear Yard
Council discretion
(h)
Landscaping
Council discretion
(6)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR ACCESSORY BUILDING SHALL BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 6.2. (2024-07-19)
(7)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR ALL OTHER USES SHALL BE IN THE DISCRETION
OF COUNCIL.
10-54
AHR
APARTMENT HARVEY ROAD (AHR) ZONE (2022-12-09)
(1)
For the purpose of this Zone, Building Height shall be defined as the vertical
distance measured in metres from the established elevation of Harvey Road to the
highest point of the roof surface and shall include mechanical structures,
smokestacks, steeples, parapets, purely ornamental structures above the roof and
any other rooftop elements.
(2)
PERMITTED USES
Accessory Building
Family Child Care Service (2024-03-15)
Apartment Building
Home Office
Child Care Centre in Residential Use
(2024-03-15)
Park
Community Garden
(3)
DISCRETIONARY USES
Home Occupation
Public Utility
(4)
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS SHALL FORM PART OF THE ZONE
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE APARTMENT HARVEY ROAD ZONE (APPENDIX
AHR)
i.
Parish Lane Development Figure A: Floor to Floor Heights
ii.
Parish Lane Development Figure B: Building Setbacks
iii.
Parish Lane Development Figure C: Building Profiles
iv.
Parish Lane Development Figure D: Relative Heights
(5)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR ALL OTHER USES SHALL BE IN THE DISCRETION
OF COUNCIL.
10-55
AA
APARTMENT SPECIAL (AA) ZONE
(1)
PERMITTED USES
Accessory Building
Family Child Care Service (2024-03-15)
Apartment Building
Home Office
Backyard Suite (2024-07-19)
Park
Child Care Centre (2024-03-15)
Personal Care Home
Cluster Development (2024-07-19)
Townhouse
Community Garden
Townhouse Cluster (2024-07-19)
(2)
DISCRETIONARY USES
Adult Day Centre
Parking Lot
Convenience Store
Pedway (2022-10-14)
Heritage Use (2022-05-27)
Public Utility
Home Occupation
Service Shop
Office
(3)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR APARTMENT BUILDING
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
900 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
20 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
6 metres (2024-07-19)
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
12 metres
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
Two, each equal to 1 metre for every 4
metres of Building Height, except on a
corner Lot where the Side Yard abutting
the Street shall be 6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(g)
Lot Coverage (maximum)
30%
(h)
Landscaping (minimum)
40%
10-56
(4)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR TOWNHOUSE
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
180 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
6 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
0 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
10 metres
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
0 metres, and 1.2 metres on unattached
side, except where unattached side is on a
corner Lot where the Side Yard abutting
the Street shall be 6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(5)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT (2024-07-19)
(a)
Lot Area
Council discretion
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
20 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
6 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
12 metres
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
Two, each equal to 1 metre for
every 4 metres of Building Height,
except on a corner Lot where the
Side Yard abutting the Street shall
be 6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(g)
Lot Coverage (maximum
30%
(h)
Landscaping (minimum)
40%
(6)
STANDARDS FOR TOWNHOUSE CLUSTER (2024-07-19)
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
180 metres square per Dwelling Unit
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
20 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
6 metres
(d)
Minimum Distance Between
Townhouse Clusters
1.2 metres
(e)
Side Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(g)
Building Height (maximum)
10 metres
(h)
Landscaping (minimum)
30%
10-57
(7)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR PERSONAL CARE HOME
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
900 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
20 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
6 metres (2024-07-19)
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
12 metres
(e)
Side Yard (minimum)
Two, each equal to 1 metre for every 4
metres of Building Height
(f)
Side Yard on Flanking Road
(minimum)
6 metres
(g)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metre
(h)
Lot Coverage (maximum)
30%
(i)
Landscaping (minimum)
40%
(8)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR ACCESSORY BUILDING SHALL BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 6.2. (2024-07-19)
(9)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR BACKYARD SUITES SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH SECTION 6.7 (2024-07-19)
(10)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR ALL OTHER USES SHALL BE IN THE DISCRETION
OF COUNCIL.
10-58
APG
ATLANTIC PLACE PARKING GARAGE (APG) ZONE
(1)
PERMITTED USES
Parking Garage
(2)
DISCRETIONARY USES
Dwelling Units, 9th storey or higher
Office
Hotel, 9th storey or higher
Retail Use
(3)
ZONE STANDARDS
(a)
Building Height (maximum)
(2022-05-27)
12 storeys (not exceeding 47 meters)
(b)
Parking Spaces, Permitted Uses
(minimum)
670
(c)
Parking Spaces, Discretionary Uses
Section 8.6 (2022-05-27)
(d)
Floor Area Ratio (maximum)
2.5
(e)
All other Zone Standards shall be in
the discretion of Council
10-59
AP
ATLANTIC PLACE (AP) ZONE
(1)
PERMITTED USES
Adult Day Centre
Office
Bank
Parking Garage
Child Care Centre (2024-03-15)
Public Use
Clinic
Public Utility
Communication Use
Restaurant
Health and Wellness Centre
Retail Use
Hotel
Service
Laundromat
Taxi Stand
Library
Training School
Lounge
(2)
ZONE STANDARDS
(a)
Building Height (maximum)
(2022-05-27)
13 storeys as measured from Water
Street
(b)
Floor Area Ratio (maximum)
10.8
(c)
All other Zone Standards shall be
in the discretion of Council
(3)
NOTWITHSTANDING SECTION 8.5, NO PARKING SHALL BE REQUIRED.
10-60
CD
COMMERCIAL DOWNTOWN (CD) ZONE
(1)
PERMITTED USES
Accessory Building (2022-10-07)
Office
Bakery
Park
Bank
Parking Garage
Child Care Centre (2024-03-15)
Pharmacy
Clinic
Public Use
Communications Use
Public Utility
Convenience Store
Restaurant
Dwelling Unit - 2nd storey or higher
Retail Use
Health and Wellness Centre
Service Shop
Hotel
Training School
Laundromat
Transportation Terminal
Lounge
(2)
DISCRETIONARY USES
Adult Day Centre
Lodging House
Bed and Breakfast
Parking Lot
Commercial Garage
Pedway (2022-10-14)
Craft Brewery/Distillery
Place of Amusement
Dwelling Unit - 1st storey (2022-05-27)
Place of Assembly
Gas Station
Taxi Stand
Heritage Use (2022-05-27)
10-61
(3)
ZONE STANDARDS EXCEPT GAS STATION, PARK, PUBLIC USE, PUBLIC
UTILITY, AND PARKING LOT (2022-05-27)
(a)
Building Height (maximum)
54 metres provided height over 18
metres requires a Land Use Report
(b)
Building Line (minimum)
0 metres (2022-05-27)
(c)
Building Façade Stepback on
Street with a 0 metre Building Line
0 metre stepback for first 18 metres
in Building Height, 4 metre stepback
for greater than 18 metres in Building
Height. Where Building Façade
abuts more than one Street,
stepback shall be applied to a
minimum of 2 Streets, such Streets
being determined by the Chief
Municipal Planner
(d)
Building Façade Stepback on
Street with a 4 metre or greater
Building Line
No setback required
(e)
Floor Area Ratio (maximum)
5.0
(f)
All other Zone Standards shall be in the discretion of Council
(4)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR GAS STATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 6.16. (2022-05-27) (2024-03-15)
(5)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR ALL OTHER USES SHALL BE IN THE DISCRETION
OF COUNCIL.
10-62
CDM
COMMERCIAL DOWNTOWN MIXED (CDM) ZONE
(1)
PERMITTED USES
Accessory Building (2022-10-07)
Lounge
Adult Massage Parlour
Office
Bakery
Park
Bank
Pharmacy
Child Care Centre (2024-03-15)
Place of Worship
Clinic
Public Use
Communications Use
Public Utility
Convenience Store
Restaurant
Dwelling Unit - 2nd storey or higher
Retail Use
Health and Wellness Centre
Service Shop
Hotel
Training School
Laundromat
Transportation Terminal
Library
(2)
DISCRETIONARY USES
Adult Day Centre
Bed and Breakfast
Parking Garage
Parking Lot
Craft Brewery/Distillery
Pedway (2022-10-14)
Dwelling Unit - 1st storey (except Water
Street & Duckworth Street)
Place of Amusement
Heritage Use (2022-05-27)
Lodging House
Place of Assembly
Taxi Stand
10-63
(3)
ZONE STANDARDS, EXCEPT PLACE OF WORSHIP, PARK, PUBLIC USE,
PUBLIC UTILITY AND PARKING LOT
(a)
Building Height (maximum)
18 metres
(b)
Building Line (minimum)
(2022-05-27)
0 metres
(c)
Floor Area Ratio (maximum)
3.0
(d)
All other Zone Standards are in the discretion of Council
(4)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR PLACE OF WORSHIP, PARK, PUBLIC USE, PUBLIC
UTILITY AND PARKING LOT SHALL BE IN THE DISCRETION OF COUNCIL.
10-64
CDM2
COMMERCIAL DOWNTOWN MIXED 2 (CDM2) ZONE
(1)
PERMITTED USES, except 40 Henry Street (PID #45762)
Accessory Building (2022-10-07)
Lounge
Adult Massage Parlour
Office
Bakery
Park
Bank
Pharmacy
Child Care Centre (2024-03-15)
Place of Worship
Clinic
Public Use
Communications Use
Public Utility
Convenience Store
Restaurant
Dwelling Unit - 2nd storey or higher
Retail Use
Health and Wellness Centre
Service Shop
Hotel
Training School
Laundromat
Transportation Terminal
Library
(2)
DISCRETIONARY USES, except 40 Henry Street (PID #45672)
Adult Day Centre
Parking Garage
Bed and Breakfast
Parking Lot
Craft Brewery/Distillery
Pedway (2022-10-14)
Dwelling Unit - 1st storey (except Water
Street & Duckworth Street)
Place of Amusement
Lodging House
Place of Assembly
Taxi Stand
(3)
PERMITTED USES - 40 Henry Street (PID #45762)
Apartment Building
10-65
(4)
ZONE STANDARDS EXCEPT PLACE OF WORSHIP, PARK, PUBLIC USE,
PUBLIC UTILITY AND PARKING LOT
(a)
Building Height (maximum)
27 metres, except for 132 Duckworth
Street (PID #12371), where the maximum
height shall be 20 metres
(b)
Building Line (minimum)
(2022-05-27)
0 metres
(c)
Floor Area Ratio
(maximum)
4
(d)
Building Façade Stepback on
Street (minimum)
0 metre stepback for first 18 metres in
Building Height, 4 metre stepback for greater
than 18 metres in Building Height unless
otherwise approved by Council.
Where Building Façade abuts more than one
Street, stepback shall be applied to a
minimum of 2 Streets, such Streets being
determined by the Chief Municipal Planner.
(e)
All other Zone Standards are in the discretion of Council
(5)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR PLACE OF WORSHIP, PARK, PUBLIC USE, PUBLIC
UTILITY AND PARKING LOT SHALL BE IN THE DISCRETION OF COUNCIL.
10-66
CH
COMMERCIAL HIGHWAY (CH) ZONE
(1)
PERMITTED USES, except 55, 59, 63, 67 & 71 Airport Road
(PID #s 33874, 33872, 33872, 33871, 22585)
Accessory Building
Lounge
Accessory Dwelling Unit
Office
Adult Massage Parlour
Park
Bakery
Pharmacy
Bank
Place of Worship
Car Sales Lot
Public Use
Car Wash
Public Utility
Child Care Centre (2024-03-15)
Recreational Use
Clinic
Recycling Depot
Commercial Garage
Restaurant (2022-10-07)
Communications Use
Retail Use
Convenience Store
Service Shop
Drive Through
Service Station
Dry Clean Establishment
Taxi Stand
Funeral Home
Training School
Gas Station
Transportation Terminal
Hotel
Veterinary Clinic
Health and Wellness Centre
Warehouse
Laundromat
10-67
(2)
DISCRETIONARY USES, except 55, 59, 63, 67 & 71 Airport Road (PID #s 33874,
33872, 33872, 33871, 22585)
Aquaculture
Parking Garage
Aquaponics
Parking Lot
Craft Brewery/Distillery
Pedway (2022-10-14)
Heritage Use (2022-05-27)
Place of Amusement
Horticulture
Place of Assembly
Hydroponics
Wind Turbine - Small Scale
(3)
PERMITTED USES for properties 55, 59, 63, 67 and 71 Airport Road (Parcel ID
#s 33874, 33873, 33872, 33871, 22585)
Lounge, Restaurant and Recycling Depot are not permitted
(4)
ZONE STANDARDS EXCEPT GAS STATION, PLACE OF WORSHIP, PARK,
PUBLIC USE, PUBLIC UTILITY, AND PARKING LOT (2022-05-27)
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
1200 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
35 metres
(c)
Building Height (maximum)
27 metres
(d)
Building Line (minimum)
6 metres
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
2, each equal to 1 metre for every 5
metres of Building Height to a maximum
of 6 metres, except on a Corner Lot where
the Side Yard abutting the Street shall be
6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(g)
Lot Coverage (maximum)
(2022-05-27)
50%
(h)
Landscaping (minimum)
20%
(5)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR GAS STATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 6.16. (2022-05-27) (2024-03-15)
(6)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR PLACE OF WORSHIP, PARK, PUBLIC USE, PUBLIC
UTILITY, AND PARKING LOT SHALL BE IN THE DISCRETION OF COUNCIL.
10-68
CK
COMMERCIAL KENMOUNT (CK) ZONE
(1)
PERMITTED USES, except 55, 59, 63, 67 & 71 Airport Road
(PID #s 33874, 33872, 33872, 33871, 22585)
Accessory Building
Office
Accessory Dwelling Unit
Park
Adult Massage Parlour
Pharmacy
Bakery
Place of Assembly
Bank
Place of Worship
Car Sales Lot
Public Use
Car Wash
Public Utility
Child Care Centre (2024-03-15)
Recreational Use
Clinic
Recycling Depot
Commercial Garage
Restaurant
Convenience Store
Retail Use
Drive Through
Service Shop
Dry Cleaning Establishment
Service Station
Funeral Home
Shopping Centre
Gas Station
Taxi Stand
Health and Wellness Centre (2023-06-02)
Training School
Hotel
Transportation Terminal
Laundromat
Veterinary Clinic
Library
Warehouse
Lounge
(2)
DISCRETIONARY USES
Parking Garage
Place of Amusement
Parking Lot
Wind Turbine - Small Scale
Pedway (2022-10-14)
10-69
(3)
ZONE STANDARDS EXCEPT GAS STATION, PLACE OF WORSHIP, PARK,
PUBLIC USE, PUBLIC UTILITY, AND PARKING LOT (2022-05-27)
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
1800 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
45 metres
(c)
Building Height (maximum)
18 metres
(d)
Building Line (minimum)
6 metres
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
2, each equal to 1 metre for every 5 metres
of Building Height, except on a corner Lot
where the Side Yard abutting the Street
shall be 6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(g)
Lot Coverage (maximum)
(2022-05-27)
50%
(h)
Landscaping (minimum)
20%
(4)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR GAS STATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 6.16. (2022-05-27) (2024-03-15)
(5)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR PLACE OF WORSHIP, PARK, PUBLIC USE, PUBLIC
UTILITY, AND PARKING LOT SHALL BE IN THE DISCRETION OF COUNCIL.
10-70
CL
COMMERCIAL LOCAL (CL) ZONE (2022-05-27)
(1)
PERMITTED USES, except 24 Torbay Road (PID #21267)
Accessory Building
Laundromat
Adult Day Centre
Library
Child Care Centre (2024-03-15)
Office
Clinic
Public Utility
Community Garden
Residential Retail Store
Convenience Store
Retail Use
Dwelling Unit- 2nd storey or
higher (2025-11-14)
Service Shop
Health and Wellness Centre
(2)
PERMITTED USES - 24 Torbay Road (PID #21267)
Office
(3)
DISCRETIONARY USES
Bakery
Pedway (2022-10-14)
Heritage Use (2022-05-27)
Restaurant
(4)
ZONE STANDARDS EXCEPT PUBLIC UTILITY
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
900 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
30 metres
(c)
Building Height (maximum)
9 metres
(d)
Building Line (minimum)
7 metres
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
2, each equal to 1 metre for every 5
metres of Building Height except on a
corner Lot where the Side Yard abutting
the Street shall be 6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(g)
Landscaping (minimum)
20%
(5)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC UTILITY SHALL BE IN THE DISCRETION OF
COUNCIL.
10-71
10-72
CLD
COMMERCIAL LOCAL - DOWNTOWN (CLD) ZONE
(1)
PERMITTED USES
Accessory Building
Laundromat
Adult Day Centre
Library
Child Care Centre (2024-03-15)
Office
Clinic
Public Utility
Community Garden
Residential Retail Store
Convenience Store
Retail Use
Dwelling Unit- 2nd storey or
higher (2025-11-14)
Service Shop
Health and Wellness Centre
(2)
DISCRETIONARY USES
Bakery
Pedway (2022-10-14)
Heritage Use (2022-05-27)
Restaurant
(3)
ZONE STANDARDS EXCEPT PUBLIC UTILITY
(a)
Lot Area
Council discretion
(b)
Lot Frontage
Council discretion
(c)
Building Height (maximum)
10 metres
(d)
Building Line
Council discretion
(e)
Side Yards
Council discretion
(f)
Rear Yard
Council discretion
(g)
Landscaping
Council discretion
(4)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC UTILITY SHALL BE IN THE DISCRETION OF
COUNCIL.
10-73
CM
COMMERCIAL MIXED USE (CM) ZONE
(1)
PERMITTED USES, except 615 Empire Avenue (PID #46166)
Accessory
Building
Health and Wellness Centre (2023-06-02)
Accessory Dwelling Unit
Hotel
Adult Day Centre
Library
Adult Massage Parlour
Office
Bakery
Park
Bank
Place of Worship
Bed and Breakfast
Public Use
Child Care Centre (2024-03-15)
Public Utility
Clinic
Restaurant
Community Garden
Retail Use
Convenience Store
Service Shop
Drive Through
Service Station
Dry Cleaning Establishment
Taxi Stand
Dwelling Unit - 2nd storey or higher
Training School
Gas Station
(2)
DISCRETIONARY USES, except 615 Empire Avenue (PID #46166)
Aquaculture
Lounge
Aquaponics
Parking Garage
Car Wash
Parking Lot
Craft Brewery/Distillery
Pedway (2022-10-14)
Dwelling Unit - 1st storey
Pharmacy
Heritage Use (2022-05-27)
Place of Amusement (except Churchill
Square (Map 3))
Horticulture
Place of Assembly
Hydroponics
Recycling Depot
Light Industrial Use
10-74
(3)
PERMITTED USE - 615 EMPIRE AVENUE (PID #46166)
Light Industrial Use
(4)
ZONE STANDARDS EXCEPT GAS STATION, PLACE OF WORSHIP, PARK,
PUBLIC USE, PUBLIC UTILITY, AND PARKING LOT (2022-05-27)
(a)
Building Height (maximum), except 615
Empire Avenue (PID#46166) and 43-53
Rowan Street (PID#18955)
18 metres
(b)
Building Height (maximum) 615 Empire
Avenue (PID#46166) except 43-53
Rowan Street (PID#18955) 8 metres
8 metres
(c)
Building Height (maximum) 43-53
Rowan Street (PID#18955), except 615
Empire Avenue (PID#46166)
21.5 metres
(d)
All other zone Standards shall be in the discretion of Council
(5)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR GAS STATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 6.16. (2022-05-27) (2024-03-15)
(6)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR PLACE OF WORSHIP, PARK, PUBLIC USE, PUBLIC
UTILITY, AND PARKING LOT SHALL BE IN THE DISCRETION OF COUNCIL.
10-75
CN
COMMERCIAL NEIGHBOURHOOD (CN) ZONE
(1)
PERMITTED USES
Accessory Building
Health and Wellness Centre
Adult Day Centre
Laundromat
Bakery
Library
Bank
Office
Child Care Centre (2024-03-15)
Park
Clinic
Public Utility
Community Garden
Retail Use
Convenience Store
Service Shop
Drive Through
Training School
Dwelling Unit - 2nd storey or higher
Veterinary Clinic
(2)
DISCRETIONARY USES
Car Sales Lot
Pharmacy
Car Wash
Place of Worship
Dry Cleaning Establishment
Recycling Depot
Gas Station
Restaurant
Heritage Use (2022-05-27)
Service Station
Lounge
Taxi Stand
Parking Garage
Warehouse
Parking Lot
Wind Turbine - Small Scale
Pedway (2022-10-14)
10-76
(3)
ZONE STANDARDS EXCEPT GAS STATION, PARK, PUBLIC UTILITY,
PARKING LOT AND PLACE OF WORSHIP (2022-05-27)
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
900 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
30 metres
(c)
Building Height (maximum)
14 metres
(d)
Building Line (minimum)
7 metres
(e)
Side Yards (maximum)
2, each equal to 1 metre for every 5
metres of Building Height, except on a
corner Lot where the Side Yard abutting
the Street shall be 6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(g)
Lot Coverage (maximum)
(2022-05-27)
50%
(h)
Landscaping (minimum)
20%
(4)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR GAS STATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 6.16. (2022-05-27) (2024-03-15)
(5)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR PARK, PUBLIC UTILITY, PARKING LOT AND PLACE
OF WORSHIP SHALL BE IN THE DISCRETION OF COUNCIL.
10-77
CO
COMMERCIAL OFFICE (CO) ZONE
(1)
PERMITTED USES, except 172 Logy Bay Road (PID #18723)
Accessory Building
Health and Wellness Centre (2023-06-02)
Adult Day Centre
Office
Child Care Centre (2024-03-15)
Park
Convenience Store
Public Utility
Dwelling Unit - 2nd storey or higher
Service Shop
(2)
DISCRETIONARY USES
Accessory Dwelling Unit
Pedway (2022-10-14)
Clinic
Pharmacy
Heritage Use
Recycling Depot
Lodging House (2025-01-03)
Parking Garage
Wind Turbine - Small Scale
Parking Lot
(3)
PERMITTED USE - 172 LOGY BAY ROAD (PID #18723)
Office
10-78
(4)
ZONE STANDARDS EXCEPT PARK, PUBLIC UTILITY, PARKING LOT AND
HERITAGE USE
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
900 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
20 metres
(c)
Building Height (maximum),
except 57 Margaret's Place
(PID #10805)
45 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum) -
57 Margaret's Place
(PID #10805)
18 metres
(e)
Building Line (minimum)
6 metres
(f)
Side Yards (minimum)
2, each equal to 1 metre for every 5
metres of Building Height to a maximum
of 6 metres, except on a Corner Lot
where the Side Yard abutting the Street
shall be 6 metres
(g)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(h)
Lot Coverage (maximum)
(2022-05-27)
50%
(i)
Landscaping (minimum)
20%
(5)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR PARK, PUBLIC UTILITY, PARKING LOT AND
HERITAGE USE SHALL BE IN THE DISCRETION OF COUNCIL.
10-79
COH
COMMERCIAL OFFICE HOTEL (COH) ZONE
(1)
PERMITTED USES
Accessory Building
Laundromat
Adult Day Centre
Office
Bakery
Park
Bank
Pharmacy
Child Care Centre (2024-03-15)
Public Use
Clinic
Public Utility
Convenience Store
Retail Use
Dwelling Unit - 2nd storey or higher
Service Shop
Health and Wellness Centre (2023-06-02)
Veterinary Clinic
Hotel
(2)
DISCRETIONARY USES
Accessory Dwelling Unit
Parking Lot
Dwelling Units - 1st Storey (2025-10-17)
Pedway (2022-10-14)
Heritage Use (2022-05-27)
Personal Care Home
Parking Garage
Wind Turbine - Small Scale
10-80
(3)
ZONE STANDARDS EXCEPT PARK, PUBLIC USE, PUBLIC UTILITY, AND
PARKING LOT
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
900 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
20 metres
(c)
Building Height (maximum)
45 metres
(d)
Building Line (minimum)
6 metres
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
2, each equal to 1 metre for every 5
metres of Building Height to a maximum
of 6 metres, except on a Corner Lot
where the Side Yard abutting the Street
shall be 6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(g)
Lot Coverage (maximum)
(2022-05-27)
50%
(h)
Landscaping (minimum)
20%
(4)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR PARK, PUBLIC USE, PUBLIC UTILITY, AND PARKING
LOT SHALL BE IN THE DISCRETION OF COUNCIL.
10-81
CR
COMMERCIAL REGIONAL (CR) ZONE
(1)
PERMITTED USES, except former Memorial Stadium -
Lake Avenue and King's Bridge Road (PID #47316)
Accessory Building
Library
Accessory Dwelling Unit
Lounge
Adult Massage Parlour
Office
Bakery
Park
Bank
Place of Worship
Car Wash
Public Use
Child Care Centre (2024-03-15)
Public Utility
Clinic
Recreational Use
Commercial Garage
Restaurant
Communications Use
Retail Use
Convenience Store
Service Shop
Drive Through
Service Station
Dry Cleaning Establishment
Shopping Centre
Dwelling Unit - 2nd storey or
higher (2025-11-14)
Taxi Stand
Gas Station
Veterinary Clinic
Health and Wellness Centre
Warehouse
Hotel
10-82
(2)
DISCRETIONARY USES, except former Memorial Stadium - Lake Avenue and
King's Bridge Road (PID #47316)
Aquaculture
Light Industrial Use
Aquaponics
Parking Garage
Craft Brewery/Distillery
Parking Lot
Pedway (2022-10-14)
Heritage Use (2022-05-27)
Place of Amusement (2022-05-27)
Horticulture
Place of Assembly (2022-05-27)
Hydroponics
(3)
PERMITTED USE - former Memorial Stadium - Lake Avenue and King's Bridge
Road (PID #47316)
Bank
Pharmacy
Clinic
Restaurant
Health and Wellness Centre
Retail Use
Office
Service Shop
Parking Garage
(4)
DISCRETIONARY USES, former Memorial Stadium - Lake Avenue and King's
Bridge Road (PID #47316)
Public Use
Public Utility
10-83
(5)
ZONE STANDARDS EXCEPT GAS STATION, PLACE OF WORSHIP, PARK,
PUBLIC USE, PUBLIC UTILITY, AND PARKING LOT (2022-05-27)
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
1800 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
45 metres
(c)
Building Height (maximum)
20 metres
(d)
Building Line (minimum)
6 metres
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
2, each equal to 1 metre for every 5
metres of Building Height except on a
corner Lot where the Side Yard abutting
the Street shall be 6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(g)
Lot Coverage (maximum)
(2022-05-27)
50%
(h)
Landscaping (minimum)
20%
(6)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR GAS STATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 6.16. (2022-05-27) (2024-03-15)
(7)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR PLACE OF WORSHIP, PARK, PUBLIC USE, PUBLIC
UTILITY, AND PARKING LOT SHALL BE IN THE DISCRETION OF COUNCIL.
10-84
AIR
AIRPORT (Air) ZONE
(1)
USES AND ZONE STANDARDS ARE DETERMINED BY HIS MAJESTY
THE KING IN RIGHT OF CANADA OR DESIGNATE.
10-85
IC
INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL (IC) ZONE
(1)
PERMITTED USES, except 456 Empire Avenue (PID #25041)
Accessory Building
Light Industrial Use
Accessory Dwelling Unit
Office
Aquaculture
Park
Aquaponics
Parking Garage
Bakery
Pipe Storage Yard
Car Sales Lot
Public Use
Car Wash
Public Utility
Child Care Centre (2024-03-15)
Recreational Use
Commercial Garage
Recycling Depot
Communications Use
Service Shop
Convenience Store
Service Station
Craft Brewery/Distillery
Taxi Stand
Drive Through
Tourism Use
Dry Cleaning Establishment
Training School
Gas Station
Transportation Depot
Health and Wellness Centre
Transportation Terminal
Horticulture
Veterinary Clinic
Hotel
Warehouse
Hydroponics
10-86
(2)
DISCRETIONARY USES, except 456 Empire Avenue (PID #25041)
Clinic
Pedway (2022-10-14)
Funeral Home
Pharmacy
Heavy Equipment Storage
Place of Amusement
Heritage Use (2022-05-27)
Retail Use
Lounge
Wind Turbine - Small Scale
Restaurant
Vehicle Storage Yard
Parking Lot
(3)
USES, 456 EMPIRE AVENUE (PID #25041)
(a)
All Uses are in the discretion of Council.
(4)
ZONE STANDARDS, EXCEPTING GAS STATION, PARK, PUBLIC USE, PUBLIC
UTILITY, PLACE OF WORSHIP AND 456 EMPIRE AVENUE (PID #25041) (2022-
05-27)
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
1800 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
45 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
20 metres (2022-05-27)
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
20 metres
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
Two of 3 metres, except on a corner Lot
where the Side Yard abutting the Street
shall be 6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
3 metres
(g)
Lot Coverage (maximum)
(2022-05-27)
50%
(h)
Landscaping (minimum)
20%
(5)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR GAS STATION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 6.16. (2024-03-15)
(6)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR PARK, PUBLIC USE, PUBLIC UTILITY, PLACE OF
WORSHIP AND 456 EMPIRE AVENUE (PID #25041) SHALL BE IN THE
DISCRETION OF COUNCIL.
10-87
IG
INDUSTRIAL GENERAL (IG) ZONE
(1)
PERMITTED USES, except Freshwater Bay
Accessory Building
Pipe Storage Yard
Car Wash
Public Use
Commercial Garage
Recycling Depot
Craft Brewery/Distillery
Restaurant, only at Pier 7 (PID #351587,
22880)
Food and Beverage Processing
Transportation Depot
Industrial Use
Transportation Terminal
Light Industrial Use
Warehouse
Lounge, only at Pier 7 (PID #351587, 22880)
Wharves and Stages
(2)
DISCRETIONARY USES, except in Freshwater Bay
Accessory Dwelling Unit (2025-11-14)
Parking Garage
Heritage Use (2022-05-27)
Pedway (2022-10-14)
Mineral Working
Recreational Use
Office (2025-12-24)
Salvage Yard
Park
Wind Turbine - Small Scale
Parking Lot
(3)
PERMITTED USES, FRESHWATER BAY
(a)
Industrial offshore oil and gas exploration and development service base,
together with related docking, loading, repair, storage, maintenance, and
administrative facilities and compatible Uses
10-88
(4)
ZONE STANDARDS, EXCEPTING PARK, PARKING LOT, PUBLIC USE, PUBLIC
UTILITY, AND FRESHWATER BAY
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
1800 metres square (2022-05-27)
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
45 metres (2022-05-27)
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
20 metres (2022-05-27)
(d)
Building Height (maximum),
except Lots abutting the
shore line or on Harbour Drive
18 metres
(e)
Building Height (maximum),
Lots abutting the shore line
or on Harbour Drive
14 metres
(f)
Side Yards (minimum)
Two of 3 metres, except on a corner Lot
where the Side Yard abutting the Street
shall be 6 metres. (2022-05-27)
(g)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres (2022-05-27)
(5)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR PARK, PUBLIC USE, PUBLIC UTILITY, PARKING LOT
AND FRESHWATER BAY SHALL BE IN THE DISCRETION OF COUNCIL.
10-89
IQV
INDUSTRIAL QUIDI VIDI (IQV) ZONE
(1)
PERMITTED USES
Accessory Building
Public Utility
Food and Beverage Processing
Public Use
Park
Wharves and Stages
(2)
DISCRETIONARY USES
Child Care Centre (2024-03-15)
Pedway (2022-10-14)
Craft Brewery/Distillery
Restaurant
Heritage Use (2022-05-27)
Retail Use
Lounge
Service Shop
Parking Lot
(3)
ZONE STANDARDS SHALL BE IN THE DISCRETION OF COUNCIL
10-90
IS
INDUSTRIAL SPECIAL (IS) ZONE
(1)
PERMITTED USES
Accessory Building (2022-10-07)
Public Utility
Bulk Storage
Wind Turbine - Small Scale
Public Use
(2)
DISCRETIONARY USES
Pedway (2022-10-14)
(3)
ZONE STANDARDS SHALL BE IN THE DISCRETION OF COUNCIL
10-91
CAP
P
C.A. PIPPY PARK (CAPP) ZONE
(1)
USES AND ZONE STANDARDS ARE DETERMINED BY THE C.A. PIPPY PARK
COMMISSION ESTABLISHED PURSUANT TO THE PIPPY PARK COMMISSION
ACT, RSNL 1990, C.P-15, AS AMENDED.
10-92
CEM
CEMETERY (CEM) ZONE
(1)
PERMITTED USES
Accessory Building
Cemetery
(2)
DISCRETIONARY USES
Public Utility
(3)
ZONE STANDARDS SHALL BE IN THE DISCRETION OF COUNCIL.
10-93
INST
INSTITUTIONAL (INST) ZONE
(1)
PERMITTED USES
Accessory Building
Park
Accessory Dwelling Unit
Personal Care Home
Adult Day Centre
Place of Assembly
Child Care Centre (2024-03-15)
Place of Worship
Clinic
Public Use
Community Garden
Public Utility
Funeral Home
Residential Care Facility
Institutional Use
School
Library
Training School
Long Term Care Facility
(2)
DISCRETIONARY USES
Dwelling Unit, which is ancillary to a Permitted
or Discretionary Use
Pedway (2022-10-14)
Heritage Use
Service Shop
Office
Wind Turbine - Small Scale
(3)
ZONE STANDARDS
(a)
Building Height (maximum), except
50 Tiffany Lane (PID #45350) and
except existing Buildings higher than
23 metres as of amendment date
23 metres
(b)
Building Height (maximum) - 50
Tiffany Lane (PID #45350)
72 metres
(c)
Building Height (maximum) -
existing Buildings higher than 23
metres
Building Height as of amendment date
(2024-05-08)
(4)
ALL OTHER ZONE STANDARDS SHALL BE IN THE DISCRETION OF COUNCIL.
(2024-05-08)
10-94
INST-
DT
INSTITUTIONAL DOWNTOWN (INST-DT) ZONE
(1)
PERMITTED USES
Accessory Building
Park
Adult Day Centre
Personal Care Home
Child Care Centre (2024-03-15)
Place of Assembly
Clinic
Place of Worship
Community Garden
Public Use
Funeral Home
Public Utility
Institutional Use
Residential Care Facility
Library
School
Long Term Care Facility
Training School
(2)
DISCRETIONARY USES
Dwelling Unit, which is ancillary to a
Permitted or Discretionary Use
Pedway (2022-10-14)
Heritage Use
Service Shop
Office
(3)
ZONE STANDARDS EXCEPT PARK, PUBLIC USE, PUBLIC UTILITY, AND
PLACE OF WORSHIP
(a)
Building Height (maximum)
23 metres as measured from all property
boundaries, such that height is adjusted to
follow grades of Streets or property
boundaries provided height does not exceed
23 metres from established grade
(b)
Building Line (minimum)
(2022-05-27)
0 metres
(c)
Floor Area Ratio (maximum)
3.0
(d)
All Other Zone Standards are in the discretion of Council
(4)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR PARK, PUBLIC USE, PUBLIC UTILITY AND PLACE
OF WORSHIP SHALL BE IN THE DISCRETION OF COUNCIL.
10-95
O
OPEN SPACE (O) ZONE
(1)
PERMITTED USES
Community Garden
Recreational Use
Park
(2)
DISCRETIONARY USES
Accessory Building (2022-10-07)
Public Use
Place of Assembly
Wind Turbine - Small Scale
Public Utility
(3)
ZONE STANDARDS SHALL BE IN THE DISCRETION OF COUNCIL.
10-96
AG
AGRICULTURE (AG) ZONE
(1)
PERMITTED USES
Accessory Building
Public Use
Agricultural Use
Public Utility
Forestry Use
Single Detached Dwelling, provided the
Agricultural Use or Forestry Use on the Lot
has been in continuous operation for a
minimum of 3 years
Veterinary Clinic
Home Office
Horticulture
(2)
DISCRETIONARY USES
Accessory Dwelling Unit (2025-11-14)
Home Occupation
Agricultural Tourism Operations
Hydroponics
Aquaculture
Indoor Riding Arena
Aquaponics
Kennel
Bed and Breakfast
Lodging House associated with Forestry or
Agricultural Use on the Lot that has been in
continuous operation for a minimum of 3
years (2025-11-14)
Farm Market
Single Detached Dwelling not associated
with Forestry or Agricultural Use
(2022-05-27)
Heavy Equipment Storage
Subsidiary Dwelling Unit
Heritage Use (2022-05-27)
Wind Turbine - Small Scale
Family Child Care Service (2024-03-15)
10-97
(3)
ZONE STANDARDS, SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING ON UNSERVICED LOT
NOT ASSOCIATED WITH FORESTRY OR AGRICULTURAL USE
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
2023 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
30 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
15 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
8 metres
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
Two of 6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
10 metres
(4)
ZONE STANDARDS, SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING ON SERVICED LOT NOT
ASSOCIATED WITH FORESTRY OR AGRICULTURAL USE
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
450 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
15 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
6 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
8 metres
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
Two of 1.2 metres, except on a corner Lot
where the Side Yard abutting the Street
shall be 6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(5)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR ALL OTHER USES SHALL BE IN THE DISCRETION
OF COUNCIL.
10-98
F
FORESTRY (F) ZONE
(1)
PERMITTED USES
Accessory Building
Public Use
Forestry Use
Home Office
Single Detached Dwelling, provided the
Agricultural Use or Forestry Use on the
Lot has been in continuous operation for
a minimum of 3 years
(2)
DISCRETIONARY USES
Agricultural Use
Indoor Riding Arena
Aquaculture
Mineral Working
Aquaponics
Public Utility
Family Child Care Service (2024-03-15)
Recreational Use
Heavy Equipment Storage
Subsidiary Dwelling Unit
Home Occupation
Warehouse
Horticulture
Wind Turbine - Small Scale
Hydroponics
(3)
ZONE STANDARDS, EXCEPT PUBLIC USE AND PUBLIC UTILITY
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
8000 metres
square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
90 metres
(c)
Building Line
Council discretion
(d)
Building Height, except Single
Detached Dwelling
Council discretion
(e)
Building Height Single Detached
Dwelling (maximum)
8 metres
(f)
Side Yards
Council discretion
(g)
Rear Yard
Council discretion
(4)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC USE AND PUBLIC UTILITY SHALL BE IN THE
DISCRETION OF COUNCIL.
10-99
MW
MINERAL WORKING (MW) ZONE
(1)
PERMITTED USES
Accessory Building
Public Utility
Mineral Working
(2)
DISCRETIONARY USES
Wind Turbine - Small Scale
(3)
ZONE STANDARDS SHALL BE IN THE DISCRETION OF COUNCIL.
10-100
RUR
RURAL (RUR) ZONE (2022-05-27)
(1)
PERMITTED USES
Accessory Building
Forestry Use
Agricultural Use
Park
Community Garden
Public Utility
Home Office
Horticulture
Single Detached Dwelling, provided the
Agricultural Use or Forestry Use on the Lot
has been in continuous operation for
a minimum of 3 years
(2)
DISCRETIONARY USES
Agricultural Tourism Operation
Kennel
Aquaculture
Pipe Storage Yard
Aquaponics
Recreational Use
Bed and Breakfast
Residential Care Facility
Family Child Care Service (2024-03-15)
Rural Tourism Use (2023-11-03)
Farm Market
Subsidiary Dwelling Unit
Float Plane Hangar
Vehicle Storage Yard
Heavy Equipment Storage
Veterinary Clinic
Heritage Use (2022-05-27)
Warehouse
Home Occupation
Wind Turbine - Small Scale
Hydroponics
Indoor Riding Arena
(3)
PERMITTED USES FOR PROPERTIES 420-496 MADDOX COVE ROAD (PID #S
50359, 51044, 50358, 50357, 51081, 50355, 50354, 50353, 50352, 50351, 50350)
(2022-12-02)
Stand-alone Single Detached Dwelling
10-101
(4)
ZONE STANDARDS SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING, EXCEPT #'S 420-496
MADDOX COVE ROAD (PID #S 50359, 51044, 50358, 50357, 51081, 50355,
50354, 50353, 50352, 50351, 50350)
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
8000 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
90 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
15 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
8 metres
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
Two of 6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(5)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR #'S 420-496 MADDOX COVE ROAD (PID #S 50359,
51044, 50358, 50357, 51081, 50355, 50354, 50353, 50352, 50351, 50350)
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
8000 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
60 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
30 metres (2022-10-01)
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
8 metres
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
Two of 6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(6)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR ALL OTHER USES
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
8000 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
90 metres
(c)
Building Line
Council discretion
(d)
Building Height
Council discretion
(e)
Side Yards
Council discretion
(f)
Rear Yard
Council discretion
(g)
Coastal cliff edge
(minimum for erosion)
30 metres
(7)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR FLOAT PLANE HANGAR LOTS
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
1400 metres square
(b)
All other Zone Standards
Council discretion
10-102
RR
RURAL RESIDENTIAL (RR) ZONE
(1)
PERMITTED USES
Accessory Building
Home Office
Backyard Suite (2024-07-19)
Lodging House
Bed and Breakfast
Park
Community Garden
Single Detached Dwelling
Family Child Care Service (2024-03-15)
Subsidiary Dwelling Unit
(2)
DISCRETIONARY USES
Agricultural Use
Parking Lot
Forestry Use
Place of Worship
Heavy Equipment Storage
Public Utility
Heritage Use (2022-05-27)
Residential Retail Store
Home Occupation
Rural Tourism Use (2023-11-03)
Indoor Riding Arena
Warehouse
Kennel
(3)
ZONE STANDARDS SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
4000 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
45 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
20 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
9 metres (2024-07-19)
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
Two of 6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
10-103
(4)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR ALL OTHER USES
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
4000 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
45 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
20 metres
(d)
Building Height
Council discretion
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
Two of 6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(5)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR ACCESSORY BUILDING SHALL BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 6.2 (2024-07-19)
(6)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR BACKYARD SUITES SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH SECTION 6.7 (2024-07-19)
10-104
RR1
RURAL RESIDENTIAL INFILL (RRI) ZONE
(1)
PERMITTED USES
Accessory Building
Home Office
Backyard Suite (2024-07-19)
Lodging House
Bed and Breakfast
Park
Community Garden
Single Detached Dwelling
Family Child Care Service (2024-03-15)
Subsidiary Dwelling Unit
(2)
DISCRETIONARY USES
Agricultural Use
Parking Lot
Child Care Centre (2024-03-15)
Public Utility
Forestry Use
Retail Use
Heavy Equipment Storage
Rural Tourism Use (2023-11-03)
Heritage Use (2022-05-27)
Service Shop
Home Occupation
Vehicle Storage
Indoor Riding Arena
Warehouse
(3)
ZONE STANDARDS SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
2023 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
30 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
6 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
9 metres (2024-07-19)
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
Two of 1.2 metres, except on a corner
Lot where the Side Yard abutting the
Street shall be 6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
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(4)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR ALL OTHER USES
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
2023 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
30 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
6 metres
(d)
Building Height
Council discretion
(e)
Side Yards
Council discretion
(f)
Rear Yard
Council discretion
(5)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR ACCESSORY BUILDING SHALL BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 6.2 (2024-07-19)
(6)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR BACKYARD SUITES SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH SECTION 6.7 (2024-07-19)
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RV
RURAL VILLAGE (RV) ZONE
(1)
PERMITTED USES
Accessory Building
Lodging House
Backyard Suite (2024-07-19)
Park
Bed and Breakfast
Recreational Use
Community Garden
Single Detached Dwelling
Family Child Care Service (2024-03-15)
Subsidiary Dwelling Unit
Home Office
(2)
DISCRETIONARY USES
Agricultural Use
Place of Worship
Heritage Use
Public Utility
Home Occupation
Retail Use
Parking Lot
School
Place of Assembly
Service Shop
(3)
ZONE STANDARDS SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
2000 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
30 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
6 metres
(d)
Building Height (maximum)
9 metres (2024-07-19)
(e)
Side Yards (minimum)
Two of 1.2 metres, except on a corner
Lot where the Side Yard abutting the
Street shall be 6 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(4)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR ACCESSORY BUILDING SHALL BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 6.2 (2024-07-19)
(5)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR BACKYARD SUITES SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH SECTION 6.7 (2024-07-19)
(6)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR ALL OTHER USES SHALL BE IN THE DISCRETION
OF COUNCIL.
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OR
OPEN SPACE RESERVE (OR) ZONE
(1)
DISCRETIONARY USES
Accessory Building
Public Utility
Community Garden
Recreational Use
Park
Wind Turbine - Small Scale
(2)
ZONE STANDARDS SHALL BE IN THE DISCRETION OF COUNCIL.
10-108
W
WATERSHED - (W)
(1)
USES AND ZONE STANDARDS SHALL BE IN THE DISCRETION OF COUNCIL.
10-109
CDA
COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT AREA (CDA) ZONE
(1)
COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT AREAS:
Area 1
Blackmarsh Road/Captain Whelan Drive
Area 2
Intentionally left blank
Area 3
Griffin's Lane/Valleyview Road
Area 4
Valleyview Road/Bay Bulls Road
Area 5
Old Petty Harbour Road/Densmore's Lane
Area 6
Intentionally left blank
Area 7
Signal Hill/Battery
Area 8
Southlands
Area 9
Kenmount Road
(2)
No Development is permitted in a Comprehensive Development Area until Council
has approved a Development Plan for the entire Comprehensive Development Area
and the entire Comprehensive Development Area is available for serviced
Development and rezoned.
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PMD
PLANNED MIXED DEVELOPMENT (PMD) ZONE
(1)
Notwithstanding any other Section of these Regulations, Council may rezone land
having an area of not less than 4 hectares to a Planned Mixed Development.
(2)
A comprehensive development plan, which shall include, but not be limited to:
Zone Uses
Zone Standards
Public Amenity and Parks
Streets and Traffic
Bodies of Water, Watercourses and Floodplains
Sidewalks
Landscaping
Parking
for the Planned Mixed Development shall be approved by Council and form part of a
Development Agreement which Development Agreement shall be executed and
registered in the Registry of Deeds for the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador
before the rezoning is registered with the Minister and any Building Permits may be
issued.
(3)
All Security provisions will apply.
(4)
Individual development in a Planned Mixed Development is subject to the
Development Agreement and these Regulations and where there is a difference as
to the Standards, the Development Agreement shall prevail.
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PMD1
PLANNED MIXED DEVELOPMENT 1 (PMD1) ZONE
(Galway Planned Community)
(1)
PERMITTED USES
Accessory Building
Office
Apartment Building
Park
Backyard Suite (2024-07-19)
Parking Lot
Bakery
Personal Care Home (2025-01-17)
Bank
Public Use
Child Care Centre (2024-03-15)
Public Utility
Clinic
Retail Use
Cluster Development (2024-07-19)
Restaurant
Convenience Store
School
Community Garden
Semi-Detached Dwelling
Dry Cleaning Establishment
Service Shop
Dwelling Unit in the second and/or
higher storeys of a Building
Single Detached Dwelling
Four-Plex
Townhouse Cluster
Health and Wellness Centre
Townhouse
Home Occupation
Veterinary Clinic
Home Office
(2)
DISCRETIONARY USES
Institutional Use
Place of Amusement
Lounge
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(3)
ZONE STANDARDS (SUBJECT TO SECTION 7.3 - SNOW STORAGE) FOR
SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
335 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
10.9 metres (2025-01-17)
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
7.5 metres
(d)
Side Yards (minimum)
1.2 metres and 1.2 metres
(e)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(f)
Side Yard on Flanking Road
(minimum)
6 metres
(g)
Building Height (maximum)
12.2 metres
(h)
Lot Coverage (maximum)
45%
(4)
ZONE STANDARDS (SUBJECT TO SECTION 7.3 - SNOW STORAGE) FOR
SEMI-DETACHED DWELLING
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
164 metres square per Dwelling Unit
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
6 metres per Dwelling Unit
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
7.5 metres
(d)
Side Yards (minimum)
1.8 metres and 0 metres on the common
lot line
(e)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(f)
Side Yard on Flanking Road
(minimum)
6 metres
(g)
Building Height (maximum)
12.2 metres
(h)
Lot Coverage (maximum)
45%
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(5)
ZONE STANDARDS (SUBJECT TO SECTION 7.3 - SNOW STORAGE) FOR
TOWNHOUSE
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
164 metres square per Dwelling Unit
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
6 metres per Dwelling Unit
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
7.5 metres
(d)
Side Yard (minimum)
One of 1.8 metres
(e)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(f)
Side Yard on Flanking Road (minimum)
6 metres
(g)
Building Height (maximum)
12.2 metres
(h)
Lot Coverage (maximum)
45%
(6)
ZONE STANDARDS (SUBJECT TO SECTION 7.3 - SNOW STORAGE) FOR
TOWNHOUSE CLUSTER
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
554 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
18.2 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
7.5 metres
(d)
Side Yard (minimum)
4.5 metres as oriented from the Public
Street
(e)
Side Yard for End Unit (minimum)
1.8 metres
(f)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres as oriented from the Public
Street
(g)
Side Yard on Flanking Road (minimum)
6 metres
(h)
Building Height (maximum)
12.2 metres
(i)
Lot Coverage (maximum)
45%
10-114
(7)
ZONE STANDARDS (SUBJECT TO SECTION 7.3 - SNOW STORAGE) FOR
FOUR-PLEX
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
182 metres square per Building
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
12 metres per Building
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
7.5 metres
(d)
Side Yard (minimum)
2.4 metres
(e)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(f)
Side Yard on Flanking Road (minimum)
6 metres
(g)
Building Height (maximum)
12.2 metres
(h)
Lot Coverage (maximum)
45%
(8)
ZONE STANDARDS (SUBJECT TO SECTION 7.3 - SNOW STORAGE) FOR
APARTMENT BUILDING, CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT AND PERSONAL CARE
HOME (2024-07-19) (2025-01-14)
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
554 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
18.2 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
4.5 metres
(d)
Side Yard (minimum)
1 metre per Storey
(e)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(f)
Building Height (maximum)
7 Storeys
(g)
Lot Coverage (maximum)
50%
(h)
Density (maximum)
60 Dwelling Units per
Building
10-115
(9)
ZONE STANDARDS (SUBJECT TO SECTION 7.3 - SNOW STORAGE) FOR
COMMERCIAL USE
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
277 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
9 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
0 metres
(d)
Side Yard (minimum)
4.5 metres
(e)
Rear Yard (minimum)
4.5 metres
(f)
Side Yard on Flanking Road (minimum)
4.5 metres
(g)
Building Height (maximum)
2 Storeys
(h)
Lot Coverage (maximum)
45%
(10)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR ACCESSORY BUILDING SHALL BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 6.2 (2024-07-19)
(11)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR BACKYARD SUITES SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH SECTION 6.7 (2024-07-19)
(12)
OFF STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS
Notwithstanding Section 8, the following off-street parking requirements shall apply:
Type/Nature of Building
Minimum Required Parking
Commercial
1 space per 23 metres square of Net Floor
Area
Residential - Apartment Building,
Cluster Development
1 space per Dwelling Unit
Residential - Single Detached
Dwelling, Semi-Detached Dwelling,
Townhouse, Four-plex
1 space per Dwelling Unit (attached Private
Garage may count as 1 space)
Residential - Townhouse Cluster
Personal Care Home
1 space per Dwelling Unit
1 space for every 5 Units (2025-01-17)
(13)
LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS
(a)
One tree shall be planted not less than every 18 metres (maximum) on both
sides of all Streets. Exact tree location with the Street cross section shall be
determined by the City prior to final development approval being issued.
(b)
Landscaping and Screening shall be provided as identified on the attached
schedules (Appendix PMD1) and in accordance with Section 7.6 Landscaping
and Screening.
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(14)
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS SHALL FORM PART OF THE ZONE
REQUIREMENTS AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FOR THE PLANNED
MIXED DEVELOPMENT 1 ZONE (APPENDIX D, PMD1 Zone Schedule):
(a)
Schedule A: Concept Plan (October 2024)
(b)
Schedule B: Galway Land Use Plan (May 28, 2025)
(c)
Schedule C: Galway Road Cross Sections/Transportation Plan (April 22,
2025)
(d)
Schedule D: Open Space & Pedestrian Trail Plan (April 22, 2025)
(2025-01-17) (2025-07-18)
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PMD2
PLANNED MIXED DEVELOPMENT 2 ZONE (PMD2)
(Galway Planned Community Phase 2)
(1)
PERMITTED USES
Residential:
Other:
Accessory Building
Park
Accessory Building
(Subject to Section 8.3.6)
Public Use
Apartment Building
Public Utility
Backyard Suite (2024-07-19)
Cluster Development (2024-07-19)
Community Garden
Four-Plex (2022-05-27)
Home Office (Subject to Section 7.9)
Home Occupation (Subject to Section 7.8)
Semi-Detached Dwelling
Single Detached Dwelling
Townhouse
Townhouse Cluster
(2)
ZONE STANDARDS (SUBJECT TO SECTION 7.3 - SNOW STORAGE) FOR
SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING (2022-05-27)
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
335 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
11 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
7.5 metres
(d)
Side Yards (minimum)
1.2 metres and 1.2
metres
(e)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(f)
Side Yard on Flanking Road
(minimum)
6 metres
(g)
Building Height (maximum)
12.2 metres
(h)
Lot Coverage (maximum)
45%
10-118
(3)
ZONE STANDARDS (SUBJECT TO SECTION 7.3 - SNOW STORAGE) FOR SEMI-
DETACHED DWELLING (2022-05-27)
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
164 metres square per Dwelling Unit
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
6 metres per Dwelling Unit
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
7.5 metres
(d)
Side Yards (minimum)
1.8 metres and 0 metres on the common
lot line
(e)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(f)
Side Yard on Flanking Road
(minimum)
6 metres
(g)
Building Height (maximum)
12.2 metres
(h)
Lot Coverage (maximum)
45%
(4)
ZONE STANDARDS (SUBJECT TO SECTION 7.3 - SNOW STORAGE) FOR
TOWNHOUSE (2022-05-27)
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
164 metres square per Dwelling Unit
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
6 metres per Dwelling Unit
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
7.5 metres
(d)
Side Yard (minimum)
One of 1.8 metres
(e)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(f)
Side Yard on Flanking Road
(minimum)
6 metres
(g)
Building Height (maximum)
12.2 metres
(h)
Lot Coverage (maximum)
45%
10-119
(5)
ZONE STANDARDS (SUBJECT TO SECTION 7.3 - SNOW STORAGE) FOR
TOWNHOUSE CLUSTER (2022-05-27)
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
554 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
18.2 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
7.5 metres
(d)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres as oriented from the Public
Street
(e)
Side Yard (minimum)
4.5 metres as oriented from the Public
Street
(f)
Side Yard for End Unit (minimum)
1.8 metres
(g)
Building Height (maximum)
12.2 metres
(h)
Lot Coverage (maximum)
45%
(6)
ZONE STANDARDS (SUBJECT TO SECTION 7.3 - SNOW STORAGE) FOR
FOUR-PLEX (2022-05-27)
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
182 metres square per Building
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
12 metres per Building
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
7.5 metres
(d)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(e)
Side Yard (minimum)
2.4 metres
(f)
Side Yard on Flanking Road (minimum)
6 metres
(g)
Building Height (maximum)
12.2 metres
(h)
Lot Coverage (maximum)
45%
10-120
(7)
ZONE STANDARDS (SUBJECT TO SECTION 7.3 - SNOW STORAGE) FOR
APARTMENT BUILDING AND CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT (2022-05-27) (2024-07-
19)
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
554 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
18.2 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
4.5 metres
(d)
Rear Yard (minimum)
6 metres
(e)
Side Yard (minimum)
1 metre per storey
(f)
Building Height (maximum)
7 Storeys
(g)
Lot Coverage (maximum)
50%
(h)
Density (maximum)
60 Dwelling Units per
Building
(8)
ZONE STANDARDS (SUBJECT TO SECTION 7.3 - SNOW STORAGE) FOR
COMMERCIAL USE (2022-05-27)
(a)
Lot Area (minimum)
277 metres square
(b)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
9 metres
(c)
Building Line (minimum)
0 metres
(d)
Side Yard (minimum)
4.5 metres
(e)
Rear Yard (minimum)
4.5 metres
(f)
Side Yard on Flanking Road
(minimum)
4.5 metres
(g)
Building Height (maximum)
2 Storeys
(h)
Lot Coverage (maximum)
45%
(9)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR ACCESSORY BUILDING SHALL BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 6.2 (2024-07-19)
(10)
ZONE STANDARDS FOR BACKYARD SUITES SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH SECTION 6.7 (2024-07-19)
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(11)
OFF STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS
Notwithstanding Section 9, the following off-street parking requirements shall apply:
Type/Nature of Building
Minimum Required Parking
Residential - Apartment Building
1.5 spaces per Dwelling Unit
Residential - Single Detached
Dwelling, Semi-Detached Dwelling,
Townhouse
2 spaces per Dwelling Unit (attached Private
Garage may count as 1 space)
Residential - Four-Plex (2022-05-27)
1 space per Dwelling Unit
(12)
LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS
(a)
One tree shall be planted not less than every 18 metres (maximum) on both
sides of all Streets. Exact tree location within the Street cross section shall
be determined by the City prior to final development approval being issued.
(b)
Landscaping and Screening shall be provided as identified on the attached
schedules (Appendix PDM2) and in accordance with Section 7.6 Landscaping
and Screening.
(13)
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS SHALL FORM PART OF THE ZONE
REQUIREMENTS AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FOR THE PLANNED
MIXED DEVELOPMENT 2 ZONE (APPENDIX PMD2):
(a)
Galway Concept Plan (May 2015)