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LAND USE BY-LAW
PLANNING DISTRICT 4
(PROSPECT)
THIS COPY IS A
REPRINT OF THE
PLANNING DISTRICT 4 (PROSPECT)
LAND USE BY-LAW
WITH AMENDMENTS TO
FEBRUARY 2, 2026
LAND USE BY-LAW
FOR
PLANNING DISTRICT 4
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that this is a true copy of the Land Use By-
law for Planning District 4 which was passed by a majority vote of the former
Halifax County Municipality at a duly called meeting held on the 12th day of
December, 1994, and approved with amendments by the Minister of
Municipal Affairs on the 3rd day of March, 1995, which includes all
amendments thereto which have been adopted by the Halifax Regional
Municipality and are in effect as of the 2nd day of February, 2026.
GIVEN UNDER THE HAND of the Municipal Clerk and under the
seal of Halifax Regional Municipality this day of
____________________, 20____.
Municipal Clerk
HALIFAX COUNTY MUNICIPALITY
LAND USE BY-LAW FOR
PLANNING DISTRICT 4
A by-law to regulate the use of land and the erection and use of buildings and structures, and to
regulate the height, bulk, location, size, spacing, character and use of buildings and structures
within Planning District 4 of Halifax County Municipality in the Province of Nova Scotia.
The Planning Act, Chapter 9, provides in Section 51(1) that, "Where a planning strategy or an
amendment thereto contains statements of policy in respect to the control of land use and
development, the Council shall concurrently with the adoption of amendment of the planning
strategy, adopt or amend a land use bylaw to implement the planning strategy or amendment
thereto."
Furthermore, the Act provides in Section 83(1) that, "Where a Council has adopted a land use by-
law, a municipal development permit shall be required before any development is undertaken.";
and, according to Section 3(e) of this Act, "development' includes any erection, construction,
addition, alteration, replacement or relocation of any building or structure and any change or
alteration in the use made of land, buildings, or structures."
Metric measurements are provided for comparison only and do not constitute a legal part of the
original document. Metric area measurements have been rounded to the nearest square metre.
Please note that HRM Council at its meeting on May 9, 2000, approved a motion to insert the
following notation in the Land Use By-law as follows:
The provisions of the zones described in this bylaw do not apply to property owned or occupied
by Her Majesty the Queen in right of the Province of Nova Scotia or Canada in respect of a use
of the property made by the Crown. Where a privately owned or occupied property is to be used
for a federally regulated activity, the federal jurisdiction may, depending on the particular
circumstances, override the requirements of this bylaw.
This document has been prepared for convenience only and incorporates amendments made by the
Council of Halifax County Municipality on the 12th day of December 1994, and includes the
Ministerial modifications which accompanied the approval of the Minister of Municipal Affairs
on the 3rd day of March, 1995. Amendments made after this approval date may not necessarily
be included and for accurate reference, recourse should be made to the original documents.
Table of Contents
PART 1:
TITLE ...................................................................................................................... 1
PART 2:
DEFINITIONS ........................................................................................................ 1
PART 3:
ADMINISTRATION ............................................................................................ 18
PART 4:
GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR ALL ZONES .................................................... 26
4.1 SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS .............................................................. 26
4.2 ONE DWELLING ON A LOT .................................................................... 26
4.3 USES PERMITTED ON PRIVATE ROADS ............................................. 26
4.4 EXISTING VACANT UNDERSIZED LOTS ............................................. 26
4.5 REDUCED FRONTAGE OR AREA .......................................................... 26
4.6 REDUCED FRONTAGE ON A CURVE ................................................... 27
4.7 ROAD ENTRANCE RESERVES ............................................................... 27
4.8 EXISTING BUILDINGS ............................................................................. 27
4.9 EXISTING USES ......................................................................................... 28
4.10 NON-CONFORMING USES .................................................................... 28
4.11 ACCESSORY USES AND BUILDINGS ................................................. 28
4.11A ACCESSORY HEN USE (RC- Oct 05/21; E-Jan 08/22) .................... 28
4.12 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS ...................................................................... 29
4.12A SHIPPING CONTAINERS (WRCC- Nov 22/04;E-Dec 12/04)
(Repealed: RC-Dec 11/25;E-Feb 2/26)............................................................... 30
4.12AB SHIPPING CONTAINERS (RC-Dec 11/25;E-Feb 2/26) ............... 30
4.12B SECONDARY SUITES AND BACKYARD SUITES (HWCC-Apr
13/21;E-May 01/21) ............................................................................................. 30
4.13 PERMITTED ENCROACHMENTS ......................................................... 31
4.14 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION USES PERMITTED (RC-Jan
20/09;E-Feb 7/09) ................................................................................................. 32
4.15 VEHICLE BODIES ................................................................................... 33
4.16 RESTORATION TO A SAFE CONDITION ............................................ 33
4.17 BUILDING TO BE MOVED .................................................................... 33
4.18 HEIGHT REGULATIONS ........................................................................ 33
4.19 WATERCOURSE SETBACKS AND BUFFERS (RC-Jun 25/14;E-Oct
18/14) 33
4.19A COASTAL AREAS (RC-Jun 27/06;E-Aug 26/06)................................. 35
4.20 DAYLIGHTING TRIANGLE ................................................................... 35
4.21 NATURAL HAZARDS AND YARD REQUIREMENTS ....................... 35
4.22 ILLUMINATION ....................................................................................... 35
4.23 SEPARATION BETWEEN MAIN BUILDINGS ..................................... 35
4.24 COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE ....................................................... 36
4.25 PARKING REQUIREMENTS .................................................................. 36
4.26 STANDARDS FOR PARKING LOTS ..................................................... 39
4.27 PARKING STANDARDS FOR MOBILITY DISABLED ....................... 39
4.28 LOADING SPACE REQUIREMENTS .................................................... 39
4.29 COMPOSTING OPERATIONS (MC-Feb 26/96;E-Mar 28/96) ......... 40
4.30 TOURIST ACCOMMODATIONS ........................................................... 41
4.31 SCHEDULE F - AREAS OF ELEVATED ARCHAEOLOGICAL
POTENTIAL ....................................................................................................... 41
(RC-Jun 25/14;E-Oct 18/14) ............................................................................... 41
4.32 SCHEDULE G - WETLANDS (RC-Jun 25/14;E-Oct 18/14) .............. 41
4.33 WIND ENERGY FACILITIES (RC-Jun 25/14;E-Oct 18/14) ............ 41
4.34 PUBLIC TRANSIT FACILITIES (RC-Jun 25/14;E-Oct 18/14) ......... 46
4.35 CANNABIS-RELATED USES (RC-Sep 18/18;E-Nov 3/18) ............... 46
4.36 SHORT-TERM RENTALS (RC-Feb 21/23;E-Sep 1/23) ...................... 46
4.37 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS FOR ADAPTIVE REUSES IN
RURAL HRM (RC-Dec 11/25;E-Feb 2/26) ....................................................... 46
PART 5:
SIGNS ................................................................................................................... 47
PART 6:
RA-1 (RESIDENTIAL A-1) ZONE ..................................................................... 50
PART 7:
RA-2 (RESIDENTIAL A-2) ZONE ..................................................................... 52
PART 8:
RA-3 (RESIDENTIAL A-3) ZONE ..................................................................... 54
PART 9:
RA-4 (RESIDENTIAL A-4) ZONE ..................................................................... 56
PART 10:
RB-1 (RESIDENTIAL B-1) ZONE ...................................................................... 58
PART 11:
RB-2 (RESIDENTIAL B-2) ZONE ...................................................................... 62
PART 12:
RB-3 (RESIDENTIAL B-3) ZONE ...................................................................... 65
PART 13:
RB-4 (RESIDENTIAL B-4) ZONE ...................................................................... 68
PART 14:
RRA-1 (RURAL RESIDENTIAL A-1) ZONE .................................................... 71
PART 15:
RRB-1 (RURAL RESIDENTIAL B-1) ZONE ..................................................... 73
PART 16:
RRB-2 (RURAL RESIDENTIAL B-2) ZONE ..................................................... 75
PART 17:
RRC-1 (RURAL RESIDENTIAL C-1) ZONE ..................................................... 77
PART 18:
RRD-1 (RURAL RESIDENTIAL D-1) ZONE .................................................... 79
PART 19:
RRE-1 (RURAL RESIDENTIAL E-1) ZONE ..................................................... 82
PART 20:
MU-1 (MIXED USE 1) ZONE ............................................................................. 85
PART 21:
MU-2 (MIXED USE 2) ZONE ............................................................................. 88
PART 22:
RRA-C (RURAL RESIDENTIAL A COMMERCIAL) ZONE ........................... 91
PART 23:
RRB-C (RURAL RESIDENTIAL B COMMERCIAL) ZONE ........................... 92
PART 24:
RRD-C (RURAL RESIDENTIAL D COMMERCIAL) ZONE ........................... 93
PART 25:
RRE-C (RURAL RESIDENTIAL E COMMERCIAL) ZONE ............................ 95
PART 26:
C-2 (GENERAL BUSINESS) ZONE ................................................................... 96
PART 27:
I-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRY) ZONE .......................................................................... 99
PART 28:
I-3 (LOCAL SERVICE) ZONE .......................................................................... 101
PART 29:
RE (RESOURCE) ZONE .................................................................................... 103
PART 30:
P-2 (COMMUNITY FACILITY) ZONE ............................................................ 106
PART 31:
P-3 (CONSERVATION) ZONE ......................................................................... 107
PART 32:
PA (PROTECTED AREA) ZONE (RC-Jun 25/14;E-Oct 18/14) ................. 108
PART 34:
RPK (REGIONAL PARK) ZONE (RC-Jun 25/14;E-Oct 18/14) ................. 110
PART 35:
CR-1 (COMMERCIAL RECREATION 1) ZONE ............................................ 112
PART 36:
CR-2 (COMMERCIAL RECREATION 2) ZONE ............................................ 113
PART 37:
I (ISLANDS) ZONE ........................................................................................... 114
PART 38:
CDD (COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT) .............................. 115
PART 39:
CD-1 (C&D MATERIALS TRANSFER STATIONS) ZONE ...................... 116
PART 40:
CD-2 (C&D MATERIALS PROCESSING FACILITIES) ZONE .............. 119
PART 41:
CD-3 (C&D MATERIALS DISPOSAL SITES) ZONE ................................ 121
PART 42:
ICH (INFRASTRUCTURE CHARGE HOLDING) ZONE ......................... 123
APPENDIX A:
NON-CONFORMING USES........................................................................ 124
Schedule F:
Areas of Elevated Archaeological Potential (RC-Jun 25/14;E-Oct 18/14) ......... 127
Schedule G:
Wetlands (RC-Jun 25/14;E-Oct 18/14) ............................................................. 128
Schedule H:
Wind Energy Zoning (RC-Jun 25/14;E-Oct 18/14) .......................................... 129
Schedule A: Zoning Map
Separate Map
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PART 1:
TITLE
This By-law shall be cited as the "Land Use By-law for Planning District 4" within the Halifax
County Municipality.
PART 2:
DEFINITIONS
In this By-law the word "shall" is mandatory and not permissive. Words used in the present tense
shall include the future; words used in the singular number shall include the plural and words used
in the plural number shall include the singular. The word "used" shall include "intended to be
used", "arranged" and "designed". All other words carry their customary meaning except for
those defined hereinafter:
2.1
ACCESSORY BUILDING OR STRUCTURE means a building or structure which
is used exclusively for an accessory use and which is not attached in any way to the
main building and which conforms with all applicable requirements of this by-law.
(WRCC-Jun 26/95;E-Jul 22/95)
2.1A
ACCESSORY HEN USE means the keeping of hens as an accessory use to a
permitted residential use for the purposes of personal or household food supply,
and not commercial purposes. For the purposes of this by-law, an accessory hen
use is not an agricultural use (RC- Oct 05/21; E-Jan 08/22).
2.2
ACCESSORY USE means a use which is subordinate, normally incidental, and
exclusively devoted to a main use or building permitted under the provisions of this
by-law and, where residential uses are permitted by this by-law, shall include home
occupations related to the domestic arts of cooking, sewing, tutoring or repairing
household articles, or related to traditional crafts carried on within a dwelling
without alteration to the dwelling and without devoting any space within the
dwelling exclusively to such occupations. (WRCC-Jun 26/95;E-Jul 22/95)
2.3
AGRICULTURAL USE means the use of land and buildings for the production of food,
fibre or flora or the breeding and handling of animals and includes retail or market
outlets for the sale of perishable agricultural goods or for the handling of animals but
shall not include intensive agriculture uses.
2.4
AGRICULTURAL USE - INTENSIVE means the use of land and buildings in which
the predominant use is for the commercial raising of poultry, turkeys, or other fowl, fur
bearing animals, swine, the commercial growing of mushrooms, a slaughter house, a
broiler plant, or land used as an animal feed lot managed to maximum production and
output in a confined area.
2.5
ALTERATION means any change in the structural component or increase in the volume
of a building or structure.
2.6
AQUACULTURE INDUSTRY means the use of land, buildings and structures for the
breeding, hatching and cultivation of aquatic flora and fauna and may include the
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processing, storage and sale of any species raised in captivity as well as the construction,
maintenance and storage of materials, gear, equipment and transportation devices
necessary to sustain the aquaculture operation.
2.7
AQUACULTURE SUPPORT USE means the use of land, buildings and structures to
support the aquaculture operator and assistants in the breeding, hatching and cultivation
of aquatic flora and fauna and may include the processing, storage and sale of produce
as well as the construction, maintenance and storage of his materials, gear, equipment
and transportation devices necessary to sustain the aquaculture operation.
This definition envisages the scale and intensity of aquaculture support uses to be
compatible with local residential uses and accordingly, the sale of produce and the
construction and repair of equipment are considered ancillary to the primary function of
cultivating and harvesting the produce of an aquaculture operator. Fish processing and
reduction plants, as defined elsewhere are excluded from the aquaculture support use
definition.
2.8
ATTACHED BUILDING means a building otherwise complete in itself, which depends
for structural support, or complete enclosure upon a division wall or walls shared in
common with an adjacent building or buildings.
2.9
AUTOBODY SHOPS means a building or part of a building or clearly defined space
on a lot used for painting and repair of automobile body parts but shall not include the
retailing of gasoline or other fuels.
2.10
AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR OUTLET means a building or part of a building or a clearly
defined space on a lot used for repair and service of motor vehicles and may include
muffler, brake, radiator, engine, tire and glass replacement, wheel alignment, and other
specialized activities directly related to the repair or alteration of motor vehicles, but
shall not include paint and body repairs, the manufacture or fabrication of motor vehicle
parts for the purpose of sale, or the retailing of gasoline or other fuels.
2.11
BED AND BREAKFAST (Deleted: RC-Feb 21/23;E-Sep 1/23)
2.12
BOAT SHED means the use of a building or part of a building for the construction,
storage and/or repair of boats, nets and equipment for pleasure craft and/or fishing
related activities but shall not be used for human habitation.
2.13
BOAT SHOP means an establishment engage in the construction and/or repair of boats
and which may include as a minor or accessory function, the provision of supplies,
merchandise or wares directly related to the services provided but shall not include the
storage, fuelling, or berthing services as provided by a marina.
2.14
BUILDING means any structure, whether temporary or permanent, used or built for the
shelter, accommodation or enclosure of persons, animals, materials or equipment and
includes any vessel or shipping container (RC-Dec 11/25;E-Feb 2/26) used for any of
the foregoing purposes (WRCC-Nov 22/04;E-Dec 12/04).
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2.14a
CANADIAN GEODETIC VERTICAL DATUM (CGVD28) - means the vertical
datum for Canada officially adopted by an Order in Council in 1935. CGVD28 is
a tidal datum defined by the mean water level at five tide gauges: Yarmouth and
Halifax on the Atlantic Ocean, Pointe-au-Père on the St-Lawrence River, and
Vancouver and Prince-Rupert on the Pacific Ocean. In addition, the definition
includes an elevation at a benchmark in Rouses Point, NY (next to Lake
Champlain) accepted as fixed by the US and Canada in 1925. The datum is
propagated in land using geodetic levelling measurements. The vertical datum is
accessible through benchmarks anchored to the ground and stable structures. The
heights in terms of CGVD28 are in normal-orthometric system. (RC-Jun 25/14;E-
Oct 18/14)
2.14B
CANNABIS LOUNGE means premises where the primary purpose of the facility
is the consumption of cannabis, cannabis products or any of its derivatives such as
oils or edible products. A cannabis lounge may or may not include cannabis retail
sales. (RC-Sep18/18; E-Nov 3/18)
2.14C
CANNABIS PRODUCTION FACILITY means premises used or occupied by a
person or organization licensed by the Government of Canada for the production
of cannabis or cannabis products,
(a)
including
(i)
where cannabis or any of its derivatives, such as resin or oils, is
grown, cultivated, harvested, manufactured, processed, packaged, or
labelled, and
(ii)
associated activities permitted by the federal license, such as
research and development, storage, and destruction, and
(b)
excluding
(i)
industrial hemp, and
(ii)
premises used for personal production permitted by federal
legislation.
(RC-Sep 18/18;E-Nov 3/18)
2.14D
CANNABIS RETAIL SALES means premises used for the retail sale of cannabis,
cannabis products or any of its derivatives such as oils or edible products to the
general public. (RC-Sep 18/18;E-Nov 3/18)
2.14A
Cemetery means the use of land or structures for the interment of human remains
but shall not include the use of structures for crematoriums (WRCC-Nov 24/04;E-
Dec 16/03)
2.15
COMMERCIAL RECREATION USE means a building or lot or part of a building or
lot used solely for commercial recreation or sport purposes and without limiting the
generality of the foregoing, may include animal or vehicle racing tracks, rifle ranges,
golf courses, miniature golf courses, amusement parks and centres and may include any
use which is accessory to the foregoing.
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2.16
COMMERCIAL REFUSE CONTAINER means any removable receptacle designed for
the collection of commercial refuse which has a minimum of two (2) cubic yards in
volume.
2.17
COMMERCIAL SCHOOL means the use of land buildings and structures by a private
institution for the primary purpose of delivering education or instruction in any branch
of knowledge and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, may include
business schools, trade schools and academic institutions.
2.18
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE means any vehicle which is licensed as a commercial
carrier as determined by the Registrar of Motor Vehicles and with a registered vehicle
weight of over three (3) tons (3048 kg).
2.18A
COMPOSTING OPERATION means a public or private solid waste management
facility where the waste is processed using composting technology which may
include physical turning, windrowing, in-vessel, static pile aeration or other
mechanical handling of organic matter and where the annual production of
compost material exceeds 60 cubic metres. (MC-Feb 26/96;E-Mar 28/96).
2.18AA CONSERVATION USE means any activity carried out for the purpose of
conserving soils, water, vegetation, fish, shellfish, including wildlife sanctuaries
and similar uses to the foregoing. (RC-Jun 25/14;E-Oct 18/14)
2.18B
CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION MATERIALS, hereinafter referred to as
C&D Materials, means materials which are normally used in the construction of
buildings, structures, roadways, walls and landscaping features, and includes, but
is not limited to, soil, asphalt, brick, concrete, ceramics, porcelain, window glass,
mortar, drywall, plaster, cellulose, fiberglass fibres, lumber, wood, asphalt shingles
and metals.
2.18C
CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION MATERIALS DISPOSAL SITE,
hereinafter referred to as a C&D Disposal Site, means land and /or buildings or
part of a building where C&D Materials, or Residue remaining from C&D
Processing Facilities, are disposed of by land application or burying, and shall not
include the use of inert C&D materials, approved by Provincial Department of the
Environment and Labour, for site rehabilitation within gravel pits and quarry
operations licensed by the Province of Nova Scotia.
2.18D
CONSTRUCTION
AND
DEMOLITION
MATERIALS
PROCESSING
FACILITY, hereinafter referred to as a C&D Processing Facility, means lands
and/or buildings or part of a building used to sort, alter, grind, or otherwise
process, C&D Materials for reuse or recycling into new products, and shall not
include a Used Building Material Retail Outlet, an operation that processes inert
C&D Materials on the site of generation and the material processed does not leave
the site except for inert C&D Materials described in Sub-Section 9(3) of HRM
C&D License By-law (L-200 and L-201), de-construction of a building on site, a
municipal processing facility for used asphalt and concrete, or facilities associated
with reclamation of a gravel pit or quarry operations licensed by the Province of
Nova Scotia or forestry manufacturing processes.
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2.18E
CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION MATERIALS TRANSFER STATION,
hereinafter referred to as a Transfer Station, means land and/or buildings or part
of a building at which C&D Materials are received and sorted for subsequent
transport to a C&D Disposal Site or a C&D Processing Facility. (RC-Sep 10/02;E-
Nov 9/02).
2.19
CONVENIENCE STORE means an establishment where food stuffs, tobacco, potent
medicines, periodicals and other items of household convenience are kept for retail sale,
and may include a takeout restaurant and/or video rental as an accessory function.
2.20
COUNCIL means the Council of Halifax County Municipality.
2.21
CRAFT SHOP may mean that a building or part of a building could be used for the
retailing or wholesaling of arts and handicrafts and may include the fabrication of arts
and handicrafts.
2.22
DAYLIGHTING TRIANGLE means a triangular area on a corner lot which is formed
by a front lot line and flankage lot line and a straight line which intersects them twenty
(20) feet (6.1 m) from the corner where they meet.
2.23
DAY CARE FACILITY means a building, part of a building or other place,
whether known as a day nursery, nursery school, kindergarten, play school or by
any other name, with or without stated educational purpose, the operator of which
for compensation or otherwise, receives for temporary care or custody, on a daily
or hourly basis, during all or part of the day, apart from parents, more than three
(3) children not of common parentage and up to and including twelve (12) years of
age; but does not include a nursery school or kindergarten conducted as part of a
school, college, academy or other educational institution where instruction is given
in Grades Primary to VII. (RC-Mar 3/09;E-Mar 21/09)
2.24
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER means the officer(s) of the Halifax County Municipality,
from time to time charged by the Municipality with the duty of administering the
provisions of this By-law.
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2.25
DWELLING
(a)
Dwelling means a building or part of a building, occupied or capable of being
occupied as a home or residence by one or more persons, and containing one or
more dwelling units but shall not include a hotel, a motel, apartment hotel or
hostel.
(b)
Dwelling Unit means one or more rooms in a building, designed, occupied or
capable of being occupied by one or more persons as a housekeeping
establishment in which kitchen, sleeping and sanitary facilities are provided for
the use of such persons.
(c)
Dwelling, Single Unit means a building which is a completely detached dwelling
unit, and includes a mobile dwelling. (RC-Oct 11/22;E-Nov 16/22)
(d)
Dwelling, Auxiliary means a self-contained dwelling unit within an owner
occupied single unit dwelling in which unrestricted access can be gained through
a private entrance into the auxiliary unit, and which auxiliary unit comprises less
than thirty-five (35) percent of the gross floor area of the dwelling.
(e)
Dwelling, Mobile means a detached dwelling designed for transportation after
fabrication, whether on its own wheels or on a flatbed or other trailer, and which
arrives at the site where it is occupied as a dwelling complete and ready for
occupancy, except for minor and incidental unpacking and assembling, and the
foregoing shall include mobile homes and modular dwellings having any main
walls with a width of less than twenty (20) feet (6.1 m).
(f)
Dwelling, Two Unit means a building containing two dwelling units.
(g)
Dwelling, Multiple Unit means a building containing three or more dwelling
units.
2.26
ENTERTAINMENT USE may mean that any building or part of a building could be
used for any one or more of the following uses: a beverage room, nightclub, cabaret,
video arcades or other similar use.
2.27
EQUIPMENT SALES AND RENTAL means a building or part of a building or
structure in which small equipment is offered for sale or kept for rent, lease or hire under
agreement for compensation but, shall not include any other establishment defined or
classified in this By-law.
2.28
ERECT means to build, construct, reconstruct, alter, locate or relocate and, without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, shall be taken to include any preliminary
physical operation such as excavating, grading, piling, cribbing, filling or draining and
structurally altering any existing building or structure by an addition, deletion,
enlargement or extension but does not include work done in connection with the
subdivision approval process or the temporary storage of fill.
2.29
ESTABLISHED GRADE means, with reference to a building, the average elevation of
the finished surface of the ground where it meets the exterior of such building, and when
used with reference to a structure, shall mean the average elevation of the finished grade
of the ground immediately surrounding such structures, exclusive in both cases of any
artificial embankment or entrenchment.
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2.30
EXTRACTIVE FACILITIES means all buildings, aggregate plants, material storage
areas and weight scales associated with extractive uses which involve blasting or
crushing but does not include structures or storage areas which are fundamental to the
activities of mining or extraction.
2.31
EXISTING USES means in existence on the effective date of this By-law in accordance
with Section 90, and subsections (1) and (2) of the Planning Act, Statutes of Nova
Scotia, 1989.
2.32
FISH SHED means the use a building or part of a building for the processing, storage
and sale of a fisherman's catch or an aquaculture operator's produce and for the storage
and repair of gear but shall not be used for human habitation.
2.33
FISH PROCESSING PLANT means the use of a building or part of a building for the
processing of any fish including shellfish and crustaceans and marine animals for the
cleaning, filleting, curing, icing, packing, canning, freezing, salting, cooking, pickling,
grading or preparing fish for market in any other manner, but does not include a fish
reduction plant or an operation where a fisherman and/or his assistants processes their
own catch or an aquaculture operator and/or his assistants processes their own produce.
2.34
FISH REDUCTION PLANT means the use of a building or part of a building where
fish offal including the whole or parts of fish or a combination thereof is rendered into
fish meal, fertilizer or any other by product.
2.35
FISHERY SUPPORT USE means a use of land, wharves and buildings which is
intended to provide for the inshore fisherman and his assistants in the harvesting,
processing, storage and sale of his catch as well as the construction, maintenance and
storage of the boats, traps, nets and equipment necessary to sustain the traditional fishery
activity. This definition envisages the scale and intensity of fishery support uses to be
compatible with local residential uses and accordingly, sales as well as boat and
equipment construction and repair are considered ancillary uses to the primary function
of harvesting and handling of the fisherman's catch. Aquaculture, fish processing and
reduction plants, as defined elsewhere are excluded from the fishery support use
definition.
2.36
FOOD PROCESSING AND PACKAGING means a commercial establishment in
which food is processed or otherwise prepared for human consumption but not
consumed on the premises and is distributed on a wholesale basis.
2.37
FORESTRY USE means commercial silviculture and the production of timber or pulp
and any uses associated with a forestry use, including sawmills, shingle mills, vehicle
and equipment storage and maintenance buildings and yards and retail and wholesale
outlets for wood and wood products.
2.38
FUNERAL HOME means a building used for the preparation of the deceased and
ceremonies connected therewith before burial or cremation.
2.39
GOLF COURSE means a public or private area operated for the purpose of playing golf
and related activities including a club house, and administration buildings. The
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foregoing is specifically limited by excluding permanent residential accommodation of
any type except a dwelling unit or dwelling units provided for maintenance or security
personnel.
2.40
GROSS FLOOR AREA means the aggregate of the floor areas of a building above and
below grade, measured between the exterior faces of the exterior walls of the building
at each floor level but excluding car parking areas within the building; and for the
purpose of this clause, the walls of an inner court shall be deemed to be exterior walls.
2.41
HEIGHT means the vertical distance of a building between the established grade and
the highest point of the roof surface for flat, hip, or gable roofs, and to the deckline for
mansard and gambrel roofs and to the highest point of any architectural features such as
turrets, observations and window walks. In the case of multi-unit dwellings, height
shall mean the vertical distance of a building between the established grade and the
highest point of the roof surface for flat roofs, and to one-quarter the height between the
finished ceiling of the uppermost floor and the highest point of any other roof type,
provided that no roof space is used for human habitation. In the case of accessory
buildings, building height shall mean the vertical distance between the finished grade of
the lot and the highest point of the roof.
2.41A
HEN means adult female chicken. For the purposes of this by-law hens associated
with an accessory hen use are not livestock (RC- Oct 05/21; E-Jan 08/22).
2.42
HUNTING AND FISHING CAMPS includes structures used to temporarily
accommodate persons engaged in hunting, trapping, fishing or other resource and
recreational activities but shall not include a permanent dwelling.
2.43
INSTITUTIONAL USE means any P-2 (Community Facility) Zone.
2.44
KENNEL means any portion of a building or structure used for the enclosure of more
than two (2) dogs which are kept for the purposes of commercial breeding or showing
or for commercial boarding with or without veterinary care.
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2.45
LIVESTOCK means horses, cows, pigs, sheep, goats, and fowl, whether or not they are
kept for commercial purposes.
2.46
LOADING SPACE means an area of land provided and maintained upon the same lot
or lots upon which the main use is located and which has adequate access to permit
ingress and egress by means of driveways, aisles or manoeuvring areas and which is
used for the temporary parking of a commercial motor vehicle while merchandise or
materials are being loaded or unloaded from the vehicles.
2.47
LOT
(a)
Lot means any area of land or parcel described in a deed filed in the Office of the
Registrar of Deeds for Halifax County on or before the effective date of this By-
law, or is described in a plan and deed pursuant to the Land Titles Clarification
Act or is approved on a plan of subdivision endorsed and filed in the Office of
the Registrar of Deeds for Halifax County.
(b)
Corner Lot means a lot situated at the intersection of, and abutting on, two or
more streets.
(c)
Through Lot means a lot bounded on two opposite sides by streets or highways
provided, however, that if any lot qualifies as being both a corner lot and through
lot as herein before defined, such lot shall be deemed to be a corner for the
purpose of this By-law.
2.48
LOT AREA means the total horizontal area within the lot lines of a lot.
2.49
LOT DEPTH means the horizontal distance between the front and rear lot lines. Where
these lot lines are not parallel, the lot depth shall be the length of a line joining the mid-
points of the front and rear lot lines.
2.50
LOT FRONTAGE means the horizontal distance between the side lot lines, as measured
along the front lot line. In the case of a corner lot with a daylighting triangle, the front
and flankage lot lines shall be deemed to extend to their hypothetical point of
intersection for the purpose of calculating frontage.
2.51
LOT LINE
(a)
Lot Line means a boundary or exterior line of a lot.
(b)
Front Lot Line means the line dividing the lot from a street or a private road; and
(i)
in the case of a corner lot - the shorter boundary line abutting the street
or private road shall be deemed to be the front lot line and the longer
boundary line abutting the street or private road shall be deemed to be
the flankage lot line, and where such lot lines are of equal length, the
front lot line shall be either of the lot lines and the other lot line shall be
the flankage lot line;
(ii)
in the case of a through lot either of the two boundaries dividing the lot
from a street shall be deemed to be the front lot line; and
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(iii)
in the case of a lot which has as one of its boundaries the shore line of a
lake, the sea or the bank of a river, the lot line facing the access road
shall be deemed to be the front lot line.
(c)
Rear Lot Line means the lot line farthest from or opposite to the front lot line.
(d)
Side Lot Line means a lot line other than a front or rear lot line.
(e)
Flankage Lot Line means a side lot line which abuts the street or private road on
a corner lot.
2.52
LIMS means the Land Information Management Service whose property identification
numbering system is used in this By-law to identify particular land parcels. The LIMS
is a division of the provincial department of Municipal Affairs and is responsible for the
production of comprehensive property and ownership mapping for the province.
2.53
MAIN BUILDING means the building in which is carried on the principal purpose or
purposes for which the building lot is used.
2.54
MAIN WALL means the exterior front, side or rear wall of a building and all structural
members essential to the support of a fully or partially enclosed space or roof.
2.55
MANUFACTURING OPERATION means establishments engaged in the mechanical
or chemical transformation of material or substances into new products including but
not limited to the assembling of component parts, the manufacturing of products, and
the blending of materials such as lubricating oils, plastics, resins or liquors.
2.55A MARINE SERVICE INDUSTRY means a use of land, wharves and buildings for
the design, assembly, service, or sales of equipment which is utilized for aquatic
business, research or recreational purposes, but does not include obnoxious uses
or the manufacture of goods through chemical transformation or the processing of
petroleum products. (WRCC-Sep 27/95;E-Oct 21/95)
2.56
MARINA means a commercial facility for storing, maintaining and servicing, fuelling,
berthing and securing of pleasure boats may include on-shore eating, sleeping and retail
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facilities for owners, crews and guests but shall not include a boat shop. The Marina
shall be equipped with pumpout facilities.
2.57
MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE means that percentage of the lot area covered by all
building(s) above ground level, and shall not include that portion of such lot area which
is occupied by a building or portion thereof which is completely below ground level,
and for the purpose of this definition the maximum lot coverage in each zone shall be
deemed to apply only to that portion of such lot which is located within said zone.
2.58
MEDICAL CLINIC means a building or part of a building where two (2) or more
practitioners provide human health services without overnight accommodation for
patients.
2.59
MOBILE EQUIPMENT means any self propelled or towed machinery which is
associated with a trucking, landscaping, excavating and paving service as permitted
within the I-3 (Local Service) Zone.
2.60
MOTEL means a building or group of detached or connected buildings, located on a
single lot, for the accommodation of temporary lodgers.
2.61
MUNICIPALITY means the Halifax County Municipality.
2.62
OBNOXIOUS USE means a use which, by its nature or by method of operation creates
a nuisance or is offensive by creating noise or vibration, or by reason of emitting gas,
fumes, dust, oil, objectionable odour, or airborne pollutants or by reason of the unsightly
storage of goods, wares, merchandise, salvage, refuse matter, waste or other materials
and shall include operations which produce wastes which cannot be treated by an on-
site sewage disposal system approved pursuant to the Regulations Respecting On-Site
Sewerage Disposal Systems or which involves, as the primary function, the processing,
production or warehousing of potentially dangerous goods or hazardous materials.
2.63
OFFICE means a room or rooms where business maybe transacted, a service performed
or consultation given but shall not include the manufacturing of any product or the retail
selling or goods.
2.64
OPEN SPACE USE means any use listed as an Open Space Use in the P-2 (Community
Facility) Zone.
2.65
OUTDOOR DISPLAY COURT means an area of land where goods are displayed which
are available for sale to the general public from a retail outlet located on the same lot or
on another lot. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, an outdoor display
court may include the display of cars, trucks, cans, motor and mobile homes, trailers,
boats, snowmobiles, motorcycling, swimming pools, decorative fountains and
prefabricated cottages.
2.66
OUTDOOR STORAGE means the storage of merchandise, goods, inventory, materials
or equipment or other items which are not intended for immediate sale, by locating them
on a lot exterior to a building.
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2.67
PARKING LOT means a building or structure or part of a building or structure or an
open area containing parking spaces, other than a street, for two or more motor vehicles,
available for public use or as an accommodation for clients, customers or residents and
which has adjacent access to permit ingress or egress of motor vehicles to a street or
private road by means of driveways, aisles or manoeuvring areas where no parking or
storage of motor vehicles is permitted.
2.68
PARKING SPACE means the use of land for the temporary parking or storage of motor
vehicles.
2.69
PERSON includes an individual, association, firm, partnership, corporation, trust,
incorporated company, organization, trustee or agent, and the heirs, executors or other
legal representatives of a person to whom the context can apply according to law.
2.70
PERSONAL SERVICE SHOP means a building or part of a building in which persons
are employed in furnishing direct services and otherwise directly administering to the
individual and personal needs of person, and without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, may include such establishments as barber shops, shoe repair and shoe
shining, and tailoring, laundry and drycleaning collection depots, but excludes the
manufacturing or fabrication of goods for retail or wholesale distribution.
2.71
PUBLIC PARK means a park owned or controlled by a public authority or by any board,
commission or other authority established under any statute of the Province of Nova
Scotia.
2.72
PRIVATE ROAD means any street or road which is not public, where:
(a)
the right-of-way, alignment and gradient of the road are approved by the
Department of Transportation pursuant to Section 108 of the Planning Act,
Statutes of Nova Scotia, 1989; and
(b)
the road extends to and has access to a public street or highway and where not
totally located within the area of land proposed to be subdivided it shall be an
easement for access which has been clearly granted to the subdivider by deed,
registered in the Office of the Registrar of Deeds for the County of Halifax.
2.73
RECREATION USE means the use of land, buildings or structures for active or
passive recreational purposes and may include indoor recreation facilities, sports
fields, sports courts, playgrounds, multi-use trails, picnic areas, scenic view points
and similar uses to the foregoing, together with the necessary accessory buildings
and structures, but does not include commercial recreation uses. (RC-Jun 25/14;E-
Oct 18/14)
2.74 RECYCLING DEPOT means a building which is used for the deposit, collection
and handling of waste paper, rags, tires, bottles or other materials (excluding
construction and demolition materials or hazardous materials) which are to be
delivered wholesale to other operations for reclamation, processing or salvage, but
shall not include any such salvage or processing on the same lot or within any
building used as a re-cycling depot. (RC-Sep 10/02;E-Nov 9/02).
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2.75
RESEARCH FACILITY means an establishment or other facility for carrying on
investigation in the natural, physical or social sciences, or engineering and development
as an extension of investigation with the objective of creating end products.
2.76
RESTAURANT
(a)
Drive-In means a building or part of a building wherein food is prepared and
offered for sale to the public for consumption within or outside the building. A
drive-in restaurant is characterized by the provision of take-out services at a
counter or from a drive through car pick up window. It does not provide the
service of delivering to or waiting on tables nor is it licensed to sell alcoholic
beverages.
(b)
Full Service means a building or part of a building wherein food is prepared and
offered for sale to the public primarily for consumption within the building and
may include a take-out area which does not exceed 10% of the gross floor area
of the full service restaurant. A full service restaurant is characterized by the
provision of table service, including buffet service and may also be licensed to
serve alcoholic beverages.
(c)
Take-Out means a building or part of a building wherein food is prepared and
offered for sale to the public primarily for off-premises consumption and may
include a take-out window and/or seating area which does not exceed 25% of
the gross floor area of the take-out restaurant. A take-out restaurant does not
provide the service of delivery to or waiting on tables nor is it licensed to sell
alcoholic beverages. Take-out restaurants, however, may provide a home
delivery service.
2.77
RETAIL STORE means a building or part of a building in which goods, wares,
merchandise, substances, articles or things are offered for sale directly to the public at
retail value.
2.78
ROAD ENTRANCE RESERVE means the frontage which provides access to a public
street or highway or private road from an area of land consisting of a minimum of five
(5) acres (2.0 ha) and which entrance has been approved by the Department of
Transportation for the purposes of a public road or private road entrance reserve.
2.79
SALVAGE YARD means a lot or premises for the storage, handling or processing
of and sale of scrap material, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing,
shall include waste paper, rags, bones, used bicycles, vehicles, tires, metal or other
scrap material or salvage but excluding construction and demolition materials and
hazardous waste material storage or disposal sites. (RC-Sep 10/02;E-Nov 9/02)
2.79A SELF-STORAGE FACILITY means premises in one building or a group of
buildings that contain individually rented storage units. (NWCC-Nov 10/25;E-Nov
26/25)
2.80
SENIOR CITIZENS HOUSING (Deleted: RC-Aug 9/22;E-Sep 15/22)
2.81
SERVICE INDUSTRY means a building or part of a building in which the primary
function is to provide services such as maintenance or limited processing, and which
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may include, as a minor or accessory function, the provisions of supplies, merchandise
or wares directly related to the services provided and, without limiting the generality of
the foregoing, may include any one of the uses permitted within the I-3 Zone, except
salvage yard.
2.82
SERVICE SHOP means a building or part of a building used for the sale and repair of
household articles and shall include radio, television and appliance repair shops but shall
not include industrial or manufacturing or motor vehicle repair shops.
2.83
SERVICE STATION means a building or part of a building or a clearly defined space
on a lot used for the retail sale of lubricating oils and gasolines and may include the sale
of automotive accessories and the servicing and general repairing of motorized vehicles
and may include washing establishments.
2.83A SHARED HOUSING USE means a use that contains 4 or more bedrooms, that
meets one or more of the following:
(i)
that are rented for remuneration as separate rooms for residential
accommodation; or
(ii)
that are operated by a non-profit organization or a registered Canadian
charitable organization that provides support services to the occupants of
the shared housing use,
and includes Shared Housing with Special Care but does not include short-term
rental, hotel, motel, or tourist accommodation as defined in the Tourist
Accommodation Regulation Act. (RC-Aug 9/22;E-Sep 15/22)
2.83B SHARED HOUSING WITH SPECIAL CARE means a type of Shared Housing
Use that is designed to provide a level of care to residents with cognitive, physical
or behavioural limitations, and for greater certainty, shared housing with special
care may include individual dwelling units for occupants, and must meet the
definition of Shared Housing Use. (RC-Aug 9/22;E-Sep 15/22)
2.83C SHIPPING CONTAINER means a container originally designed for use as a
means of storing and transporting cargo via ship, rail, air or truck. (WRCC-Nov
22/04;E-Dec 12/04)
2.83D SHORT-TERM BEDROOM RENTAL means a short-term rental where
individual bedrooms within a dwelling unit are rented to separate parties or groups
with or without meals. (RC-Feb 21/23;E-Sep 1/23)
2.83E SHORT-TERM RENTAL means a dwelling unit, or part thereof, that is used
mainly for the reception of the traveling or vacationing public and is provided as
temporary accommodation for compensation for a period of 28 days or less. (RC-
Feb 21/23;E-Sep 1/23)
2.84
SIGN means any structure, device, light, painting or other representation or
natural object which is used to identify, advertise or attract attention to any object,
place, activity, person, institution, organization, firm, group, commodity,
profession, enterprise, industry or business, or which displays or includes any
letter, work, model, flag, pennant, insignia, device or representation used as an
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announcement, direction or advertisement, and which is intended to be seen from
off the premises or from a parking lot, except any "sign" regulated under HRM
By-law S-800 and signs which are affixed to the inside of a window or glass door.
(a)
Ground Sign means a sign supported by one or more uprights, poles or
braces, placed in or upon the ground.
(b)
Projecting Sign means a sign which projects from and is supported by, or
which extends beyond a wall or a roof of a building.
(c)
Facial Wall Sign means a sign which is attached directly to or painted upon
a building wall, and which does not extend there from nor extend above the
roof line. (RC-Sep 26/06;E-Nov 18/06)
2.85
STREET OR ROAD means the whole and entire right-of-way of every highway, road,
or road allowance vested in the Province of Nova Scotia of the Halifax County
Municipality, and may include a private road or Schedule "A" road as defined in
the Regional Subdivision By-law, or an access created under the Regional
Subdivision By-law. (RC-May 23/24;E-Jun 13/24)
2.86
STREET LINE means the boundary line of a street or a private road.
2.87
STRUCTURE means anything that is erected, built or constructed of parts joined
together or any such erection fixed to or supported by the soil or by any other structure,
and includes buildings, walls, signs, and fences exceeding six (6) feet (1.8 m) in height.
2.87A
SUITE (RC-Sep 1/20;E-Nov 7/20)
(a)
Backyard Suite means a self-contained subordinate dwelling unit that is
located within an accessory building or structure.
(b)
Secondary Suite means a self-contained subordinate dwelling unit that is
located within a residential main building.
2.88
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION USES means the use of land, buildings or structures
for activities which are accessory to construction in progress and, without limiting the
generality of the foregoing may include a work comp, subdivision sign, sales or rental
office, tool or maintenance shed, scaffold or mobile home used as a temporary residence.
2.89
TRANSPORT FACILITIES AND MAINTENANCE YARDS means the use of
buildings and land for the provision of services which are incidental to transportation,
including passenger and freight services and for the maintenance of the vehicles uses to
provide such services.
2.89A USED BUILDING MATERIAL RETAIL OUTLET means land and/or buildings
or part of a building where C&D Materials are sorted and available for resale with
incidental and minimal alteration of the materials and where activity primarily
occurs inside a building. (RC-Sep 10/02;E-Nov 9/02).
2.90
WAREHOUSE means a building used primarily for the storage of goods and materials.
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2.90A WATER CONTROL STRUCTURE - means any device or infrastructure designed
by a qualified professional to control or manage the flow, volume, direction, or
quality of stormwater to mitigate downstream impacts. It may include, and is not
limited to, stormwater ponds, rain gardens, engineered wetlands, quality control
devices, flow splitters, dispersion beds, energy dissipation, baffles, pipes,
inlet/outlet structures, weirs and/or check dams.
(RC-Jun
25/14;E-Oct
18/14)
2.91
WATERCOURSE means a lake, river, stream, ocean or other natural body of
water. (RC-Jun 25/14;E-Oct 18/14)
2.92
WHOLESALE means a place of business primarily engaged in selling merchandise to
retailers; to industrial, commercial, institutional, or professional business user, or to
other wholesalers; or acting as agents or brokers and buying merchandise for, or selling
merchandise to, such individual or companies.
2.93
YARD means an open, uncovered space on a lot appurtenance to a building, except a
court bounded on two or more sides by buildings. In determining yard measurements,
the minimum horizontal distance from the respective lot lines shall be used.
(a)
Front Yard means a yard extending across the full width of a lot and between
the front lot line and the nearest wall of any main building or structure on the
lot; and "required front yard" or "minimum front yard" means the minimum
depth required by this By-law of a front yard on a lot between the front lot line
and the nearest main wall of any building or structure on the lot.
(b)
Rear Yard means a yard extending across the full width of a lot and between the
rear lot line and the nearest wall of any main building or structure on the lot; and
"required rear yard" or "minimum rear yard" means the minimum depth required
by this By-law of a rear yard on a lot between a rear lot line and the nearest main
wall of any building or structure on the lot.
(c)
Side Yard means a yard extending between the front yard and the rear yard and
between a side lot line and the nearest main wall of any building on the lot; and
"required sideyard" or "minimum side yard" means the minimum breadth
required by this By-law of a side yard on a lot between a side yard line and the
nearest main wall of any building or structure on the lot.
(d)
Flankage Yard means the side yard of a corner lot, which side yard abuts a street,
and "required flankage yard" or "minimum flankage yard" means the minimum
side yard required by this By-law where such yard abuts a street or private road.
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PART 3:
ADMINISTRATION
3.1
DIVISIONS OF BY-LAW
This By-law is divided into Parts. A number-lettering system has been used throughout
the By-law. This number-lettering system is as follows:
1. PART
1.1 SECTION
1.1 (a) Subsection
1.1 (a) (i) Clause
1.1 (a) (i) 1. Sub-Clause
3.2
ENFORCEMENT
This By-law shall be administered by the Development Officer.
3.3
DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
(a)
No development shall be permitted unless a development permit has been issued
and no development permit shall be issued unless all the provisions of this By-law
are satisfied.
(b)
Any development permit shall be in force for a period of one (1) year from the date
of issue, and any permit may be re-issued upon request, subject to review by the
Development Officer, provided that the request is received before the expiry of the
current permit.
(c)
Where any development permit is issued, such permit may include permission of
any single development, or of more than one development, or of any or all elements
related to any development, including signs permitted according to Part 5, provided
that such are specified by the permit and provided also that no development permit
shall pertain to more than one (1) lot.
(d)
No person shall move a building, residential or otherwise within or into the area
covered by this By-law without obtaining a development permit from the
Development Officer.
(e)
Notwithstanding Subsection 3.3(a), no development permit shall be required for
the following:
(i)
any open space use which does not involve a building or structure; and
(ii)
any sign which is permitted under Section 5.5 of this By-law.
(iii) An accessory hen use (RC- Oct 05/21; E-Jan 08/22)
(iv) A short-term rental of an entire dwelling unit in an operator's primary
residence is exempt from the requirement to obtain a development
permit. (RC-Feb 21/23;E-Sep 1/23)
(v)
Provided the rental is not a short-term bedroom rental, a rental of 3 or
fewer bedrooms in a dwelling unit shall not require a development
permit. (RC-Feb 21/23;E-Sep 1/23)
3.3A
Deleted (RC-Jun 27/06; E-Aug 26/06)
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3.3B
Where a property is subject to a rezoning approved between December 1, 2005 and
April 29, 2006, the Development Officer may reduce the requirements adopted to
implement the Regional Municipal Planning Strategy, to the greatest extent possible
to allow the proposed development that was the subject of the rezoning.
(RC-Jun
25/14;E-Oct 18/14)
3.4
LICENCES, PERMITS AND COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER BY-LAWS
(a)
Nothing in this By-law shall exempt any person from complying with the
requirements of the Building By-law or any other by-law in force within the
Municipality, or to obtain any license, permission, permit, authority or approval
required by any other by-law of the Municipality or Statute and Regulation of the
Province of Nova Scotia.
(b)
Where the provisions in this By-law conflict with those of any other municipal or
provincial regulations, by-laws or codes, the higher or more stringent requirements
shall prevail.
3.5
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
(a)
Every application for a development permit shall be accompanied by plans, in
duplicate, drawn to an appropriate scale showing:
(i)
the true shape and dimensions of the lot to be used, and upon which it is
proposed to erect any building or structure;
(ii)
the proposed location, height and dimensions of the building, structure, or
work in respect of which the application is being made;
(iii) the location of every building or structure already erected on or partly on the
lot, and the location of every building upon contiguous lots;
(vi) the proposed location and dimensions of parking spaces, loading spaces,
driveways, and landscaping areas; and
(v)
other such information as may be necessary to determine whether or not every
such building, or development, conforms with the requirements of this By-
law.
(b)
Where the Development Officer is unable to determine whether the proposed
development conforms to this By-law and other by-laws and regulations in force
which affect the proposed development, the Development Officer may require that
the plans submitted under this section be based upon an actual survey by a Nova
Scotia Land Surveyor.
(c)
The application shall be signed by the registered owner of the lot or by the owner's
agent, duly authorized in writing and shall set forth in detail the current and
proposed use of the lot and each building or structure, or part of each building or
structure, together with all information necessary to determine whether or not every
such proposed use of land, building or structure conforms with the requirements of
this By-law.
3.6
METRIC EQUIVALENTS
All dimensional requirements in this By-law are expressed in imperial measurements,
followed by their metric equivalents. All metric equivalents are provided for comparison
only, and do not constitute a legal part of this By-law.
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3.7
PENALTY
Any person who violates a provision of this By-law shall be subject to prosecution as
provided for under the Planning Act.
3.8
DATE OF BY-LAW
This By-law shall take effect when approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and
replaces any previous zoning applicable to the area covered by this By-law at the time of
its approval by the Minister.
3.9
SCHEDULE OF FEES
(a)
An application to amend this By-law or to vary any of its provisions shall be
accompanied by a fee, payable at the time of making the application, and in
accordance with a fee schedule as follows:
Amendment to Land Use By-law
$100.00
Development Agreement
$100.00
Rezoning
$100.00
(b)
In addition to the fees charged in Subsection 3.10(a) above, the costs of all
advertising required under the Planning Act shall be paid by the applicant.
3.10
PUBLIC HEARING NOTIFICATION (Repealed: RC-Jun 20/23;E-Oct 13/23)
3.11
ZONES ESTABLISHED
For the purpose of this By-law, the Planning District 4 Plan Area is divided into the
following zones by the zoning maps, the boundaries of which are shown on the attached
zoning schedules. Such zones may be referred to by the appropriate symbols:
SYMBOL ZONE TITLE
Residential Zones
RA-1
Residential A-1 Zone
RA-2
Residential A-2 Zone
RA-3
Residential A-3 Zone
RA-4
Residential A-4 Zone
RB-1
Residential B-1 Zone
RB-2
Residential B-2 Zone
RB-3
Residential B-3 Zone
RB-4
Residential B-4 Zone
Rural Residential Zones
RRA-1
Rural Residential A-1 Zone
RRB-1
Rural Residential B-1 Zone
RRB-2
Rural Residential B-2 Zone
RRC-1
Rural Residential C-1 Zone
RRD-1
Rural Residential D-1 Zone
RRE-1
Rural Residential E-1 Zone
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Mixed Use Zones
MU-1
Mixed Use 1 Zone
MU-2
Mixed Use 2 Zone
Commercial Zones
RRA-C
Rural Residential A Commercial Zone
RRB-C
Rural Residential B Commercial Zone
RRD-C
Rural Residential D Commercial Zone
RRE-C
Rural Residential E Commercial Zone
C-2
General Business Zone
Industrial Zones
I-1
Light Industrial Zone
I-3
Local Service Zone
CR-1
Commercial Recreation 1 Zone
CR-2
Commercial Recreation 2 Zone
Construction & Demolition
CD-1
(C&D Materials Transfer Stations) Zone
Zones
CD-2
(C&D Materials Processing Facilities)
Zone
CD-3
(C&D Materials Disposal Sites) Zone
(RC-Sep 10/02;E-Nov 9/02)
Infrastructure Charge Zone
ICH
Infrastructure Charge Holding Zone
(RC-Jul 2/02;E-Aug 17/02)
Resource Zone
RE
Resource Zone
Community Use
P-2
Community Facility Zone
Zones
P-3
Conservation Zone
PA
Protected Area Zone (RC-Jun 25/14;E-
Oct 18/14)
P-5
Special Facility Zone
RPK
Regional Park Zone (RC-Jun 25/14;E-Oct
18/14)
WC
Western Common Zone
Islands Zone
I
Islands Zone
Comprehensive Development
District
CDD
CDD Zone
3.12
ZONING MAPS
(a)
Schedules attached hereto, may be cited as the "Planning District 4 Zoning Maps"
and are hereby declared to form part of this By-law.
(b)
The extent and boundaries of all zones are shown on Schedules and for all such
zones the provisions of this By-law shall respectively apply.
(c)
The symbols used on Schedules refer to the appropriate zones established by
Section 3.11 above.
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3.13
INTERPRETATION OF ZONE BOUNDARIES
Boundaries between zones shall be determined as follows:
(a)
Where a zone boundary is indicated as following a street or highway, the boundary
shall be the centre line of such street or highway.
(b)
Where a zone boundary is indicated as approximately following lot lines, the
boundary shall follow such lot lines.
(c)
Where a street, highway, railroad or railway right-of-way, electrical transmission
line right-of-way or watercourse is included on the Schedules of this By-law, it
shall, unless otherwise indicated, be included in the zone of the adjoining property
on either side thereof.
(d)
Where a railroad or railway right-of-way, electrical transmission line right-of-way
or watercourse is included on the zoning map and serves as a boundary between
two or more different zones, a line midway on such right-of-way or watercourse
and extending in the general direction of the long division thereof shall be
considered the boundary between zones unless specifically indicated otherwise.
(e)
Where none of the above provisions apply, and where appropriate, the zone
boundary shall be scaled from attached Schedules.
3.14
ZONES NOT ON MAPS
The zoning map of this By-law may be amended to utilize any zone in this By-law,
regardless of whether or not such zone has previously appeared on the zoning map. Said
amendments shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act and
with the policies of the Municipal Planning Strategy for Planning District 4.
3.15
USES PERMITTED
Uses permitted within any zone shall be determined as follows:
(a)
Subject to Subsection (c) of this section, if a use is not listed as a use permitted
within any zone, it shall be deemed to be prohibited in that zone.
(b)
If any use is listed subject to any special conditions or requirements, it shall be
permitted subject to the fulfilling of such conditions or requirements.
(c)
Where a use permitted within any zone is defined in Part 2, the uses permitted
within that zone shall be deemed to include any similar use which satisfies such
definition, except where any definition is specifically limited to exclude any use.
(d)
Except where limited by Section 3.3, or specifically prohibited elsewhere in this
By-law, any use permitted within any zone may be located in conjunction with,
whether contained within the same building or located on the same lot, as any other
use permitted within that zone.
(e)
Where any list of uses permitted is divided by subheadings into broad functional or
characteristic groupings, such subheadings shall be deemed to be provided for the
purpose of reference and identification and shall not, in themselves, be deemed to
be uses permitted nor to define any uses permitted, whether specifically and in
accordance with the purposes of Part 2 or in any other manner.
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3.16
USES CONSIDERED BY DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
Notwithstanding Section 3.15, certain uses which may not be listed as permitted uses in a
zone may be considered in accordance with the development agreement provisions of the
Planning Act. As provided for by Policies of the Municipal Planning Strategy for Planning
District 4, such uses are:
(a)
Within the Residential A Designation
(i)
shared housing with special care (RC-Aug 9/22;E-Sep 15/22);
(ii)
institutional uses; and
(iii)
shopping centre on the lands of Food City Limited (LIMS 40471286).
(b)
Within the Residential B Designation
(i)
shared housing with special care (RC-Aug 9/22;E-Sep 15/22);
(ii)
fraternal halls and centres;
(iii)
commercial recreation uses;
(iv)
recycling depots;
(v)
larger scale commercial uses, service stations, commercial entertainment
uses and motels; and
(vi)
larger scale fishery support and aquaculture support uses.
(c)
Within the Rural Residential A Designation
(i)
shared housing with special care (RC-Aug 9/22;E-Sep 15/22);
(ii)
institutional uses according;
(iii)
larger scale fishery support uses; and
(iv)
larger scale agricultural uses.
(d)
Within the Rural Residential B Designation
(i)
craft shops;
(ii)
a restaurant and lounge on the lands of Leo Miles (LIMS No. 40039265);
(iii)
light industrial uses on the lands of Leo Miles (LIMS No. 40039265);
(iv)
shared housing with special care (RC-Aug 9/22;E-Sep 15/22);
(v)
institutional uses;
(vi)
larger scale fishery support and aquaculture support uses; and
(vii)
marinas.
(e)
Within the Rural Residential C Designation
(i)
shared housing with special care (RC-Aug 9/22;E-Sep 15/22); and
(ii)
institutional uses.
(f)
Within the Rural Residential D Designation
(i)
service stations, motels and tourist cottages, commercial recreation and
commercial entertainment uses;
(ii)
fish processing plants, larger scale fishery support uses and aquaculture
support uses;
(iii)
marinas;
(iv)
extractive facilities; and
(v)
small scale general business, light industrial and local service uses.
(g)
Within the Rural Residential E Designation
(i)
motels and restaurants;
(ii)
commercial recreation uses;
(iii)
shared housing with special care (RC-Aug 9/22;E-Sep 15/22); and
(iv)
larger scale fishery support and aquaculture support uses.
(h)
Within the Mixed Use Designation
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(i)
mobile home parks;
(ii)
small scale commercial, service industrial and light industrial uses;
(iii)
fish processing plants, larger scale fishery support uses and aquaculture
support uses;
(iv)
shared housing with special care (RC-Aug 9/22;E-Sep 15/22);
(v)
institutional uses;
(vi)
commercial recreation uses; and (RC-Aug 9/22;E-Sep 15/22)
(vii)
commercial, community and resource related uses which are supportive of
the tourist industry and the surrounding community on the lands of Coastal
Communities Economic Development Co-operative Limited (PID Nos.
00384834 and 40501124).
(i)
Within the Resource Designation
(i)
extractive facilities; and
(ii)
commercial recreation uses.
(j)
Within the Residential A and B Designations, Rural Residential A, B, C, D and E
Designations, Mixed Use Designation and Resource Designation
(i)
a mix of low density residential, consisting of single unit, two unit and
triplex dwellings, local commercial uses and community facility uses within
any CDD (Comprehensive Development District).
(k)
Within all Designations (RC-Aug 9/22;E-Sep 15/22)
(i)
Pursuant to Policy IM-29, where there is enabling policy to consider the
development of multiple unit dwellings or the expansion of existing
multiple unit dwellings, such policy may be used to consider the
development of shared housing uses at a larger scale than what is
permitted by the Land Use By-law.
As provided for in the Regional Municipal Planning Strategy for Halifax Regional
Municipality, the following uses may be considered by development agreement on
lands designated Rural Commuter: (RC-Jun 25/14;E-Oct 18/14)
(i)
Conservation Design Developments in accordance with policies S-14A, S-14B,
S-15A, S-15B, S-16A, S-17A (RC-Oct 11/22;E-Nov 16/22) , S-17B, and S-17C
(RC-Dec 11/25;E-Feb 2/26) of the Regional Municipal Planning Strategy, as
applicable; and
(ii)
residential development on islands, as per policy S-18 of the Regional
Municipal Planning Strategy.
3.17 LARGER CANNABIS PRODUCTION FACILITIES BY DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT (RC-Sep 18/18;E-Nov 3/18)
Cannabis production facilities that are permitted in a zone that exceed the maximum
gross floor area requirements of the zone may be permitted by development
agreement in accordance with Policy EC-22 of the Regional Municipal Planning
Strategy.
3.18
DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENTS
FOR
REGISTERED
HERITAGE
PROPERTIES. (RC-Oct 11/22;E-Nov 16/22)
Development that is not otherwise permitted in this By-law may be permitted by
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development agreement on a registered heritage property, in accordance with Policy
CH-7A of the Halifax Regional Municipal Planning Strategy
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PART 4:
GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR ALL ZONES
4.1
SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS
Where any lot is developed with a septic tank and disposal field, the minimum on-site
requirements of this By-law shall apply for the purpose of obtaining a development permit.
For the purpose of obtaining a permit for the installation of a septic tank, the regulations of
the Department of the Environment shall prevail.
4.2
ONE DWELLING ON A LOT
No person shall erect more than one (1) dwelling on a lot, except where backyard suites
are permitted. (RC-Sep 1/20;E-Nov 7/20)
4.3
USES PERMITTED ON PRIVATE ROADS
Notwithstanding anything in this By-law, development shall be permitted on private roads.
4.4
EXISTING VACANT UNDERSIZED LOTS
(a)
Notwithstanding anything else in this By-law, a vacant lot which was in existence
on the effective date of this By-law, having less than the minimum frontage or area
required by this By-law, may be used for any purpose permitted in the zone in which
the lot is located and a building may be erected on the lot,provided that all other
applicable, except minimum sideyards, provisions in this By-law are satisfied.
(b)
Notwithstanding the minimum sideyard requirements found elsewhere in this By-
law, residential uses may be located a minimum of eight (8) feet (2.4 m) from the
sideyard on vacant undersized lots which were in existence on the effective date of
this by-law.
(c)
Furthermore, where the Development Officer approves an increase in a vacant lot
which was in existence on the effective date of this By-law, it may be used for any
purpose permitted in the zone in which the lot is located and a building may be
erected on the lot, notwithstanding that it may still have less than the minimum
frontage, depth or area required by this By-law, and provided that all other
applicable provisions of this By-law are satisfied.
4.5
REDUCED FRONTAGE OR AREA
(a)
Development permits may be issued for lots approved pursuant to Section 38,
43 or 43A (RC-Sep 8/15;E-Nov 7/15) of the Subdivision By-law as specified
therein provided that all other applicable provisions of this By-law are
satisfied but no development permit shall be issued for a commercial,
industrial, or community facility use, regardless of the zone in which it is
located, for lots created pursuant to Section 14.1 of the Subdivision By-law
except for home business uses. (WRCC-Aug 23/95;E-Sep 18/95)
(b)
Notwithstanding the lot frontage and area requirements found elsewhere in this By-
law, fish and boat shed lots may be created in accordance with the provisions of the
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Subdivision By-law, and a development permit may be issued provided that all
other applicable provisions of this By-law are satisfied.
(c) Notwithstanding the Lot Frontage and Lot Area requirements of any zone, a
lot containing a cemetery in existence on November 15, 2003 may be
subdivided and a development permit issued provided that:
(i)
the cemetery lot does not contain a dwelling and/or buildings other than
accessory buildings or structures;
(ii)
where a cemetery lot does not abut a public street or highway or private
road, a right-of-way or easement of access of a minimum width of
twenty (20) feet, extending from the cemetery lot to its point of
intersection with the public street or highway or private road shall be
shown on the plan of subdivision;
(iii)
the easement or right of way appurtenant to the cemetery lot, shall be
provided by the subdivider concurrently with the conveyance of the
cemetery lot;
(iv)
notwithstanding the requirements of any zone, accessory buildings and
structures permitted in conjunction with cemetery lots shall be subject
to the provisions of Section 4.12 of the this By-law;
(v) the remaining lands meet the requirements of the applicable
zone. (WRCC-Nov 24/03;E-Dec 16/03)
(d)
Notwithstanding the lot frontage requirements found elsewhere in this By-law,
residential uses that are located on lots that do not meet lot frontage
requirements and received development permits on or before April 1, 2016 are
permitted provided all other applicable provisions of this By-law are satisfied.
(RC-Jan 10/17;E-Feb 25/17)
4.6
REDUCED FRONTAGE ON A CURVE
Where the front lot line of any lot is a curved line, a minimum lot width which is equal to
the minimum lot frontage required by this By-law shall be required in lieu of such
minimum lot frontage. For the purposes of this Section, such minimum lot width shall be
measured along a horizontal line between the side lot lines, twenty (20) feet (6.1 m) from
the front lot line.
4.7
ROAD ENTRANCE RESERVES
Notwithstanding the lot frontage provisions contained in this by-law, a portion of a lot
identified as a road entrance reserve shall meet the requirements of the provincial
Department of Transportation and Communications.
4.8
EXISTING BUILDINGS
Where a building has been erected on or before the effective date of this By-law, on a lot
having less than the minimum frontage, area, or depth, or having less than the minimum
setback or side yard or rear yard setback required by this By-law, the building may be
enlarged, reconstructed, repaired or renovated provided that:
(a)
the enlargement, reconstruction, repair or renovation does not further reduce the
front or rear yard that does not conform to this By-law;
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(b)
the enlargement, reconstruction, repair or renovation of existing residential uses
shall not be built closer than eight (8) feet (2.4 m) to the side lot line(s); and
(c)
all other applicable provisions of this By-law are satisfied.
4.9
EXISTING USES
Uses which are permitted as existing uses within a zone, shall be considered as fully
conforming uses and, as such are permitted to expand, resume operation if discontinued,
or be replaced or rebuilt if destroyed on the lot which they occupied on the effective date
of this By-law, subject to the requirements of the zone in which they are situated.
4.10 NON-CONFORMING USES
Non-conforming uses shall be subject to provisions of the Planning Act of Nova Scotia,
which is included in this By-law as Appendix "A". Additions or structural alterations to
non-conforming uses shall be permitted if they do not result in any increase in the volume
of space devoted to the non-conforming use itself.
4.11 ACCESSORY USES AND BUILDINGS
Provisions made under this by-law to permit uses, buildings, and structures shall,
unless otherwise stated by this by-law, also be deemed to include any accessory uses
buildings or structures provided that:
(a)
the accessory use, building, or structure is located within the same zone as the
principal building or use it is intended to serve or is located within an abutting
zone in which the principal use or building is permitted;
(b)
the accessory use building or structure is located on a lot which directly abuts
or is directly across a public street or highway, private road or private right-
of-way from the lot containing the principal building or use it is intended to
serve; and
(c)
all other applicable conditions and requirements of this by-law are satisfied.
(WRCC-Jun 26/95;E-Jul 22/95)
4.11A ACCESSORY HEN USE (RC- Oct 05/21; E-Jan 08/22)
An accessory hen use is permitted in conjunction with a residential use in all zones
subject to the following provisions:
(a) The maximum number of hens permitted on a lot shall be:
i. a maximum of 10 hens on lots less than 4,000 square metres in size;
ii. a maximum of 15 hens on lots 4,000 square metres and over but less than
6,000 square metres in size;
iii. a maximum of 20 hens on lots 6,000 square metres and over but less than
10,000 square metres in size;
iv. a maximum of 25 hens on lots 10,000 square metres or greater in size;
(b) Hens shall be contained within an accessory building or a fenced area that:
i. is located in a rear yard;
ii. is setback the minimum distance that is required for a main building, on the
subject lot, from a wetland or watercourse;
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iii. subject to 4.11A(b)(iv), meets the requirements for accessory buildings
under this by-law; and
iv. is setback a minimum of 1 metre from any side or rear lot line.
(c) The following are not permitted:
i. On-site slaughtering or euthanizing of hens; and
ii. The sale of eggs, meat or hens.
4.12 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
(a)
Accessory uses, buildings and structures shall be permitted in any zone but shall
not:
(i)
be used for human habitation except where a dwelling is a permitted accessory use;
(ii)
be used for the keeping of livestock except where agriculture is a permitted
use;
(iii)
be built closer to the front lot line than the minimum distance required for
the main building, or be built closer than eight (8) feet (2.4 m) to any other
lot line except that:
1.
common semi-detached garages may be centered on the mutual side
lot line; and
2.
fish sheds, boat sheds and wharves may be built to the lot line which
corresponds to the high watermark; and
3.
accessory buildings exceeding one thousand (1000) square feet
in footprint (RC-Dec 11/25;E-Feb 2/26) may be built within
eight (8) feet (2.4 m) or one half the height of the accessory
building whichever is greater in any RA-l (Residential A-1
Zone), RA-2 (Residential A-2 Zone), RA-3 (Residential A-3
Zone), RA-4 (Residential A-4 Zone), RRA-1 (Rural Residential
A-1 Zone), RRB-1 (Rural Residential B-1 Zone), RRB-2 (Rural
Residential B-2 Zone), RRC-1 (Rural Residential C-1 Zone),
RRD-1 (Rural Residential D-1 Zone) or RRE-1 (Rural
Residential E-1 Zone) Zone. (WRCC-Sep 27/04;E-Oct 17/04).
(iv)
exceed twenty-five (25) feet (7.7 metres (RC-May 23/24;E-June 13/24))
in height;
(v)
exceed one thousand (1000) square feet (93 square metres) (RC-May
23/24;E-Jun 13/24) in footprint (RC-Dec 11/25;E-Feb 2/26) in any RA-
l (Residential A-1 Zone), RA-2 (Residential A-2 Zone), RA-3
(Residential A-3 Zone), RA-4 (Residential A-4 Zone), RRA-1 (Rural
Residential A-1 Zone), RRB-1 (Rural Residential B-1 Zone), RRB-2
(Rural Residential B-2 Zone), RRC-1 (Rural Residential C-1 Zone),
RRD-1 (Rural Residential D-1 Zone) or RRE-1 (Rural Residential E-1
Zone) Zone.
(WRCC-Sep 27/04;E-Oct 17/04).
(vi)
be built within eight (8) feet (2.4 m) of a dwelling unit or twelve (12) feet
(3.7 m) of any other main building or one half the height of the higher
abutting accessory building. (WRCC-Sep 27/04;E-Oct 17/04).
(vii)
notwithstanding Subsection 4.12 (a) (v) and the undersized lot
provisions of Section 4.4, exceed a footprint equivalent to 10% of the lot
area on lots greater than 40,000 square feet. (RC-Dec 11/25;E-Feb 2/26)
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(b)
Notwithstanding anything else in this By-law, drop awnings, clothes poles, flag
poles, garden trellises, fences and retaining walls shall be exempted from the
requirements under Subsection (a) of this Section.
(vii)
(Repealed: RC-Dec 11/25;E-Feb 2/26)
(c)
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law, an enclosed or internal staircase
or elevator leading to a dwelling unit within an accessory structure is exempted
from the maximum gross floor area requirements for backyard suites (RC-Dec
11/25;E-Feb 2/26). (RC-May 23/24;E-June 13/24)
4.12A SHIPPING CONTAINERS (WRCC- Nov 22/04;E-Dec 12/04) (Repealed: RC-Dec
11/25;E-Feb 2/26)
4.12AB SHIPPING CONTAINERS (RC-Dec 11/25;E-Feb 2/26)
(a)
Shipping containers shall be prohibited.
(b)
Notwithstanding subsection (a), shipping containers are permitted as
accessory buildings in an industrial zone or commercial zone or in
conjunction with a recreation use and shall meet the following
requirements:
(i)
Shipping containers shall not be placed in the front or flanking yard
of any lot, or between the main building and any street;
(ii)
Shipping containers shall meet all applicable requirements for
accessory buildings and zone standards including those relating to
setbacks, screening and landscaping; and
(iii)
Shipping containers intended for non-recreation or non-residential
use shall not be permitted on any property which abuts a residential,
park or institutional zone.
(c)
Notwithstanding subsection (a), non-residential temporary construction
shipping containers are permitted subject to Section 4.14.
(d)
Notwithstanding subsection (a), temporary residential shipping containers
are permitted subject to Section 4.13.
(e)
Notwithstanding subsection (a), shipping containers are permitted as a
dwelling, subject to the applicable zone standards for dwellings.
(f)
Notwithstanding subsection (a), shipping containers are permitted as a
backyard suite, subject to the applicable requirements for backyard suites.
4.12B SECONDARY SUITES AND BACKYARD SUITES (HWCC-Apr 13/21;E-May
01/21)
(a)
SECONDARY SUITES
Secondary suites shall be permitted accessory to a single unit dwelling, a
mobile dwelling, (RC-Dec 11/25;E-Feb 2/26) or a two unit dwelling subject to
the following provisions:
(i)
No more than one secondary suite or auxiliary dwelling (RC-Dec
11/25;E-Feb 2/26) shall be permitted on a lot; (RC-May 23/24;E-June
13/24)
(ii)
The floor area of a secondary suite shall not exceed 80.0 square metres;
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(iii)
A two unit dwelling that contains a secondary suite shall not be
considered a multiple unit dwelling;
(iv)
Notwithstanding the parking requirements of Section 4.25, additional
off-street parking shall not be required; and
(v)
A secondary suite shall be permitted accessory to a non-conforming
structure for residential use, except where no residential uses are
permitted in the zone. (RC-May 23/24;E-June 13/24)
(b)
BACKYARD SUITES
Backyard suites shall be permitted accessory to a single unit dwelling, a mobile
home, (RC-Dec 11/25;E-Feb 2/26) or a two unit dwelling, or a multiple unit
dwelling containing only 3 dwelling units (RC-May 23/24;E-June 13/24)
subject to the following provisions:
(i)
No more than one backyard suite shall be permitted on a lot; (RC-May
23/24;E-June 13/24)
(ii)
A backyard suite is not considered a separate main building or main
dwelling;
(iii)
The backyard suite shall meet the accessory buildings requirements as
set out in Sections 4.11 and 4.12;
(iv)
The gross (RC-May 23/24;E-June 13/24) floor area of a backyard suite
shall not exceed 1,000 square feet (93.0 square metres) (RC-May
23/24;E-June 13/24);
(v)
Notwithstanding the parking requirements of Section 4.25, additional
off-street parking shall not be required;
(vi)
A backyard suite shall be permitted accessory to a non-conforming
structure for residential use, except where no residential uses are
permitted in the zone (RC-May 23/24;E-June 13/24);
(vii)
A backyard suite must be located on the same lot as the main dwelling
unit;
(viii) A backyard suite shall have unobstructed access that
(A)
connects the backyard suite to a street;
(B)
is located on the same lot on which the backyard suite is located;
and
(C)
has a minimum width of 1.1 metres; and
(RC-May 23/24;E-June 13/24)
(ix)
A non-conforming accessory building may be converted to a backyard
suite if the gross (RC-Dec 11/25;E-Feb 2/26) floor area of the backyard
suite does not exceed 1,000 square feet (93 square metres). (RC-May
23/24;E-June 13/24)
4.13 PERMITTED ENCROACHMENTS
Every part of any yard required by this By-law shall be open and unobstructed by any
structure except to permit uses or encroachments subject to the following provisions:
(a)
Uncovered patios, walkways, steps, and access ramps for the mobility disabled may
be located in any yard.
(b)
There may be erected or maintained in any yard, the usual projections of sills,
cornices, eaves, gutters, chimneys, pilasters, canopies or other architectural
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features, provided that no such feature shall project more than two (2) feet (0.6 m)
into any required yard.
(c)
Window bays and solar collectors may be permitted to project not more than three
(3) feet (0.9 m) from the main wall into a required front, rear or flankage yard.
(d)
Exterior staircases, balconies, porches, and verandas shall not be permitted to
project into any required yard.
(e)
Ornamental plantings and landscaping may be located in any yard unless otherwise
indicated in this By-law.
4.14 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION USES PERMITTED (RC-Jan 20/09;E-Feb
7/09)
(a)
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the use of land or the use or erection of a
temporary building or structure which is necessary and accessory to
construction in progress, such as a work camp or construction camp, mobile
home, sales or rental office, tool or maintenance shed or scaffold, including a
shipping container which serves as one of the foregoing, except as a mobile
home, sales or rental offices, provided that a development permit has been
issued.
(ab)
Temporary buildings or structures for a work camp or construction camp are
permitted on the worksite or on a lot which directly abuts or is directly across
a public street or highway, private road or private right-of-way from the
worksite. Any other temporary construction uses must be located on the
worksite. (RC-Dec 11/25;E-Feb 2/26)
(b)
A rock crusher may be used at the site of a demolition of a structure or
building, the site of construction of primary or secondary services pursuant to
the Regional Subdivision By-law, or at the site of development permitted
pursuant to this By-law, provided a development permit has been issued for
such use.
(c)
A development permit may only be issued for the temporary use of a rock
crusher.
(d)
A development permit issued for the use of a temporary rock crusher
accessory to demolition of a structure or building pursuant to this By-law or
a development pursuant to this By-law shall be valid for any period specified
not exceeding sixty (60) days. A development permit issued under this clause
may be renewed for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days at a time, if a
development officer determines that an extension of the period is necessary.
No rock crusher shall be located or used within three (3) metres of any
property boundary.
(e)
A development permit issued for the use of a temporary rock crusher
accessory to the construction of primary or secondary services pursuant to the
Regional Subdivision By-law shall be valid for any period which does not
exceed the construction time schedule specified in the subdivision agreement.
No rock crusher for which a permit has been issued under this clause shall be
located or used within sixty (60) metres of any building used for residential or
institutional purposes; with the exception of fire stations, police stations,
public works facilities, cemeteries, historic sites and monuments, and
recreational trails where no rock crusher shall be located or used within three
(3) metres of any property boundary.
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(f)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, a temporary rock crusher
accessory to construction in progress shall not be used to process material for
export to another site nor to process material imported to the site.
(g)
A temporary rock crusher may be used as an accessory to demolition in
progress to process demolished material for export to another site subject to
disposal in accordance with the requirements of this By-law and the C&D
Materials Recycling and Disposal License By-law.
4.15 VEHICLE BODIES
No truck, bus, coach, motor home, camper trailer (RC-Dec 11/25;E-Feb 2/26) or
streetcar body, nor a structure of any kind, other than a dwelling unit erected and used in
accordance with this and all other By-laws of the Municipality, shall be used for human
habitation, and no vehicle body shall be used as a commercial building. For clarity, a
shipping container is not considered a vehicle body. (RC-Dec 11/25;E-Feb 2/26)
4.16 RESTORATION TO A SAFE CONDITION
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the strengthening or restoring to a safe condition of
any building or structure, provided that in the case of a non-conforming use, the provisions
of Sections 90 to 94 of the Planning Act, S.N.S. 1989, shall prevail.
4.17 BUILDING TO BE MOVED
No building, residential or otherwise, shall be moved within or into the area covered by
this By-law without obtaining a development permit from the Development Officer.
4.18 HEIGHT REGULATIONS
The height regulations of this By-law shall not apply to church spires, water tanks, elevator
enclosures, silos, flagpoles, television or radio antennae, ventilators, skylights, barns,
chimneys, clock towers, windmills (RC-Aug 16/11;E-Oct 29/11) or solar collectors.
4.19 WATERCOURSE SETBACKS AND BUFFERS (RC-Jun 25/14;E-Oct 18/14)
(1)
(a)
No development permit shall be issued for any development within 20m
of the ordinary highwater mark of any watercourse.
(b)
Where the average positive slopes within the 20m buffer are greater
than 20%, the buffer shall be increased by 1 metre for each additional
2% of slope, to a maximum of 60m.
(c)
Within the required buffer pursuant to clauses (a) and (b), no
excavation, infilling, tree, stump and other vegetation removal or any
alteration of any kind shall be permitted in relation to a development
(d)
Within the required buffer pursuant to clauses (a) and (b), activity shall
be limited to the placement of one accessory structure or one attached
deck not exceeding a footprint of 20 m² or a combination of an accessory
structure and attached deck not exceeding 20 m², fences, boardwalks,
walkways and trails not exceeding 3 metres in width, wharfs, boat
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ramps, marine dependent uses, fisheries uses, conservation uses, parks
on public lands, historic sites and monuments, and public road
crossings, driveway crossings and wastewater, storm and water
infrastructure, and water control structures.
(e)
Notwithstanding clause (a), the required buffer from any watercourse
within the WC Zone shall be 91.4m. No excavation, infilling, tree, stump
and other vegetation removal or any alteration of any kind shall be
permitted within this buffer. Activity shall be limited to the placement
of board walks, walkways and trails, conservation uses and buildings
and structures for conservation related uses, wilderness campsites or
non-motorized water related recreation uses.
(f)
Notwithstanding clause (e), the Indian Lake Golf Club, located on PID
No. 40695550, shall be permitted to expand on to the WC Zone provided
that all requirements of clause (e) are satisfied.
(g)
Notwithstanding clause (a), the required buffer for construction and
demolition operations shall be as specified under the applicable CD
Zone.
(h)
Within the buffer required pursuant to clause (g), no excavation,
infilling, tree, stump and other vegetation removal or any alteration of
any kind shall be permitted in relation to a development.
(2)
Notwithstanding subsection (1), where an existing residential main building is
located within the required buffer, accessory structures, subject to meeting
other requirements of this by-law shall be permitted provided they are located
no closer to the watercourse than the existing main building.
(3)
Where the configuration of any existing lot, including lots approved as a result
of completed tentative and final subdivisions applications on file prior to
August 26, 2006, is such that no main building could be located on the lot, the
buffer distance shall be reduced in a manner which would provide the greatest
possible separation from a watercourse having regard to other yard
requirements.
(4)
Notwithstanding subsection (1), nothing in this by-law shall prohibit the
removal of windblown, diseased or dead trees, deemed to be hazardous or
unsafe.
(5)
Notwithstanding subsection (1), the selective removal of vegetation to maintain
the overall health of the buffer may be authorized by the Development Officer
where a management plan is submitted by a qualified arborist, landscape
architect, forester or forestry technician.
(6)
Every application for a development permit for a building or structure to be
erected pursuant to this section, shall be accompanied by plans drawn to an
appropriate scale showing the required buffers, existing vegetation limits and
contours and other information including professional opinions, as the
Development Officer may require, to determine that the proposed building or
structure will meet the requirements of this section.
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4.19A COASTAL AREAS (RC-Jun 27/06;E-Aug 26/06)
(1)
No development permit shall be issued for any dwelling on a lot abutting the
coast of the Atlantic Ocean, including its inlets, bays and harbours, within a
3.8 metre elevation above Canadian Geodetic Vertical Datum (CGVD 28).
(2)
Subsection (1) does not apply to residential accessory structures which do
(Deletion: HWCC-Apr 13/21;E-May 01/21) not contain a backyard suite (RC-
Sep 1/20;E-Nov 7/20) permitted in accordance with this by-law.
(3)
Notwithstanding subsection (1), any existing dwelling situated less than the
required elevation may expand provided that such expansion does not further
reduce the existing elevation.
(4)
Every application for a development permit for a building or structure to be
erected pursuant to this section, shall be accompanied by plans drawn to an
appropriate scale showing the required elevations, contours and lot grading
information to determine that the proposed building or structure will meet the
requirements of this section.
4.20 DAYLIGHTING TRIANGLE
On a corner lot, a fence, sign, hedge, shrub, bush or tree or any other structure or vegetation
shall not be erected or permitted to grow to a height more than two (2) feet (0.6 m) above
grade of the streets that abut the lot within the triangular area included within the street
lines for a distance of twenty (20) feet (6.1 m) from their point of intersection.
4.21 NATURAL HAZARDS AND YARD REQUIREMENTS
Where, in this By-law, a front, side or rear yard is requi{}t of the area of the lot is usually
covered by water or marsh or is beyond the high water mark of a watercourse, or between
the top and toe of a cliff or embankment having a slope of fifteen (15) percent or more
from the horizontal, then the required yard shall be measured from the main wall of the
main building or structure on the lot to the edge of the said area covered by water or marsh,
or to the top of the said cliff or embankment if such area is closer than the lot lines.
4.22 ILLUMINATION
No person shall erect any illuminated sign or illuminate an area outside any building unless
such illumination is directed away from adjoining properties and any adjacent streets.
4.23 SEPARATION BETWEEN MAIN BUILDINGS
The minimum separation distance between main buildings located on the same lot shall be
sixteen (16) feet (4.8 m).
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4.24 COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE
No more than one (1) commercial vehicle shall be kept on a lot within any residential zone,
except within the RRD-1 and RRD-C zones where an unlimited number of commercial
vehicles may be kept, and no such commercial vehicle shall exceed a registered vehicle
weight of three (3) tons (3048 kg).
4.25 PARKING REQUIREMENTS
(a)
For every building or structure to be erected or enlarged, off-street parking located
within the same zone and upon the same lot as the use and having unobstructed
access to a public street shall be provided and maintained in conformity with the
following schedule, except where any parking requirement is specifically included
elsewhere in this By-law. Where the total required spaces for any use is not a whole
number, the total spaces required by this Section or by other specific sections shall
be the next largest whole number.
USE
PARKING REQUIREMENT
Any dwelling except as specified
below 1 space per dwelling unit
Multiple dwellings
(except for senior citizen apartments)
1.5 spaces per dwelling unit
Shared housing use
0 spaces (RC-Aug 9/22;E-Sep 15/22)
Retail stores, service and person
service shops and self-storage facility
(NWCC-Nov 10/25;E-Nov 26/25):
(i)
exceeding 5,000 square feet
(465.5 m2) of gross floor area
5.5 spaces per 1,000 square feet (92.9
m2) of gross floor area
(ii)
not exceeding 5,000 square
feet (465.5 m2) of gross floor
area
3.3 spaces per 1,000 square feet (92.9
m2) of gross floor area
Banks, financial institutions and
general offices
3.3 spaces per 1,000 square feet (92.9
m2) of gross floor area
Motels, hotels, tourist cabins,
1 space per sleeping unit plus
guest homes, and short-term bedroom
requirements for accessory uses such
rentals (RC-Feb 21/23;E-Sep 1/23)
as restaurants, lounges, retail space,
etc.
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USE
PARKING REQUIREMENT
Restaurants - Drive-In
27 spaces per 1,000 square feet (92.9
m2) of net floor area excluding public
washrooms, food preparation and
storage areas
Restaurants - Full Service
20 spaces per 1,000 square feet (92.9
m2) of net floor area excluding public
washrooms, food preparation and
storage areas
Restaurants - Take-Out:
(a)
exceeding 300 square feet
16 spaces per 1,000 square
(27.9 m2) of net floor
feet (92.9 m2) of net floor
area excluding public washrooms
area excluding public
and storage areas
washrooms and storage areas
(b)
not exceeding 300 square feet
5 spaces
(27.9 m2) of net floor area
excluding public washrooms and
storage areas
Lounges, taverns and beverage
rooms
the greater of 1 space per 3 seats or 1
space per 100 square feet (0.9 m2) of
gross floor area
Theatres
1 space per 5 seats
Institutional uses except as
otherwise (RC-Aug 9/22;E-Sep 15/22)specified
below
where there are fixed seats, the greater
of 1 space per 4 seats or 1 space per 100
square feet (0.9 m2) of gross floor area
where there are no fixed seats, the
greater of 1 space per 100 square feet
(0.9 m2) of gross floor area or 1 space
per 4 persons which can be
accommodated at any one time
Government Offices
4.5 spaces per 1,000 square feet (92.9
m2) of gross floor area
Schools
3 spaces per classroom plus 1 space
over 20 high school students
Hospitals
2 spaces per bed
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USE
PARKING REQUIREMENT
Day care facilities
1.5 spaces per 400 square feet (37.2 m2)
of gross floor area
Medical clinics and offices of any
2 spaces per consulting room
health practitioner
(RC-Aug 5/08;E-Aug 23/08)
Funeral homes
15 spaces
Warehouses, transport terminals and
general industrial uses
the greater of 2 spaces per 1,000 square
feet (92.9 m2) of gross floor area or 1
space per 4 employees
Any use not specified above
3.3 spaces per 1,000 square feet (92.9
m2) of gross floor area
(b)
Reserved Spaces for the Mobility Disabled
Notwithstanding Section 4.25(a) above, reserved parking spaces for the mobility
disabled shall be provided in addition to the required spaces in conformity with the
following schedule:
USE
PARKING REQUIREMENT
Medical clinics and offices of
the health practitioner
1 reserved parking space for the
mobility disabled per 5 - 15 parking
spaces required additional space for
each additional 15 required spaces or
part thereof to a maximum of 10
Multiple Dwellings
1 reserved parking space per 30 units to
a maximum of 10
USE
PARKING REQUIREMENT
Restaurants and Theatres
1 reserved parking space per 50 seats to
a maximum of 10
All other uses excluding fire
1 reserved parking space for the
stations, boarding houses and any
mobility disabled per 15 - 100 parking
industrial use which does not
spaces required;
have a retail function
1 additional space for each additional
100 required spaces or part thereof, to
a maximum of 10
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4.26 STANDARDS FOR PARKING LOTS
Where a parking lot for more than four (4) vehicles is required or permitted:
(a)
the lot shall be maintained with a stable surface that is treated to prevent the raising
of dust or loose particles;
(b)
individual parking spaces shall be 8 feet (2.4 m) by 20 feet (6.2 m);
(c)
the lights used for illumination of the lot shall be so arranged as to divert the light
away from streets, adjacent lots and buildings;
(d)
a structure, not more than fifteen (15) feet (4.6 m) in height and not more than fifty
(50) square feet (4.6 m2) in area may be erected in the lot for the use of attendants;
(e)
no petroleum product pumps or other service station equipment shall be located or
maintained on the lot;
(f)
all parking areas shall provide manoeuvring areas or aisles to permit vehicles to
leave the property in a forward motion;
(g)
approaches or driveways to the lot shall be defined by a curb or concrete or rolled
asphalt and the limits of the lot shall be defined by a fence, curb or other suitable
obstruction designed to provide a neat appearance; in addition, the location of
approaches or driveways shall be not closer than fifty (50) feet (15.2 m) from the
limits of the right-of-way at a street intersection;
(h)
entrance and exit ramps to the lot shall not exceed two (2) in number and each such
ramp shall be a width of twenty-five (25) feet (7.6 m) at the street line and edge of
pavement; and
(i)
the width of a driveway leading to a parking lot or loading space, or of a driveway
or aisle in a parking lot, shall be a minimum width of ten (10) feet (3 m) if for one-
way traffic and a minimum width of twenty (20) feet (6.1 m) if for two-way traffic,
and the maximum width of a driveway shall be twenty-five (25) feet (7.6 m).
4.27 PARKING STANDARDS FOR MOBILITY DISABLED
(a)
Each reserved parking space shall contain an area of not less than two hundred and
forty (240) square feet (22.3 m2) measuring twelve (12) feet (3.7 m) by twenty (20)
feet.
(b)
Where the limits of the parking lot are defined by a curb, the parking lot shall be
provided with a ramped curb a close as possible to the location which it is intended
to serve and in no case shall it be further than three hundred (300) feet (27.9 m)
from the location which it is intended to serve.
(c)
Each reserved parking space shall be located as close as possible to the location it
is intended to serve.
(d)
Each reserved parking space shall be clearly identified by a ground sign.
4.28 LOADING SPACE REQUIREMENTS
(a)
In any zone, no person shall erect or use any building or structure for
manufacturing, storage or warehousing, or as a retail or wholesale store, or as a
freight or passenger terminal, or for any other use involving the frequent shipping,
loading or unloading of persons, animals or goods, unless there is maintained on
the same premises a loading space(s) with every such use:
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GROSS FLOOR AREA
NO. OF SPACES
Less than 4,999 sq.ft. (464.4 m2)
0
5,000 - 14,999 sq.ft. (464.5 - 1393.5 m2)
1
15,000 - 34,999 (1393.6 - 3251.5 m2)
2
More than 35,000 (3251.6 m2)
3
(b)
Each loading space shall be at least twelve (12) feet (3.7 m) by twenty-five (25)
feet (7.6 m) with a minimum of fourteen (14) feet (4.3 m) height clearance.
(c)
Loading space areas, including driveways leading thereunto, shall be constructed
of and maintained with a stable surface which is treated so as to prevent the raising
of dust or loose particles.
(d)
In any zone, no person shall erect or use any building or structure for a self-
storage facility, unless there is maintained on the same premises a loading
space(s) with every such use: (NWCC-Nov 10/25;E-Nov 26/25)
GROSS FLOOR AREA
NO. OF SPACES
Less than 4,999 sq.ft. (464.4 m2)
1
5,000 - 14,999 sq.ft. (464.5 - 1393.5 m2)
2
15,000 - 34,999 (1393.6 - 3251.5 m2)
3
15,000 - 34,999 (1393.6 - 3251.5 m2)
4
(NWCC-Nov 10/25;E-Nov 26/25)
4.29 COMPOSTING OPERATIONS (MC-Feb 26/96;E-Mar 28/96)
No development permit shall be issued for a composting operation except in
compliance with the following provisions:
(a)
the use shall not be obnoxious or create a nuisance;
(b)
a composting operation shall meet the following separation distances:
(i)
from any property line
328 feet (100 m)
(ii)
from the nearest:
1.
residential dwelling
1,640 feet (500 m)
2.
community facility use
1,640 feet (500 m)
3.
commercial or industrial building
984 feet (300 m)
(iii) from a watercourse
328 feet (100 m)
(c)
notwithstanding any other provisions of this by-law, composting operations
may occur either inside or outside of a building; and
(d)
a composting operation shall not have direct access to either a local or
subdivision road, as determined by the Municipality's Engineering and Works
Department and any access road for such operations shall not occur through
lands zoned for residential use (RA-1, RA-2, RA-3, RA-4, RB-1, RB-2, RB-3,
and RB-4 Zones).
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4.30 TOURIST ACCOMMODATIONS
One dwelling unit per lot may be used as an accommodation for the travelling public,
on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis, for gain or profit, provided all other
requirements of the Land Use By-law are met. (WRCC-Jun 7/04;E-Jun 27/04)
4.31 SCHEDULE F - AREAS OF ELEVATED ARCHAEOLOGICAL POTENTIAL
(RC-Jun 25/14;E-Oct 18/14)
Where excavation is required for a development on any area identified on Schedule
F attached to this by-law, a development permit may be issued and the application
may be referred to the Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture and
Heritage, Heritage Division for any action it deems necessary with respect to the
preservation of archaeological resources in accordance with provincial requirements.
4.32 SCHEDULE G - WETLANDS (RC-Jun 25/14;E-Oct 18/14)
Every application for a development permit shall be accompanied by plans, drawn to
an appropriate scale, showing the location of all wetlands identified on Schedule G
attached to this by-law, within and adjacent to the lot. Notwithstanding any other
provision of this by-law, no development of any kind shall be permitted within any
such wetland.
4.33 WIND ENERGY FACILITIES (RC-Jun 25/14;E-Oct 18/14)
The use of windmills or wind turbines to produce electricity or for any other purpose
shall be regulated in accordance with the provisions of this Section.
I
DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of this Section, certain terms are defined as follows:
a)
"Habitable Building" means a dwelling unit, hospital, hotel, motel, shared
housing use (RC-Aug 9/22;E-Sep 15/22) or other building where a person lives
or which contains overnight accommodations.
b)
"Nacelle" means the frame and housing at the top of the tower that encloses
the gearbox and generator.
c)
"Nameplate Capacity" means the manufacturer's maximum rated output of
the electrical generator found in the nacelle of the wind turbine;
d)
"Total Rated Capacity" means the maximum rated output of all the electrical
generators found in the nacelles of the wind turbines used to form a wind
energy facility;
e)
"Tower Height" means the distance measured from grade at the established
grade of the tower to the highest point of the turbine rotor or tip of the turbine
blade when it reaches its highest elevation, or in the case of a roof mounted
wind turbine the distance measured from the lowest point of established grade
at the building's foundation to the highest point of the turbine rotor or tip of
the turbine blade when it reaches its highest elevation;
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f)
"Turbine" means a wind energy conversion system, the purpose of which is to
produce electricity, consisting of rotor blades, associated control or conversion
electronics, and other accessory structures.
g)
"Wind Energy Facility" means a wind energy conversion system, the purpose
of which is to produce electricity, consisting of one or more roof mounted
turbines or turbine towers, with rotor blades, associated control or conversion
electronics,
and
other
accessory
structures
including
substations,
meteorological towers, electrical infrastructure and transmission lines;
i)
"Micro Facility" means a wind energy facility consisting of a single
turbine designed to supplement other electricity sources as an accessory
use to existing buildings or facilities and has a total rated capacity of 10
kW or less, and is not more than 23 metres (75 feet) in height.
ii)
"Small Facility" means a wind energy facility which has a total rated
capacity of more than 10 kW but not greater than 30 kW. A Small
Facility has a stand alone design, on its own foundation, or may be
supported by guy wires, is not roof mounted, and the tower of which is
not more than 35 metres (115 feet) in height.
iii)
"Medium Facility" means a wind energy facility which has a total rated
capacity of more than 30 kW but not greater than 300 kW. A Medium
Facility has a stand alone design, on its own foundation, or may be
supported by guy wires, is not roof mounted, and the towers of which
are not more than 60 metres (197 feet) in height.
iv)
"Large Facility" means a wind energy facility which has a total rated
capacity of more than 300 kW. A Large Facility has a stand alone
design, on its own foundation, or may be supported by guy wires, is not
roof mounted, and the towers of which are greater than 60 metres (197
feet) in height.
II
ZONES
For the purpose of this section the following zones apply as shown on the attached
Schedule H - Wind Energy Zoning. Such zones are:
(UW-1) Urban Wind Zone
(RW-2) Rural Wind Zone
(R) Restricted Zone
a)
URBAN WIND ZONE (UW-1)
i)
All Wind Energy Facilities, except Large Facilities, are permitted in the
Urban Wind Zone (UW-1).
ii)
All turbine towers in the UW-1 Zone shall have a minimum distance
between turbines equal to the height of the tallest tower.
iii)
All turbine towers in the UW-1 Zone shall be set back a minimum
distance of 1.0 times the tower height from any adjacent property
boundary,
iv)
Turbine towers of Micro Facilities in the UW-1 Zone shall be set back
a minimum distance of 3.0 times the tower height from any habitable
building on an adjacent property.
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v)
Turbine towers of Small Facilities in the UW-1 Zone shall be set back
a minimum distance of 180 metres (590 feet) from any habitable
building on an adjacent property.
vi)
Turbine towers of Medium Facilities in the UW-1 Zone shall be set back
a minimum distance of 250 metres (820 feet) from any habitable
building on an adjacent property.
b)
RURAL WIND ZONE (RW-2)
i)
All Wind Energy Facilities are permitted in the Rural Wind Zone (RW-
2).
ii)
All turbine towers shall have a minimum distance between turbines
equal to the height of the tallest tower.
iii)
Turbines towers of Micro Facilities in the RW-2 Zone shall have the
following set back requirements:
1)
A minimum distance of 3.0 times the tower height from any
habitable building on an adjacent property;
2)
A minimum distance of 1.0 times the tower height from any
adjacent property boundary.
iv)
Turbines towers of Small Facilities in the RW-2 Zone shall have the
following set back requirements:
1)
A minimum distance of 180 metres (590 feet) from any habitable
building on an adjacent property;
2)
A minimum distance of 1.0 times the tower height from any
adjacent property boundary.
v)
Turbines towers of Medium Facilities in the RW-2 Zone shall have the
following set back requirements:
1)
A minimum distance of 250 metres (820 feet) from any habitable
building on an adjacent property;
2)
A minimum distance of 1.0 times the tower height from any
adjacent property boundary.
vi)
Turbines towers of Large Facilities in the RW-2 zone shall have the
following set back requirements:
1)
A minimum distance of the greater of the following (RC-Dec
11/25;E-Feb 2/26) from any habitable building on an adjacent
property;
(a)
4 times the wind turbine height; or
(b)
the distance required to ensure that
(i)
sound levels from the wind turbine do not exceed
40 dBA at the exterior of a residential dwelling;
and
(ii)
a residential dwelling receives less than 30 minutes
per day or 30 hours per year of shadow flicker.
(RC-Dec 11/25;E-Feb 2/26)
2)
A minimum distance of 1.0 times the tower height from any
adjacent property boundary.
c)
RESTRICTED ZONE (R)
i)
Wind Energy Facilities shall not be permitted in the Restricted Zone.
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III
PERMIT APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
All Wind Energy Facilities require a development permit. The permit application
shall contain the following:
a)
a description of the proposed Wind Energy Facility, including an overview of
the project, the proposed total rated capacity of the Wind Energy Facility;
b)
the proposed number, representative types, and height or range of heights of
wind turbines towers to be constructed, including their generating capacity,
dimensions, respective manufacturers, and a description of accessory
facilities;
c)
identification and location of the properties on which the proposed Wind
Energy Facility will be located;
d)
at the discretion of the Development Officer, a survey prepared by a Nova
Scotia Land Surveyor, a surveyor's certificate, or a site plan showing the
planned location of all wind turbines towers, property lines, setback lines,
access roads, turnout locations, substation(s), electrical cabling from the Wind
Energy Facility to the substation(s), ancillary equipment, building(s),
transmission and distribution lines. The site plan must also include the location
of all structures and land parcels, demonstrating compliance with the setbacks
and separation distance where applicable;
e)
at the discretion of the Development Officer, proof of notification to the
Department of National Defense, NAV Canada, Natural Resources Canada
and other applicable agencies regarding potential radio, telecommunications,
radar and seismoacoustic interference, if applicable, to Transport Canada and
the Aviation Act; and,
f)
any other relevant information as may be requested by the Halifax Regional
Municipality to ensure compliance with the requirements of this By-law.
IV
ADDITIONAL PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
a)
The Development Permit application shall be reviewed by a Municipal
Building Official to determine if design submissions are required from a
Professional Engineer to ensure that the wind turbine base, foundation, or guy
wired anchors required to maintain the structural stability of the wind turbine
tower(s) are sufficient where a wind turbine is:
i)
not attached to a building and is not connected to the power grid;
ii)
attached to an accessory building in excess of 215 square feet and is not
connected to the power grid.
b)
A minimum of 60 days before the date a development permit application is
submitted, an applicant shall send a notice to all assessed property owners of
property that is within the following distances from the boundary of the
property upon which any Micro, Small, Medium and Large wind energy
facility is proposed:
i)
Micro
140 metres (460 ft)
ii)
Small
360 metres (1180 ft)
iii)
Medium
500 metres (1640 ft)
iv)
Large 2000 metres (6560 ft)
c)
The notice pursuant to section b) shall include the following information:
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i)
a site plan that includes property boundaries and the location of the
proposed wind energy facility;
ii)
a description of the type of wind energy facility; and
iii)
the applicant's contact information which shall include a mailing
address.
V
EXCEPTIONS
Notwithstanding Section II a) and II b) the setback requirements from any Wind
Energy Facility to a property boundary may be waived where the adjoining property
is part of and forms the same Wind Energy Facility. All other setback provisions shall
apply.
a)
Wind Energy Facilities shall not be permitted in the following zones of the
Planning District 4 Land Use By-law:
i)
RPK (Regional Park) Zone;
ii)
PA (Protected Area) Zone
iii)
P-3 (Conservation) Zone.
VII
INSTALLATION AND DESIGN
a)
The installation and design of a Wind Energy Facility shall conform to
applicable industry standards.
b)
All structural, electrical and mechanical components of the Wind Energy
Facility shall conform to relevant and applicable local, provincial and national
codes.
c)
All electrical wires shall, to the maximum extent possible, be placed
underground.
d)
The visual appearance of the Wind Energy Facility shall at a minimum:
i)
be a non-obtrusive colour such as white, off-white or gray;
ii)
not be artificially lit, except to the extent required by the Federal
Aviation Act or other applicable authority that regulates air safety;
and,
iii)
not display advertising (including flags, streamers or decorative items),
except for identification of the turbine manufacturer, facility owner
and operator.
VIII MISCELLANEOUS
a)
Micro Wind Facilities shall be permitted on buildings subject the
requirements in Section II a) Urban Wind Requirements and Section II b)
Rural Wind Requirements.
b)
The siting of Wind Energy Facilities is subject to the requirements for
Watercourse Setbacks and Buffers as set out in the Land Use By-law.
c)
The siting of all accessory buildings are subject to the general set back
provisions for buildings under this By-law
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IX
SCHEDULES
a)
Schedule H - Wind Energy Zoning
4.34 PUBLIC TRANSIT FACILITIES (RC-Jun 25/14;E-Oct 18/14)
Public transit facilities shall be permitted in all zones and shall not be required to conform
to any zone requirements.
4.35 CANNABIS-RELATED USES (RC-Sep 18/18;E-Nov 3/18)
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law, cannabis retail sales and cannabis
lounges are only permitted if such facilities are operated by the Nova Scotia Liquor
Corporation (NSLC).
4.36 SHORT-TERM RENTALS (RC-Feb 21/23;E-Sep 1/23)
a)
Short-term Rentals accessory to a residential use shall be permitted in all zones
provided that the dwelling unit is the primary residence of the short-term
rental operator.
b)
Short-term Bedroom Rentals accessory to a residential use shall be permitted
in all zones, subject to the following additional provisions:
i)
The short-term bedroom rental shall be wholly contained within the
dwelling unit which is the primary residence of the operator of the
rental;
ii)
Not more than three (3) bedrooms, or the maximum number of
bedrooms specified in the zone, may be rented as a short-term bedroom
rental at the same time;
iii)
The operator of the short-term bedroom rental resides on site while any
bedrooms are rented;
iv)
No window display and not more than one (1) business sign shall be
permitted and no such sign shall exceed four (4) square feet (0.4 m2) in
area; and
v)
One off-street parking space in addition to that required for the
dwelling shall be provided for each bedroom to be rented.
4.37 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS FOR ADAPTIVE REUSES IN RURAL HRM
(RC-Dec 11/25;E-Feb 2/26)
Pursuant to Policy G-15B of the Halifax Regional Municipal Planning Strategy, internal
conversions of residential buildings, institutional buildings, utility buildings, or commercial
buildings for the purpose of creating residential dwelling units that are not otherwise
permitted in the Land Use By-law, may be considered by development agreement.
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PART 5:
SIGNS
5.1
GENERAL
(a)
Where this part is inconsistent with the regulations respecting advertising signs on
or near public highways, made or administered by the Department of
Transportation, the more restrictive regulations shall apply.
(b)
No person shall erect a sign according to the provisions of Section 5. 3 except where
a development permit has been issued, and no permit to erect a sign shall be issued
unless all the sign provisions of this By-law are satisfied.
5.1A TEMPORARY SIGNAGE
(a) This By-law shall not apply to any sign regulated under HRM By-law S-800
(A By-law Respecting Requirements for the Licensing of Temporary Signs);
and
(b) Any sign provision within this By-law referring to temporary signage, as
regulated under HRM By-law S-800, is superceded. (RC-Sep 26/06;E-Nov
18/06)
5.2
SAFETY
Every sign and all parts thereof, including framework, supports, background, anchors and
wiring systems shall be constructed in compliance with the Building By-law and any fire
prevention and electrical codes.
5.3
SIGN AREA
The total area permitted of any sign shall be considered to be the area of the smallest
rectangle, triangle or circle which can totally circumscribe the sign face or surface of any
single, double or three-faced sign in the plane of its largest dimension. Each visible face of
a multi-faced sign shall be calculated separately and then totalled in determining the sign
area permitted.
5.4
SIGNS PERMITTED IN ALL ZONES
The following signs shall be permitted in all zones and in addition to any signs permitted
according to Section 5.3:
(a)
Any sign which has an area of no more than two (2) square feet (0.2 m2) and which
identifies the name and address of a resident.
(b)
Any sign which has an area of no more than two (2) square feet (0.2 m2) and which
regulates the use of property, as do no trespassing signs.
(c)
Any real estate sign which has an area of no more than eight (8) square feet (0.7 m)
in any residential or mixed use zone or twenty-four (24) square feet (2.2 m2).
(d)
Any sign which has an area of no more than five (5) square feet (0.5 m2) and which
regulates or denotes the direction or function of various parts of a building or
premises, including parking and traffic areas.
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(e)
Any sign which has an area of no more than fifty (50) square feet (4.6 m2) and
which is incidental to construction.
(f)
Any sign erected by, or under the direction of, a government body as are signs
identifying public buildings, giving public information or regulating traffic or
safety.
(g)
Any flag, insignia, notice or advertising of any charitable, religious or fraternal
organization.
(h)
Any memorial sign, plaque or tablet.
5.5
SIGNS PROHIBITED IN ALL ZONES
The following signs shall not be permitted in any zone:
(a)
Any sign or sign structure which constitutes a hazard to public safety.
(b)
Any sign which, for any reason, obstructs the vision of drivers leaving a roadway
or driveway, or detracts from the visibility or effectiveness of any traffic sign or
control device on public streets.
(c)
Any sign which obstructs free ingress to or egress from a fire escape door, window
or other required exit.
(d)
Any sign located at or near a sharp road curve or below the crest of a hill, except a
sign erected by a government body.
(e)
Any sign which is not erected by, or under the direction of, a government body and
which makes use of words such as STOP, LOOK , DANGER , ONE WAY or
YIELD or any similar words, phrases, symbols, lights or characters used in a
manner which may mislead, confuse or otherwise interfere with traffic along a
public road.
(f)
Any sign which incorporates any flashing or moving illumination and any sign
which has any visible moving part or mechanical movement whether achieved by
natural or artificial means.
(g)
Any searchlight, stringlight, spinner or streamer except for occasions such as grand
openings, county fairs and public festivals, or used as temporary holiday
decorations.
(h)
Any sign painted on a tree, stone, cliff or other natural object.
(i)
Any sign which is not related to any business or use located on the lot or premises,
and any sign which no longer advertises a bona fide business conducted or a product
sold. Such signs are deemed to be obsolete signs and shall be removed by the owner
or occupant of the property upon which they are erected, within sixty (60) days of
the date of discontinuance of the business or product.
5.6
PROJECTING SIGNS
No projecting sign shall:
(a)
project over a public right-of-way or daylighting triangle;
(b)
project horizontally more than six (6) feet (1.8 m) from any wall to which it is
attached;
(c)
project above the eaves, parapet or roof line of a building;
(d)
be erected below a height of ten (10) feet (3.0 m) above grade or exceed a height of
thirty-five (35) feet (10.7 m);
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(e)
be permitted to swing freely on its supports; or
(f)
exceed twenty (20) square feet (1.9 m2) of sign area on a single face or forty (40)
square feet for both faces combined.
5.7
GROUND SIGNS
No ground sign shall:
(a)
extend beyond a property line or project over a public right-of-way, daylighting
triangle, or lot line;
(b)
be located less than ten (10) feet (3.0 m) from any street line or abutting lot line;
(c)
exceed a height of twenty-five (25) feet (7.6 m); or
(d)
exceed fifty (50) square feet (4.6 m2) of sign area on a single face or one hundred
(100) square feet (9.3 m2) of sign area for both faces combined.
5.8
FACIAL WALL SIGNS
No facial wall sign shall:
(a)
extend above to top of the wall upon which it is attached;
(b)
extend beyond the extremities of the wall upon which it is attached; or
(c)
exceed twenty-five (25) percent of the area of the wall on which it is attached.
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PART 6:
RA-1 (RESIDENTIAL A-1) ZONE
6.1
RA-1 USES PERMITTED
No development permit shall be issued in any RA-1 (Residential A-1) Zone except for the
following:
Residential Uses
Single unit dwellings
Shared housing use with 10 or fewer bedrooms in conjunction with a permitted
dwelling unit (RC-Aug 9/22;E-Sep 15/22)
Home business uses
Community Uses
Open space uses
Other Uses
Existing business uses
All existing dwellings
6.2
RA-1 ZONE REQUIREMENT
In any RA-1 Zone, where uses are permitted in accordance with Section 6.1, no
development permit shall be issued except in conformity with the following:
Minimum Lot Area
20,000 square feet (1858.1 m2)
Minimum Frontage
100 feet (30.5 m)
Minimum Front or
Flankage Yard
30 feet (9.1 m)
Minimum Rear Yard
or Side Yard
15 feet (4.6 m)
Maximum Height of Main
Building
35 feet (10.7 m)
6.3
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: HOME BUSINESS USES
Where home business uses are permitted in any RA-1 Zone, the following shall apply:
(a)
Any home business shall be wholly contained within the dwelling which is the
principal residence of the operator of the home business.
(b)
No more than twenty-five (25) percent of gross floor area shall be devoted to any
business use, and in no case shall any home business use occupy more than three
hundred (300) square feet (27.9 m2).
(c)
No mechanical equipment shall be used except that which is reasonably consistent
with the use of a dwelling and such equipment shall not be obnoxious or create a
nuisance by virtue of noise, vibration, glare, odour or dust.
(d)
No outdoor display or outdoor storage of materials, goods, supplies, or equipment
related to the operation of the business shall be permitted.
(e)
No signage shall be permitted.
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(f)
One (1) off-street parking space other than that required for the dwelling shall be
provided for every one hundred and fifty (150) square feet (13.9 m2) of floor area
devoted to any home business.
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PART 7:
RA-2 (RESIDENTIAL A-2) ZONE
7.1
RA-2 USES PERMITTED
No development permit shall be issued in any RA-2 (Residential A-2) Zone except for the
following:
Residential Uses
Single unit dwellings
Auxiliary dwelling unit
Shared housing use with 10 or fewer bedrooms in conjunction with a permitted
dwelling unit (RC-Aug 9/22;E-Sep 15/22)
Home business uses
Community Uses
Open space uses
Other Uses
Existing business uses
All existing dwellings
7.2
RA-2 ZONE REQUIREMENT
In any RA-2 Zone, where uses are permitted in accordance with Section 7.1, no
development permit shall be issued except in conformity with the following:
Minimum Lot Area
20,000 square feet (1858.1 m2)
Minimum Frontage
100 feet (30.5 m)
Minimum Front or
Flankage Yard
30 feet (9.1 m)
Minimum Rear Yard
or Side Yard
15 feet (4.6 m)
Maximum Height of Main
Building
35 feet (10.6 m)
7.3
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: HOME BUSINESS USES
Where business uses are permitted in any RA-2 Zone the following shall apply:
(a)
Any home business shall be wholly contained within the dwelling which is the
principal residence of the operator of the home business.
(b)
No more than twenty-five (25) percent of gross floor area shall be devoted to any
business use, and in no case shall any home business use occupy more than three
hundred (300) square feet (27.9 m2)
(c)
No mechanical equipment shall be used except that which is reasonably consistent
with the use of a dwelling and such equipment shall not be obnoxious or create a
nuisance by virtue of noise, vibration, glare, odour or dust.
(d)
No outdoor display or outdoor storage of materials, goods, supplies, or equipment
related to the operation of the business shall be permitted.
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(e)
No signage shall be permitted.
(f)
One (1) off-street parking space other than that required for the dwelling shall be
provided for every one hundred and fifty (150) square feet (13.9 m2) of floor area
devoted to any home business.
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PART 8:
RA-3 (RESIDENTIAL A-3) ZONE
8.1
RA-3 USES PERMITTED
No development permit shall be issued in any RA-3 (Residential A-3) Zone except for the
following:
Residential Uses
Single unit dwellings
Shared housing use with 10 or fewer bedrooms in conjunction with a permitted
dwelling unit (RC-Aug 9/22;E-Sep 15/22)
Home business uses
Community Uses
Open space uses
Other Uses
Existing business uses
All existing dwellings
8.2
RA-3 ZONE REQUIREMENT
In any RA-3 Zone, where uses are permitted in accordance with Section 8.1, no
development permit shall be issued except in conformity with the following:
Minimum Lot Area
20,000 square feet (1858.1 m2)
Minimum Frontage
100 feet (30.5 m)
Minimum Front or
Flankage Yard
30 feet (9.1 m)
Minimum Rear Yard
or Side Yard
15 feet (4.6 m)
Maximum Height of Main
Building
35 feet (10.6 m)
8.3
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: HOME BUSINESS USES
Where home business uses are permitted in any RA-3 Zone, the following shall apply:
(a)
Any home business shall be wholly contained within the dwelling which is the
principal residence of the operator of the home business.
(b)
No more than twenty-five (25) percent of gross floor area shall be devoted to any
home business use, and in no case shall any home business use occupy more than
three hundred (300) square feet (27.9 m2)
(c)
No mechanical equipment shall be used except that which is reasonably consistent
with the use of a dwelling and such equipment shall not be obnoxious or create a
nuisance by virtue of noise, vibration, glare, odour or dust.
(d)
No outdoor display or outdoor storage of materials, goods, supplies or equipment
related to the operation of the business shall be permitted.
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(e)
No more than one (1) sign shall be permitted for any home business and no such
sign shall exceed two (2) square feet (0.2 m2) in area.
(f)
One (1) off-street parking space other than that required for the dwelling shall be
provided for every one hundred and fifty (150) square feet (13.9 m2) of floor area
devoted to any home business.
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PART 9:
RA-4 (RESIDENTIAL A-4) ZONE
9.1
RA-4 USES PERMITTED
No development permit shall be issued in any RA-4 (Residential A-4) Zone except for the
following:
Residential Uses
Single unit dwellings
Auxiliary dwelling unit
Shared housing use with 10 or fewer bedrooms in conjunction with a permitted
dwelling unit (RC-Aug 9/22;E-Sep 15/22)
Home business uses
Community Uses
Open space uses
Other Uses
Existing business uses
All existing dwellings
9.2
RA-4 ZONE REQUIREMENT
In any RA-4 Zone, where uses are permitted in accordance with Section 9.1, no
development permit shall be issued except in conformity with the following:
Minimum Lot Area
20,000 square feet (1858.1 m2)
Minimum Frontage
100 feet (30.5 m)
Minimum Front or
Flankage Yard
30 feet (9.1 m)
Minimum Rear Yard
or Side Yard
15 feet (4.6 m)
Maximum Height of Main
Building
35 feet (10.7 m)
9.3
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: HOME BUSINESS USES
Where business uses are permitted in any RA-4 Zone the following shall apply:
(a)
Any home business shall be wholly contained within the dwelling which is the
principal residence of the operator of the home business.
(b)
No more than twenty-five (25) percent of gross floor area shall be devoted to any
business use, and in no case shall any home business use occupy more than three
hundred (300) square feet (27.9 m2)
(c)
No mechanical equipment shall be used except that which is reasonably consistent
with the use of a dwelling and such equipment shall not be obnoxious or create a
nuisance by virtue of noise, vibration, glare, odour or dust.
(d)
No outdoor display or outdoor storage of materials, goods, supplies, or equipment
related to the operation of the business shall be permitted.
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(e)
No more than one (1) sign shall be permitted for any home no such sign shall exceed
two (2) square feet (0.2 m2) in area.
(f)
One (1) off-street parking space other than that required for the dwelling shall be
provided for every one hundred and fifty (150) square feet (13.9 m2) of floor area
devoted to any home business.
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PART 10: RB-1 (RESIDENTIAL B-1) ZONE
10.1
RB-1 USES PERMITTED
No development permit shall be issued in any RB-1 (Residential B-1) Zone except for the
following:
Residential Uses
Single unit dwellings
Shared housing use with 10 or fewer bedrooms in conjunction with a permitted
dwelling unit (RC-Aug 9/22;E-Sep 15/22)
Home business uses
Community uses
Open space uses
Commercial Uses
Craft shops
Short-term Bedroom Rentals accessory to a residential use with up to 6 bedrooms
(RC-Feb 21/23;E-Sep 1/23)
Resource Uses
Fishery support uses
Aquaculture support uses
Agricultural uses
Other Uses
Existing business uses
All existing dwellings
Denominational uses at 797 Prospect Road, Goodwood (RC-Feb 26/19;E-Apr 20/19)
10.2
RB-1 ZONE REQUIREMENT
In any RB-1 Zone, where uses are permitted in accordance with Section 10.1, no
development permit shall be issued except in conformity with the following:
Minimum Lot Area
20,000 square feet (1858.1 m2)
Minimum Frontage
100 feet (30.5 m)
Minimum Front or
Flankage Yard
30 feet (9.1 m)
Minimum Rear Yard
or Side Yard
15 feet (4.6 m)
Maximum Height of Main
Building
35 feet (10.7 m)
10.3
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: HOME BUSINESS USES
Where home business uses are permitted in any RB-1 Zone the following shall apply:
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(a)
Any home business shall be wholly contained within either the dwelling or an
accessory building on the property which comprises the principal residence of the
operator of the home business.
(b)
No more than one thousand (1,000) square feet (92.9 m2) of the combined gross
floor area of any structure shall be devoted to a home business use.
(c)
No materials or mechanical equipment shall be used which is obnoxious or creates
a nuisance by virtue of noise, vibration, glare, odour or dust.
(d)
All outdoor storage of materials, goods, supplies, or equipment related to the
operation of the business shall not exceed ten (10) percent of the gross floor area of
the home business and must be effectively screened by a vegetative cover.
(e)
No outdoor display shall be permitted.
(f)
No more than one (1) sign shall be permitted for any home business and no such
sign shall exceed three (3) square feet (0.3 m2) in area.
(g)
One (1) off-street parking space other than that required for the dwelling shall be
provided for every one hundred and fifty (150) square feet (13.9 m2) of floor area
devoted to any home business.
10.4
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: CRAFT SHOPS
Where uses are permitted as craft shops in any RB-1 Zone, the following shall apply:
(a)
No more than two thousand (2,000) square feet (185.8 m2) of the gross floor area
of all combined structures shall be used for any craft shop.
(b)
No materials or mechanical equipment shall be used which is obnoxious or creates
a nuisance by virtue of noise, vibration, glare, odour or dust.
(c)
All outdoor storage or materials, goods, supplies or equipment related to the
operation of a craft shop shall be limited to an area of three hundred (300) square
feet (27.9 m2) and shall be screened from any adjacent residential uses.
(d)
All outdoor display shall be limited to one hundred (100) square feet (30.5 m2).
(e)
No more than one (1) sign shall be permitted for any craft shop and no such sign
shall exceed sixteen (16) square feet (1.5 m2) of sign area on a single face or thirty-
two (32) square feet (3.0 m2) for both faces combined.
10.5
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: FISHERY SUPPORT USES
Notwithstanding the rear and side yard set back requirements of Section 10.2, where fishery
support uses are permitted in any RB-1 Zone, the following shall apply:
(a)
The combined gross floor area of all buildings directly related to the fishery support
use shall not exceed three thousand (3,000) square feet (278.7 m2).
(b)
All fish and boat sheds shall be set back a minimum of eight (8) feet (2.4 m) from
the rear and side lot lines, unless the lot line corresponds to the high water mark.
(c)
All fish and boat sheds may be built to the lot line which corresponds to the high
water mark.
10.6
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: AQUACULTURE SUPPORT USES
Notwithstanding the rear and side yard set back requirements of Section 10.2, where
aquaculture support uses are permitted in any RB-1 Zone, the following shall apply:
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(a)
The combined gross floor area of all fish sheds, boat sheds, hatcheries, tanks, vats
and pounds directly related to the aquaculture support use shall not exceed three
thousand (3,000) square feet (278.7 m2).
(b)
All fish sheds, boat sheds, hatcheries, tanks, vats and pounds shall be set back a
minimum of eight (8) feet (2.4 m) from the rear and side lot lines, unless the lot line
corresponds to the high water mark.
(c)
All fish sheds, boat sheds, hatcheries, tanks, vats and pounds may be built to the lot
line which corresponds to the high water mark.
10.7
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: AGRICULTURAL USES (Goodwood, Hatchet Lake, Shad
Bay)
In any RB-1 Zone, in the Communities of Goodwood, Hatchet Lake and Shad Bay where
agricultural uses are permitted, and where any barn, stable or other building intended for
the keeping of more than fifty (50) domestic fowl or ten (10) other animals is erected, no
such structure shall:
(a)
Be erected on any lot having less than twenty-five thousand (25,000) square feet
(2322.6 m2);
(b)
Exceed five hundred (500) square feet (46.4 m2);
(c)
Be less than eight (8) feet (2.4 m) from any lot line;
(d)
Be less than one hundred (100) feet (30.5 m) from a potable water supply except a
supply on the same lot or directly related to the agricultural use;
(e)
Be less than sixteen (16) feet (4.9 m) from any dwelling except a dwelling on the
same lot or directly related to the agricultural use; or
(f)
Be less than twenty-five (25) feet (7.6 m) from any watercourse or water body.
10.8
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: AGRICULTURAL USES (McGraths Cove, East Dover)
In any RB-1 Zone, in the Communities of McGraths Cove and East Dover, where
agricultural uses are permitted, and where any barn, stable or other building intended for
the keeping of more than 20 domestic fowl or 10 other animals is erected, no such structure
shall:
(a)
Be erected on any lot having less than 20,000 square feet (1858.1 m2);
(b)
Exceed 800 square feet (74.3 m2);
(c)
Be less than 8 feet (2.4 m) from any side lot line;
(d)
Be less than 100 feet (30.5 m) from a potable water supply except a supply on the
same lot or directly related to the agricultural use;
(e)
Be less than 32 feet (9.7 m) from any dwelling except a dwelling on the same lot
or directly related to the agricultural use; or
(f)
Be less than 25 feet (7.6 m) from any watercourse or water body.
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10.9
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: DENOMINATIONAL USES at 797 Prospect Road,
Goodwood (RC-Feb 26/19;E-Apr 20/19)
Where denominational uses are permitted at 797 Prospect Road, Goodwood, no
development permit shall be issued except in conformity with the requirements under
Section 30.2 except for minimum lot area and frontage requirements.
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PART 11: RB-2 (RESIDENTIAL B-2) ZONE
11.1
RB-2 USES PERMITTED
No development permit shall be issued in any RB-2 (Residential B-2) Zone except for the
following:
Residential Uses
Single unit dwellings
Two unit dwellings
Auxiliary dwelling unit within single unit dwellings
Shared housing use with 10 or fewer bedrooms in conjunction with a permitted
dwelling unit (RC-Aug 9/22;E-Sep 15/22)
Home business uses
Community uses
Open space uses
Commercial Uses
Craft shops
Short-term Bedroom Rentals accessory to a residential use with up to 6 bedrooms
(RC-Feb 21/23;E-Sep 1/23)
Resource Uses
Fishery support uses
Aquaculture support uses
Agricultural uses
Other Uses
Existing business uses
All existing dwellings
11.2
RB-2 ZONE REQUIREMENT
In any RB-2 Zone, where uses are permitted in accordance with Section 11.1, no
development permit shall be issued except in conformity with the following:
Minimum Lot Area
20,000 square feet (1858.1 m2) per
dwelling unit
Minimum Frontage
100 feet (30.5 m)
Minimum Front or
Flankage Yard
30 feet (9.1 m)
Minimum Rear Yard
or Side Yard
15 feet (4.6 m) or 0.0 feet from the
side being common with another
dwelling unit.
Maximum Height of Main
Building
35 feet (10.7 m)
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11.3
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: HOME BUSINESS USES
Where home business uses are permitted in any RB-2 Zone the following shall apply:
(a)
Any business shall be wholly contained within either the dwelling or an accessory
building on the property which comprises the principal residence of the operator of
the home business.
(b)
No more than one thousand (1,000) square feet (9.3 m2) of the combined gross floor
area of any structure shall be devoted to a home business use.
(c)
No materials or mechanical equipment shall be used which is obnoxious or creates
a nuisance by virtue of noise, vibration, glare, odour or dust.
(d)
No outdoor storage of materials, goods, supplies or equipment related to the
operation of the business shall not exceed ten (10) percent of the gross floor area of
the home business and must be effectively screened by vegetative cover.
(e)
No outdoor display shall be permitted.
(f)
No more than one (1) sign shall be permitted for any home business and no such
sign shall exceed three (3) square feet (0.3 m2) in area.
(g)
One (1) off-street parking space other than that required for the dwelling shall be
provided for every one hundred and fifty (150) square feet (13.9 m2) of floor area
devoted to any business or facility.
11.4
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: CRAFT SHOPS
Where uses are permitted as Craft Shops in any RB-2 zone, the following shall apply:
(a)
No more than two thousand (2,000) square feet (185.8 m2) of the gross floor area
of all combined structures shall be used for any craft shop.
(b)
No materials or mechanical equipment shall be used which is obnoxious or creates
a nuisance by virtue of noise, vibration, glare, odour or dust.
(c)
All outdoor storage or materials, goods, supplies or equipment related to the
operation of a craft shop shall be limited to an area of three hundred (300) square
feet (27.9 m2) and shall be screened from any adjacent residential uses.
(d)
All outdoor display shall be limited to one hundred (100) square feet (30.5 m2).
(e)
No more than one (1) sign shall be permitted for any craft shop and no such sign
shall exceed sixteen (16) square feet (1.5 m2) of sign area on a single face or thirty-
two (32) square feet (3.0 m2) for both faces combined.
11.5
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: FISHERY SUPPORT USES
Notwithstanding the rear and side yard set back requirements of Section 11.2, where fishery
support uses are permitted in any RB-2 Zone, the following shall apply:
(a)
The combined gross floor area of all buildings directly related to the fishery support
use shall not exceed three thousand (3,000) square feet (278.7 m2);
(b)
All fish and boat sheds shall be set back a minimum of eight (8) feet (2.4 m) from
the rear and side lot lines, unless the lot line corresponds to the high water mark;
and
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(c)
All fish and boat sheds may be built to the lot line which corresponds to the high
water mark.
11.6
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: AQUACULTURE SUPPORT USES
Notwithstanding the rear and side yard set back requirements of Section 11.2, where
aquaculture support uses are permitted in any RB-2 Zone, the following shall apply:
(a)
The combined gross floor area of all fish sheds, boat sheds, hatcheries, tanks vats
and pounds directly related to the aquaculture support use shall not exceed three
thousand (3,000) square feet (278.7 m2).
(b)
All fish sheds, boat sheds, hatcheries, tanks, vats and pounds shall be set back a
minimum of eight (8) feet (2.4 m) from the rear and side lot lines, unless the lot line
corresponds to the high water mark.
(c)
All fish sheds, boat sheds, hatcheries, tanks, vats and pounds may be built to the lot
line which corresponds to the high water mark.
11.7
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: AGRICULTURAL USES (Goodwood, Hatchet Lake, Shad
Bay)
In any RB-2 Zone in the Communities of Goodwood, Hatchet Lake and Shad Bay where
agricultural uses are permitted, and where any barn, stable or other building intended for
the keeping of more than fifty (50) domestic fowl or ten (10) other animals is erected, no
such structure shall:
(a)
Be erected on any lot having less than twenty-five thousand (25,000) square feet
(2322.6 m2);
(b)
Exceed five hundred (500) square feet (46.4 m2);
(c)
Be less than one hundred (100) feet (30.5 m) from a potable water supply except a
supply on the same lot or directly related to the agricultural use;
(d)
Be less than sixteen (16) feet (4.9 m) from any dwelling except a dwelling on the
same lot or directly related to the agricultural use; or
(e)
Be less than twenty-five (25) feet (7.6 m) from any watercourse or water body.
11.8
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: AGRICULTURAL USES (McGraths Cove, East Dover)
In any RB-2 Zone in the Communities of McGraths Cove and East Dover, where
agricultural uses are permitted, and where any barn, stable or other building intended for
the keeping of more than 20 domestic fowl or 10 other animals is erected, no such structure
shall:
(a)
Be erected on any lot having less than 20,000 square feet (1858.1 m2);
(b)
Exceed 800 square feet (74.3 m2);
(c)
Be less than 8 feet (2.4 m) from any side lot line;
(d)
Be less than 100 feet (30.5 m) from a potable water supply except a supply on the
same lot or directly related to the agricultural use;
(e)
Be less than 32 feet (9.7 m) from any dwelling except a dwelling on the same lot
or directly related to the agricultural use; or
(f)
Be less than 25 feet (7.6 m) from any watercourse or water body.
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PART 12: RB-3 (RESIDENTIAL B-3) ZONE
12.1
RB-3 USES PERMITTED
No development permit shall be issued in any RB-3 (Residential B-3) Zone except for the
following:
Residential Uses
Single unit dwellings
Shared housing use with 10 or fewer bedrooms in conjunction with a permitted
dwelling unit (RC-Aug 9/22;E-Sep 15/22)
Home business uses
Community uses
Open space uses
Commercial Uses
Craft shops
Short-term Bedroom Rentals accessory to a residential use with up to 6 bedrooms
(RC-Feb 21/23;E-Sep 1/23)
Resource Uses
Fishery support uses
Aquaculture support uses
Agricultural uses
Other Uses
Existing business uses
All existing dwellings
12.2
RB-3 ZONE REQUIREMENT
In any RB-3 Zone, where uses are permitted in accordance with Section 12.1, no
development permit shall be issued except in conformity with the following:
Minimum Lot Area
20,000 square feet (1858.1 m2)
Minimum Frontage
100 feet (30.5 m)
Minimum Front or
Flankage Yard
30 feet (9.1 m)
Minimum Rear Yard
or Side Yard
15 feet (4.6 m)
Maximum Height of Main
Building
35 feet (10.6 m)
12.3
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: HOME BUSINESS USES
Where home business uses are permitted in any RB-3 Zone the following shall apply:
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(a)
Any home business shall be wholly contained within either the dwelling or an
accessory building on the property which comprises the principal residence of the
operator of the home business.
(b)
No more than fifteen hundred (1,500) square feet (139.4 m2) of the combined gross
floor area of any structure shall be devoted to a home business use.
(c)
No materials or mechanical equipment shall be used which is obnoxious or creates
a nuisance by virtue of noise, vibration, glare, odour or dust.
(d)
All outdoor storage of materials, goods, supplies, or equipment related to the
operation of the business shall not exceed ten (10) percent of the gross floor area of
the home business and must be effectively screened by a vegetative cover.
(e)
No outdoor display shall be permitted.
(f)
No more than one (1) sign shall be permitted for any home business and no such
sign shall exceed three (3) square feet (0.3 m2) in area.
(g)
One (1) off-street parking space other than that required for the dwelling shall be
provided for every one hundred and fifty (150) square feet (13.9 m2) of floor area
devoted to any home business.
12.4
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: CRAFT SHOPS
Where uses are permitted as craft shops in any RB-3 Zone, the following shall apply:
(a)
No more than two thousand (2,000) square feet (185.8 m2) of the gross floor area
of all combined structures shall be used for any craft shop.
(b)
No materials or mechanical equipment shall be used which is obnoxious or creates
a nuisance by virtue of noise, vibration, glare, odour or dust.
(c)
All outdoor storage or materials, goods, supplies or equipment related to the
operation of a craft shop shall be limited to an area of three hundred (300) square
feet (27.9 m2) and shall be screened from any adjacent residential uses.
(d)
All outdoor display shall be limited to one hundred (100) square feet (30.5 m2).
(e)
No more than one (1) sign shall be permitted for any craft shop and no such sign
shall exceed sixteen (16) square feet (1.5 m2) of sign area on a single face or thirty-
two (32) square feet (3.0 m2) for both faces combined.
12.5
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: FISHERY SUPPORT USES
Notwithstanding the rear and side yard set back requirements of Section 12.5, where fishery
support uses are permitted in any RB-3 Zone, the following shall apply:
(a)
The combined gross floor area of all buildings directly related to the fishery support
use shall not exceed three thousand (3,000) square feet (278.7 m2).
(b)
All fish and boat sheds shall be set back a minimum of eight (8) feet (2.4 m) from
the rear and side lot lines, unless the lot line corresponds to the high water mark.
(c)
All fish and boat sheds may be built to the lot line which corresponds to the high
water mark.
12.6
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: AQUACULTURE SUPPORT USES
Notwithstanding the rear and side yard set back requirements of Section 12.6, where
aquaculture support uses are permitted in any RB-3 Zone, the following shall apply:
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(a)
The combined gross floor area of all fish sheds, boat sheds, hatcheries, tanks, vats
and pounds directly related to the aquaculture support use shall not exceed three
thousand (3,000) square feet (278.7 m2).
(b)
All fish sheds, boat sheds, hatcheries, tanks, vats and pounds shall be set back a
minimum of eight (8) feet (2.4 m) from the rear and side lot lines, unless the lot line
corresponds to the high water mark.
(c)
All fish sheds, boat sheds, hatcheries, tanks, vats and pounds may be built to the lot
line which corresponds to the high water mark.
12.7
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: AGRICULTURAL USES
In any RB-3 Zone, where agricultural uses are permitted, and where any barn, stable or
other building intended for the keeping of more than fifty (50) domestic fowl or ten (10)
other animals is erected, no such structure shall:
(a)
Be erected on any lot having less than twenty-five thousand (25,000) square feet
(2322.6 m2);
(b)
Exceed five hundred (500) square feet (46.4 m2);
(c)
Be less than one hundred (100) feet (30.5 m) from a potable water supply except a
supply on the same lot or directly related to the agricultural use;
(d)
Be less than sixteen (16) feet (4.9 m) from any dwelling except a dwelling on the
same lot or directly related to the agricultural use; or
(e)
Be less than twenty-five (25) feet (7.6 m) from any watercourse or water body.
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PART 13: RB-4 (RESIDENTIAL B-4) ZONE
13.1
RB-4 USES PERMITTED
No development permit shall be issued in any RB-4 (Residential B-4) Zone except for the
following:
Residential Uses
Single unit dwellings
Two unit dwellings
Auxiliary dwelling unit within single unit dwellings
Shared housing use with 10 or fewer bedrooms in conjunction with a permitted
dwelling unit (RC-Aug 9/22;E-Sep 15/22)
Home business uses
Community uses
Open space uses
Commercial Uses
Craft shops
Short-term Bedroom Rentals accessory to a residential use with up to 6 bedrooms
(RC-Feb 21/23;E-Sep 1/23)
Resource Uses
Fishery support uses
Aquaculture support uses
Agricultural uses
Other Uses
Existing business uses
All existing dwellings
13.2
RB-4 ZONE REQUIREMENT
In any RB-4 Zone, where uses are permitted in accordance with Section 13.1, no
development permit shall be issued except in conformity with the following:
Minimum Lot Area
20,000 square feet (1858.1 m2) per
dwelling unit
Minimum Frontage
100 feet (30.5 m)
Minimum Front or
Flankage Yard
30 feet (9.1 m)
Minimum Rear Yard
or Side Yard
15 feet (4.6 m) or 0.0 feet from the
side being common with another
dwelling unit.
Maximum Height of Main
Building
35 feet (10.7 m)
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13.3
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: HOME BUSINESS USES
Where home business uses are permitted in any RB-4 Zone the following shall apply:
(a)
Any business shall be wholly contained within either the dwelling or an accessory
building on the property which comprises the principal residence of the operator of
the home business.
(b)
No more than fifteen hundred (1,500) square feet (139.4 m2) of the combined gross
floor area of any structure shall be devoted to a home business use.
(c)
No materials or mechanical equipment shall be used which is obnoxious or creates
a nuisance by virtue of noise, vibration, glare, odour or dust.
(d)
No outdoor storage of materials, goods, supplies or equipment related to the
operation of the business shall not exceed ten (10) percent of the gross floor area of
the home business and must be effectively screened by vegetative cover.
(e)
No outdoor display shall be permitted.
(f)
No more than one (1) sign shall be permitted for any home business and no such
sign shall exceed three (3) square feet (0.3 m2) in area.
(g)
One (1) off-street parking space other than that required for the dwelling shall be
provided for every one hundred and fifty (150) square feet (13.9 m2) of floor area
devoted to any business or facility.
13.4
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: CRAFT SHOPS
Where uses are permitted as Craft Shops in any RB-4 zone, the following shall apply:
(a)
No more than two thousand (2,000) square feet (185.8 m2) of the gross floor area
of all combined structures shall be used for any craft shop.
(b)
No materials or mechanical equipment shall be used which is obnoxious or creates
a nuisance by virtue of noise, vibration, glare, odour or dust.
(c)
All outdoor storage or materials, goods, supplies or equipment related to the
operation of a craft shop shall be limited to an area of three hundred (300) square
feet (27.9 m2) and shall be screened from any adjacent residential uses.
(d)
All outdoor display shall be limited to one hundred (100) square feet (30.5 m2).
(e)
No more than one (1) sign shall be permitted for any craft shop and no such sign
shall exceed sixteen (16) square feet (1.5 m2) of sign area on a single face or thirty-
two (32) square feet (3.0 m2) for both faces combined.
13.5
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: FISHERY SUPPORT USES
Notwithstanding the rear and side yard set back requirements of Section 13.2, where fishery
support uses are permitted in any RB-4 Zone, the following shall apply:
(a)
The combined gross floor area of all buildings directly related to the fishery support
use shall not exceed three thousand (3,000) square feet (278.7 m2);
(b)
All fish and boat sheds shall be set back a minimum of eight (8) feet (2.4 m) from
the rear and side lot lines, unless the lot line corresponds to the high water mark;
and
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(c)
All fish and boat sheds may be built to the lot line which corresponds to the high
water mark.
13.6
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: AQUACULTURE SUPPORT USES
Notwithstanding the rear and side yard set back requirements of Section 13.2, where
aquaculture support uses are permitted in any RB-4 Zone, the following shall apply:
(a)
The combined gross floor area of all fish sheds, boat sheds, hatcheries, tanks vats
and pounds directly related to the aquaculture support use shall not exceed three
thousand (3,000) square feet (278.7 m2).
(b)
All fish sheds, boat sheds, hatcheries, tanks, vats and pounds shall be set back a
minimum of eight (8) feet (2.4 m) from the rear and side lot lines, unless the lot line
corresponds to the high water mark.
(c)
All fish sheds, boat sheds, hatcheries, tanks, vats and pounds may be built to the lot
line which corresponds to the high water mark.
13.7
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: AGRICULTURAL USES
In any RB-4 Zone, where agricultural uses are permitted, and where any barn, stable or
other building intended for the keeping of more than fifty (50) domestic fowl or ten (10)
other animals is erected, no such structure shall:
(a)
Be erected on any lot having less than twenty-five thousand (25,000) square feet
(2322.6 m2);
(b)
Exceed five hundred (500) square feet (46.4 m2);
(c)
Be less than one hundred (100) feet (30.5 m) from a potable water supply except a
supply on the same lot or directly related to the agricultural use;
(d)
Be less than sixteen (16) feet (4.9 m) from any dwelling except a dwelling on the
same lot or directly related to the agricultural use; or
(e)
Be less than twenty-five (25) feet (7.6 m) from any watercourse or water body.
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PART 14: RRA-1 (RURAL RESIDENTIAL A-1) ZONE
14.1
RRA-1 USES PERMITTED
No development permit shall be issued in any RRA-1 (Rural Residential A-1) Zone except
for the following:
Residential Uses
Single unit dwellings
Two unit dwellings
Auxiliary dwelling units within single unit dwellings
Shared housing use with 10 or fewer bedrooms in conjunction with a permitted
dwelling unit (RC-Aug 9/22;E-Sep 15/22)
Home business uses
Community uses
Open space uses
Resource Uses
Fishery support uses
Agricultural uses
Other Uses
Existing business uses
All existing dwellings
14.2
RRA-1 ZONE REQUIREMENT
In any RRA-1 Zone, where uses are permitted in accordance with Section 14.1, no
development permit shall be issued except in conformity with the following:
Minimum Lot Area
20,000 square feet (1858.1 m2) per
dwelling unit
Minimum Frontage
100 feet (30.5 m)
Minimum Front or
Flankage Yard
30 feet (9.1 m)
Minimum Rear Yard
or Side Yard
15 feet (4.6 m) or 0.0 feet (0.0 m) from the
side being common with another
dwelling unit.
Maximum Height of Main
Building
35 feet (10.6 m)
14.3
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: HOME BUSINESS USES
Where home business uses are permitted in any RRA-1 Zone, the following shall apply:
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(a)
Any home business shall be wholly contained within either the dwelling or an
accessory building on the property which comprises the principal residence of the
operator of the home business.
(b)
No more than seven hundred and fifty (750) square feet (69.7 m2) of the combined
gross floor area of any structure shall be devoted to a home business use.
(c)
No materials or mechanical equipment shall be used which is obnoxious or creates
a nuisance by virtue of noise, vibration, glare odour or dust.
(d)
All outdoor storage or materials, goods, supplies, or equipment related to the
operation of the home business shall be limited to a contiguous area of one hundred
and fifty (150) square feet (13.9 m2) and shall be screened from any adjacent
residential uses.
(e)
All outdoor display shall be limited to a contiguous area of thirty-six (36) square
feet (3.3 m2) and shall not exceed six (6) feet (1.8 m) in height.
(f)
No more than one (1) sign shall be permitted for any business or facility and no
such sign shall exceed three (3) square feet (0.3 m2) in area.
14.4
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: FISHERY SUPPORT USES
Notwithstanding the rear and side yard set back requirements of Section 14.2 where fishery
support uses are permitted in any RRA-1 Zone, the following shall apply:
(a)
The combined gross floor area of all buildings directly related to the fishery support
use shall not exceed three thousand (3,000) square feet (278.7 m2).
(b)
All fish and boat sheds shall be set back a minimum of eight (8) feet (2.4 m) from
the rear and side lot lines, unless the lot line corresponds to the high water mark.
(c)
All fish and boat sheds may be built to the lot line when the lot line(s) corresponds
to the high water mark.
14.5
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: AGRICULTURAL USES
In any RRA-1 Zone where agricultural uses are permitted, and where any barn, stable or
other building intended for the keeping of more than 20 domestic fowl or 10 other animals
is erected, no such structure shall:
(a)
Exceed 800 square feet (74.3 m2);
(b)
Be less than 8 feet (2.4 m) from any side lot line:
(c)
Be less than 100 feet (30.5 m) from a potable water supply except a supply on the
same lot or directly related to the agricultural use;
(d)
Be less than 32 feet (9.7 m) from any dwelling except a dwelling on the same lot
or directly related to the agricultural use; or
(e)
Be less than 25 feet (7.6 m) from any watercourse or waterbody.
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PART 15: RRB-1 (RURAL RESIDENTIAL B-1) ZONE
15.1
RRB-1 USES PERMITTED
No development permit shall be issued in any RRB-1 (Rural Residential B-1) Zone except
for the following:
Residential Uses
Single unit dwellings
Shared housing use with 10 or fewer bedrooms in conjunction with a permitted
dwelling unit (RC-Aug 9/22;E-Sep 15/22)
Home business uses
Community uses
Open space uses
Resource Uses
Fishery support uses
Agricultural uses
Other Uses
Existing business uses including the existing kennels on LIMS No. 40309932
All existing dwellings
Short-term Bedroom Rentals accessory to a residential use with up to 6 bedrooms
(RC-Feb 21/23;E-Sep 1/23)
15.2
RRB-1 ZONE REQUIREMENT
In any RRB-1 Zone, where uses are permitted in accordance with Section 15.1, no
development permit shall be issued except in conformity with the following:
Minimum Lot Area
20,000 square feet (1858.1 m2)
Minimum Frontage
100 feet (30.5 m)
Minimum Front or
Flankage Yard
30 feet (9.1 m)
Minimum Rear Yard
or Side Yard
15 feet (4.6 m)
Maximum Height of Main
Building
35 feet (10.7 m)
15.3
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: HOME BUSINESS USES
Where home business uses are permitted in any RRB-1 Zone the following shall apply:
(a)
Any home business shall be wholly contained within either the dwelling or an
accessory building on the property which comprises the principal residence of the
operator of the home business.
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(b)
No more than twenty-five (25) percent of gross floor area of all combined structures
devoted to any home business use, and in no case shall any business use occupy
more than five hundred (500) square feet (46.5 m2).
(c)
No materials or mechanical equipment shall be used which is obnoxious or creates
a nuisance by virtue of noise, vibration, glare, odour or dust.
(d)
All outdoor storage or materials, goods, supplies or equipment related to the
operation of the business shall be limited to a contiguous area of fifty (50) square
feet (4.7 m2).
(e)
No outdoor display shall be permitted.
(f)
No more than one (1) sign shall be permitted for any home business, no such sign
shall exceed one (1) square foot (0.1 m2) in area.
(g)
One (1) off-street parking space other than that required for the dwelling shall be
provided.
15.4
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: FISHERY SUPPORT USES
Notwithstanding the rear and side yard set back requirements of Section 15.2, where fishery
support uses are permitted in any RRB-1 Zone, the following shall apply:
(a)
The combined gross floor area of all buildings directly related to the fishery support
use shall not exceed three hundred (300) square feet (27.9 m2).
(b)
All fish and boat sheds shall be set back a minimum of eight (8) feet (2.4 m) from
the rear and side lot lines, unless the lot line corresponds to the high water mark.
(c)
All fish and boat sheds may be built to the lot line which corresponds to the high
water mark.
15.5
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: AGRICULTURAL USES
(a)
In any RRB-1 Zone where agricultural uses are permitted, and where any barn,
stable or other building intended for the keeping of more than twelve (12) domestic
fowl or six (6) water fowl is erected, no such structure shall:
(i)
Exceed three hundred (300) square feet (27.9 m2);
(ii)
Be less than eight (8) feet (2.4 m) from any side lot line:
(iii)
Be less than one hundred (100) feet (30.5 m) from a potable water supply
except a supply on the same lot or directly related to the agricultural use;
(iv)
Be less than fifty (50) feet (15.2 m) from any dwelling except a dwelling on
the same lot or directly related to the agricultural use; or
(v)
Be less than fifty (50) feet (15.2 m) from any watercourse or waterbody.
(b)
Where any barn, stable or other building intended for the keeping of water fowl is
permitted, a natural or man-made freshwater impoundment shall be located on the
property.
15.6
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: BED AND BREAKFAST OUTLETS (Deleted: RC-
Feb 21/23;E-Sep 1/23)
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PART 16: RRB-2 (RURAL RESIDENTIAL B-2) ZONE
16.1
RRB-2 USES PERMITTED
No development permit shall be issued in any RRB-2 (Rural Residential B-2) Zone except
for the following:
Residential Uses
Single unit dwellings
Two unit dwellings
Auxiliary dwelling units within single unit dwellings
Shared housing use with 10 or fewer bedrooms in conjunction with a permitted
dwelling unit (RC-Aug 9/22;E-Sep 15/22)
Home business uses
Community uses
Open space uses
Resource Uses
Fishery support uses
Agricultural uses
Other Uses
Existing business uses
All existing dwellings
Short-term Bedroom Rentals accessory to a residential use with up to 6 bedrooms
(RC-Feb 21/23;E-Sep 1/23)
16.2
RRB-2 ZONE REQUIREMENT
In any RRB-2 Zone, where uses are permitted in accordance with Section 16.1, no
development permit shall be issued except in conformity with the following:
Minimum Lot Area
20,000 square feet (1858.1 m2) per
dwelling unit
Minimum Frontage
100 feet (30.5 m)
Minimum Front or
Flankage Yard
30 feet (9.1 m)
Minimum Rear Yard
or Side Yard
15 feet (4.6 m) or 0.0 feet (0.0 feet) from the
side being common with another
dwelling unit.
Maximum Height of Main
Building
35 feet (10.7 m)
16.3
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: HOME BUSINESS USES
Where home business uses are permitted in any RRB-2 Zone the following shall apply:
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(a)
Any home business shall be wholly contained within either the dwelling or an
accessory building on the property which comprises the principal residence of the
operator of the home business.
(b)
No more than twenty-five (25) percent of gross floor area of all combined structures
devoted to any home business use, and in no case shall any business use occupy
more than five hundred (500) square feet (46.5 m2).
(c)
All outdoor storage or materials, goods, supplies, or equipment related to the
operation of the business shall be limited to a contiguous area of fifty (50) square
feet (4.6 m2).
(d)
No materials or mechanical equipment shall be used which is obnoxious or creates
a nuisance by virtue of noise, vibration, glare, odour or dust.
(e)
No outdoor display shall be permitted.
(f)
No more than one (1) sign shall be permitted for any home business, no such sign
shall exceed one (1) square foot (0.1 m2) in area.
(g)
One (1) off-street parking space other than that required for the dwelling shall be
provided.
16.4
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: FISHERY SUPPORT USES
Notwithstanding the rear and side yard set back requirements of Section 16.2, where fishery
support uses are permitted in any RRB-2 Zone, the following shall apply:
(a)
The combined gross floor area of all buildings directly related to the fishery support
use shall not exceed three hundred (300) square feet (27.9 m2).
(b)
All fish and boat sheds shall be set back a minimum of eight (8) feet (2.4 m) from
the rear and side lot lines, unless the lot line corresponds to the high water mark.
(c)
All fish and boat sheds may be built to the lot line which corresponds to the high
water mark.
16.5
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: AGRICULTURAL USES
(a)
In any RRB-2 Zone where agricultural uses are permitted, and where any barn,
stable or other building intended for the keeping of more than twelve (12) domestic
fowl or six (6) water fowl is erected, no such structure shall:
(i)
Exceed three hundred (300) square feet (27.9 m2);
(ii)
Be less than eight (8) feet (2.4 m) from any side lot line:
(iii)
Be less than one hundred (100) feet (30.5 m) from a potable water supply
except a supply on the same lot or directly related to the agricultural use;
(iv)
Be less than fifty (50) feet (15.2 m) from any dwelling except a dwelling on
the same lot or directly related to the agricultural use; or
(v)
Be less than fifty (50) feet (15.2 m) from any watercourse or waterbody.
(b)
Where any barn, stable or other building intended for the keeping of water fowl is
permitted, a natural or man-made freshwater impoundment shall be located on the
property.
16.6
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: BED AND BREAKFAST OUTLETS (Deleted: RC-
Feb 21/23;E-Sep 1/23)
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PART 17: RRC-1 (RURAL RESIDENTIAL C-1) ZONE
17.1
RRC-1 USES PERMITTED
No development permit shall be issued in any RRC-1 (Rural Residential C-1) Zone except
for the following:
Residential Uses
Single unit dwellings
Auxiliary dwelling units within single unit dwellings
Shared housing use with 10 or fewer bedrooms in conjunction with a permitted
dwelling unit (RC- Aug 9/22;E-Sep 15/22)
Home business uses
Community Uses
Open space uses
Resource Uses
Agricultural uses
Other Uses
Existing business uses
All existing dwellings
17.2
RRC-1 ZONE REQUIREMENT
In any RRC-1 Zone, where uses are permitted in accordance with Section 17.2, no
development permit shall be issued except in conformity with the following:
Minimum Lot Area
20,000 square feet (1858.1 m2)
Minimum Frontage
100 feet (30.5 m)
Minimum Front or
Flankage Yard
30 feet (9.1 m)
Minimum Rear Yard
or Side Yard
15 feet (4.6 m)
Maximum Height of Main
Building
35 feet (10.7 m)
17.3
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: HOME BUSINESS USES
Where home business uses are permitted in any RRC-1 Zone the following shall apply:
(a)
Any home business shall be wholly contained within the dwelling which is the
principal residence of the operator of the home business.
(b)
No more than twenty-five (25) percent of gross floor area shall be devoted to any
business use, and in no case shall any home business use occupy more than three
hundred (300) square feet (28 m2).
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(c)
No mechanical equipment shall be used except that which is reasonably consistent
with the use of a dwelling and such equipment shall not be obnoxious or create a
nuisance by virtue of noise, vibration, glare, odour or dust.
(d)
No outdoor display or outdoor storage of materials, goods, supplies, or equipment
related to the operation of the business shall be permitted.
(e)
No signage shall be permitted.
(f)
One (1) off-street parking space other than that required for the dwelling shall be
provided for every one hundred and fifty (150) square feet (13.9 m2) of floor area
devoted to any home business.
17.4
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: AGRICULTURAL USES
In any RRC-1 Zone where agricultural uses are permitted, and where any barn, stable or
other building intended for the keeping of more than one hundred (100) domestic fowl or
twenty (20) other animals is erected, no such structure shall:
(a)
Exceed fifteen hundred (1,500) square feet (139.4 m2);
(b)
Be less than eight (8) feet (2.4 m) from any side lot line:
(c)
Be less than one hundred (100) feet (30.5 m) from a potable water supply except a
supply on the same lot or directly related to the agricultural use;
(d)
Be less than thirty-two (32) feet (9.7 m) from any dwelling except a dwelling on
the same lot or directly related to the agricultural use; or
(e)
Be less than twenty-five (25) feet (7.6 m) from any watercourse or waterbody.
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Page 79
PART 18: RRD-1 (RURAL RESIDENTIAL D-1) ZONE
18.1
RRD-1 USES PERMITTED
No development permit shall be issued in any RRD-1 (Rural Residential D-1) Zone
except for the following:
Residential Uses
Single unit dwellings
Auxiliary dwelling units within single unit dwellings
Two unit dwellings
Shared housing use with 10 or fewer bedrooms in conjunction with a permitted
dwelling unit (RC- Aug 9/22;E-Sep 15/22)
Home business uses
Commercial Uses
Craft shops
Community Uses
Shared housing with special care (RC-Aug 9/22;E-Sep 15/22)
Community centres
Open space uses
Resource Uses
Fishery support uses
Aquaculture support uses
Agricultural uses
Other Uses
Convenience stores
Day camps
Existing commercial and industrial uses including the existing kennels on LIMS No.
40067811 and the existing fish processing plant on LIMS No. 40522583
Short-term Bedroom Rentals accessory to a residential use with up to 6 bedrooms
(RC-Feb 21/23;E-Sep 1/23)
18.2
RRD-1 ZONE REQUIREMENT
In any RRD-1 Zone, where uses are permitted in accordance with Section 18.1, no
development permit shall be issued except in conformity with the following:
Minimum Lot Area
20,000 square feet (1858.1 m2)
Minimum Frontage
100 feet (30.5 m)
Minimum Front or
Flankage Yard
30 feet (9.1 m)
Minimum Rear Yard
or Side Yard
15 feet (4.6 m)
Maximum Height of Main
Building
35 feet (10.7 m)
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18.3
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: HOME BUSINESS USES
Where home business uses are permitted in any RRD-1 Zone the following shall apply:
(a)
Any home business shall be wholly contained within either the dwelling or an
accessory building on the property which comprises the principal residence of the
operator of the home business.
(b)
No more than one thousand (1,000) square feet (92.9 m2) of the combined gross
floor area of any structure shall be devoted to a home business use.
(c)
No materials or mechanical equipment shall be used which is obnoxious or creates
a nuisance by virtue of noise, vibration, glare, odour or dust.
(d)
All outdoor storage of materials, goods, supplies, or equipment related to the
operation of the business shall not exceed fifteen (15) percent of the floor area
devoted to the home business and in no case shall it be unsightly.
(e)
All outdoor display shall be limited to a contiguous area of fifty (50) square feet
(4.6 m2) and shall not exceed six (6) feet (1.8 m) in height.
(f)
No more than one (1) sign shall be permitted for any home business and no such
sign shall exceed three (3) square feet (0.3 m2) in area.
(g)
One (1) off-street parking space other than that required for the dwelling shall be
provided for every one hundred and fifty (150) square feet (13.9 m2) of floor area
devoted to any home business.
18.4
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: CRAFT SHOPS
Where craft shops are permitted in any RRD-1 Zone, the following shall apply:
(a)
No more than two thousand (2,000) square feet (185.8 m2) of the gross floor area
of all combined structures shall be used for any craft shop.
(b)
No materials or mechanical equipment shall be used which is obnoxious or creates
a nuisance by virtue of noise, vibration, glare, odour or dust.
(c)
All outdoor storage or materials, goods, supplies or equipment related to the
operation of a craft shop shall be limited to an area of three hundred (300) square
feet (27.9 m2) and shall be screened from any adjacent residential uses.
(d)
All outdoor display shall be limited to one hundred (100) square feet (30.5 m2).
(e)
No more than one (1) sign shall be permitted for any craft shop and no such sign
shall exceed sixteen (16) square feet (1.5 m2) of sign area on a single face or thirty-
two (32) square feet (3.0 m2) for both faces combined.
18.5
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: BED AND BREAKFAST OUTLETS (Deleted: RC-
Feb 21/23;E-Sep 1/23)
18.6
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: FISHERY SUPPORT USES
Notwithstanding the rear and side yard set back requirements of Section 18.2, where
fishery support uses are permitted in any RRD-1 Zone, the following shall apply:
(a)
The combined gross floor area of all buildings directly related to the fishery support
use shall not exceed three thousand (3,000) square feet (278.7 m2).
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(b)
All fish and boat sheds shall be set back a minimum of eight (8) feet (2.4 m) from
the rear and side lot lines, unless the lot line corresponds to the high water mark.
(c)
All fish and boat sheds may be built to the lot line which corresponds to the larger
water mark.
18.7
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: AQUACULTURE SUPPORT USES
Notwithstanding the rear and side yard set back requirements of Section 18.2, where
aquaculture support uses are permitted in any RRD-1 Zone, the following shall apply:
(a)
The combined gross floor area of all fish sheds, boat sheds, hatcheries, tanks, vats
and pounds directly related to the aquaculture support use shall not exceed three
thousand (3,000) square feet (278.7 m2).
(b)
All fish sheds, boat sheds, hatcheries, tanks, vats and pounds shall be set back a
minimum of eight (8) feet (2.4 m) from the rear and side lot lines, unless the lot line
corresponds to the high water mark.
(c)
All fish sheds, boat sheds, hatcheries, tanks, vats and pounds may be built to the lot
line which corresponds to the high water mark.
18.8
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: AGRICULTURAL USES
In any RRD-1 Zone where agricultural uses are permitted, and where any barn, stable or
other building intended for the keeping of more than one hundred (100) domestic fowl
or twenty (20) other animals is erected, no such structure shall:
(a)
Exceed fifteen hundred (1,500) square feet (139.4 m2);
(b)
Be less than eight (8) feet (2.4 m) from any side lot line:
(c)
Be less than one hundred (100) feet (30.5 m) from a potable water supply except a
supply on the same lot or directly related to the agricultural use;
(d)
Be less than thirty-two (32) feet (9.7 m) from any dwelling except a dwelling on
the same lot or directly related to the agricultural use; or
(e)
Be less than twenty-five (25) feet (7.6 m) from any watercourse or waterbody.
18.9
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: COMMUNITY CENTRES AND SHARED HOUSING
WITH SPECIAL CARE (RC-Aug 9/22;E-Sep 15/22)
Notwithstanding Section 18.2, where community centres and shared housing with
special care (RC-Aug 9/22;E-Sep 15/22) are permitted in any RRD-1 Zone, the
following shall apply:
Minimum Rear Yard
or Side Yard
½ the height of the main building
Maximum Lot Coverage
50 percent
18.10
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: EXISTING BUSINESS USES
The existing fish processing operation located on the lands of Cecil Herritt (LIMS No.
40522583) shall be a permitted use and shall be regulated by the provisions of Section
18.6.
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PART 19: RRE-1 (RURAL RESIDENTIAL E-1) ZONE
19.1
RRE-1 USES PERMITTED
No development permit shall be issued in any RRE-1 (Rural Residential E-1) Zone
except for the following:
Residential Uses
Single unit dwellings
Shared housing use with 10 or fewer bedrooms in conjunction with a permitted
dwelling unit (RC- Aug 9/22;E-Sep 15/22)
Home business uses
Community uses
Open space uses
Institutional uses
Resource Uses
Fishery support uses
Aquaculture support uses
Agricultural uses
Other Uses
Existing business uses
All existing dwellings
19.2
RRE-1 ZONE REQUIREMENT
In any RRE-1 Zone, where uses are permitted in accordance with Section 19.1, no
development permit shall be issued except in conformity with the following:
Minimum Lot Area
20,000 square feet (1858.1
m2)
Minimum Frontage
100 feet (30.5 m)
Minimum Front or
Flankage Yard
30 feet (9.1 m)
Minimum Rear Yard
or Side Yard
15 feet (4.6 m)
Maximum Height of Main
Building
35 feet (10.7 m)
19.3
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: HOME BUSINESS USES
Where home business uses are permitted in any RRE-1 Zone the following shall apply:
(a)
Any home business shall be wholly contained within either the dwelling or an
accessory building on the property which comprises the principal residence of the
operator of the home business.
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(b)
No more than fifteen hundred (1,500) square feet (139.4 m2) of the combined gross
floor area of any structure shall be devoted to a home business use.
(c)
No materials or mechanical equipment shall be used which is obnoxious or creates
a nuisance by virtue of noise, vibration, glare, odour or dust.
(d)
All outdoor display shall be confined to a maximum of thirty-six (36) square feet
(3.3 m2) of contiguous display area which shall not exceed six (6) feet 1.8 m) in
height.
(e)
No outdoor storage of materials, goods, supplies or equipment related to the
operation of the business shall be permitted.
(f)
No more than one (1) sign shall be permitted for any home business and no such
sign shall exceed four (4) square feet (0.4 m2) in area.
(g)
One (1) off-street parking space other than that required for the dwelling shall be
provided for every three hundred (300) square feet (27.9 m2) of floor area devoted
to any business or facility.
19.4
RRE-1 ZONE REQUIREMENTS: INSTITUTIONAL
Where institutional uses are permitted in the RRE-1 zone, no development permit shall
be issued except in conformity with the provisions of the P-2 (Community Facility) Zone.
19.5
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: FISHERY SUPPORT USES
Notwithstanding the rear and side yard set back requirements of Section 19.2, where
fishery support uses are permitted in any RRE-1 Zone, the following shall apply:
(a)
The combined gross floor area of all buildings directly related to the fishery support
use shall not exceed three thousand (3,000) square feet (278.7 m2).
(b)
All fish and boat sheds shall be set back a minimum of eight (8) feet (2.4 m) from
the rear and side lot lines, unless the lot line corresponds to the high water mark.
(c)
All fish and boat sheds may be built to the lot line which corresponds to the high
water mark.
19.6
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: AQUACULTURE SUPPORT USES
Notwithstanding the rear and side yard set back requirements of Section 19.2, where
aquaculture support uses are permitted in any RRE-1 Zone, the following shall apply:
(a)
The combined gross floor area of all fish sheds, boat sheds, hatcheries, tanks, vats
and pounds directly related to the aquaculture support use shall not exceed three
thousand (3,000) square feet (278.7 m2).
(b)
All fish sheds, boat sheds, hatcheries, tanks, vats and pounds shall be set back a
minimum of eight (8) feet (2.4 m) from the rear and side lot lines, unless the lot line
corresponds to the high water mark.
(c)
All fish sheds, boat sheds, hatcheries, tanks, vats and pounds may be built to the lot
line which corresponds to the high water mark.
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19.7
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: AGRICULTURAL USES
In any RRE-1 Zone where agricultural uses are permitted, and where any barn, stable or
other building intended for the keeping of more than one hundred (100) domestic fowl
or twenty (20) other animals is erected, no such structure shall:
(a)
Exceed fifteen hundred (1,500) square feet (139.4 m2);
(b)
Be less than eight (8) feet (2.4 m) from any side lot line:
(c)
Be less than one hundred (100) feet (30.5 m) from a potable water supply except a
supply on the same lot or directly related to the agricultural use;
(d)
Be less than thirty-two (32) feet (9.7 m) from any dwelling except a dwelling on
the same lot or directly related to the agricultural use; or
(e)
Be less than twenty-five (25) feet (7.6 m) from any watercourse or waterbody.
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Page 85
PART 20: MU-1 (MIXED USE 1) ZONE
20.1
MU-1 USES PERMITTED
No development permit shall be issued in any MU-1 (Mixed Use 1) Zone except for the
following:
Residential Uses
Single unit dwellings
Two unit dwellings
Auxiliary dwelling unit within single unit dwellings
Shared housing use with 10 or fewer bedrooms in conjunction with a permitted
dwelling unit (RC-Aug 9/22;E-Sep 15/22)
Home business uses
Community Uses
Open space uses
Commercial Uses
Craft shops
Convenience stores
Short-term Bedroom Rentals accessory to a residential use with up to 6 bedrooms
(RC-Feb 21/23;E-Sep 1/23)
Resource Uses
Fishery support uses
Existing aquaculture support uses
Existing fish processing plants of Northland and Terence Bay Fisheries
Agricultural uses
Other Uses
Existing business uses
All existing dwellings
Composting operations (see section 4.29) (MC-Feb 26/96;E-Mar 28/96)
20.2
MU-1 ZONE REQUIREMENT
In any MU-1 Zone, where uses are permitted in accordance with Section 20.1, no
development permit shall be issued except in conformity with the following:
Minimum Lot Area
20,000 square feet (1858.1 m2) per
dwelling unit
Minimum Frontage
100 feet (30.5 m)
Minimum Front or
Flankage Yard
30 feet (9.1 m)
Minimum Rear Yard
or Side Yard
15 feet (4.6 m) or 0.0 feet (0.0 m)
from the side being common with
another dwelling unit.
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Maximum Height of Main
Building
35 feet (10.7 m)
20.3
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: HOME BUSINESS USES
Where home business uses are permitted in any MU-1 Zone the following shall apply:
(a)
Any home business shall be wholly contained within either the dwelling or an
accessory building on the property which comprises the principal residence of the
operator of the home business.
(b)
No more than seven hundred and fifty (750) square feet (69.7 m2) of a dwelling
may be devoted to a home business activity and the home business use may not
exceed one thousand (1,000) square feet (92.9 m2) within an accessory structure.
(c)
No materials or equipment shall be used which is obnoxious or creates a nuisance
by virtue of noise, vibration, glare, odour or dust.
(d)
All outdoor storage of materials, goods, supplies or equipment related to the
operation of the business shall not exceed fifteen (15) percent of the floor area
devoted to the home business and in no case shall it be unsightly.
(e)
All outdoor display shall be limited to a contiguous area of fifty (50) square feet
(4.6 m2) and shall not exceed six (6) feet (1.8 m) in height.
(f)
No more than one (1) sign shall be permitted for any home business and no such
sign shall exceed three (3) square feet (0.3 m2) in area.
(g)
One (1) off-street parking space other than that required for the dwelling shall be
provided for every one hundred and fifty (150) square feet (13.9 m2) of floor area
devoted to any home business.
20.4
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: CRAFT SHOPS AND CONVENIENCE STORES
Where craft shops and convenience store uses are permitted in any MU-1 Zone, the
following shall apply:
(a)
No more than two thousand (2,000) square feet (185.8 m2) of the gross floor area
of all combined structures shall be used for any craft shop or convenience store.
(b)
No materials or mechanical equipment shall be used which is obnoxious or creates
a nuisance by virtue of noise, vibration, glare, odour or dust.
(c)
All outdoor storage or materials, goods, supplies or equipment related to the
operation of a craft shop or convenience store shall be limited to an area of three
hundred (300) square feet (27.9 m2) and shall be screened from any adjacent
residential uses.
(d)
All outdoor display shall be limited to one hundred (100) square feet (30.5 m2).
(e)
No more than one (1) sign shall be permitted for any craft shop or convenience
store and no such sign shall exceed sixteen (16) square feet (1.5 m2) of sign area on
a single face or thirty-two (32) square feet (3.0 m2) for both faces combined.
20.5
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: FISHERY SUPPORT USES
Notwithstanding the rear and side yard set back requirements of Section 20.2, where
existing fishery support uses are permitted in any MU-1 Zone, the following shall apply:
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(a)
The combined gross floor area of all buildings directly related to the fishery support
use shall not exceed three thousand (3,000) square feet (278.7 m2).
(b)
All fish and boat sheds shall be set back a minimum of eight (8) feet (2.4 m) from
the rear and side lot lines, unless the lot line corresponds to the high water mark.
(c)
All fish and boat sheds may be built to the lot line which corresponds to the high
water mark.
20.6
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: EXISTING AQUACULTURE SUPPORT USES
Notwithstanding the rear and side yard set back requirements of Section 22.2, where
aquaculture support uses are permitted in any MU-1 Zone, the following shall apply:
(a)
The combined gross floor area of all fish sheds, boat sheds, hatcheries, tanks, vats
and pounds directly related to the aquaculture support use shall not exceed three
thousand (3,000) square feet (278.7 m2).
(b)
All fish sheds, boat sheds, hatcheries, tanks, vats and pounds shall be set back a
minimum of eight (8) feet (2.4 m) from the rear and side lot lines, unless the lot line
corresponds to the high water mark.
(c)
All fish sheds, boat sheds, hatcheries, tanks, vats and pounds may be built to the lot
line which corresponds to the high water mark.
20.7
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: EXISTING FISH PROCESSING PLANTS OF
NORTHLAND FISHERIES AND TERENCE BAY FISHERIES
The existing fish processing plants of Terence Bay Fisheries (LIMS No. 386854) and
Northland Fisheries (LIMS Nos. 384834 and 40501124) shall be a permitted use and any
future development shall be subject to the following requirements:
(a)
No exhaust freezer fan or any outdoor machinery directly related to the fish
processing plant, whether or not such machinery is attached to any building or
structure shall be permitted in any side or rear yard which abuts a residential use(s)
and/or vacant lot(s).
(b)
The yard requirements for any fish processing plant shall be waived for any yard
which abuts the coastal shoreline.
20.8
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: AGRICULTURAL USES
In any MU-1 Zone where agricultural uses are permitted, and where any barn, stable or
other building intended for the keeping of more than fifty (50) domestic fowl or ten (10)
other animals is erected, no such structure shall:
(a)
Exceed five hundred (500) square feet (46.4 m2);
(b)
Be less than eight (8) feet (2.4 m) from any side lot line:
(c)
Be less than one hundred (100) feet (30.5 m) from a potable water supply except a
supply on the same lot or directly related to the agricultural use;
(d)
Be less than sixteen (16) feet (4.9 m) from any dwelling except a dwelling on the
same lot or directly related to the agricultural use; or
(e)
Be less than twenty-five (25) feet (7.6 m) from any watercourse or waterbody.
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Page 88
PART 21: MU-2 (MIXED USE 2) ZONE
21.1
MU-2 USES PERMITTED
No development permit shall be issued in any MU-2 (Mixed Use 2) Zone except for the
following:
Residential Uses
Single unit dwellings
Two unit dwellings
Auxiliary dwelling unit within single unit dwellings
Shared housing use with 10 or fewer bedrooms in conjunction with a permitted
dwelling unit (RC-Aug 9/22;E-Sep 15/22)
Home business uses
Community Uses
Open space uses
Commercial Uses
Craft shops
Convenience stores
Short-term Bedroom Rentals accessory to a residential use with up to 6 bedrooms
(RC-Feb 21/23;E-Sep 1/23)
Resource Uses
Existing fishery support uses
Existing aquaculture support uses
Agricultural uses
Other Uses
Existing business uses
All existing dwellings
Composting operations (see section 4.29) (MC-Feb 26/96;E-Mar 28/96)
21.2
MU-2 ZONE REQUIREMENT
In any MU-2 Zone, where uses are permitted in accordance with Section 21.1, no
development permit shall be issued except in conformity with the following:
Minimum Lot Area
20,000 square feet (1858.1 m2) per
dwelling unit
Minimum Frontage
100 feet (30.5 m)
Minimum Front or
Flankage Yard
30 feet (9.1 m)
Minimum Rear Yard
or Side Yard
15 feet (4.6 m) of 0.0 feet (0.0 m)
from the side being common with
another dwelling unit.
Maximum Height of Main
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Building
35 feet (10.7 m)
21.3
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: HOME BUSINESS USES
Where home business uses are permitted in any MU-2 Zone the following shall apply:
(a)
Any home business shall be wholly contained within either the dwelling or an
accessory building on the property which comprises the principal residence of the
operator of the home business.
(b)
No more than seven hundred and fifty (750) square feet (69.7 m2) of a dwelling
may be devoted to a home business activity and the home business use may not
exceed one thousand (1,000) square feet (92.9 m2) within an accessory structure.
(c)
No materials or mechanical equipment shall be used which is obnoxious or creates
a nuisance by virtue of noise, vibration, glare, odour or dust.
(d)
All outdoor storage of materials, goods, supplies, or equipment related to the
operation of the business shall display areas may not exceed fifteen (15) percent of
the floor area devoted to the home business and in no case shall it be unsightly.
(e)
All outdoor display shall be limited to a contiguous area of fifty (50) square feet
(4.6 m2) and shall not exceed six (6) feet (1.8 m) in height.
(f)
No more than one (1) sign shall be permitted for any home business and no such
sign shall exceed three (3) square feet (0.3 m2) in area.
(g)
One (1) off-street parking space other than that required for the dwelling shall be
provided for every one hundred and fifty (150) square feet (13.9 m2) of floor area
devoted to any home business.
21.4
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: CRAFT SHOPS AND CONVENIENCE STORES
Where craft shop and convenience store uses are permitted in any MU-2 Zone, the
following shall apply:
(a)
No more than two thousand (2,000) square feet (185.8 m2) of the gross floor area
of all combined structures shall be used for any craft shop or convenience store.
(b)
No materials or mechanical equipment shall be used which is obnoxious or creates
a nuisance by virtue of noise, vibration, glare, odour or dust.
(c)
All outdoor storage or materials, goods, supplies or equipment related to the
operation of a business shall be limited to an area of three hundred (300) square
feet (27.9 m2) and shall be screened from any adjacent residential uses.
(d)
All outdoor display shall be limited to one hundred (100) square feet (30.5 m2).
(e)
No more than one (1) sign shall be permitted for any craft shop or convenience
store and no such sign shall exceed sixteen (16) square feet (1.5 m2) of sign area on
a single face or thirty-two (32) square feet (3.0 m2) for both faces combined.
21.5
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: FISHERY SUPPORT USES
Notwithstanding the rear and side yard set back requirements of Section 21.2, where
existing fishery support uses are permitted in any MU-2 Zone, the following shall apply:
(a)
The combined gross floor area of all buildings directly related to the fishery support
use shall not exceed three thousand (3,000) square feet (278.7 m2).
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(b)
All fish and boat sheds shall be set back a minimum of eight (8) feet (2.4 m) from
the rear and side lot lines, unless the lot line corresponds to the high water mark.
(c)
All fish and boat sheds may be built to the lot line which corresponds to the high
water mark.
21.6
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: EXISTING AQUACULTURE SUPPORT USES
Notwithstanding the rear and side yard set back requirements of Section 23.2, where
existing aquaculture support uses are permitted in any MU-2 Zone, the following shall
apply:
(a)
The combined gross floor area of all fish sheds, boat sheds, hatcheries, tanks, vats
and pounds directly related to the aquaculture support use shall not exceed three
thousand (3,000) square feet (278.7 m2).
(b)
All fish sheds, boat sheds, hatcheries, tanks, vats and pounds shall be set back a
minimum of eight (8) feet (2.4 m) from the rear and side lot lines, unless the lot
line(s) correspond to the high water mark.
(c)
All fish sheds, boat sheds, hatcheries, tanks, vats and pounds may be built to the lot
line(s) which correspond to the high water mark.
21.7
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: AGRICULTURAL USES
In any MU-2 Zone where agricultural uses are permitted, and where any barn, stable or
other building intended for the keeping of more than fifty (50) domestic fowl or ten (10)
other animals is erected, no such structure shall:
(a)
Exceed five hundred (500) square feet (46.4 m2);
(b)
Be less than eight (8) feet (2.4 m) from any side lot line:
(c)
Be less than one hundred (100) feet (30.5 m) from a potable water supply except a
supply on the same lot or directly related to the agricultural use;
(d)
Be less than sixteen (16) feet (4.9 m) from any dwelling except a dwelling on the
same lot or directly related to the agricultural use; or
(e)
Be less than twenty-five (25) feet (7.6 m) from any watercourse or waterbody.
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PART 22: RRA-C (RURAL RESIDENTIAL A COMMERCIAL) ZONE
22.1
RRA-C USES PERMITTED
No development permit shall be issued in any RRA-C (Rural Residential A Commercial)
Zone except for the following:
Convenience stores
Craft shops
Day care facilities
Short-term Bedroom Rentals accessory to a residential use with up to 6 bedrooms
(RC-Feb 21/23;E-Sep 1/23)
All RRA-1 uses
22.2
RRA-C ZONE REQUIREMENT
In any RRA-C Zone, where uses are permitted in accordance with Section 22.2, no
development permit shall be issued except in conformity with the following:
Minimum Lot Area
20,000 square feet (1858.1 m2)
Minimum Frontage
100 feet (30.5 m)
Minimum Front or
Flankage Yard
30 feet (9.1 m)
Minimum Rear Yard
or Side Yard
15 feet (2.43 m)
Maximum Height of Main
Building
35 feet (10.7 m)
22.3
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: COMMERCIAL USES
Where commercial uses are permitted in any RRA-C Zone, the following shall apply:
(a)
No more than two thousand (2,000) square feet (185.8 m2) of the gross floor area
of all combined structures shall be used for any business use.
(b)
No materials or mechanical equipment shall be used which are obnoxious or which
will create a nuisance by virtue of noise, vibration, glare, odour or dust.
(c)
All outdoor storage or materials, goods, supplies or equipment related to the
operation of a craft shop shall be limited to an area of three hundred (300) square
feet (27.9 m2) and shall be screened from any adjacent residential uses.
(d)
All outdoor display shall be limited to one hundred (100) square feet (30.5 m2).
(e)
No more than one (1) sign shall be permitted for any business use and no sign shall
exceed sixteen (16) square feet (1.5 m2) of sign area on a single face or thirty-two
(32) square feet (3.0 m2) for both faces combined.
22.4
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: RRA-1 USES
Any home business, fishery support or agricultural use permitted as an RRA-1 use in
Section 22.1, shall be permitted in accordance with the provisions of Sections 14.3, 14.4
and 14.5 respectively.
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PART 23: RRB-C (RURAL RESIDENTIAL B COMMERCIAL) ZONE
23.1
RRB-C USES PERMITTED
No development permit shall be issued in any RRB-C (Rural Residential B Commercial)
Zone except for the following:
Convenience stores
Day cares facilities
Short-term Bedroom Rentals accessory to a residential use with up to 6 bedrooms
(RC-Feb 21/23;E-Sep 1/23)
All RRB-1 uses
23.2
RRB-C ZONE REQUIREMENT
In any RRB-C Zone, where uses are permitted in accordance with Section 23.1, no
development permit shall be issued except in conformity with the following:
Minimum Lot Area
20,000 square feet (1858.1 m2)
Minimum Frontage
100 feet (30.5 m)
Minimum Front or
Flankage Yard
30 feet (9.1 m)
Minimum Rear Yard
or Side Yard
15 feet (2.43 m)
Maximum Height of Main
Building
35 feet (10.7 m)
23.3
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: COMMERCIAL USES
Where commercial uses are permitted in any RRB-C Zone, the following shall apply:
(a)
No more than two thousand (2,000) square feet (185.8 m2) of the gross floor area
of all combined structures shall be used for any business use.
(b)
No materials or mechanical equipment shall be used which is obnoxious or creates
a nuisance by virtue of noise, vibration, glare, odour or dust.
(c)
All outdoor storage or materials, goods, supplies or equipment related to the
operation of a craft shop shall be limited to an area of three hundred (300) square
feet (27.9 m2) and shall be screened from any adjacent residential uses.
(d)
All outdoor display shall be limited to one hundred (100) square feet (30.5 m2).
(e)
No more than one (1) sign shall be permitted for any business use and no sign shall
exceed sixteen (16) square feet (1.5 m2) of sign area on a single face or thirty-two
(32) square feet (3.0 m2) for both faces combined.
23.4
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: RRB-1 USES
Any home business or fishery support use permitted as an RRB-1 use in Section 23.1,
shall be permitted in accordance with the provisions of Section 15.3, 15.4 and 15.5
respectively.
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PART 24: RRD-C (RURAL RESIDENTIAL D COMMERCIAL) ZONE
24.1
RRD-C USES PERMITTED
No development permit shall be issued in any RRD-C (Rural Residential D Commercial)
Zone except for the following:
Convenience stores
Restaurants
Day care facilities
All RRD-1 uses
24.2
RRD-C ZONE REQUIREMENT
In any RRD-C Zone, where uses are permitted in accordance with Section 24.1, no
development permit shall be issued except in conformity with the following:
Minimum Lot Area
20,000 square feet (1858.1 m2)
Minimum Frontage
100 feet (30.5 m)
Minimum Front or
Flankage Yard
30 feet (9.1 m)
Minimum Rear Yard
or Side Yard
15 feet (2.43 m)
Maximum Height of Main
Building
35 feet (10.7 m)
24.3
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: COMMERCIAL USES
Where commercial uses are permitted in any RRD-C Zone, the following shall apply:
(a)
No more than two thousand (2,000) square feet (185.8 m2) of the gross floor area
of all combined structures shall be used for any business use.
(b)
No materials or mechanical equipment shall be used which is obnoxious or creates
a nuisance by virtue of noise, vibration, glare, odour or dust.
(c)
All outdoor storage or materials, goods, supplies or equipment related to the
operation of a craft shop shall be limited to an area of three hundred (300) square
feet (27.9 m2) and shall be screened from any adjacent residential uses.
(d)
All outdoor display shall be limited to one hundred (100) square feet (30.5 m2).
(e)
No more than one (1) sign shall be permitted for any business use and no sign shall
exceed sixteen (16) square feet (1.5 m2) of sign area on a single face or thirty-two
(32) square feet (3.0 m2) for both faces combined.
(f)
That all commercial refuse containers shall be located beside or behind the building
which it serves, subject to servicing constraints.
(g)
That all commercial refuse containers shall be enclosed by an effective visual
screen so as to not be visible from the street and/or highway and from adjacent
properties.
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Page 94
24.4
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: RRD-1 USES
Any home businesses, craft shops, community centres, aquaculture support uses, or
fishery support uses permitted as an RRD-1 use in Section 24.1, shall be permitted in
accordance with the provisions of Section 18.3, 18.4, 18.5, 18.6, 18.7 and 18.8
respectively. (Text deleted: RC-Feb 21/23;E-Sep 1/23)
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Page 95
PART 25: RRE-C (RURAL RESIDENTIAL E COMMERCIAL) ZONE
25.1
RRE-C USES PERMITTED
No development permit shall be issued in any RRE-C (Rural Residential E Commercial)
Zone except for the following:
Convenience stores
Craft shops
All RR-2 uses
25.2
RR-C ZONE REQUIREMENT
In any RRE-C Zone, where uses are permitted in accordance with Section 25.1, no
development permit shall be issued except in conformity with the following:
Minimum Lot Area
20,000 square feet (1858.1 m2)
Minimum Frontage
100 feet (30.5 m)
Minimum Front or
Flankage Yard
30 feet (9.1 m)
Minimum Rear Yard
or Side Yard
15 feet (2.43 m)
Maximum Height of Main
Building
35 feet (10.7 m)
25.3
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: COMMERCIAL USES
Where commercial uses are permitted in any RRE-C Zone, the following shall apply:
(a)
No more than two thousand (2,000) square feet (185.8 m2) of the gross floor area
of all combined structures shall be used for any business use.
(b)
No materials or mechanical equipment shall be used which is obnoxious or creates
a nuisance by virtue of noise, vibration, glare, odour or dust.
(c)
All outdoor storage or materials, goods, supplies or equipment related to the
operation of a craft shop shall be limited to an area of three hundred (300) square
feet (27.9 m2) and shall be screened from any adjacent residential uses.
(d)
All outdoor display shall be limited to one hundred (100) square feet (30.5 m2).
(e)
No more than one (1) sign shall be permitted for any business use and no such sign
shall exceed sixteen (16) square feet (1.5 m2) of sign area on a single face or thirty-
two (32) square feet (3.0 m2) for both faces combined.
25.4
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: RRE-1 USES
Any home business, institutional, fishery support or aquaculture support use, and
agricultural use permitted as an RRE-1 use in Section 25.1, shall be permitted in
accordance with the provisions of Sections 19.3, 19.4, 19.5 and 19.6 respectively.
Planning District 4 (Prospect) Land Use By-law
Page 96
PART 26: C-2 (GENERAL BUSINESS) ZONE
26.1
C-2 USES PERMITTED
No development permit shall be issued in any C-2 (General Business) Zone except for
the following:
Commercial Uses
Banks and financial institutions
Retail stores
Personal service shops
Offices
Commercial schools
Restaurants, drive-inns, take-outs and mobile canteens
Parking lots
Funeral parlours
Medical, dental and veterinary clinics
Service shops
Automotive repair outlets
Athletic, sports and health clubs
Greenhouses and nurseries
Outdoor display courts
Building supply outlets
Light equipment sales and rentals
Marinas and boat yards
Marine service industries (WRCC-Sep 27/95;E-Oct21/95)
Short-term Bedroom Rentals accessory to a residential use with up to 6 bedrooms
(RC-Feb 21/23;E-Sep 1/23)
Self-Storage Facility (NWCC-Nov 10/25;E-Nov 26/25)
Residential uses
Residential dwellings containing up to two dwelling units
Shared housing use with 10 or fewer bedrooms in conjunction with a permitted
dwelling unit (RC-Aug 9/22;E-Sep 15/22)
Other Uses
All existing dwellings including the existing 4 unit dwelling on LIMS No. 40430209
All existing businesses
26.2
C-2 ZONE REQUIREMENTS
In any C-2 Zone, where uses are permitted in accordance with Section 26.2, no
development permit shall be issued except in conformity with the following:
Minimum Lot Area
20,000 square feet (1858.1 m2)
Minimum Frontage
100 feet (30.5 m)
Minimum Front or
Flankage Yard
30 feet (9.1 m)
Minimum Rear Yard
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or Side Yard
15 feet (4.6 m)
Maximum Height of Main
Building
35 feet (10.7 m)
26.3
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: COMMERCIAL USES
Where uses are permitted as commercial uses in a C-2 Zone, the following shall apply:
(a)
The gross floor area of the commercial use shall not exceed ten (10) percent of the
lot area.
(b)
Any area devoted to open storage shall not exceed fifty (50) percent of the lot area.
(c)
No outdoor storage or display shall be permitted within any required yard except
as permitted within clause (e).
(d)
Any area devoted to outdoor display shall be not exceed twenty-five (25) percent
of the lot area.
(e)
That any display areas shall be set back a minimum of ten (10) feet (3.0 m) from
the street line.
(f)
That all commercial refuse containers shall be located beside or behind the building
which it serves, subject to servicing constraints.
(g)
That all commercial refuse containers shall be enclosed by an effective visual
screen so as to not be visible from the street and/or highway and from adjacent
properties.
26.4
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: COMMERCIAL USES ABUTTING RESIDENTIAL
USES OR VACANT LOT
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 26.2, within a C-2 Zone, where any
commercial use abuts any residential use and/or vacant lot(s), the following shall apply:
(a)
The side yard which abuts residential use(s) and/or vacant lot(s) shall consist of the
greater of fifteen (15) feet (4.6 m) or five (5) percent of the lot frontage.
(b)
The rear yard which abuts residential use(s) and/or vacant lot(s) shall consist of the
greater of fifteen (15) feet (4.6 m) or five (5) percent of the minimum lot depth.
(c)
No parking or driving aisles shall be permitted within the required side and/or rear
yard which abuts a residential use(s) and/or vacant lot(s).
(d)
An effective landscaped barrier shall be provided throughout the required rear
and/or side yard which abuts a residential use(s) and/or vacant lot(s). This barrier
shall consist of either existing vegetation, newly established vegetation or a
combination thereof, so long as it provides an effective visual screen.
26.5
EXEMPTION: EXISTING COMMERCIAL USES
Where any existing business zoned C-2 on the effective date of this by-law (as listed in
Section 26.6), exceeds the commercial floor area permitted in Section 25.3 clause (a) any
use permitted within the C-2 Zone may extend throughout the entirety of the structure in
which it was located on the effective date of this by-law.
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Page 98
26.6
EXISTING COMMERCIAL USES
Business Name
LIMS Index Number
1.
Harry Mitchel Sales
568071
2.
Carl Lawrence TV Repair
40415671, 404722
3.
Helen's Paint Box and Gary's
655688
Wood Yard
4.
Hatchet Lake Esso
380311
5.
Community Medical Centre and
380097
Pharmacy
6.
Ritchies Tire Shop and Hants
381772
7.
Urban Shell Service
381335
8.
Tammy's Salon
40537268
9.
Holts Take-Out
380204
10. Whites Lake Smart Cart
377861
11. Petro Can Station
377291
12. Pats Place
380246
13. Kathy's Salon
378661
14. AB Chance/Inn Joy Tea Room
377234
15. Dr. McEvoy/Dentist
592568
16. B.J. Settlers
40236895
17. Bayside Irving and Grocery
40264681, 40064206
18. Buddy's Canteen
386896
19. Perry's General Store
384560
20. Brophy's Bakery
387100
21. Terry LeBlanc/Commercial Safety
404855
and Auto Glass Limited
22. Michael Price/K&T Hairstyling
491266
23. Woodcrest Developments
40430209
24. Gert Lenchkersdorfer
40063992
25. Bay Landing\Kwikway
40039265
26. Jack Coolen Marina
570697
27. Whites Lake Motorcycle
378661
28. Richard Sampson
40484, 485516
29. Hatchet Lake Takeout
380097
30. William Jardine
40547549
31. Russell Hazeldon
40066920
32. Louise's Takeout
40067068
33. Dover Sea Side Cottages, Ice Cream
40066730
Stand, and Folk Art/Antique Store
40183170
34. Big Lake Restaurant
40629792
35. Triple A. Grocery
381665
36. Abbies Restaurant and Associated Structures
40070179
on the Lands of Linda Warden
377523
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Page 99
PART 27: I-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRY) ZONE
27.1
I-1 USES PERMITTED
No development permit shall be issued in any I-1 (Light Industry) Zone except for the
following:
Industrial Uses Permitted
Manufacturing operations
Warehouse operations
Wholesale operations
Research facilities
Postal and courier depots
Recycling depots
Transport facilities and maintenance yards
Taxi and bus depots
Parking lots
General contracting and storage yards
Communication stations
Mobiles and offices accessory to any permitted use
Cannabis production facilities (RC-Sep 18/18;E-Nov 3/18)
Commercial Uses
All C-2 uses
Other Uses
Composting operations (see section 4.29) (MC-Feb 26/96;E-Mar 28/96)
27.2
I-1 ZONE REQUIREMENTS
In any I-1 Zone where uses are permitted in accordance with Section 27.1, no
development permit shall be issued except in conformity with the following:
Minimum Lot Area
20,000 square feet (1858.1 m2)
Minimum Frontage
100 feet (30.9 m)
Minimum Front
or Flankage Yard
30 feet (9.1 m)
Minimum Rear
or Side Yard
15 feet (4.6 m)
Maximum Lot Coverage
All Buildings
50 percent
27.3
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: INDUSTRIAL USES
Where uses are permitted as an industrial use in an I-1 Zone, the following shall apply:
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(a)
The use shall not be obnoxious or create a nuisance.
(b)
The Development Officer shall obtain approval from the Nova Scotia Departments
of the Environment, Health and Fitness and Transportation and Communications
before issuing a development permit for manufacturing operations.
(c)
Notwithstanding Section 27.2, the minimum side yard for any I-1 zone lot which
abuts residential use(s) and/or vacant lot(s) shall consist of the greater of fifteen
(15) feet (4.6 m) or five (5) percent of the lot frontage;
(d)
Notwithstanding Section 27.2, the rear yard which abuts residential use(s) and/or
vacant lot(s) shall consist of the greater of fifteen (15) feet (4.6 m) or five (5)
percent of the minimum lot depth.
(e)
No parking or driving aisles shall be permitted within the required side and/or rear
yard which abuts a residential use(s) and/or vacant lot(s).
(f)
Any storage associated with the light industrial use, with the exception of mobile
equipment, shall be contained within a building or otherwise enclosed by vegetation
or other means which provide an effective visual barrier.
27.4
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: RECYCLING DEPOTS
Where recycling depots are permitted as light industrial uses in an I-1 Zone, any materials
associated with the recycling depot shall be wholly contained within a building.
27.5
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: COMMERCIAL USES
Where commercial uses are permitted in the I-1 zone, no development permit shall be
issued except in conformity with the provisions of the C-2 (General Business) Zone.
27.6
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: CANNABIS PRODUCTION FACILITIES (RC-Sep
18/18;E-Nov 3/18)
(a)
Where a lot containing a cannabis production facility abuts a lot
(i)
zoned or used for residential purposes, or
(ii)
that is used for a daycare, community centre, school, religious
institution, public park or playground,
such facility, including any building or outdoor area used as a cannabis production
facility, shall be set back a minimum 230 feet (70 metres) from the abutting lot line.
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PART 28: I-3 (LOCAL SERVICE) ZONE
28.1
I-3 USES PERMITTED
No development permit shall be issued in any I-3 (Local Service) Zone except for the
following:
Local Service Uses
Autobody shops and engine repairs
Welding, plumbing and heating, electrical, carpentry, sheet metal, black smithing, and
other special trade contracting services and shops
Trucking, landscaping, excavating and paving services
Machine shop
Service shops
Wholesale bakeries
Laundromats
Boat shops
Salvage Yard Uses
Existing salvage yard uses on LIMS Nos. 568162, 404822, 40067431 and 40258295
Residential Uses
Single and two unit dwellings in conjunction with permitted uses
All existing dwelling units
Shared housing use with 10 or fewer bedrooms in conjunction with a permitted
dwelling unit (RC-Aug 9/22;E-Sep 15/22)
28.2
I-3 ZONE REQUIREMENTS
In any I-3 zone where uses are permitted in accordance with Section 28.1, no
development permit shall be issued except in conformity with the following:
Minimum Lot Area
20,000 square feet (1858.1 m2)
Minimum Frontage
100 feet (30.5 m)
Minimum Front
or Flankage Yard
30 feet (9.1 m)
Minimum Rear
or Side Yard
15 feet (4.6 m)
Maximum Height
35 feet (10.7 m)
28.3
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: LOCAL SERVICE USES
Where any use is permitted as a local service use, except existing salvage yards, the
following shall apply:
(a)
The total gross floor area of all buildings on any lot which are devoted to local
service uses shall not exceed two thousand (2,000) square feet (185.8 m2).
(b)
No materials or mechanical equipment shall be permitted which are obnoxious or
which creates a nuisance.
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(c)
Any storage associated with the local service use, with the exception of mobile
equipment, shall be contained within a building or otherwise enclosed by vegetation
or other means which provide an effective visual barrier.
(d)
Any area devoted to outdoor display shall be confined to a maximum of four
hundred (400) square feet (37.2 m2) of contiguous display area.
28.4
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: EXISTING SALVAGE YARDS
Notwithstanding any other provisions within the I-3 Zone where expansion of existing
salvage yards are permitted in an I-3 Zone, the following shall apply:
(a)
An existing salvage yard may be permitted to expand up to the limits of the existing
lot.
(b)
The minimum front or flankage yard and rear and side yards must be fifty (50) feet
(15.5 m).
(c)
Where no vegetative screening exists on a property, an effective screen consisting
of either a solid fence or a combination of an earthberm and vegetative cover, a
minimum height of eight (8) feet (2.3 m) must be erected.
(d)
A driveway, consisting of a minimum of twenty (20) feet (6.1 m) in width, must be
constructed to the entrance of the fenced area of the salvage yard.
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PART 29: RE (RESOURCE) ZONE
29.1
RE USES PERMITTED
No development permit shall be issued in any RE (Resource) Zone except for the
following:
Single unit dwellings
Shared housing use with 10 or fewer bedrooms in conjunction with a permitted
dwelling unit (RC-Aug 9/22;E-Sep 15/22)
Business uses in conjunction with permitted dwellings
Agricultural uses
Agricultural uses intensive
Aquaculture industrial uses
Forestry uses
Hunting and fishing lodges
Recreation uses
Composting operations (see section 4.29) (MC-February 26, 1996 / E-March 28,
1996)
Cannabis production facilities (RC-Sep 18/18;E-Nov 3/18)
29.2
RE ZONE REQUIREMENTS
In any RE Zone where uses are permitted in accordance with Section 29.1, no
development permit shall be issued except in conformity with the following:
Minimum Lot Area
80,000 square feet (7432 m2)
Minimum Frontage
200 feet (61.0 m)
Minimum Front or
Flankage Yard
30 feet (9.1 m)
Minimum Rear Yard
or Side Yard
25 feet (7.6 m)
29.3
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: RESIDENTIAL USES
In any RE Zone, where single unit dwellings are permitted, no dwelling unit shall be
located closer than 50 feet from any side or rear lot line which abuts an existing resource
operation.
29.4
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: BUSINESS USES
In any RE Zone, where business uses in conjunction with a dwelling are permitted, no
more than fifty per cent of the gross floor area of any dwelling shall be devoted to any
business use and in no case shall the gross floor area of any dwelling or accessory
building devoted to a business use exceed one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet
(134.4 m2).
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29.5
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: AGRICULTURAL AND INTENSIVE
AGRICULTURAL USES
In any RE Zone, where agricultural and intensive agricultural uses are permitted, no barn,
stable, or other building intended for the keeping of more than fifty (50) domestic fowl
or ten (10) other animals shall be located:
(a)
less than fifty (50) feet (15.2 m) from any side lot line;
(b)
less than one hundred (100) feet (30.5 m) from any dwelling or potable water supply
except a dwelling or supply on the same lot or directly related to the agricultural
use;
(c)
less than three hundred (300) feet (90.3 m) from any watercourse; or
(d)
less than one half (0.5) mile (0.8 km) from any residential or mixed use zone.
29.6
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: AQUACULTURE INDUSTRIAL USES
In any RE Zone, where aquaculture industrial uses are permitted, the following shall
apply:
(a)
No hatchery, tank or processing operation which exceeds 3,000 square feet (278.7
m2) of gross floor area, shall be located:
(i)
less than fifty (50) feet (15.2 m) from any side or rear lot line;
(ii)
less than one hundred (100) feet (30.5 m) from any dwelling or potable
water supply except a dwelling or supply on the same lot or directly related
to the aquaculture industrial use; or
(iii)
less than one half (0.5) miles (0.8 km) from any residential or mixed use
zone.
(b)
The yard requirements for any aquaculture industrial use shall be waived for any
yard which abuts the shoreline of a waterbody related to the aquaculture operation.
29.7
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: FORESTRY USES
In any RE Zone, where forestry uses are permitted, no sawmill or other industrial mill
related to forestry which exceeds two thousand (2,000) square feet (185.8 m2) of gross
floor area, shall be located:
(a)
less than fifty (50) feet (15.2 m) from any side or rear lot line;
(b)
less than one hundred (100) feet (30.5 m) from any dwelling except a dwelling
located on the same lot or directly related to the forestry use;
(c)
less than three hundred (300) feet (90.3 m) from any watercourse; or
(d)
less than one half (0.5) mile (0.8 km) from any residential or mixed use zone.
29.8 OTHER REQUIREMENTS: CANNABIS PRODUCTION FACILITIES (RC-Sep
18/18;E-Nov 3/18)
(a)
A cannabis production facility shall not exceed 5,000 square feet (464.5 square
metres) in gross floor area.
(b)
Where a lot containing a cannabis production facility abuts a lot
(i)
zoned or used for residential purposes, or
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(ii)
that is used for a daycare, community centre, school, religious
institution, public park or playground,
such facility, including any building or outdoor area used as a cannabis production
facility, shall be set back a minimum 230 feet (70 metres) from the abutting lot line.
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PART 30: P-2 (COMMUNITY FACILITY) ZONE
30.1
P-2 USES PERMITTED
No development permit shall be issued in any P-2 (Community Facility) Zone except for
the following:
Institutional Uses
Educational institutions
Denominational institutions
Shared housing use with 10 or fewer bedrooms (RC-Aug 9/22;E-Sep 15/22)
Day care facilities
Fire and police stations
Government offices and public works
Hospitals, medical and veterinary clinics
Public libraries, museums and galleries
Existing fraternal halls and centres
Recreation uses
Day camps
Open Space Uses
Public and private parks and play grounds
Cemeteries
Historic sites and monuments
Aids to marine navigation
Tennis courts
Lawn bowling greens
30.2
P-2 ZONE REQUIREMENT
In any P-2 Zone, where uses are permitted in accordance with Section 30.1, no
development permit shall be issued except in conformity with the following:
Minimum Lot Area
20,000 square feet (1858.1 m2)
Minimum Frontage
100 feet (12.0 m)
Minimum Front or
Flankage Yard
30 feet (9.1 m)
Minimum Rear Yard
or Side Yard
½ the height of the main building
Maximum Lot Coverage
50 percent
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PART 31: P-3 (CONSERVATION) ZONE
31.1
P-3 USES PERMITTED
No development permit shall be issued in any P-3 (Conservation) Zone except for the
following:
Conservation Uses
Public parks
Trails
Historic sites and monuments
Aids to marine navigation
Existing hunting and fishing camps
Existing cemeteries
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PART 32: PA (PROTECTED AREA) ZONE (RC-Jun 25/14;E-Oct 18/14)
32.1
PA USES PERMITTED
No development permit shall be issued in any PA (Protected Area) Zone except for
the following:
Scientific study and education, involving no buildings
Trails, boardwalks or walkways
Conservation uses
Uses accessory to the foregoing uses
32.2
PA ZONE REQUIREMENTS
In any PA Zone, no development permit shall be issued except in conformity with
the following:
Minimum Lot Area:
930m²
Minimum Frontage:
30.5m
Minimum Front or Flankage Yard:
20m
Minimum Side or Rear Yard:
20m
32.3
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: GRADE ALTERATION AND VEGETATION
REMOVAL
Within any PA zone, no infilling, excavation, alteration of grade or removal of
vegetation shall be permitted. The construction of board walks, walkways or trails
shall be permitted provided that no infilling or alteration of grade occurs other than
the placement of piles or the placement of trails on top of the existing grade.
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PART 33:
P-5 (SPECIAL FACILITY) ZONE
33.1
P-5 USES PERMITTED
No development permit shall be issued in any P-5 (Special Facility) Zone except for the
following:
Special Facility Uses
Educational institutions and uses
Fire and police stations
Community centres and halls
Cemeteries
Conservation Uses
Public parks
Trails
Historic sites and monuments
Aids to marine navigation
33.2
P-5 ZONE REQUIREMENTS
In any P-5 Zone, where uses are permitted as Special Facility Uses, except for
playgrounds, no development permit shall be issued except in conformity with the
following:
Minimum Lot Area
20,000 square feet (1858.1 m2)
Minimum Frontage
100 feet (30.5 m)
Minimum Front
or Flankage Yard
30 feet (9.1 m)
50 feet (15.2 m) on Highway No. 333
Minimum Rear
or Side Yard
15 feet (4.6 m)
Maximum Height
35 feet (10.7 m)
Maximum Lot Coverage
50 percent
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PART 34: RPK (REGIONAL PARK) ZONE (RC-Jun 25/14;E-Oct 18/14)
34.1
RPK USES PERMITTED
No development permit shall be issued in any RPK (Regional Park) Zone except for
the following:
Park Uses
Recreation uses
Conservation uses
Museums, interpretive centres, and buildings associated with park development
and maintenance
Uses accessory to the foregoing uses
34.2
RPK ZONE REQUIREMENTS
In any RPK Zone, no development permit shall be issued except in conformity with
the following:
Minimum Front or Flankage Yard:
20m
Minimum Side or Rear Yard:
20m
Maximum Lot Coverage:
50% for lots less than 4 ha in area,
or 5% for lots 4 ha or more in area
Maximum Height of Main Building:
10.7 m
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PART 34A:
WC (WESTERN COMMON) ZONE
34A(1) WC USES PERMITTED
No development permit shall be issued in any WC (Western Common) Zone except
for the following:
Conservation related uses
Trails, picnic areas and wilderness campsites
Public and private parks and playgrounds
Recreation uses with the exception of golf courses
Historic sites and monuments
Churches and cemeteries
34A(2) WC ZONE REQUIREMENTS
In any WC Zone, no development permit shall be issued except in conformity with
the following:
(a)
Minimum Lot Area
100,000 square feet (9,289 m2)
(b) Minimum building setback
from any lot line
30 feet (9.1 m)
(c)
Maximum Lot Coverage
35 percent Deleted (RC-Jun 27/06;E-Aug
26/06)
(d) Maximum Height
of Main Building
35 feet (10.7 m)
(e)
No buildings, structures or parking areas shall be located within 300 feet (91.4
m) of the rim of any watercourse or waterbody except for buildings or
structures intended for conservation related uses, wilderness campsites or
non-motorized water related recreation uses.
34A(3) Deleted (RC-Jun 27/06;E-Aug 26/06)
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PART 35: CR-1 (COMMERCIAL RECREATION 1) ZONE
35.1
CR-1 USES PERMITTED
No development permit shall be issued in any CR-1 (Commercial Recreation 1) Zone
except for the following:
Golf courses and miniature golf courses
Tennis clubs
Lawn bowling clubs
Uses accessory to the foregoing.
35.2
CR-1 (ZONE REQUIREMENTS)
In any CR-1 Zone, no development permit shall be issued except in conformity with the
following:
Minimum Lot Area
20,000 square feet (1858.1 m2)
Minimum Frontage
100 feet (30.5 m)
Minimum Front
or Flankage Yard
30 feet (9.1 m)
Minimum Rear Yard
or Side Yard
30 feet (9.1 m)
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PART 36: CR-2 (COMMERCIAL RECREATION 2) ZONE
36.1
CR-2 USES PERMITTED
No development permit shall be issued in any CR-2 (Commercial Recreation 2) Zone
except for the following:
Exhibition parks
Animal or vehicle racing tracks
Rifle ranges
Amusement parks
Drive-in theatres
Bowling allies
Uses accessory to the foregoing
36.2
CR-2 (ZONE REQUIREMENTS)
In any CR-2 Zone, no development permit shall be issued except in conformity with the
following:
Minimum Lot Area
20,000 square feet (1858.1 m2)
Minimum Frontage
100 feet (30.5 m)
Minimum Front
or Flankage Yard
30 feet (9.1 m)
Minimum Rear Yard
or Side Yard
30 feet (9.1 m)
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PART 37: I (ISLANDS) ZONE
37.1
I USES PERMITTED
No development permit shall be issued to any I (Islands) Zone except for the following:
Single unit dwellings
Shared housing use with 10 or fewer bedrooms in conjunction with a permitted
dwelling unit (RC-Aug 9/22;E-Sep 15/22)
Aids to marine navigation
All existing uses
37.2
I (ZONE REQUIREMENTS)
In any I Zone, no development permit shall be issued except in conformity with the
following:
Minimum Lot Area
130,680 square feet (12 140 m2)
Minimum Frontage
250 feet (23.2 m)
Minimum Front or
Flankage Yard
30 feet (9.1 m)
Minimum Rear Yard
or Side Yard
50 feet (15.2 m)
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PART 38: CDD (COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT)
38.1
CDD USES PERMITTED
No development permit shall be issued in any CDD (Comprehensive Development
District) except for low density residential uses or local commercial uses and community
facilities in association with residential uses, which comprise a comprehensive
development of ten (10) or more acres (4.1 ha). General commercial uses and industrial
uses are specifically prohibited within any CDD.
38.2
CDD REQUIREMENTS
In any CDD (Comprehensive Development District) no development permit shall be
issued except in accordance with the development agreement provisions of the Planning
Act.
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PART 39: CD-1 (C&D MATERIALS TRANSFER STATIONS) ZONE
39.1
CD -1 USES PERMITTED
No development permit shall be issued in any CD-1 (Transfer Stations) Zone except
for the following, pursuant to the Site Plan Approval process:
Construction and Demolition Materials Transfer Stations
Uses accessory to permitted use
39.2
CD-1 ZONE REQUIREMENTS
In any CD-1 Zone, no development permit shall be issued except in conformity with
the following:
Minimum Lot Area
3,716 square metres (40,000 square feet) - central
services
11,148 square metres (120,000 square feet) - on-site
services
Minimum Frontage
15 metres (49.2 feet) - central services
30 metres (98.4 feet) - on-site services
Minimum Front Yard
25 metres (82.0 feet)
Minimum Side Yard
30 metres (98.4 feet)
Minimum Rear Yard
30 metres (98.4 feet)
Maximum Lot Coverage
50 %
Maximum Height
11 metres (36.0 feet)
39.3
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: C&D Materials Transfer Stations
No development permit shall be issued for a C&D Materials Transfer Station except
in compliance with the following provisions:
(a)
any building or structure shall meet the following separation distances:
(i)
from any property line
30 metres (98.4 feet)
(ii)
from the nearest residential dwelling or
institutional use
60 metres (196.9 feet)
(iii)
from a watercourse
30 metres (98.4 feet)
(b)
notwithstanding Section 39.3(a), where a building or structure is not to be
located within 250 metres of a residential or institutional use or building, the
building setback from any property line may be reduced to 10 metres (32.8
feet).
(c)
notwithstanding Section 39.3(a), any C&D Materials Transfer Station which
is to be totally enclosed within a building (no outdoor storage of material,
product, or equipment) setback from any property line may be reduced to 10
metres (32.8 feet).
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39.4
General Requirements: C&D Materials Operations
No development permit shall be issued for a C&D Materials Operation except in
compliance with the following provisions:
(a)
no operation shall be permitted, result in, causes or produces any of the
following effects discernible outside any building or structure or affecting any
adjacent property:
(i)
noise or sound which is obnoxious because of its volume, duration,
intermittent beat, frequency, or shrillness;
(ii)
dissemination of smoke, fumes, gas, dust, odour, or any atmospheric
pollutant; or
(iii)
discharge of any waste material whatsoever into a watercourse or water
resource except in accordance with the applicable government
requirements.
(b)
notwithstanding any other provisions of this by-law, C&D Materials
Operation may occur either inside or outside of a building;
(c)
there shall be a landscaped area of at least 4.5 metres (14.8 feet) in depth that
runs the length of and directly abuts the front lot line, excluding driveway
openings, and such land within this required landscaped area shall be grassed
(or other appropriate vegetation ground cover) and trees and shrubs shall be
planted (trees shall be a minimum of 1.8 metres (6 feet) in height) or existing
trees and shrubs shall be maintained at a minimum rate of one (1) plant per
each 2 metres (6.6 feet) of frontage;
(d)
notwithstanding Section 39.4(c), if the front yard area is treed, the landscaped
area is not required but all vegetation within 10 metres of the front lot line
shall be retained and maintained;
(e)
no portion of the operation shall be located within any side, rear, or front yard
setback; no operation shall have direct access to either a local or subdivision
road, as determined by the Municipality's Traffic and Transportation Services
Division and any access road for such operations shall not occur through lands
zoned for residential (RA-1, R-A-2, RA-3, RA-4, RB-1, RB-2, RB-3, and RB-
4) or community use (P-2, P-3, P-4, P-5, P-6, and WC); and
(d)
no portion of the operation shall be located within a 1:100 year floodplain.
39.5
General Requirements: Site Plan Approval
All C&D operations are subject to approval of a site plan. The Development Officer
shall approve a site plan where the following matters have been addressed:
a)
driveway access to the site shall be located in such a manner to minimize land
use impacts on adjacent land uses;
b)
separation distances shall be provided from any structure on the site and
abutting residential or community facility properties to ensure the
development does not negatively impact upon surrounding properties;
c)
all off-street loading and unloading areas, stockpiles, processing areas, and
parking facilities shall be located on the site such that no aspect impacts upon
adjacent uses or streets and screening can be in the form of fencing, berms,
vegetation, or a combination of elements;
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d)
a landscaping plan shall be prepared that protects and minimize land use
impacts on adjoining lands and the plan shall indicate the type, size, and
location of all landscaping elements including the landscaping along the front
of the property, to achieve the objective of the plan;
e)
within any designated side and rear yards, existing vegetation shall be retained
unless it does not provide for adequate screening measures;
f)
all outdoor lighting shall be oriented such that it is directed away from
adjacent properties;
g)
all solid waste storage containers shall be screened from adjacent properties
and streets;
h)
impact of the location, number and size of signs;
i)
measures, including but not limited to lot grading, berms, shall be required to
adequately address the management of stormwater and surface water; and
j)
provisions are established to ensure the operation and any required site
improvements are maintained to a high standard.
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PART 40: CD-2 (C&D MATERIALS PROCESSING FACILITIES)
ZONE
40.1
CD-2 USES PERMITTED
No development permit shall be issued in any CD-2 (C&D Recycling) Zone except for
the following, pursuant to the Site Plan Approval process:
Construction and Demolition Materials Processing Facilities
All CD-1 Zone uses
Uses Accessory to permitted uses, excluding construction and demolition disposal
Accessory dwelling unit which are provided for the purposes of safety, security, or
maintenance
40.2
CD-2 ZONE REQUIREMENTS
In any CD-2 Zone, no development permit shall be issued except in conformity with
the following:
Minimum Lot Area 3,716 square metres (40,000 square feet) central services
11,148 square metres (120,000 square feet) on-site ervices
Minimum Frontage
15 metres (49.2 feet) central services
30 metres (98.4 feet) on-site services
Minimum Front Yard
30 metres (98.4 feet)
Minimum Side Yard
30 metres (98.4 feet)
Minimum Rear Yard
30 metres (98.4 feet)
Maximum Lot Coverage 50 %
Maximum Height
11 metres (36.0 feet)
40.3
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: C&D Materials Transfer Stations
In any CD-2 Zone, no development permit shall be issued for any C&D Materials
Transfer Stations except in conformity with the provision for such a use as contained
within the CD-1 Zone.
40.4
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: C&D Materials Processing Facilities
No development permit shall be issued for C&D materials processing facility except
in compliance with the following provisions:
(a)
any building, structure or area used for processing shall meet the following
separation distances:
(i)
from any property line
60 metres (196.8 feet)
(ii)
from the nearest residential dwelling or
institutional use
90 metres (295.3 feet)
(iii)
from a watercourse
60 metres (196.8 feet)
(b)
notwithstanding Section 40.4(a), where a building or structure is not to be
located within 250 metres of a residential or institutional use or building, the
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building setback from any property line may be reduced to 10 metres (32.8
feet).
(c)
notwithstanding Section 40.4(a), any C&D Materials Processing Facility which
is to be totally enclosed within a building (no outdoor storage of material,
product, processing area, or equipment) setback from any property line may
be reduced to 10 metres (32.8 feet).
40.5
General Requirements: C&D Materials Operations
No development permit shall be issued for a C&D Materials Operation except in
compliance with the following provisions:
(a)
the operation complies with the general zone requirements as outlined in
Section 39.4.
(b)
notwithstanding Sections 40.2 to 40.4, inclusive, more than one C&D Materials
operation is permitted on a site and each use shall be subject to the applicable
standards unless the uses are not clearly differentiated than the more stringent
requirements shall apply to the permitted uses.
40.6
General Requirements: Site Plan Approval
C&D Materials Operations are subject to approval of a site plan. The Development
Officer shall approve a site plan for each use which deals with those matters outlined
in Section 39.5.
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PART 41: CD-3 (C&D MATERIALS DISPOSAL SITES) ZONE
41.1
CD-3 USES PERMITTED
No development permit shall be issued in any CD-3 (C&D Disposal) Zone except for
the following, pursuant to the Site Plan Approval process:
Construction and Demolition Materials Disposal Sites
All CD-2 zone uses
Uses Accessory to permitted uses
Accessory dwelling unit which are provided for the purposes of safety, security, or
maintenance
41.2
CD-3 ZONE REQUIREMENTS
In any CD-3 Zone, no development permit shall be issued except in conformity with
the following:
Minimum Lot Area
11,148 square metres (120,000 square feet)
Minimum Frontage
15 metres (49.2 feet) central services
30 metres (98.4 feet) on-site services
Minimum Front Yard
50 metres (164 feet)
Minimum Side Yard
50 metres (164 feet)
Minimum Rear Yard
50 metres (164 feet)
Maximum Lot Coverage 50 %
Maximum Height
11 metres (36.1 feet)
41.3
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: CD-1 and CD-2 Zone Uses
In any CD-3 Zone, no development permit will be issued for any:
(a)
C&D Materials Processing Facility except in conformity with the provision for
such a use as contained within the CD-2 Zone; and
(b)
C&D Materials Transfer Station except in conformity with the provision for
such a use as contained within the CD-1 Zone.
41.4
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: C&D Materials Disposal Sites
No development permit shall be issued for C&D disposal site except in compliance
with the following provisions:
(a)
no portion of the operation shall be located within 60 metres (196.8 feet) of any
side or rear property line abutting a residential or community facility use;
(b)
any building or structure used in conjunction with a disposal operation shall
meet the following separation distances:
(i)
from any property line
50 metres (164 feet)
(ii)
from the nearest residential dwelling or
institutional use
90 metres (295.3 feet)
(iii)
from a watercourse
60 metres (196.8 feet)
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41.5
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: C&D Materials Operations
No development permit shall be issued for a C&D Materials Operation except in
compliance with the following provisions:
(a)
the operation complies with the general zone requirements as outlined in
Section 39.4.
(b)
Notwithstanding Sections 41.2 to 41.4, inclusive, more than one C&D
Materials operation is permitted on a site and each use shall be subject to the
applicable standards unless the uses are integrated than the more stringent
requirements shall apply to the permitted uses.
41.6
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Site Plan Approval
C&D Material Operations are subject to approval of a site plan. The Development
Officer shall approve a site plan for each use which deals with those matters as
outlined in Section 39.5".
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PART 42: ICH (INFRASTRUCTURE CHARGE HOLDING) ZONE
42.1
ICH USES PERMITTED
No development permit shall be issued in any ICH Zone except on lots in existence on
the date of adoption (July 2, 2002) of this zone for the following:
Single Unit Dwellings
Shared housing use with 10 or fewer bedrooms in conjunction with a permitted
dwelling unit (RC-Aug 9/22;E-Sep 15/22)
Open Space Uses
42.2
ICH ZONE REQUIREMENTS
In any ICH Zone, no development permit shall be issued except in conformity with
the requirements of the RA-1 Zone."
RC-Jul 2/02;E-Aug 17/02)
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APPENDIX A:
NON-CONFORMING USES
NON-CONFORMING USE
90
(1)
Subject to this Act, a non-conforming structure or a non-conforming use of land or
a structure, existing at the date of the first publication of the notice of intention to
adopt a land use by-law or amend or revise a land use by-law, may continue to exist.
EXISTING USE
(2)
For the purposes of subsection (1), a non-conforming structure or a non-conforming
use of land or a structure shall be deemed to be existing if
(a)
the non-conforming structure, or structure containing the non-conforming
use, was lawfully under construction; or
(b)
the permit for its construction or use was in force and effect, except that this
clause shall not apply unless the construction or use is commenced within
twelve months after the date of the issuance of the permit and is completed
in conformity with the permit within a reasonable time.
CANCELLATION OF PERMIT
91
(1)
A council may cancel any permit issued by the municipality in the circumstances
of clause (b) of subsection (2) of Section 90, where the construction or use has not
been commenced, and shall pay to the person on whose behalf the permit was
obtained such reasonable expenses for the preparation of plans and promotion of
the development as may be agreed upon by the parties.
ARBITRATION
(2)
In the event the parties are unable to agree upon the amount to be paid, the person
on whose behalf the permit was obtained may, by written notice, require that the
municipality submit the claim to arbitration.
ARBITRATOR
(3)
The arbitration shall be by one arbitrator appointed by the parties, or appointed by
the Minister if they are unable to agree.
RESTRICTION ON NON-CONFORMING USE
92
(1)
No increase in volume of or any addition to a structure shall, except as required by
an enactment, be made while a non-conforming use therein is continued, but such
use may be extended throughout the structure.
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APPENDIX "A"
- ii -
NO EXTENSION OF NON-CONFORMING USE
(2)
For greater certainty, no extension of a non-conforming use not contained within a
structure shall be made beyond the limits that the use occupies.
CHANGE IN USE
(3)
A non-conforming use shall not be changed to any other use unless the use is
permitted for that property by the land use by-law.
CHANGE OF OCCUPANT
(4)
A change of tenant, occupant or owner of any land or structure shall not of itself be
deemed to affect the use or structure for the purposes of this Section.
REPAIR OR MAINTENANCE
(5)
Subject to Section 93, this Act does not preclude the repair or maintenance of a
structure.
DESTRUCTION OR DAMAGE
93
(1)
If a non-conforming structure or a structure containing a non-conforming use is
destroyed or damaged by fire or otherwise
(a)
to an extent of less then seventy-five per cent of the market value of the
structure, it may be rebuilt, repaired or reoccupied if the structure is
substantially the same as it was before the destruction or damage and it is
used for the same non-conforming use; or
(b)
to an extent of seventy-five per cent or more of the market value of the
structure, it shall not be rebuilt, repaired or reoccupied except in conformity
with the requirements of the land use by-law applicable to the property.
DISCONTINUANCE
(2)
A non-conforming use of land or a structure shall not be recommenced if it has been
discontinued for a continuous period of six months, and in such event the land or
structure shall not thereafter be used except in conformity with the requirements of
the land use by-law applicable to the property.
VARIATION IN SECTION 92 OR 93 RESTRICTIONS
94
(1)
A municipal planning strategy may provide for the variation of the provisions of
Section 92 or 93, but no variation shall increase the restrictions in Sections 92 and
93.
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APPENDIX "A"
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POLICIES
(2)
The policies adopted pursuant to subsection (1) may provide for:
(a)
the extension enlargement or alteration of non-conforming structures or
structures containing non-conforming uses;
(b)
the extension of a non-conforming use of land;
(c)
the rebuilding of a non-conforming structure, or structures containing a non-
conforming use, after destruction;
(d)
the recommencement of a non-conforming use of land or a structure after it
has been discontinued for a continuous period in excess of six months.
(e)
the change in use on a non-conforming structure to another use in the non-
conforming structure, or of a non-conforming use of land or a structure to
another non-conforming use.
IMPLEMENTATION
(3)
The policies adopted pursuant to this Section may be carried out through the land
use by-law, or by development agreement, and where the council has provided for
the latter, Sections 73 to 80 apply mutatis mutandis to any agreement entered into
pursuant to this Section. R.S., c.346, s.1.
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Schedule F:
Areas of Elevated Archaeological Potential (RC-Jun
25/14;E-Oct 18/14)
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Schedule G:
Wetlands (RC-Jun 25/14;E-Oct 18/14)
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Schedule H:
Wind Energy Zoning (RC-Jun 25/14;E-Oct 18/14)
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LAND USE BY-LAW PLAN AMENDMENTS
IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER OF MINISTERIAL APPROVAL
Amendment
Council
Effective
Number
Policies/Maps
Subject
Adoption
Date
1.
Part 4: 4.11, (amended)
Accessory Uses
Jun 26/95
Jul 22/95
2.
Part 2: 2.80 (deleted);
Senior Citizens Housing
Aug 23/95
Sept 18/95
Part 4: 4.5 (amended)
(Case ZA-PD4-19-95)
3.
Part 2: 2.55A (addition)
Marine Service
Sept 27/95
Oct 21/95
Part 26: C-2 Uses (addition)
(Case ZA-PD4-13-95)
4.
Part 2: 2.1, 2.2 (amended);
Composting Operations
Feb 26/96
Mar 28/96
Part 2: 2.1A (addition); Part 4: 4.29 (addition);
(Case ZA-ALL-31-95)
Part 20: MU-1; Part 21: MU-2;
Part 27: I-1 Uses; Part 29: 29.1 (addition)
5.
Part 3: 3.11 (amended)
Western Common
July 4/00
Aug 5/00
Part 4: 4.19 (amended)
Master Plan
Part 34A policies 34A(1), 34A(2), 34A(3) (addition)
(Project 00112)
Zoning Schedules (amended)
6.
Part 3, Section 3.16(h) (amended)
Terence Bay
May 22/01
Jun 23/01
(Case 00208)
7.
Infrastructure Charge Zone (addition)
Capital Cost Cont.
July 2/02
Aug 17/02
Part 42: ICH Zone (addition)
(Case 00423)
8.
Part 2: 2.18B, 2.18C, 2.18D & 2.18E (addition);
Construction &
Sept 10/02
Nov 9/02
Part 2: 2.89A (addition); Part 2: 2.74 & 2.79
Demolition
amended); Part 3: Section 3.11 (amended);
(Project 00082)
Part 4: Section 4.19(c) (addition); Part 39 - Part 41
(Addition); Map 1 Existing C&D Facility (amended)
9.
Part 2: 2.14A (addition); Part 4: 4.5(c) (addition)
Cemeteries
Nov 24/03
Dec 16/03
(Case 00499)
10.
Part 3: 3.3A (addition)
Interim Growth
April 13/04
April
22/04
(Case 00664)
11.
Part 4: 4.30 (Addition)
Tourist Accommodations
June 7/04
June 27/04
(Case 00616)
12.
Part 4: (a)(iii) Subsection (3) addition;
Accessory Buildings
Sept 27/04
Oct 17/04
Part (a)(v) replaced; Subsection (vi) addition;
(Case 00694)
Subsection(a)(viii) addition
13.
Part 2: 2.9 (deletion); Part 2: 2.72A (addition);
Shipping Containers
Nov 22/04
Dec 12/04
Part 4: 4.13A (addition)
(Case 00679)
14.
Replacing Parts 32 & 34 with new zones:
adding Schedules F and G; new definitions for
conservation use and recreation use and
watercourse; provisions for development
agreements on lands designated Rural Commuter,
new provisions for watercourse setbacks and
buffers and Costal areas.
Regional Planning
June 27/06
Aug 26/06
15.
Revisions to deal with temporary signage
Project 00327
Sept 26/06
Nov 18/06
16.
Amending Section 4.27 (Parking requirements)
Case # 01119
Aug 5/08
Aug 23/08
By deleting and replacing
17.
Amending Section 1.14 (Temporary Construction
Case #01058
Jan. 20/09
Feb. 7/09
Uses Permitted).
Case #01177
Feb. 23/09
Mar 14/09
18.
Amended zoning map to rezone 862 Prospect Road
(PID00568113) from RB-1 to C-2 Zone
Planning District 4 (Prospect) Land Use By-law
Page 131
19
Amending Section 2.23
Case#01074
Mar. 3/09
Mar. 21/09
(Re: Day Care Facility)
20
Zoning Map RE: 1568 Prospect Rd (RB-1 to C-2)
Case # 01272
WRCC-Oct 26/09 Nov 16, 09
21
Zoning Map - rear portions of 23, 27, 31, 35 and 39
WRCC -
Prospect River Court, Hatchet Lake - from P-3 to RA-1
Case #15850
Mar 22/10
Apr 10/10
22
Zoning Map - portions of 287, 305 and 315 Sandy Cove
Road, and those portions of PID# 40874141 and 00480251,
WRCC -
which are currently zoned P-3 to the MU-1 Zone
Case #01318
Mar 2/10
Apr 26/10
23
Amend Zoning Maps to include subject lands, Drysdale
Bog, Goodwood, in the PD 4 Plan Area and apply RB-1
(Residential B-1) Zone to said lands; Amend Schedule F,
Areas of Archaeological Potential, to include subject lands
in PD 4 Plan Area; Amend Schedule G, Wetlands, to include
subject land sin PD 4 Plan Area.
Case #01213
Aug 9/11
Oct 8/11
24.
Deleted the word "windmills" in Section 4.18; Added
Section 4.32 Wind Energy Facilities in Part 4: General
Provisions for All Zones; Add Schedule H - Wind Energy
Zoning Map.
Project No. 00953
Aug 16/11
Oct 29/11
25.
Amend Part 4, Section 32 IV by adding b) and c)
after a): Wind Energy Facilities.
Project No. 00953
Oct 18/11
Oct 29/11
26.
Amend Zoning Map to rezone a portion of Mills Drive,
Goodwood, from I-1 to CD-2 Zone.
Case No. 17755
July 23/12
Aug 11/12
27.
Amended the zoning map to rezone lands on Schedule A
Case No. 17869
WCC-Jan7/13
Jan 26/13
28.
Amend Schedule A - 16 Mills Drive, Goodwood
Case 17413
Jun 10/14
Jul 26/14
29.
Repeal/Readopt Section 2.18AA, 2.73, 2.91; parts of
3.3B, 3.11, 4.19, 4.19A, 4.31, 4.32, 4.33; Part 32;
Part 34; Zoning Schedules A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5, B-1, B-2,
B-3, B-4, C-1, C-2, C-3, C-4, D-1, D-2, D-3, D-4, E-2,
E-3, F, G, H; Add Section 2.14a, 2.90A; 4.34; Amend
Section 3.16; 4.19, 4.19A; Schedules A-2, A-3, A-4, B-1,
B-2, B-3, C-1, C-2, C-3, F, G, H.
RP+5
Jun 25/14
Oct 18/14
30.
Amend Section 4.5(a) - Reduced Frontage or Area
Case 19413
Sep 8/15
Nov 7/15
31.
Add Section 4.5(d) - Reduced Frontage or Area
25 Acre Lots
Jan 10/17
Feb 25/17
32.
Amend Zoning Map to rezone PID 41420837, Powers
Road, Whites Lake, from RA-3 to RA-4 Zone.
Case 21419
Jul 10/18
Jul 28/18
33.
Add and amend several sections to add Cannabis related
Uses
Case 21331
Sep 18/18
Nov 3/18
34.
Amend Section 10.1: Other Uses; Add Section 10.9 -
Other Requirements: Denominational Uses at 797 Prospect
Road, Goodwood
Case 21379
Feb 26/19
Apr 20/19
35.
Amend Zoning Map by rezoning PID 41420860 from RA-3
to RA-4 Zone
Case 22382
Nov 13/19
Nov 30/19
36.
Amend Zoning Map by rezoning 1686 Prospect Bay Road
(Lot 1RC); 1688 Prospect Bay Road (Lot 2RC); and, PID
41461807 (Lot 4RC), Prospect from P-2 to RRB-1 Zone
Case 22640
Jul 28/20
Aug 15/20
37.
Add Part 2, Section 2.87A - Backyard and Secondary Suite;
Part 4, Section 4.12B - Secondary Suites and Backyard
Suites; Amend Part 4, Section 4.2 - One Dwelling on a Lot;
Part 4, Section 4.19A - Coastal Areas
Case 21162 - Secondary /
Backyard Suites
Sep 1/20
Nov 7/20.
38.
Amend Part 4, Section 4,12B by amending the title of the
Spelling for Backyard; Amend Part 4, Section 4.19A by
deleting 'es" from "does"
Case 23274 - Household
Apr 13/21
May 1/21
Amendments/ Secondary
backyard suites
Planning District 4 (Prospect) Land Use By-law
Page 132
39
Amended Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4 to include Accessory
Hen Use
Case 22227 - Accessory
Hens
Oct 5/21
Jan 8/22
40
Amended Schedule A, Zoning Map, by rezoning 4510
Prospect Bay Road, Bayside from I-3 to RRE-1 Zone.
Case 24241
Aug 30/22
Sep 14/22
41
Amended Part 2, Definitions, renumbered 2.83A to 2.83C;
Part 3, Administration, Section 3.16; Part 4, General Provision
for All Zones, Section 4.25, 4.33 I(a); Part 6, RA-1 Zone,
Section 6.1; Part 7, RA-2 Zone, Section 7.1; Part 8, RA-3 Zone,
Section 8.1; Part 9, RA-4 Zone, Section 9.1; Part 10, RB-1 Zone,
Section 10.1; Part 11, RB-2 Zone, Section 11.1; Part 12, RB-3
Zone, Section 12.1; Part 13, RB-4 Zone, Section 13.1; Part 14,
RRA-1 Zone, Section 14.1; Part 15, RRB-1 Zone, Section 15.1;
Part 16, RRB-2 Zone, Section 16.1; Part 17, RRC-1 Zone,
Section 17.1; Part 18, RRD-1 Zone, Section 18.1, 18.9; Part 19,
RRE-1 Zone, Section 19.1; Part 20, MU-1 Zone, Section 20.1;
Part 21, MU-2 Zone, Section 21.1; Part 26, C-2 Zone, Section
26.1; Part 28, I-3 Zone, Section 28.1; Part 29, RE Zone, Section
29.1; Part 30, P-2 Zone, Section 30.1; Part 37, I Zone, Section
37.1; Part 42, ICH Zone, Section 42.1.
Deleted Part 2, Definitions, 2.80 - Senior Citizens Housing.
Added Part 2, Definitions, 2.83A - Shared Housing Use,
Case RP16-16
2.83B - Shared Housing With Special Care
(Shared Housing)
Aug 9/22
Sep 15/22
42
Amended Clause 2.25(c); Subclause 3.16(j)(i);
Section 4.12A(a); Section 4.34; Section 18.1;
Section 21.1
Repealed Section 4.12A(c)
Case 22257
Added Section 3.18
(Regional Plan-Phase 3) Oct 11/22 Nov 16/22
43
Amended Zoning Map to rezone PID 40064875 from
P-2 to RRE-1 Zone
Case 24239
Jan 10/23
Feb 3/23
44
Amended Part 4, Section 4.25; Part 10, Section 10.1;
Part 11, Section 11.1; Part 12, Section 12.1; Part 13,
Section 13.1; Part 15, Section 15.1; Part 16, Section 16.1;
Part 18, Section 18.1; Part 20, Section 20.1; Part 21,
Section 21.1; Part 22, Section 22.1; Part 23, Section 23.1;
Part 26, Section 26.1
Added Part 2, Section 2.83D, 2.83E; Part 3, Section
3.3(e)(iv), 3.3(e)(v); Part 4, Section 4.36
Case 24526
Deleted Part 2, Section 2.11; Part 15, Section 15.6; Part
(Short Term
16, Section 16.6; Part 18, Section 18.5
Rentals)
Feb 21/23
Sep 1/23
45
Repealed Part 3, Section 3.10
Case 2023-002
(Public Participation)
Jun 20/23
Oct 13/23
46.
Amended Part 2, section 2.85; Part 4, section 4.12(a)(iv)(v), MINORREV 2023-01065
4.12B(a)(i)(v), 4.12B(b)(i)(iv)(vi)(viii)
(Housing Accelerator
Added Part 4, 4.12(c), 4.12B(b)(ix)
Fund (HAF)
May 23/24
June 13/24
47.
Added Part 2, section 2.79A; Part 4, Section 4.28(d)
Amended Part 4, Subsection 4.25(a); Part 26, Section 26.1
PLANAPP 2025-00132
NWCC-
Commercial Uses
Nov 10/25
Nov 26/25
48.
Amended Part 2-Section 2.14; Part 3-3.16(i); Par 4-Section
MINORREV2025-02922
Dec 11/25
Feb 2/26
4.12, 4.12B(a)(b), 4.15, 4.33(b)(vi)
(Minimum Planning
Repealed Part 4-Section 4.12A
Requirements)
Added Part 4-Section 4.12AB, 4.14(ab), 4.37