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CORAL HARBOUR
ZONING BY-LAW
BY-LAW NO. 258
2019
SCHEDULE 2:
ZONING REGULATIONS
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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................................................. I
SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION & INTERPRETATION ................................................................ 1
1.1
PURPOSE ..................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2
DEFINED AREA ............................................................................................................................ 1
1.3
SCOPE .......................................................................................................................................... 1
1.4
VALIDITY ...................................................................................................................................... 1
1.5
ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES ..................................................................................................... 1
1.6
INTERPRETATION OF ZONING BOUNDARIES ......................................................................... 1
SECTION 2 - DEFINITIONS .......................................................................................................... 2
2.1
INTERPRETATION ....................................................................................................................... 2
2.2
DEFINITIONS................................................................................................................................ 2
SECTION 3 - ADMINISTRATION ................................................................................................. 9
3.1
POWERS OF COUNCIL ............................................................................................................... 9
3.2
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER .......................................................................................................... 9
3.3
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT ........................................................................................................... 10
3.4
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS ..................................................... 10
3.5
NOTICE OF DECISION ............................................................................................................... 11
3.6
EXPIRY OF DEVELOPMENT PERMIT ....................................................................................... 12
3.7
ENFORCEMENT ........................................................................................................................ 12
3.8
DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD............................................................................................. 12
3.9
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS ............................................................................................. 13
SECTION 4 - COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER REGULATIONS ................................................... 15
4.1
COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER REGULATIONS .......................................................................... 15
4.2
BUILDING PERMIT ..................................................................................................................... 15
4.3
NWB, CIRNAC, AND DFO ............................................................................................................ 15
4.4
LEGAL LAND TENURE ............................................................................................................... 15
4.5
NPC AND NIRB ........................................................................................................................... 15
4.6
AIRPORT ZONING REGULATIONS ........................................................................................... 16
4.7
SCIENTIFIC INSTALLATIONS ................................................................................................... 16
4.8
ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES ........................................................................................................ 16
4.9
GRANULAR RESOURCES ......................................................................................................... 16
4.10
UTILITY CORPORATION ........................................................................................................... 17
4.11
GENERAL SANITATION REGULATIONS .................................................................................. 17
SECTION 5 - GENERAL PROVISIONS ...................................................................................... 19
5.1
ACCESSORY BUILDING ............................................................................................................ 19
5.2
BED AND BREAKFAST .............................................................................................................. 19
5.3
BUILDING TO BE MOVED .......................................................................................................... 19
5.4
CARETAKER UNITS ................................................................................................................... 19
5.5
DAY CARE FACILITIES .............................................................................................................. 20
5.6
DISTANCE FROM WATERCOURSES ....................................................................................... 20
5.7
FENCES ...................................................................................................................................... 20
5.8
FRONTAGE ON A STREET ........................................................................................................ 20
5.9
FRONTAGE ON CURVES .......................................................................................................... 20
5.10
HEIGHT ....................................................................................................................................... 20
5.11
HOME OCCUPATION ................................................................................................................. 21
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5.12
LOADING SPACE REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................... 21
5.13
MINOR VARIANCE ..................................................................................................................... 22
5.14
MULTIPLE USES ON A LOT ....................................................................................................... 22
5.15
MULTIPLE ZONES ..................................................................................................................... 22
5.16
NON-CONFORMING BUILDING OR USE .................................................................................. 22
5.17
PARKING REQUIRMENTS ......................................................................................................... 23
5.18
PROJECTIONS INTO YARD ...................................................................................................... 23
5.19
RESTORATION TO A SAFE CONDITION .................................................................................. 24
5.20
SATELLITE DISHES ................................................................................................................... 24
5.21
UTILITIES .................................................................................................................................... 24
5.22
YARD REGULATIONS ................................................................................................................ 24
SECTION 6 - ZONE REGULATIONS .......................................................................................... 25
6.1
RESIDENTIAL (R) ....................................................................................................................... 25
6.2
COMMERCIAL / COMMUNITY USE (C) ..................................................................................... 27
6.3
OPEN SPACE (OS) ..................................................................................................................... 29
6.4
INDUSTRIAL (M) ......................................................................................................................... 30
6.5
TRANSPORTATION (T) .............................................................................................................. 31
6.7
WASTE DISPOSAL (WD) ........................................................................................................... 33
6.8
MUNICIPAL RESERVE (MR) ...................................................................................................... 34
6.9
PROTECTIVE DEVELOPMENT (PD) ......................................................................................... 35
SECTION 7 - FORMS .................................................................................................................. 36
FORM A - APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT ................................................................................. 37
FORM B - APPLICATION FOR HOME OCCUPATION ...................................................................................... 40
FORM C - DEVELOPMENT PERMIT & NOTICE OF APPROVAL ....................................................................... 42
FORM D - NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT PERMIT REFUSAL ............................................................................. 44
FORM E - NOTICE OF APPEAL HEARING .................................................................................................... 45
FORM F - NOTICE OF APPEAL DECISION ................................................................................................... 46
FORM G - STOP WORK NOTICE ................................................................................................................ 47
FORM H - USE OF LAND IN VIOLATION OF ZONING BY-LAW NOTICE ............................................................ 48
FORM I - APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT TO ZONING BY-LAW .................................................................... 49
FORM J - REQUEST FOR VARIANCE .......................................................................................................... 50
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SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION & INTERPRETATION
1.1
PURPOSE
This By-law
(a)
Divides the Municipality into zones of permitted land use classes, and
(b)
Specifies the purposes for which buildings and land may be used.
(c)
Regulates or prohibits the use of land or buildings referred to in clause (b) for any
other purpose.
1.2
DEFINED AREA
This By-law applies to all lands within the Municipal Boundaries of the Hamlet of Coral
Harbour.
1.3
SCOPE
No land shall be used and no development shall take place within the Hamlet of Coral
Harbour except in conformity with the provisions of this By-law.
1.4
VALIDITY
Should any section, clause or provision of this By-law be held by a court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid, the validity of the remainder of the By-law shall not be affected.
1.5
ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES
For the purpose of this By-law, the Hamlet of Coral Harbour is divided into zones. The
extent and boundaries of all zones are delineated on Schedules 3 and 4 which specifies
the zoning provisions applying to particular lands.
1.6
INTERPRETATION OF ZONING BOUNDARIES
If there is any uncertainty as to the location of the boundary of a zone, the Development
Officer or the regional Community Planner shall interpret the Land Use Map to determine
the boundary line based on the centerline of a public road, a surveyed lot line, or an
unsurveyed lease sketch.
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SECTION 2 - DEFINITIONS
2.1
INTERPRETATION
Typical uses listed in the definitions as examples are not intended to be exclusive or
restrictive. Reference should be made to the Community Plan and the intent or the
definition of the use in determining whether or not a use is included within a particular
definition.
2.2
DEFINITIONS
In this By-law:
"ABUT" means a lot line that has any point in common with another lot line.
"ACCESSORY BUILDING" means a building that is separated from the principal building or
structure on the lot and is secondary to, and normally associated with the main use and located
on the same lot and includes garages, workshops, sheds, and shipping containers. Accessory
uses cannot be used for human habitation, unless permitted under section 5.1.
"ACCESSORY USE" means the use of a building or a lot which is normally subordinate and
incidental to the main use of the building and located on the same lot with such main use or lot.
An accessory use must have a gross floor area lesser to the building which houses the main
use on the same lot.
"ACT" means the Planning Act. RSNWT, 1988 c.P-7 as amended.
"AIRPORT" means an area of land, water (including the frozen surface thereof) used for or
intended to be used for the arrival and departure, movement or servicing of aircraft. It includes
any building, installation or equipment in connection therewith, and for which an airport
operating certificate has been issued.
"ARCHAEOLOGICAL ARTIFACT" means any tangible evidence of human activity that is more
than 50 years old and in respect of which an unbroken chain of possession or regular pattern of
usage cannot be demonstrated, and includes a Denesuline archaeological specimen referred to
in section 40.4.9 of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement.
"ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE" means a site where an archaeological artifact is found.
"AUTOMOTIVE GAS BAR" means an establishment, other than an auto repair outlet, where
motor vehicle fuel and other liquids necessary for the operation of a vehicle are sold to the
public, and may include the sale of convenience items.
"AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR, SALES OR RENTAL SHOP" means the use of a site or building
where automotive vehicles may be repaired, serviced, stored for rental, sale or display.
"BEACH SHACK" mean a building that is in or within close proximity to beach areas and is
used for harvesting purposes or other purposes related to the owners' participation in the land-
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based economy.
"BED & BREAKFAST" means single detached dwelling in which there is a resident owner or
resident manager who provides overnight accommodation and meals for the traveling public.
"BUILDING" means any structure, erection, stockpile, sign or fixture built or placed on land.
"BUILDING SUPPLY AND CONTRACTORS SHOP" means an establishment engaged in the
selling of building supplies such as lumber, millwork, siding, roofing, plumbing, electrical,
heating, air conditioning or home improvements and/or for persons employed in building trades
such as painting, plumbing, electrical work, masonry, metal working and carpentry or truck,
bulldozer, loader and backhoe operating.
"CABIN" means a building that is located in the Nuna and is used for recreation and land-
based harvesting purposes. Cabins are not intended for long-term human habitation. Cabins
shall not exceed 18 m² (195 sq. ft) in gross floor area.
"CARETAKER UNIT" means a dwelling used for the accommodation of a person employed as
a caretaker, janitor, manager, watchman, security guard or superintendent by an industrial or
community services use operating on the site.
"CEMETERY" means land primarily used for interment of human remains.
"COMMERCIAL RECREATION" means any building, structure or premises with athletic or
entertainment facilities for commercial purposes.
"COMMERCIAL VEHICLE" means any vehicle, which is licensed as a commercial carrier as
determined by the Registrar of Motor Vehicles.
"COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY" means an installation which transmits, receives and/or relays
communications such as a microwave or satellite relay tower, cellular telephone tower, aircraft
communications tower, radio or television broadcast tower or similar facility. A communications
facility includes the antennae or transmit/receive equipment, a support structure or tower, and a
small building to shelter equipment.
"COMMUNITY FREEZER" means a thermally insulated building, maintained at a subfreezing
temperature to freeze and store food for the community's use.
"COMMUNITY HALL OR CENTRE" means any building, structure or premises where facilities
are provided for athletic, civic, educational, political, religious or social events and are controlled
by the Municipality or the Government of Nunavut, or an agent thereof. This definition includes
an arena, gymnasium, swimming pool, theatre, library, or similar uses.
"CONVENIENCE STORE" means a development used for the retail sale of goods required by
area residents or employees on a day-to-day basis. A Convenience Store may include small
food stores, drug stores or variety stores selling confectionery, tobacco, groceries, beverages,
pharmaceutical and personal care items, hardware, or printed material.
"COUNCIL" means the Council of the Hamlet of Coral Harbour.
"CRAFT STUDIO" means the workplace of an artist or craftsperson, including a carver, painter,
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or photographer, where small personal goods such as jewelry or fine art such as portraits or
carvings are produced in small quantity or to special order, for sale at retail from the premises.
"DAY CARE CENTRE" means an establishment for the care and supervision of children during
the day.
"DEVELOPMENT" means the carrying out of any construction, excavation, or any operation in,
on, over, or under land, or the making of any changes in the use or in the intensity of use of any
land or building.
"DEVELOPMENT OFFICER" means an official of the municipality, appointed by Council to
assist Council to administer this By-law.
"DEVELOPMENT PERMIT" means a certificate of document permitting a development. It
includes plan(s) or drawing(s) specifications and may contain relevant documents.
"DOG TEAM" means three (3) or more dogs trained to be harnessed together and used for
recreational or commercial purposes or in the maintenance of a subsistence lifestyle.
"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, but shall not include a hotel, a motel, apartment
hotel, or hostel.
"DWELLING UNIT" means a separate set of living quarters designed or used as a
housekeeping unit for one or more people and usually containing cooking, sleeping, and
sanitary facilities.
"DWELLING, SINGLE-UNIT" means a separate detached building consisting
of one dwelling.
"DWELLING, SEMI-DETACHED" or "DUPLEX" means a building that is
divided either vertically or horizontally into two (2) dwelling units.
"DWELLING, ROWHOUSE" means a building that is divided vertically into
three (3) or more dwelling units, each of which may be located on a separate
lot and each of which has independent entrances to a front and rear yard
immediately abutting the front and rear walls of the unit.
"DWELLING, MULTI-UNIT" means a building other than a Rowhouse
Dwelling that contains 3 or more dwelling units divided either vertically or
horizontally and which may have independent or combined entranceways.
"DWELLING, MINI HOME" means any dwelling, which is pre-
manufactured and designed to be transported to the lot as one integral unit, and for the
purposes of this by-law shall include a mobile home.
"EDUCATIONAL FACILITY" means a place of instruction, including classrooms, seminar
rooms and similar installations, and may include residences.
"ELDERS' FACILITY" means a building or part of a building, which is used or intended to be
used to provide housing and care for three or more elderly persons who are provided living and
sleeping facilities, meal preparation, personal care, supervision, or assistance essential for
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sustaining the activities of daily living.
"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 and structurally altering any existing building or
structure by an addition, deletion, enlargement or extension.
"EXISTING," means in existence on the effective date of this By-law.
"GENERAL PLAN" means the General Plan of the Hamlet of Coral Harbour known as the
Coral Harbour Community Plan.
"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.
"GROSS FLOOR AREA" means the sum of the area of each floor of a building as measured
from the outermost perimeter of the building, and excludes mechanical space.
"GROUP HOME" means a residence where persons live under supervision and who, by reason
of their emotional, mental, social or physical condition or legal status, require a group living
arrangement for their well-being. The home is licensed and/or approved under Territorial
Statutes and in compliance with Municipal By-laws.
"HAZARDOUS GOODS" means any of the following:
-
explosives and pyrotechnics
-
gases (either compressed, deeply refrigerated, liquefied, or dissolved under pressure)
-
flammable and combustible liquids
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flammable solids
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oxidizing substances and organic peroxides
-
poisonous and infectious substances
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corrosives and
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other miscellaneous substances of similar nature
"HEALTH CARE FACILITY" means an establishment used by qualified medical practitioners
and staff for the provision of medical and health care on an outpatient basis. This term refers to
such uses as medical or dental offices, occupational health and safety offices, physiotherapy
services, counseling services, chiropractic services and ancillary clinic counselling services, but
does not include veterinary services.
"HOME OCCUPATION" means any occupation, trade, profession, personal service, day care
or craft carried on by an occupant of a residential building as a secondary use to the residential
use of the building.
"HOTEL" means a commercial building or buildings providing temporary accommodations for
travelers or transients on a year-round basis, and may have a public dining room.
"LOADING SPACE" means an area of land providing and maintained upon the same lot or lots
upon which the main use is located and which has adequate access to permit ingress and
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egress by means of driveways, aisles or maneuvering areas and which is used for the
temporary parking of a commercial motor vehicle while merchandise of materials are being
loaded or unloaded from the vehicles.
"LOT" or "PARCEL" means an area of land, which is described on a registered plan, or
described on a certificate of title, or described by a lease agreement.
"LOT, CORNER" means a lot situated at the intersection of, and abutting on, two or more
streets.
"LOT, INTERIOR" means a lot other than a corner or through lot.
"LOT, THROUGH" means a lot bounded on two opposite sides by streets that are parallel or
approximately parallel.
"LOT AREA" means the total horizontal area within the lot lines of a lot.
"LOT LINE" means a common line between a lot and an abutting lot, lane, street, parcel of land
or body of water.
"LOT LINE, FRONT" means the line dividing the lot from the street or other means of access,
and
i)
in the case of a corner or through lot - the shorter lot line abutting the street shall
be the front lot line, and where such lot lines are of equal length, the lot line
where the principal access to the lot is provided shall be the front lot line.
ii)
in the case of a lot, which has one of its boundaries the shoreline of a lake or the
bank of a river - the lot facing the access road shall be deemed to be the front lot
line.
"LOT LINE, SIDE" means a lot line other than a front or rear lot line.
"LOT LINE, INTERIOR SIDE" means a side lot line that does not abut a street.
"LOT LINE, EXTERIOR SIDE" means a side lot line that abuts a street.
"LOT LINE, REAR" means the lot line farthest from or opposite to the front lot line.
"MAIN BUILDING" means the building in which is carried on the principal purpose or purposes
for which the lot is used.
"MAIN WALL" means the exterior front, side or rear wall of a building.
"MANUFACTURING PLANT" means an establishment involved in the production, processing,
finishing, refinishing or assembly of various articles and commodities.
"MUNICIPALITY" means the Hamlet of Coral Harbour.
"NON-CONFORMING" means a use, building, or structure that was lawfully constructed, or
under construction, on the effective date of this By-law, and which now does not conform to the
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uses and/or provisions of this By-law.
"OFFICE" means a room or rooms where business may be transacted, a service performed or
consultation given but shall not include the manufacturing of any product or the retail selling of
goods.
"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.
"PARKING LOT" means any parking area other than a parking area that is accessory to a
permitted use and located on the same lot. A parking lot does not include the storage of motor
vehicles.
"PARKING SPACE" means an area for the temporary parking or storage of a motor vehicle.
"PERMANENT HUNTING AND FISHING CABINS OR CAMPS". See "CABIN" and / or
"BEACH SHACK".
"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.
"PERSONAL SERVICE" means a business that provides personal grooming or health services,
such as hair salon, tailor shop, dry cleaning, laundry, or similar use.
"QUARRY" means the excavation, processing, and stockpiling of gravel, stone, sand, earth,
clay fill, or other similar substances.
"RESTAURANT" means a building or part of a building where foods and beverages are offered
for sale to the public, for consumption within the premises or off the site. This includes licensed
restaurants, cafes, lunchrooms, and take-out restaurants.
"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 and shall
include minor food processing and packaging in connection with the sale of food products.
"SECONDARY SUITE" means a self-contained dwelling unit created by either interior
renovation within the existing home, or as an exterior addition to the house, provided that all one
entire face of the addition is attached to the principal dwelling and is architecturally consistent
with the principal dwelling, and shall not be considered a second dwelling on the lot for the
purposes of this By-law.
"SERVICE SHOP" means a building or part of a building used for the sale and repair of
household articles and shall include all replacement shops, radio, television and appliance
repair shops but shall not include industrial uses or manufacturing or vehicle repair shops.
"SETBACK" means the right-angled distance from a lot line or street boundary to the nearest
part of a main building on the lot.
"SIGN" means any object or device intended for the purpose of advertising or calling attention
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to any person, matter, thing, or event and includes posters, notices, panels, boarding and
banners.
"STREET OR ROAD" means the whole and entire right-of-way of every road allowance, not
just the travelled portion.
"STREET LINE" means the boundary line of a street.
"STRUCTURE" means anything that is erected or constructed, either temporary or permanent,
the use of which requires location on the ground or attachment to something on or in the
ground.
"TEMPORARY" means such time limit as may be set by the Council for a specific use. In a
case where no time limit is set, "temporary" shall mean no more than 60 consecutive days,
unless otherwise indicated.
"UTILITY" means any component of electrical power, cable television, or telecommunication
systems.
"WAREHOUSE" means a building used primarily for the storage of goods and materials. It
also includes a centre for distribution of wholesale goods and commodities to retailers,
professional users or other wholesalers.
"WASTE DISPOSAL SITE" means a place where ashes, garbage, refuse, domestic waste,
industrial waste, municipal refuse, and sewage is disposed of or dumped.
"WATERCOURSES" means any lake, river, stream, ocean, or other body of water.
"YARD" means part of a lot upon which does not have a main building on it.
"YARD, FRONT" means the area between the front lot line and the nearest wall of any main
building or structure on the lot.
"YARD, REAR" means the area between the rear lot line and the nearest wall of any main
building or structure on the lot.
"YARD, INTERIOR SIDE" means the area between an interior side lot line and the nearest wall
of any main building on the lot.
"YARD, EXTERIOR SIDE" means the area between an exterior side lot line and the nearest
wall of any main building on the lot.
"ZONE" means a land use category as defined and regulated in this By-law and as shown on
its Schedule.
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SECTION 3 - ADMINISTRATION
3.1
POWERS OF COUNCIL
(a) All development must be approved by Council, unless otherwise stated in this By-law.
(b) No building may be erected in the municipality in respect of which, in the opinion of the
Council, satisfactory arrangements have not been made for the supply of electric power,
streets or other services or facilities.
3.2
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
(a)
The Hamlet Council shall appoint a Development Officer as an authorized Officer
of Council.
(b)
The Council will authorize the Development Officer to perform the following
duties:
(i)
Exercise, on behalf of Council, the powers of Council under section 20
(Unauthorized Construction) of the Planning Act;
(ii)
Keep and maintain for inspection by the public during normal office hours
the following official records:
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A copy of this By-law and all the amendments thereto;
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A register of all applications for development, home occupations, and
amendments and all decisions made regarding all applications.
(iii)
Carry out other duties as may be prescribed in this By-law;
(iv)
Receive and review applications for Development Permits, amendments
and variances to this By-law;
(v)
Prepare a report to Council regarding applications for Development
Permits, amendments and variances to this By-law;
(vi)
Approve, approve with conditions, or refuse Development Permit
applications, subject to the authority provided by Council, for sheds and
shacks, or other similar types of accessory buildings;
(vii)
Issue Notice of Decisions subject to the provisions of this By-law;
(viii)
Request Council to revoke or suspend a Development Permit where the
permit holder is in breach of this By-law or of conditions of a Development
Permit;
(ix)
Carry out any inspection on lands or premises necessary to enforce this
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By-law.
3.3
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
(a)
No person or agency shall undertake development without a Development Permit.
(b)
No Development Permit shall be issued for development that is in contravention of this
By-law.
(c)
The approval of a Development Permit shall not relieve the permit holder from
constructing in accordance with the National Building Code, the National Fire Code, and
all Federal and Territorial Regulations.
(d)
The approval of a Development Permit shall not exempt any person or agency from
complying with the requirements of any other by-law in force within the Municipality of
Coral Harbour or to obtain any licence, permission, or permit required by municipal,
territorial and federal legislation.
(e)
All development requires a Development Permit except for the following:
(i)
For grading or landscaping where the cutting or filling is less than one (1) metre
and provided that the drainage of the surrounding area is not affected;
(ii)
Traditional and cultural activities including the establishment of a trap line, non-
commercial tent camps and cabins in the Nuna;
(iii)
Minor repairs, painting, decorating, or landscaping, provided that no person's
health or safety is endangered or completion of a development approved for or
under construction on the effective date of this by-law;
(iv)
Minor repairs or renovations that do not increase the floor space of the building,
but does not exempt anyone from informing the Chief Building Official of their
plans;
(v)
A temporary building or structure associated with construction, unless such
building or structure is used for human habitation.
(vi)
The installation, maintenance and repair of public works, services and utilities
carried out by the Hamlet on land which is publicly owned or controlled;
(vii)
Temporary election campaign signs and signs not exceeding 1 square metre in
size.
(viii)
Decks or open porches in the Residential Zone that meet all provisions of this
By-law.
3.4
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
(a)
A complete application form for a Development Permit must be submitted to the
Development Officer.
(b)
Every application shall be accompanied by:
(i)
The required application fee calculated as follows:
i. Residential projects: $10 application fee plus $20 for the first $10,000 of
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project value, PLUS $10 for every $10,000 of project value thereafter to a
maximum permit fee of $250.
ii. Non-residential projects: $10 application fee plus $20 for the first $10,000 of
project value, PLUS $10 for every $10,000 of value thereafter to a maximum
permit fee of $500.
iii. All accessory uses: $25.
iv. Notwithstanding the application fees as set out above, any development(s)
proposed by the Municipality, or developments that will be owned by the
Municipality, are exempt from Development Permit application fees.
(ii)
A site plan drawn to scale in metric units and showing:
i. The location of existing buildings;
ii. All legal dimensions of the lot(s);
iii. The location and dimensions of surrounding lots and buildings;
iv. Plans of the proposed buildings showing dimensions;
v. Proposed front, rear, and side yard setbacks;
vi. Access points to property;
vii. The location of outdoor fuel storage facilities;
viii. The location of water and sewer connections;
ix. The location of water and sewage storage tanks; and
x. The location of existing watercourses.
(iii)
The Development Officer may require additional information.
(iv)
For Development that is subject to terms and conditions, a letter must be
submitted by the applicant to demonstrate to the Development Officer that the
adjacent landowners have been notified in person or in writing.
(v)
A letter of Consent from the appropriate Landlord is also required.
3.5
NOTICE OF DECISION
(a)
Each application shall be considered by Council or the Development Officer as required,
and shall be either approved with or without conditions, or refused, with written reasons
provided for the refusal.
(b)
A decision on an application for a Development Permit shall be made by the
Development Officer or Council within 40 days of receipt of the application in its
complete and final form. If a decision is not made within 40 days the application for
development permit shall be deemed to be refused.
(c)
When an application is approved, the Development Officer will within 3 days of the date
of decision, post a Notice of Decision conspicuously on the lot for which the application
has been approved and in the Hamlet Office.
(d)
When a Variance has been granted, the Development Officer will within 3 days of the
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date of decision, send a Notice of Decision to adjacent property owners.
(e)
The Development Permit does not become effective until 14 days after the Notice has
been posted or mailed, and where no appeal of the decision has been filed, and where
the relevant conditions of development approval have been met.
3.6
EXPIRY OF DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
(a)
A Development Permit shall become void if:
(i)
The development is not completed within two (2) years of the date of Notice of
Decision; or
(ii)
The development has not commenced after one (1) year of the date of Notice of
Decision; or
(iii)
If there has been any violation of this By-law or of any conditions in the permit.
3.7
ENFORCEMENT
Anyone violating any provision of this By-law or conditions of a Development Permit is
liable to a fine of $500 plus $100 for every day the offence continues, as specified in
Section 34 of the Planning Act and Sections 105,106,107 and 108 of the Hamlets Act.
3.8
DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD
(a)
In accordance with Sections 21 and 22 of the Planning Act, Council shall establish a
Development Appeal Board and by resolution appoint one Council member and two
community residents as members of the Development Appeal Board. Members will be
appointed for a 3 year consecutive term. The Development Appeal Board will not
include employees of the Hamlet.
(b)
Anyone claiming to be affected by a decision of Council under this By-law may appeal in
writing to the Appeal Board within 14 days of the mailing or posting of a Notice of
Decision.
(c)
Upon receiving in writing an appeal, the Development Appeal Board shall:
(i)
Hold a hearing with a minimum of 3 Board members within 30 days from the
receipt of the appeal, upon determining that the appeal is based on planning
grounds;
(ii)
Ensure that reasonable notice of the hearing is given to the applicant and all
persons who, in the opinion of the Board, may be affected;
(iii)
Allow the Development Officer and every person concerned with the opportunity
to be heard, to submit evidence and to hear the evidence of others;
(iv)
Consider the circumstances and merits of each case and consider the purpose
and scope and intent of the Community Plan and the provisions of this By-law;
(v)
Confirm, reject or vary the decision appealed and impose such conditions as it
considers necessary under the circumstances; and
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(vi)
Take minutes of the hearing and render its decision in writing to the parties
involved within 60 days of the hearing date.
(d)
Where a member of the Development Appeal Board has an interest in an application for
a Development Permit that is being appealed, they shall be subject to the provisions of
the Conflict of Interest Act.
3.9
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
(a)
A person who seeks to have this By-law amended shall submit an application to Council
with the following:
(i)
A copy of their lease or certified true copy of their certificate of leasehold title;
(ii)
A fee of two hundred and fifty dollars ($250);
(iii)
Any information as may be required by Council.
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SECTION 4 - COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER REGULATIONS
4.1
COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER REGULATIONS
(a)
Nothing in this By-law shall exempt any person from complying with the
requirements of any other by-law in force within the Municipality of Coral
Harbour, or to obtain any licence, permission, or permit where authority or
approval is required by any other by-law of the Municipality of Coral Harbour or
any statute or regulation of the Government of Nunavut or the Government of
Canada.
(b)
Where the provisions in this by-law conflict with those of any other municipal,
federal or provisional regulations, by-laws or codes, the higher or more stringent
requirement shall prevail.
4.2
BUILDING PERMIT
Once the Development Permit has been issued and posted for fourteen (14) days, the
Applicant shall forward the approved Development Permit, as well as all documentation
associated with the development proposal, to the Chief Building Official, for procurement
of a Building Permit. No construction of a new building shall take place without first
obtaining a Building Permit.
4.3
NWB, CIRNAC, and DFO
The Nunavut Water Board (NWB), Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern
Affairs Canada (CIRNAC), and Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) must
approve all projects proposing to use or dispose of waste into water, including
proposals to partially or fully fill a waterbody. The Habitat Protection Provisions
of the Fisheries Act address the impact of a work or undertaking on fish and fish
habitat, such as the partial or complete filling of fish habitat (e.g. culvert
installation, dock installation, pond infilling). As DFO administers the Habitat
Protection Provisions, it is DFO's role and responsibility to review and approve
works in and around water with the mandate of protecting fish and fish habitat.
4.4
LEGAL LAND TENURE
Before a Development Permit can be issued on a new undeveloped lot, the owner of the
proposed improvements must obtain legal land tenure or a letter of permission-to-occupy
until such time that lease documents can be executed.
4.5
NUNAVUT PLANNING COMMISSION (NPC) AND NUNAVUT IMPACT REVIEW
BOARD (NIRB)
(a)
Any project proposal that fits the definition of "project" in the Nunavut Planning
and Project Assessment Act (NuPPA) must be submitted to the NPC for a
conformity review with the Nunavut Land Use Plan. Further criteria and
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information about the types of projects that must be submitted is provided in the
Proponent's Guide - NIRB Technical Guide Series, and NPC may be consulted
to provide clarification as well. If it is determined that a submission is required,
the project proposal is submitted electronically on NPC's website:
www.nunavut.ca.
(b)
The NPC may also forward the project proposal to the NIRB for screening of
environmental impacts. The screening process, and how NPC determines if a
project needs to be screened, is also outlined in the Proponent's Guide - NIRB
Technical Guide Series. The project proponent will comply with NIRB's screening
process, the proponent will not initiate the project until a Project Certificate is
received from NIRB, and the proponent must follow the terms and conditions in
the Project Certificate.
4.6
AIRPORT ZONING REGULATIONS
Any land use must be compliant with the Coral Harbour Airport Zoning Regulations. All
development proposals adjacent to airport property, as well as other development
proposals that could potentially interfere with airport operations require review and
approval by Nunavut Airports prior to construction.
4.7
SCIENTIFIC INSTALLATIONS
Development should not interfere with the operation of scientific installations, such as
telecommunications, radar, and meteorological stations. All development proposals
which could potentially interfere with such installations require review and approval by
the appropriate Territorial and Federal Departments.
4.8
ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES
(a)
Whenever archaeological artifacts are found during construction, construction
activities should stop immediately and the find reported immediately to the
Development Officer and the Territorial Archaeologist at the Department of
Culture and Heritage.
(b)
All development must comply with the Nunavut Agreement, Articles 33 and 34,
and the Nunavut Archaeological and Palaeontological Sites Regulations. Maps
on file outlining the municipality's archaeology resource inventory should be
consulted prior to initiating development to ensure development does not conflict
with recorded archaeological sites.
4.9
GRANULAR RESOURCES
(a)
Except where provided for within this By-law, no person shall strip, excavate or
otherwise remove granular material for sale or for use from a lot or other parcel of
land.
(b)
Where, in connection with the construction of a building or structure, there is an
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excess of granular material other than that required for grading and landscaping
on a lot, such excess may be removed for sale or use.
(c)
A Quarry Permit is required to remove any granular material. The Nunavut
Impact Review Board (NIRB) must review the development of new quarries and
the expansions thereof.
4.10 UTILITY CORPORATION
(a)
The Customer shall ensure that all required permits, licences, and authorizations
are provided to the Corporation prior to: commencement of Service, or; any
change of service requirements at any point of delivery, or; commencement of
construction of new service extensions.
(b)
Any Customer Facilities supplied with Service shall be installed in accordance
with the applicable statutes, regulations, standards and codes and only after the
Corporation has given its consent and any necessary inspections have been
successfully completed such equipment will be operated so as to cause no
interference with the Corporation Facilities or with any other Customer's Service.
4.11 GENERAL SANITATION REGULATIONS
Any land use must be compliant with the General Sanitation Regulations of the Public
Health Act, All development proposals for residential uses and other uses involving the
storage or preparation of food within 450 metres of a waste disposal site, require review
and approval from the Chief Public Officer of Health prior to the issuance of a
development permit.
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SECTION 5 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
5.1
ACCESSORY BUILDING
Accessory uses, buildings, utility distribution lines, and structures shall be permitted in
any zone but shall:
(a)
For the total gross floor area of all accessory buildings on the lot, not exceed
50% the gross floor area of the main building. This total includes both permitted
and non-conforming accessory uses.
(b)
Not be used for a residential use except where a dwelling is a permitted
accessory use;
(c)
Not be used for the keeping of animals other than household pets.
(d)
Not be built closer to the front or exterior side lot line than the minimum distance
required for the main building.
(e)
Not be located closer than 2.0m to any interior side or rear lot line.
(f)
Not exceed one-half the height of the main building or exceed a height of 4.6
metres (15 feet) in a residential zone.
(g)
Not exceed 40 square metres in any Residential Zone.
5.2
BED AND BREAKFAST
Where permitted, Bed and Breakfasts shall conform to the following requirements:
(a)
The bed and breakfast lodging forms part of a single unit dwelling.
(b)
The number of bedrooms devoted to the use shall not exceed four (4) in number;
(c)
No sign in connection with the use shall exceed 0.75 square metres in area nor
exceed one in number.
(d)
On street parking shall be prohibited.
(e)
The use should conform to all Building and Fire Codes.
5.3
BUILDING TO BE MOVED
No building, residential or otherwise, shall be relocated without obtaining a Development
Permit.
5.4
CARETAKER UNITS
The following provisions shall apply to Caretaker Units:
(a)
Only one Caretaker Unit is permitted on a lot;
(b)
Council must be satisfied that the Caretaker Unit will not be used as a rental unit.
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5.5
DAY CARE FACILITIES
Where Day Cares are permitted under this By-law, all day care centers or home day
cares must comply with the National Building Code Act, the Child Day Care Act, and the
Child Day Care Standards Regulations, as amended.
5.6
DISTANCE FROM WATERCOURSES
No development shall be permitted within 30.5 metres (100 feet) of a watercourse
except subject to terms and conditions of the Hamlet Council.
5.7
FENCES
No fences are permitted in residential zones. Fences may be permitted in industrial,
airport and community service zones but would be subject to terms and conditions set
out by the Council.
5.8
FRONTAGE ON A STREET
No Development Permit shall be issued except where the lot has frontage on a street or
road. Exceptions are made where specifically provided for in this By-law.
5.9
FRONTAGE ON CURVES
Where the front lot line of any lot is a curved line or when the sidelines of a lot are not
parallel, the minimum front lot line shall be a minimum of 10 metres measured at the
distance of the front yard setback.
5.10 HEIGHT
(a)
When used with reference to a building or structure, is the vertical distance
between the average finished grade and a horizontal plane through either:
(i) the highest point of the roof in the case of a building with a flat roof;
(ii) the average level of a sloped roof, provided that such a roof has a slope
of less than 20 degrees, or;
(iii) the average level between eaves and ridges in the case of a pitched
gambrel mansard or hipped roof.
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(b)
The height of buildings and structures in the vicinity of airports is regulated by
Airport Zoning Regulations. Refer to section 4.6.
(c)
Where height limitations are set forth in this By-law, such limitations shall not
apply to artworks and cultural structures (e.g. Inukshuks), aids to navigation or
aviation, antennae, bulk storage tanks, chimneys, church steeples, clock towers,
communication facilities, electrical supply facilities, fire towers, flagpoles, lighting
standards, lightning rods, mechanical equipment penthouses, skylights, solar
panels, stacks, water tanks, or windmills. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
limitations prescribed by a Federal Ministry or other Authority with respect to
height limitations and appropriate lighting in the vicinity of airfields shall prevail.
5.11 HOME OCCUPATION
Where a home occupation is permitted under this By-law, a home occupation is subject
to the following requirements:
(a)
Does not change the residential character of the lot by creating problems with
noise, traffic, outdoor storage, or other nuisance;
(b)
Does not employ more than 2 people who do not live in the dwelling;
(c)
Does not show any evidence that there is a business in the dwelling unit except
for a sign no bigger than 0.3 m² (3 square feet);
(d)
No more than 25% of the gross floor area of the dwelling shall be used for a
home occupation.
5.12 LOADING SPACE REQUIREMENTS
Every building or structure in a non-Residential zone involving the frequent receiving, loading or
unloading of goods, merchandise and raw materials shall provide off-street space for such
vehicles to stand and for loading and unloading.
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5.13 MINOR VARIANCE
Where a development does not conform with the site regulations, Council may vary the
regulations of development in accordance with the following:
DEGREE OF RELAXATION
Residential Zones
Other Zones
Front Yard
25%
Discretion of Council
Side Yard
25%
10%
Rear Yard
25%
10%
5.14 MULTIPLE USES ON A LOT
In any zone, where any land or building is used for more than one use, all provisions of
the By-law related to each use shall be satisfied, except where otherwise provided.
5.15 MULTIPLE ZONES
On any lot containing multiple zones, the zoning regulations associated with the zone
containing the largest on the lot area shall apply
5.16 NON-CONFORMING BUILDING OR USE
This By-law cannot be used to prevent the use and development of land that had been
lawfully established or has a valid Development Permit or was under construction at the
time this by-law was enacted. Non-conforming uses are subject to the following
regulations:
(a)
the non-conforming use may be transferred to a new owner or occupant;
(b)
the non-conforming building may be enlarged up to 20 percent of the gross floor
area of the building, as it existed at the date this By-law came into effect, as long
as the enlargement does not increase the extent to which the building is non-
conforming;
(c)
if a non-conforming building or use of land is discontinued for twelve consecutive
months, the future use shall conform with this By-law;
(d)
If more than 50% of a non-conforming building or use is accidentally destroyed or
knowingly removed and remains unused for a period of one (1) year or more, any
new use or building must conform to this By-law.
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5.17 PARKING REQUIRMENTS
(a)
Parking shall be required for any use, building or structure in accordance with the
following standards and such parking shall be accessory to a permitted use and located
on the same lot as the use:
(i)
Residential - 1 parking space per dwelling unit
(ii)
Residential in a non-Residential building - 1 parking space per 2 dwelling units
(iii)
Commercial - 1 space per 75m² gross floor space
(iv)
Community Use, School - 1 space for every 3 people working on site
(v)
Community Use, Other - 1 space per 75 m² gross floor space
(vi)
Industrial - 1 space for every 3 people working on site
(vii)
Open Space - Discretion of Development Officer or Council.
(b)
Each required parking space shall be 6.0m in length and 2.7m wide. Parking spaces for
residential uses shall be located in the front yard and exterior side yard of the lot, and
parking spaces shall be oriented parallel to the side lot lines.
(c)
For a required parking area of more than 6 spaces, at least one space for every 25
spaces must be a designated accessible space for vehicles accommodating those with
disabilities. An accessible space shall be 6.0m in length and 3.7m wide.
(d)
Any non-residential development with a requirement for three or more parking spaces
must do the following:
(i)
Provide a driving aisle with a minimum width of 6.5 m
(ii)
Define the parking area using parking rails, boulders, blocks, bollards or other
material so that the parking does not encroach cross onto the road allowance or
adjacent lots
5.18 PROJECTIONS INTO YARD
Despite any other provision to the contrary, the following features and other similar
features are permitted to project from a principal building into a required yard in
accordance with the following table.
Object
Permitted projection
into any required yard
Minimum distance
from lot line
Canopies or awnings
1.5 m
3 m
Solar panels, heat pump or
similar equipment
1 m
3 m
Unenclosed balconies or
stairways, including a fire
escape
1.5 m
3 m
Unenclosed porches, decks
and steps
3 m
3 m
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5.19 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.
5.20 SATELLITE DISHES
Satellite dishes shall not be permitted between the building and the street line. Poles
must be to the side or rear to avoid obstructing parking and/or service delivery. Ground-
mounted satellite dishes shall not be permitted in the Residential Zone.
5.21 UTILITIES
Structures or buildings required by the Hamlet of Coral Harbour or any public utility
corporation to provide utility services may be permitted in any zone, provided that such
structures or buildings comply with all applicable statutes, regulations, standards, codes
and agreements. Structures such as utility poles, utility lines and pipelines are exempt
from the minimum yard setback and maximum building height provisions of this by-law.
5.22 YARD REGULATIONS
(a)
No person shall keep or permit in any part of the yard in any residential zone:
(a)
Any more than two dismantled vehicles for more than six months and such
vehicles shall be stored out of public view;
(b)
Any object or chattel which, in the opinion of the Development Officer is unsightly
or tends to adversely affect the amenities of the district;
(c)
Any excavation, storage, or piling up of materials required during the construction
stage unless all necessary safety measures are undertaken.
(b)
No person shall keep or permit on any site any buildings, or structures or portions
thereof, rubbish or other things that may constitute, in the opinion of the Development
Officer, a fire hazard, or hazard to safety or health.
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SECTION 6 - ZONE REGULATIONS
6.1
RESIDENTIAL (R)
(a)
Permitted Uses
Dwelling, single-unit
Dwelling, semi-detached or duplex
Dwelling, rowhouse
Park or playground
Any accessory building, structure or use, subject to section 5.1.
(b)
Conditional Uses
Bed and breakfast
Craft studio
Daycare centre
Dwelling, multi-unit
Dwelling, mini home
Elders facility
Group home
Home occupation
Secondary suite
(c)
Zone Requirements
(i)
The following provisions apply to all development in the Residential Zone:
Yard Setbacks (minimum)
Front
6 metres
Rear
6 metres
Rear, backing onto
an OS Zone
2.5 metres
Side (Exterior)
4 metres
Side (Interior)
6 metres
Building Height (maximum)
8.5 metres (28 feet)
(ii)
Despite the provisions of Section 6.3(a), for semi-detached dwellings or
rowhouse dwellings located on separate, adjacent lots, the side yard
where units are attached may be reduced to zero metres.
(iii)
Parking or storage of a commercial vehicle having a gross vehicle weight
of 4,500 kg or construction equipment including bulldozers, backhoes,
high hoes, and pay loaders is not permitted.
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(iv)
The following provisions will apply to Secondary Suites:
i. The suite forms part of a single unit or semi-detached dwelling;
ii. The suite is structurally attached or located within the principal dwelling;
and,
iii. The suite does not exceed a floor area of 25% of the principal dwelling,
or 60 m² of gross floor area, whichever is less.
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6.2
COMMERCIAL / COMMUNITY USE (C)
(a)
Permitted Uses
Automotive gas bar
Bank
Broadcasting studio
Church / Place of worship
Commercial recreation
Communications facility
Community hall or centre
Convenience store
Craft studio
Day care centre
Educational facility
Elders' facility
Emergency and protective services facility
Government office
Group home
Health care facility
Hotel
Municipal garage
Office
Park or playground
Parking lot
Personal service
Post office
Restaurant
Retail store
Any accessory building, utility, structure or use, subject to section 5.1.
(b)
Conditional Uses
Caretaker unit
Cemetery
Community freezer
Dwelling unit for Staff that is located on the same lot and is ancillary to a use
permitted under section 6.2(a)
Dwelling unit(s) in a non-residential building provided that the dwelling unit(s) are
above the ground floor.
Home occupation
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(c)
Zone Requirements
(i) The following provisions apply to all development in this Zone:
Setbacks (minimum)
Front
6 metres
Rear
6 metres
Side (Exterior)
4 metres
Side (Interior)
6 metres
Building Height (maximum)
13 metres (43 feet)
(ii) No outdoor storage is permitted
(iii) A covered or screened area for garbage and trade waste is required.
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6.3
OPEN SPACE (OS)
(a)
Permitted Uses
Beach shacks
Boat storage
Dock
Monument, cairn, or statue
Park or playground
Shed to store equipment for traditional, cultural, and recreational activities
taking place in the Zone.
Snow fence
Sports field
Temporary outdoor storage of sealift equipment during sealift
Washroom facility
(b)
Conditional Uses
Communications facility
Dog teams
(c)
Zone Requirements
(i)
The following provisions apply to all development in this Zone:
Gross Floor Area (maximum)
25 m² (270 sq. ft.)
Building Height (maximum)
3.1 metres (10 feet)
(ii)
No building or structure shall be located closer than 10 metres to any lot
line.
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6.4
INDUSTRIAL (M)
(a)
Permitted Uses
Automotive gas bar
Automotive repair, sales or facility
Building supply or contractors shop
Outdoor storage
Rental shop
Warehouse
Communications facility
Any accessory building, structure or use, subject to section 5.1.
(b)
Conditional Uses
Caretaker unit
Hazardous goods storage
Manufacturing plant
Power plant
Tank farm
(c)
Zone Requirements
The following provisions apply to all development in this Zone:
Setbacks (minimum)
Front
6 metres
Rear
8 metres
Side (Exterior)
6 metres
Side (Interior)
8 metres
Building Height (maximum)
13 metres (43 feet)
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6.5
TRANSPORTATION (T)
(a)
Permitted Uses
Airport and related uses
Communications facility
Sealift facility
(b)
Zone Requirements
Any development within a 4000 metre radius of the Airport Reference Point, as
indicated on the Land Use Map, is subject to the Coral Harbour Airport Zoning
Regulations and shall be subject to the approval of NAV Canada and Nunavut
Airports.
No development shall occur within 200 metres of the Non-Directional Beacon
(NDB) Site.
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6.6
NUNA (N)
(a)
Permitted Uses
Dog Team
Temporary tenting or camping
(b)
Conditional Uses
Beach Shack
Quarry
Cemetery
Commercial Harvesting
Communications Facility
Permanent hunting and fishing cabins or camps
Resource exploration and development
Snow fence
Tourist facilities
Wind Turbine
Any accessory building, structure, or use, subject to
section 5.1.
(c)
Zone Requirements
(i)
Any development within the Transportation Influence Zone as indicated
on the Land Use Map shall be subject to the approval of NAV Canada.
(ii)
No development is permitted within 200 metres (656 feet) downwind of
any snow fence without the approval of Council.
(iii)
No development is permitted within 200 metres (656 feet) of a wind
turbine.
(iv)
No development is permitted within 100 metres (328 feet) of an
Archaeological or Paleontological Site.
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6.7
WASTE DISPOSAL (WD)
(a)
Conditional Uses
Waste disposal site
Sewage treatment system
(b)
Zone Requirements
No residential development or commercial development involving food storage, handling
or preparation shall be permitted within 450 metres of a waste disposal site.
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6.8
MUNICIPAL RESERVE (MR)
(a)
Zone Requirements
The Municipal Reserve Zone identifies lands that may be of interest for future
development. No development is permitted in this zone unless it is of temporary nature,
subject to Council approval.
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6.9
PROTECTIVE DEVELOPMENT (PD)
(a)
Conditional Uses
Quarry
Water Reservoir
(b)
Zone Requirements
(a)
No Development shall take place within the watershed of the water source.
(b)
A development setback from a water reservoir may be imposed by Council in
cases where berms are used to retain water.
(c)
Uses accessory to the supply of water such as a pipeline, a pumping or
monitoring station or a road are permitted.
SECTION 7 - FORMS
Form A
Application for Development Permit;
Form B
Application for Home Occupation;
Form C
Development Permit and Notice of Approval;
Form D
Permit - Notice of Refusal;
Form E
Notice of Appeal Hearing;
Form F
Notice of Appeal Decision;
Form G
Stop Work Notice
Form H
Use of Land is in Violation of the Coral Harbour Zoning By-law Notice.
Form I
Application for Amendment to the Zoning By-law
Form J
Request for Variance
FORM A - Application for Development Permit
APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
Permit No.:
Date:
Application Fee:
(see Section 3.4)
I hereby make application under the provisions of the Zoning By-law for a Development Permit, in
accordance with the plans and supporting information submitted herewith and which form part of this
application.
Applicant:
P.O. Box No.:
Telephone Number:
Legal Description of Lot:
Lot No:
Plan No.:
Sketch No.
Lessee or Private Landowner:
P.O. Box No.:
Telephone number:
Lease Number:
Letter of Permission to Occupy
File No.:
Describe the proposed development:
Current Use and Zoning:
Current use of the lot:
Current Zoning
Cost and Completion Time:
Date of Completion:
Estimated Cost
of the Project:
Date of
Commencement:
Zoning Regulations:
Proposed Setbacks (in metres)
Front Yard:
Interior Side Yard(s):
Exterior Side Yard:
Height of Proposed
Building: (in metres)
Number of Parking
Spaces Proposed:
Fire Spatial Distance (in metres) from Adjacent Buildings:
North side:
South side:
East side:
West side:
I hereby give my consent to allow all authorized person(s) the right to enter the above land and/or
buildings, with respect to this application only.
Date:
Signature of Applicant:
Development Permit Applications shall be accompanied by the following
information:
1) Site Plan. See Section No. 3.4
2) Certificate from Nunavut Impact Review Board approving a proposed industrial
development.
3) Approval from the Water Board if the project requires filling or altering a
waterbody.
4) Approval from Fisheries and Oceans Canada if the project has potential to
impact fish and/or fish habitat.
5) Letter from Nunavut Airports approving the project, if the project is near an
airport.
6) A letter requesting a Variance, if the proposed project does not meet the exact
zoning regulations.
7) If a Variance or Terms and Conditions are required by the Hamlet Council, a
letter from the Applicant will be required stating the adjacent landowners and
lessees have been notified of the proposed development.
I certify that I will abide by the above conditions after I have received a Development
Permit, knowing that failure to do so will result in cancellation of the Development
Permit and possible further action taken by the Hamlet of Coral Harbour.
Signature of Applicant
Date
If the applicant is not the Registered Owner or Lessee of the Property, please submit a
letter from the Registered Owner or Lessee granting you permission to use the property
for the proposed business.
Signature of Lessee or Private
Date
Landowner
(not required if the lessee or landowner is the applicant)
FORM B - Application for Home Occupation
APPLICATION FOR HOME OCCUPATION
I/We hereby make application under the provisions of Zoning By-law No._______for a
Development Permit to operate a Home Occupation.
PLEASE PRINT:
Applicant's Name:
Business Name:
Mailing Address:
Telephone Number:
Lot No:
Plan No.:
Zoning:
Details
How many people will you employ?
Are these people residents of the Home?
How many and what kind of vehicles and/or equipment you expect to use in conjunction
with the business (indicate number, type and size)?:
Where will the above vehicles and/or equipment be parked?
Lessee of the Property:____________________________________________.
(* If the applicant is not the Registered Owner or Lessee of the Property, please submit
a letter from the Registered Owner or Lessee granting you permission to use the
property for the proposed business.)
HOME OCCUPATION: Requirements, Refer to Section 5.11
Where a home occupation is permitted under this By-law, a home occupation is
subject to the following requirements:
i)
Does not change the residential character of the lot by creating problems with
noise, traffic, outdoor storage, or other nuisance;
ii)
Does not employ two or more people who do not live in the dwelling;
iii)
Does not show any evidence that there is a business in the dwelling unit except
for a sign no bigger than 0.3 square metres (3 square feet); and
iv)
The home business does not take up more than 25% of the dwelling.
I certify that I will abide by the above conditions after I have received a Development
Permit for my Home Occupation, knowing that failure to do so will result in cancellation
of the Development Permit and possible further action taken by the Hamlet of Coral
Harbour.
Signature of Applicant
Date
Permit No.:
Date:
FORM C - Development Permit & Notice of Approval
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT - NOTICE OF APPROVAL
POSTED ON SITE AND IN THE HAMLET OFFICE
Development involving:___________________________________________________
as further described in Application No.: has been:
APPROVED:
APPROVED - subject to conditions (state reasons):
Development shall comply with:
(1)
Hamlet Zoning By-law;
(2)
National Building Code, most current;
(3)
National Fire Code, most current; and
(4)
All Federal and Territorial Regulations.
The applicant is hereby authorized to proceed with the specified development provided
that any stated conditions are complied with, that development is in accordance with
any approved plans and applications. Should an appeal be made against this
decision to the Development Appeal Board, or the Development Officer, this
Development Permit shall be null and void.
Date of decision:
Date of issue of Development
Permit:
Motion Number if Council
Approval is required:
Signature of Development
Officer:
NOTE:
1. The issuance of a Development Permit, in accordance with the Notice of Decision, is subject to the
condition that it does not become effective until 15 days after the date the order, decision or
Development Permit is issued;
2. Any person claiming to be affected by a decision of Council may appeal to the Development Appeal
Board by submitting a written notice of appeal to the Development Officer within 14 days after notice
of the decision is given; and
3. A permit shall become void after two years or if the development has not commenced within
six months from the date that the permit was issued.
Permit No.:
Date:
FORM D - Notice of Development Permit Refusal
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT - NOTICE OF REFUSAL
POSTED ON SITE AND IN THE HAMLET OFFICE
Development Permit No. _____________________________________________________
Development involving: ________ as further described in
Application No. ________________________________________ has been REFUSED
for the following reasons:
You are further notified that you may appeal this decision to the Development Appeal
Board in accordance with the provisions of Section 3.8 of this By-law. Such an appeal
shall be made in writing and shall be delivered either personally or by mail so as to
reach the Secretary of the Development Appeal Board (Development Officer) not later
than fourteen (14) days following the date of issue of this notice. The notice of appeal
shall contain a statement of the grounds of the appeal.
Date of Decision:
Date of Notice of Decision:
Signature of Development
Officer:
FORM E - Notice of Appeal Hearing
NOTICE OF APPEAL HEARING
Date: _____________________________________
This is to notify you that an appeal has been made to the DEVELOPMENT APPEAL
BOARD against a decision in respect of Application No.: which involves
development described as follows:
__
This decision was:
APPROVED:
APPROVED - with conditions:
REFUSED:
Reason(s) for this decision is as follows:
Place of Hearing:
Time of Hearing: Date of Hearing:
Any persons affected by the proposed development have the right to present a written
brief prior to the hearing and to be present and be heard at the hearing. Persons
requiring to be heard at the meeting shall submit the written briefs to the Secretary of
the Development Appeal Board (Development Officer) not later than: .
Date
Secretary of the Development Appeal Board
(Development Officer)
FORM F - Notice of Appeal Decision
NOTICE OF APPEAL DECISION
Date:_______________________________________
This is to notify you than an appeal against the:
APPROVAL:
APPROVAL - with conditions:
REFUSAL:
of a Development Permit with regard to the following:
was considered by the DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD on 20__
and the decision of the DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD with regard to the appeal is as
follows and for the following reasons:
Date
Secretary, Development Appeal Board
NOTE:
1.
A decision of the Development Appeal Board is final and binding on all parties and
persons subject only to an appeal upon a question of jurisdiction or law pursuant to
Section 51 of the Planning Act. An application for leave to appeal to the Supreme
Court shall be made:
(a) to a judge of the Supreme Court; and
(b) within thirty (30) days after the issue of the order, decision, permit or approval
sought to be appealed.
FORM G - Stop Work Notice
STOP WORK NOTICE
POSTED ON SITE AND AT THE HAMLET OFFICE
Date:_________________________________________
Applicant's Name: _____________________________
Subject Lot / Plan No.: __________________________
You are hereby notified that your development is in contravention of the Coral Harbour
Zoning By-law, No. or Development Permit by reason of:
You are requested to take remedial action to conform to the By-law/Permit as follows:
Failure to comply with this request within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice may
result in action being taken through the courts to seek remedy under the provisions of
the Planning Act and Hamlets Act.
Date of Notice
Signature of Development Officer
FORM H - Use of Land in Violation of Zoning By-law Notice
USE OF LAND IS IN VIOLATION OF THE
CORAL HARBOUR ZONING BY-LAW NOTICE
POSTED ON SITE AND AT THE HAMLET OFFICE
Date:_________________________________________
You are hereby notified that your development is in contravention of the Coral Harbour
Zoning By-law, No.________ by reason of:
You are requested to take remedial action to conform to the By-law as follows:
Failure to comply with this request within thirty (30) days of receipt of this notice may
result in action being taken through the courts to seek remedy under the provisions of
the Planning Act and Hamlets Act.
Date of Notice
Signature of Development Officer
Fee:
$250
FORM I - Application for Amendment to Zoning By-law
APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT TO THE
ZONING BY-LAW
Date:___________________________________________
Zoning Amendments are subject to the provisions of the Planning Act
Section 29 and Section 3.9 of this By-law.
I/We hereby make application to amend the Zoning By-law.
Applicant:
Telephone:
Address:
Owner or Lessee of the
Property:
Telephone:
Address:
Land Description:
Lot No.:
Plan No.:
Civic Address:
Amendment Proposed:
From:
To:
Reasons in support of Application for Amendment:
Signature of Applicant
Date
FORM J - Request for Variance
REQUEST FOR VARIANCE
I/We hereby make a request to vary one or more provisions of the Zoning By-law.
PLEASE PRINT:
Applicant's Name:
Business Name:
Mailing Address:
Phone Number:
Lot No.:
Plan No.:
Zoning:
Lessee of the Property:
(* If the applicant is not the Registered Owner or Lessee of the Property, please submit a letter
from the Registered Owner or Lessee granting you permission to request a variance.)
Describe the variance(s) being requested:
I certify that I will abide by the above conditions for variance after I have received a
Development Permit, knowing that failure to do so will result in cancellation of the
Development Permit and possible further action taken by the Hamlet of Coral Harbour.
Signature of Applicant
Date
Fee:
$75