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Town of Ajax Zoning By-Law 95-2003
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Section 6: Zone Provisions
6.1 Zone Provisions
Permitted uses and zone standards for all zones are provided in the
following Sections:
Zone Category
Section
Residential Zones
Section 6.2
Commercial and Mixed Use Zones
Section 6.3
Employment Zones
Section 6.4
Institutional and Cemetery Zones
Section 6.5
Rural Zones
Section 6.6
Open Space Zones
Section 6.7
Environmental Protection Zone
Section 6.8
Downtown Central Area Zones
Section 6.9
6.1.1 Permitted Uses
Permitted uses in a zone are noted by the symbol '-' in the column
applicable to that zone and corresponding with the row for a specific
permitted use. A number(s) following the symbol '-', zone heading or
identified permitted use, indicates that one or more special provisions
apply to the use noted or, in some cases, to the entire zone. Special
provisions are noted at the end of each table.
6.1.2 Zone Standards
A number(s) following the zone standard, zone heading or description of
the standard, indicates an additional zone requirement. These additional
standards are listed at the end of each subsection.
6.2 Residential Zones
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or
structure in any Residential Zone except in accordance with Sections
6.2.1 to 6.2.4 of this By-law.
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6.2.1 Permitted Uses
(Amended by By-laws 114-2013, 23-2025)
The following table establishes the uses permitted in the Residential Zones.
Table 1: Permitted Uses - Residential Zones
Permitted Use
CR
R1-A R1-B R1-C R1-D R1-E
R1-F
R2-A R2-B R3
RM4
RM5 RM6
Detached Dwelling
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Semi-Detached Dwelling
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
-
-
-
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Duplex Dwelling
- (1)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
N/A
N/A
N/A
Triplex Dwelling
- (1)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
N/A
N/A
N/A
Quadruplex Dwelling
- (1)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
N/A
N/A
N/A
Linked Villa Dwelling
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
-
N/A
N/A
N/A
Townhouse Dwelling
(Street)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
-
-
N/A
N/A
N/A
Maisonette Dwelling
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
-
Block Townhouse
Dwelling
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
-
-
-
Apartment Dwelling
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
-
N/A
N/A
Senior Citizens' Apartment N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
-
N/A
Attached Accessory
Dwelling Unit
- (2)
(3)
- (2)
- (2)
- (2)
- (2)
- (2)
- (2)
- (2)
- (2)
- (2)
- (2)
- (2)
- (2)
Detached Accessory
Dwelling Unit
- (2)
(4)
- (2)
- (2)
- (2)
- (2)
- (2)
- (2)
- (2)
- (2)
- (2)
- (2)
- (2)
- (2)
Bed and Breakfast
Establishment (5)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
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Permitted Use
CR
R1-A R1-B R1-C R1-D R1-E
R1-F
R2-A R2-B R3
RM4
RM5 RM6
Day Care Facility (6)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Crisis Care Facility
N/A
-
-
-
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Group Home 'A'
N/A
-
-
-
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Home Based Business
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Lodging House (7)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
(1)
(New footnote as incorporated by By-law 23-2025) Shall only be permitted on a lot outside of the Greenbelt
Plan Area.
(2)
(New footnote as incorporated by By-law 23-2025) Subject to meeting additional requirements in Section 4.4
(Accessory Dwelling Units) of this By-law.
(3)
(New footnote as incorporated by By-law 23-2025) Where a lot is located in the Greenbelt Plan Area, the
use shall only be permitted on lands located outside of the Greenbelt Natural Heritage System Boundary, as
identified in the Special Schedules (Section 8 of this By-law), and a maximum of one Accessory Dwelling
Unit is permitted on the lot.
(4)
(New footnote as incorporated by By-law 23-2025) Where a lot is located in the Greenbelt Plan Area, the
use shall only be permitted on lands located outside of the Greenbelt Natural Heritage System Boundary, as
identified in the Special Schedules (Section 8 of this By-law), in an accessory building or structure that
existed on or before July 1, 2017, and where new municipal services are not required. Further, a maximum
of one Accessory Dwelling Unit is permitted on the lot.
(5)
Permitted in a detached dwelling only.
(6)
Only a day care facility that existed on the date of passage of this By-law is permitted.
(7)
Subject to meeting all applicable parking requirements of Section 5 of this Zoning By-law and the
requirements of the Lodging House Licensing By-law.
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6.2.2 Zone Standards
(Amended by By-laws 27-2021, 23-2025)
The following table establishes the zone standards applicable to the Residential Zones.
Table 2: Residential Zone Standards
N/A
Standards
Per
Dwelling
Unit
Stan
dard
s Per
Dwel
ling
Unit
Stan
dard
s Per
Dwel
ling
Unit
Stan
dard
s Per
Dwel
ling
Unit
Stand
ards
Per
Dwelli
ng
Unit
Stand
ards
Per
Dwelli
ng
Unit
Stand
ards
Per
Dwell
ing
Unit
Stand
ards
Per
Dwell
ing
Unit
Stand
ards
Per
Dwell
ing
Unit
Stan
dard
s Per
Dwel
ling
Unit
Standards
Per Lot
Stan
dard
s Per
Lot
Stan
dard
s
Per
Lot
N/A
CR
R1-A R1-B R1-C R1-D
R1-E
R1-F
R2-A
R2-B
R3
RM4
RM5
RM6
Minimum
Lot
Frontage
50.0 m
20.0
m
15.0
m
14.6
m
11.9 m 10.4 m 9.0 m
9.0 m
6.0 m
6.0
m
37.0 m
30.0
m
30.0
m
Minimum
Lot Depth
130.0 m
33.5
m
33.5
m
33.5
m
25.0 m 25.0 m 25.0
m
33.5
m
25.0
m
33.5
m
N/A
N/A
N/A
Minimum
Setback
from
Front Lot
Line
15.0 m
7.5
m
6.0
m
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
7.5 m
7.5
m
7.5
m
Maximum
Setback
from
Front Lot
Line
N/A
N/A
N/A
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
N/A
N/A
N/A
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N/A
Standards
Per
Dwelling
Unit
Stan
dard
s Per
Dwel
ling
Unit
Stan
dard
s Per
Dwel
ling
Unit
Stan
dard
s Per
Dwel
ling
Unit
Stand
ards
Per
Dwelli
ng
Unit
Stand
ards
Per
Dwelli
ng
Unit
Stand
ards
Per
Dwell
ing
Unit
Stand
ards
Per
Dwell
ing
Unit
Stand
ards
Per
Dwell
ing
Unit
Stan
dard
s Per
Dwel
ling
Unit
Standards
Per Lot
Stan
dard
s Per
Lot
Stan
dard
s
Per
Lot
N/A
CR
R1-A R1-B R1-C R1-D
R1-E
R1-F
R2-A
R2-B
R3
RM4
RM5
RM6
Minimum
Setback
from
Exterior
Side Lot
Line
7.5 m
6.0
m
6.0
m
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
2.0
m
6.0 m
6.0
m
6.0
m
Minimum
Setback
from
Interior
Side Lot
Line
7.5 m
1.8
m
1.2
m
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(3)
(2)
(3)
(3)
(3)
3.6 m
3.6
m
3.6
m
Minimum
Setback
from
Rear Lot
Line
15.0 m
9.0
m
7.5
m
7.5
m
7.5 m
7.5 m
7.5 m
7.5 m
7.5 m
7.5
m
9.0 m
7.5
m
9.0
m
Maximum
Lot
Coverage
20 %
(4)
30%
(4)
33%
(4)
45%
45%
45%
45%
45%
50%
50%
30%
35%
30%
Maximum
Height
N/A
11.0
m
11.0
m
11.0
m
11.0 m 11.0 m 11.0
m
11.0
m
11.0
m
11.0
m
45.0 m
30.0
m
11.0
m
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N/A
Standards
Per
Dwelling
Unit
Stan
dard
s Per
Dwel
ling
Unit
Stan
dard
s Per
Dwel
ling
Unit
Stan
dard
s Per
Dwel
ling
Unit
Stand
ards
Per
Dwelli
ng
Unit
Stand
ards
Per
Dwelli
ng
Unit
Stand
ards
Per
Dwell
ing
Unit
Stand
ards
Per
Dwell
ing
Unit
Stand
ards
Per
Dwell
ing
Unit
Stan
dard
s Per
Dwel
ling
Unit
Standards
Per Lot
Stan
dard
s Per
Lot
Stan
dard
s
Per
Lot
N/A
CR
R1-A R1-B R1-C R1-D
R1-E
R1-F
R2-A
R2-B
R3
RM4
RM5
RM6
Maximum
Driveway
Width
(5)
7.8
m (6)
6.1
m (6)
5.6
m (6)
5.6 m
(6)
5.2 m
(6)
5.2 m
(6)
5.2 m
(6)
3.0 m
(6)
3.0
m (6)
(6)(7)
(6)
(7)
(6)
(7)
Maximum
Number
of
Driveway
Accesses
2 (8)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
N/A
N/A
N/A
Maximum
Garage
Width
N/A
7.5
m
6.1
m
5.6
m
5.6 m
3.3 m
(9)
3.3 m
(9)
3.3 m
(9)
3.3 m
(9)
3.3
m (9)
N/A
N/A
N/A
Maximum
Apron
and Curb
Cut
Width
9.0 m
7.8
m
6.1
m
5.6
m
5.6 m
5.2 m
5.2 m
4.0 m
3.0 m
3.0
m
N/A
N/A
N/A
(1)
See requirements of Section 6.2.4
(2)
(As amended by By-law 83-2004) 0.3 metres on one side and 1.2 metres on the other for detached
dwellings with a minimum aggregate setback between dwellings of 1.2 metres. A 1.2 metre minimum side
yard setback shall be required adjacent to any Open Space Zone.
(3)
For all horizontally attached dwellings, 0.0 metres between units and 1.2 metres for end units.
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(4)
(New footnote as incorporated by By-law 23-2025) The maximum lot coverage shall be 45% in cases where
the lot includes a duplex dwelling, triplex dwelling, quadruplex dwelling, or one or more accessory dwelling
unit(s).
(5)
There is no maximum driveway width but driveways and/or parking areas shall not occupy more than 30% of
the area of the front yard or more than 10% of the aggregate area of the rear and side yards of any lot.
(6)
A driveway-adjacent walkway is permitted to extend a maximum of 1.8 metres beyond the listed maximum
driveway width on the side of a driveway nearest the principal entrance of the dwelling and a maximum of
0.6 metres beyond the listed maximum driveway width on the opposite side of the driveway. Where a
driveway-adjacent walkway intersects at grade with a hard landscaping surface other than a driveway, the
connection point between the two must not exceed a maximum width of 1.5 metres.
(7)
(New footnote as incorporated by By-law 23-2025) The driveway-adjacent walkway provisions implemented
in this zone via Footnote (6) are only applicable to the following built forms: Block Townhouse Dwellings and
Back-to-Back Townhouse Dwellings.
(8)
Where two driveway accesses exist on one lot, the aggregate width of these accesses shall not exceed the
standard for Maximum Apron and Curb Cut Width in the corresponding zone. Further, the two driveway
accesses must be separated by a minimum distance of 9.0 metres.
(9)
This shall not apply to residential Plans of Subdivision that are draft approved prior to October 31, 2006, and
residential site plans with site plan agreements executed prior to October 31, 2006.
6.2.3 Garage and Driveway Requirements
(As amended by By-laws 83-2004, 27-2021)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, in any Residential zone, garages shall extend no
more than 2.5 metres beyond the front face of the principal building provided that, for a bungalow or
back split house, this may be increased to 3.0 metres.
Where the opening for vehicular access to an attached garage faces an interior side lot line, the
requirements of this section shall not apply, but shall be subject to the setback requirements of
Section 6.2.4.
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6.2.4 Front Yard and Exterior Yard Requirements
(As amended by By-law 83-2004)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, the following front yard and exterior yard
requirements shall apply:
Table 3: Front and Exterior Yard Standards - Residential Zones
Standard
Minimum Front
Yard Setback
Minimum Setback
from Exterior Lot
Line
Dwelling unit on street side with a sidewalk
3.0 m
2.0 m
Dwelling unit on street side without a sidewalk
2.0 m
2.0 m
Attached garage on street side with a sidewalk
5.7 m
2.0 m
Attached garage on street side without a sidewalk
3.0 m
2.0 m
Platform on street side with a sidewalk
1.5 m
1.0 m
Platform on street side without a sidewalk
1.0 m
1.0 m
Notwithstanding the provisions of the above-noted table, a dwelling unit shall not be set back more
than 3.0 metres from the front lot line of an adjacent dwelling unit which fronts on the same street.
For all dwelling units, the maximum front yard shall be 7.5 metres as measured from the front of the
principal building to the front lot line. Notwithstanding this requirement, the maximum front yard may
be measured from the front face of an attached porch, subject to the following:
i)
The minimum depth of the attached front porch shall not be less than 1.5 metres, measured
from the front face of the principal building to the front face of the porch;
ii)
The minimum width of the attached front porch shall be not less than the following, whichever
is less:
a)
3.0 metres;
b)
The entire width of the habitable portion of the dwelling, measured from the nearest
exterior wall of an attached private garage to the opposite exterior side wall of the
principal building.
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6.3 Commercial and Mixed Use Zones
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure in any Commercial or
Mixed Use Zone except in accordance with Sections 6.3.1, 6.3.2, 6.3.3 and 6.3.4 of this By-law.
6.3.1 Permitted Uses
(As amended by By-law 38-2008)
The following table establishes the non-residential uses permitted in the Commercial and Mixed Use
Zones.
Table 4: Permitted Uses - Commercial and Mixed Use Zones
N/A
NC
Neighbourhood
Commercial
LC
Local
Commercial
VC1
Village
Core
Mixed
Use
One
VC2
Village
Core
Mixed
Use
Two
VC3
Village
Core
Mixed
Use
Three
VC4
Village
Core
Mixed
Use
Four
GC
General
Commercial
UC
Uptown
Mixed
Use
AC
Automobile
Commercial
Art Gallery
N/A
N/A
-
-
- (6)
- (6) (9)
-
-
N/A
Banquet
Facility
N/A
-
N/A
N/A
N/A
-
-
N/A
Commercial
Fitness
Centre
N/A
-
-
-
N/A
N/A
-
-
N/A
Commercial
School
N/A
N/A
-
-
N/A
N/A
-
-
N/A
Convenience
Store
- (2)
-
-
-
N/A
N/A
-
-
- (1)
Crisis Care
Facility
N/A
-
-
N/A
N/A
N/A
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N/A
NC
Neighbourhood
Commercial
LC
Local
Commercial
VC1
Village
Core
Mixed
Use
One
VC2
Village
Core
Mixed
Use
Two
VC3
Village
Core
Mixed
Use
Three
VC4
Village
Core
Mixed
Use
Four
GC
General
Commercial
UC
Uptown
Mixed
Use
AC
Automobile
Commercial
Day Care
Facility
-
-
-
-
N/A
N/A
-
-
N/A
Drive-Thru
Facility
N/A
-
N/A
N/A
-
-
- (5)
Dry Cleaning
Depot
-
-
-
-
N/A
N/A
-
-
N/A
Dry Cleaning
Establishme
nt
N/A
-
-
-
N/A
N/A
-
N/A
N/A
Financial
Institution
-
-
-
-
N/A
N/A
-
-
N/A
Funeral
Home
N/A
N/A
-
-
N/A
N/A
-
-
N/A
Garden
Centre
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
-
-
N/A
Hotel
N/A
N/A
-
-
N/A
N/A
-
-
N/A
Laundromat,
Self Serve
-
-
-
-
N/A
N/A
-
-
N/A
Library
-
-
-
-
N/A
N/A
-
-
N/A
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N/A
NC
Neighbourhood
Commercial
LC
Local
Commercial
VC1
Village
Core
Mixed
Use
One
VC2
Village
Core
Mixed
Use
Two
VC3
Village
Core
Mixed
Use
Three
VC4
Village
Core
Mixed
Use
Four
GC
General
Commercial
UC
Uptown
Mixed
Use
AC
Automobile
Commercial
Licensed
Accessory
Outdoor
Patio (7)
N/A
-
-
-
N/A
N/A
-
-
N/A
Medical
Clinic
N/A
-
-
-
N/A
N/A
-
-
N/A
Motel
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
-
-
N/A
Motor
Vehicle
Rental Depot
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
-
-
N/A
Motor
Vehicle
Rental
Establishme
nt
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
-
N/A
N/A
Motor
Vehicle
Sales
Establishme
nt
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
-
N/A
N/A
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N/A
NC
Neighbourhood
Commercial
LC
Local
Commercial
VC1
Village
Core
Mixed
Use
One
VC2
Village
Core
Mixed
Use
Two
VC3
Village
Core
Mixed
Use
Three
VC4
Village
Core
Mixed
Use
Four
GC
General
Commercial
UC
Uptown
Mixed
Use
AC
Automobile
Commercial
Motor
Vehicle
Used Sales
Establishme
nt
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
-
N/A
N/A
Motor
Vehicle Gas
Bar
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
-
Motor
Vehicle
Service
Centre
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
-
Motor
Vehicle
Wash,
Automatic
(1)(3)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
-
Museum
N/A
-
-
-
N/A
N/A
-
-
N/A
Nightclub
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
-
N/A
Office
-
-
-
-
-
- (9)
-
-
N/A
Personal
Service
Shop
-
-
-
-
-
- (9)
-
-
N/A
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N/A
NC
Neighbourhood
Commercial
LC
Local
Commercial
VC1
Village
Core
Mixed
Use
One
VC2
Village
Core
Mixed
Use
Two
VC3
Village
Core
Mixed
Use
Three
VC4
Village
Core
Mixed
Use
Four
GC
General
Commercial
UC
Uptown
Mixed
Use
AC
Automobile
Commercial
Place Of
Assembly
N/A
N/A
-
-
N/A
N/A
-
-
N/A
Place Of
Entertainme
nt
N/A
-
-
-
N/A
N/A
-
-
N/A
Place Of
Worship
N/A
N/A
-
-
N/A
N/A
-
-
N/A
Restaurant
N/A
-
-
-
N/A
N/A
-
-
N/A
Restaurant,
Drive-Thru
N/A
-
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
-
-
N/A
Retail Store
N/A
-
-
-
- (6)
- (6) (9)
-
-
N/A
Retail
warehouse
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
- (4)
N/A
Service or
repair shop
-
-
-
-
N/A
N/A
-
-
N/A
Taxi depot
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
-
-
N/A
Unlicensed
Accessory
Outdoor
Patio
N/A
-
-
-
N/A
N/A
-
-
N/A
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N/A
NC
Neighbourhood
Commercial
LC
Local
Commercial
VC1
Village
Core
Mixed
Use
One
VC2
Village
Core
Mixed
Use
Two
VC3
Village
Core
Mixed
Use
Three
VC4
Village
Core
Mixed
Use
Four
GC
General
Commercial
UC
Uptown
Mixed
Use
AC
Automobile
Commercial
Veterinary
Clinic
N/A
-
-
-
N/A
N/A
-
-
N/A
(1)
As an accessory use to a gasoline establishment only provided that the gasoline establishment is not
located on a lot abutting a zone where residential uses are permitted.
(2)
A convenience store is permitted provided that it does not exceed a maximum gross leasable floor area of
250.0 m2
(3)
Not permitted on any lot abutting a Residential Zone or a Downtown Central Area Zone where residential
uses are permitted.
(4)
A retail warehouse is permitted provided that it has a minimum gross leasable floor area of 2000.0 m2.
(5)
Only a non-food drive-thru facility is permitted. (See Deferral Number D6)
(6)
(As amended by By-Law 38-2008) The identified use is permitted provided that it does not exceed a
maximum gross floor area of 140.0 m2 and is located within a building that existed as of the date of passing
of this By-law.
(7)
A Licensed Accessory Outdoor Patio is permitted provided that the licensed accessory outdoor patio meets
the provision in Section 6.3.1.1.
(8)
(As incorporated by By-Law 38-2008) The identified use shall only be permitted in conjunction with one
residential dwelling unit, containing a minimum of two bedrooms, located on the same lot.
6.3.1.1 Licensed Accessory Outdoor Patios
i)
A licensed accessory outdoor patio situated on a property that does not abut a Residential,
Institutional or Open Space Zone shall be permitted.
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ii)
A licensed accessory outdoor patio situated on a property that abuts a Residential, Institutional
or Open Space Zone shall be permitted provided the licensed accessory outdoor patio meets
one of the following two provisions:
a)
There is a building situated between the licensed accessory outdoor patio from the
abutting Residential, Institutional or Open Space Zone; or
b)
The accessory outdoor patio is separated from an abutting Residential, Institutional or
Open Space Zone by Harwood Avenue or a Type A or B Arterial Road.
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6.3.2 Zone Standards
(As amended by By-law 38-2008)
The following table establishes the zone standards applicable to non-residential uses in the
Commercial and Mixed Use Zones.
Table 5: Non-Residential Zone Standards - Commercial and Mixed Use
NC
Neighbourhood
Commercial
LC
Local
Commercial
VC1
Village
Core
Mixed
Use One
VC2
Village
Core
Mixed
Use
Two
VC3
Village
Core
Mixed
Use
Three
VC4
Village
Core
Mixed
Use
Four
GC
General
Commercial
UC
Uptown
Mixed
Use
AC
Automobile
Commercial
Minimum
Lot
Frontage
N/A
90.0 m
(6)
(5) (6)
(6)
(6)
90.0 m
45.0 m
45.0 m
Minimum
Lot Depth
N/A
60.0 m
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
60.0 m
N/A
45.0 m
Minimum
Setback
from
Front Lot
Line
3.0 m
3.0 m
(7)
(8)
(7)
(7)
3.0 m
3.0 m
9.0 m
Maximum
Setback
from
Front Lot
Line
N/A
N/A
(7)
(9)
(7)
(7)
N/A
N/A
N/A
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NC
Neighbourhood
Commercial
LC
Local
Commercial
VC1
Village
Core
Mixed
Use One
VC2
Village
Core
Mixed
Use
Two
VC3
Village
Core
Mixed
Use
Three
VC4
Village
Core
Mixed
Use
Four
GC
General
Commercial
UC
Uptown
Mixed
Use
AC
Automobile
Commercial
Minimum
Setback
from
Exterior
Side Lot
Line
3.0 m
3.0 m
(10)
(8)
(10)
(10)
3.0 m
3.0 m
7.5 m
Maximum
Setback
from
Exterior
Side Lot
Line
N/A
N/A
(10)
(9)
(10)
(10)
N/A
N/A
N/A
Minimum
Setback
from
Interior
Side Lot
Line
7.5 m
7.5 m
N/A
(11)
N/A
1.2 m
7.5 m
7.5 m
7.5 m
Minimum
Setback
from
Rear Lot
Line
9.0 m
9.0 m
N/A
(11)
7.5 m
7.5 m
9.0 m
9.0 m
9.0 m
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NC
Neighbourhood
Commercial
LC
Local
Commercial
VC1
Village
Core
Mixed
Use One
VC2
Village
Core
Mixed
Use
Two
VC3
Village
Core
Mixed
Use
Three
VC4
Village
Core
Mixed
Use
Four
GC
General
Commercial
UC
Uptown
Mixed
Use
AC
Automobile
Commercial
Minimum
Built Lot
Frontage
(Front
Street
wall)
N/A
N/A
N/A
75%
(12)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Minimum
Built Lot
Flankage
(Exterior
Side
Street
wall)
N/A
N/A
N/A
75%
(12)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Minimum
Floor
Space
Index
N/A
N/A
(4)
1.0 (4)
(13)
(4)
(4)
N/A
N/A
N/A
Maximum
Floor
Space
Index
N/A
N/A
2.0 (4)
3.25
(4)(13)
1.5 (4)
0.75 (4)
N/A
N/A
N/A
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NC
Neighbourhood
Commercial
LC
Local
Commercial
VC1
Village
Core
Mixed
Use One
VC2
Village
Core
Mixed
Use
Two
VC3
Village
Core
Mixed
Use
Three
VC4
Village
Core
Mixed
Use
Four
GC
General
Commercial
UC
Uptown
Mixed
Use
AC
Automobile
Commercial
Minimum
Ground
Floor
Area
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
600.0
m2
N/A
Maximum
Gross
Floor
Area
1,400.0 m2 (1)
10,000.0 m2 N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
500.0 m2
Minimum
Height
N/A
N/A
2 storeys
2
storeys
(14)(15)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Maximum
Height
11.0 m
12.5 m
12.5 m or
4 storeys,
whichever
is greater
(16)
20.0 m
(14)
(17)
(18)
12.5 m
11.0 m
N/A
68.0 m
4.3 m (3)
(1)
No individual store shall exceed a maximum gross leasable floor area of 250.0 m²
(2)
Office uses shall have a maximum Floor Space Index of up to 1.0
(3)
Notwithstanding the maximum height requirement in the Automobile Commercial (AC) Zone, canopies over
gas pumps may be permitted to a maximum height of 6.3 metres.
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(4)
(As amended by By-Law 38-2008) No individual convenience store, dry cleaning depot, dry cleaning
establishment, retail store, service or repair shop, or veterinary clinic may exceed 300.0 m2 of gross floor
area.
(5)
(As amended by By-Law 38-2008) Where the front lot line divides the lot from Kingston Road West and a
building having a height in excess of 12.5 metres and/or an Floor Space Index in excess of 1.5 is proposed
on the lot, the minimum lot frontage shall be 50.0 metres. Where the front lot line divides the lot from Church
Street South and a building having a height in excess of 12.5 metres and/or an Floor Space Index in excess
of 1.5 is proposed on the lot, the minimum lot frontage shall be 75.0 metres. In all other instances, no
minimum lot frontage requirement applies.
(6)
(As amended by By-Law 38-2008) No individual convenience store, dry cleaning depot, dry cleaning
establishment, financial institution, office, personal service shop, retail store, service or repair shop, or
veterinary clinic that is located at grade, in a multi-unit building, shall occupy a unit frontage having a width
greater than 15.0 metres, as measured along the frontal façade of a building where primary pedestrian
entrances are located.
(7)
(As amended by By-Law 38-2008) For interior lots which feature an existing individually designated historic
or heritage "wish list" building, the setback shall match to within 1.5 metres the established setback of the
designated or heritage "wish list" building. For interior lots that are vacant or which do not feature designated
or "wish list" buildings, the setback for new development shall be determined by drawing a straight line
between the two nearest street facing corners of the nearest adjacent principal buildings on either side of the
subject lot: the mid point of the proposed front building wall shall intersect with this line, with a permitted
deviation toward the front or rear of the lot of up to 1.5 metres. For all corner lots, the setback shall either
match to within 1.5 metres of the established setback of any designated or heritage "wish list" building
existing on the lot, or alternatively, be determined by drawing a line parallel to and even with the least point
of setback of the street-facing wall of the nearest principal building adjacent to the interior side lot line of the
subject lot, with a permitted deviation toward the front or rear of the lot of up to 1.5 metres. In no instances
shall a building setback involve an encroachment beyond a front lot line.
(8)
(As amended by By-Law 38-2008) Where the front lot line or exterior side lot line divides the lot from
Kingston Road West, the minimum setback from the front lot line or exterior side lot line shall be 5.0 metres.
Where the front lot line or exterior side lot line divides the lot from the west side of Church Street South, the
minimum setback from the front lot line or exterior side lot line shall be 7.0 metres. Where the front lot line or
exterior side lot line divides the lot from the east side of Church Street South, the minimum setback from the
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front lot line or exterior side lot line shall be 5.0 metres. In all other instances, the minimum setback from the
front lot line or exterior side lot line shall be 5.0 metres.
(9)
(As amended by By-Law 38-2008) Where the front lot line or exterior side lot line divides the lot from
Kingston Road West, the maximum setback from the front lot line or exterior side lot line shall be 7.0 metres.
Where the front lot line or exterior side lot line divides the lot from the west side of Church Street South, the
maximum setback from the front lot line or exterior side lot line shall be 9.0 metres. Where the front lot line
or exterior side lot line divides the lot from the east side of Church Street South, the maximum setback from
the front lot line or exterior side lot line shall be 7.0 metres. In all other instances, the minimum setback from
the front lot line or exterior side lot line shall be 7.0 metres.
(10)
(As amended by By-Law 38-2008) The setback shall either match to within 1.5 metres of the established
setback of any designated or heritage "wish list" building existing on the lot, or alternatively, be determined
by drawing a line parallel to and even with the least point of setback to the street-facing wall of the nearest
principal building adjacent to the rear lot line of the subject lot, with a permitted deviation toward the exterior
side or interior side of the lot of up to 1.5 metres. In no instances shall a building setback involve an
encroachment beyond an exterior side lot line.
(11)
(As amended by By-Law 38-2008) The setback shall be 9.0 metres where the lot line in question abuts a
residential zone.
(12)
(As amended by By-Law 38-2008) The specified requirement applies only to built frontages and flankages
along Kingston Road West and Church Street South.
(13)
(As amended by By-Law 38-2008) Buildings with an Floor Space Index greater than 1.5 shall only be
permitted on a lot having a minimum lot frontage of 50.0 metres along Kingston Road West, or on a lot
having a minimum lot frontage of 75.0 metres along Church Street South.
(14)
(As amended by By-Law 38-2008) Buildings more than 12.5 metres in height shall only be permitted on a lot
having a minimum lot frontage of 50.0 metres along Kingston Road West, or on a lot having a minimum lot
frontage of 75.0 metres along Church Street South.
(15)
(As amended by By-Law 38-2008) The ground floor of buildings shall have a minimum clear floor-to-ceiling
height of 4.0 metres for a minimum depth of 20.0 metres in from the street-facing façade of the building.
(16)
(As amended by By-Law 38-2008) Any portion of a front or exterior side building wall, excluding a parapet or
balcony wall, that is located higher than 8.0 metres above the established grade, shall be subject to a
minimum 2.0 metre setback requirement.
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(17)
(As amended by By-Law 38-2008) Any portion of a front or exterior side building wall fronting Kingston Road
West or the east side of Church Street South, excluding a parapet or balcony wall, that is located higher
than 15.0 metres above the established grade, shall be subject to a minimum 2.0 metre stepback
requirement. Any portion of a front or exterior side building wall fronting the west side of Church Street
South, excluding a parapet or balcony wall, that is located higher than 8.0 metres above the established
grade, shall be subject to a minimum 2.0 metre stepback requirement and shall be subject to a second
minimum 2.0 metre stepback if the building wall extends higher than 15.0 metres above the established
grade. In all other instances, any portion of a front or exterior side building wall, excluding a parapet or
balcony wall, that is located higher than 8.0 metres above the established grade, shall be subject to a
minimum 4.0 metre stepback requirement.
(18)
(As amended by By-Law 38-2008) For lots west of Church Street South, the maximum permitted height
zone shall be restricted to within 40.0 metres of the Church Street South and Kingston Road West property
lines. Beyond 40.0 metres, the maximum permitted height zone shall decrease to 15.0 metres for the next
20.0 metres in from Kingston Road West and 10.0 metres in from Church Street South, and to then a
maximum height of 10.0 metres for the remainder of the lot. For lots east of Church Street South, the
maximum permitted height zone shall be restricted to within 40.0 metres of the Church Street South and
Kingston Road West property lines. Beyond 40.0 metres, the maximum permitted height zone shall
decrease to 10.0 metres for the remainder of the lot.
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6.3.3 Residential Uses Permitted in the Commercial and Mixed Use Zones
(As amended by By-Laws 38-2008, 114-2013, 23-2025)
The following table establishes the residential uses permitted in the Local Commercial, Village Core
Mixed Use, and Uptown Mixed Use Zones.
Table 6: Permitted Residential Uses - Commercial and Mixed Use Zones
N/A
LC
Local
Commercial
VC1
Village
Core
Mixed Use
One
VC2
Village
Core
Mixed Use
Two
VC3
Village
Core
Mixed Use
Three
VC4
Village
Core
Mixed Use
Four
UC
Uptown
Mixed Use
Apartment Dwelling
- (1)
- (1)
- (1)
- (1)
- (3)
- (1)
Detached Dwelling
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
-
N/A
Duplex Dwelling
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
-
N/A
Triplex Dwelling
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
-
N/A
Quadruplex
Dwelling
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
-
N/A
Dwelling Unit,
Attached
Accessory
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
- (5)
- (5)
Dwelling Unit,
Detached
Accessory
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
- (5)
- (5)
Lodging House
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
- (4)
N/A
Block Townhouse
Dwelling
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
-
Seniors Apartment
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
-
Additional
Provisions
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
(2)
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(1)
Permitted on upper floor of building with ground level commercial uses only.
(2)
No garage associated with any residential building or development shall protrude more than
2.4 metres beyond the front main façade of the dwelling unit, provided a porch of a minimum of
1.2 metres in width is associated with the front main façade, and the width of the garage door
shall not occupy more than 50 percent of the front façade of the dwelling unit.
(3)
Only one apartment dwelling unit, having a minimum of two bedrooms, shall be permitted.
(4)
Subject to meeting all applicable parking requirements of Section 5 of this Zoning By-law and
the requirements of the Lodging House Licensing By-law.
(5)
(New footnote as incorporated by By-law 23-2025) Subject to meeting additional requirements
in Section 4.4 (Accessory Dwelling Units) of this By-law.
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6.3.4 Zone Standards for Residential Uses in The Commercial and Mixed Use Zones
(As amended by By-Laws 86-2005, 38-2008, 114-2013, 23-2025)
The following table establishes zone standards applicable to residential uses permitted in the Local
Commercial, Village Core Mixed Use, and Uptown Mixed Use Zones.
Table 7: Residential Zone Standards - Commercial and Mixed Use Zones
Permitted Use
Lot
Frontage
Lot
Frontag
e
Lot
Depth
Front
Yard
Front
Yard
Rear
Yard
Interior
Side
Yard
Interio
r Side
Yard
Exterior
Side
Yard
Exterior
Side
Yard
Height
N/A
Min.
Max.
Min.
Min.
Max.
Min.
Min.
Max.
Min.
Max.
Max.
Apartment
Dwelling
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
N/A
Detached
Dwelling
15 m
N/A
33.5 m (4)
(4)
7.5 m
1.2 m
N/A
N/A
N/A
11.0 m
Block
Townhouse
Dwelling
5.48 m
8.0 m
25.0 m 3.0 m
6.0 m
7.5 m
(2)
2.0 m
3.0 m
6.0 m
11.3 m
Apartment
Building (less
than 6 storeys)
20.0 m
N/A
N/A
3.0 m
6.0 m
10.0 m 5.5 m
8.0 m
3.0 m
6.0 m
N/A
Apartment
Building (six
storeys and
over)
30.0 m
N/A
N/A
3.0 m
8.0 m
(3)
5.5 m
12.0 m 3.0 m
6.0 m
68.0 m
Lodging House
15.0 m
N/A
33.5 m (4)
(4)
7.5 m
1.2 m
N/A
N/A
N/A
11.0 m
(1)
Apartment dwellings in the Local Commercial (LC), Village Core Mixed Use One (VC1), Village Core Mixed
Use Two (VC2), Village Core Mixed Use Three (VC3), and Uptown Core Mixed Use (UC) Zones shall only
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be permitted on an upper floor of a building with ground level commercial uses. Such buildings shall conform
to the requirements of Section 6.3.2 in accordance with the zone in which the building is located.
(2)
The interior side yard requirement shall be 0.3 metres on one side and 1.2 metres on the other side.
(3)
The rear yard shall be half the height of the building from a minimum of 10.0 metres up to a maximum of
15.0 metres.
(4)
For interior lots which feature an existing individually designated historic or heritage "wish list" building, the
setback shall match to within 1.5 metres the established setback of the designated or heritage "wish list"
building. For interior lots that are vacant or which do not feature designated or "wish list" buildings, the
setback for new development shall be determined by drawing a straight line between the two nearest street
facing corners of the nearest adjacent principal buildings on either side of the subject lot; the midpoint of the
proposed front building wall shall intersect with this line, with a permitted deviation toward the front or rear of
the lot of up to 1.5 metres. For all corner lots, the setback shall either match to within 1.5 metres of the
established setback of any designated or heritage "wish list" building existing on the lot, or alternatively, be
determined by drawing a line parallel to and even with the least point of setback of the street-facing wall of
the nearest principal building adjacent to the interior side lot line of the subject lot, with a permitted deviation
toward the front or rear of the lot of up to 1.5 metres. In no instances shall a building setback involve an
encroachment beyond a front lot line.
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6.4 Employment Zones
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or
structure in any Employment Zone except in accordance with Sections
6.4.1 and 6.4.2 of this By-law.
6.4.1 Permitted Uses
(Amended by By-law 50-2013)
The following table establishes the uses permitted in the Employment
Zones.
Table 8: Permitted Uses - Employment Zones
N/A
PE
Prestige
Employment
GE
General
Employment
HE
Heavy
Employment
Accessory Retail Sales Outlet (1)
-
-
-
Banquet Facilities
-
N/A
N/A
Building And Construction
Materials Facility
N/A
-
-
Commercial Fitness Centre
-
N/A
N/A
Commercial School (6)
-
N/A
N/A
Community Centre
-
N/A
N/A
Contractors Yard
N/A
-
-
Day Care Facility
-
N/A
N/A
Drive-Thru Facility
-
N/A
N/A
Dry Cleaning Establishment
-
-
N/A
Emergency Service Facilities
-
-
-
Financial Institution
-
N/A
N/A
Fuel Storage Supply Yard
N/A
N/A
-
Funeral Home
-
N/A
N/A
Hotel
-
N/A
N/A
Licensed Accessory Outdoor Patio
(4)
-
N/A
N/A
Light Manufacturing (2)
-
-
-
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(1)
May not exceed 20% of the gross floor area of the premises in which it is
located.
(2)
Manufacturing is permitted only in wholly enclosed buildings.
N/A
PE
Prestige
Employment
GE
General
Employment
HE
Heavy
Employment
Machinery And Equipment Sales
And Rental
N/A
-
-
Manufacturing
N/A
-
-
Medical Clinic
-
N/A
N/A
Motel
-
N/A
N/A
Motor Vehicle Repair Facility
N/A
-
-
Motor Vehicle Rental
Establishment
-
-
N/A
Motor Vehicle Sales Establishment
-
-
N/A
Motor Vehicle Washing
Establishment
N/A
-
-
Offices
-
-
-
Outdoor Storage (3)
-
-
Personal Service Shop
-
N/A
N/A
Place Of Assembly
-
N/A
N/A
Place Of Entertainment
-
N/A
N/A
Place Of Worship (5)
N/A
N/A
Public Storage Facility
-
-
N/A
Recreation Facility
-
N/A
N/A
Restaurant
-
N/A
N/A
Restaurant, Drive-Thru
-
N/A
N/A
Service Or Repair Shop
-
-
-
Sports Arena
-
N/A
Transportation Depot
N/A
-
Unlicensed Accessory Outdoor
Patio
-
N/A
N/A
Veterinary Clinic
-
-
N/A
Warehouse/ Distribution Centre
-
-
-
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(3)
Outdoor storage shall not exceed 50% of the site area and shall not be visible
from the street.
(4)
A Licensed Accessory Outdoor Patio is permitted provided that the licensed
accessory outdoor patio meets the provisions in Section 6.3.1.1.
(5)
A Place Of Worship shall continue to be permitted on lands known as 360
Westney Road South, 877 Westney Road South, and 438 Monarch Avenue.
(6)
A Commercial School shall mean a premises as a school conducted for gain,
including a studio of a dancing teacher or a music teacher, an art school, a
golf school or business school and any other similar specialized school, but
shall exclude any elementary or secondary school registered with the Ministry
of Education.
6.4.2 Zone Standards
The following table establishes the zone standards applicable to the
Employment Zones.
Table 9: Zone Standards - Employment Zones
N/A
Zone
Standards
Zone
Standards
Zone
Standards
N/A
PE
Prestige
Employment
GE
General
Employment
HE
Heavy
Employment
Minimum Lot Area
4,200.0 m2
N/A
N/A
Min. Setback from Front Lot Line
9.0 m
9.0 m
9.0 m
Min. Setback from Exterior Side
Lot Line
3.0 m
3.0 m
9.0 m
Min. Setback from Interior Side Lot
Line (1)(2)
4.5 m
3.6 m
3.6 m
Min. Setback from Rear Lot Line
(2)
3.0 m
3.0 m
3.0 m
(1)
Plus 0.3 metre extra for each additional 1.0 metre of building height in excess
of 12.0 metres.
(2)
(As amended by By-law 135-2008) Where an Employment Zone is located
adjacent to a Residential Zone or a Downtown Central Area Zone that permits
residential uses, the minimum setback from the interior side lot line and rear
lot line shall be 9.0 metres.
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6.4.3 Additional Zone Requirements
6.4.3.1 Outdoor Storage
i)
Outdoor storage is not permitted in the Prestige Employment
(PE) Zone.
ii)
In the General Employment (GE) and Heavy Employment
(HE) Zones, outdoor storage is permitted only in the rear
yard provided that:
a)
Such outdoor storage is accessory to the use of the
main building on the lot;
b)
No outdoor storage is located closer than 9.0 metres
to any street line;
c)
No outdoor storage is located closer than 15.0 metres
to any residential zone boundary;
d)
Any portion of the area for outdoor storage where it
does not adjoin the outside wall of a building is
enclosed by a fence at least 1.8 metres high and
which must be constructed of permanent masonry,
wood and/or plastic with a ratio of voids to solids not
greater than 50%; and,
e)
No materials may be stored outside to a height
greater than 1.8 metres.
iii)
In the Heavy Employment (HE) Zone, any part of a lot for a
permitted or accessory outdoor storage purpose shall be
enclosed within a 1.8 metres high fence constructed of
wood.
6.5 Institutional and Cemetery Zones
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or
structure in the Institutional or Cemetery (CE) Zones except in
accordance with Sections 6.5.1 and 6.5.2 of this By-law.
6.5.1 Permitted Uses
The following table establishes the uses permitted in the
Institutional and Cemetery (CE) Zones.
Table 10: Permitted Uses - Institutional and Cemetery Zones
N/A
I-A
Institutional -
A
I-B
Institutional -
B
CE
Cemetery
Cemetery
N/A
N/A
-
Community Centre
-
-
N/A
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N/A
I-A
Institutional -
A
I-B
Institutional -
B
CE
Cemetery
Crisis Care Facility
-
-
N/A
Day Care Facility
-
-
N/A
Hospital
N/A
-
N/A
Library
-
-
N/A
Nursing Home
-
-
N/A
Place Of Worship
-
-
N/A
School (1)
-
-
N/A
Sports Arena
N/A
-
N/A
(1)
Portables associated with a school are permitted provided that they are
located only in the rear or interior side yard and are setback the greater of
12.0 metres from any Residential Zone boundary or 12.0 metres from the
street line. No minimum setback is required for school portables abutting
any Open Space Zone.
6.5.2 Zone Standards
The following table establishes the zone standards applicable to the
Institutional and Cemetery (CE) Zones.
Table 11: Zone Standards - Institutional and Cemetery Zones
N/A
Zone
Standards
Zone
Standards
Zone
Standards
N/A
I-A
Institutional
- A
I-B
Institutional
- B
CE
Cemetery
Minimum Lot Area
N/A
2.5 ha
N/A
Minimum Setback from Front Lot Line
9.0 m
9.0 m
12.0 m
Minimum Setback from Exterior Side Lot
Line
9.0 m
9.0 m
12.0 m
Minimum Setback from Interior Side Lot
Line
9.0 m
9.0 m
9.0 m
Minimum Setback from Rear Lot Line
9.0 m
9.0 m
9.0 m
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6.6 Rural Zones
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or
structure in any Rural Zone except in accordance with Sections
6.6.1 and 6.6.2 of this By-law.
6.6.1 Permitted Uses
(Amended by By-laws 114-2013, 23-2025)
The following table establishes the uses permitted in the Rural
Zones.
Table 12: Rural Zones - Permitted Uses
N/A
PC
Permanent
Countryside
A
Agricultural
Agricultural Operations
-
-
Bed And Breakfast Establishment
-
N/A
Boarding Kennel
-
N/A
Dwelling, Detached (1)
-
-
Dwelling Unit, Attached Accessory
- (2)(3)
- (2)
Dwelling Unit, Detached Accessory
- (2)(4)
- (2)
Equestrian Centre
-
N/A
Garden Centre
-
N/A
Home Based Business
-
-
Lodging House (6)
-
N/A
Resource Management Uses
-
-
Seasonal Farm Produce Sales Outlet (5)
-
-
Veterinary Clinic
-
N/A
(1)
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the erection of a detached dwelling on
a lot in the Permanent Countryside (PC) or Agricultural (A) Zones provided
such lot has been in existence since December 26, 1962.
(2)
(New footnote as incorporated by By-law 23-2025) Subject to meeting
additional requirements in Section 4.4 (Accessory Dwelling Units) of this
By-law.
(3)
(New footnote as incorporated by By-law 23-2025) Where a lot is located
in the Greenbelt Plan Area, the use shall only be permitted on lands
located outside of the Greenbelt Natural Heritage System Boundary, as
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identified in the Special Schedules (Section 8 of this By-law), and a
maximum of one Accessory Dwelling Unit is permitted on the lot.
(4)
(New footnote as incorporated by By-law 23-2025) Where a lot is located
in the Greenbelt Plan Area, the use shall only be permitted on lands
located outside of the Greenbelt Natural Heritage System Boundary, as
identified in the Special Schedules (Section 8 of this By-law), in an
accessory building or structure that existed on or before July 1, 2017, and
where new municipal services are not required. Further, a maximum of
one Accessory Dwelling Unit is permitted on the lot.
(5)
Permitted as an accessory use to an agricultural operation only.
(6)
Subject to meeting all applicable parking requirements of Section 5 of this
Zoning By-law and the requirements of the Lodging House Licensing By-
law.
6.6.2 Zone Standards
The following table establishes the zone standards applicable to the
Rural Zones.
Table 13: Zone Standards - Rural Zones
N/A
Zone Standards Zone
Standards
N/A
PC
Permanent
Countryside
A
Agricultural
Minimum Lot Area
4.0 ha
0.8 ha
Minimum Lot Area for Agricultural Uses
(1)
40.0 ha
0.8 ha
Minimum Lot Frontage
150.0 m
60.0 m
Minimum Setback from Front Lot Line
15.0 m
12.0 m
Minimum Setback from Exterior Side Lot
Line
6.0 m
3.0 m
Minimum Setback from Interior Side Lot
Line
6.0 m
3.0 m
Minimum Setback from Rear Lot Line
15.0 m
12.0 m
Maximum Lot Coverage
10%
20%
(1)
In the Permanent Countryside (PC) and Agricultural (A) Zones, nothing
shall prohibit the use of any lot existing as of the effective date of this By-
law for agricultural purposes.
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6.7 Open Space Zones
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or
structure in any Open Space Zone except in accordance with
Sections 6.7.1 and 6.7.2 of this By-law.
6.7.1 Permitted Uses
The following table establishes the uses permitted in the Open
Space Zones.
Table 14: Permitted Uses - Open Space Zones
OS
Open
Space
POS
Private
Open
Space
GF
Golf Facility
Golf Course
N/A
N/A
-
Golf Driving Range
N/A
N/A
-
Passive Recreational Use
-
-
N/A
Public Park
-
N/A
N/A
Recreation Facility
-
N/A
N/A
Refreshment Pavilion (1)
-
N/A
N/A
Resource Management Uses
-
-
N/A
Stormwater Management Facility
-
N/A
N/A
(1)
Permitted only as an accessory use.
6.7.2 Zone Standards
The following table establishes the zone standards applicable to the
Open Space Zones:
Table 15: Zone Standards - Open Space Zones
Zone
Standards
Zone
Standards
Zone
Standards
OS
Open Space
POS
Private Open
Space
GF
Golf Facility
Minimum Setback from
Front Lot Line
15.0 m
N/A
15.0 m
Minimum Setback from
Exterior Side Lot Line
15.0 m
N/A
6.0 m
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Zone
Standards
Zone
Standards
Zone
Standards
OS
Open Space
POS
Private Open
Space
GF
Golf Facility
Minimum Setback from
Interior Side Lot Line
9.0 m
N/A
6.0 m
Minimum Setback from
Rear Lot Line
9.0 m
N/A
15.0 m
Maximum Lot Coverage
N/A
N/A
5%
Maximum Height
11.0 m
N/A
11.0 m
6.8 Environmental Protection (EP) Zone
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or
structure in any Environmental Protection (EP) Zone except in
accordance with Sections 6.8.1 and 6.8.2 of this By-law.
6.8.1 Permitted Uses
The following table establishes the uses permitted in the
Environmental Protection (EP) Zone:
Table 16: Permitted Uses - Environmental Protection (EP) Zone
EP
Environmental Protection
Resource Management Uses
-
Structure For Flood/Erosion
Control
-
6.8.2 Zone Standards
The following standards apply to the Environmental Protection (EP)
Zone:
i)
No development shall be permitted in the Environmental
Protection (EP) Zone.
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6.9 Downtown Central Area Zones
(New section as incorporated by By-law 86-2005; Amended by By-law 23-2025)
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building in any Downtown Central Area Zone except
in accordance with Sections 6.9.1 to 6.9.8 of this By-law.
6.9.1 Permitted Uses
The following table establishes the uses permitted in the Downtown Central Area Zones.
Table 17: Permitted Uses - Downtown Central Area Zones
N/A
DCA/ME1
Downtown
Central Area -
Mixed
Employment 1
DCA/ME2
Downtown
Central Area -
Mixed
Employment 2
DCA/I
Downtown
Central Area
- Institutional
DCA/MU
Downtown
Central Area
- Mixed Use
DCA/RM1
Downtown
Central
Area -
Residential
Multiple 1
DCA/RM2
Downtown
Central
Area -
Residential
Multiple 2
Accessory Outdoor Patio
-
N/A
N/A
-
N/A
N/A
Art Gallery
N/A
N/A
N/A
-
- (5)
- (5)
Banquet Facility
-
-
N/A
-
N/A
N/A
Commercial Fitness Centre
-
-
N/A
-
- (5)
- (5)
Commercial School
-
-
N/A
-
- (5)
- (5)
Community Centre
-
-
-
-
N/A
N/A
Convenience Store
N/A
N/A
N/A
-
N/A
N/A
Crisis Care Facility
N/A
N/A
-
-
N/A
N/A
Day Care Facility
-
-
-
-
- (6)
- (5)
Dry Cleaning Depot
-
N/A
N/A
-
- (5)
- (5)
Dry Cleaning Establishment
-
-
N/A
-
N/A
N/A
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N/A
DCA/ME1
Downtown
Central Area -
Mixed
Employment 1
DCA/ME2
Downtown
Central Area -
Mixed
Employment 2
DCA/I
Downtown
Central Area
- Institutional
DCA/MU
Downtown
Central Area
- Mixed Use
DCA/RM1
Downtown
Central
Area -
Residential
Multiple 1
DCA/RM2
Downtown
Central
Area -
Residential
Multiple 2
Financial Institution
-
-
N/A
-
- (5)
- (5)
Funeral Home
-
-
N/A
-
N/A
N/A
Hospital
N/A
N/A
-
N/A
N/A
N/A
Hotel
-
-
N/A
-
N/A
N/A
Laundromat, Self Serve
-
N/A
N/A
-
N/A
N/A
Library
N/A
N/A
-
-
N/A
N/A
Manufacturing, Light (1)
-
-
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Medical Clinic
-
-
N/A
- (7)
- (5) (7)
- (5) (7)
Motel
-
-
N/A
-
N/A
N/A
Motor Vehicle Rental Depot
-
N/A
N/A
-
N/A
N/A
Motor Vehicle Sales
Establishment (2)
-
-
N/A
-
N/A
N/A
Museum
N/A
N/A
N/A
-
N/A
N/A
Office
-
-
N/A
-
- (5)
- (5)
Parking Lot as a Principal
Use
-
-
N/A
-
N/A
N/A
Personal Service Shop
-
-
N/A
-
- (5)
- (5)
Place Of Assembly
-
-
N/A
-
N/A
N/A
Place Of Entertainment
-
-
N/A
-
N/A
N/A
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N/A
DCA/ME1
Downtown
Central Area -
Mixed
Employment 1
DCA/ME2
Downtown
Central Area -
Mixed
Employment 2
DCA/I
Downtown
Central Area
- Institutional
DCA/MU
Downtown
Central Area
- Mixed Use
DCA/RM1
Downtown
Central
Area -
Residential
Multiple 1
DCA/RM2
Downtown
Central
Area -
Residential
Multiple 2
Place Of Worship
-
-
-
-
N/A
N/A
Recreation Facility
-
-
-
N/A
N/A
Restaurant
-
-
N/A
-
N/A
N/A
Retail Store
- (8)
- (8)
N/A
- (8)
- (5) (8)
- (5) (8)
School (3)
N/A
N/A
-
N/A
N/A
N/A
Service or Repair Shop
-
-
-
N/A
N/A
Sports Arena
-
-
-
-
N/A
N/A
Veterinary Clinic
-
-
N/A
-
N/A
N/A
Warehouse/ Distribution
Centre
-
-
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Residential Uses
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Dwelling, Triplex
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
-
Dwelling, Quadruplex
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
-
Dwelling, Linked Villa
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
-
Dwelling, Street Townhouse
(4)
N/A
N/A
N/A
-
N/A
-
Dwelling, Live-Work Units
(4)
N/A
N/A
N/A
-
-
-
Dwelling, Maisonette
N/A
N/A
N/A
-
-
-
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N/A
DCA/ME1
Downtown
Central Area -
Mixed
Employment 1
DCA/ME2
Downtown
Central Area -
Mixed
Employment 2
DCA/I
Downtown
Central Area
- Institutional
DCA/MU
Downtown
Central Area
- Mixed Use
DCA/RM1
Downtown
Central
Area -
Residential
Multiple 1
DCA/RM2
Downtown
Central
Area -
Residential
Multiple 2
Dwelling, Block Townhouse
(4)
N/A
N/A
N/A
-
-
-
Dwelling, Back-to-Back
Townhouse
N/A
N/A
N/A
-
-
-
Dwelling, Stacked
Townhouse
N/A
N/A
N/A
-
-
-
Dwelling, Back-to-Back
Stacked Townhouse
N/A
N/A
N/A
-
-
-
Dwelling, Apartment
N/A
N/A
N/A
-
-
-
Dwelling Unit, Accessory
Attached
N/A
N/A
N/A
- (9)
- (9)
- (9)
Dwelling Unit, Accessory
Detached
N/A
N/A
N/A
- (9)
- (9)
- (9)
Senior Citizens' Apartment
N/A
N/A
N/A
-
-
-
Nursing Home
N/A
N/A
-
-
Home Based Business
N/A
N/A
N/A
-
-
-
(1)
Manufacturing is permitted only in wholly enclosed buildings.
(2)
Excluding accessory service/repair facilities and outdoor storage or display of vehicles.
(3)
Portables associated with a school are permitted provided that they are located only in the rear or interior side yard
and are situated no closer than 12.0 metres from any residential zone boundary or 30.0 metres from any building
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used (wholly or partially) for residential purposes, whichever is the lesser, and 12.0 metres from any street line. No
minimum setback is required for school portables abutting any Open Space (OS) Zone.
(4)
Dwellings having frontage on Bayly Street, Commercial Avenue, Falby Court, Harwood Avenue South, Kings
Crescent, Kitney Drive, MacKenzie Avenue, Monarch Avenue and/or any east-west link between Kitney Drive and
Harwood Avenue South, shall be designed as live-work units, with direct pedestrian access (not vehicular) to these
roads.
(5)
Only on the ground floor of a residential mixed-use building having a minimum height of three storeys; and only on
the ground and second floor of a residential mixed-use building having a minimum height of four storeys. Offices
may also be permitted on a third or fourth storey, provided residential uses wholly occupy at least two storeys
above.
(6)
Only a day care facility that existed on the date of passage of the comprehensive Zoning By-law 95-2003 is
permitted, unless it is located on the ground floor of a residential mixed-use building.
(7)
Provided that in a residential mixed-use building, the main entrance to the medical clinic is separate and apart from
the main entrance to the residential portion of the building, with no shared lobby, foyer, or common entry area.
(8)
Individual retail uses having a gross leasable floor area in excess of 4,645.0 m², located in a multi-unit commercial
building erected after July 14, 2003, in a residential mixed-use building, or in a free-standing building, shall not be
permitted. However, none of the provisions of this By-law shall apply to prevent the expansion of any individual
retail store up to a maximum gross leasable floor area of 9,300.0 m², provided that the retail store existed prior to
July 14, 2003, as part of a shopping centre and that the total gross leasable floor area of the particular retail store,
in all instances, is not more than half the total ground floor area of the overall building.
(9)
(New footnote as incorporated by By-law 23-2025) Subject to meeting additional requirements in Section 4.4
(Accessory Dwelling Units) of this By-law.
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6.9.2 Zone Standards
The following table establishes the zone standards applicable to the Downtown Central Area Zones.
Figure 1: Minimum Lot Area and Minimum Lot Frontage standards for Downtown Central Area Zones (Part 1 of 2)
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Figure 2: Continuation of Minimum Lot Frontage standards for Downtown Central Area Zones (Part 2 of 2)
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Figure 3: Minimum Built Frontage and Minimum Lot Depth standards for Downtown Central Area Zones (Part 1 of 2)
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Figure 4: Continuation of Minimum Lot Depth (residential uses) for Downtown Central Area Zones (Part 2 of 2)
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Figure 5: Front Yard and Exterior Side Yard Build-Within Zone standards in the Downtown Central Area Zones (Part 1 of 2)
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Figure 6: Continuation of Front Yard and Exterior Side Yard Build-Within Zone standards in the Downtown Central Area
Zones (Part 2 of 2)
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Figure 7: Minimum Interior Side Lot Line setbacks in Downtown Central Area Zones (Part 1 of 2)
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Figure 8: Continuation of minimum Interior Side Lot Line setbacks in Downtown Central Area Zones (Part 2 of 2)
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Figure 9: Minimum Rear Lot Line setbacks in Downtown Central Area Zones (Part 1 of 2)
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Figure 10: Continuation of minimum Rear Lot Line setbacks in Downtown Central Area Zones (Part 2 of 2)
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Figure 11: Lot Coverage and Density Standards in the Downtown Central Area Zones (Part 1 of 3)
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Figure 12: Continuation of Density Standards in the Downtown Central Area Zones (Part 2 of 3)
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Figure 13: Continuation of Density Standards in the Downtown Central Area Zones (Part 3 of 3)
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Figure 14: Minimum and maximum Height standards in the Downtown Central Area Zones (Part 1 of 3)
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Figure 15: Continuation of minimum and maximum Height standards in the Downtown Central Area Zones (Part 2 of 3)
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Figure 16: Continuation of minimum and maximum Height standards in the Downtown Central Area Zones (Part 3 of 3),
and Minimum Floor-to-Ceiling Height standards in the Downtown Central Area Zones.
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Figure 17: Maximum Driveway Width and minimum Ground Floor Area standards in the Downtown Central Area Zones.
(1)
A residential mixed-use building shall have a minimum lot frontage of 30.0 metres.
(2)
No more that 8 ground level dwelling units shall be attached side-by-side along the width of the dwelling, and in no
instances shall the width of the dwelling between the opposing outer side walls of the end units be more than 52.0
metres.
(3)
A minimum dwelling unit width of 5.48 metres applies in all instances where a private garage is attached to the front
of the dwelling unit; however, the dwelling unit width may be reduced to a minimum of 4.4 metres for a particular unit
where the garage is located in and/or has a vehicle door facing the yard opposite the front yard and is accessed by
a public street or lane abutting the same yard, or where parking is provided in a common parking area.
(4)
The specified minimum amount of built frontage along any given block face relates to building walls located inside a
build-within zone.
(5)
The specified minimum amount of built frontage may be reduced to 50% for any portion of the block face consisting
of a lot where the building wall within the build-within zone is an exterior side wall of a triplex dwelling, quadraplex
dwelling, linked villa dwelling, street townhouse dwelling, maisonette dwelling, live-work units dwelling, block
townhouse dwelling, or stacked townhouse dwelling.
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(6)
A minimum two-thirds (67%) of the length of both the front and exterior side walls of a building shall be located
within the prescribed range of the build-within zone; the remaining third (33%) may be further setback from the
street edge. In the case of a corner lot, a portion of the junction of the front and exterior side walls (i.e., the building
"corner") shall be built within 0.6 - 3.0 metres of the daylighting triangle/corner rounding. The one exception to the
build-within requirement abutting a daylighting triangle/corner rounding shall be in the event that the street corner of
the lot is developed for the purposes of an urban square, in which case at least 70% of that part of the perimeter of
the urban square which is not adjacent to a street edge or sight triangle shall abut a building façade. Public utility
buildings are not subject to any build-within provisions.
(7)
Where the range is shown as "x-y", x is the minimum yard setback, y is the maximum yard setback, and no parking
space in the yard or private garage door facing onto the yard shall be permitted. Where the range is shown as "x-
y/z", x is the minimum yard setback, y is the maximum yard setback in instances where no parking space in the
yard or private garage vehicle door facing onto the yard is proposed, and z is the maximum front yard setback in
instances where a parking space in the front yard or private garage vehicle door facing onto the front yard is
proposed. In all instances, where a private garage vehicle door is proposed facing onto the front yard, the vehicle
door face shall not be setback from the front lot line 1.5 metres more than the value of z, nor shall a private garage
project beyond the front face of the dwelling unit.
Notwithstanding any other requirement of this By-law, all dwelling units designed as double front units shall have a
maximum front yard setback of 3.5 metres and a maximum exterior side yard setback of 3.5 metres.
The build-within zone does not apply to buildings which by physical necessity are located in the interior of a block
and adjacent only to a private road, lane or driveway, or to accessory buildings or structures.
Notwithstanding any other requirements of this By-law, the prescribed setbacks for a build-within zone may be
measured from the front face of an attached porch, subject to the following:
i)
The depth of the attached front or exterior side porch shall not be less than 1.5 metres and no more
than 3.0 metres, measured from the front face or exterior side face of the building to the front face of
the porch;
ii)
The minimum width of the attached front or exterior side porch shall not be less than the following,
whichever is less:
a)
3.0 metres; or
b)
If the porch faces the front yard, the entire width of the habitable portion of the building,
measured from the nearest exterior wall of any attached private garage to the opposite side
wall of the building.
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iii)
The front face of an attached porch may encroach to within a minimum of 1.5 metres from a front or
exterior side lot line, and still be considered to comply with the build-within zone requirements.
(8)
Plus 0.3 metres extra for each additional 1.0 metre of building height in excess of 12.0 metres.
(9)
No side yards are required abutting a side lot line that coincides with the vertical party wall between two dwelling
units.
(10)
The rear yard shall be half the height of the building from a minimum of 9.0 metres up to a maximum of 15.0 metres.
(11)
In instances where more than one-third of the units, in a dwelling are located on a through lot or on a lot abutting a
public street on one side and an Open Space (OS) Zone on the opposite side, the dwelling shall be designed such
that all units are double front units, and there is no rear yard as defined in Section 3. For double front units on a
through lot, the front yard shall be the yard facing the public street having the greater right-of-way width or, if the
rights-of-way are equal, the yard without a parking space in the yard or private garage vehicle door facing onto the
yard. For double front units on a lot abutting a public street on one side and an Open Space (OS) Zone on the
opposite side, the front yard shall be the yard facing abutting the Open Space (OS) Zone. In both instances, the
yard located opposite the yard deemed to be the front yard shall have a minimum depth of 3.0 metres, although a
porch may further encroach a maximum of 1.5 metres into the yard.
(12)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, where the principal use of a property is a parking lot, a maximum
of 75% of the site may be used for parking, aisles and driveways, provided that all applicable landscaping and buffer
requirements of this By-law are maintained.
(13)
Where the apartment dwelling is a senior citizen's apartment building, up to 550 units per net hectare may be
permitted.
(14)
Notwithstanding the minimum height requirements specified for any Downtown Central Area Zone, where a
development site includes an area designated in the Ajax Official Plan as a "Gateway Site", the minimum height
requirements specified in Section 6.9.3 shall apply.
(15)
A residential mixed-use building shall have a minimum height of 3 storeys.
(16)
For single-use residential dwellings adjacent to Harwood Avenue South or Bayly Street, the minimum height shall
be 3 storeys.
(17)
This regulation applies only to buildings adjacent to designated arterial and collector roads.
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6.9.2.1 Interim Non-Compliance with Respect to Built Frontage, Lot Coverage and Density Requirements
i)
Extensions/Expansions of existing non-complying development
ii)
Notwithstanding the built frontage, lot coverage and density requirements within Section 6.9.2,
extensions or expansions of existing non-complying development (namely, additions to existing
buildings or the development of new buildings on the same site as existing development) on
development sites larger than 2.0 hectares shall be permitted without amendment to the Zoning By-
law with respect to the provisions regulating built frontage, lot coverage and density, provided that:
a)
The intent of the Official Plan is not compromised and the tests prescribed in Section 2.4.2.1
m) of the Official Plan are met; and,
b)
The building extension or expansion is designed and sited in a manner which demonstrates, to
the satisfaction of the Town, that the development of the site is moving toward a greater level
of compliance with all applicable regulations of this By-law, and does not preclude or hinder
the ability to ultimately achieve compliance. In this regard, a Master Concept Development
Plan demonstrating compliance under ultimate build-out conditions shall be submitted for
approval by the Town. This plan shall demonstrate that the proposed building extension or
expansion shall protect for the ability of progressive intensification on the site to ultimately
achieve compliance. It is understood that the Master Concept Development Plan may be
amended from time-to-time, in response to the vagaries of the market, but all such
amendments shall continue to demonstrate, to the Town's satisfaction, the ability to ultimately
achieve compliance in a fashion which maintains the intent of the Official Plan and the
requirements of the Zoning By-law.
iii)
Phasing of New Development on Vacant Sites
Notwithstanding the Built Frontage, Lot Coverage and Density requirements within Section 6.9.2, it is
understood that the development of any given property may involve a number of phases before it
achieves ultimate build-out. As a result, the density, built frontage and lot coverage provisions
contained in this By-law might only be achieved upon the completion of all phases, rather than on a
phase-by-phase basis.
Accordingly, in instances where a development on a vacant site larger than 1.0 hectare is proposed
to be phased, building phases which individually do not comply with the built frontage, lot coverage
and/or density provisions of Section 6.9.2 of this By-law shall be permitted without amendment to the
Zoning by-law with respect to the provisions regulating Built Frontage, Lot Coverage and Density,
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provided that a Master Concept Development Plan demonstrating compliance under ultimate build-
out conditions is submitted and approved by the Town. Each phase of development undertaken by
the proponent shall protect for future phases in accordance with the Master Concept Development
Plan, and in no instances will the amount of surface parking provided on-site in conjunction with a
particular phase exceed maximum coverage restrictions. The phasing of development in accordance
with the approved Master Concept Development Plan shall be a requirement of any related Site Plan
Agreement
It is understood that the Master Concept Development Plan may be amended from time-to-time, in
response to the vagaries of the market, but all such amendments shall continue to demonstrate, to
the Town's satisfaction, the ability to ultimately achieve compliance in a fashion which maintains the
intent of the Official Plan and the requirements of the Zoning By-law.
6.9.3 Gateway Sites
i)
The Ajax Official Plan symbolically identifies various intersection corners and road segments along
Harwood Avenue South and Bayly Street as Gateway Sites. The actual physical extent of these sites
shall be defined at the time of development approval according to the following criteria:
a)
Where a Gateway Site is shown symbolically encompassing a public street corner rather than
a public street segment along Harwood Avenue South or Bayly Street West, the lands subject
to the Gateway Site provisions contained in Section 6.9.3 ii) shall consist of the following:
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An 11.0 metre by 11.0 metre block located directly at the public street corner, as
measured along each street edge from the point of intersection of the street lines, plus
an abutting area equivalent to a minimum additional 203.0 m2, in order that the entire
area of the corner Gateway Site is a minimum 324 m2. With the inclusion of the
additional minimum area, the total extent of the Gateway Site shall include as minimum
component a block measuring 11.0 metres by 18.0 metres directly abutting the public
street corner, oriented lengthwise along the Harwood Avenue South or Bayly Street
street edge;
b)
Where a Gateway Site is shown symbolically encompassing a public street segment rather
than a public street corner along Harwood Avenue South or Bayly Street West, the lands
subject to the Gateway Site provisions contained in Section 6.9.3 ii) shall consist of the
following:
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A block having a minimum depth of 11.0 metres located directly abutting the street edge
along Harwood Avenue South or Bayly Street West, extending the length of each block
face comprising the public street segment.
ii)
For each non-residential or residential mixed-use building or any portion of such building located
within a Gateway Site, the minimum height shall be as follows:
a)
For all Downtown Central Area Zones in areas designated "Commercial Mixed Use", "Public
Use", and Hospital-Related Mixed Use" in the Ajax Official Plan: 2 storeys and 9.0 metres,
under a minimum roof area of 900.0 m2, provided that in all instances, all parts of a building
located within the Gateway Site satisfy the specified minimum height requirement.
b)
For all Downtown Central Area Zones in areas designated "Downtown Residential" in the Ajax
Official Plan: 3 storeys and 9.0 metres, under a minimum roof area of 900.0 m2 provided that in
all instances, all parts of a building located within the Gateway Site satisfy the specified
minimum height requirement.
For each single-use residential dwelling or any portion of such dwelling located within a Gateway Site, the
minimum height shall be as follows:
c)
For all Downtown Central Area Zones: 3 storeys and 9.0 metres
6.9.4 Private Garage and Driveway Requirements
i)
In all instances, no vehicular access door for an attached or detached private garage associated with
an individual dwelling unit shall face an exterior side lot line, and no driveway shall be located in an
exterior side yard pertaining to an individual dwelling unit.
ii)
In all instances, no vehicular access door for a detached private garage shall face a front yard across
an intervening public street.
iii)
Maximum Garage Width:
The maximum width of the vehicle door opening of an attached private garage facing onto a front
yard or a private road shall not exceed 50 percent of the width of the front face of the associated
dwelling unit. Where access to a rear-facing, attached private garage is provided via a rear lane or
private road, the garage portion of the dwelling unit may have a maximum external width equal to that
of the width of the rear wall of the associated dwelling unit. Where access to a rear-facing, detached
private garage is provided via a rear lane or private road, the exterior width of the garage shall be
subject to the applicable requirements of sub-section 6.9.4 v) below.
iv)
Garage Projections
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a)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, in any Downtown Central Area Zone, where
attached private garages are permitted having an opening for vehicular access in the front face
of a residential dwelling unit, no part of the garage shall project from said face of the dwelling
unit. Similarly, where the opening for vehicular access faces an interior side lot line, no part of
an attached private garage shall project from the interior side face of the dwelling unit.
b)
Where a non-apartment residential dwelling consists of double front units which are located
either on a through lot or on a lot abutting a public street on one side and an Open Space (OS)
Zone on the opposite side, parking and/or an attached private garage shall only be permitted in
the yard located opposite the front yard, and the garage shall not be permitted to project into
the said yard.
c)
In all instances, where access to a rear-facing, attached private garage is provided via a rear
lane or private road, the garage portion of the dwelling unit may project a maximum of 4.0
metres from the rear wall of the dwelling unit, provided that if the projection is 2.0 metres or
greater, a platform directly above and adjoining the projecting portion of the garage shall be
provided.
v)
Garage Encroachments and Separation Requirements;
a)
Where access to a rear-facing, attached private garage is provided via a rear lane, the garage
portion of the dwelling unit may encroach a maximum of 4.0 metres into the required rear yard.
b)
Where a detached private garage is located in the rear yard and accessed via a rear lane, the
provisions of Section 4.1.1, as amended, shall apply, with the exception that such a garage
may be setback 0.0 metres from one interior side lot line provided that it shares a common
side all with a detached garage for an abutting unit within the same dwelling. No more than two
detached private garages may be attached side-by-side to one another, and in all instances, a
detached private garage shall be setback either a minimum of 1.2 metres from one interior side
lot line or a minimum of 3.0 metres from an exterior side lot line.
c)
Where an individual detached private garage is provided for a dwelling unit in a residential
condominium, the garage may be permitted having a depth of up to 7.7 metres and a gross
floor area of up to 45.0 m2, subject to the provisions of Section 6.9.6.
d)
A detached private garage located in the rear yard of a dwelling unit shall be separated from
the associated dwelling unit by a minimum distance of 6.0 metres.
vi)
Maximum Driveway Width for Non-Apartment Residential Dwellings:
Notwithstanding the Width of Driveway requirements within Section 6.9.2, the maximum width of
driveway shall not exceed the following:
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a)
In instances where a private garage is not a rear facing garage accessed from a rear lane or
private road, the maximum width of driveway shall not exceed the following:
1)
Where a private garage is flush with the building face of the dwelling unit, the maximum
width of driveway shall not be more than 0.7 metres wider than the vehicle door opening
of the garage.
2)
Where a private garage is recessed within the building face of the dwelling unit, the
maximum width of driveway shall not exceed the exterior dimensions of the private
garage.
3)
Unless otherwise permitted by the width of driveway provisions in section 6.9.2, in no
case shall the maximum permitted width of a driveway exceed more than 66 percent of
the width of the adjacent building face of the associated dwelling unit, up to a maximum
of 5.6 metres wide.
b)
In instances where a private garage is a rear-facing garage accessed from a rear lane or
private road, the maximum width of driveway shall not exceed the following:
1)
Where the private garage is attached to the associated dwelling unit, the maximum
width of the driveway shall be 0.7 metres wider than the vehicle door opening of the
garage, but in no case shall exceed the width of the rear wall of the associated dwelling
unit;
2)
Where the private garage is detached from the associated dwelling unit, the maximum
width of the driveway shall be 0.7 metres wider than the vehicle door opening of the
garage, plus an additional 2.7 metres for every outdoor parking space provided wholly
alongside and abutting the exterior side of the garage, but in no case shall the width of
driveway exceed the width of the rear wall of the associated dwelling unit.
6.9.5 Porches/Platforms
Notwithstanding the setback and build-within provisions in Section 6.9.2, in any Downtown Central Area
Zone where non-apartment single-use residential dwellings are permitted, the following provisions shall
apply to platforms associated with such dwellings:
i)
A platform is permitted directly above and adjoining a porch, provided that the platform does not
project beyond the limit of the porch;
ii)
Where a rear facing, attached private garage is provided via a rear lane and projects 2.0 metres or
more from the rear wall of the dwelling unit, a platform directly above and adjoining the projecting
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portion of the garage shall be provided, but in no instance shall the platform itself project beyond the
vehicle door face of the garage;
iii)
The depth of an attached porch shall not be less than 1.5 metres and no more than 3.0 metres,
measured from the building wall of the dwelling unit from which the porch projects to the front face of
the porch;
iv)
the following additional provisions:
Table 18: Standards for Porches/Platforms based on Height
N/A
Height Above Finished
Ground Level
Height Above Finished
Ground Level
Height Above Finished
Ground Level
N/A
Finished Ground Level to
0.6 m
More than 0.6 m and less
than 1.2 m
More than 1.2 m
Maximum Area
In a rear yard, interior side yard,
or a yard opposite a front yard in
instances where a double front
dwelling unit is located either on
a through lot or on a lot abutting
a public street on one side and
an Open Space (OS) Zone on
the opposite side, 50% of the
yard.
In a front yard or exterior side
yard, the requirements of
Section 6.9.2 shall apply
In a rear yard, interior side yard,
or a yard opposite a front yard
in instances where a double
front dwelling unit is located
either on a through lot or on a
lot abutting a public street on
one side and an Open Space
(OS) Zone on the opposite side,
50% of the yard.
In a front yard or exterior side
yard, the requirements of
Section 6.9.2 shall apply
30.0 m2, unless the platform is
located directly above and
adjoining the projecting
portion of a private garage, in
which instance the maximum
area shall be 30.0 m2 or
match the exterior dimensions
of the garage projection,
whichever is greater.
Front and Exterior
Side Yard Build-
Within Zone
Setbacks
The requirements of Section
6.9.2 shall apply.
The requirements of Section
6.9.2 shall apply.
The requirements of Section
6.9.2 shall apply.
Minimum Setback
from Interior Side
Lot Line
The requirements of Section
6.9.2 shall apply.
The requirements of Section
6.9.2 shall apply.
The requirements of Section
6.9.2 shall apply.
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N/A
Height Above Finished
Ground Level
Height Above Finished
Ground Level
Height Above Finished
Ground Level
N/A
Finished Ground Level to
0.6 m
More than 0.6 m and less
than 1.2 m
More than 1.2 m
Minimum Setback
from Rear Lot
Line
1.8 m
1.8 m
3.5 m
Minimum Setback
to a yard located
opposite a front
yard, where the
lot contains a
double front
dwelling
The requirements of Section
6.9.2 shall apply.
The requirements of Section
6.9.2 shall apply.
The requirements of Section
6.9.2 shall apply.
Maximum Yard
Coverage
In a rear yard, interior side yard,
or a yard opposite a front yard in
instances where a double front
dwelling unit is located either on
a through lot or on a lot abutting
a public street on one side and
an Open Space (OS) Zone on
the opposite side, the area of the
platform shall not exceed 50% of
the area of the yard in which it is
located.
In a front yard or exterior side
yard, the requirements of
Section 6.9.2 shall apply.
In a rear yard, interior side yard,
or a yard opposite a front yard
in instances where a double
front dwelling unit is located
either on a through lot or on a
lot abutting a public street on
one side and an Open Space
(OS) Zone on the opposite side,
the area of the platform shall
not exceed 50% of the area of
the yard in which it is located.
In a front yard or exterior side
yard, the requirements of
Section 6.9.2 shall apply.
In no case shall the area of
the platform exceed 50% of
the area of the yard in which it
is located, unless the platform
is located directly above and
adjoining the projecting
portion of a private garage, in
which instance the maximum
converge shall be 50% of the
yard area or equal to the area
of the exterior dimensions of
the garage projection,
whichever is greater.
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6.9.6 Yard and Building Separation Requirements for Residential Plans of Condominium
In all instances, the standards contained in Sections 6.9.2, 6.9.3, 6.9.4 and 6.9.5 of this By-law shall apply.
However, for circumstances not addressed by these Sections, the following requirements for minimum yards
and building separation shall apply to all non-apartment single-use residential development associated with
a Plan of Condominium:
i)
Minimum Yard Setback for a Principal Building:
a)
The front wall of a dwelling unit or, if the dwelling unit has a front porch, the front face of the
porch: 3.0 metres to a private road; in addition, no private garage shall project beyond the front
face of the dwelling unit, and the vehicle door opening shall have a minimum setback of 6.0
metres from a private road;
b)
The rear wall of a dwelling unit with no attached, rear-facing private garage projecting from the
rear wall: 7.5 metres to a private road;
c)
The rear wall of a dwelling unit with an attached, rear-facing private garage projecting from the
rear wall: 7.5 metres to a private road, with the garage component of the dwelling unit
permitted to project up to 4.0 metres from the rear wall of the dwelling unit and approaching to
within 3.5 metres of a private road;
d)
The side wall of a dwelling unit: 3.0 metres to a private road; in addition, no vehicular access
door for an attached private garage associated with an individual dwelling unit shall be located
in the side wall of a dwelling unit.
ii)
Minimum Yard Setback for a Detached Private Garage:
A detached private garage may be located at the rear of an associated dwelling unit, subject to the
following provisions:
a)
The minimum and maximum distance separation between any part of a detached private
garage and the rear wall of the associated dwelling unit is 6.0 metres and 9.0 metres
respectively;
b)
The vehicle door opening faces a private road which runs generally parallel to the rear wall of
the associated dwelling unit, and the vehicle door opening is located a minimum of 3.5 metres
from a private road.
c)
No more than two detached private garages associated with dwelling units in the same
dwelling may be attached side-by-side, and share a common vertical party wall.
d)
Where the side wall of a detached garage is not attached to an abutting private garage and
faces a private road, a minimum 3.0 metre yard adjacent to the garage shall be provided.
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iii)
Minimum Building Separation Between Principal Buildings:
a)
15.0 metres between a front or rear building wall with windows and a front or rear building wall
with windows of a separate building.
b)
9.0 metres between a front or rear building wall with windows and a side building wall with or
without windows of a separate building.
c)
2.4 metres between a side building wall with or without windows and a side building wall with
or without windows of a separate building, except in the case where one or both of the
adjacent buildings is a back-to-back townhouse dwelling or a back-to-back stacked townhouse
dwelling, in which instance 3.0 metres is required.
iv)
Minimum Building Separation Between a Principal Building and a Detached Private Garage:
a)
6.0 metres between the rear building wall of the associated dwelling unit and any part of the
detached private garage.
b)
4.5 metres between a side building wall with or without windows and any part of a detached
private garage.
c)
No front wall of a dwelling unit shall face the vehicle door opening of an individual private
garage across an intervening private road.
v)
Minimum Building Separation Between Detached Private Garages:
a)
0.0 metres between two private garages attached side-by-side, along a common vertical party
wall.
b)
2.4 metres between the side walls on one side, and 1.2 metres between the side walls on the
other side, where an individual detached private garage is not part of an attached pair.
c)
2.4 metres between the side walls of adjacent pairs.
6.9.7 Fences
i)
No fence associated with a single-use residential building in any Downtown Central Area Zone shall
be located in a front yard that abuts an Open Space (OS) Zone.
ii)
No fence shall be located within 1.0 metre of the edge of a private road.
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6.9.8 Air Conditioning Units
No air-conditioning unit associated with a single-use residential dwelling unit shall be located in a front yard
abutting an Open Space (OS) Zone.