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THE CORPORATION
OF THE
TOWNSHIP OF ALGONQUIN HIGHLANDS
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW
By-law 2022-49
May 19, 2022
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Algonquin Highlands
Comprehensive Zoning By-law
By-law 2022-49
Table of Contents
Section 1
ADMINISTRATION AND INTERPRETATION ........................................................ 1
Section 2
COMPLIANCE WITH THE BY-LAW ....................................................................... 4
Section 3
DEFINITIONS .......................................................................................................... 6
Section 4
GENERAL PROVISIONS ...................................................................................... 24
4.1
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT AND ACCESSORY DWELLING ON A
RESIDENTIAL LOT: ............................................................................................... 24
4.2
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND USES ......................................... 25
4.3
ASPHALT PLANT, PERMANENT: ........................................................................... 29
4.4
ASPHALT PLANT, PORTABLE: . ........................................................................... 30
4.5
BACKYARD BEE KEEPING: . ................................................................................ 30
4.6
BACKYARD HENS: . ............................................................................................... 30
4.7
CANNABIS PRODUCTION FACILITY: . ................................................................. 30
4.8
CONSTRUCTION USES (TEMPORARY): ............................................................. 31
4.9
CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS: ........................................................................... 31
4.10
DWELLING UNITS BELOW GRADE ....................................................................... 31
4.11
DWELLING UNITS WITHIN NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDING: .............................. 31
4.12
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AREA: ............................................................ 31
4.13
ESTABLISHED BUILDING LINE: ........................................................................... 31
4.14
EXISTING BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND USES ............................................... 32
4.15
EXISTING LOTS ....................................................................................................... 34
4.16
FRONTAGE REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................ 34
4.17
GARDEN SUITES ..................................................................................................... 34
4.18
HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS: . ...................................................................................... 36
4.19
HOBBY FARMS: . .................................................................................................... 36
4.20
HOME OCCUPATION: ............................................................................................ 37
4.21
HOME INDUSTRY: .................................................................................................. 38
4.22
HUNT CAMP: .......................................................................................................... 38
4.23
LOADING SPACE REGULATIONS: . ..................................................................... 38
4.24
MULTIPLE USES ON ONE LOT: ........................................................................... 39
4.25
MULTIPLE ZONES ON ONE LOT:. .......................................................................... 39
4.26
NOXIOUS USES: . ................................................................................................... 40
4.27
OUTDOOR WOOD BURNING FURNACE: ............................................................ 40
4.28
OUTSIDE DISPLAY OF GOODS AND MATERIALS: ........................................... 40
4.29
OUTSIDE STORAGE: ............................................................................................. 40
4.30
PARKING AREA REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................... 40
4.31
PITS AND/OR QUARRIES:....................................................................................... 44
4.32
PLANTING STRIP REGULATIONS ......................................................................... 44
4.33
PUBLIC USES ........................................................................................................... 44
4.34
REDUCTION OF REQUIREMENTS: ........................................................................ 45
4.35
REFRESHMENT VEHICLES: ................................................................................... 45
4.36
SHORELINE BUFFER: ............................................................................................. 45
4.37
SIGHT TRIANGLES: . .............................................................................................. 46
4.38
SIGNS: ..................................................................................................................... 46
4.39
SPECIAL SEPARATION REQUIREMENTS: ........................................................... 46
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4.40
SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR THROUGH LOTS: . ................................................. 46
4.41
TRAILER OR MOBILE HOMES: .............................................................................. 46
4.42
TRUCK, BUS, COACH BODIES AND DERELICT VEHICLES: . ........................... 47
4.43
VEHICLES - SHIPPING CONTAINERS max 2: . ................................................... 47
4.44
VEHICLES - SHIPPING CONTAINERS more than 2: . ......................................... 47
4.45
WATERBODY OPEN SPACE (WOS) ZONE: .......................................................... 47
4.46
WAYSIDE PITS AND QUARRIES: ........................................................................... 48
Section 5
ZONE PROVISIONS ............................................................................................. 49
5.1
CLASSIFICATION ..................................................................................................... 49
5.2
ZONE PROVISIONS ................................................................................................. 50
5.3
EXCEPTIONS TO ZONES ........................................................................................ 56
5.4
ENACTMENT .......................................................................................................... 100
List of Tables, Illustrations, and Zone Maps
Tables 1A and 1B
Permitted Uses
Table 2
Lot Regulations
Illustration 1
Examples of Yard Definitions
Illustration 2
Illustrations of Building Height
Illustration 3
Reconstruction of Non-Complying Structures
Zone Maps
Schedules A to O, under separate cover
Property Detail Schedules
Schedule P
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TOWNSHIP OF ALGONQUIN HIGHLANDS
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Section 1 ADMINISTRATION AND INTERPRETATION
1.1
TITLE: This by-law shall be known as the Zoning By-law of the Township of
Algonquin Highlands.
1.2
DECLARATION: The following schedules contained under separate cover are
hereby declared to form part of this By-law:
A1 to A2
I1 to I5
B1 to B5
J1 to J5
C1 to C6
K1 to K5
D1 to D7
L1 to L4
E1 to E7
M1 to M5
F1 to F6
N1 to N5
G1 to G5
O1 to O3
H1 to H4"
1.3
APPLICATION: This By-law shall apply and be enforceable with respect to the
whole of the Township of Algonquin Highlands. For the purposes of this By-law,
the definitions and interpretations given herein shall govern unless the context
requires otherwise. The provisions of this By-law may not apply to Crown Land.
However, this By-law reflects the established planning policies of the Township of
Algonquin Highlands and it is intended that the Crown shall have regard for the
provisions of this By-law.
1.4
ADMINISTRATION: This By-law shall be administered and enforced by any
person, or persons, as may be appointed for such purpose by the Council of the
Township from time to time.
1.5
INTERPRETATION: For the purposes of this By-law, words used in the present
tense include the future; words used in the singular number include the plural and
words in the plural include the singular number; the word "shall" is mandatory; the
word "may" is permissive; the words "used" and "occupied" shall include the words
"arranged" and "designed to be used or occupied".
1.6
ZONE SYMBOLS: The Zone Symbols used on the Schedules contained herein
refer to the zone categories and the use of land, activities, buildings structures,
and excavations permitted by this By-law.
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1.7
SPECIAL ZONE SYMBOLS: Where the Zone Symbol designating certain lands is
followed by a dash and a number, for example SR1-5, then special zone
provisions in addition to the normal Zone Provisions apply to such lands. Such
special provisions are found by reference to Section 5.3 "Exceptions to Zones".
Lands designated in this manner shall be subject to all the restrictions of the Zone,
except as otherwise provided by the special provisions.
1.8
PROPERTY DETAIL SCHEDULES: Where a numerical reference is made to a
Property Detail Schedule in Section 5.3 "Exceptions to Zones", reference shall be
made to the "Property Detail Schedules" attached hereto as Schedule P, which
Schedules more particularly show the lands affected by such zone and specific
zoning provisions.
1.9
HOLDING PROVISIONS: Notwithstanding any other provision in this By-law,
where a Zone symbol is followed by the letter (H), no person shall use the land to
which the letter (H) applies for any use other than the use which existed on the
date this By-law was passed, until the (H) is removed in accordance with the
policies of the Official Plan and/or the requirements of any provisions of an
amending By-law or "Exceptions to Zone" and the Planning Act, as amended.
1.10
INTERPRETATION OF ZONE BOUNDARIES: Unless otherwise shown, the
extent and boundary of each zone delineated on the Schedules contained herein,
shall be a lot line, street line, centerline of street, or boundary of a registered plan.
Where the extent and boundary of any zone is uncertain, the following provisions
shall apply:
-
where a zone boundary is indicated as passing through undeveloped land, the
location of such boundary shall be determined by scaling the distance on the
applicable map schedule;
-
where a zone boundary is indicated as following the corporate limits of the
Township, such limits shall be the zone boundary; and,
-
where a zone boundary is indicated as following a shoreline, then such zone
boundary shall follow the shoreline, and in the event of change in the location
of the shoreline, the zone boundary shall be construed as moving with the
actual shoreline.
1.11
ZONING OF ISLANDS: Islands without a specific zone symbol on the Schedules
contained herein, shall be zoned Open Space.
1.12
ZONING OF PRIVATE LANDS NOT IDENTIFIED ON SCHEDULES: The private
patented lands located within Part of Lots 11 & 12, Concession 14, former
Township of Nightingale, located on Whitefish Lake within Algonquin Park are
zoned "Shoreline Residential Type Two (SR2)".
1.13
HEADINGS: The headings of the Parts, Sections, Subsections and clauses of this
By-law, including the Schedules contained herein, together with the illustrations,
examples, and explanatory notes appearing at various places throughout this By-law,
have been inserted as a matter of convenience, for reference only, and in no way
define, limit or enlarge the scope or meaning of this By-law or any of its provisions.
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1.14
ROAD CLOSINGS: In the event that a dedicated street or road delineated on the
Schedules contained herein is closed, the property formerly within such street or
road shall be included within the Zone of the adjoining property on either side of
such closed street or road. Where a closed street or road is the boundary
between two or more different Zones, the Zone boundary shall be the former
centerline of the closed street or road.
1.15
USE OF METRIC MEASUREMENTS: All measurements in this By-law appear in
metric, being one of centimetres, cubic metres, metres, square metres, hectares,
litres, or tonnes. All calculations of the regulations in this By-law shall be to one
decimal place and in no case shall there be rounding to such decimal place. The
Imperial System shall not be used to determine any requirement of this By-law, but
are shown for convenience and information purposes only.
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Section 2 COMPLIANCE WITH THE BY-LAW
2.1
COMPLIANCE: No land, building, structure, or excavation shall be used or
occupied, and no land, building, structure, or excavation shall be erected or
altered, in whole or in part, except in conformity and compliance with the
provisions of this By-law. This By-law shall not be effective to reduce or mitigate
any restrictions lawfully imposed by the Federal or Provincial Government, or the
County of Haliburton, having jurisdiction to impose such restrictions.
2.2
REQUIREMENTS: The provisions of this By-law shall be held to be the minimum
requirement except where the word maximum is used, in which case the maximum
requirement shall apply.
2.3
CHANGE IN LOT SIZE: No lot shall be changed in area, depth or width, either by
the conveyance of land or otherwise, so that the lot coverage exceeds the
maximum permitted by this By-law, or so that any existing or resulting lot area, lot
width or yard will be less than the minimum permitted by the provisions of this By-
law.
2.4
CHANGE IN USE: A use or occupation of land, building, structure, or excavation,
or any activity in connection therewith which, under the provisions of this By-law, is
not permissible within the Zone in which such land, building, or structure or
excavation is located, shall not be changed except to a use or occupation which is
permissible within such zone.
2.5
PUBLIC ACQUISITION: No person shall be deemed to have contravened any
provision of this By-law by reason of the fact that any part or parts of any lot has or
have been conveyed to or acquired by any Public Authority.
2.6
BUILDING AND OTHER PERMITS: No building permit or occupancy permit shall
be issued where the proposed building, structure, excavation, use or activity would
be in violation of any of the provisions of this By-law.
2.7
ENFORCEMENT: Any designated employee of the Township of Algonquin
Highlands acting under their direction may, at any reasonable hour and upon
producing proper identification, enter and inspect any property but shall not enter
any building or structure used as a dwelling unit without the consent of the
occupier, or the authority of a Search Warrant issued pursuant to the provisions of
the Provincial Offences Act.
2.8
VIOLATION AND PENALTIES: Any person or corporation who contravenes any
provision of this By-law is guilty of an offense and upon conviction is liable to the
fine(s) as provided for under the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended.
2.9
SEVERABILITY: A decision of a court that one or more of the provisions of this
By-law are invalid in whole or in part does not affect the validity, effectiveness or
enforceability of the other provisions or parts of the provisions of this By-law.
2.10
EFFECTIVE DATE: This By-law shall come into force the day that it was passed,
if no appeals are received. If an appeal(s) is received, this By-law, or portions
thereof, shall come into force upon the approval of the Ontario Land Tribunal
(OLT) and in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act, as amended.
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2.11
REPEAL OF FORMER BY-LAWS: The provisions of By-law 03-22 and all
amendments thereto are hereby repealed in their entirety.
2.12
TRANSITION PROVISIONS:
a) Minor Variance: Where the Committee of Adjustment for the Township
of Algonquin Highlands or the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) (or
predecessor) has authorized a minor variance from the provisions of this
By-law prior to May 19, 2022, nothing in this By-law shall prevent the issuance
of a Building Permit for a building or structure provided:
- the development occurs in accordance with the plans filed with the
Township in support of the minor variance application; and,
- with the exception of the relief that was granted by the minor variance, the
development would comply with all of the other applicable By-law
provisions as they read at the time of the granting of the minor variance;
and,
- a Building Permit for the building or structure is issued the later of within
three years of the granting of the minor variance or by May 19, 2025.
b) Site Plan: This By-law does not prevent the issuance of a Building Permit for
a development where a site plan agreement has been entered into prior to May
19, 2022, provided the development proceeds in accordance with the terms of
the site plan agreement.
c) Building Permit: This By-law does not prevent the erection or use of a
building or structure for which a Building Permit was issued prior to May 19,
2022, so long as the building or structure when erected is used and continues
to be used for the purpose for which it was erected and provided the Building
Permit has not been revoked.
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Section 3 DEFINITIONS
3.1
ACCESSORY BUILDING OR STRUCTURE: A detached building or structure that
is not used for human habitation (except for a sleeping cabin), the use of which is
customarily incidental and subordinate to a principal use, building or structure and
located on the same lot.
3.2
ACCESSORY USE: A use customarily incidental, subordinate, and exclusively
devoted to the principal use of the lot, building or structure and located on the
same lot.
3.3
ACCOMMODATION UNIT: A room or rooms designed as a unit to provide
accommodation for the traveling or recreational public, including a room and/or
rooms in a hotel, motel, tourist establishment, a rental cottage or cabin, a
recreational mobile home or a tent or trailer site.
3.4
AGGREGATE STOCKPILING: The storing of aggregate material for later use,
sale or disposal.
3.5
AIRPORT, MUNICIPAL: Any land and associated buildings and structures, which
is owned, operated or maintained by the Corporation of the Township of Algonquin
Highlands for the landing and takeoff of aircraft, inclusive of facilities for the
storage, maintenance and repair of aircraft, in accordance with the regulations of
Transport Canada as may be amended from time to time.
3.6
AISLE: The area used by motor vehicles for access to and from all off-street
parking spaces, but does not include an access driveway.
3.7
ALTER: When used in reference to a building or part thereof, to change any one
or more of the internal or external dimensions of such building, or to change the
type of construction of the exterior walls or roof thereof.
When used in reference to a lot, to decrease the width, depth or area of
any required yard, setback, landscaped open space or parking area, or to
change the location of any boundary of such lot with respect to a public
highway or laneway, whether such alteration is made by conveyance of
any portion of said lot, or otherwise. The words "altered" and "alteration",
shall have corresponding meanings.
3.8
ARENA: A building, or part thereof, in which the principal facilities provided are for
such recreational activities as curling, skating, hockey, lacrosse, broomball or
other similar athletic activity, and may include dressing rooms, concession booths
for the provision of food and refreshments to the general public, bleachers, plant
equipment for the making of artificial ice and/or other incidental and subordinate
facilities or public use.
3.9
ARTISAN'S STUDIO: A building or part of a building used for the creation,
finishing, refinishing or similar production of paintings, sculptures, photographs,
pottery, or other works of arts or hand-made crafts by the proprietor, together with
the sale of such commodities, but does not include any use otherwise defined in
this By-law.
3.10
ASPHALT PLANT, PERMANENT: A facility for the mixing of asphalt
components, including hot mix asphalt, for transfer to a job site.
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3.11
ASPHALT PLANT, PORTABLE: Equipment that is used to produce asphalt and
which is capable of being readily drawn by a motor vehicle and which is not
permanently affixed to the ground.
3.12
ATTACHED: A building, otherwise complete in itself, which depends for structural
support or complete closure, upon a division wall or walls shared in common with
an adjacent building or buildings.
3.13
ATTIC: That portion of a building situated wholly, or in part, within the roof and
which is not a one-half storey.
3.14
BACKYARD HENS: The keeping of up to 10 hens with no rooster on a lot,
accessory to a principal residential use on the lot, where the hens and their eggs
are for domestic use only and not for sale.
3.15
BASEMENT: That portion of a building between two floor levels which is partly
underground but which has at least one-half of its height, from finished floor to the
underside of the floor joists of the next above storey, above the average finished
grade level adjacent to the exterior walls of the building and in which the height
from finished grade to the underside of the floor joists of the next above storey is
less than 1.8 metres (5.9 feet).
3.16
BASEMENT, WALKOUT: That portion of a building which is partly underground,
but which has more than fifty per cent (50%) of the finished floor area not greater
than 0.6 metres (2 feet) below the finished grade level adjacent to the exterior
walls of the building, and which has a door at or above the adjacent finished grade,
for entrance and exit directly to the outside.
3.17
BED AND BREAKFAST: An owner occupied single detached dwelling in which
no more than three (3) guest rooms are made available for temporary
accommodation of the traveling or vacationing public; such an establishment may
offer light meals to those persons temporarily residing at the establishment, but
shall not include a restaurant or a tourist establishment.
3.18
BOARDING HOUSE: A dwelling in which the proprietor provides for a fee, long
term sleeping accommodations with board for two to ten people exclusive of the
proprietor and members of the proprietor's family.
3.19
BOAT HOUSE: A detached accessory building or structure located on or near the
shoreline and secured or anchored to land, designed or used for the berthing or
sheltering of a boat and/or other watercraft and marine equipment, and may
include storage of accessory equipment incidental to the residential use permitted
on the lot, but shall not include any areas intended for human habitation.
3.20
BOAT PORT: A detached accessory building or structure located on or near the
shoreline and secured or anchored to land, designed or used for the berthing and
sheltering of a boat and/or other watercraft and marine equipment, and is not
enclosed by more than one wall.
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3.21
BUILDING: A structure that has one or more floors and a roof, used for the shelter
or enclosure of persons, animals or chattel, and includes any structure serving the
same purpose such as a tent, awning or carport.
3.22
BUILDING SUPPLY OUTLET: A building or structure in which building,
construction, and/or home improvement materials are offered or kept for sale at
retail and may include the fabrication of certain materials and products related to
home improvements.
3.23
BULK STORAGE TANK: A tank for the bulk storage of petroleum, gasoline,
diesel, propane, oil, or other fuels or flammable liquid or fluid but does not include
a container for flammable liquid or fluid legally and properly kept in a retail store or
a tank for storage merely incidental to some other use on the premises where such
tank is located.
3.24
BUSINESS, PROFESSIONAL OR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE: A building, or
part thereof, in which one or more persons are employed in the management,
direction or conduction of a business or where professionally qualified persons and
their staff serve clients or patients who seek advice, consultation or treatment and
may include the administrative offices of a non-profit or charitable organization.
3.25
CAMPING ESTABLISHMENT: A tourist establishment consisting of camping
sites and comprising land used or maintained as grounds for the camping or
temporary parking of trailers, motorized mobile homes, truck campers, campers or
tents, but does not include parks or camping grounds maintained by any
department of the Government of Ontario or Canada, or any Crown corporation,
commission or board.
3.26
CAMPING SITE: That part of a camping establishment which is occupied on a
temporary basis only, by a trailer, motorized home, truck camper, camper or tent,
which shall have a minimum area of 75 square meters (807 square feet) and a
minimum frontage on a private driveway of 6 metres (19.7 feet).
3.27
CANNABIS PRODUCTION FACILITY: A building or portion of a building used for
processing or manufacturing cannabis related products. For the purposes of this
By-law, a Cannabis Production Facility is considered an industrial use.
3.28
CARGO CONTAINER: A metal container customarily used for the transport of
freight or storage.
3.29
CARPORT: A portion of a dwelling which is a roofed enclosure designed for the
storage or parking of a motor vehicle, with at least 40 per cent (40%) of the total
perimeter open and unobstructed. For the purposes of this By-law, perimeter shall
include the main wall of the building to which the carport is attached.
3.30
CARTAGE OR TRANSPORT DEPOT: A building, structure or place where trucks
or tractor trailers are rented, leased, kept for hire, stored, or parked for
remuneration, or, from which trucks or tractor trailers, stored or parked on the
property, are dispatched for hire as common carriers.
3.31
CELLAR: That portion of a building between two floor levels which is partly or
wholly underground and which has more than one-half of its height, from finished
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floor to the underside of the floor joists of the storey next above, below the average
finished grade level adjacent the exterior walls of the building.
3.32
CEMETERY: Land that is set apart or used as a place for the interment of the
dead or in which human bodies have been buried.
3.33
CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL: An official employed by the Township of Algonquin
Highlands appointed by By-law to perform the duties as set out in the Ontario
Building Code Act, as amended, and shall include any Inspector likewise
employed and appointed.
3.34
COMMERCIAL SELF-STORAGE FACILITY: Premises used for the temporary
storage of household items and seasonal, recreational or commercial vehicles,
boats and trailers in storage areas or lockers that are generally accessible by
means of individual loading doors.
3.35
COMMUNITY CENTRE: Any land, building, structure, or part thereof, used for
community activities, the control of which is vested in the Township or other Public
Authority.
3.36
CONSERVATION: The preservation, protection and improvement of the natural
environment through comprehensive management and maintenance.
3.37
CONTRACTOR'S YARD: An area of land where equipment and materials used
by a general contractor are stored or where a contractor performs shop assembly
work.
3.38
COUNCIL: The Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Township of
Algonquin Highlands.
3.39
COUNTY: The Corporation of the County of Haliburton.
3.40
DAY NURSERY: The use of land or buildings for the purposes of providing
temporary care, for pre-school age children within the meaning of the Day
Nurseries Act, as amended.
3.41
DECK: A floor system structure without a roof or walls, having footings, a
foundation or cantilevered, which is above finished grade and may be attached to
or abutting one or more walls of a building or constructed separate from a building.
3.42
DEVELOPMENT: Consists of the creation of a new lot, a change in land use, or
the construction of buildings and structures, requiring approval under the Planning
Act.
3.43
DOCK: An accessory structure built at the shoreline or anchored over water at
which watercraft are berthed or stored and which may provide a foundation for a
boathouse or contain a non-permanent tent to provide shelter for such watercraft.
3.44
DOCK, SEASONAL: A dock that is not permanently affixed to the shoreline or
lake bed and is designed for seasonal removal. Such docks may include a floating
dock, post/pole dock or wheel in dock, but shall not include a cantilevered dock or
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docks supported by cribs, steel piles, or any supporting structures permanently
affixed to the lake bed or shoreline.
3.45
DRY-CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT: Premises used only for the purpose of
collection, distribution, and processing of articles or goods of fabric to be subjected
to the process of dry cleaning, dry dyeing, cleaning, and spotting and stain
removing, and for the pressing of any such articles or goods.
3.46
DWELLING: A building or part of a building occupied or capable of being
occupied, in whole or in part as the home, residence or sleeping place of one or
more persons either continuously, permanently, temporarily or transiently and may
include a modular home but shall not include a trailer, a travel or tent trailer, a
mobile home, a motorized mobile home, a truck camper, or an accommodation
unit in a tourist establishment.
3.47
DWELLING, ACCESSORY: A dwelling, accessory to the main use of the property
and in the form of a single detached dwelling.
3.48
DWELLING, DUPLEX: A building that is divided horizontally into two (2) separate
dwelling units, each of which has an independent entrance either directly from the
outside or through a common vestibule.
3.49
DWELLING, MODULAR: A factory constructed sectional dwelling, manufactured
in accordance with the applicable standards of the Canadian Standards
Association (CSA) and the Ontario Building Code, which is transported and
permanently affixed to a foundation with the necessary service connections, and,
from which the steel carriage used for transportation is removed upon erection.
3.50
DWELLING, MOBILE HOME: Any dwelling unit that is designed to be mobile and
which is constructed or manufactured to provide a permanent residence that is
certified in accordance with CSA Standard Z240, but which does not include a
travel trailer, recreational mobile home, tent trailer or trailer.
3.51
DWELLING, SEASONAL: A dwelling that contains only one dwelling unit which is
constructed to the lesser requirements for a cottage (seasonal recreational
building) in the Ontario building Code, used for seasonal vacation and recreational
purposes and not occupied continuously as a principal or permanent residence.
3.52
DWELLING, SEMI-DETACHED: A building that is divided vertically into two
separate dwelling units, each of which has an independent entrance directly from
the outside.
3.53
DWELLING, SINGLE DETACHED: A building containing one dwelling unit only
not including an accessory apartment.
3.54
DWELLING UNIT: A room or rooms in which a kitchen, living quarters and
sanitary conveniences are provided for the exclusive use of the resident(s), with a
private entrance from outside the building or from a common hallway or stairway.
3.55
DWELLING UNIT, ACCESSORY: A dwelling unit, accessory to the main use of
the property and contained within the main building.
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3.56
DWELLING UNIT AREA: The habitable area contained within the inside walls of
a dwelling unit, excluding any private garage, carport, porch, verandah, unfinished
attic, cellar, basement, or sunroom (unless such sunroom is habitable in all
seasons of the year), excluding public or common halls or areas, stairways and the
thickness of outside walls.
3.57
EAVE: A roof overhang, free of enclosing walls, without supporting columns.
3.58
EQUESTRIAN FACILITY: An area of land where three or more horses are
boarded or rented to others and/or where riding lessons may be given.
3.59
EQUIPMENT SALES AND RENTAL, HEAVY: Premises in which heavy
machinery and equipment are offered or kept for sale, rent, lease or hire under
agreement, for compensation.
3.60
EQUIPMENT SALES AND RENTAL, LIGHT: Premises in which light machinery
and equipment such as air compressors and related tools and accessories,
augers, automotive tools, cleaning equipment, concrete masonry equipment,
electric tools and accessories, fastening devices such as staplers and tackers,
floor and carpet tools, hoses, ladders, light-compacting equipment, moving
equipment, painting and decorating equipment, pipe tools and accessories,
plumbing tools and accessories, pumps, scaffolding, welding equipment and other
similar tools and appurtenances are offered or kept for sale, rent, lease, or hire,
under agreement, for compensation.
3.61
ERECT: Set up, build, construct, reconstruct or relocate, and, without limiting the
generality of the work, also includes:
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any preliminary physical operation, such as excavating, filling or drainage;
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altering any existing building or structure by an addition, enlargement,
extension, relocation or other structural change;
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any work for the doing of which a Building Permit is required under The
Building Code Act and Regulations; and,
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erect, erected, and erection shall have a corresponding meaning.
3.62
ESTABLISHED BUILDING LINE: The average setback from the street line of
existing buildings when at least five (5) buildings have been erected on any one
side of a continuous 200 metres (656 feet) of land with frontage on an improved
public street.
3.63
EXISTING: In existence on the date of passing of this by-law.
3.64
FARM: Any farming or agricultural use and includes apiaries; aviaries; berry or
bush crops; breeding, raising, or training of horses or cattle; greenhouses; lands
devoted to the hatching, raising and/or marketing of chickens, turkeys, or other
fowl or game birds, animals, fish or frogs; lands used for grazing, flower gardening,
field crops; growing, raising, picking, treating and storing of vegetable or fruit
produce grown on the lands or in greenhouses; mushroom farms; nurseries;
orchards; riding stables; the raising of sheep, goats, or swine; tree crops; market
gardening; wood lots; and such other uses or enterprises as are customarily
carried on in the field of general agriculture. "Farm" shall include a single
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detached dwelling and such principal buildings as barns and silos, which are
incidental to the operation of the farm. The growth and cultivation of cannabis shall
be considered a farm use.
3.65
FARM PRODUCE OUTLET: A use accessory to a farm that consists of the retail
sale of agricultural products produced on the farm where such outlet is located.
3.66
FLOOR AREA, GROSS: The total floor area, as hereinafter defined, exclusive of
any portion of the building or structure below finished grade which is used for
heating, the storage of goods or personal effects, laundry facilities, recreational
areas, the storage or parking of motor vehicles or quarters used by the caretaker,
watchman or other supervisor of the building or structures; and, in the case of a
dwelling house, exclusive of any private garage, carport, basement, walkout
basement, cellar, porch, verandah or sunroom unless such sunroom is habitable
during all seasons of the year.
3.67
FLOOR AREA, GROUND: The total ground floor area of a building measured to
the outside walls, exclusive of any parking areas within the building and in the
case of a dwelling house, any basement or cellar or any private garage, carport,
porch, verandah or sunroom, unless such sunroom is habitable at all seasons of
the year.
3.68
FLOOR AREA, MANUFACTURING: That portion of the gross floor area of an
establishment that is used for manufacturing purposes but does not include areas
for storage of finished products or offices.
3.69
FLOOR AREA, TOTAL: The aggregate of the horizontal areas of each floor,
whether any such floor is above or below grade, measured between the exterior
faces of the exterior walls of the building or structure at the level of each floor.
3.70
GARAGE, PRIVATE: A detached accessory building or portion of a dwelling
which is fully enclosed and roofed and is designed or used for the sheltering of a
private motor vehicle and storage of household equipment incidental to the
residential occupancy. For the purposes of this By-law, a private garage excludes
a carport or other open shelter, but may include a sleeping cabin on the second
storey.
3.71
GARDEN NURSERY SALES AND SUPPLY ESTABLISHMENT: Premises
devoted to the growing or displaying of flowers, fruits, vegetables, plants, shrubs,
trees or similar vegetation which is sold to the public at retail and shall also include
the sale of such goods, products and equipment as are normally associated with
gardening or landscaping.
3.72
GARDEN SUITE: a one-unit detached residential structure containing bathroom
and kitchen facilities that is accessory to an existing residential structure and that
is designed to be portable.
3.73
GAZEBO: A freestanding, roofed, accessory structure which is not closed, except
for screening or glass, and which is utilized for the purposes of relaxation.
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3.74
GOLF COURSE: A public or private area operated for the purpose of playing golf,
and includes a par 3 golf course and clubhouse facilities, but does not include
driving ranges, miniature courses or similar uses.
3.75
GOLF DRIVING RANGE: An outdoor public or private facility used for the practice
of golf by the driving of balls from fixed golf tees.
3.76
GRADE, ESTABLISHED: The average elevation of the natural and finished levels
of the ground measured on any side of a building or structure.
3.77
GREENHOUSE, COMMERCIAL: Premises used for the growing of flowers, fruits,
vegetables, plants, shrubs, trees and similar vegetation which are sold directly
from such lot at wholesale or retail.
3.78
GROUP HOME: A dwelling unit in which not more than 10 persons, having
physical, social or mental disabilities reside in an open custody situation, under the
appropriate supervision of personnel who may also reside in the dwelling unit, and
which operates in compliance with applicable Provincial legislation and municipal
By-laws.
3.79
GUEST: A person, other than a border, who contracts for accommodation and
includes all members of the person's party.
3.80
GUEST ROOM: A room or suite of rooms used or maintained for the
accommodation of an individual or individuals to whom hospitality is extended for
compensation.
3.81
HABITABLE ROOM: A room designed for living, sleeping, eating, or food
preparation, and includes a den, library, sewing room, or enclosed sunroom.
3.82
HEIGHT AND HEIGHT OF BUILDING: The vertical distance, measured between
the finished grade at the front of the building, and:
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in the case of a mansard roof, the deck roof line;
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in the case of a flat roof, the highest point of the roof surface;
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in the case of a gambrel, gable or hip roof, the average height between the
eaves and ridge; and
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in the case of an A-frame, 75% of the distance between the finished grade
measured at the midpoint of the front and rear of the building and the ridge.
Accessory structures, such as chimneys, towers, steeples or televisions antennas,
shall be disregarded in calculating the height of a building.
3.83
HIGH WATER MARK: The normal ordinary or regulated high water mark of any
body of water, as indicated by the character of the vegetation or soil.
3.84
HIGHWAY: A highway within the meaning of The Municipal Act. and The Highway
Traffic Act.
3.85
HOBBY FARM: A residential property on a lot that contains a single detached
dwelling, with accessory farm structures and uses, on a lot less than 5 hectares
(12.4 acres) in area.
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3.86
HOME INDUSTRY: A small scale industrial use, such as a carpentry shop, a
metal working shop, a welding shop or an electrical shop that provides services or
wares to the community and which is an accessory use to a single detached
dwelling. For the purposes of this By-law, the repairing of motor vehicles, mobile
homes and trailers is not a home industry.
3.87
HOME OCCUPATION: An occupation conducted for gain that is carried on in
accordance with the provisions of this By-law, as an accessory use to a single
detached dwelling.
3.88
HUNT CAMP: A building or structure consisting of one or more rooms which are
at least partially furnished and may include facilities for the preparation of food and
overnight accommodation, for persons angling or hunting wildlife, on a temporary
basis.
3.89
INDUSTRIAL USE: The use of land, building or structures for the manufacturing,
processing, fabricating or assembly of raw materials or goods, warehousing or
bulk storage of goods, and related accessory uses. Such use shall not require a
water supply other than that available from within the limits of the lot upon which
the use is located. Any use requiring a Permit to Take Water from a Provincial
agency shall be permitted only through site specific zoning amendment.
3.90
KENNEL, COMMERCIAL: Premises where dogs and other domestic household
pets are kept, bred or boarded on a commercial basis.
3.91
KITCHEN: A room or part of a room where food is stored or prepared or cooked,
and which has cooking appliances.
3.92
LANDSCAPED OPEN SPACE: The open unobstructed space from ground to sky
at finished grade on a lot and which is suitable for the growth and maintenance of
grass, flowers, bushes and other landscaping and includes any surfaced walk,
patio or similar area but does not include any driveway or ramp, whether surfaced
or not, nor any curb, retaining wall, parking area or any open space beneath or
within any building or structure.
3.93
LAGOON: A shallow pond used in the process of treating waste.
3.94
LAUNDROMAT, COIN-OPERATED: Premises where the service of coin-
operated laundry machines, using only water, detergents and additives are made
available to the public for the purpose of laundry cleaning.
3.95
LOADING SPACE: An off-street space on the same lot as the building, or
contiguous group of buildings, for the temporary parking of a commercial vehicle
while loading or unloading of merchandise or materials, which abuts upon a street,
lane, road, highway or other appropriate means of access.
3.96
LOT: A parcel or tract of land, described in a deed or other legal document, that is
capable of being conveyed.
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3.97
LOT AREA: The total horizontal area within the boundaries of a lot, measured
above the normal or maintained high water mark, but shall not include the Original
Shore Road Allowance, unless it has been closed and conveyed.
3.98
LOT, CORNER: A lot situated at the intersection of two streets, of which two
adjacent sides that abut the intersecting streets contain an angle of not more than
one hundred and thirty-five (135) degrees; where such adjacent sides are curved,
the angle of intersection of the adjacent sides shall be deemed to be the angle
formed by the intersection of the tangents to the street line drawn through the
extremities of the interior lot lines, provided that in the latter case, the corner of the
lot shall be deemed to be that point on the street line nearest to the point of
intersection of the said tangents.
3.99
LOT COVERAGE: That percentage of the lot area covered by all buildings and
covered structures, including boathouses and boat ports appertaining to the lot but
shall not include that portion of such lot area that is occupied by a building or
portion thereof that is completely below grade.
3.100 LOT DEPTH: The horizontal distance between the front and rear lot lines. If the
front and rear lot lines are not parallel, "lot depth" shall mean the length of a
straight line joining the middle of the front lot line with the middle of the rear lot line.
When there is no rear lot line, "lot depth" shall mean the length of a straight line
joining the middle of the front lot line with the apex of the triangle formed by the
side lot lines.
3.101 LOT FRONTAGE: The horizontal straight-line distance determined as follows:
a)
Where the front lot line is the shoreline or abuts an original shore road
allowance, the straight-line distance between the points where the side lot
lines or their straight line projections intersect the shoreline;
b)
Where there are no side lot lines, the greatest distance between any point
on the front lot line and any point on the rear lot line;
c)
Where there are two (2) front lot lines abutting the same street or shoreline,
the longer of the two front lot lines shall be used to measure frontage; or
d)
In all cases other than those above, the distance between the points where
the side lot lines intersect with the front lot line.
3.102 LOT, INTERIOR: A lot other than a corner lot.
3.103 LOT LINE: Any boundary of a lot or the vertical projection thereof.
3.104 LOT LINE, EXTERIOR SIDE: A lot line, other than a front lot line or rear lot line,
which abuts an improved public street, highway or an unopened road allowance on
a corner lot.
3.105 LOT LINE, FRONT:
a)
In the case of an interior lot, the line dividing the lot from the street or
private right-of-way;
b)
In the case of a corner lot, the shorter lot line abutting a street or private
right-of-way shall be deemed the front lot line and the longer lot line
abutting a street or private right-of-way shall be deemed a side lot line;
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c)
In the case where a lot fronts upon a watercourse or waterbody or onto a
shore road allowance, the shoreline or lot line abutting the shore road
allowance shall be deemed to be the front lot line; or
d)
In the case of a through lot, the lot line where the principal access to the lot
is provided shall be deemed to be the front lot line, with the exception of
where the lot abuts the shoreline or a shore road allowance, in which case
the shoreline or shore road allowance is the front lot line.
3.106 LOT LINE, INTERIOR SIDE: A lot line other than an exterior side, front or rear lot
line.
3.107 LOT LINE, REAR: The lot line farthest from and opposite to the front lot line.
3.108 LOT LINE, SIDE: A lot line, other than a rear lot line, that does not abut a public
street.
3.109 LOT, THROUGH: A lot bounded on both the front and rear lot lines by streets.
3.110 MARINA: Premises inclusive of docking facilities, located on a navigable
waterway, where boats, other watercraft and boating accessories, and recreational
vehicles (excluding motorized mobile homes) are stored, serviced, repaired, or
kept for sale or rental and where facilities for the sale of marine fuels, lubricants
and propane may be provided.
3.111 MARINE SALES AND SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT: A building or part of a
building and associated lands where a dealer displays new and used boats and
marine accessories for sale at retail or for rental, and where marine equipment is
serviced or repaired and may include boat storage facilities.
3.112 MEDICAL OR DENTAL CLINIC: Premises where members of the medical
profession, dentists, chiropractors, osteopaths, optometrists, physicians
occupational therapists, either singularly or in union, provide diagnosis and
treatment to the general public without overnight accommodation and may include
such uses as reception areas, offices for consultation, x-ray and minor operating
rooms, and/or a pharmaceutical dispensary providing that all such uses have
access only from the interior of the building.
3.113 MOTOR VEHICLE: Any equipment self-propelled by an engine or a motor
mounted on the vehicle, within the meaning of The Highway Traffic Act.
3.114 MOTOR VEHICLE, COMMERCIAL: A commercial motor vehicle within the
meaning of The Highway Traffic Act.
3.115 MOTOR VEHICLE, DERELICT: A motor vehicle within the meaning of The
Highway Traffic Act, whether or not same is intended for use as a private
passenger motor vehicle or not, which is inoperable and has no market value as a
means of transportation or has a market value that is less than the cost or repairs
required to render the motor vehicle operable.
3.116 MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERSHIP: Premises where a dealer displays new motor
vehicles for sale or rent or where used motor vehicles are kept for sale in
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conjunction with which there may be a motor vehicle repair garage or a motor
vehicle body shop.
3.117 MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICE STATION: Premises where services are performed
or executed on motor vehicles for compensation, and may include diagnostics;
facilities for washing motor vehicles; interior or exterior repair, including painting;
sales and installation of parts, fuels and other related fluids; and in conjunction
with which there may be towing services and/or motor vehicle rentals for
customers while the motor vehicle is being serviced.
3.118 MOTOR VEHICLE WASH, AUTOMATIC: Premises containing facilities for
washing motor vehicles for profit or gain using production line methods and
mechanical devices or a self-service operation, and for the purposes of this By-law
may include a motor vehicle gasoline bar.
3.119 MOTORIZED MOBILE HOME: Any motor vehicle so constructed as to be a self-
contained, self-propelled unit, capable of being utilized for the living, eating or
sleeping accommodation of persons.
3.120 MOTORIZED SNOW VEHICLE: A motorized snow vehicle within the meaning of
The Motorized Snow Vehicle Act, as amended, or re-enacted from time to time.
3.121 NON-COMPLYING: A permitted building, structure or lot that does not meet the
requirement(s) of this By-law.
3.122 NON-CONFORMING: A use which is not permitted in the Zone in which the use is
situated.
3.123 NOXIOUS: When used with reference to any use or activity in respect of any land,
building or structure or a use or activity which, from its nature or form the manner
of carrying on same, creates or is liable to create, by reason of destructive gas or
fumes, dust, objectionable merchandise, salvage, machinery parts, junk, waste or
other material(s), conditions which may become hazardous or injurious as regards
to health or safety or which prejudices the character of the surrounding area or
interferes with or may interfere with the normal enjoyment of any use or activity in
respect of any land, building or structure.
3.124 OUTDOOR DISPLAY AND SALES AREA: An area of land, used in conjunction
with a business located within a building or structure on the same lot, for the
display or sale of produce, merchandise or the supply of services.
3.125 OUTSIDE STORAGE: Accessory storage outside of a principal building on a lot.
3.126 PARKING AREA: An area provided for the parking of motor vehicles and may
include aisles, parking spaces, pedestrian walkways, and related ingress and
egress lanes, but shall not include any part of a public street.
3.127 PARKING SPACE: An area, exclusive of any aisles, ingress and egress lanes, for
the temporary parking or storage of motor vehicles, and shall include a private
garage or carport.
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3.128 PATIO: A platform or surface area without a roof, the surface of which is not more
than 0.3 metres (1 foot) above finished grade.
3.129 PIT: A place where unconsolidated gravel, stone, sand, earth, clay, fill, mineral or
other material is being, or has been, removed by means of an excavation to supply
materials for construction, industrial or manufacturing purposes, but does not
include a wayside pit.
3.130 PLACE OF WORSHIP: A building dedicated to religious worship and includes a
church, synagogue or assembly hall and may include such accessory uses as a
nursery school or a school of religious education.
3.131 PORCH: A structure attached to a permitted building which is covered and
enclosed partially or wholly on its sides by screening.
3.132 PORTABLE PROCESSING PLANT: Equipment for the crushing, screening or
washing of sand and gravel aggregate materials, but not including a concrete
batching plant or an asphalt plant, which equipment is capable of being readily
drawn or readily propelled by a motor vehicle and which equipment is not
considered permanently affixed to the site.
3.133 PREMISES: That portion of a building, structure, or lot, occupied or used by a
business or enterprise.
3.134 PRINCIPAL OR MAIN BUILDING: The building in which the principal purpose for
which the building or lot is used is carried on.
3.135 PRINTING OR PUBLISHING ESTABLISHMENT: Premises in which the business
of producing books, newspapers or periodicals, by mechanical means and
reproducing techniques, such as photo copying, is carried on, and may include the
sale of newspapers, books, magazines, periodicals, or other similar documents, to
the general public.
3.136 PUBLIC AUTHORITY: Federal, Provincial, County or Municipal agencies,
including any commission, board, authority or department established by such
agency and for the purposes of this By-law shall include any hydro, telephone or
telegraph company.
3.137 PUBLIC USE: Any activity, occupation, business or operation carried on by any
Federal, Provincial, County, Municipal or utility corporation or its authorized agent.
3.138 QUARRY: An area where consolidated rock has been, or is being, removed by
means of an open excavation to supply material for construction, industrial or
manufacturing purposes, but does not include a wayside quarry or open pit metal
mine.
3.139 RECREATIONAL MOBILE HOME: An accommodation unit that is designed to be
mobile and which is constructed or manufactured and is certified in accordance
with CSZ Standard Z241, Series M, located on a camp site in a trailer park, used
essentially for recreation or relaxation from time to time, by the owner, who
normally resides in another location.
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3.140 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE: A vehicle which is drawn, propelled or driven by any
kind of power; which is used by the public in connection with any recreational
activity, and includes a motorized mobile home.
3.141 RECREATIONAL VEHICLE SALES AND SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT:
Premises where recreational vehicles and related equipment and accessories are
displayed for sale at retail or for rental, and are stored, serviced or repaired.
3.142 REFRESHMENT VEHICLE: A stationary vehicle, either mounted on blocks or
supported by a conventional wheel, tire and axle system, from which food and
beverages are stored, prepared and/or offered for sale to the public.
3.143 RESTAURANT: Premises where food is offered for sale or sold to the public for
immediate consumption and may include a dining room, café, cafeteria, ice cream
parlour, tea room, dairy bar, coffee shop, or snack bar.
3.144 RETAIL COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT: Premises in which goods, wares,
merchandise, substances, articles, and/or services are offered or kept for sale at
retail or on a rental basis.
3.145 RETAIL GASOLINE ESTABLISHMENT: Premises where gasoline is sold at retail
to the public as a principal or incidental operation and for the purposes of this By-
law may include the sale of propane fuel.
3.146 RETIREMENT HOME: Premises that provide accommodation primarily to retired
persons where each private bedroom or living unit has a separate private
bathroom and separate entrance from a common hall but where common facilities
for the preparation and consumption of food are provided, and where common
lounges, recreation rooms and medical care facilities may also be provided.
3.147 RIGHT-OF-WAY, PRIVATE: An area of land that is legally described in a
registered deed for the provision of private access on which there is usually a
traveled road.
3.148 SALVAGE YARD: A lot or premises for the storage, handling or sale of scrap or
used materials, which without limiting the generality of the foregoing, shall include
waste paper, rags, wood, bottles, bicycles, vehicles, metal or other scrap material,
and salvage and includes a junk yard, a scrap metal yard, or a motor vehicle
wrecking yard, including an ancillary motor vehicle sales and service
establishment and premises.
3.149 SAUNA: An accessory building or structure wherein facilities are provided for the
purpose of a steam bath and may include a change room.
3.150 SAW AND/OR PLANING MILL: A building, structure or area where timber is cut,
sawed or planed, either to finished lumber, firewood or as an intermediate step,
and may include facilities for the kiln drying of lumber and/or the distribution of
such products on a wholesale or retail basis.
3.151 SCHOOL, COMMERCIAL: A school conducted for hire or gain, other than a
private, public, religious or philanthropic school, and shall include the studio of a
dancing teacher or a music teacher, art school, golf school, school of calisthenics,
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a business or trade school and any other specialized school conducted for profit or
gain.
3.152 SCHOOL, PUBLIC: A school under the jurisdiction of a Board as defined by the
Ministry of Education.
3.153 SCHOOL, PRIVATE: A school other than a public school or a commercial school
as otherwise defined or classified in this By-law.
3.154 SEPTIC SYSTEM LEACHING BED: an absorption system constructed as
absorption trenches or as a filter bed, located wholly in filter media that is
contained between the surface to ground or raised or partly raised above ground
as required by local conditions, to which effluent from a treatment unit is applied
for treatment and disposal but does not include the mantle area. For the purposes
of this By-law, a septic system leaching bed shall be considered a structure.
3.155 SERVICE SHOP, LIGHT: Premises, whether conducted in conjunction with a
retail store or not, for the servicing or repairing of household or domestic articles
and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, shall include, but not be limited
to the repair and servicing of radio and television receivers, vacuum cleaners,
appliances, shoes, cameras, toys, watches, clocks, bicycles or other similar goods
and appliances but shall not include industrial or manufacturing uses or motor
vehicle repair shops as may otherwise be defined or classified in this by-law.
3.156 SERVICE SHOP, PERSONAL: A building or part of a building in which persons
are employed in furnishing services and otherwise administering to the individual
and personal needs of persons, such as a barber's shop, a ladies hairdressing
establishment or other similar services.
3.157 SIGN: A structure or advertising device having illustrations affixed thereto or
displayed thereon in any manner, used to identify, advertise or attract attention to
any object, product, place, activity, person, institution, organization, firm, group,
profession, enterprise, industry or business, including any letter, work, model
number, banner, flag, pennant, insignia, device or representation used as an
announcement, direction or advertisement.
3.158 SLEEPING CABIN: An accessory building separate from the principal residential
dwelling, located on the same lot as the principal building, for the accommodation
of persons but shall not contain cooking or kitchen facilities. Cooking or kitchen
facilities are defined as an area where food is stored or prepared or cooked and
which has cooking appliances and/or a kitchen sink. A sleeping cabin may contain
sanitary facilities with the approval of the appropriate authority. A sleeping cabin
shall not be used for monetary gain.
3.159 SHIPPING CONTAINER: Means any container that was used for the transport of
goods by means of rail, truck or by sea that is strong enough to be suitable for the
repeated use and includes but is not limited to intermodal Shipping Containers, the
body of a transport trailer or a straight truck box.
3.160 SHORELINE: The boundary between the water and land fronting on and
providing access to a watercourse, bay or lake.
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3.161 SHORELINE BUFFER: A natural area maintained in its natural pre-development
state, with the exception of minimal pruning of vegetation and the removal of trees
for safety reasons, for the purpose of buffering buildings or structures on a lot.
Where the natural state has been altered, the area may be planted with indigenous
trees and shrubs. Where the natural shoreline of a property is a natural beach or
is a rock outcropping with little or no soil, such shall be deemed to comply.
3.162 SOCIAL CENTRE: A building, or part thereof, used for the gathering together of
groups of people for social functions, conventions, banquets, and other similar
functions. Full kitchen facilities for the preparation of food shall be permitted.
3.163 STOREY: The portion of a building, other than an attic, basement or cellar,
included between any floor level and the floor, ceiling or roof next above it.
3.164 STOREY, FIRST: The lowest storey of a building closest to finished grade having
its ceiling 1.8 metres (5.9 feet) or more above average finished grade.
3.165 STOREY, ONE-HALF: That portion of a building situated wholly or in part within
the roof and having its floor level not lower than 1.2 metres (3.9 feet) below the line
where the roof and outer wall meet and in which there is sufficient space to provide
a distance between finished floor and finished ceiling of at least 2.1 metres (6.9
feet) over a floor area equal to at least 50 percent of the area of the floor next
below.
3.166 STREET OR ROAD: A highway as defined by the Municipal Act, as amended,
and the Highway Traffic Act, as amended, which affords the principal means of
access to abutting lots and does not include a private right-of-way.
3.167 STREET, IMPROVED PUBLIC: A street or road under the jurisdiction of the
Province of Ontario, the County of Haliburton or the Corporation of the Township
of Algonquin Highlands which is maintained so as to allow normal vehicular access
to adjacent properties.
3.168 STREET LINE: The dividing line between a lot or block and a street or road.
3.169 STRUCTURE: Anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires location
on the ground, or attached to something having location on the ground. All docks,
whether attached to the shoreline or floating, shall be considered a structure. For
the purposes of this By-law, all fences, a retaining wall that has a height of one (1)
metre (3.3 feet) or less, and light standards shall not be considered structures.
3.170 SWIMMING POOL: An artificial body of water, the container of which is
constructed of cement, fiberglass or similar material, having a depth greater than
0.5 metres (1.6 feet) and intended primarily for bathing, swimming and diving, but
shall not include a natural, dug or dammed pond primarily intended for aesthetic or
agricultural purposes.
3.171 TENT: Every kind of temporary shelter for sleeping to which the term is normally
considered to apply, that is not permanently affixed to the site and that is capable
of being easily moved and is not considered a structure.
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3.172 TOURIST ESTABLISHMENT: Any premises operated to provide sleeping
accommodation for the traveling or vacationing public, and may include services
and facilities in connection with which sleeping accommodation is provided.
3.173 TOWNSHIP: The Corporation of the Township of Algonquin Highlands.
3.174 TRAILER: A vehicle that may be drawn upon a public street by a motor vehicle
but, for the purposes of this By-law, does not include a garden suite, mobile home
dwelling or a recreational mobile home.
3.175 TRAILER, TRAVEL OR TENT: Any trailer that is designed to be temporarily
utilized for living, shelter and sleeping accommodation, with or without cooking
facilities, which is not permanently affixed to the ground and has running gear and
towing equipment that is permanently attached.
3.176 TRUCK CAMPER: Any unit so constructed that it may be attached upon a motor
vehicle, as a separate unit, and is capable of being utilized for the living, eating
and/or sleeping accommodation of persons.
3.177 USE: When used as a noun, the purpose for which a lot or building or structure, or
any combination thereof, is designed, arranged, occupied or maintained and when
used as a verb, "used" shall have a corresponding meaning.
3.178 UTILITY SHED: A building or structure maintained and used for the purposes of
storing lawn and garden equipment or similar household related appurtenances.
3.179 VERANDA: An unenclosed structure attached to a building having a floor and
roof.
3.180 VETERINARY CLINIC: Premises where a veterinary surgeon treats domestic
animals, birds or other livestock and in which animals may be boarded.
3.181 WAREHOUSE: Premises used for the storage and distribution of goods, wares,
merchandise, substances, articles, or things, and may include facilities for a
wholesale or retail commercial outlet, but shall not include a cartage or transport
depot.
3.182 WASTE DISPOSAL AREA: An area of land where garbage, refuse and/or
domestic waste is disposed of or dumped and, for the purposes of this By-law,
shall include a sanitary landfill site or sewage lagoon owned, operated and
maintained by the Township or the Ministry of the Environment or their agents, but
shall not include a private or communal septic system.
3.183 WATERCOURSE: A body of water or the natural channel for a perennial or
intermittent stream of water.
3.184 WAYSIDE PIT OR QUARRY: A temporary pit or quarry opened and used by a
public authority solely for the purpose of a specific project or contract for road
construction.
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3.185 WHOLESALE ESTABLISHMENT: Premises used for the purposes of selling or
offering for sale goods, wares, or merchandise on a wholesale basis and includes
the storage or warehousing of such goods, wares or merchandise.
3.186 WORKSHOP: Premises where fabrication or manufacturing is performed by
tradespersons requiring manual or mechanical skills and may include an
upholsterer's shop, a carpenter's shop, a locksmith's shop, a gunsmith's shop, a
tinsmith's shop, a machine and/or welder's shop, or other similar uses.
3.187 WORKS YARD: Any land, building or structure owned by the Township, the
County of Haliburton, or the Province of Ontario used for the storage, maintenance
or repair of equipment, machinery or motor vehicles used in connection with civic
works and shall include a public works yard or works yard of a hydro company, a
telephone company or similar public use specified in this By-law.
3.188 YARD: An open, uncovered space on a lot appurtenant to a principal building and
unoccupied by buildings or structures except as specifically permitted in this By-
law.
3.189 YARD, EXTERIOR SIDE: A yard extending from the required front yard to the
required rear yard and from the exterior side lot line of the lot to the nearest wall of
the principal building or structure on the lot.
3.190 YARD, FRONT: A yard extending across the full width of the lot between the front
lot line of the lot and the nearest wall of the principal building or structure on the
lot.
3.191 YARD, INTERIOR SIDE: A yard extending from the required front yard to the
required rear yard and from the interior side lot line of the lot to the nearest wall of
the principal building or structure on the lot.
3.192 YARD, REAR: A yard extending across the full width of the lot between the rear
lot line of the lot and the nearest wall of the principal building or structure on the
lot.
3.193 YARD, REQUIRED: The minimum yard required by the provisions of this By-law.
3.194 YARD, SIDE: A yard extending from the required front yard to the required rear
yard and from the side lot line of the lot to the nearest part of any building or
structure on the lot, the nearest outside storage use on the lot, or edge or rim of an
excavation on the lot.
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Section 4 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Unless specifically exempted or regulated elsewhere in this By-law, the following
regulations apply to all lands covered by this By-law.
4.1
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT AND ACCESSORY DWELLING ON A
RESIDENTIAL LOT:
4.1.1
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT IN A SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING:
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law regarding the number
of dwelling units on a single lot, a maximum of two (2) accessory dwelling
units are permitted in the "Rural", "Hamlet Residential" and "Rural
Residential' zones subject to the following provisions:
a) The accessory dwelling units are located within a permitted single
detached dwelling;
b) A maximum of two (2) accessory dwelling units may be created within
the single detached dwelling;
c) An accessory dwelling unit shall have a minimum floor area of 25
square metres (269.1 square feet) for a studio or bachelor apartment; a
minimum floor area of 32 square metres (344.4 square feet) for a one-
bedroom apartment; an additional 9 square metres (96.9 square feet)
for each additional bedroom.
d) The maximum floor area of an accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed
the lesser of 50% of the floor area of the single detached dwelling or 60
square metres (645.8 square feet);
e) The appropriate approval authority has approved the private sewage
disposal system to service the single detached dwelling and accessory
dwelling units;
f) A minimum of one parking space shall be provided for each accessory
dwelling unit, and may be provided as tandem parking; and,
g) The accessory dwelling units and single detached dwelling shall meet
all applicable requirements of the Ontario Building Code, other
provisions of this By-law and any other fire, health, safety, or
occupancy regulations or by-laws.
h) Where an accessory dwelling is constructed on a lot in accordance with
Section 4.1.2, the maximum number of accessory dwelling units is
limited to one (1) unit.
4.1.2
ACCESSORY DWELLING ON A RESIDENTIAL LOT: Notwithstanding
any other provisions of this By-law regarding the number of dwelling units
on a single lot, an accessory dwelling is permitted in the "Rural", "Hamlet
Residential" and "Rural Residential' zones subject to the following
provisions:
a) The accessory dwelling is located in a separate building or structure
accessory to a detached dwelling;
b) A maximum of one (1) accessory dwelling is permitted on the property;
c) The maximum gross floor area of an accessory dwelling shall not
exceed the lesser of 75% of the gross floor area of the single detached
dwelling or 140 square metres (1,507 square feet).
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d) The appropriate approval authority has approved the private sewage
disposal system to service the single detached dwelling and accessory
apartments;
e) A minimum of one parking space shall be provided for the accessory
dwelling;
f) Driveway access to the accessory dwelling shall be shared with the
driveway for the single detached dwelling; and,
g) The accessory dwelling and single detached dwelling shall meet all
applicable requirements of the Ontario Building Code, other provisions
of this By-law and any other fire, health, safety, or occupancy
regulations or by-laws.
4.2
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND USES
4.2.1
Permitted Uses: Where this By-law provides that a lot may be used or a
building or structure may be erected or used for a purpose, that purpose
shall include any accessory building, structure or use, but shall not include
the following: any occupation for gain or profit conducted within or
accessory to a dwelling unit or on such lot, except as is specifically
permitted in accordance with this By-law; or, any building used for human
habitation except as is specifically permitted in accordance with this By-
law.
4.2.2
Relation to Street and Location on Lot
a) Residential Zones: An accessory building or structure which is not
part of the principal building shall not be erected in any of the required
yards or closer to the street line than the principal building on the lot,
unless specifically provided for elsewhere in this By-law.
b) Non-Residential Zones: No accessory building or structure shall be
erected closer to the street line than the minimum required yard
requirements of the respective Non-Residential Zone and shall not be
erected closer to a side or rear lot line except as provided for elsewhere
in this By-law. A gatehouse or information kiosk or other similar
accessory structure shall be permitted within a required front or side
yard provided such structure shall not be erected closer than 3 metres
(9.8 feet) to the front or side lot line.
4.2.3
Separation between Buildings: No accessory building or structure that is
not part of the principal building shall be erected closer than 2.0 metres
(6.6 feet) to the principal building, unless specifically provided for
elsewhere in this By-law.
4.2.4
Principal Building to be Erected First: No accessory building or
structure shall be erected on any lot until the principal building has been
erected, with the exception of:
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a dock on a lot accessible only by water;
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temporary construction uses; or,
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a septic system.
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4.2.5
Building Height: The height of any accessory building or structure shall
not exceed 6 metres (19.7 feet). The following accessory structures may
exceed the height requirements permitted within the Zone in which they are
located: a church spire, a belfry, a flag pole, a chimney, a clock tower, a
communication tower, a water tank, a windmill, a radio or television tower
or antenna, an air conditioner duct, a grain elevator, a barn or silo, and,
external equipment associated with internal building equipment.
4.2.6
Coverage: The total coverage of all accessory buildings and structures,
except swimming pools, shall not exceed five percent (5%) of the lot area.
Within an Industrial Zone, the total lot coverage of all accessory buildings
or structures shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of the lot area.
4.2.7
Accessory Structure Encroachments
a) General: Drop awnings, clothes poles, flag poles, garden trellises,
retaining walls, fences less than 2 metres (6.6 feet) in height, or signs
which comply with the By-laws of the Township, are permitted in any
required yard with the exception that fences shall not be permitted
within the front yard of a property located within the SR1 or SR2 Zones.
b) Fire Escapes: Unenclosed fire escapes, in which the stairs, steps and
floor are latticed in such a manner that the proportion of voids to solids
is not less than two to one and in which guards, consisting of hand rails
and the structural members necessary for their support, may project
into any required yard a maximum distance of 1.2 metres (3.9 feet).
c) Ornamental Structures: Sills, chimneys, cornices, eaves, gutters,
parapets, pilasters, or other ornamental structures may project into any
required yard a maximum distance of 1.0 metres (3.3 feet).
d) Decks, Balconies, Steps or Patios: Decks, balconies, steps, stairs,
landings and patios, may project into any required yard a maximum
distance of 6 metres (19.7 feet) from an existing building or structure
but no closer than 2 metres (6.6 feet) to any lot line or 12 metres (39.4
feet) to the high water mark.
e) Utility Sheds: A utility shed may be erected adjacent to the principal
structure within a required interior side or rear yard provided that such
accessory structure is not located closer than 2 metres (6.6 feet) to the
interior side or rear lot line.
f) Stairs, Ramps, Landings: Notwithstanding (d), above, stairs, ramps,
or landings may be erected in the required front yard where such uses
do not exceed 1.8 metres (5.9 feet) in width and where landings do not
exceed a maximum area of 4.6 square metres (49.5 square feet).
4.2.8
Garages and Carports: An attached or detached private garage or
carport may be erected and used in any yard provided that it is no closer
than 2 metres (6.6 feet) to any lot line and 30 metres (98.4 feet) from the
high water mark.
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4.2.9
Shoreline Structures
a) Identification: Shoreline structures refer to buildings and structures
erected at or near the shoreline in the required yard located between
the shoreline and the dwelling. They include buildings and structures
that are attached to the land that forms the bed of a navigable
waterway.
b) Permitted Uses: Shoreline structures include: boathouse, boatlift,
boatport, dock, gazebo, marine railway, pumphouse, unenclosed free-
standing deck, utility shed, and stairs and ramps providing pedestrian
access.
c) Shore Road Allowance: No new freestanding building or structure,
with the exception of a means of pedestrian access, a pumphouse or a
seasonal dock, shall be erected on or attached to a shore road
allowance that is owned by the Township or the Crown. Where a
structure is legally erected on a shore road allowance that is owned by
the Township or Crown, such structure shall be deemed to be an
accessory use to the principal use located on the adjacent patented lot.
d) Maximum Width of Shoreline Structures: The maximum cumulative
width of docks, boathouse, boatport, boatlift, and marine railway shall
not exceed the following:
i) 30% of the lot frontage to a maximum of 15 metres (49.2 feet) of
the shoreline within the SR1, SR2 and HR Zones;
ii) 30% of the lot frontage to a maximum of 30 metres (498.4 feet) of
the shoreline within the C1, C2 (except marinas) C3 (except
marinas) and C4 Zones; and
iii) 50% of the lot frontage to a maximum of 45 metres (147.6 feet) of
the shoreline for marina development within the C2 and C3
Zones.
e) Docking Facilities: A dock, boatlift or marine railway may be erected
and used in the required front yard of a lot abutting a shoreline or
Original Shore Road Allowance provided:
i) a minimum setback of 4.5 metres (14.8 feet) is maintained from
the side lot lines and/or the perpendicular projection of the lot line
extending 30 metres (98.4 feet) into the water from the shoreline;
ii) The maximum projection of a dock from the high water mark shall
be the lesser of 15.0 metres (49.2 feet) or 20% of the width of a
channel or bay on which the lot has shoreline frontage.
iii) Gazebos, pergolas or other like or similar structures shall not be
permitted on a dock; and
iv) Boatlifts shall be located within or adjacent to the permitted dock
and/or boathouse and/or boatport.
f) Boathouses, Boat Ports: A boathouse or boat port may be erected on
a lot abutting a shoreline provided that:
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i) it is set back a minimum of 6 metres (19.7 feet) from the interior
side lot line or the projection of the interior side lot line
perpendicular to the shoreline where it meets the shoreline;
ii) the width of the boathouse or boat port, measured from the
interior faces of the walls of the boathouse or the support beams
of the boat port, does not exceed 5.5 metres (18 feet);
iii) no human habitation and no kitchen or sanitary facilities exist;
iv) the height of a boathouse or boat port shall not exceed 4.5 metres
(14.8 feet) measures from the deck to the peak;
v) the length of a boathouse that does not project into the water shall
not exceed 8 metres (26.2 feet);
vi) the roof pitch shall not exceed 6/12 pitch;
vii) no boathouse shall have more than one storey; and,
viii) no boathouse shall have more than one slip.
ix) In the former Township of Sherborne, McClintock, Livingstone,
Lawrence & Nightingale the maximum projection into the water of
a boathouse or boat port, including roof projection, shall not
exceed 8 metres (26.2 feet) from the shoreline.
In the former Township of Stanhope, a boathouse or boatport shall not
be permitted to project in the water.
g) Gazebo, Utility Shed and Sauna: One each of a gazebo, utility shed
or sauna may be erected and used in the required front yard of a lot
abutting a shoreline provided:
i) a minimum setback of 12 metres (39.4 ft) is maintained from the
high water mark;
ii) a minimum setback of 4.5 metres (14.8 feet) is maintained from
the side lot lines; and,
iii) the structure does not exceed 10 square metres (107.6 square
feet) in floor area.
h) Pumphouse: A pumphouse may be erected and used in the required
front yard abutting a shoreline or Original Shore Road Allowance
provided:
i) a minimum setback of 4.5 metres (14.8 feet) is maintained from
the side lot lines;
ii) the height of the pumphouse does not exceed 2metres (6.6 ft);
and,
iii) the pumphouse does not exceed 2.5 square metres (26.9 square
feet) in floor area.
i) Unenclosed Decks: One freestanding, unenclosed deck may be
erected and used within the required front yard abutting a shoreline
provided:
i) a minimum setback of 12 metres (39.4 feet) is maintained from
the high water mark, except where such deck is attached to a
dock;
ii) a minimum setback of 4.5 metres (14.8 feet) is maintained from
the side lot lines;
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iii) the deck does not exceed 25 square metres (269.1 square feet) in
area; and,
iv) the deck floor is no more than 1.0 metres (3.3 feet) from the grade
below it.
4.2.10
Sleeping Cabin: One sleeping cabin may be erected and used on a lot
within the Rural (RU) Zone, the Hamlet Residential (HR) Zone, the Rural
Residential (RR) Zone, the Shoreline Residential Type One (SR1) Zone, or
the Shoreline Residential Type Two (SR2) Zone, where such cabin is
accessory to a permitted single detached dwelling, provided:
i) the total floor area of such cabin does not exceed 45 square metres
(484.4 square feet);
ii) the height does not exceed 5 metres (16.4 feet);
iii) the sleeping cabin does not exceed one storey in height and contains
no loft; and,
iv) the cabin complies with the yard and setback requirements of the Zone
in which it is located and is not located to the front of the principal
dwelling.
4.2.11
Swimming Pool: An outdoor swimming pool is permitted as an accessory
use within a side or rear yard provided it is not located closer than 3.0
metres (9.8 feet) to any lot line, and the coverage of the swimming pool
does not exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the total lot area.
4.2.12
Septic System Leaching Bed: The minimum setback from the high water
mark for a septic system leaching bed shall be 30 metres (98.4 feet).
Where an enhanced filter bed or a tertiary treatment system (as defined in
the Ontario Building Code) is installed, the minimum setback from the high
water mark shall be 15 metres (49.2 feet).
4.3
ASPHALT PLANT, PERMANENT: A permanent asphalt plant is prohibited in all
zones. A permanent asphalt plant may be permitted in an M2 zone through site
specific zoning amendment following a comprehensive analysis which
demonstrates:
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The demand for the type and scope of development proposed in relation to the
demographics of the Township;
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The long term impacts on municipal servicing;
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The long term impacts on the environment including the quality and quantity of
surface water and ground water, impacts on significant environmental features
and impacts on areas of significant cultural resources;
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The impact of the proposed development on surrounding existing and
proposed developments.
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That the designated truck access routes will not be primarily through residential
areas; and,
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That all operations shall adhere to applicable federal, provincial and local
regulations, including but not limited to emissions and noise.
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New asphalt plants will be placed under site plan control, and will only be
permitted where the plant operations area (including offices, parking and storage
areas) is at least 500 metres (1,640 feet) from any residential use, where the use
will be totally enclosed by a security fence or within a fireproof building, and where
adequate stormwater drainage can be provided.
4.4
ASPHALT PLANT, PORTABLE: Where specifically permitted in this By-law, a
portable asphalt plant shall be used by or on behalf of a public authority.
4.5
BACKYARD BEE KEEPING: Where specifically permitted in this By-law,
backyard bee keeping is subject to the following provisions:
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Backyard bee keeping is accessory to a principal dwelling located on the
same lot as the bee keeping;
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The lot has a minimum lot area of 0.2 hectares (.49 acres) and a minimum lot
frontage of 30 metres (98.4 feet);
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A maximum of 5 colonies is permitted as part of backyard bee keeping;
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A minimum setback of 30 metres (98.4 feet) from all property lines shall be
maintained for all hives;
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The bees must be maintained in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario
Bees Act.
4.6
BACKYARD HENS: Where specifically permitted in this By-law, backyard hens
are subject to the following provisions:
i) the keeping of Backyard hens is accessory to a principal dwelling located on
the same lot as the Backyard Hens;
ii) the lot has a minimum lot area of 0.2 hectares (.49 acres) and a minimum lot
frontage of 30 metres (98.4 feet);
iii) the hens are kept in a screened or walled rodent and predator proofed building
that is located in a rear yard with a minimum setback of 6 metres (19.7 feet)
from any lot line, a minimum high water mark setback of 30 metres (98.4 feet)
from any navigable waterway; and a minimum of 6 metres (19.7 feet) from any
potable water supply (well).
iv) the hens must be maintained in accordance with good animal husbandry
practices as defined by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
4.7
CANNABIS PRODUCTION FACILITY: The processing and manufacturing of
cannabis products are classified as an industrial use and are subject to the
following provisions:
a)
Such facilities shall only be permitted within the General Industrial (M1)
Zone;
b)
No building or structure for a cannabis production facility shall be located
less than (i) 30 metres (98.4 feet) from a property line; and (ii) 70 metres
(229.6 feet) from a residential use on an abutting property;
c)
Outside storage for any purpose is not permitted in association with a
cannabis production facility.
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4.8
CONSTRUCTION USES (TEMPORARY): A tool shed, construction trailer,
scaffold, shipping container or any other structure incidental to construction, is
permitted where construction work is in progress, and until the work is completed
or abandoned. For the purposes of this section "abandoned" means the failure to
proceed expeditiously with the construction work or the revocation of the building
permit.
4.9
CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS: Except in the SR2 Zone, no new dwelling may
be constructed to the lesser requirements for cottages (seasonal recreational
buildings) in the Ontario Building Code. A Hunt Camp may be constructed to the
lesser requirements for cottages (seasonal recreational buildings in the Ontario
Building Code.
4.10
DWELLING UNITS BELOW GRADE
4.10.1 Cellar: No dwelling unit shall, in its entirety, be located in a cellar. If any
portion of a dwelling unit is located in a cellar, such portion of the dwelling
unit shall be used as a furnace room, laundry room, storage room,
recreation room or for a similar use only, but in no instance shall such room
be used to provide sleeping accommodation.
4.10.2 Basement or Walkout Basement: A portion of a dwelling unit may be
located in a basement or walkout basement, provided the finished floor
level of such basement is not more than 1.2 metres (3.9 feet) below the
adjacent finished grade and adequate egress to the exterior of the dwelling
is provided.
4.11
DWELLING UNITS WITHIN NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDING: The following
regulations apply to regulate accessory dwelling units within a non-residential
building where such are permitted as an accessory use:
i) Accessory dwelling units in a non-residential building may be provided at a rate
of one (1) unit per 30 metres (98.4 feet) of frontage;
ii) Accessory dwelling units in a non-residential building are not permitted if the lot
on which the building is located abuts an Original Shore Road Allowance or the
High Water Mark; and,
iii) Each accessory dwelling unit shall have a minimum of one (1) separate
parking space from the non-residential use.
4.12
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AREAS: Lands zoned "Environmental
Protection (EP) (EP1) (EP2) or (EP3)" may be included in the calculation of lot
area and yard requirements with the exception of lands below the high water mark.
4.13
ESTABLISHED BUILDING LINE: Where a permitted dwelling is to be erected on
a lot and where there is an established building line extending on both sides of the
lot, such permitted dwelling may be erected closer to the street line than required
by this By-law such that the yard is equal to the average setback of adjacent
dwellings on the same side of the street, and provided that such permitted dwelling
is not erected closer to the street line than the established building line existing on
the date of passing of this By-law.
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4.14
EXISTING BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND USES
4.14.1
Continuation of Existing Uses: The provisions of this By-law shall not
apply to prevent the use of any lot, building or structure for any purpose
prohibited by this By-law if such lot, building, or structure was lawfully used
for such purpose on the date of passing of this By-law so long as it
continues to be used for that purpose.
4.14.2
Permitted Interior Alteration: The interior of any building or structure,
lawfully used at the date of passing of this By-law may be reconstructed or
structurally altered, in order to render the same more convenient or
commodious for the same purpose for which such building or structure was
lawfully used.
4.14.3
Prohibited Exterior Extension: The exterior of any building or structure,
which at the date of passing of this By-law was lawfully used for a purpose
not permissible within the Zone in which it is located, shall not be enlarged,
extended, reconstructed, or otherwise structurally altered, unless such
building or structure is to be used for a purpose permitted within such
Zone, and complies with all requirements of this By-law for such Zone.
4.14.4
Restoration to a Safe Condition: Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the
strengthening or restoration to a safe condition of any building or structure
or part thereof lawfully used on the date of passing of this By-law, provided
that the strengthening or restoration does not increase the building height,
size or volume, or change the use of such building or structure, and
provided that approval for a septic system may be obtained for the use,
where applicable.
4.14.5
Non-Complying Buildings or Structures: Nothing in this By-law shall
prevent the reconstruction, relocation, renovation, enlargement or repair of
an existing building or structure that does not comply with the setback,
yard, lot coverage or height requirements of this By-law, which existed at
the date of passage of this By-law, and which is used for a purpose
specifically permitted within the Zone in which such building or structure is
located, provided:
i)
there is no increase in the non-compliance;
ii)
with respect to a dwelling or sleeping cabin, any addition maintains
the existing setback from the high water mark or 15 metres (49.2
feet), whichever is greater and meets the requirements of Section
4.14.9;
iii)
if the reconstruction or relocation of a dwelling or sleeping cabin
would result in an increase to the gross floor area of the building or
structure, that the entire building or structure maintains the existing
setback from the high water mark or 15 metres (49.2 feet), whichever
is greater; and meets the requirements of Section 4.14.9;
iv)
approval for a sewage disposal system is obtained, where applicable;
and,
v)
it is in compliance with all other provisions of this By-law.
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4.14.6
Floor Area Less Than Required: Nothing in this By-law shall prevent an
extension or an addition being made to a permitted dwelling, which
dwelling existed at the time of passing of this By-law but which has a gross
floor area or dwelling unit area less than required by this By-law, provided
such extension or addition does not contravene any other provision of this
By-law.
4.14.7
Reconstruction of Buildings or Structures: Nothing in this By-law shall
apply to prevent the reconstruction of any lawful non-complying building or
structure provided the height, size or volume of the building or structure is
not increased and the reconstruction is initiated within three (3) years of the
demolition.
4.14.8
Two or more Dwellings on a Lot: Where only one (1) single detached
dwelling is permitted on a lot and more than one dwelling exists, no
extension or reconstruction of either dwelling is permitted. except in
accordance with Section 4.14.7 and 4.14.9 herein.
4.14.9
Special Provisions for the Reconstruction of an Existing Dwelling in
the SR1 and SR2 zones: Notwithstanding the provisions of Section
4.14.5, a dwelling with an existing legal non-complying front yard setback
less than required, may be enlarged, extended, reconstructed or otherwise
structurally altered based on the following provisions:
i) No increase in gross floor area, width or height is permitted for any
portion of the dwelling that is located less than 7.5 metres (24.6 feet)
from the high water mark;
ii) The increase in the gross floor area for any portion of the dwelling that
is located between 7.5 and 10 metres (14.6 feet and 32.8 feet) of the
high water mark shall not exceed 20% of the ground floor area of the
existing dwelling, and the increase in height shall not exceed 20% of
the height of the existing dwelling, and provided there is no increase in
the width of the dwelling;
iii) The increase in the gross floor area for any portion of the dwelling that
is located between 10 and 15 metres (32.8 and 49.2 feet) of the high
water mark shall not exceed 30% of the ground floor area of the
existing dwelling, and the increase in height shall not exceed 30% of
the height of the existing dwelling, and provided there is no increase in
the width of the dwelling;
iv) The increase in the gross floor area for any portion of the dwelling that
is located between 15 and 20 metres (49.2 and 65.6 feet) of the high
water mark shall not exceed 40% of the ground floor area of the
existing dwelling, and the increase in height shall not exceed 40% of
the height of the existing dwelling;
v) The increase in the gross floor area for any portion of the dwelling that
is located between 20 and 25 metres (65.6 and 82.0 feet) of the high
water mark shall not exceed 60% of the ground floor area of the
existing dwelling, and the increase in height shall not exceed 60% of
the height of the existing dwelling;
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vi) The increase in the gross floor area for any portion of the dwelling that
is located between 25 and 30 metres (82.0 and 98.4 feet) of the high
water mark shall not exceed 75% of the ground floor area of the
existing dwelling, and the increase in height shall not exceed 75% of
the height of the existing dwelling;
vii) Provided in no case shall the increase in height, floor area or coverage
exceed what is permitted in the zone in which the dwelling is located.
4.15
EXISTING LOTS
4.15.1
Existing Vacant Undersized Lots: Notwithstanding any other provision of
this By-law to the contrary, where a vacant lot having a lesser lot area
and/or frontage than required herein is held under distinct and separate
ownership from an abutting lot or lots as shown by a conveyance of title
properly registered prior to the date of passing of this By-law or, where
such a lot is created as a result of an expropriation, such lot may be used
and a building or structure may be erected, provided:
i) the lot has a minimum lot frontage of 30 metres (98.4 feet) and a
minimum lot area of 0.3 hectares (0.74 acres) if located within the SR1
or SR2 zone; and,
ii) all other applicable zone provisions of this By-law are complied with.
4.15.2
Existing Developed Undersized Lots: Notwithstanding any other
provision of this By-law to the contrary, where a lot containing development
has a lesser lot area and/or frontage than required herein, is held under
distinct and separate ownership from an abutting lot or lots as shown by a
conveyance of title properly registered prior to the date of passing of this
By-law or, where such a lot is created as a result of an expropriation, such
lot may be used and buildings or structures may be erected, altered or
used on such smaller lot, provided all other applicable zone provisions of
this By-law are complied with.
4.15.3
Enlargement of Existing Lots: Where lands are added to an existing
undersized lot, the resulting lot shall be deemed to comply with the
minimum lot frontage and area requirements of this By-law, and may be
used for a purpose permitted in the Zone in which such lot is located,
provided it is in compliance with all other applicable provisions of this By-
law. If applicable, any building located on such enlarged lot shall continue
to be subject to the provisions of Section 4.14.1
4.16
FRONTAGE REQUIREMENTS
4.16.1
Public Street: No person shall erect any building or structure, unless the
lot upon which such building or structure is to be erected fronts upon and is
directly accessible from an improved public street, maintained year round.
4.16.2
Unassumed Road: The provisions of this By-law shall not apply to
prevent the erection of a permitted building or structure on a lot in a
Registered Plan of Subdivision where a properly executed subdivision
agreement has been entered into with the Township where the street or
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streets will not be assumed by the Township until such time as specified in
the agreement.
4.16.3
Private Right-of-Way or Navigable Waterway:
a) Within the Shoreline Residential Type Two (SR2) Zone, where a lot is
accessible by means of a Township road allowance, private right-of-
way or crown road providing ingress and egress to a public street or
road allowance, the provisions of this By-law shall not apply to prevent
the erection, alteration or a use of a building or structure for a use
permitted within the Shoreline Residential Type Two (SR2) Zone.
b) Where a building or structure was lawfully used for a purpose permitted
within the Zone in which it is located, as of the date of passing of this
By-law, and where such building or structure is only accessible by
means of a private right-of-way providing ingress and egress to a public
street or road allowance, the provisions of this By-law shall not apply to
prohibit the extension, enlargement, renovation or reconstruction of
such structure.
c) Within the Rural (RU) Zone where a lot existed as of the 27th of April
1981 and is accessible by means of only a registered private right-of-
way or navigable waterway, the provisions of this By-law shall not apply
to prohibit the erection, alteration or use of any building or structure for
a use permitted within the Rural (RU) Zone.
d) Within the Shoreline Residential Type Two (SR2) Zone where a lot is
accessible by means of a navigable waterway only, the provisions of
this By-law shall not apply to prohibit the erection of a dwelling. For the
purposes of this by-law, where a lot fronts upon a shore road or marine
allowance, the lot shall be deemed to front upon and be accessible
from a navigable waterway.
e) Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section to the contrary, within the
Rural (RU) and Crown Land (CL) Zones, the provisions of this By-law
shall not apply to prohibit the erection, alteration or use of a hunt camp.
f) Where development is permitted on a lot with access via a Township
road allowance, seasonally maintained public road, a private right-of-
way, crown road or water-access, the provision of access based public
services to the lot may be limited due to the standard and level of
maintenance of the access to the lot.
4.16.4
Condominium Access: Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.16.1,
where property is developed by condominium description, the lot frontages
and access may be on a private road for individual units within the
condominium description.
4.17
GARDEN SUITES
4.17.1
A garden suite is only permitted where a site specific, temporary use
zoning by-law has been passed under the provisions of Section 39 and
39.1 of the Planning Act to allow such use. The term for a temporary use
shall be for a 5 year period, or such lesser time as council determines. The
temporary use permission expires upon the transfer of the property.
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4.17.2
As a condition to passing a by-law authorizing the temporary use of a
garden suite under subsection 39 (1) of the Planning Act, the council may
require the owner of the suite or any other person to enter into an
agreement with the Township dealing with such matters related to the
temporary use of the garden suite as the council considers necessary or
advisable, including,
a) the installation, maintenance and removal of the garden suite;
b) the period of occupancy of the garden suite by any of the persons
named in the agreement; and
c) the monetary or other form of security that council may require for
actual or potential costs to the Township related to the garden suite.
4.17.3
Where a garden suite is permitted by a temporary zoning, the following
special provisions shall apply:
a) a garden suite is permitted only in the Hamlet Residential (HR), Rural
Residential (RR), and Rural (RU) Zones;
b) the garden suite must be on the same lot as the principal residential
building;
c) the principal residential building may only be a single detached
dwelling; and
d) the principal single detached dwelling must be a permitted use on the
lot.
4.17.4
A maximum of one garden suite is permitted on a lot;
4.17.5
The garden suite shall meet all applicable yard and setback requirements
of the zone in which it is located.
4.17.6
The maximum floor area of a garden suite shall be 80 square metres
(861.1 square feet).
4.17.7
A garden suite shall not be included in the calculation of total lot coverage.
4.17.8
A garden suite shall not be permitted on a lot where an accessory dwelling
or and accessory dwelling unit exist on the property.
4.17.9
No additional parking space shall be required for the garden suite.
4.18
HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS: Unless otherwise noted in a specific Zone, the
maximum height for a building or structure shall not exceed 10 metres (32.8 feet).
4.19
HOBBY FARMS:
4.19.1
The number of livestock permitted on a Hobby Farm shall be in accordance
with the following, or the Minimum Distance Separation MDS 1 and MDS II
formulae, whichever is more restrictive:
a) Livestock is not permitted on a lot with less than 1.2 hectares (3.0 ac.)
in area;
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b) A maximum of one nutrient unit as defined in the MDS is permitted on a
lot between 1.2 and 2.0 hectares (3.0 and 4.9 ac.);
c) A maximum of two nutrient units as defined in the MDS is permitted on
a lot between 2.0 and 3.5 hectares (4.9 and 8.6 ac.);
d) A maximum of three nutrient units as defined in the MDS is permitted
on a lot between 3.5 and 5 hectares (8.6 and 12.4 ac.).
4.19.2
The following uses are not permitted as part of a hobby farm: aviary.
4.19.3
These provisions do not restrict domestic household pets, gardening
activities, backyard bee keeping or backyard hens, where permitted in this
By-law.
4.19.4
No farm activity shall be permitted within 30 metres (98.4 feet) of a
watercourse.
4.19.5
A hobby farm is only permitted on a lot with a minimum lot area of 1
hectare (2.5 acres) and a minimum lot frontage of 60 metres (196.9 feet).
4.20
HOME OCCUPATION: The following regulations apply to regulate a home
occupation where such a use is permitted:
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The home occupation shall clearly be secondary to the main residential use of
the property and shall not change the residential character of the dwelling or
property;
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Such home occupation shall not be a nuisance to, nor interfere with, television
or radio reception of others in neighbouring buildings or structures;
-
Such home occupation shall not include a medical or dental clinic, a private
hospital, a nursing home, a boarding house, an eating establishment or a
veterinary clinic, but includes an artisan's studio, a business or professional
office that complies with the provisions of this subsection;
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There shall be no display to indicate that any part of the property is being used
for other than residential or agricultural uses except for an unlit sign of not
more than 0.8 square metres (9 square feet), except where a lot fronts on a
County Road or Provincial Highway, in which case the requirements of the
County or the Province shall be complied with;
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The home occupation use shall be conducted entirely within the dwelling or
within a detached accessory building;
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The use shall not occupy more than 25% of the gross floor area of a dwelling,
or where located in an accessory building, shall not occupy more than 90
square metres (968.8 square feet);
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Such use is conducted by a person or persons residing in the dwelling;
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There shall be no more than two (2) commercial vehicles parked at any one
time on the property;
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There shall be no outside storage of goods or materials associated with the
home occupation use; and,
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There shall be no goods, wares or merchandise offered for sale or rent from
the dwelling which are not manufactured or processed on the lot.
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A home occupation use that does not meet the requirements of this section
may be permitted where a site specific, temporary use zoning by-law has been
passed under the provisions of Section 39 of the Planning Act.
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4.21
HOME INDUSTRY: The following regulations apply to regulate a home industry
where such a use is permitted:
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The home industry shall clearly be secondary to the main residential use of the
property and shall not change the residential character of the dwelling or
property;
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There shall be no emission of noise, odour or dust that is not normally
attributable to the use of the land for other uses permitted in the Zone;
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Such home industry shall not be a nuisance to, nor interfere with, television or
radio reception of others in neighbouring buildings or structures;
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There shall be no display to indicate that any part of the property is being used
for other than residential or agricultural uses except for an unlit sign of not
more than 0.8 square metres (9 square feet), except where a lot fronts on a
County Road or Provincial Highway, in which case the requirements of the
County or the Province shall be complied with;
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No home industry shall be located within 300 metres (985 feet) of any
waterbody;
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The home industry shall meet the same yard provisions as required for the
principal residential use for the Zone in which it is located, with the exception of
the interior side yard, which shall be a minimum of 10 metres (32.8 feet);
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The use shall not occupy more than 25% of the gross floor area of a dwelling,
or where located in an accessory building, shall not occupy more than 90
square metres (968.8 square feet);
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A maximum of two (2) employees who do not live in the dwelling may be
employed on site in the home industry and additional employees may be
employed off-site;
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There shall be no more than three (3) commercial vehicles parked at any one
time on the property;
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Any permitted open storage shall be screened from view;
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A planting strip shall be provided on the lot in accordance with the provisions of
this By-law; and,
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There shall be no goods, wares or merchandise offered for sale or rent which
are not manufactured or processed on the lot.
4.22
HUNT CAMP: The following regulations apply to regulate a hunt camp where
such use is permitted:
i) Notwithstanding Section 4.16 of this By-law, a Hunt Camp is permitted without
frontage on an improved public street, maintained year round;
ii) Only one Hunt Camp is permitted per lot; and,
iii) All buildings and structures are setback 30 metres (32.8 feet) from any lot line.
4.23
LOADING SPACE REGULATIONS: Loading or unloading spaces are required
under this By-law, in accordance with the Loading Space Requirement Table. The
owner of every building or structure erected for any purpose involving the
receiving, shipping, loading or unloading of persons, animals, goods, wares,
merchandise or raw materials shall provide and maintain on the lot, loading and
unloading spaces. For the purposes of this By-law, each loading or unloading
space shall be 9 metres (29.5 feet) in length, 4 metres (13.1 feet) in width and
have a vertical clearance of 5 metres (16.4 feet). In addition, adequate space shall
be provided for the parking of vehicles awaiting access to the loading or unloading
spaces.
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LOADING SPACE REQUIREMENT TABLE
Gross Floor Area of Building
Loading Spaces Required
Less than 300 m2 (3229.1 sq. ft.)
1 space
300 m2 to 2,800m2 (3229.1-30,138.9
sq. ft.)
2 spaces
2,800m2 to 7,500m2 (30,138.9-
80,729.3 sq. ft.)
3 spaces
More than 7,500m2 (80,729.3 sq. ft.)
3 spaces + 1 additional space
for each additional 9,300m2
(100,104.4 sq. ft.) or part
thereof in excess of 7,500m2
(80,729.3 sq. ft.)
4.23.1
Access: Access to loading or unloading spaces shall be by means of a
driveway at least 6 metres (19.7 feet) in width contained on the lot on which
the spaces are located and leading to an improved public street.
4.23.2
Loading Space Surface: Driveways, loading and unloading spaces, and
related aisles and turning areas shall be maintained with a stable surface
which is treated so as to prevent the raising of dust. Such loading and
unloading facilities shall be constructed of crushed stone, gravel, asphalt,
concrete or similar material and shall include provisions for drainage
facilities.
4.23.3
Location: The loading space or spaces required hereunder shall be
located in the interior side or rear yard unless such space or spaces are
removed from the street line a minimum distance of 15 metres (49.2 feet).
4.23.4
Additions to or Change in Use of Existing Buildings: The loading
space requirements shall not apply to any building in existence at the date
of passing of this By-law so long as the gross floor area, as it existed as
such date, is not increased; if an addition is made to the building or
structure which increases the gross floor area, or if the use is changed,
then additional loading spaces shall be provided in accordance with the
Loading Space Table Requirements for such addition or use.
4.24
MULTIPLE USES ON ONE LOT: Where any premises is used for more than one
purpose, the applicable provisions of this By-law which serve to regulate each
such use shall be complied with, provided that no dwelling, as may be permitted,
shall be erected closer than 10 metres (32.8 feet) to any other structure on the lot,
except for an accessory building or structure as may be permitted in accordance
with this By-law.
4.25
MULTIPLE ZONES ON ONE LOT: Where a lot is divided into more than one
Zone under the provisions of this By-law, each such portion of the said lot shall be
used in accordance with the Zone Provisions of this By-law for the applicable
Zones.
LOADING SPACE REQU
Gross Floor Area of Bui
Less than 300 m?(3229.1 sq. ft.)
300 m?to 2,800m? (3229.1-30,138.9 sq. ft.
2,800m?to 7,500m? (30,13
More than 7,500m? (80,729.3 sq. ft.)
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4.26
NOXIOUS USES: Except as may otherwise be specifically permitted under this
By-law, no use shall be permitted which, from its nature or the materials used
therein, is determined to be a noxious trade, business or manufacture.
4.27
OUTDOOR WOOD BURNING FURNACE: An outdoor wood burning furnace,
which is used for the space heating of buildings and structures, is permitted
subject to the following requirements:
i) The minimum setback from any lot line for an outdoor wood burning furnace
shall be 20 metres (65.6 feet); and,
ii) The construction or installation of an outdoor wood burning furnace is not
permitted without a building permit from the Township and must comply with
the manufacturer's installation instructions.
4.28
OUTSIDE DISPLAY OF GOODS AND MATERIALS: Where outside display of
goods and materials is permitted, the following shall apply:
i) Such outside display shall be accessory to a commercial use carried on in an
enclosed building, or portion thereof, on the same lot;
ii) The area used for outside display shall be in addition to the areas required for
parking, loading and landscaping; and,
iii) The area used for display of goods and materials shall comply with the yard
requirements for the zone in which the land is situated.
4.29
OUTSIDE STORAGE: Where outside storage is permitted, the following shall
apply:
i) Outdoor storage shall be located behind the front or exterior wall of the main
building facing any street and complies with all yard requirements;
ii) Any portion of a lot used for outside storage is screened from adjacent uses
and streets adjoining the lot by a building, planting strip, and/or fence at least 2
metres (6.6 feet) in height from the ground; and,
iii) The area used for outside storage shall be in addition to the areas required for
parking, loading and landscaping.
4.30
PARKING AREA REQUIREMENTS
4.30.1
Parking Space Requirements: The owner of every building, structure, or
lot used for any purpose shall provide and maintain for the sole use of the
owner, occupant or other persons entering upon or making use of the
premised, off-street parking spaces and areas in accordance with the
Parking Space Requirement Table.
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PARKING SPACE REQUIREMENT TABLE
Type or Nature of Use
Minimum Parking Spaces
Assembly hall, auditorium, arena,
community centre, place of entertainment,
place of worship, fraternal lodge, private
club, or similar places of assembly not
otherwise specified
The greater of:
1 space/5 fixed seats or 3 metres (9.8
ft) of bench seating or portion thereof
1 space /9 sq. metres (96.9 sq. ft) of
gross floor area
1 space for each 4 persons that may
be legally accommodated at any one
time
Bank, business or professional office, retail
commercial establishment including a
home occupation, restaurant, or tavern
1 space for each 28 m2 (301.4 sq ft) of
gross floor area of the building directly
related to the specified permitted uses
1 space for each 9 m2 (96.9 sq. ft) of gross
floor area or fraction thereof
Bed and Breakfast establishment
1 space for each guest room
Golf course
24 spaces for each 9 holes of golfing
facilities
Tourist establishment
1 space for each guest room + spaces as
required for accessory uses such as an
eating establishment or entertainment
lounge
Liquor licensed premises exclusive of an
eating establishment but including an
entertainment lounge, public house or
lounge licensed in accordance with
licensing requirements
1 space for each 4 persons that may be
legally accommodated at any one time
Manufacturing, processing, assembly
fabricating plant, wholesale establishment
or warehouse
1 space of each 38 m2 (409 sq. ft) of gross
floor area or portion thereof
Marina
1 space for each 20 m2 (215.3 sq. ft) of the
total retail floor area or fraction thereof + 1
space for each boat slip provided
Medical or dental clinic, offices of a
drugless practitioner
5 spaces per doctor + 1 space for each
examination room exceeding 5 such rooms
per office
Post office, museum, art gallery, public
library
1 space for each 38 m2 (409 sq ft) of gross
floor area
Residential
2 parking spaces per dwelling unit
1 parking space per accessory apartment
4.30.2
Parking Area Surface: Parking space areas and driveways connecting
the parking space or area with a street shall be maintained with a stable
surface that is treated so as to prevent the raising of dust. Such parking
spaces or areas shall be constructed of crushed stone, gravel, asphalt,
concrete or similar material and shall include provisions for drainage
facilities.
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4.30.3
Parking Space Size: A parking space shall have:
i) A minimum width of 3 metres (9.8 feet); and
ii) A minimum length of 6.0 metres (19.7 feet), except for parallel parking,
where a minimum length of 6.7 metres (22 feet) is required.
4.30.4
Ingress and Egress Provisions:
a) Ingress and egress to and from the required parking spaces and areas
shall be provided by means of unobstructed driveways or passageways
at least 3.0 metres (9.8 feet) but not more than 9.0 metres (29.5 feet) in
perpendicular width.
b) The maximum width of any joint ingress and egress driveway ramp
measured along the street line shall be 9.0 metres (29.5 feet).
c) The minimum distance between any two driveways on a lot or between
a driveway and an intersection of street lines measured along the street
line intersected by such driveway shall be 9.0 metres (29.5 feet).
d) The minimum angle of intersection between a driveway and a street
line shall be 60 degrees. Every lot shall be limited to the following
number of driveways:
i. Up to the first 15 metres (49.2 feet) of lot frontage, not more than
one driveway; and,
ii. Greater than 15 metres (49.2 feet) of lot frontage, not more than
two driveways with a combined width not exceeding thirty percent
(30%) of the lot frontage.
4.30.5
Ingress and Egress Regulations - Retail Gasoline Establishments:
The following provisions shall apply to ingress and egress driveways
established in conjunction with a motor vehicle dealership or motor vehicle
service station, where gasoline is offered or kept for sale at retail: the
maximum width of a driveway measured along the street line shall be 9
metres (29.5 feet); the minimum distance between driveways, measured
along the street line intersected by such driveway shall be 9 metres (29.5
feet); the minimum distance between a driveway and an intersection of
street lines, measured along the street line intersected by such driveway
shall be 9 metres (29.5 feet); the minimum distance between an interior
side lot line and any driveway shall be 3 metres (9.8 feet); and, the interior
angle formed between the street line and the centerline of any driveway
shall not be less than 45 degrees.
4.30.6
More than One Use on a Lot: Where a building or structure
accommodates more than one type of use, the parking space requirement
for the whole building shall be the sum of the requirements for the separate
parts of the building occupied by the separate types of use.
4.30.7
Parking Area Location on a Lot: Parking areas, inclusive of driveways,
shall be permitted in the required yards in accordance with the following
provisions:
a) In all Zones, except Residential Zones, no driveway shall be permitted
within 9 metres (29.5 feet) of the boundary of a Residential Zone;
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b) In all Zones, no parking space shall be permitted within 3 metres (9.8
feet) of the boundary of a Residential Zone;
c) Within all Residential Zones, parking spaces and areas shall be
permitted within a front, interior side or rear yard provided that no part
of any parking area, other than a driveway, is located closer than 2
metres (6.6 feet) to any street line or within a sight triangle;
d) Within the Rural, Open Space, Community Facility and all Commercial
Zones, parking spaces and areas shall be permitted within a front,
interior side or rear yard provided that no part of any parking area, other
than a driveway, is located closer than one (1) metre (3.3 feet) to any
street line or within a sight triangle;
e) Within all Industrial Zones, parking spaces and areas shall be permitted
within a front, interior side or rear yard provided that no part of any
parking area, other than a driveway, is located closer than 2 metres
(6.6 feet) to any street line or within a sight triangle.
4.30.8
Additions to or Change in Use of Building(s): The parking space
requirements referred to herein shall not apply to any building or structure
in existence at the date of passing of this By-law so long as the floor area,
as it existed as such date, is not increased. If an addition is made to the
building or structure that increases the floor area, then parking spaces for
the addition shall be provided as required in the Parking Space
Requirements Table. Where a change in use of the building or structure
occurs, parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the Parking
Space Requirement Table.
4.30.9
Use of Parking Space(s) and Area(s): Parking spaces and areas shall
be used for the parking of operative, currently licensed vehicles only, and
for vehicles used in operations incidental to the permitted uses in respect of
which such parking spaces and areas are required or permitted.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, within any Residential Zone, the owner or
occupant may use a parking space for the purposes of the parking or
storage of one currently licensed commercial motor vehicle defined under
The Highway Traffic Act, provided such motor vehicle does not exceed a
rated capacity of one ton.
4.30.10
Barrier-Free Parking Requirements: Barrier-free parking spaces shall be
provided for new commercial development as follows:
i) At a rate of 1 barrier-free space for every 25 parking spaces required;
ii) Shall have a minimum width of 3.5 metres (11.5 feet) and a minimum
length of 6 metres (19.7 feet);
iii) Shall contain an adjacent 1.75 metre (14.6 feet) wide aisle that may be
shared by two adjacent designated barrier-free spaces;
iv) Easy access for disabled persons, whether via ramps, depressed curbs
or other means and shall be located within easy access distance for the
building or complex intended to be accessed; and
v) Signs to identify barrier-free parking spaces in conformance with the
regulations made under the Highway Traffic Act.
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4.31
PITS AND/OR QUARRIES: The making or establishing of pits and/or quarries is
prohibited except in accordance with the express provisions of this By-law. No
person shall use land or erect any building or structure for the purpose of
processing, washing, sorting, screening or crushing rock, sand or gravel in any
locations, except as expressly provided for in this By-law.
4.32
PLANTING STRIP REGULATIONS
4.32.1
Location: Where the interior side or rear lot line, or portion thereof, in a
Community Facility, Commercial or Industrial Zone abuts a Residential
Zone, a planting strip shall be provided on the lot within the Community
Facility, Commercial or Industrial Zone with a minimum width of 6 metres
(19.7 feet).
4.32.2
Contents: Any required planting strip shall consist of native species and
shall be a row of evergreen trees or a continuous hedgerow of evergreens
or shrubs, not less than 2 metres (6.6 feet) high at planting, immediately
adjacent to the lot line or portion thereof along which such planting strip is
required hereunder. The remainder of the strip shall be used for no other
purpose than the planting of shrubs, flower beds, grass or a combination
thereof.
4.32.3
Interruption for Driveways of Pedestrian Walks: In all cases where
ingress and egress driveways or walks extend through a planting strip, it
shall be permissible to interrupt the strip within 3 metres (9.8 feet) of the
edge of such driveway or within 1.5 metres (4.9 feet) of the edge of such
walk.
4.32.4
Maintenance: Where a planting strip is required, it shall be planted,
nurtured and maintained by the owner(s) of the lot on which the strip is
located.
4.32.5
Landscaped Open Space Supplement: A planting strip referred to in this
subsection may form a part of any landscaped open space required by this
By-law.
4.33
PUBLIC USES
4.33.1
Public Services: The provisions of this By-law shall not apply to prohibit
the use of any land, or the erection or use of any building or structure, for
the purposes of public service provided by a Public Authority. For the
purpose of this Section, a Public Authority shall include any hydro, natural
gas, telephone, telegraph, or cable television company, which company
possesses the necessary powers, rights, licenses, and franchises.
4.33.2
Location Restrictions: Where any Zone classification specifically
authorizes a particular use of land within such Zone then such use of land
shall not be carried on in any other Zone regardless of whether such use is
carried on by a Public Authority.
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4.33.3
Provisions: Where a use conducted by a Public Authority is not restricted
to a specific Zone, no land, building or structure is to be used for public use
unless the following provisions are complied with:
a) Minimum yard requirement (all yards):
10 metres (32.8 feet)
b) Maximum Lot coverage (all buildings):
40%
c) Minimum Landscaped Open Space:
30%
d) Maximum Height of Buildings:
10 metres (32.8 feet)
e) No goods, materials or equipment shall be stored outside the building
or structure located on the lot, except as may otherwise be permitted
under this By-law;
f) No building or structure erected in accordance with the provisions of
this Section shall be used for the purposes of an office or maintenance
or works depot.
4.33.4
Streets and Installations: Nothing in this By-law shall prevent land to be
used as a street or prevent the installation of a watermain, sanitary sewer,
storm sewer, gas main, pipeline, overhead or underground hydro,
communication line or high voltage and extra high voltage electrical
facilities owned, operated and maintained by a hydro company, provided
the location of such main or line has been approved by the Township.
Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, this approval shall not be
required for any public use that has received prior approval pursuant to the
provisions of The Environmental Assessment Act, as amended.
4.34
REDUCTION OF REQUIREMENTS: No person shall change the purpose for
which any lot or building is used or erect any building, structure, or addition to any
existing building or structure, or sever any lands from any existing lot, if the effect
of such action is to cause the original, adjoining, remaining or new building or lot to
be in contravention of this By-law.
4.35
REFRESHMENT VEHICLES: Refreshment vehicles shall only be permitted within
a Commercial Zone and subject to the following:
i) Refreshment vehicles shall not be permitted to locate on a municipal road
allowance;
ii) Refreshment vehicles shall not be located within the parking lot of a
commercial business, if the result would be a deficiency in parking spaces for
the existing commercial use and the refreshment vehicle;
iii) A minimum setback of 3 metres (9.8 feet) is maintained from all lot lines; and,
iv) All refreshment vehicles shall not exceed a gross floor area of 10 square
metres (107.6 square feet).
4.36
SHORELINE BUFFER: The required front yard on a lot abutting a watercourse or
waterbody or a shore road allowance, shall be maintained as a shoreline buffer as
follows:
a) Within a residential zone, 80% of the area shall be maintained as shoreline
buffer; and
b) Within a commercial zone, 70% of the area shall be maintained as shoreline
buffer.
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4.37
SIGHT TRIANGLES: On a corner lot, within the triangular space formed by the
street lines and a line drawn from a point in one street line to a point in the other
street line, each such point being 9 metres (29.5 feet) measured along the street
line from the point of intersection of the street lines, no motor vehicle, as defined in
the Highway Traffic Act, shall be parked, no building or structure which would
obstruct the vision of drivers of motor vehicles shall be erected, and, no land shall
be used for the purposes of growing shrubs or trees in excess of 0.6 metres (2
feet) in height. Such triangular space shall be referred to as a "sight triangle".
Where the street lines do not intersect at a point, the point of intersection of the
street line shall be deemed to be the intersection of the projection of the street
lines of the intersection of the tangents to the street lines.
4.38
SIGNS: The provisions of this By-law shall not apply to prevent the erection,
alteration or use of any sign provided such sign complies with the By-law of the
Township regulating signs.
4.39
SPECIAL SEPARATION REQUIREMENTS:
4.39.1
Minimum Distance Separation: Notwithstanding any provision of this By-
law to the contrary, no dwelling or dwelling unit shall be erected closer to
any farm building or structure on adjacent lands held under distinct and
separate ownership, than the minimum requirements set forth under the
Ministry of the Environment's D Series Guidelines.
4.39.2
Special Yard Requirements from M3 Zones: Notwithstanding any
provision of this By-law to the contrary, no building or structure shall be
erected on any lot closer than 30 metres (98.4 feet) to any boundary of an
M3 Zone.
4.40
SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR THROUGH LOTS: Where a lot, which is not a
corner lot, has lot frontage on more than one street or is bounded on more than
one side by a street, private right-of-way, watercourse or waterbody, the front yard
requirements shall apply on each street or adjacent private right-of-way or
watercourse or waterbody, as the case may be, in accordance with the provisions
of the Zone(s) in which such lot is located.
4.41
TRAILER OR MOBILE HOMES: The establishment of trailer parks or mobile
home parks shall be prohibited in any Zone, save and except where such parks
are specifically permitted by this By-law. The use of any trailer or recreational
mobile home for human habitation is prohibited except where such trailer or
recreational mobile home is located in a camping establishment, or in a trailer
park. The use of a trailer or recreational mobile home is not permitted in any
Residential or Rural Zone except in accordance with Section 4.8 (Construction
Uses, Temporary).
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4.42
TRUCK, BUS, COACH BODIES AND DERELICT VEHICLES:
4.42.1
No truck, bus, coach, trailer or streetcar body, shipping container or
structure of any kind, other than a dwelling unit erected and used in
accordance with this By-law, the OBC and all other By-laws of the
Township, shall be used for human habitation or storage of goods and
materials whether or not the same is mounted on wheels.
4.42.2
Unless otherwise permitted in this By-law, unused or derelict motor
vehicles, farm implements and similar abandoned equipment shall not be
located or stored outside on any lot in any zone, except that a maximum of
two unused motor vehicles may be stored outside in a Rural (RU) Zone in
such a manner that they are not visible from the street or from abutting lots.
4.43
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.42 a maximum of 2 shipping
containers will be permitted accessory to a principal use in the Rural (RU),
Highway Commercial (C1), General Commercial (C2), Recreational Commercial
(C3), General Industrial (M1), Extractive Industrial - Pits (M2), Extractive Industrial
- Pits & Quarries (M2A) and Waste Disposal Industrial (M3).
a) Shipping Containers will be subject to the provisions of Section 4.28.
b) A minimum setback of 100 m (328.08 ft) is maintained from the high water
mark.
c) Shipping Containers shall be setback a minimum 5 m (16.4 ft) from
all other structures.
4.44
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.42 more than 2 Shipping containers
can be located on a lot used for the following permitted uses subject to Section
4.2.6:
a) A Commercial Self-Storage Facility.
b) A Waste Disposal Area.
Shipping Containers located in a Waste Disposal Area will be exempt from the
screening requirements of section 4.32.
4.45
WATERBODY OPEN SPACE (WOS) ZONE: All lands located below the High
Water Mark of a watercourse are zoned Waterbody Open Space (WOS). Where
lands below the High Water Mark abut lots zoned Residential and Commercial,
only Docking Facilities and Boathouses and Boatports are permitted if they are an
accessory use to the permitted uses of the nearest abutting zone above the High
Water Mark and subject to the provisions of Sections 4.2.9(e) and 4.2.9(f).
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4.46
WAYSIDE PITS AND QUARRIES: Where specifically permitted in the By-law, a
portable asphalt plant shall be subject to the following provisions: the wayside pit
or quarry shall be used by or on behalf of a Public Authority; the wayside pit or
quarry shall have a Certificate of Approval from the Ministry of Environment and
Energy or its designate; the wayside pit or quarry shall not be located closer than
300 metres (985 feet) from an existing residence; and, upon completion of the
public project, the site shall be rehabilitated to its former use.
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Section 5 ZONE PROVISIONS
5.1
CLASSIFICATION
5.1.1 ZONES
The provisions of this By-law apply to all lands within the limits of the Township,
which lands, for the purpose of this By-law, are divided into various Zones as follows:
ZONE
SYMBOL
DESCRIPTION
Environmental Protection One
EP1
Provincially Significant Wetlands (PSW)
Environmental Protection Two
EP2
Areas of Natural and Scientific Interest (ANSI)
Environmental Protection Three
EP3
Significant Fish Spawning Areas
Environmental Protection
EP
Unevaluated wetlands
Open Space
OS
Public and private open space uses
Rural
RU
Rural area with varied agricultural and forestry potential
Hamlet Residential
HR
Residential within identified settlement areas of
Carnarvon, Dorset, Hall's Lake and Oxtongue Lake
Rural Residential
RR
Single detached residential on rural lots
Shoreline Residential Type One
SR1
Shoreline residential with access from year-round
maintained public roads
Shoreline Residential Type Two
SR2
Shoreline residential with access limited to water
access, private roads or seasonally maintained public
roads
Community Facility
CF
Lands used for community purposes and facilities
Highway Commercial
C1
Commercial uses on major access routes
General Commercial
C2
Traditional commercial uses
Recreational Commercial
C3
Resorts and commercial uses of a recreational nature
Commercial/Industrial
C4
Light industrial with a commercial component
General Industrial
M1
Industrial uses
Extractive Industrial - Pits
M2
Licensed pit operations
Extractive Industrial - Pits and
Quarries
M2A
Licensed quarry operations
Waste Disposal Industrial
M3
Public and private waste management uses
Crown Land
CL
Lands in the ownership of the Crown
Waterbody Open Space
WOS
Lands covered by water
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5.1.2
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - ASSESSMENT AREAS
a) Lands located within the Environmental Protection - Assessment
Areas, as shown on the Schedules to the By-law, shall be used for no
other purpose than those uses which legally existed prior to the passing
of this By-law.
b) The uses permitted within the underlying zone shall not be permitted
until a satisfactory Environmental Impact Study (EIS), in accordance
with the policies in the Official Plan, is undertaken to the satisfaction of
the Township and/or County, to demonstrate that there will be no
negative impacts on the natural features or ecological functions of the
adjacent Provincially Significant Wetland (PSW) in the EP1 zone or
ANSI in the EP2 zone, as applicable, and to require that the owner
enter into a site plan agreement with the Township to implement the
recommendations of the studies.
c) Notwithstanding the above, such studies shall not be required for the
following:
i.
Interior alterations to existing structures;
ii.
Exterior alterations that do not expand the footprint of an existing
structure;
iii.
New accessory structures or expansions to existing accessory
structures where such structures comply with the applicable
underlying zoning requirements;
iv.
Expansions to an existing dwelling, where such dwelling complies
with the applicable underlying zoning requirements;
v.
Replacement or construction of a new septic system leaching
bed; or
vi.
Any structure that does not require a building permit.
5.1.3
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (EP) ZONE REQUIREMENTS
a) Unevaluated wetlands have been zoned EP on the schedules to this
By-law. This zone will be considered an overlay zone, with the
underlying zones remaining in place (e.g., SR1, SR2 zones, etc.).
b) Lands located within the EP zone shall be used for no other purpose
than those uses which legally existed prior to the passing of this By-
law.
c) Where a development proposal will extend into the identified wetland
area, the applicant will undertake a site assessment to accurately
delineate the wetland boundaries. If the development is determined to
occur within the wetland, then the applicant will undertake an
Environmental Impact Study (EIS) in accordance with the policies of
the Official Plan to demonstrate that there will be no negative impacts
to the wetland feature or its ecological function.
d) Notwithstanding the above, such studies shall not be required for the
following:
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i.
Interior alterations to existing structures;
ii.
Exterior alterations that do not expand the footprint of an existing
structure;
iii.
New accessory structures or expansions to existing accessory
structures where such structures comply with the applicable
underlying zoning requirements;
iv.
Expansions to an existing dwelling, where such dwelling complies
with the applicable underlying zoning requirements;
v.
Replacement or construction of a new septic system leaching
bed; or
vi.
Any structure that does not require a building permit
5.1.4
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ONE (EP1) ZONE REQUIREMENTS
a) Currently identified Provincially Significant Wetlands have been zoned
EP1 on the Schedules to this By-law.
b) No development is permitted in the EP1 zone.
5.1.5
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION TWO (EP2) ZONE REQUIREMENTS
a) Currently identified Areas of Natural and Scientific Interest have been
zoned EP2 on the Schedules to this By-law, and shall be used for no
other purpose than those uses which legally existed prior to the
passing of this By-law.
b) The uses permitted within the underlying zone shall not be permitted
until a satisfactory Environmental Impact Study (EIS), in accordance
with the policies in the Official Plan, is undertaken to the satisfaction of
the Township and/or County, to demonstrate that there will be no
negative impacts on the natural features or ecological functions of the
ANSI in the EP2 zone and to require that the owner enter into a site
plan agreement with the Township to implement the recommendations
of the studies
c) Notwithstanding the above, such studies shall not be required for the
following:
i. Interior alterations to existing structures;
ii. Exterior alterations that do not expand the footprint of an existing
structure;
iii. New accessory structures or expansions to existing accessory
structures where such structures comply with the applicable
underlying zoning requirements;
iv. Expansions to an existing dwelling, where such dwelling complies
with the applicable underlying zoning requirements;
v. Replacement or construction of a new septic system leaching bed;
or
vi. Any structure that does not require a building permit.
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5.1.6
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION THREE (EP3) ZONE
REQUIREMENTS
a) Significant Fish Spawning Areas have been zoned EP3 on the
Schedules to this By-law. In some instances, the Significant Fish
Spawning Area is a narrow strip that will not show up on the scale of
mapping utilized in the Schedules. For visual purposes, where such
strip is less than 20 metres (65.6 feet) in depth, the map shows it as 20
metres (65.6 feet). The restrictions only apply to the actual depth of the
Fish Spawning Area.
b) No dock or boathouse is permitted in the EP3 zone, except in
accordance with Provincial and Federal regulations.
c) A minimum 30 metre (98.4 feet) setback for new structures shall be
required from the edge of the EP3 zone.
d) Existing structures may be reconstructed provided they do not further
encroach into the required setback.
5.2
ZONE PROVISIONS
No person shall, within any of the Zones, use any land or erect or use any building
or structure, except in accordance with the uses permitted (Tables 1A and 1B -
Permitted Uses) and the provisions (Table 2 - Lot Regulations) of this By-law.
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Environmental Protection
(EP), (EP1), (EP2), (EP3)
Open Space
(OS)
Waterbody Open Space
(WOS)
Rural
(RU)
Hamlet Residential (HR)
Rural Residential
(RR)
Shoreline Residential
Type One (SR1)
Shoreline Residential
Type Two (SR2)
Community Facility (CF)
Highway Commercial (C1)
General Commercial (C2)
Recreational Commercial
(C3)
Commercial/Industrial
(C4)(1)
General Industrial
(M1)
Extractive Industrial - Pits
(M2)
Extractive Industrial - Pits
& Quarries(M2A)
Waste Disposal Industrial
(M3)
Crown Land (CL)
RESIDENTIAL USES
Dwelling, Single Detached
x
x
x
x
x
x(2)
x(2)
Dwelling, Duplex
x
Dwelling, Seasonal
x
Dwelling Unit in a Non-residential Building (2)
x
x
x
x
Prohibited
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
ACCESSORY USES
Accessory Dwelling on a Residential Lot
x
x
x
Accessory Dwelling Unit
x
x
x
Backyard Bee Keeping
x
x
x
Backyard Hens
x
x
Bed and Breakfast
x
x
x
x
Business, Professional or Administrative Office (2)
x
x
x
x
x
x
Group Home
x
x
x
Hobby Farm
x
x
x
Home Industry
x
x
x
x
Home Occupation
x
x
x
x
x
x
Outside display of goods & materials (2)
x
x
x
Outside storage
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Retail Commercial (2)
x
x
Table 1A - Permitted Residential & Accessory Uses
Zones
(1) = Permitted uses are as existing at the date of passage of this by-law, or as established by site specific zoning amendment
(2) = accessory to a permitted non-residential use only
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Environmental Protection
(EP),(EP1),(EP2),(EP3)
Open Space
(OS)
Waterbody Open Space
(WOS)
Rural
(RU)
Hamlet Residential (HR)
Rural Residential
(RR)
Shoreline Residential
Type One (SR1)
Shoreline Residential
Type Two (SR2)
Community Facility (CF)
Highway Commercial (C1)
General Commercial (C2)
Recreational Commercial
(C3)
Commercial/Industrial
(C4)(1)
General Industrial
(M1)
Extractive Industrial Pits
(M2)
Extractive Industrial - Pits
& Quarries (M2A)
Waste Disposal Industrial
(M3)
Crown Land (CL)
NON-RESIDENTIAL USES
Aggregate Stockpiling
x
x
Artesan Studio
x
x
x
x
x
x
Building Supply Outlet
x
x
Bulk Storage Tank
x
Business, Professional or Administrative Office
x
x
x
Camping Establishment (1)
x (1)
Cannabis Production Facility
x
Cartage or Transport Depot
x
Cemetery
x
x
Commercial Self-storage Facility
x
Community centre
x
x
x
Conservation
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Contractor's Yard
x
Day Care Centre
x
x
x
x
Dry-Cleaning Establishment
x
Equestrian Facility
x
x
Equipment Sales & Rental, Heavy
x
Equipment Sales & Rental, Light
x
x
x
Farm
x
Farm Produce Outlet
x
x
Garden Nursery Sales & Supply Establishment
x
Golf Course
x
Golf Driving Range
x
x
Greenhouse, Commercial
x
x
Hunt Camp
x
x
Industrial Use
x
Laundromat, Coin Operated
x
x
x
Kennel, Commercial
x
Marina
x
x
Marine Sales & Service
x
x
x
x
Medical or Dental Clinic
x
Motor Vehicle Dealership
x
x
Motor Vehicle Service Station
x
x
x
Pit
x
x
Portable Asphalt Plant
x
x
x
x
x
Portable Processing Plant
x
x
Printing or Publishing Establishment
x
x
Public Use
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Quarry
x
Recreational Facility
Recreational Vehicle Sales & Service
x
x
x
Restaurant
x
x
x
Retail Commercial Establishment
x
x
Retirement Home
x
x
Salvage Yard
x
Saw and/or Planing Mill
x
School, Commercial
x
x
x
School, Private
x
x
x
School, Public
x
x
x
Service Shop, Light
x
x
Service Shop, Personal
x
x
Tourist Establishment
x
x
Veterinary Clinic
x
x
x
Warehouse
x
Waste Disposal Area
x
Wayside Pit or Quarry
x
x
x
x
Wholesale Establishment
x
x
x
Workshop
x
Works Yard
x
Table 1B - Permitted Non-Residential Uses
Zones
(1) = Permitted uses as existing on the date or passage of this By-law, or as established by site specific
zoning amendment
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Environmental
Protection
(EP),(EP1),(EP2),(EP3)
Open Space (OS)
Waterbody Open
Space (WOS)
Rural (RU)
Hamlet Residential
(HR)
Rural Residential (RR)
Shoreline Residential
Type One (SR1)
Shoreline Residential
Type Two (SR2)
Community Facility
(CF)
Highway Commercial
(C1)
General Commercial
(C2)
Recreational
Commercial (C3)
Commercial/Industrial
(C4)
General Industrial (M1)
Extractive Industrial -
Pits(M2)
Extractive Industrial -
Pits & Quarries (M2A)
Waste Disposal
Industrial (M3)
Crown Land (CL)
Lot Area (min ha) (1) (8)
(4)
(4)
(4)
2(1)
0.3
0.4
0.4
0.4
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.4
0.4
1
1
(4)
(4)
Lot Frontage (min m) (8)
(4)
(4)
(4)
90
30
60
60
60
30
30
30
30
30
30
60
60
(4)
(4)
Front Yard (min m)
15
15
n/a
15(5)
10
15
30(9)
30(9)
15
15
15
15
15
15
30
30
100
15
Interior Side Yard (min m)
n/a
3
n/a
15(5)
3
3
6 (3)
6 (3)
8
6(6)
6(6)
6(6)
6(6)
3
15(7)
15(7)
100
15
Exterior Side Yard (min m)
n/a
15
n/a
15(5)
10
15
12
12
15
15
15
15
15
15
30
30
100
15
Rear Yard (min m)
n/a
12
n/a
12(5)
10
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
15(7)
15(7)
100
15
Setback from High Water Mark
n/a
30
n/a
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
Single Detached Dwelling Unit
Area - (min m2)
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
55
55
74
74
n/a
55
55
55
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Lot coverage (max%)
n/a
20
n/a
20
30
15
15
15
40
25
25
40
25
25
10
10
n/a
n/a
Landscaped Open Space (min %)
n/a
30
n/a
n/a
30
30
30
30
30
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
n/a
n/a
Single Detached Dwellings per lot
0
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Accessory Dwellings Units per lot
(max number)
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
(2)
(2)
(2)
(2)
0
0
0
0
0
(5) = increase to 50 m if for a kennel
(7) = increase to 20 m if abutting a residential zone
m = metres
ha = hectares
m2 = square metres
min = minimum
max = maximum
(8) = as existed on date of passage for lots on the following lakes: Bear Lake, Beech Lake, Clinto Lake (Hardwood Lake), Eighteen Mile Lake, Fletcher Lake,
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Kabakwa Lake, Kushog Lake - North and South Basins, Livingstone Lake, Lower Fletcher Lake, Maple Lake, McFadden Lake (Crozier Lake), Oxtongue Lake, Nunikani Lake
(9) = for properties in the SR1 and SR2 Zones which do not front onto a navigable watercourse or original shore road allowance, the minimum front yard requirement shall be
12 metres.
(1) = minimum lot size is reduced to 1 acre for crown lots sold for hunt camps
(2) = Refer to Section 4.7
(6) = increase to 10 m if abutting a residential zone
Table 2 - Lot Regulations
Zones
(3) = side yards may be reduced to 3m on lots that existed prior to the passage of this by-law
(4) = as existed on date of passage
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5.3
EXCEPTIONS TO ZONES
5.3.1
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ZONE (EP)
5.3.1.1
Environmental Protection Exception One (EP-1) Zone
Part of Lot 14, Concession 12, Sherborne, Schedule "H2"
(formerly EP-1, Sherborne)
Within the Environmental Protection Exception One (EP-1) Zone, the
permitted uses shall be limited to the following:
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Flood, erosion or siltation control works;
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Private boat houses with the approval of the Ministry of Natural
Resources and the Township;
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Private docking facilities with the approval of the Ministry of Natural
Resources; and,
-
In addition, these lands are to be owned in common by the five
landowners adjacent to the northern boundary of the EP-1 Zone.
5.3.1.2
Environmental Protection Exception 2 (EP-2) Zone
Part of Lot 32, Concession 4, Stanhope, Schedules "M4 & M5"
(By-Law 06-07)
Within the Environmental Protection Exception 2 (EP-2) Zone, the following
provisions shall apply:
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A Single Detached Dwelling is permitted;
-
Private docking facilities with the approval of the Ministry of Natural
Resources and the Township;
-
The Lot Regulations for a Residential Use within the Shoreline
Residential Type One (SR1) Zone as set out in Table 2 shall apply to
the development of a single detached dwelling; and,
-
In all other respects, the provisions of the Environmental Protection
(EP) Zone shall apply.
5.3.1.3
Environmental Protection Exception Three (EP-3) Zone
Part of Lot 14, Concession 9, Sherborne, Schedule "I2"
Within the Environmental Protection Exception Three (EP-3) Zone, the
following provisions shall apply:
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Pole, cantilevered, or floating docks may be constructed, in accordance
with Section 4.2.9, on those portions of the shoreline zoned EP-3.
In all other respects, the provisions of the Environmental Protection (EP)
Zone shall apply.
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5.3.2
OPEN SPACE ZONE (OS)
5.3.2.1
Open Space Exception One (OS-1) Zone
Part of Lots 23 and 24, Concession 13, Sherborne, Schedule "G4"
(formerly RE-1, Sherborne)
Within the Open Space One (OS-1) Zone, the non-residential uses
permitted shall be restricted to that of a summer camp inclusive of cabins
and facilities for the preparation and serving of meals. In all other respects
the provisions of the Open Space Zone shall apply.
5.3.2.2
Open Space Exception Two (OS-2) Zone
Part of Lots 7 and 8, Concession 3, Stanhope, Schedule "N3"
(formerly OS-2, Stanhope)
The lands described as Part of Lots 7 and 8, Concession 3, Stanhope
Township, shall be subject to the following provisions:
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That no structure (including a dock) shall be permitted on this land;
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That the permitted uses shall be limited to conservation, reforestation or
other similar use as provides for the preservation of the natural
environment;
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That for the purposes of this by-law, both Part 1 of Plan 19R-5090 and
Part 1 of Plan 19R-6652 are deemed to be one lot; and,
-
All other requirements, applicable to the Open Space (OS) Zone,
continue to apply.
5.3.2.3
Open Space Exception Three (OS-3) Zone
Part of Lots 10 and 11, Concession 10, Sherborne, Schedules "H2 & I2"
(formerly RE-2, Sherborne)
Within the Open Space Exception Three (OS-3) Zone, the uses permitted
shall be restricted to that of a summer camp inclusive of a medical clinic
and ancillary seasonal residential dwelling for accommodation of persons
and their families while in attendance at the camp. In all other respects the
provisions of the Open Space (OS) Zone shall apply.
5.3.2.4
Open Space Exception Four (OS-4) Zone
Part of Lot 9, Concession 3, Stanhope, Schedules "N3"
1267 Nu-Ne Lane - Boshkung Lake (By-law 2018-59)
Within the Open Space Exception Four (OS-4) Zone, no structures shall be
permitted. In all other respects the provisions of the Open Space (OS)
Zone shall apply.
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5.3.3
RURAL ZONE (RU)
5.3.3.1
Rural Exception One (RU-1) Zone
Part of Lot 24, Concession 5, Stanhope, Schedule "M4"
(formerly RU-1, Stanhope)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the contrary, within
the Rural Exception One (RU-1) Zone, the uses permitted shall be
restricted to those existing as of September 6, 1985.
5.3.3.2
Rural Exception Two (RU-2) Zone
Part of Lot 2, Concession 3, Stanhope
(formerly RU-6, Stanhope)
(replaced by SR1-8 zone)
5.3.3.3
Rural Exception Three (RU-3) Zone
Part of Lots 19 and 20, Concession 12, Sherborne, Schedule "H3"
(By-law 1215; formerly RU-5, Sherborne)
Within the Rural Exception Three (RU-3) Zone, the uses permitted shall be
restricted to conservation, forestry and reforestation use. In all other
respects, the provisions of the Rural (RU) Zone shall apply.
5.3.3.4
Rural Exception Four (RU-4)
Part of Lot 31, Concession 5, Stanhope, Schedule "M4"
(By-law No. 05-05)
The lands described Part of Lot 32, Concession 5, Stanhope, zoned Rural
Exception Four (RU-4), shall be subject to the following provisions:
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The permitted uses shall be limited to a motel furnishing not more than
four accommodation units and one airplane hangar containing not more
than eight airplanes. A residential dwelling is permitted as an
accessory use.
5.3.3.5
Rural Exception Five (RU-5) Zone
Part of Lot 3, Concession A, Sherborne, Schedule "K2"
(By-law No. 05-14)
Within the Rural Exception Five (RU-5) Zone,
-
the minimum lot area shall be 0.33 ha (0.82 acres);
-
the minimum lot frontage shall be 49 metres (159 feet); and
-
existing structures are deemed to comply.
5.3.3.6
Rural Exception Six (RU-6) Zone
Part Lot 15, Concession 10, Sherborne, Schedule "H2"
(By-law No. 00-18)
Within the Rural Exception Six (RU-6) Zone, the uses permitted shall be
restricted to conservation, forestry and reforestation uses, public uses, tennis
courts and passive recreation, which is limited to picnic areas, walking trails,
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gardens or similar uses. In all other respects the provisions of the Rural (RU)
Zone shall apply.
5.3.3.7
Rural Exception Seven (RU-7) Zone
Part Lot 12, Concession 1, Stanhope, Schedule "O2"
Within the Rural Exception Seven (RU-7) Zone, the non-residential permitted
uses shall include a workshop associated with a tree service business together
with such other accessory uses, buildings and structures as are normally
considered incidental and subordinate thereto. In all other respects the
provisions of the Rural (RU) Zone shall apply.
5.3.3.8
Rural Exception Eight (RU-8) Zone
Part Lots 7 to 9, Concession 3, Stanhope, Schedule "N3"
1123 Buckslide Road (By-law 2014-68)
Within the Rural Exception Eight (RU-8) Zone, the minimum lot frontage shall
be 42 metres (137.8 ft). In all other respects the provisions of the Rural (RU)
Zone shall apply.
5.3.3.9
Rural Exception Nine (RU-9) Zone
Part Lots 4 & 5, Concession 3 & 4, Stanhope, Schedule "N2" and "O1"
1030 Twin Rocks Lane, Kushog Lake (By-law 2018-106)
Within the Rural Exception Nine (RU-9) Zone, the minimum lot frontage shall
be 25 metres (82 ft). In all other respects the provisions of the Rural (RU)
Zone shall apply.
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5.3.4
HAMLET RESIDENTIAL ZONE (HR)
5.3.4.1
Hamlet Residential Exception One (HR-1) Zone
Part Lot 15, Concession 1, Stanhope, Schedule "O2"
Within the "Hamlet Residential Exception One (HR-1)" Zone, a maximum of
four (4) dwelling units within the existing building shall be permitted on the
lot. In addition, there shall be no minimum dwelling unit size. In all other
respects the provisions of the "Hamlet Residential (HR)" Zone shall apply.
5.3.4.2
Hamlet Residential Exception Two (HR-2) Zone
Part Lot 10, Concession 9, Stanhope, Schedule "M2"
17459 Hwy. 35 (By-law 2017-41)
Within the "Hamlet Residential Exception Two (HR-2)" Zone:
-
The structure is recognized as a legal non-complying structure; and
-
the minimum lot area shall be 2,266 sq. metres (0.22 ha).
In all other respects the provisions of the "Hamlet Residential (HR)" Zone
shall apply.
5.3.4.3
Hamlet Residential Exception Three (HR-3) Zone
Part Lot 29, Concession A, Sherborne, Schedule "H1" and "I1"
Harvey Avenue (By-law 2018-70)
Within the "Hamlet Residential Exception Three (HR-3)" Zone, the
development of a single-family dwelling is a permitted use on a lot
accessed by a registered private right-of-way. In all other respects the
provisions of the "Hamlet Residential (HR)" Zone shall apply.
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5.3.5
RURAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE (RR)
5.3.5.1
Rural Residential Exception One (RR-1) Zone
Part of Lot 9, Concession 1, Stanhope, Schedule "O2"
Within the Rural Residential Exception One (RR-1) Zone, the non-
residential uses permitted shall be restricted to a workshop within the
existing building for the production of wood products such as cabinetry. In
all other respects the provisions of the Rural Residential (RR) Zone shall
apply.
5.3.5.2
Rural Residential Exception Two (RR-2) Zone
Part of Lot 13, Concession 4, Stanhope Schedule "N3"
(formerly RR-7, Stanhope)
Within the Rural Residential Exception Two (RR-2) Zone, the non-residential
uses permitted shall be restricted to that of outside storage and small engine
repair. Motor vehicle repair shall be prohibited. A privacy fence with a
minimum height of 1.2 metres (3.9 feet) shall be located on the front lot line
extending from the southwest corner of the property to the northwest corner
of the property excluding the driveway. The minimum front yard requirement
shall be 12.54 metres (41.1 feet) and the minimum setback from the
centreline of the Provincial Highway shall be 30.54 metres (100.2 feet). In all
other respects, the provisions of the Rural Residential (RR) Zone shall apply.
5.3.5.3
Rural Residential Exception Two (RR-3) Zone
Not Assigned.
5.3.5.4
Rural Residential Exception Four (RR-4) Zone
Part Lot 29, Concession 7, Stanhope, Schedule "L4"
(By-Law 06-24)
Within the Rural Residential Exception Four (RR-4) Zone, the minimum lot
frontage shall be 54 metres (177.2 feet). In all other respects the
provisions of the Rural Residential (RR) Zone shall apply.
5.3.5.5
Rural Residential Exception Five (RR-5) Zone
Part Lot 23, Concession 3, Stanhope, Schedule "N4"
Within the Rural Residential Exception Five (RR-5) Zone, the minimum lot
frontage shall be 55 metres (180 feet). In all other respects the provisions
of the Rural Residential (RR) Zone shall apply.
5.3.5.6
Rural Residential Exception Six (RR-6) Zone
Part Lot 8, Concession 6, Stanhope, Schedule "N2"
2006 Buckslide Rd. (By-law 2017-3)
Within the Rural Residential Exception Six (RR-6) Zone, a maximum of two
(2) shipping containers is an additional permitted accessory use. In all
other respects the provisions of the Rural Residential (RR) Zone shall
apply.
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5.3.5.7
Rural Residential Exception Seven (RR-7) Zone
Part Lot 26, Concession 4, Stanhope, Schedule "M4"
Providence Drive (By-law 2018-76)
Within the Rural Residential Exception Seven (RR-7) Zone, the
development of a single-family dwelling is a permitted use on a lot without
frontage on an Improved Public Street. In all other respects the provisions
of the Rural Residential (RR) Zone shall apply.
5.3.5.8
Rural Residential Exception Eight (RR-8) Zone
Part Lot 25, Concession 4, Stanhope, Schedule "M4"
25th Line Road (By-law 2019-43)
Within the Rural Residential Exception Eight (RR-8) Zone:
-
the development of a garage is permitted on a lot fronting on a private
road; and
-
the minimum setback for a garage from a high water mark shall be 5
metres (16.4 feet).
In all other respects the provisions of the Rural Residential (RR) Zone shall
apply.
5.3.5.9
Rural Residential Exception Nine (RR-9) Zone
Part Lot 26, Concession 4, Stanhope, Schedule "M4"
Providence Drive (By-law 2019-83)
Within the Rural Residential Exception Nine (RR-9) Zone:
-
the development of a single-family dwelling is a permitted use on a lot
without frontage on an Improved Public Street.
In all other respects the provisions of the Rural Residential (RR) Zone shall
apply.
5.3.5.10
Rural Residential Exception Ten (RR-10) Zone
Part Lot 29 & 30, Concession 5, Stanhope, Schedule "M4"
1044 Canopy Lane (By-law 2020-03)
Within the Rural Residential Exception Ten (RR-10) Zone:
-
the development of a single-family dwelling is a permitted use on a lot
without frontage on an Improved Public Street.
In all other respects the provisions of the Rural Residential (RR) Zone shall
apply.
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5.3.1
SHORELINE RESIDENTIAL TYPE ONE ZONE (SR1)
5.3.6.1
Shoreline Residential Type One Exception One (SR1-1) Zone
Part of Lot 11, Concession 6, Stanhope, Schedule "M3"
(formerly SR1- 6, Stanhope)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type One Exception One (SR1-1) Zone,
the lands shall not be used in conjunction with any abutting lands for lake
access purposes, no building and/or structure shall be located within 30
metres (98.4 feet) of the highwater mark and the lands placed within the
Environmental Protection (EP) Zone on the same lot shall be included in
determining the minimum lot area requirement. In all other respects, the
provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type One (SR1) Zone shall apply
and be complied with.
5.3.6.2
Shoreline Residential Type One Exception One (SR1-2) Zone
Not Assigned.
5.3.6.3
Shoreline Residential Type One Exception Three (SR1-3) Zone
Part of Lots 7 and 8, Concession 3, Stanhope
(formerly SR1-9, Stanhope)
The lands described as Part of Lots 7 and 8, Concession 3, Stanhope
Township, zoned Shoreline Residential Type One Exception Three (SR1-3)
shall be subject to the following provisions:
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That no further severance of this property be allowed;
-
That for the purpose of this by-law, both Part 1 of Plan 19R-5090 and
Part 1 of Plan 19R-6652 are deemed to be one lot; and,
-
That all other requirements applicable to the Shoreline Residential Type
One (SR1) Zone continue to apply.
5.3.6.4
Shoreline Residential Type One Exception Four (SR1-4) Zone
Part of Lots 7 and 8, Concession I, McClintock, Schedule "G2"
(By-law 1143; formerly SR1-7, Sherborne)
Those buildings which existing prior to August 1, 1991, shall be considered
to have a legal non-conforming status with respect to minimum setback
from the high water mark and front yard requirement. Any enlargements
will only be permitted where in conformity with the provisions of this by-
law. In all other respects, the provisions of the Seasonal Residential Type
One (SR1) Zone shall apply.
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5.3.6.5
Shoreline Residential Type One Exception Five (SR1-5) Zone
Part of Lots 15 and 16, Concessions 10 and 11, Sherborne
(formerly SR1-8, Sherborne), Schedule "H2 & H3"
The minimum front yard for all sewage treatment systems, primary
buildings, parking areas and laneways shall be 30 metres (98.4 feet), with
the exception of Parts 35 and 40, Reference Plan 19R-6713, where the
minimum front yard for all sewage treatment systems shall be 40 metres
(131.2 feet). All other requirements applicable to a Shoreline Residential
Type One (SR1) Zone shall continue to apply.
5.3.6.6
Shoreline Residential Type One Exception Six (SR1-6) Zone
Part of Lot 2, Concession 12, Sherborne, Schedule "H1"
(By-law 1225; formerly SR1-6, Sherborne)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type One Exception Six (SR1-6) Zone,
flood proofing of all structures shall be required to an elevation of 315.84
metres (1,036.2 feet). In all other respects, the provisions of the Shoreline
Residential Type One (SR1) Zone shall apply.
5.3.6.7
Shoreline Residential Type One Exception Seven (SR1-7) Zone
Part of Lots 29 and 30, Concession 5, Stanhope, Schedule "M4"
(By-law 02-32; formerly SR1-10, Algonquin Highlands)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type One Exception Seven (SR1-7) Zone,
the minimum lot frontage shall be 30 metres (98.4 feet) and the minimum
lot area shall be 0.15 hectares (0.38 ac.). In all other respects, the
provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type One (SR1) Zone shall apply.
5.3.6.8
Shoreline Residential Type One Exception Eight (SR1-8) Zone
Part of Lot 2, Concession 3, Stanhope, Schedule "O1"
(By-law 05-04)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type 1 Exception 8 (SR1-8) Zone, the
minimum setback will be 30 metres (98.4 feet). In all other respects, the
provisions of By-law shall apply.
5.3.6.9
Shoreline Residential Type One Exception Nine (SR1-9) Zone
Part of Lot 30, Concession 7, Stanhope, Schedule "L4"
(By-Law 05-15)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type 1 Exception 9 (SR1-9) Zone, the
minimum lot frontage will be 48 metres (150 feet). In all other respects, the
provisions of By-law shall apply.
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5.3.6.10
Shoreline Residential Type One Exception Ten (SR1-10) Zone
Part Lot 4, Concession 1, Stanhope, Schedule "O1"
(By-law 07-23)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type 1 Exception 10 (SR1-10) Zone, the
minimum lot frontage shall be 40.16 metres (131.76 feet) and the minimum
lot area shall be 2,387.6 square metres (0.59 acres). In all other respects
the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type 1 (SR1) Zone shall apply.
5.3.6.11
Shoreline Residential Type One Exception Eleven (SR1-11) Zone
Part Lot 4, Concession 1, Stanhope, Schedule "O1"
(By-law 07-23)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type 1 Exception 11 (SR1-11) Zone, the
minimum lot frontage shall be 27.6 metres (90.46 feet) and the minimum lot
area shall be 1,295 square metres (0.32 acres). In all other respects the
provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type 1 (SR1) Zone shall apply.
5.3.6.12
Shoreline Residential Type One Exception Twelve (SR1-12) Zone
Part Lot 11, Concession 9, Stanhope, Schedule "M2"
Within the Shoreline Residential Type 1 Exception 12 (SR1-12) Zone, the
minimum lot frontage shall be 22.7 metres (74.5 feet), the minimum lot area
shall be 2,055 square metres (0.5 ac.), and the minimum interior side yard
shall 0 metres. In all other respects the provisions of the Shoreline Residential
Type 1 (SR1) Zone shall apply.
5.3.6.13
Shoreline Residential Type One Exception Thirteen (SR1-13) Zone
Part Lot 11, Concession 9, Stanhope, Schedule "M2"
Within the Shoreline Residential Type 1 Exception 13 (SR1-13) Zone, the
minimum lot frontage shall be 26.0 metres (85.3 feet), the minimum lot area
shall be 2,472 square metres (0.61 ac.), the minimum interior side yard shall
be 0 metres, and a sleeping cabin shall not be permitted. In all other respects
the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type 1 (SR1) Zone shall apply.
5.3.6.14
Shoreline Residential Type One Exception Fourteen (SR1-14) Zone
Part Lot 13, Concession 10, Stanhope, Schedule "L3"
Within the Shoreline Residential Type 1 Exception 14 (SR1-14) Zone, the
following special provisions shall apply:
-
For the purpose of this By-law, the lot shall include the portion of the Original
Shore Road Allowance directly in front of the property;
-
A maximum of two (2) dwellings units shall be permitted, one on the north
side of Hall's Lake Road and one on the south side of Hall's Lake Road;
-
The dwelling unit on the south side of Hall's Lake Road is limited to the
existing dwelling unit and no reconstruction or additions shall be permitted;
and,
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A sleeping cabin shall not be permitted.
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In all other respects, the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type One
(SR1) Zone shall apply.
5.3.6.15
Shoreline Residential Type One Exception Fifteen (SR1-15) Zone
Part Lot 6, Concession 6, Stanhope, Schedule "O2"
Within the Shoreline Residential Type 1 Exception 15 (SR1-15) Zone, the
following special provision shall apply:
-
Notwithstanding the definition of "Lot", the lands described as Lot 35,
Registered Plan No. 144 and part of the Original Shore Road Allowance
in front of Lot 35, shall be deemed to be one lot for the purposes of this
By-law.
In all other respects, the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type One
(SR1) Zone shall apply.
5.3.6.16
Shoreline Residential Type One Exception Sixteen (SR1-16) Zone
Part Lot 1, Concession 10, Stanhope, Schedule "M1"
3476 Kushog Lake Road
Within the Shoreline Residential Type 1 Exception 16 (SR1-16) Zone, all lands
located within the SR1-16 Zone, on the east and west side of Kushog Lake
Road shall be considered one lot for planning purposes. Buildings and
structures located on the west side of Kushog Lake Road within the SR1-16
Zone shall be setback 7.5 metres (24.6 feet) from road allowance.
In all other respects, the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type One
(SR1) Zone shall apply.
5.3.6.17
Shoreline Residential Type One Exception Seventeen (SR1-17) Zone
Part of Lot 23, Concession 5, Stanhope, Schedule "M4"
(By-law 03-6)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type One Exception 17 (SR1-17) Zone, the
minimum lot frontage shall be 33.5 metres (109.9 feet) and the minimum lot
area shall be 0.19 hectares. In all other respects, the provisions of the
Shoreline Residential Type One (SR1) Zone shall apply.
5.3.6.18
Shoreline Residential Type One Exception Eighteen (SR1-18) Zone
Part of Lot 15, Concession 3, Stanhope, Schedule "N3"
1028 Rintoul Lane, Boshkung Lake (By-law 2014-84)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type One Exception 18 (SR1-18) Zone:
-
the minimum lot frontage shall be 25 metres (82 ft);
-
the minimum lot area shall be 0.3 hectares (0.74 ac); and
-
the minimum setback from the High Water Mark for the existing dwelling
shall be 15 metres (49.2 ft).
In all other respects, the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type One
(SR1) Zone shall apply.
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5.3.6.19
Shoreline Residential Type One Exception Nineteen (SR1-19) Zone
Part of Lot 15, Concession 3, Stanhope, Schedule "N3"
1031 Rintoul Lane, Boshkung Lake (By-law 2014-84)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type One Exception 19 (SR1-19) Zone:
-
the minimum setback from the High Water Mark for the existing dwelling
shall be 12.5 metres (41 ft).
In all other respects, the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type One
(SR1) Zone shall apply.
5.3.6.20
Shoreline Residential Type One Exception Twenty (SR1-20) Zone
Part of Lot 25, Concession 5, Stanhope, Schedule "M4"
2099 North Shore Road (By-law 2015-56)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type One Exception 20 (SR1-20) Zone:
-
The properties shall be considered one lot for planning purposes;
-
The existing structures, house 139 square metres (1,496.2 sq. ft.) and
cottage 55.7 square metres (599.5 sq. ft.), shall be recognized; and
-
Development on the property shall be limited to that of stairs, a dock and a
deck attached to the dock.
In all other respects, the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type One
(SR1) Zone shall apply.
5.3.6.21
Shoreline Residential Type One Exception Twenty-one (SR1-21) Zone
Part of Lot 15 & 16, Concession 7, Stanhope, Schedule "M3"
1359 Braeloch Road (By-law 2016-64)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type One Exception 21 (SR1-21) Zone:
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the minimum lot frontage shall be 46.67 metres (153.12 ft); and
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the minimum lot area shall be 0.188 hectares (0.466 ac).
In all other respects, the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type One
(SR1) Zone shall apply.
5.3.6.22
Shoreline Residential Type One Exception Twenty-two (SR1-22) Zone
Part of Lot 15 & 16, Concession 7, Stanhope, Schedule "M3"
1359 Braeloch Road (By-law 2016-64)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type One Exception 22 (SR1-22) Zone:
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the minimum lot frontage shall be 46.28 metres (151.84 ft); and
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the minimum lot area shall be 0.227 hectares (0.563 ac).
In all other respects, the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type One
(SR1) Zone shall apply.
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5.3.6.23
Shoreline Residential Type One Exception Twenty-three (SR1-23) Zone
Part of Lot 13, Concession 4, Stanhope, Schedule "N3"
16393 Hwy. 35, Boshkung Lk. (By-law 2017-10)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type One Exception 23 (SR1-23) Zone:
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the minimum lot frontage shall be 43 metres (141 ft).
In all other respects, the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type One
(SR1) Zone shall apply.
5.3.6.24
Shoreline Residential Type One Exception Twenty-four (SR1-24) Zone
Part of Lot 13, Concession 4, Stanhope, Schedule "N3"
16393 Hwy. 35, Boshkung Lk. (By-law 2017-10)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type One Exception 24 (SR1-24) Zone:
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the minimum lot frontage shall be 44.4 metres (145.66 ft); and
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the minimum lot area shall be 0.210 hectares (0.51 ac).
In all other respects, the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type One
(SR1) Zone shall apply.
5.3.6.25
Shoreline Residential Type One Exception Twenty-five (SR1-25) Zone
Part of Lot 16, Concession 3 & 4, Stanhope, Schedule "N3"
1198 North Shore Rd., Beech Lk. (By-law 2017-17)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type One Exception 25 (SR1-25) Zone:
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the minimum setback from the high water mark shall be 21.3 metres (70 ft).
In all other respects, the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type One
(SR1) Zone shall apply.
5.3.6.26
Shoreline Residential Type One Exception Twenty-six (SR1-26) Zone
Part of Lot 5, Concession 12, McClintock, Schedule "D1"
Bruce Spruce Inn - Oxtongue Lk. Rd. (By-law 2017-21)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type One Exception 26 (SR1-26) Zone:
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the existing single family dwelling is recognized as a legal non-complying
structure;
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the minimum lot area shall be 2,050 sq. metres (22,066 square feet); and
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the minimum setback from the high water mark is reduced from 15.9
metres (52.2 ft) to 15 metres (49.2 ft) for a proposed 32.34 sq. metre
(348.1 sq. foot) addition.
In all other respects, the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type One
(SR1) Zone shall apply.
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5.3.6.27
Shoreline Residential Type One Exception Twenty-seven (SR1-27) Zone
Part of Lot 15 & 16, Concession 8, Stanhope, Schedule "M3"
Old Mill Rd., Halls Lake (By-law 2017-48)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type One Exception 27 (SR1-27) Zone:
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the minimum lot area shall be 0.22 ha (0.54 ac); and
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the minimum lot frontage shall be 24 metres (82 ft).
In all other respects, the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type One
(SR1) Zone shall apply.
5.3.6.28
Shoreline Residential Type One Exception Twenty-eight (SR1-28) Zone
Not Assigned
5.3.6.29
Shoreline Residential Type One Exception Twenty-nine (SR1-29) Zone
Part of Lot 1, Concession 12, Part of Lot 29, Concession A, Sherborne,
Schedule "H1"
1191 Harvey Avenue (By-law 2018-117)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type One Exception 29 (SR1-29) Zone:
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A 37.12 sq. m (400 sq. ft.) garage is permitted as an accessory use prior to
a principal use being established.
In all other respects, the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type One
(SR1) Zone shall apply.
5.3.6.30
Shoreline Residential Type One Exception Thirty (SR1-30) Zone
Part of Lot 14, Concession 6, Stanhope, Schedule "M3"
1061 Norm Wallace Lane (By-law 2020-99)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type One Exception 30 (SR1-30) Zone:
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the minimum lot frontage shall be 20.4 metres (67 feet);
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the minimum lot area shall be 0.235 hectares (0.58 acre); and
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the principal and accessory buildings existing as of November 19, 2020, as
shown on property detail schedule no. P1 hereto, including size and
setbacks, are considered as legal non-complying.
In all other respects, the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type One
(SR1) Zone shall apply.
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5.3.6.31
Shoreline Residential Type One Exception Thirty-one (SR1-31) Zone
Part of Lot 14, Concession 6, Stanhope, Schedule "M3"
1061 Norm Wallace Lane (By-law 2020-99)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type One Exception 31 (SR1-31) Zone:
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the minimum lot frontage shall be 20.4 metres (67 ft);
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the minimum lot area shall be 0.226 ha (0.56 ac); and
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the principal and accessory buildings existing as of November 19, 2020, as
shown on property detail schedule no. P1 hereto, including size and
setbacks, are considered as legal non-complying.
In all other respects, the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type One
(SR1) Zone shall apply.
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5.3.2
SHORELINE RESIDENTIAL TYPE TWO ZONE (SR2)
5.3.7.1
Shoreline Residential Type Two Exception One (SR2-1) Zone
Not Assigned.
5.3.7.2
Shoreline Residential Type Two Exception Two (SR2-2) Zone
Part of Lots 12 and 13, Concession 7, Stanhope, Schedule "M3"
(formerly SR2-2, Stanhope)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type Two Exception Two (SR2-2) Zone,
the minimum lot area requirement shall be 6.7 hectares (16.6 acres). In all
other aspects the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type Two (SR2)
Zone shall apply.
5.3.7.3
Shoreline Residential Type Two Exception Three (SR2-3) Zone
Part of Lot 1, Concession 2, Livingstone, Schedule "F4"
(By-law 844; formerly SR2-3, Sherborne)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type Two Exception Three (SR2-3) Zone,
the minimum lot area and frontage requirements for a dwelling house shall
be 2.8 hectares and 120 metres (393.7 feet) respectively. In all other
respects the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type Two (SR2) Zone
shall apply.
5.3.7.4
Shoreline Residential Type Two Exception Four (SR2-4) Zone
Part of Lot 32, Concession 14, Sherborne, Schedules "F5 & G5"
(By-law 1233; formerly SR2-18, Sherborne)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type Two Exception Four (SR2-4) Zone,
the minimum lot area shall be 1.9 hectares, the minimum lot frontage shall
be 270 metres (885.8 feet) and the existing principal building shall be
setback 10 metres (32.8 feet) from the high water mark. In all other
respects, the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type Two (SR2) Zone
shall apply.
5.3.7.5
Shoreline Residential Type Two Exception Five (SR2-5) Zone
Not Assigned.
5.3.7.6
Shoreline Residential Type Two Exception Six (SR2-6)
Part of Lot 19, Concession 11, Sherborne, Schedule "H3"
(formerly SR2-28, Algonquin Highlands)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type Two Exception Six (SR2-6) Zone,
the minimum setback for any new structure shall be 30 metres (98.4 feet),
and the lands shall be subject to site plan control. All other requirements
applicable to a Shoreline Residential Type Two (SR2) Zone shall continue
to apply.
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5.3.7.7
Shoreline Residential Type Two Exception Seven (SR2-7) Zone
Part of Lot 12, Concession 7, Stanhope, Schedule "M3"
(formerly SR2-7, Stanhope)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type Two Exception Seven (SR2-7) Zone,
the minimum lot frontage requirement shall be 75 metres (246 feet) and the
minimum lot area requirement shall be 5.6 hectares (14 acres). In all other
aspects the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type Two (SR2) Zone
shall apply.
5.3.7.8
Shoreline Residential Type Two Exception Eight (SR2-8) Zone
Part of Lots 19 and 20, Concession 12, Sherborne, Schedule "H3"
(By-law 1029; formerly SR2-8, Sherborne)
In addition to the regulations applicable to lands zoned Shoreline
Residential Type Two (SR2), for those lands zoned SR2-8, the front lot line
is deemed to be the high water mark of Kawagama or Hollow Lake. In the
SR2-8 Zone, lot frontage shall be measured by the straight line horizontal
distance between the two most widely separated points on the front lot line.
The minimum lot area for those lands shown as SR2-8 shall be 1.4
hectares. The minimum front yard depth shall be 20 metres (65.6 feet)
from the front lot line, except as may otherwise be specified in this by-law
for accessory buildings and structures.
5.3.7.9
Shoreline Residential Type Two Exception Nine (SR2-9) Zone
Part of Lot 24, Concession 5, Stanhope
(formerly SR2-9, Stanhope)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type Two Exception Nine (SR2-9) Zone,
the minimum lot area shall be 2,000 square metres (0.49 ac.), the minimum
front yard requirements for a private cabin shall be 8.288 metres (27.2 feet)
and the minimum setback for a private cabin from the Township Road
centreline shall be 18.288 metres (60 feet). The private cabin shall be an
accessory building only and the principal or main building shall be located
off-site on the road allowance, south of the lands affected by this By-law.
In all other respects the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type Two
(SR2) Zone shall apply and be complied with.
5.3.7.10
Shoreline Residential Type Two Exception Ten (SR2-10) Zone
Opposite Lot 1, Concession 12, Stanhope, Schedule "L1"
(formerly SR2-10, Stanhope)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type Two Exception Ten (SR2-10) Zone,
the minimum lot area shall be 8,094 square metres (2.0 ac.) and the
minimum lot frontage shall be 80 metres (262.5 feet). In all other respects
the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type Two (SR2) Zone shall
apply.
5.3.7.11
Shoreline Residential Type Two Exception Eleven (SR2-11) Zone
Part of Lots 1 and 2, Concession I, Livingstone, Schedule "F5"
(By-law 1237; formerly SR2-15, Sherborne)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type Two Exception Eleven (SR2-11)
Zone, the minimum lot area shall be 1.8 hectares (4.5 acres) and the
minimum lot frontage shall be 140 metres (459.3 feet). In all other
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respects, the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type Two (SR2) Zone
shall apply.
5.3.7.12
Shoreline Residential Type Two Exception Twelve (SR2-12) Zone
Part of Lots 1, Concession I, Livingstone, Schedule "F5"
(By-law 1237; formerly SR2-16, Sherborne)
(By-law No. 06-06)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type Two Exception Twelve (SR2-12)
Zone,
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The minimum lot area shall be 2 ha (5 acres);
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The minimum lot frontage shall be 154 metres (505 feet); and
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No further severances will be permitted.
In all other respects, the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type Two
(SR2) Zone shall apply.
5.3.7.13
Shoreline Residential Type Two Exception Thirteen (SR2-13) Zone
Opposite Lot 1, Concession 12, Stanhope, Schedule "L1"
(formerly SR2-13, Stanhope)
Notwithstanding the provisions as set forth hereof to the contrary, within the
Shoreline Residential Type Two Exception Thirteen (SR2-13) Zone, the
minimum lot area shall be 16,000 square metres (3.95 ac.). In all other
respects the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type Two (SR2) Zone
shall apply.
5.3.7.14
Shoreline Residential Type Two Exception Fourteen (SR2-14) Zone
Part of Lot 32, Concession 14, Sherborne, Schedule "F5"
(By-law 1233; formerly SR2-17, Sherborne)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type Two Exception Fourteen (SR2-14)
Zone, the minimum lot area shall be 1.2 hectares and the minimum lot
frontage shall be 170 metres (557.7 feet). In all other respects, the
provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type Two (SR2) Zone shall apply.
5.3.7.15
Shoreline Residential Type Two Exception Fifteen (SR2-15) Zone
Part of Lot 10, Concession 3, Livingstone, Schedule "E5"
(By-law No. 04-27 and 05-02)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type Two Exception Fifteen (SR2-15)
Zone, the minimum lot area shall be 0.15 hectares (0.38 acres), a minimum
lot frontage shall be 36 metres (118 feet), and minimum front yard setback
of 8.5 metres (27.9 feet). In all other respects, the provisions of By-law
shall apply.
5.3.7.16
Shoreline Residential Type Two Exception Sixteen (SR2-16) Zone
Not Assigned
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5.3.7.17
Shoreline Residential Type Two Exception Seventeen (SR2-17) Zone
Part of Lot 18, Concession 11, Sherborne, Schedule "H3"
(By-law 05-19)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type Two Exception 17 (SR2-17) Zone,
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the minimum lot area shall be 1,943 square metres (0.48 acres); and
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the minimum lot frontage shall be 44 metres (143.4 feet).
In all other respects, the provisions of By-law shall apply.
5.3.7.18
Shoreline Residential Type Two Exception Eighteen (SR2-18) Zone
Lot 14, Concession A, Sherborne, Schedule "J1"
(By-law 05-23)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type Two Exception 18 (SR2-18) Zone,
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the minimum lot area shall be 0.2 ha (0.54 acres); and
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the minimum lot frontage shall be 31 metres (103 feet).
In all other respects, the provisions of By-law shall apply.
5.3.7.19
Shoreline Residential Type Two Exception Nineteen (SR2-19) Zone
Lot 14, Concession A, Sherborne, Schedule "J1"
(By-law 05-23)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type Two Exception 19 (SR2-19) Zone,
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the minimum lot area shall be 0.2 ha (0.50 acres); and
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the minimum lot frontage shall be 45 metres (150 feet
In all other respects, the provisions of By-law shall apply.
5.3.7.20
Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception Twenty (SR2-20) Zone
Not Assigned
5.3.7.21
Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception Twenty-One (SR2-21) Zone
Lot 6, Concession 14, McClintock, Schedule "D1"
(By-law No. 06-23)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception 21 (SR2-21) Zone,
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the minimum lot area shall be as exists on July 24, 2006;
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the minimum lot frontage shall be as exists on July 24, 2006; and,
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the Setback from High Water Mark shall be 30 metres (98.4 feet) for
new buildings and structures and 23 metres (75.4 feet) for expansions
to buildings and structures that existed at date of passage.
In all other respects, the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type Two
(SR2) Zone shall apply.
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5.3.7.22
Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception Twenty-Two (SR2-22) Zone
Lot 1, Concession 1, Livingston, Schedules "F5"
(By-law 06-06)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception 22 (SR2-22) Zone,
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the minimum lot area shall be 2 ha (5 acres);
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the minimum lot frontage shall be 83 metres (275 feet); and,
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the Setback from High Water Mark shall be 21.5 metres (71 feet); and
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no further severances will be permitted
In all other respects, the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type Two
(SR2) Zone shall apply.
5.3.7.23
Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception Twenty-Three (SR2-23) Zone
Lot 32, Concession 1, McClintock, Schedules "F4"
(By-law No. 06-06)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception 23 (SR2-23) Zone,
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the minimum lot area shall be 1.3 ha (3.2 acres);
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the minimum lot frontage shall be 147 metres (484 feet); and,
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no further severances will be permitted
In all other respects, the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type Two
(SR2) Zone shall apply.
5.3.7.24
Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception Twenty-Four (SR2-24) Zone
Lot 2, Concession A, Sherborne, Schedule "K2"
(By-law No. 06-10)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception 24 (SR2-24) Zone, the
minimum lot frontage shall be 54 metres. In all other respects, the provisions
of the Shoreline Residential Type Two (SR2) Zone shall apply.
5.3.7.25
Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception Twenty-Five (SR2-25) Zone
Part Lot 15, Concession 8, Stanhope, Schedule "M3"
(By-law 09-33)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception 25 (SR2-25) Zone:
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the minimum lot area shall be 0.32 ha (0.79 acres);
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Permitted buildings, including size and setbacks, are limited to those
buildings existing on September 24, 2009, as shown on property detail
schedule no. P2 attached hereto.
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5.3.7.26
Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception Twenty-Six (SR2-26) Zone
Part Lots 15 and 16, Concession 8, Stanhope, Schedule "M3"
(By-law 09-33)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception 26 (SR2-26) Zone:
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Permitted buildings, including size and setbacks, are limited to those
existing on September 24, 2009, as shown on property detail schedule no.
P2 attached hereto.
5.3.7.27
Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception Twenty-Seven (SR2-27) Zone
Part Lot 23, Concession 3, Sherborne, Schedule "N4"
Within the Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception 27 (SR2-27) Zone: the
minimum lot frontage shall be 45 metres (148 feet). In all other respects, the
provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type Two (SR2) Zone shall apply.
5.3.7.28
Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception Twenty-Eight (SR2-28) Zone
Part Lot 17, Concession 11, Sherborne, Schedule "H2"
1264 Meeting Trail
Within the Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception 28 (SR2-28) Zone:
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the minimum lot area shall be 0.25 hectares (0.61 acres);
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the minimum lot frontage shall be 40 metres (131 feet).
In all other respects, the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type Two
(SR2) Zone shall apply.
5.3.7.29
Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception Twenty-Nine (SR2-29) Zone
Part Lot 2, Concession 8, Sherborne, Schedule "I2"
10735 West Shore, Raven Lake
Within the Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception 29 (SR2-29) Zone:
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the minimum lot frontage shall be 42.6 metres (139 feet).
In all other respects, the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type Two
(SR2) Zone shall apply.
5.3.7.30
Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception Thirty (SR2-30) Zone
Part Lot 2, Concession 8, Sherborne, Schedule "I2"
1264 Meeting Trail
Within the Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception 30 (SR2-30) Zone:
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the minimum lot frontage shall be 45.1 metres (147 feet).
In all other respects, the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type Two
(SR2) Zone shall apply.
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5.3.7.31
Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception Thirty-one (SR2-31) Zone
Part Lot 29, Concession 5, Stanhope, Schedule "M4"
1089 Norley Drive, Maple Lake (By-law 2014-85)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception 31 (SR2-31) Zone:
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The minimum lot frontage shall be 33 metres (108 ft); and
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The minimum lot area shall be 0.25 hectares (0.61 ac).
In all other respects, the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type Two
(SR2) Zone shall apply.
5.3.7.32
Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception Thirty-two (SR2-32) Zone
Part Lot 8, Concession 2, Livingstone, Schedule "F5"
2384 Bear Lake Road, Kawagama Lake (By-law 2015-31)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception 32 (SR2-32) Zone:
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The minimum lot frontage shall be 45 metres (137.5 ft).
In all other respects, the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type Two
(SR2) Zone shall apply.
5.3.7.33
Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception Thirty-three (SR2-33) Zone
Part Lot 13, Concession 1, Sherborne, Schedule "K3"
Sherborne Lake (By-law 2016-20)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception 33 (SR2-33) Zone:
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To set a minimum setback from the High Water Mark of 30 metres
(98.4 feet); and
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A 30m (98.4 ft) naturally vegetated riparian buffer be retained adjacent
to Sherborne Lake and for the provision of view, access, docks and
boathouses, clearing be limited to a maximum of 30% or up to 15m
(49.2 ft) of the naturally vegetated riparian buffer.
In all other respects, the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type Two
(SR2) Zone shall apply.
5.3.7.34
Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception Thirty-four (SR2-34) Zone
Part Lot 10, Concession 1, Stanhope, Schedule "O2"
1040 and 1042 Moorefield Acres Lane, Boshkung Lake (By-law 2016-21)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception 34 (SR2-34) Zone:
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The minimum lot frontage shall be 41 metres (134 ft.); and
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The minimum easterly interior side yard shall be 3 m (9.8 ft).
In all other respects, the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type Two
(SR2) Zone shall apply.
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5.3.7.35
Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception Thirty-five (SR2-35) Zone
Part Lot 10, Concession 1, Stanhope, Schedule "O2"
1040 and 1042 Moorefield Acres Lane, Boshkung Lake(By-law 2016-21)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception 35 (SR2-35) Zone:
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The minimum lot frontage shall be 42.5 metres (139 ft).
In all other respects, the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type Two
(SR2) Zone shall apply.
5.3.7.36
Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception Thirty-six (SR2-36) Zone
Part Lot 18, Concession 3, Stanhope, Schedule "N3"
1064 Whiskey Jack Lane, Beech Lake (By-law 2016-60)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception 36 (SR2-36) Zone:
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The minimum easterly interior side yard shall be 0.335 metres (1 ft) for
a deck and stairs only.
In all other respects, the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type Two
(SR2) Zone shall apply.
5.3.7.37
Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception Thirty-seven (SR2-37) Zone
Part Lot 18, Concession 3, Stanhope, Schedule "N3"
1050 Whiskey Jack Lane, Beech Lake (By-law 2016-61)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception 37 (SR2-37) Zone:
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The minimum lot frontage shall be 29.17 metres (95.75 ft).
In all other respects, the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type Two
(SR2) Zone shall apply.
5.3.7.38
Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception Thirty-eight (SR2-38) Zone
Part Lot 24, Concession 12, Sherborne, Schedule "G4"
Wolf Circle, Kawagama Lake (By-law 2017-54)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception 38 (SR2-38) Zone:
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The minimum lot area shall be 0.18 ha (0.46 ac);
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The minimum lot frontage shall be 29.9 metres (98 ft.); and
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The minimum setback from the high water mark shall be 18.3 metres
(60 ft.).
In all other respects, the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type Two
(SR2) Zone shall apply.
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5.3.7.39
Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception Thirty-nine (SR2-39) Zone
Part Lot 5, Concession 2, Stanhope, Schedule "O1"
1013 Kerr Drive, Kushog Lake (By-law 2018-18)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception 39 (SR2-39) Zone:
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A wet slip boathouse shall be a permitted accessory use;
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A boathouse shall not have more than 2 slips;
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The minimum easterly side yard setback shall be 1.1 m (3.6 ft); and
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The maximum width of a boathouse measured from the interior faces of
the walls shall not exceed 7.41 m (24.3 ft).
In all other respects, the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type Two
(SR2) Zone shall apply.
5.3.7.40
Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception Forty (SR2-40) Zone
Part Lot 26, Concession 12, Stanhope, Schedule "K4"
11785 Little Hawk North Shore, Little Hawk Lake (By-law 2017-78)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception 40 (SR2-40) Zone:
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Two (2) sleeping cabins shall be permitted accessory uses; and
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The minimum setback from the high water mark for a sleeping cabin
shall be 12 m (40 ft).
In all other respects, the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type Two
(SR2) Zone shall apply.
5.3.7.41
Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception Forty-one (SR2-41) Zone
Part Lot 11, Concession A, Sherborne, Schedule "K2"
1064 Vertical Drop Drive, Wren Lake (By-law 2017-92)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception 41 (SR2-41) Zone:
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The minimum lot frontage shall be 49.72 metres (163 ft.); and
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The minimum lot area shall be 0.368 ha (0.9 ac).
In all other respects, the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type Two
(SR2) Zone shall apply.
5.3.7.42
Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception Forty-two (SR2-42) Zone
Part Lot 27, Concession 12, Stanhope, Schedule "K4"
11925 & 11935 Little Hawk-East Shore, Little Hawk Lake (By-law 2017-102)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception 42 (SR2-42) Zone:
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The minimum lot frontage shall be 34.3 metres (112.5 ft.); and
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The minimum lot area shall be 0.149 ha (0.36 ac).
In all other respects, the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type Two
(SR2) Zone shall apply.
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5.3.7.43
Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception Forty-three (SR2-43) Zone
Part Lot 27, Concession 12, Stanhope, Schedule "K4"
11925 & 11935 Little Hawk-East Shore, Little Hawk (By-law 2017-102)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception 43 (SR2-43) Zone:
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The minimum lot frontage shall be 45 metres (147.6 ft.).
In all other respects, the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type Two
(SR2) Zone shall apply.
5.3.7.44
Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception Forty-four (SR2-44) Zone
Part Lot 27, Concession 14, Sherborne, Schedule "G4"
Kawagama Lake (By-law 2017-103)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception 44 (SR2-44) Zone:
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The minimum lot area shall be 0.2 ha (0.5 ac).
In all other respects, the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type Two
(SR2) Zone shall apply.
5.3.7.45
Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception Forty-five (SR2-45) Zone
Part Lot 25, Concession 5, Stanhope, Schedule "M4"
Maple Lake (By-law 2017-105)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception 45 (SR2-45) Zone:
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The minimum lot area shall be 0.2 ha (0.5 ac); and
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The minimum lot frontage shall be 25 metres (84 ft.).
In all other respects, the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type Two
(SR2) Zone shall apply.
5.3.7.46
Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception Forty-six (SR2-46) Zone
Not Assigned
5.3.7.47
Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception Forty-seven (SR2-47) Zone
Not Assigned
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5.3.7.48
Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception Forty-eight (SR2-48) Zone
Part Lot 12, Concession A, Sherborne, Schedule "J1"
Wren Lake (By-law 2018-41)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception 48 (SR2-48) Zone:
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The minimum lot area shall be 0.275 ha (0.68 ac).
In all other respects, the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type Two
(SR2) Zone shall apply.
5.3.7.49
Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception Forty-nine (SR2-49) Zone
Part Lots 3 & 4, Concession 7, Sherborne, Schedule "J2"
14020 Raven Lake, Blueberry Island (By-law 2018-58)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception 49 (SR2-49) Zone:
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One (1) sleeping cabin having a maximum total floor area of 11.7
square metres (126 square feet). with an attached utility shed of 4.65
square metres (50 square feet. shall be an additional permitted use;
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A sleeping cabin is not permitted to have any plumbing facilities; and
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The minimum setback from the high water mark for a sleeping cabin
shall be 2.4 metres (8 feet).
In all other respects, the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type Two
(SR2) Zone shall apply.
5.3.7.50
Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception Fifty (SR2-50) Zone
Part Lot 3, Concession A, Sherborne, Schedule "K2"
1099 Comak Crescent, St. Nora's Lake (By-law 2018-96)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception 50 (SR2-50) Zone:
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The minimum lot frontage shall be 30.3 metres (99.4 feet.); and
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The minimum lot area shall be 0.202 hectares (0.5 acre).
In all other respects, the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type Two
(SR2) Zone shall apply.
5.3.7.51
Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception Fifty-one (SR2-51) Zone
Part Lot 3, Concession A, Sherborne, Schedule "K2"
1099 Comak Crescent, St. Nora's Lake (By-law 2018-96)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception 51 (SR2-51) Zone:
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The minimum lot frontage shall be 30.3 metres (99.4 feet.); and
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The minimum lot area shall be 0.24 hectares (0.6 acre).
In all other respects, the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type Two
(SR2) Zone shall apply.
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5.3.7.52
Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception Fifty-two (SR2-52) Zone
Part Lot 5, Concession 4, Stanhope, Schedule "N2"
1094 Twin Rocks Lane, Kushog Lake (By-law 2018-105)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception 52 (SR2-52) Zone:
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The minimum lot frontage shall be 26.9 metres (88.2 feet.).
In all other respects, the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type Two
(SR2) Zone shall apply.
5.3.7.53
Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception Fifty-three (SR2-53) Zone
Part Lot 4, Concession 3, Stanhope, Schedule "O1"
Expedition Trail (By-law 2019-45)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception 53 (SR2-53) Zone:
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The minimum lot area shall be 0.27 hectares (0.66 acres); and
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The minimum lot frontage shall be 19 metres (62 feet.).
In all other respects, the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type Two
(SR2) Zone shall apply.
5.3.7.54
Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception Fifty-four (SR2-54) Zone
Part Lots 24 and 25, Concession 2, McClintock, Schedule "F4"
15865 Kawagama W.A.O. - Lower Fletcher Bay (By-law 2021-14)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception 54 (SR2-54) Zone:
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The principal and accessory buildings existing as of February 18,
2021, as shown on property detail schedule no. P4 hereto, including
size and setbacks, are considered as legal non-complying.
In all other respects, the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type Two
(SR2) Zone shall apply.
5.3.7.55
Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception Fifty-five (SR2-55) Zone
Part Lots 11 and 12, Concession A, Sherborne, Schedule "J2"
1068 Asbury Lane - Wren Lake (By-law 2021-19)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception 55 (SR2-55) Zone:
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The minimum lot frontage shall be 30.1m (98.7 ft)
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The minimum lot area shall be 0.18 ha (0.45 acres)
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The principal and accessory buildings existing as of March 4, 2021,
as shown on property detail schedule no. P5 hereto, including size
and setbacks, are considered as legal non-complying.
In all other respects, the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type Two
(SR2) Zone shall apply.
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5.3.7.56
Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception Thirty-five (SR2-56) Zone
Part Lot 11, Concession A, Sherborne, Schedule "K2"
1028 Dizzy Heights Lane, Wren Lake (By-law 2016-59 - previously incorrectly
identified as SR2-35)
Within the Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception 56 (SR2-56) Zone:
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The minimum lot area shall be 0.289ha (0.71 acres).
In all other respects, the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type Two
(SR2) Zone shall apply.
5.3.7.57
Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception Fifty-seven (SR2-57) Zone
(Previously incorrectly identified in By-law 2013-49 as SR2-25)
Part of Lots 4 to 6, Concession A, Part of Lot 1, Concessions 2 and 3,
Stanhope, Schedule "I5"
Within the Shoreline Residential Type 2 Exception 57 (SR2-57) Zone, the
Setback from the High Water Mark shall be 30 metres. In all other respects,
the provisions of the Shoreline Residential Type 2 (SR2) Zone shall apply.
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5.3.3
COMMUNITY FACILITY ZONE (CF)
5.3.8.1
Community Facility Exception One (CF-1) Zone
Part of Lots 4 & 5, Concession A, Sherborne, Schedule "K2"
(formerly CF-1, Sherborne)
Within the Community Facility Exception One (CF-1) Zone, the uses
permitted shall be restricted to that of only a Resource Management
Centre, and ancillary facilities for the accommodation of persons attending
or managing the principal use. In all other respects the provisions of the
Community Facility (CF) Zone shall apply.
5.3.8.2
Community Facility Exception Two (CF-2) Zone
Part of Lot 16, Concession 10, Sherborne, Schedule "H3"
(formerly CF-3, Sherborne)
Within the Community Facility Exception Two (CF-2) Zone, the uses
permitted shall be restricted to that of only a public portage. In all other
respects the provisions of the Community Facility (CF) Zone shall apply.
5.3.8.3
Community Facility Exception Three (CF-3) Zone
Part of Lot 15, Concession 1, Stanhope, Schedule "O2"
1021 East Road (By-law 2020-04)
Within the Community Facility Exception Three (CF-3) Zone:
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The principal building existing as of January 16, 2020, as shown on
property detail schedule no. P3 hereto, including size and setbacks, are
considered as legal non-complying;
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The minimum lot area shall be 0.463 hectares (0.187 acres); and
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The minimum lot frontage shall be 20.49 metres (67.24 ft.).
In all other respects the provisions of the Community Facility (CF) Zone
shall apply.
5.3.8.4
Community Facility Exception Four (CF-4) Zone
Part of Lot 15, Concession 1, Stanhope, Schedule "O2"
1021 East Road (By-law 2020-04)
Within the Community Facility Exception Four (CF-4) Zone:
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The minimum lot area shall be 0.532 hectares (0.215 acres).
In all other respects the provisions of the Community Facility (CF) Zone
shall apply.
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5.3.9
HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL ZONE (C1)
5.3.9.1
Highway Commercial Exception One (C1-1) Zone,
Part of Lot 16, Concession 3, Stanhope, Schedule "N3"
(formerly C1-1, Stanhope)
Within the Highway Commercial Exception One (C1-1) Zone, the uses
permitted shall be restricted to that of only a nursery, inclusive of the sale
of lawn and garden equipment; small engine repairs; a recreational vehicle
sales and service establishment; and the outside display and sale of goods
and materials, together with such other accessory uses, buildings and
structures as are normally considered incidental and subordinate thereto.
In all other respects the provisions of the Highway Commercial (C1) Zone
shall apply.
5.3.9.2
Highway Commercial Exception Two (C1-2) Zone
Part of Lot 3, Concession 10, McClintock (Oxtongue Lake), Schedule "E1"
(By-law 912; formerly C1-2, Sherborne)
Within the Highway Commercial Exception Two (C1-2) Zone, the non-
residential uses permitted shall be restricted to a retail commercial
establishment for the sale of souvenirs, crafts, secondhand goods, articles
and antiques or other similar articles and the outside display of goods and
materials, where such display is accessory, incidental and subordinate
thereto. In all other respects the provisions of the Highway Commercial
(C1) Zone shall apply.
5.3.9.3
Highway Commercial Exception Three (C1-3) Zone
Part of Lot 29, Concession A, Sherborne, Schedule "I1"
1101 Main Street (By-law 2019-16)
Within the Highway Commercial Exception Three (C1-3) Zone:
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The minimum lot frontage shall be 21.9 metres (72 ft.); and
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The minimum lot area shall be 0.087 hectares (0.216 acres).
In all other respects the provisions of the Highway Commercial (C1) Zone
shall apply.
5.3.9.4
Highway Commercial Exception Four (C1-4) Zone
Part of Lot 29, Concession A, Sherborne, Schedule "I1"
1101 Main Street (By-law 2019-16)
Within the Highway Commercial Exception Four (C1-4) Zone:
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The minimum lot frontage shall be 27.5 metres (93.53 ft.); and
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The minimum lot area shall be 0.093 hectares (0.232 acres).
In all other respects the provisions of the Highway Commercial (C1) Zone
shall apply.
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5.3.10
GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONE (C2)
5.3.10.1
General Commercial Exception One (C2-1) Zone
Part of Lot 29, Concession A, Sherborne (Dorset), Schedule "H1"
(By-law 1088; formerly C2-1, Sherborne)
The only permitted non-residential use shall be that of a Real Estate
Office. In all other respects the provisions of the General Commercial
(C2) Zone shall apply.
5.3.10.2
General Commercial Exception Two (C2-2) Zone
Part of Lots 30 & 31, Concession A, Sherborne (Dorset), Schedule "H1"
Within the General Commercial Exception Two (C2-2) Zone, the non-
residential uses permitted shall be restricted to Business, Professional or
Administrative Office, Medical or Dental Clinic and Retail Commercial
Establishment. In addition, the minimum lot area shall be 0.18 hectares
(0.44 acre). In all other respects the provisions of the General
Commercial (C2) Zone shall apply.
5.3.10.3
General Commercial Exception Three (C2-3) Zone
Not assigned.
5.3.10.4
General Commercial Exception Four (C2-4) Zone
Part of Lot 29, Concession A, Sherborne, Schedule "I1"
Within the General Commercial Exception Four (C2-4) Zone,
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the minimum front yard shall be 4.2 metres (13.8 feet) for the existing
barn;
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the minimum setback from the Township Road Centreline shall be 7.9
metres (25.9 feet) for the existing barn; and,
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a single detached dwelling shall be permitted as an accessory use.
In all other respects the provisions of the General Commercial (C2) Zone
shall apply.
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5.3.11
RECREATIONAL COMMERCIAL ZONE (C3)
5.3.11.1
Recreational Commercial Exception One (C3-1) Zone
Part Lot 28, Concession 5, Stanhope, Schedule "M4"
(formerly C2-6, Stanhope)
Within the Recreational Commercial Exception One (C3-1) Zone, the uses
permitted shall be restricted to that of a tourist establishment and ancillary
residential dwelling for the owner together with such other accessory
buildings, structures and uses, as are normally considered incidental and
subordinate thereto. In all other respects the provisions of the Recreational
Commercial (C3) Zone shall apply.
5.3.11.2
Recreational Commercial Exception Two (C3-2) Zone
Part of Lot 21, Concession 11, Sherborne, Schedule "H3"
(formerly C3-2, Sherborne)
Within the Recreational Commercial Exception Two (C3-2) Zone, the non-
residential uses permitted shall be restricted to that of housekeeping
cottages and cabins. In all other respects, the provisions of the
Recreational Commercial (C3) Zone shall apply.
5.3.11.3
Recreational Commercial Exception Three (C3-3) Zone
Part of Lot 3, Concession 12, Sherborne (Dorset), Schedule "H1"
(formerly C3-3, Sherborne)
Within the Recreational Commercial Exception Three (C3-3) Zone, the
following provisions apply:
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A maximum of two single detached dwelling houses are permitted.
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The non-residential uses permitted shall be restricted to a tourist
establishment, which shall include: housekeeping cottages and cabins,
to a maximum number as approved by the Health Unit or other
approval authority for septic installations; a hotel; and, a trailer park
consisting of 30 presently established and approved sites, with
additional sites permitted provided such sites have a minimum site area
of 250 square metres (2,691 square. feet.) and minimum frontage along
the internal road of 13.5 metres (44.3 feet.).
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The trailer sites may be used for Recreational Mobile Homes or
housekeeping cottages.
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No new Recreational Mobile Home or housekeeping cottage shall
occupy more than 40% of an individual trailer site.
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All Recreational Mobile Homes or housekeeping cottages shall be
connected to communal water and septic facilities, and shall not contain
basements.
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Such Recreational Mobile Homes or housekeeping cottages may be
utilized in all seasons, to a maximum of 11 months of the year. The
Recreational Mobile Homes or housekeeping cottages shall not be
used as permanent dwelling houses.
All development of future sites and accommodation units will be contingent
upon Health Unit or other approval authority for septic systems and density.
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In all other respects, the provisions of the Recreational Commercial (C3)
Zone shall apply.
5.3.11.4
Recreational Commercial Exception Four (C3-4) Zone
Part of Lots 7 and 8, Concession 11, Stanhope, Schedule "L2"
(formerly C3-8, Stanhope)
Within the Recreational Commercial Exception Four (C3-4) Zone, the non-
residential uses permitted shall be restricted to that of only a cottage and/or
cabin establishment together with such other accessory buildings,
structures and uses as are normally considered incidental and subordinate
thereto. In all other respects the provisions of the Recreational
Commercial (C3) Zone shall apply.
5.3.11.5
Recreational Commercial Exception Five (C3-5) Zone
Part of Lot 16, Concession 12, Sherborne, Schedule "H2"
(formerly C3-5, Sherborne)
Within the Recreational Commercial Exception Five (C3-5) Zone, the non-
residential uses permitted shall be restricted to that of a marina,
recreational vehicle sales and service establishment, housekeeping
cottages, and a convenience store ancillary to the permitted non-residential
uses. In all other respects, the provisions of the Recreational Commercial
(C3) Zone shall apply.
5.3.11.6
Recreational Commercial Exception Six (C3-6) Zone
Part of Lots 2 and 3, Concession 10, McClintock (Oxtongue Lake)
(formerly C3-6, Sherborne)
Within the Recreational Commercial Exception Six (C3-6) Zone, the non-
residential uses permitted shall be restricted to that of a cabin or cottage
establishment as well as camping sites to a maximum of 10 sites. In all
other respects, the provisions of the Recreational Commercial (C3) Zone
shall apply.
5.3.11.7
Recreational Commercial Exception Seven (C3-7) Zone
Part of Lot 3, Concession 1, Stanhope, Schedule "O1"
(formerly C3-9, Stanhope)
Within the Recreational Commercial Exception Seven (C3-7) Zone, the
minimum lot area shall be 3 hectares (7.4 acres), and the minimum lot
frontage requirement shall be 180 metres (590.5 ft). Permitted uses shall
be limited to boat storage facilities, consisting of fully or partially enclosed
buildings designed for the storage of boats. In addition, within the
Recreational Commercial Exception Seven (C3-7) Zone, no portion of any
lot shall be used for the outside display and/or storage of goods or
materials except in accordance with the following provisions:
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That such outside storage be restricted to the rear of the principal
structure(s) and comply with the required front and exterior side yard
and setback requirements;
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That such outside display and/or storage does not cover in excess of
50 percent of the total lot area; and,
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That any portion of a lot used for the outside storage of goods or
materials is screened from adjacent residential uses and public streets
adjoining the lot by buildings, or, is enclosed by shrub planting in
conjunction with a planting strip as may be required under this By-law,
or, is enclosed within a closed wooden, plastic and/or metal fence
extending at least 1.8 metres (5.9 ft.) in height from the finished grade.
All other provisions of the Recreational Commercial (C3) Zone shall remain
in effect in the Recreational Commercial Exception Seven (C3-7) Zone.
5.3.11.8
Recreational Commercial Exception Eight (C3-8) Zone,
Part of Lot 11, Concession 9, Stanhope, Schedules "L2 and M2"
(formerly C3-8, Stanhope)
Within the Recreational Commercial Exception Eight (C3-8) Zone, the non-
residential uses permitted shall be restricted to the following:
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Recreational Facilities
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Social Centre
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Gift Shop
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Existing office for Resort
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Restaurant
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A public use or municipal utility in accordance with the provisions set
forth in this By-law
For the purposes of calculating minimum lot frontage, the line dividing the
lot from Provincial Highway No. 35 shall be deemed to be the front lot line.
In all other respects the provisions of the Recreational Commercial (C3)
Zone shall apply.
5.3.11.9
Recreational Commercial Exception Nine (C3-9) Zone
Part of Lot 7, Concession 13, McClintock (Oxtongue Lake), Schedule "D1"
(By-law 901; formerly C3-9, Sherborne)
Within the Recreational Commercial Exception Nine (C3-9) Zone, the non-
residential uses permitted shall be restricted to that of a cottage and cabin
establishment, a camping establishment, and a convenience store inclusive
of a motor vehicle service station and a laundromat. In all other respects
the provisions of the Recreational Commercial (C3) Zone shall apply.
5.3.11.10 Recreational Commercial Exception Ten (C3-10) Zone
Part Lot 15, Concession 12, McClintock (Oxtongue Lake), Schedule "D1"
(By-law 1239; formerly C3-10, Sherborne)
Within the Recreational Commercial Exception Ten (C3-10) Zone, the non-
residential uses permitted shall be restricted to that of a tourist
establishment inclusive of housekeeping cottages and cabins. In all other
respects, the provisions of the Recreational Commercial (C3) Zone shall
apply.
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5.3.11.11 Recreational Commercial Exception Eleven (C3-11) Zone
Part of Lots 1 and 2, Concession 13, Sherborne (Dorset), Schedule "H1"
(By-law 1031; formerly C3-11, Sherborne)
Within the Recreational Commercial Exception Eleven (C3-11) Zone, all
relevant provisions this by-law shall apply, save and except as specifically
noted below:
Only Permitted Residential Use
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One (1) single detached dwelling house
Only Permitted Non-Residential Uses
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Tourist establishment up to a maximum of six (6) cottages
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The production and sale of products derived from maple syrup
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Public uses
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Minimum Lot Area
0.08
hectares
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Maximum floor area of individual cottages
66 m2
5.3.11.12 Recreational Commercial Exception Twelve (C3-12) Zone
Part Lot 7, Concession XIII, McClintock (Oxtongue Lake), Schedule "D1"
(By-law 1171; formerly C3-12, Sherborne)
Within the Recreational Commercial Exception Twelve (C3-12) Zone, the
permitted non-residential uses shall be limited to the following:
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A gift shop
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An information center
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A miniature golf course
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A Restaurant
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A Tourist Establishment
Those buildings which existed on July 1, 1991, shall be considered to
have a legal non-conforming status. Any enlargements or extensions will
only be permitted where in conformity with the provisions of this by-law. In
all other respects the provisions of the Recreational Commercial (C3)
Zone shall apply.
5.3.11.13 Recreational Commercial Exception Thirteen (C3-13) Zone
Part Lot 15, Concession 12, Sherborne, Schedule "D1"
Within the Recreational Commercial Exception Thirteen (C3-13) Zone, the
permitted uses shall be restricted to:
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Boat Storage
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Conservation
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Dwelling, Single Detached
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Public Use
In addition, the following lot regulations shall apply to non-residential uses:
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Minimum Interior Side Yard
15 metres (49.2 feet)
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Minimum Front Yard
35 metres (114.8 feet)
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Maximum Lot Coverage
5 percent
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Maximum Building Height (non-residential uses)
11 metres (36 feet)
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The lot is deemed to comply with the frontage requirements of Section 4.9.
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No portion of the lot shall be used for the outside display and/or storage of
goods or materials except in accordance with the following provisions:
o That any area used for outside storage comply with the required front,
rear and side yards;
o That such outside display and/or storage does not cover in excess of
30 percent of the total lot area; and,
o That such outside storage is screened from adjacent residential uses
and public streets adjoining the lot by buildings, vegetation in
accordance with the planting strip regulations or a closed wooden,
plastic and/or metal fence extending at least 1.8 metres (5.9 feet) in
height from the finished grade.
In all other respects the provisions of the Recreational Commercial (C3)
Zone shall apply.
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5.3.12
COMMERCIAL-INDUSTRIAL (C4) ZONE
5.3.12.1
Commercial/Industrial Exception One (C4-1) Zone
Part of Lot 29, Concession A, Sherborne, Schedule "I1"
(By-laws 2019 2 and 2019-39 removed the Holding provisions from these
lands)
The following provisions shall apply to any development on, or use of, the
lands:
a) No person shall, in the Commercial/Industrial exception One (C4-1)
Zone use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any
purpose except one or more on the following uses:
Commercial Uses:
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An arts and crafts shop
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An art gallery
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A bakery shop
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A bank or financial establishment
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A brewers retail outlet
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A business, professional or administrative office
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A commercial fitness center
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A convenience store
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A dry cleaning establishment
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Equipment sales and rentals, light
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A fire hall
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A private club
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A funeral home or undertaking establishment
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A furniture and appliance dealer
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A hotel, motel or motor hotel
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A liquor control board outlet
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A medical or dental clinic
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A motor vehicle service station
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A municipal administrative complex
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A place of entertainment
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A place of worship
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A police station
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A post office
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A recreational vehicle sales and service establishment
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A restaurant
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A retail commercial establishment
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A service shop, light
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A service shop, personal
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A supermarket
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A tourist outfitter's establishment
Industrial Uses
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A boat storage facility
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A building supply outlet
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A commercial self-storage facility
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Equipment sales and rental, heavy
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A general contractor's or tradesmen's yard and related shop facilities
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A machine shop
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A manufacturing, processing, assembly or fabricating plant, except
any such use which, from its nature or the material used therein, is
declared to be offensive
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A motor vehicle sales and service establishment
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A recreational vehicle sales and service establishment
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A warehouse or wholesale establishment
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A workshop
b) Where a C4-1 zone abuts a Hamlet Residential (HR), and on the
northern lot line that abuts a Rural (RU) Zone, a minimum of 6 metres
(19.7 feet) of the required yard abutting that zone shall be maintained
as a landscaped buffer. For the purposes of this section, a landscaped
buffer means a landscaped or naturally planted area reserved for the
purpose of screening adjacent uses by the planting or maintaining of
trees and shrubs and shall consist of at least a continuous row of trees,
evergreens or shrubs, not less than 2 metres (6.6 feet) high. The
minimum distance between buildings on the same lot shall be 6 metres
(19.7 feet).
c) Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary, the lands zoned C4-1
having frontage on Highway 35, shall be permitted to have access from
a private right-of-way.
d) Lot Coverage
40%
e) Landscaped Open Space
10%
f) All other requirements applicable to a Commercial/Industrial (C4) Zone
shall continue to apply.
5.3.12.2
Commercial/Industrial Exception Two (C4-2) Zone
Not Assigned
5.3.12.3
Commercial/Industrial Exception Three (C4-3) Zone
Part of Lot 29, Concession A, Sherborne, Schedule "I1"
1028 Clan McKay Road (By-law 2019-39)
Within the Commercial/Industrial exception Three (C4-3) Zone, a 33.91
square metre (365 square feet) dwelling unit shall be an additional
permitted use. All other provisions applicable to a C4-1 Zone shall apply.
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5.3.13
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL ZONE (M1)
5.3.13.1
General Industrial Exception One (M1-1) Zone
Part of Lot 9, Concession 8, Stanhope, Schedule "M2"
(formerly M1-1, Stanhope)
Within the General Industrial Exception One (M1-1) Zone, the non-
residential uses permitted shall be restricted to that of a saw and/or
planning mill and the outside storage of goods and materials together with
such other accessory uses, buildings and structures as are normally
considered incidental and subordinate thereto. In all other respects the
provisions of the General Industrial (M1) Zone shall apply.
5.3.13.2
General Industrial Exception Two (M1-2) Zone
Not Assigned.
5.3.13.3
General Industrial Exception Three (M1-3) Zone
Part Lot 15, Concession 1, Stanhope, Schedule "O2"
(formerly M1-3, Stanhope)
Within the General Industrial Exception Three (M1-3) Zone, the non-
residential uses permitted shall be restricted to a contractor's workshop
and maintenance yard and the outside storage of goods and materials
together with such other accessory uses, buildings and structures as are
normally considered incidental and subordinate thereto. In all other
respects the provisions of the General Industrial (M1) Zone shall apply and
be complied with.
5.3.13.4
General Industrial Exception Four (M1-4) Zone
Part of Lots 31 and 32, Concession 5, Stanhope, Schedule "M4"
(formerly M1-4, Stanhope)
Within the General Industrial Exception Four (M1-4) Zone, the uses
permitted shall be restricted to that of a municipal airport together with such
other accessory uses, buildings and structures as are normally considered
incidental and subordinate thereto. In all other respects the provisions of
the General Industrial (M1) Zone shall apply and be complied with.
5.3.13.5
General Industrial Exception Five (M1-5) Zone
Part of Lot 16, Concession 8, Stanhope, Schedule "M3"
(formerly M1-5, Stanhope)
Within the General Industrial Exception Five (M1-5) Zone, the non-
residential uses permitted shall be restricted to that of a contractor's yard
and the outside storage of goods and materials together with such other
accessory buildings, structures and uses as are normally considered
incidental and subordinate thereto. In all other respects the provisions of
the General Industrial (M1) Zone shall apply and be complied with.
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5.3.13.6
General Industrial Exception Six (M1-6)
Part of Lot 31, Concession 5, Stanhope, Schedule "M4"
(formerly M1-6 and RU-3 Stanhope)
For those lands zoned General Industrial Exception Six (M1-6), permitted
uses shall be limited to an aircraft repair and refurbishing business and a
small engine repair shop. In addition, those lands zoned Rural (RU) on the
property may be utilized in calculating minimum lot frontage. In all other
respects, the provisions of this By-law shall apply.
5.3.13.7
General Industrial Exception Seven (M1-7)
Part of Lot 32, Concession 5, Stanhope, Schedule "M4"
(formerly M1-3, Stanhope)
The permitted uses shall be limited to the following:
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A business or professional office, provided such use is accessory and
incidental to a permitted non-residential use;
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A manufacturing, processing, assembly or fabricating plant except any
such use which, from its nature or the materials used, is declared to be
offensive;
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A storage facility for aircraft;
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A warehouse or wholesale establishment;
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A workshop.
All other requirements applicable to a General Industrial (M1) Zone shall
continue to apply.
5.3.13.8
General Industrial Exception Eight (M1-8) Zone
Part of Lot 3, Concession 13, Sherborne (Dorset), Schedule "H1"
(formerly M1-1, Sherborne)
Within the General Industrial Exception Eight (M1-8) Zone, the uses
permitted shall be restricted to that of only a building supply outlet, the
outside storage of goods and materials. In all other respects the provisions
of the General Industrial (M1) Zone shall apply.
5.3.13.9
General Industrial Exception Nine (M1-9) Zone
Part of Lot 29, Concession A, Sherborne (Dorset), Schedule "I1"
(formerly M1-2, Sherborne)
Within the General Industrial Exception Nine (M1-9) Zone, the uses
permitted shall be restricted to that of only a building for the storage of
boats and marine equipment and supplies including the storage of
propane. In all other respects the provisions of the General Industrial (M1)
Zone shall apply.
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5.3.13.10 General Industrial Exception Ten (M1-10) Zone
Part of Lot 29, Concession A, Sherborne (Dorset), Schedule "I1"
(By-law 846; formerly M1-3, Sherborne)
Within the General Industrial Exception Ten (M1-10) Zone, the permitted
uses shall be restricted to that of boat storage facilities exclusive of the
outside storage or display of goods and materials, subject to the following
provisions:
Minimum Lot Area
1,050 square metres (11,302 square feet)
Minimum Yard Requirements
Front Yard
9 metres (29.5 feet)
Interior Side Yard
4.57 metres (15 feet)
Rear Yard
1 metre (3.3 feet)
Maximum Lot Coverage of All Buildings
30%
All other pertinent provisions of the General Industrial (M1) Zone, save and
except the requirements related to the provision of a planting strip shall
apply.
5.3.13.11 General Industrial Exception Eleven (M1-11) Zone
Part of Lot 29, Concession A, Sherborne (Dorset), Schedule "I1"
1009 Clan McKay Road (By-law 2019-21)
Within the General Industrial Exception Eleven (M1-11) Zone, a restaurant
shall be an additional permitted use. In all other respects the provisions of
the General Industrial (M1) Zone shall apply.
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5.3.14
EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIAL - PITS (M2) ZONE
5.3.14.1
Extractive Industrial Exception One (M2-1) Zone
Not Assigned.
5.3.14.2
Extractive Industrial - Pits Exception Two (M2-2) Zone
Part of Lot 19, Concession 1, Stanhope, Schedule "N4"
For those lands shown as M2-2, the permitted uses shall be limited to the
following:
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Aggregate stockpiling;
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A pit, sand and gravel;
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A portable processing plant for the crushing, screening and primary
processing of aggregate materials; and,
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A public use or municipal utility in accordance with planting strip
regulations.
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5.3.15
EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIAL - PITS AND QUARRIES (M2A) ZONE
None as of this date.
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5.3.16
WASTE DISPOSAL INDUSTRIAL (M3) ZONE
None as of this date.
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5.4
ENACTMENT
This By-law shall come into force in accordance with the provisions of The
Planning Act.
READ a FIRST and SECOND time this ____ day of ________, 2022
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READ a THIRD time this ____ day of _________, 2022
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