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SECTION 5.0
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Page 5-1
Township of Blandford-Blenheim Zoning By-Law Number 1360-2002
SUBSECTION
PAGE
5.1
ACCESSORY USES, BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
5-2
5.2
CONSTRUCTION USES PERMITTED
5-4
5.3
CONTROL OF ANIMALS, BIRDS AND REPTILES
5-4
5.4
CONSERVATION AUTHORITY REGULATION LIMIT
5-5
5.5
CONVERTED DWELLINGS AND ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL UNITS
5-5
5.6
CORNER LOTS
5-10
5.7
DWELLING UNITS BELOW GRADE
5-10
5.8
ESTABLISHED BUILDING LINE
5-10
5.9
EXISTING VACANT LOTS HAVING LESS AREA, LOT DEPTH,
5-11
AND/OR FRONTAGE
5.10
NON-CONFORMING AND/OR NON-COMPLYING USES,
SITES AND BUILDINGS
5-11
5.11
GARDEN SUITES
5-15
5.12
GREATER RESTRICTIONS
5-16
5.13
GROUP HOMES
5-16
5.14
HOME OCCUPATION
5-16
5.15
LOADING PROVISIONS
5-18
5.16
MUNICIPAL DRAINS
5-19
5.17
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
5-19
5.18
PARKING PROVISIONS
5-20
5.19
PLANTING STRIPS
5-28
5.20
PROHIBITED USES IN ALL ZONES
5-29
5.21
PUBLIC USES
5-29
5.22
SOURCE WATER PROTECTION
5-31
5.23
SIGHT TRIANGLES
5-33
5.24
SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES
5-33
5.25
SITE PLAN CONTROL
5-37
5.26
SITES OF POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION
5-37
5.27
STREET FRONTAGE REQUIRED
5-37
5.28
STORAGE OR PARKING OF RECREATIONAL
5-37
VEHICLES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES
5.29
THROUGH LOTS
5-38
5.30
YARD, SETBACK AND HEIGHT - PERMITTED ENCROACHMENTS
5-38
5.31
WAYSIDE SAND AND GRAVEL PITS
5-40
(Deleted & Replaced by By-Law 2267-2021)
(Amended by By-Law 2379-2023)
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5.1
ACCESSORY USES, BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
5.1.1 ACCESSORY USES BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES PERMITTED
Where this Zoning By-Law provides that a lot may be used or a building or structure that
may be erected or used for accessory purposes, that accessory building or structure or
accessory use shall be subject to the following:
(Amended by By-Law 1576-2009)
(Deleted & Replaced by By-Law 2449-2024)
5.1.1.1
the accessory building or structure or accessory use cannot be established until the
main building or use is established.
5.1.1.2
the accessory building or structure or accessory use shall be clearly secondary and
subordinate to the principle building or use.
5.1.1.3
it is not to be used for any occupation for gain or profit, except as permitted in this
Zoning By-Law.
5.1.1.4
it is not to be used for human habitation, except as permitted in this Zoning By-Law;
and
5.1.1.5
it complies with the provisions set out in Table 5.1.1.5 below, except where it is
specifically regulated in this Zoning By-Law.
TABLE 5.1.1.5 - REGULATIONS FOR ACCESSORY USES
Provision
RE and RR
Zones
R1, R2, R3,
CC and V
Zones
A1 and A2 Zone
All Other Zones
Permitted Location
Any yard other than a
required front yard and
exterior side yard.
To the rear of the required front yard,
in accordance with the yard and setback
provisions of the zone in which such
building or structure is located.
Minimum Distance
from Main
Buildings
1.2 m (3.9 ft)
2.0 m (6.6 ft)
Maximum Height
5.5 m (18 ft)
4.5 m
(14.8 ft)
5.5 m (18 ft)
See appropriate
Zone
Minimum Interior
Side Yard Setback
1.2 m (3.9 ft)
See appropriate Zone
Minimum Rear
Yard Setback
1.2 m (3.9 ft)
See appropriate Zone
(table continues...)
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TABLE 5.1.1.5 - REGULATIONS FOR ACCESSORY USES
Provision
RE and RR
Zones
R1, R2, R3,
CC and V
Zones
A1 and A2 Zone
All Other Zones
Lot Coverage,
Maximum for all
accessory
buildings and
structures
10% of lot
area, or
160 m²
(1,722.2 ft²)
of ground
floor area,
whichever is
the lesser.
10% of the
lot area, or
100 m2
(1,076.4 ft2)
of ground
floor area,
whichever is
the lesser.
where a building or
structure is
accessory to a
residential use,
10% of lot area, or
225 m2 (2,422 ft2)
of ground floor
area.
See appropriate
Zone
Gross Floor Area,
Maximum for all
accessory
buildings and
structures
160 m²
(1,722.2 ft²) of
gross floor
area.
100 m2
(1,076.4 ft2)
of gross
floor area.
225 m2 (2,422 ft2)
of gross floor area.
In accordance
with applicable
zone provisions.
(Amended by By-Law 1509-2006)
(Amended by By-Law 1576-2009)
(Deleted & Replaced by By-Law 2267-2021)
(Deleted & Replaced by By-Law 2449-2024)
(Deleted & Replaced by By-Law 2533-2026)
5.1.1.5.1
Notwithstanding any provision of Table 5.1.1.5 to the contrary, the following
provisions shall also apply:
i)
on a residentially zoned lot, one accessory building, not exceeding
15 m2 (161.5 ft2) in gross floor area may be excluded from the
calculation of total lot coverage;
ii)
an accessory building, not exceeding 15 m2 (161.5ft2) in gross floor
area shall be setback a minimum of 0.6 m (2 ft) from an interior
side lot line or rear lot line.
iii)
Buildings or structures that are accessory to uses other than a
dwelling will be subject to the maximum height provisions as
specified in the zone in which they are located.
(Added by By-Law 2267-2021)
(Deleted & Replaced by By-Law 2449-2024)
5.1.2 EXCEPTIONS
The following accessory uses are not subject to the provisions of Table 5.1.1.3: awnings,
clothes poles, flag poles, garden trellises, property boundary fences, retaining walls, or
similar accessory uses;
5.1.3 SWIMMING POOLS
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The area of an unenclosed swimming pool shall not be calculated in determining total lot
coverage.
(Amended by By-Law 1576-2009)
5.1.4 SHIPPING CONTAINERS
5.1.4.1 Where a shipping container is used for the purpose of storage accessory to a principal use,
the following provisions shall apply:
a)
a shipping container may only be permitted in an Agricultural, Agri-
Business or Industrial Zone;
b)
a shipping container may only be located in the rear yard and must comply
with the rear yard depth provisions of the zone in which the said shipping
container is located;
c)
the placement of a shipping container shall comply with Table 5.1.1.5 -
Accessory Use Provisions.
(Added by By-Law 2449-2024)
5.2
CONSTRUCTION USES PERMITTED
5.2.1
Any part of a lot may be used for temporary buildings or structures such as a tool
shed, construction trailer, development sales office, scaffold, or sign in compliance
with the Township's Sign Control By-Law, associated with construction work
occurring on such lot provided that:
(Amended by By-Law 1576-2009)
5.2.1.1
the building or structure is only located on the lot for the duration of the
construction work or as long as a valid building permit for such construction is in
effect or for a period of (1) year whichever is the lesser;
5.2.1.2
the building or structure is located outside of any sight triangle;
5.2.1.3
the building or structure is not used for human habitation; and
5.3.1.4
the building or structure is outside of an Environmental Protection 1 (EP1) or
Environmental Protection 2 (EP2) Overlay.
(Added by By-Law 2267-2021)
5.3
CONTROL OF ANIMALS, BIRDS AND REPTILES
Where an Animal Control By-law has been passed by the Corporation, the prohibition or
regulation of the keeping of animals, birds or reptiles within any Zone shall be controlled
by such By-law, with the exception of any Agricultural Zone defined by this Zoning By-
Law.
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5.4
CONSERVATION AUTHORITY REGULATION LIMIT
The Conservation Authority Regulation Limit applies to lands where regulations are in
effect pursuant to the Conservation Authorities Act. This area is shown as a dotted line on
Schedule "A" of this Zoning By-Law.
5.4.1 LIMITATIONS ON PERMITTED USES
Notwithstanding any provisions of the underlying zone, where regulations are in effect
pursuant to the Conservation Authorities Act, no building or structure, with the exception
of those designed, used or intended for flood or erosion control purposes, shall be erected
or used on lands which exhibit a hazardous condition as a result of their instability;
susceptibility to flooding, erosion, subsidence, inundation; or presence of organic soils or
steep slopes, unless a permit or other permission has been obtained from the Conservation
Authority having jurisdiction.
(Added by By-Law 2267-2021)
5.5
CONVERTED DWELLINGS AND ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL UNITS
5.5.1 CONVERTED DWELLINGS
5.5.1.1
WHERE PERMITTED
Where listed as a permitted use in the Zone, a converted dwelling containing up to
four dwelling units is permitted subject to compliance with the provisions of this
Section and all other provisions of the Zone in which the lot is located.
5.5.1.2
WHERE NOT PERMITTED
Converted dwellings shall not be permitted:
i)
on any lot containing an additional residential unit or a garden
suite;
ii)
on any lot located in within a Serviced Village defined in Section
2.7.2, unless adequate municipal water system and/or municipal
sewage system capacity to service the converted dwelling has been
determined and/or confirmed by the County; or,
iii)
on any lot containing natural hazards, unless clearance or approval
from the Conservation Authority having jurisdiction has been
obtained, or on any lot that does not meet Provincial access
standards during a regulatory flood event.
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5.5.1.3
ALTERATIONS TO DWELLING
Alterations to an existing single detached dwelling shall meet the following
requirements:
i)
entrances on the front of the building shall be limited to one, which
may be shared by dwelling units via an internal vestibule or corridor;
ii)
additional exterior entrance(s) shall only be located in the rear yard
or interior side yard;
iii)
there shall be no exterior stairways or balconies except one open fire
escape which shall be located only in the rear yard or interior side
yard; and,
iv)
the lot has a minimum of 100 m2 (1076 ft2) of landscaped open
space located in the rear yard that is accessible to all dwelling units
and/or exclusive access is apportioned to each dwelling unit.
(Deleted & Replaced by By-Law 2379-2023)
5.5.2 ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL UNITS
5.5.2.1
WHERE PERMITTED
Where listed as a permitted use in an applicable Zone, additional residential units
are permitted subject to the provisions of this Section and compliance with all other
provisions of the Zone in which the lot is located.
Detached additional residential units located outside of a settlement defined in
Section 2.7.2 shall be required to satisfy the minimum distance separation
requirements, as determined through the application of the Minimum Distance
Separation Formula I (MDS I) or not further reduce an existing insufficient MDS
I setback.
5.5.2.2
WHERE NOT PERMITTED
Additional residential units shall not be permitted:
i)
on any lot within the following settlements as defined in Section
2.7.2:
a. Drumbo (Serviced Village); and,
b. Bright (Village).
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ii)
on any lot containing a boarding or lodging house, a group home, a
garden suite, a converted dwelling, a duplex dwelling, a mobile
home, or a bed and breakfast establishment. An additional
residential unit within the principal dwelling may be permitted on
the same lot as an existing garden suite where the lot meets the
provisions of Section 5.5.2 and an application under the Planning
Act has been approved;
iii)
on any lot located within a settlement defined in Section 2.7.2,
unless the principal dwelling is connected to the municipal water
system and/or municipal sewage system and adequate municipal
water system and/or municipal sewage system capacity to service the
additional residential unit(s) has been confirmed by the County in
writing;
iv)
on any portion of a lot containing natural hazards, unless formal
clearance or approval from the Conservation Authority having
jurisdiction has been obtained, or on any lot that does not meet
Provincial access standards during a regulatory flood event;
v)
on any lot serviced by a private communal water system and/or
private communal sewage system; and,
vi)
notwithstanding the provisions of Section 5.9 and 5.10, on any lot
in a residential, mixed use or commercial zone, as defined by
Section 3.1.1, serviced by an individual on-site sewage system
where the lot area doesn't meet the minimum lot area provisions of
this Section or the Zone in which the lot is located whichever is the
greater.
(Deleted & Replaced by By-Law 2379-2023)
(Deleted & Replaced by By-Law 2533-2026)
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5.5.2.3
PROVISIONS FOR ALL ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL UNITS
All additional residential units shall comply with the provisions of Table 5.5.2.3.
TABLE 5.5.2.3 - PROVISIONS FOR ALL ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL UNITS
Provision
Column 1 - R1,
R2, R3, CC and
V Zones, where
served by both a
municipal water
system and
municipal
sewage system
Column 2 - R1,
R2 and V Zones,
where not
served by a
municipal
sewage system
Column 3 -
RE and RR
Zones
in a
settlement
area
(as defined in
Section 2.7.2)
Column 4 - A1, A2, RR,
and RE Zones outside
of a settlement area (as
defined in Section 2.7.2)
Number of
Additional
Residential
Units per lot,
Maximum
2, excluding
settlement areas
listed in 5.5.2.2 i)
1, excluding
settlement areas
listed in 5.5.2.2 i)
1
2
Lot Coverage,
Maximum for
all buildings
and structures
45%, provided
there are no non-
residential uses
on the lot.
In accordance with the Maximum Lot Coverage provisions for
the Zone in which the lot is located.
Cumulative
Dwelling Unit
Area for all
Additional
Residential
Units,
Maximum
50% of the
dwelling unit
area of the
principal
dwelling, or
50 m2 (538 ft2)
of dwelling unit
area, whichever
is the lesser.
50% of the dwelling unit area of
the principal dwelling, or 100 m2
(1076 ft2) of dwelling unit area,
whichever is the lesser.
50% of the dwelling unit
area of the principal
dwelling, or 140 m2
(1506 ft2) of dwelling
unit area, whichever is
the lesser.
Dwelling Unit
Area for an
Additional
Residential
Unit in a
Basement or
Cellar
Notwithstanding the maximum dwelling unit area provision, the entire basement or
cellar of the principal dwelling may be used for the purposes of an additional
residential unit, provided there are no other additional residential units or garden
suites on the lot.
Driveway
Access
All additional residential dwelling units shall have direct access to the same
driveway as the principal dwelling.
Location of
Entrances
All dwelling units within the principal dwelling shall be accessed through a common
entrance from an internal corridor or vestibule, except that separate entrance(s) may
be located in the rear yard or interior side yard.
Location of
Exterior
Stairways
There shall be no exterior stairways except a required emergency exit which shall be
located only in the rear yard or interior side yard.
Unobstructed
Pathway to
Entrance of
Unit(s),
1.2 m (3.9 ft) wide unobstructed pathway from the front lot line to the entrance.
Unobstructed means no obstruction or encroachments to a height of up to 2.3 m
(7.5 ft).
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TABLE 5.5.2.3 - PROVISIONS FOR ALL ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL UNITS
Provision
Column 1 - R1,
R2, R3, CC and
V Zones, where
served by both a
municipal water
system and
municipal
sewage system
Column 2 - R1,
R2 and V Zones,
where not
served by a
municipal
sewage system
Column 3 -
RE and RR
Zones
in a
settlement
area
(as defined in
Section 2.7.2)
Column 4 - A1, A2, RR,
and RE Zones outside
of a settlement area (as
defined in Section 2.7.2)
Minimum
Parking
Spaces,
Minimum
1 space per additional residential unit is required. Such spaces may be tandem
parking spaces, provided no tandem parking space for an additional residential
unit is located within a private garage.
Landscaped
Open Space
in Rear Yard,
Minimum
75 m2 (807 ft2) for 1 additional residential unit and 100 m2 (1076 ft2) for 2 additional
residential units and such landscaped open space shall be accessible to all dwelling
units or exclusive access is apportioned to each dwelling unit.
(Deleted & Replaced by By-Law 2533-2026)
5.5.2.4 PROVISIONS FOR DETACHED ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL UNITS
A detached additional residential unit shall comply with the provisions of Table 5.5.2.3
and Table 5.5.2.4, where a conflict exists, the provisions of Table 5.5.2.4 will prevail.
TABLE 5.5.2.4 - PROVISIONS FOR DETACHED ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL UNITS
Provision
Column 1 -
R1, R2, R3,
CC and V
Zones, where
served by
both a
municipal
water system
and
municipal
sewage system
Column 2 -
R1, R2 and V
Zones, where
not served by
a municipal
sewage system
Column 3 -
RE and RR
Zones,
in a settlement
area (as
defined in
Section 2.7.2)
Column 4 - RR
and RE Zones,
outside of a
settlement area
(as defined in
Section 2.7.2)
Column 5 -
A1 and A2
Zones
Number of
Detached
Additional
Residential
Units per
lot,
Maximum
1, excluding
settlement
areas listed in
5.5.2.2 i)
1, excluding
settlement
areas listed in
5.5.2.2 i)
1
1
1
(Subject to
approval of
a planning
application)
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TABLE 5.5.2.4 - PROVISIONS FOR DETACHED ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL UNITS
Provision
Column 1 -
R1, R2, R3,
CC and V
Zones, where
served by
both a
municipal
water system
and
municipal
sewage system
Column 2 -
R1, R2 and V
Zones, where
not served by
a municipal
sewage system
Column 3 -
RE and RR
Zones,
in a settlement
area (as
defined in
Section 2.7.2)
Column 4 - RR
and RE Zones,
outside of a
settlement area
(as defined in
Section 2.7.2)
Column 5 -
A1 and A2
Zones
Lot Area,
Minimum
In accordance
with the
applicable
zone
provisions for
the principal
dwelling.
0.6 ha
(1.48 ac)
0.6 ha
(1.48 ac)
0.6 ha
(1.48 ac)
0.6 ha
(1.48 ac)
Permitted
Location
Rear yard or interior side yard of principal dwelling.
Any yard,
except a
required
yard.
Maximum
Size
In accordance with Table 5.1.1.5 Regulations for Accessory Uses - Lot Coverage 1
and Table 5.5.2.3 Provisions for All Additional Residential Units - Maximum
Cumulative Dwelling Unit Area for all Additional Residential Units, whichever is the
lesser.
Required
Yards and
Setbacks
In accordance with Table 5.1.1.5 Regulations for Accessory Uses.
Building
Height,
Maximum
In accordance with Table 5.1.1.5 Regulations for
Accessory Uses and shall not exceed the height of
the principal dwelling.
In accordance with Table
5.1.1.5 Regulations for
Accessory Uses.
Distance
from the
Principal
Dwelling,
Minimum
In accordance with Table 5.1.1.5 Regulations for Accessory Uses.
Distance
from the
Principal
Dwelling,
Maximum
No provision
No provision
No provision
No provision
30 m
(98.4 ft)
Setback
from
Public
Street,
Maximum
40 m (131 ft)
40 m (131 ft)
40 m (131 ft)
No provision
No
provision
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TABLE 5.5.2.4 - PROVISIONS FOR DETACHED ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL UNITS
Provision
Column 1 -
R1, R2, R3,
CC and V
Zones, where
served by
both a
municipal
water system
and
municipal
sewage system
Column 2 -
R1, R2 and V
Zones, where
not served by
a municipal
sewage system
Column 3 -
RE and RR
Zones,
in a settlement
area (as
defined in
Section 2.7.2)
Column 4 - RR
and RE Zones,
outside of a
settlement area
(as defined in
Section 2.7.2)
Column 5 -
A1 and A2
Zones
Privacy
Fence,
Minimum
A solid
privacy fence
with a
minimum
height of 1.8
m around the
perimeter of
the rear yard.
A solid privacy fence with a
minimum height of 1.8 m along a
lot line where the detached
additional dwelling unit is located
within 7.5 m (24.6 ft) of that lot
line.
No provision
No
provision
Window
Openings
above
Ground
Floor
Not permitted in a wall facing an interior side yard
or rear yard.
No provision
No
provision
Decks,
Balconies
and
Rooftop
Patios
Not permitted
No provision
No
provision
1 The lot coverage for all buildings and structures shall be in accordance with the maximum lot
coverage provisions for the Zone in which the lot is located.
(Deleted & Replaced by By-Law 2379-2023)
(Deleted & Replaced by By-Law 2533-2026)
5.5.2.5 AGRICULTURAL LOTS IN SETTLEMENTS
5.5.2.5.1 In addition to the permitted uses of Tables 6.1 and 7.1, a detached additional
residential unit may be located on an existing lot in the A1 or A2 zone within a settlement,
as defined in Section 2.7.2, that is served by both a municipal water system and municipal
sewage system.
All additional residential units on the lot shall be subject to the provisions of Column 1,
Table 5.5.2.3 and Column 1, Table 5.5.2.4. except that the cumulative dwelling unit area
for all additional residential units may be 50% of the dwelling unit area of the principal
dwelling, or 100 m2 (1076 ft2) of dwelling unit area, whichever is the lesser.
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5.5.2.5.2 In addition to the permitted uses of Tables 6.1 and 7.1, a detached additional
residential unit may be located on an existing lot in the A1 or A2 zone within a settlement,
as defined in Section 2.7.2, that is not served by a municipal sewage system.
All additional residential units shall be subject to the provisions of Column 2, Table 5.5.2.3
and Column 2, Table 5.5.2.4.
(Added by By-Law 2533-2026)
5.6
CORNER LOTS
Where a residential building in a Residential Zone is located on a corner lot, the
requirements of this By-law for a minimum interior side yard and minimum rear yard may
be interchanged.
(Added by By-Law 2267-2021)
5.7
DWELLING UNITS BELOW GRADE
No dwelling unit shall be created in a cellar or basement, where the building or structure
is located within a natural hazard or the lot does not meeting Provincial access standards
during a regulatory flood event.
(Deleted & Replaced by By-Law 2267-2021)
(Deleted & Replaced by By-Law 2379-2023)
5.8
ESTABLISHED BUILDING LINE
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, where a single
detached, semi-detached or duplex dwelling or an accessory use thereto is to be erected in
a built up area and there is an established building line, such dwelling or accessory use may
be erected closer to the street line or the centre line of the street, as the case may be, than
required by this Zoning By-Law, provided such dwelling or accessory use is not erected
closer to the street line or to the centre line of the street, as the case may be, than the
established building line on the date of passing of this Zoning By-Law. In no event shall
any building or structure be erected closer than 3 m (9.8 ft) to the front lot line.
(Added by By-Law 2267-2021)
5.9
EXISTING VACANT LOTS HAVING LESS AREA, LOT DEPTH, AND/OR FRONTAGE
5.9.1 Where a lot having a lot area, lot depth, and/or lot frontage of not more than 20% less than
that required in this by-law is held under distinct and separate ownership from abutting lots
as shown by a registered conveyance in the records of the Registry or Land Titles Office
at the date of the passing of this Zoning By-Law, or where such a lot is created as a result
of an expropriation, such smaller lot may be used and a building or structure may be
erected, altered or used on such smaller lot, provided that all other requirements of this
Zoning By-Law are complied with.
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5.9.2 EXISTING LOTS IN AN A2 ZONE
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, in an A2
Zone, where a lot having a lot area of at least 16 ha (39.5 ac) is held under distinct and
separate ownership from abutting lots as shown by a registered conveyance in the records
of the Registry Office on the date of passing of this Zoning By-Law or such lot is created
through a boundary adjustment, such smaller lot may be used and a building or structure
may be erected, altered or used on such smaller lot, provided that all other requirements of
this Zoning By-Law are complied with.
(Amended by By-Law 1576-2009)
5.9.3 EXISTING LOTS IN A REGISTERED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION (M-PLAN)
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, where a lot
is zoned RE, RR, R1 or R2, and contained within Registered Plan 41M-132, or such lot
was created by the Oxford County Land Division Committee, Oxford County Council
through Part Lot Control or a decision of the Ontario Municipal Board, and where such lot
has lesser lot area, lot frontage and/or lot depth than required by this Zoning By-Law, such
lot may be used and a building or structure may be erected, altered or used on such lot,
provided that all other requirements of this Zoning By-Law are complied with.
(Deleted & Replaced by By-Law 2267-2021)
5.10
NON-CONFORMING AND/OR NON-COMPLYING USES, SITES AND BUILDINGS
5.10.1 CONTINUATION OF EXISTING USES
The provisions of this by-law shall not prevent the use of any lot, building or structure for
any purpose prohibited by this Zoning By-Law if such lot, building or structure was
lawfully used for such purpose on the date of passing of this Zoning By-Law, and provided
that it continues to be used for that purpose.
For the purpose of this Zoning By-Law, a barn used for housing livestock shall be deemed
to comply with this provision, provided that it continues to be used to house the same type
of livestock as it did on the date of passing of the By-law.
5.10.2 NON COMPLYING BUILDING LOCATION
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, any building or
structure, which lawfully existed at the date of passing of this Zoning By-Law, shall be
deemed to comply with the relevant provisions of this Zoning By-Law pertaining to
setbacks from a street line, yards and lot coverage, provided that no portion of any such
building or structure encroaches on any abutting road allowance or lot. Extensions or
additions to any such building or structure shall still be subject to the provisions of Section
5.10.6.
(Added by By-Law 1576-2009)
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5.10.3 BUILDING PERMIT ISSUED
The provisions of this by-law shall not apply to prevent the erection or use for a purpose
prohibited by this Zoning By-Law of any building or structure, the plans for which have
been approved, prior to the date of passing of this Zoning By-Law by the Chief Building
Official, 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 erection of such building or
structure is commenced within 6 months after the date of passing of this Zoning By-Law.
5.10.4 STRENGTHENING OF NON-CONFORMING AND/OR NON-COMPLYING BUILDINGS
Nothing in this by-law shall prevent the strengthening to a safe condition any building or
structure or part of any non-conforming and/or non-complying building or structure
provided that the alteration or repair does not increase the height, ground floor area, or
gross floor area of the building or structure or change the use of the building or structure.
For the purposes of this Zoning By-Law, a barn used for housing livestock shall be deemed
to comply with these provisions, provided that it continues to be used to house the same
type of livestock as it did on the date of passing of this Zoning By-Law.
(Amended by By-Law 1563-2008)
(Amended by By-Law 2533-2026)
5.10.5 REPLACEMENT OF NON-CONFORMING AND/OR NON-COMPLYING BUILDINGS
Where a non-conforming and/or non-complying building or structure is damaged or
demolished due to an accidental cause, or is in poor state of repair, nothing in this by-law
shall prevent the replacement of the non-conforming or non-complying building or
structure provided that:
5.10.5.1
the building or structure is occupied by the same use or by a permitted use;
5.10.5.2
the building or structure is of the same or lesser height and located on or within the
limits of the foundation walls of the building or structure as they existed prior to
such destruction or, in the case of a deck, porch or stoop, the replacement of such
structure is not greater than what existed prior to such destruction;
(Amended by By-Law 1576-2009)
5.10.5.3
the height and gross floor area of such replacement does not exceed the height and
gross floor area of the building as it existed prior to such destruction;
5.10.5.4
the building or structure does not encroach on a municipal road allowance;
5.10.5.5
the building or structure is replaced and reoccupied within one year of such
destruction; and
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5.10.5.6
the building or structure does not further reduce an existing deficient MDS II
setback.
(Added by By-Law 1563-2008)
5.10.6 EXTENSIONS TO NON-CONFORMING AND/OR NON-COMPLYING BUILDINGS
Nothing in this Zoning By-Law shall prevent an extension or an addition being made to a
non-conforming and/or non-complying use, building or structure provided that:
a)
the use, building or structure existed at the date of passing of this Zoning
By-Law but does not comply with one or more of the zone provisions of
this Zoning By-Law;
b)
that such extension or addition does not contravene any of the zone
provisions of this Zoning By-Law; and
c)
the existing insufficient MDS I setbacks for the non-conforming and/or non-
complying use, building or structure from neighbouring livestock facilities
are not being further reduced.
(Amended by By-Law 1576-2009)
(Deleted & Replaced by By-Law 2267-2021)
5.10.7 MODIFICATION OR ADDITIONS TO NON-CONFORMING AND/OR NON-COMPLYING LIVESTOCK
FACILITIES
Nothing in this by-law shall prevent a modification, extension or addition being made to a
non-conforming and/or non-complying building or structure used for the housing of
livestock, provided that:
a)
the use, building or structure existed at the date of passing of this Zoning
By-Law but does not comply with one or more of the zone provisions of
this Zoning By-Law; and
b)
that such modification, extension or addition does not contravene any of the
zone provisions of this Zoning By-Law;
(Amended by By-Law 1563-2008)
(Deleted & Replaced by By-Law 2267-2021)
5.10.7.1
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 5.10.7, where an existing barn used for
the housing of livestock does not comply with the required MDS II setbacks, as
calculated in accordance with Section 2.7, modification, extension or addition that
results in a change of use, may be permitted provided that:
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a)
the proposed modification, extension or addition results in a
decrease of the existing livestock type or change in livestock type
that decreases the number of nutrient units;
b)
the MDS II setbacks required for the modified or enlarged building
are less than, or equal to, the MDS II setbacks required for the
existing livestock facility; and,
c)
the existing insufficient MDS II setbacks for the existing livestock
building from neighbouring uses and lot lines are not being further
reduced.
(Amended by By-Law 1563-2008)
(Deleted & Replaced by By-Law 2267-2021)
5.10.8 NON-COMPLIANCE DUE TO PUBLIC ACQUISITION
Where the area of a lot is reduced as a result of the public acquisition of a part of a lot and
where this acquisition causes any building or structure existing on the lot to become non-
complying relative to the zone provisions, then nothing in this by-law shall prevent the
continued use of the building or structure provided that no subsequent change is made to
the lot which would increase the extent of the non-compliance.
(Amended by By-Law 1576-2009)
Where a vacant lot is reduced as a result of the public acquisition of part of the lot such
that the zone provisions relating to lot frontage, lot depth, and/or lot area become non-
conforming, then nothing in this by-law shall prevent the erection of a building provided
that all other zone provisions are complied with.
5.10.9 EXISTING AGRICULTURAL USES
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, where an
existing lot in an A2 Zone is developed for a farm, but not a regulated farm, and contains
existing farm buildings and structures, additional farm buildings and structures, excluding
a dwelling, may be erected, or existing farm buildings and structures may be altered in
accordance with the following minimum requirements and all other provisions of the A2
zone:
5.10.9.1
LOT AREA
Minimum
4 ha (9.9 ac)
5.10.9.2
LOT FRONTAGE
Minimum
60 m (196.9 ft)
(Amended by By-Law 1509-2006)
(Deleted & Replaced by By-Law 2267-2021)
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5.11
GARDEN SUITES
5.11.1 ZONING AMENDMENT REQUIRED
Prior to placing a garden suite on a lot, an amendment to this Zoning By-Law under
Section 39.1 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended. Such by-law amendment will
prescribe the maximum period of time, up to 20 years, for which the temporary use of the
lot for a garden suite is permitted.
5.11.2 GARDEN SUITE OCCUPANCY
The garden suite shall only be occupied by:
a)
the retired parents or grandparents of a lot owner or the lot owner's spouse;
or
b)
the retiring lot owner provided that the main dwelling is occupied by the
child or grandchild of the retiring lot owner.
(Amended by By-Law 2379-2023)
5.11.3 LOCATION OF GARDEN SUITE
For garden suites located outside of a settlement as defined in Section 2.7.2, the dwelling
shall be required to satisfy the minimum distance separation requirements, as determined
through the application of the Minimum Distance Separation Formula I (MDS I), in
accordance with Section 2.7.
5.11.4 ZONE REQUIREMENTS
The garden suite shall be prohibited in the front yard of the main dwelling on the lot and
shall comply with the zone requirements of the zone in which such garden suite is located.
5.11.5 HEIGHT AND DWELLING UNIT AREA REQUIREMENTS
Notwithstanding the requirements of Section 5.11.4, the garden suite shall not exceed one
storey in height and shall have a maximum dwelling unit area of 140 m2 (1,506 ft2).
(Added by By-Law 2267-2021)
(Amended by By-Law 2533-2026)
5.11.6 WHERE NOT PERMITTED
i)
A garden suite shall not be permitted on any lot containing a detached
additional residential unit.
(Added by By-Law 2533-2026)
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5.12
GREATER RESTRICTIONS
This By-Law shall not be effective to reduce or mitigate any restrictions lawfully imposed
by a governmental authority having jurisdiction to make such restrictions.
(Deleted & Replaced by By-Law 2267-2021)
5.13
GROUP HOMES
5.13.1 WHERE PERMITTED
Group homes may be permitted in the following Zones, subject to a Zoning By-law
amendment:
a)
Limited Agricultural Zone (A1) and the General Agricultural Zone (A2);
and,
b)
Residential Type 1 (R1), Central Commercial (CC) and Institutional (I)
Zones, where the lot is served by sanitary sewer and public water supply.
5.13.2 LOCATION OF GROUP HOME
Group homes hereafter erected outside of a designated settlement as defined in Section
2.7.2.1, shall meet the minimum distance separation requirements as determined through
the application of the Minimum Distance Separation Formula I (MDS I), in accordance
with Section 2.7 of this Zoning By-Law.
5.13.3 ZONE REQUIREMENTS
A group home shall comply with the zone provisions for dwellings permitted in the zone
in which such use is located.
(Deleted & Replaced by By-Law 2267-2021)
5.14
HOME OCCUPATIONS
5.14.1 WHERE PERMITTED
A home occupation is permitted within a residential dwelling unit and/or an accessory
building on the same lot, subject to compliance with the provisions of this Section and all
other provisions of the Zone in which the lot is located. A home occupation is not permitted
within an additional residential unit, converted dwelling, or garden suite.
(Deleted and Replaced by By-Law 2379-2023)
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5.14.2 FLOOR AREA LIMIT
Not more than the cumulative total of 30 m2 (322.9 ft2) of gross floor area of the residential
dwelling unit and/or accessory building shall be used for the purposes of the home
occupation use.
(Deleted & Replaced by By-Law 2267-2021)
5.14.3 STORAGE, DISPLAY AND SIGNAGE
There shall be no external storage of goods or materials and no external display or
advertising other than one sign with an area of not more than 1 m2 (10.8 ft2).
5.14.4 EMPLOYEES
A maximum of one person, other than a person residing on the lot containing the home
occupation, may be employed by the home occupation.
5.14.5 RETAIL SALES
Retail sale of items shall be prohibited, except for items made in the home occupation or
items which are accessory and pertain directly to the home occupation.
5.14.6 REPAIR USES
Repair of goods shall be prohibited, except for repair of household appliances and
electronic equipment.
(Amended by By-Law 1576-2009)
5.14.7 BED AND BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENT
A bed and breakfast establishment shall be considered a home occupation located in a
single detached dwelling. Notwithstanding the gross floor area limit for a home
occupation in subsection 5.14.2, a bed and breakfast establishment shall be limited to three
guest rooms. In a settlement, a bed and breakfast establishment is not permitted on a lot
containing additional residential unit(s), a converted dwelling, or a garden suite.
(Deleted & Replaced by By-Law 2379-2023)
5.14.8 PRIVATE HOME DAYCARE
A home daycare, located in a dwelling unit with accommodation for up to and including 6
children, shall be considered a home occupation. The gross floor area limit for a home
occupation in subsection 5.14.2 shall not apply to a private home day care.
(Deleted & Replaced by By-Law 2379-2023)
(Deleted & Replaced by By-Law 2449-2024)
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5.15
LOADING PROVISIONS
5.15.1 LOADING SPACES REQUIRED
The owner or occupant of any lot, building or structure in a Commercial, Institutional,
Industrial, Village, Agri-Business or Recreational Zone, erected or used for any purpose
involving the receiving, shipping, loading or unloading of persons, animal goods, wares
and merchandise and raw materials shall provide and maintain at the premises, on the lot
occupied by the building or structure and not forming part of a street or lane, within the
zone in which such use is located, loading or unloading facilities in accordance with the
rates set out in Table 5.15.1.
TABLE 5.15.1 - LOADING SPACE REQUIREMENTS
Zone
Gross Floor Area m2 (ft 2)
Number of
Loading
Spaces
Required
Commercial, Institutional,
Industrial, Village,
Agri-Business or Recreational
350-2,000 m2 (3,767.5-21,528.5 ft2)
2,001-6,500 m2 (21,539.3-69,967.7 ft2)
6,501-12,000 m2 (69,978.5-129,171.2 ft2)
greater than 12,000 m2 (129,171.2 ft2)
1
2
3
4
Notwithstanding the Loading Space Requirements as set out in Table 5.14.1, a principal
building used for commercial, industrial or institutional purposes in any zone listed in
Table 5.15.1 must provide at minimum of one loading space.
5.15.2 STANDARDS FOR LOADING SPACES
All loading spaces must be rectangular and comply with the provisions of Table 5.15.2.
TABLE 5.15.2 - LOADING SPACE STANDARDS
Design Provision
Minimum Standard
Length
9.0 m (29.5 ft)
Width
3.5 m (11.5 ft)
Vertical Clearance
4.0 m (13.1 ft)
Location
1.5 m (4.9 ft) from interior side lot and rear lot
lines and a minimum distance of 10 m (32.9 ft)
from the street line
Access Driveway Width
6.0 m (19.7 ft)
(Deleted & Replaced by By-Law 2267-2021)
5.15.3 LOADING SPACE CALCULATION
The gross floor area shall be used for the purposes of calculating the requirement to
provide loading spaces.
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5.15.4 LOADING SPACE SURFACE
The driveways, and loading spaces shall be constructed of asphalt, concrete, portland
cement binder, recycled asphalt, or a stable surface of material such as crushed stone or
gravel which is maintained or treated so as to prevent the raising of dust or loose particles.
(Amended by By-Law 1576-2009)
5.15.5 ADDITIONS TO BUILDING
The loading space requirements referred to herein shall not apply to any building in
existence at the date of passing of this Zoning By-Law so long as the gross floor area as it
existed at such date is not increased. If an addition is made to the building or structure
which increases the gross floor area, then additional loading spaces shall be provided as
required by subsection 5.15.1 of the By-law for such addition.
(Deleted & Replaced by By-Law 2267-2021)
5.16
MUNICIPAL DRAINS
5.16.1 OPEN MUNICIPAL DRAIN
No person shall use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure within 15 m
(49.2 ft) from the top-of-bank of any open municipal drain within the limits of the
Corporation.
5.16.2 ENCLOSED MUNICIPAL DRAIN
No person shall use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure within 5 m
(16.4 ft) of an enclosed municipal drain, with the exception of any livestock barn and/or
manure storage facility which shall be located a minimum of 15 m (49.2 ft) from an
enclosed municipal drain, and buildings or structures within a designated settlement area
which shall be located a minimum of 3 m (9.8 ft) from an enclosed municipal drain.
(Amended by By-Law 1509-2006)
(Deleted & Replaced by By-Law 2267-2021)
5.17 MUNICIPAL SERVICES
5.17.1 No land shall be used or built upon and no building or structure shall be altered, erected,
used or expanded for any purpose unless the land is serviced by municipal services,
including, as applicable, municipal water system, municipal sewage system, drainage
systems and improved streets, which meet all applicable County and/or Township
standards. Adequacy of municipal water system and municipal sewage system capacity
shall be confirmed by the County prior to issuance of a Building Permit.
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5.17.2 Notwithstanding the foregoing, the following may be permitted without full municipal
services:
5.17.2.1
Additions to existing residential dwellings and construction of buildings and
structures accessory to existing residential dwellings, provided the said additions
and/or accessory buildings comply will all other provisions of the zone in which
the dwelling is located and do not require any other approval under the Planning
Act, R.S.O. 1990 and that the addition has been reviewed and approved by the
septic approval authority.
5.17.2.2
Mobile food vending units shall not be required to connect to municipal services.
(Deleted & Replaced by By-Law 2267-2021)
5.18
PARKING PROVISIONS
5.18.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PARKING AREAS
5.18.1.1
OFF-STREET PARKING AREAS REQUIRED
Unless otherwise stated in this Zoning By-Law, motor vehicle parking spaces must
be provided on the same lot as the building to which such parking is associated in
accordance with the parking standards set out in Section 5.18.2.
(Deleted & Replaced by By-Law 2267-2021)
5.18.1.2
MORE THAN ONE USE PER LOT
In a building or structure in which more than one use is located, the total
requirement for parking will be the sum of the requirements applied to each separate
use, unless otherwise expressly stated.
5.18.1.3
PARTS TO BE CONSIDERED AS REQUIRED SPACES
Where the application of the parking standards as set out in Section 5.18.2 results
in part of a parking space being required, such part will be considered as one
required space.
5.18.1.4
USE OF PARKING AREAS AND SPACES
5.18.1.4.1
All required parking spaces must be used exclusively for that purpose and must not
be used for any other purpose.
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5.18.1.4.2
Where a parking area or space is permitted or required under this Zoning By-Law,
no person shall use such area or space, in any zone, for parking any motor vehicle
unless such vehicle is operative, used in operations incidental to the permitted uses
in respect of which such parking area or space is provided, and bearing a motor
vehicle license plate which is currently valid.
5.18.1.4.3
COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRACTOR TRAILERS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES
No person shall use any lot, building or structure in a Residential Zone for the
parking or storage of any commercial motor vehicle unless he or she is the owner
or occupant of such lot, building or structure, and provided that said vehicle shall
not exceed 4,600 kilograms (10,140 lb) Gross Vehicle Weight (unloaded) as
registered with the appropriate regulating authority and provided that not more than
one commercial motor vehicle is stored in accordance with this Section.
No person shall use any lot, building or structure in a Residential, Village or
Central Commercial Zone for the parking or storage of any tractor trailer or part
thereof. This provision shall not include commercial motor vehicles or tractor-
trailers which temporarily attend at residential or commercial premises for the
purpose of delivery and/or service provided to the occupants of such residential or
commercial premises.
5.18.1.4.3.1
Notwithstanding subsection 5.18.1.4.3, a maximum of 2 school buses and 2 tractor-
trailers may be parked or stored on a lot in an A1, A2, I or D Zone, and a maximum
of 1 school bus and 1 tractor-trailer may be parked or stored on a lot in an RE or
RR Zone located outside of a settlement, as defined in Section 2.7.2.
(Deleted & Replaced by By-Law 2267-2021)
5.18.1.5
ACCESS TO PARKING SPACE
A parking space must have unobstructed access from a public street by either a
driveway or an aisle leading to a driveway.
5.18.1.6
PARKING SPACE AND STANDARDS
Motor vehicle parking spaces and parking aisles shall comply with the standards
set out in Table 5.18.1.6 and be in accordance with Schedule "B" of this Zoning
By-Law.
TABLE 5.18.1.6 - PARKING SPACE AND AISLE STANDARDS
Angle of the
Parking Spaces
Minimum
Perpendicular Width
of the Aisle
Depth of Parking
Space
Width of
Parking Space
30 degree
3.4 m (11.2 ft)
4.6 m (15.1 ft)
for cars parked
side by side
2.7 m (8.9 ft),
45 degree
3.7 m (12.1 ft)
5.5 m (18.0 ft)
55 degree
4.3 m (14.1 ft)
5.8 m (19.0 ft)
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TABLE 5.18.1.6 - PARKING SPACE AND AISLE STANDARDS
60 degree
4.9 m (16.1 ft)
5.8 m (19.0 ft)
for cars parked
with wall or
fence adjacent
3 m (9.8 ft)
65 degree
5.2 m (17.1 ft)
5.8 m (19.0 ft)
70 degree
5.5 m (18.0 ft)
5.8 m (19.0 ft)
90 degree
6.7 m (22.0 ft)
5.5 m (18.0 ft)
parallel parking
3 m (9.8 ft) for one way
traffic and 6 m (19.7 ft)
for two way traffic
6.5 m (21.3 ft)
angle other than
those listed
shall meet the requirements for the angle of
parking which is greater than the angle being
provided
5.18.1.7
DRIVEWAY STANDARDS
The following standards apply to driveways providing ingress and egress to parking
spaces:
5.18.1.7.1
MINIMUM WIDTH ONE-WAY ACCESS
Where the access to a parking space is provided directly by a driveway from a
public street, the driveway must be at least 3 m (9.8 ft) in width and no more than
9 m (29.5 ft) in width.
(Deleted & Replaced by By-Law 2267-2021)
5.18.1.7.2
WIDTH OF JOINT ACCESS
Where a joint ingress and egress driveway is provided to a parking aisle, the
driveway width measured along the street line shall be at least 6.7 m (22 ft) in width
and no more than 9 m (29.5 ft) in width.
5.18.1.7.3
DRIVEWAY STANDARDS - RESIDENTIAL ZONES
5.18.1.7.3.1
The maximum driveway width in all residential and village zones and for
residential units with individual driveways is 9 m (29.5 ft) or 50% of the front or
exterior side lot line distance, whichever is less.
5.18.1.7.3.2
Notwithstanding Section 5.18.1.7.3.1, the maximum driveway width for a semi-
detached dwelling with an individual driveway is 8 m (26.2 ft) or 60% of the front
or exterior side lot line distance, whichever is less.
(Deleted & Replaced by By-Law 2449-2024)
5.18.1.7.4
NUMBER OF DRIVEWAYS PERMITTED
Every lot shall be limited to not more than 2 driveways up to the first 30 m (98.4 ft)
of frontage; and not more than 1 additional driveway for each additional 30 m
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(98.4 ft) of frontage, provided that where a lot has more than 1 driveway, a
separation of at least 9 m (29.5 ft) shall be maintained between each driveway, as
measured along the street line between the said driveways.
5.18.1.7.5
DISTANCE FROM INTERSECTION
The minimum distance between a driveway and an intersection of street lines shall
be a distance of:
a)
7.5 m (24.6 ft) in all Residential Zones; and,
b)
9 m (29.5 ft) in all other Zones.
5.18.1.8
PARKING AREA SURFACE
Each parking area and driveway connecting the parking area with a street shall be
maintained with a stable surface which is treated so as to prevent the raising of dust
or loose particles. They shall, before being used, be constructed of crushed stone,
slag, gravel, recycled asphalt, crushed brick (or tile), cinders, asphalt or concrete.
5.18.1.9
ADDITIONS TO BUILDINGS
The parking area requirements referred to herein shall not apply to any building in
existence at the date of passing of this Zoning By-Law so long as the floor area, as
it existed at such date, is not increased, and the building or structure is used for a
purpose which does not require more parking spaces according to subsection 5.18.2
of this Zoning By-Law than were required by its use at the date of passing of this
Zoning By-Law.
(Deleted & Replaced by By-Law 2267-2021)
If an addition or change of use is made to a building or structure as it existed at the
date of passing of this Zoning By-Law, then additional parking spaces shall be
provided to the number required for such addition or change in use.
5.18.2
MOTOR VEHICLE PARKING STANDARDS
5.18.2.1
OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIRED
Off-street parking for motor vehicles must be provided as set out in Table 5.18.2.1.
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TABLE 5.18.2.1 - PARKING STANDARDS
Land Use
Category
Use
Number of Vehicle Parking
Spaces Required
Residential
uses
- single detached dwelling
- duplex dwelling
- semi-detached dwelling
- mobile dwelling
- street fronting townhouse
dwelling
2 per dwelling unit
- home occupation
1 space
- bed and breakfast
- boarding or lodging house
1 per guest room
- garden suite
1 per garden suite
- additional residential unit
1 per additional residential unit
- residential unit in a portion of a
non-residential building
- multiple unit dwelling
- apartment dwelling
- converted dwelling
1.5 per dwelling unit
- long term care facility
1 per 3 beds or fraction thereof
Business uses
- commercial school
- financial institution
- laundromat
- personal service establishment
- retail store
- service shop
- studio
1 per 20 m2 (215.3 ft2) of gross
floor area
- eating establishment
1 per 9 m2 (96.9 ft2) of gross floor
area
- funeral home
20 spaces or 1 space per per 20 m2
(215 ft2) of gross floor area,
whichever is greater
- wholesale establishment
1 per 90 m2 (968.8 ft2) of gross
floor area
- hotel or motel
1.2 per guestroom
Office uses
- business or professional office
- government administrative
offices
1 per 20 m2 (215.3 ft2) gross floor
area
- animal kennel
- medical centre
- veterinary clinic
Minimum of 4 spaces or 6 per 100
m2 gross floor area whichever is
greater
Industrial uses
- truck transportation terminal
1 per 100 m2 (1,076.4 ft2) gross
floor area
- warehouse
1 per 185 m2 (1,991,4 ft2) of gross
floor area
- all other industrial uses
5 plus 1 per 90 m2 (968.8 ft2) of
gross floor area
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TABLE 5.18.2.1 - PARKING STANDARDS
Land Use
Category
Use
Number of Vehicle Parking
Spaces Required
Institutional
uses
- place of worship
1 for every 5 seats capacity, or 1
for each 10 m2 (107.6 ft2) of gross
floor area used for a hall or
auditorium, whichever is greater.
- school
Minimum of 5 spaces plus 1 space
for each classroom
- long term care facility
1 per 3 beds or fraction thereof
- group home
4 spaces
Leisure and
recreation type
uses
- museum
- library
- recreational or athletic facility
or club
1 per 20 m2 (215.3 ft2) of gross
floor area. Playing areas for
squash, tennis, handball and
badminton courts are to be
excluded for the purposes of
calculating parking.
- community centre
- assembly hall
- fraternal lodge or institutional
hall
- place of entertainment
1 per 10 m2 (107.6 ft2) of gross
floor area or 1 space for every 4
seats whichever is greater
- arena
minimum 100 spaces
- bowling alley
4 per lane
- curling facility
4 per curling sheet
Other uses
- All other uses permitted by this
Zoning By-Law other than those
listed in this table
1 per 40 m2 (430.6 ft2) of gross
floor area
(Amended by By-Law 1509-2006)
(Amended by By-Law 1576-2009)
(Amended by By-Law 2379-2023)
5.18.2.2
ACCESSIBLE PARKING
5.18.2.2.1
Accessible parking spaces shall be provided in two sizes for all non-residential and
multiple residential uses including, an apartment dwelling, boarding or lodging
house and multiple unit dwelling, as identified on Schedule "B-3":
a)
Type A shall have a minimum width of 3.4 m (11.2 ft) and a
minimum length of 5.5 m (18 ft).
b)
Type B shall have a minimum width of 2.7 m (8.9 ft) and a minimum
length of 5.5 m (18 ft).
(Deleted & Replaced by By-Law 2267-2021)
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5.18.2.2.2
REQUIRED NUMBER OF ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACES
In addition to the required off-street motor vehicle parking spaces required under
Section 5.18.2.1, the minimum number of required accessible parking spaces shall
be provided as follows:
Total Number
of Required
Vehicle
Parking Spaces
Minimum
Number of
Required
Accessible
Parking Spaces
Type A Spaces
Type B Spaces
1 - 12
1
1
0
13 - 100
4% of total
required parking
spaces
Where an even number of accessible parking
spaces are required an equal number of Type A
and Type B spaces must be provided.
Where an odd number of total accessible parking
spaces are required the additional space may be a
Type B space.
101 - 200
3% of total
required parking
spaces + 1
201 - 1,000
2% of total
required parking
spaces + 2
1,001 or greater
1% of total
required parking
spaces + 11
5.18.2.2.3
LOCATION OF ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACES
Accessible parking spaces shall be provided on the same lot as the use that requires
such parking, in close proximity to the main entrances to a building or structure.
5.18.2.2.4
ACCESSIBLE PARKING AISLE REQUIREMENTS
A parking aisle shall be provided for all accessible parking spaces and may be
shared by two adjacent parking spaces, in accordance with the following
provisions:
a)
A parking aisle shall have a minimum width of 1.5 m (4.9 ft) and
extend the full length of the parking space.
b)
A parking aisle shall be marked with high tonal contrast diagonal
lines, which discourages parking, where the surface is asphalt,
concrete or some other hard surface.
(Amended by By-Law 1576-2009)
(Replaced by By-Law 1943-2015)
(Deleted & Replaced by By-Law 2267-2021)
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5.18.2.3
VISITOR PARKING FOR RESIDENTIAL UNITS
In addition to the requirements set out in Table 5.18.2.1, where there are more than
10 residential units, visitor parking spaces for motor vehicles must be provided at
the rate of 1 space for every 10 required parking spaces.
5.18.2.4
TANDEM PARKING
Where parking is provided at the dwelling unit in an individual driveway, the
required parking for that dwelling may be provided by a tandem parking space.
5.18.2.5
PARKING SPACES WITHIN A PRIVATE GARAGE
Where parking is provided at the dwelling unit in an individual driveway, parking
spaces may be within a private garage, with the exception that parking spaces
within a private garage shall not be used to satisfy parking requirements for
additional residential units, converted dwellings and garden suites.
(Added by By-Law 2379-2023)
5.18.3 LOCATION OF PARKING AREAS
5.18.3.1
YARDS AND SETBACKS
Motor vehicle parking areas shall be situated in accordance with the requirements
set out in Table 5.18.3.1.
TABLE 5.18.3.1 - LOCATION AND SETBACK REQUIREMENTS FOR PARKING AREAS
Zones
Yards Where
Parking is Permitted
Setback of Parking From:
Street
Line
Interior
Side Lot
Line
Rear Lot
Line
All Residential
Zones and the
Village Zone,
residential units
with individual
driveways
All yards, provided
that no more than
50% (up to a
maximum width of
9 m (29.5 ft)) of the
front yard or exterior
side yard is used for
a parking area
1 m
(3.3 ft)
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TABLE 5.18.3.1 - LOCATION AND SETBACK REQUIREMENTS FOR PARKING AREAS
Zones
Yards Where
Parking is Permitted
Setback of Parking From:
Street
Line
Interior
Side Lot
Line
Rear Lot
Line
All Residential
Zones, semi-
detached dwellings
with individual
driveways
All yards, provided
that no more than
60% (up to a
maximum width of
8 m (26.2 ft)) of the
front yard or exterior
side yard is used for
a parking area
1 m
(3.3 ft)
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All Residential
Zones, units without
individual
driveways
Interior side yard
Rear yard
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1.5 m
(4.9 ft)
1.5 m
(4.9 ft)
Commercial,
Institutional,
Industrial,
Agricultural,
Development, and
Recreational Zones
All yards
1 m
(3.3 ft)
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(Deleted & Replaced by By-Law 2449-2024)
5.18.3.2
PARKING SPACE LOCATION ON OTHER LOT
Where the owner of a building or structure proposes to provide the required parking
spaces and areas at a location other than on the same lot as the use that requires
such spaces and areas, then such spaces and areas shall be located not more than
150 m (492.1 ft) from the said lot and shall be located within the same zone as the
said lot and held under the same ownership. A site plan agreement shall be
registered on the title of the lands used for off-site parking, committing those spaces
to the related use.
(Deleted & Replaced by By-Law 2267-2021)
5.19
PLANTING STRIPS
5.19.1
REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL USES
5.19.1.1
Where a lot is used for any Non-Residential purpose and the interior side or rear
lot line abuts a residential use or undeveloped land in a Residential Zone or
Development Zone, then a strip of land adjoining such abutting lot line, or portion
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thereof, shall be used for no other purpose than a planting strip in accordance with
the provisions of this subsection.
5.19.1.2
Where such lot is in an Industrial Zone and the front, side or rear lot line abuts a
portion of a street, the opposite side of which portion of the street abuts a residential
use or undeveloped land in a Residential Zone or Development Zone, then a strip
of land adjoining such abutting lot line, or portion thereof, shall be used for no other
purpose than planting in accordance with the provisions of this subsection.
5.19.2
WIDTH
Where a planting strip is required in any zone and consists of landscaping or a berm,
the planting strip shall have a minimum width of 3 m (9.8 ft). A planting strip
consisting of a privacy fence or wall shall have a minimum width of 1 m (3.3 ft).
5.19.3
CONTENTS
A planting strip shall be used for no other purpose than for a row of trees, a
continuous hedgerow of evergreens or shrubs, a berm, a wall, or a privacy fence,
not less than 1.5 m (4.9 ft) high, immediately adjacent to the lot line or portion
thereof along which such planting strip is required hereunder, arranged in such a
way as to form a dense or opaque screen; with the remainder of the strip used for
shrubs, flower beds or grass, ground cover or a combination thereof.
5.19.4
DRIVEWAYS AND WALKS
In all cases where the ingress and egress of a driveway and/or walk extend through
a planting strip, it shall be permissible to interrupt the planting strip within 3.0 m
(9.8 ft) of the edge of said driveway and within 1.5 m (4.9 ft) of the edge of said
walks.
5.19.5
LANDSCAPED OPEN SPACE
A planting strip referred to in this subsection may form part of any landscaped open
space required by this Zoning By-Law.
(Deleted & Replaced by By-Law 2267-2021)
5.20
PROHIBITED USES IN ALL ZONES
The following uses are prohibited in all zones, either alone or in conjunction with other
uses, unless specifically cited as a permitted use in a specific zone:
A track for the driving, racing or testing of automobiles, motorcycles, snowmobiles, all-
terrain vehicles or any other motorized vehicles.
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Notwithstanding the prohibited uses listed above, off-road trails that are sanctioned,
created, maintained and managed by competent organizations for club members shall be
permitted.
(Added by By-Law 1576-2009)
(Deleted & Replaced by By-Law 2267-2021)
5.21
PUBLIC USES
5.21.1 PUBLIC SERVICES
The provisions of this Zoning By-Law shall not apply to the use of any lot or to the erection
or use of any building or structure for the purpose of providing public services:
(i)
by the Corporation or the County as defined by the Municipal Act,
RSO 1990, as amended;
(ii)
by any utility system operated by the Corporation or another body
on behalf of the Corporation which provides said utility to the
residents of the Corporation and possesses all the necessary powers,
rights, licenses and franchise;
(iii)
by any gas, oil or water pipeline, telephone line, cable television line
or any similar utility service line including any substation,
transformer, regulator, compressor or similar utility service building
or structure;
(iv)
by any Conservation Authority established by the Government of
Ontario;
(v)
by any department of the Government of Ontario or Canada,
including Hydro One;
(vi)
for any use permitted under The Railway Act or any other statute of
Ontario or Canada governing railway operations, including tracks,
spurs and other railway facilities,
5.21.1.1
No goods, material or equipment shall be stored in the open, except as permitted in
such zone.
5.21.1.2
Any height of building, yard, planting strips, parking, loading, setback and lot
coverage provisions of the zone within which the use is located shall be complied
with. In Residential Zones, the use shall be enclosed in a building designed and
maintained in a manner that is generally compatible with residential buildings of
the same type permitted in such zone;
5.21.1.2.1
Notwithstanding the yard and setback provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the
contrary, for public water and sewage facilities in any zone, the following
provisions shall apply:
FRONT, REAR, AND SIDE YARDS
Minimum Depth
1.2 m (3.9 ft)
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5.21.2 STREETS AND INSTALLATIONS
Nothing in this Zoning By-Law shall prevent land to be used as a street or prevent the
installation of a watermain, sanitary sewer main, storm sewer main, gas main, valve or
meter, pipe line, lighting fixtures, group mail boxes, bus shelters or overhead or
underground hydro, telephone or other supply line or communication line provided that the
location of such main, line or fixture has been approved by the Corporation and/or the
County.
5.21.3 EXCEPTIONS
5.21.3.1
Where in this Zoning By-Law under the heading of "USES PERMITTED", a use
is specifically permitted in a zone, which use without such reference thereto would
be permitted in any zone pursuant to the provisions of subsection 5.21.1, then such
use shall be deemed to be permitted only within the zone or zones making such
specific reference thereto and the said subsection 5.21.1 shall not apply to such use.
5.21.3.2
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, new
infrastructure or utilities will only be permitted within zones or Environmental
Overlay areas corresponding to the Agricultural Reserve, Open Space and
Environmental Protection Designations and Fish Habitat Protection Areas in the
County Official Plan, if they have been approved through an environmental
assessment process.
(Amended by By-Law 1576-2009)
(Deleted & Replaced by By-Law 2267-2021)
5.22
SOURCEWATER PROTECTION AREAS
5.22.1 IDENTIFICATION OF SOURCE PROTECTION AREAS
The Source Protection Overlays (SP1 and SP2), shown on Schedule "A" of this By-Law,
identify the portions of the Wellhead Protection Areas (WHPAs) associated with the
County's municipal drinking water supply wells where a drinking water threat, as
prescribed by the Clean Water Act, 2006, can be a significant drinking water threat. The
mapping of these areas in this By-Law reflects the WHPA mapping contained in the
applicable Source Protection Plans, approved under the Clean Water Act, 2006.
The Source Protection Overlay 1 (SP1) applies to the portion of the WHPA closest to the
wellhead, where the majority of the prescribed significant drinking water threats can occur.
The Source Protection Overlay 2 (SP2) applies to the remainder of the WHPA, where only
certain chemical and waste related significant drinking water threats can generally occur.
5.22.2 PRESCRIBED DRINKING WATER THREATS
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A list of drinking water threats, as prescribed under the Clean Water Act, 2006, is provided
below for information purposes:
- Waste disposal sites within the meaning of Part V of the Environmental
Protection Act;
- The establishment, operation or maintenance of a system that collects, stores,
transmits, treats or disposes of sewage;
- The application of agricultural source material to land;
- The storage and/or management of agricultural source material;
- The application of non-agricultural source material to land;
- The handling and/or storage of non-agricultural source material;
- The application of commercial fertilizer to land;
- The handling and/or storage of commercial fertilizer;
- The application of pesticide to land;
- The handling and/or storage of pesticide;
- The application, handling and/or storage of road salt;
- The storage of snow;
- The handling and storage of fuel;
- The handling and storage of a dense non-aqueous phase liquid;
- The handling and storage of an organic solvent;
- The management of runoff that contains chemicals used in the de-icing of
aircraft;
- An activity that takes water from an aquifer or a surface water body without
returning the water taken to the same aquifer or surface water body;
- An activity that reduces the recharge of an aquifer; and
- The use of land as livestock grazing or pasturing land, an outdoor confinement
area or farm-animal yard.
These prescribed drinking water threats can only be significant drinking water threats
under very specific circumstances, as established through the Clean Water Act and
associated regulations.
Any land use or activity that is, or would be, a significant drinking water threat must
conform with all applicable Source Protection Plan policies and, as such, may be
prohibited, restricted or otherwise regulated by those polices despite any uses permitted by
the zoning by-law. The SPP policies generally prohibit the establishment of new significant
drinking water threats.
5.22.3 USE PROHIBITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS IN SOURCE PROTECTION OVERLAYS 1 & 2
Notwithstanding the permitted uses of the underlying zone, no new use, building and/or
structure that requires the issuance of a Building Permit and/or an approval under the
Planning Act shall be permitted within the Source Protection Overlays 1 (SP1) or 2 (SP2)
unless a notice, in accordance with Section 59 of the Clean Water Act, 2006, has been
issued by the Risk Management Official in relation to such building permit or approval.
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This notice requirement shall not apply to a new use, building and/or structure that is
exclusively residential or where the Risk Management Official has provided written
guidance specifying the situations in which the Building Official is permitted to make the
determination as to whether a Section 59 notice is required, and they have determined that
such notice is not required in accordance with that guidance.
5.22.4 SEPTIC SYSTEMS AND HOLDING TANKS WITHIN SOURCE PROTECTION OVERLAY 1 (SP1)
Notwithstanding the permitted uses of the underlying zone, any use, building and/or
structure that would require a new septic system and/or holding tank shall be prohibited
within a Source Protection Overlay 1 (SP1). This prohibition shall not apply to a new
septic systems and/or holding tank that is required for a municipal water supply well. For
the purposes of this provision the term 'new' shall have the same meaning as in the
applicable Source Protection Plan. The Risk Management Official shall make the final
determination as to whether a use, building or structure to be serviced by an septic system
and/or holding tank is prohibited in accordance with this provision and corresponding
Source Protection Plan policies. This provision shall in no way supersede the requirement
to connect to full municipal services, where available, as set out in Section 5.17 of this
By-Law.
(Deleted & Replaced by By-Law 2267-2021)
5.23
SIGHT TRIANGLES
5.23.1 A sight triangle shall be measured back from an intersection a distance of:
a)
7.5 m (24.6 ft) in all Residential Zones; and,
b)
9 m (29.5 ft) in all other Zones.
5.23.2 Within a sight triangle of a corner lot, no obstruction higher than 0.6 m (2 ft) above grade,
including any building, structure, sign, landscape planting or the parking of vehicles is
permitted.
5.24
SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL FEATURES
5.24.1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 1 OVERLAY
The Environmental Protection 1 (EP1) Overlay shall apply to lands containing the
following Provincially Significant Environmental Features which are identified in the
County Official Plan:
a)
Significant Habitat of Endangered or Threatened Species and other
significant wildlife habitat; and,
b)
Significant Wetlands.
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5.24.1.1
IDENTIFICATION OF THE OVERLAY
The EP1 Overlay corresponds to the features listed in 5.24.1 and is identified on
Schedule "A" of this Zoning By-Law. Section 2.5 of this Zoning By-Law provides
an explanation for the interpretation of these overlay areas.
5.24.1.2
PERMITTED USES
Notwithstanding the provisions of the underlying zone, no person shall within any
EP1 Overlay use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any
purpose except one or more of the following uses:
- uses existing at the date of passing of this Zoning By-Law;
- a farm on existing cleared areas, excluding farm buildings, structures and
accessory dwellings;
- a public use, in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.21 of this
Zoning By- Law; and,
- a conservation project.
Notwithstanding the provisions of the underlying zone, no development or site
alteration shall be permitted within an EP1 Overlay, except for a use which lawfully
existed on the date of passing of this Zoning By-Law, provided that no additional
development or site alteration shall be permitted, except as specified in Section
5.24.1.3, and,
Within the EP1 Overlay, the harvest of timber in conformity with the County
Woodland Conservation By-Law shall be permitted in accordance with the
Environmental Protection Area policies of the County of Oxford Official Plan.
All other uses not listed above shall be prohibited within the area of the EP1
Overlay.
5.24.1.3
EXISTING USES, BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
Any building or accessory structure existing at the time of passing of this Zoning
By-Law may be replaced, rebuilt or altered thereto, after the passing of this Zoning
By-Law, provided that any such replacement, rebuilding or alteration thereto does
not enlarge the gross floor area of the original building or accessory structure by
more than 25% of the structure existing on the date of passing of this Zoning By-
Law. Any such replacement, rebuilding or alteration to such a building or accessory
structure shall take place within the area of the original building foundation. Any
portion of a use that legally existed at the date of passing of this Zoning By-Law
and is not located within existing buildings or structures shall only be permitted
within existing cleared areas.
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Notwithstanding the above paragraph, a covered or uncovered deck, stoop and/or
landing may be attached to a residential building existing at the time of passing of
this Zoning By-Law or to any residential building that has been replaced, rebuilt or
otherwise altered in accordance with the above paragraph. Any such covered or
uncovered deck, stoop and/or landing shall be constructed in accordance with
Section 5.30.1.
5.24.1.4
ALL OTHER ZONE PROVISIONS APPLY
All other zone provisions of the underlying zone shall continue to apply within the
EP1 Overlay areas.
5.24.2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 2 OVERLAY AND FISH HABITAT
The Environmental Protection 2 (EP2) Overlay shall apply to lands containing the
following Provincially Significant Environmental Features which are identified in the
County Official Plan:
- Significant Valleylands;
- Significant Woodlands;
- Areas of Natural and Scientific Interest for the Life Sciences
- Significant Wildlife Habitat;
- Fish Habitat consists of all watercourses, ponds, lakes and reservoirs
within the Township.
5.24.2.1
IDENTIFICATION OF THE OVERLAY AND FISH HABITAT
The EP2 Overlay corresponds to the features listed in Section 5.24.2 and is
identified on Schedule "A" of this Zoning By-Law. Section 2.5 of this Zoning By-
Law provides an explanation for the interpretation of these overlay areas.
5.24.2.2
PERMITTED USES
Notwithstanding the provisions of the underlying zone, no person shall within any
EP2 Overlay use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any
purpose except one or more of the following uses:
- a public use, in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.21 of this
Zoning By-Law and authorized through an environmental assessment
process;
- a single detached dwelling, or a building or structure accessory to a single
detached dwelling, on a properly zoned lot of record created on or before
April 17, 1979, or on a lot which was part of a plan of subdivision registered
or draft approved on or before April 17, 1979, in accordance with the
permitted uses and provisions of the underlying zone;
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- a use which legally existed on the date of passing of this Zoning By-Law,
provided that no additional development or site alteration shall be
permitted, except as specified in 5.24.2.3;
- a farm on existing cleared areas, excluding farm buildings, structures and
accessory dwellings, including the land application of nutrients, in
accordance with the Nutrient Management Act;
- a recreational trail;
- a conservation project.
- a building or structure used for flood or erosion control purposes, or for the
management of the natural environment, as approved by the Corporation,
the County, the Conservation Authority with jurisdiction or the Ministry of
Natural Resources & Forestry;
- a passive use park approved by the Corporation or the County, in
consultation with the Conservation Authority with jurisdiction.
All other uses not explicitly listed above shall be prohibited within the area of the
EP2 Overlay and Fish Habitat.
Within the EP2 Overlay, the harvest of timber, in conformity with the County
Woodland Conservation By-Law shall be permitted in accordance with
Environmental Protection Area policies of the County of Oxford Official Plan.
5.24.2.3
ALL OTHER ZONE PROVISIONS APPLY
All other zone provisions of the underlying zone shall continue to apply within the
EP2 Overlay and Fish Habitat areas.
5.24.3 DISTANCE FROM THE EP1 AND EP2 OVERLAYS AND FISH HABITAT WHERE AN
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDY IS REQUIRED
5.24.3.1
Development, site alteration and stockpiling of materials within 120 m (393.7 ft)
of the EP1 Overlay must comply with the Environmental Impact Study
requirements of the County of Oxford Official Plan.
Notwithstanding the above, where a residential use exists within the EP1 overlay
or within the 120 m (393.7 ft) adjacent area of the EP1 overlay, buildings and
structures accessory to the said residential use may be permitted within 120 m of
the EP1 overlay without an EIS, in accordance with Section 5.1 and the Regulations
for Accessory Uses in Residential Zones contained in Table 5.1.1.3 of this Zoning
By-Law.
5.24.3.2
Development, site alteration and stockpiling of materials within 50 m (164.0 ft) of
the EP2 Overlay or Fish Habitat, excepting those uses permitted in Section 5.24.2.2,
must comply with the Environmental Impact Study Requirements of the County of
Oxford Official Plan.
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Buildings and structures accessory to a single detached dwelling or any residential
use existing within the EP2 overlay or within 50 m (164 ft) of the EP2 overlay or
Fish Habitat shall be permitted in accordance with Section 5.1 and the Regulations
for Accessory Uses in Residential Zones contained in Table 5.1.1.3 of this Zoning
By-Law.
5.24.4 PERMITTED USES
All of the uses of the underlying zone are permitted within the distances specified, subject
to the provisions of an Environmental Impact Study undertaken by the applicant pursuant
to the Environmental Impact Study policies of the County of Oxford Official Plan.
Notwithstanding this provision, an Environmental Impact Study will not be required if an
exemption is granted under the Environmental Impact Study policies of the County of
Oxford Official Plan, in consultation with the Conservation Authority having jurisdiction.
5.24.5 ZONE REQUIREMENTS
All other zone provisions of the underlying zone shall continue to apply within these areas,
unless new provisions are recommended by an Environmental Impact Study. Where new
provisions are recommended by an Environmental Impact Study, a zoning by-law
amendment shall be required to incorporate such provisions into this Zoning By-Law.
(Amended by By-Law 1576-2009)
(Deleted & Replaced by By-Law 2267-2021)
5.25
SITE PLAN CONTROL
Where uses located within any of the zones described in this Zoning By-Law are also
designated by By-Law as being subject to Site Plan Control, pursuant to the Planning Act,
R.S.O. 1990, as amended, such uses shall be subject to the provisions of the zone as well
as any requirements of the Township of Blandford-Blenheim's Site Plan Control By-Law
and associated guidelines, as amended.
(Deleted & Replaced by By-Law 2267-2021)
5.26
SITES OF POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION
Sites of potential environmental contamination include sites presently or formerly used for
industrial, utility or waste disposal, a landfill site, or a salvage yard. Known sites will be
placed in a Holding Zone pursuant to Section 36 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as
amended. A zoning by-law amendment, in accordance with Section 36 of the Planning
Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, will be required to remove the "H" symbol.
(Amended by By-Law 1576-2009)
(Deleted & Replaced by By-Law 2267-2021)
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5.27
STREET FRONTAGE REQUIRED
No building or structure shall be erected, altered or enlarged on any lot which does not
have the minimum lot frontage on an improved street required for the zone which applies
to the lot.
(Deleted & Replaced by By-Law 2267-2021)
5.28
STORAGE OR PARKING OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES
5.28.1 No person shall in any Residential Zone use any lot for the parking or storage of any
recreational vehicle except in accordance with the following provisions:
5.28.1.1
The owner or occupant of any lot, building or structure in any Residential Zone
may store or park not more than two recreational vehicle.
5.28.1.2
Notwithstanding Section 5.28.1.1, the owner or occupant of any lot, building or
structure in any Residential Zone may store or park not more than one travel trailer,
provided such travel trailer does not exceed 9 m (29.5 ft) in total length.
5.28.1.3
A recreational vehicle must be stored within a detached or attached private garage
or carport or in the rear yard or the interior side yard provided that such
recreational vehicle is located no closer than 1 m (3.3 ft) to the rear lot line or
interior side lot line.
5.28.1.4
FULLY ENCLOSED
Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 5.28.1 of this Zoning By-Law, the
limitations imposed therein shall not restrict the number of such recreational
vehicles that are fully enclosed within a detached or attached private garage.
5.28.1.5
TRAVEL TRAILER DRIVEWAY STORAGE
Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 5.28.1 of this Zoning By-Law, the
limitations imposed therein shall not restrict an unoccupied travel trailer from being
stored in a residential driveway between April 15th and November 15th provided
that no part of the recreational vehicle is located closer than 0.6 m (2 ft) to the front
lot line or any side lot line.
5.28.1.6
OCCUPANCY
No recreational vehicle as defined in this Zoning By-Law shall be used for
permanent home occupancy while stored on any lot.
(Deleted & Replaced by By-Law 2267-2021)
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5.29
THROUGH LOTS
Where a lot which is not a corner lot has frontage on more than one street, the setback and
front yard requirements contained herein shall apply on each street in accordance with the
provisions of the zone or zones in which such lot is located.
(Deleted & Replaced by By-Law 2267-2021)
5.30
YARD, SETBACK AND HEIGHT - PERMITTED ENCROACHMENTS
5.30.1 PERMITTED PROJECTIONS INTO REQUIRED YARDS
Notwithstanding the yard requirements of this Zoning By-Law, the following projections
are permitted from a main building in accordance with the provisions set out in Table
5.30.1.
TABLE 5.30.1 - PERMITTED PROJECTIONS INTO REQUIRED YARDS
Structure
Yard in Which
Projection
Permitted
Maximum
Projection
Permitted into
Required Yards
Minimum Setback
Between Projection
and Lot Line
Steps providing access to
ground floor, uncovered and
unenclosed decks, balconies,
stoops or landings not
exceeding one storey in height
Front
Rear
Interior Side
Exterior Side
No limit
No limit
No limit
No limit
5 m (16.4 ft)
1.2 m (3.9 ft)
0.6 m (2 ft)
5 m (16.4 ft)
Ramp used for accessibility
access
All
None
None
Covered decks, stoops or
landings not exceeding one
storey in height
Front
Rear
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
No limit
4 m (13.1 ft)
4 m (13.1 ft)
Sills, cornices, pilasters,
chimneys, eaves, gutters, and
similar architectural features
All
0.6 m (2 ft)
None
Fire escapes, steps providing
access above ground floor and
balconies above ground floor
Rear
Side Yards
1.2 m (3.9 ft)
1.2 m (3.9 ft)
None
None
(Amended by By-Law 1509-2006)
(Deleted & Replaced by By-Law 2267-2021)
5.30.1.1
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 5.30.1 the following provisions shall
also apply:
a)
No projection is permitted into a required parking area or driveway;
b)
No part of any building or structure on any lot shall project beyond
any lot line or street line of such lot, except in the case of a projection
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beyond a street line, where an encroachment permit has been
approved for such projection by the Corporation or, in the case of a
County Road, the County of Oxford;
c)
Eaves and gutters on an accessory building, not exceeding 10 m2
(107.6 ft2) in gross floor area may be setback a minimum of 0.3 m
(1 ft) from an interior side lot line or rear lot line.
5.30.2 HEIGHT EXCEPTIONS
The height provisions of this Zoning By-Law shall not apply to prevent the erection and/or
use of the following structure or building features, in zones where such uses are associated,
and provided that such features are erected only to such heights as is necessary to
accomplish their purpose:
- A church spire, steeple or belfry;
- A cupola, dome or other ornamental structure;
- A flag pole;
- A clock tower or bell tower;
- A chimney or smoke stack;
- A firewall;
- A lightening rod or weathervane;
- A skylight; elevator penthouse, water tank, mechanical penthouse or other
heating, cooling or ventilation equipment, or structure enclosing such
features;
- A communications structure;
- A radio or television antennae;
- A feedmill, commercial grain elevator or silo.
(Amended by By-Law 1576-2009)
(Deleted & Replaced by By-Law 2267-2021)
5.31
WAYSIDE SAND AND GRAVEL PITS
5.31.1 WHERE PERMITTED
Wayside sand and gravel pits are permitted in all zones outside of settlements, as defined
in subsection 2.7.2 f this Zoning By-Law and outside of the EP1 and EP2 Overlays, as
shown on Schedule "A" of this Zoning By-Law.
5.31.2 TEMPORARY OR PORTABLE ASPHALT OR CONCRETE BATCHING PLANTS
Temporary or portable asphalt or concrete batching plants accessory to a wayside pit shall
be permitted in all zones outside of settlements, as defined in 2.7.2 of this Zoning By-Law
and outside of the EP1 and EP2 Overlays, as shown on Schedule "A" of this Zoning
By-Law."
(Deleted & Replaced by By-Law 2267-2021)