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Zoning By-law
Town of Blind River
Zoning By-law - August 2016
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Table of Contents
Explanatory Note .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... xi
Zoning By-law Amendments .................................................................................................................................................................................... xi
Section 1
ADMINISTRATION ................................................................................................................................................................................ 1
1.1
Title ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 1
1.2
Application and Building Permits .................................................................................................................................................................. 1
1.3
Defined Area .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
1.4
Enforcement ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.5
Penalty............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
1.6
Validity .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.7
Other By-laws, Licenses, Permits and Regulations ....................................................................................................................................... 2
1.8
Conflict .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
1.9
Effective Date ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
1.10
Metric and Imperial Terms ............................................................................................................................................................................ 3
1.11
Level of Accuracy .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.12
Defined Terms ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.13
Diagrams and Figures .................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.14
Repeal of Existing By-laws............................................................................................................................................................................ 3
1.15
Reference to Legislation ................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
1.16
Technical Revisions to the Zoning By-law .................................................................................................................................................... 3
Section 2
CONFORMITY REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................................................................ 4
2.1
Compliance .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
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2.2
Compliance of Severances ............................................................................................................................................................................. 4
2.3
Application to Building .................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Section 3
DEFINITIONS .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
3.1
General ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
3.2
Definitions ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Section 4
GENERAL PROVISIONS ..................................................................................................................................................................... 78
4.1
Accessory Buildings, Structures and Uses ................................................................................................................................................... 78
4.1.1
General ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 78
4.1.2
Accessory Residential Uses ................................................................................................................................................................. 80
4.1.3
Bed and Breakfast Establishments ....................................................................................................................................................... 80
4.1.4
Boat Houses ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 81
4.1.5
Docks ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 82
4.1.6
Fences in a Residential Zone ............................................................................................................................................................... 83
4.1.7
Fences in a Non-Residential Zone ....................................................................................................................................................... 83
4.1.8
Garden Suites ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 84
4.1.9
Pumphouse ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 84
4.1.10
Storage Containers in a Residential Zone ............................................................................................................................................ 84
4.1.11
Storage Containers in a Non-Residential or Rural Zone ...................................................................................................................... 85
4.1.12
Swimming Pools .................................................................................................................................................................................. 86
4.1.13
Temporary Car Shelter ......................................................................................................................................................................... 87
4.2
Automotive Service Station, Gas Bar, Car Wash ........................................................................................................................................ 88
4.3
Buildings to be Moved ................................................................................................................................................................................. 88
4.4
Change of Use .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 89
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4.5
Cumulative Standards .................................................................................................................................................................................. 89
4.6
Established Building Line in Built-up Area ................................................................................................................................................. 89
4.7
Exception Zone ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 89
4.8
Flood Plain ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 89
4.8.1
Permitted Uses Within the Flood Plain ................................................................................................................................................ 90
4.8.2
Prohibited Uses .................................................................................................................................................................................... 90
4.8.3
Flood Plain Zoning Standards .............................................................................................................................................................. 91
4.9
Frontage on a Street ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 91
4.9.1
Exceptions ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 91
4.9.2
Exception for Existing Agreements ..................................................................................................................................................... 92
4.10
Group Homes ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 92
4.11
Home Based Businesses............................................................................................................................................................................... 92
4.11.1
Scope of Permitted Home Based Businesses ....................................................................................................................................... 92
4.11.2
Zone Regulations for Home Based Businesses .................................................................................................................................... 94
4.12
Home Industries ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 95
4.12.1
Scope of Permitted Home Industries.................................................................................................................................................... 95
4.12.2
Zone Regulations for Home Industries ................................................................................................................................................ 95
4.13
Illumination .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 96
4.14
Kennel .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 97
4.15
Land Suitability For Use .............................................................................................................................................................................. 97
4.16
Licenses, Permits and Other By-laws .......................................................................................................................................................... 97
4.17
Loading/Delivery Space Regulations ........................................................................................................................................................... 97
4.18
Minimum Distance Separation and Special Setbacks .................................................................................................................................. 98
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4.18.1
Waste Management Facility ................................................................................................................................................................. 98
4.18.2
Pits and Quarries .................................................................................................................................................................................. 98
4.18.3
Industrial Uses ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 98
4.18.4
Minimum Distance Separation Formulae I and II ................................................................................................................................ 99
4.18.5
Water Bodies and Shoreline Buffer Zone .......................................................................................................................................... 100
4.18.6
Wetland .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 100
4.19
Non-Complying and Non-Conforming Buildings and Structures ............................................................................................................. 101
4.19.1
Reconstruction, Enlargement of a Non-Complying Building or Structure ........................................................................................ 101
4.19.2
Non-Complying Lots ......................................................................................................................................................................... 101
4.19.3
Non-Conforming Uses ....................................................................................................................................................................... 102
4.19.4
Reconstruction of a Non-Conforming Use ........................................................................................................................................ 102
4.19.5
Prior Building Permits for a Non-Conforming Use ........................................................................................................................... 102
4.19.6
Road Widening Creating a Non-Complying Use ............................................................................................................................... 102
4.20
Occupancy Restrictions.............................................................................................................................................................................. 103
4.21
Open Storage and Outdoor Display ........................................................................................................................................................... 103
4.22
Parking, Motor Vehicles, Bicycles and Drive-Through Facilities ............................................................................................................. 103
4.22.1
General ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 103
4.22.2
Barrier Free Parking ........................................................................................................................................................................... 106
4.22.3
Drive-Through Facilities .................................................................................................................................................................... 106
4.22.4
Bicycle Parking and Storage .............................................................................................................................................................. 106
4.22.5
Commercial Vehicle, Recreational Vehicles and Recreational Equipment ....................................................................................... 107
4.22.6
Schedule for Parking Regulations ...................................................................................................................................................... 108
4.23
Parts of Buildings or Structures Permitted Above Height Level ............................................................................................................... 114
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4.24
Permitted Projections ................................................................................................................................................................................. 115
4.25
Prohibited Uses .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 117
4.26
Sight Triangle ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 118
4.27
Signs ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 119
4.28
Streets, Parks, Playgrounds and Community Gardens ............................................................................................................................... 119
4.29
Temporary Buildings or Structures During Construction .......................................................................................................................... 119
4.30
Use by Public Authority or Public Utility .................................................................................................................................................. 120
4.31
Water and Sewage Disposal Systems ........................................................................................................................................................ 121
4.32
Wellhead Protection Area .......................................................................................................................................................................... 121
4.33
Zones Applying to More than One Properties ........................................................................................................................................... 125
Section 5
ZONES ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 126
5.1
Zone Classification .................................................................................................................................................................................... 126
5.2
Zones .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 126
5.3
Use of Zone Symbols ................................................................................................................................................................................. 128
5.4
Holding Zone "h" Designation .................................................................................................................................................................. 128
5.5
Interpretation of Zone Boundaries ............................................................................................................................................................. 128
Section 6
RESIDENTIAL SINGLE DETACHED (R1) ZONE ............................................................................................................................ 130
6.1
Permitted Uses ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 130
6.2
Zone Regulations ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 131
6.3
Additional Regulations .............................................................................................................................................................................. 132
Section 7
RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY (R2) ZONE ...................................................................................................................................... 133
7.1
Permitted Uses ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 133
7.2
Zone Regulations ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 134
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7.3
Additional Regulations .............................................................................................................................................................................. 136
Section 8
RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE (RM) ZONE ........................................................................................................................................... 137
8.1
Permitted Uses ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 137
8.2
Zone Regulations ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 138
8.3
Additional Regulations .............................................................................................................................................................................. 140
Section 9
RESIDENTIAL MIXED MOBILE HOME (RMH) ZONE .................................................................................................................. 141
9.1
Permitted Uses ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 141
9.2
Zone Regulations ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 142
9.3
Additional Regulations .............................................................................................................................................................................. 143
Section 10
RURAL RESIDENTIAL (RR) ZONE............................................................................................................................................... 144
10.1
Permitted Uses ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 144
10.2
Zone Regulations ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 145
10.3
Additional Regulations .............................................................................................................................................................................. 146
Section 11
LIMITED SERVICE RESIDENTIAL (LSR) ZONE ........................................................................................................................ 147
11.1
Permitted Uses ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 147
11.2
Zone Regulations ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 148
11.3
Additional Regulations .............................................................................................................................................................................. 149
Section 12
GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) ZONE ........................................................................................................................................ 150
12.1
Permitted Uses ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 150
12.2
Zone Regulations ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 151
12.3
Additional Regulations .............................................................................................................................................................................. 151
Section 13
HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL (CH) ZONE ....................................................................................................................................... 152
13.1
Permitted Uses ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 152
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13.2
Zone Regulations ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 153
13.3
Additional Regulations .............................................................................................................................................................................. 154
Section 14
RESORT COMMERCIAL (CR) ZONE ............................................................................................................................................ 155
14.1
Permitted Uses ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 155
14.2
Zone Regulations ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 156
14.3
Additional Regulations .............................................................................................................................................................................. 157
Section 15
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL (MG) ZONE .......................................................................................................................................... 158
15.1
Permitted Uses ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 158
15.2
Zone Regulations ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 159
15.3
Additional Regulations .............................................................................................................................................................................. 160
Section 16
RURAL INDUSTRIAL (MR) ZONE ................................................................................................................................................ 161
16.1
Permitted Uses ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 161
16.2
Zone Regulations ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 162
16.3
Additional Regulations .............................................................................................................................................................................. 162
Section 17
WASTE MANAGEMENT (MD) ZONE .......................................................................................................................................... 164
17.1
Permitted Uses ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 164
17.2
Zone Regulations ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 164
17.3
Additional Regulations .............................................................................................................................................................................. 165
Section 18
AGGREGATE EXTRACTIVE (MX) ZONE ................................................................................................................................... 166
18.1
Permitted Uses ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 166
18.2
Zone Regulations ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 166
18.3
Additional Regulations .............................................................................................................................................................................. 167
Section 19
MINING (MIN) ZONE ...................................................................................................................................................................... 168
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19.1
Permitted Uses ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 168
19.2
Zone Regulations ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 168
19.3
Additional Regulations .............................................................................................................................................................................. 169
Section 20
RURAL AND RESOURCE (R) ZONE ............................................................................................................................................. 170
20.1
Permitted Uses ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 170
20.2
Zone Regulations ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 171
20.3
Additional Regulations .............................................................................................................................................................................. 172
Section 21
AGRICULTURAL (A) ZONE .......................................................................................................................................................... 173
21.1
Permitted Uses ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 173
21.2
Zone Regulations ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 174
21.3
Additional Regulations .............................................................................................................................................................................. 174
Section 22
INSTITUTIONAL (I) ZONE ............................................................................................................................................................. 175
22.1
Permitted Uses ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 175
22.2
Zone Regulations ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 176
22.3
Additional Regulations .............................................................................................................................................................................. 176
Section 23
OPEN SPACE (OS) ZONE ............................................................................................................................................................... 177
23.1
Permitted Uses ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 177
23.2
Zone Regulations ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 177
23.3
Additional Regulations .............................................................................................................................................................................. 178
Section 24
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (EP) ZONE ........................................................................................................................... 179
24.1
Permitted Uses ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 179
24.2
Zone Regulations ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 179
24.3
Additional Regulations .............................................................................................................................................................................. 179
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Section 25
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT (D) ZONE ........................................................................................................................................... 180
25.1
Permitted Uses ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 180
24.2
Zone Regulations ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 180
25.2
Additional Regulations .............................................................................................................................................................................. 180
Section 26
Exceptions to Zones ........................................................................................................................................................................... 181
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Explanatory Note
The purpose of this By-law is to implement the Official Plan of the Town of Blind River and to regulate the use of land and the
character, location and use of buildings and structures in the Town of Blind River. This By-law applies to all land within the Town of
Blind River.
The By-law is passed by the authority of Section 34 of the Planning Act. The By-law conforms conform to the Official Plan for the
Town of Blind River.
After the date of adoption of this By-law, any new development, redevelopment or alteration to an existing use or building must
comply with the regulations of this By-law before a building permit can be issued. Applicants are encouraged to pre-consult with the
Town on how the zoning regulations apply.
Changes to the regulations contained in this By-law may be made with prior approval from the Town as provided for under the
Planning Act. Changes may require an amendment to the Zoning By-law.
Zoning By-law Amendments
The Zoning By-law may be amended where the proposed amendment complies with the Town's Official Plan. In accordance with the
requirements of Section 34 of the Planning Act, the usual procedure for amendments involves the following steps:
(1)
The person or public body wishing to amend the Zoning By-law must consult with the municipality before making an
application. The application may then be made to the Clerk/Administrator of the Corporation of the Town of Blind River to
amend the By-law under (subsection 34(10.0.1) of the Planning Act). Applications are available from the Town office (11
Hudson Street, Box 640, Blind River) or on the Town's website www.blindriver.ca
(2)
Designated staff will determine whether the application is a 'complete' application. Additional information, reports or studies
may be required to support the proposed amendment before the application is considered complete. Council has 30 days
from the date of application to determine whether the application is complete (s. 34(10.1-10.3)). A complete application also
requires that the Town's application fee is paid.
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(3)
Once the application is considered complete, staff circulates to the applicant and prescribed agencies and bodies a Notice of
Complete Application (s. 34(10.4)). If Council deems an application incomplete or does not make a decision within 30 days
from the date of application, the person or public body may appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) to determine
whether the application is complete (s. 34(10.5).
(4)
If an application is considered complete, staff advertises that a Public Meeting will be held in order to consider an amendment
to the Zoning By-law. Advertisement is given 20 days in advance of the public meeting (s. 34(12-13, 14.1)). The
advertisement may be placed in the local newspaper, or may be mailed, faxed or emailed to all property owners within 120 m
of the property affected by the application. Where the notice is mailed, the applicant must also post a notice in a location on
the property to be zoned that is visible from the adjacent street.
(5)
Council holds a Public Meeting and evaluates the appropriateness of the proposed amendment. Council considers the
proposal's conformity with the Official Plan, adequacy of services, conformity with the provisions of the requested zone,
suitability of the proposed use in the proposed location, public input, etc. The application must also be consistent with the
Provincial Policy Statement and must also comply with the Growth Plan for Northern Ontario. If the application is considered
satisfactory, the amending By-law is passed by Council.
(6)
Within 15 days of the passing of the by-law, the Clerk/Administrator will give written notice of the decision of Council through
a notice in the local newspaper or by mail, fax or email to the applicant, to all property owners within 120 m of the rezoned
property and to anyone who made a written request to receive notice of the decision (s. 34(10.9, 18)).
(7)
If Council refuses the application and does not amend the zoning by-law, the Clerk must give written notice with reasons to
the applicant. The notice must be given within 15 days of Council's decision.
(8)
Any person who gave their opinion at a public meeting or who submitted their concerns in writing to the Clerk before the by-
law was passed may appeal the decision of Council to the Ontario Municipal Board. The appeal must be filed with the clerk
within the 20 day appeal period set out in the notice of the passing of the Zoning By-law amendment (s. 34(19)) and must
include a cheque for $300 payable to the Minister of Finance. If a person does not make an oral or written submission prior to
council passing the by-law, they may not appeal Council's decision.
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(9)
If Council refuses to approve the application or Council does not make a decision within 120 days from the date the
application the person or public body may appeal to the OMB (s. 34(11)). An appeal of a refusal must be made within 20 days
of the date of the decision.
(10) Where an appeal is made, Council may opt for mediation or dispute resolution to resolve the objection by giving notice to the
appellant(s) (s. 34 (20.2). Participation by the appellant(s) is voluntary but where agreed to, the period for mediation is 75
days.
(11) An amendment to the Zoning By-law takes effect on the day the by-law was passed where no appeal is filed.
(12) If a decision or lack of a decision is appealed to the OMB, the Board can make any decision the Council of the Town had in
regard to the specific application (s. 34(26)). In other words, the OMB can approve, or refuse the application or approve the
application in part.
How long does a zoning By-law amendment take to be approved?
Upon the receipt of a complete application (including any required supporting studies), a zoning By-law amendment usually
takes 2-3 months to complete. The level of complexity and issues related to the proposal will affect the time line.
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How to Use this By-law
Step 1 - Locate Your Property and Determine the Zone
Use the zoning schedules (maps) at the end of this document to locate the property you are interested in. Identify the zone
symbol that applies to that property. Zone examples include R1, R, MG, and CG.
Step 2 - Verify status of any Zoning By-law Amendments
A Zoning by-law is not a static document; it is amended over time as demands and policies governing land use change.
Before proceeding any further, you should verify that your property is not the subject of an earlier Zoning By-law
Amendment. While the Town strives to keep the By-law up-to-date, more recent amendments may not be included in the
version of the By-law you are using. Town Planning staff will be able to assist you to confirm if your property has been the
subject of a more recent amendment.
Step 3 - Determine What Uses are Permitted in the Zone
Use the Permitted Uses section of the Zone to determine what use(s) is/are permitted in the Zone. Run your finger down the
list to find the use you are interested in. If you find the use you are interested in, it is permitted in the Zone. Otherwise, it is
not permitted in that Zone.
Step 4 - Determine What Zone Regulations Apply
Once the use is determined to be permitted, move down to the Zone Regulations section. In this section the regulations will
indicate what the minimum regulations will be, i.e. minimum lot area, lot frontage, building setbacks etc. These standards will
help you determine where you can locate a building or structure on your lot.
Step 5 - Determine if any General Provisions Apply
Development of the property may be affected by Section 4 (General Provisions). General Provisions can apply to any zone
anywhere in the municipality. This section contains provisions that apply to such matters as Accessory Uses, Height
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Exceptions, Home Based Businesses, parking etc. Use this section to determine how a particular land use might be
affected.
For example, Section 4.22 provides the parking requirements for all uses permitted in the Town. If you are considering
changing the use of your property or adding a new use to your property, you should review Section 4.22 to ensure that you
are aware of the parking requirements.
Step 6 - Clarify the Meaning of a Use
Throughout the By-law some words are shown in black italicized script. These words are defined in Section 3 (Definitions).
If you are unsure as to what a particular word means or what the scope of a permitted use includes, then refer to the
alphabetical list of definitions to assist you. This section also contains illustrations which are intended to help with
understanding the definition.
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Explanatory Note for Site Plan Drawings
A site plan drawn to scale should be prepared which illustrates
The true dimensions of the lot to be built upon;
The proposed location, height and dimensions of any proposed building or structure;
The setbacks of all existing and proposed buildings or structures from the nearest lot lines; the location and number
and dimensions of parking spaces (conventional, cycling and barrier-free), parking aisles, driveway access, parking
areas, loading spaces and daylighting triangles;
The location of utility easements, fire hydrants and sidewalks
Landscaping details, lot grading and on-site stormwater features
Natural features such as wetlands, water bodies and flood prone areas
Section 1
ADMINISTRATION
1.1
Title
This By-law shall be known as the Zoning By-law or By-law No. ______ of the Corporation of the Town of Blind River and
shall consist of the text and one or more schedules attached hereto.
1.2
Application and Building Permits
In addition to the requirements of the Town of Blind River Building By-law, every planning application or application for a
building permit shall be accompanied by information required to determine compliance with this By-law. The regulations of
this By-law must be met before a building permit is issued by the Municipality for the erection of any building or structure.
Explanatory Note
Section 1 identifies the administrative controls and requirements of the By-law. It names
the By-law, states its relationship with other By-laws, defines the area to which the By-
law applies, how the By-law is to be enforced, etc. In essence, it identifies the legal
parameters within which the By-law functions.
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1.3
Defined Area
The provisions of this By-law shall apply to all lands within the municipal boundaries of the Corporation of the Town of Blind
River.
1.4
Enforcement
This By-law shall be enforced by the Clerk or such other persons as may from time to time be designated by Council, and no
permit for the use of land or for the erection or use of any building or structure or approval of application for any municipal
license within the jurisdiction of the Council shall be issued or given where the proposed building, structure or use would be
a violation of any provision of this By-law.
1.5
Penalty
Any person who contravenes any provision of this By-law is guilt of an offence 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.
1.6
Validity
A decision of a Court stating 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.
1.7
Other By-laws, Licenses, Permits and Regulations
Nothing in this By-law shall exempt any person from complying with the requirements of any other By-law in the Town of
Blind River, or from applying for and obtaining any permit, license, permission, authority or approval required by this or any
other By-law or regulation of the Corporation or by any requirement of the Province of Ontario or the Government of Canada.
1.8
Conflict
In the event of a conflict between this By-law and amendments thereto, and any general or special By-law, the most
restrictive By-law shall prevail.
1.9
Effective Date
This By-law shall take effect from the date of its passage by Council, subject to the provisions of the Planning Act.
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1.10 Metric and Imperial Terms
The imperial measurements contained in this By-law are included for convenience and do not form part of the By-law. The
metric measurements contained in this By-law are the only measurements to be used in determining compliance with the By-
law.
1.11 Level of Accuracy
All calculations of the regulations of this By-law shall be to one decimal place, and in no case shall there be a rounding to
such decimal place.
In the event of any conflict between the zone regulations of this By-law, the more restrictive regulation(s) shall apply.
1.12 Defined Terms
All defined terms are shown in bold italicised script throughout this By-law.
1.13 Diagrams and Figures
This By-law contains a number of diagrams and figures which are intended to assist with the interpretation of the By-law;
however, they do not form part of this by-law.
1.14 Repeal of Existing By-laws
Upon this By-law coming into effect, any zoning By-laws or amendments thereto passed under Section 34 of the Planning Act
or a predecessor thereto are hereby repealed. The adoption of this By-law shall not prevent any current, pending or future
prosecution or action to abate any existing violation of previous By-laws.
1.15 Reference to Legislation
Where this Zoning By-law makes reference to legislation, then the references shall be deemed to mean the statute currently
in force and any amendments thereto and all applicable regulations thereunder.
1.16 Technical Revisions to the Zoning By-law
Revisions may be made to this by-law without the need for a zoning by-law amendment in the following cases:
1. Correction of grammar or typographical errors or revisions to format in a manner that does not change the intent of the
By-law.
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2. Adding or revising technical information on the zoning maps or schedules that does not affect the zoning of lands
including, but not limited to, matters such as updated and correcting infrastructure information, keys, legends or title
blocks.
3. Changes to appendices, headings indices, marginal notes, table of contents, illustrations, historical or reference
information, page numbering, footers or headers, which do not form part of this By-law and are editorially inserted for
convenience or reference only.
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Section 2
CONFORMITY REQUIREMENTS
2.1
Compliance
No land, building or structure shall be used and no building or structure shall be erected or enlarged, altered or placed
for any purpose within the area defined by this By-law, except as specifically, or by necessary implication, authorized by this
By-law and in conformity with all the applicable provisions of this By-law.
2.2
Compliance of Severances
No lands shall be severed from any existing lot if the effect of an approval for severance is to cause the original, adjoining,
remaining or new building, structure, lot or use of land to be in contravention of any provision of this By-law.
2.3
Application to Building
Where a use does not take place within a building, but a regulation in this By-law imposes a requirement premised on the
use being in a building, the requirement applies, with necessary modifications, as though the actual area occupied by the use
was in a building.
Explanatory Note
This short section establishes the authority of the By-law. It requires that all land
uses, buildings and structures must comply with this Zoning By-law.
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Section 3
DEFINITIONS
3.1
General
Definitions of words and phrases used in this By-law that are not included in the list of definitions in Section 3 shall have the
meanings that are commonly assigned to as defined in a dictionary.
3.2
Definitions
Accessory
When used to describe a use, building or structure, shall mean a use, building or structure
naturally or normally incidental, subordinate and exclusively devoted to a principle use,
building or structure and located on the same lot therewith [see Figure 3.1].
Accessory Dwelling - see dwelling, Accessory
Accessory Apartment - see Dwelling - Accessory Apartment
Accessory Dwelling Unit - see Dwelling, Accessory Dwelling Unit
Explanatory Note
For the purpose of this By-law, the definitions and interpretations given in this Section shall govern. In this By-law, the word
"shall" is mandatory and not directory; words in the singular include the plural, words in the plural include the singular; the
word "used" includes "arranged", "designed" or "intended to be used". The word "occupied" shall include "designed to be
occupied" and "arranged to be occupied".
Examples of accessory
buildings or structures are a
detached garage, a storage
shed, a storage container, a
swimming pool or a satellite
dish. Examples of
accessory uses are a home
based business, an
apartment above a store, or
a retail outlet within a
manufacturing plant.
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Adult Entertainment Parlour
Means any premises or part thereof in which is provided, in pursuance of a trade, calling, business or occupation, services
appealing to or designed to appeal to erotic or sexual appetites or inclinations and for the purposes of this definition, the
following terms shall be interpreted as follows:
1. "To provide" when used in relation to services includes to furnish, perform, solicit, or give such services and
"providing" and "provision" have corresponding meanings;
Figure 3.1: Accessory Building and Main Building
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2. "Services" includes activities, facilities, performances, exhibitions, viewings and encounters, but does not include
"goods" including books, clothing, magazines, pictures, slides and audio and/or video recordings;
3. "Services designed to appeal to erotic or sexual appetites or inclinations" includes:
a) Services of which a principal feature or characteristic is the nudity or partial nudity of any person; or
b) Services in respect of which the word "nude", "naked", "topless", "bottomless", "sexy" or any other word or
picture, symbol or representation having like meaning or implication is used in any advertisement.
Adult Video Rental Outlet
Shall mean an establishment where pre-recorded video tape, video discs, game cartridges, video cameras or video
players/recorders are offered for rent or rented as a principle or accessory business activity and includes the sale of electronic
home entertainment products, computer disks, software, CD-ROMs or other computerized systems designed or advertised as
designed to appeal to erotic or sexual appetites or inclinations.
Adventure Game
Means an outdoor sport or recreation commercial establishment operated commercially in which participants engage in
games mimicking combat-type roles and which may include the use of paint ball or similar equipment.
Adverse Effects
As defined in the Environmental Protection Act, means one or more of:
1. Impairment of the quality of the natural environment for any use that can be made of it;
2. Injury or damage to property or plant or animal life;
3. Harm or material discomfort to any person;
4. An adverse effect on the health of any person;
5. Impairment of the safety of any person;
6. Rendering any property or plant or animal life unfit for human use;
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7. Loss of enjoyment of normal use of property; and
8. Interference with normal conduct of business.
Aggregate
Means gravel, sand, clay, earth, shale, limestone, dolostone, sandstone, marble, granite, rock or other material prescribed
under the Aggregate Resources Act suitable for construction, industrial, manufacturing and maintenance purposes but does
not include metallic ores, asbestos, graphite, kyanite, mica, nepheline syenite, salt, talc, wollastonite, mine tailings or other
material prescribed under the Mining Act or the Aggregate Resources Act.
Agricultural Use
Means the use of land, building(s) or structure(s) for:
1. The growing of crops, including but not limited to nursery and horticultural crops and all related activities such as soil
preparation, manure or fertilizer spreading, planting, spraying, grain drying, irrigating, harvesting and also including the
storage and sale of the crops produced on the lands.
2. Animal husbandry including the raising, boarding, and keeping of all forms of livestock, including poultry and fish,
aquaculture, apiaries and all related activities such as breeding, training, feeding and grazing.
3. Agro-forestry, maple syrup production.
4. The production of animal products including but not limited to milk, eggs, wool, fur, or honey, and all related activities
such as the collection, storage and sale of the products produced on the lands.
5. The use and storage of all forms of on-farm buildings and structures, equipment or machinery needed to accomplish
the foregoing activities.
6. Agricultural use shall not be construed to include commercial activities related to agriculture such as abattoirs,
tanneries and retail sales outlets, (except a farm produce outlet) or manufacturing and processing activities involving
farm crops or animal products such as cheese factories, grain mills or retail seed sales.
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Agricultural Related Use
Means the use of land, buildings or structures which are farm-related commercial and farm-related industrial uses that are
directly related to farm operations in the area, support agriculture, benefit from being in close proximity to farm operations,
and provide direct products and/or services to farm operations as a primary activity.
Aisle
Means the traveled way by which motor vehicles enter and depart parking spaces or loading/delivery spaces or a
parking area [see Figure 3.2].
Alter
When used in reference to a building, structure or part thereof, means:
1. To change any one or more of the internal or external dimensions of such building or structure; or
2. To change the type of construction of the exterior walls or roof of such building or structures; or
3. To change the use of such building or structure or the number or types of uses or dwelling units contained therein.
When used in reference to a lot means:
Figure 3.2: Examples of Parking Aisle
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1. To change the boundary of such lot with respect to a street or lane; or
2. To change any dimension or area, relating to such lot (e.g. width, depth or area of a lot or required yard, landscaped
open space or parking area); or
3. To change the use of such lot or the number of uses located thereon.
When used in reference to a shoreline means to change, straighten, divert or interfere in any way with the channel of any
water body or the lands surrounding the high water mark of a water body.
Altered and alteration shall have corresponding meanings.
Alternative Energy system
Means a system that uses sources of energy or energy conversion processes to produce power, heat and/or cooling that
significantly reduces the amount of harmful emissions to the environment (air, earth and water) when compared to
conventional energy systems.
Ambulance Facility
Means a building or part thereof where professional paramedics and personnel are stationed and their motor vehicles and
equipment are kept or stored.
Animal Day Care Establishment
Means a commercial premise used for a day care service for domestic pets, but shall not include an animal shelter or
kennel.
Animal Shelter
Means a building, structure where animals, birds or other livestock are examined or treated and which may be kept on a
short term basis, and may include the premises of a veterinarian or veterinary surgeon, but does not include a commercial
kennel.
Apartment Building - see Dwelling - Apartment
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Arcade or Video Arcade
Means a place of amusement used for the maintenance and operation of four or more amusement devises for use by the
general public.
Archaeological Resources
Means artifacts, archaeological sites, and marine archaeological sites as defined under the Ontario Heritage Act.
Artisan Shop or Studio - see Studio
Asphalt Plant
Means an industrial facility used for the production of asphalt for immediate use in the paving of roads and driveways and
the damp-proofing of buildings or structures.
Assembly Hall - see Place of Assembly
Attached
Means a building or structure otherwise complete in itself which is connected to, and which depends for structural support
upon a division wall or walls shared in common with an adjacent building or buildings.
Attic
Means that portion of a building immediately below the roof and wholly or partly within the roof framing.
Auction Hall
Means a premise used for the storage of goods or materials which are to be sold on the premises by public auction and for
the sale of the said goods and materials by public auction.
Auditorium - see Place of Assembly
Auto Body Shop
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Means a commercial premise where painting, refinishing, restoration, alterations, or repairs are made to motor vehicles, but
does not include a wrecking or salvage yard or auto repair garage.
Auto Repair Garage
Means a commercial premise for the storage, repair and servicing of motor vehicles or recreational vehicles.
Automotive Sales Establishment
Means a premise for the display, storage and sales or leasing, or renting of new and/or used motor vehicles and
recreational vehicles and related products, and may include accessory uses such as an Auto Repair Garage and/or Auto
Body Shop, administrative offices and a customer lounge.
Automotive Service Station
Means a premise used for the sale of fuels or energy products, for motor vehicles or recreational vehicles and may
include an auto repair garage, the renting, servicing, repairing, lubrication, cleaning and polishing of vehicles and the sale of
automotive accessories and related products, but shall not include any other automotive use defined in this By-law [see also
Gas Bar].
Automobile Wrecking Yard - see Wrecking or Salvage Yard
Bakery
Means a factory for producing, mixing, compounding or baking bread, biscuits, ice cream cones, cakes, pies, buns, or any
other bakery product of which flour or meal is the principal ingredient, but does not include a restaurant or bake shop.
Bake Shop
Means a shop where products of a bakery are sold or offered for sale by retail, including incidental baking of products for
retail sale.
Balcony
Means an open platform projecting from the face of a building's wall, cantilevered or supported by columns or brackets and
surrounded by a balustrade or railing.
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Bank
Means a chartered bank, finance company office, co-op, trust company, loan company or similar establishment.
Barrier Free
Means that which can be approached, entered and used by persons with physical or sensory disabilities
Basement
Means that portion of a building below the first floor which is partly underground. [See Figure 3.4]
Batch Plant, Asphalt or Concrete
Means an industrial facility used for the production of asphalt or concrete products, used in building or construction and
includes but is not limited to facilities for the administration or management of the business, the stockpiling of bulk materials
used in the production process of finished products manufactured on the premises and the storage and maintenance of
equipment.
Bed and Breakfast Establishment
Means a private single detached dwelling in which a maximum of three (3) guest rooms are provided
for hire or pay as temporary accommodation on a daily basis with a breakfast service for the travelling or
vacationing public as an accessory use and where the proprietor lives on the premises.
Bicycle Parking Space
Means a designated area for the exclusive parking
of bicycles equipped with a rack or stand designed
for the locking of a bicycle wheel or frame (see
photo examples).
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Bingo Hall
Means a building or part thereof used for bingo or a bingo event.
Boarding House
Means a dwelling other than a single-detached dwelling which contains three (3) or more rooming units wherein, for
remuneration, lodgings, with or without meals, are provided to the public.
Boat House
Means a one-storey accessory building used for the storage of boats and boating equipment.
Boat Launch
Means a use of land adjacent to a water body that is used to launch and remove boats, marine vessels and watercraft.
Boat Slip
Means a single mooring space for a boat, marine vessel or watercraft forming part of a dock, boat house or other mooring
facility.
Brewery or Winery
Means a building used primarily for the manufacturing, processing and distribution of beer, cider and wine and may include
an accessory retail outlet.
Building
Means any structure consisting of walls, roof and floors used or intended for sheltering any use or occupancy. The word
"building" shall include the whole of such structure or part thereof.
Building, Accessory - see Accessory
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Building Envelope
Means the buildable area on a lot, defined by all of the required yards and setbacks and the maximum height provisions,
within which a building can be erected [see Figure 3.3].
Building Height - see Height
Building Inspector or Building Official - see Chief
Building Official
Building, Main
Means a building in which is conducted the principle uses
of the lot on which the building is located [see Figure 3.1].
Building Line
Means a line within a lot drawn parallel or concentric to a lot
line establishing the minimum distance between that lot line
and any portion of a building or structure which may be
erected.
Building, Mixed Use
Means a building containing more than one land use (e.g.
retail commercial and residential, office and residential,
industrial and retail) that is designed and constructed as a single building.
Building Separation
Means the least horizontal distance permitted between the nearest portions of the walls of any buildings on a lot.
Figure 3.3: Building Envelope
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Building Supply Store or Depot
Means a building where building supplies such as lumber, millwork, siding, roofing, plumbing, electrical, heating, hardware,
air conditioning, home improvement and similar goods are stored, displayed, or kept for retail or wholesale sale and may
include a bulk storage yard. This definition shall not include a wrecking yard.
Building, Temporary
Means a building or structure intended for removal or demolition within a prescribed time period not exceeding two years or
as set out in a building permit.
Built Heritage Resources
Means buildings, structures, monuments, installations or any manufactured remnant that contributes to a property's cultural
heritage value or interest as identified by a community, including an Aboriginal community. Built heritage resources are
generally located on property that has been designated under Parts IV or V of the Ontario Heritage Act, or included on local,
provincial or federal registers.
Bulk Fuel Depot
Means lands, buildings and structures for the storage,
distribution of fuels and oils but not including retail sales or key
lock operations.
Bulk Storage Yard
Means land or a lot used for the storage in the open or partially
sheltered, of goods and materials and without limiting the foregoing
shall include lumber, building supplies, construction equipment, but
shall not include a wrecking yard.
Figure 3.4: Car Port
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Campground
Means an area of land, managed as a unit, providing short term accommodation or overnight camping for tents, tent trailers,
recreational vehicles or truck campers. A campground may include accessory uses, buildings and structures such as an
accessory dwelling, laundromat, convenience store, pavilion, recreation hall, beach, the sale of propane fuels or firewood
or other goods or supplies and equipment rentals that are accessory to the operation of the campground.
Camp Site
Means a parcel of land within a campground that is maintained as a site for the location of a tent, tent trailer, recreational
vehicle or truck camper, but not a mobile home.
Canopy
Means a roof-like structure projecting from the exterior face of a building or is a stand-alone structure over a pump island or
gas bar.
Car Port
Means a structure open on at least two sides and intended to be used for the sheltering of one or more motor vehicles. A
car port attached to the main building is not an accessory structure. [See Figure 3.4]
Car Rental Agency
Means a premise where motor vehicles are kept for lease and where such vehicles may be dropped off or picked up.
Car Wash
Means a commercial building or portion thereof used for the washing or cleaning of motor vehicles. A car wash may be an
accessory use to a permitted automotive use.
Catering Establishment
Means a commercial establishment or a home based business in which food and beverages are prepared for consumption
off the premises and are not served to customers on the premises.
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Cellar
Means the portion of the building below the first
floor, which is partly or wholly underground and
which has more than one-half of its height from
floor to ceiling or to the underside of the floor joists
below the finished grade [see also Basement and
Figure 3.5].
Cemetery
Means a cemetery within the meaning and as
regulated by the Funeral, Burial and Cremation
Services Act, 2002 and includes a mausoleum,
columbarium or other building or structure
intended for the interment of human remains.
Cemetery, Pet
Means a use of land for the interment of animal remains of a domestic pet.
Chief Building Official
Means an officer or employee of the Corporation charged with the duty of enforcing the provisions of the Building Code Act.
Church - see Place of Worship
Clinic
Means a building or part thereof used solely for the purpose of consultations, diagnosis and treatment of patients, by
qualified health practitioners and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the building may include administrative
offices, waiting rooms, laboratories, professionals (e.g. physicians, dentists, optometrists, chiropodists, chiropractors or
drugless practitioners).
Figure 3.5: Cellar and Basement
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Club, Private
Means a building or part of a building used as a meeting place by an association of persons who are bona fide members,
which owns, hires or leases the building or part thereof, the use of such premises being restricted to members and their
guests for social, cultural, recreational, business or athletic purposes.
Commercial Greenhouse, Nursery or Garden Centre
Means a building and/or outdoor area primarily used for the growing of flowers, sod, vegetables, shrubs or bushes, trees,
landscaping or orchard stock and similar vegetation for wholesale or retail sale on or off the premises and may include the
incidental sale of gardening supplies, gardening tools, planting materials, fertilizers, pesticides, lawn furniture and equipment.
Commercial Parking Lot
Means a lot forming the principal use of the land which is used for the temporary parking of two or more motor vehicles for
profit or gain.
Commercial Vehicle
Means a motor vehicle having permanently attached thereto a truck or delivery body and includes ambulances, hearses, fire
apparatus, police patrols, motor buses and tractors used for hauling purposes on the highway.
Communications Facility
Means an installation which transmits receives and/or relays communications such as a microwave relay tower, significant
antenna, telephone line, cellular telephone tower, radio or television broadcast tower or similar facility approved by Industry
Canada.
Community Centre - see Place of Assembly
Community Garden
Means a site operated by community members and/or a community organization where lands are used for the growing of
produce, flowers and native plants for non-profit use through individual or shared plots.
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Community Recycling Facility
Means a building or structure used for the collection, storage, redistribution and sale of reusable goods and materials to the
general public and may also include an accessory office.
Conservation Use
Means the use of lands which are intended to remain open in character with the priority use given to preservation, protection
or conservation of their ecological uniqueness, wildlife production and their natural features and may include non-commercial
recreational uses.
Construction Yard or Contractor's Yard
Means the yard of a building contractor or company used as a depot for the storage and maintenance of equipment used by
the contractor or company, and may include facilities for the administration or management of the business and the
stockpiling or storage of supplies used in the business, but does not include the crushing of virgin or recyclable aggregates or
materials and the wholesale or retail sale of building supplies or home improvement supplies.
Continuum-of-Care Facility
Means a building or a group of buildings which may include a senior citizens apartments building, a nursing home, a long-
term care facility, home for the aged, a retirement home and accessory facilities including but not limited to clinics, recreation
centers, cafeterias and personal service establishments, and may also include independent senior's accommodation in
separate structures/living units that share in services such as meals. This definition does not include a group home, or
boarding house.
Convenience Store
Means a retail store used primarily for the sale of grocery and other daily household necessities required to fulfil the day-to-
day needs of the surrounding community and may include a video rental outlet.
Convention Facility - see Place of Assembly
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Corporation
Means the Corporation of the Town of Blind River except where reference is made in this By-law to a private corporation, in
which case the definition shall mean a body corporate with share capital to which the Business Corporations Act applies.
Cottage Industry - see Home Based Business
Council
Means the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Blind River.
Coverage - see Lot Coverage
Crisis Care Facility
Means a residential facility that is licensed and funded by the Province of Ontario, Government of Canada or an appointed
agency, for the short term, temporary care of persons requiring immediate emergency shelter and aid who are living under
supervision in a single housekeeping unit and who by reason of their emotional, mental, social or physical condition or legal
status, require a group living arrangement for their wellbeing.
Cultural Heritage Landscape
Means a defined geographical area that may have been modified by human activity and is identified as having cultural
heritage value or interest by a community, including an Aboriginal community. The area may involve features such as
structures, spaces, archaeological sites or natural elements that are valued together for their interrelationship, meaning or
association.
Custom Workshop
Means a building or structure or part of a building or structure used by a trade or craft for the individual custom production
of articles. The sale of such products shall be permitted as an accessory use.
Day Lighting Triangle - see Sight Triangle
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Day Care, Private Home
Means the use of a dwelling unit operated commercially for the temporary care of children
Day Nursery
Means an establishment for pre-school-aged children governed by the Child Care and Early Years Act.
Deck
Means a structure above the ground cantilevered from a dwelling or building or supported by the ground with no roof or
walls except for visual partitions and which is used as an outdoor living area.
Detached
When used in reference to a building or structure, means a building or structure which is not structurally dependent on,
nor adjoins on any side, any other building.
Development
Means the creation of a new lot, a change of land use, or the construction of buildings and structures requiring approval
under the Planning Act and shall be taken to include redevelopment, but does not include activities that create or maintain
infrastructure authorized under an environmental assessment process, works subject to the Drainage Act, or underground or
surface mining of minerals or advanced exploration on mining lands.
Dish Antenna - see Satellite Dish/Receiver
Dock
Means an accessory structure used for the mooring of boats, marine vessels or watercraft which is designed to float freely
on the surface of the water and which may be secured or anchored to the shoreline.
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Dormitory
Means a building designed or used to provide temporary lodging accommodation of miners, mining staff, contracted staff,
mill employees or students and may include such facilities as an administrative office, cafeteria, recreational hall and living
units, and where each living unit may contain washroom and kitchen facilities.
Drive-Through Facility
Means a premise used to provide or dispense products or services through an attendant or a window or an automated
machine, to persons remaining in motor vehicles that are in a designated queuing space, and may be in combination with
other land uses. Kiosks within a parking structure necessary for the operation of the parking facility or kiosks associated with
a surface parking area are not considered drive through facilities.
Driveway
Means an unobstructed passageway used to provide access to a lot from a street or lane.
Driving Range
Means a public or private area operated for the purpose of developing golfing techniques, including miniature golf courses,
but excluding a golf course.
Dry Cleaning or Laundry Outlet means a premise used for the purpose of receiving articles or goods of fabric to be
subjected to the process of laundering or dry cleaning at another location and may include facilities for the pressing or ironing
of such articles.
Dry Cleaning or Laundry Plant means a premise in which the business of laundry or dry cleaning is housed and where the
cleaning, drying, ironing and finishing of such goods are conducted.
Dwelling
Means a building or part of a building occupied or capable of being occupied as the home or residence, or sleeping place,
by one or more persons, where food preparation and sanitary facilities are provided, but shall not include a hotel or motel.
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Means a fully-detached dwelling which is accessory to a permitted non-residential use.
Dwelling - Apartment
Means a building containing three (3) or more dwelling units but shall not include a row or townhouse dwelling [see
Figure 3.6].
Dwelling - Accessory Apartment
Means a self-contained dwelling unit which is accessory to and located within or attached to a main building used for a
permitted non-residential use on the same lot.
Dwelling - Converted
Means an existing single detached dwelling which has or may be altered or converted to contain two (2) or more dwelling
units but not more than four (4).
Dwelling - Duplex
Means a building that is divided horizontally into two (2) dwelling units, each of which has an independent entrance [see
Figure 3.6].
Dwelling - Group or Group Housing or Group Housing Project
Means a combination of dwelling types (e.g. semi-detached, triplex, row housing, and apartments) where there are two or
more such dwellings located on the same lot, which lot is retained under one ownership.
Dwelling - Mobile Home
Means any dwelling that is designed to be made mobile, and constructed or manufactured in accordance with standards set
out in the Building Code and designed to provide a permanent residence for one or more persons, but does not include a
recreational vehicle.
Dwelling - Multiple Unit
Means a separate building designed exclusively to contain three (3) or more dwelling units.
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Dwelling - Row or Townhouse
Means a building that is divided vertically into three (3) or more dwelling units, each of which has an independent entrance
at grade. [See Figure 3.6]
Dwelling - Seasonal
Means a dwelling constructed as a secondary place of residence and is not the principal place of residence of the owner or
occupier thereof (e.g. cottage).
Dwelling, - Second Residential Unit
Means a second dwelling unit within a permitted single detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling, rowhouse that
does not otherwise contain an ancillary residential unit.
Dwelling - Semi-detached
Means a building on a single foundation divided vertically into two (2) separate dwelling units by a common wall [see
Figure 3.6].
Dwelling - Single-detached
Means a detached building containing one (1) dwelling unit [see Figure 3.6].
Dwelling - Triplex
Means a building on a single foundation divided into three (3) separate dwelling units, each of which has an independent
entrance either directly from the outside or through a common vestibule [see Figure 3.6].
Dwelling - Two-Unit
Means a dwelling containing two (2) dwelling units and for the purpose of this By-law a Two-Unit Dwelling may include a
semi-detached dwelling, a duplex dwelling, but shall not include a converted dwelling or a dwelling containing a
secondary dwelling unit.
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Dwelling Unit
Means one or more habitable rooms or suites of two or
more rooms, designed or intended for use by and occupied
by one or more individuals as a household in which separate
culinary and sanitary facilities are provided for the exclusive
use of such household, and with a private entrance from
outside the building or from a common hallway or stairway
inside the building.
Dwelling Unit - Secondary
Means a separate and self-contained dwelling unit (e.g.
includes cooking, sanitation and sleeping facilities) within a
new or existing single detached dwelling unit, semi-
detached dwelling or row or townhouse dwelling that is
subordinate to the principle dwelling unit on the property.
Dwelling Unit Area
Means the floor area of a dwelling unit measured within the
interior faces of the exterior walls of the dwelling unit. The
unfinished floor area in the basement shall not be included in
the calculations of the dwelling unit area.
Easement
Means the legal right acquired by contract to pass over,
along, upon or under the lands of another and shall be
deemed to include an easement for a water, sewer, gas or
hydro or communications utility, drainage works, and a street,
or road.
Figure 3.6: Dwelling Types
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Eave
Means a roof overhang, free of enclosing walls, without supporting columns.
Entrance
Means in reference to a lot, the area of intersection between a driveway and a street line.
Equestrian Establishment
Means the use of land, buildings and structures for operation of a horse riding academy, horse riding stables, horse
training, handling care, or for the lodging of horses.
Equipment Rental Establishment
Means a premise wherein the primary use is the rental of machinery, equipment, furniture and fixtures and other goods.
Equipment Sales, Service and Repair Establishment
Means a premise where machinery or equipment for use in construction undertakings, commercial vehicles, and other similar
goods are kept for sale at retail or wholesale and which may be serviced, washed or repaired and may include an auto body
shop. (Examples include farm equipment, back hoes, floats or trailers.)
Equipment and Vehicle Storage Yard
Means a premise which is used for the storage of machinery and equipment for construction undertakings, commercial
vehicles, and other similar goods requiring large areas for outside storage. Limited repair of such machinery, equipment,
vehicles and goods may be permitted in a building provided such repair is clearly incidental and secondary to the storage
use.
Erect
Means to build, construct, reconstruct, renovate, alter or relocate and without limiting the generality of the foregoing shall be
taken to include any preliminary physical operation such as excavating, grading, piling, cribbing, filling or draining, structurally
altering any existing building or structure by an addition, deletion, enlargement or extension.
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Established Building Line
Means the average setback from the street line of existing buildings measured not more than 100 m [328 ft.] on one side of
one block where more than one-half of the frontage of the same side of a block has been built upon [see Figure 3.7].
Established Grade
Means:
1. When used with reference to a building, the average
elevation of the finished level of the ground adjoining
a wall of the building, measured along the length of
the wall, exclusive of any artificial embankments,
planters, berms or steps [see Figure 3.8];
2. When used with reference to a structure, the average
elevation of the finished surface of the ground
immediately surrounding such structure;
3. When used with reference to a street, road or
highway, the elevation of the street, road or highway
established by a public authority.
Existing
Means existing as of the date of the passing of this By-law.
Exterior Side Lot Line - see Lot Line, Exterior Side
Exterior Side Yard - see Yard, Exterior Side
Factory Outlet
Means a premise accessory to a permitted industrial use where products or goods that are manufactured or produced on
site by that industry are kept for wholesale or retail sale on the same lot as the principle industrial use.
Figure 3.7: Established Building Line
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Fairground
Means land, buildings and structures used for entertainment, agricultural and related exhibits, competitive events, food
concessions, a carnival or midway which are conducted on a seasonal or temporary basis and may include grandstands,
barns and other accessory buildings and structures normally associated with such a use.
Figure 3.8: Established Building Line
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Farm
Means land used for the tillage of soil and the growing of vegetables, fruits, grains, and other staple crops. This definition
shall also apply to land used for animal husbandry, dairying or wood lots [see also Agricultural Use].
Farm, Hobby
Means land on which a farm may be operated primarily for recreational purposes or for home consumption by the occupants
of the dwelling on the same lot, and which is clearly secondary and accessory to the permitted use. A hobby farm may
also include a farm produce outlet.
Farm Produce Outlet
Means an accessory use to a farm which consists of the retail sale of agricultural products produced on the farm where such
outlet is located.
Farmer's Market
Means land, buildings and structures used for the sale of farm products, crafts and other merchandise of a local farming or
rural community and designed for individual retailers.
Fence
Means any barrier constructed of chain link metal, wood, stone, metal, brick or other similar materials or combinations of such
materials which is erected for the purpose of screening, safeguarding, retaining or enclosing property or delineating property
lines.
First Storey
Means the storey with its floor closest to but above grade [see Figure 3.18] .
Fitness Centre
Means a commercial building or part of a building in which facilities are provided for recreational or health related activities
including but not limited to weight training and exercise classes and may include associated facilities and services such as a
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lounge, washrooms, showers, and saunas, a day spa, an administrative office, a cafeteria and an accessory retail outlet for
fitness-related attire, equipment and dietary supplements.
Flea Market
Means:
1. A premise where second hand goods, articles and antiques are offered or kept for sale at retail to the general public but
shall not include any other retail establishment otherwise defined in this By-law;
2. An occasional or periodic market or sales event held in an open area, which may include a street, or within a building or
structure where independent sellers offer goods, new and used, for sale to the public, but not including private garage
sales;
3. A premise in which stalls or sales areas are set aside and rented or otherwise provided, and which are intended for use
by various unrelated individuals to sell articles that are either home grown, homemade, handcrafted, old, obsolete, or
antique and may include the selling of goods at retail by businesses or individuals who are generally engaged in retail
trade;
4. A premise where food preserves or fresh produce or prepared foods are sold, but does not include a restaurant.
Flood Elevation or Floodline
Means a line established by a one in one hundred year storm as established by flood plain mapping or by an appropriate
public authority.
Flooding Hazards
Means the inundation of areas adjacent to a shoreline or river or stream system and not ordinarily covered by water along
river and stream systems, the flooding hazard is the greater of the flood resulting from the rainfall experienced during a major
storm such as the Timmins Storm (1961), transposed over a specific watershed and combined with the local conditions,
where evidence suggests that the storm event could have potentially occurred over watersheds in the general area; or the
one hundred year flood; or a flood which is the greater of the above which was actually experienced in a particular watershed
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or portion thereof as a result of ice jams and which has
been approved as a standard for that specific area by the
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry [see Figure
3.9].
Flood Plain
For river, stream and small inland lake systems, means the
area, usually low lands adjoining a watercourse, which has
been or may be subject to flooding hazards.
Floor Area, Gross
Means the total area of all floors contained within a
building measured between the exterior faces of the
exterior walls of the building and where there are no walls
the total area of a floor within the outer perimeter of the floor [see Figure 3.10].
Floor Area, Ground
Means the floor area of the lowest storey of a building approximately at or above the established grade excluding any
basement or cellar, which area is measured between the exterior faces of the exterior walls at the floor level of such storey,
but excludes car parking areas within the building; and for the purposes of this paragraph the walls of an inner court are and
shall be deemed to be exterior walls.
Floor Area, Net
Means the total floor area of usable or habitable space above or below grade, measured from the exterior face of the exterior
walls of the building or structure but shall not include:
1. Any private garage, porch, veranda, unfinished basement, cellar or attic; or
2. Any part of a building or structure below grade which is used for building services, storage or laundry facilities; or
Figure 3.9: Flooding Hazard
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3. Any part of the building or structure used for the storage or parking of motor vehicles; or
4. Any part of a commercial shopping area used as a hall way, corridor passageway, utility room, elevator shafts, service/mechanical
rooms, garbage/recycling rooms, public washroom, staff locker and lunch rooms, loading areas, balcony or mezzanine not otherwise
used for the display or sale are for merchandise.
Forestry Use
Means the general raising,
management and harvesting of
wood and shall include the
raising and cutting of fuel wood,
pulpwood, saw logs, Christmas
trees, other forestry products
and silva culture practices.
Front Lot Line - see Lot Line,
Front
Front Yard - see Yard, Front
Frontage - see Lot Frontage
Funeral Home
Means a building or part thereof
used for the purpose of
furnishing funeral services to the
public, but shall not include a crematorium.
Garage - Detached Private
Means a fully enclosed accessory building which is designed or used for parking or storage in which there are no facilities
for repairing or servicing of a motor vehicle for remuneration or commercial use.
Figure 3.10: Floor Area
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Garden Centre - see Commercial
Greenhouse, Garden Centre or Nursery
Garden Suite
Means a one-unit detached residential building
containing sanitary and kitchen facilities that is
accessory to an existing permanent residential
building and that is designed to be portable, but
shall not include a mobile home, or a
recreational vehicle.
Gas Bar
Means one or more pump islands, each
consisting of one or more gasoline pumps, and a building, structure or booth which may be used by a sales attendant for
the sale of gasoline products and convenience items including but not limited to beverages, prepared foods, newspapers,
lottery tickets, sundries and may include other accessory features such as a comfort station and ATM. [see also Automotive
Service Station]
Gazebo
Means a freestanding, roofed accessory structure which is not enclosed, except for transparent screening (e.g. glass,
netting) and which is utilized for the purposes of relaxation in conjunction with a principle use but shall not include any other
use or activity otherwise defined or classified herein [see Figure 3.11].
Geothermal Power Facility
Means a heating facility such as a heat pump whose energy source is naturally created from the earth's crust.
Golf Course
Means a public or private area operated for the principle use of playing the sport of golf but may also include a driving
range and such accessory buildings and structures as are necessary for the operation and maintenance of the golf course
Figure 3.11: Gazebo
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including club house facilities, a restaurant, banquet, conference and other uses of a social, recreational and entertainment
nature normally associated with golf course development.
Green Roof
Means a roof of a building where part of or the entire surface of the roof is intentionally covered with vegetative material.
Greenhouse
Means a building used for the growing of flowers, plants, shrubs, trees and similar vegetation which are not necessarily
transplanted outdoors on the same lot containing such greenhouse.
Granny Flat - see Garden Suite
Green Energy Industries
Means a building or structure in which products are manufactured for the generation of electricity from non-polluting or
renewable source (i.e. wind, sun, geothermal, biomass). Products manufactured by a renewable energy industry may include
but are not limited to solar panels, wind turbines, geothermal equipment, and parts or components thereof.
Group Home
Means a single housekeeping unit in a residential dwelling, which is registered with the Corporation, in which three (3) to
ten (10) persons (excluding supervisory or operating staff) live together under responsible supervision consistent with the
requirements of its residents for a group living arrangement and which is licensed and/or approved under Provincial Statutes
and in compliance with municipal By-laws [see also Crisis Care Facility].
Guest Cabin
Means an accessory building, located on the same lot as the main building, which is used for sleeping accommodation but
does not contain any cooking facilities and may contain sanitary facilities.
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Guest Room
Means a bedroom or suite of rooms, which contains no facilities for cooking and which is used or maintained for gain or hire
by providing accommodation.
Guest House
Means a private single detached dwelling in which the dwelling or part thereof is rented for gain or hire as living quarters.
Habitable Room
Means any floor space within a building or structure designed and intended to be used for living, sleeping, cooking or
eating purposes as defined under the Building Code Act, S.O. 1992, Chapter 23, as amended.
Hazardous Lands
Means property or lands that could be unsafe for development due to naturally occurring process including lands in a flood
plain or subject to a flooding hazard or erosion hazard and shall include unstable soils and unstable bedrock.
Hazardous Substances
Means substances which individually, or in combination with other substances are normally considered to pose a danger to
public health, safety and the environment. These substances generally include a wide variety of materials that are toxic,
ignitable, corrosive, reactive, radioactive or pathological.
Height
Means the vertical distance between the established grade and:
1. In the case of a flat roof, the highest point of the roof surface or parapet wall, whichever is the highest [see Figure 3.12],
or
2. In the case of all other types of roofs, the mean height level between the base of the roof and highest point of the roof [see
Figure 3.13].
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Where the height is designated in terms of storeys, it
shall mean the designated number of storeys above
and including the first storey.
Figure 3.12: Building Height with Flat Roof
Figure 3.13: Building Height - All Other Roofs
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Heliport
Means a landing area or pad used for the landing and take-off of helicopters and may include incidental emergency service
facilities, fueling facilities and passenger and cargo areas.
Herein
Means in this By-law, and shall not be limited to any particular section of this By-law.
High Water Mark
Means the mark made by the action of water under natural conditions on the shore or bank of a body of water, which action
has been so common and usual and so long continued that it has created a difference between the character of the
vegetation or soil on one side of the mark and the character of the vegetation or soil on the other side of the mark. Features
shall also include a naturel line or mark impressed on the bank or shore or rock, or other distinctive physical characteristics.
Highway
Means a street under the jurisdiction of the Provincial government.
Hobby Farm - see Farm, Hobby
Home for the Aged - see Continuum-of-Care Facility
Home Based Business
Means a privately operated legal occupation, enterprise or business which is carried out as an accessory use to a dwelling
unit for pursuits conducted by the occupant thereof and any employees and is compatible with a domestic household.
Home Industry
Means any privately operated legal occupation, enterprise or business which is carried out as an accessory use to the main
agricultural or rural residential use of a property and only by the occupant thereof and any employees and is compatible with
a domestic household.
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Hospital
Means a regulated institution under the Public Hospitals Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.40, the Private Hospitals Act, R.S.O 1990,
c.P.24, the Mental Health Foundation Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.D.26 and the Community Psychiatric Hospitals Act, R.S.O 1990,
c.P.21 established to deliver health care services.
Hotel
Means a building designed or used for the accommodation of the travelling or vacationing public, with or without accessory
uses such as a restaurant, meeting rooms, swimming pool, facilities for the temporary exhibition and sale of goods on an
intermittent basis, premise licensed under the Liquor License Act and includes any establishment containing guest rooms
which is defined as a "Hotel" in the Hotel Registration of Guests Act, R.S.O.1990, H.17and shall also include a motel and
hostel, but shall not include any residential use or boarding house use.
Industrial Use
Means the use of land, building or structures for the purpose of manufacturing, assembling, making, preparing, inspecting,
ornamenting, finishing, treating, altering, repairing, warehousing, or storage or adapting for sale of any goods, substances,
article or thing, or any part thereof and the storage of building and construction equipment and materials as distinguished
from the buying and selling of commodities and the supplying of personal services. This definition does not include a mine, pit
or quarry or obnoxious industry. Accessory uses may include transportation, wholesaling, storage, shipping and receiving
incidental to the industrial use.
1. Class I Industry - Light Industrial
Means a place of business for a small scale, self-contained plant or building which produces, manufactures, assembles or
stores a product which is contained in a package and has a low probability of fugitive emissions e.g. noise, odour, dust and
vibration. Such industries operate in the daytime only with infrequent movement of products and /or heavy trucks and no
outside storage. 'Light Industrial Uses' or 'Class I Industry' is a classification and other uses defined in this By-law may be
classified as such.
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2. Class II Industry - Medium Industrial
Means a place of business for medium scale process and manufacturing with outdoor storage of wastes or materials (e.g. it
has an open process) and where there are periodic or occasional outputs of fugitive emissions e.g. noise, odour, dust and/or
vibration. Shift operations occur and there is frequent movement of products and /or heavy trucks during daytime hours.
'Medium Industrial Uses' or 'Class II Industry' is a classification and other uses defined in this By-law may be classified as
such.
3. Class III - Heavy Industrial Uses
Means a place of business for uses characterized as having emissions such as noise, smoke, odour, fumes or vibrations or
extensive outside storage as part of their normal operations. Such uses include sawmills, pulp and paper mills, refineries,
smelting operations and similar uses which are intended to be secluded from residential or other sensitive land uses in order
to limit any potential adverse effects on the environment or the surrounding areas and public health. 'Heavy Industrial Uses'
or 'Class III Industry' is a classification and other uses defined in this By-law may be classified as such.
Institutional Use
Means any land, building, structure or part thereof used to provide non-profit or non-commercial purposes for
governmental, educational, charitable, fraternal or other public services.
Junk Yard - see Wrecking Yard
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Kennel
Means a commercially operated building or structure where dogs, cats or other small animals are kept, trained, bred or
boarded, but does not include an animal shelter. [See also Animal Shelter]
Landfill Site - see Waste Management Facility
Lane
Means a public thoroughfare other than a street or pedestrian way, improved or not, which has a right-of-way width of 10 m
or less and which provides a secondary means of for vehicular traffic to abutting lots and which is not intended for general
traffic circulation.
Laundromat
Means a self-serving clothes washing establishment containing one or more washers and drying, ironing, finishing or other
incidental equipment, and may include a laundry receiving depot.
Livestock
Means animals associated with an agricultural use such as but not limited to cattle, horses, goats, poultry, sheep, swine or
the young thereof, raised for personal use or for commercial purposes.
Livestock Facility
Means one or more barns or permanent structures with livestock-occupied portions, intended for the keeping or housing of
livestock and includes all manure or material storages. (Minimum Distance Separation Formulae Implementation Guidelines)
Livestock Sales Outlet
Means a building or structure where livestock are bought and sold.
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Loading/Delivery Space
Means an unobstructed area of land which is used for the temporary parking of one or more commercial motor vehicles while
merchandise or materials are being loaded or unloaded from such vehicle.
Logging Operation
Means an area of land and/or building of a logging contractor where equipment and materials are stored and may include
repairs to logging equipment.
Loft-Above-a-Garage
Means the portion of a private garage either attached or detached located above the vehicle storage area which is used for
sleeping accommodation and may include sanitary facilities but not cooking facilities.
Lot
Means a parcel of land which is
capable of being legally
conveyed in accordance with the
Planning Act.
Lot Area
Means the total horizontal area
measured within the limits of the
lot lines of the lot excluding the
horizontal area of any flood plain
or wetland area located on such
lot. [See Figure 3.1]
Figure 3.14: Lot Definitions
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Lot, Corner
Means a lot situated at an intersection of two or more streets, or at the intersection of two parts of the same street which have
an interior angle or intersection of not more than one hundred and thirty-five (135) degrees.
Where such street lines are curved, the angle of intersection of the street lines shall be deemed to be the angle formed by the
intersection of the tangents to the street lines, drawn through the extremities of the side lot lines. 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,
and any portion of a corner lot distant not more than 30 m (98.4 ft.) from the corner measured along the street line shall be
deemed to be an interior lot [see Figure 3.14].
Lot Coverage
Means that percentage of land or lot area covered by buildings and structures above ground level and which excludes that
portion of such land or lot area which is occupied by a building or portion thereof which is completely below ground level, and
shall exclude a fence, patio, landings, steps, ramps, retaining wall, root cellar, a sewage disposal system and an in-ground
swimming pool or hot-tub.
Lot Depth
Means 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. If 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 [see
Figure 3.15].
Lot Frontage
Means the horizontal distance between the side lot lines. Where such side lot
lines are not parallel, it shall be the width of a lot measured between the
intersections of the side lot lines with a line equal to the front yard setback
back from and parallel or concentric to the front lot line. Arc distances shall
apply on curved lines [see Figure 3.15].
Figure 3.15: Lot Depth and Lot Frontage
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Lot, Interior
Means a lot other than a corner lot or a through lot which has frontage on a street [see Figure 3.14].
Lot Line
Means a boundary line of a lot or the vertical projection thereof. In the case of a lot line that has a bend or a series of bends,
if the sum of the interior angles or angles of such bends is 130 degrees or greater, then they shall be deemed to be the same
lot line.
Lot Line - Exterior Side
Means a lot line located between the front lot line and rear lot line and dividing the lot from a street [see Figure 3.14].
Lot Line, Front
Means:
1. In the case of an interior lot, the line dividing the lot from the street, street allowance or private road;
2. In the case of a corner lot, the shorter lot line abutting a street shall be deemed to be the front lot line;
3. In the case of a corner lot with two street lines of equal length, the lot line that abuts the wider street, or abuts a
highway shall be deemed to be in the front line, and in the case of both streets being under the same jurisdiction and of
the same width, the lot line where the principal access to the lot is provided shall be deemed to be the front lot line;
4. In the case of a lot with water access or frontage on a water body, or an island, the front lot line shall be on the
shoreline. In the case of a through waterfront lot the longest shoreline shall be deemed to be the front lot line; [see
Figure 3.16].
5. in the case of a private road, the lot line adjacent to the entrance shall be deemed to be the front lot line;
6. In all other cases not described above, the front lot line shall be deemed to be where the principal access or entrance to
the lot is approved.
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Lot Line, Rear
Means the lot line furthest from, and opposite to, the front lot line [see Figure 3.14]. In the case of a lot with no rear lot
line, the point where the two side lot lines intersect shall be the rear lot line.
Lot Line, Side Interior
Means a lot line other than a front lot line, rear lot line or exterior side lot line. On a lot with more than four sides, any lot
line not otherwise defined as a front, rear or side lot line shall be considered as an interior side lot line [see Figure 3.14].
Lot, Through
Means a lot having a frontage on two parallel or approximately parallel streets and where such lot qualifies as being both a
corner lot and a through lot, such lot shall be considered as a corner lot [see Figure 3.14].
Lot, Width
Means the average horizontal dimension between the two longest opposite sides measured on a line 6 m [19.6 ft.] back from
the front lot line and parallel to it.
Lot Width, Corner Lot
Means the horizontal distance between the longest front lot line and the opposite side lot line, measured along a line 6 m
[19.6 ft.] back from and parallel to the shorter front lot line, except in the case:
1. Where the front lot lines are curved, in which case, the lot width shall be calculated on the basis that the street lot lines
are deemed to be the tangents produced to their points of intersection, from the points of intersection of the side lot lines
and curved street lot line; or
2. Where a corner lot indicates that a sight triangle has been removed or has a rounded corner, in which case, the lot
width shall be calculated on the basis that the front lot lines shall be deemed to comprise the street lines produced to
their point of intersection.
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Figure 3.16: Waterfront Lots
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Marina
Means a commercial use, building and/or structure with or without docking facilities where boats are moored, berthed,
constructed, stored, serviced, repaired or kept for sale or rent, and where accessory uses shall include the sale of boat
accessories, marine fuels and supplies and pump-out facilities.
Marine Facility
Means a non-commercial building or structure which is used to moor, berth, or store a boat. This definition may include a
boat launching ramp, a boat lift, marine railway, a float hangar, dock or boathouse, but does not include any building used for
human habitation or a marina. A marine facility shall also include a water intake facility and any flood or erosion control
structure. No part of a marine facility may be used as a dwelling unit.
Massage Parlour
Means premise used for the practice of massage therapy by a Registered Massage Therapist.
Medical Clinic - see Clinic
Medical Marijuana Facility
Means a premise approved and regulated under the Canada Food and Drugs Act and associated Food and Drug
Regulations.
Microbrewery
Means a commercial operation where beer is produced at a small scale. A microbrewery may be permitted to sell the product
that is produced on-site provided that there is no consumption of the purchased product on-site other than sampling. A bar,
pub or brewpub shall not be considered a microbrewery. A microbrewery may also sell retail items directly related to the
operation on-site.
Mine
Means a mine as defined in the Mining Act. Mining shall have a similar meaning.
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Mine Hazard
Means any feature on a mine as defined under the Mining Act or any related disturbance of the ground that has not been
rehabilitated.
Mineral Aggregate Operation
Means:
1. Lands under license or permit, other than for wayside pits and quarries, issued in accordance with the Aggregate
Resources Act, or successors thereto, or a pits and quarries control By-law enacted under the Municipal Act; and
2. Associated facilities used in extraction, transport, beneficiation, processing or recycling of mineral aggregate resources
and derived products such as asphalt and concrete, or the production of secondary related products.
Mineral Mining Operation
Means a mining operation and associated facilities, or, a past producing mine with remaining mineral development potential
that has not been permanently rehabilitated to another use.
Minimum Distance Separation Formulae I and II
Means formulae developed by the Province to separate uses so as to reduce incompatibility concerns about odour from
livestock facilities.
Model Home
Means a dwelling unit that is used on a temporary basis to sell and/or display dwelling units that are on sale, and may
include a sales office but is otherwise not used for human habitation.
Mobile Home - see Dwelling - Mobile Home
Mobile Home Park
Means land which has been provided and designed for the location thereon of two (2) or more occupied mobile homes.
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Mobile Home Site
Means an area, similar to a lot, located in a mobile home park, intended to be or occupied by a mobile home or a
permitted accessory use.
Mobile Home Yard
Means a line similar to a front yard, rear yard, interior side yard or exterior side yard as applied to a mobile home lot or
site.
Motel
Means an establishment designed or used throughout all or part of a year that caters to the accommodation of the traveling
or vacationing public, containing one or more guest rooms, including all such establishments as defined from time to time by
the Hotel Registration of Guests Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.H.17, as amended. A motel may include accessory uses such as a
restaurant, meeting rooms, swimming pool, facilities for the temporary exhibition and sale of goods on an intermittent basis,
and premises licensed under the Liquor License Act.
Motocross Circuit
Means an off-road racing facility conducted on an outdoor enclosed dirt circuit over primarily natural, outdoor terrain and may
include spectator facilities such as grandstands or concourses and fast food concessions.
Motor Home - see Recreational Vehicle
Motor Vehicle or Vehicle
Means an automobile, commercial vehicle, truck, recreational vehicle, transport tractor, farm tractor, road building machine,
bicycle and any vehicle drawn, propelled or driven by any kind of power, including muscular power, but does not include a
snowmobile or a street car.
Municipality
Means the Town of Blind River.
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Museum
Means a building or buildings used, or to be used, for the preservation of a collection of paintings and/or other works of art,
and/or objects of natural history, and/or of mechanical scientific and/or philosophical inventions, instruments, models and/or
designs, and dedicated or to be dedicated to the recreation of the public, together with any libraries, reading rooms,
laboratories and/or other offices and/or premises used or to be used in connection therewith.
Natural Heritage Features and Areas
Means features and areas, including significant wetlands, significant coastal wetlands, other coastal wetlands in Ecoregions
5E, 6E and 7E, fish habitat, significant woodlands and significant valleylands in Ecoregions 6E and 7E (excluding islands in
Lake Huron and the St. Marys River), habitat of endangered species and threatened species, significant wildlife habitat, and
significant areas of natural and scientific interest, which are important for their environmental and social values as a legacy of
the natural landscapes of an area.
Nature Trail
Means an area used for walking, hiking, cross-country skiing, nature appreciation and similar non-motorized recreational
travel.
Non-Complying
Means any existing building, structure or lot which does not comply with one or more of the zone regulations and
standards of this By-law.
Non-Conforming
Means any existing use, building, structure or lot which is does not conform to the permitted use provisions of any Zone
in this By-law.
Non-Residential Use
Means a use, building or structure that does not contain a dwelling unit.
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Nursing or Convalescent Home - see Continuum-of-Care Facility
Nursery - see Commercial Greenhouse, Nursery or Garden Centre
Office
Means a building, structure or part thereof used for conducting the affairs of businesses, professions, services, industries,
governments, or like activities.
Open Space
Means the open, unobstructed space on a lot from the ground to the sky including landscaped areas, pedestrian walkways,
patios, swimming pools or similar areas but not including any driveway, ramp, parking spaces or aisles, loading spaces
or manoeuvring areas and similar areas.
Open Storage
Means the storage of goods, merchandise or equipment outside of a building or structure on a lot or portion thereof. This
definition shall not include a storage use located in a building, a salvage yard, a parking area, a loading space or a
parking space or an area used for outdoor display.
Order Station
Means an ordering box, service window, display board or any other device, including communication equipment, used by the
public and operator to facilitate sales and/or services in a drive-through facility.
Outdoor Display
Means an area set aside outside of a building or structure, other than a parking area, loading space or parking space
which is used in conjunction with a business located within the building or structure on the same property, for the display of
goods, merchandise, equipment and seasonal produce and products and may include garden supplies and Christmas trees,
new merchandise or the supply of services.
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Owner
Means a mortgagee, lessee, tenant, occupant, or a person entitled to a limited estate or interest in land, a trustee in whom the
land is vested, a committee of the estate of a mentally incompetent person, an executor, an administrator or a guardian.
Park
Means an area of land, whether enclosed or not, which is used for recreational or leisure uses and may include therein a
beach, playground, play field, athletic field, field house, community centre, bleachers, skateboard facility, swimming pool,
wading pool, splash pad, greenhouse, botanical gardens, zoological gardens, bandstand, skating rink, tennis courts, bowling
green, boat livery, bathing station, curling rink, refreshment concession, campground, fair ground, and conservation area,
and associated accessory uses.
Parking Area
Means an open area of land, accessory to a permitted use, not located on a public street, private road or lane which is
used for the parking of motor vehicles, but shall not include any area where motor vehicles for sale or repair are kept or
stored.
Parking Lot, Commercial - see Commercial Parking Lot
Parking Space
Means an area used for the temporary parking of one motor vehicle or one
horse and buggy.
Parking Space, Barrier Free
Means a parking space for the temporary parking of a motor vehicle used
by a handicapped or disabled person (see photo).
Patio
Means a surfaced, open space of land at grade adjacent to a residential use
which is used as an extension to the interior of the home for private
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entertainment or leisure activities and is uncovered. In a commercial setting, means an outdoor eating area accessory to a
restaurant where, on a seasonal basis, food and/or refreshments prepared on the premises are consumed.
Permitted
Means permitted by this By-law.
Permitted Use
Means a use which is permitted in the zone where such use is located.
Person
Means an individual, an association, a chartered organization, a firm, a partnership, a corporation, an agent or trustee and the
heirs, executors or other legal representatives of a person to whom the context can apply according to law.
Personal Service Establishment
Means a building wherein a personal service is performed including but not limited to a barber shop, beauty salon,
esthetician, the premise of an optician, shoe repair, photographic store, laundromat or a dry cleaning distribution station
but excludes a manufacturing or fabrication of goods for sale.
Pet Grooming Establishment
Means a premise wherein cleaning, clipping and grooming services are provided for domestic pets, but shall not include an
animal shelter or kennel.
Pit
Means land or land under water from which aggregate as defined herein is being or has been excavated in order to supply
material for construction, manufacturing or industrial purposes, but shall not include rehabilitated land or an excavation
incidental to the erection of a building or a structure for which a building permit has been granted by the Corporation, or an
excavation incidental to the construction of any public works.
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Place of Amusement
Means a commercial premise wherein amusement facilities are provided such as a video arcade, arcade, billiard or pool
room but does not include an adult entertainment parlour or bingo hall.
Place of Assembly
Means a building specifically set aside for and primarily engaged in the operation of arts and craft shows, trade fairs, fashion
shows, public meetings, banquets, conference meetings, civic, political, social or religious activities, a private club or a
fraternal organization and similar activities.
Place of Worship
Means a premise owned or occupied by a religious congregation or religious organization and dedicated exclusively to
worship and related religious, social and charitable activities, and may include churches, chapels, temples, parish halls,
mosques and synagogues including a place of assembly, offices for the administration of the religious institution, a convent,
a seminary, a monastery, rectory, manse, parsonage, and a cemetery.
Playground
Means a park or part thereof which is equipped with active recreational facilities oriented to children [see also Park].
Porch or Veranda
Means a covered entrance to a building usually with a separate roof and unenclosed and used as an outdoor living space
that is accessed by stairs from grade and which provides access to the first storey of a dwelling unit.
Portable Asphalt Plant
Means a facility with equipment designed to heat and dry aggregate and to mix aggregate with bituminous asphalt to
produce asphalt paving material, and includes stockpiling and storage of bulk materials used in the process and which is not
of permanent construction, but which is to be dismantled at the completion of the construction process.
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Portable Concrete Plant
Means a building or a structure with equipment designed to mix cementing materials, aggregate, water and admixtures to
produce concrete, and includes stockpiling and storage of bulk materials used in the process and which is not of permanent
construction, but which is to be dismantled at the completion of the construction process.
Premises
Means the area of a building and lot occupied or used by a business or enterprise. In a multiple tenancy building occupied
by more than one business, each business area shall be considered separate premise.
Principle Use
Means the primary purpose for which a lot, building or structure is used or intended to be used.
Printing and Processing Service Shop
Means a building or part of a building used by one or more persons who are employed in the management, direction or
conducting of an activity, specifically undertaken to aid an industrial or commercial office use including photocopying, mail
processing, receiving, distribution, document finishing, laminating, faxing, publishing and packaging.
Private Club - see Club, Private
Private Garage - see Garage, Private
Private Road
Means a private right-of-way over private property which affords access to two or more abutting lots or a road created
through the registration of a plan of condominium, but does not include a street established or maintained by a public
authority.
Professional Office - see Office
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Public Authority
Means the Town of Blind River and any Boards or Commissions thereof, and any Ministry or Department of the Governments
of Ontario or Canada, or other similarly recognized public agency
Public Service Use
Means any use of land, buildings or structures by or on behalf of a public authority, but does not include a public utility.
Public Street - see Street
Public Utility
Means a premise used for public utility services by the Town of Blind River, any Boards or Commissions thereof, any
Ministry or Commission of the Governments on Ontario or Canada, and shall include utilities that provide electricity, gas,
steam, water, telephone, internet or telecommunication services, cable television, transportation, drainage or sewage or
refuse collection and disposal services, including a communications facility.
Quarry
Means any open excavation made for the removal of any consolidated rock or mineral including limestone, sandstone or
shale, in order to supply material for construction, industrial or manufacturing purposes, but shall not include an excavation
incidental to the erection of a building or structure for which a building permit has been granted by the Corporation, or an
excavation incidental to the construction of any public works.
Queuing Lane
Means an area of land that is used exclusively for motor vehicles whose occupants are waiting to be provided with goods,
materials or services at a drive-through facility and is comprised of queuing spaces and an access aisle.
Queuing Space
Means a portion of a queuing lane which provides standing room for motor vehicles in a queue for a drive-through facility
while the occupants are awaiting service.
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Railroad Use
Means a building, structure or use normally associated with a railroad operation subject to the Railway Safety Act, R.S.C.
1985, c.32 (4th Suppl.), as amended.
Reconstruction
Means to re-build, erect, place, reconstruct, relocate, repair or assemble a previously existing building or structure to a
habitable condition which may include complete replacement, and may also include:
1. Any preliminary operation such as excavating, filling or draining; or
2. Altering any existing building or structure by an addition, enlargement, extension or other structural change; or
3. Any work which requires a building permit.
'Reconstructed' and 'reconstruction' shall have corresponding meanings. For the purpose of this definition,
reconstruction/renovation/restoration may include the complete replacement of a building or structure.
Recreational Commercial Establishment
Means an establishment, building or structures where any recreational, social or cultural uses are operated commercially for
profit on lands in private ownership, or under lease, such as health clubs, open or enclosed skating or curling rinks, open or
enclosed pools, open or enclosed badminton or tennis courts, squash courts, bowling alleys, gymnasia, band shell or open
theatre, and other similar uses except as otherwise specifically defined in this By-law. [See also Bingo Hall]
Recreational Equipment
Means a portable structure, vessel or vehicle that is designed and built to be carried by a motor vehicle, or a unit designed
and built to be transported or operated under its own power or propelled power, for the purposes of providing recreation
enjoyment or travel, and may include boats, boat or vehicle trailers, personal water craft, snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles
(ATVs) or other equipment used for recreational purposes and which are normally stored or parked on a lot.
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Recreational Vehicle
Means any vehicle so constructed that is suitable for being attached to a motor vehicle for the purpose of being drawn or is
propelled by the motor vehicle and is capable of being used for living, sleeping, eating or accommodation of persons on a
temporary, transient or short term basis, even if the vehicle is jacked up or its running gear is removed. Examples include a
motor home, tent trailer, a camper trailer, a recreational trailer, a fifth wheel or a bus converted into a motor home. For the
purposes of this definition, a recreational vehicle shall be considered a structure for the purposes of establishing setbacks
only. A recreational vehicle shall not be deemed to include a mobile home. The definition of a recreational vehicle shall
not be interpreted to include recreational equipment (see photos).
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Recreational Vehicle Campground - see Campground
Recreational Vehicle Sales and Storage
Means a building and/or lot which are used for the display, storage and/or sale of boats, and recreational vehicles or
recreational equipment.
Recreational Vehicle Repair Garage
Means a building used for the repair, servicing, painting, refinishing, restoration or alteration of recreational vehicles and
boats for gain or profit, but does not include a salvage yard.
Recycling Depot or Transfer Station
Means a special waste management facility which only serves as a temporary storage site for clean materials such as
glass, paper, cardboard, plastic, white goods, metal, electronics and other similar products which will be transferred to
another location for reuse. This definition does not include any other type of waste management system [See also Waste
Management Facility].
Redevelopment - see Development
Refreshment Pavilion
Means a premise that is designed intended or used for the sale of food or refreshments to the general public and from which
food or refreshment is made available to the customer within a building for consumption outside of the building.
Rental Store
Means a retail store where goods are kept for the purpose of temporary loan to the public but shall not include a car rental
agency.
Renewable Energy System
Means a system that generates electricity, heat and/or cooling from a renewable energy source.
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Renovate - see Reconstruction
Residential Care Facility - see Continuum-of-Care Facility
Residential Density
Means the number of dwelling units per hectare of lot area.
Residential Use
Means the use of land, buildings or structures for human habitation or as a dwelling.
Residential Zone
Means an R1, R2, RM, RMH, RR, or LSR zone.
Restaurant
Means a premise, including a drive-through service facility, in which the principal business is the preparation and serving
of food and refreshments to the public for consumption at tables within or outside the building and which may include the
preparation of food in a ready-to-consume state for consumption off the premises.
Retail Outlet
Means a single retail store which is accessory to a permitted commercial use.
Retail Store
Means a building wherein goods, wares, merchandise, groceries, substances or articles are offered for sale to the general
public, and may include the limited storage of goods, wares, merchandise, substances or articles, and shall not include any
other use defined herein.
Retirement Home - see Continuum-of-Care Facility
Riding School - see Equestrian Establishment
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Right-of-way - see Easement
Road - see Street
Room, Non-Habitable
Means any room located within a dwelling that is not a habitable room, including but so as not to limit the foregoing, a
laundry room, a pantry, a lobby, a stairway, a closet, a porch, a recreation room, a porch, a balcony, a private garage, an
unfinished attic, a cellar, a boiler room and any space used for the service and maintenance of such dwelling or for vertical
travel between storeys.
Rooming Unit
Means a room or rooms rented as sleeping and living quarters, without cooking facilities and may include an individual
bathroom.
Row House - see Dwelling, Row or Townhouse
Rural Zone
Means an MR, MD, MX, R, or A zone.
Salvage Yard
Means a lot and/or building or portion thereof where used goods, wares, merchandise, articles, motor vehicles, machinery
or parts thereof are processed or sold for further use, dismantled or abandoned. This definition may include a junk yard, a
wrecking yard, a scrap metal yard, and an automobile wrecking yard on the premises.
Satellite Dish/Receiver
Means a structure designed, used or intended to be used to send or receive signals to or from a satellite.
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Sauna
Means an accessory building or structure wherein facilities are provided for the purpose of a sauna bath, either wet or dry,
and may include a change/relaxation room, storage areas and a washroom but not kitchen or sleeping facilities.
Sawmill or Planing Mill
Means a building, structure or area where timber is cut or sawed, either to finished lumber or as an intermediary step.
Sawmill, Portable
Means equipment which is portable (e.g. may be drawn by a motor vehicle) and is used on a temporary basis for the cutting
of saw logs.
School
Means a Provincially-approved institution for academic instruction and shall include a public, private or separate school, a
vocational school, or a post-secondary school such as a college or university.
Seating Capacity
Means the number of persons which can be accommodated in a building or structure or part thereof in a seated position on
chairs, benches, forms or pews.
Self-Storage Facility
Means a commercial building or part of a building wherein items are stored in separate, secured storage areas or lockers
and may include the exterior storage recreational equipment and recreational vehicles.
Semi-Detached Dwelling - see Dwelling, Semi-Detached
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Sensitive Land Use
Means buildings, amenity areas, or outdoor spaces where routine or normal activities occurring at reasonably expected
times would experience one or more adverse effects from contaminant discharges generated by a nearby major facility.
Sensitive land uses may be a part of the natural or
built environment.
Separation Distance
Means the horizontal distance between buildings or structures or physical features measured from the closest point of the
exterior wall or identifiable boundary of such building or structure, or of such physical structure.
Septage
Means untreated sanitary waste from a septic tank, privy or holding tank.
Service Outlet or Shop
Means a shop for selling, servicing, repairing, installing or renting items and equipment, including but without limiting the
generality of the foregoing: radio or television shop, locksmith shop, small appliance shop, household and carpenter tool
shop, shoe repair, a copy shop but shall not include a small engine shop or automotive repairs and automotive services.
Setback
Means:
1. With reference to a street, the least horizontal distance between the front lot line and the nearest building line.
2. With reference to a water body, the least horizontal distance between the high water mark and the nearest building
line.
3. With reference to a building, structure or land use and not applicable under paragraph (1) or (2), shall mean the least
horizontal distance from the building, structure or land use in question; and
Examples of sensitive land uses may include, but are not limited to:
residences, day care centers, and educational and health facilities.
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4. With reference to a private road, shall mean the least horizontal distance between the edge of the travelled portion of the
road or surveyed boundary of any building or structure, or the limit of the road as shown and measured on a survey.
Sewage and Water Services
Means:
1. Private Communal Sewage Services
Means a sewage works within the meaning of Section 1 of the Ontario Water Resources Act that serves six or more lots
or private residences and is not owned by the municipality.
2. Private Communal Water Services
Means a non-municipal drinking-water system within the meaning of Section 2 of the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002 that
serves six or more lots or private residences.
3. Individual On-Site Sewage Services
Means sewage systems as defined in Ont. Reg. 332/12, under the Building Code Act, 1992 that are owned, operated and
managed by the owner of the property upon which the system is located.
4. Individual On-Site Water Services
Means individual, autonomous water supply systems that are owned, operated and managed by the owner of the property
upon which the system is located.
5. Municipal Sewage Services
Means a sewage works within the meaning of Section 1 of the Ontario Water Resources Act that is owned or operated by
a municipality.
6. Municipal Water Services
Means a municipal drinking-water system within the meaning of Section 2 of the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002.
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7. Partial Services
Means municipal sewage services or private communal sewage services and individual on-site water services; or
municipal water services or private communal water services and individual on-site sewage services.
8. Sewage Works
Means any works for the treatment and disposal of sewage in a waste water stabilization pond and includes hauled
sewage.
Shipping Container - see Storage Container
Shooting Range or Rifle Club
Means a premise for commercial or private recreational target practice, skeet shooting, pistol shooting, rim fire and centre
fire, a sporting clay range rifle shooting, archery, gun or hunter safety instruction and may include accessory facilities
Shopping Centre
Means an integrated commercial development, the function of which shall be to permit a wide range of retail, service and
office commercial uses.
Shoreline
Means a lot line or portion thereof which abuts or parallels the high water mark of a water body. [See also High Water
Mark.]
Shoreline Buffer Zone
Means a natural area, adjacent to a shoreline, maintained or re-established in its natural pre-development state, with the
exception of minimal pruning of vegetation, the removal of trees for safety reasons, for the purpose of protecting natural
habitat and water quality and minimizing the visual impact of buildings or structures on a lot, and may include the
installation of a pathway or trail providing water access.
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Sight Triangle
Means a triangular space, free of buildings, structures and
obstructions, including vegetation, formed by the street lines
abutting a corner lot and a third line drawn from a point on a
street line to another point on a street line, each such point
being the required sight distance from the point of intersection
of
the street lines [See Figure 3.17].
Sign
Means any writing, letter work or numeral, any pictorial
representation, illustration, drawing, image or decoration, any
emblem, logo, symbol or trademark or any device with similar
characteristics which:
1. Is a structure, or part of a structure, or which is attached thereto or mounted thereon; and
2. Which is used to advertise, inform, announce, claim, give publicity or attract attention.
Sleep Cabin - see Guest Cabin
Solar Collector
Means a Class 1 or 2 ground mounted or rooftop mounted or wall mounted device under the Green Energy and Green
Economy Act, 2009 with a name plate capacity of less than or equal to 10 kW consisting of photovoltaic panels that collect
solar power from the sun.
Solar Collector, Commercial
Means a Class 3 ground mounted device under the Green Energy and Green Economy Act, 2009 with a name plate capacity
of less than or equal to 10 kW consisting of photovoltaic panels that collect solar power from the sun.
Figure 3.17: Sight Triangle
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Solarium
Means a glassed-in structure or room projecting from an exterior or main wall of a building which may be used for sunning,
therapeutic exposure to sunlight, or for a use where the intent is to optimize exposure to sunlight.
Storage Container
Means a pre-fabricated metal or steel accessory building used for the transport and and/or storage of storage of goods and
materials but shall not include the body of a transport trailer, strait truck box or motor vehicle [see photos].
Storey
Means that portion of a building other than a cellar or basement included between the surface of any floor and the surface
of the floor, roof deck, ceiling or roof immediately above it. [See Figure 3.18]
Street
Means an improved public thoroughfare, lane, road or highway affording principal means of access or entrance to abutting
properties, and which has been assumed and is maintained year round by a public authority.
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Street Line
Means the limit of the road or street allowance and is the dividing line
between a lot and a street or a private road.
Structure
Means anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires location
on the ground or attached to something having location on the ground and,
without limiting the generality of the foregoing, includes a recreational
vehicle, a sign, a swimming pool, a deck, and an individual on-site
sewage services (i.e. septic tank).
Studio
Means a building or part thereof used:
1. As the workplace of a cabinetmaker, ornamental welder, photographer, artist, or artisan or any similar artist or craftsman,
where unique articles are made or fabricated and offered for sale;
2. For the instruction of art, music, languages or similar disciplines.
Swimming Pool
Means an open or covered pool designed to be used for swimming, wading, diving or recreational bathing which is at least 50
cm [19.6 inches] in depth and may include a hot tub, inflatable pool or whirlpool but shall not include a natural dug or dammed
pond intended for aesthetic or agricultural purposes.
Tavern
Means a "tavern" as defined by the Liquor License Act.
Taxi Stand or Dispatch Office
Means lands and/or premises where chauffeured passenger automobiles are kept for hire.
Figure 3.18: Storey
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Temporary Building
Means a building or structure intended for removal or demolition within
a prescribed time as set out in a building permit.
Temporary Car Shelter
Means a prefabricated temporary structure usually constructed with a
metal, wood or plastic frame and covered with a tarpaulin or other similar
type of fabric or plastic cover used primarily for the storage of a motor
vehicle or other equipment and is designed to be dismantled or removed
[see Figure 3.19].
Top of Bank
Means the first significant lake ward break in a ravine slope where the break occurs such that the grade beyond the break is
flatter than 3:1 measured perpendicularly from the break.
Tourist Establishment
Means land buildings or structures used for the purpose of sleeping accommodation on a temporary basis by tourists or
vacationers, including a motel, lodge or bed and breakfast establishment, and rental cottage or cabin where more than 3
such rental units occupy the same property, including accessory uses such as dining, meeting and beverage rooms and
similar uses.
Tourist Outfitters Establishment
Means land, buildings or structures operated throughout all or part of a year which may or may not furnish overnight
accommodation and facilities for serving meals and furnishes equipment, supplies or services to persons in connection with
angling, hunting, camping or other similar recreational purposes.
Townhouse - see Dwelling - Row of Townhouse
Trailer, Travel Trailer or Recreational vehicle - see Recreational Vehicle
Figure 3.19: Temporary Car Shelter
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Trailer Park - see Campground
Transfer Station (See Recycling Depot)
Triplex - see Dwelling, Triplex
Transportation Depot or Truck Terminal
Means land buildings or structures where commercial vehicles are kept for hire, rental and/or leased, or stored and/or
parked for remuneration and/or from which such vehicles are dispatched for hire as common carriers and where such land,
structure or building may be used for the storage and/or distribution of goods, wares, and merchandise.
Use or Used
Means the purpose for which a lot or a building or a structure is designed, arranged, occupied or maintained.
Use, Accessory - see Accessory Use
Vehicle - see Motor Vehicle
Veterinary Establishment - see Animal Shelter
Video Rental Outlet
Means a building or part of a building wherein the primary use is the rental of video tapes and may include the rental of video
cassette recorders video cameras, video games, DVDs and similar electronic devices.
Warehouse
Means a building or structure or portion thereof used or intended to be used for the bulk storage and distribution of goods,
merchandise, or materials but shall not include a transportation depot.
Waste Management Facility
Means land or a site which is licensed or approved by the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change and/or its agents
where ashes, garbage, refuse, domestic waste, industrial waste, or municipal refuse compost, excluding radioactive or toxic
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chemical wastes is disposed of or dumped. This definition shall include waste transfer stations and recycling depots [see also
Recycling Depot].
Water Access Lot
Means a lot that is accessed by a navigable water body only.
Water Body
Means any bay, lake, river, natural watercourse or canal but excluding a drainage or irrigation channel.
Wayside Pit
Means land from which unconsolidated aggregate is removed by means of open excavation on a temporary basis for use by
a road authority solely for the purpose of a particular project or contract of road construction and not located on the road right-
of-way.
Wayside Quarry
Means land from which consolidated aggregate is removed by means of open excavation on a temporary basis for use by a
public authority solely for the purpose of a particular project or contract of road construction and not located on the road right-
of-way.
Welding Shop
Means a building or structure or part thereof where metal products are joined, repaired or shaped by welding but no mass
productions shall be involved.
Wellhead Protection Areas
Means those areas around municipal wells, as identified by the Municipality, in which policies and provisions may be
implemented in order to protect the integrity of the groundwater resource. The extent of wellhead protection areas is defined
by the travel time for flows of groundwater to the municipal well.
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Wellness Centre
Means a premise devoted to the actively sought goal of good health and includes the teaching and practice, in both individual
and group sessions, of a range of holistic, alternative and integrative natural health practices and may include meditation,
acupuncture, shiatsu, massage therapies, yoga, and healthy eating programs, and may include accessory uses such as
administrative offices, physical fitness rooms, and waiting rooms, directly associated with the premises, but excludes a
recreational commercial establishment.
Wetlands
Means lands that are seasonally or permanently covered by shallow water, as well as lands where the water table is close to
or at the surface. In either case the presence of abundant water has caused the formation of hydric soils and has favoured
the dominance of either hydrophytic plants or water tolerant plants. The four major types of wetlands are swamps, marshes,
bogs and fens.
Periodically soaked or wet lands being used for agricultural purposes which no longer exhibit wetland characteristics are not
considered to be wetlands for the purposes of this definition.
Wholesale Establishment
Means a building or part of a building where goods, wares, merchandise or articles are stored in bulk for sale in wholesale
quantities but does not include premises where any goods, wares, merchandise, substances or articles are offered or kept
for sale at retail.
Wind Farm
Means a collection of wind turbines all in the same geographical location which are used in combination for the generation of
mechanical or electrical generation.
Wind Turbine
Means a Class 1 wind facility under the Green Energy and Green Economy Act, 2009 with a name plate capacity less than or
equal to 3 kW machine designed and used for converting the kinetic energy in wind into mechanical energy or electrical
energy.
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Wind Turbine, Commercial
Means a Class 2, 3 or 4 wind facility under the Green Energy and Green Economy Act, 2009 with a name plate capacity
greater than or equal to 3 kW machine designed and used for converting the kinetic energy in wind into mechanical energy or
electrical energy.
Workshop - see Custom Workshop
Wrecking Yard - see Salvage Yard
Yard
Means an area of open land between a main wall of a building and a lot line that, except for landscaping or accessory
buildings and projections specifically permitted elsewhere in this By-law, is unobstructed above grade [see Figures 3.20 &
3.21].
Yard, Front
Means a yard extending across the full width of the lot between the front lot line and a line drawn parallel or concentric
thereto and through the point of the main wall of a main building closest to the front lot line [see Figures 3.20 & 3.21].
Yard, Rear
Means a yard extending across the full width of the lot between the rear lot line and a line drawn parallel or concentric
thereto and through the point of the main wall of the main building closest to the rear lot line. Where there is no rear lot
line, the rear yard shall be measured from the intersection of the side lot lines to the closest point of the main wall of the
main building [see Figures 3.20 & 3.21].
Yard Sale
Means the occasional or infrequent sale (e.g. one or two days annually) of household goods, clothing, furniture, tools,
recreational equipment or other second hand articles or sundry items, usually by the households on an individual property,
and may include a joint sale by neighbours on the same street or a joint sale at a school, a place of worship or other
location.
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Yard, Side
Means a yard extending from the front yard to the rear yard between the side lot line and a line drawn parallel or
concentric thereto and through the point of the main wall of a building closest to the side lot line [see Figures 3.20 & 3.21].
Yard, Side Exterior
Means a side yard adjacent to a street [see Figures 3.20 & 3.21].
Yard, Side - Interior
Means a side yard other than an exterior side yard [see Figures 3.20 & 3.21].
Figure 3.20: Yard Definitions
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Figure 3.21: Yard Definitions
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Zone
Means a designated area of land use demarcated on the Schedules attached hereto.
Zone Regulation
Means any provision of this By-law which is listed under the heading "Zone Regulations" or referred to as a zoning
regulation and governs the erection of any building or structure or the use of land.
Zoning Administrator
Means the officer, employee or such other person as may from time-to-time be designated by Council charged with the duty
of enforcing the provisions of this By-law.
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Section 4
GENERAL PROVISIONS
4.1 Accessory Buildings, Structures and Uses
4.1.1
General
1. Accessory uses, buildings and structures shall be permitted in all zones as set out in the list of permitted
accessory uses for each specific zone.
2. Accessory uses, buildings and structures shall comply with the zoning regulations for the zone in which they
are permitted. Where there is no minimum setback or other zone regulation specified for a permitted accessory
building, or structure the minimum yard requirement or other zone regulation of the applicable zone shall apply.
3. All accessory uses, buildings and structures to a permitted principal use or main building shall be located on
the same lot and in the same zone as the principle use or main building.
4. Accessory uses, buildings and structures shall not be erected or established prior to the erection or
establishment of the main building or use except for:
a. a permitted temporary building [see Section 4.29] during the term of an active building permit; or
Explanatory Note
The General Provisions section of the Zoning By-law sets out regulations which apply regardless of the specific zoning (Section 5).
While the zones provide site specific controls corresponding to such items as permitted uses and other restrictions, the General
Provisions provide regulations more general in nature . Development must comply with all applicable provisions in the General
Provisions in addition to the requirements of the specific zone regulations set out in Sections 5-25.
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b. an individual on-site sewage disposal system; or
c. a dock on a water access lot.
d. construction of the primary building must commence within two (2) years of the issuance of building
permit for accessory use, building, or structure.
5. No accessory building or structure shall be erected closer to the front lot line or the exterior side lot line than
the minimum front yard and external side yard setbacks required for the main building except for:
a. A shelter for use by children waiting for a school bus, if such use is located in a rural zone.
b. A farm produce outlet if such structure is located in a rural zone.
c. A freestanding satellite dish/receiver or solar collector (but not including a communications facility);
d. A sign erected in compliance with the zone regulations of this By-law or a By-law enacted under the
Municipal Act; provided that all such buildings or structures are set back a minimum of 3m [9.84 ft.] from the
front lot line or exterior side yard lot line or rear lot line in the case of a water front lot, and shall comply
with the interior side yard and rear yard setbacks in the zone in which they are located.
6.
Common private garages which are detached from the main building may be mutually centred on the side lot
line.
7.
A green roof and a geothermal power facility are permitted accessory uses in any zone.
8.
Legal non-conforming uses shall be permitted to have accessory uses with the provisions in this section of this
By-law and the zone regulations of the applicable zone.
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9.
A private garage may be equipped with sanitary facilities where the sanitary facilities comply with Section 4.31 -
Water and Sewage Disposal Systems.
10. A deck is not an accessory use unless detached from a dwelling.
4.1.2
Accessory Residential Uses
1. One (1) guest cabin or one (1) loft-above-a-garage above a detached garage shall be permitted per lot as an
accessory use to a permitted dwelling in an RR or LSR Zone. A guest cabin or a loft-above-a-garage shall not
exceed 50 m2 [538.2 ft.2] in gross floor area.
2. No guest cabin or loft-above-a garage above a detached garage shall be located less than 3 m [9.84 ft.] to any
interior lot line or rear lot line or main building.
3. No guest cabin or loft-above-a garage shall be permitted on a lot occupied by a garden suite.
4. A second residential unit shall be permitted as an accessory use to a single detached dwelling or a semi-
detached dwelling or a row or a townhouse dwelling except in an RR or LSR Zone.
See also Section 4.1.8 Garden Suites.
4.1.3
Bed and Breakfast Establishments
1. A bed and breakfast establishment shall be permitted as an accessory use to any permitted single detached
dwelling.
2. A maximum of three (3) guest rooms shall be permitted for any one bed and breakfast establishment.
3. The use of the dwelling as a bed and breakfast establishment shall not change the residential character of the
dwelling.
4. Bed and breakfast establishments shall not be subject to the home based business regulations of Section
4.11 of this By-law.
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5. The bed and breakfast establishment shall comply with any applicable requirements of the local Health Unit, the
Building Code, and the Fire Code.
6. One (1) sign only not exceeding 1 m2 [10.76 ft2] in surface area shall be permitted to advertise a bed and
breakfast establishment. The permitted sign may be a freestanding sign in a front or side yard or may be
attached to a wall of a permitted building or structure.
7. A breakfast service shall be available to guests.
8. A bed and breakfast establishment shall comply with the applicable parking regulations of Section 4.22 of this
By-law.
9. A bed and breakfast establishment shall require
proper licensing from the municipality.
4.1.4
Boat Houses
1. One (1) only single storey one-bay boat house
shall be permitted as an accessory use to a
permitted seasonal dwelling or single detached
dwelling in an RR or LSR Zone.
2. A boat house shall not be erected closer than 5 m
[16.4 ft.] from the nearest adjacent lot line [see
Figure 4.1].
3. A boat house shall not be used for sleeping
accommodation or human habitation.
4. A flat roofed boat house may be used as a roof-
top deck or patio.
Figure 4.1: Boat House
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5. The maximum height of a boat house shall be 6 m [19.6 ft.].
6. The provisions for boat houses in this section shall apply to a marina except clauses 4.1.4.1, 4.1.4.4 and 4.1.4.5.
7. The maximum width of a boat house shall be no more than 15% of the width of the front lot line of a waterfront
lot to a maximum of 10 m [32.8 ft.] and the maximum length of a boat house shall be 9 m [29.5 ft.].
4.1.5
Docks
1. Docks shall be limited to floating, cantilevered or post dock construction.
2. Any component of a dock located above the high water mark and designed to anchor the dock to the land shall
be excluded from the calculation of the maximum dock area except where the entire dock is constructed parallel
to the shoreline in which case the entire deck area of the dock shall be included in the calculation.
3. Docks for residential purposes shall be built to the following zone regulations:
a. Maximum dock area
33 m2 [355 ft.2]
b. Minimum dock width
1.8 m [6 ft.]
c. Minimum dock width for slips connecting to main dock 1.2 m [4 ft.]
d. Maximum dock length
20 m [65.6 ft.]
e. Minimum side yard
5 m [16.4 ft.]
f. Maximum number of docks per lot
1
4. No dock shall be permitted which constitutes a navigation or safety hazard.
5. In water bodies with a width of 150 m [492.1 ft.] or less, no dock shall be constructed which will exceed 20% of the
width of the adjacent water body.
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6. In shallow water bodies where the normal water depth is less than 0.5 m [1.64 ft.] beyond 20 m from the shoreline
of the adjacent lot served by the dock, the dock length may be extended until the water depth reaches 1 m [3.28
ft.] in which case the dock may be extended over a distance not exceeding 3 m [9.84 ft.].
7. No dock with a crib area of greater than 15 m2 [161.4 ft.2] shall be constructed without a valid permit issued by the
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.
4.1.6 Fences in a Residential Zone
Any fence erected hereafter within the municipality shall conform to the provisions of any Fence By-law as may from
time-to-time be enacted under the Municipal Act or any provisions for fences as hereinafter set out in this By-law as
follows:
1. The maximum height of a fence in any interior side or rear yard shall be 2 m [6.56 ft.] measured from the
established grade.
2. The maximum height of a fence in any front yard or exterior side yard shall be 1 m [3.28 ft.] measured from the
established grade.
3. No fence shall be erected so as to obstruct a sight triangle.
4. An unpierced hedgerow or other unpierced planting in a front yard or exterior side yard shall be deemed to be a
fence.
5. The use of barbed-wire, spire tips, sharp objects or any devise for projecting an electric current in any fence
construction is prohibited in a residential zone.
4.1.7
Fences in a Non-Residential Zone
Any fence erected hereafter within the municipality shall conform to the provisions of any Fence By-law as may from
time-to-time be enacted under the Municipal Act or any provisions for fences as hereinafter set out in this By-law as
follows:
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1. The maximum height of a fence in any yard of a non-residential zone shall be limited to 2.5 m [8.20 ft.] measured
from the established grade where the fence is a chain-link or other similar transparent construction materials or 2
m [6.56 ft.] for any other materials.
2. No fence shall be erected so as to obstruct a sight triangle.
3. Section 4.1.6 shall not apply to fences required for a public authority or communication facilities.
4.1.8
Garden Suites
Subject to the passing of a site specific temporary use By-law under Section 39 of the Planning Act, a garden suite
shall be permitted as an accessory use to a permitted single detached dwelling provided:
1. The minimum lot area conforms to the zone in which the garden suites are to be located.
2. The maximum gross floor area of the garden suite shall be 74 m2 [800 ft.2].
3. The maximum height of the garden suite shall be one storey.
4. The garden suite shall be located in a rear or interior side yard and shall meet the zone regulations for building
separation and lot coverage in the zone in which the garden suite is located.
5. The minimum setback from a rear lot line or interior side yard lot line shall be 3 m [9.84 ft.].
6. A garden suite shall not be permitted on a lot occupied by an existing guest cabin or loft-above-a-garage.
4.1.9
Pumphouse
A pumphouse may be erected and used in the shoreline buffer zone provided its location complies with the
minimum interior side yard setback.
4.1.10 Storage Containers in a Residential Zone
No person shall place a storage container in any residential zone except in accordance with the following:
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1. One (1) only storage container shall be permitted.
2. The dimensions of the storage container shall not exceed 6 m in length, 2.4 m in width or 3 m in height. No
stacking of storage containers shall be permitted.
3. No single storage container shall be used for human habitation.
4. The storage container shall be located in the rear yard only.
5. The minimum separation distance from any other building shall be 4 m.
6. The storage container shall comply with all other yard setbacks in the zone in which the storage container is
located.
7. A storage container shall not be used for the purpose of display or advertising or as a component of a fence.
8. A storage container not exceeding the dimensions in clause 4.1.10.2 shall be permitted in a driveway on a
residential property for a period not to exceed five (5) days and only for the purpose of loading or unloading
household items during the process of moving, but in no case shall encroach upon a public sidewalk or create a
site line obstruction to traffic.
9. A storage container shall not be used for the storage of fuels or hazardous materials.
10. Any storage container shall meet the requirements of the Ontario Building Code.
4.1.11
Storage Containers in a Non-Residential or Rural Zone
1. Up to three (3) storage container shall be permitted in a non-residential zone or rural zone.
2. The dimensions of the storage container shall not exceed 13.7 m in length, 2.4 m in width or 3 m in height. No
stacking of storage containers shall be permitted.
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3. No storage container shall be used for human habitation.
4. The storage container shall be located in an interior side yard or the rear yard only.
5. No storage container shall be located on a designated parking space, aisle or access driveway.
6. The minimum separation distance from any other building other than another storage container shall be 4 m.
7. The storage container shall comply with all other yard setbacks in the zone in which the storage container is
located.
8. A storage container shall not be used for the purpose of display or advertising or as a component of a fence.
9. A storage container shall not be used for the storage of fuel or hazardous substances.
10. Any storage container shall meet the requirements of the Ontario Building Code.
4.1.12
Swimming Pools
Private swimming pools, both above-ground and in-ground and both open and covered, shall be permitted subject
to the By-laws of the Municipality regarding swimming pools and the following regulations:
1. Outdoor Open Pools
a. Open Pool areas shall be totally enclosed by a fence constructed with vertically boarded wood, chain link,
masonry, plastic, metal construction or a material having an equivalent degree of strength and having no
rails or other horizontal or diagonal bracing or attachments on the outside that may facilitate climbing and
shall have no opening with a horizontal dimension greater than 75 mm [2.4 inches] and having a minimum
height of 1.5 metres [4.9 ft.] above the established grade and which shall be installed to include a self-
closing and self-latching gate which shall be placed at the top of the gate on the pool side;
b. Where a pool is an above-ground pool, any combination of the pool wall, surrounding fence or structure
totaling a minimum of 1.5 m [4.92 ft.] in height above the established grade shall be deemed to meet the
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fencing regulations provided that a self-latching gate or equivalent arrangement is installed to prevent
unauthorized entry;
c. A wall or walls of a building or buildings may form part of a swimming pool fence provided that all
openings affording access from a building directly to an enclosed swimming pool area is/are equipped
with a locking device located not less than 1.5 metres [4.9 ft.] from the bottom of the floor;
d. Any building or structure, other than a dwelling, required for changing clothing or pumping, filtering or
storage or any similar purposes shall comply with the provisions respecting accessory uses and
structures.
e. No part of an outdoor swimming pool including an associated apron or platform which is in a front or side
yard shall be constructed closer to a street line than the regulations for a main building in the zone within
which it is located nor closer to the lot line in a rear yard than the minimum distance required for an
accessory use or structure;
f. Notwithstanding the foregoing, outdoor swimming pools which are accessory to hotels and motels may
be located in the front yard provided the swimming pool meets all other regulations of this By-law; and
g. A hot tub shall be exempted from the fence provisions provided that the hot tub is adequately secured by
a cover equipped with a self-locking device, which cover shall be kept locked in place over the tub when
the hot tub is not in use.
2. Indoor Swimming Pools
Indoor pools shall comply to the accessory building regulations contained in Section 4.1.1 or to the zone
regulations where the pool is part of the main building.
4.1.13 Temporary Car Shelter
1.
Temporary car shelters shall only be located on a designated parking space or driveway.
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2.
The minimum setback of a temporary car shelter shall be 3 m [9.84 ft.] from a front yard lot line or exterior
front yard lot line and 1.5 m [4.92 ft.] from an interior side yard lot line.
(See also Section 4.26 Sight Triangle.)
4.2
Automotive Service Station, Gas Bar, Car Wash
Despite any other provisions contained in this By-law, for all zones within which an automotive service station, gas bar
and/or car wash are permitted, the following zone regulations shall apply:
1. Minimum lot frontage ............................................................................ 50 m [164 ft.]
2. Minimum front yard .............................................................................. 15 m [49.2 ft.]
3. Minimum exterior side yard ................................................................ 15 m [49.2 ft.]
4. Minimum interior side yard ................................................................... 6 m [19.7 ft.]
5. Minimum rear yard ............................................................................... 10 m [32.8 ft.]
6. Minimum setback from a canopy and any lot line................................. 10 m [32.8 ft.]
7. Minimum setback of any pump island from any lot line ........................ 10 m [32.8 ft.]
8. Minimum entrance width for one way entrance ........................................ 6 m [19.7 ft.]
9. Minimum width for a two way entrance .................................................... 9 m [29.5 ft.]
10. Maximum entrance width ....................................................................... 12 m [39.4 ft.]
11. Minimum distance between any two entrances and/or exits ................ 22.5 m [73.8 ft.]
12. Minimum distance between an entrance or exit and the intersecting street lines on a corner lot
12 m [39.4 ft.]
13. Minimum number of entrances................................................................................... 2
14. All fuel storage tanks above or below ground for any fossil fuels or propane shall comply with the Technical Standards and
Safety Act, 2000 and no building permit shall be issued without the prior approval of any equipment or fuel storage
facilities by the Technical Standards & Safety Authority.
4.3
Buildings to be Moved
No building or structure shall be moved within the limits of the Municipality or shall be moved from outside the
Municipality into the Municipality unless the building or structure is a permitted use and satisfies all the regulations of the
zone in which it is to be located.
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4.4
Change of Use
A use of a lot, building or structure which, under the provisions hereof is not
permitted within the zone in which such lot, building or structure is located, shall not
be changed except to a use which is permitted within such zone or as otherwise
authorized by the Committee of Adjustment under Section 45(2) of the Planning Act.
4.5
Cumulative Standards
Notwithstanding anything contained in this By-law, where any land, building or
structure is used for more than one purpose, all provisions of this By-law relating to
each use shall be complied with.
4.6
Established Building Line in Built-up Area
Despite any other zone regulation of this By-law, in any residential zone (see Section 5.2 for list of zones), the front yard
setback for a dwelling to be constructed between existing buildings or adjacent to existing buildings which are separated
by no more than 60 m [196.8 ft.], may be reduced to a setback equal to the average setback of the said existing buildings or
6 m [19.6 ft.], whichever is the greatest [see Figure 4.2].
4.7
Exception Zone
Where a zone symbol is followed by the suffix "-X" this shall mean
that a specific exception is being made to one or more of the zone
regulations of that zone for a specific area governed by the By-
law. All other applicable provisions of the By-law shall continue to
apply. A number after the "-X" (e.g. R-X1) indicates the
chronological order of the various exception zones.
4.8
Flood Plain
No dwelling shall be constructed or extended or expanded below
the regulatory flood elevation of any water body (see Section
4.8.3.4) and no person shall use any land or erect, alter or use
Figure 4.2: Established Building Line in a Residential Zone
Example of cumulative
standards: where a lot is to be
developed for a commercial use
and an accessory dwelling, the
number of parking spaces
required would include the
combined total of those for the
commercial use plus those for
the dwelling.
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any building or structure in the flood plain of any water body except in accordance with the following provisions:
4.8.1
Permitted Uses Within the Flood Plain
1. Buildings or structures intended for flood or erosion control or slope stabilization;
2. Conservation Use excluding any buildings or structures;
3. Forestry Use excluding any buildings or structures;
4. Parks excluding any buildings or structures;
5. Hydro-electric generating facilities;
6. Marine Facility;
7. Marina; and
8. Infrastructure incidental to a water supply or waste water treatment facility such as a water intake or sewer outfall
but not including the main building of a water filtration plant or waste water treatment facility.
4.8.2
Prohibited Uses
Buildings and structures shall not be permitted to locate in hazardous lands where the use is:
1. An institutional use including hospitals, a day nursery, pre-schools, school nurseries, a continuum-of-care
facility, long-term care homes and a school.
2. An essential emergency service such as that provided by fire, police and ambulance stations and electrical
substations, and
3. Uses associated with the disposal, manufacture, treatment or storage of hazardous substances.
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4.8.3
Flood Plain Zoning Standards
1. No building or structure shall be erected closer than 15 m [49.2 ft.] from the flood elevation or flood line of a
water body.
2. Where no flood elevation or flood line has been established, the setback from the top of bank shall be 30 m
[98.4 ft.].
3. Lands subject to flooding shall not be included in the calculation of the minimum lot area.
4. For the purposes of this By-law, the regulatory flood elevation along the shores of the North Channel of Lake
Huron is established as 178.4 m CGD (Canadian Geodetic Datum).
4.9
Frontage on a Street
No person shall erect any building or structure or use any land in any zone unless the lot upon which such building or
structure is to be erected or the land to be used has access to and meets the minimum lot frontage on a street.
4.9.1
Exceptions
Despite the above, access to a lot shall be permitted:
1. For a permitted use located on an existing private road or a private road located in a registered condominium.
2. For a resource related use located on Crown Land.
3. For a communications facility.
4. For a public utility.
5. For a wayside pit or quarry.
6. For a water access lot or island.
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7. For any passive outdoor recreational use or activity such as skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, mountain biking or
similar activities, and
8. Where all other applicable zone regulations are met.
4.9.2
Exception for Existing Agreements
1. Despite Section 4.9.1 where a development or subdivision agreement exists between the Municipality and a land
owner and is registered on title, access to an unassumed, unopened or unmaintained public right-of-way shall be
deemed to comply to the provisions of this section, provided that the development is in conformity with the zone
regulations set out in the corresponding zone or any exception thereto.
2. Despite Section 4.9.1, where a legal right-of-way or a registered on title and provides for a right-of-way to an
existing lot which is developed for a single detached dwelling or seasonal dwelling, such uses shall be
deemed to comply with the provisions for access of this By-law.
3. Despite Section 4.9.1, where an agreement entered into with the Municipality for access via an unopened road
allowance is registered on title and provides for an easement to an existing lot which is developed or intended to
be used for a permitted use, such uses shall be deemed to comply with the provisions for access of this By-law.
4.10 Group Homes
A group home shall be permitted in all residential zones provided the lot is located on an improved Street only and not a
private road.
4.11 Home Based Businesses
4.11.1 Scope of Permitted Home Based Businesses
The following home based businesses shall be permitted in any zone where a home based business is permitted
and has first obtained a license from the Municipality:
1. Professional and consulting services including but not limited to an architect, engineer, financial advisor,
accountant, consultant, legal services, physician, teleworker.
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2. Instructional services include but not limited to music lessons, dance, art, academic tutoring.
3. Home craft businesses including but not limited to quilter, potter, jeweler, painter/visual artist, small scale
assembler.
4. A Day nursery or private home day care.
5. Distribution sales office, mail order sales or on-line sales and services including but not limited to cosmetics,
clothing or small household appliances provided the product or service delivery is primarily from an off-site non-
residential location.
6. An office for a contractor and trades plumber, electrician.
7. Repair services including but not limited to small appliances, computers and not including auto repair and similar
services.
8. High technology uses including but not limited to internet services, office call center services, desktop publishing,
computer hardware and software development.
9. Personal care services including but not limited to a hairdresser, barber, massage therapist, aesthetician.
10. Sale of bait for recreational fishing purposes.
11. Pet grooming establishment, but not including overnight keeping of animals.
12. A Catering establishment.
13. A Studio.
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14. Seed sales
15. Gun repairs
4.11.2 Zone Regulations for Home Based Businesses
1. The home based business shall be clearly accessory to the main permitted residential use.
2. A maximum of two (2) home based businesses shall be permitted in a dwelling.
3. The residential external character of the dwelling shall not be changed.
4. The business(es) shall be conducted entirely within the dwelling in an R1, R2, RM, and RMH Zone, but shall be
permitted to be operated in an accessory building or structure in an RR, LSR and R Zone provided that the
home based business does not occupy more than 140 m2 [1,506 ft.2] of the accessory building or structure.
This regulation shall not be deemed to prevent the use of an accessory building or structure for the storage of
material and light work.
5. The home based business shall be operated by the owner or occupant of the dwelling on the lot on which the
home based business is operated.
6. The home based business shall not create a public nuisance in regard to noise, traffic, parking or health safety.
7. The business (es) shall be legal and must have obtained the necessary permits or licenses from the Corporation
and any other applicable government body having jurisdiction. Any licenses shall be deemed to expire on the 31st
of December of each calendar year and shall be renewed annually.
8. The home based business(es) shall cumulatively not occupy more than 25% of the net floor area of the
dwelling.
9. No outdoor storage shall be permitted.
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10. Only one (1) sign shall be permitted to advertise the home based business(es). The sign shall not exceed 1 m2
in surface area. The permitted sign may be a free standing sign in a front or exterior side yard or may be
attached to the wall of a permitted building or structure. The sign may be illuminated where the illumination is
directed onto the sign and complies with Section 4.13 of this By-law. Signs may also be subject to any sign By-
law enacted by the Municipality under the Municipal Act.
11. Parking for home based business(es) shall comply with Section 4.22 of this By-law.
4.12 Home Industries
4.12.1 Scope of Permitted Home Industries
The following home industries shall be permitted in any RR or R Zone and any non-residential zone which permits
a residential use where the home industry has first obtained a license from the Municipality:
1. Any of the home based businesses listed in Section 4.11.1.
2. Any agri-tourism use to a permitted agricultural use including a home based business (as set out above), uses
that produce value-added agricultural products from the farm operation on the property, a farm produce outlet, a
welding or repair shop, commercial school bus or commuter transportation service, a retail outlet for farm supplies
and machinery or other home industry.
3. The sale of firewood.
4. An appliance repair.
4.12.2 Zone Regulations for Home Industries
1. The home industry shall be clearly accessory to the main permitted residential use.
2. A maximum of two (2) home based businesses or home industries or a combination thereof shall be permitted.
3. The residential external character of the dwelling shall not be changed.
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4. The business(es) may be conducted within the dwelling or may be located in an accessory building or a
combination of both if located in an RR or R zone.
5. The home based business shall be operated by the owner or occupant of the dwelling on the lot on which the
home based business is operated.
6. The home based business shall not create a public nuisance in regard to noise, traffic, parking or health safety.
7. The business(es) shall be legal and must have obtained the necessary permits or licenses from the Corporation
and any other applicable government body having jurisdiction.
8. No outdoor storage shall be permitted except for the storage of firewood.
9. The home industry(ies) shall cumulatively not occupy more than 25% of the net floor area of the dwelling and
an accessory building. Where the business is located in an accessory building the net floor area occupied by
the business shall not exceed 140 m2 [1,506 ft.2].
10. Only one (1) sign shall be permitted to advertise the home based business(es). The sign shall not exceed 1 m2
in surface area. The permitted sign may be a free standing sign in a front or exterior side yard or may be
attached to the wall of a permitted building or structure. The sign may be illuminated where the illumination is
directed onto the sign and complies with Section 4.13 of this By-law. Signs may also be subject to any sign By-
law enacted by the Municipality under the Municipal Act.
11. Parking for home based business(es) shall comply with Section 4.22 of this By-law.
4.13 Illumination
Illumination of buildings, structures and grounds shall be permitted provided:
1. Illumination does not cause direct or indirect glare on a street or private road that may interfere with traffic or
pedestrian safety.
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2. Illumination does not consist of a colour or be so designed or located that it may be confused with traffic signals.
3. Illumination does not cause direct or indirect glare on land or buildings or structures on any adjacent property that
creates a public health or safety issue.
4.14 Kennel
A kennel shall only be permitted in the R or A Zones subject to rezoning.
4.15 Land Suitability For Use
Despite any other provision of this By-law, no habitable building or structure shall be erected, altered or used on
hazardous lands.
4.16 Licenses, Permits and Other By-laws
Nothing in this By-law shall exempt any person from complying with requirements of the Building By-law or any other By-law
in force within the Municipality or from obtaining any permit, license, permission, authority or approval required by this or any
other By-law of the Town of Blind River or by any other provincial or federal law in force from time to time.
4.17 Loading/Delivery Space Regulations
For every building or structure erected for a commercial use, institutional use or industrial use involving the receiving,
shipping or unloading of merchandise or other goods, loading/delivery spaces shall be required in accordance with the
following zoning regulations:
1. Minimum loading/delivery space height clearance ..................... 4.25 m [13.9 ft.]
2. Minimum loading/delivery space width ...................................... 3.75 m [12.3 ft.]
3. Minimum loading/delivery space length ....................................... 10 m [32.8 ft.]
4. Minimum aisle or driveway width leading to a loading/delivery space 6m [19.6 ft.]
5. Minimum no. of loading/delivery spaces ...... 0 for net floor area less than 200 m2
6. Minimum no. of loading/delivery spaces... 1 for net floor area of 200 m2-1,000 m2
7. Minimum no. of loading/delivery spaces................ 1 for each additional 1,000 m2
8. All loading spaces shall be located within the property boundaries (lot lines) of the lot on which they are located.
9. Minimum setback of any required loading/delivery space from any lot line shall be 3 m [9.84 ft.].
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10. The loading/delivery space regulations shall not apply to existing buildings or structures, but shall apply to any
increase in the net floor area of an existing building or structure after the date of the passing of this By-law.
4.18 Minimum Distance Separation and Special Setbacks
Despite the zoning regulations in this By-law, no person shall use any land, building or structure unless the use, building
or structure complies with the following
4.18.1 Waste Management Facility
1. No development or land use shall be permitted within 30 m [98.4 ft.] of the licensed fill area of an active waste
management facility.
2. No waste management facility shall be permitted within 30 m [98.4 ft.] from the high water mark of any water
body or wetland.
3. No waste management facility shall be permitted on land covered by water or in any area subject to flooding.
4.18.2 Pits and Quarries
1. No sensitive land use shall be permitted within 70 m [230 ft.] of the zone boundary of a pit measured as the
shortest horizontal distance between the lot line of the sensitive land use and the zone boundary of the pit or the
nearest face of the excavation, whichever is the closest.
2. No sensitive land use shall be permitted within 300 m [984 ft.] of a quarry measured as the shortest horizontal
distance between the lot line of the sensitive land use and the zone boundary of the quarry or the nearest face
of the excavation, whichever is the closest.
4.18.3 Industrial Uses
1. Class I Industrial - Light Industrial: The minimum separation distance from a sensitive land use and a Class
I Industrial use shall be 20 m [65.6 ft.] and shall be measured as the shortest horizontal distance between the lot
line of the sensitive land use to the lot line of the Class I Industrial Use.
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2. Class II Industrial - Medium Industrial: The minimum separation distance from a sensitive land use and a
Class II Industrial use shall be 70 m [230 ft.] and shall be measured as the shortest horizontal distance between
the lot line of the sensitive land use to the lot line of the Class II Industrial Use.
3. Class III Industrial - Heavy Industrial: The minimum separation distance from a sensitive land use and a
Class III Industrial use shall be 300 m [984.2 ft.] and shall be measured as the shortest horizontal distance
between the lot line of the sensitive land use to the lot line of the Class III Industrial Use.
4. Where an industrial use or sensitive land use is an existing use and an expansion or extension is proposed,
the minimum separation distance for a Class I, II or III Industry shall be measured from the nearest main wall of
the building or structure occupied by the sensitive land use and the nearest main wall of the building,
structure, processing area, assembly or manufacturing area occupied by the industrial use.
4.18.4 Minimum Distance Separation Formulae I and II
1. The Minimum Distance Separation Formulae I and II of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs shall
apply to new or expanding livestock facilities and the establishment of residential uses or vice versa on
properties adjacent or in proximity to livestock operations, but shall not apply between a dwelling and a livestock
facility on the same lot.
2. Any new sensitive land use located on a lot greater than 1 ha [2.47 ac] created after the date of passing of this
By-law shall comply with the Minimum Distance Separation Formulae I as amended by the Province from time
to time, where applicable. The Minimum Distance Separation Formulae I shall not apply to existing lots of record
1 ha [2.47 ac] or less.
3. Despite anything in this By-law to the contrary, where an existing sensitive land use that does not comply with
the Minimum Distance Separation Formulae I is destroyed or rendered uninhabitable by fire or other natural
cause, the building or structure may be reconstructed where the new building or structure is located no closer
to a livestock facility than the original building or structure and the gross floor area and height are not
increased.
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4. The Minimum Distance Separation Formulae I shall not apply to the erection of a new dwelling that does not
comply with the Minimum Distance Separation Formulae I where there are four or more existing non-farm uses
closer to the subject livestock facility provided that the new dwelling is not constructed closer to the livestock
facility than the four or more existing non-farm uses.
5. The Minimum Distance Separation Formulae I shall not apply to the construction of accessory buildings and
structures to a permitted existing dwelling on the property (e.g. deck, garage, gazebo, greenhouse, picnic
area, patio, shed).
6. The Minimum Distance Separation Formulae I shall not apply to proposed non-agricultural uses within an
approved settlement area.
7. The Minimum Distance Separation Formulae I shall not apply to any cemetery that is closed to further use or
receives low levels of visitation.
4.18.5 Water Bodies and Shoreline Buffer Zone
1.
Subject to Section 4.8, the minimum setback from the high water mark for dwelling, a non-residential or
accessory building or structure or an individual on-site sewage service shall be 30 m [98.4 ft.] except for a
marine facility or marina. The setback shall be measured as the shortest horizontal distance from the nearest
main wall of the building or the edge of the filter bed/tile bed to the high water mark.
2.
A shoreline buffer zone shall be maintained between the high water mark and any permitted use, building or
structure except a marine facility in a RR, LSR and R Zone.
4.18.6 Wetland
No dwelling, non-residential or accessory building or structure or an individual on-site sewage service shall be
permitted within 30 m [98.4 ft.] of the boundary of a significant wetland or fish habitat.
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4.19 Non-Complying and Non-Conforming Buildings and Structures
4.19.1 Reconstruction, Enlargement of a Non-Complying Building or Structure
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the enlargement, repair, renovation, reconstruction, or structural alteration of a
building, or structure that existed one day prior to this By-law coming into effect, and which does not comply with the
zone regulations or other requirements of this By-law provided:
1. The enlargement, repair, renovation, reconstruction, or structural alteration does not increase the situation of
non-compliance; and
2. The enlargement, repair, renovation, reconstruction, or structural alteration does not pose a threat to public
health or safety; and
3. All other applicable provisions of this By-law are complied with.
4.19.2 Non-Complying Lots
1. Despite anything else contained in this By-law, where a vacant lot having a lesser lot frontage and/or lot area
than is required by this By-law is held under distinct and separate ownership from adjoining lots, according to the
register for land in the Land Titles, or Registry Office, on the date of the passing of this By-law, it may be used
for a purpose permitted in the zone in which the said lot is located, provided that no such lot has a lot area of
less than 2,000 m2 [21,529 ft.2] in a RR or LSR or R Zone or cannot be adequately serviced with water and
sewage services and provided all other applicable zone regulations in this By-law are complied with.
2. A non-complying lot that existed on the date of the passing of this By-law, and which does not comply with the
minimum lot frontage and/or minimum lot area zone regulations of this By-law may be enlarged by a lot
addition and the resultant lot shall be deemed to comply with all the zone regulations of this By-law including
the minimum lot frontage and minimum lot area. All zone regulations applicable to any existing buildings on
the resultant lot shall thereafter be deemed to comply with the zone regulations of this By-law.
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4.19.3 Non-Conforming Uses
Nothing in this By-law shall apply to prevent the use of any land, building or structure for any purpose prohibited by
the By-law if such land, building or structure was lawfully used for such purpose on the day of the passing of the By-
law so long as it continues to be used for that purpose. The non-conforming use of any land, building or structure
shall not be changed or enlarged except to a use which is in conformity with the provisions of the zone in which the
land, building or structure is located, or without permission from the Committee of Adjustment pursuant to the
Planning Act. Where the non-conforming use ceases, the use will be deemed to have been discontinued.
4.19.4 Reconstruction of a Non-Conforming Use
1. Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the strengthening, restoration or reconstruction of any non-conforming
building or structure which existed on the date of the passing of this By-law, provided that the strengthening,
restoration or reconstruction does not increase the building height, size or volume or change the use of such
building or structure, except such minor changes as may be expressly required for the restoration of the
building or structure to a safe condition.
2. Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the strengthening, restoration or reconstruction of any non-conforming
building or structure is destroyed or rendered uninhabitable by fire or other natural cause, provided the height
and gross floor area are not increased, and the new building or structure is erected or on the same building
footprint.
4.19.5 Prior Building Permits for a Non-Conforming Use
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the erection or use of any building or structure for which a building permit has been
issued under the Building Code Act prior to the passing of this By-law, 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 permit has not been revoked
under the Building Code Act.
4.19.6 Road Widening Creating a Non-Complying Use
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the use of any land, building or structure or the erection of any building or structure
on a lot which does not comply to the minimum lot frontage and/or lot area and/or front yard setback and in the case of
a corner lot, the exterior side yard setback, as a result of a road widening taken by the Town of Blind River or the
Ministry of Transportation of Ontario, provided all other zone regulations of this By-law are complied with.
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4.20 Occupancy Restrictions
Human habitation shall not be permitted in any of the following buildings, structures, or parts thereof:
1. Any private garage or other building or structure which is accessory to a residential use.
2. Any truck, bus, coach or streetcar body whether or not the same is mounted on wheels.
4.21 Open Storage and Outdoor Display
No person shall use any lot or part thereof for open storage, or outdoor display except as permitted by this By-law and as
an area which has been specifically designed and set aside for such purpose, is fully integrated with the principle use of the
lot and is in accordance with the following:
1. Open storage shall not be permitted within any required front yard and no closer than 5 m [16.4 ft.] to any interior side
lot line or rear lot line.
2. Where open storage areas abut a residential zone (see Section 5.2 for list of zones), the required setback of the open
storage area shall be increased 10 m [32.8 ft.] and shall also be visually screened from any residential use.
3. An outdoor display area shall be permitted as an accessory use to any permitted commercial use, industrial use or
public service use provided that the outdoor display area does not reduce any required parking area or loading space
area required by this By-law. All outdoor display areas shall be setback a minimum of 3 m [9.84 ft.] from any front lot
line or interior side lot line. Despite the above, seasonal sales of Christmas trees or a temporary (i.e. weekend) or a
yard sale shall be permitted to occupy a designated parking area but shall be subject to any restrictions otherwise
imposed by license or permit by the Municipality.
4.22 Parking, Motor Vehicles, Bicycles and Drive-Through Facilities
4.22.1 General
1. Except as provided herein, no motor vehicles shall be parked or stored in any zone (see Section 5.2 for list of
zones) unless the motor vehicle is located within a garage, carport, driveway, parking area, or on a street as
permitted by Municipal By-law.
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2. No parking space in a residential zone (see Section 5.2 for list of zones) shall be used for the outdoor parking
or storage of a motor vehicle unless such motor vehicle is used in operations incidental to the residential use of
the lot on which it is parked or stored and bears a motor vehicle license plate or sticker which is currently valid.
3. Each standard parking space or queuing space in a queuing lane shall have a minimum width of 2.6 m [8.5 ft.]
and a minimum length of 5.5 m [18 ft.] and each barrier-free parking space shall have a minimum width of 3.9 m
[12.7 ft.] and a minimum length of 5.5 m [18 ft.] [see Figure 4.3].
4. Unless permitted elsewhere in this By-law, where two or more uses are permitted in any one building or
structure on any lot, then the off-street parking regulations for each use shall be calculated as if each use is a
separate use, and the total number of off-street parking spaces so calculated shall be provided.
Figure 4.3: Barrier Free Parking Space Dimensions
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5. The regulations for parking spaces shall not apply to any building or structure in existence at the date of
passing of this By-law so long as the gross floor area, as it existed at such date, is not increased and no change
in use occurs. If an addition is made to the building or structure which increases the gross floor area or a
change in use occurs than parking spaces for the addition or area changed in use shall be provided.
6. Supplementary regulations for parking spaces for dwellings in residential zones (see Section 5.2 for list of
zones) shall be as follows;
a. The driveway and parking space shall be constructed of crushed stone, asphalt paving, concrete, paver
stones or similar materials.
b. No more than fifty percent (50%) of the area of any required front yard shall be used or constructed as a
driveway or parking space.
c. No more than fifty percent (50%) of the lot frontage shall be used or constructed as a driveway or parking
space.
7. Supplementary regulations for a parking area for more than four motor vehicles shall be as follows:
a. The parking area shall be constructed of crushed stone, asphalt paving, concrete, paver stones, or similar
materials.
b. Ingress and egress directly to and from every parking space shall be by means of a driveway, lane or aisle
having a width of at least 6 m [19.7 ft.] for two-way traffic and 4 m [13.1 ft.] for one-way traffic where parking is
angled.
c. A driveway or lane which does not provide ingress and egress directly to a parking space, shall have a
minimum width of 3.5 m [11.4 ft.] where designed for one-way vehicular circulation or 6 m [19.7 ft.] where
designed for two-way vehicular circulation.
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8. Where the calculation of the minimum number of parking spaces required results in a fraction, the minimum
requirement shall be the next higher whole number.
4.22.2 Barrier Free Parking
One barrier free parking space shall be required for any use requiring 10 standard parking spaces or more and
barrier free parking spaces shall be provided at a ratio of one barrier free parking space for each 25 standard
parking spaces and shall be included as part of the total number of standard parking spaces required.
4.22.3 Drive-Through Facilities
Despite any other zone regulation in this By-law, where a use of land, building or structure incorporates a drive-
through facility, the following zone regulations shall apply:
1. A drive-through facility shall be a permitted use in the CG, CH and MG zones.
2. A drive-through facility is a principle use in combination with another permitted use and shall comply with the
zone regulations in the zone in which the drive-through facility is located.
3. The minimum dimensions of a queuing space in a queuing lane shall be 2.7 m by 6 m [8.85 ft. x 19.6 ft.].
4. No part of any order station shall be located closer than 10 m [32.8 ft.] from the property boundary of any
property or lot occupied or zoned for a residential use.
5. All drive-through facilities shall comply with the zone regulations for parking as set out in Table 4.22 of this By-
law.
6. Queuing lanes for any drive-through facility shall be designed to accommodate a minimum of eight (8) motor
vehicles.
4.22.4 Bicycle Parking and Storage
1. Any building, except an existing building, with a net floor area of 200 m2 [2,152 ft.2] used for a commercial
use, institutional use, or an industrial use shall install a bicycle storage rack designed to securely store a
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minimum of ten (10) bicycles, and such bicycle storage rack shall be located within 15 m [49.2 ft.] of the main
entrance of the building.
2. Any apartment dwelling, except an existing building, shall provide a secure storage area internally within the
building designed to accommodate a minimum of 1 bicycle per dwelling unit.
3. Any apartment dwelling, except an existing building, with five (5) or more dwelling units shall install a bicycle
storage rack designed to securely store a minimum of five (5) bicycles and such bicycle storage rack shall be
located within 15 m [49.2 ft.] of the main entrance of the building.
4.22.5 Commercial Vehicle, Recreational Vehicles and Recreational Equipment
No person shall in any residential zone, use any lot for parking or storage of any commercial motor vehicle,
recreational vehicle or recreational equipment except as follows:
1. The owner or occupant of any lot, building or structure in any residential zone, may use any attached or
detached private garage located on the lot for the housing or storage of one (1) commercial motor vehicle
operated by the owner or occupant and/or may also use any private driveway for the parking of one (1)
commercial motor vehicle not exceeding 2,722 kg Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR) or a Class 1 truck [6,000 lbs.]
provided such commercial motor vehicle is not used in connection with any business or other use that is
prohibited in this By-law.
2. In a residential zone, recreational equipment and only one (1) recreational vehicle may be stored on a lot in
accordance with the following zone regulations:
a. No person shall store any recreational equipment or recreational vehicle on a lot or property unless a
main building has been constructed.
b. An attached or detached private garage may be used for the housing or storage of any recreational
equipment or recreational vehicle.
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c. Exterior storage shall be limited to an interior side yard or rear yard of the lot and no part of any
recreational equipment or recreational vehicle shall cross a lot line, and
d. Exterior storage of any recreational equipment or recreational vehicle shall be permitted in a front yard
or exterior side yard provided:
The lot has a minimum lot frontage of 15 m [49.2 ft.], and
The recreational equipment or one (1) only recreational vehicle is stored on a driveway and
does not occupy a required parking space, and
That and no part of any recreational equipment or a recreational vehicle shall cross a lot line.
3. One (1) only recreational vehicle may be stored on a vacant lot of record in an R, RR or LSR zone, and no
vacant lot of record shall be actively used or occupied for a recreational vehicle in an R, RR or LSR zone.
4. No lot in any other zone shall be used for the storage or use of a recreational vehicle unless otherwise listed as
a permitted use in the zone.
4.22.6 Schedule for Parking Regulations
In any zone, the owner or occupant of any building or structure erected, enlarged or changed in use after the date
of passing of this By-law shall provide off-street parking spaces in accordance with the minimum number of parking
spaces set out in Table 4.22 as follows:
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Table 4.22 - Schedule for Parking Regulations
USE
MINIMUM NUMBER OF REQUIRED
PARKING SPACES
Residential:
Accessory dwelling
Converted Dwelling
Duplex Dwelling
Guest House
Mobile home
Seasonal dwelling
Semi-detached dwelling
Single-detached dwelling
2 spaces per dwelling
Residential:
Accessory Apartment
Apartment dwelling
Multiple-unit dwelling
Row or townhouse
Secondary Dwelling Unit
Triplex dwelling
1.5 spaces per dwelling unit, 15% of which shall be reserved as visitor
parking where eight or more parking spaces are required
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Table 4.22 - Schedule for Parking Regulations
USE
MINIMUM NUMBER OF REQUIRED
PARKING SPACES
Residential:
Bachelor dwelling unit
Boarding house
Dormitory
Garden suite
Senior citizen dwelling
1 space per dwelling unit, or 1 space per 38 m2 [409 ft.2] whichever is
greater
Dormitory or boarding house: 1 space per occupant
Animal Shelter
1 space per 30 m2 [322.9 ft.2] of gross floor area
Auto body shop, auto repair shop, automotive
service station, gas bar, recreational vehicle
repair and garage
3 spaces per service bay plus
1 space per employee; minimum 6 spaces
Assembly hall, auction hall, auditorium,
banquet facility, dance hall, entertainment
establishment, stadium, theatre, bingo hall,
funeral home and similar places of assembly
The greater of 1 space for every 4 seats or 1 space for every 12 m2 [129.1
ft.2] of assembly space
Bed and Breakfast Establishment, Farm
Vacation Establishment
1 space for each guest room available to the travelling public in addition to
the required parking for the dwelling
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Table 4.22 - Schedule for Parking Regulations
USE
MINIMUM NUMBER OF REQUIRED
PARKING SPACES
Building supply store, lumber yard, garden
centre, nursery, equipment and vehicle
storage yard
1 space for each 22 m2 [236.8 ft.2] of gross floor area and
1 space for each 35 m2 [376.2 ft.2] of open storage
Car Rental Agency
30 spaces minimum
Clinic, medical marijuana facility
3 spaces per medical practitioner
Convenience store
1 space per 18 m2 [193.7 ft.2] of gross floor area
Continuum-of-Care Facility
1 space for every 6 patient beds plus
1 space for every 4 employees
Crisis Care Facility
2 spaces minimum in addition to the required parking for a dwelling or if
not located in a dwelling, 1 space per 38 m2 [409 ft.2] of gross floor area
Day nursery
1 space per employee and 1 space per 5 children or 1 space for every 15
children registered or fraction thereof
Drive-through facility
1 parking space per 20 m2 [215.2 ft.2] of gross floor area
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Table 4.22 - Schedule for Parking Regulations
USE
MINIMUM NUMBER OF REQUIRED
PARKING SPACES
Equipment Rental Establishment, Equipment
Sales Establishment, Equipment Service and
Repair Establishment, automotive sales
establishment
1 space per 35 m2 [376.7 ft.2] of open storage or gross sales area plus 1
space per employee
Factory Outlet, Retail Outlet
1 space per 28 m2 [301.3 ft.2] of gross floor area plus required spaces for
an industrial use or commercial use
Garden centre and nursery
1 space per 30 m2 [322.9 ft.2] of gross floor area
General business including: adult video
rental, animal day care establishment,
antique store, bake shop, bank, brewery and
winery, catering establishment, commercial
and personal service establishment, dry
cleaning or laundry outlet, office, grocery
store, laundromat, microbrewery, pet
grooming establishment, rental store, retail
store, service outlet or shop, shopping
centre, tourist outfitters establishment, video
rental outlet, wholesale establishment
1 space per 28 m2 [301.3 ft.2] of gross floor area
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Table 4.22 - Schedule for Parking Regulations
USE
MINIMUM NUMBER OF REQUIRED
PARKING SPACES
Group Home
2 spaces plus the required parking for the dwelling
Home Based Business, Home Industry
A minimum of one (1) parking space and a maximum of three (3) parking
spaces shall be permitted in addition to the required parking for the
dwelling
Hotel, Motel, Tourist Establishment
1 space per guest unit, plus
1 space per 12 m2 [129.1 ft.2] of gross floor area dedicated to
administrative, banquet and meeting facilities
Industrial use, abattoir, agricultural-related
use, bakery, custom work shop, studio,
1 space per 40 m2 [430.5 ft.2] of gross floor area
Industrial Use for storage including a
warehouse, cold storage facility,
transportation depot or truck terminal
1 space per 75 m2 [807.3 ft.2] of gross floor area
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USE
MINIMUM NUMBER OF REQUIRED
PARKING SPACES
Place of amusement, arcade, recreational
commercial establishment, fitness centre,
massage parlour, wellness centre
1 space for every 4 persons that can be accommodated
Place of worship
1 space for every 5 seats, fixed or otherwise
Restaurant, Tavern
1 parking space per 10 m2 [107.64 ft.2]
School - elementary
1.5 spaces per classroom plus 6 spaces for visitors
School - secondary or private
4 spaces per classroom plus 8 spaces for visitors
4.23 Parts of Buildings or Structures Permitted Above Height Level
1. The height regulations in this By-law shall not apply to any of the following:
a. Air conditioning system
b. Chimney
c. Church spire or belfry or turret
d. Communications facility
e. Drying tower
f. Elevator or stairway enclosure
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g. Enclosed mechanical and electrical equipment
h. Farm buildings and structures including but not limited to a barn, silo or windmill
i. Flag pole
j. Hydro electric transmission tower or pole
k. Ornamental dome or clock tower
l. Receiving and transmitting antenna
m. Receiving stations
n. Satellite dish/receiver
o. Skylight
p. Solar collector/commercial solar collector
q. Ventilating fan or skylight
r. Water tower
s. Wind Turbine/commercial wind turbine
2. The minimum setbacks in all directions for a communications facility shall be the equivalent of the height of the tower
except where such facility is authorized and/or approved by Industry Canada.
4.24 Permitted Projections
Every part of any yard required by this By-law shall be left open and unobstructed by any structure from the ground to the
sky except that those structures listed in Table 4.24 shall be permitted to project into the minimum yards required by this By-
law for the following specified distances:
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Table 4.24 - Permitted Projections
STRUCTURE
MAXIMUM PROJECTION INTO REQUIRED YARD
Chimney breasts, cornices, sills, bay
windows, pilasters, eaves or gutters, solar
collectors where attached to a building,
shutters cornices, parapets or other
ornamental structures
0.75 m [2.46 ft.] into any required front yard, rear yard or interior side yard
Canopies which are at least 2.13 m (7 ft.) in
vertical clearance above the established
grade, with or without supporting posts
2 m [6.5 ft.] into any required yard
Canopies for entrances to apartment
buildings and commercial buildings
Despite any other provisions in this By-law, a canopy or portico over a major
entrance to an apartment building or commercial building may project into the
required yard a distance equal to one-half (½) the setback of the building from the
street line
Window awnings
1.2 m [3.9 ft.] into any required yard
Steps, ramps and walkways for use by
persons with disabilities
No maximum into any required yard provided they are no closer than 0.5 m [1.6
ft.] to any lot line
Porch, uncovered platform landing, patio or
deck, balconies or steps
No maximum into any side yard provided they are no closer than 0.5 m [1.6 ft.] to
any lot line and 3 m [9.8 ft.] into any required front or rear yard
Air conditioner
0.5 m [1.6 ft.] into any yard
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4.25 Prohibited Uses
The following uses are prohibited in any zone, unless otherwise permitted by this by-law:
1. Adult Entertainment Parlour and Body Rub Parlour; and
2. The use of any accessory building or structure, boathouse or storage container for human habitation; and
Fire escapes, exterior stair cases from a
building having two storeys or more above
grade
1.5 m [4.92 ft.] into an interior side or rear yard only
Heat pump or geothermal power facility
1.5 m [5 ft.] into an interior side yard or rear yard
Accessory building
As permitted by and as specified in this By-law
Fences, hedges, shrubs, trees, freestanding
walls and retaining walls, flagpoles, light
standards, garden trellises, clothes lines,
bicycle racks and similar structures or
features
No maximum into any yard except with respect to the zone regulations for a
sight triangle
Solar collector, wind turbine,
No maximum into any rear yard only provided they are no closer than 3 m [9.8 ft.]
to an interior side yard or rear yard lot line
Commercial Solar Collector, commercial
wind turbine
No maximum into any yard provided they are no closer than 3 m [9.8 ft.] to an
interior side yard or rear yard lot line or 10 m [32.8 ft.] from an street line
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3. The use of bulk storage tanks for storage purposes on any lot; and
4. The storage of inoperative rail cars, streetcars, buses, truck bodies or trailers without wheels; and
5. The parking or storage of commercial motor vehicles on inoperative farm vehicles on a vacant lot; and
6. The outdoor storage of partially dismantled and/or unlicensed motor vehicles or recreational vehicles, or trailers or
motor vehicle or trailer parts; and
7. Obnoxious uses; and
8. Smelters, ethanol plants, the manufacturing, refining, rendering or distillation of acid, ammonia, chlorine, coal, coal oil,
creosote, explosives, fireworks, glue, petroleum, tar or other gases; and
9. The bulk storage of industrial chemicals, and hazardous waste, or liquid industrial waste as defined under the
Environmental Protection Act, R.S.O., c.E.19, as amended.
4.26 Sight Triangle
1. Within any area defined as a sight triangle, the following uses shall be prohibited:
a. A building, structure, or use which would obstruct the vision of drivers of motor
vehicles.
b. A fence, tree, hedge, bush or other vegetation, other than agricultural crops.
c. Any portion of a delivery space, loading space, driveway or parking space.
d. A berm or other ground surface which exceeds the elevation of the street by more
than 0.6 m [1.96 ft.].
Figure 4.4: Sight Triangle
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2. For the purposes of this By-law, the following sight triangle distances shall apply (see definition of sight triangle for
measurement of distances):
a. 15 m [49.2 ft.] in all commercial and industrial zones.
b. 5 m [16.4 ft.] in all other zones.
c. Despite the above in any zone where any street crosses a railway at the same grade the railway shall be deemed to
be a street and a sight distance of forty-five metres (45 m [147.6 ft.]) shall be required measured from the point of
intersection of the centre line of the railway right-of-way and the street line abutting the lot [see Figure 4.4].
4.27 Signs
Unless otherwise stated in this By-law, signs shall be permitted only in accordance with the Signs By-law(s) of the
Corporation.
4.28 Streets, Parks, Playgrounds and Community Gardens
In any zone established by this By-law, streets, walkways, bike paths, parks, playgrounds and community gardens shall be
permitted.
4.29 Temporary Buildings or Structures During Construction
1. Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the use of land or the use or erection of a temporary building or structure or a
scaffold or other equipment essential to the construction in progress for which a building permit has been granted, but
only until such time as the work has been finished or abandoned or such equipment is no longer required.
2. In addition, temporary accommodation for a business which is intended to occupy a building or structure which is under
construction with the work in progress on such building or structure may be temporarily permitted on the same lot in the
form of a mobile, relocatable, portable or transportable building or structure provided:
a. Approval is obtained from the Corporation.
b. Such temporary accommodation is removed from the lot immediately upon completion of construction or
abandonment of construction.
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3.
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the use of land or the use or erection of a temporary sales or rental office for which a
building permit has been issued and/or approval is obtained from the Corporation.
4.30 Use by Public Authority or Public Utility
The provisions of this By-law shall not apply to limit the use of any land or to the erection or use of any building or structure
for a utility installation or municipal infrastructure for the purpose of a public service use by the Town of Blind River and/or
any public authority, any department of the Government of Ontario or Canada, including any Hydro One facilities and a
federally or provincially regulated utility of communication service pursuant to the Planning Act, provided that where such
land, building or structure is located in a residential zone (see Section 5.2 for list of zones) or on a lot adjacent to a
residential zone:
1. No goods, materials or equipment shall be stored in the open.
2. The lot coverage and setback regulations of the zone in which such land, building or above ground structure is located
shall be complied with.
3. Any building erected under the authority of this section shall not be used for the purpose of an office except for a
government building.
4. The regulations for parking spaces and loading regulations as contained in this By-law shall be complied with.
5. Communications facilities shall comply with Industry Canada Standards for construction and safety. A
communications facility shall only be permitted in a rural zone or an Industrial (MG, MR) Zone.
6. Secondary uses, such as active and passive recreation, agriculture, community gardens, other utilities, and uses such
as parking lots and outdoor storage that are accessory to adjacent lands uses, are encouraged on hydro corridor lands,
where compatible with surrounding land uses. However, a proponent should be aware of the primacy of electricity
transmission and distribution facilities and that secondary uses require technical approval from Hydro One Networks.
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4.31 Water and Sewage Disposal Systems
No person shall erect or use in whole or in part, any building or structure unless the use, building or structure is properly
connected to approved water and sewage systems under the Ontario Water Resources Act or the Building Code Act unless
the use is exempted under the Building Code Act or prohibited or regulated by this By-law.
4.32 Wellhead Protection Area
No use of land or the erection of buildings or structures shall be permitted within a Wellhead Protection Area, as shown on
Schedule A to this By-law, except in compliance with the following provisions:
1. Within the Wellhead Capture Zones 1 and 2, as shown on Schedule "A", all uses within Table 1- Categories "A, B, and C"
are prohibited. Any permitted uses shall be developed only where they can be connected to full municipal water and
sewage and where capacity is available. No underground storage or outside storage that does not have built-in
secondary containment system shall be permitted, and such storage shall be restricted to the storage of fuel required for
domestic use or for the short term storage as an energy supply for a non-residential use.
2. Within wellhead capture Zone 3, as shown on Schedule "A", Category "C" uses shall be permitted where lands are
permitted subject to a rezoning in compliance with the performance standards or best management practices respectively,
of the Official Plan for such uses.
3. Existing Uses, Enlargements, Extensions or Change of Uses
Land uses in Table 1 existing within Zones 1 and 2 of the Wellhead Protection Area at the time of the coming into force of
zoning by-law amendments adopted in accordance with the policies for Wellhead Protection Areas, will be recognized as
legal non-conforming uses within the zoning by-law. Once these uses cease to exist, such legal conforming status will be
lost and such uses will no longer be permitted. Existing Category "C" land uses in Table 1 located in Zone 3 may be
expanded by amendment to this by-law where they comply with the performance standards set out in the Official Plan.
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Table 1 - Risk Categories by Land Use
Category A Uses (High Risk)
An On-site (private) sewage disposal system
A groundwater heat pump
A gas or oil pipeline
A new sewage collection main
Above ground storage tanks (ASTs) with secondary containment except for a permitted non-residential use
Auto wrecking and salvage yards
Bulk road salt storage
Bulk storage of chemicals or hazardous substances, including on-farm storage for agricultural production purposes
Bulk storage of tires
Lagoons for sewage treatment
Land application of nutrients including bio-solids or septage
Manure storage facilities
Municipal landfills
Petroleum products refining and asphalt batching
Private facilities for the disposal, storage, handling, transfer, processing and/or recycling of any solid or liquid wastes, including
private landfills, and excluding residential sewage systems.
Snow storage and disposal facilities
Underground storage tanks (USTs) and any in-ground process-related piping of chemicals and lubricants, sumps such as dry
wells and machine pits, and automotive repair pits
Warehousing, bulk storage of oil, gasoline or petroleum products
Warehousing of cleaning products, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides and chemicals, excluding on-farm storage for
agricultural production purposes
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Table 1 - Risk Categories by Land Use
Category B Uses (Medium Risk)
Assembly of aircraft and aircraft parts, motor vehicles, truck, but bodies, trailers, rail cars, mobile homes, ships and boats
Automobile service stations and gas stations
Commercial or industrial dry cleaning of textiles and textile products
Foundries non-ferrous metal smelting and refining
Leather tanning and finishing
Manufacturing and dyeing of textiles
Manufacturing of agricultural, commercial and industrial machinery
Manufacturing of cable and wire
Manufacturing of chemicals, resins, paints, varnish, printing inks, adhesives, plastics and reinforced fibreglass plastic
Manufacturing of electronic components such as semiconductors, printed circuit boards and cathode ray tubes
Manufacturing of engines, engine parts, steering and suspension parts, wheels and brakes
Manufacturing of jewellery and precious metals
Manufacturing of motor vehicle wiring
Manufacturing of pharmaceuticals and medicines
Manufacturing of unfinished fabricated metal products and parts
Manufacturing of wet electrical equipment and wet batteries
Metal casting operations
Metal finishing operation (electroplating, electro-coating, galvanizing, painting, application of baked enamel)
Underground storage tanks (USTs) and any in-ground process-related piping of chemicals and lubricants, sumps such as dry
wells and machine pits, and automotive repair pits
Vehicle stamping operations
Wood and wood product preservation and treatment
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Table 1 - Risk Categories by Land Use
Category C Uses (Low Risk)
Abattoirs
Airports
Asphalt paving and roofing contractor yards
Automated manufacturing of soft drinks, distilleries, breweries and wine making
Automated production of baked goods, dairy, canned goods, frozen foods, processed food
and meat
Cemeteries
Funeral homes
Furniture, casket, cabinet and other wood products manufacturing and assembly
Glass and glass products manufacturing
Golf courses
Intensive livestock operations and associated manure storage facilities and land application of manure
Lawn care contractors
Machinery equipment rental outlets
Market gardening farms
Manufacturing of dry batteries
Manufacturing electrical appliances, equipment, motors, lighting fixtures, lamps
Manufacturing of electric light bulbs and tubes
Manufacturing of paper, newsprint, boxes
Manufacturing of plastic and foam parts and products
Manufacturing of rubber products
Manufacturing of soaps and toiletry preparations
Medical health and other laboratories
Photographic developing facilities
Printing of newspaper, packaging and books
Rendering facilities
Repair of motor vehicles, aircraft, water craft, rail vehicles, trucks, buses and machinery
Repair of photographic equipment, electrical motors, electrical equipment, vending
machines, small motors, appliances, computer equipment and jewellers
Retail sale of agricultural fertilizers and pesticides
Storage, repair yards and facilities for contractors
Transit terminals
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4.33 Zones Applying to More than One Properties
Where a lot is divided into more than one zone, each such portion of the lot shall be used in accordance with the provisions
of this By-law for the zone where such portion of the lot is located. Each such portion of the lot shall be considered as a
separate lot for the purposes of determining zone provisions.
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Section 5 ZONES
5.1
Zone Classification
For the purposes of this By-law, the Town of Blind River is divided into the following zones as named and described in the
following sections, the boundaries of which are shown on the attached Schedules which are attached to and form part of this
By-law.
5.2
Zones
Zones
Name of Zone
Zone Symbol
Residential Zones
Residential Single Detached
R1
Residential Low Density
R2
Residential Multiple
RM
Residential Mobile Home
RMH
Residential Rural
RR
Limited Service Residential
LSR
Commercial Zones
General Commercial
CG
Highway Commercial
CH
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Resort Commercial
CR
Institutional Zones
Institutional
I
Industrial Zones
General Industrial
MG
Rural Industrial
MR
Waste Management
MD
Aggregate Extractive
MX
Mining
MIN
Other Zones
Open Space
OS
Rural and Resource
R
Agriculture
A
Environmental Protection
EP
Future Development
D
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5.3
Use of Zone Symbols
The symbols listed in Section 5.2 may be used to refer to any of the uses of land, buildings or structures permitted by this
By-law (including the zoning schedules) in the said zones, and the intent of the By-law is that the associated zone
regulations apply.
5.4
Holding Zone "h" Designation
Any zone classification may be placed in a Holding Zone by adding to the zone symbol the letter "h". No development is
permitted on lands where the "h" symbol appears until the applicable conditions have been met and the "h" is lifted by an
amendment to this By-law under Section 36 of the Planning Act.
5.5
Interpretation of Zone Boundaries
When determining the boundary of any zone as shown on any Schedule forming part of this By-law, the following provisions
shall apply:
1. A boundary indicated as following a highway, street, private road or lane shall follow the centre line of such highway,
street, private road or lane.
2. A boundary indicated as following a water body or the right-of-way of a railway or an electrical, gas or oil transmission
line shall follow the centre line of such water body or right-of-way.
3. A boundary indicated as following the high water mark shall follow such high water mark, and in the event of a change in
the high water mark, the boundary shall be construed as moving with the actual high water mark.
4. A boundary indicated as approximately following lot lines shown on a Registered Plan of Subdivision, or Reference Plan,
or Township lot lines shall follow such lot lines.
5. Where a boundary is indicated as approximately parallel to a street line or other feature, indicated in clause (1), (2), and
(3) above, and the distance from such street line or other feature is not indicated, and clause (4) above is not applicable,
such boundary shall be construed as being parallel to such street line or other feature, and the distance there from shall
be determined according to the scale shown on the appropriate Schedule.
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6. A boundary indicated as following the limits of the Municipality shall follow such limits.
7. In the event a dedicated street, lane or right-of-way shown on any Schedule forming part of this By-law is closed, the
property formerly in such street, lane or right-of-way shall be included within the zone of the adjoining property on either
side of such closed street, lane or right-of-way. If a closed street, lane or right-of-way is the boundary between two or
more different zones the new zone boundaries shall be the former centre line of the closed street, lane or right-of-way.
8. Where any zone boundary or a dimension is left uncertain after the application of the above provisions, then the boundary
or dimension shall be determined from the zoning schedule using the scale bar thereon.
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Section 6 RESIDENTIAL SINGLE DETACHED (R1) ZONE
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure in the Residential Single Detached (R1) Zone except in
accordance with the following zone regulations:
6.1
Permitted Uses
6.1 - R1 Permitted Uses
Principle Use
Accessory Use
Single Detached Dwelling
Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1)
Accessory Residential Use (see 4.1.2)
Bed & Breakfast Establishment (see 4.1.3)
Fences (see 4.1.6)
Garden Suite (see 4.1.8)
Home Based Business (see 4.11)
Private Home Daycare
Storage Container (see 4.1.10
Swimming Pools (see 4.1.12)
Temporary Car Shelter (see 4.1.13)
Group Home (see 4.10)
Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1)
Fences (see 4.1.6)
Storage Container (see 4.1.10)
Swimming Pools (see 4.1.12)
Park, Playground, Community
Garden (see 4.28)
Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1)
Public Service Use (see 4.30)
Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1)
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6.2
Zone Regulations
6.2 - R1 Zone Regulations
Single Detached Dwelling,
Group Home
Non-Residential Use: Public
Service Use, Park,
Playground, Community
Garden
Accessory Use, Building or
Structure
Minimum Lot Area
510 m2 [5,490 ft.2] or 600 m2
[6,458.6 ft.2] on a corner lot
1,850 m2 [19,914 ft.2] 1
n/a
Minimum Lot Frontage:
15 m [49.2 ft.]: 19 m or 19 m
[62.3 ft.] on a corner lot
30.4 m [99.7 ft.]1
n/a
Minimum Front Yard
7.5 m [24.6 ft.]
9.1 m [29.8 ft.]
same as principle use
Minimum Rear Yard
7.5 m [24.6 ft.]
12 m [29.3 ft.]
1.2 m [3.93 ft.]
Minimum Interior Side Yard
1 storey - 1.2 m [4 ft.]
one side; 3 m [9.84 ft.]
opposite side
1.5 storey - 1.8 m [6 ft.]
one side; 3 m [9.84 ft.]
opposite side
2 storey - 2.4 m [8 ft.]
one side; 3m [9.84 ft.]
opposite side
4.5 m [14.7 ft.]
1.2 m [3.93 ft.]
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
4.5 m [14.7 ft.]
9.1 m [29.8 ft.]
6 m [19.6 ft.]
Maximum Height
10.5 m [34.4 ft.]
10.5 m [34.4 ft.]
6 m [19.6 ft.]
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6.2 - R1 Zone Regulations
Maximum Lot Coverage
30%
40%
10% included in total
Minimum Gross Floor Area
110 m2 [1,184 ft.2]
n/a
n/a
Maximum No. Dwellings per
lot (excluding a Garden Suite)
1
n/a
n/a
Separation Distance between
the main building and any
accessory building
2 m [6.56 ft.]
2 m [6.56 ft.]
2 m [6.56 ft.]
Separation Distance between
any permitted main building
or accessory building and any
storage container (see
4.1.10)
4 m [13.1 ft.]
4 m [13.1 ft.]
4 m [13.1 ft.]
1.
Zone regulation does not apply to a park, playground or community garden.
6.3
Additional Regulations
1. A garden suite shall be subject to a Temporary Use By-law under Section 39 of the Planning Act and shall only be
permitted as an accessory use to a single detached dwelling.
2. All applicable provisions of Section 4 - General Provisions shall apply.
3. All development shall be serviced with municipal sewage services and municipal water services.
4. The maximum residential density for single detached dwellings shall be 12.8 dwellings per gross hectare.
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Section 7 RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY (R2) ZONE
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure in the Residential Low Density (R2) Zone except in
accordance with the following zone regulations:
7.1 Permitted Uses
7.1 - R2 Permitted Uses
Principle Use
Accessory Use
Converted Dwelling
Duplex Dwelling
Semi-detached Dwelling
Triplex Dwelling
Two Unit Dwelling
Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1)
Accessory Residential Use (see 4.1.2)
Bed & Breakfast Establishment (see 4.1.3)
Fences (see 4.1.6)
Garden Suite (see 4.1.8)
Home Based Business (see 4.11)
Private Home Daycare
Storage Container (see 4.1.10)
Swimming Pools (see 4.1.12)
Temporary Car Shelter (see 4.1.13)
Group Home (see 4.10)
Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1)
Fences (see 4.1.6)
Storage Container (see 4.1.10)
Swimming Pools (see 4.1.12)
Park, Playground, Community Garden
(see 4.27)
Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1)
Public Service Use (see 4.30)
Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1)
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7.2 Zone Regulations
7.2 - R2 Zone Regulations
Group Home,
Non-
Residential
Use: Public
Service Use,
Park,
Playground,
Community
Garden
Semi-detached Dwelling
(per dwelling unit)
-Duplex Dwelling
-Triplex Dwelling
-Two-Unit Dwelling
-Converted Dwelling
Accessory Use,
Building or
Structure
Minimum Lot Area
See
regulations
from R1 Zone
555 m2 [5,974 ft.2]
600 m2 [6,458 ft.2] corner lot
390 m2 [4,198 ft.2]
555 m2 [5,974 ft.2]
600 m2 [6,458 ft.2]
corner lot
triplex - 650 m2
[6,996.7 ft.2]
n/a
Minimum Lot Frontage
18 m [59 ft.]; or 12 m [39.3 ft.] on
corner lot
18 m [59.0 ft.]
n/a
Minimum Front Yard
7.5 m [24.6 ft.]
7.5 m [24.6 ft.]
7.5 m [24.6 ft.]
Minimum Rear Yard
7.5 m [24.6 ft.]
7.5 m [24.6 ft.]
1.2 m [3.93 ft.]
Minimum Interior Side
Yard
1.2 m [3.93 ft.]
1.2 m [3.93 ft.]
1.2 m [3.93 ft.]
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7.2 - R2 Zone Regulations
Group Home,
Non-
Residential
Use: Public
Service Use,
Park,
Playground,
Community
Garden
Semi-detached Dwelling
(per dwelling unit)
-Duplex Dwelling
-Triplex Dwelling
-Two-Unit Dwelling
-Converted Dwelling
Accessory Use,
Building or
Structure
Minimum Exterior Side
Yard
4.5 m [14.7 ft.]
4.5 m [14.7 ft.]
4.5 m [14.7 ft.]
Maximum Height
10.5 m [34.4 ft.]
10.5 m [34.4 ft.]
6 m [19.6 ft.]
Maximum Lot Coverage
30%
30%
10% included in
total
Minimum Gross Floor
Area per Dwelling Unit
90 m2 [968.7 ft.2]
75 m2 [807.3 ft.2]
Maximum No. Dwellings
Units per lot (excluding a
Garden Suite)
1
- Duplex - 2
- Triplex - 3
n/a
Separation Distance
between the main building
and any accessory
building
2 m [6.56 ft.]
2 m [6.56 ft.]
2 m [6.56 ft.]
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7.2 - R2 Zone Regulations
Group Home,
Non-
Residential
Use: Public
Service Use,
Park,
Playground,
Community
Garden
Semi-detached Dwelling
(per dwelling unit)
-Duplex Dwelling
-Triplex Dwelling
-Two-Unit Dwelling
-Converted Dwelling
Accessory Use,
Building or
Structure
Separation Distance
between any permitted
main building or
accessory building and
any storage container
(see 4.1.10)
4 m [13.1 ft.]
4 m [13.1 ft.]
4 m [13.1 ft.]
7.3
Additional Regulations
1. A garden suite shall be subject to a Temporary Use By-law under Section 39 of the Planning Act and shall only be
permitted as an accessory use to a permitted dwelling.
2. All applicable zone regulations of Section 4 - General Provisions shall apply.
3. The minimum interior side yard shall not apply to the common wall of a semi-detached dwelling.
4. The R1 zone regulations set out in Section 6.2 shall apply to any non-residential use in the R2 zone.
5. All development shall be serviced with municipal sewage services and municipal water services.
6. The maximum residential density for permitted dwellings in the R2 Zone shall be 25 dwellings per gross hectare.
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Section 8 RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE (RM) ZONE
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure in the Residential Multiple (RM) Zone except in
accordance with the following zone regulations:
8.1 Permitted Uses
8.1 - RM Permitted Uses
Principle Use
Accessory Use
Apartment Dwelling
Multiple Unit Dwelling
Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1)
Fences (see 4.1.6)
Swimming Pools (see 4.1.10)
Home Based Business (see 4.11)
Row or Townhouse Dwelling
Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1)
Accessory Residential Use (see 4.1.2)
Fences (see 4.1.6)
Storage Container (see 4.1.10)
Swimming Pools (see 4.1.12)
Home Based Business (see 4.11)
Temporary Car Shelter (see 4.1.13)
Group Home (see 4.10)
Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1)
Fences (see 4.1.6)
Storage Container (see 4.1.10)
Swimming Pools (see 4.1.12)
Continuum-of-Care Facility
Park, Playground, Community Garden (see
4.27)
Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1)
Public Service Use (see 4.30)
Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1)
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8.2
Zone Regulations
8.2 - RM Zone Regulations
Row or Townhouse Dwelling
Apartment Dwelling, Multiple
Unit Dwelling, Continuum-of-
Care Facility
Accessory Use,
Building or Structure
Minimum Lot Area
- 185 m2 [1,991.3 ft.2] - Interior Unit
- 232 m2 [2,497 ft.2] -End Unit on a corner lot
[Note: unit minimums apply]
- 925 m2 [9,956.9 ft.2] for first 4
units + 90 m2 [968.8 ft.2] for
each additional unit
- Continuum-of-Care Facility:
925 m2 [9,956.9 ft.2] + 80 m2
[861.1 ft.2] for each bedroom
over 12 units
n/a
Minimum Lot
Frontage
- 6 m [19.6 ft.] - Interior Unit
- 10 m [32.8 ft.] - End Unit
- 15 m [49.2 ft.] - End Unit on a corner lot
[Note: unit minimums apply]
24 m [78.7 ft.]
n/a
Minimum Front Yard
7.5 m [24.6 ft.]
7.5 m [24.6 ft.]
7.5 m [24.6 ft.]
Minimum Rear Yard
7.5 m [24.6 ft.]
7.5 m [24.6 ft.]
1.2 m [3.93 ft.]
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8.2 - RM Zone Regulations
Row or Townhouse Dwelling
Apartment Dwelling, Multiple
Unit Dwelling, Continuum-of-
Care Facility
Accessory Use,
Building or Structure
Minimum Interior Side
Yard
2.1 m [6.88 ft.] for an internal Townhouse
development
[see Section 8.3(1)]
2.1 m [6.88 ft.]
1.2 m [3.93 ft.]
Minimum Exterior
Side Yard
14.5 m [47.5 ft.]
14.5 m [47.5 ft.]
7.5 m [24.6 ft.]
Maximum Height
10.5 m [34.4 ft.]
10.5 m [34.4 ft.]
6 m [19.6 ft.]
Maximum Lot
Coverage
35%
35%
10% included in total
Minimum Number of
Dwelling Units Per
Lot
3
n/a
n/a
Separation Distance
between the main
building and any
accessory building
2 m [6.56 ft.]
2 m [6.56 ft.]
2 m [6.56 ft.]
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8.2 - RM Zone Regulations
Row or Townhouse Dwelling
Apartment Dwelling, Multiple
Unit Dwelling, Continuum-of-
Care Facility
Accessory Use,
Building or Structure
Separation Distance
between any
permitted main
building or accessory
building and any
storage container
(see 4.1.10)
4 m [13.1 ft.]
4 m [13.1 ft.]
4 m [13.1 ft.]
8.3
Additional Regulations
1. The minimum interior side yard shall not apply to the common wall of a row or townhouse dwelling.
2. All applicable zone regulations of Section 4 - General Provisions shall apply.
3. For regulations governing all uses in this zone not identified on the R4 zone regulations schedule, the R2 zone
regulations schedule shall be used. For all uses allowed in this zone not identified on either the R2 or RM zone
regulations schedule, the R1 zone regulations schedule shall be used.
4. All development shall be serviced with municipal sewage services and municipal water services.
5. The maximum residential density for dwellings in the RM Zone shall be 42 dwellings per gross hectare.
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Section 9 RESIDENTIAL MIXED MOBILE HOME (RMH) ZONE
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure in the Residential Mixed Mobile Home (RMH) Zone
except in accordance with the following zone regulations:
9.1 Permitted Uses
9.1 - RMH Permitted Uses
Principle Use
Accessory Use
Mobile Home
Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1)
Accessory Residential Use (see 4.1.2)
Bed & Breakfast Establishment (see 4.1.3)
Fences (see 4.1.6)
Garden Suite (see 4.1.8)
Home Based Business (see 4.11)
Storage Container (see 4.1.10)
Swimming Pools (see 4.1.12)
Temporary Car Shelter (see 4.1.13)
Group Home (see 4.10)
Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1)
Fences (see 4.1.6)
Storage Container (see 4.1.10)
Swimming Pools (see 4.1.12)
Park, Playground,
Community Garden (see
4.27)
Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1)
Public Service Use (see
4.30)
Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1)
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9.2 Zone Regulations
9.2 - RMH Zone Regulations
Mobile Home,
Group Home
Non-Residential Use: Public Service
Use, Park, Playground, Community
Garden
Accessory Use, Building or
Structure
Minimum Lot Area:
Mobile Home Park
Mobile Home Site
2.83 ha [7 ac.]
465 m2 [5,000
ft.2]
See regulations from R1 Zone
n/a
Minimum Lot Frontage:
Mobile Home Park
Mobile Home Site
135 m [443 ft.]
15 m [49.2 ft.]
n/a
Minimum Front Yard:
Mobile Home Park
Mobile Home Site
7.5 m [24.6 ft.]
6 m [19.6 ft.]
7.5 m [24.6 ft.]
6 m [19.6 ft.]
Minimum Rear Yard:
Mobile Home Park
Mobile Home Site
7.5 m [24.6 ft.]
9 m [29.5 ft.]
7.5 m [24.6 ft.]
1.2 m [3.93 ft.]
Minimum Interior Side Yard:
Mobile Home Park
Mobile Home Site
7.5 m [24.6 ft.]
1.2 m [3.93 ft.]
7.5 m [24.6 ft.]
1.2 m [3.93 ft.]
Minimum Exterior Side Yard:
Mobile Home Park
Mobile Home Site
7.5 m [24.6 ft.]
6 m [19.6 ft.]
7.5 m [24.6 ft.]
6 m [19.6 ft.]
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9.2 - RMH Zone Regulations
Mobile Home,
Group Home
Non-Residential Use: Public Service
Use, Park, Playground, Community
Garden
Accessory Use, Building or
Structure
Maximum Height
7 m [22.9 ft.]
6 m [19.6 ft.]
Maximum Lot Coverage per
Mobile Home Site
35%
10% included in total
Maximum No. Dwellings per
Lot
1
n/a
Separation Distance between
the main building and any
accessory building
2 m [6.56 ft.]
2 m [6.56 ft.]
Separation Distance between
any permitted main building
or accessory building and any
storage container (see
4.1.10)
4 m [13.1 ft.]
4 m [13.1 ft.]
9.3
Additional Regulations
1. All applicable provisions of Section 4 - General Provisions shall apply.
2. All development shall be serviced with municipal sewage services and municipal water services.
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Section 10 RURAL RESIDENTIAL (RR) ZONE
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure in the Rural Residential (RR) Zone except in accordance
with the following zone regulations:
10.1 Permitted Uses
10.1 - RR Permitted Uses
Principle Use
Accessory Use
Single Detached Dwelling
Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1)
Accessory Residential Use (see 4.1.2)
Bed & Breakfast Establishment (see 4.1.3)
Fences (see 4.1.6)
Garden Suite (see 4.1.8)
Guest Cabin (see 4.1.2)
Loft-above -a-garage (see 4.1.2)
Marine Facility
Storage Container (see 4.1.10)
Swimming Pools (see 4.1.12)
Home Based Business (see 4.11)
Home Industry (see 4.12)
Temporary Car Shelter (see 4.1.13)
Group Home (see 4.10)
Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1)
Fences (see 4.1.6)
Storage Container (see 4.1.10)
Swimming Pools (see 4.1.12)
Park, Playground, Community Garden (see
4.27)
Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1)
Public Authority Use (see 4.30)
Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1)
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10.2 Zone Regulations
10.2 - RR Zone Regulations
Single Detached
Dwelling, Group
Home
Non-Residential Use: Public Service
Use, Park, Playground, Community
Garden Use
Accessory Use, Building or
Structure
Minimum Lot Area
0.4 ha [1.47 acres]
n/a
n/a
Minimum Lot Frontage:
30 m [98.4 ft.]
n/a
n/a
Minimum Front Yard with
water frontage
30 m [98.4 ft.]
30 m [98.4 ft.]
30 m [98.4 ft.]
Minimum Front Yard with no
water frontage
11 m [36 ft.]
11 m [36 ft.]
11 m [36 ft.]
Minimum Rear Yard
11 m [36 ft.]
11 m [36 ft.]
6 m [19.6 ft.]
Minimum Interior Side Yard
6 m [19.6 ft.]
6 m [19.6 ft.]
3 m [9.84 ft.]
Minimum Interior Side Yard:
Guest House or Garden Suite
n/a
n/a
6 m [19.6 ft.]
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
7.5 m [24.6 ft.]
7.5 m [24.6 ft.]
7.5 m [24.6 ft.]
Maximum Height
10.5 m [34.4 ft.]
10.5 m [34.4 ft.]
6 m [19.6 ft.]
Maximum Lot Coverage
15%
20%
2% not included in total
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10.2 - RR Zone Regulations
Maximum No. Dwellings per
lot (excluding a Garden Suite)
1
n/a
n/a
Minimum Gross Floor Area
per Dwelling
75 m2 [807 ft.2]
n/a
n/a
Maximum Gross Floor Area
n/a
n/a
100 m2 [1,076 ft.2]
Separation Distance between
the main building and any
accessory building
2 m [6.56 ft.]
2 m [6.56 ft.]
2 m [6.56 ft.]
Separation Distance between
any permitted main building
or accessory building and any
storage container (see
4.1.10)
4 m [13.1 ft.]
4 m [13.1 ft.]
4 m [13.1 ft.]
10.3 Additional Regulations
1. All applicable zone regulations of Section 4 - General Provisions shall apply. (See 4.18.5 for water body setbacks.)
2. A Group Home shall only be permitted on an improved street.
3. Frontage on a street shall be exempted for a water access lot and an island (see 4.9).
4. No development shall be permitted on any island zoned RR or for a water access lot unless provision is made for public
access on the same water body and that provision is made for main land parking.
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Section 11 LIMITED SERVICE RESIDENTIAL (LSR) ZONE
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure in the Limited Service Residential (LSR) Zone except in
accordance with the following zone regulations:
11.1 Permitted Uses
11.1 - LSR Permitted Uses
Principle Use
Accessory Use
Seasonal Dwelling
Single Detached Dwelling
Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1)
Accessory Residential Use (see 4.1.2)
Bed & Breakfast Establishment (see 4.1.3)
Fences (see 4.1.6)
Garden Suite (see 4.1.8)
Guest Cabin (see 4.1.2)
Loft-above -a-garage (see 4.1.2)
Marine Facility
Storage Container (see 4.1.10)
Swimming Pools (see 4.1.12)
Home Based Business (see 4.11)
Home Industry (see 4.12)
Temporary Car Shelter (see 4.1.13)
Group Home (see 4.10)
Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1)
Fences (see 4.1.6)
Storage Container (see 4.1.10)
Swimming Pools (see 4.1.12)
Park, Playground, Community Garden (see 4.27)
Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1)
Public Authority Use (see 4.30)
Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1)
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11.2 Zone Regulations
11.2 - LSR Zone Regulations
Seasonal
Dwelling, Single
Detached
Dwelling, Group
Home
Non-Residential Use: Public Service
Use, Park, Playground, Community
Garden Use
Accessory Use, Building or
Structure
Minimum Lot Area
0.4 ha [1.47 acres]
n/a
n/a
Minimum Lot Frontage:
30 m [98.4 ft.]
n/a
n/a
Minimum Front Yard with
water frontage
30 m [98.4 ft.]
30 m [98.4 ft.]
30 m [98.4 ft.]
Minimum Front Yard with no
water frontage
11 m [36 ft.]
11 m [36 ft.]
11 m [36 ft.]
Minimum Rear Yard
11 m [36 ft.]
11 m [36 ft.]
6 m [19.6 ft.]
Minimum Interior Side Yard
6 m [19.6 ft.]
6 m [19.6 ft.]
3 m [9.84 ft.]
Minimum Interior Side Yard:
Guest House or Garden Suite
n/a
n/a
6 m [19.6 ft.]
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
7.5 m [24.6 ft.]
7.5 m [24.6 ft.]
7.5 m [24.6 ft.]
Maximum Height
10.5 m [34.4 ft.]
10.5 m [34.4 ft.]
6 m [19.6 ft.]
Maximum Lot Coverage
15%
20%
2% not included in total
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11.2 - LSR Zone Regulations
Maximum No. Dwellings per
lot (excluding a Garden Suite)
1
n/a
n/a
Minimum Gross Floor Area
per Dwelling
75 m2 [807 ft.2]
n/a
n/a
Maximum Gross Floor Area
n/a
n/a
100 m2 [1,076 ft.2]
Separation Distance between
the main building and any
accessory building
2 m [6.56 ft.]
2 m [6.56 ft.]
2 m [6.56 ft.]
Separation Distance between
any permitted main building
or accessory building and any
storage container (see
4.1.10)
4 m [13.1 ft.]
4 m [13.1 ft.]
4 m [13.1 ft.]
11.3 Additional Regulations
1. All applicable zone regulations of Section 4 - General Provisions shall apply (See 4.18.5 for water body setbacks.)
2. A Group Home shall only be permitted on an improved street.
3. Frontage on a street shall be exempted for a water access lot and an island.
4. No development shall be permitted on any island zoned LSR unless provision is made for public access on the same
water body and that provision is made for main land parking.
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Section 12 GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) ZONE
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure in the General Commercial (CG) Zone except in
accordance with the following zone regulations:
12.1 Permitted Uses
12.1 - CG Permitted Uses
Principle Commercial Uses
Animal Day Care Establishment
Animal Shelter
Antique Store
Arcade
Auction Hall
Bake Shop
Bakery
Bank and Financial Institution
Bed and Breakfast Establishment
Bingo Hall
Brewery or Winery
Catering Establishment
Clinic
Commercial Parking Lot
Convenience Store
Custom Workshop
Day Nursery
Drive-Through Facility
Dry Cleaning or Laundry Outlet
Entertainment Establishment
Farmer's Market
Fitness Centre
Funeral Home
Hotel
Laundromat
Massage Parlour
Microbrewery
Mixed Use Building
Museum
Office
Park, Community Garden
Personal Service Establishment
Pet Grooming Establishment
Pet Shop
Place of Assembly
Place of Amusement
Printing and Processing Service Shop
Private Club
Private School
Public Service Use (see 4.30)
Recreational Commercial Establishment
Restaurant
Retail Outlet
Retail Store
Service Outlet or Shop
Shopping Centre
Studio
Tavern
Taxi Stand
Tourist Establishment
Tourist Outfitters Establishment
Video Rental Outlet
Wellness Centre
Accessory Uses
Permitted Commercial Use
Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1)
Drive-through Facility (see 4.22.3)
Fence (see 4.1.7)
Parking Area
Storage Container (see 4.1.11)
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12.2 Zone Regulations
12.2 - CG Zone Regulations
Commercial Use
Accessory Use, Building or Structure
Minimum Lot Area
275 m2 [2,960 ft.2]
n/a
Minimum Lot Frontage:
7.5 m [24.6 ft.]
n/a
Minimum Front Yard
n/a
n/a
Minimum Rear Yard
7.5 m [24.6 ft.]
1 m [3.28 ft.] or 5 m [16.4 ft.] if the lot abuts a residential zone.
Minimum Interior Side Yard
n/a
1 m [3.28 ft.] or 5 m [16.4 ft.] if the lot abuts a residential zone.
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
n/a
n/a
Maximum Height
10.5 m [34.4 ft.]
10.5 m [34.4 ft.] except a storage container
Maximum Lot Coverage
60%
10% included in total
Separation Distance between
the main building and any
accessory building
3 m [9.84 ft.]
3 m [9.84 ft.]
12.3 Additional Regulations
1. All applicable zone regulations of Section 4 - General Provisions shall apply
2. Residential uses shall be restricted to the second storey in a mixed use building.
3. All development shall be serviced with municipal sewage services and municipal water services.
Permitted Residential Use
Accessory Dwelling in an upper storey
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Section 13 HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL (CH) ZONE
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure in the Highway Commercial (CH) Zone except in
accordance with the following zone regulations:
13.1 Permitted Uses
13.1 - CH Permitted Uses
Principle Commercial Uses
Ambulance Facility
Animal Shelter
Auction Hall
Auto Body Shop
Automotive Sales Establishment
Auto Repair Garage
Automotive Service Station
Brewery or Winery
Building Supply Store
Car Wash
Clinic
Commercial Greenhouse, Nursery or
Garden Centre
Commercial Parking Lot Convenience
Store
Drive-Through Facility
Existing Retail Store
Farmer's Market
Funeral Parlour
Furniture Store
Gas Bar
Hotel
Laundromat
Massage Parlour
Motel
Office
Personal Service Establishment
Public Service Use (see 4.30)
Recreational Commercial Establishment
Recreational Vehicle Sales, and Storage
Restaurant
Self-Storage Facility
Service Outlet or Shop
Shopping Centre
Studio
Tavern
Tourist Establishment
Tourist Outfitters Establishment
Wholesale Establishment
Vehicle Compound
Video Rental Outlet
Warehouse
Accessory Uses
Permitted Commercial Use
Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1)
Drive-through Facility
Fences (see 4.1.7)
Parking Area
Storage Container (see 4.1.11)
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13.2 Zone Regulations
13.2 - CH Zone Regulations
Commercial Use
Accessory Use, Building or Structure
Minimum Lot Area:
Municipal Sewage and
Water Services
Municipal Water and On-
site Individual Sewage
On-site Individual Sewage
and Water
0.2 ha [0.49 acres]
0.4 ha [2.47 acres]
0.4 ha [2.47 acres]
n/a
Minimum Lot Frontage:
Municipal Sewage and
Water Services
Municipal Water and On-
site Individual Sewage
On-site Individual Sewage
and Water
23 m [75.4 ft.]]
30 m [98.4 ft.]
30 m [98.4 ft.]
n/a
Minimum Front Yard
14 m [45.9 ft.]
14 m [45.9 ft.]
Minimum Rear Yard
7.5 m [24.6 ft.]
1 m [3.28 ft.] or 5 m [16.4 ft.] if the lot abuts a residential zone.
Minimum Interior Side Yard
4.5 m [14.7 ft.] or 5 m [16.4
ft.] if the lot abuts a
residential zone.
1 m [3.28 ft.] or 5 m [16.4 ft.] if the lot abuts a residential zone.
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
7.5 m [24.6 ft.]
7.5 m [24.6 ft.]
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13.2 - CH Zone Regulations
Maximum Height
10.5 m [34.4 ft.]
10.5 m [34.4 ft.] except a storage container
Maximum Lot Coverage
30%
10% included in total
Separation Distance between
the main building and any
accessory building
3 m [9.84 ft.]
3 m [9.84 ft.]
13.3 Additional Regulations
1. All applicable provisions of Section 4 - General Provisions shall apply.
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Section 14 RESORT COMMERCIAL (CR) ZONE
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure in the Resort Commercial (CR) Zone except in
accordance with the following zone regulations:
14.1 Permitted Uses
14.1 - CR Permitted Uses
Principle Use
Accessory Use
Adventure Game
Driving Range
Golf Course
Marina
Marine and Recreational Vehicle Sales and Service
Park
Shooting Range
Tourist Establishment
Tourist Outfitters Establishment
Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1)
Storage Container (see 4.1.11)
Campground
Accessory Dwelling
Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1)
Convenience Store
Restaurant
Storage Container (see 4.1.11)
Public Service Use (see 4.30)
Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1)
Fences (see 4.1.7)
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14.2 Zone Regulations
14.2 - CR Zone Regulations
Commercial Use
Accessory Use, Building or Structure
Minimum Lot Area
2 ha [4.94 acres]1
n/a
Minimum Lot Frontage:
60 m [196.8 ft.]
n/a
Minimum Front Yard
10 m [32.8 ft.]
10 m [32.8 ft.]
Minimum Front Yard with
Shoreline Frontage
30 m [98.4 ft.]2
30 m [98.4 ft.]
Minimum Rear Yard
10 m [32.8 ft.]
10 m [32.8 ft.]
Minimum Interior Side Yard
10 m [32.8 ft.]
10 m [32.8 ft.]
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
10 m [32.8 ft.]
10 m [32.8 ft.]
Maximum Height
10.5 m [34.4 ft.]
10.5 m [34.4 ft.] except a storage container
Maximum Lot Coverage
20%
2% included in total
Separation Distance between
the main building and any
accessory building
3 m [9.84 ft.]
3 m [9.84 ft.]
1. Minimum Lot Area not applicable to a park or public service use.
2. See 4.18.5.1 for setback for Marina.
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14.3 Additional Regulations
1. All applicable provisions of Section 4 - General Provisions shall apply.
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Section 15 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL (MG) ZONE
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure in the General Industrial (MG) Zone except in accordance
with the following zone regulations:
15.1 Permitted Uses
15.1 - MG Permitted Uses
Principle Use
Accessory Use
Industrial Uses:
Bakery
Bulk Fuel Depot
Building Supply Store
Class I Industrial Use
Commercial Solar Collector
Construction Yard or Contractors Yard
Custom workshop
Equipment and Vehicle Storage Yard, Industrial
Printing and Processing Service Shop
Recycling Station or Transfer Depot
Research Laboratory
Warehouse
Welding Shop
Wind Farm, Commercial Wind Turbine
Workshop
Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1)
Fences (see 4.1.7)
Office
Storage Container (see 4.1.11)
Commercial and Other Uses:
Auto Body Shop
Auto Repair Garage
Commercial Fisheries Use
Dry Cleaning or Laundry Plant
Equipment Rental Establishment
Office
Public Service Use (see 4.30)
Restaurant
Retail outlet
Service Outlet
Transportation Depot or Truck Terminal
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15.2 Zone Regulations
15.2 - MG Zone Regulations
Industrial Use
Accessory Use, Building or Structure
Minimum Lot Area:
Municipal Sewage and Water
Services
Municipal Water and On-site
Individual Sewage
On-site Individual Sewage
and Water
0.2 ha [0.49 acres]
0.4 ha [2.47 acres]
0.4 ha [2.47 acres]
n/a
Minimum Lot Frontage:
Municipal Sewage and Water
Services
Municipal Water and On-site
Individual Sewage
On-site Individual Sewage
and Water
25 m [82 ft.]]
30 m [98.4 ft.]
30 m [98.4 ft.]
n/a
Minimum Front Yard 10 m [32.8 ft.]
10 m [32.8 ft.]
Minimum Rear Yard
12 m [39.3 ft.] or 20 m
[65.6 ft.] where the yard
abuts a residential zone
3 m [9.84 ft.] or 15 m [49.2 ft.] where the yard abuts a residential zone
Minimum Interior Side Yard
6 m [19.7 ft.] or 15 m
[49.2 ft.] where the yard
abuts a residential zone
3 m [9.84 ft.] or 15 m [49.2 ft.] where the yard abuts a residential zone
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
10 m [32.8 ft.]
10 m [32.8 ft.]
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15.2 - MG Zone Regulations
Industrial Use
Accessory Use, Building or Structure
Maximum Height
15 m [49.2 ft.]
15 m [49.2 ft.] except a storage container
Maximum Lot Coverage
50%
10% included in total
Separation Distance between the
main building and any accessory
building
3 m [9.84 ft.]
3 m [9.84 ft.]
15.3 Additional Regulations
1. All applicable provisions of Section 4 - General Provisions shall apply. (See 4.18.3 for minimum separation distances
for industrial uses and Section 4.32 Wellhead Protection Area.)
2. The building setback shall be exempted for that portion of any lot that abuts a railroad right-of-way.
3. The Commercial Fisheries use shall only be permitted in the MG Zone in the harbour area on Blind River.
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Section 16 RURAL INDUSTRIAL (MR) ZONE
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure in the Heavy Industrial (MR) Zone except in accordance
with the following zone regulations:
16.1 Permitted Uses
16.1 - MR Permitted Uses
Principle Use
Accessory Use
Industrial Uses:
Class I, II and III Industrial Use
Batch Plant
Bulk Fuel Depot
Bulk Storage Yard
Commercial Solar Collector
Construction Yard or Contractor's Yard
Electrical Generation or Cogeneration Facility
Equipment and Vehicle Storage Yard, Industrial
Logging Hauler
Lumber Yard
Retail and Supply Services for Mining and Forest Products
Salvage Yard
Sawmill and Planing Mill
Service Shop
Transportation Depot or Truck Terminal
Warehouse
Welding Shop
Wind Farm, Commercial Wind Turbine
Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1)
Office
Storage Container (see 4.1.11)
Commercial and Other Uses:
Auto Body Shop
Auto Repair Garage
Public Service Use (see Section 4.30)
Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1)
Office
Storage Container (see 4.1.11)
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16.2 Zone Regulations
16.2 - MR Zone Regulations
Industrial Use
Accessory Use, Building or Structure
Minimum Lot Area
1.2 ha [2.9 ac.]
n/a
Minimum Lot Frontage
60 m [196.8 ft.]
n/a
Minimum Front Yard
15 m [49.2 ft.]
15 m [49.2 ft.]
Minimum Rear Yard
15 m [49.2 ft.]
3 m [9.84 ft.] or 15 m [49.2 ft.] where the
yard abuts a residential zone
Minimum Interior Side Yard
15 m [49.2 ft.]
3 m [9.84 ft.] or 15 m [49.2 ft.] where the
yard abuts a residential zone
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
15 m [49.2 ft.]
15 m [49.2 ft.]
Maximum Height
15 m [49.2 ft.]
15 m [49.2 ft.] except a storage container
Maximum Lot Coverage
65%
10% included in total
Separation Distance between the main building and
any accessory building
3 m [9.84 ft.]
3 m [9.84 ft.]
16.3 Additional Regulations
1. All applicable provisions of Section 4 - General Provisions shall apply. (See 4.18.3 for minimum separation distances
for industrial uses and Section 4.32 Wellhead Protection Area.)
2. The building setback shall be exempted for that portion of any lot that abuts a railroad right-of-way.
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3. All salvage yards shall be developed, operated or closed in compliance with the Environmental Protection Act. Where a
salvage yard abuts a residential zone or a residential use or a sensitive land use on an adjacent lot, the wrecking
yard shall be adequately screened on all sides either naturally or by artificial means (e.g. berm, fence, vegetation or a
combination thereof) such that no portion of the operation including any storage area can be seen from a public road or
from any other property.
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Section 17 WASTE MANAGEMENT (MD) ZONE
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure in the Waste Management (MD) Zone except in
accordance with the following zone regulations:
17.1 Permitted Uses
17.1 - MD Permitted Uses
Principle Use
Accessory Use
Sewage Works including a waste water stabilization pond
Waste Management Facility
Recycling Depot or Transfer Station
Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1)
Storage Container (see 4.1.11)
17.2 Zone Regulations
17.2 - MD Zone Regulations
Industrial Use
Accessory Use, Building or Structure
Minimum Lot Area
10 ha [24.7 acres]
n/a
Minimum Lot Frontage
120 m [393.7 ft.]
n/a
Minimum Front Yard
30 m [98.4 ft.]
30 m [98.4 ft.]
Minimum Rear Yard
30 m [98.4 ft.]
30 m [98.4 ft.]
Minimum Interior Side Yard
30 m [98.4 ft.]
30 m [98.4 ft.]
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
30 m [98.4 ft.]
30 m [98.4 ft.]
Maximum Height
15 m [49.2 ft.]
15 m [49.2 ft.] except a storage container
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17.3 Additional Regulations
1.
No Waste Management Facility shall be operated without and except in conformity with a currently valid
Environmental Compliance Approval issued by the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change.
2.
All applicable provisions of Section 4 - General Provisions shall apply. (See 4.18.1 for minimum separation
distances for waste management facilities.)
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Section 18 AGGREGATE EXTRACTIVE (MX) ZONE
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure in the Aggregate Extractive (MX) Zone except in
accordance with the following zone regulations:
18.1 Permitted Uses
18.1 - MX Permitted Uses
Principle Use
Accessory Use
Mineral Aggregate Operation
Pit
Portable Asphalt Plant
Public Utility
Quarry
Wayside Pit
Wayside Quarry
Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1)
Office
Storage Container (see 4.1.11)
18.2 Zone Regulations
18.2 - MX Zone Regulations
Mineral Aggregate
Operation, Pit, Quarry
Accessory Use, Building or Structure
Minimum Lot Area
4 ha [9.88 acres]
n/a
Minimum Lot Frontage
200 m [656 ft.]
n/a
Minimum Front Yard and Minimum
Exterior Side Yard abutting a
street to face of excavation 30 m [98.4 ft.]
30 m [98.4 ft.] or 3 m for an advertising sign, security fence or
entrance gate
Minimum Shoreline Setback
Minimum Rear or Interior Side
Yard
15 m [49.2 ft.] or 30 m where lot line abuts a lot occupied or zoned for a residential use
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18.3 Additional Regulations
1.
All applicable provisions of Section 4 - General Provisions shall apply. (See 4.18.2 for minimum separation
distances for pits and quarries.)
2.
Any mineral aggregate operation, pit or quarry shall comply with any By-law passed under the Municipal Act
governing a mineral aggregate operation, pit or quarry.
3.
No person shall pile aggregate, top soil, overburden or locate any processing plant or place or build or extend any
building or structure:
a. Within 30 m [98.4 ft.] from the lot line of the site.
b. Within 90 m 295.2 ft.] from any lot line that abuts an existing residential dwelling or land zoned for residential
use.
4.
Earth berms intended to screen adjoining lands from the operations on site shall be located no closer than 3 m [9.84
ft.] from any lot line.
5.
No mineral aggregate operation shall operate except in compliance with a valid license issued under the Aggregate
Resources Act, as amended.
6.
No portable asphalt plant, wayside pit or wayside quarry shall operate without a valid Environmental Compliance
Approval.
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Section 19 MINING (MIN) ZONE
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure in the Mining (MIN) Zone except in accordance with the
following zone regulations:
19.1 Permitted Uses
19.1 - MIN Permitted Uses
Principle Use
Accessory Use
Mining Exploration and prospecting
Mineral Aggregate Operation
Mineral Mining Operation
Supporting infrastructure; for example, water supply and waste disposal
facilities, hydroelectric power facilities, natural gas facilities, roads
On-site Smelting and processing
Pit or Quarry
Storage buildings
Forestry Use
Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1)
Accessory uses essential to mineral extraction
operations (e.g. administration offices, weigh
scales, assay office, power plant, lunch room,
security facilities) and including only an accessory
dwelling unit required for security or administration
of mining operations.
19.2 Zone Regulations
19.2 - MIN Zone Regulations
Industrial Use
Accessory Use, Building or Structure
Minimum Lot Area
n/a
n/a
Minimum Lot Frontage
n/a
n/a
Minimum Front Yard
50 m [164 ft.]
Pit or Quarry - in accordance with Section 18.2
Minimum Rear Yard
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19.2 - MIN Zone Regulations
Industrial Use
Accessory Use, Building or Structure
Minimum Interior Side Yard
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
19.3 Additional Regulations
1.
All applicable provisions of Section 4 - General Provisions shall apply. (See 4.18.3 for minimum separation
distances for industrial uses.)
2.
All mines and mining operations shall be developed, operated or closed in compliance with the Mining Act and the
Environmental Protection Act.
3.
Pits and quarries shall be operated in accordance with Section 18.
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Section 20 RURAL AND RESOURCE (R) ZONE
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure in the Rural and Resource (R) Zone except in
accordance with the following zone regulations:
20.1 Permitted Uses
20.1 - R Permitted Uses
Principle Use
Accessory Use
Residential Uses:
-
Single Detached Dwelling
-
Seasonal Dwelling
-
Mobile Home
-Accessory use, building or structure (see
4.1.1)
-Accessory Residential Use (see 4.1.2)
-Bed & Breakfast Establishment (see
4.1.3)
-Fences (see 4.1.6)
-Garden Suite (see 4.1.8)
-Storage Container (see 4.1.10)
-Swimming Pools (see 4.1.12)
-Home Industry (see 4.12)
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20.2 Zone Regulations
20.2 - R Zone Regulations
All Uses
Accessory Use, Building or Structure
Minimum Lot Area
1 ha [2.47 ac.]
n/a
Minimum Lot Frontage
60 m [196.8 ft.]
n/a
Minimum Front Yard
10 m [32.8 ft.]
10 m [32.8 ft.]
Minimum Rear Yard
10 m [32.8 ft.]
3m [9.84 ft.]
Minimum Interior Side Yard
10 m [32.8 ft.]
3m [9.84 ft.]
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
10 m [32.8 ft.]
10 m [32.8 ft.]
Maximum Height
10.5 m [34.4 ft.]
6 m [19.6 ft.] except a storage container
Rural Uses:
-Agriculture Use
-Agriculture Related Use
-Ambulance Facility
-Animal Day Care Establishment
-Animal Shelter
-Commercial Greenhouse, Nursery or Garden Centre
-Commercial Solar Collector (see 4.24)
-Commercial Wind Turbine (see 4.24)
-Communications Facility (see 4.9.1 & 4.23.2)
-Conservation Use
-Equestrian Establishment
-Greenhouse
-Fairground
-Forestry Use
-Hobby Farm
-Kennel
-Logging Operation
-Marine Facility
-Outdoor Recreation
-Park
-Pet Cemetery
-Portable Asphalt Plant
-Portable Concrete Plant
-Public Service Use (see Section 4.30)
-Railroad Use
-Shooting Range or Rifle Club
-Wayside Pit or Quarry
-Accessory use, building or structure (see
4.1.1)
-Fences (see 4.1.7)
-Accessory Dwelling to an Agricultural Use
or Hobby Farm
-Farm Produce Outlet accessory to an
Agricultural Use
-Home Industry (see 4.12)
-Storage Container (see 4.1.11)
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20.2 - R Zone Regulations
Maximum Lot Coverage
Total of all structures 5%
2% included in total
Maximum Number of Dwellings
(excluding a Garden Suite)
1
n/a
20.3 Additional Regulations
1. All applicable provisions of Section 4 - General Provisions shall apply.
2. Any commercial wind farm and commercial solar collector shall meet the regulations of the Green Energy and Green
Economy, Act, 2002.
3. The minimum separation distance between a the main wall of a kennel and/or a dog run associated with a kennel and the
main wall of an existing dwelling on an adjacent lot shall be 150 m [492 ft.].
4. Development may be serviced with individual on-site water services and individual on-site sewage services.
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Section 21 AGRICULTURAL (A) ZONE
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure in the Agricultural (A) Zone except in accordance with the
following zone regulations:
21.1 Permitted Uses
21.1 - A Permitted Uses
Principle Use
Accessory Use
Residential Uses:
-
Existing Single Detached Dwelling as of March
27,1995
-
Existing Mobile Home as of March 27,1995
-Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1)
-Accessory Residential Use (see 4.1.2)
-Bed & Breakfast Establishment (see 4.1.3)
-Fences (see 4.1.6)
-Garden Suite (see 4.1.8)
-Storage Container (see 4.1.11)
-Swimming Pools (see 4.1.12)
-Home Industry (see 4.12)
Rural Uses:
-Agriculture Use
-Agriculture Related Use
-Commercial Solar Collector (see 4.24)
-Commercial Wind Turbine (see 4.24)
-Communications Facility (see 4.9.1 & 4.23.2)
-Conservation Use
-Equestrian Establishment
-Forestry Use
-Hobby Farm
-Kennel
-Portable Asphalt Plant
-Portable Concrete Plant
-Public Service Use (see Section 4.30)
-Wayside Pit or Quarry
-Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1)
-Fences (see 4.1.7)
-Accessory Dwelling to an Agricultural Use, Equestrian Establishment or
Hobby Farm
-Farm Produce Outlet accessory to an Agricultural Use
-Home Industry (see 4.12)
-Storage Container (see 4.1.11)
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21.2 Zone Regulations
21.2 - A Zone Regulations
All Uses
Accessory Use, Building or Structure
Minimum Lot Area
1 ha [2.47 ac.] - residential use; 4 ha
[9.88 acres] - non-residential use
n/a
Minimum Lot Frontage
60 m [196.8 ft.] - residential use; 75 m
[246 ft.] - non-residential use
n/a
Minimum Front Yard
10 m [32.8 ft.]
10 m [32.8 ft.]
Minimum Rear Yard
10 m [32.8 ft.]
3m [9.84 ft.]
Minimum Interior Side Yard
10 m [32.8 ft.]
3m [9.84 ft.]
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
10 m [32.8 ft.]
10 m [32.8 ft.]
Maximum Height
10.5 m [34.4 ft.]
10.5 m [34.4 ft.]
Maximum Lot Coverage
Total of all structures 5%
2% included in total
Maximum Number of Dwellings
(excluding a Garden Suite)
1
n/a
21.3 Additional Regulations
1. All applicable provisions of Section 4 - General Provisions shall apply.
2. Any commercial wind farm and commercial solar collector shall meet the regulations of the Green Energy and Green
Economy, Act, 2002.
3. The minimum separation distance between a the main wall of a kennel and/or a dog run associated with a kennel and the
main wall of an existing dwelling on an adjacent lot shall be 150 m [492 ft.].
4. Development may be serviced with individual on-site water services and individual on-site sewage services.
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Section 22 INSTITUTIONAL (I) ZONE
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure in the Institutional (I) Zone except in accordance with the
following zone regulations:
22.1 Permitted Uses
22.1 - I Permitted Uses
Institutional Uses
Ambulance Facility
Arena
Auction Hall
Bingo Hall
Cemetery
Community Centre
Community Garden
Court House and Detention Centre
Crisis Care Facility
Curling Rink
Day Nursery
Fire Hall
Fitness Centre
Library
Municipal Administration Complex
Museum
Nursing Station
OPP Detachment Office
Park
Place of Assembly
Place of Worship
Playground
Public Art Gallery
Public Service Use (see 4.30)
School
Skateboard Park
Splashpad
Swimming pool
Training and rehabilitation Centre
Vehicle Compound
Accessory Uses
Permitted Institutional Use
Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1)
Fences (see 4.1.7)
Heliport
Parking Area
Storage Container (see 4.1.11)
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22.2 Zone Regulations
22.2 - I Zone Regulations
Institutional Use
Accessory Use, Building or Structure
Minimum Lot Area
1,850 m2 [19,914 ft.2]
n/a
Minimum Lot Frontage:
30 m [98.4 ft.]
n/a
Minimum Front Yard
9 m [29.5 ft.]
9 m [29.5 ft.]
Minimum Rear Yard
12 m [39.3 ft.]
4.5 m [14.7 ft.]
Minimum Interior Side Yard
4.5 m [14.7 ft.]
4.5 m [14.7 ft.]
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
9 m [29.5 ft.]
9 m [29.5 ft.]
Maximum Height
10.5 m [34.4 ft.]
10.5 m [34.4 ft.] except a storage container
Maximum Lot Coverage
40%
10% included in total
Separation Distance between
the main building and any
accessory building
3 m [9.84 ft.]
3 m [9.84 ft.]
22.3 Additional Regulations
1. All applicable provisions of Section 4 - General Provisions shall apply.
2. All development shall be serviced with municipal sewage services and municipal water services.
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Section 23 OPEN SPACE (OS) ZONE
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure in the Open Space (OS) Zone except in accordance with
the following zone regulations:
23.1 Permitted Uses
23.1 - OS Permitted Uses
Principle Use
Accessory Use
Open Space Uses:
Archeological Resource
Boat Launch
Built Heritage Resource
Cemetery
Conservation Use
Community Garden
Cultural Heritage Landscape
Forestry use
Golf Course
Park
Playground
Recreational Facilities
Skateboard Park
Sports Field
Accessory use, building or structure including an
information kiosk, interpretation center, food
concession or refreshment pavilion (see 4.1)
23.2 Zone Regulations
23.2 - OS Zone Regulations
Open Space Use
Accessory Use, Building or Structure
Minimum Lot Area
n/a
n/a
Minimum Lot Frontage
n/a
n/a
Minimum Lot Depth
n/a
n/a
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23.2 - OS Zone Regulations
Minimum Front Yard
8 m [26.2 ft.]
8 m [26.2 ft.]
Minimum Rear Yard
8 m [26.2 ft.]
8 m [26.2 ft.]
Minimum Interior Side Yard
8 m [26.2 ft.]
8 m [26.2 ft.]
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
8 m [26.2 ft.]
8 m [26.2 ft.]
Maximum Height
10 m [32.8 ft.]
10 m [32.8 ft.]
23.3 Additional Regulations
1. All applicable provisions of Section 4 - General Provisions shall apply.
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Section 24 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (EP) ZONE
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure in the Environmental Protection (EP) Zone except in
accordance with the following zone regulations:
24.1 Permitted Uses
24.1 - EP Permitted Uses
Principle Use
Accessory Use
Environmental Protection Uses:
Conservation Use
Community Garden
Existing Uses as of March 27, 1995
Flood Control Infrastructure
Forestry use
Accessory use excluding any buildings or
structures except infrastructure incidental to a
water supply or waste water treatment facility
such as a water intake or sewer outfall but not
including the main building of a water filtration
plant or waste water treatment facility
Buildings or structures intended for flood or
erosion control or slope stabilization
24.2 Zone Regulations
1.
Existing setbacks for existing uses shall apply.
24.3 Additional Regulations
1. All applicable provisions of Section 4 - General Provisions shall apply.
2. Where the frontage of a residential lot is zoned Environmental Protection (EP) in its entirety a floating dock, having a
maximum width of 0.8 m [6 ft.] shall be permitted.
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Section 25 FUTURE DEVELOPMENT (D) ZONE
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure in the Future Development (D) Zone except in
accordance with the following zone regulations:
25.1 Permitted Uses
25.1 - D Permitted Uses
Principle Use
Accessory Use
Environmental Protection Uses:
Agricultural Use
Conservation Use
Community Garden
Open Space or Recreational Use
Existing Uses as of March 27, 1995
Park
Accessory use excluding any buildings or
structures
24.2 Zone Regulations
1. Existing setbacks for existing uses shall apply.
25.2 Additional Regulations
1. All applicable provisions of Section 4 - General Provisions shall apply.
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Section 26 Exceptions to Zones
Zone
Location
Uses
Prohibited
Zone Regulations
R1-1
Part of Lot 51 and
Part of Lot 52,
Plan 46
Minimum Lot Area - 454.42 m2
454.42 m2
Minimum Lot Frontage - 12.138 m
12.138 m
Minimum Front Yard - 3.395 m
3.395 m
Minimum Lot Coverage - 34%
34%
R1-2
23 Nadon Street,
Lott 77, Plan 656
Minimum Side Yard:
- front of dwelling - 70.59 m
70.59 m
- rear of dwelling - 0.64 m
0.64 m
Minimum Front Yard:
- northeast corner of dwelling - 0.36 m
0.36 m
- northwest corner of dwelling - 0.28 m
0.28 m
R1-3
21 Nadon Street,
Lot 78, Plan 656
Minimum Side Yard:
- front of dwelling - 0.51 m
- rear of dwelling - 0.68 m
R1-4
181 Colonization
Road Part Lot 15,
RP 1R4676/Part
East Half Lot 4,
Range B
Minimum Rear Yard - 5.0 m
R1-5
68 Michigan,
Part Lot 134, Plan
180
Maximum Lot coverage: accessory building-13.25%
Maximum floor area: accessory building shall be 78.9% of gross floor area
of main building
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Zone
Location
Uses
Prohibited
Zone Regulations
R1-6
25 Bayridge
Avenue, Lot 7
PCL 7039 ACS,
Plan M-140 Part
Lot 22, RP
1R4570
Minimum Side Yard:
- southwest corner of dwelling - 0.89 m
- northwest corner of dwelling - 0.862 m
R1-7
12 Cobden
Avenue, Part Lot
1, Plan 2781 Part
Lot 267, Plan 487
Minimum Lot Frontage:
- retained portion - 12.421 m for Part 1
- severed portion - 12.421 m for Parts 2 & 3
Minimum Front Yard:
- front dwelling - 4.29 m
Minimum Side Yard:
a) dwelling at front of lot - 2.94 m
b) dwelling in middle of lot - 2.16 m
c) dwelling at rear of lot - 2.44 m
Minimum Rear Yard:
a) rear dwelling, retained portion - 3.14 m for Part 1
b) severed portion - 6.6 m for Parts 2 & 3
R1-8
South Part Lot 1,
Concession 1
Cobden Township
PCL 2795 ACS
Minimum Front Yard - 3.96 m
Minimum Rear Yard - 3.96 m
R1-9
163 Colonization
Road, East Half
Lot 4, Range
B/Part 6 Plan RP
1R4676
Minimum Side Yard:
- at southwest corner of dwelling - 0.86 m
R1-10
99 Woodward
Avenue
Parts 3 and 4, Plan 1R6815, Part AR 636, Part Block A, Plan 487:
Minimum Side Yard - 1.83 m
Parts 5 and 6, Plan 1R6815, Part AR 636, Part Block A, Plan 487:
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Zone
Location
Uses
Prohibited
Zone Regulations
Minimum Lot Frontage - 3.0 m
R1-11
82 Michigan
Avenue, Part Lot
131, Plan 180
Minimum Lot Area - 478 m2
R1-12
88 Michigan
Avenue, Part Lot
130, West Part
Lot 131, Plan 180
Minimum Lot Area - 464 m2
R1-13
9 Victoria
Avenue, Lot 59,
Plan 2781
Permitted uses shall include a commercial greenhouse 30 m by 8.5 m by
4.87m
Maximum lot coverage: main building - 32.14%
Minimum Rear Yard - 2.13 m
R1-14
267 Woodward
Avenue, Lot 6,
Plan M-201, PCL
477A ACS
Permitted uses shall include an apartment in the basement of the dwelling.
R1-15
3 Mary Place, Lot
29, PCL 7061
AES, Pan M-410
Minimum Side Yard:
- southeast corner of house - 0.89 m
R1-16
27 Nadon Street,
Lot 75, Plan 656
Minimum Front yard:
a) northeast corner of dwelling - 0.20 m
b) northwest corner of dwelling - 0.13 m
R1-17
22 Riverside
Avenue, Lot 9,
South Part of Lot
10, Plan 2886
Maximum Lot Coverage
- main building - 40.6%
R1-18
14 Longview
Avenue, Lot 7, H-
433, part 5,
Range B
Minimum Side Yard:
- east side - 2.5 m
R1-19
Existing uses, buildings and structures in R1-19 zone deemed to comply
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Zone
Location
Uses
Prohibited
Zone Regulations
with permitted uses in the R1 Zone
R1-20
14 Hiawatha
Street, Part Lot
12, PCL 5743
AES, West Part
Lot 13, PCL 3001
ACS, Plan M-45
Permitted uses shall include a second dwelling unit on the lot in an
accessory building and a home occupation in the second dwelling for
handicrafts only.
Zone Requirements:
Maximum dwelling unit size, second dwelling - 44.22 m2
Maximum floor area of home occupation - 11.15 m2
Minimum front yard - 7.32 m
R1-21
Parking Lot is an additional permitted use in the R1-21 Zone
R1-22
29 Fullerton
Street and 16
Lachare Street
Additional Permitted Uses:
Bed and Breakfast Establishment
Provisions for Bed and Breakfast Establishment
Maximum number of rentable rooms excluding owners - 4
Minimum Parking spaces - 1 per rentable room and 2 for dwelling
Location of Parking Area - 16 Lachore Street with access from Fullerton
Street
Maximum Height within Site Triangle - 1 m
Maximum Size of Sign - 0.2 m2
Fence Location - maximum 1.8 m on north & east lot lines
Required Occupant: Owner
R1-23
123 Lakeside
Avenue - Part
Lots 6 and 7, Plan
351
Minimum rear yard setback - 1.01 m
R1-24
241 Woodward
Avenue - Parts
546, RP - IR3510
Additional Permitted Uses:
Bed and Breakfast Establishment
Provisions for Bed and Breakfast Establishment
Maximum number of rentable rooms excluding owners - 3
Minimum Parking spaces - 1 per rentable room and 2 for dwelling
Maximum Size of Sign - 0.2 m2
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Zone
Location
Uses
Prohibited
Zone Regulations
Required Occupant: Owner
R1-25
16 Buchan
Avenue - Lot 97,
Plan H433
Maximum floor area of a garage - 59.5 m2
R1-26
14 Buchan
Avenue - Block
B, Plan H433
Minimum front yard - 5.7 m
R1-27
15 Chiblow Street
- Part Lots 14
and 18, Plan 46
Minimum rear yard - 5.3 m
Minimum lot area - 265 m2
Maximum coverage - 49.21%
R1-28
13 Leacock Street
- NV2 Lot 228,
Plan 487
Maximum coverage - 42.5%
R1-29
6 Mary Place -
Lot 37, Plan
M410
Minimum interior side yard - 0.726 m
R1-30
9 and 11 Victoria
Avenue - Lots 58
and 59, Plan
2781
Additional permitted use: two commercial greenhouses
Provisions for Commercial greenhouse:
Maximum floor area - 179 m2 per building
Maximum number of buildings - 2
Maximum height - 3.1 m
Minimum rear yard - 1.5 m
R1-31
78 Woodward
Avenue - Lot 68,
Plan 180
Minimum front yard - 5.53 m
Minimum interior side yard - 2.43 m
R1-33
5 Ash Street -
Lots 44 and 45
and Part 46, Plan
656
Minimum rear yard - 4.56 m
R1-34
5 Centre Street -
Lot 86, Plan 46
Minimum front yard - 1.54 met
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Zone
Location
Uses
Prohibited
Zone Regulations
Zone
Location
Uses Prohibited
Zone Regulations
RM-1
Existing uses, buildings and structures in RM-1 zone deemed to comply
with permitted uses in the RM Zone
RM-2
16 Michigan
Avenue, Lot 105,
Plan 180
Minimum front yard - 5.8 m
Minimum rear yard - 7.11 m
RM-3
32 Huron Street -
Lot 248 and Part
Lot 251, Plan 487
Minimum Rear Yard - 5.5 m
Minimum Side Yard - 5.5 m
Minimum Parking Spaces - 45
Zone
Location
Uses Prohibited
Zone Regulations
RR-1
Township of
Striker and being
Lots 1 and 9 on
Plan M-375, Lots
1 to 34 on Plan
M-0376, and Lots
1 to 28 of Plan M-
377, Plan M-387,
Plan M-388, Plan
M-417, Plan M-
419
Minimum lot area - 900 m2
Minimum lot frontage - 30 m
Minimum front yard - 8 m
Minimum side yards - 3 m
Minimum rear yard - 8 m
Maximum height of a single dwelling - 12 m
Maximum lot coverage - 10%
RR-2
Township of
Striker and being
blocks A, B, and
C on Plan M-375,
Permitted uses: public educational and recreational purposes, or accessory
uses to a park, recreational or conservation use.
Minimum lot area - 900 m2
Minimum lot frontage - 30 m
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Zone
Location
Uses Prohibited
Zone Regulations
blocks A and B on
Plan M-376, and
blocks A, B, C,
and E on Plan M-
377
Minimum front yard - 8 m
Minimum side yards - 3 m
Minimum rear yard - 8 m
RR-3
Lots 1 to 17, Plan
1R-8185
Minimum lot frontage - 20 m
Minimum lot area - 2000 m2
RR-4
Lot 4, Registered
Plan H-540
Minimum front yard setback - 7.9 m
RR-5
3 Juniper Court -
Lot 1 Plan H540
Minimum front yard setback - 0.39 m
RR-3-1
Lot 2, Plan 1M-
534
Minimum interior side yard - 5.1 m
RR-6
39 Carla's Lane -
Lot 7, Plan 1M-
473
Maximum lot coverage for accessory buildings - 5.3%
RR-7
45 Carla's Lane -
Lot 10, Plan 1M-
473
Maximum height for accessory structures - 5.1m
Zone
Location
Uses Prohibited
Zone Regulations
LSR-1
Lot 8, Plan M-214
(Dyke
Subdivision)
Minimum front yard setback - 3.96 m
LSR-2
Lot 7, Plan M-
1744
Maximum height - 5.5 m
Maximum floor area - 148.9 m2
Town of Blind River Zoning By-law
File P-2400
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Zone
Location
Uses Prohibited
Zone Regulations
LSR-3
Lot 15, Plan M-
214 (Dyke
Subdivision)
Minimum front yard -- 5 m
LSR - 4
Minimum front yard - 4.6 m
LSR - 5
Part Lot 11,
Concession 4 and
5
Minimum lot frontage - 26 m
LSR - 6
359 Duborne
Lake Road - Part
4, RP 1R-6836
Maximum lot coverage - 5.1 %
Zone
Location
Uses Prohibited
Zone Regulations
CG-1
Causley and
Lawton Streets
(northeast corner)
Lots 55 and 56,
Plan 46
Minimum rear yard - 0.0 m
CG-2
180 Colonization
Road, Lots 75-80,
Plan 180
Permitted Uses:
Concession booth
Office
Storage lockers
Retail lighting outlet
Mini-putt golf course and driving range
Indoor boat storage
Cutting room and storage room for wild game
Pizzeria
Recreational arcade
Town of Blind River Zoning By-law
File P-2400
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Zone
Location
Uses Prohibited
Zone Regulations
Video rental outlet
CG-3
25 Hawkins
Street, South Part
of Lot 14 and
South Part of Lot
18, Plan 46
Minimum number of required parking spaces - 5
CG-4
11 Hawkins
Street, Part of Lot
14, Plan 46
Only Permitted Uses:
Recreational Arcade
Billiard Room
CG-5
18 Lawton Street,
North Part Lot 58,
Plan 46
Minimum number of required parking spaces - 10
CG-6
Permitted Uses:
All uses in the CG and CH Zones
Minimum front yard - 8.6 m
Minimum side yard - 0.0 m
CG-7
67 Colonization
Road - Lots 75-
80, Plan 180
Only Permitted Uses:
Light industrial use for the assembly of chairs
Print Shop
Office Supply Warehouse with a retail outlet for the sale of office
supplies to the general public
CG-8
1 Oak Road -
Block 4, Plan
M417
Only Permitted Uses:
Physiotherapy Clinic
CG-9
Part Lots 14 and
18, Plan 46
Minimum rear yard - 4.07 m
CG-10
13 Lawton
Avenue - Part Lot
50, Plan 46
Additional Permitted Uses:
Recreational Arcade
CG-11
16 Birch Street -
Only Permitted Uses:
Town of Blind River Zoning By-law
File P-2400
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Zone
Location
Uses Prohibited
Zone Regulations
Lots 19 and 20,
Plan 2547
Auto Repair Garage
Automobile Sales Establishment
Zone
Location
Uses Prohibited
Zone Regulations
CH-1
7 Huron
Avenue, East Part
Lot 202, Plan 487
Permitted Uses:
Take-out Restaurant in the basement
Sit-down eating place, washrooms and storage on the second
storey
Maximum number of seating places - 16
CH-2
11 Huron Avenue,
Lot 203, Plan 487
Permitted Uses:
Horticultural Nursery in the two existing greenhouses
Outdoor storage and display of trees limited to the front side of the
greenhouses
Outdoor display of hanging baskets of flowers limited to the front
side of the greenhouses and the front of the single detached
dwelling at 11 Huron Avenue
Maximum lot coverage of single detached dwelling - 31.1%
Maximum lot coverage of accessory buildings - 17.6%
Maximum floor area of accessory buildings shall be 130.5% of gross floor
area of the main building.
Only one lighted sign shall be permitted with a size not greater than 0.6m
by 0.6m (2ft. by 2ft.) and shall be located in the front yard.
CH-3
53 Causley
Street, West Part
of Lot 17, Plan
Maximum lot coverage main building - 51.07%
Minimum rear yard - 0.61 m
Minimum side yard east side - 0.61 m
Town of Blind River Zoning By-law
File P-2400
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Zone
Location
Uses Prohibited
Zone Regulations
487 and South
Part of Lot 18,
Plan 487
Zero lot line along shared lot line of:
a) East part Lot 17, Plan 487 and South Part Lot 18, Plan 487
b) East Part Lot 17, Plan 487 and West Part Lot 18, Plan 487 and
c) West Part Lot 17, Plan 487 and South Part Lot 18, Plan 487
CH-4
19 Cobden
Avenue, Part of
Lot 253, Plan 487
Only Permitted Uses:
Video Rental Outlet on the ground floor
Accessory dwelling in the unit on the second storey
CH-5
7 Causley Street,
Part Lot 5, Range
B/Part 2 RP1R
2853/Part 1, RP
1R 1159
Minimum rear yard - 4.27 m
Minimum side yard, west side - 3.35 m
CH-6
Minimum Lot Area - n/a
Minimum Lot Frontage - 22.8 m
Minimum Yard
- Front - 2.0 m
- Interior Side - 4.5 m
- Exterior Side - 7.6 m
- Rear - 7.6 m
Maximum Height
- Main Building - 10.5 m
- Accessory Building - 10.5 m
Maximum Lot Coverage - 50%
Zone
Location
Uses Prohibited
Zone Regulations
Town of Blind River Zoning By-law
File P-2400
Page 192
Zone
Location
Uses Prohibited
Zone Regulations
CR-1
Lot 1, Plan M89
Minimum Lot Area - 1.68 hectares
Zone
Location
Uses Prohibited
Zone Regulations
MG-1
Permitted Uses:
Manufacturing plant of uranium trioxide gas
Minimum Lot Area - n/a
Minimum Lot Frontage - n/a
Minimum Yards
- Front - 9.1 m
- Interior Side - 6.1 m
- Exterior Side - 9.1 m
- Rear - 12.0 m
Maximum Building Height - 15 m
Maximum Lot Coverage - 65 %
Zone
Location
Uses Prohibited
Zone Regulations
I-1
73 Lakeside
Avenue, Block A,
Instrument No. T-
121560
Minimum Side Yard
- east side - 2.36 m
- west side - 0.45 m
I-2
West Part of
South Part of Lot
1, (Cobden) and
Part of Mining
Location "A"
Only Permitted Uses:
Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Treatment and Training Centre
The Rehabilitation and Training Centre shall not permit the treatment of an
individual or individuals admitted to the Rehabilitation and Training Centre
Town of Blind River Zoning By-law
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Zone
Location
Uses Prohibited
Zone Regulations
(Cobden) now in
the Town of Blind
River, Instrument
No. T-232965
on an involuntary basis, whether direct or indirect and despite the
generality of the foregoing, more particularly, there shall be no person or
persons treated who have been admitted to the Treatment and Training
Centre as a result of Court Order to do so as:
a) a condition;
b) an election by an accused under the alternative disposition provisions
of the Criminal Code of Canada, R.S.C. 1985 as amended;
c) as a result of an order made under the conditional discharge provisions
of the aforesaid Criminal Code of Canada; or
d) as a result of any other procedure, being penal in nature, which orders
and admission of an individual or individual to such Treatment and
Training centre;
The permitted use shall not include the operation of a De-toxification
Program.
The permitted use shall not exceed a twenty- five bed in-patient facility.
The permitted use shall include the operation of out-patient facilities
together with appropriate accessory and administrative facilities in
conjunction therewith.
I-3
Blind River Public
School, Part of
Mill Block A,
Instrument No.
3105
Minimum Rear Yard - 8.0m
(26.2 ft.)
I-4
CSCNO
Secondary School
- Part of Mill
Block A & Part
Lots 12 & 35 and
Lots 2-11 and
24034 inclusive,
Permitted uses of those lands zoned (I*4) shall be restricted to a
Secondary School and associated accessory uses such as parking areas
and a track and playing field.
No parking lot shall be located closer than 150 meters to any residential
zone.
The primary building shall be located greater than 300 meters from any
class II industry.
Town of Blind River Zoning By-law
File P-2400
Page 194
Zone
Location
Uses Prohibited
Zone Regulations
Plan 960
All development shall be subject to Site Plan Control.
I-5
160 Woodward
Ave - Lots 380
and 401, Plan 487
Minimum Lot Frontage - 20.12 m
Minimum Front Yard - 1.03 m
Minimum Exterior Side Yard - 0.0 m
I-6
239 Causley
Street - Block 7,
Plan 1M-533
Minimum Front Yard - 8.2 m
Zone
Location
Uses
Prohibited
Zone Regulations
OS-1
Permitted Uses:
Conservation Use
Wildlife Habitat
No building or structure shall be constructed except for conservation related
purposes.
Lands shall be kept in their natural state with existing vegetation and tree
cover, except where enhancement of the vegetation is required and no site
alteration or development shall be permitted except for enhancements to
the vegetation cover.