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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Administration and Interpretation ........................................... 1-1
Section 1.1: Title .................................................................................................... 1-1
Section 1.2: Application ......................................................................................... 1-1
Section 1.3: Administration .................................................................................... 1-1
Section 1.4: Non-Conformity and Non-Compliance ................................................. 1-2
Section 1.5: Compliance with Other Legislation, By-laws and Regulations ................ 1-3
Section 1.6: Lots in More than One Zone ................................................................. 1-3
Section 1.7: Transition ........................................................................................... 1-3
Section 1.8: Establishment of Zones ....................................................................... 1-5
Section 1.9: Schedules ........................................................................................... 1-7
Section 1.10: Interpretation of Schedules ............................................................... 1-9
Section 1.11: Appendices ..................................................................................... 1-10
Section 1.12: Interpretation of By-law Text............................................................ 1-10
Section 1.13: Allowance for Construction-Related Margin of Error ......................... 1-12
Chapter 2: Definitions ............................................................................... 2-1
Chapter 3: General Provisions ................................................................... 3-1
Section 3.1: Accessory Uses, Buildings and Structures ............................................ 3-1
Section 3.2: Conservation Authority Regulation Limit .............................................. 3-2
Section 3.3: Floodplain Overlays (Schedule J) ......................................................... 3-3
Section 3.4: Frontage on Road or Street .................................................................. 3-5
Section 3.5: Height Exceptions ............................................................................... 3-6
Section 3.6: Lester B. Pearson International Airport Operating Area Overlay (Schedule
I)............................................................................................................................ 3-7
Section 3.7: Mix of Uses ......................................................................................... 3-7
Section 3.8: Model Homes and Temporary Sales Offices ......................................... 3-8
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Section 3.9: Number of Buildings Per Lot ................................................................ 3-8
Section 3.10: Permitted Yard Encroachments ......................................................... 3-8
Section 3.11: Provisions for Uses Permitted in More than One Zone Category ........ 3-10
Section 3.12: Reserves ......................................................................................... 3-19
Section 3.13: Rooftop Mechanical Equipment ....................................................... 3-20
Section 3.14: Setbacks from Provincial Highways ................................................. 3-20
Section 3.15: Setbacks from Rail Lines ................................................................. 3-20
Section 3.16: Setbacks from the TransCanada Pipeline Corridor ............................ 3-21
Section 3.17: Sight Triangles / Daylight Triangles or Roundings.............................. 3-21
Section 3.18: Through Lots ................................................................................... 3-21
Section 3.19: Uses, Buildings and Structures Permitted in All Zones ...................... 3-22
Section 3.20: Waste Storage ................................................................................. 3-23
Section 3.21: Refreshment Vehicles ..................................................................... 3-24
Chapter 4: Parking and Loading Standards ................................................ 4-1
Section 4.1: Parking Space Requirements............................................................... 4-1
Section 4.2: General Parking Space and Parking Area Requirements ....................... 4-6
Section 4.3: Parking Structures .............................................................................. 4-8
Section 4.4: Bicycle Parking Requirements ............................................................. 4-8
Section 4.5: Loading Requirements ...................................................................... 4-11
Chapter 5: Residential Zones .................................................................... 5-1
Section 5.1: Requirements for the Residential Zones ............................................... 5-1
Section 5.2: General Regulations for Residential Zones ......................................... 5-16
Chapter 6: Commercial Zones ................................................................... 6-1
Section 6.1: Requirements for the Commercial Zones ............................................. 6-1
Section 6.2: General Regulations for Commercial Zones .......................................... 6-4
Chapter 7: Mixed-Use Zones ..................................................................... 7-1
Section 7.1: Requirements for the Mixed-Use Zones ............................................... 7-1
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Section 7.2: General Regulations for Mixed-Use Zones ............................................ 7-8
Chapter 8: Employment Zones .................................................................. 8-1
Section 8.1: Requirements for the Employment Zones ............................................. 8-1
Section 8.2: General Regulations for Employment Zones ......................................... 8-5
Chapter 9: Institutional Zones ................................................................... 9-1
Section 9.1: Requirements for Institutional Zones ................................................... 9-1
Section 9.2: General Regulations for Institutional Zones .......................................... 9-4
Chapter 10: Park, Open Space, and Natural System Zones ...................... 10-1
Section 10.1: Requirements for the Park, Open Space and Natural System Zones .. 10-1
Section 10.2: General Regulations for the Park, Open Space, and Natural System
Zones .................................................................................................................. 10-3
Chapter 11: Other Zones ......................................................................... 11-1
Section 11.1: Requirements for Other Zones ......................................................... 11-1
Section 11.2: General Regulations for Other Zones ................................................ 11-3
Chapter 12: Exception Zones .................................................................. 12-1
Chapter 13: Enactment ........................................................................... 13-1
Section 13.1: Former Zoning By-laws are Repealed and Replaced ......................... 13-1
Section 13.2: Effective Date ................................................................................. 13-1
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Chapter 1: Administration and
Interpretation
Section 1.1: Title
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This By-law may be referred to as the Comprehensive Zoning By-
law or the City of Brampton Comprehensive Zoning By-law.
Section 1.2: Application
.1
This By-law applies to all lands within the City of Brampton, except
within certain lands excluded from this By-law, as specifically
shown on Schedule A.
.2
No lands shall be used, and no building or structure shall be
erected, located, used or altered, nor shall the use of any building,
structure or lot be changed, in whole or in part, except in
compliance with the provisions of this By-law.
Section 1.3: Administration
1.3.A
Administrator
.1
This By-law shall be administered by the Commissioner of
Planning, Building and Growth Management or the successor and
such other person or persons as appointed by by-law or resolution
of Council.
1.3.B
Inspection
.1
Where the administrator of this By-law has reason to believe that
any person has used land or erected or used any building or
structure in contravention of this By-law, a designated employee of
the City so authorized may enter and inspect the land or building or
structure.
1.3.C
Penalty
.1
Every person who contravenes any provision of this By-law is guilty
of an offence and on conviction is liable to fines in accordance with
the City's by-laws.
Note: This new Zoning By-law
excludes certain lands in the City.
Lands in the Downtown
Brampton Major Transit Station
Area, the Main Street North
Development Permit System
area, the Bramalea GO Station
Protected Major Transit Station
Area, the Ray Lawson/County
Court Protected Major Transit
Station Area, and portions of the
Rutherford and The Gore
Protected Major Transit Station
Area are not subject to this
Zoning By-law. Their inclusion
will be considered at a future
date.
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1.3.D
Severability
.1
A decision of any court or tribunal with competent jurisdiction that
any specific portion of this By-law is invalid or is not in effect does
not affect the validity or enforceability of any other portion of this
By-law.
Section 1.4: Non-Conformity and Non-Compliance
1.4.A
Legal Non-Conforming Uses
.1
Nothing in this By-law applies to prevent the use of any land,
building or structure for any purposes prohibited by this By-law if
such land, building or structure was lawfully used for such purpose
on the effective date of this By-law, so long as it continues to be
used for that purpose.
.2
Nothing in this By-law applies to prevent the erection or use for a
purpose prohibited by this By-law of any building or structure for
which a permit has been issued under subsection 8 (1) of the
Building Code Act prior to the effective date of the 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 subsection 8 (10) of that Act.
1.4.B
Legal Non-Conforming and Non-Complying Buildings,
Structures, and Other Features
.1
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the repair or renovation of a
legally non-conforming building or structure or other feature which
was erected prior to the date of the passing of this By-law, provided
that such repair or renovation shall not:
.a
Cause the provisions of this By-law with which the existing
building or structure does not comply to be contravened to a
greater extent; and
.b
Cause non-compliance with any other provisions of this By-
law.
.2
Where a use is permitted, a building, structure or other feature
erected prior to the effective date of this By-law was used for a
purpose permitted by this By-law, but not complying with the
minimum or maximum requirements of this By-law relating to such
building, structure, feature, or the lot upon which it is located, may
be occupied, reconstructed, repaired, renovated, altered or
enlarged, provided:
Note: The requirements for legal
non-conformity and legal-non-
compliance address those
situations where a use, building,
or structure was established
legally before this new By-law
comes into effect, but they no
longer meet the updated
requirements of this new By-law.
These uses, buildings and
structures are permitted to
continue and may be altered in
accordance with these
provisions. Any proposed new
buildings and features would
need to comply with the
provisions of this By-law.
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.a
Those provisions of the By-law which the existing building,
structure, lot, or feature does not comply are not
contravened to a greater extent; and
.b
Cause non-compliance with any other provisions of this By-
law.
1.4.C
Non-Compliance Due to Public Expropriation or Land
Acquisition
.1
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this By-law, no
building, structure, lot, yard, parking area, stacking space,
driveway, or landscaped open space, or portion thereof, shall be
deemed to be in contravention of the provisions of this By-law if
said building or other feature would comply with this By-law if not
for a contravention caused by a legal expropriation or other land
acquisition by a public authority.
Section 1.5: Compliance with Other Legislation, By-laws and
Regulations
.1
This By-law shall not be effective to reduce or mitigate any
restrictions lawfully imposed by a governmental authority having
jurisdiction to make such restrictions.
.2
Compliance with this By-law does not represent compliance with
any other lawfully imposed requirements, by-laws, legislation, or
regulations imposed by a governmental authority having
jurisdiction.
Section 1.6: Lots in More than One Zone
.1
Where a lot is subject to more than one zone, the permitted uses,
accessory uses, and regulations for each zone apply to the portion
of the lot within the respective zone.
Section 1.7: Transition
1.7.A
Building Permits
.1
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the erection of a building or
structure or the use of any building or structure in accordance with
a building permit application submitted prior to the effective date
of this By-law, provided the building permit is in accordance with
all applicable zoning by-laws that affected the lot before this By-
law came into effect.
Note: The Zoning By-law does not
incorporate requirements from
other City by-laws or other
applicable legislation or
regulations. Users should contact
the City to help confirm if other
laws or requirements will affect a
construction project or change of
use. The requirements of other
jurisdictions may be more
restrictive than the requirements
of this By-law and may affect
setbacks, height or other
matters.
Note: Most lots are located in a
single zone, but some lots will be
located in multiple zones ("split
zoning"). The requirements of
each zone will apply to each
portion of the lot separately.
Note: The Transition provisions of
Section 1.7 allow recent and
ongoing building permits and
certain planning applications to
proceed to a conclusion and
construction, if approved, without
the need to comply with this new
By-law. If you have an
application, please contact the
City to confirm the applicability of
transition clauses to your project.
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This By-law is deemed to be modified to the extent necessary to
permit a building or structure that is erected in accordance with
clause .1 of this subsection.
1.7.B
Planning Applications
.1
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the erection of a building or
structure in accordance with any minor variance, site plan,
consent, part lot control application, plan of subdivision or plan of
condominium that has been submitted and deemed complete by
the City or approved or conditionally approved by the relevant
approval authority before the effective date of this By-law, provided
the application complies with all applicable zoning by-laws that
affected the lot before this By-law came into effect.
.2
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the erection of a building or
structure in accordance with a zoning by-law amendment that has
been approved prior to the effective date of this By-law and is
subject to an Exception Zone contained in Chapter 12 of this By-
law. For clarity, where an approved zoning by-law amendment is
granted transition, nothing in this By-law shall prevent the erection
of a building or structure that is in conformity with the zoning by-
law amendment and is in conformity with the provisions of By-law
270-2004 as they existed on the day before the effective date of
this By-law with regards to matters not specifically regulated by the
zoning by-law amendment that is granted transition.
.3
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the acceptance and approval
of a minor variance application in the context of the in-effect
zoning as it read on the day before the effective date of this By-
law, provided such minor variance pertains to a site plan, consent,
part lot control application, plan of subdivision, plan of
condominium, or a zoning by-law amendment that is granted
transition in accordance with Section 1.7.B.1 or 1.7.B.2. Once the
minor variance is approved in accordance with Section 45 of the
Planning Act, nothing in this By-law shall prevent issuance of the
building permit and erection of any building or structure in
accordance with the approved minor variance.
.4
This By-law is deemed to be modified to the extent necessary to
permit a building or structure that is erected in accordance with
clauses .1, .2 and .3 above.
1.7.C
Scope of Transition Provisions
.1
The relief granted by Sections 1.7.A and 1.7.B shall only apply to
those uses, buildings and structures contemplated by the permit,
Note: When transition is granted
to a property in accordance with
the provisions of Section 1.7, the
owner has the option of
complying with the provisions of
this new Zoning By-law, which
may be preferred over the
previously applicable
requirements.
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application, or approval as they were generally illustrated in the
application materials that are eligible for transition, at the
discretion of the Director, Development Services and Design or
their designate. The relief shall not apply with respect to any other
permits, applications or constructions works made after the
effective date of this By-law, except a minor variance application
that is submitted in relation to a transitioned application, as
referred to in Section 1.7.B.2.
1.7.D
Lapse of Transition Provisions
.1
The transition provisions shall lapse as follows:
.a
Three years after the effective date of this By-law for any
building permit application that is granted transition by
Section 1.7.A.
.b
Ten years after the effective date of this By-law for any
planning application that has been deemed complete,
approved or conditionally approved, and is granted transition
under Section 1.7.B.
Section 1.8: Establishment of Zones
.1
This By-law establishes the following zones and places all lands
subject to this By-law in one or more of the zones established in
Table 1.8.1 through 1.8.7 inclusive and shown on Schedule A. For
convenience in referring to groups of zones in this By-law, the
zones are organized into categories as indicated by the Table
captions.
Table 1.8.1 - Residential Zones
Zone Name
Zone Symbol
Residential Estate
RE
Residential Hamlet
RH
Residential Hamlet Type 1
RH1
Residential First Density
R1
Residential First Density - Fourplexes
R1A
Residential First Density - Mature
Neighbourhood
R1M
Residential Second Density - Townhouses
R2
Residential Second Density - Stacked
Townhouses
R2A
Residential Second Density - Greenfield
Mixed Density
R2G
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Zone Name
Zone Symbol
Residential Second Density - Mature
Neighbourhood
R2M
Residential Third Density - Low Rise
R3L
Residential Third Density - Mid Rise
R3M
Residential Third Density - High Rise
R3H
Table 1.8.2 - Commercial Zones
Zone Name
Zone Symbol
Local Commercial
LC
General Commercial
GC
Highway Commercial
HC
Office Commercial
OC
Recreational Commercial
RC
Table 1.8.3 - Mixed Use Zones
Zone Name
Zone Symbol
Mixed Use Low Rise
ML
Mixed Use Mid Rise
MM
Mixed Use High Rise
MH
Table 1.8.4 - Employment Zones
Zone Name
Zone Symbol
General Employment
GE
Prestige Employment
PE
Table 1.8.5 - Institutional Zones
Zone Name
Zone Symbol
General Institutional
I1
Major Institutional
I2
Table 1.8.6 - Park, Open Space and Natural System Zones
Zone Name
Zone Symbol
Park
P
Open Space
OS
Natural System
NS
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Table 1.8.7 - Other Zones
Zone Name
Zone Symbol
Agricultural
A
Utility and Transportation
UT
Future Development
FD
Section 1.9: Schedules
1.9.A
Schedule A - Zone Map
.1
The zones and their boundaries are shown on Schedule A which
forms part of this By-law.
1.9.B
Explanation of Zone Symbols on Schedule A
.1
A zone label shown on Schedule A is comprised of a zone symbol
as set out in Section 1.8 and may consist of other text and symbols
as described in this section.
.2
Where a zone symbol contains a hyphen followed by a number as a
suffix (e.g., "-10"), the provisions of the corresponding Exception
Zone of this By-law, contained in Chapter 12, shall apply to those
lands.
.3
Where a zone symbol is preceded by the symbol "H" or (H), the
following provisions shall apply:
.a
The only permitted uses, buildings and structures shall
include those uses, buildings and structures that were legally
existing when the holding symbol was applied to those lands
by by-law.
.b
The holding symbol shall be lifted only in accordance with
the provisions for lifting the holding symbol as stated in the
applicable by-law.
.c
Upon lifting the holding symbol, the permitted uses, lot and
building requirements of the applicable zone shall apply.
.d
Where the lands are subject to an Exception Zone that
contains provisions for permitted uses or provisions for lifting
the holding symbol, the Exception Zone shall take
precedence over clauses .a through .c above.
Note: Zone Code Example:
(H)R1-435
"(H)" is a prefix indicating that
Holding requirements apply (see
1.9.B.3).
"R1" is the zone symbol,
corresponding to a zone
described in Chapters 5-11 of
this document. The zone
establishes permitted uses and
most lot and building
requirements. Other
requirements of this By-law shall
also apply, such as the General
Provisions of Section 3.
"-435" is a suffix indicating that
an Exception zone applies. The
Exception zones are found in
Chapter 12. The number shown
in the suffix corresponds to the
applicable subsection under
Chapter 12.
Note: The draft zone map
(Schedule A) along with the other
maps described in this section
are available for viewing on the
City's website.
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1.9.C
Schedule B - Building Height Requirements
.1
Schedule B to this By-law identifies minimum and maximum
building height requirements on certain lands. Where these
requirements are shown, building height shall be in accordance
with the requirement shown and shall take precedence over any
stated requirement in the applicable zone. Where no requirement
is shown, the requirements in the zone shall apply.
1.9.D
Schedule C - Floor Space Index Requirements
.1
Schedule C to this By-law identifies minimum and maximum floor
space index requirements on certain lands. Where these
requirements are shown, the floor space index shall be in
accordance with the requirement shown and shall take precedence
over any stated requirement in the applicable zone. Where no
requirement is shown, the requirements in the zone shall apply.
1.9.E
Schedule D - Lot Width Requirements
.1
Schedule D to this By-law identifies minimum lot width
requirements on certain lands. Where these requirements are
shown, the minimum lot width shall be in accordance with the
requirement shown and shall take precedence over any stated
requirement in the applicable zone. Where no requirement is
shown, the requirements in the zone shall apply.
1.9.F
Schedule E - Active Frontage Requirements
.1
Schedule E to this By-law identifies active frontage requirements
on certain lands in the Protected Major Transit Station Areas.
Where these requirements are shown, the provisions of Section
7.2.B shall apply.
1.9.G
Schedule F - Protected Major Transit Station Area Boundaries
and Requirements
.1
The Protected Major Transit Station Area Boundaries and
Requirements are shown on Schedule F, which forms part of this
By-law. Schedule F - Protected Major Transit Station Area
Boundaries and Requirements is specifically referenced by certain
provisions of this By-law.
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1.9.H
Schedule G - Parking Regulation Areas
.1
The Parking Regulation Areas, referred to in Chapter 4 of this By-
law, are shown on Schedule G which forms part of this By-law.
1.9.I
Schedule H - Driveway Regulation Area
.1
The Driveway Regulation Area, as referred to by Section 5.2.I of
this By-law, are shown on Schedule H which forms part of this By-
law.
1.9.J
Schedule I - Lester B. Pearson International Airport Operating
Area Overlay
.1
The Lester B. Pearson International Airport Operating Area Overlay
is shown on Schedule I, which forms part of this By-law. In the
areas subject to this overlay, the provisions of Section 3.6 apply.
1.9.K
Schedule J - Downtown Floodplain Overlay
.1
The Downtown Floodplain Overlay is shown on Schedule J, which
forms part of this By-law. In the areas subject to this overlay, the
provisions of Section 3.3 apply.
1.9.L
Schedule K - Corridors and Boulevards
.1
The Corridors and Boulevards are shown on Schedule K, which
forms part of this By-law. The application of Schedule K - Corridors
and Boulevards is specifically referenced by certain provisions of
this By-law.
Section 1.10: Interpretation of Schedules
The following provisions shall apply with respect to the interpretation of a
zone boundary, the boundary of an overlay, and the boundary or feature of
any regulation area referenced in this By-law, as shown on any Schedule to
this By-law:
.1
Where the boundary or feature is indicated as following a public
street, public lane, or railway, the boundary shall be the centre line
of such public street, public lane or railway.
.2
Where the boundary or feature is indicated as approximately
following lot lines shown on a registered plan of subdivision or of
lots registered in the Land Registry Office, the boundary shall follow
such lot lines.
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.3
Where a street, lane, railroad or railway right-of-way, hydro
corridor, or watercourse is included on the Schedules, said street,
lane, railroad or railway right-of-way, hydro corridor, or watercourse
shall, unless otherwise indicated, be included in the zone, overlay,
or regulation area of the abutting property on either side thereof.
.4
Where provisions .1 through .3 do not apply, where the boundary or
feature is deemed by the administrator of this By-law as being
intended to follow the location or boundary of environmental
features or their buffers, future streets, future lot lines, or
otherwise is intended to follow a feature shown in any adopted,
approved or conditionally approved development plan or
associated approved study, the boundary shall be deemed to follow
said feature.
.5
Last, where none of the above provisions apply, the boundary or
feature shall be scaled from the Schedule.
Section 1.11: Appendices
.1
Any appendix, as may be referred to by this By-law, does not form
an operative component of the By-law and is provided for
convenience purposes only. Any features shown on an appendix
are approximated and subject to change.
Section 1.12: Interpretation of By-law Text
1.12.A Defined Terms
.1
For convenience purposes only, wherever a term appears in the
text of this By-law in "bold" letters, the term is intended to have the
meaning set out for it in Chapter 2. Wherever a term appears in the
text of this By-law in regular font, it is intended to have the meaning
ordinarily attributed to it in the English language. When a verb is
defined, the definition applies to all tenses of the verb.
1.12.B Interpretation of Permitted Use Tables
.1
In this By-law, a use is only permitted if it is explicitly permitted,
and any other use shall not be permitted. Accessory uses shall be
subject to Section 3.1 and all other applicable provisions of this By-
law.
.2
A use permitted if it is listed in the corresponding zone of the
applicable permitted use table and only if the use meets all
requirements of this By-law.
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1.12.C Words and Abbreviations
.1
In this By-law, unless that context requires otherwise:
.a
Words used in the singular number include the plural; and
.b
Words used in the plural include the singular number
.2
In this By-law, the word "shall" is mandatory.
.3
In this By-law, "m" means metres.
.4
In this By-law, "ha" means hectares.
.5
In this By-law, "m2" means square metres.
.6
In this By-law, unless the context requires otherwise:
.a
the word "used" shall include the meaning "designed to be
used" and "arranged to be used"; and,
.b
the word "occupied" shall include the meaning "designed to
be occupied" and "arranged to be occupied".
1.12.D Conflicts
.1
Where there is conflict between any provisions of this By-law that
apply to a circumstance, then the more restrictive provision shall
apply.
1.12.E Operative Parts and Convenience Features
.1
In this By-law, all of the text, tables and provisions thereto, and the
schedules referenced in this By-law form the operative parts of this
By-law.
.2
In this By-law, any illustration or notation is provided for the
purposes of convenience only and does not form a part of this By-
law, unless the illustration or notation is explicitly referenced in the
operative text of this By-law.
1.12.F Reference to Legislation or Public Authorities
.1
Any reference to legislation, regulations or the names of any public
authorities shall be deemed to incorporate any amendments or
successor legislation or public authority.
Note: These margin notations are
provided for convenience only
and are not operative statements.
Similarly, illustrations are not
operative parts of this By-law,
unless the illustration is
specifically referred to in the text.
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1.12.G Measurement of Yards
.1
Where this By-law requires a minimum yard, the yard shall be
measured from the applicable lot line abutting the yard to the
nearest part of the building or structure on the lot.
.2
Where this By-law requires a maximum yard, the yard shall be
measured from the applicable lot line abutting the yard to the
nearest part of the building or structure on the lot.
Section 1.13:
Allowance for Construction-Related
Margin of Error
.1
Where a building permit has been lawfully issued and not revoked
and where a constructed building or structure has been found to
be in contravention of any minimum or maximum requirement for
height, any parking space or parking aisle requirements by no
more than 0.03 m, said building or structure shall be deemed to
comply with the applicable requirement of this By-law. This
allowance shall also be applicable to setbacks in any zone other
than a Residential Zone.
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Chapter 2: Definitions
Accessory
Active Frontage
Additional Residential
Unit
Agricultural Use
Ancillary Use
Artisan Studio
Attached
Balcony
Banquet Hall
Basement
Bay, Bow, or Box Window
Bicycle Parking Space
Bicycle Parking Space,
Long Term
Bicycle Parking Space,
Short Term
Bicycle Parking Space,
Stacked
Boat or Recreational
Vehicle Sales and Service
Boulevard
Broadcasting or Filming
Studio
Building
Build-to Zone
Build-to Zone Percentage
Building, Main
Building Supply Depot
Carport
Catering Service
Cemetery
Child Care Centre
City
Clerestory Window
College or University
Common Amenity Area
Community Centre
Community Garden
Commercial Campsite
Commercial Parking Lot
or Garage
Commercial Recreation
Commercial Service and
Repair
Common Element
Condominium Roadway
Conservation Use
Contractor's
Establishment
Convenience Retail Store
Convention Centre
Corridor
Courier or Taxi Service
Crematorium
Data Storage Facility
Daylight Triangle or
Rounding
Deck
Detached
Development Agreement
Drive-Through
Driveway
Driving Range
Drop Awning
Drugless Practitioner
Dry Cleaning and Laundry
Distribution Station
Dry Cleaning and Laundry
Establishment
Dwelling
Dwelling, Apartment
Dwelling, Back-to-Back
Townhouse
Dwelling, Back-to-Back
Stacked Townhouse
Dwelling, Cluster
Townhouse
Dwelling, Detached
Dwelling, Duplex
Dwelling, Dual Frontage
Townhouse
Dwelling, Fourplex
Dwelling, Lane-Based
Townhouse
Dwelling, Linked
Dwelling, Live-Work
Townhouse
Dwelling, Podium
Townhouse
Dwelling, Semi-Detached
Dwelling, Stacked
Townhouse
Dwelling, Street
Townhouse
Dwelling, Townhouse
Dwelling, Triplex
Dwelling Unit
Dwelling Unit, Apartment
Emergency Services
Energy Generation Facility
Erect
Established Grade
Existing
Fairground
Financial Service
First Storey
Floodplain
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Floor Area, Gross
Floor Plate
Floor Space Index (FSI)
Food Bank
Front Wall
Funeral Home
Garage, Private
Garden Centre
Garden Centre, Seasonal
Garden Suite
Garden Trellis
Glazing
Golf Course
Ground Floor
Ground Floor Height
Habitable Room
Habitable Space
Hammerhead
Hazardous Lands
Hazardous Site
Hazardous Substance
Hazardous Waste
Hazardous Waste
Processing
Hazardous Waste
Transfer Use
Health or Fitness Centre
Heavy Equipment Sales
and Service
Height
Home-Based Child Care
Home Occupation
Hospital
Hotel
Infrastructure
In-ground waste storage
structure
Intermodal Shipping
Container
Kennel
Landscaped Deck
Landscaped Open Space
Landscaped Strip
Landscaping, Soft
Lane
Library
Loading Space
Lodging House
Lodging Unit
Lot
Lot, Corner
Lot, Interior
Lot, Pie-Shaped
Lot, Through
Lot Area
Lot Coverage
Lot Depth
Lot Line
Lot Line, Exterior Side
Lot Line, Front
Lot Line, Interior Side
Lot Line, Rear
Lot Line, Side
Lot Width
Main Wall
Manufacturing,
Processing or Assembly
Mechanical Sterilization
Medical Office or Clinic
Medical Laboratory
Micro Manufacturing
Model Home
Motor Vehicle Dealership
Motor Vehicle Impound
Yard
Motor Vehicle, Oversized
Motor Vehicle Repair
Shop
Motor Vehicle Service
Station
Motor Vehicle Washing
Facility
Museum or Gallery
Night Club
Non-Complying
Non-Conforming
Non-Hazardous Solid
Waste Processing Use
Non-Hazardous Solid
Waste Transfer
Non-Residential
Office
Organizational Club
Outdoor Market
Outside Display and Sales
Outside Storage
Parking Aisle
Parking Area
Parking Space
Parking Space, Angled
Parking Space, Parallel
Parking Space, Visitor
Parking Structure
Passive Recreation
Permeable Surface
Person
Personal Service Shop
Pet Day Care
Pharmaceutical Waste
Place of Worship
Podium
Point of Intersection
Porch
Power Generation (Fuel
Combustion) Use
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Privacy Screen
Private Street
Protected Major Transit
Station Area
Public Authority
Public Park
Public Street
Public Use
Quonset Hut
Rail Main Line
Rail Spur Line
Recreational Facility
Recreational Vehicle
Refreshment Vehicle
Residential Care Home
Restaurant
Restaurant Patio
Research and
Development
Reserve
Retail
Rooftop Mechanical
Equipment
Salvage Yard
School, Commercial
School, Commercial
Motor Vehicle
School, Elementary
School, Secondary
Self Storage Facility
Semi-circular Driveway
Setback
Single Room Occupancy
Housing
Sight Triangle
Stacking Space
Step Back
Storey
Street
Street Line
Structure
Supportive Housing
Residence Type 1
Supportive Housing
Residence Type 2
Surface Parking
Swimming Pool
Tandem Parking
Temporary Tent
Temporary Sales Tent
Temporary Sales Office
Theatre
Thermal Degradation
Transit Station
Transportation Depot
Travel Trailer
Unenclosed
Urban Park
Use
Vertical or Indoor Farm
Vertical Clearance
Veterinary Clinic
Warehouse
Waste Disposal Use
Waste Processing Station
Waste Storage Enclosure
Waste Transfer Station
Workshop
Yard
Yard, Exterior Side
Yard, Front
Yard, Interior Side
Yard, Rear
Yard, Side
Zone
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A
Accessory: shall mean a use, building or structure which is incidental,
subordinate and exclusively devoted to the principal use of the lot and
buildings thereon, located on the same lot.
Active Frontage: shall mean a portion of a building that is required to be
used for non-residential purposes as specified by this By-law, and faces a
street. Areas where active frontage is required by this By-law are shown on
Schedule E.
Additional Residential Unit: shall mean a self-contained residential dwelling
unit, with its own cooking facility, sanitary facility and sleeping area, that
either forms part of the same building as the principal dwelling, or is located
within a separate detached building on the same lot as the principal
dwelling (see garden suite).
Agricultural Use: shall mean the use of land, buildings or structures for the
growing of crops, including, biomass, and horticultural crops; raising of
livestock; raising of other animals or food, fur or fibre, including poultry and
fish; aquaculture; apiaries; agro-forestry; etc., but shall exclude any use
deemed manufacturing, processing, or assembly.
Ancillary Use: shall mean a use that is secondary and smaller than other
principal uses but is not accessory to the principal use.
Artisan Studio: shall mean premises used for making, study or instruction of
clothing/apparel, artwork, jewellery, photography, household crafts,
tailoring, and similar endeavours and which may include incidental retail
sales of goods that are produced on the premises.
Attached: shall mean, when used in reference to a building or part thereof, a
building which is structurally supported by and partly or wholly dependent
upon another building for enclosure.
B
Balcony: shall mean an unenclosed attached platform projecting from the
face of a wall that is only directly accessible from within a building with no
direct exterior access to grade and may be surrounded by a balustrade,
partial wall, or railing, where required.
Banquet Hall: shall mean a building or portion of a building used for the
assembly of persons primarily for the consumption of food and beverages on
the premises.
Note: The definitions in Section 2
provide essential meaning to many of
the terms used in this By-law. The
definitions create specific clarity
around the meaning of certain uses,
or the way of measuring certain
aspects of a lot or building. The
reader should always read the
definitions in conjunction with the
provisions of the By-law. The By-law
includes illustrations for convenience
to support the reader's
understanding of some of the more
complex definitions, but these are not
operative parts of the By-law unless
they are specifically referenced in the
text.
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Basement: means those portions of a building located below the first storey.
Bay, Bow, or Box Window: means a portion of a building that projects
outward from a main wall, forming an alcove within the interior space.
Bicycle Parking Space: shall mean an area used exclusively for the parking
of bicycles.
Bicycle Parking Space, Long Term: shall mean secure bicycle parking
spaces that are located within a building, bike locker, or shelter, and
intended for use by building tenants or occupants, and is provided with
controlled access.
Bicycle Parking Space, Short Term: shall mean any bicycle parking space
other than a long term bicycle space and intended for use by visitors and is
publicly accessible.
Bicycle Parking Space, Stacked: shall mean a horizontal bicycle parking
space that is positioned above or below another bicycle parking space and
equipped with a mechanical device providing floor level access to both
bicycle parking spaces.
Boat or Recreational Vehicle Sales and Service: shall mean premises where
boats, recreational vehicles, travel trailers, trailers are kept for sale, lease or
rent and which include services related to the maintenance and repair of
these vehicles.
Boulevard: means a public street that is identified as a Boulevard on
Schedule K to this By-law.
Broadcasting or Filming Studio: shall mean premises used for filming,
recording and transmitting radio, television, film or other similar media
content.
Building: shall mean any structure, whether temporary or permanent, used
or erected for the shelter, accommodation or enclosure of persons, animals,
materials or equipment, but shall not include a house trailer or mobile home.
Build-to Zone: shall mean an area in which a main wall of a building is
required to be located.
Build-to Zone Percentage: shall mean the minimum percentage of the
build-to zone in which a main wall of a building is required to be located.
Building, Main: shall mean the building(s) in which the principal purpose for
which the lot is used is carried on and excludes any accessory buildings and
accessory structures.
Building Supply Depot: shall mean premises used primarily for the
wholesale of building and construction materials and supplies.
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C
Carport: shall mean an accessory building or structure or part thereof,
whether or not it is attached to another building or structure, the perimeter
of which is at least 40% unenclosed and which is used for the parking or
storage of vehicles. A space shall not be considered a carport if the
enclosure is created by the walls of the principal building, such as the upper
storey located above a private driveway and leading to a private garage.
Catering Service: shall mean premises used primarily for food preparation,
which is delivered for off-site consumption and does not include
consumption by patrons on the premises.
Cemetery: shall mean premises used for the interment of human remains
and includes a mausoleum, columbarium or other structure intended for the
interment of human remains, and shall include a cemetery as defined in the
Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002, or its successor
legislation.
Child Care Centre: shall mean premises used for the temporary care and
supervision of children and licensed by the Province and includes a day
nursery, as defined by the Day Nurseries Act, 1990, or its successor
legislation.
City: shall mean the Corporation of the City of Brampton.
Clerestory Window: shall mean a window positioned above eye level from
the interior space. Clerestory windows shall be deemed to consist of
windows no greater than 0.6 m in height and positioned at least 1.8 m above
the floor.
College or University: shall mean a public college or university approved by
the Province for providing post-secondary level education or trades, and
includes accessory dormitories, administrative offices and commercial uses.
Common Amenity Area: shall mean a common amenity area designed for
active or passive recreation for the exclusive use and benefit of the
residents/tenants in a residential building or development. Common
amenity areas shall include outdoor and indoor recreation spaces such as
common gyms and social spaces which are available to residents of the
development and not intended for private use or semi-private use, such as
party rooms which are privately booked and not regularly available to all
residents. Common amenity areas shall exclude landscaped open space
that does not contain active or passive recreational areas.
Community Centre: shall mean premises used for public activities of a
social, cultural, educational or recreational nature, and includes an arena,
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public place of assembly, indoor recreational facilities, community
education courses, outdoor recreational fields, and which may include an
accessory restaurant or other incidental sale of food and beverages
principally for consumption on the premises, and is owned and operated by
or on behalf of a public authority.
Community Garden: shall mean lands used for gardening vegetables,
flowers or other produce and operated by residents for non-commercial
purposes.
Commercial Campsite: shall mean premises used for a camp, for camping,
or for a camp meeting, including individual campsites, recreational facilities,
and common areas, and is conducted as a commercial business.
Commercial Parking Lot or Garage: shall mean a parking area or parking
structure that is used for the temporary storage of motor vehicles for
remuneration.
Commercial Recreation: shall mean premises used for providing
entertainment to patrons for renumeration, and without limiting the
generality of the foregoing, includes a bowling alley, billiard or pool room,
miniature golf, golf simulation, bingo hall, indoor paintball facility, indoor
rock-climbing facility, indoor commercially operated recreational facilities,
indoor gaming facility, and which may also include accessory retail or
restaurant uses. For the purposes of this By-law, commercial recreation
shall exclude any other use explicitly defined by this By-law such as a
theatre, health or fitness centre, golf course, driving range, or a recreational
use operated by a public authority.
Commercial Service and Repair: shall mean a building or part thereof used
for the repair, servicing, refinishing, or altering of articles or things including
incidental sales as an accessory use. Without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, commercial service and repair may include watch repair, bicycle
repair, service and repair of computers/electronics, custodial services,
publishing/printing/photocopying services, furniture repair or refinishing,
small household appliance repair, small-scale woodworking, and major
household appliance repair but does not include a motor vehicle repair
shop, a motor vehicle service station or heavy equipment sales and service.
Common Element Condominium Roadway: shall mean a private street
intended for vehicular and pedestrian access and that is maintained by a
condominium corporation in accordance with Provincial legislation.
Conservation Use: shall mean the use of land, water, and/or structures for
the protection, stewardship, management, and conservation of the natural
environment. Conservation may also include accessory low impact scientific
educational activities and passive recreation activities that have no negative
impacts on the conservation use, as well as structures managed by a public
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authority used for managing the natural heritage system and natural
hazards, such as flood and erosion control.
Contractor's Establishment: shall mean premises used for the temporary
storage or maintenance of equipment and includes the regular place of
business of a tradesperson or contractor.
Convenience Retail Store: shall mean a retail store with a gross floor area
that does not exceed 200 m2 or as otherwise restricted by this By-law.
Convention Centre: shall mean a place of assembly consisting of meeting
rooms and assembly areas that is used for hosting events and guests.
Corridor: means a public street that is identified on Schedule K to this By-
law as a Corridor.
Courier or Taxi Service: means premises used for temporary storage and
dispatch of taxis and commercial delivery vehicles including an accessory
office but does not include commercial transport trucks.
Crematorium: shall mean premises used for the purposes of cremating
human remains and is licenced in accordance with the requirements of the
Province, and shall include a Crematorium as defined in the Funeral, Burial
and Cremation Services Act, 2002, or its successor legislation.
D
Data Storage Facility: shall mean premises used principally for the storage
and operation of digital data storage or processing.
Daylight Triangle or Rounding: shall mean an area of land that has been
incorporated into the public right-of-way and provides the function of a sight
triangle.
Deck: shall mean an attached or freestanding unenclosed platform or series
of platforms, 0.6 m or greater above ground level, which is located on the
same level as or lower than the first storey of the building associated with
the platform, with direct access to the ground, but shall not include a
landscaped deck.
Detached: when used in reference to a building, shall mean a building which
is not dependent on any other building for structural support or enclosure.
Development Agreement: shall mean an executed agreement entered into
by one or more property owner(s) and a public authority in accordance with
the Planning Act, in relation to an approval or conditional approval of a site
plan, plan of subdivision, plan of condominium, part-lot control exemption,
minor variance, or consent application.
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Drive-Through: shall mean any structure or portion thereof from which
business is transacted, or is capable of being transacted, directly with
customers located in a motor vehicle during such business transaction.
Driveway: shall mean a surface used to provide vehicular access from a
street or lane to a parking area, parking space, loading space, parking
structure or a private garage. A driveway is permitted to be used for parking
spaces in certain circumstances as permitted by this By-law.
Driving Range: shall mean premises containing golf driving ranges and
which may include accessory retail sales but does not include a golf course.
Drop Awning: shall mean a retractable awning used to provide shade and
shelter from the elements and is not a permanent fixed roof structure.
Drugless Practitioner: shall mean a drugless practitioner as defined by the
Drugless Practitioners Act.
Dry Cleaning and Laundry Distribution Station: shall mean premises used
for the purpose of receiving and distributing articles or goods or fabrics to be
dry-cleaned, dry-dyed, cleaned or pressed off the premises.
Dry Cleaning and Laundry Establishment: shall mean premises where dry
cleaning, dry-dying, cleaning or pressing of articles or fabrics is carried on.
Dwelling: shall mean a building or portion of a building that consists of one
or more dwelling units.
Dwelling, Apartment: shall mean a building containing 5 or more apartment
dwelling units which have a common entrance from the street level, and the
occupants of which have the right to use common areas.
Dwelling, Back-to-Back Townhouse: shall mean a building containing four
or more dwelling units, separated vertically by common walls, including a
rear common wall, that do not have rear yards, and each entrance is
accessed directly from the outside the building.
Dwelling, Back-to-Back Stacked Townhouse: shall mean a back-to-back
townhouse dwelling in which the dwelling units are also stacked vertically.
Dwelling, Cluster Townhouse: shall mean a townhouse dwelling in which
each dwelling unit is not located on its own lot.
Dwelling, Detached: shall mean a detached residential building containing
one principal dwelling unit.
Dwelling, Dual Frontage Townhouse: shall mean a street townhouse
dwelling located on a lot that has frontage on a street along both the front
lot line and the rear lot line.
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Dwelling, Duplex: shall mean a building that is divided horizontally into 2
dwellings units which are either accessed directly from an entrance outside
the building or from a common entrance. A duplex dwelling is not a principal
dwelling that contains an additional residential unit.
Dwelling, Fourplex: shall mean a dwelling containing 4 dwelling units.
Dwelling, Lane-Based Townhouse: shall mean a street townhouse dwelling
in which the individual dwelling units are accessed by a lane or a private
street at the rear of the lot.
Dwelling, Linked: shall mean dwelling units that are attached solely below
grade and are completely detached above grade.
Dwelling, Live-Work Townhouse: shall mean a townhouse dwelling where
commercial uses may be provided within the ground floor.
Dwelling, Podium Townhouse: shall mean a townhouse dwelling that is
attached to an apartment dwelling, mixed-use building, non-residential
building, or a permitted above-grade parking structure via a common rear
wall and where the dwelling units do not have individual private garages.
Dwelling, Semi-Detached: shall mean a building that is divided vertically
into 2 separate principal dwelling units, where the two principal dwelling
units share a common wall which is not less than 10 m2 and extends from
the ground level to the roofline, and which may be a garage wall.
Dwelling, Stacked Townhouse: shall mean a townhouse dwelling where
dwelling units are separated both horizontally and are also stacked
vertically, and where all dwelling units have a private access via an exterior
entrance.
Dwelling, Street Townhouse: shall mean a townhouse dwelling where each
dwelling unit is located on its own lot with frontage on a public street or
private street and where each dwelling unit has an independent entrance to
the front yard and rear yard immediately abutting the front and rear wall of
the unit.
Dwelling, Townhouse: shall mean a building that is divided vertically above
established grade into 3 or more principal dwelling units where each
dwelling unit is attached to another dwelling unit by a common wall, which
may be a garage wall, not less than 10 m2 in area from the ground level to
the roofline of the wall.
Dwelling, Triplex: shall mean a detached building containing 3 dwelling
units where at least 2 units are divided horizontally, and each dwelling unit
is accessed directly from an entrance outside the building or from a
common entrance. A triplex dwelling is not a principal dwelling that contains
an additional residential unit.
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Dwelling Unit: shall mean one or more habitable rooms designed or capable
of being used together as an individual, self-contained housekeeping unit
that is intended for use as a residence, consisting of cooking, sleeping and
sanitary facilities, and which encompasses all or a portion of a building.
Dwelling Unit, Apartment: shall mean a dwelling unit that is contained
within an apartment dwelling or in combination with non-residential uses in
a mixed-use building.
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E
Emergency Services: shall mean a building or place operated by a public
authority for the purpose of providing emergency health care or protection
services, and / or emergency housing, and shall include fire, police,
ambulance/paramedics, temporary shelters, and may include associated
maintenance of vehicles and other accessory uses.
Energy Generation Facility: shall mean premises used for generating
electricity, including a cogeneration facility, but does not include centralized
heating or local district energy facilities that do not sell electricity to a wider
area.
Erect: shall mean to build, construct, reconstruct, 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 building or structure by an
addition, removal, enlargement or extension.
Established Grade: shall mean the average finished surface elevation at the
outside walls of any building or structure, which is determined by taking the
arithmetic mean of the levels of the finished ground surface at each outer
corner of the building or structure.
Existing: shall mean lawfully existing as of the effective date of this By-law.
F
Fairground: shall mean premises where fairs, circuses and exhibitions and
associated amusements, attractions and activities are held, and includes
associated preparation and service of food and beverages for consumption
on the premises.
Financial Service: shall mean premises principally used for financial
transactions and where financial consultations occur, and without limiting
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the foregoing, includes a bank, trust company office, credit union, tax or
financial consultation service.
First Storey: means the storey that has its floor closest to grade and its
ceiling more than 1.8 m above grade.
Floodplain: shall mean those lands which are subject to flooding under
regulatory storm conditions, as determined by the Conservation Authority
having jurisdiction.
Floor Area, Gross: shall mean the aggregate of the area of all floors in a
building, whether at, above, or below established grade, measured from the
exterior of the outside walls, but excluding any parts of the building used for
mechanical equipment relating to the operation or maintenance of the
building, stairwells or elevators.
Floor Plate: shall mean the total horizontal gross floor area of the storey,
excluding exterior balconies and terraces.
Floor Space Index (FSI): shall mean the ratio of gross floor area of a building
divided by the lot area on which the building is situated, excluding any
storeys that are below grade.
Food Bank: means the collection and distribution of food and/or other goods
to individuals and/or groups by a not-for-profit organization.
Front Wall: shall mean any main wall, excluding the wall of an attached
private garage and abuts a front yard or exterior side yard.
Funeral Home: shall mean premises used for the provision of funeral and
memorial services to the general public, including the temporary interment
of human remains under the supervision of a Provincially authorized or
licenced person, as well as the storage, display and sale of funeral supplies,
but does not include a crematorium, and shall include a Funeral
Establishment as defined in the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act,
2002, or its successor legislation.
G
Garage, Private: shall mean an enclosed structure used or capable of being
used principally for the parking and storage of one or more vehicles and
accessory and exclusively devoted to the associated dwelling unit(s).
Garden Centre: shall mean premises used for the display and retail sale of
plants, gardening supplies and related goods or materials, and may include
outside display and sales areas.
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Garden Centre, Seasonal: shall mean a garden centre operated on a
seasonal or temporary basis as set out in this By-law in association with a
permitted retail use.
Garden Suite: shall mean a detached additional residential unit.
Garden Trellis: shall mean a lattice structure consisting of frames or bars
and used as a support for plants to grow and is not otherwise enclosed.
Glazing: shall mean an area of a wall that is covered by transparent glass
providing visibility into the building as well as any doors. The calculation of
glazing over a wall surface shall include any doors and necessary framing of
the windows and doors but does not include any other materials, spandrel
panels, signage, articulation, or treatment of the wall.
Golf Course: shall mean premises operated for playing golf, including
accessory driving range, miniature golf, pro-shop, golf instruction, putting
greens, simulators, club houses which may or may not include accessory
facilities for preparing and serving food and beverages such as a snack bar,
restaurant, banquet hall, etc. and other accessory buildings, structures and
uses associated with maintaining and operating the golf course.
Ground Floor: shall mean the first storey of a building.
Ground Floor Height: shall mean the height of the ground floor, measured
from highest elevation of the floor to the lowest elevation of the ceiling of the
ground floor.
H
Habitable Room: shall mean any portion of a dwelling unit used or capable
of being used for the purpose of living, sleeping, cooking, or eating.
Habitable Space: shall mean any portion of an accessory building or
structure used or capable of being used for sleeping, cooking (with
plumbing) sanitary facilities (with plumbing), etc., but shall exclude outdoor
living areas, patio and lounge furniture.
Hammerhead: shall mean a portion of a residential driveway that is
designed for vehicles to turn around or to be parked, but is not required to
provide access to parking spaces or a private garage.
Hazardous Lands: means property or lands that could be unsafe for
development due to naturally occurring processes.
Hazardous Site: means property or lands that could be unsafe for
development and site alteration due to naturally occurring hazards. These
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may include unstable soils (sensitive marine clays [leda], organic soils) or
unstable bedrock (karst topography).
Hazardous Substance: 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 array of materials that are toxic, ignitable,
corrosive, reactive, radioactive or pathological.
Hazardous Waste: shall mean wastes that include:
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"Severely Toxic Waste" shall mean commercial chemical products
or manufacturing intermediates defined as Severely Toxic Waste
under O. Reg. 347 of the Environmental Protection Act, however it
shall not include Pharmaceutical Waste.
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"Hazardous Waste Chemicals or Manufacturing Intermediaries"
shall mean hazardous wastes that include: Hazardous Industrial
Waste, Acute Hazardous Waste Chemicals, Hazardous Waste
Chemicals, Ignitable Waste, Corrosive Waste, Reactive Waste and
Leachate Toxic Waste; but does not include: Medical, Veterinary or
Pathological Waste, Severely Toxic Waste, Radioactive Waste and
PCB Waste as defined by O. Reg. 347 of the Environmental
Protection Act.
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"Medical, Veterinary or Pathological Waste" shall mean any waste
items generated through medical treatment, such as parts of the
human body, including tissues and bodily fluids, or any part of the
carcass of an animal, and includes Pharmaceutical Waste.
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"PCB Waste" shall mean PCB Waste as defined by O. Reg. 362 of
the Environmental Protection Act, such as PCB equipment, PCB
liquid or PCB material but excluding decontaminated PCB material
or equipment, or equipment with PCB at levels below the definition
of PCB waste in Provincial regulations.
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"Radioactive Waste" shall mean waste is required to be licensed to
permit handling under the federal Nuclear Safety and Control Act.
Hazardous Waste Processing: shall mean a waste disposal use that
manages or prepares hazardous waste for subsequent reuse or disposal,
that handles hazardous waste, either solid or liquid, but shall not include the
thermal degradation of hazardous waste, nor shall it include mechanical
sterilization.
Hazardous Waste Transfer Use: shall mean a waste disposal use that is
used for the purpose of transferring hazardous waste, from one vehicle to
another for transport to another waste disposal use. Some limited degree of
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processing (e.g., compaction) of the waste may take place at a hazardous
waste transfer use.
Health or Fitness Centre: shall mean premises in which exercise equipment
and related facilities are provided for use by patrons and which may include
group exercise and training, and the incidental retail sale of fitness
accessory merchandise and food and beverage sales.
Heavy Equipment Sales and Service: shall mean the sale, lease, renting and
service and repair of heavy equipment such as farm equipment, farm
vehicles, commercial or industrial manufacturing or processing equipment
or machinery, or construction equipment.
Height: shall mean the vertical distance between the established grade, and:
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in the case of a flat roof, the highest point of the roof surface;
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in the case of a mansard roof, the deck line;
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in the case of a peaked, gabled, hip or gambrel roof, the mean
height level between eaves and ridge; or
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In the case of a structure with no roof, height shall mean the
vertical distance between the established grade and the top of the
structure.
Home-Based Child Care: shall mean a child care business operated within a
dwelling unit and in accordance with the Childcare and Early Years Act, or its
successor.
Home Occupation: shall mean a business or undertaking conducted for gain
or profit within a dwelling unit or an accessory building, but shall not include
the repair and servicing of motor vehicles or internal combustion engines or
other uses as prohibited by this By-law.
Hospital: shall mean any public or private institution intended for the
emergency and long-term treatment of patients in accordance with
Provincial legislation, and which may include associated research and
development, education and other related accessory uses devoted to the
care and service of patients, staff and visitors.
Hotel: shall mean premises used for the temporary accommodation of
guests in furnished rooms, with or without any cooking facilities, recreational
amenities exclusively intended for use by guests or staff, and accessory
retail uses, accessory restaurants, and an accessory convention centre.
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Infrastructure: shall mean the buildings, structures, and corridors forming
the foundation for development including water lines, wastewater lines, oil
and gas distribution mains, telecommunications lines and other cabled
services, transit and transportation corridors, local and district electricity
distribution and transmission lines, and local electrical power lines, but shall
not include an energy generation facility or renewable energy system.
In-ground waste storage structure: shall mean an in-ground structure used
for the temporary storage of waste/refuse and consisting of sealed
container(s) with lockable lids.
Intermodal Shipping Container: shall mean an enclosed metal structure
designed to facilitate the transportation of goods by several different means
of transportation, and shall include shipping containers, seacans, transport
truck trailers, and straight truck boxes and similar prefabricated metal
storage units.
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Kennel: shall mean a place, whether enclosed or not, where cats, dogs, or
other household pets are kept for the purposes of raising, breeding,
boarding, training, or selling and which may include an outdoor run or
outdoor play area for the pets.
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Landscaped Deck: shall mean a deck or similar structure less than 0.6 m
above ground level used in the same manner as landscaped open space.
Landscaped Open Space: shall mean an unoccupied area of land which is
used for soft landscaping elements such as the growth, maintenance and
conservation of grass, flowers, trees and shrubs, vegetation or vegetable
gardening, and maintained to allow the permeation of water into the ground.
Landscaped open space shall exclude any part of a driveway, parking
space, parking area, loading space, parking aisle, curb, or any area covered
by a building or structure. Landscaped open space may include retaining
walls and any surfaced walkways, bicycle paths, or patios.
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Landscaped Strip: shall mean a strip of land used and maintained for
growing grass, vegetation, trees, and which may include fences, noise
attenuation walls, retaining walls or similar structures. Driveways, bicycle
paths, and walkways shall be permitted to cross a landscaped strip.
Landscaping, Soft: shall mean an unoccupied area of land which is used
only for permeable surface landscaping elements capable of supporting the
growth of vegetation and which largely permits the infiltration of water and
which is not suitable for parking by a motor vehicle. Soft landscaping shall
not include areas covered by gravel, river rock, artificial grass, or similar
materials.
Lane: shall mean a right-of-way which affords access to abutting lots, is not
intended for general circulation of traffic, and does not include a street.
Library: shall mean premises for the collection of printed, electronic, and
pictorial material and resources for public use for the purposes of study,
reference, and recreation, and which may include accessory meeting
rooms, activity areas, studio space, art displays and galleries, community
theatres, cafeteria, and space for associated recreational uses.
Loading Space: shall mean an unobstructed area of land used or intended
for use by the parking of one motor vehicle while such vehicle is being
loaded or unloaded.
Lodging House: shall mean a detached dwelling in which residential
accommodation is provided, or is intended to be provided in which each
lodger does not have access to all of the habitable areas of the building and
consists of more than 4 lodging units; or a detached dwelling in which
lodging is provided for more than 4 persons with or without meals.
Lodging Unit: shall mean a room with sleeping facilities supplied to a lodger
or lodgers for the use of such person(s). An individual lodging unit is not a
self-contained dwelling unit but is connected to common areas.
Lot: shall mean a parcel of land which fronts on or abuts a lane or a street
and that is legally conveyable in accordance with the Planning Act or
otherwise defined in exceptions zones forming part of this By-law.
Lot, Corner: shall mean a lot situated at the intersection of two or more
streets, or at the intersection of two parts of the same street and provided
the interior angle of intersection of not more than 135 degrees.
Lot, Interior: shall mean a lot other than a corner lot.
Lot, Pie-Shaped: shall mean any interior lot where the interior side lot lines
converge towards the front lot line.
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Lot, Through: shall mean a lot bounded on 2 opposite sides by streets. If
any lot qualifies as being both a corner lot and a through lot, such lot shall
be deemed to be a corner lot for the purposes of this By-law.
Lot Area: shall mean the total horizontal area enclosed within the lot lines of
a lot, excluding any area on the lot that is zoned NS. In the case of a corner
lot having a street line rounding or daylight rounding at the corner with a
radius of 7.5 m or less, the lot area shall be calculated as if the lot lines were
produced to their point of intersection.
Lot Coverage: shall mean the percentage the lot covered by buildings as
measured to the outer face of walls and columns, but excluding any soffits
and overhangs such as eaves and gutters. For greater clarity, lot coverage
shall not include any driveways, paved areas, patios, parking spaces,
parking aisles, swimming pools, decks, landscaped decks, or walkways,
except for those covered by a building or structure.
Lot Depth: shall mean the straight-line distance from the mid-point of the
front lot line to the mid-point of the rear lot line of the same lot. Where the
side lot lines converge towards a point and there is no rear lot line, the lot
depth shall be the straight-line distance from the mid-point of the front lot
line to the point where the side lot lines converge.
Lot Line: shall mean any boundary of any lot.
Lot Line, Exterior Side: shall mean the longer lot line which abuts a street on
a corner lot.
Lot Line, Front: shall mean the line that divides a lot from the street,
provided that in a case of a corner lot, the shorter lot line that abuts a street
shall be deemed to be the front lot line and the longer lot line that abuts a
street shall be deemed to be the exterior side lot line.
Lot Line, Interior Side: shall mean a lot line other than a front, rear or
exterior side lot line.
Lot Line, Rear: shall mean the lot line opposite to and farthest from the front
lot line.
Lot Line, Side: shall mean an interior side lot line or exterior side lot line.
Lot Width: shall mean the least distance, measured in a straight line,
between the side lot lines, where the side lot lines are parallel, and:
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where such lot lines are not parallel but converge towards the front
lot line, the lot width shall be the straight-line distance between
two points, one on each side lot line, each 6 metres back from the
front lot line, or
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where such lot lines are not parallel but converge towards the rear
lot line, the lot width shall be the straight-line distance between
two points, one on each side lot line, each 15 metres back from the
front lot line, or
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in the case of a corner lot having a street line rounding at the
corner with a radius of 7.5 metres or less, the lot width of such lot
shall be calculated as if the lot lines were produced to their point of
intersection.
M
Main Wall: shall mean a primary structural exterior front, rear, or side wall as
part of a building, including any essential structural elements, but excluding
any permitted, non-structural projections and excluding any portion of the
wall used as an attached private garage.
Manufacturing, Processing or Assembly: shall mean premises for the
assembly, fabrication, processing, producing, packaging, cleaning alteration
or treatment of raw materials or previously produced materials into new
products, materials, food, or merchandise, and included associated storage
of input materials and produced materials and which may include ancillary
retail sales of produced merchandise in accordance with the provisions of
this By-law. For the purposes of this By-law, manufacturing, processing or
assembly includes an indoor vertical farming involving hydroponic growth of
produce but does not include other agricultural uses or a slaughterhouse.
Mechanical Sterilization: shall mean the destruction of microbes in medical,
veterinary and pathological waste through the use of high pressure steam.
Medical Office or Clinic: shall mean premises where a licensed medical
doctor, dentist or other licensed medical drugless practitioner provides
services with respect to the diagnosis, treatment and examination of
patients, but does not include any overnight accommodation.
Medical Laboratory: shall mean premises for the medical or forensic testing,
experimentation or analysis of biological material.
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Micro Manufacturing: shall mean a building or part thereof used for small-
scale manufacturing or production of goods which are also sold and/or
consumed on the premises, and which may include shipment for sale at
other locations. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, a micro
manufacturing use shall include a micro-brewery or micro-winery.
Model Home: shall mean a building or part thereof used temporarily for
display purposes and may include a temporary sales office that is used for
the sale of homes within the associated plan of subdivision or development,
and which is not occupied as a residential use.
Motor Vehicle Dealership: shall mean a building or place used for the
display, sale or rental of motor vehicles.
Motor Vehicle Impound Yard: shall mean premises operated by or under an
agreement with a public authority for the storage of motor vehicles, which
have been seized pursuant to the power of the public authority and may
include a collision reporting centre.
Motor Vehicle, Oversized: shall mean any motor vehicle having a height
greater than 2.6 metres or overall length greater than 6.7 metres or
combination of both. External attachments to the vehicle are included in the
measurement of height and length.
Motor Vehicle Repair Shop: shall mean a building or structure used for the
repair and servicing of motor vehicles, including restoration of interior
components and rebuilding, wrapping, restoration, modification and
painting of the exterior, but shall not include a motor vehicle dealership,
motor vehicle impound yard, or a motor vehicle service station or any
activities associated with a salvage yard.
Motor Vehicle Service Station: shall mean premises principally used for the
retail sale of fuel for motor vehicles and accessory retail sales and which
may include an accessory motor vehicle washing facility, accessory
detailing, accessory retail, or accessory restaurant uses in accordance with
the permitted uses and requirements of this By-law.
Motor Vehicle Washing Facility: shall mean a building or place containing
facilities for washing motor vehicles either through production line methods
which may include a conveyor system or similar mechanical devices,
detailing service, or a self-service operation.
Museum or Gallery: shall mean premises where paintings, sculptures, works
of art, or exhibits of scientific or cultural interest are exhibited or sold.
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Night Club: shall mean a commercial business wholly contained in a
building whose principal service is the provision of music entertainment
and/or live performances, which may include areas for dancing, and whose
secondary function is the service food or beverages. A night club does not
include a restaurant or a theatre and does not form part of those uses.
Non-Complying: shall mean the lot, building, structure or other feature
which is described as such is being used for a purpose permitted in the zone
in which it is located, but does not comply with one or more of the other
requirements and restrictions of the applicable zone or the general
provisions of this By-law.
Non-Conforming: shall mean that the lot, building or structure which is
described as such is being used for a purpose not permitted in the zone in
which the use is located.
Non-Hazardous Solid Waste Processing Use: shall mean a waste disposal
use that manages or prepares waste for subsequent reuse or disposal. Non-
hazardous solid waste processing use typically include material recovery
facilities (MRFs) and compost facilities (i.e., for municipal waste). The waste
handled at a non-hazardous waste solid processing use is not liquid
industrial waste and is not hazardous waste.
Non-Hazardous Solid Waste Transfer: shall mean a waste disposal use that
is used for the purpose of transferring waste from one vehicle to another for
transport to another waste disposal use. Some limited degree of processing
(e.g., compaction) of the waste may take place at a non-hazardous solid
waste transfer use. The waste handled at a non-hazardous solid waste
transfer use is not liquid industrial waste and is not hazardous waste.
Non-Residential: shall mean a use that contains no dwelling units or
common areas used in conjunction with dwelling units.
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Office: shall mean any building or part thereof used by an agency, business
or organization where administrative, clerical and professional service
practices are carried out, but shall exclude a medical office or clinic as
separately defined in this By-law.
Organizational Club: shall mean premises used by a social, recreational,
professional development club of members and their guests and includes
facilities associated with the organizational activities of the club and
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associated preparation of food and beverages for consumption on the
premises, but does not include a restaurant or any retail use.
Outdoor Market: shall mean an unenclosed area where opened spaces,
stalls, tents, similar structures or open areas are used for the retail sale of
goods, articles, agricultural products, and which may include incidental
preparation of food and products, but does not include any display or sale of
motor vehicle parts, heavy equipment or building materials.
Outside Display and Sales: shall mean an accessory outdoor area that is
used for the display of products or services sold, leased or rented in
conjunction with a permitted commercial use on the same lot.
Outside Storage: shall mean the storage of goods, materials, any intermodal
shipping containers, machinery or vehicles including oversized motor
vehicles that are not actively engaged in loading and unloading of goods and
materials in conjunction with a business located within a building or
structure on the same lot. For greater certainty, outside storage shall not
include materials that are displayed as part of an outside display and sales
area.
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Parking Aisle: shall mean a component of a parking area used to provide
vehicular access to parking spaces.
Parking Area: shall mean an area of land used by parking spaces and
parking aisles but does not include a driveway.
Parking Space: shall mean an area used for the parking of one motor
vehicle.
Parking Space, Angled: shall mean a parking space that is accessed by a
motor vehicle at an angle of up to 90 degrees.
Parking Space, Parallel: shall mean a parking space that is accessed by a
motor vehicle at an angle that does not exceed 15 degrees.
Parking Space, Visitor: shall mean a parking space for the exclusive use of
visitors to the associated use.
Parking Structure: shall mean a building or structure used in whole or in
part for the temporary parking of at least 4 motor vehicles, but excludes a
private garage.
Passive Recreation: shall mean activity characterized by low intensity
outdoor pastimes including but not limited to non-motorized trails and
natural heritage areas requiring minimal modification of the land surface.
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Passive recreation may include associated structures and features such as a
trail, benches, boardwalk, or gazebo.
Permeable Surface: shall mean an area of land utilizing soft landscaping or
other landscaped elements which permit the infiltration of water and shall
not include artificial grass.
Person: shall mean any association, partnership, corporation, municipal
corporation, agent or trustee and the heirs, successors, assigns, executors,
administrators or other legal representatives of a person to whom the
context can apply according to law.
Personal Service Shop: shall mean an establishment wherein a personal
service is provided to patrons, and, without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, includes a hairdressing/beauty shop, day spa, a dressmaker shop,
tattoo parlour, dry cleaning and laundry distribution station, coin
laundry/laundromat, massage therapy, pet grooming, travel agency, interior
decorator business, picture framing, a shoe repair shop, a tailor, a photo
studio or similar use and which may include incidental accessory sales of
articles related to the service.
Pet Day Care: shall mean a facility where dogs, cats and other domestic
pets are kept and cared for temporarily and during the majority of the pet's
stay the pets are socializing and playing with other pet(s), bathing, grooming
or other similar treatment, but does not include a kennel or veterinary clinic
as defined in this By-law and includes no overnight boarding.
Pharmaceutical Waste: shall mean a waste that is derived from medicines,
pharmaceuticals and instruments used to administer medicines or
pharmaceuticals.
Place of Worship: shall mean premises primarily used for faith-based
spiritual purposes wherein people assemble for religious worship, and which
may include instruction or teaching, fellowship, recreation, and community
outreach activities that are provided for charitable or social purposes and
not for commercial gain or profit. Accessory uses or facilities to a place of
worship may include, but not be limited to, classrooms for religious
instruction, nursery or daycare facilities, assembly areas related to faith-
based activities, kitchens and eating areas, fellowship halls, recreation
facilities and administrative offices related to the place of worship, a food
bank, and a residential dwelling unit in accordance with this By-law.
Podium: shall mean the lower portion of a building, as specifically defined
by the provisions this By-law.
Point of Intersection: shall mean the point where two street lines intersect
with one another. On any corner lot, where the street line is curved, the
point of intersection shall be determined by projecting each street line from
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the point where they begin to curve to the point where the projected street
lines join.
Porch: shall mean an attached unenclosed platform, with or without a
foundation and/or basement with direct access to the ground.
Power Generation (Fuel Combustion) Use: shall mean a facility that, by
means of combustion of a fuel, converts thermal energy to electricity
through a series of turbines and generators. This excludes centralized
heating plants and localized district energy facilities that do not sell power to
the Provincial electrical distribution system.
Privacy Screen: shall mean a constructed barrier or feature with a maximum
of two vertical sides or segments, that is affixed to, and designed to obscure
sightlines and provide privacy for, a patio, porch, deck, landscaped deck or
balcony.
Private Street: shall mean an easement or private right-of-way used by
motor vehicles to provide individual primary motor vehicle access to
individual freehold lots and is privately maintained by an owner or a
condominium corporation.
Protected Major Transit Station Area: shall mean an area delineated as a
Protected Major Transit Station Area in accordance with Brampton Plan and
as shown on Schedule G to this By-law.
Public Authority: shall mean the Corporation of the City of Brampton, The
Regional Municipality of Peel, the Crown in Right of Ontario, and the Crown
in Right of Canada, and any board, commission, committee or any body or
company established or exercising any power or authority under a statute of
Ontario or Canada.
Public Park: shall mean an area, surface, place, installation or device, which
is designed and used principally for outdoor active recreational purposes by
the general public. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, a public
park shall include a picnic area, passive recreation uses, community
garden, tennis court, soccer field, baseball field, volleyball court, pickleball
court, basketball court, cricket pitch, skating rink, hiking or cycling trails,
skateboard park, swimming pool, horseshoe pit, bocce court, lawn bowling
court, croquet pitch and shuffleboard court and associated bleachers,
washrooms, change rooms and related accessory uses. A public park shall
not include commercial recreation.
Public Street: shall mean a road, avenue, highway, thoroughfare, parkway,
bridge or place owned by the Corporation of the City of Brampton, the
Regional Municipality of Peel, or the Crown in Right of Ontario, and designed
and intended for use by the general public for the passage of motor vehicles.
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Public Use: shall mean uses that are owned or leased by a public authority
for community, recreational, administrative, educational, cultural, health
care, protection, waste disposal, utility or other governmental purposes, and
includes accessory uses.
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Quonset Hut: shall mean a building or structure made of corrugated steel,
plastic or fabric covering or any combination of steel, plastic, fabric and
concrete, having a semi-circular or rounded peak cross-section, which may
or may not include end walls.
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Rail Main Line: shall mean a rail line operated and maintained by a rail
company.
Rail Spur Line: shall mean a secondary railway track that is not a rail main
line and includes rail spur lines on private property.
Recreational Facility: shall mean an area, surface, place, installation or
device, which is designed and used, for active recreational pursuits. A
recreational facility may include, but shall not be limited to, a tennis court,
ice skating rink, horseshoe pit, bocce court, lawn bowling court, pickleball
court, croquet pitch, and shuffleboard court.
Recreational Vehicle: shall mean a motorhome, motorized camper, boat,
personal watercraft, snowmobile or similar vehicle, but excludes a travel
trailer as separately defined herein.
Refreshment Vehicle: shall mean a motorized or towable unit, including an
enclosed trailer, from which food and drink are offered for sale to the public
for consumption on or off the premises.
Residential Care Home: shall mean a building or place offering supervised
living accommodation that may include associated support services,
accessory uses and amenities, and:
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Is licensed or funded under Federal or Provincial legislation;
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Is for persons requiring semi-independent or supervised group
living arrangements; and
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Is for more than 10 residents, exclusive of staff.
Restaurant: shall mean premises where food and/or beverages are prepared
and offered for sale to the public for consumption either on or off the
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premises, and shall include any take-out restaurant, a convenience
restaurant (with or without a drive-through, but only where a drive-through
is permitted by this By-law) and a dining room restaurant. A restaurant does
not include a refreshment vehicle.
Restaurant Patio: shall mean an outdoor seating or lounging area used in
association with, and accessory to, a restaurant.
Research and Development: shall mean premises where scientific research,
technical research, prototype development, or product testing, is
conducted.
Reserve: shall mean a strip of land owned by a public authority for the
purpose of preventing legal access from adjoining lands.
Retail: shall mean premises where goods or materials are kept and sold,
leased, rented to the general public and excludes uses otherwise specifically
defined by this By-law.
Rooftop Mechanical Equipment: shall mean mechanical and structural
equipment located on the roof of any building, and used in association with
electrical, plumbing, HVAC, elevators, and similar systems essential to the
operation or maintenance of the building. and for the purposes of this By-
law, shall also include an enclosed stairway that provides access to the
rooftop and a mechanical penthouse that encloses such structures.
S
Salvage Yard: shall mean a place where land is used for the outside
handling or storage of used goods and materials intended for reclamation,
resale and/or disposal purposes. Without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, a salvage yard includes uses such as auto wreckers and scrap
metal dealers.
School, Commercial: shall mean premises where instruction or training in
specialized skills or general knowledge is provided for compensation
including recreational instruction and tutoring, but does not include a
commercial motor vehicle school, an elementary school or secondary
school, or a college or university.
School, Commercial Motor Vehicle: shall mean premises where the
instruction or training in the operation of trucks, motor vehicles, and heavy
equipment, is provided.
School, Elementary: shall mean a public or private school that is Provincially
approved to provide instruction based on the Provincial curriculum
principally for kindergarten to grade 8 students.
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School, Secondary: shall mean a public or private school that is Provincially
approved to provide instruction based on the Provincial curriculum
principally for grade 9 to grade 12 students.
Self Storage Facility: shall mean a building or part thereof in which
individual units or defined spaces are rented, leased or sold to the general
public for the purposes of providing indoor storage space for temporary or
permanent use, and which may include accessory retail sales, but shall not
include a warehouse.
Semi-circular Driveway: shall mean a driveway that is connected between
two access points from the same street serving a single residential lot.
Setback: shall mean the distance between a lot line and the nearest wall of
any building or structure, measured perpendicular to the lot line, and as
indicated in the context in which the term is applied.
Single Room Occupancy Housing: shall mean a form of multi-tenant
housing, consisting of single room housing units accessed by common
hallways in which some or all common amenities are shared by residents,
including common dining, kitchen, recreation/living, and washroom
facilities. The single room occupancy housing may be located in a stand
alone building or integrated into a mixed-use building.
Sight Triangle: shall mean a portion of land that is maintained for the
purpose of providing an unencumbered sight visibility area for pedestrians
and vehicles and does not include a daylight triangle or rounding.
Stacking Space: shall mean a portion of a lane used for queueing motor
vehicles that are awaiting or receiving service from a drive-through or
another automotive service.
Step Back: shall mean an additional required setback for the upper storeys
of a building, relative to the lower storeys of the building. The step back is
measured from the wall face of the lower storeys to the wall face of the
upper storeys.
Storey: shall mean that portion of a building between a floor surface and the
ceiling or roof that is above it, and with a height of at least 1.8 m. A
basement as defined in this By-law is not considered a storey.
Street: means a public street or a private street.
Street Line: shall mean any lot line abutting a public street.
Structure: shall mean anything that is erected, built, or constructed, or
requires location on the ground or attachment to something having location
on the ground, and which shall include a statue, monument, cenotaph or
similar ornamental or commemorative landscape feature having a height of
more than 1.8 m but shall not include a fence or privacy screen.
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Supportive Housing Residence Type 1: shall mean a single dwelling unit in a
residential dwelling of any kind that is licensed, approved or funded under
Federal or Provincial statute for the accommodation of 3 to 10 residents,
exclusive of staff, that provides a group living arrangement under
responsible supervision, commonly referred to as a group home or an
auxiliary group home. A Supportive Housing Residence Type 1 shall not
include a Supportive Housing Residence Type 2 or have any correctional
purpose.
Supportive Housing Residence Type 2: shall mean a single dwelling unit
that is licensed, approved or funded under Federal or Provincial statute for
the accommodation of 3 to 10 residents, exclusive of staff, that provides
housing and rehabilitation for persons on probation, parole, early or re-
release, or any other form of executive, judicial or administrative release
from a penal institution, sometimes referred to as a group home for
correctional purposes. A Supportive Housing Residence Type 2 shall not
include a Supportive Housing Residence Type 1.
Surface Parking: shall mean any parking space or parking area including
parking aisles, that is located on the finished ground surface and is not
contained or otherwise enclosed in a building or structure, including an
above-ground or below-ground parking structure.
Swimming Pool: shall mean any structure, basin, chamber or tank
containing or capable of containing an artificial body of water intended for
swimming, wading, diving or recreational bathing, and having, when filled, a
water depth of 0.6 m or more at any point.
T
Tandem Parking: shall mean an arrangement of parking spaces oriented in
the same direction of travel, in which one or more of the spaces do not have
access to a parking aisle and are accessible only through other parking
spaces.
Temporary Tent: shall mean a temporary tent or other non-permanent
structure set up and used to shelter persons and things in association with a
private event and shall not include any commercial activities.
Temporary Sales Tent: shall mean a non-permanent structure set up and
used to shelter persons and things and is used in conjunction with a
commercial use for the sale and display of goods and merchandise
associated with the business.
Temporary Sales Office: shall mean a building or part thereof used for the
sale of homes within the associated plan of subdivision or development, and
which is not occupied as a residential use.
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Theatre: shall mean an entertainment facility including cinemas, live
performances and concerts are provided and which may include incidental
retail or food/beverage sales for consumption on the premises, but does not
include a night club.
Thermal Degradation: shall mean a waste disposal use that treats non-
hazardous waste and hazardous waste by thermal means, including
incineration, gasification, pyrolysis or plasma arc treatment, and includes:
.1
"Thermal Degradation (Energy from Waste) Use" shall mean a
Waste Disposal Use that treats non-hazardous waste by Thermal
Degradation and is accompanied by the generation of electricity, in
which case the waste is used as a fuel source for the production of
energy and/or heat. It shall not include the thermal degradation of
hazardous wastes.
.2
"Thermal Degradation (Non-Energy Producing) Use" shall mean a
Waste Disposal Use designed and operated for the degradation or
destruction of non-hazardous waste by Thermal Degradation. For
the purposes of this category, Thermal Degradation of waste shall
not include the generation of electricity. It shall not include the
Thermal Degradation of Hazardous Wastes.
.3
"Thermal Degradation (Hazardous Waste) Use" shall mean a
Waste Disposal Use that treats hazardous waste by Thermal
Degradation. Thermal Degradation shall not include mechanical
sterilization."
Transit Station: shall mean premises used for the temporary parking of
transit buses, railcars or other transit vehicles which are engaged in the
pickup and drop-off of passengers and transferring of passengers, and
includes accessory uses such as convenience retail and food storage and
structures to provide amenities to passengers.
Transportation Depot: shall mean premises used for parking, storage and/or
dispatch of commercial motor vehicles and transport trucks, including
incidental maintenance, dispensing of truck fuel, truck weighing facilities,
washing facilities, and including intermodal facilities.
Travel Trailer: shall mean a trailer that is used or intended to be used for
short-term or seasonal occupancy and is or is intended to be located or
parked on a site for a temporary or seasonal period.
U
Unenclosed: shall mean open to the air on one or more sides of the
structure, excluding required guard panels and rails.
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Urban Park: shall mean a publicly accessible outdoor area providing passive
recreational and social gathering opportunity, and which may include
privately owned, publicly accessible spaces.
Use: shall mean:
.1
when used as a noun, the purpose for which a lot or building or
structure or any combination thereof, is designed, arranged,
intended, occupied or maintained; and
.2
when used as a verb, anything that is done or permitted by the
owner or occupant of any land, building or structure directly or
indirectly or by or through any trustee, tenant, servant or agent
acting for or with the knowledge or consent of such owner or
occupant for the purpose of making use of the said land, building
or structure.
V
Vertical or Indoor Farm: shall mean a building used for the indoor
production, cultivation and processing of agricultural crops and produce.
The use shall not include raising, keeping, or harvesting of livestock.
Vertical Clearance: shall mean the space between the ground level or floor
surface to the height of the nearest obstruction.
Veterinary Clinic: shall mean premises used for the medical or surgical
treatment of pets and animals, and which does not include overnight
boarding, except for the accommodation of pets and animals undergoing
medical treatment and under the supervised care of a veterinarian or
employee of the veterinarian. A veterinary clinic shall not include an outside
run.
W
Warehouse: shall mean a building or part thereof used to store goods,
equipment, merchandise or materials but does not include the display of
merchandise for sale, rental, or lease but excludes a waste disposal use or a
self-storage facility.
Waste Disposal Use: shall mean:
.1
any land upon, into, in or through which, or building or structure in
which, waste is deposited, disposed of, handled, stored,
transferred, treated or processed, and,
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any operation carried out or machinery or equipment used in
connection with the depositing, disposal, handling, storage,
transfer, treatment or processing referred to in clause .1; and,
.3
notwithstanding clauses .1 and .2, it does not include any product,
returned to a manufacturer or supplier of the product for
reprocessing, repackaging or resale for any reason, including that
the product, substance or organism is:
.a
defective or otherwise not usable for its original purpose,
.b
or in surplus quantities but still usable for its original
purpose.
.4
notwithstanding clause .3, it does not apply to severely toxic waste,
hazardous waste chemicals or manufacturing intermediaries,
radioactive waste, or PCB waste; and,
.5
notwithstanding clauses .1 and .2, it does not include the
temporary storage of spent or surplus material inputs or by-
products of a manufacturing use that are temporarily stored at a
manufacturing facility until such time as they are removed from the
facility for disposal.
Waste Processing Station: shall mean a facility that receives, stores and/or
processes waste materials for the purpose of creating new products or
materials within an enclosed building unless it is owned or operated by the
Regional Municipality of Peel on lands where outside storage is permitted.
Waste Storage Enclosure: shall mean a structure used to visually screen
and eliminate odour impacts from waste, recycling, and compost bins.
Waste Transfer Station: shall mean a facility where waste materials are
collected for shipment and may be sorted and/or prepared for transportation
within a storage bin or enclosed building.
Workshop: shall mean premises used for the design and custom production
of goods and articles, including custom woodworking, clothing articles,
signs, jewelry, antique refinishing, custom metalworking, and similar
products.
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X
Y
Yard: shall mean an open portion of the land on the same lot with the main
building or structure, unoccupied and unobstructed except as specifically
permitted in this By-law and located between any building and a lot line.
Yard, Exterior Side: shall mean a yard extending from the front yard to the
rear lot line between the exterior side lot line and the nearest main wall of
any building or structure on the lot.
Yard, Front: shall mean a yard extending across the full width of a lot
between the front lot line and the nearest main wall of any building or
structure on the lot.
Yard, Interior Side: shall mean a yard, other than an exterior side yard,
extending from the front yard to the rear yard of a lot between an interior
side lot line and the nearest main wall of any building or structure on the lot.
Yard, Rear: shall mean:
.1
in the case of an interior lot, a yard extending across the full width
of the lot between the rear lot line and the nearest main wall of any
building or structure on the lot; or
.2
in the case of a corner lot, a yard extending from a side lot line to
an exterior side yard, and between the rear lot line and the nearest
main wall of any building or structure on the lot.
Yard, Side: shall mean an interior side yard or an exterior side yard.
Z
Zone: shall mean an area of land designated for certain uses, and subject to
lot and building requirements, as set out in this By-law.
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Chapter 3: General Provisions
Section 3.1: Accessory Uses, Buildings and Structures
3.1.A
General
.1
In this By-law, where a use is permitted, any use which is accessory
to the principal permitted use shall also be permitted.
.2
Unless explicitly permitted by this By-law, habitable space shall not
be permitted within any accessory building or structure.
.3
Notwithstanding Section 3.1.A.1, where a specified accessory use
is identified in the permitted use regulation tables for any zone, the
permission of that accessory use and associated buildings and
structures shall be restricted in accordance with the permitted use
tables. This shall include:
.a
Accessory offices;
.b
Drive-throughs and motor vehicle washing facilities;
.c
Home occupations;
.d
Outside storage;
.e
Outside display and sales;
.f
Restaurant patios;
.g
Seasonal garden centres and temporary sales tents; and
.h
Any other accessory use specifically indicated in the
permitted use tables contained in Chapters 4 through 11.
3.1.B
Accessory Buildings and Structures in Non-Residential Zones
In all zones except the Residential Zones, the following provisions shall
apply to any accessory buildings or structures:
.1
The height of an accessory building or structure shall not exceed
the greater of 4.5 m or the maximum building height in the
applicable zone.
.2
The accessory building or structure shall be located at least 3.0 m
from any lot line. Notwithstanding this provision, where the lot
abuts any Residential, Mixed Use, Institutional, Natural System,
Park, or Open Space zone, the minimum setback shall be the
Note: The General Provisions of
this By-law apply to all zones.
However, the applicability of the
requirements in Chapter 3 will
depend on the specific project, as
not all requirements will be
relevant to every proposed
development or project. The
reader should confirm the
applicable requirements from
Chapter 3 in addition to the zone
requirements.
Note: Requirements for
accessory uses, buildings and
structures are contained here as
well as in the applicable zone
requirements. Section 5.2.B, for
example, includes specific
requirements for accessory uses,
buildings and structures in the
Residential Zones.
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minimum required building setback as stated in the applicable
zone.
.3
Notwithstanding the provisions above, and notwithstanding the
restrictions in any exception zone in Chapter 12, an accessory
structure in the form of a statue, monument or similar ornamental
or commemorative landscape feature shall be permitted in any
yard, provided that:
.a
The structure does not exceed a height of 4.5 m.
.b
The base of the structure does not exceed an area of 15.0 m2
and the body of the structure does not extend beyond
perimeter of the base.
.c
The structure is not closer than 1.5 m to any lot line, except
where the lot line abuts a Residential or Open Space zone,
the minimum setback shall be equal to the height of the
structure.
Section 3.2: Conservation Authority Regulation Limit
.1
On any lands subject to the Conservation Authority Regulation
Limit, as administered by the applicable Conservation Authority, a
permit may be required from the applicable Conservation Authority
prior to issuance of a building permit in accordance with the
Building Code Act and the Conservation Authorities Act, and
applicable regulations.
.2
Notwithstanding any provision of this By-law, in any lands located
in the Conservation Authority Regulation Limit as determined by
the Conservation Authority, the following uses shall be prohibited in
hazardous lands and hazardous sites as determined by the City in
consultation with the applicable Conservation Authority:
.a
Institutional uses including hospitals, residential care
homes, retirement homes, child care centres and any public
or private schools;
.b
Essential emergency service facilities including fire, police,
ambulance stations and electrical substations; and
.c
Uses associated with disposal, manufacture, treatment or
storage of hazardous substances.
Note: The Conservation Authority
should be contacted regarding
any projects within their
Regulation Limit, as a permit may
be required prior to receiving a
building permit from the City for
the proposed works. The
Regulation Limit is administered
by the Conservation Authority.
Some lands in the City may be
located in a floodplain and not
currently zoned Natural System,
so early consultation with the
Conservation authority is
recommended to confirm if a
permit will be required.
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Section 3.3: Floodplain Overlays (Schedule J)
3.3.A
Provisions Applicable to All Downtown Floodplain Overlay
Areas
.1
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, on any lands
subject to any Downtown Floodplain Overlay, as shown on
Schedule J, the following provisions shall apply:
.a
Residential uses and hotels constructed shall provide an
emergency pedestrian access from the building to lands
situated at or above the Regulatory Storm Flood elevation as
established by the Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority. Such emergency pedestrian access shall be above
the Regulatory Storm Flood elevation in its entirety.
.b
All buildings and structures shall be floodproofed to the level
of the Regulatory Storm Flood elevation and dry passive
floodproofing of new buildings or structures may be required.
Where it has been demonstrated to the satisfaction of the
City in consultation with the Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority that it is technically impractical to
flood proof a building or structure to the Regulatory Flood
level, floodproofing must be to the highest level technically
feasible. However, the minimum floodproofing level shall be
to the 1:350 storm elevation, as determined by the Toronto
and Region Conservation Authority.
.c
All buildings and structures shall locate primary building
system controls, such as service units and panels, at or
above the Regulatory Storm Flood elevation.
.d
No dwelling units, or any portion of the suites associated with
hotels shall be constructed below the Regulatory Storm
Flood elevation.
.e
The following uses shall not be permitted:
.i
hospital;
.ii
residential care home;
.iii
child care centre;
.iv
elementary school;
.v
secondary school;
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essential emergency services, including fire, police
(except for a neighbourhood-serving police station that
is not designed or intended to serve an essential
function during an emergency event such as flooding
and not exceeding 464 m2 in gross floor area),
ambulance stations and electrical substations; and,
.vii
uses associated with the disposal, manufacturing,
treatment or storage of hazardous substances.
3.3.B
Downtown Floodplain Overlay Area 1
.1
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, on any lands
subject to Downtown Floodplain Overlay Area 1, as indicated on
Schedule J, the following provisions shall apply:
.a
The maximum total number of residential dwelling units
permitted to be constructed within all lands subject to
Downtown Floodplain Overlay Area 1 after May 7, 2014 shall
be 900.
.b
The maximum total gross floor area of non-residential uses
permitted within all lands subject to Downtown Floodplain
Overlay Area 1 shall be 41,000 m2.
3.3.C
Downtown Floodplain Overlay Area 2
.1
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, on any lands
subject to Downtown Floodplain Overlay Area 2, as indicated on
Schedule J, the following provisions shall apply:
.a
The maximum total number of residential dwelling units
permitted to be constructed within all lands subject to
Downtown Floodplain Overlay Area 2 after May 7, 2014 shall
be 185.
.b
The maximum total gross floor area of non-residential uses
permitted within all lands subject to Downtown Floodplain
Overlay Area 2 shall be 45,000 m2.
3.3.D
Downtown Floodplain Overlay Area 3
.1
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, on any lands
subject to Downtown Floodplain Overlay Area 3, as indicated on
Schedule J, the following provisions shall apply:
.a
No residential dwelling units that did not exist on the
effective date of this By-law shall be permitted.
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.b
The maximum gross floor area of non-residential uses
permitted within all lands subject to Downtown Floodplain
Overlay Area 3, including any hotels subject to Section
3.3.D.1.c shall be 88,000 m2.
.c
The total amount of gross floor area of any new or expanded
hotels shall not exceed 150 suites and 11,000 m2 of gross
floor area within all lands subject to Downtown Floodplain
Overlay Area 3.
.d
Notwithstanding Section 3.3.A.1, development abutting
Main Street and/or Queen Street is permitted to be
floodproofed and provide entrances and ground floor
finished floor elevations to the 1 in 350 year storm elevation.
Entrances to below-grade parking structures shall be dry
passively floodproofed in accordance with Section 3.3.A.1.
3.3.E
Downtown Floodplain Overlay Area 4
.1
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, on any lands
subject to Downtown Floodplain Overlay Area 4, as indicated on
Schedule J, the following provisions shall apply:
.a
No additional dwelling units shall be permitted unless safe
access to lands outside of the Downtown Floodplain
Regulation Area can be achieved from the building. Such
access shall be over lands entirely above the Regulatory
Storm elevation as established by the Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority.
.b
All residential habitable space within or added to an existing
dwelling shall be floodproofed to the Regulatory Storm Flood
elevation.
Section 3.4: Frontage on Road or Street
.1
No person shall erect any building or structure on any lot unless:
.a
the lot upon which such building or structure is to be erected
fronts upon a public street;
.b
the lot will have frontage on a public street that will be
assumed by a public authority, pursuant to an approved
development agreement with a public authority;
.c
the building or structure is part of a plan of condominium
and the lot has direct access to a public street;
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the lot is legally tied to a common element condominium that
has or will have frontage on a common element
condominium roadway which has or will have direct access
to a public street, or there is access to the public street via
another common element condominium roadway, in
accordance with a development agreement with a public
authority; or
.e
the lot otherwise has access to a private street as was legally
existing on the effective date of this By-law.
.2
Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, a lot used
principally for infrastructure, trails, or conservation uses shall not
require frontage.
Section 3.5: Height Exceptions
.1
Any maximum height requirement of this By-law shall not be
applicable to the following structures and building components,
and further, the following structures shall not be counted towards
achieving any minimum height requirement specified in this By-
law:
.a
A spire, minaret or similar structure associated with a place
of worship.
.b
Elevator enclosures.
.c
Flag poles, television or radio antennae, ventilators,
.d
Silos.
.e
Clock towers.
.f
A chimney associated with a dwelling unit, provided the
associated structure does not exceed 2.0 m in height above
the maximum permitted building height in the applicable
zone.
.g
A chimney or smokestack associated with any non-
residential use.
.h
Buildings and structures associated with transit stations,
public works yards, or emergency services.
.i
Infrastructure maintained by a public authority.
.j
Skylights and solar panels and associated structures up to
0.3 m in height.
Note: This By-law provides
maximum height requirements in
most zones, which will limit the
height of buildings in the zone.
However, certain structures and
building components are not
subject to the maximum height
requirements, as described here
in Section 3.5.
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A water tank and water / cooling towers.
.l
An accessory building associated with a permitted
agricultural use.
.2
Height requirements for rooftop mechanical equipment shall be in
accordance with Section 3.13.
.3
The minimum building height requirements in this By-law shall not
apply to a transit station or infrastructure.
Section 3.6: Lester B. Pearson International Airport
Operating Area Overlay (Schedule I)
.1 Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, on any lands subject
to the Lester B. Pearson International Airport Operating Area overlay, as
shown on Schedule I, the following uses shall be prohibited:
.a
any type of residential dwelling unit;
.b
residential care home;
.c
child care centre;
.d
hospital; and
.e
elementary school or secondary school.
.2
Notwithstanding clause .1, a residential dwelling, a child care
centre, a hospital, a residential care home, an elementary or
secondary school that was legally existing on the day of the date of
coming into effect of this By-law shall be a permitted use in
accordance with the lot and building requirements of the
applicable zone.
.3
For lands located north of Steeles Avenue, no building or structure
shall be higher than 9.0 m above established grade if the building
or structure is located within 178 m east of the easterly limits of
Torbram Road.
Section 3.7: Mix of Uses
.1
Where more than one use is permitted in the applicable zone, the
lot may be used for any combination of the permitted uses, except
as otherwise specified in this By-law.
.2
Where any land or building is used for more than one purpose, all
provisions of this By-law relating to each use shall be complied
with.
Note: Where a zone permits
multiple uses, those uses can
generally be combined on a lot
flexibly, including in the same
building. However, this by-law
includes some restrictions on
how certain uses may be
combined, as stated in the
general provisions or in the zone
requirements.
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Section 3.8: Model Homes and Temporary Sales Offices
.1
Model homes and temporary sales offices shall be permitted in
accordance with the following requirements:
.a
the land is located within a proposed plan of subdivision or
condominium that has been draft approved or is subject to a
site plan that has received approval within the meaning of
the Planning Act and the lands have been zoned to permit
the associated development;
.b
the model homes will comply with the requirements of this
By-law with respect to the applicable zone and shall not be
occupied for residential use until such time as the plan of
subdivision or condominium has been registered within the
meaning of the Planning Act; and
.c
the number of model homes does not exceed 10% of the
proposed number of lots or dwelling units, whichever is less,
within the applicable plan of subdivision, Site Plan, or plan of
condominium.
Section 3.9: Number of Buildings Per Lot
.1
Except where specifically prescribed in an applicable zone, this By-
law shall not restrict the number of permitted buildings on one lot,
provided all requirements of the By-law are complied with for each
building.
.2
Notwithstanding Section 3.9.1, a maximum of one detached
dwelling, semi-detached dwelling, linked dwelling, duplex
dwelling, triplex dwelling, fourplex dwelling, or street townhouse
dwelling is permitted per lot. This shall not apply to restrict the
creation of any additional residential unit as may be permitted by
this By-law.
Section 3.10: Permitted Yard Encroachments
.1
Every part of any minimum yard as required by this By-law shall be
open and unobstructed by any building or structure from the
ground to the sky except by:
.a
accessory structures or components inclusive of drop
awnings, clothes lines or poles, flag poles, garden trellises,
fences, retaining walls, signs and other structures where they
are specifically permitted in this By-law;
Note: This By-law typically
requires minimum yards to be
established, in which buildings
and structures are not permitted
and landscaping is provided. The
permitted yard encroachments of
Section 3.10 provide some
exceptions to this, including
allowing certain building
components and features to
encroach into the required yards
for greater flexibility.
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landscaped decks, provided they are not located higher than
0.6 m above grade; and
.c
the structures listed in Table 3.10.1 which are permitted to
project into the minimum yards indicated for the distances
specified.
Table 3.10.1 - Permitted Yard Encroachments in All Zones
Structure
Yard Where an Encroachment
is Permitted
Maximum Encroachment
Access stairs used to provide
access to an unenclosed roofed
porch or a deck
Front, rear, and exterior side
yards
Unrestricted, but the feature shall
be no closer than 0.25m from any
lot line
Bay, Bow, or Box Window, with or
without a foundation, up to a
maximum width of 4.0 m.
Any yard
1.0 m, but the feature shall be no
closer than 1.2 m from any lot line
Balconies and decks, including
any associated access stairs
Front yard (back-to-back
townhouse and back-to-back
stacked townhouse dwellings
only)
1.8 m, but the feature shall be no
closer than 0.6 m to any lot line
Exterior side yard
1.8 m, but the feature shall be no
closer than 0.6 m to any lot line
Rear yard
3.5 m, but the feature shall be no
closer than 3.0 m to the rear lot
line
Interior side yard
No encroachment is permitted,
except where dwelling units are
attached along a common interior
side lot lines, balconies and decks
are permitted to be located up to
0.0 m of the interior side lot line,
provided there is a common
privacy screen or fence extending
at least 1.6 m from the surface of
the balcony or deck
Barrier-free access ramp
Any yard
Unrestricted, but the feature shall
be no closer than 0.6 m from any
lot line
Covered entryway for an
additional residential unit, with or
without a foundation, not
exceeding 3.5 m in width and
length, or any landing or stairs
providing entry into an additional
residential unit at grade
Exterior side, interior side or rear
yards
Unrestricted, but the feature shall
be no closer than 0.6 m from any
lot line
Drop awning in any Mixed-Use
zone
Front yard or exterior side yard
Unrestricted (0.0 m from the front
and exterior side lot lines)
Interior side yard or rear yard
3.0 m, but the feature shall be no
closer than 0.6 m from any lot line
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Structure
Yard Where an Encroachment
is Permitted
Maximum Encroachment
Drop awning in any zone except a
Residential or Mixed-Use zone
Front yard or exterior side yard
Unrestricted, but the feature shall
be no closer than 0.6 m from the
front or exterior side lot line
Interior side yard or rear yard
3.0 m, but the feature shall be no
closer than 0.6 m from any lot line
Fireplace or chimney not
exceeding 2.0 m in width
Exterior side, interior side or rear
yards
1.0 m, but the feature shall be no
closer than 0.6 m from any lot line
Heating, ventilation, and air
conditioning
Interior side yard or rear yard
Unrestricted, but the feature shall
be no closer than 0.6 m from any
lot line
Sills, belt courses, cornices,
gutters, pilasters, eaves, parapets
or canopies
Any yard
0.6 m
Structures associated with
parkade ventilation
Any yard
Unrestricted, but the feature shall
be no closer than 0.6 m from any
lot line
Unenclosed, roofed porches, with
or without a foundation, not
exceeding one storey in height
and including any
eaves/overhangs associated with
the porch
Front and exterior side yards
1.8 m, but the feature shall be no
closer than 0.6 m from any lot line
Section 3.11: Provisions for Uses Permitted in More than
One Zone Category
The following provisions apply to specific uses where they are permitted by
this By-law. The requirements of this Section shall be read in conjunction
with all other requirements of this By-law. Where there is conflict, the more
restrictive requirements shall apply.
3.11.A Community Garden
Where permitted by this By-law, a community garden shall be in accordance
with the following provisions:
.1
In any Residential Zone where the community garden is the
principal use of the lot, any buildings and structures associated
with the community garden shall be in compliance with the yard
requirements of the zone. Where the community garden is an
accessory use on a residentially zoned lot, the buildings and
structures associated with the use shall be in accordance with the
applicable requirements for accessory buildings and structures.
.2
In any zone other than a Residential Zone, any buildings and
structures associated with the community garden shall be in
Note: Certain uses are permitted
across several different zone
categories, and are subject to
special restrictions. Section 3.11
provides special requirements for
these uses. These requirements
build upon the applicable zone
requirements. All requirements
would have to be met. The zones
indicate where these uses are
permitted if it is not stated in this
section.
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accordance with the lot and building requirements of the
applicable zone.
.3
A community garden shall not include any retail use, except that a
temporary outdoor market may be used to sell or trade the produce
grown on the premises, provided the market does not exceed 60
days in any calendar year, and provided the temporary outdoor
market is located no closer than 3.0 m from any lot line and does
not include any permanent structures.
3.11.B Drive Throughs and Motor Vehicle Washing Facilities
Where permitted by this By-law, a drive-through associated with any use
and any motor vehicle washing facility shall be in accordance with the
following provisions:
.1
Notwithstanding the permitted uses of this By-law, a drive-through
or motor vehicle washing facility shall not be permitted:
.a
within 90 m of any Boulevard as shown on Schedule K, which
shall be measured from any lot line abutting the Boulevard
right-of-way; and
.b
within any Protected Major Transit Station Area as shown on
Schedule F.
.2
The minimum number of stacking spaces per drive-through, gas
pump, bay or structure providing service shall be in accordance
with Table 3.11.B.1.
Table 3.11.B.1 - Minimum Stacking Spaces
Use
Minimum Number of Stacking
Spaces
Restaurant
10
Retail
3
Automatic motor vehicle washing facility
(no stacking shall be required for a self-
service motor vehicle washing facility)
8 (each facility)
Financial service
4
Gas bar
1 (each gas pump)
Any other commercial use providing
service to patrons while they remain in
their motor vehicle
3 (each service window/bay)
.3
The minimum dimensions of a stacking space shall be 3.0 m by 5.5
m.
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Minimum required stacking spaces shall be arranged in a
continuous lane without interruptions from aisles, through lanes,
parking spaces, driveways, or loading spaces.
.5
Minimum required stacking spaces shall be measured as follows:
.a
Stacking spaces associated with any restaurant or retail use
shall be measured from a point that is located 2.0 m beyond
the middle of the drive-through window used to receive
goods.
.b
Stacking spaces associated with a financial service shall be
measured from a point located 2.0 m beyond the middle of
the drive-through bank machine.
.c
Stacking spaces associated with a motor vehicle washing
facility or a use where the patron drives the motor vehicle
into a vehicular bay shall be measured from a point that is
2.0 m from the entrance to the service bay.
.d
Stacking spaces associated with a gas bar shall be measured
from a point that is located 0.3 m beyond the middle of the
gas pump.
.6
No part of a drive-through shall be located within 15.0 m of any
Residential zone, Mixed Use zone, Institutional zone, Park zone, or
Open Space zone.
.7
No part of a drive-through or stacking space shall be located within
a parking area or driveway.
.8
No part of a drive-through or stacking space shall be located within
the front yard or exterior side yard.
3.11.C Home Occupations
Where permitted by this By-law, a home occupation shall be subject to the
following provisions:
.1
In any detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling, linked
dwelling, street townhouse dwelling, or cluster townhouse
dwelling, excluding any additional residential unit, a home
occupation shall be permitted as accessory to each dwelling unit in
accordance with the following:
.a
A maximum of one home occupation is permitted per
dwelling unit.
.b
The home occupation shall be operated by the residents
occupying the associated dwelling unit, plus a maximum of
Note: Two types of home
occupations are contemplated in
this By-law. Section 3.11.C.2
allows 'home offices' in
conjunction with any dwelling
unit. Section 3.11.C.1 allows a
broader range of home
occupation types in conjunction
with certain types of dwelling
units, such as detached
dwellings, which have more
space and direct access to the
street.
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one employee who does not reside in the associated dwelling
unit.
.c
A home occupation shall occupy a maximum of 25% of the
gross floor area of the dwelling unit, and not exceeding 50
m2. This area shall be measured to encompass areas devoted
to the home occupation and shall not comprise other
common areas such as hallways and washrooms which are
not specifically devoted to the home occupation. The
calculation shall also include all areas above and below grade
that are used for the home occupation.
.d
A home occupation shall only be carried out within the
dwelling unit or an enclosed attached or detached garage.
.e
The home occupation and dwelling shall meet the applicable
minimum parking requirement of this By-law.
.f
The sale of goods to customers on the premises or any other
retail use shall be limited to items that are prepared within
the area associated with the home occupation, or are goods
that are directly related to the home occupation.
.g
The home occupation shall have a maximum number of 2
clients at a time.
.h
A home-based child care use shall be permitted as a home
occupation, in accordance with Provincial legislation. A
home-based child care use shall not be subject to the
restriction of the number of clients under clause .g and the
restriction on enclosure under clause .d. but shall meet
Provincial requirements.
.i
Music or dance instruction shall only be permitted within a
detached dwelling and shall not be permitted to be located
within a garage.
.j
The home occupation shall not include any of the following:
.i
Repair, modification, or servicing of motor vehicles;
.ii
The preparation, processing, manufacturing, storing,
handling, displaying, distribution or transportation of
food for the purpose of sale or for resale at other
locations;
.iii
Operation or storage of heavy machinery;
.iv
A medical office except that a home occupation for a
drugless medical practitioner shall be permitted;
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Any associated outside storage;
.vi
The manufacturing, sale or service of any explosives,
fuels, firearms, or otherwise hazardous or explosive
substances; and
.vii
Any use, which from its nature of operation, creates a
nuisance or is liable to become a nuisance by the
creation of noise, vibration, or by reason of the
emission of gas, fumes, dust, glare or odour.
.2
A home occupation in the form of a home office shall be permitted
in any type of dwelling unit, including any additional residential
unit, subject to the following requirements:
.a
The home occupation use shall be limited to a home office
use.
.b
The home office shall be limited to 15% of the gross floor
area of the associated dwelling unit.
.c
No persons shall be employed in the home office that does
not reside in the dwelling unit.
.d
The home office shall not include any clients, students, or
visitors.
.e
No exterior signage is permitted.
.f
No goods, wares or merchandise shall be offered or exposed
for sale or kept for sale on the premises.
.g
The home office shall not create a nuisance by the creation
of noise, vibration, or objectionable odour.
3.11.D Lodging Houses
Where permitted by this By-law, lodging houses shall be in accordance with
the following provisions:
.1
a lodging house shall be located in a detached dwelling including
any legally existing detached dwelling;
.2
the lodging house shall occupy the whole or part of the detached
dwelling;
.3
a minimum separation distance of 305 metres shall be maintained
between a lodging house and any other lodging house; and
.4
a lodging house shall comply with the requirements of the Lodging
House Licensing Bylaw.
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3.11.E Micro Manufacturing
Where permitted by this By-law, micro manufacturing shall be in
accordance with the following provisions:
.1
A micro manufacturing use shall have an associated retail and/or
restaurant component.
.2
Any proposed accessory retail shall be included in the calculation
of total retail gross floor area for the purposes of meeting any
applicable maximum amount of retail uses, as may be required by
this By-law.
3.11.F Motor Vehicle Impound Yard
Where permitted by this By-law, a motor vehicle impound yard shall be in
accordance with the following provisions:
.1
The motor vehicle impound yard shall include a permanent
building on the site.
.2
The minimum lot area shall be 1,800 m2.
.3
A motor vehicle impound yard shall be permitted only within lands
that are located in the area bounded by Queen Street, Highway
410 Steeles Avenue and Kennedy Road.
.4
Notwithstanding the permitted uses of this By-law, a motor vehicle
impound yard shall not be permitted:
.a
within 90 m of any Boulevard as shown on Schedule K, which
shall be measured from any lot line abutting the Boulevard
right-of-way; and
.b
within any Protected Major Transit Station Area as shown on
Schedule F.
.5
A minimum of 5 parking spaces shall be provided on the lot. These
parking spaces shall be maintained separately from the areas used
for impounded motor vehicles.
.6
The outside storage area used for impounded motor vehicles shall
be in accordance with the requirements for outside storage in
Section 8.2.F, except that:
.a
A minimum 3.0 m wide landscaped strip shall be provided
abutting any public street; and
.b
The motor vehicle impound yard shall be screened from view
from any public street and any adjacent lot where outside
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storage is not permitted by an opaque fence that is at least
2.0 m in height.
3.11.G Motor Vehicle Service Station
Where permitted by this By-law, a motor vehicle service station shall be in
accordance with the following provisions:
.1
No portion of a gas bar canopy or gas pump shall be located closer
than 6.0 m from any rear lot line or interior side lot line and 15.0 m
from any residential, institutional, mixed-use or open space zone.
.2
No portion of a gas bar canopy or gas pump shall be located closer
to the front lot line and exterior lot line than the principal building.
.3
No underground or above ground storage tanks for fuel shall be
permitted in any required yard that abuts any residential or mixed-
use zone.
.4
Any gas bar shall also meet the applicable stacking space
requirements of Section 3.11.B.
.5
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, no dwelling unit
shall be permitted on the same lot as the motor vehicle service
station.
3.11.H Outside Display and Sales
Where permitted by this By-law, outside display and sales shall be in
accordance with the following provisions:
.1
Outside display and sales shall be permitted as an accessory use
only and there shall be a principal building on the lot.
.2
No portion of outside display and sales shall be permitted within
any required landscaped strip or minimum required landscaped
open space.
.3
The maximum height of an outside display and sales area shall be
3.0 m.
.4
The maximum lot coverage of an outside display and sales area
shall be the lesser (more restrictive) of:
.a
10%; or
.b
25% of the gross floor area of the related principal
commercial use.
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.5
Section 3.11.H.4 shall not apply to an outside display and sales
area associated with a motor vehicle dealership, boat or
recreational vehicle sales and service, or garden centre.
3.11.I
Place of Worship
Where permitted by this By-law, a place of worship shall be in accordance
with the following provisions:
.1
Notwithstanding the lot and building requirements of the
applicable zone, a place of worship shall be in accordance with the
requirements in Table 3.11.I.1.
.2
Where any lot and building requirements are not specified in Table
3.11.I.1, the requirements of the zone shall apply.
.3
The parking requirements for places of worship in accordance with
Chapter 4 of this By-law shall apply.
.4
Notwithstanding the permitted uses in Chapters 4-11, a place of
worship may be permitted in any Mixed Use, Employment, or
Commercial Zone, provided:
.a
The lot is located within a Protected Major Transit Station
Area as shown on Schedule F or is located within a Mixed
Use Employment Designation, as shown in Brampton Plan;
.b
The place of worship does not exceed 3,000 m2; and
.c
The lot is not located within the Lester B. Pearson
International Airport Operating Area Overlay, shown on
Schedule I.
.5
A maximum of one accessory residential dwelling unit shall be
permitted in conjunction with a place of worship provided the lot
and building meet the minimum requirements of this section. This
restriction shall not apply to restrict the number or form of other
dwelling units on the same lot in accordance with the applicable
zone. The residential dwelling unit shall be permitted and shall:
.a
meet the minimum setbacks and requirements of the
applicable zone;
.b
contain a maximum of 5 guest rooms; and
.c
provide a minimum of 8 m2 of outdoor landscaped open
space that is exclusively available for use by the resident(s)
of the accessory residential dwelling unit.
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Where abutting any Residential or Park zone, a minimum
landscape strip with a width of at least 3.0 m shall be provided on
any interior side lot line and rear lot line.
Table 3.11.I.1 - Place of Worship Lot and Building Requirements
Requirement
In Any
Residential
Zone Where a
Place of
Worship is
Permitted
In Any R3 Zone
Where a Place
of Worship is
Permitted
In Any
Commercial or
Mixed-Use zone
where a Place of
Worship is
Permitted
In Any Other
Zone where a
Place of Worship
is Permitted
Minimum Lot Area
3,000 m2
In accordance
with the
applicable zone
In accordance
with the
applicable zone
In accordance
with the
applicable zone
Minimum Lot
Width
In accordance
with the
applicable zone
In accordance
with the
applicable zone
In accordance
with the
applicable zone
In accordance
with the
applicable zone
Minimum Front
Yard
4.5 m
In accordance
with the
applicable zone
In accordance
with the
applicable zone
In accordance
with the
applicable zone
Minimum Interior
Side Yard
3.0 m
In accordance
with the
applicable zone
In accordance
with the
applicable zone
In accordance
with the
applicable zone
Minimum Exterior
Side Yard
3.0 m
In accordance
with the
applicable zone
In accordance
with the
applicable zone
In accordance
with the
applicable zone
Minimum Rear
Yard
7.5 m
In accordance
with the
applicable zone
In accordance
with the
applicable zone
In accordance
with the
applicable zone
Minimum
Landscaped Strip
Width
3.0 m abutting
all lot lines
In accordance
with the
applicable zone
In accordance
with the
applicable zone
In accordance
with the
applicable zone
Maximum and
Minimum Height
In accordance
with the
applicable zone
In accordance
with the
applicable zone
In accordance
with the
applicable zone
In accordance
with the
applicable zone
Maximum Gross
Floor Area
500 m2
500 m2
No requirement
No requirement
3.11.J
Restaurant Patio
Where permitted by this By-law, a restaurant patio shall be in accordance
with the following provisions:
.1
A restaurant patio shall be permitted within any portion of any
yard, provided it is no closer than 3.0 m to any lot line.
.2
Notwithstanding the provisions above, a restaurant patio shall be
permitted up to 0.0 m of any front lot line or exterior side lot line in
any Mixed-use zone.
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Notwithstanding the provisions above, a restaurant patio shall not
extend beyond the lot line onto an abutting street without the prior
written consent of the municipality having jurisdiction over the
street.
.4
A restaurant patio shall be enclosed with a decorative fence that is
no less than 1.2 m in height.
.5
No portion of a restaurant patio shall be closer than 10.0 m to any
R1 or R2 zone or subzone.
.6
A restaurant patio shall not be permitted within any sight triangle.
3.11.K Seasonal Garden Centre and Temporary Sales Tent
Where permitted by this By-law, any seasonal garden centre and any
temporary sales tent shall be in accordance with the following provisions:
.1
The seasonal garden centre or temporary sales tent shall be
prohibited within any required minimum yard.
.2
The height of any associated tent or structure shall be in
accordance with the maximum height contained in the zone
provisions.
.3
No additional parking shall be required for a temporary sales tent
or seasonal garden centre, provided it operates for no more than
180 days in any calendar year.
.4
The seasonal garden centre or temporary sales tent is permitted to
be located within any part of a parking area, provided it does not
result in deficiencies in the required parking provision greater than
10% of the applicable minimum number of parking spaces.
Section 3.12: Reserves
.1
Any front yard, rear yard or side yard that is separated from a
street by a reserve of less than 1 metre in width, owned by the City
of Brampton, the Regional Municipality of Peel, or the Province of
Ontario, shall be deemed to directly abut that street for the
purposes of this By-law, except where the context of a specific
section requires otherwise.
.2
Any reserves of 1 metre or less owned by the City of Brampton, the
Regional Municipality of Peel, or the Province of Ontario, may be
considered as part of the required minimum front yard, rear yard or
side yard but shall not be considered with respect to meeting any
other requirement of this By-law.
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Section 3.13: Rooftop Mechanical Equipment
.1
Any rooftop mechanical equipment that is less than 0.5 m in
height shall not be subject to the maximum height requirements of
this By-law.
.2
Rooftop mechanical equipment shall not be included in the
determination of meeting any minimum height requirement of this
By-law.
.3
Notwithstanding Section 3.13.1, rooftop mechanical equipment
used to house an elevator or similar structure shall not be subject
to the maximum height requirements of this By-law, provided:
.a
the height of any rooftop mechanical equipment does not
exceed 6.0 m;
.b
any part of rooftop mechanical equipment that exceeds 2.0
m in height shall be located at least 4.0 m from the edge of
the roof; and
.c
the total coverage of rooftop mechanical equipment that
exceeds 2.0 m in height shall not exceed 35% of the roof
area on which the equipment is situated.
Section 3.14: Setbacks from Provincial Highways
.1
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, the minimum
required setback for any building or structure from any Provincial
400-Series Highway right-of-way inclusive of any on-ramps and off-
ramps shall be 14.0 m.
Section 3.15: Setbacks from Rail Lines
.1
The minimum required setback for any building or structure from a
lot line abutting any rail main line shall be 30.0 m.
.2
The minimum required setback for any building or structure from a
lot line abutting any rail spur line shall be in accordance with the
following:
.a
For any permitted use which utilizes the rail spur line for
loading/unloading, this setback shall be 0.0 m.
.b
15.0 m in all other cases.
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Section 3.16:
Setbacks from the TransCanada Pipeline
Corridor
.1
The minimum required setback for any building or structure from
the edge of the TransCanada pipeline right-of-way shall be 7.0 m.
.2
The minimum required setback for any parking area or loading
area including any associated parking spaces, bicycle parking
spaces, and any associated aisle or driveway to the edge of the
TransCanada pipeline corridor shall be 7.0 m.
.3
The setback requirements of this section shall apply to all above
and below grade buildings and structures.
Section 3.17: Sight Triangles / Daylight Triangles or Roundings
.1
On any corner lot, where no daylight triangle or rounding is
provided, a sight triangle as defined by this By-law shall be
required to be provided and maintained with the minimum
dimensions of 5.0 m by 5.0 m measured from the projected point
of intersection of the lot lines abutting the streets and by joining
those two points, creating a triangular area.
.2
No landscaping, planting, tree, or any type of structure greater
than 0.8 m in height shall be permitted within any portion of a
required sight triangle.
.3
No part of a driveway or parking area shall be permitted within a
required sight triangle.
.4
No building setback shall be required to a sight triangle unless
otherwise specified in this By-law.
.5
Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, eaves shall be
permitted to encroach into a required sight triangle by up to 0.6 m,
provided the feature is located at least 2.0 m above grade.
Section 3.18: Through Lots
.1
One of the front yards of a through lot shall be designated by the
authorized person(s) designated to administer this By-law under
Section 1.3 as the rear yard.
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Section 3.19: Uses, Buildings and Structures Permitted in All
Zones
The following uses, buildings and structures shall be permitted in all zones
and are not subject to the requirements of this By-law:
.1
A public use including an accessory use thereto owned or leased
by the Corporation of the City of Brampton is permitted in all zone
categories and is not subject to requirements and restrictions
applicable to any zone.
.2
A public use providing emergency health care service or
protection, including accessory uses thereto, owned or leased by
the Region of Peel (including Peel Regional Police) is permitted in
all Agricultural, Employment, Institutional, Mixed Use and
Commercial zone categories and is subject only to the landscaping
and outside storage requirements and restrictions applicable to
the zone category in which the use is located and to the following
requirements and restrictions:
.a
The minimum yard (all yards) shall be 1.0 m.
.b
Notwithstanding .a, the minimum yard abutting any
Residential zone shall be 4.5 m.
.3
Temporary uses, buildings and structures associated with
construction in progress on the same lot, provided:
.a
a building permit has been issued where a building permit is
required for the work being undertaken; and
.b
the uses, buildings and structures associated with
construction in progress are temporary and shall be removed
at such time as construction activities are finished or have
been discontinued for more than 120 days.
.4
Conservation uses.
.5
Trails, walkways and similar passive recreation features and
associated structures.
.6
Temporary uses, buildings or structures associated with filming
and multimedia content creation, subject to meeting any
applicable other By-laws.
.7
Electric vehicle charging structures and associated electrical
utilities, excluding any associated parking space which shall be
subject to the provisions of this By-law.
Note: Certain uses, buildings and
structures are allowed in any
zone and not subject to the
requirements of this By-law. This
includes some public uses,
certain infrastructure, and other
minor structures and features as
described in this section.
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Soft landscaping landform features and permeable surfaces,
including but not limited to bioswales, rain gardens and infiltration
trenches are permitted in all zones and not subject to the
requirements of this By-law.
.9
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, the
requirements of this By-law shall not apply to the use of any land,
or the erection or use of any building or structure by a public
authority or a private company that is regulated by a public
authority for the purpose of an energy generation facility,
infrastructure, telecommunications or communication
infrastructure, wayside pit, wayside quarry, or any structure
required for the purpose of flood control or shoreline erosion
mitigation, subject to the following provisions:
.a
Other than an electric power transmission line, the size,
height, lot coverage and yard regulations required for the
zone in which such land, building, structure, plant, or
equipment is located shall be complied with except for a
facility less than 1.0 m2 in area and 2.0 m in height, which
may be located not less than 3.0 m from a public street and
1.5 m from any other lot line;
.b
No goods, material or equipment may be stored in the open
in a Residential or Mixed-use Zone or in a yard abutting a
Residential or a Mixed-use Zone;
.c
Any parking and loading regulations prescribed for these
uses shall be complied with;
.d
Areas not used for parking, driveways or storage shall be
landscaped; and,
.e
All electric power facilities of hydro utility providers legally
existing on the effective date of this By-law shall be deemed
to comply with the requirements and restrictions pertaining
to the applicable zone.
Section 3.20: Waste Storage
.1
In any zone, waste shall be stored within a fully enclosed building
or within a waste storage enclosure or in-ground waste storage
structure in accordance with the following provisions:
.a
A waste storage enclosure shall be screened by a wall or
fence, or alternatively waste shall be stored in an in-ground
waste storage structure.
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.b
The waste storage enclosure or in-ground waste storage
structure shall not be permitted in the front yard or the
required minimum exterior side yard.
.c
The waste storage enclosure or in-ground waste storage
structure shall be located at least 3.0 m from any interior
side lot line or rear lot line.
.d
No part of a waste storage enclosure shall be permitted
within any required landscaped strips.
.e
A waste storage enclosure or in-ground waste storage
structure shall be located at least 15.0 m from any lot line
abutting any Residential, Institutional, Park or Open Space
zone.
.2
Notwithstanding Section 3.20.1, any restaurant use shall be
required to store waste in a climate-controlled building or portion
thereof, or within an in-ground waste storage structure in
accordance with the applicable requirements of Section 3.20.1.
Section 3.21: Refreshment Vehicles
.1
The provisions of this By-law shall not apply to prevent a
refreshment vehicle from operating on any lands zoned
Commercial, Mixed Use, Institutional, or Employment, including
lands zoned Commercial, Mixed Use, Institutional, or Employment
that are subject to an Exception Zone under Chapter 12, provided
that:
.a
the refreshment vehicle is parked for the purpose of
operating with the consent of the landowner;
.b
the refreshment vehicle is not parked on any area of the lot
required for parking, loading, driveway, parking aisle or
landscaped open space;
.c
when located in an area intended for non-required motor
vehicle parking, the refreshment vehicle shall be deemed to
occupy a total of 3 parking spaces, and may not exceed a
maximum area of 3 non-required parking spaces;
.d
for the purpose of this section, a refreshment vehicle shall
not be deemed to be an oversized motor vehicle or outside
storage and is not subject to the applicable requirements
and restrictions of Section 5.2.M or Section 8.2.F as may be
applicable.
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the refreshment vehicle shall also operate in accordance
with the requirements of the City of Brampton Licensing for
Mobile Businesses By-law, as amended.
Parking and Loading Standards
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Chapter 4: Parking and Loading Standards
Section 4.1: Parking Space Requirements
4.1.A
Parking Ratios
.1
No person shall erect, enlarge, or change the use of a lot, building,
or structure unless parking spaces are provided and maintained in
accordance with the minimum and maximum parking space
requirements contained in Table 4.1.1.
.2
This By-law places all lands subject to this By-law into Parking
Regulation Areas shown on Schedule G. In accordance with Table
4.1.1, minimum and maximum parking supply requirements are
calculated using the ratios listed for the applicable Parking
Regulation Area. For the purposes of this By-law, the following
nomenclature may be used:
.a
Parking Regulation Area 1 or PRA1;
.b
Parking Regulation Area 2 or PRA2; and
.c
Parking Regulation Area 3 or PRA3.
.3
Where the calculation of minimum or maximum parking spaces in
accordance with Section 4.1 and Table 4.1.1 results in a fraction,
the required number of parking spaces shall be rounded up to the
next highest whole number.
.4
Where there are multiple uses on the lot, the requirements of Table
4.1.1 shall apply cumulatively to each use on the lot.
.5
Notwithstanding the requirements of Table 4.1.1, no minimum
parking shall be required in any Protected Major Transit Station
Area, as shown on Schedule F.
Table 4.1.1 - Minimum and Maximum Parking Space Requirements (see Schedule G for Parking Regulation Areas)
Use
PRA1 Min
PRA1 Max
PRA2 Min
PRA2 Max
PRA3 Min
PRA3 Max
Residential Uses
Additional Residential Unit
0 for the first
Additional
Residential
Unit, 1 for the
second
Additional
Residential
Unit
-
0 for the first
Additional
Residential
Unit, 1 for the
second
Additional
Residential
Unit
-
0 for the first
Additional
Residential
Unit, 1 for the
second
Additional
Residential
Unit
-
Note: The requirements of the
Parking and Loading section
apply to all zones. This includes
minimum and maximum parking
spaces, as well as requirements
for bicycle parking and loading
facilities.
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Use
PRA1 Min
PRA1 Max
PRA2 Min
PRA2 Max
PRA3 Min
PRA3 Max
Apartment Dwelling
0.15 for
Visitor
Spaces per
dwelling unit
2 per dwelling
unit (no
maximum for
Visitor
Parking)
0.75 per
dwelling unit,
plus 0.15 for
Visitor Spaces
per dwelling
unit
-
1 per dwelling
unit plus 0.20
for Visitor
Spaces per
dwelling unit
-
Detached Dwelling
Lane-Based Townhouse
Dwelling
Linked Dwelling
Semi-Detached Dwelling
Street Townhouse Dwelling
Back-to-Back Townhouse
Dwelling on an individual lot
2 per dwelling
unit
-
2 per dwelling
unit
-
2 per dwelling
unit
-
Duplex Dwelling
Triplex Dwelling
1 per dwelling
unit
2 per dwelling
unit
1 per dwelling
unit
-
1.5 per
dwelling unit
-
Back-to-Back Townhouse
Dwelling
Cluster Townhouse Dwelling
Podium Townhouse Dwelling
0.15 for
Visitor
Parking
Spaces per
dwelling unit
2 per dwelling
unit (no
maximum for
Visitor
Parking)
1.2 per
dwelling unit
plus 0.20 per
dwelling unit
for Visitor
Parking
-
1.2 per
dwelling unit
plus 0.20 per
dwelling unit
for Visitor
Parking
-
Stacked Back-to-Back
Townhouse Dwelling
Stacked Townhouse Dwelling
0.20 for
Visitor
Parking
Spaces per
dwelling unit
2 per dwelling
unit (no
maximum for
Visitor
Parking)
1 per dwelling
unit plus 0.20
per dwelling
unit for Visitor
Parking
-
1 per dwelling
unit plus 0.20
per dwelling
unit for visitor
parking
-
Fourplex Dwelling
1 per dwelling
unit
2 per dwelling
unit (no
maximum for
Visitor
Parking)
1 per dwelling
unit
-
1 per dwelling
unit plus 1
Visitor
Parking
space
-
Live-Work Townhouse
Dwelling
1 per dwelling
unit
4 per dwelling
unit
1 per dwelling
unit
plus 2 visitor
parking spaces
per unit
-
1 per dwelling
unit
plus 2 visitor
parking
space per
unit
-
Lodging House
0.5 per
lodging unit,
plus 2 for the
proprietor
-
0.5 per lodging
unit, plus 2 for
the proprietor
-
0.5 per
lodging unit,
plus 2 for the
proprietor
-
Single Room Occupancy
Housing
-
1 per
bedroom
0.20 per
bedroom plus
0.04 per
-
0.25 per
bedroom plus
0.05 per
-
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Use
PRA1 Min
PRA1 Max
PRA2 Min
PRA2 Max
PRA3 Min
PRA3 Max
bedroom for
visitor parking
bedroom for
visitor parking
Supportive Housing
Residence (Type 1/2)
-
-
2 plus 0.20 per
bedroom or
guest room
-
2 plus 0.20
per bedroom
or guest room
-
Commercial and Employment Uses
Banquet Hall
Commercial Recreation
Convention Centre
Restaurant
-
10 per 100
m2 of gross
floor area
7.5 per 100 m2
of gross floor
area
-
10 per 100
m2 of gross
floor area
-
Restaurant Patio
-
-
-
-
-
-
Boat or Recreational Vehicle
Sales and Service
Motor Vehicle Dealership
Motor Vehicle Impound Yard
Motor Vehicle Repair
Motor Vehicle Service
Station
Motor Vehicle Washing
Facility
-
-
5 per 100 m2
of gross floor
area, exclusive
of vehicle
storage and
display areas
-
5 per 100 m2
of gross floor
area,
exclusive of
vehicle
storage and
display areas
-
Artisan Studio
Broadcasting or Filming
Studio
Building Supply Depot
Catering Service
Commercial School
Commercial Service and
Repair
Convenience Retail
Data Storage Facility
Dry Cleaning and Laundry
Distribution Station
Financial Service
Garden Centre
Heavy Equipment Sales and
Service
Medical Office or Clinic
Museum or Art Gallery
Office
-
3 per 100 m2
of gross floor
area
2.25 per 100
m2 of gross
floor area
-
3 per 100 m2
of gross floor
area
-
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Use
PRA1 Min
PRA1 Max
PRA2 Min
PRA2 Max
PRA3 Min
PRA3 Max
Organizational Club
Personal Service Shop
Pet Day Care
Retail
Self Storage Facility
Transportation Depot
Warehouse
Workshop
-
0.5 per 100
m2 of gross
floor area
0.5 per 100 m2
of gross floor
area
-
0.5 per 100
m2 of gross
floor area
-
Hotel
-
1 per guest
room
(maximum
parking for
other
associated
uses apply, as
stated in this
table)
0.5 per guest
room, plus
parking
requirement
for non-
ancillary
commercial
use
-
0.5 per guest
room, plus
parking
requirement
for non-
ancillary
commercial
use
-
Theatre
-
4 per 100 m2
of gross floor
area
3 per 100 m2
of gross floor
area
-
4 per 100 m2
of gross floor
area
-
Driving Range
Golf Course
-
-
1 per hole/tee
plus 3 per 100
m2 of gross
floor area for
club house or
accessory uses
-
1 per hole/tee
plus 3 per
100 m2 of
gross floor
area for club
house or
accessory
uses
-
Child Care Centre
Kennel
Research and Development
Veterinary Clinic
-
2.5 per 100
m2 of gross
floor area
2.5 per 100 m2
of gross floor
area
-
2.5 per 100
m2 of gross
floor area
-
Funeral Home
-
7.5 per 100
m2 of gross
floor area
7.5 per 100 m2
of gross floor
area
-
7.5 per 100
m2 of gross
floor area
-
Health or Fitness Centre
-
5 per 100 m2
of gross floor
area
1.5 per 100 m2
of gross floor
area
-
2 per 100 m2
of gross floor
area
-
Contractor's Establishment
Manufacturing or Processing
or Assembly
Micro Manufacturing
Vertical or Indoor Farm
-
1 per 100 m2
of gross floor
area
1 per 100 m2
of gross floor
area
-
1 per 100 m2
of gross floor
area
-
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Use
PRA1 Min
PRA1 Max
PRA2 Min
PRA2 Max
PRA3 Min
PRA3 Max
Home Occupation
-
-
-
-
1 per any
home
occupation
receiving
clients
-
Energy Generation Facility
Hazardous Waste Processing
Salvage Yard
-
-
2 per 100 m2
of gross floor
area
-
2 per 100 m2
of gross floor
area
-
Outdoor Market
-
-
-
-
-
-
Development consisting of 5
or more non-residential units
on the same lot
5 per 100 m2
of gross floor
area
2.25 per 100
m2 of gross
floor area
-
3 per 100 m2
of gross floor
area
Any other Commercial or
Employment Use
-
5 per 100 m2
of gross floor
area
2.25 per 100
m2 of gross
floor area
-
3 per 100 m2
of gross floor
area
-
Community and Institutional Uses
Community Garden
Urban Park
-
-
-
-
-
-
Place of Worship
-
15 per 100
m2 of gross
floor area
7.5 per 100 m2
of gross floor
area
-
10 per 100
m2 of gross
floor area
-
Community Centre
Museum or Gallery
-
1 per 100 m2
of gross floor
area
0.75 per 100
m2 of gross
floor area
-
1 per 100 m2
of gross floor
area
-
Residential Care Home
-
-
0.33 per
dwelling unit or
bed
-
0.33 per
dwelling unit
or bed
-
Fairground
-
2 per 100 m2
of fairground
area
2 per 100 m2
of fairground
area
-
2 per 100 m2
of fairground
area
-
Cemetery
-
4 per 1000
m2 of
cemetery
area
3 per 1000 m2
of cemetery
area
-
4 per 1000
m2 of
cemetery
area
-
Public or Private Elementary
School
-
3 per 100 m2
of gross floor
area
1 per 100 m2
of gross floor
area
-
1 per 100 m2
of gross floor
area
-
Public or Private Secondary
School
-
5 per 100 m2
of gross floor
area
1.5 per 100 m2
of gross floor
area
-
1.5 per 100
m2 of gross
floor area
-
College or University
-
5 per 100 m2
of gross floor
area
1.5 per 100 m2
of gross floor
area
-
1.5 per 100
m2 of gross
floor area
-
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Use
PRA1 Min
PRA1 Max
PRA2 Min
PRA2 Max
PRA3 Min
PRA3 Max
Other Community Use
-
1 per 100 m2
of gross floor
area
0.75 per 100
m2 of gross
floor area
-
1 per 100 m2
of gross floor
area
-
4.1.B
Parking Spaces to be Provided on the Same Lot
.1
The minimum required number of parking spaces in accordance
with Section 4.1.A shall be provided on the same lot as the use,
building or structure in which the use is located.
4.1.C
Shared Parking Spaces
.1
Notwithstanding Table 4.1.1, on any lot where parking spaces are
required to be provided on a lot for both residential visitor parking
and for non-residential uses, the minimum number of total
required parking spaces for combined residential visitor parking
and non-residential uses shall be the greater of the minimum
residential visitor parking requirement or the minimum parking
spaces required for the non-residential uses as required by Table
4.1.1.
Section 4.2: General Parking Space and Parking Area
Requirements
4.2.A
Minimum Parking Space Dimensions
.1
An angled parking space shall be maintained as an unobstructed
rectangular area measuring not less than 2.7 m in width and 5.4 m
in length.
.2
A parallel parking space shall be an unobstructed rectangular area
measuring not less than 2.7 m in width and 6.5 m in length, the
long side of which is parallel to the associated parking aisle.
.3
Notwithstanding the provisions above, a parking space shall be
permitted to be partially encroached by a structure in accordance
with the following provisions:
.a
The encroachment is a utility box, electric vehicle supply
equipment, column, wall, HVAC equipment, fence or similar
structure.
.b
The encroachment does not exceed 1.0 m2 in area.
.c
The parking space is designated as a parking space that is
suitable for compact vehicles within common parking areas.
Note: Where a mix of uses is
provided on the same lot, the
shared parking provision allows
for fewer parking spaces to be
provided, recognizing that they
will be shared by different uses at
different times of the day.
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.4
A required minimum parking space shall have a minimum height
clearance of 2.0 m. Notwithstanding this requirement, pipes and
other elements shall be permitted to encroach into this clearance
by a maximum of 0.2 m.
4.2.B
General Parking Aisle and Driveway Requirements
.1
The minimum distance between any driveway and a point of
intersection of projected street lines shall be 6.0 m.
.2
Every parking space shall have access via a parking aisle or from a
driveway that is maintained as an unobstructed area designed to
provide access to parking spaces.
.3
Notwithstanding Section 4.2.B.2, tandem parking shall be
permitted where parking spaces are allowed on any driveway or in
a private garage. Tandem parking shall only be permitted within a
parking area including any parking structure if the parking spaces
are legally tied to the same dwelling unit.
.4
Notwithstanding Section 4.2.B.2, up to 50% of required parking
spaces provided in conjunction with a motor vehicle repair shop
are permitted to be tandem parking.
.5
The minimum width of a driveway providing access to a parking
area shall be a minimum width of 3.0 m for one-way traffic, and a
minimum width of 6.0 m for two-way traffic.
.6
The minimum width of a parking aisle shall be in accordance with
Table 4.2.1.
Table 4.2.1 - Minimum Parking Aisle Width
Angle of Parking
Minimum Parking Aisle Width
Up to 50 degrees
4.0 m
50 degrees to 70 degrees
5.5 m
70 degrees and up to and including 90
degrees
6.6 m
4.2.C
Landscaped Strips Required in Parking Areas
.1
Where any surface parking area is provided on a lot in any zone,
landscaped strips shall be provided as follows:
.a
Where the parking area is located in a rear yard or interior
side yard abutting any Residential, Mixed Use, Open Space,
Park or Institutional zone, a landscaped strip shall be
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required with a minimum width of 3.0 along the rear lot line
or interior side lot line. The landscaped strip shall be
required to incorporate opaque screening through fences or
landscaping with a minimum height of 1.0 m.
.b
Where the parking area is located in a yard abutting a street,
a landscaped strip having a minimum width of 4.5 m shall be
provided along the street line.
Section 4.3: Parking Structures
.1
Any portion of an above-grade parking structure shall be subject to
the lot and building requirements that are applicable to the main
buildings on the lot and any applicable requirements of the zone.
.2
The minimum setback of an underground parking structure shall
be 0.0 m from any lot line. Any vehicular or pedestrian entrance
providing access to an underground parking structure shall be
subject to the lot and building requirements of the zone in which
the parking structure is located.
Section 4.4: Bicycle Parking Requirements
4.4.A
Required Number of Bicycle Parking Spaces
.1
No person shall erect, enlarge, or change the use of a lot, building,
or structure unless the number of bicycle parking spaces is
provided in accordance with Table 4.4.1. These requirements shall
only apply to new gross floor area, new dwelling units, and new
buildings that did not legally exist on the effective date of this By-
law.
.2
Where the calculation of minimum bicycle parking spaces in
accordance with Section 4.4.A results in a fraction, the required
minimum number of bicycle parking spaces shall be rounded up to
the next highest whole number.
.3
Notwithstanding the requirements of Table 4.4.1, development
consisting of fewer than 10 dwelling units and or less than 1,000
m2 of gross floor area of non-residential uses shall be exempt from
providing bicycle parking spaces.
.4
Where there are multiple uses on the lot, the requirements of Table
4.4.1 shall apply cumulatively to each use on the lot.
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Table 4.4.1 - Minimum Bicycle Parking Requirements
Use
Minimum Required Bicycle Parking Spaces
Long-Term Bicycle Parking Spaces
Short-Term Bicycle Parking
Spaces
Residential Uses
Any type of dwelling unit where there
is no associated private garage
PRA1 and PRA2: 0.7 per dwelling unit
PRA3: 0.4 per dwelling unit
0.05 per dwelling unit
Non-Residential Uses
Artisan studio
Banquet hall
Commercial recreation
Convention centre
Financial service
Health or fitness centre
Hotel
Organizational club
Personal service shop
Pet day care
Restaurant
Retail
PRA1: 0.2 per 100 m2 of gross floor
area
PRA2 and PRA3: None
0.2 per 100 m2 of gross floor area
College or University
PRA1, PRA2, and PRA3: 0.2 per 100
m2 of gross floor area
0.1 per 100 m2 of gross floor area
Commercial school
Micro manufacturing
Manufacturing processing or
assembly
Research and development
Vertical or indoor farm
PRA1: 0.15 per 100 m2 of gross floor
area
PRA2 and PRA3: None
0.1 per 100 m2 of gross floor area or 2
per public entrance, whichever is less
Community centre
Funeral home
Library
Museum or gallery
Place of worship
Theatre
PRA1: 0.25 per 100 m2 of gross floor
area
PRA2 and PRA3: None
0.33 per 100 m2 of gross floor area
Hospital
PRA1, PRA2, and PRA3: 0.05 per 100
m2 of gross floor area
0.1 per 100 m2 of gross floor area
Medical Office or Clinic
Office
PRA1: 0.2 per 100 m2 of gross floor
area
PRA2 and PRA3: None
0.2 per 100 m2 of gross floor area
Public or Private Elementary or
Secondary School
No requirement
2 per classroom (no requirement shall
apply to portable classrooms)
Other uses not listed in this table
No requirement
No requirement
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4.4.B
Location of Bicycle Parking
.1
Bicycle parking shall be located on the same lot as the use for
which it is required.
.2
Required bicycle parking spaces shall not be located in a dwelling
unit, storage locker, or on a balcony.
.3
Long-term bicycle parking spaces shall be contained within an
enclosed building or an enclosed structure including a bicycle
locker.
.4
Short-term bicycle parking spaces and long-term bicycle parking
spaces are permitted to be located in any required minimum yard
but shall not be closer than 0.6 m to any lot line.
.5
Short-term bicycle parking spaces shall be accessible by an
unobstructed walkway or pathway that is connected to the public
street.
.6
Where four or more short-term bicycle parking spaces are provided
outdoors in any yard, each space must contain a parking rack or
similar structure that allows the bicycles to be securely attached.
4.4.C
Bicycle Parking Space Dimensions
.1
A maximum of 50% of the required bicycle parking spaces shall be
permitted to be vertical spaces, and the rest shall be horizontal
bicycle parking spaces.
.2
All required bicycle parking spaces shall be accessible by an
unobstructed aisle with a width of at least 1.5 m.
.3
The minimum dimensions for bicycle parking spaces shall be in
accordance with Table 4.4.2.
Table 4.4.2 - Bicycle Parking Space Dimensions
Type of Bicycle Parking Space
Minimum Dimensions
Horizontal Bicycle Parking Space
Width (m):
0.6
Length (m):
1.8
Vertical Clearance (m):
2.0
Vertical Mounted Bicycle Parking
Space
Width (m):
0.5
Length (m):
1.6
Vertical Clearance (m):
2.0
Stacked Bicycle Parking Space
Vertical Clearance (m):
1.2
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Section 4.5: Loading Requirements
.1
No person shall erect, enlarge, or change the use of a lot, building,
or structure unless the minimum number of loading spaces is
provided in accordance with Table 4.5.2.
.2
A loading space is not required where the use is not explicitly listed
in Table 4.5.2.
.3
The minimum dimensions of any Type 1 and Type 2 loading space
shall be in accordance with the requirements of Table 4.5.1.
.4
A loading space shall be accessible by a driveway or parking aisle
that is at least 6.0 m in width from the street or lane to the loading
space.
.5
No part of a loading space shall be permitted in:
.a
Any front yard;
.b
Any required minimum yard; and
.c
Within any parking space or parking aisle.
.6
Loading spaces shall be provided on the same lot as the associated
uses.
Table 4.5.1 - Minimum Loading Space Dimensions
Type of Loading
Space
Minimum
Width
Minimum
Length
Vertical Clearance
Type 1 Loading Space
3.0 m
9.0 m
3.25 m
Type 2 Loading Space
3.5 m
12.0 m
4.25 m
Table 4.5.2 - Minimum Loading Space Requirements
Gross Floor Area (m2) or Number of
Dwelling Units
Minimum Number of Type 1 Loading
Spaces
Minimum Number of
Type 2 Loading Spaces
Retail, hotel, and restaurant uses:
Less than 500
-
-
500 to 2,300
1 Type 1 loading space
-
Over 2,300 and up to 7,500
-
1 Type 2 loading space
Over 7,500 and up to 15,000
-
2 Type 2 loading spaces
Over 15,000
-
3 Type 2 loading spaces
Office and medical clinic or office:
Over 500 and up to 5,000
1 Type 1 loading space
-
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Gross Floor Area (m2) or Number of
Dwelling Units
Minimum Number of Type 1 Loading
Spaces
Minimum Number of
Type 2 Loading Spaces
Over 5,000
-
1 Type 2 loading space
Residential uses:
Between 30 and 200 apartment dwelling units in
the building
-
1 Type 2 loading space
More than 200 apartment dwelling units in the
building
1 Type 1 loading space
1 Type 2 loading space
Manufacturing, assembly, or processing, transportation depot, vertical or indoor farm, or a warehouse use:
Over 500 and up to 2,000
1 Type 1 loading space
-
Over 2,000
-
1 Type 2 loading space
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Chapter 5: Residential Zones
Table 5.1 - List of Residential Zones
Residential Zones
Zone Symbol
Residential Estate
RE
Residential Hamlet
RH
Residential Hamlet - Type 1
RH1
Residential First Density
R1
Residential First Density - Fourplexes
R1A
Residential First Density - Mature Neighbourhood
R1M
Residential Second Density - Townhouses
R2
Residential Second Density - Stacked Townhouses
R2A
Residential Second Density - Greenfield Mixed Density
R2G
Residential Second Density - Mature Neighbourhood
R2M
Residential Third Density - Low Rise
R3L
Residential Third Density - Mid Rise
R3M
Residential Third Density - High Rise
R3H
Section 5.1: Requirements for the Residential Zones
5.1.A
Permitted Uses
In any Residential zone, no person shall use a lot, or erect, alter or use a
building or structure for any purpose except for the uses permitted in
accordance with Table 5.1.1.
Key
P
Permitted Use
Table 5.1.1 - Residential Zone Permitted Uses
Uses
RE RH,
RH1 R1,
R1M R1A R2,
R2M R2A R2G
R3L R3M R3H
Use-
Specific Standards
Residential Uses
Apartment Dwelling
P
P
P
Additional Residential Units
P
P
P
P
P
P
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Uses
RE RH,
RH1 R1,
R1M R1A R2,
R2M R2A R2G
R3L R3M R3H
Use-
Specific Standards
Back-to-Back Townhouse
Dwelling
P
P
Back-to-Back Stacked
Townhouse Dwelling
P
Cluster Townhouse Dwelling
P
P
Detached Dwelling
P
P
P
P
P
Duplex Dwelling
P
P
P
Fourplex Dwelling
P
P
P
Lane-Based or Dual Frontage
Townhouse Dwelling
P
P
Linked Dwelling
P
P
P
Lodging House
P
P
P
Podium Townhouse Dwelling
P
P
P
Semi-Detached Dwelling
P
P
P
Single Room Occupancy Housing
P
P
P
Stacked Townhouse Dwelling
P
Street Townhouse Dwelling
P
P
Supportive Housing Residence
Type 1
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Section 5.2.O
Supportive Housing Residence
Type 2
P
P
P
P
Section 5.2.O
Triplex Dwelling
P
P
P
P
Community Uses
Child Care Centre
P
P
P
Place of Worship
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Section 3.11.I
Residential Care Home
P
P
P
Urban Park
P
P
P
P
P
P
Commercial Uses
Convenience Retail
P
P
P
P
P
Section 5.2.F
Dry Cleaning and Laundry
Distribution Station
P
P
P
P
P
Section 5.2.F
Medical Office or Clinic
P
P
P
P
P
Section 5.2.F
Personal Service Shop
P
P
P
P
P
Section 5.2.F
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Uses
RE RH,
RH1 R1,
R1M R1A R2,
R2M R2A R2G
R3L R3M R3H
Use-
Specific Standards
Restaurant
P
P
P
P
P
Section 5.2.F
Specified Accessory Uses
Home Occupation
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Section 3.11.C
5.1.B
Lot Requirements
Lots, buildings, and structures shall be in accordance with Table 5.1.2 for
all Residential Estate, Residential Hamlet, First Density, and Second Density
Zones, and in accordance with Table 5.1.3 for all Third Density Residential
Zones.
Table 5.1.2 - Residential Zone Lot Requirements (RE, RH, R1 and R2 Zones)
RE
RH
RH1
R1
R1A
R1M
R2
R2M
R2A
R2G
Single Detached,
Duplex, Triplex,
Linked, and
other uses not
listed below
Corner Lot Area
(min. sq. m.)
1350
1350
1350
225
225
225
-
-
-
200
Interior Lot Area
(min. sq. m.)
1350
1350
1350
210
210
210
-
-
-
200
Corner Lot Width
(min. m.)
45
30
30
9.5
9.5
12
-
-
-
9.5
Interior Lot Width
(min. m.)
45
30
30
8.5
8.5
9
-
-
-
8.5
Semi-Detached
Dwelling
Lot Area
per semi-
detached unit
(min. sq. m.)
-
-
-
170
170
170
-
-
-
170
Corner Lot Width
per semi-
detached unit
(min. m.)
-
-
-
9.5
9.5
9.5
-
-
-
9.5
Lot Width per
semi-detached
unit (min. m.)
-
-
-
6.8
6.8
6.8
-
-
-
6.8
Residential Zones
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RE
RH
RH1
R1
R1A
R1M
R2
R2M
R2A
R2G
Lane-Based
Single or Semi-
detached
Dwelling
Corner Lot Area
(min. sq. m.)
-
-
-
225
-
225
-
-
-
200
Interior Lot Area
(min. sq. m.)
-
-
-
210
-
210
-
-
-
200
Interior Lot Width
(min. m.)
-
-
-
7.5
-
7.5
-
-
-
7.5
Corner Lot Width
(min. m.)
-
-
-
8.5
-
8.5
-
-
-
8.5
Fourplex
Dwelling
Corner Lot Area
(min. sq. m.)
-
-
-
-
540
-
-
-
450
450
Interior Lot Area
(min. sq. m.)
-
-
-
-
450
-
-
-
360
360
Corner Lot Width
(min. m.)
-
-
-
-
18
-
-
-
15
15
Interior Lot Width
(min. m.)
-
-
-
-
15
-
-
-
12
12
Street
Townhouse
Dwelling
Corner Lot Area
(min. sq. m.)
-
-
-
-
-
-
150
150
-
135
Interior Lot Area
(min. sq. m.)
-
-
-
-
-
-
135
135
-
135
Corner Lot Width
(min. m.)
-
-
-
-
-
-
6.5
6.5
-
6.5
Interior Lot Width
(min. m.)
-
-
-
-
-
-
5.5
5.5
-
5.5
Lane-Based or
Dual Frontage
Townhouse
Dwelling
Corner Lot Area
(min. sq. m.)
-
-
-
-
-
-
100
100
-
100
Interior Lot Area
(min. sq. m.)
-
-
-
-
-
-
100
100
-
100
Corner Lot Width
(min. m.)
-
-
-
-
-
-
6.0
6.0
-
6.0
Interior Lot Width
(min. m.)
-
-
-
-
-
-
4.5
4.5
-
4.5
Cluster
Townhouse
Dwelling
Lot Area per
dwelling unit
(min. sq. m.)
-
-
-
-
-
-
135
135
-
135
Lot Width (min.
m.)
-
-
-
-
-
-
24
24
-
24
Dwelling Unit
Width (min. m.)
-
-
-
-
-
-
5.5 per
unit
5.5 per
unit
-
5.5 per
unit
Residential Zones
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RE
RH
RH1
R1
R1A
R1M
R2
R2M
R2A
R2G
Back-to-Back
Townhouse
Dwelling
Lot Area per
dwelling unit
(min. sq. m.)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
75
75
Lot Width where
units are part of a
condominium
development and
not on individual
parcels (min. m.)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
24
24
Dwelling Unit
Width (min. m.)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
6.5 per
unit
6.0 per
unit
Back-to-Back
Stacked and
Stacked
Townhouse
Dwelling
Lot Area (min.
sq. m.)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
900
-
Dwelling Unit
Width where
there is an
attached Private
Garage (min. m.)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
6.5 per
unit
-
Dwelling Unit
Width where
there is no
attached Private
Garage (min. m.)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4.5 per
unit
-
Lot Width (min.
m.)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
24
-
Table 5.1.3 - Residential Zone Lot Requirements (R3 Zones)
R3L
R3M
R3H
Lot Area for 0 - 4
storeys (min sq. m.)
600
600
600
Lot Area for 5 - 12
storeys (min sq. m.)
-
1200
1200
Lot Area for 13 or
more storeys, where
abutting any R1 or R2
zone or subzone (min
sq. m.)
-
-
3500
Lot Area for 13 or
more storeys, all other
cases (min sq. m.)
-
-
2500
Lot Width for 0 - 4
storeys (min. m.)
18
18
18
Lot Width for 5 - 12
storeys (min. m.)
-
24
24
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Lot Width for 13 or
more storeys (min. m.)
-
-
35
5.1.C
Building Location
Buildings and structures shall be in accordance with Table 5.1.4 for all First
Density and Second Density Residential Zones, and in accordance with
Table 5.1.5 for all Third Density Residential Zones.
Table 5.1.4 - Residential Zone Building Location Requirements (RE, RH, R1, and R2 Zones)
RE
RH
RH1
R1
R1A
R1M
R2
R2A
R2M
R2G
Single Detached,
Duplex, Triplex,
Linked, and other
uses not listed below
Front Yard (min. m.)
12
7.5
7.5
4.5
4.5
6
3
3
4.5
4.5
Rear Yard - except
where abutting an OS,
NS, I, or P zone (min.
m.)
12
12
12
7
7
25% of
lot
depth
6
7
25% of
lot
depth
7
Rear Yard - abutting
an OS, NS, I, or P zone
(min m.)
12
12
12
6
6
25% of
lot
depth
6
6
25% of
lot
depth
6
Exterior Side Yard
(min. m.)
7.5
7.5
7.5
3
3
6
3
3
4.5
2 (1.2 m
where
abutting a
lane)
Interior Side Yard
(min. m.)
7.5
7.5
7.5
0.6,
and
subject
to Note
(1)
0.6,
and
subject
to Note
(1)
1.2,
and
subject
to Note
(2)
1.2
1.2
1.2,
and
subject
to Note
(2)
0.6,
provided
the total
interior
side yards
is min.
1.8
Semi-Detached
Dwelling
Front Yard (min. m.)
-
-
-
4.5
4.5
-
-
-
-
4.5
Rear Yard - except
where abutting an OS,
NS, or P zone (min.
m.)
-
-
-
7
7
-
-
-
-
7
Rear Yard - abutting
an OS, NS, I, or P zone
(min m.)
-
-
-
6
6
-
-
-
-
6
Exterior Side Yard
(min. m.)
-
-
-
4.5
4.5
-
-
-
-
2 (1.2 m
where
abutting a
lane)
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RE
RH
RH1
R1
R1A
R1M
R2
R2A
R2M
R2G
Interior Side Yard
where dwelling units
are attached (min. m.)
-
-
-
0
0
-
-
-
-
0
Interior Side Yard
otherwise (min. m.)
-
-
-
0.6,
and
subject
to Note
(1)
0.6,
and
subject
to Note
(1)
-
-
-
-
0.6,
provided
total
interior
side yards
is min.
1.8
Lane-Based Single
Detached, Semi-
Detached Dwellings
Front Yard (min. m.)
-
-
-
3
3
-
-
-
-
3
Rear Yard (min. m.) -
where there is no
attached private
garage
-
-
-
9
9
-
-
-
-
9
Rear Yard (min m.) -
with an attached
private garage
-
-
-
1
1
-
-
-
-
1
Exterior Side Yard
(min. m.)
-
-
-
3
3
-
-
-
-
2 (1.2 m
where
abutting a
lane)
Interior Side Yard
where dwelling units
are attached (min. m.)
-
-
-
0
0
-
-
-
-
0
Interior Side Yard in
other cases (min. m.)
-
-
-
0.6,
and
subject
to Note
(1)
0.6,
and
subject
to Note
(1)
-
-
-
-
0.6
Fourplex Dwelling
Front Yard (min. m.)
-
-
-
-
4.5
-
-
4.5
-
4.5
Rear Yard (min. m.)
-
-
-
-
7
-
-
7
-
7
Exterior Side Yard
(min. m.)
-
-
-
-
3
-
-
3
-
2 (1.2 m
where
abutting a
lane)
Interior Side Yard
(min. m.)
-
-
-
-
1.2
-
-
1.2
-
1.2
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RE
RH
RH1
R1
R1A
R1M
R2
R2A
R2M
R2G
Street Townhouse
Dwelling
Front Yard (min. m.)
-
-
-
-
-
-
3
-
4.5
3
Rear Yard (min. m.)
-
-
-
-
-
-
6
-
7
6
Exterior Side Yard
(min. m.)
-
-
-
-
-
-
3
-
3
2 (1.2 m
where
abutting a
lane)
Interior Side Yard
where units are
attached (min. m.)
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
-
0
0
Interior Side Yard
(min. m.)
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.2
-
1.2
1.2
Lane-Based
Townhouse Dwelling
Front Yard (min. m.)
-
-
-
-
-
-
3
-
4.5
3
Rear Yard to a
dwelling with an
attached private
garage (min. m.)
-
-
-
-
-
-
1
-
1
1
Rear Yard to a
dwelling with no
attached private
garage (min. m.)
-
-
-
-
-
-
9
-
9
9
Exterior Side Yard
(min. m.)
-
-
-
-
-
-
3
-
3
2 (1.2 m
where
abutting a
lane)
Interior Side Yard
where units are
attached (min. m.)
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
-
0
0
Interior Side Yard
(min. m.)
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.2
-
1.2
1.2
Dual Frontage
Townhouse Dwelling
Front Yard (min. m.)
-
-
-
-
-
-
3
-
4.5
3
Rear Yard (min. m.)
-
-
-
-
-
-
3
-
4.5
3
Exterior Side Yard
(min. m.)
-
-
-
-
-
-
3
-
3
2 (1.2 m
where
abutting a
lane)
Interior Side Yard
where units are
attached (min. m.)
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
-
0
0
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RE
RH
RH1
R1
R1A
R1M
R2
R2A
R2M
R2G
Interior Side Yard
(min. m.)
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.2
-
1.2
1.2
Cluster Townhouse
Dwelling
Front Yard (min. m.)
-
-
-
-
-
-
4.5
-
4.5
4.5
Rear Yard (min. m.)
-
-
-
-
-
-
4.5
-
4.5
4.5
Exterior Side Yard
(min. m.)
-
-
-
-
-
-
3
-
3
2 (1.2 m
where
abutting a
lane)
Interior Side Yard
(min. m.)
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.2
-
1.2
1.2
Separation Between
Buildings containing
Dwelling Units (min.
m.)
-
-
-
-
-
-
2.4
-
2.4
2.4
Back-to-Back
Townhouse Dwelling
Front Yard (min. m.)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3
-
3
Rear Yard for units on
individual lots where
they are attached
(min. m.)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
-
0
Rear Yard for
condominium
development on one
lot (min. m.)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3
-
3
Exterior Side Yard
(min. m.)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3
-
2 (1.2 m
where
abutting a
lane)
Interior Side Yard for
units on individual lots
where they are
attached (min. m.)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
-
0
Interior Side Yard for
units on individual lots
in other cases (min.
m.)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.2
-
1.2
Separation Between
Buildings containing
Dwelling Units (min.
m.)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2.4
-
2.4
Back-to-Back
Stacked and Stacked
Townhouse Dwelling
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RE
RH
RH1
R1
R1A
R1M
R2
R2A
R2M
R2G
Front Yard (min. m.)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4.5
-
-
Rear Yard (min. m.)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4.5
-
-
Exterior Side Yard
(min. m.)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4.5
-
-
Interior Side Yard
(min. m.)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
3
-
-
Regulations to Table 5.1.4:
(1)
On any lot where the minimum lot width is shown on Schedule D and is less than 12.5
m, the minimum interior side yard shall be 0.6 m and the total amount of the interior
side yards shall be at least 1.8 m. Where the minimum lot width is shown on Schedule
D as being at least 12.5 m and no more than 15.8 m, the interior side yard shall be
0.6 m on any corner lot abutting an interior lot. Where the minimum lot width is
shown on Schedule D as being at least 15.8 m, the minimum interior side yard shall
be 1.2 m.
(2)
The minimum interior side yard shall be 1.2 m, except that where the dwelling height
is greater than 1 storey, the minimum interior side yard shall be 1.8 m.
Table 5.1.5 - Residential Zone Building Location Requirements (R3 Zones)
R3L
R3M
R3H
Minimum Front Yard
Minimum Front Yard (min. m.)
3
3
3
Minimum Front Yard where there are
dwelling units accessible directly from
the street (min. m.)
4.5
4.5
4.5
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
Minimum Exterior Side Yard (min. m.)
3
3
3
Build-to Zone
Required Build-to Zone in the Front
Yard
Minimum front
yard up to a
maximum depth of
7.5 m from the
front lot line
Minimum front
yard up to a
maximum depth of
7.5 m from the
front lot line
Minimum front
yard up to a
maximum depth of
7.5 m from the
front lot line
Required Build-to Zone in the Exterior
Side Yard
Minimum exterior
side yard up to a
maximum depth of
7.5 m from the
exterior side lot
line
Minimum exterior
side yard up to a
maximum depth of
7.5 m from the
exterior side lot
line
Minimum exterior
side yard up to a
maximum depth of
7.5 m from the
exterior side lot
line
Build-to Zone Percentage
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R3L
R3M
R3H
Min. Length of the Front Lot Line,
excluding any required minimum
interior side yard(s)
50%
50%
50%
Min. Length of the Exterior Side Lot
Line, excluding any required minimum
rear yard
50%
50%
50%
Rear Yard
Minimum Rear Yard where abutting any
R1, R2, RE or RH zone or subzone (min.
m.)
7.5
10
10
Minimum Rear Yard where abutting any
OS, NS, or P zone (min. m.)
6
6
6
Minimum Rear Yard in all other cases
(min. m.)
7.5
7.5
7.5
Interior Side Yard
Minimum Interior Side Yard where
adjacent to a Mixed-Use Zone or R3
Zone (min. m.) and where there are no
windows
0
0
0
Minimum Interior Side Yard - where
abutting any R1, R2, RE or RH zone or
subzone and where there are windows
(min. m.)
7.5
7.5
7.5
Minimum Interior Side Yard - all other
cases (min. m.)
3
3
3
Upper Storey Setbacks and
Restrictions
Rear Lot Line Setback - 5th storey and
above, where abutting an OS or P zone
(min. m.)
-
6
6
Rear Lot Line Setback and Interior Side
Lot Line Setback - above the 12th
storey where abutting an R1, R2, RE or
RH zone or subzone (min. m.)
-
-
30
Rear Lot Line and Interior Side Lot Line
Setback - 5th to 12th storeys in other
cases (min. m.)
-
10
10
Rear Lot Line Setback and Interior Side
Lot Line Setback - 13th to 30th storeys
in other cases (min. m.)
-
-
12.5
Rear Lot Line Setback and Interior Side
Lot Line Setback - above the 30th
storey in other cases (min. m.)
-
-
15
Maximum Horizontal Length of a
Building - 5th storey and above (m)
-
80
80
Building Separation (see Note 1)
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R3L
R3M
R3H
Minimum Horizontal Separation of
Buildings on the Same Lot, 1st to 4th
storeys (min. m.)
-
15 (see Note 1)
15 (see Note 1)
Minimum Horizontal Separation of
Buildings on the Same Lot, 5th to 12th
storeys (min. m.)
-
20 (see Note 1)
20 (see Note 1)
Minimum Horizontal Separation of
Buildings on the Same Lot, 12th to 30th
storeys (min. m.)
-
-
25 (see Note 1)
Minimum Horizontal Separation of
Buildings on the Same Lot, above the
30th storey (min. m.)
-
-
30 (see Note 1)
Regulations to Table 5.1.5:
(1)
Horizontal separation shall be measured horizontally from the closest part of any
building to the closest part of any other building. Notwithstanding the horizontal
separation requirements for buildings, no separation shall be required where there
are walls without windows, and a 7.5 m separation shall be permitted where a blank
wall faces a wall with windows.
5.1.D
Building Height and Form
Building height and form shall be in accordance with Table 5.1.6 for all
Residential Estate, Residential Hamlet, First Density and Second Density
Residential Zones, and in accordance with Table 5.1.7 for all Third Density
Residential Zones.
Table 5.1.6 - Residential Zone Building Height and Form Requirements (RE, RH, R1, and R2 Zones)
RE
RH
RH1
R1
R1A
R1M
R2
R2A
R2M
R2G
Building Height (max
m., max. storeys -
both apply)
11 m,
3
storeys
8.7 m,
2
storeys
8.7 m,
2
storeys
11 m,
3
storeys
11 m,
3
storeys
8.5 m,
2
storeys
11 m,
3
storeys
11 m,
3
storeys
10.6 m,
3
storeys
12.5 m,
3
storeys
Maximum Dwelling
Size
-
-
255 m2
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Maximum Floor
Space Index (FSI)
-
-
0.17
-
-
-
-
-
-
Table 5.1.7 - Residential Zone Building Height and Form Requirements (R3 Zones)
R3L
R3M
R3H
Minimum Building
Height within Protected
Major Transit Station
Areas as shown on
Schedule F and where
there is frontage on a
Boulevard as shown on
As shown on
Schedule B, or 7.5
m and
2 storeys if not
shown on Schedule
B
As shown on
Schedule B, or
13.5 m and
4 storeys if not
shown on Schedule
B
As shown on
Schedule B, or
40.5 m and
13 storeys if not
shown on Schedule
B
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R3L
R3M
R3H
Schedule K (min m.,
min storeys)
Minimum Building
Height, other cases
(min m.)
As shown on
Schedule B, or 7.5
m and
2 storeys if not
shown on Schedule
B
As shown on
Schedule B, or
11.0 m and 3
storeys if not
shown on Schedule
B
As shown on
Schedule B, or
25.5 m and 8
storeys if not
shown on Schedule
B
Maximum Building
Height - where there is
frontage on a Boulevard
as shown on Schedule K
(max. m., max. storeys)
As shown on
Schedule B, or
15.0 m and 4
storeys if not
shown on Schedule
B
As shown on
Schedule B, or
38.5 m and 12
storeys if not
shown on Schedule
B
As shown on
Schedule B, or
91.5 m and 30
storeys if not
shown on Schedule
B
Maximum Building
Height - Other Cases
As shown on
Schedule B, or
15.0 m and 4
storeys if not
shown on Schedule
B
As shown on
Schedule B, or
25.5 m and 8
storeys if not
shown on Schedule
B
As shown on
Schedule B, or
61.5 m and 20
storeys if not
shown on Schedule
B
Minimum Floor Space
Index within Protected
Major Transit Station
Areas as shown on
Schedule F (min. FSI)
As shown on
Schedule C, or
0.25 if not shown
on Schedule C
As shown on
Schedule C, or 0.5
if not shown on
Schedule C
As shown on
Schedule C, or 2.5
if not shown on
Schedule C
Minimum Ground Floor
Height (min. m.)
4.5
4.5
4.5
Building Step Back
where facing a street
line (min. m.)
-
Section 5.2.T
applies
Section 5.2.T
applies
Building Step Back for
all storeys above the 4th
storey, rear elevations
where abutting any R1
or R2 zone or any OS or
P zone (min. m.)
-
2.5
2.5
Maximum Floor Plate
-
-
Section 5.2.T
applies
5.1.E
Landscaped Open Space
Landscaped open space shall be in accordance with Table 5.1.8 for all
Residential Estate, Residential Hamlet, First Density and Second Density
Residential Zones, and in accordance with Table 5.1.9 for all Third Density
Residential Zones.
Table 5.1.8 - Residential Zone Landscaped Open Space Requirements (RE, RH, R1 and R2 Zones)
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RE
RH
RH1
R1
R1A
R1M
R2
R2A
R2M
R2G
Front Yard
Landscaped Open
Space - all cases
except rear lane
configuration (min.
%) (see Note 1)
70
70
70
25
25
50
25
25
35
25
Front Yard
Landscaped Open
Space - rear lane
configuration (min.
%)
-
-
-
70
-
-
70
-
25
50
Regulations to Table 5.1.8:
(1)
Notwithstanding the front yard landscaped open space requirements except for rear
lane configured lots, on any pie-shaped lot with a lot width less than 15.0 m, the
required minimum landscaped open space per Table 5.1.8 is permitted to be
achieved on any part of the lot and is not restricted to the front yard.
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Table 5.1.9 - Residential Zone Landscaped Open Space Requirements (R3 Zones)
R3L
R3M
R3H
Landscaped Open
Space - in a Protected
Major Transit Station
Area as shown on
Schedule F (min. %)
10
10
10
Landscaped Open
Space - outside of any
Protected Major
Transit Station Area as
shown on Schedule F
(min. %)
15
15
15
Interior Side Lot Line
Landscaped Strips
where abutting any R1
or R2 zone or I1 zone
(min. width in m.)
3
3
3
Rear Lot Line
Landscaped Strips
where abutting any R1
or R2 zone or subzone
or I1 zone (min. width
in m.)
3
3
3
Surface Parking Area
Location
Restricted to
the rear yard
only
Restricted to
the rear yard
only
Restricted to
the rear yard
only
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Section 5.2: General Regulations for Residential Zones
5.2.A
Above Grade Entrances
.1
An at or above grade door located on a side wall of a single
detached, semi-detached, or townhouse dwelling shall only be
permitted when:
.a
the side yard within which the door is located has a minimum
width of 1.2 m extending from the front wall of the dwelling
up to and including the door; or
.b
the side yard within which the door is located has a minimum
width of 1.2 m extending from the rear wall of the dwelling up
to and including the door, provided that a continuous side
yard width of not less than 1.2 m is provided on the opposite
side of the dwelling.
.2
Any steps or landings for a side entrance shall ensure there is an
unobstructed path of travel with a minimum width of 0.9 m within
the interior side yard.
5.2.B
Accessory Buildings and Structures in Residential Zones
In any Residential Zone, accessory buildings and structures excluding
detached private garages or carports, detached additional residential units
(garden suites), and swimming pool enclosures shall be subject to the
following provisions:
.1
A maximum of 2 accessory buildings shall be permitted on a lot.
.2
Any accessory building or structure that is attached to the main
dwelling shall not be subject to the provisions of this subsection
but shall be subject to the yard and setback requirements in the
applicable zone.
.3
An accessory building or structure is prohibited to be constructed
in any part of the front yard, the required minimum exterior side
yard, or in the minimum required interior side yard specified in the
applicable zone.
.4
An accessory building or structure shall be subject to the following
minimum setback requirements:
.a
Where the accessory building or structure is located in the
rear yard, it shall be located at least 0.6 m from all lot lines.
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.b
Where the accessory building or structure is located in the
interior side yard, it shall be located at least 3.0 m behind
the front wall of the main building.
.c
Notwithstanding the requirements above, the minimum
setback for an accessory building or structure in the rear
yard shall be 1.2 m from the closest lot in any RE or RH zone
or subzone.
.5
Habitable space shall be prohibited within any accessory building
or structure except where specifically allowed by this By-law.
.6
No accessory building or structure shall be constructed upon any
easement.
.7
A Quonset hut, intermodal shipping container or transport trailer
shall not be used as an accessory building or structure in any
Residential zone.
.8
Any accessory building or structure used in whole or in part for the
purpose of keeping more than 2 pigeons shall be setback a
minimum of 6.1 metres from any dwelling unit, school, or any
building used for residential, institutional or commercial purposes,
except where such dwelling or building is occupied exclusively by
the property owner or keeper of the pigeons and other persons
residing in the same dwelling unit.
.9
The maximum height of an accessory building or structure in any
Residential Zone shall be in accordance with Table 5.2.B.1.
Table 5.2.B.1 - Maximum Height for Accessory Buildings and Structures in any Residential Zone
Zone
Maximum Height
Any Residential zone, except Residential
Estate
3.0 m
Residential Estate zone
4.0 m
.10
Notwithstanding Table 5.2.B.1, one open-sided shade structure,
gazebo or pergola shall be permitted on a deck, porch or balcony,
provided that:
.a
the height of the open-sided shade structure, gazebo or
pergola does not exceed 3.0 metres in height when
measured from the walking surface of the deck, porch or
balcony;
.b
the structure is open to the air and not screened within at
least 40% of the perimeter of the structure;
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.c
the structure is no greater than 10 m2 in area.
.11
The gross floor area of accessory buildings and structures on a lot
in any Residential Zone shall be subject to the requirements of
Table 5.2.B.2. These requirements shall not apply to any garden
suite or detached private garage.
Table 5.2.B.2 - Maximum Gross Floor Area for Accessory Buildings and Structures in any Residential Zone
Zone
Maximum Gross Floor Area Per
Accessory Building
Maximum Combined Gross Floor
Area for All Accessory Buildings
on the Lot
All Residential Zones, except any
Residential Estate Zone or
Residential Three (R3)
15.0 m2
20.0 m2
Residential Estate Zone
23.0 m2
40.0 m2
R3 Zones
No requirement
No requirement
5.2.C
Additional Residential Units
Where permitted by this By-law, additional residential units shall be in
accordance with the following provisions:
.1
An additional residential unit shall only be permitted on the same
lot as a principal detached dwelling, linked dwelling, a semi-
detached dwelling, or a townhouse dwelling where the principal
dwelling is contained on an individual lot. For clarity, additional
residential units shall not be permitted in conjunction with any
attached units, including semi-detached dwellings and townhouse
dwelling, that are not on individual lots.
.2
A maximum of 2 additional residential units are permitted per
residential lot which may include either:
.a
One attached additional residential unit and one garden
suite in accordance with the requirements of this Section; or
.b
Two attached additional residential units.
.3
An additional residential unit shall not be permitted within or on
the same lot as a lodging house or supportive housing residence.
.4
A lot containing any additional residential unit shall have a
maximum of one driveway, including a semi-circular driveway
connected between two access points.
.5
An additional residential unit shall not be permitted within a
Natural System Zone or Open Space Zone or otherwise as
prohibited by this By-law.
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.6
Notwithstanding any lot coverage requirement of this By-law, on
any lot where an additional residential unit is located, the
maximum lot coverage shall be the greater of 45% or the specified
requirement.
.7
Notwithstanding any floor space index requirement of this By-law,
on any lot where an additional residential unit is located, no
maximum floor space index shall be required.
.8
In addition to the parking required for the principal dwelling unit,
one additional parking space shall be provided on lots containing
more than one additional residential unit and all required parking
spaces shall be located on the same lot.
.9
No additional parking space is required for a lot containing only
one additional residential unit.
.10
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.2, each parking space
on a residential lot used in conjunction with an additional
residential unit shall be not less than 2.6 metres in width and 5.4
metres in length.
.11
Tandem parking spaces shall be permitted.
.12
An additional residential unit shall be subject to the applicable
Registration By-law.
.13
The following requirements shall apply to attached additional
residential units:
.a
Where the principal entrance to an attached additional
residential unit is provided through a door located in the side
yard or rear yard, the following shall apply:
.i
An unobstructed pedestrian path of travel having a
minimum width of 1.2 m shall be provided along any
portion of the yard extending from the front wall of the
building to the door used as the principal entrance to
an attached additional residential unit unless the
principal entrance to the attached additional
residential unit has direct unobstructed access having
a minimum width of 1.2 m from a public street or
private lane at the rear of the property. A window well
shall not encroach into the minimum unobstructed
path of travel.
.ii
A minimum landing area or landscaped deck of 0.9 m
by 0.9 m shall be provided in front of the door and shall
be unobstructed and used for entry into the unit.
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.b
An above grade side door meeting the minimum 1.2 m path
of travel requirement used as the principal entrance to an
attached additional residential unit may be accessed by a
landing or landscaped deck less than 0.6 m above ground
level. Steps shall be provided at both the front and rear of the
landing as may be necessary to provide pedestrian access
from the front yard to the rear yard.
.14
Any entrance or secondary egress to/from an additional residential
unit shall not be located within a swimming pool enclosure.
.15
A garden suite shall also be in accordance with the following
requirements:
.a
A garden suite shall only be permitted in the rear yard or
interior side yard of a lot containing a principal dwelling.
.b
The gross floor area shall not exceed 100 m2 where the
garden suite is in conjunction with a detached dwelling, and
50 m2 in all other cases.
.c
The minimum rear yard setback shall be 1.2 m, except that
3.0 m shall be required for any portion of the building that is
above 3.0 m in height.
.d
The minimum interior side yard setback shall be 1.2 m,
except that 3.0 m shall be required for any portion of the
building that is above 3.0 m in height.
.e
The minimum separation distance between any wall of the
garden suite and any main wall of the principal dwelling shall
be 4.0 m.
.f
The height of a garden suite shall not exceed:
.i
7.5 m or the height of the principal building, whichever
is less, on a lot in a Residential Hamlet, or Residential
Estate zone; and
.ii
6.0 metres or the height of the principal building,
whichever is less, on a lot with a detached dwelling,
and 4.5 m on a lot with a townhouse or semi-detached
dwelling.
.g
A garden suite shall be permitted above a detached garage
including a rear lane garage, provided:
.i
The overall height of the building containing the
detached garage and garden suite does not exceed 7.5
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m or the height of the principal dwelling, whichever is
less.
.ii
There are no windows, other than clerestory windows,
facing adjacent residential lots within 3.0 m of the
interior side lot line or rear lot line.
.iii
A minimum interior side yard setback of 0.0 m shall be
permitted where the garden suite is attached to
another additional residential unit on a common
vertical wall above a private garage that is attached to
another private garage on a separate lot.
.iv
The detached garage and garden suite shall be
accessed by a door on the ground floor and interior
stairs leading to the garden suite. Access stairs exterior
to the garage shall not be permitted.
.h
The permitted yard encroachments as provided by Section
3.10 shall not apply to garden suites. Further encroachments
into the required minimum rear yard set out in subsection
5.2.C.15.c or into the building separation distance set out in
subsection 5.2.C.15.e shall be permitted for a garden suite
as follows:
.i
Maximum 0.6 m to a maximum width of 3.0 m for a
bay, bow, or box window without foundation;
.ii
Maximum 0.5 m for eaves, cornices, gutters, chimneys,
pilasters or parapets; and
.iii
Maximum 0.9 m for an open sided, roofed porch or
deck.
.i
Balconies and roof top patios including any deck or similar
structure above a garage or a garden suite shall not be
permitted.
.j
A minimum 1.2 m wide unobstructed pedestrian path of
travel shall be provided along any portion of the yard
extending from the front wall of the principal dwelling to the
main entrance of the garden suite, unless the garden suite
has direct unobstructed access having a minimum width of
1.2 m from a public street or private lane at the rear of the
property. The path of travel shall also not cross into or be
obstructed by a swimming pool enclosure or any other
accessory structure.
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.k
A garden suite is permitted within an intermodal shipping
container that has been converted to a habitable dwelling
unit.
5.2.D
Attached Private Garage and Carport Requirements
The following provisions are applicable to any attached private garage and
carport, and are not applicable to a parking area or parking structure:
.1
The requirements of this section shall only apply to attached
private garages and carports. An attached private garage shall be
subject to the requirements of the zone and this section, whichever
is more restrictive.
.2
Where a private garage or carport is attached to a dwelling unit, it
shall not be considered an accessory building and shall be subject
to the requirements of the applicable zone and any other
requirements of this By-law applicable to attached private garages
or carports.
.3
Notwithstanding minimum parking space dimensions under
Section 4.2.A, a parking space with a minimum depth of 6.0 m
shall be provided in front of the attached private garage or carport
opening. This requirement shall not apply to any garages accessed
by a rear lane or a private street at the rear of the lot.
.4
A garage door or carport opening shall have a maximum clearance
height of 4.0 m.
.5
The garage door opening shall be located at least 1.0 m further
from the street line than the porch or main wall of the principal
dwelling, whichever is closer to the street. This requirement shall
not apply to any garages accessed by a rear lane or a private street
at the rear of the lot.
.6
On any lot with a width less than 12.0 m, the maximum width of
any attached private garage shall be 65% of the width of the
associated dwelling, except that in no case shall an attached
private garage be required to be less than 3.1 m in width. This
requirement shall not apply to any garages accessed by a rear lane
or a private street at the rear of the lot.
.7
On any lot with a width equal to or greater than 12.0 m, the
maximum width of any attached private garage shall be 60% of the
width of the associated principal dwelling. This requirement shall
not apply to any garages accessed by a rear lane or a private street
at the rear of the lot.
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.8
For dwellings that are 6.0 m or less in width, the interior space of
an attached private garage shall have a rectangular area not less
than 2.9 m by 6.1 m with no more than a two-step encroachment
into the minimum length wise and a one step encroachment into
the minimum width wise.
.9
For dwellings that are greater than 6.0 m in width, the interior
space of an attached private garage shall have a rectangular area
not less than 3.1 m by 6.1 m with no more than a two-step
encroachment length wise and a one step encroachment width
wise.
.10
No parking shall be permitted on any part of a lot except within a
parking space.
5.2.E
Below Grade Stairs and Windows
.1
For any detached, semi-detached, duplex, townhouse dwelling or
triplex dwelling, exterior stairways constructed below the
established grade shall not be located in a required side yard or
front yard.
.2
Notwithstanding section 5.2.E.1, for a detached dwelling, with or
without an additional residential unit, exterior stairways
constructed below the established grade shall be permitted in a
required interior side yard, provided that a continuous side yard
width of not less than 1.2 m is provided on the opposite side of the
dwelling and a minimum setback of 0.3 m to the below grade
stairway is maintained.
.3
A below grade window shall not be permitted where the interior
side yard is less than 1.2 metres.
5.2.F
Commercial Uses in the Residential Zones
.1
Other than a home occupation, any permitted commercial uses in
the Residential zones as per Section 5.1.A shall be in accordance
with the following:
.a
Each unit does not exceed 200 m2 in gross floor area;
.b
Commercial uses are located within the ground floor only;
and
.c
The total combined gross floor area shall not exceed 10% of
the gross floor area of the residential uses, whichever is less.
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.2
Permitted commercial uses shall not include any drive-through
facility, restaurant patio, outside display and sales, or outside
storage.
5.2.G
Common Amenity Area Requirements
.1
Common amenity area(s) shall be provided for any apartment
dwelling units, cluster townhouse dwelling, stacked townhouse
dwelling units, podium townhouse dwelling, back-to-back
townhouse dwelling and stacked back-to-back townhouse
dwelling in accordance with this Section.
.2
The minimum common amenity area requirement shall be 5.0 m2
per dwelling unit. Notwithstanding Section 5.2.G.1, a proposed
development consisting of less than 8 dwelling units on a lot shall
not be required to provide common amenity area.
.3
The required minimum common amenity area shall be located on
the same lot as the associated dwelling units.
.4
The minimum common amenity area shall include at least one
contiguous outdoor amenity area of a minimum 50 m2 of amenity
area with a minimum width of at least 5.0 m.
.5
The minimum common contiguous outdoor amenity area required
by Section 5.2.G.4 shall be located at grade.
.6
Private amenity areas and spaces including private balconies and
other areas accessed by individual units shall not be included in
the calculation of common amenity area requirements.
5.2.H
Detached Private Garages or Carports
.1
A maximum of one detached private garage or carport shall be
permitted on any lot in a Residential zone.
.2
A detached private garage or carport shall only be permitted where
there is no attached private garage or carport.
.3
A detached private garage shall not be permitted in any part of the
front yard.
.4
A detached private garage shall not be permitted in the required
minimum exterior side yard.
.5
A detached private garage or carport shall be located no closer
than 1.0 m to the main building on the lot.
.6
A detached private garage shall be located at least 1.0 m further
from the street line than the main wall of the principal dwelling.
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This shall not apply to a detached private garage accessed by a
rear lane.
.7
The maximum gross floor area of a detached private garage or
carport in a Residential zone, exclusive of any permitted additional
residential unit, shall be the lesser (more restrictive) of:
.a
80.0 m2; or
.b
15% of the lot area.
.8
The interior dimensions of a detached private garage or carport
shall have a minimum rectangular area of 2.9 m by 5.5 m.
.9
The maximum height of a detached private garage or carport is 4.5
m. This shall exclude any portion of the building that is associated
with a permitted additional residential unit.
.10
A detached private garage or carport shall be located no closer
than 0.6 m to any interior side lot line and 0.6 m from any rear lot
line.
.11
Notwithstanding 5.2.H.10, a detached private garage or carport
shall be permitted to be attached to a detached private garage or
carport on an abutting lot in any Residential zone. Where this is the
case, the detached private garage or carport shall be permitted to
have a minimum interior side yard setback or minimum rear yard
setback of 0.0 m where applicable to permit the attachment,
provided they share one common wall along the common lot line
and are constructed as one building.
.12
The opening of a detached private garage shall be located at least
6.0 m from the exterior side lot line or front lot line from which it
receives access. This shall not apply to a detached private garage
accessed by a rear lane.
.13
A Quonset hut, intermodal shipping container or transport trailer
shall not be used as a detached garage or carport in any
Residential Zone.
5.2.I
Driveway Requirements for the Residential Zones
.1
The applicable requirements of Section 4.2.B shall also apply to
driveways in Residential zones, in addition to the requirements of
this section.
.2
For the purpose of this Section, the width of a driveway shall be
measured perpendicular to the intended path of travel along the
driveway and the requirements for minimum and maximum width
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shall extend uniformly across the entire length of the driveway and
shall include any surfaced walkway or path of travel that is capable
of being parked upon by the whole or a part of a motor vehicle.
.3
A maximum of one (1) driveway opening is permitted per lot except
where a semi-circular driveway is permitted in accordance with
this Section.
.4
Where parking spaces are required or provided on an individual lot
on a residential zone except within an R3, RE or RH zone or
subzone, and not subject to section 5.2.I.5 below, a driveway shall
have a minimum width of 3.0 m and a maximum width of:
.a
4.9 m on lots having a lot width less than 8.23 m;
.b
5.5 m on lots having a lot width equal to and greater than
8.23 m but less than 9.14 m;
.c
7.0 m on lots having a lot width equal to and greater than
9.14 metres but less than 15.24 metres;
.d
7.32 metres, or the width of the garage, whichever is greater,
on lots having a lot width equal to and greater than 15.24
metres but less than 18.3 metres;
.e
9.14 metres, or the width of the garage, whichever is greater,
on lots having a lot width equal to and greater than 18.3
metres;
.f
7.0 metres, or the width of the garage, whichever is greater,
for driveways on the exterior side lot line on any lot.
.5
Within the Driveway Regulation Area shown on Schedule H, where
parking spaces are required or provided on an individual lot for
detached or semi-detached dwellings:
.a
The driveway shall have a minimum width of 3.0 m.
.b
For lots having a lot width of less than 22.0 m:
.i
The maximum driveway width shall be 6.0 m provided
that the driveway does not exceed 50% of the area of
the yard in which it is located.
.ii
The driveway may be tapered to increase the width to
equal the width of the garage within 6.0 m of the
garage opening. The tapering of the driveway shall not
extend beyond a straight line connecting the edge of
the garage opening and a point 6.0 m from the garage
opening.
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.c
For lots having a lot width equal to or greater than 22.0 m:
.i
The maximum driveway width shall be 8.5 m or the
width of the garage, whichever is greater, only within
6.0 m of the garage opening, or front of the dwelling if
there is no garage;
.ii
The driveway may be tapered to increase the width to
equal 8.5 m, or the width of the garage if greater,
within 12.0 m of the garage opening. The tapering of
the driveway shall not extend beyond a straight line
connecting two points located 6.0 m and 12.0 m from
the garage opening; and,
.iii
The driveway shall not exceed a width of 6 m between
the street and a point measured 12.0 m from the
garage opening, or wall of the dwelling if there is no
garage.
.d
For a driveway leading to a detached garage in the rear yard,
notwithstanding clauses 5.2.I.5.b and 5.2.I.5.c. and
regardless of lot width:
.i
Where the driveway is located on the front lot line, the
maximum driveway width shall be 3.0 metres, except
that the driveway width may be increased to equal the
width of the garage within 6.0 metres of the detached
garage opening.
.ii
Where the driveway is located on the exterior side lot
line the maximum driveway width shall be 6.0 metres,
except that the driveway width may be increased to
equal the width of the garage within 6.0 metres of the
detached garage opening.
.iii
The driveway may be tapered to increase the width to
equal the width of the garage within 6.0 metres of the
garage opening. The tapering of the driveway shall not
extend beyond a straight line connecting the edge of
the garage opening and a point 6.0 metres from the
garage opening.
.6
The following surface areas of lots shall be maintained as soft
landscaping capable of supporting the growth of vegetation and
which permits the infiltration of water the ground, but may include
a portion of a noise wall or retaining wall that is not permeable:
.a
An area with a minimum width of 0.6 m abutting both side lot
lines on interior lots of detached dwellings (or the rear lot
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line on corner lots of detached dwellings where the driveway
accesses the street abutting the exterior side lot line), except
within 3 m of the street lot line and within the road right-of-
way for those lots where the side lot lines converge towards
the front of the street, in which case less than 0.6 m but not
less than 0.15 m may be provided.
.b
An area with a minimum width of 0.6 m abutting one side lot
line on lots of semi-detached and townhouse dwelling units,
except within 3 m of the street lot line and within the road
right-of-way for those lots where the side lot lines converge
towards the street in which case less than 0.6 m but not less
than 0.15 m may be provided.
.c
For lots with side lot lines converging towards the front of the
street, the tapering of the driveway within 3 metres of the
front lot line shall not extend beyond a straight line
connecting the street lot line and the point 3 metres from the
street lot line.
.d
In no case shall the driveway intersect with the side lot lines
projected towards the street.
.7
Any portion of a lot that is not part of the permitted driveway shall
be maintained as landscaped open space.
.8
Driving and/or parking of motor vehicles on any landscaped open
space or soft landscaping is prohibited.
.9
A surfaced walkway or path running parallel and adjacent to the
driveway shall be measured as part of the overall width of the
residential driveway except when:
.a
the walkway or path is separated from the edge of the
driveway by a distance of at least 1.0 metre of permeable
soft landscaping or the surface of the walkway or path is
elevated by a minimum 0.15 meters above the surface of the
driveway.
.b
the maximum width of the walkway shall be 1.5 metres.
.10
A surfaced walkway or path running generally perpendicular to the
driveway shall be measured as part of the overall width of the
residential driveway except when the walkway or path has a
maximum width of 1.5 metres measured generally parallel to the
direction of travel on the driveway.
.11
Where parking spaces are required or provided on a lot in any RE or
RH zone, the following restrictions shall apply:
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.a
the minimum width of a driveway shall be 3.0 metres; and
.b
the width of the driveway shall not exceed 50 percent of the
lot width.
.12
Notwithstanding the requirements of this section, driveways in any
Residential zone providing access to a common parking area and
not an individual dwelling unit shall be in accordance with the
applicable requirements of Section 4.2.
.13
A driveway shall be directly provided from the street line to the
private garage entrance or parking space, except where a
hammerhead or a semi-circular driveway are provided and
permitted in accordance with this section.
.14
A hammerhead shall be permitted on a lot provided that:
.a
The lot has a minimum lot width of 15.0 m.
.b
The lot has a minimum front yard depth of 9.0 m.
.c
The maximum width of the hammerhead is 3.7 m, measured
perpendicular to the intended path of travel on the
hammerhead.
.d
The hammerhead does not extend further than 4.5 m from
the driveway, measured along the path of travel on the
hammerhead to the edge of the driveway.
.e
The hammerhead is located no closer than 3.0 m from any
front lot line and exterior side lot line.
.15
A maximum of one driveway entrance is permitted per lot, except
that a semi-circular driveway connecting two driveway entrances
shall be permitted, provided that:
.a
The lot has a minimum lot width of at least 21.0 m.
.b
The access points shall be located in the same yard and
separated by a minimum distance of 6.0 m.
.c
The driveway coverage does not exceed 50% of the yard in
which it is located.
.d
The width of the driveway measured perpendicular to the
intended path of travel along the driveway does not exceed
8.5 m.
.16
On a lot where the driveway leads to an attached or detached
garage or carport with an opening that is oriented generally
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perpendicular to the street, the surface area of the residential
driveway shall not exceed 50% of the front yard area.
5.2.J
Dual Frontage Townhouses
.1
For any townhouse dwelling with dual street frontage, one such
frontage shall be designated as the front lot line and the other
frontage designated as the rear lot line for the purposes of applying
the provisions of Section 5.1 and 5.2.
5.2.K
Fences and Privacy Screens
.1
In any Residential zone, a fence shall be subject to the following
maximum height requirements:
.a
A maximum of 1.2 m in height in any part of the front yard;
.b
A maximum of 2.2 m in height in any other yard;
.c
Notwithstanding provision .b above, a maximum of 2.5 m
where the lot line abuts a Commercial, Mixed Use,
Institutional, or Employment Zone;
.d
Fences shall also be subject to the requirements of Section
3.17 for sight triangles.
.2
Notwithstanding the restrictions of clause .1 above, a privacy
screen shall be permitted on any porch, deck, balcony, landscaped
deck or patio subject to the following:
.a
a privacy screen shall not exceed a maximum height of 2.0 m
measured from the walking surface of the deck, porch or
balcony, landscaped deck or patio;
.b
an individual side or segment of screening shall not project
more than 2 metres from the wall of the dwelling or the depth
of the walking platform to which it is affixed, whichever is
less; and
.c
a privacy screen affixed to a landscaped deck shall have a
minimum setback of 0.6 metres from any lot line.
5.2.L
Holding (H) Provision for Development of 4-10 Dwelling Units
on a Lot in any Residential Zone
.1
In any Residential zone, any development consisting of more than 4
dwelling units and up to 10 dwelling units on any individual lot and
not subject to a Site Plan approval process shall be deemed to be
subject to a Holding (H) symbol, which shall not be removed in
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accordance with Section 36 of the Planning Act until such time as
the following matters are addressed to the satisfaction of the
Commissioner or designate:
.a
A grading and drainage plan has been approved by the
administrator of this By-law or their designate;
.b
A concept plan showing suitable access and demonstrating
compliance with City development standards;
.c
A landscape and tree preservation plan has been approved
by the administrator of this By-law or their designate; and
.d
All other City by-laws and the requirements of this By-law are
complied with for the proposed development.
5.2.M
Oversized Motor Vehicles in Residential Zones
.1
An oversized motor vehicle shall not be parked in any part of an
exterior side yard or front yard, including any driveway therein,
except in accordance with the requirements of this section.
.2
The temporary parking of a maximum of 1 oversized motor vehicle
is permitted within a driveway in a residential zone where parking is
permitted, provided:
.a
The oversized motor vehicle does not utilize a minimum
required parking space or obstruct access to a required
parking space; and
.b
The oversized motor vehicle does not exceed the maximum
dimensions stated in the definition of oversized motor
vehicle in Chapter 2.
5.2.N
Setbacks where Dwellings are Attached
.1
Notwithstanding any requirement of this By-law, where dwelling
units are attached as may be permitted by this By-law, no setback
shall be required for the dwelling units or a private garage along
the common lot line where there is a common wall. The applicable
setback in the zone shall apply where there is no common wall.
.2
The requirements for accessory buildings and structures shall
continue to apply as required by this By-law, except that an
unenclosed deck is permitted to encroach to 0 m for that portion of
the lot line where the dwelling units are attached. Where a deck is
provided along the common lot line, a privacy screen or opaque
fence shall be provided along the lot line to a height of at least 1.8
m above the deck's elevation.
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5.2.O
Supportive Housing Residence Type 1 and Type 2
Where permitted by this By-law, a supportive housing residence type 1 or
supportive housing residence type 2 shall be in accordance with the
following provisions:
.1
A supportive housing residence type 1 or supportive housing
residence type 2 shall be located in a dwelling unit, including an
individual dwelling unit within a building consisting of a
combination of residential and non-residential uses.
.2
Where not located within a mixed-use building as referred to in
provision .1 above, a supportive housing residence type 1 or
supportive housing residence type 2 use shall occupy the entire
dwelling.
.3
A supportive housing residence type 1 or supportive housing
residence type 2 shall not be permitted in a dwelling that contains
additional residential unit(s).
5.2.P
Swimming Pools and Recreation Facilities
Swimming pools other recreation facilities shall be in accordance with the
following provisions:
.1
An uncovered swimming pool or uncovered recreational facility
shall be permitted only within the rear yard, interior side yard or
exterior side yard of a lot.
.2
A swimming pool or recreational facility shall be located no closer
than 3.0 m to the exterior side lot line and 1.2 m to any other lot
line.
.3
An uncovered swimming pool or recreational facility shall be
located no closer than 1.2 m to any easement.
.4
The setback provisions of this subsection shall be measured to the
nearest part of the edge of the structure containing water or the
edge of any part of the recreational facility that is used for the
recreational purpose, and shall not include any accessory patio,
deck or landscaping.
.5
A building or structure that covers a swimming pool may be
located only in the side yard or rear yard of a lot, provided that it is:
.a
no closer than 1.2 metres to a side lot line or a rear lot line;
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.b
no closer to a street than the required minimum front yard
depth or the minimum exterior side yard width for the main
building;
.c
no greater than 23.0 m2 in gross floor area and 4.0 metres in
height on a lot in an RE Zone or on a lot in an A zone where
the lot area is 2 hectares or less; and
.d
no greater than 15.0 m2 in gross floor area and 3.0 metres in
height on a lot in all other Residential Zones.
5.2.Q
Temporary Tents, Garage and Yard Sales
A temporary tent or a garage sale or yard sale use shall be in accordance
with the following provisions:
.1
A garage or yard sale shall be permitted on a temporary basis in
any Residential zone, in accordance with the following provisions:
.a
The use is carried out for no more than 4 consecutive days
and no more than 7 days within any calendar year.
.b
The use is permitted within any part of the front yard, the
exterior side yard or within any attached private garage.
.c
The use is located no closer than 0.6 m to any lot line.
.2
A temporary tent shall be permitted in any residential zone,
provided:
.a
The minimum lot width is at least 9.0 m and the minimum
rear yard depth is at least 7.5 m.
.b
The temporary tent is only permitted within the rear yard.
.c
The temporary tent is no closer than 1.0 m to any lot line.
.d
The temporary tent is used for no more than 3 consecutive
days and no more than 7 days within any calendar year.
5.2.R
Townhouses
.1
There shall be a maximum of 8 attached principal street
townhouses and cluster townhouses in one row per building,
excluding any permitted additional residential units.
5.2.S
Trailers and Recreational Vehicles in Residential Zones
.1
Except as permitted in this section, a person shall not park or store
a travel trailer or recreational vehicle or any other type of trailer, in
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any part of an exterior side yard or in the front yard, including any
part of the driveway therein, of any lot in a residential zone.
.2
Recreational vehicles and travel trailers are permitted to be
parked, stored in any part of a private garage provided the
minimum required parking is maintained.
.3
A maximum of one recreational vehicle not exceeding 7.0 m in
length and 2.7 m in height is permitted to be stored on the lot in
any part of the rear yard or in the interior side yard, but not closer
than 0.6 m to the rear lot line and no closer than 1.8 m to the
interior side lot line.
.4
A maximum of one recreational vehicle is permitted to be
temporarily stored on any part of a driveway, or up to two
recreational vehicles that are set upon a trailer that is designed to
transport the recreational vehicles, provided:
.a
The length of the recreational vehicle or trailer does not
exceed 7.0 m in length, 3.0 m in width and 2.7 m in height,
except that where the driveway is at least 20.0 m in length,
the length of the recreational vehicle or trailer is permitted to
be a maximum of 12.0 m and the height is permitted to be a
maximum 3.0 m.
.b
The recreational vehicle or trailer is not parked or stored on
the driveway for more than a total of 90 days in any calendar
year.
.c
The recreational vehicle or trailer is not parked or stored for
more than 45 consecutive calendar days.
.d
The recreational vehicle or trailer does not use a minimum
required parking space, obstruct access to a required
parking space, and does not extend into the public right-of-
way.
5.2.T
Upper Storey Building Step Back and Maximum Floor Plate
Requirements
.1
In the R3M zone, a minimum building step back of 2.5 m shall be
required where a building is facing a street line, applicable to any
portion of the building that is above the podium. For the purposes
of this requirement, the minimum and maximum height of the
podium shall be:
.a
A minimum of 2 storeys; and
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.b
The maximum podium height shall be the lesser of a
maximum of 80% of the width of the adjacent street right-of-
way, or 6 storeys. Where the lot abuts multiple streets, the
larger street right-of-way shall be applicable for the purposes
of identifying the maximum podium height.
.2
In the R3H zone, a minimum building step back of 3.0 m shall be
required where a building is facing a street line, applicable to any
portion of the building that is above the podium. For the purposes
of this requirement, the minimum and maximum height of the
podium shall be:
.a
A minimum of 3 storeys; and
.b
The maximum podium height shall be the lesser of a
maximum of 80% of the width of the adjacent street right-of-
way, or 6 storeys. Where the lot abuts multiple streets, the
larger street right-of-way shall be applicable for the purposes
of identifying the maximum podium height.
.3
A maximum floor plate requirement of 800 m2 shall apply to any
portion of a building that is above the 12th storey.
5.2.U
Waste Storage - Townhouses
.1
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, for any street
townhouse dwelling with a private attached garage, a covered
garbage enclosure shall be permitted to encroach into the
minimum front yard by 1.5 m. On a corner lot, this enclosure is
permitted to encroach into the minimum required exterior side
yard by 1.5 m.
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Chapter 6: Commercial Zones
Table 6.1 - List of Commercial Zones
Commercial Zones
Zone Symbol
Local Commercial
LC
General Commercial
GC
Highway Commercial
HC
Office Commercial
OC
Recreational Commercial
RC
Section 6.1: Requirements for the Commercial Zones
6.1.A
Permitted Uses
In any Commercial Zone, no person shall use a lot, or erect, alter or use a
building or structure for any purpose except for the uses permitted in
accordance with Table 6.1.1.
Key
P
Permitted Use
Table 6.1.1 - Permitted Uses in Commercial Zones
Uses
LC
GC
HC
OC
RC
Use-Specific Standards
Commercial Uses
Artisan Studio
P
P
P
P
See Note 1 (LC Zone)
Banquet Hall
P
Boat or Recreational Vehicle Sales and Service
P
P
Catering Service
P
P
P
Commercial Campsite
P
Commercial Parking Lot or Garage
P
P
P
P
Commercial Recreation
P
P
Commercial School
P
P
P
Commercial Service and Repair
P
P
P
Convenience Retail Store
P
P
P
P
Courier or Taxi Service
P
P
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Uses
LC
GC
HC
OC
RC
Use-Specific Standards
Driving Range
P
Dry Cleaning and Laundry Distribution Station
P
P
P
Financial Service
P
P
P
See Note 1 (LC Zone)
Funeral Home
P
Garden Centre
P
P
Golf Course
P
Health or Fitness Centre
P
P
Hotel
P
Micro Manufacturing
P
P
P
Section 3.11.E
Motor Vehicle Dealership
P
P
Motor Vehicle Repair
P
P
Motor Vehicle Service Station
P
P
Section 3.11.G
Motor Vehicle Washing Facility
P
P
Section 3.11.B
Museum or Gallery
P
P
Office
P
P
P
Organizational Club
P
P
Outdoor Market
P
P
Personal Service Shop
P
P
See Note 1 (LC Zone)
Pet Day Care
P
P
Restaurant
P
P
P
See Note 1 (LC Zone)
Retail
P
P
See Note 1 (LC Zone)
Self Storage Facility
P
Theatre
P
Veterinary Clinic
P
P
P
Community and Other Uses
Child Care Centre
P
P
P
P
Community Garden
P
Section 3.11.A
Conservation Use
P
P
P
P
P
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Uses
LC
GC
HC
OC
RC
Use-Specific Standards
Medical Office or Clinic
P
P
P
P
Place of Worship
P
P
P
Section 3.11.I
Supportive Group Home Residence Type 2
P
P
Section 6.2.D
Transit Station
P
P
P
P
P
Urban Park
P
P
P
P
P
Specified Accessory Uses
Drive-Through
P
P
Section 3.11.B
Outside Display and Sales
P
P
P
Section 3.11.H
Restaurant Patio
P
P
P
P
Section 3.11.J
Seasonal Garden Centre or Temporary Sales
Tent
P
P
P
Section 3.11.K
Regulations to Table 6.1.1:
1)
The size of this use is limited in the LC zone in accordance with Section 6.2.C.
6.1.B
Lot Requirements
Table 6.1.2 - Commercial Zone Lot Requirements
LC
GC
HC
OC
RC
Lot Area (min. sq. m.)
900
900
2000
2000
2000
Lot Width (min. m.)
20
20
30
30
30
6.1.C
Building Location
Table 6.1.3 - Commercial Zone Building Location
LC
GC
HC
OC
RC
Front Yard (min. m.)
3
3
4.5
3
7.5
Rear Yard, where abutting any
Residential or Institutional zone or
subzone (min. m.)
9
9
15
9
9
Rear Yard, all other cases (min. m.)
6
6
6
6
10
Exterior Side Yard (min. m.)
4.5
3
6
4.5
7.5
Interior Side Yard, where abutting any
Residential or Institutional Zone or
Subzone (min. m.)
9
9
9
9
9
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GC
HC
OC
RC
Interior Side Yard, all other cases
(min. m.)
3
3
3
3
3
Build-to Zone, Build-to Zone
Percentage, and Surface Parking
Restrictions
Restricted by
Section 6.2.B
Restricted by
Section 6.2.B
-
Restricted by
Section 6.2.B
-
6.1.D
Building Height and Form
Table 6.1.4 - Commercial Zone Building Height and Form
LC
GC
HC
OC
RC
Building Height (max. m. and max.
storeys)
11 m,
3 storeys
11 m,
3 storeys
11 m,
3 storeys
11 m,
3 storeys
8.5 m,
2 storeys
6.1.E
Site and Landscaping
Table 6.1.5 - Commercial Zone Site and Landscaping
LC
GC
HC
OC
RC
Landscaped Open Space (min. %)
15
15
15
20
25
Front Lot Line Landscaped Strips
(min. m.)
1.5
1.5
3
1.5
-
Exterior Side Lot Line Landscaped
Strips (min. m.)
1.5
1.5
3
-
-
Interior Side Lot Line Landscaped
Strips, where abutting any Residential,
Mixed-Use, Institutional, Park or Open
Space Zone or Subzone (min. m.)
3 (see Note 1)
3 (see Note 1)
3 (see Note 1)
-
-
Rear Lot Line Landscaped Strips,
where abutting any Residential, Mixed-
Use, Institutional, Park or Open Space
Zone or Subzone (min. m.)
3 (see Note 1)
3 (see Note 1)
3 (see Note 1)
-
-
Regulations to Table 6.1.5:
(1)
The landscaped strip shall be required to incorporate opaque screening through
fences or landscaping with a minimum height of 1.0 m.
Section 6.2: General Regulations for Commercial Zones
6.2.A
Accessory Buildings and Structures
.1
Accessory buildings and structures in commercial zones shall be in
accordance with Section 3.1.B.
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6.2.B
Build-to Zone and Surface Parking Requirements (LC, GC, and
OC Zones)
.1
In any LC, GC or OC Zone, buildings and surface parking shall be in
accordance with the following provisions:
.a
A build-to zone shall be required, defined as the minimum
required front yard of the zone and to depth of 7.5 m from
the minimum front yard setback.
.b
The minimum build-to zone percentage shall be 50% of the
length of the front lot line, excluding the width of any
required minimum interior side yard(s).
.c
Surface parking shall only be permitted in the rear yard and
interior side yard.
.d
Landscaped strips associated with surface parking areas
shall be in accordance with Section 4.2.C.
6.2.C
Restriction on Unit Size in the LC Zone
.1
Any retail, restaurant, artisan studio, financial service, or personal
service use shall be limited to 1,000 m2 per store or unit in the LC
Zone.
6.2.D
Supportive Housing Residence Type 2
.1
Where permitted by this By-law, a supportive housing residence
type 2 shall be in accordance with the following provisions:
.a
A supportive housing residence type 2 shall be permitted in
building consisting of a combination of residential and non-
residential uses, where residential uses are permitted.
.b
Where not located within a mixed use building as referred to
in provision .a above, a supportive housing residence type 2
use shall occupy the entire building.
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Chapter 7: Mixed-Use Zones
Table 7.1 - List of Mixed-Use Zones
Mixed-Use Zones
Zone Symbol
Mixed-Use Low Rise
ML
Mixed-Use Mid Rise
MM
Mixed-Use High Rise
MH
Section 7.1: Requirements for the Mixed-Use Zones
7.1.A
Permitted Uses
In any Mixed-Use Zone, no person shall use a lot, or erect, alter or use a
building or structure for any purpose except for the uses permitted in
accordance with Table 7.1.1.
Key
P
Permitted Use
Table 7.1.1 - Permitted Uses in Mixed-Use Zones
Uses
ML
MM
MH
Use-Specific Standards
Residential
Apartment Dwelling
P
P
P
Live-Work Townhouse Dwelling
P
P
P
Podium Townhouse Dwelling
P
P
P
Single Room Occupancy Housing
P
P
P
P
P
Supportive Housing Residence Type 1
P
P
P
Section 7.2.F
Supportive Housing Residence Type 2
P
P
P
Section 7.2.F
Civic and Institutional
Child Care Centre
P
P
P
P
P
College or University
P
P
P
P
P
Community Centre
P
P
P
P
P
Elementary or Secondary School
P
P
P
P
P
P
Medical Office or Clinic
P
P
P
P
P
P
Public Park
P
P
P
P
P
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Uses
ML
MM
MH
Use-Specific Standards
Place of Worship
P
P
P
P
P
Section 3.11.I
Residential Care Home
P
P
P
P
P
P
Urban Park
P
P
P
Commercial
Banquet Hall
P
P
P
P
Catering Service
P
P
P
Commercial Recreation
P
P
P
P
Commercial School
P
P
P
P
P
Commercial Service and Repair
P
P
P
P
P
Convenience Retail
P
P
P
P
P
Convention Centre
P
P
P
P
Dry Cleaning and Laundry Distribution
Station
P
P
P
Financial Service
P
P
P
P
P
Funeral Home
P
P
P
P
Health or Fitness Centre
P
P
P
P
P
Hotel
P
P
P
P
Micro Manufacturing
P
P
P
P
P
Section 3.11.E
Museum or Gallery
P
P
P
P
P
Organizational Club
P
P
P
P
Outdoor Market
P
P
P
P
P
Personal Service Shop
P
P
P
P
P
Pet Day Care
P
P
P
P
P
Restaurant
P
P
P
P
P
Retail
P
P
P
P
P
Theatre
P
P
P
P
Transit Station
P
P
P
P
P
Veterinary Clinic
P
P
P
P
P
Business Uses
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ML
MM
MH
Use-Specific Standards
Artisan Studio
P
P
P
Office
P
P
P
P
P
Specified Accessory Uses
Home Occupation
P
P
P
P
P
Section 3.11.C
Outside Display and Sales
P
P
P
P
P
Section 3.11.H
Restaurant Patio
P
P
P
P
P
Section 3.11.J
7.1.B
Lot Requirements
Table 7.1.2 - Mixed-Use Zone Lot Requirements
ML
MM
MH
All Permitted Uses, Except as
Specified Below
Lot Area for 0 - 4 storeys (min sq. m.)
600
600
600
Lot Area for 5 - 12 storeys (min sq.
m.)
-
1200
1200
Lot Area for 13 or more storeys, where
abutting any R1 or R2 zone or subzone
(min sq. m.)
-
-
3500
Lot Area for 13 or more storeys, all
other cases (min sq. m.)
-
-
2500
Lot Width for 0 - 4 storeys (min. m.)
18
18
18
Lot Width for 5 - 12 storeys (min. m.)
-
24
24
Lot Width for 13 or more storeys (min.
m.)
-
-
35
Live-Work Townhouse Dwellings on
Individual Lots
Lot Area (min. sq. m.)
100
100
100
Interior Lot Width (min. m.)
6
6
6
Corner Lot Width (min. m.)
9
9
9
7.1.C
Building Location
Table 7.1.3 - Mixed-Use Zone Building Location
ML
MM
MH
Minimum Front Yard
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ML
MM
MH
Minimum Front Yard (min.
m.)
3
3
3
Minimum Front Yard where
there are dwelling units
accessible directly from the
street (min. m.)
4.5
4.5
4.5
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
(min. m.)
3
3
3
Build-to Zone
Front Yard Build-to Zone
Minimum front yard
up to a maximum
depth of 7.5 m from
the front lot line
Minimum front yard
up to a maximum
depth of 7.5 m from
the front lot line
Minimum front yard
up to a maximum
depth of 7.5 m from
the front lot line
Exterior Side Yard Build-to
Zone
Minimum exterior side
yard up to a maximum
depth of 7.5 m from
the exterior side lot
line
Minimum exterior side
yard up to a maximum
depth of 7.5 m from
the exterior side lot
line
Minimum exterior side
yard up to a maximum
depth of 7.5 m from
the exterior side lot
line
Build-to Zone Percentage
Length of the Front Lot Line,
excluding any required
minimum interior side
yard(s) (min.)
50%
60%
70%
Length of the Exterior Side
Lot Line, excluding any
required minimum rear yard
(min.)
50%
60%
70%
Rear Yard
Minimum Rear Yard where
abutting an R1, R2, RE or RH
zone or subzone (min. m.)
7.5
10
10
Minimum Rear Yard where
abutting an OS or P zone
(min. m.)
6
6
6
Minimum Rear Yard in all
other cases (min. m.)
7.5
7.5
7.5
Protected Major Transit
Station Area Minimum Rear
Yard Requirement (North
Side of Queen Street)
Refer Section 7.2.E
Refer Section 7.2.E
Refer Section 7.2.E
Interior Side Yard
Minimum Interior Side Yard
where adjacent to a Mixed-
Use Zone or R3 Zone -
0
0
0
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MM
MH
where there are no windows
(min. m.)
Minimum Interior Side Yard
- where abutting any R1, R2,
RE, or RH zone or subzone
and where there are windows
(min. m.)
7.5
7.5
7.5
Minimum Interior Side Yard
- all other cases (min. m.)
3
3
3
Upper Storey Setbacks and
Restrictions
Rear Lot Line Setback - 5th
storey and above, where
abutting an OS or P zone
(min. m.)
-
6
6
Rear Lot Line Setback and
Interior Side Lot Line
Setback - above the 12th
storey where abutting an R1,
R2, RE or RH zone or
subzone (min. m.)
-
-
30
Rear Lot Line and Interior
Side Lot Line Setback - 5th
to 12th storeys in other
cases (min. m.)
N/A
10
10
Rear Lot Line Setback and
Interior Side Lot Line
Setback - 13th to 30th
storeys in other cases (min.
m.)
-
-
12.5
Rear Lot Line Setback and
Interior Side Lot Line
Setback - above the 30th
storey in other cases (min.
m.)
-
-
15
Maximum Horizontal Length
of a Building - 5th storey and
above (m)
-
80
80
Building Separation (See
Note 1)
Minimum Horizontal
Separation of Buildings on
the Same Lot, 1st to 4th
storeys (min. m.)
-
15 (see note 1)
15 (see note 1)
Minimum Horizontal
Separation of Buildings on
the Same Lot, 5th to 12th
storeys (min. m.)
-
20 (see note 1)
20 (see note 1)
Minimum Horizontal
Separation of Buildings on
-
-
25 (see note 1)
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ML
MM
MH
the Same Lot, 12th to 30th
storeys (min. m.)
Minimum Horizontal
Separation of Buildings on
the Same Lot, above the
30th storey (min. m.)
-
-
30 (see note 1)
Regulations to Table 7.1.3:
(1)
Horizontal separation shall be measured horizontally from the closest part of any
building to the closest part of any other building. Notwithstanding the horizontal
building separation requirements, no separation shall be required where there are
walls without windows, and a 7.5 m separation shall be permitted where a blank wall
faces a wall with windows.
7.1.D
Building Height and Form
Table 7.1.4 - Mixed-Use Zone Building Height and Form
ML
MM
MH
Minimum Building Height within
Protected Major Transit Station
Areas as shown on Schedule F
and where there is frontage on a
Boulevard as shown on Schedule
K (min m., min storeys)
As shown on
Schedule B, or 7.5
m and
2 storeys if not
shown on
Schedule B
As shown on
Schedule B, or
13.5 m and
4 storeys if not
shown on
Schedule B
As shown on
Schedule B, or
40.5 m and
13 storeys if not
shown on
Schedule B
Minimum Building Height in all
Other Cases (min m., min storeys)
As shown on
Schedule B, or 7.5
m and
2 storeys if not
shown on
Schedule B
As shown on
Schedule B, or 11
m and
3 storeys if not
shown on
Schedule B
As shown on
Schedule B, or
25.5 m and
8 storeys if not
shown on
Schedule B
Maximum Building Height where
there is frontage on a Boulevard
as shown on Schedule K (max. m.,
max. storeys)
As shown on
Schedule B, or 15
m and
4 storeys if not
shown on
Schedule B
As shown on
Schedule B, or
38.5 m and
12 storeys if not
shown on
Schedule B
As shown on
Schedule B, or
91.5 m and
30 storeys if not
shown on
Schedule B
Maximum Building Height in all
Other Cases (min m., min storeys)
As shown on
Schedule B, or
15.0 m and 4
storeys if not
shown on
Schedule B
As shown on
Schedule B, or
25.5 m and 8
storeys if not
shown on
Schedule B
As shown on
Schedule B, or
61.5 m and 20
storeys if not
shown on
Schedule B
Minimum Floor Space Index
within Protected Major Transit
Station Areas as shown on
Schedule F (min. FSI)
As shown on
Schedule C, or
0.25 if not shown
on Schedule C
As shown on
Schedule C, or 0.5
if not shown on
Schedule C
As shown on
Schedule C, or 2.5
if not shown on
Schedule C
Minimum Ground Floor Height
(min. m.)
4.5
4.5
4.5
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ML
MM
MH
Building Step Back where facing a
street line (min. m.)
No requirement
Section 7.2.G.1
applies
Section 7.2.G.2
applies
Building Step Back for all storeys
above the 4th storey, rear
elevations where abutting any R1,
R2, OS or P zone or subzone (min.
m.)
No requirement
2.5
2.5
Maximum Floor Plate
No requirement
No requirement
Section 7.2.G.3
applies
7.1.E
Site and Landscaping
Table 7.1.5 - Mixed-Use Zone Site and Landscaping
ML
MM
MH
Parking Area and Garage Restrictions
Restricted by
Section 7.2.D
Restricted by
Section 7.2.D
Restricted by
Section 7.2.D
Interior Side Lot Line Landscaped Strips
where abutting any R1 or R2 zone or
subzone or I1 zone (min. width in m.)
3 (see Note 1)
3 (see Note
1)
3 (see Note
1)
Rear Lot Line Landscaped Strips where
abutting any R1 or R2 zone or subzone or I1
zone (min. width in m.)
3 (see Note 1)
3 (see Note
1)
3 (see Note
1)
Minimum Landscaped Open Space (%)
10%
10%
10%
Regulations to Table 7.1.5
(1)
The landscaped strip shall be required to incorporate opaque screening through
fences or landscaping with a minimum height of 1.0 m.
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Section 7.2: General Regulations for Mixed-Use Zones
7.2.A
Accessory Buildings and Structures
In Mixed-Use Zones, the following provisions shall apply to any accessory
buildings or structures:
.1
The requirements of Section 3.1.B shall apply to accessory
buildings and structures in the Mixed-Use Zones.
7.2.B
Active Use Frontage Requirements in Protected Major Transit
Station Areas
In the Mixed-Use Zones, the following provisions shall apply with respect to
the permitted uses:
.1
Where a lot is shown on Schedule E to be subject to the Active Use
Frontage Requirements, non-residential uses are required to be
located within the ground floor of the building as follows:
.a
Where the 70% Active Frontage Requirement is shown, non-
residential uses shall occupy at least 70% of the building's
frontage where it faces the street line shown.
.b
Where the 50% Active Frontage Requirement is shown, non-
residential uses shall occupy at least 50% of the building's
frontage where it faces the street line shown.
.c
Where any Active Frontage Requirement is shown, the wall of
the ground floor that is facing the street line shown shall
incorporate a minimum glazing of 50% of the surface area of
the ground floor wall.
7.2.C
Common Amenity Area Requirements
.1
Minimum common amenity areas shall be required for dwelling
units in any Mixed-Use Zone in accordance with the provisions of
Section 5.2.G.
.2
Minimum common amenity areas shall not be located in any part of
the rear yard in any Mixed-Use Zone.
7.2.D
Parking Area and Garage Restrictions
In the Mixed-Use Zones, the following provisions shall apply to any parking
areas:
.1
Surface parking areas shall only be permitted in the rear yard.
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.2
Above-ground parking structures in any mixed-use zone shall not
be located within 15.0 m of the street line of any Boulevard or
Corridor, as shown on Schedule K to this By-law.
.3
Above-ground parking structures in any mixed-use zone shall be
integrated within a principal building and shall not be permitted as
a stand-alone structure.
.4
Private garages for dwelling units are prohibited to face a public
street in any Mixed-Use Zone and private garages only be
permitted in a rear lane configuration.
7.2.E
Rear Yard Setback (North side of Queen Street) in Protected
Major Transit Station Areas
On lands zoned Mixed-Use and located on the north side of Queen Street
and located between Hansen Road and Highway 410, the following
requirements shall apply:
.1
A minimum 18.0 m rear yard setback shall be required from any
R1 or R1M zone boundary to any building or structure.
.2
A public street, private street, lane, landscaped open space,
landscaped strip, community garden, and accessory structures in
the form of a statue, monument or similar ornamental or
commemorative landscape feature in accordance with Section
3.1.B.3 are permitted within the rear yard setback required by
7.2.F.1.
.3
Parking areas, parking aisles, parking spaces, and common
amenity areas are not permitted within the rear yard setback
required by 7.2.F.1.
7.2.F
Supportive Housing Residences
.1
The requirements of Section 5.2.O shall apply to Supportive
Housing Residence Type 1 and Supportive Housing Residence
Type 2.
7.2.G
Upper Storey Building Step Back and Maximum Floor Plate
Requirements
.1
In the MM zone, a minimum building step back of 2.5 m shall be
required where a building is facing a street line, applicable to any
portion of the building that is above the podium. For the purposes
of this requirement, the minimum and maximum height of the
podium shall be:
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.a
A minimum of 2 storeys; and
.b
The maximum podium height shall be the lesser of a
maximum of 80% of the width of the adjacent street right-of-
way, or 6 storeys. Where the lot abuts multiple streets, the
larger street right-of-way shall be applicable for the purposes
of identifying the maximum podium height.
.2
In the MH zone, a minimum building step back of 3.0 m shall be
required where a building is facing a street line, applicable to any
portion of the building that is above the podium. For the purposes
of this requirement, the minimum and maximum height of the
podium shall be:
.a
A minimum of 3 storeys or 10.5 m; and
.b
The maximum podium height shall be the lesser of a
maximum of 80% of the width of the adjacent street right-of-
way, or 6 storeys. Where the lot abuts multiple streets, the
larger street right-of-way shall be applicable for the purposes
of identifying the maximum podium height.
.3
A maximum floor plate requirement of 800 m2 shall apply to any
portion of a building that is above the 12th storey.
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Chapter 8: Employment Zones
Table 8.1 - List of Employment Zones
Employment Zones
Zone Symbol
General Employment
GE
Prestige Employment
PE
Section 8.1: Requirements for the Employment Zones
8.1.A
Permitted Uses
In any Employment Zone, no person shall use a lot, or erect, alter or use a
building or structure for any purpose except for the uses permitted in
accordance with Table 8.1.1.
Key
P
Permitted Use
Table 8.1.1 - Permitted Uses in Employment Zones
Uses
GE
PE
Use-Specific Standards
Artisan Studio
P
P
Broadcasting or Filming Studio
P
P
P
P
Building Supply Depot
P
P
Catering Service
P
P
Commercial Motor Vehicle School
P
P
Commercial Service and Repair
P
P
Contractor's Establishment
P
P
P
Courier or Taxi Service
P
Crematorium
P
P
Data Storage Facility
P
P
P
Dry Cleaning and Laundry Establishment
P
P
Emergency Services
P
P
Energy Generation Facility
P
P
Hazardous Waste Processing
P
P
Section 8.2.D
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Uses
GE
PE
Use-Specific Standards
Hazardous Waste Transfer Use
P
P
Section 8.2.E
Heavy Equipment Sales and Service
P
P
Manufacturing, Processing or Assembly
P
P
P
Medical Laboratory
P
P
P
Micro Manufacturing
P
Section 3.11.E
Motor Vehicle Impound Yard
P
Section 3.11.F
Motor Vehicle Repair
P
Non-Hazardous Solid Waste Processing
P
P
Power Generation (Fuel Combustion) Use
P
P
Section 8.2.E
Research and Development
P
P
P
Self Storage Facility
P
P
Thermal Degradation (Energy from Waste) Use
P
Section 8.2.D
Thermal Degradation (Hazardous Waste) Use
P
Section 8.2.D
Thermal Degradation (Non-Energy Producing)
Use
P
Section 8.2.D
Transit Station
P
P
P
P
Transportation Depot
P
P
Vertical or Indoor Farm
P
P
P
Veterinary Clinic
P
P
Warehouse
P
P
P
Waste Processing Station
P
P
Section 8.2.D
Waste Transfer Station
P
P
Section 8.2.D
Workshop
P
P
P
Specified Accessory and Ancillary Uses
Accessory Office
P
P
Section 8.2.B
Ancillary Restaurant
P
P
Section 8.2.C
Ancillary Retail
P
P
Section 8.2.C
Outside Display and Sales
P
P
Section 3.11.H
Outside Storage
P
Section 8.2.G
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8.1.B
Lot Requirements
Table 8.1.2 - Employment Zone Lot Requirements
GE
PE
Lot Area (min. sq. m.)
900
1200
Lot Width (min. m.)
18
18
8.1.C
Building Location
Table 8.1.3 - Employment Zone Building Location
GE
PE
Front Yard (min. m.)
4.5
3
Rear Yard (min. m.)
7
7
Rear Yard where abutting any
Residential or Mixed Use Zone
Greater of: 15 m or
the height of the
building
9
Rear Yard where abutting another
Employment Zone
6
6
Exterior Side Yard (min. m.)
3
3
Interior Side Yard (min. m.)
3
3
Interior Side Yard where abutting
any Residential or Mixed Use
Zone (min. m.)
Greater of: 15 m or
the height of the
building
9
8.1.D
Building Height
Table 8.1.4 - Employment Zone Building Height
GE
PE
Maximum Building Height (max.
m., max. storeys)
No requirement
No requirement in
metres,
max. 3 storeys
8.1.E
Site and Landscaping
Table 8.1.5 - Employment Zone Site and Landscaping
GE
PE
Landscaped Open Space (min. %)
10
15
Front Lot Line Landscaped Strips
(min. m.)
1.5
3
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GE
PE
Exterior Side Lot Line
Landscaped Strips (min. m.)
1.5
3
Interior Side Lot Line
Landscaped Strips where
abutting a Residential, Mixed
Use, Institutional or Open Space
zone (min. width in m.)
3 (see Note 1)
3 (see Note 1)
Rear Lot Line Landscaped Strips
where abutting a Residential,
Mixed Use, Institutional or Open
Space zone (min. width in m.)
3 (see Note 1)
3 (see Note 1)
Regulations to Table 8.1.5:
(1)
The landscaped strip shall be required to incorporate opaque screening through
fences or landscaping with a minimum height of 1.0 m.
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Section 8.2: General Regulations for Employment Zones
8.2.A
Accessory Buildings and Structures
.1
Accessory buildings and structures shall be in accordance with
Section 3.1.B.
8.2.B
Accessory Office Uses in the Employment Zones
.1
In any Employment zone, the maximum gross floor area of an
accessory office shall be 15% of the gross floor area of the
associated principal employment use.
.2
Notwithstanding section 8.2.B.1, where the associated principal
employment use is primarily conducted outdoors, the maximum
gross floor area of an accessory office shall be 100 m2.
8.2.C
Ancillary Retail and Restaurant Uses in the Employment Zones
.1
Any goods, material, equipment, food or other items that are sold,
leased, rented, or displayed in an ancillary retail or restaurant use
in the Employment zones shall be produced by the associated
employment use and shall be located on the same lot.
.2
In the Employment zones, the maximum gross floor area of
ancillary retail and restaurant uses on the lot shall be 15% of the
associated principal employment use.
8.2.D
Hazardous Waste Processing and Thermal Degradation
Where permitted by this By-law, a hazardous waste processing or a thermal
degradation use shall be in accordance with the following provisions:
.1
This use shall not be permitted within 1,000 m of any Residential,
Mixed-Use, Park, or Institutional Zone.
8.2.E
Hazardous Waste Transfer and Power Generation (Fuel
Combustion) Use
A hazardous waste transfer use and power generation (fuel combustion)
use shall be in accordance with the following provisions:
.1
The use shall not be permitted within 300 m of any Residential,
Mixed-Use, Park, or Institutional Zone.
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8.2.F
Outside Storage
Where permitted by this By-law, outside storage shall be in accordance with
the following provisions:
.1
Outside storage shall be permitted as an accessory use to a
principal use only.
.2
Outside storage shall not be permitted within any front yard or
exterior side yard.
.3
Outside storage shall not be permitted within 90 m of any
Boulevard, as shown on Schedule K to this By-law. This setback
shall be measured from any lot line abutting the street identified as
a Boulevard.
.4
Outside storage shall not be permitted within any yard that abuts
any Residential or Mixed-Use zone.
.5
Outside storage shall be no closer than 1.2 m from any lot line
where abutting another General Employment Zone. Where abutting
any other zone, the setback of outside storage shall be equal to the
height of the outside storage, or 1.2 m, whichever is greater.
.6
The height of outside storage shall not exceed the lesser of 11.0 m
or the height of the main building.
.7
Outside storage shall be screened from view from a street by
opaque landscaping, an opaque fence, berm, or wall where the
outside storage abuts a street, or along any lot line where the
outside storage is adjacent to any zone other than a zone in which
outside storage is also permitted. The screening shall have a
minimum height of 1.8 m.
.8
Where outside storage is permitted in an Employment zone,
nothing in this By-law shall prevent the parking and storage of
oversized motor vehicles (trucks and/or transport trailers) not
actively engaged in loading or unloading and which may or may not
be in conjunction with a business operating from a building on the
same lot provided that:
.a
Trucks and/or trailers shall not be parked stored on a vacant
land or any lot that does not include a building.
.b
The location of the truck and/or trailer parking and storage
area shall be limited to the area of the lot permitted to be
used for outside storage as set out in the applicable zone.
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.c
No trucks and/or trailers shall be parked or stored on any
portion of a lot required for parking, loading, driveways, or
landscaped open space.
.d
Trucks and/or trailers shall not exceed a maximum height of
4.15 metres.
.e
Truck and trailer parking and storage areas shall be screened
from view from the street by fencing, architectural screening,
landscape buffer, buildings placement, berms, or a
combination of such treatment.
8.2.G
Waste Transfer Station, Waste Processing Station
Where permitted by this By-law, a waste transfer station or waste
processing station shall be in accordance with the following provisions:
.1
Notwithstanding the permitted uses of the zone, outside storage is
only permitted to be in the form of enclosed bins or containers and
in accordance with the provisions of this By-law for outside
storage.
.2
The use shall not be permitted within 300 m of any Residential,
Mixed-Use, Park, or Institutional Zone.
Institutional Zones
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Chapter 9: Institutional Zones
Table 9.1 - List of Institutional Zones
Institutional Zones
Zone Symbol
General Institutional
I1
Major Institutional
I2
Section 9.1: Requirements for Institutional Zones
9.1.A
Permitted Uses
In any Institutional Zone, no person shall use a lot, or erect, alter or use a
building or structure for any purpose except for the uses permitted in
accordance with Table 9.1.1.
Key
P
Permitted Use
Table 9.1.1 - Permitted Uses in Institutional Zones
Uses
I1
I2
Use-Specific Standards
Child Care Centre
P
P
P
College or University
P
P
Community Centre
P
P
P
Community Garden
P
P
P
Section 3.11.A
Elementary or Secondary School
P
P
P
Emergency Services
P
P
P
Fairground
P
P
Hospital
P
P
Library
P
P
P
Medical Office or Clinic
P
P
P
Museum or Gallery
P
Office
P
Organizational Club
P
P
Outdoor Market
P
P
Place of Worship
P
P
P
Section 3.11.I
Institutional Zones
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Uses
I1
I2
Use-Specific Standards
Public Park
P
P
Residential Care Home
P
P
Single Room Occupancy Housing
P
P
Supportive Housing Residence Type 1
P
P
P
Section 9.2.C
Supportive Housing Residence Type 2
P
P
P
Section 9.2.C
Transit Station
P
P
P
Urban Park
P
P
Specified Ancillary Commercial and
Accessory Uses
Accessory Office
P
P
P
Section 9.2.B
Ancillary Restaurant
P
P
P
Section 9.2.B
Ancillary Retail
P
P
P
Section 9.2.B
9.1.B
Lot Requirements
Table 9.1.2 - Institutional Zone Lot Requirements
I1
I2
Minimum Lot Width (min. m.)
15
30
Minimum Lot Area (min. sq. m.)
450
900
9.1.C
Building Location
Table 9.1.3 - Institutional Zone Building Location
I1
I2
Front Yard (min. m.)
4.5
4.5
Rear Yard (min. m.)
7.5
7.5
Exterior Side Yard (min. m.)
4.5
4.5
Interior Side Yard (min. m.)
3
4.5
Institutional Zones
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9.1.D
Building Height
Table 9.1.4 - Institutional Zone Building Height
I1
I2
Building Height within a Protected
Major Transit Station Area, as
shown on Schedule F (max. m., max.
storeys)
20 m,
6 storeys
20 m,
6 storeys
Building Height - all other cases
(max. m., max. storeys)
11 m,
3 storeys
11 m,
3 storeys
9.1.E
Site and Landscaping
Table 9.1.5 - Institutional Zone Site and Landscaping
I1
I2
Front Lot Line Landscaped Strips
(min. m.)
3
3
Exterior Side Lot Line Landscaped
Strips (min. m.)
3
3
Interior Side Lot Line Landscaped
Strips, only where abutting a
Residential, Mixed Use, Park, or
Open Space zone (min. m.)
3 (see Note 1)
4.5 (see Note 1)
Rear Lot Line Landscaped Strips,
only where abutting a Residential,
Mixed Use, Park, or Open Space
zone (min. m.)
3 (see Note 1)
4.5 (see Note 1)
Regulations to Table 9.1.5:
(1)
The landscaped strip shall be required to incorporate opaque screening through
fences or landscaping with a minimum height of 1.0 m.
Institutional Zones
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Section 9.2: General Regulations for Institutional Zones
9.2.A
Accessory Buildings and Structures
.1
Accessory buildings and structures shall be in accordance with
Section 3.1.B.
9.2.B
Ancillary and Accessory Commercial Uses
.1
In any Institutional 1 (I1) zone, the total amount of gross floor area
of ancillary retail and restaurants shall not exceed 15% of the
gross floor area of all buildings and structures on the lot.
.2
An ancillary retail or restaurant use permitted in any Institutional
zone shall not include a drive-through, but a restaurant patio is
permitted as accessory.
9.2.C
Supportive Housing Residences
.1
The requirements of Section 5.2.O shall apply to Supportive
Housing Residence Type 1 and Supportive Housing Residence
Type 2.
Park, Open Space, and Natural System Zones
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Chapter 10: Park, Open Space, and Natural
System Zones
Table 10.1 - List of Open Space and Natural System Zones
Park, Open Space, and Natural System Zones
Zone Symbol
Park
P
Open Space
OS
Natural System
NS
Section 10.1:
Requirements for the Park, Open Space
and Natural System Zones
10.1.A Permitted Uses
In any Park, Open Space, and Natural System zone, no person shall use a
lot, or erect, alter or use a building or structure for any purpose except for
the uses permitted in accordance with Table 10.1.1.
Key
P
Permitted Use
Table 10.1.1 - Permitted Uses in the Park, Open Space, and Natural System Zones
Uses
P
OS
NS
Use-Specific Standards
Cemetery
P
Community Centre
P
Community Garden
P
P
Section 3.11.A
Conservation Use
P
P
P
Elementary or Secondary School
P
Library
P
Passive Recreation
P
P
P
Public Park
P
Stormwater Management Facility
P
Specified Ancillary and Accessory Uses
Ancillary Restaurant
P
Section 10.2.B
Park, Open Space, and Natural System Zones
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Uses
P
OS
NS
Use-Specific Standards
Ancillary Retail
P
Section 10.2.B
10.1.B Building Location
Table 10.1.2 - Park, Open Space, and Natural System Zone Building Location
P
OS
NS
Front Yard (min. m.)
4.5
7.5
-
Rear Yard (min. m.)
7.5
7.5
-
Exterior Side Yard (min. m.)
4.5
7.5
-
Interior Side Yard (min. m.)
3.0
7.5
-
10.1.C Building Height
Table 10.1.3 - Park, Open Space, and Natural System Zone Building Height
P
OS
NS
Building Height (max. m.,
max. storeys)
11.0 m,
3 storeys
8.5 m,
2 storeys
8.5 m,
2 storeys
10.1.D Site and Landscaping
Table 10.1.4 - Park, Open Space, and Natural System Zone Site and Landscaping
P
OS
NS
Lot Coverage (max. %)
-
10
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Section 10.2:
General Regulations for the Park, Open
Space, and Natural System Zones
10.2.A Accessory Buildings and Structures
.1
Accessory buildings and structures shall be in accordance with
Section 3.1.B.
10.2.B Ancillary Commercial Uses
.1
The total amount of gross floor area of ancillary retail and
restaurants in a Park zone shall not exceed 100 m2 per 1 ha of lot
area. An ancillary retail or ancillary restaurant use shall not include
a drive-through, but an accessory restaurant patio is permitted.
Other Zones
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Chapter 11: Other Zones
Table 11.1 - List of Other Zones
Other Zones
Zone Symbol
Agricultural
A
Utility and Transportation
UT
Future Development
FD
Section 11.1: Requirements for Other Zones
11.1.A Permitted Uses
In the Other (Agricultural, Utility and Transportation, and Future
Development) Zones, no person shall use a lot, or erect, alter or use a
building or structure for any purpose except for the uses permitted in
accordance with Table 11.1.1 and this section.
Key
P
Permitted Use
Table 11.1.1 - Permitted Uses in Other Zones
Uses
A
UT
FD
Use-Specific Standards
Residential
Detached Dwelling
P
P
Supportive Housing Residence Type 1
P
P
Supportive Housing Residence Type 2
P
Community
Conservation Use
P
P
P
P
Kennel
P
P
Section 11.2.C
Stormwater Management Facility
P
Specified Accessory Uses
Home Occupation
P
P
Section 3.11.C
Agricultural and Infrastructure
Agricultural Use
P
P
Infrastructure (as principal uses)
P
P
Other Zones
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11.1.B Lot Requirements
Table 11.1.2 - Other Zone Lot Requirements
A
UT
FD
Lots used for agricultural uses - Minimum
Lot Area (min. ha.)
30
-
As legally existing
Lots used for non-agricultural uses -
Minimum Lot Area (min. ha.)
0.4
-
As legally existing
Lots under 5 hectares - Minimum Lot
Width (min. m.)
45
-
As legally existing
Lots equal to or more than 5 hectares -
Minimum Lot Width (min. m.)
150
-
As legally existing
11.1.C Building Location
Table 11.1.3 - Other Zone Building Location
A
UT
FD
Front Yard - Lots under 5 hectares (min.
m)
12
-
7.5
Front Yard - Lots equal to or more than 5
hectares (min. m)
22
-
7.5
Interior Side Yard and Exterior Side Yard
- Lots under 5 hectares (min. m)
7.5
-
3
Interior Side Yard and Exterior Side Yard
- Lots equal to or more than 5 hectares
(min. m)
15
-
3
Rear Yard Setback (min. m.)
15
-
7.5
11.1.D Building Height
Table 11.1.4 - Other Zone Building Height
A
UT
FD
Building Height (max. m., max. storeys)
11 m, 3 storeys
-
11 m, 3 storeys
Other Zones
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Section 11.2: General Regulations for Other Zones
11.2.A Agricultural and Future Development Zone Accessory Building
and Structure Requirements
In the Agricultural or Future Development Zone, accessory buildings and
structures shall be subject to the following provisions:
.1
Any accessory building or structure that is attached to the main
dwelling shall not be subject to the provisions of this subsection
but shall be subject to the yard and setback requirements in the
applicable zone.
.2
An accessory building or structure is prohibited to be constructed
in any part of the front yard, exterior side yard, or in the minimum
required interior side yard specified in the applicable zone.
.3
Habitable space is prohibited within any accessory building or
structure, unless otherwise expressly permitted by this By-law.
.4
A Quonset hut, intermodal shipping container or transport trailer
shall not be used as a detached garage or carport on a lot with an
area less than 0.2 ha.
.5
An accessory building or structure shall be subject to the following
requirements:
.a
On a lot having a lot area of 2 hectares or less, accessory
buildings and structures shall be in accordance with the
requirements for Residential Zones under Section 5.2.B.
.b
On a lot having a lot area of more than 2 hectares, accessory
buildings and structures shall not be located within 3.0 m of
any lot line.
.c
Detached private garages and carports shall be subject to
the requirements of Section 5.2.H.
.6
No accessory building or structure shall be constructed upon any
easement.
.7
The maximum height of an accessory building or structure in an
Agricultural or Future Development Zone shall be in accordance
with Table 11.2.A.1.
Other Zones
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Table 11.2.A.1 - Maximum Height for Accessory Buildings and Structures in the Agricultural and Future
Development Zones
Lot Type
Maximum Height
Where the Lot Area is less than 2.0
hectares
4.0 m
Where the Lot Area is greater than
2.0 hectares
No requirement
.8
The gross floor area of accessory buildings on a lot in an
Agricultural or Future Development Zone shall be subject to the
requirements of Table 11.2.A.2. Table 11.2.A.2 shall not apply to
any detached garage, swimming pool enclosure or accessory
buildings and structures associated with a swimming pool, nor
shall it apply to any accessory structures.
Table 11.2.A.2 - Maximum Gross Floor Area for Accessory Buildings and Structures in the Agricultural and Future
Development Zone
Lot Type
Maximum Gross Floor Area Per
Accessory Building
Maximum Combined Gross Floor
Area for All Accessory Buildings on
the Lot
Where the Lot Area is less
than 2.0 hectares
23.0 m2
40.0 m2
Where the Lot Area is greater
than 2.0 hectares
No requirement
No requirement
11.2.B Agricultural and Future Development Zone Driveway
Requirements
In the Agricultural or Future Development Zone, driveways shall be subject
to the following provisions:
.1
The maximum driveway width shall not exceed 50% of the lot width
or 14.0 m, whichever is less, provided that the maximum driveway
width where the driveway intersects the public right-of-way shall be
9.0 m.
.2
Tandem parking is permitted.
.3
A driveway is permitted to be used for parking spaces.
.4
No parking shall be permitted on any part of a lot except within a
parking space and a driveway.
.5
The general requirements of Section 4.2.B shall also apply to
driveways in the A and FD zones.
Other Zones
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11.2.C Kennel
Where permitted by this By-law, a kennel shall be in accordance with the
following provisions:
.1
The minimum lot area shall be 1.0 ha.
.2
No part of a kennel, including any associated building or structure
shall be located within 150 m of any lot line other than a front lot
line or exterior side lot line.
11.2.D Utility and Transportation Zone Accessory Building and
Structure Requirements
.1
In the UT zone, a principal building shall not be required to permit
the construction of any building or structure that is accessory to
the utility or transportation use.
.2
Lot and building requirements for all accessory buildings and
structures in the UT zone shall be in accordance with the zone
requirements.
Exception Zones
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Chapter 12: Exception Zones
Notwithstanding any provision of this By-law, where lands are subject to an
Exception zone as described under Section 1.9.B, the requirements of the
applicable exception zone shall apply and shall supersede all other
requirements of this By-law, unless otherwise explicitly stated in this By-law,
and as follows:
.1
Notwithstanding any exception zone, on any individual lot where a
detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling or street townhouse
dwelling is permitted and full municipal services are available,
additional residential units are permitted in accordance with the
requirements of Section 5.2.C of this By-law.
.2
Notwithstanding any exception zone, no minimum parking space
requirements shall apply to any lot located in a Protected Major
Transit Station Area, as shown on Schedule F to this By-law.
.3
In any lands zoned R1A and subject to an Exception Zone, the
following shall apply:
.a
Notwithstanding the Exception Zone, any uses and building
typologies permitted in the R1A zone and not permitted by
the Exception Zone shall be additionally permitted, provided
that these additional uses meet the applicable minimum
required lot width and minimum required lot area of the R1A
zone and are on full municipal services.
Note: This section identifies
several overriding statements
that supersede the provisions of
any Exception zone.
Enactment
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Chapter 13: Enactment
Section 13.1: Former Zoning By-laws are Repealed and
Replaced
From the date of the coming into force of this By-law, Zoning By-law 270-
2004, as amended, is repealed in its entirety with respect to the lands
subject to this By-law as shown on Schedule A, including all sections,
schedules, and amendments that apply to all lands subject to Zoning By-law
270-2004, as amended, save and except to give effect to the transition
provisions established in Section 1.7 of this By-law.
Section 13.2: Effective Date
The By-law shall come into effect upon partial approval by the Ontario Land
Tribunal of Brampton Plan pursuant to the City's motion for approval filed
December 19, 2025.
ENACTED and PASSED this [enter date] of [enter month], [enter year].
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Patrick Brown, Mayor
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Genevieve Scharback, City Clerk