Comprehensive Zoning By-law C500-2011, consolidated February 28, 2025
Carling, Ontario
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TOWNSHIP OF CARLING
CONSOLIDATED - COMPREHENSIVE
ZONING BY-LAW
NO. C500-2011
Including:
OMB PL120369, C501-2012, C503-2012, C504-2012, C506-2013,
OMB PL120009, C509-2014, C511-2014, C512-2015, C513-2015,
C514-2015, C515-2015, C516-2015, C517a-2015, C518-2016, C519-2017,
C520-2017, C521-2018, C523-2018, C524-2018, C525-2018, C526-2018,
C527-2018, C530-2020, C531-2020, C532-2020, C533-2020, C534-2020, C535-2021,
C536-2021, C537-2021, C538-2021, C539-2021, C540-2021, C541-2021, C542-2021,
C543-2022, C544-2022, C545-2022 (OLT-22-003187), C546-2023 (OLT-22-004251),
C547-2023, C548-2023, C549-2024, C550-2024, C551-2024, C553-2024
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 - TITLE AND INTERPRETATION ................................................................................... 1
SECTION 2 - ADMINISTRATION ...................................................................................................... 2
2.01 Zoning Administration ............................................................................................................................. 2
2.02 Application and Plans.............................................................................................................................. 2
2.03 Penalty....................................................................................................................................................... 2
2.04 Date of By-law Approval .......................................................................................................................... 2
2.05 By-law Repeals ......................................................................................................................................... 2
2.06 Conformity and Compliance with By-law .............................................................................................. 2
2.07 Building Permits and Municipal License ............................................................................................... 2
2.08 Effective Date ........................................................................................................................................... 2
2.09 Transition Provisions .............................................................................................................................. 2
2.10 Inspection of Property and Premises .................................................................................................... 3
SECTION 3 - ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES .................................................................................... 4
3.01 Zones ......................................................................................................................................................... 4
3.02 Zone Requirements .................................................................................................................................. 4
3.03 Zone Boundaries ...................................................................................................................................... 4
3.04 Waterway .................................................................................................................................................. 4
3.05 Incorporation of Zoning Maps ................................................................................................................ 4
3.06 Use of Zone Symbols ............................................................................................................................... 5
3.07 Unzoned Lands ........................................................................................................................................ 5
3.08 Multiple Zones .......................................................................................................................................... 5
3.09 Site Specific Zones .................................................................................................................................. 5
3.10 Holding Provision Symbols .................................................................................................................... 5
SECTION 4 - DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................... 6
SECTION 5 - GENERAL PROVISIONS ........................................................................................... 18
5.01 Accessory Buildings and Structures ................................................................................................... 18
5.02 Automobile Service Station and Gas Storage .................................................................................... 19
5.03 Bed and Breakfast .................................................................................................................................. 19
5.04 Boathouses and Boatports ................................................................................................................... 19
5.05 Bridges, Causeways and Watercrossings........................................................................................... 19
5.06 Buffer Areas ............................................................................................................................................ 20
5.07 Building in a Built-up Area .................................................................................................................... 20
5.08 Buildings to Be Moved .......................................................................................................................... 20
5.09 Building Repair or Reconstruction ...................................................................................................... 20
5.09.1
Non-Complying Buildings ............................................................................................................ 20
5.09.2
Non-Conforming Uses .................................................................................................................. 21
5.10 Connections between Buildings .......................................................................................................... 22
5.11 Converted Dwelling, Basement or Accessory Apartment ................................................................. 22
5.12 Crown Land ............................................................................................................................................ 22
5.13 Decks, Attached ..................................................................................................................................... 22
5.14 Decks, Detached .................................................................................................................................... 22
5.15 Docks, Residential ................................................................................................................................. 23
5.16 Dwelling Unit in a Non-Residential Building or on a Non-Residential Lot ....................................... 24
5.17 Dwelling Units Below Grade ................................................................................................................. 24
5.18 Existing Buildings on Lots with Inadequate Requirements .............................................................. 24
5.19 Fences ..................................................................................................................................................... 24
5.20 Frontage Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 24
5.21 Garden Suite ........................................................................................................................................... 25
5.22 Gazebo .................................................................................................................................................... 25
5.23 Georgian Bay Flood Elevation .............................................................................................................. 25
5.24 Group Homes ......................................................................................................................................... 25
5.25 Height Exceptions .................................................................................................................................. 25
5.26 Home Occupations ................................................................................................................................ 25
5.27 Home Industry ........................................................................................................................................ 26
5.28 Hunt Camps ............................................................................................................................................ 26
5.29 Island Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 27
5.30 Keeping of Animals ................................................................................................................................ 27
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5.31 Kennels ................................................................................................................................................... 27
5.32 Landscaped Buffer Area........................................................................................................................ 27
5.33 Loading Space Regulations .................................................................................................................. 27
5.34 Lots Having Less Area, Depth, or Frontage Than Required.............................................................. 27
5.35 Lights....................................................................................................................................................... 28
5.36 Measurement of Lot or Island Area ...................................................................................................... 28
5.37 Mining ...................................................................................................................................................... 28
5.38 Mobile Home ........................................................................................................................................... 28
5.39 Multiple Zones ........................................................................................................................................ 28
5.40 Multi-Storey Dwelling ............................................................................................................................. 28
5.41 Number of Dwellings on One Lot ......................................................................................................... 28
5.42 Occupation of Unserviced Building ..................................................................................................... 29
5.43 Outdoor Woodstoves ............................................................................................................................. 29
5.44 Parking Area Regulations ..................................................................................................................... 29
5.45 Permitted Encroachments..................................................................................................................... 31
5.46 Pits and Quarries ................................................................................................................................... 32
5.47 Prohibited Uses ...................................................................................................................................... 32
5.48 Public Uses ............................................................................................................................................. 33
5.49 Pump House ........................................................................................................................................... 33
5.50 Sauna....................................................................................................................................................... 33
5.51 Septic System ......................................................................................................................................... 33
5.52 Setbacks From EP Zones ...................................................................................................................... 33
5.53 Shore Road Allowance, Original as Part of Lot .................................................................................. 33
5.54 Shore Road Allowance, Original Setback............................................................................................ 33
5.55 Signs........................................................................................................................................................ 33
5.56 Sleeping Cabins ..................................................................................................................................... 34
5.57 Special and Temporary Uses ................................................................................................................ 34
5.58 Special Use Restrictions ....................................................................................................................... 34
5.59 Storage of Unlicensed Vehicles or Trailers ......................................................................................... 34
5.60 Tents ........................................................................................................................................................ 34
5.61 Through Lots .......................................................................................................................................... 34
5.62 Tourist Commercial Waterfront Regulations ...................................................................................... 35
5.63 Width Restrictions ................................................................................................................................. 36
SECTION 6 - RURAL (RU) ZONE .................................................................................................... 37
6.01 Uses Permitted ....................................................................................................................................... 37
6.02 Zone Standards ...................................................................................................................................... 37
6.03 Provisions for Accessory Uses ............................................................................................................ 37
6.04 Special Exception Regulations - Rural (RU) ....................................................................................... 38
SECTION 7 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL (RR) ZONE ............................................................................ 43
7.01 Uses Permitted ....................................................................................................................................... 43
7.02 Zone Standards ...................................................................................................................................... 43
7.03 Provisions for Accessory Uses ............................................................................................................ 43
7.04 Special Exception Regulations - Rural Residential (RR) .................................................................. 43
SECTION 8 - BAYVIEW RESIDENTIAL (BR1) ZONE ...................................................................... 46
8.01 Uses Permitted ....................................................................................................................................... 46
8.02 Zone Standards ...................................................................................................................................... 46
8.03 Provisions for Accessory Uses ............................................................................................................ 46
8.04 Special Exception Regulations - Bayview Residential 1 (BR1) ........................................................ 46
SECTION 9 - WATERFRONT RESIDENTIAL (WF1, WF2, WF3, WF4, WF5) ZONES ..................... 48
9.01 Uses Permitted ....................................................................................................................................... 48
9.02 Zone Standards ...................................................................................................................................... 48
9.03 Provisions for Accessory Uses ............................................................................................................ 48
9.04 Special Exception Regulations - Waterfront Residential (WF1, WF2, WF3, WF4, WF5) ................ 49
9.04.1
Waterfront Residential 1 Exceptions ........................................................................................... 49
9.04.2
Waterfront Residential 2 Exceptions ........................................................................................... 62
9.04.3
Waterfront Residential 3 Exceptions ........................................................................................... 66
SECTION 10 - HIGHWAY - SERVICE COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONE (NON WATERFRONT) ............ 68
10.01 Uses Permitted ....................................................................................................................................... 68
10.02 Zone Standards ...................................................................................................................................... 69
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10.03 Provisions for Accessory Uses ............................................................................................................ 69
10.04 Special Exception Regulations - Highway-Service Commercial (C1) .............................................. 69
SECTION 11 - TOURIST COMMERCIAL (C2) ZONE ...................................................................... 72
11.01 Uses Permitted ....................................................................................................................................... 72
11.02 Zone Standards ...................................................................................................................................... 72
11.03 Provisions for Accessory Uses ............................................................................................................ 72
11.04 Special Exception Regulations - Tourist Commercial (C2)............................................................... 72
11.05 Holding Provisions ................................................................................................................................ 74
SECTION 12 - CONTRACTOR COMMERCIAL (CC) ZONE ............................................................ 75
12.01 Uses Permitted ....................................................................................................................................... 75
12.02 Zone Standards ...................................................................................................................................... 75
12.03 Provisions for Accessory Uses ............................................................................................................ 75
12.04 Special Exception Regulations - Contractor Commercial (CC) ........................................................ 75
SECTION 13 - COMMERCIAL MARINE (CM) ZONE ....................................................................... 76
13.01 Uses Permitted ....................................................................................................................................... 76
13.02 Zone Standards ...................................................................................................................................... 76
13.03 Provisions for Accessory Uses ............................................................................................................ 76
13.04 Special Exception Regulations - Commercial Marine (CM) .............................................................. 76
SECTION 14 - INSTITUTIONAL (INST) ZONE ................................................................................. 77
14.01 Uses Permitted ....................................................................................................................................... 77
14.02 Zone Standards ...................................................................................................................................... 77
14.03 Provisions for Accessory Uses ............................................................................................................ 77
14.04 Special Exception Regulations - Institutional (INST) ........................................................................ 77
SECTION 15 - INDUSTRIAL GENERAL (M) ZONE ......................................................................... 78
15.01 Uses Permitted ....................................................................................................................................... 78
15.02 Zone Standards ...................................................................................................................................... 78
15.03 Provisions for Accessory Uses ............................................................................................................ 78
15.04 Special Exception Regulations - Industrial (M) .................................................................................. 78
SECTION 16 - INDUSTRIAL PARK (M1) ZONE .............................................................................. 80
16.01 Uses Permitted ....................................................................................................................................... 80
16.02 Zone Standards ...................................................................................................................................... 80
16.03 Provisions for Accessory Uses ............................................................................................................ 81
16.04 Special Exception Regulations - Industrial Park (M1) ....................................................................... 81
SECTION 17 - INDUSTRIAL PIT (M2) ZONE ................................................................................... 82
17.01 Uses Permitted ....................................................................................................................................... 82
17.02 Zone Standards ...................................................................................................................................... 82
17.03 Provisions for Accessory Uses ............................................................................................................ 82
17.04 Special Exception Regulations - Industrial Pit (M2) .......................................................................... 82
SECTION 18 - WASTE DISPOSAL (M3) ZONE ............................................................................... 83
18.01 Uses Permitted ....................................................................................................................................... 83
18.02 Zone Standards ...................................................................................................................................... 83
18.03 Provisions for Accessory Uses ............................................................................................................ 83
18.04 Special Exception Regulations - Waste Disposal (M3) ..................................................................... 83
SECTION 19 - INDUSTRIAL QUARRY (MQ2) ZONE ...................................................................... 84
19.01 Uses Permitted ....................................................................................................................................... 84
19.02 Zone Standards ...................................................................................................................................... 84
19.03 Provisions for Accessory Uses ............................................................................................................ 84
19.04 Special Exception Regulations - Industrial Quarry (MQ2) ................................................................ 84
SECTION 20 - OPEN SPACE (OS) ZONE ....................................................................................... 85
20.01 Uses Permitted ....................................................................................................................................... 85
20.02 Zone Standards ...................................................................................................................................... 85
20.03 Provisions for Accessory Uses ............................................................................................................ 85
20.04 Special Exception Regulations - Open Space (OS) ........................................................................... 85
from Boundaries 5 metres ........................................................................................................... 86
SECTION 21 - CROWN LAND (CL) ZONE ...................................................................................... 87
21.01 Uses Permitted ....................................................................................................................................... 87
21.02 Provisions for Accessory Uses ............................................................................................................ 87
SECTION 22 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (EP) ZONE (Fish Habitat) ................................. 88
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22.01 Uses Permitted ....................................................................................................................................... 88
22.02 Zone Standards ...................................................................................................................................... 88
22.03 Provisions for Accessory Uses ............................................................................................................ 88
22.04 Special Exception Regulations - Environmental Protection (EP) .................................................... 88
SECTION 23 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 1 (EP1) ZONE (PSW's) ..................................... 89
23.01 Uses Permitted ....................................................................................................................................... 89
23.02 Zone Standards ...................................................................................................................................... 89
23.03 Provisions for Accessory Uses ............................................................................................................ 89
23.04 Special Exception Regulations - Environmental Protection 1 (EP1) ............................................... 89
SECTION 24 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 2 (EP2) ZONE (Wetlands/Flood Plains) .......... 90
24.01 Uses Permitted ....................................................................................................................................... 90
24.02 Zone Standards ...................................................................................................................................... 90
24.03 Provisions for Accessory Uses ............................................................................................................ 90
24.04 Special Exception Regulations - Environmental Protection 2 (EP2) ............................................... 90
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TOWNSHIP OF CARLING
BY-LAW NO.
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BEING A BY-LAW to regulate the use of land and
the character, location and use of buildings and
structures in the Township of Carling
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SECTION 1 - TITLE AND INTERPRETATION
1.01
This By-law may be cited as the Township of Carling ("the Township") Zoning By-law ("this By-
law").
1.02
The Maps annexed hereto as Schedules of this By-law are declared to be part of this By-law.
1.03
For the purposes of this By-law, the definitions and interpretations set out herein shall govern.
1.04
Nothing in this By-law shall be construed to exempt any person from complying with the
requirements of any other by-law of the Township or of any law of the Province of Ontario, or of
Canada.
1.05
The provisions of this By-law are held to be the minimum requirements adopted for the promotion
of the public health, safety, convenience or general welfare of the Township.
1.06
In the event of an inconsistency or conflict between two or more regulations in this By-law, the
more restrictive provision shall prevail.
1.07
The provisions of this By-law may not apply to Crown land. However, this By-law reflects the
established planning policies of the Township and it is intended that the Crown shall have regard
for the provisions of this By-law.
1.08
Numerical figures used in this By-law are given in metric units and are intended to provide the
sole standard governing the provisions of this By-law. Conversions of these metric units to
equivalent imperial units may be deemed acceptable by the Township when the conversion is
made to at least two decimal places.
1.09
In this By-law, words importing the singular number include, where appropriate, more persons,
parties or things of the same kind than one, and a word interpreted in the singular number has a
corresponding meaning when used in the plural.
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SECTION 2 - ADMINISTRATION
2.01
Zoning Administration
This By-law shall be administered by persons as may be authorized from time to time by the
Council of the Township.
2.02
Application and Plans
An application for a building permit shall contain all of the information required to determine
whether or not such application conforms with the requirements of this By-law.
2.03
Penalty
Every person who uses or alters the use of any land or lot or alters or erects or uses any building
or structure in a manner contrary to any requirements of this By-law, or who causes or permits
such use or erection or alteration, or who violates any provisions of this By-law or causes or
permits a violation, is guilty of an offence and upon conviction thereof shall be liable to a fine as
set out in the Planning Act, as amended from time to time, for each offence, and each day of the
occurrence of the offence shall be deemed to be a separate occurrence. Every such penalty
shall be recoverable under the Provincial Offences Act, as amended from to time.
2.04
Date of By-law Approval
This By-law shall take effect and come into force in accordance with the Planning Act.
2.05
By-law Repeals
By-law No. C400-2000 as amended is hereby repealed.
2.06
Conformity and Compliance with By-law
No land, building or structure may be used, erected or altered except in accordance with the
provisions of this By-law.
2.07
Building Permits and Municipal License
The requirements of this By-law must be met before a Building Permit, Certificate of Occupancy,
or approval of an application for a municipal license is issued for the use of land or the use,
erection, addition to or alteration of any building or structure.
2.08
Effective Date
This By-law shall come into force the day it was passed if no appeals are received. If an appeal(s)
is received, this By-law, or portions thereof, shall come into force upon the approval of the Ontario
Municipal Board and in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act as amended.
2.09
Transition Provisions
This By-law does not apply to prevent the issuance of a building permit for a building or structure
for which an approval under the Planning Act has been granted for:
a)
a minor variance to a zoning by-law or interim control by-law,
b)
an amendment to a zoning by-law,
c)
an amendment or exemption to an interim control by-law,
d)
site plan approval, or
e)
consent that has been provisionally approved,
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where the said building or structure occurs in strict accordance with the plans originally filed with
the Township in support of the application.
2.10
Inspection of Property and Premises
Any designated employee of the Township acting under its direction may, at any reasonable hour
and upon producing proper identification, enter and inspect any property but shall not enter any
building or structure used as a dwelling unit without:
a)
the consent of the occupier, or
b)
the authority of a Search Warrant issued pursuant to the provisions of section 142 of the
Provincial Offenses Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended.
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SECTION 3 - ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES
3.01
Zones
For the purposes of this By-law, the following Zones are established and are shown on the
various Schedules to this By-law:
Zone
Zone Symbol
RURAL
RU
RURAL RESIDENTIAL
RR
BAYVIEW RESIDENTIAL 1
BR1 (non waterfront lands)
WATERFRONT 1
WF1
WATERFRONT 2 (Islands)
WF2
WATERFRONT 3
WF3
WATERFRONT 4
WF4
WATERFRONT 5
WF5
HIGHWAY-SERVICE COMMERCIAL
C1
TOURIST COMMERCIAL
C2
CONTRACTOR COMMERCIAL
CC
COMMERCIAL MARINE
CM
INSTITUTIONAL
INST
INDUSTRIAL GENERAL
M
INDUSTRIAL PARK
M1
INDUSTRIAL - PIT
M2
WASTE DISPOSAL
M3
INDUSTRIAL QUARRY
MQ2
OPEN SPACE PARK
OS
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (Fish Habitat)
EP
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 1 (PSW)
EP1
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 2 (Flood Plains/Wetlands) EP2
CROWN LAND
CL
3.02
Zone Requirements
No person shall use any land, or erect, alter or use any building or structure except in accordance
with the general and special provisions of this By-law, or in accordance with the provisions of any
applicable amending By-law or exceptions to any of the zone categories identified herein.
3.03
Zone Boundaries
Where the boundary of a zone does not coincide with a street or railway right-of-way, a lot line,
the boundaries of registered plans, or a natural feature such as a creek, stream or shoreline, the
location of the boundary line shall be scaled from the Zoning Map - Schedule 'A'.
3.04
Waterway
Where a zone boundary abuts a waterway, such zone shall be deemed to extend into the
waterway and apply to any water lots, Crown lakebed or any land created by changing water
levels, land fill operations or by any other means and to extend over all docks, buildings and
structures or vessels whether or not they are fastened to the shoreline, beached or anchored to
the Crown lake bed.
3.05
Incorporation of Zoning Maps
The locations and boundaries of the Zones established by this By-law are contained on Zoning
Schedules attached to and form part of this By-law.
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3.06
Use of Zone Symbols
The symbols listed in subsection 3.01 may precede the word "Zone" (i.e. RR zone) in place of the
"Zone Name" and shall have the same meaning. The symbols, when used within the Schedules
of this By-law, shall refer to the Zone in which the lands are situated and the provisions of such
Zone shall apply.
3.07
Unzoned Lands
Any lands illustrated on Schedule 'A' to this By-law without a reference to a zone symbol shall be
deemed to be zoned Rural (RU) and all applicable provisions of this zone shall apply.
3.08
Multiple Zones
Where a lot is divided into more than one zone, each portion of the said lot shall only be used in
accordance with the Zone Regulations governing that portion.
3.09
Site Specific Zones
Where a Zone symbol on the attached Schedule(s) is followed by a dash, and a number, such as
RU-1, the symbol refers to a site-specific exception that applies to the lands noted. Site-specific
exceptions are listed in Sections 6 to 24 of this By-law.
3.10
Holding Provision Symbols
Where a Zone symbol applying to certain lands on the Schedules is followed by a dash and the
letter "(H)" in brackets, the lands shall be placed in a "Holding Zone" pursuant to the Planning Act,
R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13, as amended. The Holding Symbol "H" shall be removed according to the
provisions of the Official Plan and the provisions of this By-law and the amendments hereto.
When the Holding Symbol has been removed, the lands shall be developed according to the
requirements of the zone used in conjunction with the Holding Symbol. Until the "H" is removed,
no person shall use those lands except in compliance with the provisions of the applicable zone
for uses existing on the date of passing of this By-law or amendment thereto, except as may
otherwise be provided for on specific properties by special zone or general provisions contained
in this By-law.
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SECTION 4 - DEFINITIONS
In this By-law:
4.01
Accessory Apartment: means part of a building originally constructed as a single detached
dwelling which has been legally altered, renovated or enlarged to accommodate a second self-
contained dwelling unit.
4.02
Accessory Building: means a one storey, detached building, located on the same lot as a main
building, the use of which is incidental or subordinate to that of the main building.
4.03
Accessory Use: means a use of lands or buildings which is incidental or subordinate to the
principal use of lands or buildings.
4.04
Animal Hospital: means a veterinary establishment, and any other land, building or structure
where animals, birds, or livestock are treated or boarded for short-term periods, but not including
a kennel.
4.05
Assembly Hall: means a building or part of a building in which facilities are provided for such
purposes as meetings for civic, educational, political, religious, or social purposes, a banquet hall,
community centre, union hall or Canadian Legion Hall.
4.06
Auctioneer: means a person employed in conducting a sale by auction.
4.07
Automobile Sales Establishment: means a building or structure or a clearly defined space on a
lot used for the display and sale of motor vehicles and may include the servicing, repair, cleaning,
polishing, and lubricating of motor vehicles, the sale of automotive accessories and related
products, and the leasing or renting of motor vehicles.
4.08
Automobile Service Station: includes a building or place where fuel, petroleum products,
supplies, parts or accessories are kept for sale to service motor vehicles, snowmobiles, farm
implements and machinery, or where repairs are performed to motor vehicles, snowmobiles, farm
implements and machinery, or a public garage.
4.09
Automobile Washing Establishment: means a building or structure containing facilities for
washing motor vehicles by production line methods which may include a conveyor system or
similar mechanical devices; and includes a self-service car wash.
4.10
Basement: means a storey or storeys of a building located below the first storey.
4.11
Basement, Walkout: means that portion of a building which is partly underground and which has
an entrance or exit directly to the outside at grade level.
4.12
Bed and Breakfast: means a dwelling, the primary purpose of which is a residence, in which no
more than two (2) guest rooms are made available for the temporary accommodation of the
travelling or vacationing public. Such an establishment may offer host meals to those persons
temporarily residing at the establishment, but not the general public. The proprietor shall reside
in such dwelling.
4.13
Boarding House: means a dwelling in which the owner or leasee supplies habitable rooms for the
accommodation of not more than 6 persons, with or without meals, for the persons so
accommodated.
4.14
Boat: includes any vessel or watercraft suitable for navigation on or through water.
4.15
Boathouse: means an accessory building located on or immediately adjacent to water, intended
to house, shelter or protect a boat or other form of water transportation, but it does not include a
storage building.
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4.16
Boatport: means an accessory building or structure located on or immediately adjacent to water;
which is not enclosed by more than one wall, which is designed and used only for the sheltering
of boats or other forms of water transportation.
4.17
Bridge: includes a structure erected across a waterway or spanning two or more points of land to
afford passage by vehicles or pedestrians.
4.18
Building: means any edifice used or intended to be used for shelter, accommodation or
enclosure of persons, animals or chattels other than a fence or wall.
4.19
Building Line: means a line lying in the interior of a lot drawn parallel to a lot line for the purpose
of establishing the minimum distance that must exist between a building or structure erected upon
the land and a lot line.
4.20
Building, Main: means a building in which the principal use of the lot is conducted.
4.21
Building Supply: means a retail or wholesale store with or without a storage area used for the
temporary storage and sale of building supplies such as lumber, cement, bricks and hardware.
4.22
Bulk Fuel Storage: means a tank in excess of 1000 litres for the bulk storage of petroleum,
gasoline, fuel oil, gas or flammable liquid or fluid.
4.23
Business or Professional Office: means an office in which any business is carried on or any
profession is practised.
4.24
Cabin, Sleeping: means a building for overnight accommodation accessory to a single detached
dwelling, which contains no cooking facilities and having a floor area at least 10 square metres
and no greater than 56 square metres.
4.25
Campsite: means an area of land within a tent and trailer park or private camp ground which is
designed to accommodate the placement of tents, travel trailers, motor coaches or truck campers
for the temporary quarters of the travelling or vacationing public.
4.26
Carport: means a building or structure intended to shelter vehicles that has at least one open
wall.
4.27
Cellar: means the portion of a building between two floor levels which is partly or wholly
underground and which has less than 0.5 metres of its height, from finished floor to finished
ceiling, above adjacent finished grade.
4.28
Cemetery: means a cemetery or columbarium as defined within the Cemetery Act.
4.29
Chief Building Official: means the official employed by the Township appointed under the
Building By-law or pursuant to the provisions of the Building Code Act, as amended, and shall
include any Inspector likewise employed and appointed.
4.30
Church: means a building set aside by a religious organization for public worship and may
include a church hall, church auditorium, Sunday school, nursery school, convent, monastery or
parish hall.
4.31
Clinic: includes a public or private building, used for medical, surgical, dental, physiotherapeutic,
chiropractic or other human health treatment by one or more practitioners.
4.32
Community Hall: includes any tract of land or building or buildings or any part of any buildings
used for community activities, including recreational and institutional uses, with commercial uses
incidental thereto, and the control of which activities are vested in the municipality, local board or
agent thereof.
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4.33
Consumer Waste Recycling Facility: means an establishment where recycling or the reuse of
consumer waste is processed but shall not include the processing of hazardous materials.
4.34
Contractor's Yard: means a yard of any building trade or contractor where equipment and
materials are stored or where a contractor performs shop or assembly work, but does not include
any other yard or establishment otherwise defined or classified herein.
4.35
Convenience Store: means a retail commercial establishment which serves the needs of
residents of or visitors to the immediately surrounding area, and may include provisions for the
sale of refreshments, snacks, and gasoline in areas not designated for residential use.
4.36
Cooking Facilities: means any appliance, cooking or warming device intended to be used for the
preparation of food including all ovens, hotplates and cooking related appliances.
4.37
Cottage, Rental: means a building to accommodate guests, located in a Tourist Commercial Zone
a) that contains at least two rooms; and
b) that may or may not contain facilities for guests to prepare and cook food.
4.38
Crown Land: means land belonging to Her Majesty in right of Ontario, whether covered with
water or not.
4.39
Dark Sky Compliant: means lighting particularly located along the waterfront that does not
produce glare or excessive lighting that maintains safety and welfare for navigation and preserves
the ability to view the night sky thereby preserving an important quality of life.
4.40
Day Nursery: means a day nursery operated for pre-school age children within the meaning of
the Day Nurseries Act, as amended.
4.41
Deck: means a floor structure without a roof that has a level surface area to accommodate
persons or furniture, that may be freestanding or attached to a main building or an accessory
building.
4.42
Dock: means a structure, floating or fixed, including a wharf or pier where boats can remain for
loading, unloading, repair, or storage on or adjacent to water, but does not include connecting
ramps, stairs or walkways.
4.43
Dwelling, Converted: means a detached dwelling, at least 2 years old which is altered to add a
dwelling unit but, upon conversion does not contain therein more than three dwellings in total.
4.44
Dwelling, Seasonal: means a dwelling unit intended to be used for recreational purposes from
time to time through the year.
4.45
Dwelling, Single Detached: means a separate building containing only one dwelling unit.
4.46
Dwelling, Spilt Level: means a dwelling in which the first floor above finished grade is so
constructed as to create two or more different levels, the vertical distance between such levels
being less than the full storey. For the purpose of this By-law, a split level dwelling is considered
a one storey dwelling.
4.47
Dwelling, Transportable Prefabricated: means a single detached dwelling which has been
manufactured in a factory remote from the site where it is intended to be used and transported to
the site for installation on a prepared foundation and which unit complies with all applicable
standards of the Canadian Standards Association.
4.48
Dwelling Unit: means one or more rooms designed for human habitation in which only one
separate kitchen is provided, with a private entrance from outside the building or from a common
hallway or stairway inside the building.
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4.49
Erect: means to build, construct, reconstruct or relocate and, without limiting the generality of the
word, also includes:
a) any excavating, dredging, filling, draining, or the creation of retaining walls, beams, siding or
breakwalls;
b) the placement or construction of docks or rafts;
c) altering any existing building or structure by an addition, enlargement, extension or other
structural change; and
d) any work which requires a building permit under the Building By-law of the Township.
4.50
Established Building Line: means the average setback of the existing buildings. A building line is
considered to be established when at least 3 buildings have been erected on any one side of a
continuous 300 metres of land with street or water frontage. this definition does not apply to
waterfront zones.
4.51
Exotic Animals: includes those animals not indigenous to the country.
4.52
Fairground: means an agricultural fairground where farm produce is on display for judging and
for sale, and livestock shows, horse racing and other sports events may be held.
4.53
Farm: means land or buildings used for growing and storing trees, grain, vegetables, fruit crops
or any other agricultural product.
4.54
Farm, Specialized Use: means land or buildings which are predominantly used for the raising of
chickens, turkeys or other fowl, fur-bearing animals, hogs or the growing of mushrooms, or the
intensive feeding of cattle in a confined areas and includes a fish hatchery for trout farming and
other species.
4.55
Floor Area: means the space on any storey of a building between exterior walls and firewalls,
including the space occupied by interior walls and partitions, any private garage, carport, storage
area, breezeway, porch, or unenclosed porch, but does not include the space occupied by exits,
vertical service spaces and their enclosing assemblies, a basement, a cellar, an attic or a
boathouse.
4.56
Floor Area, Ground: means the floor area of the first storey of any building or structure and it
includes, in the case of a dwelling unit, the area of any private garage, porch, but not including an
open air deck.
4.57
Floor Area, Gross: in the case of a lot zoned WF1 to WF5 inclusive, the aggregate of the areas
of each floor and space occupied by walls and stairs above and below grade measured between
the exterior faces of the exterior walls of the building or structure, including the horizontal area
above the uppermost storey having:
-
a vertical clearance of more than 1.4 metres between the ceiling joists and the roof
rafters; and
-
provided that there is a floor in this uppermost storey that has a minimum of 7 square
metres with a height equal to or greater than 2.1 metres; but
excluding:
a) any unenclosed breezeways, docks or decks;
b) the part of the building or structure that is used for the parking of motor vehicles, boats or
other accessory uses identified in this by-law;
c) in the case of the floor of the first floor below a sloping roof, any unfinished areas
enclosed by the exterior face of a vertical interior wall that does not exceed 1.4 metres in
height and the nearest exterior face of the exterior wall or roof at that floor level;
d) non-habitable buildings;
e) sleeping cabins;
f)
attics, basements and crawlspaces.
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4.58
Forest Management Area: means land used for wood lot conservation or forest management
practices carried out under a program of the Ministry of Natural Resources.
4.59
Garage, Private: means an accessory building or a portion of the main building which is designed
or used for the storage of one or more private vehicles and the storage of household equipment
incidental to residential occupancy and in which no business, occupation or service is conducted
for profit and in the case of a lot zoned WF1 - WF5 inclusive, an accessory building or a portion
of a main dwelling which is designed or used for the storage of one or more private vehicles
and/or the storage of household equipment incidental to residential occupancy and in which no
business or service is conducted for profit and such garage shall not exceed 111 square metres."
4.60
Garage, Public: means a building which is used for the servicing, repair or equipping of motor
vehicles, or where such vehicles are parked or stored for remuneration, hire or sale.
4.61
Garden Suite: means a one-unit detached residential structure containing bathroom and kitchen
facilities that is ancillary to an existing residential structure and that is designed to be portable.
4.62
Gazebo: means a detached accessory building to a single detached dwelling either enclosed or
unenclosed to be used exclusively to accommodate persons and furniture and shall not be
suitable for overnight accommodation and shall not exceed 38 square metres.
4.63
Golf Course: means a public or private area used for the playing of golf and may include a
driving range, but not a miniature course or similar use.
4.64
Grade, Natural: means, in the case of a lot zoned WF1 - WF5 inclusive, the average level of the
finished grade of the ground where it meets the exterior of a building or structure.
4.65
Group Home: means a building or buildings, licensed or approved under any provincial statute, in
which not more than four (4) persons live as a single housekeeping unit under responsible
supervision, but does not include a dwelling unit occupied for the purpose of providing shelter for
persons on parole or released from penal institutions, or for persons ordered to reside there as a
result of conviction of a criminal offence.
4.66
G.S.C.: means the Geodetic Survey of Canada.
4.67
Guest Room: means a room or suite of rooms used or maintained for the accommodation of the
public, which contain no cooking facilities.
4.68
Height: means, when used with reference to a building, the vertical distance between the
average grade at the front of a building, and in the case of:
a) a flat roof - the highest point of the roof surface or the parapet, whichever is greater,
b) a mansard roof - the deck roof line,
c) a gable, hip or gambrel roof - the mean distance between the eaves and the ridge; and,
d) an "A" frame - one and one half times the mean distance between the eaves and the ridge,
and in the case of a lot zoned WF1 - WF5 inclusive, when used with reference to a building, the
vertical distance between the finished grade at the front of a building or the average grade at the
front of a building whichever is lesser, and in the case of:
e)
a flat roof - the highest point of the roof surface or the parapet, whichever is greater;
f)
a mansard roof - the deck roof line;
g)
a gable, hip or gambrel roof - the mean distance between the eaves and the ridge;
h)
a gable, hip or gambrel roof where the slope of the roof exceeds a ratio of 1:1 - one and
one half times the mean distance between the eaves and the ridge; or
i)
an "A" - frame construction - one and one half times the mean distance between the eaves
and the ridge.
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4.69
High Water Mark: In the case of Georgian Bay means 176.44 metres G.S.C. above sea level. In
all other cases means the normal water mark of any water at the time of the original surveys of
the geographic Township unless altered by the construction of a dam or dams belonging to any
municipal, provincial or other public authority, in which case the measurement shall be from the
high water mark as controlled by such dam or dams.
4.70
Home Industry: means a gainful occupation including but not limited to an animal hospital,
electrical, woodworking, window frame, welding, plumbing, machine or auto repair shop, or
blacksmith, conducted in whole or in part in an accessory building to a single detached dwelling
house.
4.71
Home Occupation: means a gainful occupation conducted entirely within a single detached
dwelling.
4.72
Hospital: means an institution as defined by the Public Hospitals Act.
4.73
Hotel: includes a commercial establishment other than a boarding house, catering primarily to
the travelling public by supplying overnight sleeping accommodation with or without meals.
4.74
Human Habitation: means a building, trailer or shelter that is used for the occupation of a person
or persons on a permanent or temporary basis that includes areas for sleeping, sitting or relaxing
that may include appliances, cooking or refrigeration, but does not include an area used
exclusively for the storage of goods or materials.
4.75
Hunt Camp: means any land or buildings, other than a dwelling unit which are used solely for the
incidental habitation of persons angling or hunting wildlife.
4.76
Institution: means any building or structure or part thereof used for a non-commercial purpose by
any organization, group or association for the promotion of charitable, educational or benevolent
objects, but does not include a mental health centre or place of detention.
4.77
Island: means a parcel of land which is capable of being conveyed and is entirely surrounded by
water.
4.78
Kennel: includes a place where dogs and/or other animals other than livestock are bred and
raised, or are sold or kept for sale, boarded, or trained.
4.79
Kitchen: means a room or part of a room where food is stored or prepared or cooked.
4.80
Land Division Authority: means the agency responsible for approving consents and/or plans of
subdivision under the Planning Act.
4.81
Landscaping: means any combination of trees, shrubs, flowers, grass or other horticultural
elements, together with decorative stonework, paving, screening or other architectural elements,
all of which is designed to enhance the visual amenity of a property and/or to provide a screen to
mitigate any objectionable aspects that may detrimentally affect adjacent land.
4.82
Lane: means a public thoroughfare which affords a secondary means of access to abutting lots,
but does not include a street or private road or right-of-way.
4.83
Lodge: means a tourist establishment that has facilities for overnight sleeping accommodation,
serving meals and furnishes equipment, supplies or services to persons in connection with
angling, hunting, camping or recreational purposes.
4.84
Lot: means a single, separate parcel of land which is capable of being conveyed, whether such a
parcel is described in a registered deed or is shown in a registered plan of subdivision, including
any of its parts which are subject to right-of-way or easement.
4.85
Lot Area: means the total horizontal area within the lot lines of a lot.
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4.86
Lot, Corner: means a lot situated at the intersection of and abutting upon two or more roads.
4.87
Lot Coverage: means the area of a lot, or in the case of a lot zoned for commercial use means
the area of the lot zoned for commercial use, which is covered by the ground floor area of any
buildings or structures measured from the face of the building, including accessory buildings or
structures, including the ground floor area of any accessory building or structure constructed over
the Crown lake bed, but not including a deck, a dock or a sewage system. Lot coverage shall
include the portion of any overhang of an eave in excess of 1 metre.
4.88
Lot Depth: means the horizontal distance between the front and rear lot lines. Where the front
and rear lot lines are not parallel, it shall be the length of a straight line joining the mid-points of
these lines. Where the side, front and rear lot line are not determinable, the lot depth shall be the
maximum separation between any two points on the boundary of the lot.
4.89
Lot Frontage: means the horizontal distance between the side lot lines measured along the front
lot line, but where the front lot line is not a straight line, or where the side lot lines are not parallel,
the lot frontage is to be the greater of the horizontal lengths of:
a) the chord of the lot frontage, or
b) the line extending between the side lot lines, lying parallel to the chord of the lot frontage, and
back from it a distance equal to the minimum front yard permitted in each zone.
For the purpose of this paragraph, the chord of the lot frontage is a straight line joining the two
points where the side lot lines or the lines extended from the side lot lines intersect the front lot
line; and
In the case of a lot zoned WF1 to WF5 inclusive, the horizontal distance between the side lot
lines measured along the front lot line, but where the front lot line is not a straight line, or where
the side lot lines are not parallel, the lot frontage is to be the greater of the horizontal lengths of:
c) the chord of the lot frontage, or
d) the line extending between the side lot lines, lying parallel to the chord of the lot frontage, and
back from it a distance equal to the minimum front yard permitted in each zone.
Where the side, front, and/or rear lot lines are not determinable, the lot frontage shall be the
distance of maximum separation between any two points on the boundary of the lot.
For the purpose of this paragraph, the chord of the lot frontage is a straight line joining the two
points where the side lot lines or the lines extended from the side lot lines intersect the front lot
line.
4.90
Lot Line: means any boundary of a lot or the vertical projection thereof.
4.91
Lot Line, Front: means, in the case of an interior lot, the line dividing the lot from the road. In the
case of a corner lot, the shorter lot line abutting a road shall be deemed to be the front lot line and
the longer lot line abutting the road shall be deemed to be a side lot line. In the case of a through
lot, the front lot line shall be where the principal access to the lot is provided. In the case of a lot
with water frontage on a navigable waterway, the front lot line shall be the high water mark of the
navigable waterway. In the case of a lot fronting on a road allowance or Crown Reserve along the
shore of a navigable waterway, the front lot line shall be measured between the points where two
straight lines extended from the intersection of the side lot lines with the inner limit of that original
shore road allowance or Crown Reserve intersect with the high water mark at an angle of 90
degrees.
4.92
Lot Line, Rear: means the lot line opposite the front lot line.
4.93
Lot Line, Side: means any lot lines other than the front lot line and the rear lot line.
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4.94
Lot, Through: means a lot bounded on two opposite sides by streets or navigable waterways.
4.95
Manufacturing: means the use of land, building or structure designed for the purpose of
manufacturing, assembly, making, preparing, inspecting, ornamenting, finishing, treating, altering,
repairing, warehousing or storing or adapting for sale of any goods, substances, articles, things or
services, but shall not include an obnoxious use, mine, pit or quarry.
4.96
Marina: includes buildings, structures or lands containing docking facilities and vehicle parking
areas, and where boats and boat accessories are built, stored, serviced, repaired or kept for sale
or where facilities for the sale of marine fuels and lubricants may be provided. Such an
establishment may include facilities for mooring, storing and fuelling float-equipped aircraft.
4.97
Minister: means the Minister responsible for the administration of the Planning Act.
4.98
Mobile Home: means any dwelling that is designed to be made mobile, and constructed or
manufactured to provide a permanent residence for one or more persons, but does not include a
travel trailer or tent trailer otherwise designed.
4.99
Motel: includes a commercial establishment other than a boarding house, catering primarily to
the travelling public by supplying overnight sleeping accommodation with or without meals.
4.100
Motor Vehicle: means an automobile, truck, motorcycle, motorised snow vehicle, or any other
vehicle propelled or driven other than by muscular power but does not include cars of electric or
steam railways, or other motor vehicles running only upon rails, or a traction engine, farm tractor,
self-propelled implement of husbandry or road building machine within the meaning of the
Highway Traffic Act.
4.101
Navigable Waterway: means any body of water which is capable, in its natural state or normal
water level, of being navigated by floating vessels of any description for the purposes of
transportation, recreation or commerce so long as such navigation does not negatively impact the
aquatic environment of that body of water; it also includes a canal and any other body of water
created or altered for public use as a result of the construction of any work, as well as any
waterway where the public right of navigation exists by dedication of the waterway for public
purposes or by the public having acquired the right to navigate through long use.
4.102
Non-Complying: means a use, building or structure, permitted by the provisions of the zone in
which such use, building or structure is located, which does not meet the zone provisions with
respect to yards, lot area, frontage, parking, setbacks, or any other provisions of this By-law.
4.103
Non-Conforming: means a use, building or structure not permitted by the use provisions for the
zone in which such use, building or structure is located, as of the date of passing of this By-law.
4.104
Nursing Home: includes a home as defined by the Nursing Homes Act for the care of elderly or
chronically ill persons.
4.105
Nursery School: includes a day nursery within the meaning of the Day Nurseries Act.
4.106
Obnoxious Use: means a use, trade, business or manufacture that is offensive within the
meaning of the Public Health Protection and Promotion Act.
4.107
Park, Private: means any open space or recreational area, other than a public park, owned and
operated or maintained in whole or in part for profit by a private club or fraternal organization for
members only, and may include therein one or more swimming, wading and boat facilities, picnic
areas, ski areas, gardens or refreshment rooms.
4.108
Park, Public: means any open space or recreational area, owned or controlled by the Township or
other Authority established under any statute of the Province of Ontario and may include athletic
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fields, field houses, community centres, bleachers, swimming pools, greenhouses, botanical
gardens, zoological gardens, bandstands, skating rinks, tennis-courts, bowling greens, boat
liveries, boat ramps, boat docks, bathing stations, curling rinks, refreshment rooms, fairgrounds,
arenas, tent or trailer camp or park, golf courses, or similar uses.
4.109
Parking Area: means an area provided for the parking of motor vehicles and may include aisles,
parking spaces and related ingress and egress lanes or a private garage, but does not include
any part of a road or a street.
4.110
Parking Lot: means a parking area operated by either a private or public organization for public
use.
4.111
Parking Space: means an area for the temporary parking or storage of motor vehicles, and may
include a private road.
4.112
Person: means a person as defined in the Interpretation Act.
4.113
Pit: means any pit or excavation made for the purpose of searching for, or the removal of any
natural occurring soil, earth, clay, marl, sand, gravel or rock for commercial purposes but does
not include an excavation incidental to the construction or alteration of a building for which a
building permit has been granted or a wayside pit as defined herein. A pit does not include any
excavation requiring blasting; washing; crushing or processing of earth materials.
4.114
Pit or Quarry, Wayside: means a temporary excavation from which sand, gravel, bedrock or
earth fill material is removed by:
a) a public authority for its own use in maintaining local roads and highways and for land fill
sites;
b) by a person issued a permit from the appropriate government authority to extract material
from Crown land.
4.115
Place of Entertainment: means a building, lot, or structure for a motion picture or other theatre,
arena, curling rink, auditorium, public hall, billiard or pool room, bowling alley, video arcade, ice or
roller skating rink, dance hall or music hall; but does not include any place of entertainment
otherwise defined or classified in this By-law.
4.116
Point of Intersection: means the point at which two street lines abutting a corner lot intersect or if
the two street lines meet in a curve then it is the point at which the projection of the two lines
abutting the two streets intersect.
4.117
Porch: means a structure, abutting a building, having a roof but with walls that are open and
unenclosed.
4.118
Portable Asphalt Plant - means a facility with equipment designed to heat and dry aggregate and
to mix aggregate with bituminous asphalt to produce asphalt paving material and includes
stockpiling and storage of bulk materials used in the process, which is not of permanent
construction but is designed to be dismantled and moved to another location as required.
4.119
Provincial Highway: means a street under the jurisdiction of the Province.
4.120
Quarry: means an excavation of rock or other earthen materials that includes blasting and/or
washing and/or processing of the blasting materials and may include rock crushing.
4.121
Restaurant: means a building or part of a building where food is offered for sale or sold to the
public with or without a license to sell alcoholic spirits issued by the Liquor Licensing Board of
Ontario.
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4.122
Road, Private: means any roadway that allows for the passage of a conventional passenger
vehicle, but does not include a public road or public highway as defined in the Municipal Act.
4.123
Salvage Yard: means land or buildings used for a wrecking yard or premise, the keeping and/or
storing, of used motor vehicles, farm implements, building products, waste paper, rags, bones,
bottles, bicycles, tires, old metal, other scrap material or salvage and where such materials are
bought, sold, exchanged, baled, packed, disassembled or handled for further use.
4.124
Satellite Dish: means a structure used or intended to be used to receive broadcast signals, but
does not include an antenna.
4.125
Sauna: means a building that is used for steam or dry heat baths, and not for human habitation
and in the case of a lot zoned WF1 to WF5 inclusive, a building that is used for steam or dry heat
baths, and not for human habitation, not exceeding 19 square metres in floor area."
4.126
School: means a school under the jurisdiction of a Board as defined by the Ministry of Education
or Ministry of Colleges and Universities.
4.127
Service Shop: means a building or part of a building, whether used in conjunction with a retail
store or not, for the performance of personal services such as a barber shop or beauty parlour, or
for the servicing or repairing of articles, goods or materials, and in which no product is
manufactured.
4.128
Setback: means the open, uncovered and unoccupied horizontal distance appurtenant to a
building or structure on the lot.
4.129
Shop, Variety or Grocery: means a building or structure used for the performance of retail
services provided that no repairing or manufacturing of articles, goods or materials is permitted in
such building or structure.
4.130
Shore Road Allowance, Original: means an allowance for road made by the Crown surveyors,
sixty-six feet in perpendicular width around the shoreline of some waterways.
4.131
Shoreline: means the point where the water meets the land regardless of the high water mark.
4.132
Short Term Accommodation: means the use of a dwelling or structure or any part thereof that
operates or offers a place of temporary residence, lodging, or occupancy by way of general
concession, lease, rental agreement or similar commercial arrangement for any period of less
than thirty (30) calendar days, throughout all or any part of a calendar year. Short term
accommodation shall not mean or include a motel, hotel, bed and breakfast establishment,
commercial resort unit, or similar commercial or institutional use.
4.133
Sight Triangle: means the triangular space formed by two intersecting street lines and a line
drawn from a point in one street line to a point in the other street line, each point being 12 metres
measured along the street line from the point of intersection of the street lines.
4.134
Site Plan: means a scaled drawing prepared to illustrate the relation between the lot lines and
the uses, buildings or structures existing or proposed on a lot, including such details as parking
area, driveways, walkways, landscaped areas, building area, minimum yards, building heights,
floor area, densities and areas for special uses.
4.135
Storage Shed: means, in the case of a lot zoned WF1 to WF5 inclusive, a detached accessory
building used to store household items or equipment incidental to residential occupancy and such
storage shed shall not exceed 54 square metres.
4.136
Store, Retail: means a building or part of a building where commodities or goods are sold to
ultimate consumers for personal or household consumption, but it does not include any retail
outlet otherwise classified or defined in this By-law.
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4.137
Storey: means the portion of the building other than the basement, cellar or attic which lies
between the surface of the floor and the surface of the next floor above it, or if there is no floor
above it, then the space between such floor and the ceiling or roof next above it.
4.138
Storey, First: means, in the case of a lot zoned WF1 to WF5 inclusive, the storey with its floor
closest to natural grade and having its ceiling more than 1.8 metres above natural grade.
4.139
Storey, One Half: means the portion of a building situated wholly or in part within the roof and in
which there is sufficient space to provide a height between finished floor and finished dwelling of
at least 2 metres over a floor area equal to at least 50 percent of the area of the floor next below.
4.140
Street: means a public highway or public road which affords the principal means of access to
abutting lots, but does not include a lane or private road, right-of-way, or unopened road
allowance.
4.141
Street Line: means the dividing line between a street or a road and a lot.
4.142
Structure: means anything constructed or erected, other than a building, and, for the purposes of
this By-law, shall include a tennis court, vehicle, a boat when located on land or a sewage system
in the case of any waterfront zone.
4.143
Sewage System: means a) a chemical toilet, an incinerating toilet, a recirculating toilet, a self-
contained portable toilet and all forms of privy including a portable privy, an earth pit privy, a pail
privy, a privy vault and a composting toilet system; b) a graywater system; c) a cesspool; d) a
leaching bed; and e) a system which requires or uses a holding tank for the retention of hauled
sewage at the site where it is produced prior to its collection by a hauled sewage system.
4.144
Swimming Pool: means any body of water located outdoors, contained by artificial means, and
having a depth greater than 0.3 metres at any point, and used and maintained for the purpose of
swimming, wading, diving, or bathing.
4.145
Syrup Operation: means the lands or buildings associated with the collecting, processing and
manufacturing of syrup derived from trees indigenous to the lands on which the buildings or
structures are located and which do not contain buildings or structures suitable for human
habitation.
4.146
Tavern: see Hotel, Motel and Restaurant, Licensed defined herein.
4.147
Tent: means any kind of temporary shelter for sleeping that is not permanently fixed to land and
that is capable of being easily moved, but does not include a structure.
4.148
Tourist Establishment: includes buildings, structures or uses intended primarily for the touring
and vacationing public.
4.149
Township: means the Corporation of the Township of Carling.
4.150
Trailer: means any vehicle so constructed that it is suitable for being attached to a motor vehicle
for the purpose of being drawn or propelled by the motor vehicle, and capable of being used for
living, sleeping or eating accommodations, even if the vehicle is jacked-up or its running gear is
removed.
4.151
Trailer Camp: means a commercial operation where trailer or tent sites are made available to the
travelling public for temporary use during any year and are licensed by the Township and the
Province.
4.152
Trailer Park: means an area, licensed by the Township, which is set aside for trailers which are
being used for travel, vacation or recreational use on a seasonal basis where community laundry,
social, local commercial and recreation facilities may be located, and where mobile homes are
not permitted.
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4.153
Vehicle: means a vehicle as defined in the Highway Traffic Act.
4.154
Warehouse: means a building or part of a building used for the storage and distribution of goods,
wares, merchandise, substances or articles and may include facilities for a wholesale or retail
commercial outlet, provided that they do not exceed 10 percent of the gross floor area, but shall
not include a truck or transport terminal or yard.
4.155
Waste: means ashes, garbage, refuse, domestic waste, industrial waste, municipal refuse and
such other wastes which may be designated pursuant to the Environmental Protection Act.
4.156
Waste Disposal Site: means any land and accessory buildings or structures thereto, upon, into or
in which waste may be deposited or processed and for which a Certificate of Approval has been
secured from the appropriate government authority.
4.157
Waste Transfer Station: means a parcel of land and accessory buildings or structures thereto
used for the collection of waste for a temporary time until such waste may be transported, but
does not include a waste disposal site.
4.158
Water Supply: means a distribution system of underground piping and related storage, including
pumping and purification appurtenances owned and operated by the Township or the Provincial
Government for public use.
4.159
Wetlands: means lands that are seasonally or permanently covered by shallow water, as well as
lands where the water table is close to or at the surface. In either case the presence of abundant
water has caused the formation of hydric soils and has favoured the dominance of either
hydrophytic plants or water tolerant plants. The four major types of wetlands are swamps,
marshes, bogs and fens.
4.160
Wetland, Provincially Significant: means an area identified as provincially significant by the
Ministry of Natural Resources using evaluation procedures established by the province.
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Wetland, Adjacent Lands: means the lands contiguous to a Provincially Significant Wetland.
4.162
Workshop: means, in the case of a lot zoned WF1 to WF5 inclusive, an accessory building or a
portion of the main building which is used by the occupants of the dwelling for activities
associated with hobbies, crafts, home repair and in which no business or service is conducted for
profit and the maximum floor area of the shop is 56 square metres.
4.163
Yard: means an open, uncovered, unoccupied horizontal space appurtenant to a building or in
the case of a sewage system the actual piping or system chambers.
4.164
Yard, Front: means a yard extending across the full width of the lot between the front lot line and
the nearest part of the front vertical wall of any building or structure on the lot, with the exception
of any encroachment permitted by this By-law. For the purpose of this section, a sight triangle
shall be considered part of the lot.
4.165
Yard, Rear: means a yard extending across the full width of the lot between the rear lot line and
the nearest part of any building or structure on the lot, with the exception of any encroachment
permitted by this By-law.
4.166
Yard, Side: means a yard extending from the side lot line to the nearest part of any building or
structure on the lot, with the exception of any encroachment permitted by this By-law.
4.167
Yard, Exterior Side: means a side yard immediately adjoining an open and maintained road or a
0.3 metres reserve abutting a road.
4.168
Yard, Interior Side: means a side yard other than an exterior side yard.
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SECTION 5 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
5.01
Accessory Buildings and Structures
a)
Where this By-law provides that land may be used or that a building or structure may be
erected, altered or used for a purpose, that purpose shall be deemed to include any
accessory building or structure or use incidental thereto. Subject to any general or specific
provisions of this By-law, any accessory building, structure or use, excepting a sewage
system and a dock, may only be established once the main building, structure or use has
been established. For the purposes of this by-law, an accessory building cannot exceed
the footprint of the main building.
b)
Except as may be provided elsewhere in this By-law, any accessory buildings or structures
which are not part of the main building shall be erected behind the front line of the main
building or shall comply with the yard requirements of the zone in which the main building is
situated, whichever is lesser. Such accessory building or structure shall not exceed one
storey, except for private residential detached garages which are permitted to be one and
one half storey, where the half storey is used for the purposes of human habitation in the
form of a sleeping cabin, subject to all other provisions of this by-law.
c)
Notwithstanding sub-paragraph (b) above, one sauna, one gazebo, or one storage shed,
along with one pump house may be located in the front yard of any lot zoned for waterfront
residential use, provided that the building or structure complies with all other provisions of
this by-law.
d)
Notwithstanding sub-paragraph (b) above, a dock or wharf, may be located in the front
yard, side yard or rear yard where a lot abuts a navigable waterway, provided that the
building or structure complies with all other applicable provisions of this by-law and
provided that the approval of any governmental authority having jurisdiction has been
obtained and provided that any docks are not located closer than 6 metres to the side lot
line and does not encroach upon said 6 metre side yard when the lot boundaries are
extended into the water. This setback provision does not apply beyond 30 metres from the
shoreline.
e)
Where an accessory building is used for a Home Industry, as defined in this By-law, such
building shall be located on the lot at a setback from any abutting road or street which is 15
metres greater than the setback required by this By-law for the main building on the lot.
f)
The use of any accessory building or structure, other than a sleeping cabin, for human
habitation is not permitted, except where a dwelling is a permitted accessory use. The use
of any accessory building or structure for the keeping of animals, other than domestic pets,
is not permitted in any Zone unless specifically authorized.
g)
Any lot zoned for residential use is permitted a maximum of one (1) sleeping cabin which is
to be used for human habitation, including any sleeping cabin located above a detached
garage, subject to all other provisions of this by-law. A sleeping cabin is permitted as a
stand-alone structure or in the half-storey above a private residential detached garage.
h)
Notwithstanding the Maximum Floor Area for Accessory Buildings, in the case of a lot
zoned WF1 to WF5 inclusive, 56 square metres of the accessory building entitlement or
any portion thereof may be allocated to the main dwelling provided that the entitlement for
an accessory entitlement shall be reduced by the area allocated to the main dwelling.
i)
Truck, Bus, Shipping Container Use prohibited - No person shall, in any Residential Zone,
use any truck, bus, coach, streetcar body, railway car body, railway shipping container, or
similar structure of any kind, for the purpose of an accessory structure.
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j)
Accessory building(s) or structure(s) shall not be equipped with cooking facilities.
k)
Accessory building(s), structure(s) or use(s) may only be established after the main
building, structure or use has been established.
l)
Notwithstanding any of the other provisions of this By-law, in the case of a lot zoned WF1
to WF5 inclusive, a storage building not exceeding 9.9 square metres of floor area and 3.5
metres in height, may be located in the front yard for the residential use of storing boat
supplies and marine accessories subject to 1 metre front yard.
m)
Notwithstanding the definition of a storage building, an accessory building may include a
storage/loft not in excess of 1.5 metres.
5.02
Automobile Service Station and Gas Storage
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law a pump island may be located within any front yard
or exterior side yard of an automobile service station or public garage, provided that:
a)
the minimum distance between any portion of the pump island and any lot line shall be 6
metres; and
b)
where the lot is a corner lot, no portion of any pump island shall be located closer than 4
metres to the base of a sight triangle.
c)
no propane storage tank may be located closer than the greater of 6 metres or the
requirement of the applicable code from the property line of any residential use or zone
unless said tank is separated by an unpierced wall or fence of non-combustible
construction having a minimum height of 1.75 metres above the level of the ground
adjoining the tank.
5.03
Bed and Breakfast
A bed and breakfast is not permitted in any zone that is directly adjacent to a recreational
waterbody.
New bed and breakfast uses will require a rezoning and be subject to the requirements for a
home occupation.
5.04
Boathouses and Boatports
No person shall use land adjacent to or on a navigable waterway for the purpose of a boathouse
or boatport.
5.05
Bridges, Causeways and Watercrossings
No person shall use any lot adjacent to a waterway for the purpose of erecting a structure or placing
material for the construction of a roadway, walkway, bridge or causeway to join two lots, islands and/or
parcels separated by navigable water without obtaining the appropriate authorization from any
government authority having jurisdiction.
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5.06
Buffer Areas
Anywhere in this by-law where a buffer area is required it shall consist of an area to remain in its
natural state where native vegetation is to remain undisturbed except for: pathways; the removal
of dead or hazardous trees; or the thinning of trees for views.
5.07
Building in a Built-up Area
Despite the yard and setback provisions of this By-law, where a permitted building and structure
is to be erected on a lot in a built-up area where there is an established building line, such
building or structure may be erected closer to the front lot line up to a maximum of ten metres
than required by this By-law provided that such building or structure is not erected closer to the
front lot line than the established building line on the date of the passing of this By-law. This
provision does not apply to waterfront zones.
5.08
Buildings to Be Moved
No building or structure which would have required a building permit for its construction shall be
moved to any location within the Township without the issuance of a building permit from the
Township.
5.09
Building Repair or Reconstruction
5.09.1 Non-Complying Buildings
(a)
In the case of a lot zoned WF1 to WF5, nothing in this By-law shall prevent the
enlargement, repair, reconstruction or replacement of a lawful building or structure that
does not comply with the yard, height or coverage requirements of this by-law so long as
the repair, enlargement or reconstruction of such building or structure does not further
contravene the yard requirements.
(b)
Notwithstanding paragraph (a) above, in any zone except a lot zoned WF1 to WF5
inclusive, where a dwelling unit legally existed on a lot with inadequate frontage, depth or
area requirements, it may be enlarged provided there is compliance with all other
applicable provisions of this by-law.
(c)
The reconstruction or replacement of a non-complying building in a WF1 to WF5 zone
inclusive may only be located on the footprint as the existing building.
(d)
Notwithstanding the provisions of 5.09.1 (a) above, where a dwelling unit encroaches
upon the required front yard in a WF1 through WF5 zoning, the dwelling may be
enlarged, repaired, replaced or renovated in that yard provided that the enlargement,
repair, replacement or renovation does not further contravene the front yard and
complies with the following:
Existing Front Yard
Maximum Allowable Gross Floor Area
Increase
<5m
0
>5m - <10m
50m2
>10m - <15m
75m2
>15m - <20m
100m2
Provided that all other applicable zone regulations and provisions are met.
(e)
Where the gross floor area of any main building exceeds the allowable square metres on
the day of passing of this by-law, the allowable coverage for any accessory building or
structure would continue to apply.
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(f)
Where the size of any accessory building or structure exceeds the maximum area
permitted under this by-law on the day of passing of this by-law, the excess will not be
deducted from the gross floor area of the main building.
(g)
Legal non-complying accessory buildings or structures may not be enlarged or extended
except where the enlargement or extension does not increase the non-complying feature
and complies with all other applicable provisions of the by-law.
(h)
Nothing in this by-law will prevent the interior alteration of a legal non-complying building
or structure.
(i)
A legal non-complying attached deck on a main building may be permitted to expand
provided that there is no further encroachment on any required yard and the deck is less
than 3 metres above final grade.
5.09.2 Non-Conforming Uses
(a)
Building Repair and Reconstruction
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the strengthening to a safe condition of a building or
structure or the reconstruction of a building or structure or repair of minor damage to a
building or structure that is a non-conforming use, provided that:
(i)
such repair or reconstruction does not further contravene the provisions of this
By-law because of an increase in the height, size or volume, or by changing the
use of such building or structure; and
(ii)
if the building is a dwelling unit in other than a residential zone, it shall comply
with all of the requirements set out in the zone.
(b)
Continuation of Existing Uses
The provisions of this By-law shall not apply:
(i)
to prevent the use of any land, building or structure for any purpose prohibited by
this By-law if such land, building or structure was lawfully used for such purpose
on the day of the passing of this By-law, so long as such land has been
continuously used and continues to be used for that purpose; or
(ii)
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 the Building Code
Act, prior to the day of the passing of this By-law, so long as the building or
structure when erected has been continuously used and continues to be for the
purpose for which it was erected and provided the permit has not been revoked;
and
(iii)
to prevent the alteration or enlargement of a residential dwelling unit or units
lawfully existing at the day of passing of this By-law in a Commercial Zone,
provided that the number of dwelling units is not increased and provided further
that such alteration or enlargement is subject to all applicable general provisions
and requirements of the Rural Residential (RR) Zone.
(c)
Non-Conforming Use, Discontinued
Where a use, building or structure which was lawfully established prior to the day of the
passing of this By-law has been used for a purpose not permitted in the zone in which it
is situated but the said use has been intentionally discontinued, the said building or
structure may only be used again for a use that conforms to this By-law.
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(d)
Continuation of Farming Use
Nothing herein contained shall prevent the continued use of any land, building or
structure for farming purposes or any addition or extension of such use, provided that any
additions or extensions comply with the requirements for the Rural (RU) Zone as to
coverage, yard and height provisions.
(e)
Change of Use
The use of a lot, building or structure, under the provisions hereof, which is a legal non-
conforming use within the zone in which such lot, building or structure is located, shall not
be changed except to a use which is permissible within such zone or where approved by
the Committee of Adjustment and a permit has been obtained from the Chief Building
Official.
5.10
Connections between Buildings
Buildings are deemed to be attached if they are connected by a covered passageway, breezeway
or roof in which case said buildings are considered a single building. If buildings and structures
are connected by open air decks or where there is at least one metre of physical separation, said
buildings and structures are considered detached.
5.11
Converted Dwelling, Basement or Accessory Apartment
A converted dwelling, originally constructed as a single detached dwelling is permitted in any
zone except the WF1 to WF5 zones provided that:
(a)
there is no substantial change in the external appearance of the dwelling;
(b)
the converted dwelling or apartment does not exceed 120 square metres;
(c)
in the case of a basement apartment, there shall be a separate entrance; and
(d)
compliance with all applicable by-law requirements.
5.12
Crown Land
While it is recognized that this By-law may not apply to Crown land, the provisions of the by-law
shall apply to any Crown land that is authorized to any private individual, corporation or
organization by means of any patent, lease or permit where upon any general provisions or zone
requirements shall apply.
5.13
Decks, Attached
(a)
Where a deck is attached to the main dwelling, it may project into the required rear and
side yards so long as a minimum 3 metre yard is maintained.
(b)
Any deck attached to an accessory building or structure may encroach into a side yard up
to 2 metres provided said decks are not more than 3 metres above grade.
(c)
Any stairs, including landings, providing access on to and off of an attached deck may
encroach in to a front or side yard provided that the maximum width of the stairs is 2
metres.
5.14
Decks, Detached
Notwithstanding the yard and setback provisions of this By-law, in a Waterfront (WF) Zone a
detached accessory deck may be located in the front yard, if the total area does not exceed 20
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square metres and if the floor of the deck is no more than 2.0 metres above the average grade of
the land over which it is located.
5.15
Docks, Residential
(a)
No more than two docks are permitted for each property.
(b)
Islands greater than 0.5 hectares may have up to three docks.
(c)
All docks must have a minimum 6 metre side yard including the straight line extension of
the side yard into the water up to a distance of 30m.
(d)
No dock can exceed 30 metres in length perpendicular to the shoreline.
(e)
No individual dock or dock system can exceed 100m2.
(f)
The maximum cumulative area of all docks cannot exceed 200m2.
(g)
The maximum cumulative width of any dock or docks cannot exceed 25 metres or 30
percent of the lot frontage, whichever is lesser.
(h)
Walkways or stairways to the water's edge not exceeding 2 metres in width shall not be
considered part of the total dock area.
(i)
No dock shall extend more than 25% of the total distance across an adjacent waterway.
(j)
All docks must be approved by the appropriate government authority where applicable.
(k)
No lights shall be permitted on a dock unless the light is authorized or required by the
appropriate government authority.
(l)
A dock may be permitted in an Environmental Protection (EP) Zone where authorized by
the appropriate government authority.
(m)
A dock is permitted use on Crown land where it has been authorized.
(n)
No buildings or structures are permitted on docks except as follows:
(i)
tent-like structures for the purpose of shade protection consisting of canvas or
plastic material with open sides that have a maximum area of 60 square metres,
a maximum mean height of 2.4 metres; and where said structures are capable of
being removed;
(ii)
water slide not exceeding 3.0 metres in height and 5 metres in length;
(iii)
a diving board not exceeding 1.0 meters in height.
for the purpose of this section, height is measured from top of dock to peak of structure.
(o)
A dock is a permitted accessory use once the main use is established except that a dock
is a permitted temporary use for vacant water access properties.
(p)
A building permit will not be required for the seasonal storage of a dock structure or minor
locational changes to accommodate fluctuating water levels.
(q)
A marine railway will be subject to a 3 metres side yard.
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5.16
Dwelling Unit in a Non-Residential Building or on a Non-Residential Lot
No person shall use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for the purpose of a
separate dwelling unit on a lot zoned other than for residential or development use or within a
portion of a non-residential building except in accordance with the following regulations:
(a)
Up to two single detached dwelling units shall be permitted with a private water supply
and sewage system, where such have been approved by the appropriate authority.
(b)
The dwelling unit shall have a minimum floor area of 55 square metres.
(c)
The dwelling unit shall have a separate washroom or bathroom and kitchen facilities from
those of the non-residential use.
(d)
The dwelling unit shall have a separate parking space as provided by this By-law.
(e)
The dwelling unit shall have a separate building entrance to that provided for the non-
residential use.
(f)
The gross floor area of the residential portion of a non-residential building in a
Commercial Zone shall not exceed 10 percent of the lot area.
Notwithstanding the provisions of his By-law, no dwelling unit shall be located in a non-residential
building that is used for an Automobile Service Station or a Public Garage.
5.17
Dwelling Units Below Grade
No dwelling unit shall in its entirety be located in a cellar. If any portion of a dwelling unit is
located in a cellar, such portion of the dwelling shall be limited to use as a furnace room, laundry
room, storage room, recreation room, or utility room or a similar use but shall not be used for
sleeping accommodation.
5.18
Existing Buildings on Lots with Inadequate Requirements
Where a dwelling unit legally existed on a lot with inadequate frontage, depth or area
requirements, it may be enlarged provided there is compliance with all other applicable provisions
of this By-law.
5.19
Fences
A fence erected within the Township shall comply with the following provisions:
(a)
a fence is not permitted in the front yard of any WF1 to WF5 zone inclusive;
(b)
the maximum height of a fence will be 2 metres;
(c)
a fence is permitted in any required yard excepting paragraph (a) above; and
(d)
notwithstanding paragraph (b) above, the maximum height of a fence in a non-residential
zone will be 3 metres.
5.20
Frontage Requirements
No person shall erect any building or structure in any zone unless the lot upon which such
building or structure is to be erected fronts upon an open public highway or road maintained year-
round except that:
(a)
in a Waterfront Zone, a seasonal dwelling unit may front on a navigable waterway; and
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(b)
or in a Rural (RU) or Crown Land (CL) Zone, a hunting camp or syrup operation may
front upon a private right-of-way, private road or unopened road allowance or road over
Crown Land provided there is a legal registered right-of-way, where applicable.
5.21
Garden Suite
Subject to the enactment of a site-specific temporary use by-law for a period not to exceed ten
years under the Planning Act, one garden suite may be permitted in a separate dwelling unit
accessory to a permitted main residential building on the same lot in any non-waterfront
residential zone provided that the minimum lot area is 0.6 hectares and the maximum total floor
area of the garden suite does not exceed 75m2 and the maximum height is 6 metres and the
garden suite is located behind the front building line of the main building.
5.22
Gazebo
Notwithstanding the frontage requirements set out in this By-law, a gazebo not exceeding 9.9m2
of floor area and 3.5 metres in height, may be located in the required front yard subject to
maintaining a minimum front yard of one metre.
5.23
Georgian Bay Flood Elevation
No new buildings or structures intended to be used for human habitation shall be permitted below
the 178.3 metre elevation G.S.C. datum.
5.24
Group Homes
Group homes are permitted in any residential zone provided they are licensed by the appropriate
authority and provided there is no existing group home within one kilometre.
5.25
Height Exceptions
Notwithstanding the height provisions of this By-law, nothing in this By-law shall apply to prevent
the erection of:
-
a silo
-
a church spire
-
belfry
-
clock tower
-
chimney
-
water tank
-
a windmill not exceeding 23 metres
-
antenna
-
communication towers
-
solar panels
-
a Township municipal building or structure
-
flag pole
-
forest observation tower
-
hydro transmission line
-
light standards
-
lighting rods
5.26
Home Occupations
Home occupations where permitted by this By-law, are businesses that are conducted entirely
within a residential dwelling on a residential property by persons residing therein subject to the
following provisions:
(a)
the business must be clearly secondary to the residential use;
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(b)
there is no external display or advertising other than a sign erected in accordance with
the Township's sign by-law;
(c)
there is no external storage of goods, materials or equipment;
(d)
not more than 25 percent of the floor area of the residence is used for the home
occupation use;
(e)
the business must be conducted by the persons residing in the residents with no more
than two employees;
(f)
the provision of adequate parking;
(g)
no noise, dust or other nuisances resulting from business; and
(h)
in a WF1 through WF5 zone, the home occupation is limited to an office, accountant,
lawyer, hairdresser or any such similar business.
5.27
Home Industry
Home industries where permitted by this By-law, are businesses that reflect small scale industrial-
type uses conducted on non-waterfront residential and rural properties subject to the following
provisions:
(a)
such uses shall include contractor, woodworkers, welding, machine shop, body shop,
auto or marine repair;
(b)
there is no external advertising other than a sign erected in accordance with any by-law
of the Township regulating signs;
(c)
there is no external storage of goods, materials or equipment;
(d)
such home industry is not an obnoxious use;
(e)
such home industry is clearly secondary to the main residential use and does not change
the residential character of the dwelling unit or lot;
(f)
not more than five persons, other than the owner, are employed therein on a full-time
basis;
(g)
the lot shall not have less than 60 metres of road frontage and 0.5 hectares of area;
(h)
where an accessory building is used for a Home Industry, as defined in this By-law, such
buildings shall be located on the lot at a setback from any abutting road or street which is
15 metres greater than the setback required by this By-law from the main building on the
lot;
(i)
the maximum floor area of the home industry does not exceed 200m2.
5.28
Hunt Camps
Hunt camps are permitted in any zone except the Environmental Protection (EP) and the Flood
Plain (FP) Zones subject to a minimum building size of 10 square metres and a maximum
building size 50 square metres or in the case of a WF Zone, in accordance with the requirements.
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5.29
Island Requirements
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law, a one owner island shall be deemed to conform to
the lot area, frontage and depth requirements of this By-law if it has an area of 2500 square
metres or more above the high water mark.
5.30
Keeping of Animals
Subject to the provisions of this By-law, no person shall use any land, erect, alter or use any
building for the keeping of any exotic animals within any Residential Zone other than the keeping
of domestic pets.
5.31
Kennels
A kennel is only permitted in a rural, commercial or industrial zone. The minimum separation
distance between a kennel and any residential dwelling shall be 150 metres.
5.32
Landscaped Buffer Area
Wherever this By-law requires a landscaped or buffer area, such area will consist of an area free
of buildings and structures solely for the growing, preservation or maintenance of natural
vegetation.
5.33
Loading Space Regulations
(a)
Loading Space Requirements: The owner or occupant of any lot, building or structure
erected or used for any purpose involving the receiving, shipping, loading or unloading of
persons, animals, goods, wares and merchandise and raw materials, shall provide and
maintain at the premises of the lot occupied by the building or structure and not forming
part of a street or lane, within the zone in which such use is located, one loading or
unloading space 10 metres long, 3.5 metres wide and having a vertical clearance of at
least 4 metres for each 450 square metres of floor area of the building or structure
provided, however, that adequate space shall be provided for the parking of vehicles
awaiting access to loading spaces and the manoeuvring of same within the lot area. No
loading space will be required for buildings less than 450 square metres of floor area.
(b)
Access: Access to loading or unloading space shall be by means of a driveway at least 6
metres wide.
(c)
Loading Space Surface: The driveways, loading and unloading spaces shall be
constructed and maintained with a stable surface which is treated so as to prevent the
raising of dust or loose particles and with provisions for drainage facilities.
(d)
Location: The loading space or spaces required shall be located in the interior side or
rear yard unless set back from the street line a minimum distance of 25 metres.
(e)
Insufficient Loading Space: When a building or structure has insufficient loading space at
the date of passing of this By-law to comply with the requirements herein, this By-law
shall not be construed to require that the deficiency be made up prior to the construction
of any addition. No addition may be built however, and no change of use may occur, the
effect of which would be an increase in that deficiency.
5.34
Lots Having Less Area, Depth, or Frontage Than Required
Where a lot having a lesser lot frontage, area or depth than is required by this By-law is:
(a)
held under distinct and separate ownership from abutting lots on or before the date of
passing of this By-law; or
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(b)
a lot on a registered plan of subdivision; or
(c)
a lot created as a result of a subdivision or consent granted by the Land Division
Authority under the provisions of the Planning Act; or
(d)
created as a result of an expropriation or other land acquisition by Her Majesty the Queen
in right of Ontario or Canada or any Crown agency or corporation, or any municipality, or
any other authority having statutory powers of expropriation; and
(e)
where such a lot has a frontage of at least 30 metres, and a depth of at least 60 metres,
or an area of at least 1,800 square metres, such lot shall be deemed to conform to the
area, frontage and depth requirements of this By-law.
5.35
Lights
No person shall erect or use an outside light fixture in any zone except in conformity with the
provisions contained in any by-law of the Township regulating lights and in conformity with the
following provisions:
(a)
flashing lights other than navigational lights are prohibited;
(b)
lights may not be used where they would conflict with navigation;
(c)
all lights installed for the purpose of navigation, must be approved by the appropriate
authority having jurisdiction;
(d)
lights used to illuminate structures or property shall be arranged to direct light away from
adjacent premises, roads and waterways;
(e)
all external lights shall be dark sky compliant.
5.36
Measurement of Lot or Island Area
For the purpose of calculating the lot area of any lot fronting upon, or island located in a navigable
waterway, the water level to be used shall be the high water mark.
5.37
Mining
No person shall use any land, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for the purpose of
extracting any minerals unless a permit has been issued under the Mining Act.
5.38
Mobile Home
No person shall erect, locate or use any mobile home or homes.
5.39
Multiple Zones
Where a lot is divided into more than one zone, each portion of the said lot shall only be used in
accordance with the Zone Regulations governing that portion.
5.40
Multi-Storey Dwelling
No residential dwelling including seasonal dwellings shall exceed two storeys in height not
including the basement.
5.41
Number of Dwellings on One Lot
Only one dwelling unit shall be permitted on any lot, except:
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(a)
In a Rural (RU) Zone, notwithstanding the zone requirements, an additional dwelling and
accessory buildings thereto, is permitted where the lot is greater than 25 hectares in
area. Such additional dwelling shall have the same yard requirements and shall use the
same driveway or entrance way as the principal dwelling on the lot;
(b)
in a Waterfront Zone, an additional detached seasonal dwelling and accessory buildings
thereto is permitted on a lot having an area of at least 1.2 hectares in a WF1, WF3, WF4,
WF5 Zone and at least 1.6 hectares in a WF2 Zone; and a frontage of 200 metres or
greater provided there is a minimum separation of 60 metres between dwellings and
further provided the second dwelling is equipped with its own separate sewage disposal
system approved by the appropriate authority; and
(c)
On application for a building permit to construct an additional dwelling as permitted by
subsection (a) and (b), the applicant shall file with the Chief Building Official a site plan
showing the portion of the lot which is appropriated to each of the proposed dwellings
and each such portion must comply with the zone requirements of the zone in which the
lot is located. The effect of this section is to require that each portion comply with the
requirements of this zoning by-law in the event of an application for severance.
5.42
Occupation of Unserviced Building
No building shall be used for human habitation before the approved sanitary facilities have been
installed and made fully operational.
5.43
Outdoor Woodstoves
Outdoor woodstoves shall only be permitted on lands in the Rural (RU) Zone and subject to the
following provisions:
(a)
outdoor woodstoves may only be permitted in the rear yard;
(b)
outdoor woodstoves must be a minimum of 5 metres from any property line;
(c)
outdoor woodstoves shall not be located any closer than 15 metres to any existing
residence;
(d)
outdoor woodstoves shall not be located any closer than 5 metres from any building or
structure; and
(e)
the minimum flue or chimney height for any outdoor wood stove shall be 5.0 metres.
5.44
Parking Area Regulations
Parking spaces and areas on all lots (excepting water access lots) are subject to the following
provisions.
(a)
Parking Space Requirements
RESIDENTIAL
Type of Building/Use
Minimum Parking Required
Single Detached Dwellings
1 parking space, 1 garage or carport
Two or More Dwellings
1.5 parking spaces for each unit
Home Occupation
1.0 parking space for each 100m2
Home Industry
1 parking space for each 200m2
Group Home
1 parking space for each staff
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NON-RESIDENTIAL
Type of Building/Use
Minimum Parking Required
Arena
1 parking space for each 6 seats
B&B
1 per each B&B unit plus 1 per dwelling
Banquet Hall
1 parking space for each 5 seats
Body Shop
3 spaces per bay
Business office
1 parking space for each 30m2 of floor area
Campground
1 parking space for each site
Church
1 parking space for each 5 seats
Clinic
5 parking spaces for each practitioner
Contractors
1 parking space for each 50m2 of floor area
Equipment Rental
1 parking space for each 50m2 of floor area
Farmers Market
1 parking space for each 0.5 vendors or vendors booths
Golf Course
1 parking space per hole
Hotel/Motel
1 parking space for each suite
Industrial
1 parking space for each 100m2 of floor area
Institution
1 parking space for each 350m2 of floor area
Laundromat
1 parking space for each 20m2 of floor area
Marina
1.75 parking spaces per slip
Nursery
1 parking space for each 50m2 of floor area
Office
1 parking space for every 10m2
Place of Assembly
1 parking space for each 6 seats
Place of Entertainment
1 space per each seat
Private Club
1 parking space for each150m2 of floor area
Resort
1 parking space for each unit or suite
Resort
1 parking space per unit or cottage
Restaurant
1 parking space for each 20m2 of floor area
Retail
1 parking space for each 10m2 of retail space
School
1.5 parking space for each classroom
Self Storage
1 parking space for each 40m2 of floor area
Truck/Bus Terminal
1 parking space for each 20m2 of floor area
Warehouse
1 parking space for each 100m2 of floor area
Workshop
1 parking space for each 30m2 of floor area
(b)
Parking Area Requirements
Parking Area Requirements: Parking areas shall conform to the following requirements:
(i)
the parking area shall be located on the same lot as the use it is intended to
serve, except in the case of a water access lot where the parking area shall be
located within the Township in a zone where such use is permitted by this By-law
or within 500 metres of the lot it is intended to serve in the case of a
commercially zoned property;
(ii)
each parking space shall be at least 3 metres by 6 metres and shall be provided
with unobstructed access to a street directly or by way of a driveway, aisle, lane
or private road;
(iii)
a parking area designed to serve water access lots shall have a minimum area of
100 square metres for each lot to be served and no parking shall be permitted
within 15 metres of the high water mark or within 6 metres of any side lot line
abutting a lot in a Residential Zone and be owned or leased by or registered on
title to the water access land owner.
(c)
Parking Area Surface: In a Commercial or Industrial Zone, a parking areas and
driveways or aisles connecting the parking areas with a street shall be maintained with a
stable surface which is treated so as to prevent the raising of dust or loose particles. The
parking area shall, before being used, be constructed of crushed stone, slag, gravel,
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crushed brick (or tile), cinders, asphalt, concrete, Portland cement binder or like material
and with provisions for drainage facilities which have been designed and constructed so
as to prevent erosion, or washout of such parking area, driveways or aisles and the
carrying of soil, sand or sediment into an adjacent waterway.
(d)
Ingress and Egress
(i)
Ingress and egress, to and from the required parking spaces and areas shall be
provided by means of unobstructed driveways or passageways at least 4 metres
but not more than 10 metres in perpendicular width.
(ii)
The maximum width of any joint ingress and egress driveway ramp measured
along the street line shall be 10 metres.
(iii)
The minimum distance between a driveway and an intersection of street lines
measured along the street line intersected by such driveway shall be 7 metres.
(iv)
The minimum angle of intersection between a driveway and a street line shall be
60 degrees.
(v)
Every lot shall be limited to the following number of driveways:
1)
up to the first 30 metres of frontage - not more than 2 driveways; and
2)
for each additional 30 metres of frontage - not more than 1 additional
driveway.
(vi)
A driveway serving an individual lot must maintain a one metre setback from any
side yard.
(e)
Illumination: Where parking areas are illuminated, lighting fixtures shall be so arranged
that no part of any fixture shall be more than 8 metres above the finished grade of the
parking area. Fixtures shall be so designed and installed that the light is directed
downward and deflected away from adjacent lots, roads and streets.
(f)
Addition to Building or Structure: When a building or structure has insufficient parking
area at the date of passing of this By-law, this By-law shall not be construed to require
that the deficiency be made up prior to the construction of any addition. No addition may
be built, however, and no change of use may occur, that would have the effect of
exacerbating that deficiency.
(g)
Use of Parking Spaces and Areas: Any area where parking is permitted under this By-
law shall be used for no other purpose than for the parking of vehicles bearing currently
valid license plates.
(h)
Parking Area on Lot: Notwithstanding the yard and setback provisions of this By-law,
uncovered surface parking areas in other than residential zones, shall be permitted in the
required yard or in the area between the road or street line and the required setback
provided no part of any parking area, other than a driveway, is located closer than 1
metre to any road or street line. In residential zones, no parking shall be permitted in the
required front yard of any lot except on a driveway of 6 metres maximum width.
5.45
Permitted Encroachments
(a)
Ornamental Structure: Notwithstanding the yard and setback provisions of this By-law to
the contrary, sills, belt courses, chimneys, cornices, eaves, gutters, parapets, pilasters or
other ornamental structures may project into any required yard a maximum distance of 1
metre.
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(b)
Accessory Structure: Notwithstanding the yard and setback provisions of this By-law to
the contrary, drop awnings, clothes poles, flag poles, garden trellises, fences, retaining
walls, or similar accessory structures shall be permitted in any required yard.
(c)
Balcony, Patio, or Attached Deck: Notwithstanding the yard and setback provisions of
this By-law to the contrary, a balcony, patio, or deck may project into any required front
yard a maximum distance of 5 metres and 2 metres in any side yard and further provided
that such uses are not more than 3 metres above average grade.
(d)
Fire Escape: Notwithstanding the yard and setback provisions of this By-law to the
contrary, an unenclosed fire escape and the structural members necessary to its support,
may project into any required yard a maximum distance of 1 metre.
(e)
Railway Spur in Industrial Zone: Notwithstanding the yard and setback provisions of this
By-law to the contrary, in an Industrial Zone a railway spur shall be permitted within any
required yard or in the area between the street line and the required setback.
(f)
Any gate, entrance, or fence may encroach in any required yard, except in any waterfront
zone.
5.46
Pits and Quarries
The making, establishment or operation of any new pit or quarry, except wayside pits, is
prohibited except in the locations permitted and in accordance with the express provisions of this
By-law. No person shall use land, erect, alter or use any building or structure for the purpose of
processing, washing, sorting, screening or crushing rock, gravel or sand except as permitted by
this By-law.
Any pit or quarry permitted by this By-law shall be required to comply with any license issued
under the Aggregate Resources Act.
5.47
Prohibited Uses
Except as specifically permitted by this By-law, the following uses are prohibited:
(a)
any obnoxious use or noxious trade as defined under any Act;
(b)
boathouses and boatports located on any navigable waterway;
(c)
buildings or structures on docks except for those specifically permitted;
(d)
containers used as temporary or permanent accessory structures in any waterfront or
Bayview zone;
(e)
campsite, tent, trailers or camping on vacant rural or residential lots;
(f)
a track for the racing of motor vehicles, motor cycles or snowmobiles;
(g)
pits and quarries except those licensed under the Aggregate Resources Act;
(h)
commercial or industrial wind turbines except those approved or licensed in accordance
with any applicable legislation;
(i)
storage on vacant lands; and
(j)
private roads and driveways in provincial significant wetlands (EP1 Zones); and
(k)
short term accommodation in any residential zone.
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5.48
Public Uses
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent any land, building or structure from being used:
(a)
as a public park, playground, road allowance, or as a site for a public statue, monument,
cenotaph, fountain or other memorial or ornamental structure; or
(b)
by the Township or by any local board thereof, by any communications or gas company,
or by any Department of the Government of Ontario or Canada, including Hydro One,
provided that:
(i)
no goods, material or equipment shall be stored in the open;
(ii)
the lot coverage and yard regulations prescribed for the zone in which the public
use is located shall be complied with; and
(iii)
any building erected under the authority of this paragraph shall be designed and
maintained in general harmony with the surrounding buildings.
5.49
Pump House
A pump house is a permitted use in a required yard provided that said pump house does not
exceed 6m2 in floor area and 2 meters in height.
5.50
Sauna
A sauna not exceeding 9.9m2 of floor area is a permitted use in the front yard of any lot zoned for
residential use subject to a maximum height of 3.5 metres subject to maintaining a minimum front
yard of 1 metre.
5.51
Septic System
In the case of a lot in the Waterfront Residential 1 (WF1) through Waterfront Residential 5 (WF5)
Zones, a septic system shall be considered a building for the purpose of any required front yard.
5.52
Setbacks From EP Zones
All buildings and structures must be setback a minimum of 5 metres from any EP, EP1 or EP2
Zone.
5.53
Shore Road Allowance, Original as Part of Lot
Where an original shore road allowance or Crown Reserve exists in front of any lot, the area of
the shoreline road allowance or Crown Reserve above the high water mark between the
extension of the side lot lines shall be considered part of the lot area or depth required by this By-
law.
5.54
Shore Road Allowance, Original Setback
Where a shore road allowance or Crown Reserve, which has not been stopped up and acquired
by the abutting land owner in whole or in part, exists in front of any lot, a building or structure may
be erected without a front yard provided the building or structure or any part thereof does not
encroach upon the original shore road allowance or Crown Reserve.
5.55
Signs
The provisions of this By-law shall not apply to prevent the erection, alteration or use of any sign
provided such sign complies with the By-laws of the Township regulating signs.
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5.56
Sleeping Cabins
A sleeping cabin is a permitted accessory use, on any lot zoned for residential use, provided that
the maximum gross floor area does not exceed 56 square metres or does not exceed the ground
floor area of the principal dwelling on the lot, whichever is the lesser.
5.57
Special and Temporary Uses
The following uses are permitted in all zones within the Township:
(a)
temporary camps used in the construction of public works for up to a maximum of two
years from the date of commencement of construction or until such time as the work is
completed or abandoned.
(b)
a tool shed, scaffold or other building or structure incidental to the construction on the
premises where it is situated for up to a maximum of two years from the date of
commencement of construction or until the work is completed or abandoned.
(c)
an accessory building or structure is a permitted use where such a building or structure is
incidental to the construction of a main building or structure permitted by this by-law. A
travel trailer may be used for human habitation during the construction of a principal use
dwelling for up to a maximum of two (2) years from the date of issuance of a building
permit or until construction is abandoned.
(d)
a storage building prior to the erection of the main building, where the storage building is
10 square metres or less and complies with the yard and setback requirements of this
By-law
"Abandoned" in this Section shall mean abeyance of construction for one year.
5.58
Special Use Restrictions
No person shall in any zone, use a travel trailer, truck, truck body, street car, bus, coach, railway
or transport shipping container, vessel, boat or any similar structure for human habitation, except
in accordance with the special and temporary uses outlined in Section 5.57.
5.59
Storage of Unlicensed Vehicles or Trailers
The parking or storage of an unlicensed motor vehicle or trailer shall be prohibited unless it is
stored within an enclosed garage or accessory building permitted by this By-law.
5.60
Tents
No new commercial tent or trailers sites will be permitted in the Township nor will the expansion
of any campground or trailer park be permitted. No additions to existing lawful trailers will be
permitted except for open decks, patios or screened in decks that do not exceed the square
footage of the trailer.
5.61
Through Lots
Where a lot which is not a corner lot has frontage on more than one street or waterway, or the
front lot line is not determinable because of the lot or island configuration, the setback, frontage
and front yard requirements contained herein shall apply on each street, or from each high water
mark, in accordance with the provisions of the zone or zones in which such lot is situated.
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5.62
Tourist Commercial Waterfront Regulations
(a)
General
The following provisions apply to lands zoned C2 or C2-H.
(i) Minimum Lot Size
The minimum lot size for any property zoned C2 or C2-H is 0.4 hectares.
(ii) Minimum Lot Frontage
The minimum lot frontage for any property zoned C2 or C2-H is 70 metres.
(iii) Parking
Each property zoned C2 or C2-H shall provide at least one parking space for each
unit, tent, trailer, cottage or motel unit.
(iv) Access
All lands zoned C2 or C2-H must have a registered right-of-way to a year round
publicly maintained road or front directly upon a year round publicly maintained year
round road.
(v) For the purpose of this section, a unit shall include a dwelling unit, a cabin, whether
such cabin contains cooking facilities, a motel unit, a mobile home or trailer site or
tent site whether or not such sites or units are connected to services.
(b)
Expansion Regulations
The following provisions apply to those lands zoned C2 or C2-H, where none of the units
exceed 110m2 in total gross floor area.
(i) Maximum Unit Size
In addition to any lot coverage limits applicable to the C2 or C2-H Zone, units may
not exceed 110m2 for each unit.
(ii) Tent and Trailer Sites
The number of tent and trailer sites on any lands zoned C2 or C2-H shall be limited to
the number of sites that existed on the date of passing of this By-law.
(iii) Minimum Area Per Unit
The minimum area for lands zoned C2 or C2-H is one unit per 0.1 hectare. For the
purpose of this Section, a unit includes a tent site, a trailer site or a rental cottage.
The owner or operators residence is not included in this regulation.
(iv) Minimum Frontage Per Unit
The minimum frontage for lands zoned C2 or C2-H is one unit per 20 metre of
frontage.
(v) These regulations do not apply to the owners/operators residence.
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(c)
Tourist Commercial Redevelopment Regulations
The following provisions apply to those lands zoned C2 or C2-H where one or more of
the units exceeds 110m2 in total gross floor area.
(i) Maximum Number of Units
The maximum number of units shall be one unit per 30 metres of frontage.
(ii) For the purposes of this section a redevelopment of tent or trailer sites will be
permitted on the basis that any combination of four existing tent and/or trailer sites is
equivalent to one dwelling unit or cabin.
(iii) Maximum Unit Size
The maximum unit size shall be 150m2 of total floor area.
(iv) Holding 'H' Symbol on C2 Lands
All lands zoned C2 shall be zoned with an 'H' symbol. The holding provision will
apply to any tourist commercial redevelopment for units proposed to exceed 110m2
of total gross floor area. The 'H' symbol will be removed once the relevant studies as
defined in the Official Plan are completed and a site plan is prepared and approved
to the satisfaction of Council.
(v) These regulations do not apply to the owners/operators residence.
(vi) Notwithstanding the provisions of this by-law, accessory sleeping cabins are not
permitted as part of any redevelopment.
5.63
Width Restrictions
In the case of a lot zoned WF1 to WF5 inclusive, notwithstanding the side yard requirements of
this by-law, the aggregate width of all buildings parallel to the front lot line or the chord of the front
lot line shall not exceed a dimension greater than 50 percent of the lot frontage except that
accessory buildings located more than 5 metres behind the rear line of the main building and
overlapping buildings and structures are not to be included in this calculation.
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SECTION 6 - RURAL (RU) ZONE
6.01
Uses Permitted
No person shall within the Rural (RU) Zone, use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure for any purpose except one or more of the following uses:
a)
Rural Uses
Institutional camps but not including trailer camps;
a single detached dwelling, subject to the Frontage Requirements;
a seasonal dwelling, provided that the lot fronts on a navigable waterbody or inland
lake;
a converted dwelling;
a maximum of 1 sleeping cabin;
an accessory apartment, to a maximum size of 135 square metres;
a farm, and a specialized use farm;
a farm produce storage facility;
an animal hospital, kennel, or riding stable;
any use or enterprise carried on in the field of general agriculture;
an additional dwelling, as permitted by provisions relating to the Number of Dwelling
Units on One Lot;
a school, church, community hall, private or public park or cemetery;
a boarding house;
a syrup operation;
a home industry;
a hunting camp;
a home occupation;
a bed and breakfast, provided that the lot on which the building is erected does not
have frontage on any body of water;
a portable asphalt plant;
a wayside pit or quarry
provided that where the land abuts a navigable waterway or an inland lake, the only uses
permitted shall be those as permitted in Section 7 hereof and the building requirements
shall be those governing Zone WF1.
6.02
Zone Standards
Any building or structure permitted under Section 6.01 shall comply with the following provisions
except as otherwise provided for in Section 5, General provisions.
a)
Minimum Lot Frontage
120 metres
b)
Minimum Lot Area
1.6 hectares
c)
Minimum Lot Depth
120 metres
d)
Minimum Front Yard
20 metres
e)
Minimum Interior Side Yard
10 metres
f)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
20 metres
g)
Minimum Rear Yard
15 metres
h)
Minimum Building Area - Ground Floor
55 square metres
i)
Maximum Building Height
12 metres
j)
Accessory Building - Yard
5 metres
k)
Accessory Building - Height
6 metres
l)
Maximum Lot Coverage by building in percent
5%
6.03
Provisions for Accessory Uses
The provisions of Section 6.01 shall apply to accessory buildings, structures and uses, except as
otherwise provided for in Section 5, General Provisions.
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6.04
Special Exception Regulations - Rural (RU)
The regulations contained in Section 6.01, General Use Provisions and Zone Requirements, shall
apply to the Special Provision Use areas or areas defined below, except as otherwise specifically
provided in the Special Use Regulations in this Subsection 6.04.
6.04.1 Rural Exception 1 (RU-1)
Part of Lot 35, Concession 7 may be used for an auto wrecker and salvage yard, including any
accessory uses, buildings and structures.
6.04.2 Rural Exception 2 (RU-2)
Part of Parts 1 & 2, Plan 43R-7360 in Lot 14, Concession 5 may be used for any permitted use in
the Rural (RU) Zone and shall be subject to a thirty metre front yard setback.
6.04.3 Rural Exception 3 (RU-3)
Part of Lot 10, Concession 3, more particularly described as Part 4 of Plan 42R-8623 may be
used for the raising, storage and marketing of worms, including any accessory uses.
6.04.4 Rural Exception 4 (RU-4)
Non Development Lands. No buildings, structures or uses are permitted on the lands described
as Part of Lot 67, 68 and 69, Concessions 9 and 10 including a portion of the original shore road
allowance and a portion of the Crown Lake bed in front thereof being Block 21 and part of Lot 5 of
Plan 42M-617.
6.04.5 Rural Exception 5 (RU-5)
An accessory building may be erected on Part of Lot 12, Concession 4 and used for the non-
commercial storage and repair of snowmobiles and equipment related to the maintenance and
grooming of the Carling Trailblazer's snowmobile trail, subject to a maximum building size of 44' x
60'.
6.04.6 Rural Exception 6 (RU-6)
Part of Lot 38, Concession 6, more particularly described as Part 1 on Plan 42R-3335, may have
a garage/Storage building located in the front yard, approximately 9 metres from the front lot line.
6.04.7 Rural Exception 7 (RU-7)
Two parcels of land located in part of Lot 12, Concession 2, being Parts 6 to 13, Plan 42R-10966,
shall be subject to a minimum frontage of 120 metres and a minimum area of 1.2 hectares. And
further that a parcel of land located in Part of Lot 12, Concession 2, being part of Part 6, Plan
42R-12935, may have an accessory building (garage) located in the front yard
6.04.8 Rural Exception 8 (RU-8)
A single family dwelling may be erected and used on each of two parcels described as part of
Part 3 on Reference Plan 42R-6167 located in Lot 49, Concession 12.
6.04.9 Rural Exception 9 (RU-9)
Part of Lot 14 and 15, Concession 8, being Part of Part 2 of Plan 42R-16707, more particularly
described as the remainder of Parcel 1109 P.S.S.S. may have an accessory building (garage)
located in the front yard, fronting on Shebeshekong Road.
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6.04.10 Rural Exception 10 (RU-10)
No buildings excepting docks and pump houses shall be constructed on the lands below an
elevation of 178.3 metres G.S.C. located the Lots 31, 32 and 33, Concession 4, fronting on the
little Shebeshekong River.
No building or structure, including a dock or boathouse may be erected, altered or used along
part of the original shore road allowance and the Crown River bed of the Little Shebeshekong
River fronting Lots 31, 32 and 33 in Concession 4.
6.04.11 Rural Exception 11 (RU-11)
Lot 19, Concession 10, which derives access along the open concession between Concession 10
in the Township of Carling and Concession 1 in the Township of Shawanaga, may have a hunting
camp.
6.04.12 Rural Exception 12 (RU-12)
Two new lots on Lots 67 and 68, Concession 12, as approved on Consent Application B44/96(C),
with frontages of 70 metres and 92 metres and a retained lot with 92 metres frontage, may be
used for any permitted use in the Rural (RU) Zone.
6.04.13 Rural Exception 13 (RU-13)
Part of Lot 64, Concession 12 being Part 2 and part of Part 3 of Plan 42R-14550 may be used for
the operation of a combined bakery/ delicatessen and accessory uses thereto.
6.04.14 Rural Exception 14 (RU-14)
Part of Lot 64, Concession 12 shall be subject to a minimum lot frontage of 130 metres.
6.04.15 Rural Exception 15 (RU-15)
Notwithstanding the requirements of this By-law, Part of Lots 17, 18 and 19, Concession 1 may
include an accessory apartment to be constructed up to a maximum size of 104 square metres.
6.04.16 Rural Exception 16 (RU-16)
Part of Lot 12, Concession 5, being Part 2, Plan 42R-13794, may have an Accessory Building
(garage) located in the front yard 4.8 metres from the property line on the east side of Part 2, Plan
42R-13794. The Accessory Building (garage) may be used for Home Industry uses as defined.
6.04.17 Rural Exception 17 (RU-17)
Notwithstanding the requirements of this By-law part of Lot 13 & 14, Concession 5, being Part 1
Plan 42R-8785, may have an Accessory Building (Garage) located 11.9 metres from the front lot
line.
6.04.18 Rural Exception 18 (RU-18)
Notwithstanding the requirements of this By-law part of Lots 9 and 10, Concession 1, more
particularly described as Parts 3 to 13 and 15 of Plan 42R-14587 may have a Variety or Grocery
Shop (58 metres square) within the existing accessory building (garage) attached to the main
dwelling.
6.04.19 Rural Exception 19 (RU-19)
Notwithstanding the road frontage requirements, Lot 44, Concession 12 may have a single
detached dwelling and accessory buildings and uses thereto.
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6.04.20 Rural Exception 20 (RU-20)
Notwithstanding the requirements of this by-law, part of Lots 49 and 50, Concession 12 (99 West
Carling Bay Road) being Plan 42R-12597 Part 3 and Plan 42R-6167 remainder of Part 3 may be
used for the following uses:
a) a single detached dwelling and accessory uses thereto;
b) a maximum of one sleeping cabin;
c) an accessory apartment;
d) a boarding house;
e) a home industry;
f)
a home occupation;
g) a bed and breakfast operation for up to and including 10 bedrooms;
h) a studio for the accommodation of exercise, dance, music, art, and health therapeutic
services, including but not limited to massage therapy, shiatsu, reflexology, and other similar
therapies;
subject to a minimum front, side and rear yard of 30 metres for all buildings and structures.
6.04.21 Rural Exception 21 (RU-21)
Notwithstanding the requirements of this By-law, Part of Lot 6, Concession 2, more particularly
described as Parcel 12208 Parry Sound South Section may be used for the following permitted
uses:
1. Industrial Uses
a)
a self-service storage facility, subject to the following Zone Requirements:
Minimum Side Yard: 15 metres
Minimum Rear Yard: 5 metres
Minimum Front Yard: 20 metres*
* measured from the boundary of Part 24, Plan 42R-13238
Maximum Building Height 12 metres
Maximum Lot Coverage by Buildings: 1,250 square metres
b)
open storage of recreational vehicles (boats, motor homes, trailers, snowmobiles and
similar vehicles), accessory to the self-service storage facility, to a maximum of 2000
square metres
6.04.22 Rural Exception 22 (RU-22)
No person shall within the Rural Exception 22 (RU-22) use any land, or erect any building or
structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following:
(a) Permitted Uses - (Inverlochy Rural Area)
up to 8 units for the entire area zoned RU-22;
one single detached dwelling per unit;
a single sleeping cabin per unit; and,
accessory buildings and structure.
(b) Standards
i)
Gross floor area:
The maximum combined gross floor area of all single detached dwellings in the area
identified as "RU-22", shall be 2,100 square metres.
The maximum gross floor area of all single detached dwellings in the area identified as
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"RU-22", shall be 225 square metres.
ii) Maximum Lot Coverage:
10%
iii) Maximum Height:
9 metres
iv) Building Setbacks:
from Square Lake:
20 metres
from Unit Boundaries:
5 metres
v) Sleeping Cabins
Each sleeping cabin to be located to the rear of each unit's single detached dwelling.
No sleeping cabin shall have kitchen facilities.
For the purposes of the Rural exception 22 (RU-22) Zone, sleeping cabins shall have a
maximum gross floor area of 30 square metres and a maximum height of 6 metres.
vi) Units Fronting on Square Lake
Units fronting on Square Lake shall only be permitted to have one floating dock per Unit.
Fixed docks shall not be permitted.
6.04.23 Rural Exception 23 (RU-23)
Part Lot 28, Concession 1, being Part 2 of Plan 42R-7543 shall be subject to a minimum frontage
of 149 metres.
6.04.24 Rural Exception 24 (RU-24)
Part of Lot 39, Concession 6, being Parts 1 of Plan 42R-6024 is restricted to the storage of a boat
and accessory buildings.
6.04.26 Rural Exception 26 (RU-26)
Concession D, Pt. Lot 7, Plan 42M556, Pt. Lot 37 may be used for any permitted use, subject to a
minimum lot frontage of 100 metres.
6.04.27 Rural Exception 27 (RU-27)
Part of Lots 14 and 15, Concession D, being Proposed Severed Lot 3 as described in Consent
Application No. B27/2020(C) as approved by the Parry Sound Area Planning Board on October
26, 2020 is subject to a minimum lot frontage of 23.49 metres and is to be used solely for the
purpose of a telecommunications tower. No other uses are permitted on these lands.
6.04.28 Rural Exception 28 (RU-28-H)
Part of Lots 14 and 15, Concession D, being Proposed Severed Lot 1 as described Consent
Application No. B27/2020(C) as approved by the Parry Sound Area Planning Board on October
26, 2020 is subject to all applicable permitted uses in the Rural Zone as well as all applicable
Rural Zone standards and general standards contained within the Township's Comprehensive
Zoning By-law.
The lands have been zoned with a Holding ("H") Symbol. Until the Holding Symbol has been
removed, no person shall use those lands in any manner (no development or site alteration
permitted). The Holding Symbol shall not be lifted until the following has been completed:
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a) The execution of a Site Plan Agreement. This Agreement shall implement the
recommendations of an Environmental Site Evaluation prepared by FRi Ecological
Services Ltd. dated October 2, 2020.
b) The Site Plan Agreement has been registered on title for the subject lands.
c) All fees associated with preparing the Site Plan Agreement, including Township legal
costs, have been paid in full by the applicant.
6.04.29 Rural Exception 29 (RU-29-H)
Part of Lots 14 and 15, Concession D, being Proposed Severed Lot 2 as described in Consent
Application No. B27/2020(C) as approved by the Parry Sound Area Planning Board on October
26, 2020 is subject to all applicable permitted uses in the Rural Zone as well as all applicable
Rural Zone standards and general standards contained within the Township's Comprehensive
Zoning By-law.
The lands have been zoned with a Holding ("H") Symbol. Until the Holding Symbol has been
removed, no person shall use those lands in any manner (no development or site alteration
permitted). The Holding Symbol shall not be lifted until the following has been completed:
a)
The execution of a Site Plan Agreement. This Agreement shall implement the
recommendations of an Environmental Site Evaluation prepared by FRi Ecological
Services Ltd. dated October 2, 2020.
b)
The Site Plan Agreement has been registered on title for the subject lands.
c)
All fees associated with preparing the Site Plan Agreement, including Township legal
costs, have been paid in full by the applicant."
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SECTION 7 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL (RR) ZONE
7.01
Uses Permitted
No person shall within the Rural Residential (RR) Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any
building or structure for any purpose except one or more of the following uses:
a)
Rural Uses
a farm, but not a specialized use farm as defined in this By-law.
b)
Residential Uses
a single detached dwelling;
a converted dwelling;
a maximum of 1 sleeping cabin;
an accessory apartment, to a maximum size of 100 square metres;
a home industry; provided the lands do not front on any waterbody;
a home occupation;
a boarding house.
a bed and breakfast, provided that the lot on which the building is erected does not
have frontage on any body of water;
c)
Institutional Uses
a private or public park, playground;
a church, community hall;
a religious or government institution;
a cemetery.
provided that where the land abuts a navigable waterway or an inland lake, the only uses
permitted shall be those as permitted in Section 6 hereof and the building requirements shall be
those governing Zone WF1:
7.02
Zone Standards
a)
Minimum Lot Frontage
70 metres
b)
Minimum Lot Area
0.4 hectares
c)
Minimum Lot Depth
60 metres
d)
Minimum Front Yard
20 metres
e)
Minimum Interior Side Yard
5 metres
f)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
20 metres
g)
Minimum Rear Yard
15 metres
h)
Minimum Building Area - Ground Floor
55 square metres, except Institutional
i)
Maximum Building Height
12 metres
j)
Accessory Building - Yard
5 metres
k)
Accessory Building - Height
6 metres
l)
Maximum Lot Coverage by buildings in percent
10% for Rural and Residential
20% for Institutional
7.03
Provisions for Accessory Uses
The provisions of Section 7.01 shall apply to accessory buildings, structures and uses, except as
otherwise provided for in Section 5, General Provisions.
7.04
Special Exception Regulations - Rural Residential (RR)
The regulations contained in Section 7.01, General Use Provisions and Zone Requirements, shall
apply to the Special Provision Use areas or areas defined below, except as otherwise specifically
provided in the Special Use Regulations in this Subsection 7.04.
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7.04.1 Rural Residential Exception 1 (RR-1)
Part of Lot 11, Concession D more particularly described as Part 4 on Plan 42R-2182, may be
used for any permitted use in the Rural Residential (RR) zone and for woodworking and boat
building, refinishing and repairing.
7.04.2 Rural Residential Exception 2 (RR-2)
Notwithstanding the requirements of this By-law, part of Lot 65, Concession 11, being Plan PSR
735, Part 1,
a) may be used for any permitted use in the Rural Residential (RR) Zone;
b) may establish a Home Industry prior to a residential use being established;
c) is exempt from the requirement set out in the General Provisions Section for Home Industry,
secondary to the main residential use; and setback requirement; and
provided that no Home Industry established includes a business which is open to the public.
7.04.3 Rural Residential Exception 3 (RR-3)
Notwithstanding the requirements of this By-law, Concession 12, Part Lot 64, Plan 42R-2723 Part
2 shall be subject to a minimum lot frontage of 22 metres and a minimum lot acreage of 0.4
hectares.
7.04.4 Rural Residential Exception 4 (RR-4)
Notwithstanding the requirements of this By-law, a single detached dwelling together with any
accessory buildings or structures may be erected and used on the two lots created by consent on
lands described as Part of Lot 8, Concession 1, being Plan 42R-7171 Part 2 and Plan 42R-4553
Part 6, fronting on East Carling Bay Road, subject to a minimum lot frontage of 60 metres and a
minimum lot acreage of 0.4 hectares.
7.04.5 Rural Residential Exception 5 (RR-5)
Part Lot 74, Concession 12, being Parcel 6754 P.S.S.S. may be used for any permitted use in the
Rural Residential (RR) Zone, and the grounds and existing accessory building may be used for
the operation of a Kennel.
7.04.6 Rural Residential Exception 6 (RR-6)
Part 1 of 42R-9513 located in Lot 16 Concession 9, fronting on Wood's Road, formerly Highway
559 shall be subject to a frontage of 104 metres and a lot area of 1.6 hectares.
7.04.7 Rural Residential Exception 7 (RR-7)
Part of Lot 9, Concession 1, more particularly described as Part 1 on Plan PSR 2386, may be
used for a car, boat and furniture refinishing shop, provided that all other requirements for a
Home Industry.
7.04.8 Rural Residential Exception 8 (RR-8)
A single detached dwelling, together with any permitted accessory building or structures, may be
erected and used on each of the two lots and the retained lot created by Consent B30/93(C) and
located in Part of Lot 6, Concession 2, being Parts 2 and 3 of Plan 42R-13281 provided that each
lot has a minimum area of 4 acres and a minimum frontage of 400' on Shebeshekong Road.
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7.04.9 Rural Residential Exception 9 (RR-9)
Part of Lot 39 in Concession 6 being parts 1, 2, 3, and 4 of Reference Plan No. PSR-2392 may
be used exclusively for a private garage or storage shed provided the minimum yard and setback
requirements are met.
7.04.10 Rural Residential Exception 10 (RR-10)
Part of Concession C & D, Pt Lots 12 & 13, Plan 42R-4565 Parts 1 to 5, Plan 42R-9124 Parts 1
& 2, Plan 42R-14147 Parts 1 & 2 may be used for any permitted use in the Rural Residential (RR)
Zone, subject to a minimum lot frontage of 20 metres.
7.04.11 Rural Residential Exception 11 (RR-11)
Part of Lot 17, Concession 2, P.I.N. No. 520980513, being 7 Carling Bay Road West, shall be
subject to a frontage of 50 metres.
7.04.12 Rural Residential Exception 12 (RR-12)
Part of Lot 25, Concession 3 being Part 2 of Plan 42R-17331 and known as Highway No. 559
may include the following uses:
-
a professional service sales building, including but not limited to architectural sales; and
-
a small scale contractor's yard.
And for the purposes of this exception, a contractor's yard, small scale, shall mean a contractor's
yard where equipment and materials are limited to the owner's operation and not exceeding a
yard area of 5% of the total lot area.
7.04.13 Rural Residential Exception 13 (RR-13-H)
Part of Lots 14 and 15, Concession D, being the Retained Lot as described in Consent
Application No. B27/2020(C) as approved by the Parry Sound Area Planning Board on October
26, 2020 is subject to all applicable permitted uses in the Rural Residential Zone as well as all
applicable Rural Residential Zone standards and general standards contained within the
Township's Comprehensive Zoning By-law.
The lands have been zoned with a Holding ("H") Symbol. Until the Holding Symbol has been
removed, no person shall use those lands in any manner (no development or site alteration
permitted). The Holding Symbol shall not be lifted until the following has been completed:
a)
The execution of a Site Plan Agreement. This Agreement shall implement the
recommendations of an Environmental Site Evaluation prepared by FRi Ecological
Services Ltd. dated October 2, 2020.
b)
The Site Plan Agreement has been registered on title for the subject lands.
c)
All fees associated with preparing the Site Plan Agreement, including Township legal
costs, have been paid in full by the applicant.
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SECTION 8 - BAYVIEW RESIDENTIAL (BR1) ZONE
8.01
Uses Permitted
No person shall within the Bayview Residential 1 (BR1) Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use
any building or structure for any purpose except one or more of the following uses:
a)
Residential Use
a single detached dwelling subject to the Frontage Requirements;
a seasonal dwelling
a converted dwelling
a maximum of 1 sleeping cabin;
a home occupation
8.02
Zone Standards
a)
Minimum Lot Frontage
70 metres
b)
Minimum Lot Area
0.4 hectares
c)
Minimum Lot Depth
60 metres
d)
Minimum Front Yard
20 metres
e)
Minimum Interior Side Yard
5 metres
f)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
20 metres
g)
Minimum Rear Yard
15 metres
h)
Minimum Building Area - Ground Floor
55 square metres
i)
Maximum Building Height
9 metres
j)
Accessory Building - Yard
5 metres
k)
Accessory Building - Height
6 metres
l)
Maximum Lot Coverage by buildings in percent
10%
8.03
Provisions for Accessory Uses
The provisions of Section 8.01 shall apply to accessory buildings, structures and uses, except as
otherwise provided for in Section 5, General Provisions.
8.04
Special Exception Regulations - Bayview Residential 1 (BR1)
The regulations contained in Section 8.01, General Use Provisions and Zone Requirements, shall
apply to the Special Provision Use areas or areas defined below, except as otherwise specifically
provided in the Special Use Regulations in this Subsection 8.04.
8.04.1 Bayview Residential Exception 1 - (BR1-1)
A dwelling and any permitted accessory uses, buildings or structures may be permitted on Lot
151, Plan M170 known locally as 1 Pine Valley Drive subject to a front yard of 16 metres and an
exterior side yard of 6.7 metres.
8.04.2 Bayview Residential Exception 2 - (BR1-2)
Plan M170 Lot 155, Parcel 17973 SS shall be subject to a minimum front yard of 13.5 metres and
minimum south side yard of 1.53 metres.
8.04.3 Bayview Residential Exception 3 - (BR1-3)
Lot 156, Plan M170 in Bayview Subdivision may have a 16' x 24' garage located in the front yard
with a minimum setback from the front line of 10.5 metres.
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8.04.4 Bayview Residential Exception 4 - (BR1-4)
Lot 129/130, Plan M170 may have a dwelling with an attached garage with a front yard of 13
metres and a rear yard of 10 metres.
8.04.5 Bayview Residential Exception 5 - (BR1-5)
Lot 114, Plan M170, may have a single family residence and accessory uses thereto except that
the maximum lot coverage shall be 2% of the lot area or 93 square metres plus 1% of the lot
area, whichever is greater.
8.04.6 Bayview Residential Exception 3 - (BR1-6)
Lot 296 Plan M171 in Bayview Subdivision may have a two car garage located in the front yard
with a minimum setback from the front line of 22 metres and with a maximum height of 6.25
metres.
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SECTION 9 - WATERFRONT RESIDENTIAL (WF1, WF2, WF3, WF4, WF5) ZONES
9.01
Uses Permitted
No person shall within the Waterfront Residential (WF1, WF2, WF3, WF4, WF5) Zones use any
lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any purpose except one or more of the
following uses:
a)
Residential Use
a single detached dwelling subject to the Frontage Requirements;
a seasonal dwelling;
an additional seasonal dwelling and accessory uses thereto, as permitted by
provisions relating to the Number of Dwelling Units on One Lot;
a maximum of 1 sleeping cabin;
a home occupation.
9.02
Zone Standards
a)
Minimum Lot Frontage
WF1, WF2 - 100 metres
WF3 - 120 metres
WF4 - 150 metres
WF5 - 200 metres
b)
Minimum Lot Area
WF1 - 0.6 hectares
WF2 - 0.8 hectares
WF3 - 1 hectares
WF4 - 1.5 hectares
WF5 - 2 hectares
c)
Minimum Lot Depth
WF1 - 80 metres
WF2 - 80 metres
WF3 - 100 metres
WF4 - 100 metres
WF5 - 100 metres
d)
Minimum Front Yard
20 metres
e)
Minimum Interior Side Yard
5 metres
f)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
10 metres
g)
Minimum Rear Yard
15 metres
h)
Minimum Building Area - Ground Floor
55 square metres
i)
Maximum Building Height
9 metres
j)
Accessory Building - Yard
3 metres, 6 metres side yard for docks
k)
Accessory Building - Height
6 metres
l)
Maximum Lot Coverage by buildings in percent
N/A
m)
Maximum Gross Floor Area - Main Dwelling
WF1, WF3, WF4, WF5- 93 square metres plus
2% of lot area, maximum 750 square metres
WF2- 75 square metres plus 1% of lot area,
maximum 750 square metres
n)
Maximum Floor Area - Accessory Buildings
WF1, WF3, WF4, WF5- 93 square metres plus
1% of lot area, maximum 390 square metres
WF2- 47 square metres plus 0.5% of lot area,
maximum 280 square metres
9.03
Provisions for Accessory Uses
The provisions of Section 9.01 shall apply to accessory buildings, structures and uses, except as
otherwise provided for in Section 5, General Provisions.
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9.04
Special Exception Regulations - Waterfront Residential (WF1, WF2, WF3, WF4, WF5)
The regulations contained in Section 9.01, General Use Provisions and Zone Requirements, shall
apply to the Special Provision Use areas or areas defined below, except as otherwise specifically
provided in the Special Use Regulations in this Subsection 9.04.
9.04.1 Waterfront Residential 1 Exceptions
9.04.1.1
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 1 - (WF1-1)
(a) Existing single detached dwellings with existing accessory uses, buildings and structures
including the temporary use of up to two existing dwellings may be permitted on each of
six lots located in Part of Lot 13, Concession C and Part of Lot 12 and 13, Concession D
being Parts 1 to 12 inclusive and Part 21 of Reference Plan No. 42R-14643 subject to a
minimum lot frontage of 70 metres and zero side or front yards.
(b) On September 30, 1998 the provisions of this exception shall apply to the lands
described herein excepting that the yard and use provisions shall apply. Only one main
dwelling for each lot shall be permitted after this date and the minimum front and side
yards shall be 20 and 5 metres respectively.
(c) The H - Holding provision restricting uses to existing dwellings and existing accessory
buildings and structures may be removed to permit buildings and structures under the
Waterfront Residential 1 (WF1) Zone.
9.04.1.2
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 2 - (WF1-2)
Part of Lot 75, Concession 11, being Parts 1 to 12 of Plan 42R-18237, shall be subject to
minimum lot frontages, lot depths and lot areas as follows:
Severed Lot: Lot Frontage of 75metres, Depth of 60metres and Area 0.29 Hectares
Retained Lot: Lot Frontage of 58 metres, Depth of 80 metres and Area of 0.51 Hectares
9.04.1.3
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 3 - (WF1-3)
Parts 1, 2 and 3 of Plan 42R-17943 shall be subject to:
a) the minimum lot frontage shall be 90 metres and the existing dock shall be a permitted
use;
b) where the front line is the high water mark, a vegetative buffer strip consisting of natural
and indigenous vegetation shall be maintained within the front yard save and except for a
clearing or clearings to provide access to the water. The width of the clearing or
aggregate width of the clearings shall not exceed 5.0 metres in width;
c) only floating or pipe supported docks shall be permitted appurtenant to the lands and no
dock shall be located closer than 15 metres from any land zoned Environmental
Protection (EP).
9.04.1.4
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 4 - (WF1-4)
Part Lot 39, Concession 6, being Plan PSR-1008, Parts 6 and 7 shall be subject to the
following provisions:
a) Minimum Size, severed lot: Frontage, 43 metres. Depth, 81 metres;
b) Minimum Size, retained lot: Frontage, 39 metres. Depth, 77 metres;
The maximum building height for all buildings shall be 5.0 metres;
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The maximum lot coverage shall be 5%;
The accessory cabin located on Part 6, Plan PSR-1008 shall not be expanded without further
amendment to this By-law.
9.04.1.5
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 5 - (WF1-5)
A single detached dwelling together with an accessory building containing a garage on the
first floor and sleeping quarters on the second floor are permitted on Lot 5, Plan 42M-556
provided that the two storey accessory building does not exceed 85 square metres and there
are no cooking facilities.
9.04.1.6
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 6 - (WF1-6)
Two parcels of land located on the easterly shore of Alves' Point, Lot 14, Concession C shall
be subject to the general provisions and zone requirements, except that the minimum front
yard shall be increased from 20 metres to 30 metres.
9.04.1.7
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 7 - (WF1-7)
Part of Lot 21 and Lot 22, Concession C, more particularly described as Lot 31, Plan M-104:
a) may have a 9.1 metre x 12.2 metre accessory building (garage), which is larger than the
main dwelling; and
b) may have an 8.9 square metre accessory building (storage shed) located 7.6 metres from
the original high water mark.
9.04.1.8
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 8 - (WF1-8)
Lot 22, Plan 42M-606 may have an existing an Accessory Building (garage) may be
converted to permit sleeping accommodations and a recreation area on a second storey
within the existing area of the building and further provided that no additional sleeping cabin
is permitted on the subject lands.
9.04.1.9
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 9 - (WF1-9)
Part of Lots 37 and 38, Concession 6, more particularly described as part of part of Part 1,
Plan 42R-11327, shall have a minimum front yard of 30 metres.
9.04.1.10
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 10 - (WF1-10)
Lot 4, Plan 42M-606 may have an accessory building (9.3 m² gazebo) placed 7.6 metres from
the original high water line.
9.04.1.11
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 11 - (WF1-11)
Lot 23, Concession C, more particularly described as Plan M 103 Lot 44, Plan 42R-8718,
Part 12, may have an Accessory Building, being an 8' x 11' sauna/storage building, with an
attached, roofed deck, resulting in a footprint of 14' x 16' (224 square feet), located
approximately 8' from the original high water mark.
9.04.1.12
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 12 - (WF1-12)
Part Lot 44, Concession 7, more particularly described as Plan 42R-11944, Part 1, may have
an addition to a legal non-complying seasonal dwelling is permitted, subject to:
a) a minimum side yard of 1.9 metres on the east side of the existing dwelling;
b) a minimum front yard of 18.3 metres on the south corner of the existing dwelling;
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c) maximum gross floor area of 309 square metres for the main dwelling, of which 69.5
square metres is open, unenclosed, roofed deck;
d) maximum gross floor area of 46.5 square metres for a sleeping cabin;
e) the addition being constructed substantially in accordance with the Architectural Design
Drawings dated October, 2004, submitted in connection with the application for rezoning.
9.04.1.13
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 13 - (WF1-13)
Part of Lots 52 and 63, Concession 12 being Lot 1 to 10 of Plan 42M-653 and Parts 11, 12,
13, 14 and 15 of Reference Plan No. 42R-17943 the following requirements shall also be
met:
a) all septic tile beds shall meet the minimum setback requirements set out below;
Tile Bed setback from high water mark
Lot 1, Plan 42M-653
95 metres
Lot 2, Plan 42M-653
65 metres
Lot 3, Plan 42M-653
85 metres
Lot 4, Plan 42M-653
45 metres
Lot 5, Plan 42M-653
60 metres
Lot 6, Plan 42M-653
85 metres
Lot 7, Plan 42M-653
100 metres
Lot 8, Plan 42M-653
62 metres
Lot 9, Plan 42M-653
75 metres
Lot 10, Plan 42M-653
40 metres
Parts 11 and 12, Plan 42R-17943
55 metres
Parts 13 and 14, Plan 42R-17943
65 metres
Part 15, Plan 42R-17943
Setback not applicable. Tile Bed is existing.
b) where the front line is the high water mark, a vegetative buffer strip consisting of natural
and indigenous vegetation shall be maintained within the front yard save and except for a
clearing or clearings to provide access to the water. The width of the clearing or
aggregate width of the clearings shall not exceed 5.0 metres in width;
c) only floating or pipe supported docks shall be permitted appurtenant to the lands and no
dock shall be located closer than 15 metres from any land zoned Environmental
Protection (EP).
9.04.1.14
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 14 - (WF1-14)
Part of Lot 39, Concession 2 being Part 1 of Plan 42R-17210 and Loc. CT-217 may have a
77 square metre addition to an existing dwelling, being 53.5 square metres of living space
and 23.5 metres of unenclosed porch.
9.04.1.15
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 15 - (WF1-15)
Lot 1 Plan M469 in Lot 65, Concession 8, may have a bathhouse/sauna located in the front
yard, 20 metres back from the water's edge. For the purpose of this exception a
"Bathhouse/sauna" means an accessory building which contains no cooking facilities.
9.04.1.16
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 16 - (WF1-16)
A dwelling and any permitted accessory uses, buildings or structures may be permitted on
Concession 11, Part Lot 75, Parcel 7429 known locally as 6 Banting Lane subject to allowing
a sleeping cabin no larger than 79 square metres, a detached dwelling not exceeding 245
square metres, that the sleeping cabin not contain any cooking facilities including any
appliance, cooking or warming device intended to be used for the preparation of food
including ovens, hotplates and cooking related appliances.
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9.04.1.17
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 17 - (WF1-17)
Part of Lot 73, Concession 10, and more particularly described as Lot 14 of Plan M80, RP
42R-9117 Part 1, may have a second dwelling located no closer than 6 metres from the high
water mark, a maximum height of 4.5 metres, a maximum floor area of 75 square metres
including decks and landings, may have a boathouse located in the front yard provided that
the boathouse is limited to one storey not exceeding 4 metres in height.
9.04.1.18
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 18 - (WF1-18)
Plan 42M-556 Lot 22, Parcel 23349 SS may exceed the permitted percentage of lot coverage
by having additions totalling 188 square metres added to the existing seasonal dwelling,
exceeding the requirements by 70 square metres including a open unenclosed deck to
encroach 3.05 metres into the original shore road allowance and 3.66 metres above grade,
subject to the condition that no further sleeping cabins be permitted and that the accessory
entitlement be reduced to a maximum floor area of 118 square metres.
9.04.1.19
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 19 - (WF1-19)
Part of Lot A, Concession C, Parcel 7632 SS, SR Loc NL68 and Part 1 of Plan 42R-17272
shall be subject to: a maximum gross floor area for the main dwelling of 334m2; an
unenclosed porch not to exceed 117m2; a front yard of 17 metres; excluding a sleeping cabin;
and a maximum aggregate floor area of accessory buildings not to exceed 111m2.
9.04.1.20
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 20 - (WF1-20)
Part of Lots 21 and 22, Concession D being Part 1 of Plan 42R-22157, provided that the
following provisions apply:
i)
a single family dwelling, together with any permitted buildings or structures, shall be
located within 150 metres of the Loon Bay shoreline;
ii) a Guest Cabin or Gazebo may be located within 100 metres of the shoreline of Deep
Bay;
iii) the lands shall be subject to a minimum frontage of 50 metres on Deep Bay..
9.04.1.21
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 21 - (WF1-21)
Part of Lot 74, Concession 10, SRL JDD 269, Plan 42R-9009 Parts 1 & 3, may have an
existing seasonal dwelling with deck to be located 7.9 metres from the original high water
mark, and to permit a 67 square metre 1½ storey addition to the existing seasonal dwelling,
subject to a minimum front yard of 8 metres and an aggregate width of buildings not to
exceed 23 metres.
9.04.1.22
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 22 - (WF1-22)
Part of Lot 6, Concession 5, Plan PSR-289 Part 4, may have an existing seasonal dwelling
with
deck
located
14.6
metres
from
the
original
high
water
mark.
9.04.1.23
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 23 - (WF1-23)
Part of Lot 40, Concession 6 being Parts 14, 15 and remainder of Part 16 of Plan 42R-8445
and Part 1 of Plan 42R-11759 each of four lots created by consent are subject to an 8 metre
maximum height for all main buildings.
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9.04.1.24
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 24 - (WF1-24)
Part of Lot 12, Concession C, being Part 1, Plan 42R-13657, may have a residence located,
with the closest part of the building located approximately 12.5 metres from the original high
water mark.
9.04.1.25
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 25 - (WF1-25)
Lot 68, Plan M170 may have a 12' x 12' Accessory Building (storage) located in the front yard
approximately 6.1 metres from the original high water mark.
9.04.1.26
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 26 - (WF1-26)
Part of Lot 71, Concession 10, being Part 3 of Reference Plan 42R-14609 shall be subject to
a minimum lot area of 0.5 hectares and minimum frontage of 79 metres.
9.04.1.27
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 27 - (WF1-27)
Part of Lot 12, Concession 4, more particularly described as Parts 1 and 2, Plan 42R-11715,
may have an existing Accessory Building (boathouse) located in the front yard.
9.04.1.28
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 28 - (WF1-28)
Lot 53, Plan M-170 at 2 Rockcliffe Drive is permitted to have a 10m2 storage building with an
attached 18m2 deck located 12 metres from the original high water mark, a maximum
accessory building floor area of 267 square metres and a maximum main dwelling gross floor
area of 244 square metres. For the purpose of this exception "storage building" means an
accessory building which contains no sleeping or cooking facilities, and which is not used for
human habitation.
9.04.1.29
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 29 - (WF1-29)
Lot 13, Plan 42M-590 may have an attached gazebo encroach 3 meters in to the front yard
and subject to:
-
a minimum lot frontage of 70 metres;
-
a minimum lot area of 0.7 hectares
-
a maximum building height of 1 ½ storeys and 8.0 metres;
-
the restriction of all accessory buildings and structures including satellite dishes to the
rear yard with the exception of those permitted under general provisions;
9.04.1.30
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 30 - (WF1-30)
Part of Lot 71, Concession 10, more specifically described as Lot 7 and 7a on Plan M80 may
be used for a single family residence subject to minimum frontage of 30 metres and further
that no further buildings or structures are permitted on these lands.
9.04.1.31
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 31 - (WF1-31)
Lot 48, Concession 9, being Parts 1 to 5 of Plan 42R-17642 shall be subject to the following:
a) The minimum lot area, frontage and depth shall be as follows:
42R-17642
Frontage (metres)
Depth (metres) Area (hectares)
Parts 1-4
45
107
0.5
Part 5
45
100
0.5
b) Any sewage disposal systems shall be located a minimum of 50 metres from the original
high water mark;
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c) with respect to Part 5 of Plan 42R-17642, notwithstanding the minimum side yard, an
existing sewage disposal system may be located not closer than 3 metres to the side lot
line.
9.04.1.32
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 32 - (WF1-32)
Part of Lots 69 and 70, Concession 9 and more particularly described as Parts 1 and 2 on
Reference Plan No. 42R-15042 shall be subject to a minimum lot frontage of 70 metres, a
westerly interior side yard of 4.3 metres for Part 2.
9.04.1.33
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 33 - (WF1-33)
Notwithstanding the requirements of this By-law, a single detached dwelling together with any
permitted accessory building or structure may be erected and used on Part of Lot 25,
Concession 1 and part of the Original Shore Road Allowance in front thereof and Part 10 of
Reference Plan No. 42R-12131.
9.04.1.34
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 34 - (WF1-34)
Part of Lot 71, Concession 10, being Part 4 of Reference Plan 42R-14609 shall be subject to
a minimum lot area of 0.5 hectares and a minimum lot frontage of 85 metres and may have a
10' x 14' accessory building (sauna) located in the front yard approximately 5.2 metres (17')
from the original high water mark.
9.04.1.35
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 35 - (WF1-35)
Part of Lot 25, Concession D, being Part 1 of Reference Plan 42R-15355 shall be subject to a
minimum lot frontage of 82 metres.
9.04.1.36
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 36 - (WF1-36)
A residential dwelling unit together with any permitted accessory uses may be erected on part
Lot 21, Concession C, being Part 2, Plan 42R-12714 with a minimum front yard of 12 metres.
9.04.1.37
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 37 - (WF1-37)
An accessory building, (boathouse) not exceeding 109.25 square metres in area may be
erected and used on the original shore road allowance, being Part 4 of Reference Plan No.
42R-13919 and the Crown lakebed in front of Part of Lot 11, Concession C, Part 4 of Plan
PSR-1660.
9.04.1.38
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 38 - (WF1-38)
Part of Lot 23, Concession D, Parcel 6589 may be used for any permitted use in the
Waterfront Residential 1 (WF1) Zone, and may have a 20' x 25', single storey boat storage
building located in the front yard approximately 4.5 metres from the original high water mark.
9.04.1.39
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 39 - (WF1-39)
Notwithstanding the requirements of this By-law, part of Lot 15, Concession VI may be used
for two seasonal residential dwelling units provided that the minimum lot frontage is 175
meters, the minimum front yard is 45.7 meters and provided that all other requirements for a
Waterfront Residential 1 (WF1) Zone are met.
9.04.1.40
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 40 - (WF1-40)
Lot 3, Plan M-195, being part of Lot 62, Concession 12 in the Township of Carling, the
following special requirements shall apply:
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i)
number of permitted dwelling units 2
ii) number of permitted guest cabins 0
iii) minimum front yard
iv) maximum ground floor area for each dwelling unit 167 sq. metres.
9.04.1.41
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 41 - (WF1-41)
Part of Lot 40, Concession 2 being Part 3 and Part 10 on Plan 42R-8824, may have a
maximum of two guest cabins.
9.04.1.42
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 42 - (WF1-42)
Part of Lot 75, Concession 10 may have an 18' x 30' boathouse located in the front yard
approximately 2 metres from the original high water mark.
9.04.1.43
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 43 - (WF1-43)
Part 18 Plan PSR 1957 may have a boathouse located in the front yard.
9.04.1.44
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 44 - (WF1-44)
Part 1 of Plan 42R-4367 being part of the original shore road allowance in front of part of Lot
14, Concession 5 may be used for an existing gazebo provided that no further buildings or
structures are permitted, excepting a dock as provided for in the general provisions.
9.04.1.45
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 45 - (WF1-45)
Lot 2, Plan M121 on Pengally Bay Road may be used for two dwelling units.
9.04.1.46
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 46 - (WF1-46)
Lot 69 on Plan M170 may have a boathouse located in the front yard.
9.04.1.47
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 47 - (WF1-47)
Part of Lot 44, Concession 7, being the east part of Part 2, Plan 42R-10703 may have a
sauna located in the front yard.
9.04.1.48
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 48 - (WF1-48)
Concession C & D, Pt. Lot 15, Parts 15 & 17 on Plan PSR-1957, Part 1 on Plan 42R-2507,
Part 3 on Plan 42R-8873 may have an existing boathouse structure located in the front yard,
subject to a minimum lot frontage of 58 metres.
9.04.1.49
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 49 - (WF1-49)
The lands at the southern extremity of Alves' Point in Lot 14, Concession C shall have a
minimum lot frontage of 130 metres.
9.04.1.50
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 50 - (WF1-50)
The lands located along the south easterly shore of Alves' Point in Lot 14, Concession C shall
have a minimum front yard of 40 metres.
9.04.1.51
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 51 - (WF1-51)
No building or structure is permitted in the lands located in Part of Lot 6, Concession C and
identified as Blocks 41 and 42 in Ministry of Municipal Affairs draft plan 49T-87004. Blocks
CIL Subdivision M556.
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9.04.1.52
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 52 - (WF1-52)
Part of Lot 24, Concession 1 on Deep Bay, Parts 7 & 9 of Plan PSR-724 including the
original shore road allowance fronting thereon may be used for two lots on which any use in
the Waterfront Residential 1 (WF1) Zone is permitted so long as each lot has a minimum of
65 metres frontage and 3000 square metres of lot area.
9.04.1.53
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 53 - (WF1-53)
Parts 6 and 7 Plan 42R-9242 Lot 11, Concession C and part of the original shore road
allowance in front thereof, being Parts 6 & 7, Plan PSR 1660 may have an existing
boathouse structure located in the front yard.
9.04.1.54
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 54 - (WF1-54)
Lot 1 Plan 42M-556 may have an existing boathouse structure and an existing open
unenclosed deck in the front yard.
9.04.1.55
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 55 - (WF1-55)
A single detached dwelling unit including a home occupation may be erected and used on
each of 20 lots being Lots 1 - 20 of Plan 42M-617 on the lands described as Part of Lots 67,
68 and 69 in Concession 9, including the original shore road allowance in front thereof
subject to the following provisions:
i)
Zone Standards - All those standards for the Waterfront Residential 1 (WF1) Zone;
ii) Use Restrictions - no guest cabin, no open space uses, no rural uses.
iii) General Provisions - all other applicable general provisions to the Waterfront Residential
1 (WF1) Zone.
9.04.1.56
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 56 - (WF1-56)
No buildings or structures are permitted on that portion of the Crown Lake bed fronting Lots
18 and 19 in a draft plan of subdivision under Ministry of Municipal Affairs File No. 49T-92016
excepting a dock provided a work permit has been issued by the Ministry of Natural
Resources under the Public Lands Act.
9.04.1.57
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 57 - (WF1-57)
Part of Lot 25, Concession D, being Part 2 of Plan 42R-11740 shall not be used for any
purpose and no building or structure shall be erected for any except for following:
a) a private road;
b) a gatehouse, subject to a maximum floor area of 10 square metres, a maximum height of
5 metres and a minimum side, front and rear yard setback of 3 metres. For the purpose
of this exception a "gatehouse" is defined as an accessory building for the purpose of
housing utilities, telephone and other equipment used in conjunction with the operation of
a gate;
c) a garage, subject to a maximum floor area of 38 square metres, a maximum height of 5
metres and a minimum side, front and rear yard setback of 3 metres. For the purpose of
this exception, a "garage" is defined as a non-commercial accessory building used for the
care, repair or storage of motor vehicles used in conjunction with road maintenance
purposes and the storage of road maintenance equipment and materials.
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9.04.1.58
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 58 - (WF1-58)
Part of Lot 41, Concession 6, being Parts 1 and 2 of Plan 42R-9007 may have:
a) Two residential units, together with accessory buildings thereto, are permitted in the west
half of Parts 1 & 2, Plan 42R-9007 and three residential units, together with accessory
buildings thereto, are permitted on the east half of Parts 1 & 2, Plan 42R-9007.
b) No building permit shall be issued for the strengthening, reconstruction or repair of the
residential unit described as Cottage No.7, at its present location.
c) Cottage No. 7 may be relocated or reconstructed on the east half of Parts 1 & 2, Plan
42R-9007, provided that such relocation or reconstruction does not further contravene
the provisions of this By-law because of an increase in height, size or volume, or by
changing the use of the building.
9.04.1.59
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 59 - (WF1-59)
A single family dwelling may be erected and used on Lots 1 to 12 inclusive of Plan 42M-590
subject to:
a) a minimum lot frontage of 70 metres,
b) a minimum lot area of 0.7 hectares,
c) a minimum lot depth of 80 metres for proposed lots 6 and 7,
d) a maximum building height of 1 1/2 storeys or a maximum building height of 8.0 metres,
whichever is the lesser,
e) the restriction of all accessory buildings and structures including satellite dishes to the
rear yard, with the exception of those permitted under general provisions,
f)
a minimum front yard of 20 metres and 5 metres for all other yards for proposed lot 9,
g) a minimum easterly side yard of 10 metres for proposed lot 1.
9.04.1.60
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 60 - (WF1-60)
Lot 1 Plan M489, may be used for a seasonal residential dwelling unit and accessory uses
thereto, including an accessory building located in the front yard, approximately 22 metres
from the original high water line.
9.04.1.61
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 61 - (WF1-61)
A seasonal dwelling unit may be erected and used together with any permitted accessory
uses on each of two lots described as Parts 1 and 2 of Reference Plan No. 42R-11213
located in Part of Lot 26, Concession 1 including an accessory dock restricted to the Crown
lake bed within 5 metres of the extended common lot boundary between Parts 1 and 2, so
long as the location of the dock does not encroach upon that extended lot boundary.
9.04.1.62
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 62 - (WF1-62)
A seasonal dwelling unit, together with any permitted accessory uses, may be erected on Lot
12 Plan M-489 with a minimum front yard of 15 metres.
9.04.1.63
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 63 - (WF1-63)
A seasonal dwelling unit may be permitted and used on the lands described as part of Lots
17 and 18, Plan M-80 and the original shore road allowance in front thereof located in part of
Lot 74 Concession 10 together with any permitted accessory building or structure.
9.04.1.64
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 64 - (WF1-64)
Part Lot 56, Concession 12, Parcel 3653 S.S. may have an 12' x 12' sauna located in the
front yard, approximately 5' from the original high water mark.
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9.04.1.65
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 65 - (WF1-65)
Lot 12, Plan 42M-556 may have a 7' x 14' storage building located in the front yard
approximately 7 metres from the original high water mark.
9.04.1.66
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 66 - (WF1-66)
Part of Lot 74, Concession 11, being Plan M-93, Lot 2A, may have a seasonal dwelling
house, together with any permitted accessory buildings or structures with a front yard of 49'
and an unenclosed porch may project into the front yard an additional maximum distance of
7'.
9.04.1.67
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 67 - (WF1-67)
Lot 1, Plan M-247, together with Part 1, Plan 42R-9679, being the original shore road
allowance in front thereof, may have an existing Accessory Building - (Guest Cabin) and an
existing accessory building (Storage) located with in the front yard, together with any other
permitted accessory uses. For the purpose of this exception "storage building" means an
accessory building which contains no sleeping or cooking facilities, and which is not used for
human habitation.
9.04.1.68
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 68 - (WF1-68)
No buildings or structures are permitted on the lands described as Part of Lots 69 and 70 in
Concessions 9 and 10 including Part of Parts 6, 7 and 8 of Plan 42R-14185 and Part of Part
1 of Plan 42R-14692.
9.04.1.69
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 69 - (WF1-69)
Lot 7 of Plan M-121, being Part 5 of Plan 42R-8379, may be used for any permitted use
including a maximum of 62 square metres of gross floor area to be added in the area
currently occupied by a deck to the existing seasonal dwelling currently located 3 metres from
the original high water mark.
9.04.1.70
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 70 - (WF1-70)
A dwelling and any permitted accessory uses, buildings or structures may be permitted on
Concession D, Part Lot 21, Plan 42R-5762 Part 3, Parcel 19710 SS known locally as 39
Curran Trail subject to allowing a sleeping cabin no larger than 65 square metres, that the
sleeping cabin not contain any cooking facilities including any appliance, cooking or warming
device intended to be used for the preparation of food including ovens, hotplates and cooking
related appliances, a total aggregate width of buildings not to exceed 36.4 metres.
9.04.1.71
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 71 - (WF1-71)
A dwelling together with any permitted accessory buildings or structures is permitted on each
of two lots located in Part of Lot 13, Concession D and more particularly described as Parts
21 and 22 on Plan 42R-8744, Parts 3 and 4 of Plan 42R-12538 and Part 1 of Plan 42R-
13639 subject to a minimum lot area of 0.4 hectares and a minimum lot frontage of 50
metres.
9.04.1.72
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 72 - (WF1-72)
Part of Lot 44, Concession 7 being Part 1 of Plan 42R-11944 and Part 1 of Plan 42R-17563,
may have a sauna with a maximum gross floor area not exceeding 6m2 located on the dock
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and within 40 metres of the high water mark subject to a maximum height of 2.4 metres
measured from the peak to the top of the dock.
9.04.1.73
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 73 - (WF1-73)
Part of Lots 40 and 41, Concession 7 being Part 1 of Plan 42R-9212 and Part 1 of Plan 42R-
9271 may have a gazebo having a maximum gross floor area of 9.9m2 located on the dock
and within 80 metre of the high water mark subject to a maximum height of 2.4 metres
measured from the peak to the top of the dock.
9.04.1.74
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 74 - (WF1-74)
Part of Lot 76, Concession 12, fronting the Georgian Bay being Plan 42R-9114 Part 1, Plan
42R-17780 Parts 1 to 3, LOC RH 6, Parcel 9042 SS may be used for any permitted use
including construction of a 56 square metre sleeping cabin to be located 11.5 metres from the
original high water mark.
9.04.1.75
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 75 - (WF1-75)
Part of Lot 75, Concession 12 being Part 1 of Plan PSR-439 and Part 3 of Plan 42R-9115
may be used for any permitted use in the Waterfront Residential 1 (WF1) Zone.
9.04.1.76
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 76 - (WF1-76)
No person shall within the Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 76 (WF1-76) Zone, use any
land, or erect any building or structure for any purpose except in accordance with the
following:
(a) Permitted Uses - (Inverlochy Waterfront Area)
14 units for the entire area zoned WF1-76;
a single detached dwelling per unit;
a single sleeping cabin per unit; and,
accessory buildings and structures.
(b) Standards
i) Gross floor area:
The maximum combined gross floor area of all single
detached dwellings, not including sleeping cabins, shall
be 3,150 square metres.
The maximum gross floor area of any individual single
detached dwelling shall be 300 square metres.
ii)
Maximum Lot Coverage:
10%.
iii)
Maximum Height:
9 metres
iv) Building Setbacks:
from High Water Mark:
20 metres
from Unit Boundaries
5 metres
v)
Sleeping Cabins
Each sleeping cabin to be located to the rear of each unit's single detached dwelling.
No sleeping cabin shall have kitchen facilities.
For the purposes of the WF1-76 Zone, sleeping cabins shall have a maximum gross
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floor area of 30 square metres and a maximum height of 6 metres.
vi) Other Provisions:
All other general provisions shall apply.
9.04.1.77
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 77 (WF1-77)
Lot 3 on Plan 42M-606 may be used for any permitted use in the Waterfront Residential 1
Zone including a minimum lot frontage of 57 metres.
9.04.1.78
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 78 (WF1-78)
Plan M104 Summer Resort Lot 23 and RP 42R-8718 Part 34, PCL 7763 SS, PIN No.
521010221 may have a sleeping cabin with a maximum height of 6.4 metres and an
interior loft of 3.7 metres. The interior loft can be no larger than 30.2 square metres in
size. The interior loft can be used for human habitation purposes, but no additional
bedrooms are permitted in the loft space. The sleeping cabin can only be occupied upon
authorization from the appropriate authority that a septic system has been installed which
is capable of accommodating the sleeping cabin.
9.04.1.79
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 79 (WF1-79)
Part of Lot 40, Concession 2, being Summer Resort Lot CT43 and RP 42R-20635 Part 1,
PCL 7618 SS, PIN No. 520990052 is permitted to replace the existing legal non-
complying dwelling with a new larger dwelling, subject to:
a) a maximum gross floor area of 381.6 square metres;
b) complying with all other requirements of the Waterfront Residential 1 (WF1) Zone
and any applicable general provisions.
9.04.1.80
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 80 (WF1-80)
Summer Resort Lot 5, Plan M94 and Part 1 on Plan 42R-21021, being PIN No.
520960024 (20 Palmer's Road) is permitted an oversized sleeping cabin, with a floor
area not exceeding 80.83 square metres, and with a front yard setback no lesser than
13.1 metres.
9.04.1.81
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 81 (WF1-81)
Pt Broken Lot 75, Concession 11, being Summer Resort Location CT216; including Pt
Shore Road Allowance in front of Lot 75, Concession 11 Carling Pt 2 Plan 42R-10666,
being P.I.N. No. 521000119, is hereby permitted a storage shed which includes a half-
storey above the main storey, subject to the following conditions:
a) The half storey is limited in height to a maximum of 2.3 metres;
b) The overall height of the storage shed is limited to 5 metres (16 feet, 5 inches);
c) The storage shed is permitted a maximum floor area of 13.5 square metres and
the half storey is limited to a floor area of 24.4 square metres (a total permitted
gross floor area of 37.9 square metres);
d) The storage shed must maintain a front yard setback no less than 30 metres from
the highwater mark of Georgian Bay, a year yard setback no less than 82.5
metres, and an interior side yard setback no less than 27 metres.
The storage shed is permitted to be used for storage purposes, incidental to the principal
dwelling only. No human habitation is permitted within the storage shed whatsoever.
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9.04.1.82
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 82 (WF1-82):
Lot 14, Plan M170, being PIN 521010279 (22 Pine Valley Drive) is permitted the
following:
a) A single detached residential dwelling with a Gross Floor Area not exceeding
186.4 square metres;
b) A garage attached to the main dwelling with a floor area not exceeding 53.7
square metres;
c)
A single sleeping cabin not exceeding a floor area of 26.5 square metres; and
d) A maximum cumulative floor area for all accessory structures on the subject land
not exceeding 55.9 square metres.
Subject to all Waterfront Residential 1 (WF1) zone standards as set out in Section 9.02 of
the Zoning By-law and any applicable general provisions as outlined in Section 5 of the
Zoning By-law.
9.04.1.83
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 83 (WF1-83):
Part of Lot 13, Concession D, being PIN 521010949 (5 Carrie Lane) is permitted a garage
attached to the main dwelling with a covered porch. A separate bedroom is permitted in
the storey above the garage. The attached garage and bedroom must maintain a
minimum side yard of 1 metre.
No cooking or kitchen facilities will be permitted in the second-storey bedroom located
above the attached garage.
Subject to all Waterfront Residential 1 (WF1) zone standards as set out in Section 9.02 of
the Zoning By-law and any applicable general provisions as outlined in Section 5 of the
Zoning By-law.
9.04.1.84
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 84 (WF1-84):
Part 1 on Plan 42R-9079, being 66 Shebeshekong Road (PIN No. 52098-0449) is
permitted a detached garage, not exceeding 194.17 square metres (2090 square feet) in
total floor area, subject to complying with the following provisions:
a) The detached garage must maintain a minimum interior side yard setback of 15
metres (49.2 feet);
b) The detached garage must maintain a minimum front yard setback of 70 metres (230
feet); and
c) The detached garage must be erected behind the principal dwelling on the subject
lands;
Part 1 on Plan 42R-9079 is permitted a maximum cumulative floor area for all accessory
structures on the property of 194.17 square metres (2090 square feet).
9.04.1.86
Waterfront Residential 1 Exception 86 (WF1-86):
Part of Lot 75, Concession 11, being PCL 6726 SEC SS; PT LT 75, CON 11 Carling as in
LP6949 (PIN No. 52100-0130) and PCL 10015 SEC SS; PT LT 75 OCN 11 Carling,
being Summer Resort Location GC107; PT RDAL in front of LT 75 CON 11 Carling PT 1
42R-8815 (PIN No. 52100-0129), shall be subject to the following minimum lot frontages:
PIN 52100-0130 (36 Back Bay Road): 95 metres
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PIN 52100-0129 (38 Back Bay Road): 74 metres
All other applicable Waterfront Residential 1 Zone Provisions and General Provisions
shall apply.
9.04.2 Waterfront Residential 2 Exceptions
9.04.2.1
Waterfront Residential 2 Exception 1 - (WF2-1)
Part of Weldon Island (353C) may have a boathouse located in the front yard provided that
the boathouse is limited to one storey not exceeding 4 metres in height.
9.04.2.2
Waterfront Residential 2 Exception 2 - (WF2-2)
Lot 5 of Plan M-184, Plan 42-8454 Part 2, may exceed the permitted percentage of lot
coverage by having an addition of 396 square feet added to the main building, exceeding the
requirements by 394 square feet.
9.04.2.3
Waterfront Residential 2 Exception 3 - (WF2-3)
Notwithstanding the requirements of this By-law, part of Horse Island, being Lot 34, Plan M-
458 may have an accessory building (3.12 metre x 4.37 metre sauna), located approximately
2' from the original high water mark.
9.04.2.4
Waterfront Residential 2 Exception 4 - (WF2-4)
Part of Island 94C, Pleasant Island, being Lot 2, Plan M-184, Plan 42R-10011, Part 2, may
have a 93 square metre deck may be added to an existing legal non-complying seasonal
dwelling.
9.04.2.5
Waterfront Residential 2 Exception 5 - (WF2-5)
Island 44C, Hydro Island, more particularly described as Parcel 11663 P.S.S.S., may have a
16' x 24' sauna located in the front yard approximately 6 metres from the original high water
mark and may have a main residential dwelling with a setback of 35' and lot coverage by
buildings of 2100 square feet.
9.04.2.6
Waterfront Residential 2 Exception 6 - (WF2-6)
Island 351C may have a single storey boathouse / sauna with a maximum height of 4 metres
from average grade, located in the front yard subject to the location and the maximum
boathouse size of 30 square metres.
9.04.2.7
Waterfront Residential 2 Exception 7 - (WF2-7)
The minimum depth of a lot on Island 311C, Isle of Pines shall be 60 metres and the
minimum rear yard for a lot on Island 311C Isle of Pines shall be 5 metres.
The former dance hall, being the most northern of the existing buildings on Island 311C, Isle
of Pines, as shown as a Survey Plan prepared by Paul F. Forth, O.L.S. dated August 18,
2004, shall be deemed not to exceed the maximum floor area provision in this By-Law for a
sleeping cabin.
The two 1 storey frame dwellings, shown as the two most southern of the existing buildings
on Island 311C Isle of Pines illustrated in a Survey Plan prepared by Paul F. Forth, O.L.S.
dated August 18, 2004, shall each be deemed to meet the minimum floor area provision in
this By-Law for a dwelling unit.
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9.04.2.8
Waterfront Residential 2 Exception 8 - (WF2-8)
Part of Island 84C, Kewis Island, more particularly described as Summer Resort Locations
NL 141 and NL 142, Plan 42R-8901, shall be subject to the following minimum lot sizes:
Frontage (metres) Depth (metres) Area (hectares)
Severed Lot
50
88 .50
Retained Lot
69
88 .60
9.04.2.9
Waterfront Residential 2 Exception 9 - (WF2-9)
Part of Island 257C, Snug Island, may have an Accessory Building (Guest Cabin) located in
front of the front line of the main dwelling.
9.04.2.10
Waterfront Residential 2 Exception 10 - (WF2-10)
Island 33C(Giffen Island) may have a boathouse located in the front yard.
9.04.2.11
Waterfront Residential 2 Exception 11 - (WF2-11)
Island 253C Walton Island, may have a boathouse located in the front yard.
9.04.2.12
Waterfront Residential 2 Exception 12 - (WF2-12)
Part of Palestine Island (57C Parcel 2889 PPS) may have a boathouse located in the front
yard.
9.04.2.13
Waterfront Residential 2 Exception 13 - (WF2-13)
Parts Q and P on Bateau Island (235C) as shown on the original survey plan, may each be
used for a single family seasonal dwelling.
9.04.2.14
Waterfront Residential 2 Exception 14 - (WF2-14)
Island 29C, Mowat Island, shall be subject to the following minimum lot frontages and areas:
Plan 42R-9927
Part # Minimum Lot Area Minimum Lot Frontage
Part 1 4.0 hectares 300 metres
Part 2 3.0 hectares 110 metres
Part 3 7.0 hectares 300 metres
Part 4 5.0 hectares 350 metres
Part 5 4.0 hectares 250 metres
Part 3 of Plan 42R-9927 may be used for any permitted use and may have a seasonal
dwelling unit with a front yard of 15 metres.
Draft Plan of Subdivision Ministry File 49T-87017
Part # Minimum Lot Area Minimum Lot Frontage
Lot A 4.0 hectares 300 metres
Lot B 4.0 hectares 300 metres
Lot C 6.0 hectares 250 metres
Lot D 6.0 hectares 200 metres
Lot E 5.0 hectares 250 metres
Lot F 3.0 hectares 250 metres
Lot G 2.5 hectares 150 metres
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9.04.2.15
Waterfront Residential 2 Exception 15 - (WF2-15)
The lands described as the North Part of Oak Island (357C) and identified as Part 1 on Plan
42R-10380, may have a maximum of two guest cabins, one of which may be located no
closer than sixteen and one half metres to the shoreline on the west side of the property.
9.04.2.16
Waterfront Residential 2 Exception 16 - (WF2-16)
A guest cabin may be located 20 metres from the original high water mark on Lot 15, Plan M-
197 on Huckleberry Island.
9.04.2.17
Waterfront Residential 2 Exception 17 - (WF2-17)
A seasonal dwelling unit may be erected and used together with any permitted accessory
uses on each of three lots described as the south portion of Part of Island 36C, Johnson
Island, being Parts 1 to 3 of Plan 42R-12086 comprised of plus or minus 7 acres subject to a
minimum lot size of 0.8 hectares.
9.04.2.18
Waterfront Residential 2 Exception 18 - (WF2-18)
A seasonal dwelling together with any permitted accessory uses may be located on Part 6,
Plan PSR 2101 with a side yard of 1.5 metres on the east side of the lot and a front yard of
13 metres.
9.04.2.19
Waterfront Residential 2 Exception 19 - (WF2-19)
A seasonal dwelling may be located on Lot 8, Plan 219 with a front yard of 13 metres,
together with any permitted accessory uses.
9.04.2.20
Waterfront Residential 2 Exception 20 - (WF2-20)
Lot 1, Plan M-197 may have an 8' x 14' storage building located in front of the existing main
residential unit, approximately 21 metres from the original high water mark. For the purpose
of this exception "storage building" means an accessory building which contains no sleeping
or cooking facilities, and which is not used for human habitation.
9.04.2.21
Waterfront Residential 2 Exception 21 - (WF2-21)
Island No. 66C, Cameron Island may have a seasonal dwelling house, together with any
permitted accessory buildings or structures, with a front yard of 25' and an unenclosed deck
or steps may project into the front yard a maximum distance of 4' provided that such uses are
not more than 2 metres above grade.
9.04.2.22
Waterfront Residential 2 Exception 22 - (WF2-22)
Part of Island 49C, Dubeau Island may have an Accessory Building - Boathouse located in
the front yard with a total lot coverage allowance of 325 square metres.
9.04.2.23
Waterfront Residential 2 Exception 23 - (WF2-23)
Lot 6, Plan 219 may have a 8' x 12' Accessory Building - Storage Building located
approximately 10.5 metres from the original high water mark. For the purpose of this
exception "storage building" means an accessory building which contains no sleeping or
cooking facilities, and which is not used for human habitation.
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9.04.2.24
Waterfront Residential 2 Exception 24 - (WF2-24)
No building or structure, including a dock or boathouse may be erected, altered or used on
part of Grave Island No 18C including parts of the Crown Lakebed in front thereof.
9.04.2.25
Waterfront Residential 2 Exception 25 - (WF2-25)
Part of Island 20C (Horse Island), being Lot 6, Plan M458 may have an Accessory Building
(Storage) located in the front yard 25' from the water's edge.
9.04.2.26
Waterfront Residential 2 Exception 26 - (WF2-26)
Island 32C may have a seasonal dwelling with a setback of 6.4 metres, and lot coverage by
buildings of 147.5 square metres.
9.04.2.27
Waterfront Residential 2 Exception 27 - (WF2-27)
Part of Rose Island, being Lot 6, Plan M-579 may have an 18' x 8'4 accessory building
(storage), located 16.45 metres from the original high water mark, with an additional
encroachment of 3.4 metres for an open unenclosed deck.
9.04.2.30
Waterfront Residential 2 Exception 30 - (WF2-30)
The total allowable lot coverage for main dwellings for Island 256C, Westyle is 296.1 square
metres and the removal of any main dwelling may incorporate the equivalent square footage
into one of the remaining main dwellings so long as the front yards are preserved.
9.04.2.31
Waterfront Residential 2 Exception 31 - (WF2-31)
Part of Island 92C (Beatty Island), being 1 Island 92C, P.I.N. No. 520950721 is permitted a
second sleeping cabin not exceeding 30 square metres in size and is permitted a maximum
accessory structure floor area of 166 square metres.
9.04.2.32 Waterfront Residential 2 Exception 32 (WF1-32)
Part 1 on Plan 42R-17166, being PIN No. 520950503 (2 Island 311C) is permitted a storage
shed, with a footprint not exceeding 42.18 square metres and with a front yard setback of
9.14 metres (30 feet).
Part 1 on Plan 42R-17166 is also permitted a sauna located within the front yard, subject to
a footprint not exceeding 19.23 square metres and a front yard setback no less than 5.79
metres (19 feet).
9.04.2.33
Waterfront Residential 2 Exception 33 (WF2-33)
1 Island 339C (Edgar Island) is permitted a second dwelling, located no closer than 12.3
metres to the highwater mark of Georgian Bay. The dwelling's maximum Gross Floor Area
allowance will be calculated based on a lot area of 2.3 hectares as per the Sketch prepared
by Tulloch Engineering dated June 25, 2021.
1 Island 339C will also be permitted a second sleeping cabin, with a floor area not exceeding
78 square metres and a front yard setback no less than 33.8 metres as measured to the
highwater mark of Georgian Bay.
9.04.2.34
Waterfront Residential 2 Exception 34 (WF2-34)
1. 1 Island 360C (Morlock Island), Township of Carling is permitted the following buildings
and structures:
a. 1 storey dwelling;
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b. Sleeping cabin;
c. Privy;
d. Outbuilding;
e. 3 "A" Frame Buildings;
f.
Floating dock on the north side of the island;
g. Floating dock on the south side of the island.
2. The Waterfront Residential 2 (WF2) zone standards as set out in Section 9 of the Zoning
By-law and any applicable general provisions as outlined in Section 5 of the Zoning By-
law shall apply except for the following:
a. The dwelling is permitted a minimum front yard setback of 4.0 metres on the south
east corner of the dwelling;
b. The dwelling is permitted a minimum front yard of 9.0 metres on the western corner
of the dwelling;
c. The maximum footprint of the dwelling is 175.12 square metres and limited to one
storey in height;
d. The maximum cumulative footprint of all accessory buildings is 101 square metres;
e. Walkways are permitted.
9.04.3 Waterfront Residential 3 Exceptions
9.04.3.1
Waterfront Residential 3 Exception 1 - (WF3-1)
Lots 11, 12 and 13, Concession 1 may be used for any permitted use in the Waterfront 3
(WF3) Zone, provided that the following provisions shall apply:
i)
Notwithstanding the minimum lot area and frontage requirements, the minimum lot
frontages and areas for Lots 11, 12 and 13, Concession 1 shall be those approved by the
Parry Sound Area Planning Board on Consent Application B/2/2004(C).
ii) No buildings or structures, including docks, shall be located within the Environmental
Protection (EP) Zone;
iii) The minimum front yard from the Environmental Protection (EP) Zone for all buildings
and structures, with the exception of docks, shall be 30 metres;
iv) The minimum side yard from the Environmental Protection (EP) Zone for all buildings and
structures, including docks, shall be 15 metres;
v) No addition, enlargement, reconstruction, replacement or renovation is permitted to any
existing building or structure unless such building or structure complies with all applicable
yard and height requirements of this by-law.
9.04.3.2
Waterfront Residential 3 Exception 2 - (WF3-2)
Severed lot located on Concession 1, Part of Lot 10 may be used for any permitted use in the
Waterfront Residential 3 (WF3) Zone with the additional requirements that:
(a) any use permitted in the Waterfront Residential 3 (WF3) Zone;
(b) a minimum front yard of 30 metres for any septic system;
(c) the required front yard will be left in its natural state;
(d) notwithstanding paragraph (c) above, a clearing of the natural vegetation is permitted for
access to the lake at the location adjacent to the rock clearing along the shoreline and
said clearing is not to exceed 15 metres in width;
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(e) any dock and ramp structure shall be described to be floating or built on poles provided
that there is no disturbance of the natural conditions along the nearshore area;
(f) that the existing development meets all the required setbacks for the Waterfront
Residential 3 (WF3) Zone;
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SECTION 10 - HIGHWAY - SERVICE COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONE (NON WATERFRONT)
10.01
Uses Permitted
No person shall within the Highway - Service Commercial (C1) Zone, use any lot, or erect, alter
or use any building or structure for any purpose except one or more of the following uses:
a)
Residential Uses
a dwelling unit or units permitted under the provisions of this By-law.
b)
Commercial Uses
a restaurant;
a retail store
all terrain vehicle dealership and rentals/ all terrain trail riding
an antique shop
an outfitter
animal hospital/shelter
archery range
automobile sales establishment
automobile service station,
bakery
bed and breakfast
boat sales
boat sales/rentals
boat storage
business or professional office
canoe, kayak and boat manufacturing and sales
clinic
community centre
convenience store
custom workshop
dock builder
drive-in movie
dry cleaning/Laundromat
dry land marina
farmers market
fish processing for retail
fuel sales
furniture manufacturing (lawn furniture/garden)
golf driving range
green house (retail)
hotel/motel
internet café
kennel (pet hotel and dog breeding)
laundromat
live bait shop
lodge
lumber yard (retail)
manufacturing for local retail/small scale wholesale
micro brewery retail/wholesale
miniature golf
movie theatre
office/warehouse
paint ball field
petting farm
pool hall/arcade
public garage
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public storage
real estate office
rental shop of tools, and light commercial equipment
repair shop e.g. auto/off road vehicles, appliances,
RV sales and rental
self storage
snowmobile dealership and rental
studio for producing and displaying art, crafts and prototypes
tavern
tent trailer/recreational vehicle sales and service including storage
tourist information centre
tent trailer rental and sales
skate park
fish pond
10.02
Zone Standards
a)
Minimum Lot Frontage
60 metres
b)
Minimum Lot Area
0.4 hectares
c)
Minimum Front Yard
20 metres
d)
Minimum Side Yard
5 metres
e)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
15 metres
f)
Minimum Rear Yard
15 metres
g)
Maximum Height
15 metres
h)
Accessory Building - Yard
3 metres
i)
Accessory Building - Height
6 metres
j)
Maximum Lot Coverage
20%
10.03
Provisions for Accessory Uses
The provisions of Section 10.01 shall apply to accessory buildings, structures and uses, except
as otherwise provided for in Section 5, General Provisions.
10.04
Special Exception Regulations - Highway-Service Commercial (C1)
The regulations contained in Section 10.01, General Use Provisions and Zone Requirements,
shall apply to the Special Provision Use areas or areas defined below, except as otherwise
specifically provided in the Special Use Regulations in this Subsection 10.04.
10.04.1 Highway-Service Commercial Exception 1 (C1-1)
Part of Lot 4, Concession 3 may be used for the following Industrial uses and accessory uses
thereto:
a) reclamation of refrigerant fluorocarbons, subject to the licensing and regulatory requirements
of the Ministry of Environment and Energy;
b) a service shop for the repair and sale of used appliances;
c) a salvage yard as defined as land or buildings used for a wrecking yard or premise, the
keeping and/or storing of used motor vehicles, farm implements, building products, waste
paper, rags, bones, bottles, bicycles, tires, old metal, other scrap materials or salvage and
where such materials are bought, sold, exchanged, baled, packed, disassembled or handled
for further use;
d) an existing dwelling unit
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10.04.2 Highway-Service Commercial Exception 2 (C1-2)
Part 1 of Plan 42R-3608, located in Lot 45, Concession 12 fronting on Carling Bay Road and
Coles Lake may be used for a retail of service establishment, parking area, a marina retail outlet,
a boat livery, a boat building or storage establishment, an antique shop, a bed and breakfast
establishment, or a facility for instructing skiing, canoeing or kayaking.
10.04.3 Highway-Service Commercial Exception 3 (C1-3)
Part of Lot 37, Concession 7, more particularly described as part of Part 1, Plan 42R-4396, may
be used for a dwelling unit and accessory uses thereto and for the manufacturing of wood
products and docks, together with a service shop and retail uses.
10.04.4 Highway-Service Commercial Exception 4 (C1-4)
Part of Lot 75, Concession 12, being Parcel 6525 PSSS, including Part 6, Plan 42R-9115 may
have an existing Dwelling Unit and existing Guest Cabin on the subject lands.
10.04.5 Highway-Service Commercial Exception 5 (C1-5)
Part of Lot 10, Concession 2 being Part 1 of Plan PSR-1874, may be used for a retail business
catering to the public including the sale of "take-out" food products, firewood, bait and similar
products.
10.04.6 Highway-Service Commercial Exception 6 (C1-6)
Holding: Part of Lots 48 and 49, Concession 12, being Parts 1 and 6 of Plan 42R-5734; and Part
of Lot 14, Concession D, more particularly described as Part 5 on Reference Plan 42R-7608 may
be used for enclosed boat storage, a Marina Maintenance and Repair Facility, and vehicle
parking, all ancillary to the operation of the Carling Bay Marina, provided that:
i)
the percentage of lot coverage by buildings shall not exceed 20%;
ii) the minimum lot frontage shall not be less than 27 metres;
iii) the minimum lot area shall not be less than 0.63 hectares; and
iv) all other requirements of the Tourist Commercial (C2) Zone are met.
For the purpose of this By-law, a "Marina Service and Repair Facility" shall mean the use of any
land, building or structure for the purpose of servicing, repairing and maintaining boats or other
recreational watercraft and shall not include the storing or keeping for retail sale of any goods
including fuels, oil, grease, anti-freeze other similar supplies.
10.04.7 Highway-Service Commercial Exception 7 Holding - (C1-7-H)
Part of Lot 25, Concession 2, and more particularly described as Part 1 of Reference Plan No.
42R-19977 may be used for one or more of the following uses:
-
a rental store
-
all-terrain vehicle repair dealership and rentals / all-terrain riding
-
an outfitter
-
boat sales
-
boat sales/rentals
-
boat storage
-
business or professional office
-
canoe, kayak and boat manufacturing and sales
-
convenience store
-
custom workshop
-
dock builder
-
dry land marina
-
farmers market
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-
furniture manufacturing (law furniture/garden)
-
laundromat
-
office warehouse
-
public garage
-
public storage
-
repair shop (e.g. auto/off road vehicles, appliances)
-
self-storage
-
studio for producing and displaying art, crafts and prototypes
-
tent trailer / recreational vehicles sales and services including storage
-
tourist information centre
Subject to a maximum lot coverage of 10% and provided that all other applicable requirements of
the Highway-Service Commercial (C2) Zone are met.
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SECTION 11 - TOURIST COMMERCIAL (C2) ZONE
11.01
Uses Permitted
No person shall within the Tourist Commercial (C2) Zone, use any lot, or erect, alter or use any
building or structure for any purpose except one or more of the following uses:
a)
Residential Uses
a dwelling unit or units permitted under the provisions of this By-law.
b)
Commercial Uses
tourist establishment
existing tent and trailer park
rental cabins/cottages
hotel/motel
a marina
children's summer camp
auxiliary retail/service establishment
lodge
accessory restaurant
11.02
Zone Standards
a)
Minimum Lot Frontage
70 metres
b)
Minimum Lot Area
0.4 hectares
c)
Minimum Lot Depth
60 metres
d)
Minimum Front Yard
20 metres
e)
Minimum Side Yard
5 metres
f)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
15 metres
g)
Minimum Rear Yard
15 metres
h)
Minimum Building Area - Ground Floor
55 square metres
i)
Maximum Height
15 metres
j)
Accessory Building - Yard
3 metres
k)
Accessory Building - Height
6 metres
l)
Maximum Lot Coverage
10%
m)
Maximum Floor Area - Accessory Buildings
10%
11.03
Provisions for Accessory Uses
The provisions of Section 11.01 shall apply to accessory buildings, structures and uses, except
as otherwise provided for in Section 5, General Provisions.
11.04
Special Exception Regulations - Tourist Commercial (C2)
The regulations contained in Section 11.01, General Use Provisions and Zone Requirements,
shall apply to the Special Provision Use areas or areas defined below, except as otherwise
specifically provided in the Special Use Regulations in this Subsection 11.04.
11.04.1 Tourist Commercial Exception 1 Holding (C2-1-H)
Notwithstanding the requirements of this By-law part of Lot 12, Concession 4, being Part 1 of
Plan 42R-2483, may have an Accessory Building (16' octagonal gazebo) located 7.6 metres from
the front lot line.
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11.04.2 Tourist Commercial Exception 2 Holding (C2-2-H)
Notwithstanding the requirements of this By-law:
(a) Residential uses existing on the date of passage of this By-law will be permitted on Part of
Lots 12 and 13, Concession D being Part 20 of Reference Plan No. 42R-14643.
(b) A tourist commercial use including up to ten units consisting of any combination of tent sites,
trailer sites and rental cottages, a maximum of fifteen boat docking slips including any other
accessory uses, buildings or structures may be permitted on Part of Lots 12 and 13,
Concession D being Part 20 of Reference Plan No. 42R-14643 subject to a minimum lot
frontage of 80 metres, a minimum lot area of 6 hectares, and subject to all other general
provisions and zone requirements.
For the purpose of this by-law, a boat docking slip means a structure where boats can remain
for loading, unloading, repair or storage including the water space adjacent to the structure
that is capable of being occupied by a boat and for the purpose of calculating the numbers of
slips, each slip shall consist of eight (8) metres of adjacent dock structure.
11.04.3 Tourist Commercial Exception 3 Holding (C2-3-H)
A dwelling is a permitted use, together with an accessory general contracting business including
a shop, storage of equipment that is in good working order, storage of building materials only for
designated work in progress and the docking of work boats by the owner on Part of Lot 46,
Concession 8 being Parts, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Plan 42R8519.
11.04.4 Tourist Commercial Exception 4 Holding (C2-4-H)
No buildings excepting docks and pump houses shall be constructed on the lands below an
elevation of 178.3 metres G.S.C. located the Lots 31, 32 and 33, Concession 4, fronting on the
little Shebeshekong River.
No building or structure, including a dock or boathouse may be erected, altered or used along
part of the original shore road allowance and the Crown River bed of the Little Shebeshekong
River fronting Lots 31, 32 and 33 in Concession 4.
11.04.5 Tourist Commercial Exception 5 Holding (C2-5-H)
Two main dwellings, five sleeping cabins, a boatport and any other accessory buildings or
structures may be erected and used on Part of Lot 12 and 13, Concession 4, being Parts 2 & 5 of
Plan No. 42R-10761, subject to a maximum main dwelling gross floor area of 700 square metres
and 280 square metres respectively, a maximum boatport height of 6.1 metres measured from
the high water mark to the peak, a maximum covered area of the boatport of 122.2 square metres
and provided the total lot coverage for accessory buildings does not exceed 717.2 square metres
including 200 square metres for a building with 4 sleeping cabins and a storage unit and that the
sleeping cabins not contain any cooking facilities defined as any appliance, cooking or warming
device intended to be used for the preparation of food including ovens, hotplates and cooking
related appliances.
11.04.7 Tourist Commercial Exception 7 Holding (C2-7-H)
Any use permitted in the Tourist Commercial (C2) Zone may be used on the lands described as
Lot 18A and Part of Lot 18 and the Original Shore Road Allowance in front thereof, all located in
Part of Lots 73 and 74, Concession 10 provided that there are no additional dwellings in the form
of house-keeping cottages and that further, any additions or expansions of non-residential
structures must comply with the general provisions and applicable lot and yard requirements for
the Tourist Commercial (C2) Zone.
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11.04.8 Tourist Commercial Exception 8 Holding (C2-8-H)
The lands known as Shebe Resort located in Part of Lot 11, Concession 3 fronting on Lake
Shebeshekong including the original shore road allowance in front thereof may be used for any
purpose permitted in the Tourist Commercial (C2) Zone provided that three of the 13 existing
rental cabins being identified as cottage nos., 3, 4 and 13 are subject to a minimum front yard of
10 metres and further provided that all other general provisions and zone requirements of the
Tourist Commercial (C2) Zone are met. This property will be subject to a holding provision in
accordance with the requirements of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law C464-2008 for the
purpose of any Expansion of the tourist commercial use.
11.05
Holding Provisions
The use of the 'H' Holding symbol on any lands zoned Tourist Commercial Holding - (C2-H) is to
ensure that the policies for redevelopments of these lands as set out in 15.04 of the official plan
are met. Once a redevelopment plan has been approved in accordance with these policies the H
- symbol shall be removed.
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SECTION 12 - CONTRACTOR COMMERCIAL (CC) ZONE
12.01
Uses Permitted
a) Residential Uses
a dwelling unit or units permitted under the provisions of this By-law.
b) Commercial Uses
contractor's yard;
equipment/boat storage;
office;
home industry
12.02
Zone Standards
a)
Minimum Lot Frontage
60 metres
b)
Minimum Lot Area
0.4 hectares
c)
Minimum Lot Depth
50 metres
d)
Minimum Front Yard
20 metres
e)
Minimum Side Yard
5 metres
f)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
10 metres
g)
Minimum Rear Yard
15 metres
h)
Minimum Building Area - Ground Floor
55 square metres
i)
Maximum Height
15 metres
j)
Accessory Building - Yard
3 metres
k)
Accessory Building - Height
6 metres
l)
Maximum Lot Coverage by buildings in percent
20%
m)
Maximum Floor Area - Accessory Buildings
10%
12.03
Provisions for Accessory Uses
The provisions of Section 12.01 shall apply to accessory buildings, structures and uses, except
as otherwise provided for in Section 5, General Provisions.
12.04
Special Exception Regulations - Contractor Commercial (CC)
The regulations contained in Section 12.01, General Use Provisions and Zone Requirements,
shall apply to the Special Provision Use areas or areas defined below, except as otherwise
specifically provided in the Special Use Regulations in this Subsection 12.04.
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SECTION 13 - COMMERCIAL MARINE (CM) ZONE
13.01
Uses Permitted
a) Residential Uses
a dwelling unit or units permitted under the provisions of this By-law.
b) Commercial Uses
a marina;
restaurant;
equipment storage facility;
shop;
boat building;
marina retail outlet;
snowmobile/all terrain/boats dealership
13.02
Zone Standards
a)
Minimum Lot Frontage
60 metres
b)
Minimum Lot Area
0.4 hectares
c)
Minimum Lot Depth
50 metres
d)
Minimum Front Yard
0 metres
e)
Minimum Interior Side Yard
5 metres
f)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
15 metres
g)
Minimum Rear Yard
15 metres
h)
Minimum Building Area - Ground Floor
55 square metres
i)
Maximum Building Height
15 metres
j)
Accessory Building - Yard
3 metres
k)
Accessory Building - Height
6 metres
l)
Maximum Lot Coverage by buildings in percent
20%
m)
Maximum Floor Area - Accessory Buildings
10%
Split Zone
There are marinas that include Tourist Commercial uses and these properties will be assigned
both the C2-H and CM Zone symbols. For any C2-H uses, the more restrictive zone standards
shall apply.
13.03
Provisions for Accessory Uses
The provisions of Section 13.01 shall apply to accessory buildings, structures and uses, except
as otherwise provided for in Section 5, General Provisions.
13.04
Special Exception Regulations - Commercial Marine (CM)
The regulations contained in Section 13.01, General Use Provisions and Zone Requirements,
shall apply to the Special Provision Use areas or areas defined below, except as otherwise
specifically provided in the Special Use Regulations in this Subsection 13.04.
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SECTION 14 - INSTITUTIONAL (INST) ZONE
14.01
Uses Permitted
a) Residential Uses
a dwelling unit or units permitted under the provision of the by-law
b) Institutional Uses
a church;
a hospital;
a school;
a nursery school;
a nursing home;
a community centre;
a public hall;
a library;
government facilities
14.02
Zone Standards
a)
Minimum Lot Frontage
70 metres
b)
Minimum Lot Area
0.4 hectares
c)
Minimum Lot Depth
d)
Minimum Front Yard
20 metres
e)
Minimum Side Yard
5 metres
f)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
15 metres
g)
Minimum Rear Yard
15 metres
h)
Minimum Building Area - Ground Floor
55 square metres
i)
Maximum Height
20 metres
j)
Accessory Building - Yard
3 metres
k)
Accessory Building - Height
6 metres
l)
Maximum Lot Coverage
15%
14.03
Provisions for Accessory Uses
The provisions of Section 14.01 shall apply to accessory buildings, structures and uses, except
as otherwise provided for in Section 5, General Provisions.
14.04
Special Exception Regulations - Institutional (INST)
The regulations contained in Section 14.01, General Use Provisions and Zone Requirements,
shall apply to the Special Provision Use areas or areas defined below, except as otherwise
specifically provided in the Special Use Regulations in this Subsection 14.04.
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SECTION 15 - INDUSTRIAL GENERAL (M) ZONE
15.01
Uses Permitted
a) Residential Uses
a dwelling unit or units permitted under the provisions of this By-law
b) Commercial Uses
building supply outlet;
a parking garage, structure or lot;
bulk fuel storage;
telephone exchange;
wind turbines;
truck or bus storage;
restaurant;
laundromat;
a light manufacturing establishment
c) Industrial Uses
a fabricating, processing or manufacturing establishment;
an assembly plant;
boat building;
saw mill;
gas station;
contractor shop or yard;
a farm operation;
open storage;
a machine or welding shop;
warehouse;
cold storage;
autobody shop
15.02
Zone Standards
a)
Minimum Lot Frontage
60 metres
b)
Minimum Lot Area
0.4 hectares
c)
Minimum Lot Depth
50 metres
d)
Minimum Front Yard
10 metres
e)
Minimum Interior Side Yard
5 metres
f)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
10 metres
g)
Minimum Rear Yard
15 metres
h)
Maximum Building Height
15 metres
i)
Accessory Building - Yard
5 metres
j)
Accessory Building - Height
6 metres
k)
Maximum Lot Coverage
50%
15.03
Provisions for Accessory Uses
The provisions of Section 15.01 shall apply to accessory buildings, structures and uses, except
as otherwise provided for in Section 5, General Provisions.
15.04
Special Exception Regulations - Industrial (M)
The regulations contained in Section 15.01, General Use Provisions and Zone Requirements,
shall apply to the Special Provision Use areas or areas defined below, except as otherwise
specifically provided in the Special Use Regulations in this Subsection 15.04.
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15.04.1 Industrial Exception 1 (M-1)
Part of Lot 37 Concession 7, more particularly described as Part 1 of Plan 42R-12626, may be
used for a dwelling unit and accessory uses thereto and for the manufacturing and production of
rope, together with a service shop and retail uses.
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SECTION 16 - INDUSTRIAL PARK (M1) ZONE
16.01
Uses Permitted
a) Residential Uses
one accessory dwelling occupied by the owner or caretaker or security officer
b) Commercial Uses
building supply outlet;
a parking garage, structure or lot;
bulk fuel storage;
telephone exchange;
wind turbines;
truck or bus storage;
restaurant;
laundromat;
a light manufacturing establishment
automobile washing establishment
c) Industrial Uses
a fabricating, processing or manufacturing establishment;
an assembly plant;
boat building;
saw mill;
gas station;
contractor shop or yard;
a farm operation;
open storage;
a machine or welding shop;
warehouse;
cold storage;
autobody shop
an automobile sales establishment
an automobile service station
custom workshop
auctioneer establishment
printing establishment
public storage mini-storage
transportation depot
consumer waste recycling facility
16.02
Zone Standards
a)
Minimum Lot Frontage
50 metres
b)
Minimum Lot Area
0.2 hectares
c)
Minimum Lot Depth
40 metres
d)
Minimum Front Yard
8 metres
e)
Minimum Interior Side Yard
3 metres
f)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
5 metres
g)
Minimum Rear Yard
10 metres
h)
Maximum Building Height
15 metres
i)
Accessory Building - Yard
3 metres
j)
Accessory Building - Height
6 metres
k)
Maximum Lot Coverage by buildings in percent
50%
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16.03
Provisions for Accessory Uses
The provisions of Section 16.01 shall apply to accessory buildings, structures and uses, except
as otherwise provided for in Section 5, General Provisions.
16.04
Special Exception Regulations - Industrial Park (M1)
The regulations contained in Section 16.01, General Use Provisions and Zone Requirements,
shall apply to the Special Provision Use areas or areas defined below, except as otherwise
specifically provided in the Special Use Regulations in this Subsection 16.04.
16.04.1 Industrial Park Exception 1 (M1-1)
Part of Lots 11 and 12 in Concession 8 and 9 and a portion of the concession road allowance
located the Woods Road Industrial Park may be used for any purpose in the Industrial (M1) Zone,
including a medical waste processing use subject to all of the requirements for the Industrial (M1)
Zone. *Note: Ontario Municipal Board order - Appeals filed against Zoning By-law C253-89 were
dismissed, however, the by-law will not come into force until certificates of approval are issued,
pursuant to the Environmental Protection Act.
16.04.2 Industrial Park Exception 2 (M1-2)
The lands located in Part of Lots 11 and 12 in Concession 9 on Ritchie Court in the Industrial
Park are subject to front, rear, side and exterior side yards of zero (0) metres.
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SECTION 17 - INDUSTRIAL PIT (M2) ZONE
17.01
Uses Permitted
No person shall within the Industrial - Pit (M2) Zone, use any lot, or erect or alter or use any
building or structure for any purpose except one or more of the following uses:
a)
Industrial Uses
extraction and screening of natural occurring sands and gravel
Prohibited Uses
blasting and crushing of rock and other quarry material
no processing or washing of rock or other quarry material is permitted.
a sand, gravel or rock quarry extraction operation;
a sand, gravel or rock processing, washing, sorting storage, screening or
crushing operation.
a portable asphalt plant;
a wayside pit or quarry;
17.02
Zone Standards
The following standards needs to be applied together with any requirements under any license
issued under the Aggregate Resources Act.
a)
Minimum Lot Frontage
100 metres
b)
Minimum Lot Area
1.0 hectare
c)
Minimum Lot Depth
100 metres
d)
Minimum Front Yard
20 metres
e)
Minimum Interior Side Yard
5 metres
f)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
10 metres
g)
Minimum Rear Yard
5 metres
h)
Maximum Building Height
15 metres
i)
Accessory Building - Yard
5 metres
j)
Accessory Building - Height
6 metres
k)
Maximum Lot Coverage by buildings in percent
5%
17.03
Provisions for Accessory Uses
The provisions of Section 17.01 shall apply to accessory buildings, structures and uses, except
as otherwise provided for in Section 5, General Provisions.
17.04
Special Exception Regulations - Industrial Pit (M2)
The regulations contained in Section 17.01, General Use Provisions and Zone Requirements,
shall apply to the Special Provision Use areas or areas defined below, except as otherwise
specifically provided in the Special Use Regulations in this Subsection 17.04.
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SECTION 18 - WASTE DISPOSAL (M3) ZONE
18.01
Uses Permitted
No person shall within the Waste Disposal (M3) Zone, use any lot, or erect or alter or use any
building or structure for any purpose except one or more of the following uses:
a solid waste collection, sorting, processing and disposal area;
a waste transfer station;
a recycling facility;
buildings and structures for and accessory to the permitted uses.
a salvage yard
18.02
Zone Standards
a)
Minimum Lot Frontage
100 metres
b)
Minimum Lot Area
1.0 hectares
c)
Minimum Lot Depth
60 metres
d)
Minimum Front Yard
20 metres
e)
Minimum Interior Side Yard
10 metres
f)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
20 metres
g)
Minimum Rear Yard
15 metres
h)
Maximum Building Height
10 metres
i)
Accessory Building - Yard
6 metres
j)
Accessory Building - Height
6 metres
k)
Maximum Lot Coverage by buildings in percent
5%
18.03
Provisions for Accessory Uses
The provisions of Section 18.01 shall apply to accessory buildings, structures and uses, except
as otherwise provided for in Section 5, General Provisions.
18.04
Special Exception Regulations - Waste Disposal (M3)
The regulations contained in Section 18.01, General Use Provisions and Zone Requirements,
shall apply to the Special Provision Use areas or areas defined below, except as otherwise
specifically provided in the Special Use Regulations in this Subsection 18.04.
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SECTION 19 - INDUSTRIAL QUARRY (MQ2) ZONE
19.01
Uses Permitted
a)
Industrial Uses
Permitted Uses
a sand, gravel or rock pit or quarry extraction operation;
a sand, gravel or rock processing, blasting, washing, sorting, storage, screening
or crushing operation
19.02
Zone Standards
a)
Minimum Lot Frontage
100 metres
b)
Minimum Lot Area
1.0 hectares
c)
Minimum Lot Depth
60 metres
d)
Minimum Front Yard
20 metres
e)
Minimum Interior Side Yard
10 metres
f)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
20 metres
g)
Minimum Rear Yard
15 metres
h)
Maximum Building Height
10 metres
i)
Accessory Building - Yard
6 metres
j)
Accessory Building - Height
6 metres
k)
Maximum Lot Coverage by buildings in percent
5%
19.03
Provisions for Accessory Uses
The provisions of Section 19.01 shall apply to accessory buildings, structures and uses, except
as otherwise provided for in Section 5, General Provisions.
19.04
Special Exception Regulations - Industrial Quarry (MQ2)
The regulations contained in Section 19.01, General Use Provisions and Zone Requirements,
shall apply to the Special Provision Use areas or areas defined below, except as otherwise
specifically provided in the Special Use Regulations in this Subsection 19.04.
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SECTION 20 - OPEN SPACE (OS) ZONE
20.01
Uses Permitted
No person shall within the Open Space (OS) Zone, use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building
or structure for any purpose except one or more of the following uses:
a)
Open Space and Park Uses
an area where the primary land use is for public or private park, a playing field,
playground, a community hall, a swimming pool, a botanical garden, a golf course, a
skating rink, a bowling green, a tennis court;
a cemetery;
a municipally-owned arena, curling rink or marina and a refreshment pavilion or
booth.
20.02
Zone Standards
a)
Minimum Lot Frontage
70 metres
b)
Minimum Lot Area
0.4 hectares
c)
Minimum Lot Depth
60 metres
d)
Minimum Front Yard
20 metres
e)
Minimum Interior Side Yard
5 metres
f)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
10 metres
g)
Minimum Rear Yard
5 metres
h)
Maximum Building Height
10 metres
i)
Accessory Building - Yard
3 metres
j)
Accessory Building - Height
6 metres
20.03
Provisions for Accessory Uses
The provisions of Section 20.01 shall apply to accessory buildings, structures and uses, except
as otherwise provided for in Section 5, General Provisions.
20.04
Special Exception Regulations - Open Space (OS)
The regulations contained in Section 20.01, General Use Provisions and Zone Requirements,
shall apply to the Special Provision Use areas or areas defined below, except as otherwise
specifically provided in the Special Use Regulations in this Subsection 20.04.
20.04.1 Open Space Exception 1 (OS-1)
Block A on the east side of Haggart Island (356C) shall be subject to a minimum lot frontage is 85
metres and the minimum lot depth is 42 metres.
20.04.2 Open Space Exception 2 (OS-2)
Concession C, Pt. Lot 7, Plan 42M556, Pt. Lot 37 shall be subject to a minimum lot frontage of
49.8 metres, a minimum lot acreage of 0.20 hectares and further provided that no buildings,
structures or uses be permitted on these lands.
20.04.3 Open Space Exception 3 (OS-3)
No person shall within the Open Space Exception 3 (OS-3) Zone, use any land, or erect any
building or structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following:
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(a) Permitted Uses
Open Space;
Trails;
Recreation;
Swimming Pool;
Cabana;
Recreation courts;
Parking;
Storage Building;
Recreation centre; and,
Up to 50 docking slips on Deep Bay
(b) Standards
i) Gross Floor Area:
ii) Maximum Lot Coverage:
5%
iii) Maximum Height:
9 metres
iv) Building Setbacks:
from High Water Mark:
20 metres
from Boundaries
5 metres
Storage Building
500 square metres
Recreation Centre:
200 square metres
Cabana:
120 square metres
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SECTION 21 - CROWN LAND (CL) ZONE
21.01
Uses Permitted
No person shall within the Crown Land (CL) Zone, use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building
or structure for any purpose except one or more of the following uses:
an area for the protection of the natural environment;
lawful uses existing at the time of passage of this By-law;
resource uses under the management of the Ministry of Natural Resources;
a commercial sand and gravel pit provided that the lands are specifically zoned for
that purpose;
a wayside pit or quarry;
a dock or structure approved by Ministry of Natural Resources;
a portable asphalt plant;
existing aquaculture operations
21.02
Provisions for Accessory Uses
The provisions of Section 21.01 shall apply to accessory buildings, structures and uses, except
as otherwise provided for in Section 5, General Provisions.
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SECTION 22 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (EP) ZONE (Fish Habitat)
22.01
Uses Permitted
No person shall within the Environmental Protection (EP) Zone, use any lot, or erect, alter or use
any building or structure for any purpose except one or more of the following uses:
a)
Rural Uses
a farm, but not a specialized use farm as defined in this By-law, an aviary, arboretum,
nursery garden, or forestry operation, except that no dwelling unit shall be permitted
in this zone.
b)
Open Space Uses
an area for the protection of an environmental hazard such as wetlands subject to
very high water tables, steep slopes, gullies, or lands subject to wind or water
erosion, or;
a conservation area primarily for the location of flood control, bank stabilisation or
erosion protection structures or projects;
areas of natural and scientific interest, including important fish habitat.
c)
Waterfront Uses
shoreline improvements including docks, berms, and breakwalls, provided that
approval has been obtained from all government agencies having jurisdiction or
alternatively, that an exemption from any required approval has been obtained from
said agencies.
22.02
Zone Standards
a)
Minimum Lot Frontage
100 metres
b)
Minimum Lot Area
0.6 hectares
c)
Minimum Lot Depth
60 metres
d)
Minimum Front Yard
20 metres
e)
Minimum Interior Side Yard
5 metres
f)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
10 metres
g)
Minimum Rear Yard
5 metres
i)
Maximum Building Height
10 metres
j)
Accessory Building - Yard
3 metres
k)
Accessory Building - Height
6 metres
22.03
Provisions for Accessory Uses
The provisions of Section 22.01 shall apply to accessory buildings, structures and uses, except
as otherwise provided for in Section 5, General Provisions.
22.04
Special Exception Regulations - Environmental Protection (EP)
The regulations contained in Section 22.01, General Use Provisions and Zone Requirements,
shall apply to the Special Provision Use areas or areas defined below, except as otherwise
specifically provided in the Special Use Regulations in this Subsection 22.04.
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SECTION 23 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 1 (EP1) ZONE (PSW's)
23.01
Uses Permitted
a)
Open Space Uses
an area for the protection of an environmental hazard such as wetlands subject to
very high water tables, steep slopes, gullies, or lands subject to wind or water
erosion, or;
a conservation area primarily for the location of flood control, bank stabilisation or
erosion protection structures or projects;
areas of natural and scientific interest, including important fish habitat.
b)
Waterfront Uses
shoreline improvements including docks, berms, and breakwalls, provided that
approval has been obtained from all government agencies having jurisdiction or
alternatively, that an exemption from any required approval has been obtained from
said agencies.
23.02
Zone Standards
a)
Minimum Lot Frontage
See Applicable General Provisions
b)
Minimum Lot Area
c)
Minimum Lot Depth
d)
Minimum Front Yard
e)
Minimum Interior Side Yard
f)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
g)
Minimum Rear Yard
i)
Maximum Building Height
j)
Accessory Building - Yard
k)
Accessory Building - Height
23.03
Provisions for Accessory Uses
The provisions of Section 23.01 shall apply to accessory buildings, structures and uses, except
as otherwise provided for in Section 5, General Provisions.
23.04
Special Exception Regulations - Environmental Protection 1 (EP1)
The regulations contained in Section 23.01, General Use Provisions and Zone Requirements,
shall apply to the Special Provision Use areas or areas defined below, except as otherwise
specifically provided in the Special Use Regulations in this Subsection 23.04.
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SECTION 24 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 2 (EP2) ZONE (Wetlands/Flood Plains)
24.01
Uses Permitted
a)
Open Space Uses
an area for the protection of an environmental hazard such as wetlands subject to
very high water tables, steep slopes, gullies, or lands subject to wind or water
erosion, or;
a conservation area primarily for the location of flood control, bank stabilisation or
erosion protection structures or projects;
areas of natural and scientific interest, including important fish habitat.
b)
Waterfront Uses
shoreline improvements including docks, berms, and breakwalls, provided that approval has
been obtained from all government agencies having jurisdiction or alternatively, that an
exemption from any required approval has been obtained from said agencies.
24.02
Zone Standards
a)
Minimum Lot Frontage
See Applicable General Provisions
b)
Minimum Lot Area
c)
Minimum Lot Depth
d)
Minimum Front Yard
e)
Minimum Interior Side Yard
f)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
g)
Minimum Rear Yard
h)
Maximum Building Height
i)
Accessory Building - Yard
j)
Accessory Building - Height
24.03
Provisions for Accessory Uses
The provisions of Section 24.01 shall apply to accessory buildings, structures and uses, except
as otherwise provided for in Section 5, General Provisions.
24.04
Special Exception Regulations - Environmental Protection 2 (EP2)
The regulations contained in Section 24.01, General Use Provisions and Zone Requirements,
shall apply to the Special Provision Use areas or areas defined below, except as otherwise
specifically provided in the Special Use Regulations in this Subsection 24.04.
READ a FIRST, SECOND and THIRD time and PASSED this 14th day November, 2011.
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Gord Harrison, Mayor
Maryann Sidon, Deputy Clerk