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VILLAGE OF BELMONT
ZONING BY-LAW 91-21
OFFICE CONSOLIDATION to September, 2025
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VILLAGE OF BELMONT
ZONING BY-LAW
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page No.
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION & ADMINISTRATION
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SECTION 2 DEFINITIONS
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SECTION 3 ZONES & ZONING MAPS
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SECTION 4 GENERAL PROVISIONS
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4.1
Scope & Effect
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4.2
Requirement for a Lot
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4.3
Compliance with Other By-Laws, Regulations,
Licences and Permits
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4.4
Existing Uses and Lots
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4.5
Accessory Buildings and Structures
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4.6
Access
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4.7
Height Regulations
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4.8
Landscaping
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4.9
Loading Regulations
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4.10
Parking Regulations
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4.11
Storage
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4.12
Swimming Pools
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4.13 Temporary Uses
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4.14 Yard Encroachments
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4.15 Unitary Equipment
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4.16 Uses Permitted in all Zones
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4.17 Uses Prohibited in all Zones
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4.18
Minimum Distance Separation
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SECTION 5 RESIDENTIAL ZONES
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5.1
General Provisions for all Residential Zones
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5.2
Single Residential "Rl" Zone
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5.3
Single Residential "R2" Zone
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5.4
Multiple Residential "RM1" Zone
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SECTION 6 COMMERCIAL ZONES
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6.1
General Provisions for All Commercial Zones
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6.2
General Commercial "GC" Zone
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6.3
Highway "HC" Commercial Zone
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SECTION 7 INDUSTRIAL ZONES
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7.1
General Provisions for All Industrial Zones
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7.2
General Industrial "M" Zone
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7.3
Industrial Commercial "MC" Zone
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SECTION 8 INSTITUTIONAL ZONES
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8.1
Institutional "I" Zone
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SECTION 9 OPEN SPACE ZONES
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9.1
Open Space "OS" Zones
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9.2
Park "P" Zones
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SECTION 10 NEIGHBOURHOOD DEVELOPMENT ZONES
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10.1 Neighbourhood Development "ND" Zone
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SECTION 11 AGRICULTURAL ZONES
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11.1
General Provisions for All Agricultural Zones
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11.2
General Agricultural "A1" Zone
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11.3
Buffer Agricultural "A2" Zone
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SECTION 12 INTERPRETATION OF ZONE BOUNDARIES
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BY-LAW No. 91-21
RESTRICTED AREA BY-LAW
VILLAGE OF BELMONT
SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION & ADMINISTRATION
A By-Law to regulate the use of land, the character, location and use of buildings and structures in the Village
of Belmont.
WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Village of Belmont deems it expedient to implement the
Official Plan of the Village of Belmont, and
WHEREAS authority is granted under Section 34 of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1983, as amended, subject to the
approval of the Ontario Municipal Board to pass this By-Law.
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF BELMONT ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1.1
SHORT TITLE
This By-Law shall be known as the "Zoning By-Law" of the Corporation of
the Village of Belmont.
1.2
APPLICATION
The provisions of this By-Law shall apply to all lands within the boundaries
of the Corporation of the Village of Belmont hereinafter referred to as the
Corporation.
1.3
SCOPE
No lands shall be used and no buildings or structures shall be erected,
altered, enlarged or used within the Village of Belmont except in
conformity with the provisions of this By-Law and except as permitted by
this By-Law.
1.4
REPEAL OF
EXISTING BY-LAWS
The following Restricted Area (Zoning) By-Law is hereby repealed: 79-6
and amendments thereto.
1.5
VALIDITY
Should any section, clause or provision of this By-Law be held by a court
of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the validity of the remainder of the
By-Law shall not be affected.
1.6
EFFECTIVE DATE
This By-Law shall take effect on the date of its passing by Council and
comes into force in accordance with Section 34 of the Planning Act, 1983,
or upon approval of the Ontario Municipal Board.
1.7
ADMINISTRATION
This By-Law shall be administered by the Central Elgin Planning Office.
1.8
INSPECTION OF
PREMISES
(a)
Subject to Clause (b) of this Subsection, the Chief Building Official
or any employee of the Municipality acting under his direction, may,
at any reasonable hour, enter and inspect a property or premises
where there is a reason to believe that any land has been used or
any building or structure has been erected, or used in violation of
any of the provisions of this By-Law.
(b)
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Clause (a) of this
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Subsection, no officer or employee of the Corporation shall enter
any room or place actually being used as a dwelling unit or part
thereof without the consent of the occupier, except under the
authority of a search warrant issued under Section 142 of the
Provincial Offences Act (R.S.O. 1980), Chapter 400, or any
successors thereto.
1.9
LICENCES AND
PERMITS
No municipal permit, certificate or licence shall be issued where the said
permit is required for a proposed use of land or a proposed construction,
or use of any building or structure that is in violation of any provisions of
this By-Law.
1.10 APPLICATION FOR
BUILDING PERMITS
In addition to all of the requirements of the Building Code and this By-Law
or any other by-law of the Corporation, no building permit shall be issued
in respect of the erection or alteration of a building or structure until the
following have been submitted to and approved by the Chief Building
Official:
(a)
two copies of a site plan, one copy of which shall be retained by the
Zoning Administrator, drawn to scale and showing,
(i)
the true dimensions of the lot to be built upon or otherwise
used;
(ii)
the location of all existing buildings, structures or uses on
the lot;
(iii)
the proposed location, grade, height and dimensions of any
building, structure or use proposed for such lot; and
(iv)
the proposed location and dimensions of yards, landscaped
open spaces, parking areas and loading spaces;
(b)
a statement, signed by the owner, disclosing the specific existing or
proposed use for each existing or proposed building or structure
and containing all information necessary to determine if such
existing or proposed building, structure or use conforms to the
requirements of this By-Law; and
(c)
two copies of a plan showing the ground level and contour lines on
the lot as of the date of the application and as same will be upon
completion of the proposed erection or alterations and when the
final grading has been completed.
1.11 ISSUANCE OF
BUILDING PERMITS
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Building Code Act, the Building
Code, or any by-law of the Corporation to the contrary, no building permit
shall be issued where a proposed building, structure or alteration to an
existing building or structure would contravene in any way, one or more of
the provisions of this By-Law.
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1.12 REQUESTS
AMENDMENTS
Every request for an amendment to this By-Law shall be accompanied by a
completed copy of the appropriate application form provided by the
Corporation.
1.13 RISK, EXPENSE AND
COMPLIANCE
The facilities, yard or other matters required by this By-Law shall be
provided and maintained at the sole risk and expense of the owner of the
lands in respect of which such matters are required hereby, and the said
owner and/or user shall at all times bear full responsibility for ensuring
compliance in all respects with this By-Law.
1.14 VIOLATIONS AND
PENALTIES
Every person
(a)
Who contravenes any of the provisions of this By-Law, or
(b)
Who is the owner of any land used or of any building or structure
erected, altered, enlarged or used in contravention of this By-Law,
or
(c)
Who causes or permits any land used or of any building or structure
erected, altered, enlarged or used in contravention of this By-Law,
or
(d)
Who is the occupant or owner of any land used or of any building or
structure erected, altered, enlarged or used in contravention of this
By-Law is guilty of an offense and on conviction is liable,
(e)
on a first conviction to a fine of not more than $20,000.00, and
(f)
on a subsequent conviction to a fine of not more than $10,000.00
for each day or part thereof during which the contravention has
continued after the day upon which there was a first conviction;
provided that if a corporation is convicted under this Section 1 (1.14), the
maximum penalty that may be imposed is,
(g)
on the first conviction, a fine of not more than $50,000.00, and
(h)
on a subsequent conviction, to a fine of not more than $25,000.00
for each day or part thereof during which the contravention has
continued after the day upon which the corporation was first
convicted.
1.15 ORDER OF
PROHIBITION
When a conviction is entered under Section 1 (1.14), in addition to any
other remedy or any penalty provided by law, the Court in which the
conviction has been entered and any Court of competent jurisdiction
thereafter, may make an order prohibiting the continuation or repetition of
the offense by the person convicted.
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APPLICATION OF OTHER BY-LAWS
Nothing in this By-Law shall operate to relieve any person from any obligation to comply with the
requirements of the Building Code Act, of the Building Code or of any By-Law of the Corporation in
force from time to time or the obligations to obtain any license, permit, authority or approval required
under this or any other By-Law of the Corporation.
OTHER BY-LAWS
If the provisions of this By-Law are inconsistent with the provisions of any other By-Law of the
Corporation, then the provisions establishing the higher or more demanding, or more onerous, or more
strict standard shall prevail and if there is a conflict of provisions, then the provisions of this By-Law
shall prevail.
1.16 REMEDIES
(a)
Where a building or structure is erected, altered, reconstructed,
extended or enlarged, or any building or structure or part thereof is
used, or any lot is used, in contravention of any requirements or
other provisions of this By-Law, such contravention may be
restrained by action at the insistence of any ratepayer or of the
Corporation pursuant to the relevant provisions of the Municipal
Act, R.S.O. 1980, or the Courts of Justice Act, 1984, in that behalf.
(b)
Where a person guilty of a violation against this By-Law has been
directed to remedy such violation and is in default of doing any
work thus required, then such work may be done at his expense by
the Corporation, at its sole discretion, and the Corporation shall
have the unlimited right to recover any expenses thus incurred by
action or in like manner as municipal taxes, and such expenses
shall be in addition to and not in derogation of any remedy by way
of mandamus, injunction or otherwise.
1.17 SEVERABILITY
PROVISIONS
A decision of a Court that one or more of the provisions of this By-Law are
invalid in whole or in part does not affect the validity, effectiveness or
enforceability of the other provisions or parts of the provisions of this By-
Law.
1.18 REPEAL OF EXISTING
BY-LAWS
From the coming into force of this By-Law, all previous By-Laws passed
under Section 34 of the Planning Act, 1983, or any predecessor thereof,
shall be repealed except to the extent that any of the said previous By-
Laws prohibit the use of any land, building or structure for a purpose that
is also prohibited by this By-Law.
1.19 EFFECTIVE DATE
This By-Law shall become effective from the date of its passing by Council
and comes into force in accordance with Section 34 of the Planning Act,
1983, or upon approval of the Ontario Municipal Board.
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SECTION 2 - DEFINITIONS
GENERAL
i.
For the purpose of this By-Law, all words carry their customary meaning, except that the definitions
and interpretations given hereinafter shall govern.
ii.
In this By-Law, unless the context otherwise requires the expression, "use" or "to use" shall include
anything done or permitted by the owner or occupant of any land, building or structure, directly or
indirectly or by or through any trustee, tenant, servant, or agent, acting for or with the knowledge or
consent of such owner or occupant, for the purpose of making use of the said land, building or
structure.
iii.
In this By-Law, the word ''shall" shall always be construed as mandatory.
iv.
In this By-Law, unless the contrary intention appears, words imparting the singular number of the
masculine gender only shall include more persons, parties, or things of the same kind than one, and
females as well as males, and the converse.
ACCESSORY, when used to describe a use, building or structure, shall mean a use, a building or structure
that is normally incidental, subordinate and secondary to a main use, building or structure and that is located
on the same lot therewith.
ADULT ENTERTAINMENT PARLOUR" means any premises or part thereof in which is provided, in pursuance
of a trade, calling, business or occupation, services appealing to or designed to appeal to erotic or sexual
appetites or inclinations;
(i)
'to provide' when used in relation to services includes to furnish, perform, solicit, or give such services
and 'providing' and 'provision' have corresponding meanings;
(ii)
'services' includes activities, facilities, performances, exhibitions, viewing and encounters but does not
include the exhibition of film approved under the Theatres Act;
(iii)
'services designed to appeal to erotic or sexual appetites or inclinations' includes,
(a)
services of which a principle feature or characteristic is nudity or partial nudity of any person;
(b)
services in respect of which the words 'nude', 'naked', 'topless', 'bottomless', 'sexy', 'erotic', 'nu'
or 'exotic' or any other' word or any picture, symbol or representation having like meaning or
implication is used in any advertisement.1
AGRICULTURAL USE, means the cultivation of the land the production of field nursery and greenhouse
crops, the processing of such products on a lot and the breeding and care of such livestock or product of such
livestock raised on the lot and the sale of such livestock, the product raised on the premises or produce grown
on the property.2
ALTER, when used in reference to a building or structure or part thereof, means to change any one or more
of the internal or external dimensions of such building or structure or to change the type of construction of the
exterior walls or roof thereof. When used in reference to a lot, the word "alter" means to decrease or increase
the width, depth or area or change the grade thereof or to decrease the width, depth or area of any required
yard, setback, landscaped open space or parking area, or to change the location of any boundary of such lot
with respect to a street or lane, whether such alteration is made by conveyance or alienation of any portion of
said lot, or otherwise.
APARTMENT BUILDING, shall mean the whole of a building that contain four (4) or more dwelling units
which have a common entrance from street level and are served by a common corridor and the occupants of
which units have the right to use in common the corridors, stairs, elevators, yards or one or more of them.
ATTACHED, shall mean a building otherwise complete in itself, which depends for structural support, or
complete enclosure upon a division wall or walls shared in common with an adjacent building or buildings.
AUTOMOBILE BODY SHOP, shall mean a building or structure used for the painting or repairing of motor
vehicle bodies, exterior and undercarriage, and in conjunction with which there may be towing service, but
shall not include any other establishment otherwise defined or classified in the By-Law.
AUTOMOBILE SALES ESTABLISHMENT, shall mean a building and/or lot used for the display and sale of
new and/or used motor vehicles and may include the servicing, repair, cleaning, polishing and greasing of
motor vehicles, the sale of automotive accessories and related products and the leasing or renting of motor
vehicles.
1 Added new subsection by Clause 1 to By-law 308, April 17th, 2001.
2 Added new subsection by Clause 4(a) to By-law 97-8, April 22nd, 1997.
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BASEMENT, shall mean that portion of a building between two floor levels which is partly underground but
which has at least one-half of its height from finished floor to finished ceiling above the adjacent finished
ground surface (grade).
BOARDING HOUSE, Means a housekeeping unit within a detached building in which the maximum number of
persons residing in the unit, exclusive of supervisory personnel, employees, or their dependents, shall be as
specified in the various zoning categories of the By-Law and in which unit persons are lodged for gain. Such a
unit shall not include the following:
(a)
A Community Resource Centre of a Correctional Institution as defined or designated under the Ministry
of Correctional Services Act, R.S.O. 1980, C.279 as amended.
(b)
A place of open custody, a place of open temporary detention, a place of secure custody, a place of
secure temporary detention or a place of temporary detention as defined or designated under the
Young Offenders Implementation Act, R.S.O. 1984, C.19.
(c)
A Charitable Institution or a Hostel as defined under the Charitable Institutions Act, R.S.O. 1980, C.64.
(d)
A Nursing Home as defined under the Nursing Home Act, R.S.O. 1980, C.320.
(e)
A Home for the Aged as defined under the Homes for the Aged and Rest Homes Act, R.S.O. 1980,
C.203.
(f)
A Residential Care Facility.
(g)
A Domiciliary Hostel
(h)
A tent, cabin, travel trailer or mobile home.
(i)
A hotel, motel, motor hotel or tourist home.
(j)
A Foster Home.
BUFFER STRIP AREA, shall mean an area used for no other purpose than the planting and maintaining of a
continuous row of trees and the remainder of which is used for landscaping and the planting of ornamental
shrubs, flowering shrubs, flower beds and grass or a combination thereof.
BUILDING, means a structure, whether permanent or temporary, having a roof supported by columns or
walls or supported directly on the foundation, greater than 10 square metres in size and used for the
accommodation, shelter or storage of persons, animals or goods but such a structure shall not include a fence.
BUILDING BY-LAW, Means any By-Law of the Corporation passed pursuant to the Building Code Act, R.S.O.
1980, C.51.
BUILDING PERMIT, Means a permit required by the Building By-Law.
BUSINESS OFFICE, Means a building or part thereof in which one or more persons is employed in
administering, managing, directing or conducting a public or private agency, a business, a brokerage or a
labour or fraternal organization, and includes, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, an office
accessory to a permitted non-residential use, a bank or other financial institution, a data processing
establishment, printing shop, real estate or insurance agent, but does not include a retail store, professional
office or veterinarian's clinic.
BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, Means a person duly appointed by Council as a By-Law Enforcement
Officer and charged with the duty of enforcing the By-Laws of the Village.
CELLAR, shall mean that portion of a building between two floor levels which is partly or wholly underground
but which has more than one-half of its height from finished floor to ceiling below the adjacent finished ground
surface (grade).
CEMETERY, Means land that is set apart or used as a place for the interment of the dead or in which human
bodies have been buried.
BUILDING OFFICIAL, shall mean the officer or employee of the Municipality for the time being charged with
the duty of enforcing the provisions of this By-Law, the Building Code Act, or any other building code or
building by-law of the Municipality.
CHURCH, Means a building owned or occupied by a bona fide religious congregation or religious organization
and dedicated exclusively to worship and related religious, social and charitable activities, with or without a
church hall, auditorium, convent, monastery, cemetery, Sunday school, religious bookstore, vestry, vicarage
or parsonage as accessory uses.
CLUB, Means a building or part thereof primarily used for the regular gathering of persons who are members
of an organization and where access to a use of that organization's facilities is generally limited to its
membership only. This includes any athletic, social service, cultural or recreational club located on privately
owned lands but not operated for profit.
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COMMERCIAL, shall mean the use of land, building or structure for the purpose of buying and selling goods
and commodities, and supplying of services for remuneration as distinguished from such uses as
manufacturing or assembling of goods, warehousing, transport terminals, construction and other similar uses.
COMMERCIAL RECREATION, Means an establishment or premises where any recreational, social or cultural
uses are operated commercially for profit such as health clubs, golf courses, open or covered swimming pools,
open or covered skating or curling rinks, open or covered badminton or tennis courts, squash courts,
bandshell and other similar uses.
COMMERCIAL USE, GENERAL, Means the use of land, structure of building for the purposes of buying and
selling of commodities and supplying of services as distinguished from such uses as manufacturing or
assembling of goods, warehousing and construction.
CONFORMING, Means "conforming to all applicable provisions or requirements of this By-Law".
CONVENIENCE FOOD STORE, Means a retail store wherein various convenience goods and items of day-to-
day personal or household use or necessity including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, food,
beverages, pharmaceutical drugs, light hardware products, tobacco products and periodicals, are offered for
sale.
CORPORATION, Means the Corporation of the Village of Belmont.
COVERAGE, shall mean in the case of a residential building or structure that portion or percentage of the area
of any lot upon which buildings or structures are erected or permitted to be erected on the lot (not including
an outdoor swimming pool) measured at the level of the lowest storey containing habitable rooms, and in the
case of a non-residential building or structure that portion or percentage of the area of buildings or structures
erected or permitted to be erected on the lot (not including an outdoor swimming. pool) measured at the level
of the lowest storey above grade, including in both cases all porches and verandas, steps, cornices, eaves,
bay windows, chimneys.
DECK, Means a structure open to the sky supported directly by piers and which structure is used for outdoor
activities.
DENSITY - RESIDENTIAL, Means the number of dwelling units per hectare of lot area on a lot containing a
dwelling.
DRY CLEANING OR LAUNDERING ESTABLISHMENT, Means a building or part thereof used for the
purpose of dry cleaning, dyeing, cleaning, laundering or pressing articles, goods or fabrics, with or without a
dry cleaning depot as an accessory use.
DWELLING, shall mean a building or part of a building occupied or capable of being occupied as a home,
residence or sleeping place by one or more persons, but shall not include hotels, boarding or rooming houses,
motels, institutions or living quarters for a caretaker, watchman or other person or persons using living
quarter which are accessory to a non-residential building or structure.
DWELLING CONVERTED, shall mean a dwelling altered to contain a greater number of dwelling units.
DWELLING - MOBILE HOME, Means a freestanding single dwelling designed to be made mobile and
constructed or manufactured to provide a permanent resident for one or more persons.
DWELLING - MULTIPLE ATTACHED, Means a building consisting of a series of one family dwellings units
each having direct access from the outside.
DWELLING - STREET TOWNHOUSE, Means a building containing not less than three and not more than
eight dwelling units, each unit of which is located on a separate lot with frontage on a public street and is
separated from each adjoining unit by a common or party wall above grade for a minimum height of one
storey above grade. Such common or party wall may enclose a heated or unheated part of dwelling unit or
private garage or a combination thereof.
DWELLING - TOWNHOUSE, Means a building containing not less than three and not more than eight
dwelling units with each unit separated by a common or party wall or walls, with a separate outside entrance
to each unit.
DWELLING- TRIPLEX, Means a building containing three dwelling units.
DWELLING UNIT, shall mean one or more habitable rooms occupied or capable of being occupied by an
individual or family as an independent and separate housekeeping establishment in which separate kitchen
and sanitary facilities are provided for the use of such individual or family, with a private entrance from
outside the building or from a common hallway or stairway inside the building.
DWELLING UNIT - ACCESSORY, Means a dwelling unit accessory to a permitted non-residential use on the
same lot and occupied either by the owner of such lot or by a person employed thereon.
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DWELLING - APARTMENT, Means a multiple dwelling containing five or more dwelling units, other than a
group dwelling, and includes any such dwelling wherein furnished or unfinished dwelling unit accommodation
is provided on a weekly or monthly basis.
DWELLING - BOARDING HOUSE, Means a single detached dwelling containing three or more accessory
guest rooms.
DWELLING UNIT, BACHELOR, shall mean a dwelling unit without a standard bedroom, but providing therein
living, sleeping, eating, food preparation and sanitary facilities for one or two adults.
DWELLING, DETACHED, shall mean a separate building, containing not more than one dwelling unit and
used by not more than one family.
DWELLING, DUPLEX, means a building containing two dwelling units that are separated horizontally and
each of which has an independent entrance or an entrance through a common vestibule.3
DWELLING, SEMI-DETACHED, shall mean a building that is divided vertically into two (2) dwelling units
each of which has an independent entrance either directly or through a common vestibule, and which building
is not used by more than two families.
DWELLING, SINGLE DETACHED, means a building containing one dwelling unit used, designed, or intended
to be used for occupancy as one-dwelling unit.4
DWELLING UNIT- SENIOR CITIZENS, Means a dwelling unit:
(a)
which has a dwelling unit area not exceeding 51 square metres
(b)
which is erected on land which is the subject of a mortgage or charge made pursuant to The National
Housing Act, R.S.C. 1970, C.N-10, and
(c)
the maintenance, operation and other costs of the development of which are the subject of an
agreement made pursuant to The Housing Development Act, R.S.O. 19080, C.209 or The Ontario
Housing Corporation Act, R.S.O. 1980, C.339, under which grants in aid are to be paid and under which
such dwelling unit is to be leased to persons whose age is not below the minimum age specified in such
agreement.
EATING ESTABLISHMENT, shall mean a building or part of a building where food is offered for sale or sold
to the public for immediate consumption therein and includes a restaurant, cafe, tea or lunch room, dairy bar,
and refreshment room or stand, but does not include a boarding or lodging house.
ERECT, shall mean build, construct, reconstruct, alter and relocate and, without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, shall be taken to include any preliminary physical operation such as excavating, grading piling,
cribbing, filling or draining, structurally altering any existing building or structure by an addition, deletion,
enlargement or extension.
EXISTING, shall mean existing as of the date of the passing of this By-Law.
FARM USE, means a lot, or part of a lot used or intended for the purpose of an agricultural use, together with
or without its main buildings including one single detached dwelling, and barns, sheds, pens and other similar
accessory buildings.5
FLOOR AREA, shall mean the sum of the area of all floors of a building measured from the outside of all
exterior walls, exclusive of any attic, basement, cellar, garage, verandah porch, or sunroom, unless such
enclosed porch or sunroom is an integral part of the building and habitable in all seasons and excluding any
floor area with a ceiling height of less than two (2) metres.
FLOOR AREA RATIOS, shall mean the floor area in (square metres) of all buildings and other structures on a
lot divided by the area of the lot in (square metres).
FENCE, Includes a hedge, free standing wall, structure, or partition constructed of any material or
combination of materials, enclosing, partly enclosing, or dividing land or being used for decorative purposes.
FLOOR AREA - RESIDENTIAL, Means the total floor area within a dwelling unit exclusively devoted to such
dwelling unit which area is measured between the exterior faces of the exterior walls or from the centre line of
a common or party wall, but excluding a garage, breezeway, porch, veranda, balcony, attic, basement, or
cellar, elevator shaft area and boiler room
3 Added new subsection by Clause 4(b) to By-law 97-8, April 22nd, 1997.
4 Added new subsection by Clause 4(c) to By-law 97-8, April 22nd, 1997.
5 Added new subsection by Clause 4(d) to By-law 97-8, April 22nd, 1997.
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FLOOR AREA - GROSS - COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL, Means the total floor area of all the storeys of
a building or structure including the floor area of any basement but not of any cellar or sub-cellar, which floor
areas are measured between the exterior faces of the exterior walls of the building at each floor level but
excluding car parking areas within the building or structure. For the purposes of this definition, the walls of an
inner court shall be deemed to be exterior walls.
FLOOR AREA - NET - COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL, Means the total of all floor area of the storeys of a
building or structure used for commercial or industrial purpose on a lot; such areas to be measured from the
exterior faces of the exterior walls, or from centre lines of party walls but excluding the area of any floor used
for the following purposes:
(a)
parking of motor vehicles
(b)
storage rooms in basements or cellars
(c)
mechanical equipment rooms for serving and maintaining the building
(d)
common walkways, hallways, enclosed malls and service areas
GARAGE (PRIVATE) OR CARPORT, shall mean a building or portion of a building designed for the storage of
not more than three (3) private passenger motor vehicles and the storage of household equipment incidental
to residential occupancy wherein no service for profit is rendered; where such structure is attached to the
main building it shall be deemed to be part of the main building and not an accessory building.
GARAGE, PUBLIC, shall mean a building or structure where motor vehicles are kept or stored for
remuneration or repair, but does not include an automatic car washing establishment, a motor vehicles sales
lot or an automobile service station.
GRADE, Means the average level of the proposed or finished ground adjoining a building at all exterior walls.
GASOLINE BAR, Means a place for one or more pump islands each consisting of one or more gasoline pumps
or motor fuel pumps and which shall not be used for the sale of any product other than liquids and small
accessories required for the operation of motor vehicles and which shall not be used for repairs, oil changes or
greasing of motor vehicles.
GROUND FLOOR AREA, shall mean the area of a building or structure measured from the outside of all
exterior walls at grade, exclusive of any accessory building, garage, verandah, open or enclosed porch or
sunroom, unless such sunroom or enclosed porch is an integral part of the building and habitable in all
seasons.
GROUP HOME, Means a housekeeping unit within a building, in which the maximum number of persons
residing in the unit, exclusive of supervisory personnel employees or their dependents, shall be specified in
the various zoning categories of this By-Law and which unit shall be licenced pursuant to a Provincial Statute.
Such a unit shall not include the following:
(a)
A Community Resource Centre or Correctional Institution as defined or designated under the Ministry of
Correctional Services Act, R.S.O. 1980, C.279 as amended.
(b)
A place of open custody, a place of open temporary detention, a place of secure custody, a place of
secure temporary detention or a place of temporary detention as defined or designated under the
Young ·Offenders Implementation Act, R.S.O. 1984, C.19.
(c)
A Charitable Institution or Hostel as defined under the Charitable Institutions Act, R.S.O. 1980, C.64.
(d)
A Nursing Home as defined under the Nursing Home Act, R.S.O. 1980, C.320.
(e)
A Home for the Aged as defined under the Homes for the Aged and Rest Homes Act, R.S.O. 1980,
C.203.
(f)
A Residential Care Facility.
(g)
A Domiciliary Hostel.
(h)
A tent, cabin, trailer or mobile home.
(i)
A hotel, motel, motor hotel or tourist home.
(j)
A Boarding House.
(k)
A Foster Home.
HARDWARE STORE, Means a retail store engaged primarily in the indoor sale of hardware and home
maintenance and improvement supplies.
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HEIGHT- BUILDING, Means the average vertical distance measured from the finished grade level at the four
corners of the building to the highest point of the roof structure or the parapet.
In calculating the height of a building, the highest point does not include any clock tower, chimney tower,
cupola, steeple, church spire, electrical apparatus, television antenna or structural work for mechanical
equipment required for operation of the building or structure. Where the height is designated in terms of
storeys, it shall mean the designated number of stories including the first storey.
HEIGHT, when used with, reference to a building or structure shall mean the vertical distance in metres
between the horizontal plane through grade level and a horizontal plane through;
(i)
the highest point of the roof assembly in the case of a building with a falt roof or a deck roof;
(ii)
the average level of a one-slope roof, between the ridge and the eaves provided that such roof having
a slope less than twenty degrees with the horizontal shall be considered a flat roof;
(iii)
the deck roof line, in the case of a mansard roof;
(iv)
the average level between eaves and ridges in the case of a roof type not mentioned in subsections (i),
(ii) and (iii) immediately preceding. The height regulations shall not apply to any ornamental dome,
chimney, tower, storage silo, barn, cupola, steeple, .church spire or water storage tank.6
HOME FOR THE AGED, Means a building for the aged as defined under the Home of the Aged and Rest Home
Act, R.S.O. 1980, C.203, or a rest home established and maintained under the said Act.
HIGHWAY, Means a common and public highway, street, avenue, parkway, driveway, square, place, bridge,
viaduct or trestle, designed and intended for, or used by, the general public for the passage of motor vehicles
and which has been assumed for public use as a public highway.
HOME OCCUPATION, Means the use of a dwelling unit for the making, treating, assembling or provisioning
conducted in a dwelling unit by one or more members of the family residing within the dwelling unit provided
that in connection with such use no person, other than a family member residing in the dwelling unit, is:
(a)
employed,
(b)
retained,
(c)
having their services made use of, or
(d)
reporting to work at or upon the lands or premises upon which the dwelling unit is located.
HOTEL, shall mean any hotel, tavern, inn, lounge or public house in one main building or in two or more
buildings used mainly for the purposes of catering to the needs of the travelling public by supplying food and
furnishing sleeping accommodation of not less than six (6) guest rooms, which guest rooms contain no
provisions for cooking.
INDUSTRIAL USE, Means a building, structure, use or activity pertaining to:
(a)
the manufacturing, assembling, making, producing, blending, roasting, preparing, milling, inspecting,
grading, sorting, classifying, screening, ornamenting, finishing, treating, cleaning, drying, altering,
repairing, restoring, polishing, refinishing, packing, adapting, sawing, warehousing, stockpiling, storing,
distributing, shipping, or any part or parts thereof; or
(b)
the production or storage of building or construction equipment or materials, but does not include an
extractive use, a salvage yard or any activity primarily associated with a commercial use or with the
supplying of personal services.
INDUSTRIAL-COMMERCIAL USES, shall mean any establishment involved primarily in repairing, servicing,
processing or manufacturing activities, excluding those trades or businesses referred to in Section 97 of The
Public Health Act, R.S.O., 1970, C321, as offensive trades and the following as accessory uses only:
transportation, wholesaling and shipping.
INSTITUTIONAL USE, shall mean the use of land, building or other structures for some public or social
purpose but not for commercial purposes. These uses may include governmental, religious, educational,
charitable, philanthropic, hospital or other similar but non-commercial uses and notwithstanding the generality
of the foregoing institutional uses may include: schools, churches, municipal offices and hospitals.
6 Added new subsection by Clause 4(e) to By-law 97-8, April 22nd, 1997.
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LOADING AREA, shall mean:
a)
an area shown on a Zoning Map or Zoning Map Schedule as "Loading Area" which defines the area of a
lot which shall be available and maintained at all times for off-street loading facilities, together with a
way of access to and from a public highway or road
under all conditions of use.
b)
an area shown on a Zoning Map or Zoning Map Schedule within "Parking Area" as "Loading Area" which
defines the area of a lot as a space within a parking area which is available and maintained for off-
street loading facilities, together with a way of access to and from a public highway or road under all
conditions of use.
LOADING SPACE, shall mean a space or bay located on a lot which is used or intended to be used for the
temporary parking of any commercial vehicle while loading or unloading goods, merchandise or materials used
in connection with the main use of the lot or any building thereon, and which has unobstructed access to a
street or lane.
LOT, Means:
(a)
a whole lot as shown on a Registered Plan of Subdivision, or
(b)
a parcel of land which fronts on a public highway which has been assumed for public use as a public
highway and:
(i)
is a parcel of land which existed as a separate parcel of land without any adjoining lands
between owned by the same owner or owners as of the date of the passing of this By-Law, or,
(ii)
is a parcel of land created pursuant to the provision of section 52 of the Planning Act, R.S.O.
1983, C.l as amended, or,
(iii)
is a parcel of land created pursuant to the provisions of section 49(7) of the Planning Act,
R.S.O., 1983, C.l as amended.
For the purpose of this definition, a "Registered Plan of Subdivision" shall not include a registered plan
of subdivision which has been deemed NOT to be a registered plan of subdivision in a By-Law pursuant
to Section 49(4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1983, C.l as amended.
LOT AREA, shall mean the total horizontal area within the lot lines of a lot.
LOT, CORNER, shall mean a lot situated at the intersection of and abutting upon two (2) streets which
intersect at an angle of less than one hundred and thirty-five (135) degrees.
LOT FRONTAGE, means the horizontal distance between the side lot lines of a lot measured at right angles,
but where the side lot lines are not parallel, the lot frontage shall be measured perpendicularly to the line
joining the midpoint of the front and midpoint of the rear lot lines at a point within the lot which is 7.5 metres
from the front lot line, and where such side lot lines meet, the lot frontage shall be measured perpendicularly
to the line joining the apex of the triangle formed by the side lot lines and the midpoint of the front lot line at
a point within the lot which is 7.5 metres from the front lot line.7
LOT DEPTH, shall mean the horizontal distance between the front and rear lot lines. If these lines are not
parallel, it shall be the length of a line joining the mid-points of the front and rear lot lines. When there is no
rear lot line, lot depth means the length of a straight line joining the middle of the front lot line with the apex
of the triangle formed by the side lot lines.
LOT LINE, shall mean any boundary of a lot.
LOT, THROUGH, shall mean a lot other than a corner lot, bounded on two sides by a street or streets.
LANDSCAPED OPEN SPACE, Means any uncovered area of land including lawn and ornamental shrubs
located in any yard, or in any inner or outer court, and includes paths, patios, decks or walkways but shall not
include any parking spaces, parking areas, parking lots, driveways, or ramps.
LANDSCAPING AREA OR STRIP, Means an area of land, located within a required yard, to act as a buffer
which area is devoted solely to the growing of grass, ornamental shrubs or trees and may include fences.
LEGAL EXISTING, When used in reference to a use, lot, building or structure, means:
(a)
a use, lot, building or structure existing lawfully as of the date of passing of this By-Law; or
(b)
a building or structure the plans for which were approved prior to the passing of this By-Law in the
manner described in Subsection 4(3) of Part II hereof.
(c)
a lot which is or has been held under distinct and separate ownership from abutting registered lots
continuously from the date of passing of this By-Law or is located in a plan of subdivision registered
prior to the date of passing thereof.
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LOT COVERAGE, means the combined area of all buildings or structures on a lot measured at the level of the
lowest floor above grade in relation to the area of the lot expressed as a percentage and includes the area of
any of the following which have a roof and are enclosed on all sides: a porch, breezeway, pool, patio, deck or
carport but excludes the area of any steps, cornices, eaves, bay windows, chimney breasts, corbelling and
similar projections and also excludes the area of any terrace, patio, pool or deck, porch, breezeway or carport
which are not enclosed on all sides and does not include areas used for septic tanks or leaching beds.8
LOT - END, Means a lot other than an interior lot or a corner lot situated at the end of a row of street
townhouses.
LOT LINE - REAR, Means the lot line or lines opposite a front lot line.
LOT LINE - SIDE, Means a lot line other than a front or rear lot line.
LOT - INTERIOR, Means a lot other than a corner lot or end lot.
LOT LINE - EXTERIOR, Means a lot line other than a front or rear lot line which divides a lot from a street.
LOT LINE FRONT, means:
(i)
in the case of an interior lot, the lot line dividing the lot from the street;
(ii)
in the case of a corner lot the shorter lot line abutting the street unless each abutting lotline is of equal
length in which case the front lot line shall be the lot line where the principle access to the main
building is provided, and
(iii)
in the case of a through lot the front lot line shall be the lot where the principle access to the main
building is provided.9
MAIN BUILDING, shall mean the building in which is carried on the principal purpose for which the lot is
used.
MAIN WALL, shall mean the exterior front, side or rear wall of a building, and all structural members
essential to the support of a fully enclosed space or roof.
MEDICAL CLINIC, Means a building or part thereof, where members of the medical profession, dentists,
chiropractors, osteopaths and physiotherapists or occupational therapists, either singly or as a group provide
diagnosis and treatment to the general public, without overnight accommodation, and may include such uses
as reception areas, offices, consultation rooms, minor operating rooms and any other customarily related uses
such as X-ray facilities, pharmacies, opticians and medical laboratories provided that all such uses have access
only from the interior of the building.
MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR GARAGE, Means a place where motor vehicles are repaired including mechanical
and body repairs and painting; and includes such businesses as alignment shops, muffler shops, rustproofing
shops, auto glass shops, radiator specialists, car stereo equipment and a towing service, sales or rentals of
motor vehicle ancillary to the permitted use.
MOTEL, shall mean one building, or two (2) or more detached buildings for the purpose of catering to the
needs of the public travelling by motor vehicle by furnishing temporary sleeping accommodations with or
without supplying food and shall include a motor court, auto court, and all such buildings, operating under the
Liquor License Act and the Tourist Establishments Act.
MOTOR VEHICLE, Means an automobile, or any other vehicle designed to be propelled or driven other than
by muscular power, but does not include the cars of electric or diesel 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, R.S.O. 1980, C.198 as amended.
MUNICIPALITY, shall mean the Corporation of the Village of Belmont.
NON-COMPLYING, shall mean that which does not conform, comply, or agree with the regulations of this By-
Law as of the date of final passing thereof.
NON-CONFORMING, shall mean a use, building, or structure which is not a use, building or structure
permitted in the zone in which the said use, building or structure is situated.
NURSING HOME, Means a Nursing Home licensed under the Nursing Home Act, 1980 as from time to time
amended or succeeded.
OFFICE, Means a business office or professional office.
8 Added new subsection by Clause 4(g) to By-law 97-8, April 22nd, 1997.
9 Added new subsection by Clause 4(h) to By-law 97-8, April 22nd, 1997.
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PARKING AREA, Means an area of land which is provided and maintained upon the same lot or lots upon
which the principal use is located and which area:
a)
comprises all parking spaces of at least the minimum number required according to the provisions of
this By-Law, and all driveways, aisles, maneuvering areas, entrances, exits and similar areas used for
the purpose of gaining access to or egress from the said parking spaces, and
b)
is provided and maintained in accordance with all applicable provisions of this By-Law.
PARKING LOT, shall mean an area provided for the parking of motor vehicles and may include aisles, parking
spaces and related entrance and exit lanes, but shall not include any part of a public street.
PARKING SPACE, Means an area of land either enclosed or unenclosed which is provided and maintained
upon the same lot or lots upon which the principal use is located and which area:
(a)
is provided for the temporary parking or storage of one motor vehicle for other than the purpose of
sale or display,
(b)
is suitable for the temporary parking or storage of one motor vehicle.
(c)
is of a size in accordance with the requirements of this By-Law.
(d)
has adequate access to permit ingress and egress of a motor vehicle from the street by way of
driveway systems in accordance with the regulations of this By-Law.
PERMITTED, shall mean permitted by this By-Law.
PERSON, Includes a corporation and their heirs, executors, administrators or other legal representatives of a
person to whom the context can apply according to law.
PERSONAL SERVICE SHOP, Means a building or part thereof wherein a personal service is performed,
including, but not necessarily restricted to, a barber shop, a beauty salon, a shoe repair shop, a tailor or
dressmaking shop, a dry cleaning depot, a laundromat, a photographic studio or the premises of an optician.
PLACE OF ENTERTAINMENT, shall include a motion picture or other theatre, arena, auditorium, public
dance hall, public hall (including premises for wedding receptions, banquets, and other social gatherings),
music hall, billiard or pool room, bowling alley, ice or rollerskating rink.
PLACE OF WORSHIP, Means a building set aside by any religious organization for public worship.
PORCH, shall mean a roofed, open gallery or portico attached to the exterior of a building.
PRIVACY AREA, Means an outdoor area exclusively used by the occupants of a dwelling unit located adjacent
to the dwelling unit and separated from communal areas by a privacy screen.
PUBLIC AUTHORITY, Means Federal, Provincial, or Municipal corporations and includes any commission,
board, authority agency or department established by or for any of them.
PUBLIC UTILITY, "public utility" as defined in The Public Utilities Corporation Act, R.S.O. 1980, Chapter 424,
and any railway company subject to The Railway Act, R.S.C. 1970.
RESIDENTIAL USE, means the use of a building or structure or parts thereof as a private dwelling.
RETAIL CATALOGUE STORE, shall mean a building in which the retail storage area exceeds 70 percent of
the floor area and where all sales are at retail and by written order taken by employees of the store or placed
by customers for goods, wares, merchandise, substances, articles and things normally stored in such
building.
RETAIL STORE, Means a building, structure or lot, or part thereof, where goods, wares, merchandise,
commodities, substances, foodstuffs, articles or things of any kind are stored, kept, offered or displayed for
retail sale or rental to the general public and includes any use defined herein as a form of retail store.
RESTAURANT, Means any establishment located in a building or structure or part thereof where food or
refreshments are sold in a ready to consume state for consumption on the premises.
RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY, Means a housekeeping unit within a separate building in which the
maximum number of persons residing in the unit, exclusive of supervisory personnel, shall be as specified in
the various zoning categories of this By-Law. Such a unit shall be a facility that receives funding based on the
number of persons residing in the unit, which funding may be from any source, and which funding is not for
capital purposes. Such a unit shall also be a facility that is licenced pursuant to a Provincial statute. Such a
unit shall be a facility that is supervised by on-site personnel. Such a unit shall not include the following:
(a)
A Community Resource Centre or an Open Custody Residence as defined and as licenced under the
Ministry of Correctional Services Act;
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(b)
A Halfway House for ex-offenders as defined and as licenced under the Charitable Institution Act;
(c)
A Nursing Home;
(d)
A Home for the Aged;
(e)
A Boarding House;
(f)
A domiciliary Hostel;
(g)
A tent, cabin, travel trailer or mobile home;
(h)
A hotel, motel, motor hotel, or tourist home;
(i)
A Foster Home.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE, Means any vehicle including a boat, that is mobile either by itself or when
attached to a motor vehicle and that is capable of being used for the living, sleeping or eating accommodation
of persons, notwithstanding that such vehicle is jacked-up or that its running gear is removed, for seasonal or
temporary occupancy only.
RURAL RESIDENTIAL USE, means the use of land, buildings, and other structures for residential purposes in
rural or agricultural areas whore public water supply and public sewage disposal facilities are not available,
farms excepted, and including a lot of not less than 1858 square metres but no parcel of land of more than
four hectares in area and
(1).
which lot exists on the day of the passing of this by-law; or
(2).
which lot has been created by Consent to Register under the provisions of Section 32(b) of the
Planning Act, R.S.0.1960, Chapter 296, and has been specifically designated for rural-residential use
under the provisions of subsection 13 of Section 26 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1960; or
(3).
which is a lot within a Registered Plan of Subdivision.10
SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING, shall mean multiple unit housing for the aged erected under the auspices of
the Ontario Housing Corporation or a comparable government agency or a local service club.
SERVICE OR REPAIR SHOP, Means an establishment which provides a non-personal service or trade
including but not restricted to a merchandise service outlet, print shop, business premises of a tradesman, or
the repair or service of household goods. This definition specifically excludes any manufacturing operation and
automotive use.
SERVICE STATION OR AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATION, shall mean a building or part of a building or a
clearly defined space on a lot for the retail sale of lubricating oils and gasolines and may include the sale of
automobile accessories where servicing and minor repairing essential to the operation of motor vehicles are
executed or performed. It may also include the washing of motor vehicles by the operator or the employee of
the station with or without the aid of semi-automatic equipment.
STORAGE, shall mean the temporary placing of goods or materials normally associated with or incidental to
the principal use of the land, building or structure, carried on the same lot or lots on which the principal use,
building or structure is located but does not include the parking of any inoperative motor vehicle.
STOREY, shall mean the portion of the building, other than the basement or cellar, 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.
STOREY, FIRST, shall mean the lowest storey of a building, excluding the basement or cellar.
STOREY, HALF, shall mean the portion of a building located wholly or partly within a sloping roof, having side
walls not less than one (1) metre in height and the ceiling with a minimum height of two (2) metres over an
area equal to at least fifty (50) percent of the area of the floor next below.
STREET OR ROAD, shall mean a highway as defined by "The Highway Traffic Act'' and "The Municipal Act".
STREET LINE, shall mean the limit of the street allowance and is the dividing line between a lot and a street.
STRUCTURE, Means anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires location on or in the ground,
or attached to something located on or in the ground, but does not include the permanent way of a railway or
any paved surface located directly on the ground.
TAVERN, shall mean an establishment where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises.
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TRAVEL TRAILER, shall mean any vehicle including a camping trailer, 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, but not
including any vehicle unless it is used or intended for the living, sleeping or eating accommodation of persons
therein for seasonal recreational activity.
TRUCK CAMPER, shall mean a portable structure, designed, to be loaded onto, or affixed to the bed or
chassis of a truck, constructed to provide temporary living quarters for reconstruction, camping or travel use.
UNITARY EQUIPMENT, means and shall include any apparatus used for the purpose of heating, cooling,
changing of air, refrigeration, pumping or filtering of water or any other similar type of equipment used for
these purposes, except for an air conditioning unit located in a window opening.
USE, (when used as a noun), shall mean the purpose for which any land, building or structure is designed,
arranged or intended to be occupied, or used, or for which it is occupied, used or maintained.
VEHICLE, Means any carriage, conveyance or other device capable of being propelled, driven or drawn by any
kind of power, including motor power or wind power, and includes, without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, a passenger automobile, trailer, truck, boat, aircraft, tractor, farm implement, mobile crane or
shovel, snowmobile or motorcycle, but does not include a pedal bicycle, canoe or other device powered solely
by means of human effort, or a mobile home dwelling.
VEHICLE - COMMERCIAL, Means a vehicle licensed by the Province of Ontario:
i)
As a public vehicle pursuant to the provisions of The Public Vehicles Act, R.S.O. 1980, Chapter 425; or
ii)
As a public commercial vehicle, pursuant to the provisions of The Public Commercial Vehicles Act,
R.S.O. 1980, Chapter 407.
VEHICLE - NON-COMMERCIAL, Means a vehicle having a specified capacity of not more than 1 tonne or, in
the case of a passenger vehicle, 12 persons, but does not include a commercial vehicle or farm vehicle.
VEHICLE - RECREATION, Means a non-commercial vehicle used primarily for recreational or vacation
purposes, including, but not necessarily restricted to, a trailer, a boat, a snowmobile, a motorcycle or any
trailer or other vehicle capable of being used for the temporary vacation living accommodation of one or more
persons.
YARD, shall mean a space, appurtenant to a building or structure, located on the same lot as the building or
structure, and which space is open, uncovered and unoccupied from the ground to the sky except as
specifically permitted elsewhere in this By-Law.
YARD, FRONT, shall mean a yard extending across the full width of the lot between the front lot line of the
lot and the nearest part of any building or structure on the lot, or the nearest open storage use on the lot.
"FRONT YARD DEPTH" means the least horizontal dimension between the front lot line of the lot and the
nearest part of any building or structure on the lot, or the nearest open storage use on the lot.
YARD, REAR, shall mean a yard extending across the full width of the lot between the rear lot line of the lot
and nearest part of any building or structure on the lot, or the nearest open storage use on the lot. "REAR
YARD DEPTH" means the least horizontal dimension between the rear lot line of the lot and the nearest part of
any building or structure on the lot, or the nearest open storage use on the lot.
YARD, SIDE, shall mean a yard extending from the front yard to the rear yard and from the side lot line of
the lot to the nearest part of any building or structure on the lot, or the nearest open storage use on the lot.
"SIDE YARD WIDTH" means the least horizontal dimension between the side lot line of the lot and the nearest
part of any building or structure on the lot, or the nearest open storage use on the lot.
YARD, SIDE, EXTERIOR, shall mean a side yard abutting a public street.
YARD, SIDE, INTERIOR, shall mean a side yard other than an exterior side yard.
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SECTION 3 - ZONES AND ZONING MAP
3.1
ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONE BOUNDARIES
For the purpose of this By-law, the maps attached hereto as Schedule "A" and Schedule "B" shall be
referred to as the "Zoning Maps" for the Village of Belmont and the Zoning Maps shall be divided into
the following zones:
Zones
Symbol
Single Residential Zone
R1
Single Residential Zone
R2
Multiple Residential Zone
RMl
General Commercial Zone
GC
Highway Commercial Zone
HC
General Industrial Zone
M
Industrial Commercial Zone
MC
Institutional Zone
I
General Agricultural Zone
A1
Buffer Agricultural Zone
A2
Park Zone
P
Open Space Zone
OS
Neighbourhood Development Zone
ND
Where this By-law is to be amended in respect to any lands and such lands cannot be conveniently
shown on the Zoning Map, such lands may be shown on a Special Zoning Map.
Each Special Zoning Map shall be appropriately numbered.11
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USE OF ZONE SYMBOLS
The symbol listed in Subsection 3.1, shall be used to refer to land, buildings, and structures and the
uses thereof permitted by this By-Law in the said zones, and wherever in this By-Law the work "Zone"
is used, preceded by any of the said symbols, such zones shall mean any area within the Village of
Belmont delineated on the Zoning Map and designated thereon by the said symbol.
3.3
SPECIAL ZONING STANDARDS
A symbol followed by a number (e.g. R1) refers to particular or special zoning standards within the
respective zone indicated by the zone symbol.
3.4
APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS
No person shall within any of the zones of the municipality use any land, or erect, build, construct,
reconstruct, relocate, excavate for, alter, add to, enlarge, extend or use any building or structure,
except in conformity with this By-Law for the zone in which such land, building, structure or use is
located.
3.5
INTERPRETATION OF ZONE BOUNDARIES
In determining the boundaries of Zones as shown on the Zoning Map and Schedule thereto, the
following provisions shall apply:
a)
unless otherwise shown, the boundary of the zones as shown on the Zoning Maps are the center
lines of the road allowance or lot lines and the production thereof;
(b)
A boundary indicated as following a watercourse, creek, stream, or the right-of-way of a railway
shall be the centre line of such watercourse, creek, stream or right-of-way.
(c)
A boundary indicated as approximately following lot lines shown on a registered plan of
subdivision or geographic Township lot lines shall follow such lot lines.
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(d)
Where a boundary is indicated as approximately parallel to a street line or other feature
indicated in Clauses (a) or (b) of this subsection, and the distance from such street line or other
features is not indicated, and clause (c) above does not apply, such boundary shall be construed
as being parallel to such street line or other feature, and the distance therefrom shall be
determined according to its scale shown on the Zoning Schedule.
(e)
In the event a dedicated street, road allowance or lane in the Defined Area shall be closed, and
if such closed street, road allowance or lane formerly formed the boundary between two or
more different zones, the new zone boundaries shall be the former centre line of any such
closed street, road allowance or lane.
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SECTION 4 - GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR ALL ZONES
4.1
SCOPE AND EFFECT
No person shall within the Defined Area use any land or erect or use any building or structure except in
conformity with the provisions of this By-Law respecting the zone in which such land, building or
structure is located or respecting the zone in which it is proposed to erect the building or structure.
4.2
REQUIREMENT FOR A LOT
Except as otherwise provided in this By-Law, no building or structure shall be erected, altered,
extended or enlarged except upon a lot nor shall any land be used for any permitted use unless it
comprises a lot; but this provision shall not preclude the use of any parcel or tract of land for
agricultural purposes excluding the erection or enlargement of any building or structure except a fence.
4.3
COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER BY-LAWS, REGULATIONS, LICENCES AND PERMITS
Nothing in this By-Law shall operate to relieve any person from the obligation to comply with any
requirement or any By-Law of the Village of Belmont in force from time to time, or the obligation to
obtain any licence, permit, authority, or approval required under any By-Law of the Corporation under
any regulation or By-Law of any other authority having competent jurisdiction.
4.4
EXISTING USES AND LOTS
4.4.1 - Continuation of Use
Nothing in this By-Law shall prevent the continued use or maintenance of any lot, building or structure
for any purpose prohibited by this By-Law if such lot, building or structure was lawfully used for such
purpose on the date of the passing of this By-Law provided such lot, building or structure continues to
be used for the same purpose.
4.4.2 - Approvals Prior to the By-Law
Nothing in this By-Law shall prevent the erection, maintenance or use for a purpose prohibited by the
By-Law of any building or structure, the plans of which have, prior to the date of passing of the By-
Law, been approved by the Chief Building Official of the Corporation, provided the building or structure
is commenced within six (6) months after the date of the passing of the By-Law and further provided
that any such building permit has not been revoked under Section 6 of the Building Code Act S.O.
1989, Chapter 51.
4.4.3 - Restriction on Change
The purpose for which any lot or building is used shall not be changed, no new building or addition to
any existing building shall be erected and no land shall be severed from a lot, if the effect of such
change, erection or severance is to create a situation in which any of the requirements of this By-Law
in regard to each individual remaining building, accessory building or lot is contravened.
4.4.4 - Restoration to a Safe Condition
Nothing in this By-Law shall prevent the strengthening or restoration to a safe condition of any existing
non-conforming building or structure, provided that such strengthening or restoration will not increase
the height, area, or volume or result in the change of the use of such building or structure so as to
contravene the provisions of this By-Law.
4.4.5 - Addition to Existing Building or Structure
Nothing in this By-Law shall prevent an extension or an addition to a building or structure which is
used for a purpose specifically permitted within the zone in which such building or structure is located
and which building or structure existed at the date of passing of this By-Law but which building or
structure does not comply with one or more of the zone requirements of this By-Law provided such
extension or addition does not contravene any of the provisions of this By-Law.
4.4.6 - Exception from Frontage and Area Requirements
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-Law, a parcel of land which lacks either the required frontage
or area or both shall be deemed to be a lot provided that:
(a)
Such parcel could have been conveyed legally on the date of the passing of this By-Law by way
of deed, transfer, mortgage, charge or agreement of sale and purchase without consent in
accordance with the relevant section of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1983 as amended; and
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(b)
All relevant regulations under the Public Health Act and all relevant requirements of the Health
Unit are satisfied.
4.4.7 - Existing Lots of Record
Except as specifically provided elsewhere in this By-Law, any legal existing registered lot which does
not conform to the minimum area or frontage requirements may be used for any use in conformity
with the Zone provided all other requirements can be met.
4.4.8 - Plot Comprised of Two or More Lots
Nothing in this By-Law shall prevent the erection, alteration, extension or enlargement of a building or
structure upon a plot comprised of two or more continuous lots but in that event all requirements of
the appropriate zone shall be complied with as though the said plot were a lot as defined in Part 2 of
this By-Law.
4.4.9 - Reduction of Lots
No lot shall be reduced in area, either by conveyance, mortgage, or other alienation of any portion
thereof or otherwise so that any existing building or structure on such lot or the lot itself does not
conform with any or all requirements of this By-Law for the zone in which such lot is located.
4.4.10 - Conveyance to a Public Authority
Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section, no person shall be deemed to have
contravened any provisions of this By-Law by reason only of the fact that a part or parts of any lot or
parcel has or have been conveyed to or acquired by the Village, Central Elgin County, her Majesty in
the right of Ontario, or Her Majesty in the right of Canada.
4.4.11 - Existing Violations in Effect
No building or structure illegally erected, no use illegally established nor any lot illegally created prior
to the date of passing of this By-Law shall become or be made legal solely by reason of the passing of
this By-Law and where any such building, structure, use or lot is in conflict with one or more provisions
hereof, such building, structure, use or lot shall remain illegal.
4.5
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
4.5.1 - General Application
Accessory buildings and structures shall only be located and erected in compliance with all applicable
yard and setback requirements and provisions of the Zone in which the lot is located except as
specifically provided elsewhere in this By-Law.
4.5.2 - Exception During Construction
No accessory building shall be erected prior to the erection of the main permitted use or building on the
same lot except where it is necessary for the storage of tools and materials for use in connection with,
the construction of such main use or building for which a building permit has been issued. No accessory
building shall be used prior to the erection of such main use or building for any purpose other than
temporary storage.
4.6
ACCESS
4.6.1 No person shall erect any building or structure on a lot or use any lot in any zone unless such
lot has frontage on a street as defined herein except as provided in Subsections 4.6.2 and
4.6.3.
4.6.2 Nothing in this Section shall apply to prevent the use of an existing dwelling on a lot having
access to a public road via a private road subject to the provisions of the existing zone in which
the lot is located.
4.6.3 Nothing in this Section shall apply to prevent the erection or use of a building on a registered lot
in a plan of subdivision where such lot is subject to a subdivision agreement requiring the
construction and dedication of the roadway to the Village.
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4.7
HEIGHT REGULATIONS
4. 7.1 - General Application
Except as provided elsewhere in this By-Law, the following structures shall not be included in the
determination of the building height as specified for the zone in which the building is located.
i)
barn, silo or other accessory farm building
ii)
chimney
iii)
church spire or belfry
iv)
clock tower
v)
cupola
vi)
elevator housing
vii)
flag pole
viii)
lightning rod
ix)
mechanical and service equipment penthouse
x)
ornamental dome
xi)
power transmission tower
xii)
radio or television antennae
xiii)
roof stairway
xiv)
skylight
xv)
solar apparatus
xvi)
water storage tank
xvii)
weather monitor
4.8
LANDSCAPING
4.8.1 - General Application
In any zone, all vacant areas not occupied by driveways, parking areas, loading facilities, and
permitted uses, buildings and structures shall be landscaped and maintained so as to present a clean
and orderly appearance.
4.8.2 - Landscaping Adjacent to Residential Zones
Where the lot line of any commercial, industrial or institutional use abuts a Residential Zone, a planting
strip along the full length of the abutting lot line shall be provided in accordance with the following
provisions.
i)
Commercial uses
1.0 metres
ii)
Industrial uses
3.0 metres
iii)
Institutional uses
1.0 metres
iv)
Recreation uses
1.0 metres
4.9
LOADING REGULATIONS
4.9.1 - General Application
In addition to any specific requirements contained elsewhere in this By-Law every building or structure
erected for a multiple unit dwelling, industrial use, commercial use, recreational use, public use,
institutional use or use involving the frequent loading or unloading of persons or merchandise shall
provide and maintain loading facilities in accordance with the following requirements;
i)
Location
All loading spaces required for any use permitted by this By-Law shall be provided on the same lot on
which the use is located and shall not be located within a front yard or a required exterior side yard.
ii)
Adjacent to Residential Use or Zone
Where a loading space is located in a yard which abuts a Residential Zone, such loading space shall be
screened from such Residential Zone in a manner and to the extent required under Subsection 4.8.2 of
this By-Law or as required according to the provisions of the Zone, whichever is greater.
iii)
Dimensions
Each loading space shall not be less than 10.0 metres long and 3.6 metres wide and have a vertical
clearance of not less than 4.2 metres.
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iv)
Access to Loading Spaces
Access directly to and from loading spaces shall be provided by means of a driveway, lane or aisle
having a minimum unobstructed width of 5.0 metres and a minimum vertical clearance of 4.2 metres,
and be designed to permit the maneuvering of vehicles on the lot so as not to obstruct, or otherwise
cause a traffic hazard on adjacent roads.
4.9.2 -Surfacing of Loading Spaces
The loading space shall be constructed of the same hard-surfaced material as that of the parking lot
provided.
4.9.3 - Schedule of Required Loading Spaces
Use
Size
Minimum Required
Spaces
Multiple Unit Dwelling
Greater than 4,000 m2
1
Commercial Uses
2,000- 5,000 m2
1,000-2,000 m2
1
2
Industrial
0-3,000 m2
3,000-7,500 m2
1
2
Institutional
Greater than 4,500 m2
1
4.10 PARKING REGULATIONS
4.10.1 - General Application
In addition to any specific requirements provided elsewhere in this By-Law, for every building or
structure or use permitted by this By-Law, there shall be provided and maintained parking area or
parking facilities in accordance with the following requirements.
4.10.2 - Required Parking to be on Same Lot
i)
Unless specifically provided elsewhere in this By-Law, all parking spaces required for any use
permitted in this By-Law shall be provided on the same lot as that on which the use is located.
ii)
Notwithstanding Paragraph (i) of this- Subsection, or any provisions contained in this By-Law to
the contrary the location of required parking spaces shall be permitted on a distinct and
separate lot from the lot occupied by the building, structure or use for which they are required,
provided that:
(a)
both such lots are registered lots located not more than 50 metres apart and located
within a Commercial, Industrial or Institutional Zone and held under the same
ownership; and
(b)
an agreement with the Corporation is registered against the title of both such registered
lots binding and requiring the owner thereof to maintain such parking spaces for the
duration of the building, structure or use for which they are required.
4.10.3 - Dimensions of Parking Spaces
Required parking spaces shall have minimum rectangular dimensions of 2. 75 metres by 5.8 metres
except where the principal access to a required parking space is located on its longest side, when such
parking space shall have minimum rectangular dimensions of 2.5 metres by 6.5 metres.
4.10.4 - Requirement for Parking Designated For Vehicles of Handicapped Persons
At least 1 percent of the parking spaces required on any lot providing greater than 10 parking spaces,
shall:
i)
Have minimum rectangular dimensions of 4.0 metres by 6.0 metres;
ii)
Be located on level ground readily accessible to an entrance to such building; and
iii)
Be clearly identified and reserved for the exclusive use of physically disabled persons.
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4.10.5 - Access to Parking Spaces
i)
Direct - Ingress and egress directly to and from every parking space shall be by means of a
driveway, lane or aisle having a width of at least 6.0 metres.
ii)
Indirect - A driveway or lane which does not provide ingress and egress directly to a parking
space, shall have a minimum width of 4.5 metres where designed for one-way vehicular
circulation or 6.0 metres where designed for two-way vehicular circulation.
4.10.6 - Maintenance of Parking Spaces
Any parking area, parking space, loading space, driveway, maneuvering area, or aisle required to be
provided or permitted according to the provisions of this By-Law for any use in any Zone other than
parking facilities for a single detached, semi-detached and/or duplex dwelling shall be provided and
maintained with a paved surface and adequate drainage facilities, both of which shall comply with the
requirements of the Corporation. All parking spaces, loading areas or driveways must be clearly
delineated. Any parking area provided for dwellings in excess of four (4) or any use permitted in a
commercial and industrial zone shall be provided with suitable lighting facilities.
4.10. 7 - Parking Structure as a Main Use
Where a parking structure constitutes a main use on a lot, such structure shall conform to the Zone
requirements for the zone where it is located.
4.10.8 - Calculation of Required Spaces
i)
Rounding
Where the calculation of parking space requirements in accordance with this By-Law results in a
fraction of a parking space being required for a lot, any fraction in excess of 0.49 shall be
rounded up to the next whole number.
ii)
More than one use
Except as expressly provided elsewhere in this By-Law, where more than one type of use is
located on a lot, the total number of parking spaces required for such lot shall be the sum of the
parking space requirements for such separate uses.
iii)
Where the number of parking spaces required in accordance with this By-Law is based upon the
"capacity" of a use, such capacity shall be equal to the maximum capacity of any building or
structure pertaining to such use, as determined by the Ontario Building Code Act.
4.10.9 - Schedule of Minimum Parking Requirements
Except as specifically provided elsewhere in this By-Law the parking standards as set out in the
attached Schedule shall be held to be the minimum.
Use
Minimum Parking Spaces Required
APARTMENT BUILDING
1.00 OCCUPANT PARKING SPACE FOR EACH DWELLING UNIT
AND 0.25 VISITOR PARKING SPACES FOR EACH DWELLING
UNIT
BANK AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
10 PARKING SPACES FOR EACH 100m2 OF GROSS FLOOR
AREA OR PART THEREOF
BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICES
(EXCEPT MEDICAL OFFICES)
1 PARKING SPACE FOR EACH 100m2 OF GROSS FLOOR AREA
OR PART THEREOF EXCEPT IN SHOPPING CENTRES WHERE
PARKING SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SHOPPING
CENTRE REQUIREMENT
CAR WASH (MANUAL OR SELF SERVE)
1.2 SPACE FOR EACH CAR WASH BAY PLUS 3 CAR STORAGE
SPACES PER BAY
CAR WASH (MECHANICAL)
5.0 SPACES PLUS 20 CAR STORAGE SPACES
COMMUNITY CENTRES
1 SPACE FOR EACH 10m2 OF GROSS FLOOR AREA OR PART
THEREOF
CUSTOM WORK SHOPS
5.0 SPACES FOR EACH 100m2 OF GROSS FLOOR AREA OR
PART THEREOF
DAY NURSERY
2.0 SPACES FOR EACH STAFF MEMBER
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Use
Minimum Parking Spaces Required
DRY CLEANING ESTABLISHMENTS
ONE SPACE FOR EACH 25m2 OF GROSS FLOOR AREA OR PART
THEREOF WITH A MINIMUM OF 6 SPACES
DWELLING UNITS IN A MIXED USE
RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL BUILDING
1.25 PARKING SPACES FOR EACH DWELLING UNIT
FOOD STORE SUPERMARKET (NOT IN A
SHOPPING CENTRE)
6 PARKING SPACES FOR EACH 100m2 OF GROSS FLOOR AREA
OR PART THEREOF
FREESTANDING RETAIL STORE NOT
OTHERWISE SPECIFIED WITHIN THIS BY-
LAW WITH LESS THEN 500m2 OF GROSS
FLOOR AREA
6 PARKING SPACES FOR EACH 100m2 OF GROSS FLOOR AREA
OR PART THEREOF
FREESTANDING RETAIL STORE NOT
OTHERWISE SPECIFIED WITHIN THIS BY-
LAW WITH 500m2 OR MORE OF GROSS
FLOOR AREA
5.4 SPACES FOR EACH 100m2 OF GROSS FLOOR AREA OR
PART THEREOF
FUNERAL HOME
4 PARKING SPACES FOR EACH 100m2 OF GROSS FLOOR AREA
OR PART THEREOF WITH A MINIMUM OF 15 SPACES
HOMES FOR THE AGED
1 PARKING SPACE FOR EACH 2 DWELLING UNITS
INDUSTRIAL BUILDING
1 PARKING SPACE FOR EACH 100m2 OF GROSS FLOOR AREA
OR PART THEREOF
LIBRARIES, MUSEUMS, POST OFFICES
4 PARKING SPACES FOR EACH 100m2 OF GROSS FLOOR AREA
OR PART THEREOF
LODGES, LABOUR UNION HALLS, AND
OTHER PLACES OF ASSEMBLY
1 PARKING SPACE FOR EACH 4m2 OF GROSS FLOOR AREA OR
PART THEREOF
MEDICAL OFFICE OR CLINIC
10 PARKING SPACES FOR EACH 100m2 OF GROSS FLOOR
AREA EXCEPT IN SHOPPING CENTRES WHERE PARKING SHALL
BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SHOPPING CENTRE
REQUIREMENT
MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERSHIP
8.0 SPACES FOR EACH 100m2 OF GROSS FLOOR AREA OR
PART THEREOF
MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR GARAGE
5.5 SPACES FOR EACH 100m2 OF GROSS FLOOR AREA OR
PART THEREOF OF WHICH 50 PERCENT OF THE REQUIRED
SPACES MAY BE TANDUM PARKING SPACES
MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICE STATION
4.3 SPACES FOR EACH 100m2 OF GROSS FLOOR AREA OR
PART THEREOF
NURSING HOMES
1 PARKING SPACES FOR EACH 4 BEDS
PERSONAL SERVICE SHOP
5.4 SPACES FOR EACH 100m2 OF GROSS FLOOR AREA OR
PART THEREOF
PLACE OF WORSHIP
1 PARKING SPACES FOR EACH 5m2 OF GROSS FLOOR AREA
OR PART THEREOF
RESTURANT EXCEPT WHEN LOCATED IN
MAIN BUILDING OF A SHOPPING CENTRE
1 PARKING SPACES FOR EACH 4 SEATS
RETAIL LUMBER AND BUILDING SUPPLIES
OUTLET
3 PARKING SPACES FOR EACH 100m2 OF GROSS FLOOR AREA
OR PART THEREOF WITH A MINIMUM OF 15 PARKING SPACES
SHOPPING CENTRE
6 PARKING SPACES FOR EACH 100m2 OF GROSS FLOOR AREA
OR PART THEREOF
SINGLE DETACHED, DUPLEX, AND SEMI-
DETACHED DWELLING UNITS
2 PARKING SPACES FOR EACH DWELLING, TANDEM PARKING
IS PERMITTED
TOWNHOUSE, MAISONETTE, TRIPLEX,
FOURFLEX
2 OCCUPANT PARKING SPACES AND 0.50 VISITOR PARKING
SPACES FOR EACH DWELLING UNIT (TANDEM PARKING IS
PERMITTED FOR OCCUPANT SPACES)
RENTAL OUTLETS
5 SPACES FOR EACH 100m2 OF GROSS FLOOR AREA OR PART
THEREOF
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4.11 STORAGE
4.11.1 - General Application
Outside storage, including the outdoor display or sale of goods, materials and/or vehicles except as
specified elsewhere in this By-Law is not permitted.
4.11.2 - Location
Where outside storage areas are permitted, such areas must be specifically designed and fully
integrated with the main use of the lot. In no instance shall outside storage be located on lands
specifically provided as landscaped open space, required parking or loading spaces.
4.11.3 - Garbage
i)
The storage of garage outside a building may be permitted in a rear yard only, provided it is
housed in a totally enclosed structure in a manner considered environmentally acceptable to the
Village.
4.12 SWIMMING POOLS
4.12.1 - Permitted Locations
No swimming pool shall be placed or located anywhere within the defined area except in
accordance with the following provisions.
i)
An outdoor swimming pool may be located in any yard except the front yard.
ii)
An outdoor swimming pool accessory to a permitted institutional use or commercial recreation
centre, or as part of an outdoor recreation area or public park, may be located in any yard other
than a front yard or a required rear or side yard.
4.12.2 - Setback Requirements from Side and Rear Lot Lines
Above ground pool
1.25 metres from the outside wall of the pool deck
In-ground pool
1.25 metres from the edge of the interior wall surface
4.12.3 - Height Regulations
No part of any inground or above ground swimming pool or related structure shall exceed 2.5 metres in
height.
4.12.4 - Fencing Requirement
Outside swimming pools shall be enclosed with fencing in accordance with regulations or By-Laws
established by the Village.
4.13 TEMPORARY USES
4.13.1 - Construction - Related Uses
Nothing in this By-Law shall prevent the use of any land or the erection or use of any building or
structure within the Defined Area for a construction camp, work camp, tool shed, scaffold, or other
building or structure incidental to and necessary for construction work on the premises, but only for so
long as may be reasonably necessary to complete such construction work.
4.13.2 - Other Temporary Uses
Nothing in this By-Law shall prevent the use of land within the Defined Area for a temporary real estate
sales pavilion located on or abutting the lands which are for sale.
4.14 YARD ENCROACHMENTS
4.14.1 - General Application
Every part of any required yard shall be open and unobstructed by any structure from the ground to
the sky, except for:
i)
Sills, belt courses, cornices, chimney breasts, bay windows, or pilasters, which may project into
any required yard a distance of not more than 0.5 metres.
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ii)
Eaves or gutters, for other than an accessory building, which may project into any required yard
a distance of not more than 0.5 metres.
iii)
Balconies, canopies, unenclosed porches and decks including a cold cellar underneath same may
project into any required front or rear yard a distance of not more than 1.5 metres.
iv)
Fire escapes which may project into any required side or rear yard a distance of not more than
1.5 metres.
v)
Accessory buildings erected in accordance with the provision of this By-Law.
vi)
Light standards, fuel pump islands land fuel pumps of automobile service stations, erected in
accordance with the provisions of this By-Law.
4.15 UNITARY EQUIPMENT
4.15.1 - Location
Unless otherwise provided in any other provisions of this Zoning By-Law, the following regulations shall
apply to the location of any unitary equipment within the Defined Area:
(a)
Minimum distance to any
side lot line
2.5 metres
(b)
Minimum distance to any
flankage lot line
1.8 metres
(c)
Minimum distance to any
front or rear lot line
5.0 metres, but on a lot where the side yard
along its entire length is adjacent to a rear lot
line(s), unitary equipment may be located
within the side yard adjacent to a rear yard.
4.16 USES PERMITTED IN ALL ZONES
4.16.1 - Public Uses
Nothing in this By-Law shall prevent the use of any land within the Defined Area for the use of the
following:
i)
fire detection device
ii)
foster home, in any zone which permits a dwelling unit
iii)
highway
iv)
public lighting fixture public memorial or ornamental structure
v)
public railway
vi)
public street
vii)
traffic sign, signal or any sign or notice of any local or other government department or
authority.
viii)
utilities including the erection of buildings or structures or the installation of other facilities
essential to the operation of public utilities as defined in the Public Utilities Corporation Act,
provided that any such use or building or structure shall be in substantial compliance with the
relevant provisions of this By-Law and shall not adversely affect the character or amenity of the
neighbourhood in which same is located.
4.17 USES PROHIBITED IN ALL ZONES
4.17.1 - General Prohibition
All uses of land and the erection or use of any building or structure for a purpose not included within
the provisions of the "Permitted Uses" sub-section of each zone established in this By-Law are
prohibited in said zone, save and except for those uses of land and the erection or use of any building
for a purpose permitted in accordance with any of the applicable provisions of this By-Law.
4.17 .2 - More Than One Dwelling
Except as specifically provided elsewhere in this By-Law, no person shall use for residential purposes
any building during the course of construction for which a building permit has been issued by the
Village. While a residential dwelling is being constructed, no other building or structure on the lot may
be used for residential purposes.
4.17.3 - Vehicles
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No truck, bus, coach, street car body or vehicle, air and water crafts of any kind shall be used as a
dwelling unit within the Defined Area, whether or not the same is mounted on wheels. In addition, the
locating or storing on any land for any purpose whatsoever of any disused railroad or, street car body,
truck body, or trailer without wheels, whether or not the same is situated on a foundation is strictly
prohibited.
4.17.4 - Obnoxious Uses
Notwithstanding any other provision in this By-Law, uses which are or may become obnoxious or
offensive by reason of emission of odour, smoke, dust, noise, gas, fumes, cinders, vibration, refuse
matter or water carried matter are expressly prohibited.
4.17 .5 - Agricultural Uses
Notwithstanding any other provision in this By-Law, the following uses and uses similar in nature are
expressly prohibited throughout the Defined Area:
i)
Boiling of blood, bone, soap, tripe or similar products
ii)
Commercial composting
iii)
Stockyard
iv)
Tannery or related storage
v)
Abbattoir
4.17.6 - Manufacturing Uses
Notwithstanding any other provision in this By-Law, the following uses and uses similar in nature are
expressly prohibited in the Defined Area.
i)
Cement batching or asphalt plant.
ii)
Extraction, refining, smelting or manufacturing related to primary industries including pulp and
paper, sugar, asbestos, metals, oil and petroleum, glue and fertilizers.
iii)
The refining, and bulk storage of combustible, inflammable, volatile, explosive or otherwise
dangerous solids, liquids or gases.
4.17.7 - Other Restricted Uses
i)
In addition to the prohibited uses specified in other sections of this By-Law, any use is
prohibited within the Defined Area which from its nature or the materials used therein is defined
under The Public Health Act or regulations thereunder to be a noxious trade, business or
manufacture.
ii)
A junk yard, salvage yard or automobile wrecking yard, or the collection, storage or sale of
junk, salvage, partially or completely dismantled motor vehicles or trailers, or parts of motor
vehicles, trailers or motors.
4.17.8 - Adult Entertainment Parlour.
An adult entertainment parlour is prohibited as an accessory use in any zone.12
4.18 MINIMUM DISTANCE SEPARATION
4.18.1 Notwithstanding any other provisions of Zoning By-law 91-21, no building or structure for
residential, institutional, business, commercial, industrial or recreational purposes, with the
exception of a permitted fence or sign, located on a lot within the MDS Area as shown on
"Schedule A-5", shall be erected or enlarged unless it complies with the Minimum Distance
Separation (MDS I) calculated in accordance with subsection 4.18.5, MDS -Calculation Form,
to this By-law.
4.18.2 Notwithstanding any other provisions of Zoning By-law 91-21, no livestock/poultry facility
located on a lot within the MDS Area as shown on "Schedule A-5", shall be erected or enlarged
unless it complies with the Minimum Distance Separation (MDS II) calculated in accordance
with subsection 4.18.6, MDS 11-Calculation Form, to this By-law.
4.18.3 In the calculation of the Minimum Distance Separation, MDS I and MDS II all measurements
shall be taken as the shortest distance along a continuous straight line path.
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4.18.4 The following definitions apply when utilizing the minimum distance separation formulae:
(i)
AGRICULTURALLY RELATED COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL USE means uses directly
related to agriculture and necessary in close proximity to farm operations, such as
animal husbandry services, produce or grain storage facilities or farm machinery sales
and service outlets.
(ii)
ANIMAL GROUP means livestock and poultry grouped according to their manure
production.
(iii)
HOUSING CAPACITY means the total maximum livestock/poultry capacity for the
facility at any one time.
(iv)
LIVESTOCK HOUSING CAPACITY means the total maximum number of livestock I
poultry that can be accommodated in a livestock I poultry facility at any one time.
(v)
LIVESTOCK/POULTRY FACILITY means barns, buildings or structures which are
structurally sound and reasonably capable of housing animals or poultry, including beef
feedlots, and includes the associated manure storage facilities and without limiting the
generality of the foregoing shall include all the types of animals and poultry identified in
Table 1. Animal Groups of subsection 7.5.5 of this By-law.
(vi)
LIVESTOCK UNIT means the equivalent values for various types of animals and poultry
based on manure production and production cycles.
(vii) MANURE STORAGE FACILITIES means a containment system, with or without a roof
or covering, used for the storage of liquid or solid livestock/poultry manure.
(viii) MINIMUM DISTANCE SEPARATION (MDS I and MDS II) means the formulae used
for the purpose of determining in the case of MDS I, the minimum distance to be
maintained between new dwelling units and existing livestock/poultry facilities or manure
storage facilities and, in the case of MDS II, the minimum distance to be maintained
between new or expanding livestock/poultry facilities or manure storage facilities and
non agricultural uses located on a separate lot.
(ix)
MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL means a residential building or structure containing three or
more dwelling units.
(x)
RECREATIONAL USE-ACTIVE means a recreational use or activity usually with
buildings or requires alteration of soil or topography and includes such activities as golf
courses, playing fields, trailer parks, campgrounds and conservation areas involving built
structures.
(xi)
RECREATIONAL USE-PASSIVE means an activity or use of land carried out for
recreational purposes which does nor require the construction of buildings or the
alteration of soil or topography and includes open space and environmental areas
(xii) TILLABLE HECTARES means the total area of land including pasture that can be
worked or cultivated.
(xiii) URBAN AREA means lands located within a non-agricultural designation of the Official
Plan and includes a Hamlet, Urban Development Area, Rural Development Area, Highway
Commercial or Major Industrial designation.
(xiv) URBAN EXPANSION means the outward expansion of an urban area.
4-11
4.18.5
MDS I - Calculation Form
STEP 1. TOTAL LIVESTOCK UNITS
Column 1
TYPE OF LIVESTOCK
Column 2
HOUSING CAPACITY
Column 3
NUMBER OF ANIMALS
PER LIVESTOCK UNIT
Column 4
NUMBER OF LIVESTOCK
UNITS
(Col. 2/Col. 3)
(A) =TOTAL LIVESTOCK UNITS (sum of Column 4)
(A)
If there are more than 300 livestock units, reference must be made to a full set of tables available from the
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
TABLE 1:
ANIMAL GROUPS
ANIMAL GROUP
1
ANIMAL GROUP
2
ANIMAL GROUP
3
ANIMAL GROUP
4
ANIMAL GROUP
5
1 Livestock Unit
equals
1 Livestock Unit
equals
1 Livestock Unit
equals
1 Livestock Unit
equals
1 Livestock Unit equals
200..Chicken
Broilers
1......Horse3
4......Adult
Sheep3
1......Beef
Cowlconfinement
10....Feeder
Lambs
100...Ducks
5......Emu
4......Adult
Goats3
10....Feeder
Goats
3......Ostrich
500..Pullets
50....Turkeys
(>10kg)
75....Turkeys
(5-10kg)
100..Turkeys
(<5kg)
l...Beef Cow1
Yard/Barn
2...Beef Feeder
Yard/Barn
l...Dairy Cow1,2
2..Dairy Heifer
Yard/Barn
40..Adult Rabbits4
3...Red Veal <300kg
125..Chicken
Breeder Layers
75....Turkey
Breeder
Layers
80.....Adult Mlnk4
40.....Adult Fox4
125...Caged Flyers
4.....Feeder Hogs
5.....Sows/Boars
20...Weaners 4-30kg
6.....White Veal
1Includes calf to 150 kg. 2Multiply the number of milking cows by 1.5 to account for dry cows, heifers and
calves on the same farm. 3Includes offspring until weaned. 4Includes offspring to market size.
Select Animal Group 1 2 3 4 or 5. depending on type of animals on farm. If there are animals from different
groups, select the highest group number. The group number is used when referring to Table 2.
STEP 2. LAND BASE ASSESSMENT (B)
Number of tillable hectares* on site __________ x 5 = _________(B) Potential Livestock Units
*Maximum (B) is 150 Livestock Units.
STEP 3.
Enter the GREATER OF (A) Total Livestock Units OR (B) Potential Livestock Units _________
Use this figure to enter Column 1 of Table 2.
MDS I-1
4-12
STEP 4. TABLE 2: MINIMUM DISTANCE SEPARATION FROM LIVESTOCK FACILITY
Read across appropriate line from Column 1 to respective Animal Group and Land Use Type. This the Minimum
Distance Separation requirement in metres from a livestock facility.
COLUMN 1
TYPE "A" LAND USE
To permit:
up to 3 rural residential
lots, either by consent or
by plan of subdivision
the severance of an
existing dwelling
passive recreational
the building of a dwelling
on an existing lot of record
agriculturally related
commercial
industrial
TYPE "B" LAND USE
To permit:
residential
subdivision
active recreational
institutional
commercial
urban expansion
multiple residential
or result in a Rural
Residential Cluster
Greater of Livestock Units (A) or
Potential Livestock Units (B)
Animal Group
Animal Group
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
1-5
10
15
20
25
39
55
65
72
78
42
60
70
78
84
48
68
80
89
95
60
85
100
111
119
85
98
115
127
136
73
104
122
135
146
78
112
132
146
157
90
128
151
167
179
112
160
188
208
224
160
183
215
238
256
30
35
40
45
50
82
86
89
92
95
88
92
96
99
102
101
106
110
113
117
126
132
137
142
146
144
151
157
162
167
154
161
167
173
178
166
173
180
186
192
189
198
206
213
219
237
247
257
266
274
271
283
294
304
313
55
60
65
70
75
98
100
102
105
107
105
108
110
113
115
120
123
126
129
131
150
154
158
161
164
172
176
180
184
188
183
188
192
196
200
197
202
207
211
215
225
231
236
241
246
282
289
295
302
308
322
330
338
345
352
80
85
90
95
100
109
111
112
114
116
117
119
121
123
125
134
136
138
140
143
167
170
173
176
178
191
194
198
201
204
204
207
211
214
217
219
223
227
230
234
251
255
259
263
267
313
319
324
329
334
358
364
370
376
382
110
120
130
140
150
119
122
125
127
130
128
131
134
137
140
146
150
154
157
160
183
188
192
196
200
209
214
219
224
228
223
229
234
239
244
240
246
252
257
262
275
281
288
294
300
343
352
360
368
375
392
402
411
420
428
160
170
180
190
200
133
136
139
143
146
143
147
150
154
157
164
168
172
175
179
205
210
214
219
224
234
240
245
251
256
250
256
262
268
273
269
275
282
288
294
307
314
322
329
336
384
393
402
411
420
439
449
460
470
480
210
220
230
240
250
149
152
155
158
162
160
164
167
171
174
183
187
194
195
199
229
234
239
244
248
262
267
273
278
284
279
285
291
297
303
301
307
313
320
326
344
351
358
365
373
429
439
448
457
466
491
501
512
522
532
260
270
280
290
300
165
168
171
174
177
177
181
184
188
191
203
207
210
214
218
253
258
263
268
273
290
295
301
306
312
309
315
321
327
333
332
339
345
352
358
380
387
395
402
409
475
484
493
502
511
543
553
564
574
584
Continue to TABLE 3 (next page).
MDS I-2
4-13
STEP 5. TABLE 3: MINIMUM DISTANCE SEPARATION FROM MANURE STORAGE
The following table is used to calculate MDS requirements in metres from manure storages associated with
livestock facilities.
Using the resulting MDS distance from Table 2, read across the appropriate line to Column 1 2, 3 or 4. Select
the distance under the appropriate Land Use Type.
This is the MINIMUM DISTANCE SEPARATION REQUIREMENT from the manure storage of a livestock
facility for the establishment of a non-farm use.
Column 1:
Roofed or covered storages for manure, runoff, and milkhouse washwater. Includes any covered
or roofed concrete, steel or earthen storages, in-bam solid manure packs, and storages under
fully slatted floors.
Column 2:
Open solid manure pile on concrete slab. Includes the runoff storages (concrete or earthen)
used for capturing seepage liquids from solid manure storage or runoff liquids from yards. If
yards are scraped into runoff storage, use column 3 when runoff storage is a concrete or steel
tank and column 4 when runoff storage is earthen. Milkhouse washwater may be added to
runoff storage.
Column 3:
Open concrete or steel tanks used for storing liquid manure, milkhouse washwater, or yard
runoff where yard is scraped into storage.
Column 4:
Open earth-sided or earth-sided storage with concrete floor to be used for storing liquid manure
or yard runoff when yard is scraped into storage or milkhouse washwater.
MANURE STORAGE DISTANCE
Distance for
Livestock
Facility from
Table 2 (Step 4).
(m)
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Covered Storage
Systems (m)
Open Solid and
Runoff Storage
Systems (m)
Open Liquid Tank
and Runoff Storage
Systems (m)
Earthen Liquid and
Runoff Storage
Systems(m)
Type "A"
Land Use
Type "B"
Land Use
Type "A"
Land Use
Type "B"
Land Use
Type "A"
Land Use
Type "B"
Land Use
Type "A"
Land Use
Type "B"
Land Use
40
45
50
55
60
40
45
50
55
60
-
-
-
-
-
55
60
65
70
74
-
-
-
-
-
119
123
127
132
136
-
-
-
-
-
324
326
328
331
333
-
-
-
-
-
65
70
75
80
85
65
70
75
80
85
-
70
75
80
85
79
84
89
94
99
-
103
107
112
117
140
144
149
153
157
-
241
246
250
254
335
337
339
342
344
-
686
689
691
693
90
95
100
110
120
90
95
100
110
120
90
95
100
110
120
103
108
113
123
133
122
127
132
141
151
161
165
170
178
187
258
263
267
275
284
346
348
351
355
359
695
698
700
704
709
130
140
150
160
170
130
140
150
160
170
130
140
150
160
170
142
152
162
172
181
161
171
180
190
200
195
203
212
220
229
292
301
309
318
326
364
368
373
377
382
713
717
722
726
731
180
190
200
210
220
180
190
200
210
220
180
190
200
210
220
191
201
210
220
230
209
219
229
239
248
237
246
254
263
271
335
343
351
360
368
386
390
395
399
404
735
740
744
749
753
230
240
260
280
300
230
240
260
280
300
230
240
260
280
300
239
249
268
288
307
258
268
287
307
326
280
288
305
322
339
377
385
402
419
436
408
413
421
430
439
757
762
771
780
788
320
340
360
380
400
450
500
550
320
340
360
380
400
450
500
550
320
340
360
380
400
450
500
550
327
346
366
385
404
453
501
550
346
365
385
404
423
472
520
569
356
372
389
406
423
465
508
550
453
470
487
504
521
563
605
648
448
457
466
475
483
506
528
550
797
806
815
825
833
855
877
899
MDS I-3
4-14
4.18.6
MDS II - Calculation Form
Type of
Livestock/Poultry
Existing
Barn
Capacity
Livestock
Units
Additional
Barn
Capacity
Livestock
Units
Total
Barn
Capacity
Livestock
Units
Total 1
Total 2
Total 3
Total 2 [ ]
Calculation of Percentage Increase
----------- x 100 = [ ]%
Total 1 [ ]
Factor A: Livestock/poultry to be added. Table I .....................
Factor A:
[ ________ ]
Factor B: Total number of livestock units. Table 2 ..................
Factor B:
[ ________ ]
Factor C: Percentage increase. Table 3 .................................
Factor C:
[ ________ ]
Factor D: Type of manure system (Solid = 0.7. Liquid = 0.8) .. Factor D:
[ ________ ]
Building Base Distance (A x B x C x D) ......................
Base Distance 'F':
[ ________ ]
Manure Storage Base Distance (from Table 4) ............... Base Distance 'S':
[ ________ ]
MINIMUM DISTANCE
SEPARATION
SUMMARY:
BUILDING:
'F'
Base Distance [ ]
metres
MANURE
'S'
STORAGE:
[ ]
Base Distance
metres
Column 1
Col.2
Col. 3
Col. 4
Col. 5
Col. 6
Neighbouring
land use or
Boundary
Factor
Distance
"F" x
Col. 2 (m)
Actual
Distance
(m)
Distance
"S" x
Col. 2 (m)
Actual
Distance
(m)
Nearest
Neighbour's
Dwelling
1.0
Area zoned or
designated
Agriculturally
Related
Commercial Use,
Passive
Recreational or
Industrial
1.0
Areas zoned or
designated
Residential,
Institutional,
Active
Recreational or
Commercial.
Urban Areas
2.0
Nearest Side or
Rear Lot Line
0.2
Nearest Road
Allowance
(Side or Front
Lot Line)
0.25
MDS II-1
4-15
TABLE 1:
FACTOR 'A' (Barn Odour Potential).
and Animals per Livestock Unit (based on housing capacity).
Animals per Livestock Unit
Factor A:
BEEF
CHICKEN
DAIRY
DUCK
EMU
FOX
GOAT
HORSE
MINK
OSTRICH
RABBIT
SHEEP
SWINE
TURKEY
VEAL
1
1
2
2
125
125
125
200
500
1
1
2
2
100
5
40
4
10
1
80
3
40
4
10
5
20
4
50
75
75
100
500
6
3
Beef Cow1..................(barn
confmement)...............
" " ..................(barn with yard)...................
Beef Feeders ..............(barn
confinement)...............
" " ..............(barn with
yard)....................
Caged Layers..............(manure stored in
barn).........
Caged Layers..............(daily manure
removal).........
Chicken Breeder Layers
Chicken BroilerslRoasters
Pullets (replacement layers)
Milking Cow1,2...........(tie stall)..............................
" " ............(free-stall)...........................
Dairy Heifers ............(barn
confinement)................
" " ............(barn with
yard)....................
Ducks..................................................................
Emu...................................................................
Adult Fox4...........................................................
Adult Goats3........................................................
Feeder Goats (>20 kg)..........................................
Horse3................................................................
Adult Mink4.........................................................
Ostrich...............................................................
Adult Rabbits4......................................................
Adult Sheep3........................................................
Feeder Lambs (>20
kg)..........................................
Sows/Boars..........................................................
Weaners (4-30 kg)5................................................
Feeder Hogs (30-120 kg).......................................
Meat Turkeys (>10 kg)..........................................
Meat Turkeys (5-10 kg)..........................................
Turkey Breeder Layers..........................................
Meat Turkeys «5 kg)..............................................
Pullets (replacement
breeders)................................
White Veal...........................................................
Red Veal (<300 kg)...............................................
0.7
0.8
0.7
0.8
1.0
0.8
0.8
0.65
0.7
0.65
0.7
0.7
0.8
0.7
0.7
1.1
0.7
0.7
0.65
1.1
0.7
0.8
0.7
0.7
1.0
1.0
1.0
0.7
0.7
0.8
0.7
0.7
1.0
0.8
Notes: For all other animals/poultry use 1 livestock unit per 450 kg housed at one time (A =0.8).
lIncludes calf to 150 kg.
2A dairy farm usually has milking cows, dry cows, heifers and calves. Multiply the number of milking cows by 1.5 to account
for the followers when they are all kept on the same farm.
3Includes offspring until weaned.
4Includes offspring to market size.
5Multiply number of sows by 2.4 to determine the number of weaners.
MDS II-2
4-16
TABLE 2:
FACTOR 'B' (Final Livestock Units).
Livestock
Units
Factor
B
Livestock
Units
Factor
B
Livestock
Units
Factor
B
Livestock
Units
Factor
B
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32
34
38
40
45
50
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
107
119
129
138
145
152
164
175
183
191
198
205
210
216
221
225
230
234
241
245
253
261
275
281
287
293
298
304
309
95
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
190
200
210
220
230
240
250
260
280
290
300
320
360
380
400
420
440
460
480
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
313
318
327
335
343
350
357
366
374
383
392
400
409
418
426
435
444
452
470
478
487
501
522
531
540
548
556
564
571
500
520
540
560
580
600
620
640
660
680
700
720
740
760
780
800
850
900
1000
1050
1100
1150
1250
1300
1350
1400
1450
1500
1550
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
578
585
592
598
605
611
617
623
629
635
640
646
651
656
661
666
679
690
713
723
733
743
762
771
780
789
797
805
813
1600
1650
1700
1750
1800
1850
1900
1950
2000
2100
2200
2300
2400
2500
2600
2700
2800
2900
3200
3400
3600
3800
4200
4400
4600
4800
5000
7500
10000
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
821
829
836
844
851
858
865
872
879
892
905
917
929
941
952
963
974
985
1015
1034
1053
1071
1105
1121
1136
1152
1166
1326
1455
TABLE 3:
FACTOR 'C' (Percentage Increase).
Percentage
Increase
Factor
C
Percentage
Increase
Factor
C
Percentage
Increase
Factor
C
0-50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
100
110
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.70
0.72
0.73
0.75
0.76
0.77
0.78
0.79
0.81
0.82
0.83
0.85
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
190
200
220
240
260
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0.86
0.88
0.90
0.91
0.92
0.94
0.95
0.96
0.97
0.99
1.00
1.02
280
300
325
350
375
400
425
450
500
550
650
700
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
1.03
1.04
1.05
1.06
1.07
1.08
1.09
1.10
1.11
1.12
1.13
1.14
Note: For new livestock farms or if the % increase is greater than 700 percent, use Factor C = 1.14.
MDS II-3
4-17
TABLE 4:
SITING DISTANCES FOR MANURE STORAGES (metres).
Column 1:
Roofed or covered storages for manure, runoff, and milkhouse washwater. Includes any covered
or roofed concrete, steel or earthen storages, in-bam solid manure packs, and storages under
fully slatted floors.
Column 2:
Open solid manure pile on concrete slab. Includes the runoff storages (concrete or earthen)
used for capturing seepage liquids from solid manure storage or runoff liquids from yards. If
yards are scraped into runoff storage, use column 3 when runoff storage is a concrete or steel
tank and column 4 when runoff storage is earthen. Milkhouse washwater may be added to
runoff storage.
Column 3:
Open concrete or steel tanks used for storing liquid manure, milkhouse washwater, or yard
runoff where yard is scraped into storage.
Column 4:
Open earth-sided or earth-sided storage with concrete floor to be used for storing liquid manure
or yard runoff when yard is scraped into storage or milkhouse washwater.
MANURE STORAGE BASIC DISTANCE 'S'
Minimum Base
Distance
'F' for the Building
(m)
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Covered Storage
Systems (m)
Open Solid and
Runoff Storage
Systems (m)
Open Liquid Tank and
Runoff Storage
Systems (m)
Earthen Liquid and
Runoff Storage
Systems (m)
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
80
85
90
95
100
105
110
115
120
125
130
135
140
145
150
160
170
180
190
200
210
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13 New subsection added by Clause 2. of By-law 237, September 18th, 2000.
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SECTION 5 - RESIDENTIAL ZONES
5.1
GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR ALL RESIDENTIAL ZONES
5.1.1 - General Requirements for Residential Uses
(a)
Nothing in this By-Law shall prevent the division of any lot which is zoned for a semi-detached
dwelling into two separate parts divided by the centre line of the common or party wall
separating the two dwelling units in such dwelling, provided that each part created meets the
appropriate regulations of this By-Law.
(b)
No person shall erect or use any building for residential purposes in any Zone unless such
building is erected upon a lot or unless authorized elsewhere in this By-Law.
(c)
For the purposes of subsection (b) above, the word "Building" shall be deemed not to include an
accessory building.
5.1.2 - Accessory Buildings On Residential Lots
(a)
No accessory building shall be erected prior to the erection of the dwelling on the same lot
except where it is necessary for the storage of tools and materials for use in connection with the
construction of such building, and no accessory building shall be used prior to the erection of
such dwelling for any purpose other than such storage.
(b)
An accessory building with a maximum height of 4.0 metres will only be allowed in a required
side yard or rear yard and at a minimum distance of 8.0 metres from the front lot line and 0.5
metres from any other lot line.
(c)
On a corner lot an accessory building shall be set back a minimum of 6.0 metres from the
exterior lot line.
5.1.3 - Home Occupations
In addition to the permitted uses specified within Residential Zones, a home occupation may be
conducted in a single detached dwelling subject to the following regulations.
(a)
The Home Occupation shall not alter the appearance of the dwelling nor shall the home
occupation be conducted in such a manner as to cause the dwelling to differ from its residential
character.
(b)
The Home Occupation shall be conducted solely within the dwelling unit and any sign associated
with the home occupation shall be limited to one half metre square in size.
(c)
The maximum usable floor area for the Home Occupation shall not exceed 25 percent of the
floor area of the dwelling unit. In addition to the foregoing, the home occupation may also be
conducted within any part of the basement or cellar.
(d)
Outside storage, outside operations or display of any kind related to the home occupation are
prohibited.
(e)
In addition to the parking requirements for the residential use, one additional parking space
shall be provided for a home occupation involving teaching, tutoring or instructing of any type.
5.1.4 - Residential Care Facilities
(a)
Where any residential zone permits a one family detached dwelling, a duplex dwelling, a
semi-detached dwelling or a triplex dwelling, such dwelling may be converted to a Group
Home, a Residential Care Facility or a Domiciliary Hostel for a maximum of six (6)
residents provided that:
i)
the entire dwelling is so converted and wholly occupied by such use;
ii)
such dwelling shall not be located within 400 metres of any other lot upon which
is situated any other Group Home, Residential Care Facility or a Domiciliary Hostel
which distance is to be measured as a radius from the perimeter of the lot upon
which the dwelling is located;
iii)
a minimum of three parking spaces shall be provided in other than the front yard;
and
iv)
the dwelling complies with all regulations of the Zone in which it is located.
5.1.5 - Foster Homes
Any dwelling unit may be used as a Foster Home.
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5.1.6 - Residential Conversions
No dwelling in any Residential Zone shall be converted in order to provide a greater
number of dwelling units, except as hereafter provided.
(a)
That the building or structure is structurally suitable for the proposed conversion.
(b)
That the basic external appearance of the building or structure shall not be altered.
(c)
That no outside stairway shall be used or erected except an unenclosed fire escape.
(d)
That such dwelling units are situated in a Residential R2 Zone and that all the applicable
requirements of this By-Law and of the Zone in which such dwelling unit is situated shall be
complied with.
5.1.7 - Parking Restrictions in Residential Zones
(a)
No land, building or structure in any Residential Zone shall be used for the storage of any motor
vehicle.
(b)
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-Law, nothing shall prevent the location of
parking spaces for vehicles used for transporting physically disabled persons in the required
front yard.
(c)
Where the required minimum number of parking spaces is four or more, no parking space shall
be provided closer than 1.5 metre to any lot line or closer than 5.0 metres to any dwelling unit
located on a lot other than the said lot except that the provisions of this clause shall not apply
to any parking space located within a private garage or underground garage.
(d)
Parking spaces shall have a width of not less than 2. 75 metres and a length of not less than 5.8
metres and spaces for disabled parking shall have a width of not less than 4.0 metres and a
length of not less than 6.0 metres, exclusive of any land used to gain access or egress to said
parking spaces, maneuvering, driveways or aisles.
(e)
Adequate access to a residential parking area shall be provided to permit ingress and egress of
a motor vehicle from the street by means of a one-way driveway of at least 4.5 metres in width,
or by means of a two-way driveway of at least 6.0 metres in width and have maneuvering or
similar areas for access thereto of at least 7.5 metres in width. Aisle width in parking areas shall
be a minimum of 7.5 metres.
(f)
Any parking area, parking space, loading space, driveway, maneuvering area, or aisle required
to be provided or permitted according to the provisions of the Zone in which the use is
permitted shall be provided and maintained with a paved surface and adequate drainage
facilities, both of which shall comply with the requirements of the Village. All parking spaces,
loading areas or driveways must be clearly delineated. Any parking area shall be provided with
suitable lighting facilities.
5.1.8 - Residential Zones
For the purpose of this By-Law the following Residential Zones are established within the Defined Area
and such Zones may be referred to by the appropriate symbol.
ZONE
SYMBOL"
Single Residential - One
"R1"
Single Residential - Two
"R2"
Multiple Residential - One
"RM1"
5.1.9
Fencing
5.1.9.1
Subject to 5.1.9.2, no fence shall be erected or used in any yard if the height of any part of
the fence exceeds two metres.
5.1.9.2
No fence shall be erected or used in a front yard if the height of any part of the fence
exceeds one metre.
5.1.9.3
Except as provided in clauses 5.1.9.6 and 5.1.9.8, within a corner lot, no fence in excess of
1 metre in height shall be erected or used within 2 metres of the intersection of the rear lot
line and the exterior lot line of such lot.
5.1.9.4
Within a corner lot, the lands within 2 metres of the intersection of the rear lot line and the
exterior lot line shall not be used except for the growing of grass.
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5.1.9.5
Within a corner lot, no building or structure except a fence which complies with this By-law
shall be erected or used within 2 metres of the intersection of the rear lot line and the
exterior lot line of such lot.
5.1.9.6 The provisions of clause 5.1.9.3 shall not apply where the rear yards of two corner lots abut
and a garage or residential driveway is located within each of such lots and there is access
for an automobile from the street to such garage or residential driveway through the front
yard of the lot on which the garage or driveway is situate.
5.1.9.7 Where a fence is erected which is permitted by clause 5.1.9.6, no part of the exterior yard of
the corner lot or the exterior side yard of such lot shall be used as a parking space or
residential driveway if the parking space or driveway connects to a street through the
exterior lot line of such lot.
5.1.9.8 The provisions of clause 5.1.9.3 shall not apply where the closest part of any residential
driveway or parking space on a lot that abuts a comer lot is at least 3 metres from any part
of the comer lot.
5.1.9.9 Where the provisions of clause 5.1.9.8 apply, no residential driveway or parking space or
part thereof shall be located on the lot abutting the corner lot within 3 metres of any part of
the corner lot.
5.1.9.10 Within a corner lot, no fence in excess of 1 metre in height shall be erected or used within 2
metres of the intersection of:
(i)
the exterior lot line of the lot, and
(ii)
the closest limit of any residential driveway or parking space within such lot which
connects to a street through the exterior lot line of such lot.
5.1.9.11 Within a corner lot, no residential driveway or parking space shall be erected or used if any
fence which is in excess of one metre in height is located within 2 metres of the intersection
of:
(i)
the exterior lot line of such lot, and
(ii)
the limit of such residential driveway or parking space within such lot which connects
to a street through the exterior lot line of such lot.
5.1.9.12 Where a residential driveway or parking space within a corner lot connects to a street
through the exterior lot line of such lot, the lands within 2 metres of the intersection of the
exterior lot line and the limits of such residential driveway or parking space shall not be used
except for the growing of grass.
5.1.9.13 Within a through lot, no fence shall be erected or used within 6 metres of the intersection of
either street lot line within either interior lot line of such lot if any part of the fence exceeds
1 metre in height.14
5.1.9.13
ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL UNITS
The provisions of this section shall apply to all additional residential units, unless specified by type
directly herein.
5.1.9.13.1
Additional residential units shall be permitted within any zone in association with the
following uses:
(a)
Single detached dwelling
(b)
Semi-detached dwelling
(c)
Townhouse dwelling
Single detached dwellings, semi-detached dwellings or townhouse dwellings containing
an additional residential unit on the date of the passing of this by-law, may continue to
be used for that purpose if a building permit has been issued under sections 8 or 10 of
the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c.23 permitting the erection, alteration,
occupancy or use for the additional residential unit, and if the additional residential unit
complies with the regulations of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997, S.O. 1997,
c.4.
5.1.9.13.2
No building or structure shall be erected or used for any purpose permitted by subsection
5.1.9.13 unless a municipal water supply system and a municipal sanitary supply system
are available to service the use.
14 Added new subsection by Clause 1 to By-law 1969, January 25th, 2016.
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5.1.9.13.3
A maximum of two (2) additional residential units shall be permitted per lot; including a
maximum of one (1) additional residential unit in the main dwelling and a maximum of
one (1) additional residential unit in an accessory structure.
5.1.9.13.4
(a)
An additional residential unit shall not be permitted on a separate lot from the
primary dwelling unit that it is accessory to.
(b)
An additional residential unit or part thereof shall not be permitted in a basement
where the finished floor level of such basement is below the level of any sanitary
sewer servicing the building or structure in which the basement is located.
(c)
An additional residential unit shall not be permitted within or upon hazardous
lands that are subject to flooding, erosion and/or dynamic beach hazards as
regulated by the associated Conservation Authority having jurisdiction for that
area;
(d)
Despite policy 5.1.9.13.4 c) an additional residential unit may be permitted within
the flood fringe portion of the flooding hazard where a two-zone concept for
floodplains is applied and subject to appropriate floodproofing standards.
5.1.9.13.5
(a)
An additional residential unit may be permitted in an accessory structure on the
same lot as the primary dwelling.
(b)
An additional residential unit in an accessory structure shall be required to meet
the regulations of the zone which apply to accessory structures, with exception to
the following:
1)
Minimum Rear Yard Setback - 1.2 metres
2)
Minimum Side Yard Setback - 1.2. metres
3)
Maximum Height - 4 metres
(c)
An additional residential unit within an accessory structure may only be permitted
in the rear yard or interior side yard.
5.1.9.13.6
The floor area of additional residential unit(s) shall not be greater than 40% of the
combined total floor area of the primary dwelling unit and the additional residential units.
For the purposes of calculating gross floor area requirements for additional residential
units the following shall not be included:
(a)
additions to dwelling units completed after the date of passage of this by-law;
and,
(b)
the floor area of accessory structures, where an accessory structure does not
include an additional residential unit.
5.1.9.13.7
Exterior alterations to provide for entrances to the additional residential unit within
interior or rear yards of the primary dwelling unit may be permitted.
5.1.9.13.8
The minimum of 1 parking space is required for each additional residential unit.
Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 5.1.7, a parking space for an additional
residential unit may be located in tandem with parking spaces provided for the main
residential unit.
5.1.9.13.9
Additional Residential Units shall be required to conform to all Ontario Building Code and
Ontario Fire Code regulations.15
15 Added new subsection by Clause 1 to By-law 2620, August 16th, 2021.
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5.2
SINGLE RESIDENTIAL "R1" ZONE
5.2.1 - Scope
No person shall within any Single Residential "R1" Zone, use any land, or erect alter or use any building
or structure, except in accordance with the following provisions.
5.2.2 - Permitted Uses
(a)
One single detached dwelling per lot
(b)
Uses, buildings and structures accessory to the foregoing permitted use
(c)
Home occupation
5.2.3 - Regulations for Dwellings
(a)
Minimum Lot Area
Interior Lot
464.5 square metres
Corner Lot
558.0 square metres
(b)
Minimum Lot Frontage
Interior Lot
15.0 metres
Corner Lot
18.0 metres
(c)
Minimum Front Yard
10.5 metres on fronting on Highway #74
6.0 metres in other locations
(d)
Minimum Side Yard Width
(i)
Attached Garage or Carport
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the minimum width of the yard on each side of the building shall be 1 metre plus
0.5 metres for each additional or partial storey above the first storey.
(ii)
No Attached Garage or Carport
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the minimum width of the yard on one side of the main building shall be 1 metre
plus 0.5 metres for each additional or partial storey above the first storey.
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the minimum width of the yard on the other side of the building shall be 3.5
metres.
(iii)
Corner Lot
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the minimum width of the side yard abutting a public street shall be 4-.5.metres
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the minimum width of the yard on the other side of the main building shall be 1
metre plus 0.5 metres for each additional or partial storey above the first storey.
(e)
Minimum Rear Yard
10.5 metres
(i)
Exception: the minimum rear yard depth on the lots abutting the north side of Washburn
Street from the extension of Dufferin Street westerly 127 metres shall be 30.5 metres.
(ii)
Exception: the minimum rear yard depth on Lots 3, 4, 7 and 8, Registered Plan No. M-33
shall be 9.0 metres.
(f)
Maximum Building Height
10.5 metres
(g)
Maximum Lot Coverage
40.0 percent
5.2.4 - Regulations for Parking
(a)
Minimum number of parking spaces
2 per dwelling unit, one of which may be provided in
the required front yard.
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5.2.5- Special Provisions
The provisions of subsections 5.2.1 to 5.2.4 inclusive and all other applicable provisions of this by-law
shall apply to the use of land and to the erection and use of buildings and structures in each special
zone in this subsection except that where there is a conflict between the provisions of the special zone
and the provisions of the subsections 5.2.1 to 5.2.4 inclusive, or any other applicable provisions in this
by-law, the provisions of the special zone shall prevail.
In addition, the provisions of each special zone shall, unless otherwise provided in such special zone,
apply only to the use of land permitted in the special zone and to the erection and use of buildings and
structures permitted in the special zone.
5.2.5.1- Special Zone
(a)
Area Affected
R1-1 as shown on Schedule "A-3".
(b)
Applicable Provisions
The provisions of subsections 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.2.3 and 5.2.4, and all other provisions of this by-
law applicable to lands, buildings and structures within the R1 zone shall apply to the area
affected.
(c)
Special Setback Requirement
No building or structure, other than a fence, shall be erected between the line designated "Min.
3.0m Setback from 251 Contour" and the "Building Setback Line" as shown on the Plan by R.H.
Kruys, O.L.S., completed on February 22, 2005, which Plan is marked as Schedule "A-9" to this
by-law and is filed with the Clerk.
(d)
Holding Zone
(i) Use of Zone Symbol:
Notwithstanding any other provisions of Zoning By-law 91-21, where the symbol "h" appears on
Schedule" 1" as a prefix to the Rl-1 Zone applying to the area affected, the provisions of the R1-
1 Zone shall apply, subject to the requirements of (ii) and (iii) below.
(ii) Holding Zone Provisions:
To ensure the orderly development of lands and the adequate provision of Municipal Services,
the "h" symbol shall not be removed until the applicant and/or landowner has:
a)
filed an application for a draft plan of subdivision and received draft plan of subdivision
approval from the appropriate approval authority pursuant to Section 51 of the Planning
Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended;
and,
b)
entered into a subdivision agreement with the Municipality pursuant to Section 51(26) of
the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, with respect to municipal servicing,
financial, administrative and other matters related thereto.
The removal of the "h" symbol requires an amendment to this by-law pursuant to Section 36 of
the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended.
(iii) Permitted Interim Uses:
Uses existing as of the date of the passing of this by-law.16 17
5.2.5.2 - Special Zone
(a)
Area Affected
R1-2 as shown on Schedule "B".
(b)
Holding Zone
16 Added new subsection by Clause 3 to By-law 846, February 13th , 2006, as ordered approved by the OMB on January 26, 2006, OMB Order No. 0268.
17 "h" symbol removed by Clause 1 to By-law 2195, November 13th , 2017.
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(i) Use of Symbol
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this by-law, where the symbol "h" appears on Schedule
"B" as a prefix to the Rl-2 zone applying to the area affected, the provisions of the Rl-2 zone
shall apply, subject to the requirements of (ii) and (iii) below.
(ii) Holding Zone Provisions:
To ensure the orderly development of lands and the adequate provision of municipal services,
the "h" symbol shall not be removed until the applicant and/or landowner has:
(a).
filed an application for a draft plan of subdivision and received draft plan of subdivision
approval from the appropriate approval authority pursuant to Section 51 of the Planning
Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended;
and
(b).
entered into a subdivision agreement with the Village of Belmont pursuant to Section
51(26) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, with respect to municipal
servicing, financial, administrative and other matters related thereto;
and
(c)
submitted a geotechnical report, prepared by a qualified consultant, establishing the
limits of development adjacent to environmentally significant lands which are zoned
Open Space (OS).
The removal of the "h" symbol requires an amendment to this by-law pursuant to Section 36 of
the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended.
(iii) Interim Uses:
Uses existing as of the date of the passing of this by-law.18
5.2.5.3 - Special Zone
(a)
Area Affected
R1-3 as shown on Schedule "A" and Schedule "B".
(b)
Holding Zone
(i) Use of Symbol
Notwithstanding any ·other provisions of this by-law, where the symbol "h" appears on
Schedules "A" and "B" as a prefix to the R1-3 zone applying to the area affected, the provisions
of the R1-3 zone shall apply, subject to the requirements of (ii) and (iii) below.
(ii) Holding Zone Provisions:
To ensure the orderly development of lands and the adequate provision of municipal services,
the "h" symbol shall not be removed until the applicant and/or landowner has:
(a).
filed an application for a draft plan of subdivision and received draft plan of subdivision
approval from the appropriate approval authority pursuant to Section 51 of the Planning
Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended;
and
(b).
entered into a subdivision agreement with the Village of Belmont pursuant to Section
51(26) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, with respect to municipal
servicing, financial, administrative and other matters related thereto;
and
(c). submitted a geotechnical report, prepared by a qualified consultant, establishing the
limits of development adjacent to environmentally significant lands which are zoned
Open Space (OS).
The removal of the "h" symbol requires an amendment to this by-law pursuant to Section 36 of
the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended.
(iii) Interim Uses:
18 Added new subsection by Clause 13 to By-law 97-8, April 22nd, 1997.
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Uses existing as of the date of the passing of this by-law.19
5.2.5.4 - Special Zone
(a)
Area Affected
R1-4, as shown on Schedules "A-8" and "B-2".
(b)
Applicable Provisions
The provisions of subsections 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.2.3 and 5.2.4 and all other provisions of this by-
law applicable to lands, buildings and structures within the R1 Zone shall apply to the area
affected.
(c)
Holding Zone
(i) Use of Zone Symbol
Where the symbol "h" appears on Schedules "A" or "B", or on Schedule "A-8" or "B-2" as a
prefix to a Zone Symbol or to a Special Zone Symbol, notwithstanding the provisions of that
zone, unless this by-law has been amended to remove the relevant "h'' symbol, those lands
shall not be developed or used except for the permitted interim uses set forth below.
(ii) Holding Zone Provisions
(a)
Plan of Subdivision - to ensure the orderly development of the subject lands, the "h"
symbol shall not be deleted until such time as:
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an application for a draft plan of subdivision has been filed and draft plan of
subdivision approval has been given by the appropriate approval authority
pursuant to Section 51 of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990, as amended; and,
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a subdivision agreement has been entered into with the municipality pursuant to
Section 51(26) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, with respect to
municipal servicing, financial, administrative and other matters related thereto.
(b)
Municipal Services - to ensure that there is sewage capacity for the lands in question,
the "h" symbol shall not be deleted until the Director of Physical Services certifies that in
his opinion the Municipal Corporation has adequate uncommitted reserve sewage
capacity for the orderly development of the subject lands
(c)
Survey Requirements - where the limits of development abutting or in the vicinity of an
Open Space (OS) Zone have not been surveyed based on a geotechnical assessment
which is satisfactory to the Municipal Corporation and the Kettle Creek Conservation
Authority, to ensure that such limits are adequately defined, the "h" symbol shall not be
deleted until each lot or parcel within the subject lands that has been surveyed and the
limits of development established by an amendment to By-law No. 91-21 in relation to a
line surveyed to the satisfaction of the Municipal Corporation and the location of such line
shall be satisfactory to the Municipal Corporation and the Kettle Creek Conservation
Authority and shall be based on a geotechnical assessment which is also satisfactory to
each of them.
The removal of the "h" symbol requires an amendment to this by-law pursuant to Section 36 of
the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended.
(iii) Permitted Interim Uses
Uses existing as of the date of the passing of this by-law.20
(Note: The following zone designation was duplicated in error and will be corrected in a future
consolidation of the By-law.)
5.2.5.4 - Special Zone
The provisions of subsections 5.2.1 to 5.2.4 inclusive and any other applicable provisions of Bylaw 91-
21 as amended shall apply to the use of land and to the erection and use of buildings and structures in
this special zone except that where there is a conflict between the provisions of this special zone and
the provisions of the subsections 5.2.1 to 5.2.4 inclusive, or any other applicable provisions of By-law
91-21 then the provisions of this special zone shall prevail.
19 Added new subsection by Clause 14 to By-law 97-8, April 22nd, 1997.
20 Added new subsection by Clause 3 to By-law 709, October 18th, 2004.
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In addition, the provisions of this special zone shall, unless otherwise provided in such special zone,
apply only to the use of land permitted in this special zone and to the erection and use of buildings and
structures permitted in this special zone.
(a)
Area Affected
R1-4 as shown on Schedule "A-9".
(b)
Holding Zone
(i) Use of Zone Symbol:
Notwithstanding any other provisions of Zoning By-law 91-21, where the symbol "h" appears on
Schedule 1 as a prefix to the Rl-4 Zone applying to the area affected, the provisions of the Rl-4
Zone shall apply, subject to the requirements of (ii) and (iii) below.
(ii) Holding Zone Provisions:
To ensure the orderly development of lands and the adequate provision of Municipal Services,
the "h" symbol shall not be removed until the applicant and/or landowner has:
(a)
filed an application for a draft plan of subdivision and received draft plan of subdivision
approval from the appropriate approval authority pursuant to Section 51 of the Planning
Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended;
and
b)
entered into a subdivision agreement with the Municipality pursuant to Section 51(26) of
the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, with respect to municipal servicing,
financial, administrative and other matters related thereto;
The removal of the "h" symbol requires an amendment to this by-law pursuant to Section 36 of
the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended.
(iii) Permitted Interim Uses:
Uses existing as of the date of the passing of this by-law.21
5.2.5.5 - Special Zone
(a)
Area Affected
R1-5, as shown on Schedule "B-2".
(b)
Only Permitted Uses
Single detached dwelling.
Townhouse dwelling.
Uses accessory to the foregoing.
(c)
Only Permitted Buildings and Structures
Buildings and structures for the uses permitted by 5.2.5.5(b).
(d)
Minimum Lot Area
1.9 hectares
(e)
Minimum Dwelling Unit Ground Floor Area
Dwelling Unit Type
Minimum Ground Floor Area
Single detached dwelling
74m2 for a 1 storey dwelling or a split level
dwelling
60m2 for a 2 storey dwelling
(f)
Maximum Number of Dwelling Units
32
21 Added new subsection by Clause 2 to a By-law ordered approved by the OMB on March 9, 2004, OMB Order No. 0542.
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(g)
Maximum Building Height
11 metres
(h)
Maximum Lot Coverage
40%
(i)
Required Minimum Number of Parking Spaces
2 spaces for each dwelling
16 spaces for visitor parking
(j)
Building Setback- Vacant Land Condominium
All buildings and structures which form part of a unit within a Vacant Land Condominium shall
maintain a 1 metre setback from the unit boundaries. An air conditioning unit may be located
within the 1 metre setback between two adjacent dwellings provided a 6 metre separation
distance is maintained between the air conditioning units.
(k)
Definitions
1.
For the purposes of paragraph 5.3.5.5(e), "split level dwelling" means a dwelling unit in
which the first floor above the finished grade is so constructed as to create two or more
different levels, the vertical distance between such levels being always less than the full
storey.
2.
For the purposes of paragraph 5.3.5.5(j), "Vacant Land Condominium" means, a
declaration and description registered by a declarant, pursuant to the Condominium Act
1998, that create a corporation in which, at the time of the registration,
(a)
one or more units are not part of a building or structure and do not include any
part of a building or structure; and
(b)
none of the units are located above or below any other unit.
3.
For the purposes of paragraph 5.3.5.5(j), "unit" means a part of the property designated
as a unit by the description and includes the space enclosed by its boundaries and all, of
the land, structures and fixtures within this space in accordance with the declaration and
description.
4.
For the purposes of paragraph 5.3.5.5(b ), "townhouse dwelling" means a building
containing three or more attached dwelling units in a single row, each of which dwelling
unit has an independent entrance from the outside and is vertically separated from any
abutting dwelling unit.
(1)
Holding Zone
(i) Use of Zone Symbol
Where the symbol "h" appears on Schedules "B" or on Schedule "B-2" as a prefix to a Zone
Symbol or to a Special Zone Symbol, notwithstanding the provisions of that zone, unless this
by-law has been amended to remove the relevant "h" symbol, those lands shall not be
developed or used except for the permitted interim uses set forth below.
(ii) Holding Zone Provisions
(a)
Plan of Subdivision - to ensure the orderly development of the subject lands, the "h"
symbol shall not be deleted until such time as:
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an application for a draft plan of subdivision has been filed and draft plan of
subdivision approval has been given by the appropriate approval authority
pursuant to Section 51 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended; and,
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a subdivision agreement has been entered into with the municipality pursuant to
Section 51(26) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, with respect to
municipal servicing, financial, administrative and other matters related thereto.
(b)
Municipal Services - to ensure that there is sewage capacity for the lands in question,
the "h" symbol shall not be deleted until the Director of Physical Services certifies that in
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his opinion the Municipal Corporation has adequate uncommitted reserve sewage
capacity for the orderly development of the subject lands
(c)
Survey Requirements - where the limits of development abutting or in the vicinity of an
Open Space (OS) Zone have not been surveyed based on a geotechnical assessment
which is satisfactory to the Municipal Corporation and the Kettle Creek Conservation
Authority, to ensure that such limits are adequately defined, the "h" symbol shall not be
deleted until each lot or parcel within the subject lands that has been surveyed and the
limits of development established by an amendment to By-law No. 91-21 in relation to a
line surveyed to the satisfaction of the Municipal Corporation and the location of such line
shall be satisfactory to the Municipal Corporation and the Kettle Creek Conservation
Authority and shall be based on a geotechnical assessment which is also satisfactory to
each of them.
The removal of the "h" symbol requires an amendment to this by-law pursuant to Section 36 of
the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended.
(iii) Permitted Interim Uses
Uses existing as of the date of the passing of this by-law.
(m)
Exceptions
The provisions of subsections 5.2 shall not apply to the area affected.22
5.2.5.6 - Special Zone
(a)
Area Affected:
R1-6, as shown on Schedule "A-13".
(b)
Applicable Provisions:
The provisions of subsection 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.2.3 and 5.2.4 and all other provisions of this by-law
applicable to lands, buildings and structures within the R1 zone shall apply to the area
affected.23
R1-7 zone deleted through repeal of By-law 1625 by Clause 2 to By-law 2885, April 18th, 2024.
5.2.5.8 - Special Zone
(a)
Area Affected
R1-8, as shown on Schedule "B-5".
(b)
Only Permitted Use:
Single detached dwelling.
Accessory uses.
(c)
Permitted Buildings and Structures:
Buildings and structures for the uses permitted by Subsection 5.2.5.8(b).
(d)
Minimum Lot Area:
30,000 square metres.
(e)
Minimum Dwelling Unit Ground Floor Area:
74m2 for a 1 storey dwelling or a split level dwelling.
(f)
Maximum Number of Dwelling Units:
40.
(g)
Maximum Building Height:
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23 Added new subsection by Clause 2 to By-law 1016, November 26th, 2013.
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1 storey.
(h)
Maximum Lot Coverage:
40%.
(i)
Required Minimum Number of Parking Spaces:
2 spaces for each dwelling.
20 spaces for visitor parking.
(j)
Building Setback - Vacant Land Condominium:
All buildings and structures which form part of a unit within a Vacant Land Condominium shall
maintain a 1 metre setback from the unit boundaries. An air conditioning unit may be located
within the 1 metre setback between two adjacent dwellings provided a 6 metre separation
distance is maintained between the air conditioning units.
(k)
Definitions:
1.
For the purposes of paragraph 5.2.5.8(e), "split level dwelling" means a dwelling unit in
which the first floor above the finished grade is so constructed as to create two or more
different levels, the vertical distance between such levels being always less than the full
storey.
2.
For the purposes of paragraph 5.2.5.8(j), "Vacant Land Condominium" means, a
declaration and description registered by a declarant, pursuant to the Condominium Act
1998, that create a corporation in which, at the time of the registration,
(i)
one or more units are not part of a building or structure and do not include any
part of a building or structure; and
(ii)
none of the units are located above or below any other unit.
3.
For the purposes of paragraph 5.2.5.8(j), "unit" means a part of the property designated
as a unit by the description and includes the space enclosed by its boundaries and all of
the land, structures and fixtures within this space in accordance with the declaration and
description.
(l)
Exceptions:
The provisions of subsection 5.2 shall not apply to the area affected.24
(Note: The R1-9 zone was deleted after By-law 2738 repealed By-law 2190, October 11th, 2022.)
5.2.5.10
Special Zone
(b)
Area Affected
R1-10, as shown on Schedule "A-19".
(b)
Applicable Provisions:
The provisions of Sections 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.2.3 and 5.2.4 of by-law 91-21 as amended and all
other applicable provisions of such by-law shall apply to the lands designated "R1-10" on
Schedule A-19 to By-law 91-21 as amended.
(c)
Holding Zone Provisions:
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, where the Symbol "h" appears on Schedule
A-19 as a prefix to the R1-10 zone, unless this by-law has been amended to remove the
relevant "h" symbol, those lands shall not be developed or used except for uses permitted by
paragraph c). The removal of the "h" symbol from a Zoning Schedule is subject to the following
requirements:
Holding Zone Provisions:
a)
Defined Area: R1-10 as shown on Schedule A-19.
b)
To ensure the orderly development of lands and the provision of municipal services, the
"h" symbol shall not be deleted until the following requirements have been satisfied:
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i.
a subdivision agreement is entered into for the lands in question with the
Municipality of Central Elgin pursuant to Section 51(26) of the Planning Act,
R.S.O. 1990, as amended, with respect to municipal servicing, financial,
administrative and other matters thereto.
ii.
the Municipality of Central Elgin certifies that there is adequate uncommitted
reserve sewage capacity available for the development of the lands in question.
c)
Interim Permitted Uses: Uses existing as of the date of the passing of this By-law.25 26
5.2.5.11
Special Zone
(a)
Area Affected
R1-11, as shown on Schedule "A-19".
(b)
Minimum Lot Frontage:
17 metres.
(c)
Holding Zone Provisions:
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, where the Symbol "h" appears on Schedule
A-19 as a prefix to the R1-11 zone, unless this by-law has been amended to remove the
relevant "h" symbol, those lands shall not be developed or used except for uses permitted by
paragraph c). The removal of the "h" symbol from a Zoning Schedule is subject to the following
requirements:
Holding Zone Provisions:
a)
Defined Area: R1-11 as shown on Schedule A-19.
b)
To ensure the orderly development of lands and the provision of municipal services, the
"h" symbol shall not be deleted until the following requirements have been satisfied:
i)
a subdivision agreement is entered into for the lands in question with the
Municipality of Central Elgin pursuant to Section 51(26) of the Planning Act,
R.S.O. 1990, as amended, with respect to municipal servicing, financial,
administrative and other matters thereto.
ii)
the Municipality of Central Elgin certifies that there is adequate uncommitted
reserve sewage capacity available for the development of the lands in question.
c)
Interim Permitted Uses: Uses existing as of the date of the passing of this By-law.27 28
5.2.5.12
Special Zone
(a)
Area Affected
R1-12, as shown on Schedule "A-19".
(b)
Minimum Lot Frontage:
12 metres.
(c)
Holding Zone Provisions:
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, where the Symbol "h" appears on Schedule
A-19 as a prefix to the R1-12 zone, unless this by-law has been amended to remove the
relevant "h" symbol, those lands shall not be developed or used except for uses permitted by
paragraph c). The removal of the "h" symbol from a Zoning Schedule is subject to the following
requirements:
Holding Zone Provisions:
a)
Defined Area: R1-12 as shown on Schedule A-19.
25 Added new subsection by Clause 2 to By-law 2287, October 9th, 2018.
26 "h" symbol deleted by Clause 1 to By-law 2391, July 22nd, 2019.
27 Added new subsection by Clause 3 to By-law 2287, October 9th, 2018.
28 "h" symbol deleted by Clause 2 to By-law 2391, July 22nd, 2019.
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b)
To ensure the orderly development of lands and the provision of municipal services, the
"h" symbol shall not be deleted until the following requirements have been satisfied:
i)
a subdivision agreement is entered into for the lands in question with the
Municipality of Central Elgin pursuant to Section 51(26) of the Planning Act,
R.S.O. 1990, as amended, with respect to municipal servicing, financial,
administrative and other matters thereto.
ii)
the Municipality of Central Elgin certifies that there is adequate uncommitted
reserve sewage capacity available for the development of the lands in question.
c)
Interim Permitted Uses: Uses existing as of the date of the passing of this By-law.29 30
5.2.5.13
Special Zone
(a)
Area Affected
R1-13, as shown on Schedule "A-19".
(b)
Minimum Front Yard:
Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection 5.2.3(c) to By-law 91-21, a minimum front yard
depth of 4.5 metres is permitted for the dwelling at the time of the passing of this by-law.31
5.2.5.14 - Special Zone
(a)
Area Affected
R1-14, as shown on Schedule "A-21".
(b)
Additional Permitted Use
Semi-Detached Dwelling
(c)
Minimum Lot Area
380 square metres - Single detached
250 square metres - Semi-detached
(d)
Minimum Lot Frontage
12 metres - Single detached
9 metres per unit - Semi-detached
(e)
Minimum Front Yard
6 metres
(f)
Minimum Side Yard
Interior Side Yard - 1 metre, except where a common vertical wall separates one dwelling unit
from the adjoining dwelling unit, no side yard is required.
Exterior Side Yard - 3.5 metres
(g)
Minimum Rear Yard
7.5 metres
(h)
Maximum Lot Coverage
50%
(i)
Permitted Deck Encroachment
5 metres
29 Added new subsection by Clause 4 to By-law 2287, October 9th, 2018.
30 "h" symbol deleted by Clause 3 to By-law 2391, July 22nd, 2019.
31 Added new subsection by Clause 5 to By-law 2287, October 9th, 2018.
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(j)
Holding Zone
Where the symbol "h" appears on Schedules "B", or on Schedule "A-21" as a prefix to a Zone
Symbol or to a Special Zone Symbol, notwithstanding the provisions of that zone or special
zone, unless this by-law has been amended to remove the relevant "h" symbol, those lands
shall not be developed or used except in compliance with the provisions of the applicable zone,
or for such other uses set out in the relevant Holding Provisions below.
(a)
Holding Provisions:
i.
Plan of subdivision - to ensure the orderly development of lands, the "h" symbol shall
not be deleted until a subdivision agreement is entered into for the lands in question
with the Municipality.
ii. Municipal Services - to ensure that there is sewage capacity for the lands in question,
the "h" symbol shall not be deleted until the Director of Physical Services certifies
that in his opinion the Municipality has adequate uncommitted reserve sewage
capacity for the orderly development of the lands in question.
(b)
Permitted Interim Uses: Existing uses.32
5.2.5.15 - Special Zone
(a)
Area Affected
R1-15, as shown on Schedule "A-21".
(b)
Additional Permitted Use
Semi-Detached Dwelling
(c)
Minimum Lot Area
380 square metres - Single detached
250 square metres - Semi-detached
(d)
Minimum Lot Frontage
12 metres - Single detached
9 metres per unit - Semi-detached
(e)
Minimum Front Yard
6 metres
(f)
Minimum Side Yard
Interior Side Yard - 1 metre, except where a common vertical wall separates one dwelling unit
from the adjoining dwelling unit, no side yard is required.
Exterior Side Yard - 3.5 metres
(g)
Minimum Rear Yard
7.5 metres
(h)
Maximum Lot Coverage
50%
(i)
Permitted Deck Encroachment
5 metres
(j)
Holding Zone
Where the symbol "h" appears on Schedules "B", or on Schedule "A-21" as a prefix to a Zone
Symbol or to a Special Zone Symbol, notwithstanding the provisions of that zone or special
zone, unless this by-law has been amended to remove the relevant "h" symbol, those lands
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shall not be developed or used except in compliance with the provisions of the applicable zone,
or for such other uses set out in the relevant Holding Provisions below.
(a)
Holding Provisions:
i.
Plan of subdivision - to ensure the orderly development of lands, the "h" symbol shall
not be deleted until a subdivision agreement is entered into for the lands in question
with the Municipality.
ii. Municipal Services - to ensure that there is sewage capacity for the lands in question,
the "h" symbol shall not be deleted until the Director of Physical Services certifies
that in his opinion the Municipality has adequate uncommitted reserve sewage
capacity for the orderly development of the lands in question.
(b)
Permitted Interim Uses: Existing uses.33
5.2.5.16 - Special Zone
(a)
Area Affected
R1-16, as shown on Schedule "A-22".
(b)
Minimum Lot Area
Interior Lot - 380 square metres
Corner Lot - 495 square metres
(c)
Minimum Lot Frontage
Interior Lot - 12 metres
Corner Lot - 14 metres
(f)
Minimum Side Yard
Attached Garage or Carport - 1.2 metres
No Attached Garage or Carport - 1.2 metres and 3.5 metres on the other side
Corner Lot - 1.2 metres and 3.5 metres abutting a public street
(g)
Minimum Rear Yard
7.0 metres
(h)
Maximum Lot Coverage
45%
(i)
Yard Encroachments
Notwithstanding Section 4.14.1 iii), decks may project into the required rear yard a distance of
not more than 3.0 metres.
(j)
Exceptions
The provisions 5.2.3 a), 5.2.3 b), 5.2.3 d), 5.2.3 e) and 5.2.3 g) shall not apply to the area
affected in 5.2.5.16.34
33 Added new subsection by Clause 3 to By-law 2648, October 12th, 2021.
34 Added new subsection by Clause 3 to By-law 2738, October 11th, 2022.
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5.3
SINGLE RESIDENTIAL "R2" ZONE
5.3.1 - Scope
No person shall within any Single Residential "R2" Zone, use any land, or erect alter or use any
building or structure, except in accordance with the following provisions.
5.3.2 - Permitted Uses
(a)
One single detached dwelling per lot
(b)
One semi-detached dwelling per lot one duplex dwelling per lot
(c)
Uses, buildings and structures accessory to the foregoing permitted use
(d)
Converted dwellings
(e)
Home occupation within a single detached dwelling
5.3.3 - Regulations for Dwellings
Single
Semi Detached
Duplex
Dwelling
Dwelling
Dwelling
(a)
Minimum Lot Area
Interior Lot
464.5m2
670m2
650m2
(335.0 m2 per unit)
Corner Lot
558.0m2
770.5m2
650m2
(335.0 m2 for interior unit)
(435.0 m2 flankage unit)
(b)
Maximum Lot Coverage
40.0%
45.0%
40.0%
(c)
Minimum Lot Frontage
Interior Lot
15.0m
21.0m
20.0m
10.0 m per unit
Corner Lot
18.0m
23.0m
(13.0 m for flankage unit)
(10.0 m for interior unit)
(d)
Minimum Front Yard
6.0m
6.0m
6.0m
(e)
Minimum Side Yard
(i)
Single Detached or Duplex Dwelling with an Attached Garage or Carport
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the minimum width of the yard on each side of the combined building shall be 1
metre plus 0.5 metres for each additional or partial storey above the first storey.
(ii)
Single Detached or Duplex Dwelling with No Attached Garage or Carport
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the minimum width of the yard on one side of the main building shall be 1 metre
plus 0.5 metres for each additional or partial storey above the first storey.
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the minimum width of the yard on the other side of the building shall be 3.5
metres.
(iii)
Semi-Detached Dwellings
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where a common vertical wall separates one dwelling unit from the adjoining
dwelling unit, no side yard is required.
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the minimum width of the yard on the other side of the dwelling unit shall be 1.5
metres.
(iv)
Corner Lot
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the minimum width of the side yard abutting a public street shall be 4.5 metres.
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the minimum width of the yard on the other side of the main building shall be 1
metre plus 0.5 metres for each additional or partial storey above the first storey.
(f)
Minimum Rear Yard
10.5 metres
(g)
Maximum Building Height
10.5 metres
5.3.4 - Regulations for Parking
(a)
Minimum number of parking spaces
- 2 spaces per dwelling unit, one of which may be
provided in the required front yard.
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Explanatory Note
The following uses,
a)
Medway Metalwork Company Limited, located on Part Lot 16, Registered Plan No. 292.
b)
P & T Heating and Cooling, located on Part Lot 12, Registered Plan No. 29: are existing uses
located within the Residential "R2" Zone, at the time of the passing of this By-Law and thus
have status as legal non-conforming uses.
The above explanatory note is included here for clarification only, and does not form part of this By-
Law.
5.3.5 - Special Provisions
The provisions of subsections 5.3.1 to 5.3.4 inclusive and all other applicable provisions of this by-law
shall apply to the use of the land and to the erection and use of buildings and structures in each special
zone in this subsection except that where there is a conflict between the provisions of the special zone
and the provisions of subsections 5.3.1 to 5.3.4 inclusive, or any other applicable provisions, those of
the special zone shall prevail.
In addition, the provisions of each special zone shall, unless otherwise provided in such special zone,
apply only to the use of land permitted in the special zone and to the erection and use of buildings and
structures permitted in the special zone.
5.3.5.1 - Special Zone
(a)
Area Affected
R2-1 as shown on Schedule "A-1".
(b)
Additional Permitted Uses
Sale and rental of videos and accessories.
Uses accessory to the foregoing additional permitted uses.
(c)
Additional Permitted Buildings and Structures
Buildings and structures for the additional uses permitted by 5.3.5.1 (b) above.
(d)
Location of Additional Permitted Buildings and Structures
Within the area shown hatched on Schedule A-1.
(e)
Maximum Floor Area
The floor area for the additional uses permitted by 5.3.5.1 (b) above shall not exceed 60 square
metres.
(f)
Required Minimum Number of Parking Spaces
(i)
3 located within the area shown cross-hatched on Schedule A-1 for the additional uses
permitted by 5.3.5.1 (b) above.
(ii)
1 located within the area shown cross-hatched on Schedule A-1 for the existing single-
detached dwelling.35
5.3.5.2 - Special Zone
(a)
Area Affected
R2-2, as shown on Schedule "A-21".
(b)
Additional Permitted Use
Townhouse Dwelling
(c)
Minimum Lot Area
200 square metres per dwelling unit
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(d)
Minimum Lot Frontage
9 metres
(e)
Minimum Front Yard
6 metres
(f)
Minimum Side Yard
Interior Side Yard - 1 metre, no side yard requirement where townhouse dwelling units share a
common wall
Exterior Side Yard - 3.5 metres
(g)
Minimum Rear Yard
7.5 metres
(h)
Maximum Lot Coverage
50%
(i)
Permitted Deck Encroachment
5 metres
(j)
Parking within Front Yard
The area of all parking spaces and residential driveways within a front yard shall not exceed
65% of the area of such yard and the total width of all such driveways and parking spaces
where they intersect the front lot line shall not exceed 65% of the length of the front lot line.
(k)
Front Lot Line
In all cases, the front lot line shall be that lot line fronting on the street oriented north/south.
(l)
Holding Zone
Where the symbol "h" appears on Schedules "B", or on Schedule "A-21" as a prefix to a Zone
Symbol or to a Special Zone Symbol, notwithstanding the provisions of that zone or special
zone, unless this by-law has been amended to remove the relevant "h" symbol, those lands
shall not be developed or used except in compliance with the provisions of the applicable zone,
or for such other uses set out in the relevant Holding Provisions below.
(a)
Holding Provisions:
i.
Plan of subdivision - to ensure the orderly development of lands, the "h" symbol shall
not be deleted until a subdivision agreement is entered into for the lands in question
with the Municipality.
ii. Municipal Services - to ensure that there is sewage capacity for the lands in question,
the "h" symbol shall not be deleted until the Director of Physical Services certifies
that in his opinion the Municipality has adequate uncommitted reserve sewage
capacity for the orderly development of the lands in question.
(b)
Permitted Interim Uses: Existing uses.36
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5.4
MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL "RM1" ZONE
5.4.1 - Scope
No person shall within any Residential "RM1" Zone, use any land, or erect alter or use any building or
structure, except in accordance with the following provisions.
5.4.2 - Permitted Uses
(a)
Apartment Building
(b)
Uses, buildings and structures accessory to the foregoing permitted use
5.4.3 - Regulations for Dwellings
(a)
Minimum Lot Area
800.0 square metres
(b)
Minimum Lot Frontage
20.0 metres
(c)
Minimum Front Yard
6.0 metres
(d)
Minimum Side Yard
Interior Side Yard
1.0 metres
Exterior Side Yard
6.0 metres
(e)
Minimum Rear Yard
9.0 metres
(f)
Maximum Building Height
9.0 metres
(g)
Maximum Lot Coverage
50.0 percent
(h)
Maximum Number of
Dwelling Units
5 per lot
5.4.4 - Regulations for Parking
(a)
Minimum number of parking spaces
per dwelling unit
1.25 per dwelling unit
5.4.5 - Special Provisions
The provisions of subsection 5.4.1 to 5.4.4 inclusive and all other applicable provisions of this by-law
shall apply to the use of the land and to the erection and use of buildings and structures in each special
zone in this subsection except that where there is a conflict between the provisions of the special zone
and the provisions of subsections 5.4.1 to 5.4.4 inclusive, or any other applicable provisions, those of
the special zone shall prevail.
In addition, the provisions of each special zone shall, unless otherwise provided in such special zone,
apply to the use of land permitted in the special zone and to the erection and use of buildings and
structures permitted in the special zone.
5.4.5.2 - Special Zone
(a)
Area Affected
RM1-2 as shown on Map 1.
(b)
Minimum Lot Area
0.34 acres
(c)
Minimum Lot Frontage
26 metres
(d)
Maximum Number of Dwelling Units
20
(e)
Required Minimum Number of Parking Spaces
14
(f)
Exceptions
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The provisions of subsections 5.4.3 (a), (b), (g), (h) and 5.4.4 (a) shall not apply to the area
affected.
5.4.5.3 - Special Zone
(a)
Area Affected
RM1-3, as shown on Schedule ''B-2".
(b)
Applicable Provisions
The provisions of subsections 5.4.1, 5.4.2, 5.4.3 and 5.4.4 and all other provisions of this by-
law applicable to lands, buildings and structures within the RM1 Zone shall apply to the area
affected.
(c)
Holding Zone
(i) Use of Zone Symbol
Where the symbol "h" appears on Schedules 'B' or on Schedule ''B-2" as a prefix to a Zone
Symbol or to a Special Zone Symbol, notwithstanding the provisions of that zone, unless this
by-law has been amended to remove the relevant "h" symbol, those lands shall not be
developed or used except for the permitted interim uses set forth below.
(ii) Holding Zone Provisions
(a)
Plan of Subdivision- to ensure the orderly development of the subject lands, the "h"
symbol shall not be deleted until such time as:
an application for a draft plan of subdivision has been filed and draft plan of
subdivision approval has been given by the appropriate approval authority
pursuant to Section 51 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended; and,
a subdivision agreement has been entered into with the municipality pursuant to
Section 51(26) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, with respect to
municipal servicing, financial, administrative and other matters related thereto.
(b)
Municipal Services - to ensure that there is sewage capacity for the lands in question,
the "h" symbol shall not-be deleted until- the Director of Physical Services certifies that
in his opinion the Municipal Corporation has adequate uncommitted reserve sewage
capacity for the orderly development of the subject lands
The removal of the "h" symbol requires an amendment to this by-law pursuant to Section 36 of
the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended.
(iii) Permitted Interim Uses
Uses existing as of the date of the passing of this by-law.37
5.4.5.4 - Special Zone
(a)
Area Affected
RM1-4, as shown on Schedule "B-6".
(b)
Minimum Lot Area
5,800 square metres
(c)
Minimum Lot Frontage
50.0 metres
(d)
Minimum Front Yard
55.0 metres
(e)
Minimum Side Yard
Interior Side Yard - 6.0 metres
Exterior Side Yard - 23.0 metres
37 Added new subsection by Clause 5 to By-law 709, October 18th, 2004.
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Setback from Centreline of Belmont Road - 26.0 metres
(f)
Minimum Building Height
9.0 metres
(g)
Minimum Rear Yard
4.5 metres
(h)
Maximum Lot Coverage
20%
(i)
Maximum Number of Dwelling Units
16 per lot
(j)
Required Parking Spaces
20
(k)
Exceptions
The provisions 5.4.3 and 5.4.4 shall not apply to the area affected in 5.4.5.4 (a).38
38 Added new subsection by Clause 4 to By-law 2885, April 18th, 2024.
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SECTION 6 - COMMERCIAL ZONES
6.1 GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR COMMERCIAL ZONES
6.1.1 - Scope
In any Commercial Zone, no person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure,
except in accordance with the following provisions which, in addition to other requirements of this By-
Law, shall apply to all Commercial Zones.
6.1.2 - Special Provisions for Uses Adjacent to Residential Zones
a)
Unless otherwise specified in the By-Law and except for points of ingress and egress, where a
commercial zone abuts a residential zone a strip of land 1.0 metres in width immediately
adjoining such residential zones shall be used for a planting strip only.
b)
Where a lot having one or more restaurants abuts a Residential Zone, the following additional
regulations apply:
i)
1.0 metres minimum planting strip abutting a residential zone;
ii)
3.0 metres minimum yard abutting a residential zone.
6.1.3 - Outside Storage
a)
Except as specifically provided in the regulations of the Zone in which the lot is located, the
following regulations shall apply to Open Storage areas in all Commercial Zones
i)
Open storage for other than temporary display purposes shall not be permitted in any
front yard.
ii)
Open storage for other than temporary display purposes shall not be permitted less than
7.5 metres from any public highway, or less than 4.5 metres from the boundary of any
Residential Zone.
6.1.4 - Accessory Buildings
i)
Location - Accessory buildings shall be located only in the rear yard, except that no
accessory building shall be located in the rear yard of a corner lot.
ii)
Yard Requirements - No accessory building shall be located on any lot closer to a public
highway than 7.5 metres or closer to the boundary of any Residential Zone than 4.5
metres or closer to the rear or side lot lines not abutting a public highway than 0.5
metres.
6.1.5 - Unitary Equipment
No unitary equipment shall be located within 20.0 metres of any abutting residential zone and any such
equipment shall be equipped with noise baffles and screened from view.
6.1.6 - Commercial Zones
For the purpose of this By-Law, the following Commercial Zones are established within the Defined
Area and such Zones may be referred to by the appropriate symbol.
ZONE
SYMBOL
General Commercial
GC
Highway Commercial
HC
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6.2
GENERAL COMMERCIAL "GC" ZONE
6.2.1 - Scope
No person shall within any General Commercial "GC" Zone use any land or erect, alter or use any
building or structure, except in accordance with the following provisions.
6.2.2 - Permitted Uses
a)
Auctioneer's premises
b)
Animal hospital only if wholly enclosed within a building
c)
Barber Shop &. Hairdressing Establishments
d)
Banks
e)
Banquet hall
f)
Boarding house
g)
Bus depot
h)
Convenience food store
i)
Drug store
j)
Dry cleaning depot
k)
Equipment rental, sales and repairs
1)
Financial institution
m)
Hardware store
n)
Hotel
o)
Medical office or clinic
p)
Offices, business and professional
q)
Parking Lot
r)
Personal service shop
s)
Places of Entertainment
t)
Private or commercial clubs
u)
Retail food stores
v)
Retail stores
w)
Restaurants or Snack Bars
x)
Tavern
y)
An accessory dwelling unit provided such unit is located together with a permitted non-
residential use within the same building
"z)
Single detached dwellings existing at the date of the passing of this by-law."39
6.2.3 - Zone Regulations
(a)
Minimum Lot Area
464.5 square metres
(b)
Minimum Lot Frontage
15.0 metres
(c)
Maximum Lot Coverage
40.0 percent
(d)
Minimum Front Yard
1.0 metres
(e)
Minimum Side Yard
3.0 metres - except when the lot abuts a Residential
Zone when the minimum side yard
shall be 4.5 metres.
(f)
Minimum Rear Yard
6.0 metres
(g)
Maximum Building Height
12.5 metres
(h)
Maximum Gross Floor Area
100.0 percent
(i)
Minimum Landscaped Open Space
10.0 percent of which a portion may be required as
provided
39 39 Added new subsection by Clause 1 to By-law 123, 1999.
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i)
A landscaping strip having a minimum width of 1.0 metres shall be provided and
thereafter maintained adjacent to every portion of any lot that abuts a street and/or
Residential Zone except for points of access and egress.
(j)
Storage - No open storage areas shall be permitted in a GC Zone except for the display or sale
of goods and materials in any yard other than a required yard and provided such display is in
conjunction with a similar commercial use carried on in an enclosed building on the same lot.
(k)
Minimum Parking Requirements
i)
Parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.10. For uses not
specified in Section 4.10, a minimum of one parking space per 28.0 square metres of
gross floor area or fraction thereof shall be required.
(l)
Existing Single Detached Dwellings
i)
A single detached dwelling existing at the date of the passing of this by-law may be
enlarged subject to the Single Residential "R2" Zone Regulations contained in subsection
5.3.3 - Regulations for Single Dwellings (b), (d), (e), (f) and (g).
ii)
The minimum lot area shall be the existing lot area.
iii)
The minimum lot frontage shall be the existing lot frontage.
iv)
Minimum number of parking spaces - 2 spaces.
v)
Reconstruction, Rebuilding or Repair Permitted:
Where an existing single detached dwelling is located on a lot having less than the
minimum lot frontage, lot area, front yard, side yard or rear yard required by this by-
law, the said dwelling may be reconstructed, rebuilt or repaired provided the
reconstruction, rebuilding or repair does not further reduce any front yard, side yard or
rear yard which is less than the minimum required by this by-law and all other applicable
provisions of this by-law are complied with.40
6.2.4- Special Provisions
The provisions of subsections 6.2.1 to 6.2.3 inclusive and all other applicable provisions of this by-law
shall apply to the use of the land and to the erection and use of buildings and structures in each special
zone in this subsection except that where there is a conflict between the provisions of the special zone
and the provisions of subsections 6.2.1 to 6.2.3 inclusive, or any other applicable provisions, those of
the special zone shall prevail.
In addition, the provisions of each special zone shall, unless otherwise provided in such special zone,
apply only to the use of land permitted in the special zone and to the erection and use of buildings and
structures permitted in the special zone.
6.2.4.1 - Special Zone
(a)
Area Affected
GC-1 as shown on Schedule "A-2".
(b)
Applicable Provisions
The provisions of subsections 6.2.1, 6.2.2 and 6.2.3 and all other applicable provisions shall
apply to the area affected.41
6.2.4.2 - Special Zone
(a)
Area Affected:
GC-2 as shown on Schedule "A-4".
(b)
Additional Permitted Uses:
(i)
motor vehicle repair garage existing at the date of the passing of this zoning by-law;
(ii)
motor vehicle inspection station;
(iii)
automobile sales establishment.
40 Added new subsection by Clause 2 to By-law 123, 1999.
41 Added new subsection by Clause 2 to By-law 94-14, December 6th, 1994.
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(c)
Applicable Provisions:
The provisions of subsections 6.2.1, 6.2.2 and 6.2.3 and all other applicable provisions shall
apply to the area affected.42
6.2.4.4 - Special Zone
(a)
Area Affected:
GC-4, as shown on Schedule "A-7".
(b)
Additional Permitted Uses:
i)
Motor vehicle repair garage existing at the date of passing of this zoning by-law;
ii)
Automobile sales establishment;
iii)
Accessory Uses.
(c)
Permitted Buildings and Structures:
Buildings and structures existing on the date of passing of this by-law for the uses permitted by
subsection 6.2.4.4(b ).
(d)
Outdoor Display Area:
The outdoor display of goods for the use permitted by subsection 6.2.4.4(b )(ii) shall be
restricted to the front yard within the area defined in subsection 6.2.4.4(a) of this By-law.
(e)
Minimum Lot Area:
820 square metres.
(f)
Minimum Lot Frontage:
14 metres.
(g)
Exceptions:
The provisions of subsection 6.2.3(a) and 6.2.3(b) shall not apply to the area defined in
subsection 6.2.4.4(a) of this By-law.43
6.2.4.5 - Special Zone
(a)
Area Affected:
GC-5, as shown on Schedule "A-10".
(b)
Additional Permitted Uses:
i)
Institutional use;
ii)
Day nursery,
iii)
Accessory Uses.
(c)
Definition:
The following definition shall apply to the area defined in subsection 6.2.4.5(a):
DAY NURSERY means a building or part thereof that receives more than five (S) children who
are not of common parentage, primarily for the purpose of providing temporary care, or
guidance, or both temporary care and guidance, for a continuous period not exceeding twenty-
four hours, where the children are:
(i)
under eighteen years of age in the case of a day nursery for children with a
developmental handicap,
(ii)
up to and including ten years of age in all other cases, or
(iii)
as licenced by the Ministry of Community, Family and Children's Services, or its
successors, to provide specific programming to children up to and including age 12,
42 Added new subsection by Clause 2 to By-law 109, May 25th, 1999.
43 Added new subsection by Clause 2 to By-law 652, May 10th 2004.
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but does not include:
(i)
part of a public school, separate school, private school or a school for trainable retarded
children under the Education Act,
(ii)
a place that is used for a program of recreation and that is supervised by a municipal
recreation director who holds a certificate issued pursuant to section 12(f) of the Ministry
of Tourism and Recreation Act, as amended, or
(iii)
a children's mental health centre under the Child and Family Services Act, 1990, as
amended.
(d)
Applicable Provisions:
The provisions of subsection 6.2.1, 6.2.2 and 6.2.3 and all other applicable provisions shall
apply to the area affected."44
6.2.4.6 - Special Zone
(b)
Area Affected:
GC-6, as shown on Schedule "A-14".
(b)
Additional Permitted Uses:
i)
Commercial printing business;
ii)
Institutional use;
iii)
Accessory Uses.
(c)
Definition:
The following definition shall apply to the area defined in subsection 6.2.4.6(a):
COMMERCIAL PRINTING BUSINESS means a building or part thereof that is used for the
primary purpose of printing, lithographing and publishing, and may include the reproduction of
drawings, plans, maps or other copy by blueprinting, photocopying or small offset process.
(d)
Applicable Provisions:
The provisions of subsection 6.2.1, 6.2.2 and 6.2.3 and all other applicable provisions shall
apply to the area affected.45
44 Added new subsection by Clause 3 to By-law 833 , January 16th, 2006.
45 Added new subsection by Clause 2 to By-law 1253 , May 25th, 2010.
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6.3
HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL "HC" ZONE
6.3.1 - Scope
No person shall within any Highway Commercial "HC" Zone use any land or erect, alter or use any
building or structure, except in accordance with the following provisions.
6.3.2 - Permitted Uses
a)
Building supply establishment
b)
Farm supply establishment
c)
Fraternal Organization
d)
Machine shops
e)
Medical office
f)
Motor vehicle parts and accessories
g)
Motor vehicle repair garage
h)
Motor vehicle sales and service
i)
Personal Service shop
j)
Restaurant
k)
Service shop of a convenience nature
1)
Service station
m)
Offices accessory to the foregoing uses
n)
Single detached dwellings existing at the date of the passing of this by-law·
6.3.3 - Zone Regulations for all Uses Other Than Those Specified in Sections 6.3.4, 6.3.5 and
6.3.6
(a)
Minimum Lot Area
800 square metres
(b)
Minimum Lot Frontage
20.0 metres
(c)
Maximum Lot Coverage
40.0 percent
(d)
Minimum Front Yard
1.0 metres
(e)
Minimum Side Yard
3.0 metres - except where the lot abuts a
Residential
Zone where the minimum side yard shall be 4.5
metres
(f)
Minimum Rear Yard
7.5 metres
(g)
Maximum Gross Floor Area
100.0 percent of lot area
(h)
Maximum Building Height
10.5 metres
(i)
Minimum Landscaped Open Space
10 percent of which a portion may be required as
provided in sub-sections (i) and (ii)
i)
A landscaping strip having a minimum width of 5.0 metres shall be provided and
thereafter maintained along the boundary of any Provincial highway except for points of
ingress and egress.
ii)
A landscaping strip having a minimum width of 4.5 metres shall be provided and
thereafter maintained adjacent to every portion of any lot that abuts a street or
Residential Zone.
(j)
Storage - No outside storage shall be permitted on any lot in the "HC" Zone except where such
storage is temporary and accessory to the main use is located in any yard other than a required
yard and is screened.
(k)
Minimum Parking requirements
i)
Parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.10. for uses not
specified in Section 4.10, a minimum of one parking space per 28.0 square metres of
ground floor area or fraction thereof shall be required.
ii)
No parking space or part thereof shall be located and no land shall be used for the
temporary parking or storage of any motor vehicle at a distance of less than 1.5 metres
from any rear lot line or any street line, or less than 7.5 metres from the boundary of
any Residential Zone.
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(l) Existing Single Detached Dwellings
(i)
A single detached dwelling existing at the date of the passing of this by-law may be
enlarged subject to the Single Residential "R2" Zone Regulations contained in subsection
5.3.3- Regulations for Single Dwellings (b), (d), (e), (f) and (g).
(ii)
The minimum lot area shall be the existing lot area.
(iii)
The minimum lot frontage shall be the existing lot frontage.
(iv)
Minimum number of parking spaces - 2 spaces.
(v)
Reconstruction, Rebuilding or Repair Permitted:
Where an existing single detached dwelling is located on a lot having less than .the
minimum lot frontage, lot area, front yard, rear yard or side yard required by this by-
law, the said dwelling may be reconstructed, rebuilt or repaired provided the
reconstruction, rebuilding or repair does not further reduce any front yard, side yard or
rear yard which is less than the minimum required by this by-law and all other applicable
provisions of this by-law are complied with.46
6.3.4 - Regulations for Motor Vehicle Service Stations
(a)
Minimum Lot Frontage
18.0 metres for an interior lot
25.0 metres for a corner lot
(b)
Minimum Lot Depth
38.0 metres
(c)
Maximum Lot Coverage
30.0 percent of the lot area
(d)
Minimum Front Yard
12.0 metres
(e)
Minimum Side Yard
7.5 metres
(f)
Minimum Rear Yard
7.5 metres
(g)
Maximum Building Height
11.0 metres
(h)
Minimum Landscaping
A landscaping area in the form of a planting strip having a minimum width of 9.0 metres shall
be provided and thereafter maintained adjacent to every portion of any lot line that abuts any
Residential Zone.
(i)
Other Provisions
(i)
On a corner lot a daylighting triangle of 15.0 metres shall be provided.
(ii)
No pump island shall be erected nearer to the boundary of any public highway than 4.5
metres
(iii)
Light standards, signs, fuel pump islands, and fuel pumps may be located in any required
minimum yard at a distance of not less than 4.5 metres from any street line but no part
of the required daylighting triangle shall be construed to be part of a required minimum
yard for the purpose of this clause.
(iv)
The width of an entrance or exit ramp shall be not less than 7.5 metres or more than
10.5 metres measured along the street line.
(v)
No entrance or exit ramp shall be located within 1.5 metres of the side or rear lot line
that abuts an adjoining lot.
(vi)
No entrance or exit ramp shall be located within 7.5 metres of any other ramp measured
along the street line.
(vii)
On a corner lot no entrance or exit ramp shall be located within 15.0 metres of the point
of intersection of the intersecting street lines of such lot, except as provided in sub-
clause (1) of this clause
(1)
on a near-side lot no entrance or exit ramp shall be located along the lot line
abutting a Provincial Highway within 18.0 metres of the point of intersection of
the intersecting street lines of such lot.
6.3.5- Regulations For Motor Vehicle Repair Garage
(a)
Minimum Lot Frontage
18.0 metres
(b)
Minimum Lot Depth
25.0 metres
(c)
Maximum Lot Coverage
25.0 percent
(d)
Minimum Front Yard
9.0 metres
46 Added new subsection by Clause 4 to By-law 123, 1999.
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(e)
Minimum Side Yard
7.5 metres
(f)
Minimum Rear Yard
7.5 metres
(g)
Maximum Building Height
11.0 metres
(h)
Minimum Landscaping
A landscaping area in the form of a planting strip having a minimum width of 9.0 metres shall
be provided and thereafter maintained adjacent to every portion of any lot line that abuts any
Residential Zone.
6.3.6 - Regulations For Motor Vehicle Sales and Service
(a)
Minimum Lot Frontage
18.0 metres
(b)
Minimum Lot Depth
25.0 metres
(c)
Maximum Lot Coverage
25.0 percent
(d)
Minimum Front Yard
9.0 metres
(e)
Minimum Side Yard
7.5 metres
(f)
Minimum Rear Yard
7.5 metres
(g)
Maximum Building Height
11.0 metres
(h)
Minimum Landscaping
A landscaping area in the form of a planting strip having a minimum width of 9.0 metres shall
be provided and thereafter maintained adjacent to every portion of any lot line that abuts any
Residential Zone.
6.3.7 - Special Provisions
The provisions of subsections 6.3.1 to 6.3.6 inclusive and all other applicable provisions of this by-law
shall apply to the use of land and to the erection and use of buildings and structures in each special
zone in this subsection except that where there is a conflict between the provisions of the special zone
and the provisions of the subsections 6.3.1 to 6.3.6 inclusive, or any other applicable provisions in this
by-law, the provisions of the special zone shall prevail.
In addition, the provisions of each special zone shall, unless otherwise provided in such special zone,
apply only to the use of land permitted in the special zone and to the erection and use of buildings and
structures permitted in the special zone.
6.3.7.1 - Special Zone
(a)
Area Affected
HC-2 as shown on Schedule "A-20".
(b)
Additional Permitted Use
Convenience Food Store.
(c)
Minimum Interior Side Yard
5.42 metres.47
47 Added new subsection by Clause 3 to By-law 2390, July 22nd, 2019.
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SECTION 7 - INDUSTRIAL ZONES
7.1 GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR INDUSTRIAL ZONES
7 .1.1 - Scope
In any Industrial "M" Zone, no person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or
structure, except in accordance with the following provisions which, in addition to other requirements
of this By-Law, shall apply to all Industrial Zones.
7 .1.2 - Restrictions Adjacent to Residential Zones
a)
Notwithstanding the provisions of any Zone, where any Industrial Zone abuts a Residential Zone
the minimum setbacks shall be as follows:
i)
Minimum Front Yard
7.5 metres
ii)
Minimum Side Yard
9.0 metres
iii)
Minimum Rear Yard
15.0 metres
7.1.3 - Industrial Development Adjacent to Railway Right-of-Way
Where any lot line of an Industrial Zone abuts a railway right-of-way no minimum setback is required.
7.1.4 - Screening Provisions For Open Storage
When open storage is permitted under the applicable provisions of the Zone in which the lot is located,
such storage is to be fully screened from the view from adjacent streets and lots in accordance the By-
Law to regulate fences.
7 .1.5 - Industrial Zones
For the purpose of this By-Law, the following Industrial Zones are established within the Defined Area
and such Zones may be referred to by the appropriate symbol.
ZONE
SYMBOL
Industrial
M
Industrial - Commercial
MC
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7.2 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL "M" ZONE
7.2.1 - Scope
No person shall within any General Industrial "M" Zone use any land or erect, alter or use any building
or structure except in accordance with the following provisions.
7.2.2 - Permitted Uses
(i)
Any use related to the manufacturing, warehousing and/or storage of goods and materials
contained in the following list or similar use provided such uses are conducted within a wholly
enclosed building or within an uncovered area which is fully screened by means of fencing
and/or landscaping features.
(ii)
Body shop
(iii)
Building supply yard
(iv)
Business office accessory to a permitted use
(v)
Fuel depot
(vi)
Industrial uses
(vii)
Motor vehicle repair garage
(viii)
Municipal works yards
(ix)
Warehouses
(x)
an adult entertainment parlour".48
7.2.3 - Zone Regulations
(a)
Minimum Lot Area
1,000.0 square metres
(b)
Minimum Lot Frontage
30.5 metres
(c)
Maximum Lot Coverage
40.0 percent
(d)
Maximum Floor Area Ratio
0.40
(e)
Minimum Front Yard
9.0 metres
(f)
Minimum Side Yards
4.5 metres
Flankage Yard
9.0 metres
(g)
Minimum Rear Yard
7.5 metres
(h)
Minimum Landscape Open Space
i)
A landscaped area in the form of a planting strip, having a minimum width of 3.0 metres,
shall be provided and thereafter maintained adjacent to every portion of any lot line
which abuts a street and/or Residential Zone.
(i)
Storage - Open storage areas solely for the accessory storage or display of goods or materials
may be permitted in any yard other than a required yard provided that such storage is fully
screened from streets or adjacent residential uses by means of fencing and/or landscaping
features.
7.2.4 - Regulations For Parking
a)
1 parking space shall be provided for every 3 employees.
7.2.5 Adult Entertainment Parlour:
1.
In this zone, no building or structure shall be erected or used for the purposes of an
Adult Entertainment Parlour if the lot on which such Adult Entertainment Parlour is
located is within 500 metres, measured in a continuous path over the shortest distance,
of a residence, a school, a church, a day nursery or a public park in this zone or any
other zone, or a Residential, Neighbourhood Development or General Agricultural Zone.
2.
An Adult Entertainment Parlour shall be permitted only in a freestanding, single use
building or structure.49
48 Added new subsection by Clause 3 to By-law 308 , April 17th, 2001.
49 Added new subsection by Clause 4 to By-law 308 , April 17th, 2001.
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7.2.6
Special Provisions
The provisions of subsections 7.2.1 to 7.2.5 inclusive and all other applicable provisions of this by-law
shall apply to the use of land and to the erection and use of buildings and structures in each special
zone in this subsection except that where there is a conflict between the provisions of the special zone
and the provisions of the subsections 7.2.1 to 7.2.5 inclusive, or any other applicable provisions in this
by-law, the provisions of the special zone shall prevail.
In addition, the provisions of each special zone shall, unless otherwise provided in such special zone,
apply only to the use of land permitted in the special zone and to the erection and use of buildings and
structures permitted in the special zone.
7.2.6.1
Special Zone
(b)
Area Affected
M-1, as shown on Schedule "A-18".
(b)
Minimum Side Yard - North Side:
1.5 metres.
7.2.6.2 - Special Zone
(a)
Area Affected
M-2, as shown on Schedule "A-21".
(b)
Minimum Side Yard - North Side:
1.5 metres.50
50 Added new subsection by Clause 3 to By-law 2887, April 18th, 2024.
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7.3
INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL "MC" ZONE
7 .3.1 - Scope
No person within any Industrial Commercial "MC" Zone shall use any land or erect, alter or use any
building or structure except in accordance with the following provisions.
7.3.2 - Permitted Uses
i)
Any use permitted in the General Industries "M" Zone.
ii)
Business and professional offices.
iii)
Printing shop.
iv)
Custom workshops.
v)
Sample or showrooms.
vi)
Personal service shops.
(vii)
Adult entertainment parlour.51
7.3.3 - Zone Regulations
(a)
Minimum Lot Area
1,000.0 square metres
(b)
Minimum Lot Frontage
30.5 metres
(c)
Maximum Lot Coverage
40.0 percent
(d)
Maximum Floor Area Ratio
0.40
(e)
Minimum Front Yard
9.0 metres
(f)
Minimum Side Yards
4.5 metres
Flankage Yard
9.0 metres
(g)
Minimum Rear Yard
7.5 metres
(h)
Minimum Landscape Open Space
i)
A landscaped area in the form of a planting strip, having a minimum width of 3.0 metres,
shall be provided and thereafter maintained adjacent to every portion of any lot line
which abuts a street and/or Residential Zone.
(i)
Storage - Open storage areas solely for the accessory storage or display of goods or materials
may be permitted in any yard other than a required yard provided that such storage is fully
screened from streets or adjacent residential uses by means of fencing and/or landscaping
features.
7.3.4 Adult Entertainment Parlour:
1.
In this zone, no building or structure shall be erected or used for the purposes of an Adult
Entertainment Parlour if the lot on which such Adult Entertainment Parlour is located is within
500 metres, measured in a continuous path over the shortest distance, of a residence, a school,
a church, a day nursery or a public park in this zone or any other zone, or a Residential,
Neighbourhood Development or General Agricultural Zone.
2.
An Adult Entertainment Parlour shall be permitted only in a freestanding, single use building or
structure.52
7.3.5.1 - Special Zone
(a)
Area Affected:
MC-1 as shown on Schedule "A-15"
(b)
Only Permitted Uses:
(i)
Light industrial use.
(ii)
Motor vehicle repair garage.
(iii)
Municipal works yard.
(iv)
Warehouse.
51 Added new subsection by Clause 5 to By-law 308 , April 17th, 2001.
52 Added new subsection by Clause 6 to By-law 308 , April 17th, 2001.
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(v)
Business and Professional offices.
(vi)
Printing shop.
(vii)
Custom workshop.
(viii)
Sample or showrooms
(ix)
Personal service shops
(c)
Permitted Buildings and Structures:
(i)
Buildings and structures for the uses permitted by subsection 7.3.5.1(a).
(ii)
Accessory buildings and structures
(d)
Maximum Gross Floor Area
3,500 square metres.
(e)
Maximum Building Height
10 metres.
(f)
Definition:
The following Definition shall apply to the area in subsection 7.3.5.1(a):
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL USE means the use of a building or part thereof designed, used or
intended for the purpose of manufacturing, assembling or process of component parts to
produce finished products suitable for retail, wholesale or service trade and including repairing,
servicing, distributing, warehousing, storing or adapting for sale any goods, substance, article or
thing, but excluding any operation which creates a nuisance as a result of the emission of any
noise or air pollution that can be smelled, heard or otherwise detected 30 metres from the
outside of the building in which the operation is conducted and also excluding any operation
which creates vibration that can be detected 30 metres from the outside of the building in which
the operation is conducted.
(g)
Holding Zone:
(i)
Use of Zone Symbol:
Notwithstanding any other provisions of Zoning By-law 91-21, where the symbol "h" appears on
Schedule "1" as a prefix to the MC-1 Zone applying to the area affected, the provisions of the
MC-1 Zone shall apply, subject to the requirements of (ii) below. The relevant holding
provisions are denoted by the number (if any) immediately following the symbol "h" on the
Schedule.
(ii)
Holding Zone Provisions:
1.
Stormwater Management - to ensure that the quality and quantity of stormwater
discharged from the subject lands meets with the standards of the Municipality and the
applicable regulatory agencies, the "h1" symbol shall not be removed until the
Municipality is provided with a Stormwater Management Report, satisfactory to the
Director of Physical Services and the Conservation Authority, to demonstrate that
stormwater quantity and quality will be controlled to applicable standards.
2.
Site Plan- to ensure the orderly development of the lands, the "h1" symbol shall not be
removed until the proponent provides the Municipality with a site plan, satisfactory to
the Municipality.
3.
Gross Floor Area - Interim Limit: To ensure that the uncommitted reserve sewage
treatment capacity of the Belmont Sewage Treatment Facility is not prematurely
allocated ahead of the market demand for development of the subject lands, the total
gross floor area shall be limited to a maximum of 1,750 square metres while the "h2"
symbol applies. The "h2" symbol shall not be deleted from the zone until:
The Director of Physical Services certifies that in his opinion the Municipality has
adequate uncommitted reserve sewage capacity for the orderly development of
the additional gross floor area; and
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The proponent provides the Municipality with an update to the site plan,
satisfactory to the Municipality.
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The removal of the "h" symbol requires an amendment to this by-law pursuant to
Section 36 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended.53
53 Added new subsection by Clause 2 to By-law 1770 , August 25th, 2014.
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SECTION 8 - INSTITUTIONAL "I" ZONE
8.1.1 - Scope
No person shall within any Institutional "I" Zone use any land or erect, alter or use any building or
structure, except in accordance with the following provisions.
8.1.2 - Permitted Uses
i)
Cemetery
ii)
Day nursery
iii)
Home for the aged
iv)
Fraternal Halls
v)
Funeral parlor
vi)
Library
vii)
Municipal Offices
viii)
Place of worship and accessory dwelling
ix)
Police and/or fire station
x)
Nursing home
xi)
Public Utility
xii)
Accessory dwelling unit to a permitted use
xiii)
Uses, buildings and structures clearly accessory and incidental to a permitted use but
specifically excluding any commercial or retail uses
8.1.3 - Regulations for Permitted Uses
(a)
Minimum Lot Area
600.0 square metres
(b)
Minimum Lot Frontage
15.0 metres
(c)
Maximum Lot Coverage
35.0 percent
(d)
Minimum Front Yard
7.5 metres
(e)
Minimum Side Yards
3.0 metres
(f)
Minimum Rear Yard
7.5 metres
(g)
Maximum Building Height
12.0 metres
(h)
Minimum Landscaped
Open Space
10.0 percent
(i)
Storage - No open storage areas shall be permitted.
8.1.4 - Regulations For Parking
a)
Parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.10.
b)
For those uses not specified, a minimum of one parking space per 28.0 square metres of gross
floor area shall be required.
8.1.5 - Exceptions
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8.1.2 on those lands known as Part of Lot 29, Plan 231 three
apartment dwelling units shall be permitted in addition to the uses permitted under Section 8.1.2.
8.1.6 - Special Provisions
The provisions of subsection 8.1.1 to 8.1.5 inclusive and all other applicable provisions of his by-law
shall apply to the use of the land and to the erection and use of buildings and structures in each
special zone in this subsection except that where there is a conflict between the provisions of the
special zone and the provisions of subsections 8.1.1 to 8.1.5 inclusive, or any other applicable
provision, those of the special zone shall prevail.
In addition, the provisions of each special zone shall, unless otherwise provided in such special zone,
apply to the use of land permitted in the special zone and to the erection and use of buildings and
structures permitted in the special zone.
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I-1 zone deleted by the repeal of By-law 1625 through Clause 2 of By-law 2885, April 18th, 2024.
8.1.6.2 - Special Zone
(a)
Area Affected
I-2, as shown on Schedule "A-21".
(b)
Permitted Uses
Institutional
Accessory uses to the foregoing
(c)
Permitted Building and Structures
School
Uses, buildings and structures accessory to the foregoing permitted use
(d)
Minimum Front Yard
20 metres
(e)
Minimum Side Yard
6 metres
(f)
Minimum Rear Yard
6 metres
(g)
Maximum Lot Coverage
50%
(h)
Maximum Building Height
12 metres
(i)
Parking
3 spaces plus 2 spaces per classroom54
54 Added new subsection by Clause 5 to By-law 2648, October 12th, 2021.
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SECTION 9 - OPEN SPACE ZONES
9.1 OPEN SPACE "OS" ZONE
9.1.1 - Scope
No person shall within any Open Space "OS" Zone use any land or erect, alter or use any building or
structure, except in accordance with the following provisions.
9.1.2 - Permitted Uses
i)
Conservation uses
ii)
Drainage uses
iii)
Hazard lands
iv)
Nature trails
v)
Woodlots
vi)
Uses, buildings and structures clearly accessory and incidental to a permitted use and located
on the same lot.
9.1.3 - Zone Regulations
(a)
Minimum Lot Area
none
(b)
Minimum Lot Frontage
none
(c)
Maximum Lot Coverage
10.0 percent
(d)
Minimum Front Yard
15.0 metres
(e)
Minimum Side Yard
15.0 metres
(f)
Minimum Rear Yard
15.0 metres
(g)
Minimum Landscaped Open Space
75.0 percent
(h)
Storage- No open storage shall be permitted in any "OS" Zone.
9.1.4 - Regulations For Parking
a)
No parking space or part thereof shall be located and no land shall be used for the parking or
storage of vehicles within 7.5 metres of any lot line.
9.1.5 - Special Provisions
The provisions of subsections 9 .1.1 to 9 .1.4 inclusive and all other applicable provisions of this by-law
shall apply to the use of land and to the erection and use of buildings and structures in each special
zone in this subsection except that where there is a conflict between the provisions of subsections
9.1.1 and 9 .1.4 inclusive, or any other applicable provisions, the provisions of the special zone shall
prevail.
In addition, the provisions of each special zone shall, unless otherwise provided in such special zone,
apply to the use of land permitted in the special zone and to the erection and use of buildings and
structures permitted in the special zone.
9.1.5.1 - Special Zone
(a)
Area Affected
OS-1 as shown on Schedule "A-3".55
9.1.5.1 - Special Zone
(a)
Area Affected
OS-2, as shown on Schedule "B-2".
(b)
Applicable Provisions
The provisions of subsections 9.1.1, 9.1.2, 9.1.3 and 9 .1.4 and all other provisions of this by-
law applicable to lands, buildings and structures within the OS Zone shall apply to the area
affected.56
55 Added new subsection by Clause 4 to By-law 846, February 13th , 2006, as ordered approved by the OMB on January 26, 2006, OMB Order No. 0268.
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9.2
PARK "P" ZONE
9.2.1 - Scope
No person shall within any Park "P" Zone use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure,
except in accordance with the following provisions.
9.2.2 - Permitted Uses
i)
Park
ii)
Arenas
iii)
Ball Diamonds
iv)
Playing fields
v)
Playgrounds
vi)
Picnic facilities
vii)
Community halls
viii)
Public building
ix)
Parking areas accessory to the above uses
x)
Uses, buildings and structures accessory and incidental thereto
9.2.3 - Regulations for Permitted Uses
(a)
No minimums
(b)
Maximum Lot Coverage 10.0 percent
(c)
Storage- No open storage areas shall be permitted on any lot in a "P" Zone
9.2.4 - Parking Regulations For Parking
a)
No parking space shall be located and no land shall be used for the parking or storing of any
motor vehicle within 7.5 metres of any lot line.
9.2.5 - Special Provisions
The provisions of subsections 9.2.1 to 9.2.4 inclusive and all other applicable provisions of this by-law
shall apply to the use of land and to the erection and use of buildings and structures in each special
zone in this subsection except that where there is a conflict between the provisions of subsections
9.2.1 and 9.2.4 inclusive, or any other applicable provisions, the provisions of the special zone shall
prevail.
In addition, the provisions of each special zone shall, unless otherwise provided in such special zone,
apply to the use of land permitted in the special zone and to the erection and use of buildings and
structures permitted in the special zone.
9.2.5.1 - Special Zone
(a)
Area Affected
P-1 as shown on Schedule "A-3".57
9.2.5.2 - Special Zone
(b)
Area Affected:
P-2, as shown on Schedule "A-11".
(b)
Only Permitted Uses:
(i)
Park;
(ii)
Picnic facilities;
(iii)
Accessory Uses.
(c)
Exceptions:
56Added new subsection by Clause 7 to By-law 709, October 18th, 2004.
57 Added new subsection by Clause 5 to By-law 846, February 13th , 2006, as ordered approved by the OMB on January 26, 2006, OMB Order No. 0268.
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The provisions of subsection 9.2.2 shall not apply to the area affected.58
58 Added new subsection by Clause 2 to By-law 835, January 16th, 2006.
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SECTION 10 - NEIGHBOURHOOD DEVELOPMENT "ND" ZONE
10.1 NEIGHBOURHOOD DEVELOPMENT "ND" ZONE
10.1.1 - Scope
In any Neighbourhood Development Zone - ND, no person shall use any building, structure or land for
any purpose other than that for which it was used on the date that this By-Law was passed or erect
any building or structure until such land has been rezoned by a By-Law, which has been approved in
accordance with Subsection 34 of the Planning Act, 1983.
10.1.2 - Permitted Uses
(a)
Agricultural field crop uses.
(b)
One single detached dwelling per lot existing at the date of the passing of this By-Law.
10.1.3 - Zone Regulations
(a)
Minimum Front Yard
12.0 metres
(b)
Minimum Side Yard
12.0 metres
10.1.4 - Special Provisions
The provisions of subsections 10.1.1 to 10.1.3 inclusive and all other applicable provisions of this by-
law shall apply to the use of land and to the erection and use of buildings and structures in each special
zone in this subsection except that where there is a conflict between the provisions of subsections
10.1.1 and 10.1.3 inclusive, or any other applicable provisions, the provisions of the special zone shall
prevail.
In addition, the provisions of each special zone shall, unless otherwise provided in such special zone,
apply to the use of land permitted in the special zone and to the erection and use of buildings and
structures permitted in the special zone.
10.1.4.1 - Special Zone
(a)
Area Affected
ND-1, as shown on Schedule "B-2".
(b)
Applicable Provisions
The provisions of subsections 10.1.1, 10.1.2 and 10.1.3 and all other provisions of this by-law
applicable to lands, buildings and structures within the ND Zone shall apply to the area
affected.59
59 Added new subsection by Clause 6 to By-law 709, October 18th, 2004.
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SECTION 11 - AGRICULTURAL ZONES
11.1 GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR ALL AGRICULTURAL ZONES
11.1.1 The height, floor area and location of any buildings and other structures, the floor area ratio,
the size, frontage and depth of the lot on which the buildings and other structures are located,
the front, side and rear yards on such lots, the maximum coverage and the number and location
of off-street parking spaces, shall remain as they lawfully exist on the day of the passing of this
by-law.
11.1.2 Subsection 11.1.1 shall not prohibit the erection of accessory buildings or the enlargement or
extension of buildings and other structures which are permitted under the provisions of
subsections 11.2 and 11.3 provided the erection, enlargement or extension is in conformity with
the applicable provisions of this by-law other than subsection 11.1.1.
11.1.3 Where the frontage and area of a lot on which buildings and other structures are located is less
than that required in subsections 11.2 and 11.3, the lot frontage and lot area which lawfully
exist on the day of the passing of this by-law shall be the m1rumum lot area of such lot for .the
purposes of this by-law.60
60 Added new subsection by Clause 9 to By-law 97-8, April 22nd, 1997.
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11.2 GENERAL AGRICULTURAL "A1" ZONE
11.2.1 Scope
No person shall within any General Agricultural "Al" Zone, use any land, or erect, alter or use any
building or structure, except in accordance with the following provisions.
11.2.2 Permitted Uses
(a)
Farm Uses
(b)
Rural Residential Uses
(b)
Home Occupations
(c)
Accessory Uses
11.2.3 Permitted Buildings and Structures
(a)
Farm buildings including one farm dwelling
(b)
One single detached dwelling on a Rural Residential lot
(c)
Accessory Buildings and Structures
11.2.4 Lot Area
40 hectares
11.2.5 Lot Frontage
150 metres
11.2.6 Ground Floor Area of Dwellings
(a)
75 square metres for a one storey dwelling
(b)
89 square metres for a split level dwelling ·
(c)
70 square metres for a dwelling having more than one storey
11.2.7 Coverage
(a)
5% maximum for farm uses
(b)
20% maximum for rural residential uses
11.2.8 Location of Buildings and Structures
(a)
Front Yard:
20metres
(b)
Side Yard:
7.5 metres
(c)
Rear Yard:
15 metres
11.2.9 Height
10.5 metres maximum for. a farm dwelling or a single detached dwelling on a rural residential lot.
11.2.10 - Off-Street Parking
(a)
In the case of rural residential uses:
1 parking space per dwelling unit;
(b)
In the case of a farm use
4 parking spaces per farm.61
61 Added new subsection by Clause 9 to By-law 97-8, April 22nd, 1997.
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11.2.11 - Special Provisions
The provisions of subsections 11.2.1 to 11.2.10 inclusive and all other applicable provisions of this by-
law shall apply to the use of the land and to the erection and use of buildings and structures in each
special zone in this subsection except that where there is a conflict between the provisions of the
special zone and the provisions of subsections 11.2.1 to 11.2.10 inclusive, or any other applicable
provisions, those of the special zone shall prevail.
In addition, the provisions of each special zone shall, unless otherwise provided in such special zone,
apply only to the use of land permitted in the special zone and to the erection and use of buildings and
structures permitted in the special zone.
11.2.11.1 - Special Zone
(a)
Area Affected:
A1-1, as shown on Schedule "B-1 ".
(b)
Only Permitted Uses:
i)
Rural-residential Use
ii)
Home Occupations
iii)
Accessory Uses
(c)
Permitted Buildings and Structures:
i)
Two single detached dwelling existing on the date of passing of this by-law.
ii)
Accessory buildings and structures.
(d)
Minimum Lot Area:
15,000 square metres
(e)
Minimum Lot Frontage:
100 metres
(f)
Exceptions:
The provisions of subsection 11.2.2(a), 11.2.3, 11.2.4 and 11.2.5 shall not apply to the area
defined in subsection 11.2.11.1 (a) of this By-law.62
(Note: The following zone designation was duplicated in error and will be corrected in a future
consolidation of the By-law.)
11.2.12 - Special Provisions
The provisions of subsections 11.2.1 to 11.2.11 inclusive and all other applicable provisions of this by-
law shall apply to the use of land and to the erection and use of buildings and structures in each special
zone in this subsection except that where there is a conflict between the provisions of the special zone
and the provisions of the subsections 11.2.1 to 11.2.11 inclusive, or any other applicable provisions in
this by-law, the provisions of the special zone shall prevail.
In addition, the provisions of each special zone shall, unless otherwise provided in such special zone,
apply only to the use of land permitted in the special zone and to the erection and use of buildings and
structures permitted in the special zone.
11.2.12.1 - Special Zone
(a)
Area Affected:
A1-1, as shown on Schedule "B-3".
(b)
Only Permitted Uses:
62 Added new subsection by Clause 2 to By-law 589, August 25th, 2003.
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(i)
Rural Residential Use.
(ii)
Home Occupations.
(iii)
Accessory Uses.
(c)
Only Permitted Buildings and Structures:
(i)
Two single detached dwelling units existing as of the date of passing of this by-law.
(ii)
Accessory buildings and structures.
(d)
Minimum Lot Frontage:
100 metres.
(e)
Minimum Lot Area:
0.70 hectares.
(f)
Minimum Front Yard:
19 metres.
(g)
Location of Buildings and Structures:
A detached accessory building existing at the time of passing of this by-law may be located 0.5
metres from the rear (northerly) lot line.
(h)
Exceptions:
The provisions of subsection 11.2.2, 11.2.3, 11.2.4, 11.2.5 and 11.2.8(a) shall not apply to the
area affected.63
63 Added new subsection by Clause 2 to By-law 1251, May 25th, 2010.
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11.3 BUFFER AGRICULTURAL "A2" ZONE
11.3.1 - Scope
No person shall within any Buffer Agricultural "A2" Zone, use any land or erect, alter or use any
building or structure, except in accordance with the following provisions.
11.3.2 - Permitted Uses
(a)
Farm Uses
(b)
Rural Residential Uses
(c)
Home Occupations
(d)
Accessory Uses
11.3.3 - Prohibited Uses
Notwithstanding the definition of FARM USE and subsection 11.3.2 (a) of this By-law, livestock farms,
poultry farms, piggeries, mushroom farms, furbearing animal farms, livestock sales barns and
marketing yards shall be prohibited. No new liquid manure storage facilities are permitted in the A2
zone.
11.3.4 - Permitted Buildings and Structures:
(a)
Farm buildings including one farm dwelling
(b)
One single detached dwelling on a Rural Residential lot
(c)
Accessory Buildings and Structures
11.3.5 - Lot Area
40 hectares
11.3.6 - Lot Frontage
150 metres
11.3.7 - Ground Floor Area of Dwellings
(a)
75 square metres for a one storey dwelling
(b)
89 square ID.etres for a split level dwelling
(c)
70 square metres for a dwelling having more than one storey
11.3.8 - Coverage
(a)
5% maximum for farm uses
(b)
20% maximum for rural residential uses
11.3.9 - Height
10.5 metres maximum for a farm dwelling or a single detached dwelling on a rural residential lot
11.3.10 - Location of Buildings and Structures
(a)
Front Yard:
20 metres
(b)
Side Yard:
1.5 metres
(c)
Rear Yard:
15 metres.
11.3.11 - Off-Street Parking
(a)
In the case of rural residential uses:
1 parking space per dwelling unit;
(b)
In the case of a farm use:
4 parking spaces per farm.64
64 Added new subsection by Clause 9 to By-law 97-8, April 22nd, 1997.
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SECTION 12 - INTERPRETATION OF ZONE BOUNDARIES
12.1 Where any uncertainty exists as to the location of the boundary of any zone shown on a zoning map,
the provisions of paragraphs 12.2 to 12.8 inclusive shall apply.
12.2
Where the location of a boundary of a zone coincides or approximately coincides with a lot line shown
on a registered plan of subdivision, such lot line shall be deemed to be the boundary;
12.3
Where a boundary of a zone is approximately parallel with a street line and the distance from such
street line is not indicated, such boundary shall be deemed tobe parallel to such street line and the
distance between the street line and the boundary shall be determined by the use of the scale shown
on the zoning map;
12.4 Unless otherwise indicated; a street, lane, railroad or railway right-of-way, or watercourse shown on a
zoning map is included within the zone of the adjoining property on either side thereof, and where a
street, lane, railroad or railway right-of-way or watercourse serves as a boundary between two or more
zones, the centre line of such street, lane, railroad or railway right-of-way, or watercourse shall be
deemed to be the boundary between the zones;
12.5 In the event that a street or lane is legally closed, such street or lane shall be included within the zone
of the lands adjoining on either side of the street or lane, and where the street or lane legally closed
serves as the boundary between two zones, the centre line of such street or lane shall be deemed to be
the boundary between the zones;
12.6 Where the location of the boundary on a Special Zoning Map conflicts with the location of a boundary
shown on a Zoning Map, the location of the boundary of the Special Zoning Map shall prevail;
12.7 Where the location of any boundary of a zone on a Zoning Map is uncertain after applying the
proceeding provisions, the location of the boundary shall be determined according to the scale on such
Zoning Map;
12.8 Where the context permits, in paragraphs 12.1 to 12.7 inclusive, "Zone" includes "Special Zone" and
"Zoning Map" includes "Special Zoning Maps and Schedules";
12.9 Where the front yard depth, side yard depth or rear yard depth of a lot exceeds the minimum required
by this By-law, in interpreting this By-law, the front yard required by this By-law shall abut the front lot
line and in the case of a rear yard, the rear yard required by this By-law shall abut the rear lot line and
in the case of a side yard, the side yard required by this by-law shall abut a side lot line.65
65 Added new subsection by Clause 12 to By-law 97-8, April 22nd, 1997.