Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 2009-045, office consolidation December 2025
Centre Wellington, Ontario
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TOWNSHIP OF
CENTRE
WELLINGTON
COMPREHENSIVE
ZONING BY-LAW
No. 2009-045
OFFICE CONSOLIDATION - December 2025
This composite edition of By-Law No. 2009-045 is prepared
for purposes of convenience only, and for accurate reference
recourse should be had to the original and amending by-
laws.
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PREAMBLE
These pages explain the purpose of this Zoning By-law and how it should be used. These
pages do not form part of the Zoning By-law passed by Council and are intended only to
make the Zoning By-law more understandable and easier to use.
A zoning by-law controls the use of land in your community. It states exactly:
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how land may be used
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where buildings and other structures can be located
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the types of buildings that are permitted and how they may be used
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the lot sizes and dimensions, parking requirements, building heights and setbacks
from the street.
An official plan sets out your municipality's general policies for future land use. Zoning by-
laws put the plan into effect and provide for its day-to-day administration. They contain
specific requirements that are legally enforceable. Construction or new development must
comply with a zoning by-law; where it does not, the municipality will refuse to issue a building
permit.
Section 34 of Ontario's Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13, as amended (the "Planning Act")
grants the statutory authority to municipalities to zone lands. The main purpose of a zoning
by-law is to set out the permitted uses of lands and to regulate the erection of buildings or
structures on a lot.
Subsection 34(2) of the Planning Act indicates that, for the purposes of a zoning by-law, the
"making, establishment or operation of a pit or quarry shall be deemed to be a use of land".
The Aggregate Resources Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.A.8 as amended (the "ARA") works with the
Planning Act in this regard and Section 12.1 of the ARA indicates that no license for a pit or
quarry can be issued unless the lands are appropriately zoned.
Subsection 34(3) of the Planning Act provides municipalities with the authority to regulate the
minimum area required for a parcel of land and to regulate the density of development.
Subsection 34(4) of the Planning Act indicates that a trailer (as defined in the Municipal Act,
2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended (the "Municipal Act") and a mobile home as defined in
Subsection 46 (1) of the Planning Act, are buildings or structures for the purposes of Section
34 of the Planning Act. The inclusion of this provision makes it clear that mobile homes and
trailers are subject to municipal zoning regulations.
Subsection 34(5) of the Planning Act provides municipalities with the ability to prohibit the
use of land until such municipal services as may be set out in the by-law are available.
HOW TO USE THIS BY-LAW
In order to reference this By-law most easily, a property owner should follow each of the
steps listed below to determine what permissions apply to their particular property.
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1. Locate the Property on a Map
Maps in a Zoning By-law are called 'Schedules' or Defined Area Maps. The first step to using
this Bylaw is to refer to the zone schedules that are contained at the back of the By-law to
determine in which zone category your property is located. The zone category will be
indicated on the schedules by a symbol or abbreviation. For example, you may see a symbol
such as "A" attached to your property. This would indicate that your property is within the
"Agricultural" Zone. The zone symbols or abbreviations are explained in Section 2 of the By-
law.
Section 2 also provides assistance to help you identify the zone boundaries on the
Schedules. For example, if your property appears close to a zone boundary and you are not
sure how to determine exactly where that boundary is located, refer to Section 2.7 of the By-
law.
2. By-law Amendments
A Zoning By-law is not a static document. It is amended over time as demands and policies
governing land use change. Before proceeding any further, you should verify that your
property is not the subject of an earlier Zoning By-law amendment. While the Township
periodically consolidates this By-law to incorporate amendments, the most recent
amendments may not be included in the version of the By-law you are using.
Staff in the Township's Planning Department or Building Department will be able to assist
you to confirm if your property has been subject to a more recent By-law amendment.
3. Zone Provisions
The next step to using this By-law is to determine what uses are permitted on your property.
Sections 6 to 12 of the By-law identify the permitted uses and zone standards for each zone
in the Municipality.
The definitions in Section 3 can assist you if you are not sure of the nature of a permitted use
or how it has been defined for the purposes of this By-law. Most of the permitted uses set out
in each zone in the By-law are defined within Section 3. Generally speaking, if a use is not
listed in the permitted uses or incorporated within the definition of a permitted use, then it is
not permitted by that zone category. Section 4 includes uses that are permitted in all zones,
and uses that are restricted in all zones. Restricted uses are not permitted unless the zone
provisions specifically state that the use is permitted.
Once you have identified the zone in which your property is located and the uses permitted in
that zone, the next step is to determine what standards may apply to the uses on your
property. Sections 6 to 12 of the By-law also identify the zone standards for each of the zone
categories in the Township, including standards for minimum lot area, minimum frontage
requirements, minimum yard requirements, maximum permitted height of buildings and in
some cases, the minimum required landscaped open space on the lot.
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4. General Provisions
Section 4 of the By-law contains general standards known as 'General Provisions' that apply
to all properties in all zones in the Township. Once you have determined the zoning of your
property, the permitted uses and the specific zone standards, you should also refer to the
General Provisions.
For example, the general provisions contain standards that regulate the location of accessory
structures on a lot, height exceptions, and non-conforming/non complying uses that apply to
all properties regardless of what zone the property is located.
5. Parking and Loading
Section 5 provides the parking and loading requirements for all uses permitted in the
Municipality. If you are considering changing the use of your property or adding a new use to
your property, you should review Section 5 to ensure that you are aware of the parking
requirements for the proposed use.
6. Holding Zones
Some properties are zoned with "holding zone" provisions applied. If a holding zone applies
to your property, the zone code on the schedules will be followed by the suffix (H). If a
property is in a holding zone, then there are certain conditions that must be fulfilled before
the holding zone can be removed and a building permit issued. There may be special holding
zone removal requirements that are identified if the holding zone symbol is denoted by H1,
H2, H3, etc.
7. Site Specific Exception Zones
Lands subject to an exception covered in Section 15 (Exceptions) have specific use
permissions or zone provisions that have been applied either in response to a landowner
request or if there is a public interest objective in applying different rules on a property and/or
in an area. The provisions within an exception section are intended to take precedence over
any other provision in the By-law, where relevant lands subject to an exception will be
specifically identified on the schedules with the use of a number followed by a decimal place,
followed by a second number, with number before the decimal place representing the map
on which the exception zone is located. For example, Exception 50.x is on Defined Area Map
#50.
If a site specific zone is followed by the suffix (T), then the property is subject to use
permissions that only last for a specified period of time. The site specific zone provisions
identify the date on which the use permission will expire.
8. Description of Zones
This section includes an overview of the general intent and purpose of each zone.
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Residential Zones
The residential zones are intended to implement the policies of the Residential land use
designations within the Official Plan. The R1A ZONE is intended to provide primarily for
single detached dwellings and accessory uses. Within the R1A zone there are three sets of
regulations depending on the type of municipal servicing available to an R1A property - lots
that have individual private sewer and water services, lots that have municipal sewer
services only (such as the Salem low pressure sanitary sewer system) and lots that have
both municipal water supply and sanitary sewage systems. In addition to the R1A zone, there
are two additional R1 zones (R1B and R1C) that provide for incrementally smaller minimum
lot frontages.
The R1A ZONE and R1B ZONES are also subject to a "Heritage Area Overlay" for areas
zoned R1A or R1B that are within the Elora and Fergus Heritage Areas according to the
Township Official Plan. The Heritage Area Overlay applies special regulations to R1A-zoned
properties within the Elora Heritage Area and to the R1B-zoned properties within the Fergus
Heritage Area. The special regulations include greater minimum lot area and frontage
requirements, lower maximum lot coverage and lower building height than would otherwise
apply to the R1A and R1B zones.
The R1A ZONE has also been applied to existing residential development in hamlets, rural
settlement areas, rural subdivisions, and rural residential clusters.
The R2 ZONE provides for single detached dwellings on small lots, for semi-detached
dwellings and for duplex dwellings.
The R3 ZONE provides for triplex dwellings, quadruplex dwellings, and townhouses.
The R4 ZONE provides for the highest density of residential development, allowing stacked
townhouse and apartment dwellings.
It should be noted that in an existing neighbourhood, the minimum lot frontage and area
requirements in themselves do not indicate an entitlement to create a new lot with that
minimum frontage and area. The policies of the Official Plan apply to new lot creation and for
a variety of reasons a new lot proposed in an existing neighbourhood might be considered
inappropriate even if it meets the minimum frontage and area specified in the zone
regulations.
Commercial Zones
In the Urban Centres, the commercial zones are intended to implement the land use
designations in the Official Plan. The Central Business Districts of Fergus and Elora are
zoned C1. The C1 zone allows a wide range of retail and service commercial uses.
Highway Commercial areas are zoned C2. The policies of both the Township and County
Official Plans only permit retail uses requiring large sites in Highway Commercial areas.
Therefore this by-law only allows retail stores with a floor area greater than 300 square
metres (3,229 square feet) in any new building within a C2 zone.
Neighbourhood commercial sites are zoned C3.
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The Residential Transition Area adjacent to the Elora Central Business District is zoned C4.
This zone allows a limited amount of service commercial and residential use, but not retail
uses.
The Township Official Plan identifies existing Retail Shopping Centres. The zoning by-law
provides for these sites in a Shopping Centre (SC) zone.
Outside the Urban Centres, existing commercial and industrial sites have been zoned C5
(Rural Commercial).
Industrial Zones
In the Urban Centres, lands designated by the Official Plan as Industrial are zoned either M1
(Service Industrial) or M2 (General Industrial). The M1 zone permits service commercial and
general industrial uses, but does not permit more intensive industrial uses such as stamping
plants. These uses are permitted in M2.
In Centre Wellington, there are no designated Rural Industrial areas.
Existing licensed aggregate extraction operations have been zoned M3 - Extractive
Industrial sites. In addition, sites that have approved zoning in place and licenses pending
are also zoned M3. Previous aggregate extraction sites for which licenses have been
surrendered have been returned to Agricultural zoning.
Institutional Zones
The INSTITUTIONAL (IN) ZONE applies to lands that are the site of uses such as churches,
schools and other large-scale public facilities.
Rural System Zones
The AGRICULTURAL (A) ZONE applies to lands that are designated Agricultural by the
County of Wellington Official Plan, with the exception of some existing residential clusters
and rural subdivisions.
An AGRICULTURAL - WIND ENERGY (A-W) ZONE is included in the text of the By-law to
accommodate future application for large wind energy systems. Potential Provincial
legislation may affect the applicability of this zone.
In the County Official Plan, the Rural System also includes Recreational areas, which
includes uses such as mobile home parks, trailer parks/campgrounds, and golf courses.
These uses are zoned MH (Mobile Home Park), CG (Campground) and OS-GC (Open
Space-Golf Course) respectively.
Environmental and Open Space Zones
Lands designated Core Greenlands by the County of Wellington Official Plan have been
zoned EP - Environmental Protection. The Core Greenlands features include provincially
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significant wetlands, wetlands, habitat of endangered or threatened species, floodways, and
hazardous lands.
This By-law also provides for an "Environmental Protection Overlay". The Environmental
Protection Overlay corresponds to the Greenlands designation according to the County
Official Plan, as well as the GRCA regulated area limits (where mapping is available). This is
not a separate zone but an overlay that will indicate to property owners and the zoning
administrators that a physical feature is present that may require further review or
permissions prior to development approvals or the issuance of a building permit. The
identification of Greenlands features in a zoning by-law is optional according to the County
Official Plan.
Public parks, open space areas and stormwater management areas have been zoned OS
(Open Space). Properties owned by the Grand River Conservation Authority and used for
recreational purposes, such as the Elora Gorge Conservation Area, parts of Victoria Park
(Elora), the Elora Quarry and Lake Belwood Conservation Area have been zoned CA
(Conservation Area).
Trail Corridors
The Elora-Cataract Trailway Corridors through the Township have a variety of owners. Parts
are owned by the Upper Grand District School Board, the Township, the County of
Wellington and the GRCA. Portions owned by the Township, the County or the GRCA are
zoned OS or CA.
The General Provisions of the By-law also provide that trail corridors are a permitted use in
any zone.
Future Development Zone
The FUTURE DEVELOPMENT (FD) ZONE applies to lands that are part of the Elora-Salem
or Fergus Urban Centres that are expected to be developed or redeveloped in the future, but
for which further planning review is needed before further development approvals can be
granted. This includes the Secondary Plan areas identified in the Official Plan. Permitted
uses are limited to existing uses, buildings and structures only.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
PART 1
TITLE AND PURPOSE OF BY-LAW............................................ 1-1
1.1
Title................................................................................................. 1-1
1.2
Purpose........................................................................................... 1-1
PART 2
ADMINISTRATION.................................................................. 2-1
2.1
Application....................................................................................... 2-1
2.2
Application of Other By-laws and Regulations.......................................... 2-1
2.3
Conflicting Regulations....................................................................... 2-1
2.4
Conflicts with other Municipal By-laws.................................................... 2-1
2.5
Conformity Requirements..................................................................... 2-1
2.6
Establishment of Zones and Zoning Maps............................................... 2-2
2.7
Interpretation of Certain Words.............................................................. 2-5
2.8
Administration.................................................................................... 2-6
2.9
Building and Other Permits.................................................................. 2-6
2.10
Entry and Inspection........................................................................... 2-6
2.11
Penalties.......................................................................................... 2-6
2.12
Additional Remedies........................................................................... 2-6
2.13
Severability....................................................................................... 2-6
2.14
Repeal and Existing Zoning By-laws....................................................... 2-6
2.15
Transition..........................................................................................2-7
2.16
Committee of Adjustment Decisions Affecting Existing Zoning By-laws.......... 2-7
2.17
Site Plan Agreement........................................................................... 2-7
2.18
Technical Revisions to the Zoning By-law................................................2-7
PART 3
DEFINITIONS.......................................................................... 3-1
PART 4
GENERAL PROVISIONS........................................................... 4-1
4.1
Additional Residential Units................................................................... 4-1
4.2
Accessory Buildings or Structures.......................................................... 4-2
4.3
Adult Entertainment Establishment......................................................... 4-3
4.4
Amusement Arcade............................................................................. 4-4
4.5
Automotive Service Station, Car Wash or Gas Bar.................................... 4-4
4.6
Bed and Breakfast Establishment (B&B).................................................. 4-4
4.7
Buffer Strip........................................................................................ 4-5
4.8
Buildings or Structures erected prior to January 1, 1990.............................. 4-5
4.9
Commercial Kennels........................................................................... 4-5
4.10
Day Care Centre or Day Nursery............................................................ 4-6
4.11
Development on Full Services............................................................... 4-6
4.12
Environmental Protection Zone, Municipal Drain and Watercourse Setback....4-6
4.13
Frontage on Public Street..................................................................... 4-8
4.14
Garbage and Refuse Storage................................................................ 4-9
4.15
Garden Suites....................................................................................4-10
4.16
Group Homes.................................................................................... 4-11
4.17
Home Occupations.............................................................................. 4-12
4.18
Home Business - Tradespersons........................................................... 4-13
4.19
Legal Non-Complying Building or Structures............................................. 4-14
4.20
Legal Non-Complying Lots.................................................................... 4-14
4.21
Legal Non-Conforming Uses................................................................. 4-14
4.22
Maximum Building Height..................................................................... 4-15
4.23
Minimum Distance Separation - MDS I and II........................................... 4-15
4.24
Occasional Use...........................(September 9, 2015)...................................4-16
4.25
One Main Building Per Lot.................................................................... 4-16
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One or More permitted Uses Per Lot...................................................... 4-16
4.27
Outdoor Sales and Display Areas........................................................... 4-16
4.28
Outdoor Storage Areas........................................................................ 4-17
4.29
Outdoor Swimming Pools..................................................................... 4-17
4.30
Renewable Energy Devices.................................................................. 4-17
4.31
Residential Setbacks from a Sewage Treatment Plant................................ 4-19
4.32
Restaurant Outdoor Patios................................................................... 4-19
4.33
Sales Outlet for Agricultural Products.................................................... 4-20
4.34
Setback where determined by prior construction....................................... 4-20
4.35
Sight Triangle.................................................................................... 4-21
4.36
Street Setback Additions...................................................................... 4-21
4.37
Temporary Construction-Related Uses.................................................... 4-21
4.38
Uses Permitted in All Zones.................................................................. 4-22
4.39
Uses Restricted in All Zones................................................................. 4-23
4.40
Source Protection Screening Areas........................................................ 4-24
4.41
Wind Energy System, Large.................................................................. 4-24
4.42
Wind Energy System, Micro.................................................................. 4-25
4.43
Wind Energy System, Small.................................................................. 4-25
4.44
Yard Projections................................................................................. 4-25
PART 5
PARKING AND LOADING SPACE PROVISIONS........................... 5-1
5.1
Stacking Lanes - Drive Through service Facilities.................................... 5-1
5.2
Loading Spaces................................................................................. 5-2
5.3
Residential Parking............................................................................. 5-3
5.4
Non-Residential Use or Zone Parking..................................................... 5-4
5.5
Off-Street Parking Calculations.............................................................. 5-5
5.6
Barrier Free Parking............................................................................ 5-9
PART 6
AGRICULTURAL ZONES.......................................................... 6-1
6.1
Agricultural (A) Zones.......................................................................... 6-1
6.2
Agricultural - Wind (AW) Zone...............................................................6-5
PART 7
RESIDENTIAL ZONES.............................................................. 7-1
7.1
Residential R1 Zones.......................................................................... 7-1
7.2
Residential R2 Zones.......................................................................... 7-3
7.3
Residential R3 Zones.......................................................................... 7-5
7.4
Residential R4 Zones.......................................................................... 7-8
7.5
Retirement Community Residential R5 Zone (Pine Meadows)...................... 7-10
7.6
Residential Mixed Use R6 Zone.............................................................7-11
PART 8
INSTITUTIONAL ZONES........................................................... 8-1
8.1
Institutional I1 Zones........................................................................... 8-1
PART 9
OPEN SPACE ZONES.............................................................. 9-1
9.1
Open Space Recreation (OS) Zone........................................................ 9-1
9.2
Environmental Protection (EP) Zone....................................................... 9-1
9.3
Conservation Area (CA) Zone............................................................... 9-3
9.4
Open Space Golf Course (OS-GC) Zone................................................ 9-5
PART 10
COMMERCIAL ZONES............................................................. 10-1
10.1
General Commercial Provisions.............................................................10-1
10.2
Central Business District Commercial (C1) Zone....................................... 10-2
10.3
Highway Commercial (C2) Zone............................................................ 10-3
10.4
Neighbourhood Commercial (C3) Zone................................................... 10-4
10.5
Service Commercial (C4) Zone............................................................. 10-5
10.6
Retail Shopping Centre (SC) Zone......................................................... 10-5
10.7
Rural Commercial (C5) Zone.................................................................10-6
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PART 11
INDUSTRIAL ZONES................................................................ 11-1
11.1
Service Industrial (M1) Zone................................................................. 11-2
11.2
General Industrial (M2) Zone................................................................ 11-3
11.3
Extractive Industrial (M3) Zone.............................................................. 11-4
11.4
Industrial Business Park (M2.BP) Zone...................................................11-5
PART 12
RECREATIONAL ZONES.......................................................... 12-1
12.1
Campground (CG) Zone....................................................................... 12-1
12.2
Mobile Home Park (MH) Zone............................................................... 12-2
PART 13
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT ZONE................................................ 13-1
PART 14
HOLDING ZONES.................................................................... 14-1
14.1
General Holding Zone Provisions........................................................... 14-1
14.2
Site Specific Holding Zone Provisions......................................................14-1
PART 15
EXCEPTION ZONES................................................................. 15-1
PART 16
ENACTMENT........................................................................ 16-1
SCHEDULE "A" MAPS 1 TO 98 follow Part 16
APPENDIX MAPS 1 TO 3 follow Schedule "A"
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TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON
BY-LAW NO. 2009-045
Being a by-law to regulate the use of land and
the character, location, and use of buildings and
structures in the Township of Centre Wellington,
pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act,
R.S.O. 1990
WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Centre Wellington deems it
desirable and in the public interest to enact a Comprehensive Zoning By-law to implement
the County of Wellington Official Plan and the Township of Centre Wellington Official Plan
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
CENTRE WELLINGTON ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1.0
TITLE AND PURPOSE OF BY-LAW
1.1
TITLE
This By-law shall be known as "the Comprehensive Zoning By-law of the Township of
Centre Wellington" but may be cited as the Centre Wellington Zoning By-law.
1.2
Purpose
The purpose of this by-law is to:
a) Restrict the use of land, except for such purposes as may be set out in the by-
law within any defined area of the municipality; and,
b) Restrict the erection, location or use of buildings or structures for or except for
such purposes as may be set out in the by-law or within any defined area of
the municipality; and,
c) Restrict the erection of buildings or structures on land that is subject to
flooding or on land with steep slopes, or that is a provincially or locally
significant wetland; and,
d) Restrict the use of land that is within a wellhead protection area;
e) Regulate the type of construction and the height, bulk, location, size, floor
area, spacing, character and use of buildings or structures to be erected or
located within any defined area of the municipality, and the minimum frontage
and depth of the parcel of land and the proportion of the area thereof that any
building or structure may occupy; and,
f) Require the owners or occupants of buildings or structures to be erected or
used for a purpose named in the by-law to provide and maintain loading or
parking facilities on land that is not part of a highway.
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2.0
ADMINISTRATION
2.1
APPLICATION
The provisions of this By-law shall apply to all those lands lying within the Township
of Centre Wellington. No building or structure shall hereafter be erected or altered
and the use of any building or structure or lot shall hereafter not be changed in whole
or in part except in conformity with the provisions of this By-law.
2.2
APPLICATION OF OTHER BY-LAWS AND REGULATIONS
Nothing in this By-law shall relieve any person from the obligation to comply with the
requirements of the Building Code Act, 1992, S.O. 1992, c.23 as amended (the
"Building Code Act") or any other By-law of the Municipality or County in force from
time to time or the obligation to obtain any licence, permit, or approval lawfully
required under any By-law of the Municipality or County or by a governmental
authority having jurisdiction to make such restrictions. This By-law shall not be
effective to reduce, permit or mitigate any restrictions or regulations lawfully imposed
by a governmental authority having jurisdiction to make such restrictions or
regulations.
2.3
CONFLICTING REGULATIONS
Where a combination of permitted uses results in conflicting regulations, the most
restrictive regulations shall apply.
2.4
CONFLICTS WITH OTHER MUNICIPAL BY-LAWS
In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between this By-law and any other By-law
of the Corporation, the provisions of this By-law shall prevail.
2.5
CONFORMITY REQUIREMENTS
2.5.1 No person shall use any land, or construct, alter or use any building or
structure or part thereof within the limits of the Township of Centre Wellington
except in conformity with the provisions of this By-law.
2.5.2 No building, structure, or part thereof constructed or altered in contravention of
this By-law shall be used by any person so long as such building, structure, or
part thereof, continues to contravene the provisions of this By-law.
2.5.3 No lot shall be reduced in area by conveyance, severance, mortgage or other
alienation of a part thereof so that any remaining yard or other open space is
less than required by this By-law. If any such reduction occurs, such lot and
any building or structure thereon shall not thereafter be used by any person
unless and until the said yard or requirements of this By-law are complied
with. See Sections 4.20 and 4.21 regarding lots reduced by public acquisition.
2.5.4 No person shall change the purpose for which any lot, building or structure is
used, or construct, alter, or use any building or structure, or sever any lands
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from any existing lot, if the effect of such action is to cause the original,
remaining or new building, structure or lot to be in contravention of this By-law.
2.6
ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES AND ZONING MAPS
For the purpose of this By-law, the maps attached hereto as Schedule "A" shall be
referred to as the Zoning Maps for the Municipality and are hereby declared to form
part of this By-law. The following zones are hereby established as illustrated on the
maps attached hereto as Schedule "A", and such zones may be referred to by the
appropriate symbol:
ZONE CLASS
MAP
SYMBOL
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF ZONE
AGRICULTURAL
A
To accommodate farms
A-W
To accommodate large wind energy systems
RESIDENTIAL
R1A-R1C To accommodate single detached dwellings at
various densities
R2
To accommodate small lot single detached
dwellings, semi-detached dwellings and duplex
dwellings
R3
To accommodate triplex and townhouse
dwellings
R4
To accommodate stacked townhouse and
apartment dwellings
R5
To accommodate Pine Meadows Retirement
Community
RECREATIONAL
CG
To accommodate trailer camps and
campgrounds
MH
To accommodate mobile home parks
COMMERCIAL
C1
To accommodate commercial uses in the
Fergus and Elora Central Business Districts
C2
To accommodate highway commercial uses
C3
To accommodate neighbourhood commercial
uses
C4
To accommodate mixed service commercial
and residential use adjacent to the Elora
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Central Business District (Residential
Transition Area)
C5
To accommodate rural commercial uses
SC
To accommodate community shopping centres
INSTITUTIONAL
IN
To accommodate public service facilities such
as educational, government and other non-
profit community institutions, public hospitals,
places of worship, children's care facilities, and
licenced nursing care facilities
INDUSTRIAL
M1
To accommodate light industrial uses
M2
To accommodate general industrial uses
M3
To accommodate aggregate extraction
OPEN SPACE
OS
To accommodate public parks and recreational
facilities
CA
To accommodate lands owned by the Grand
River Conservation Authority that are used as
Conservation Areas.
ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION
EP
To prohibit development on designated Core
Greenlands. Core Greenlands include
provincially significant wetlands, wetlands,
habitat of endangered or threatened species,
floodways, and hazardous lands.
FUTURE
DEVELOPMENT
FD
To identify lands where future development
may occur subject to appropriate planning
studies and zoning regulations.
2.6.1 EXCEPTION ZONES / SPECIAL PROVISIONS
Where the zone symbol applying to certain lands as shown on the Zoning Maps that
form Schedule "A" is followed by a period, a number, a period and then another
number (for example A.22.3), then special provisions apply to such lands and such
special provisions shall be found by reference to Section 15 of the By-law which deals
with Exceptions. Lands denoted in this manner shall be subject to all the restrictions
of the zone except as otherwise provided for by the special provisions.
2.6.2 Overlay Zones
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This by-law contains two overlay zones: a Heritage Area Overlay and an
Environmental Protection Overlay. Where the overlay is indicated on a zoning
map, the provisions and regulations of the underlying zone shall continue to
apply, but there may be additional provisions and regulations applied, or
conditions that must be fulfilled prior to the granting of any planning approvals
or the issuance of any building permit.
2.6.3 Zone Boundaries
The Zoning Maps comprising Schedule "A" show the boundaries and extent of
all Defined Areas (Zones). These maps, together with all notations,
references, and other information are hereby incorporated in and form part of
this by-law. Where any uncertainty exists as to the location of the boundary of
any Zone, as shown on the Zoning Maps, the following rules shall apply:
2.6.3.1
Where any zone boundary is indicated as following a highway, a
street, lane, watercourse or railway right-of-way, such zone
boundary shall be construed to follow the centre line of the highway,
street, lane, watercourse, or railway right-of-way.
2.6.3.2
Where zoning boundaries are indicated as approximately following
lot lines, such lot lines shall be deemed to be the said boundary.
Where lines which form Zone boundary lines (such as property lines
or Street lines) vary from the Zoning Map when measured on the
ground or where any other uncertainty exists, the location of the
Zone boundary line shall be construed to follow the nearest
property line.
2.6.3.3
Where zoning boundaries are indicated as approximately parallel to
the line of any street and the distance from such street is not
indicated, such zoning boundaries shall be construed as being
parallel to such street and the distance therefrom shall be
determined by the use of the scale shown on the Zoning Maps.
2.6.3.4
Where any zone boundary is left uncertain after application of the
provisions of paragraphs 1, 2, and 3, then the boundary line shall
be determined according to the scale on the Zoning Map.
2.6.3.5
The Environmental Protection (EP) Zone and Environmental
Protection Overlay boundaries identified on the schedules to this
By-law are intended to generally identify the location of potentially
hazardous environmental features, or natural environment features
that must be protected from development. During review of
development applications and building permit applications, if
necessary, the boundaries of the EP zone or overlay shall be more
precisely determined in consultation with the Conservation Authority
or other agencies having jurisdiction in the area. Where detailed
resource mapping and/or site inspection results in a re-
interpretation of the limits of the EP zone or overlay boundary, a
zoning amendment will not be required, and all requirements of this
by-law shall be reviewed relative to the revised interpretation of the
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EP Zone boundary, including any applicable setbacks. The uses
and regulations of the adjacent zone on the same lot shall apply.
Where a permit has been issued by the Conservation Authority, any
provisions as set out in the permit shall also apply and shall
supercede the zoning provisions where more restrictive.
2.6.3.6
Where a street, lane, railway or highway right-of-way, or portion
thereof as shown on a Zoning Map is hereafter closed or diverted,
the property formerly in said street, lane, railway or right-of-way
shall be included within the zone of the adjoining property on either
side of the said closed street, lane, railway or highway right-of-way.
2.6.3.7
Where the said street, lane, railway or highway right-of-way was a
zone boundary between different zones, the new zone boundary
shall be the former centreline of the said street, lane, railway or
highway right-of-way.
2.6.4 Holding Zone Suffix (H)
When a zoning symbol includes the suffix (H), the lands are subject to holding
zone removal provisions. Requirements for the removal of a holding zone
symbol are set out in Section 14.
2.6.5 Temporary Use Bylaws Suffix (T)
When a zoning symbol includes the suffix (T), the subject zoning is temporary
and expires on a date set out in the applicable zone provisions.
2.6.6 More Than One Zone On A Lot
Where a lot has two or more of its parts classified in different zones, then the
provisions for each zone shall apply to each part as if said part was a separate
lot, excepting however where a portion of a property is zoned "EP" such
portion may be used to satisfy the side yard, rear yard or front yard setback
provisions.
2.7
INTERPRETATION OF CERTAIN WORDS
2.7.1 In this By-law, unless the context clearly indicates the contrary:
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words used in the present tense include the future;
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words in the singular number include the plural, and the converse;
and
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words in the masculine gender shall include the feminine, and the
converse.
2.7.2 The word "shall" is mandatory.
2.7.3 The word "use", when used as a noun, shall mean the purpose for which a lot
or a building or structure or any combination thereof is designated, arranged,
intended, occupied or maintained and "uses" shall have a corresponding
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meaning. When used as a verb, the word "use" or "to use" shall have a
corresponding meaning.
2.8
ADMINISTRATION
Unless otherwise specified, this By-law shall be administered by the Chief Building
Official and/or Building Inspector acting on the direction of the Council of the
Township of Centre Wellington.
2.9
BUILDING AND OTHER PERMITS
2.9.1 Notwithstanding the provisions of any other by-laws of the Township of Centre
Wellington, the Chief Building Official shall not issue any Building Permit or
any other permit where the proposed building or any part thereof, use or
occupancy would be in violation of any provisions of this By-law.
2.9.2 It shall be prohibited for any person(s) to use or permit to use or cause a
change in use of any building or part thereof, hereafter erected or altered until
such Building Permit or Change of Use Permit has been issued and certified
by the Chief Building Official in accordance with the Building Code Act and
Building By-law.
2.10
ENTRY AND INSPECTION
The Zoning Administrator, Chief Building Official, or any inspector appointed under
the Building Code Act are each assigned the responsibility of enforcing the zoning by-
law for the purposes of Section 49 of the Planning Act.
2.11
PENALTIES
Any person convicted of a breach of any provision of this By-law shall be subject to
such penalties or orders as provided for in Section 67 of the Planning Act.
2.12
ADDITIONAL REMEDIES
In case any building or structure is to be erected, altered, reconstructed, extended or
part thereof is to be used, or any lot is to be used, in contravention of any requirement
of this By-law, such contravention may be restrained by action at the instance of any
rate-payer or of the Corporation of the Township of Centre Wellington pursuant to the
provisions of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as amended (the "Municipal
Act") or the Planning Act.
2.13
SEVERABILITY
A decision of a court that one or more 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.
2.14
REPEAL OF EXISTING ZONING BY-LAWS
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Town of Fergus By-law No. 3256-95, Village of Elora By-law 3196-95, Township of
Nichol By-law No. 1520-88, Township of Pilkington By-law No. 96-07, Township of
West Garafraxa and Township of Eramosa By-law No. 14-97 and all amendments
thereto, except By-laws 2009-043 and 2009-044, are hereby repealed, except insofar
as it affects parcels identified on Schedule "A" as "Land Not Subject to By-law No.
2009-045".
2.15
TRANSITION
2.15.1 Despite Section 2.14, this by-law does not apply to prevent the issuance of a
building permit for a project for which a completed application for a building
permit or site plan approval was received prior to the coming into effect of this
by-law, provided the application complied with the provisions of the applicable
zoning by-law as it read prior to the coming into effect of this by-law.
2.15.2 For the purposes of this subsection, a completed application means the
completion of any required application forms, the filing of any applicable fees,
and the submission of plans and reports as deemed necessary by Township
staff.
2.15.3 Nothing in this by-law applies so as to continue the exemption provided by this
section beyond the issuance of the permit upon which the exemption is
founded; and in no case does the exemption mentioned in subsection (3)
continue beyond the repeal of this subsection.
2.15.4 Once the permit, agreement or approval under this Section has been granted,
the provisions of this by-law shall apply to the land in question.
2.15.5 This section is repealed on the day that is three years from the date that this
by-law comes into effect.
2.16
COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT DECISIONS AFFECTING EXISTING ZONING BY-
LAWS
Where the Committee of Adjustment of the Township of Centre Wellington or the
Ontario Municipal Board has authorized a minor variance from the provisions of an
existing Zoning By-law referred to in Section 2.15, in respect of any land, building or
structure and the decision of the Committee of Adjustment or the Ontario Municipal
Board has become final and binding prior to the enactment of this By-law, the
provisions of this By-law, as they apply to such land, building or structure, shall be
deemed to be modified to the extent necessary to give effect to such minor variance.
2.17
SITE PLAN AGREEMENT
Where the Township of Centre Wellington has entered into a Site Plan Agreement in
respect of any land, building or structure prior to the effective date of this by-law, the
provisions of this by-law shall be deemed to be modified to the extent necessary to
give effect to such Site Plan Agreement.
2.18
TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO THE ZONING BY-LAW
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Revisions may be made to this by-law without the need for a zoning by-law
amendment in the following cases:
a) correction of grammar, punctuation or typographical errors or revisions to format
in a manner that does not change the intent of a provision;
b) adding or revising technical information on maps or schedules that does not affect
the zoning of lands including, but not limited to, matters such as updating and
correcting infrastructure information, keys, legends or title blocks; and
c) changes to appendices, footnotes, headings, indices, marginal notes, tables of
contents, illustrations, historical or reference information, page numbering, footers
and headers, which do not form a part of this by-law and are editorially inserted
for convenience of reference only.
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3.0
DEFINITIONS
In this By-law, unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions shall apply:
Abattoir shall mean a building or structure specifically designed to accommodate the
penning and slaughtering of livestock and the preliminary processing of animal carcasses
and may include the packing, storing and sale of the product on the premises.
Accessory Building or Structure shall mean a detached building or structure, the use of
which is naturally or customarily incidental and subordinate to, and exclusively devoted to a
principal use, building or structure, and located on the same lot therewith, and shall also
mean and include a detached private garage or detached carport, but which does not include
children's play structures or patios or decks associated with a dwelling.
Accessory Use shall mean a use customarily incidental to, subordinate to and exclusively
devoted to the principal use and which operates together with the principal use on the same
lot, but does not include outdoor storage.
Additional Residential Unit means a self-contained residential dwelling unit that is either
located within or attached to the primary dwelling unit or located within a detached accessory
structure to the primary dwelling unit. An additional residential unit is subordinate to the
primary dwelling unit, and may be located on the same lot as a single detached dwelling,
semi-detached, or street townhouse dwelling.
Agri-Tourism Use means farm-related tourism uses, including limited accommodation such
as bed and breakfast, that promote the enjoyment, education or activities related to the farm
operation.
Adult Entertainment Establishment means any premises or any part of such premises if, in
the pursuance of a business, (a) goods, entertainment or services that are designed to
appeal to erotic or sexual appetites or inclinations are provided in the premises or part of the
premises; or (b) body-rubs, including the kneading, manipulating, rubbing, massaging,
touching or stimulating by any means of a person's body, are performed, offered or solicited
in the premises or part of the premises, but does not include premises or part of them where
body-rubs performed, offered or solicited are for the purpose of medical or therapeutic
treatment and are performed or offered by persons otherwise duly qualified, licensed or
registered to do so under the laws of the Province of Ontario.
Aggregate Recycling Facility means a premises used for the recycling of used aggregate
materials such as concrete and asphalt into a usable product but does not include the
operation of an asphalt or concrete batching plant.
Agriculture-Related Use means farm-related commercial and farm-related industrial uses
that are directly related to farm operations in the area, support agriculture, benefit from being
in close proximity to farm operations and provide direct product and/or services to farm
operations as a primary activity.
Agriculture Use means the growing of crops including nursery, biomass, and horticultural
crops; raising of livestock; raising of other animals for food, fur and fibre including poultry and
fish; aquaculture; apiaries; agro-forestry; maple syrup production; and associated on-farm
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buildings and structures, including, but not limited to, livestock facilities, manure storage,
value-retaining facilities and accommodation for full-time farm labour when the size and
nature of the operation requires additional employment.
Aisle means an area of land used by motor vehicles to access parking spaces.
Alter when used in reference to a building, structure, or part thereof, shall mean to change
any one or more of the internal or external dimensions of such building or to change the type
of construction of the exterior walls or roof thereof, or a change from one type of occupancy
to another or a structural alteration or change thereto. When used in reference to a lot, the
word "alter" means a change in use, or a decrease or increase in the width, depth, or area
thereof or to decrease or increase 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.
Alteration means any modification to the structural component of a building that results in a
change of use, or any increase or decrease in the volume or floor area of a building or
structure.
Amenity Area means an area situated on a residential lot that is intended for recreational
purposes, and may include landscaped open spaces, patios, balconies, communal play
areas, lounges, decks and other similar uses but shall not include a swimming pool or areas
occupied at grade by service areas, parking areas, aisle or access driveways associated with
the residential development or use. A Private Amenity Area means an amenity area,
excluding a walkway, play area or other communal area, which is accessory to and outside
of a dwelling unit, and is for the exclusive use of the occupants of the dwelling unit. A
Common Amenity Area means an amenity area which is available for the use and enjoyment
of the residents and guests of a residential development in common.
Amusement Arcade shall mean a building or part thereof where more than three (3) video
games, pinball machines, or other similar player-operated electrical or mechanical devices
are provided for public amusement.
Anaerobic Digestion System ("Biogas System") means a system whereby organic
material in an enclosed vessel is broken down by micro-organisms in the absence of oxygen,
and the resultant gas is converted to electrical and thermal energy by a co-generation unit.
Animal Shelter shall mean a building or part thereof, with or without related structures,
wherein domestic household pets including, but not so as to limit the generality of the
foregoing, dogs, cats, caged birds and specialty fish, but excluding any animals kept
primarily for the purpose of providing food or skins, are given temporary shelter and
accommodation or are treated or kept for treatment by a registered veterinarian, and includes
the office of a registered veterinarian, but does not include any establishment engaged
primarily in the retail sale of animals or in breeding animals for gain or profit, or a
veterinarian's clinic as defined herein.
Antique Store means any building used for the sale of any old or authentic objects of
personal property which have a unique appeal and enhanced value mainly because of its
age, or because of public demand has attained value in excess of its original value in the
commercial market.
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Art Gallery means a building, place or area where paintings, sculptures, or other works of art
are exhibited or sold.
Artisan Studio means a use involving the design or creation of artistic articles such as
pottery, glass, wood, leather, weaving, painting, clothing, metal, or gems, and which may
also include the exhibition and/or retail sale of art objects designed, created or produced on
site.
Asphalt or Concrete Plant shall mean an industrial facility which has equipment designed
to heat and dry aggregate and to mix mineral aggregate with bituminous asphalt, concrete
and concrete products and/or other similar materials, and includes stockpiling and storage of
bulk materials used in the process or finished products manufactured on the premises and
the storage and maintenance of equipment.
Assembly Hall shall mean a building, or part of a building, used for the gathering of persons
for civic, political, travel, religious, social, educational, recreational or similar purposes and
may include the consumption of food or drink.
Attached shall mean a building or structure otherwise complete in itself, which depends for
structural support or complete enclosure, upon a division wall or wall shared in common with
an adjacent building or buildings. For the purposes of this by-law, buildings connected by
breezeway or by a connecting roof structure but open to the ground shall be considered to be
attached.
Auction Sales Establishment shall mean a building or structure or portion thereof where
goods, wares, merchandise, effects or the like are offered for sale to the highest bidder, but
does not include a livestock auction.
Auditorium shall mean a building or structure where facilities are provided for athletic, civic,
education, political, religious or social events.
Automated Teller shall mean an automated machine operated by a financial institution
which is used for financial transactions such as withdrawals and deposits of currency.
Automobile Body Repair and Painting shall mean a building or place where repairs, body
work and painting of motor vehicles are carried on, but does not include an automotive sales
establishment or service station or a wrecking yard as defined herein.
Automobile Parts and Accessories Supplier shall mean a business engaged in the sale of
vehicle parts, accessories, tools, and equipment used to repair, service or customize
vehicles, but does not include any other automobile use defined herein.
Automobile Sales and Service shall mean a building or place used for the display and sale
of new or used motor vehicles and may include the servicing, cleaning, polishing, and
lubrication of motor vehicles, the sale of accessories and related products, the leasing or
renting of motor vehicles, but does not include auto body repair or painting.
Automobile Service Station shall mean a place where the service, maintenance or
mechanical repair of motor vehicles may be provided, including oiling, greasing, washing,
ignition adjustments, tire inflation and includes related services such as transmission, muffler,
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tire, autoglass, brake, rust-proofing or sound system repair and installation, but does not
include auto body repair or painting.
Automobile Storage Facility means a place where vehicles are stored, but does not include
a parking lot or a parking area that is accessory to a permitted use.
Automobile Wash or Car Wash shall mean a building, structure or place used for the
washing or cleaning of motor vehicles by automatic or self-serve washing equipment or other
means.
Automotive Recycling Establishment shall mean a building, structure or place used for the
recycling of motor vehicles including accessory uses such as environmental waste
extraction, disassembly, repair and safety inspections, structural repair, refinishing, sale and
storage of parts, and sale and storage of recycled vehicles.
Balcony means a platform that may be partially enclosed projecting from the main wall of a
building at the second floor level or above, and which is not supported by vertical uprights
other than the wall itself except when located above a porch or veranda, and which is only
accessible from within a building.
Banquet Hall shall mean a service commercial establishment used for the purposes of
catering to banquets, weddings, receptions or similar functions for which food and beverages
are prepared and served on the premises, and which may include a catering service.
Barrier Free Access Ramp means an uncovered, inclined ramp providing access to the
main floor/entry level of a building to allow a continuous unobstructed path for persons with
disabilities.
Basement shall mean that portion of a building partially below ground level and having 50%
or more of its exterior wall above the average finished grade.
Bed and Breakfast Establishment (Class 1 and Class 2) shall mean a semi-detached,
single detached or duplex dwelling in which the proprietor resides and supplies furnished
rooms to overnight guests on a temporary basis for monetary gain. It does not include a
restaurant, hotel, motel, rooming or boarding establishment or any other form of dwelling as
defined by this By-law. A Class 1 B&B establishment may contain up to 3 guest rooms. A
Class 2 B&B establishment may contain up to 6 guest rooms.
Beer, Liquor or Wine Store means a place where spirits, wine or beer is sold at retail and
also includes a self-brewing operation wherein materials and equipment for the production
and bottling of beer or wine for personal consumption is provided.
Boarding, Lodging or Rooming House shall mean a building where lodging is provided for
gain with or without meals for five or more persons. Lodging rooms do not have both
bathrooms and kitchen facilities for the exclusive use of individual occupants.
Buffer Strip shall mean a landscaped or fenced area intended to obstruct or reduce the
noise, lighting, glare, unsightly views or any other nuisance of one land use or property to
another.
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Building means any structure consisting of any combination of walls, roof and floor, or a
structural system serving the function thereof, including all associated works, fixtures and
service systems, and is used or built for accommodation, shelter or enclosure of persons,
animals or personal possessions.
Building Area shall mean the greatest horizontal area of a building above finished grade
within the outside surface of exterior walls or within the outside surface of exterior walls and
the centre line of firewalls. Building Area does not include porches, decks, landings, patios,
exterior stairs, or any other similar unenclosed buildings, structures or architectural
projections that may be attached to a building.
Building Face means the entire front elevation of the main floor of a building facing a street,
and includes the dwelling face and the garage face.
Building Height shall mean the vertical distance between the finished grade at the centre of
the front of the building and:
a)
in the case of a flat roof, the highest point of the roof's surface or parapet,
whichever is higher;
b)
in the case of a mansard roof, the deck roof line; and
c)
in the case of a gable, hip or gambrel roof, the average height between the
eaves and ridge exclusive of any accessory roof construction such as a
chimney, tower or steeple.
Building Line means any line regulating the position of a building or other structure on a lot
or parcel of land.
Building Permit shall mean a permit required by the Building Code Act.
Building, Principal see Main Building.
Building Setback shall mean the least horizontal distance permitted by this By-law between
a lot line of a lot and the nearest portion of the main wall of any building, structure or open
storage area on such lot excluding permitted architectural projections.
Building or Lumber Supply Outlet shall mean a place where lumber and other building
supply products such as millwork, cement, siding, roofing, plumbing or electrical supplies,
heating, cooling or ventilating construction supplies, fireplaces, windows, paints, wall
coverings, and floor coverings are stored for the purpose of wholesale or retail trade.
Bulk Propane Storage Depot means a premises where tanks having an aggregate propane
storage capacity in excess of 45,000 litres and from which the retail sale of propane fuel to
the public is or may be offered.
Business or Professional Office shall mean a building or parts thereof in which one or
more persons are employed in the conducting of a business, or where professionally
qualified persons and their staff serve clients or patients who seek advice or consultation and
includes a post office or government office but does not include a retail store.
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Bus Depot shall mean a facility where commercial motor vehicles pick up and discharge fare
paying passengers, and may include accessory uses such as ticket sales, a restaurant,
luggage checking and/or parcel shipping facilities, a public washroom, a rest area, and
offices.
By-Law Enforcement Officer shall mean a person or persons appointed by the Council of
the Township, who is charged with the duty of enforcing the provisions of this Zoning By-law.
Campground means a lot used for the parking and use of recreational vehicles such as
motorized recreational vehicles, towable recreational vehicles, travel trailers, park model
trailers, tents or other similar transportable accommodation that is permitted to be used on a
public highway in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act. The use of such accommodation
on a permanent year round basis shall not be permitted. Unless otherwise permitted by this
by-law, no campground or part thereof shall be used continuously during the period from
November of one calendar year to April of the following calendar year (inclusive). A
campground does not include a mobile home park.
Canopy shall mean an unenclosed roof-like structure that projects more than 30 cm from the
exterior face of a building.
Carport shall mean a covered structure designed and used for the temporary storage or
parking of a motor vehicle but which is open on at least two sides and may be supported by
columns and a maximum of two walls.
Catalogue Sales Outlet means a place where orders are accepted for the purchase of
goods listed in a catalogue provided by the establishment and in which goods so listed may
be provided within the establishment for sale;
Catering Service means a place where food and beverages are prepared for consumption
off the premises and are not served to customers on the premises or for take out.
Cellar means any enclosed portion of a building that has more than 50% of its height, from
floor to ceiling, located below average Finished Grade.
Cemetery shall mean land that is set apart or used as a place for the interment of the dead,
and includes a crematorium, mausoleum or columbarium.
Chief Building Official shall mean any person(s) appointed by the Council of the
Municipality who is charged with the duty of enforcing the provisions of the Ontario Building
Code and other local by-laws.
Church shall mean a place including a synagogue, mosque, or rectory, owned or occupied
by a religious organization or congregation which is dedicated exclusively to worship and
related social and charitable activities and may include an assembly hall, day care centre,
church hall, auditorium, Sunday School, convent or parish hall and accessory administrative
offices.
Commercial Greenhouse means a building for the growing of flowers, plants, shrubs, trees
and similar vegetation which are not necessarily transplanted outdoors on the same lot, but
are sold to the public on the wholesale or retail market.
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Commercial Kennel shall mean an establishment licensed by the Corporation pursuant to
the Municipal Act where dogs are bred, raised or kept for sale or are boarded or trained.
Commercial Recreation shall mean a building or parts thereof and/or structures used for
the provision of participatory athletic, recreation or physical fitness facilities for gain or profit,
but without limiting the generality of the foregoing, may include a health or fitness centre, an
ice or roller skating rink, a curling rink, a racquet club, a swimming pool, a billiard parlour or
bowling alley, but shall not include an adult entertainment establishment or an amusement
arcade.
Commercial School or Studio shall mean a service commercial establishment which
provides instruction in any subject for profit or gain, and without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, includes instruction in a trade, skill or service including secretarial skills, vocational
skills, aviation, banking, commercial arts, automobile driving, language, modelling, business,
hairdressing, beauty, culture, dancing or music.
Communications and Broadcasting Establishment means a place used for radio or
television broadcasting, cable television operations, motion picture film, audio or video
production, leasing and distribution; location filming management; personal voice or data
communications.
Community Centre shall mean the use of land, buildings or structures for community
activities of a social, cultural or recreational nature and operated on a non-profit basis.
Computer Establishment shall mean a building or part thereof where data processing is
conducted or where computer programs are designed and/or distributed and which may also
provide for the computer training for groups or individuals.
Conservation Area shall mean the use of land for the wise management and preservation of
the natural environment along with any of its significant biophysical features and ecological
functions. Conservation areas may include uses such as reforestation, forest management,
fish and wildlife management, erosion control, flood control, and passive or active outdoor
recreation.
Construct shall mean to build, erect, reconstruct, place, or relocate and, without limiting the
generality of the word, also includes:
a)
any preliminary operation such as excavating, filling or draining;
b)
alteration to any existing building or structure by an addition, enlargement,
extension or other structural change; and
c)
any work which requires a building permit.
Constructed and construction shall have corresponding meanings.
Contractor's Yard shall mean the buildings, structures and yard wherein vehicles,
equipment and supplies are parked, stored and maintained for use in the construction and/or
renovation trades. Office use, as well as minor maintenance and assembly work normally
considered to be accessory to the trade are permitted. It does not include the retail or
wholesale sale of construction or home improvement materials or supplies, or any other use
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or establishment otherwise defined or classified herein.
Convenience Store shall mean a retail store where convenience goods such as food,
beverages, snacks, tobacco, non-prescription medicines, periodicals and other similar items
of household convenience are kept for sale to the neighbourhood or the travelling public.
Cottage shall mean a dwelling constructed and used as a secondary place of residence for
seasonal vacations and recreational purposes and not as the principal residence of the
owner or occupant thereof.
Council shall mean the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Centre Wellington.
County shall mean the Corporation of the County of Wellington.
Crisis Care Centre shall mean a non-profit establishment that is located within a free-
standing building and that provides counselling, assistance and shelter for persons requiring
immediate assistance for a short period of time, and includes a halfway house, women's
shelter or a youth hostel operated on a non-profit basis.
Day Care Centre or Day Nursery shall mean a place that is licensed pursuant to the Day
Nurseries Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.D.2, as amended (the "Day Nurseries Act"), in which more
than five children who are not of common parentage are provided with temporary care,
protection and supervision for a continuous period not exceeding 24 hours.
Deck shall mean a structure with no solid roof or walls which may be constructed on piers or
a foundation and used as an outdoor amenity area, and which may include landings and
stairs, but does not include a balcony, porch or veranda as defined herein.
Department Store shall mean a retail store that has a gross floor area greater than 2,500 m2
(26,910 ft2) in which items are sold from several lines of merchandise including apparel,
jewellery, food, clothing, cosmetics, toiletries, furniture and other home furnishings,
appliances, electronics, sporting goods, toys, photographic equipment, hardware, automotive
accessories or other household goods and services.
Development means the creation of a new lot, a change in land use, or the construction of
buildings and structures, requiring approval under the Planning Act.
Drive-Through Service Facility means the use of a building or structure or a part thereof
accessed by a designated stacking lane, where goods, products or services are offered to
the public within a parked or stationary vehicle by way of a service window or kiosk. Service
kiosks for parking control within a parking structure or parking area are not considered to be
drive-through service facilities.
Driveway shall mean a portion of a lot used to provide vehicular access from a street or lane
to a parking space or off-street parking area or loading area located on the same lot.
Drugless Practitioner shall mean a drugless practitioner within the meaning of the Drugless
Practitioners Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. D. 18, as amended (the "Drugless Practitioners Act").
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Dry Cleaning or Laundry Plant shall mean a building or part thereof used for the purpose of
dry-cleaning, cleaning, dyeing, pressing or other similar treatment of articles or apparel and
may include a depot for receiving and distributing said articles.
Dry Cleaning Depot means a place used for the purpose of receiving or distributing articles
of clothing to be subjected elsewhere or having been subjected elsewhere to the processes
of dry cleaning, dry dyeing or cleaning or pressing.
Dwelling Unit shall mean a room or group of rooms designed, occupied or intended to be
occupied as an independent and separate housekeeping unit, for one or more persons,
providing kitchen and sanitary facilities and sleeping accommodations for the exclusive use
of the occupants, and having a private entrance from outside the building or from a common
hallway or stairway inside the building.
Accessory Apartment shall mean a dwelling unit which is subordinate to an
existing single-detached or a semi-detached dwelling.
Apartment Building shall mean a building containing four or more dwelling units
each of which access is obtained through a common entrance at street level and
through a common corridor or hallway from the inside.
Duplex Dwelling shall mean a residential dwelling divided horizontally to contain two
residential dwellings and which have independent entrances either directly from the
outside or through a common vestibule.
Fourplex Dwelling shall mean a residential dwelling divided vertically into two duplex
dwellings.
Garden Suite means a transportable dwelling unit, designed to be used for year
round occupancy, which is located on the same lot as a single detached dwelling, and
is used as temporary accommodation for farm help or for relatives of the owner-
occupants of the single detached dwelling.
Semi Detached Dwelling shall mean a building that is divided vertically into two
separate dwelling units.
Single Detached Dwelling shall mean a building containing one dwelling unit which
is on a separate lot and is not attached by any means to any other dwelling unit.
Small Lot Single Detached Dwelling shall mean a single detached dwelling on a lot
that has a frontage of less than 10 metres (32.8 ft).
Townhouse Dwelling means a building that is divided vertically into 3 or more
separate Dwelling Units and includes a row house. A Cluster Townhouse means a
Townhouse situated on a Lot in such a way that at least one dwelling unit does not
have legal frontage on a public Street. A Street Townhouse means a Townhouse
where each Dwelling Unit is located on a separate Lot and has legal frontage on a
public Street. A Stacked Townhouse means one building or structure containing two
townhouses divided horizontally: one atop the other.
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Triplex Dwelling shall mean a building containing three dwelling units divided
horizontally and/or vertically, each having independent entrances either directly from
the outside or through a common vestibule.
Twin or Link Dwelling shall mean a building containing two dwelling units which
have no apparent structural connection above grade, but which share a common
foundation wall below grade.
Ecological Function means the natural processes, products or services that living and non-
living environments provide or perform within or between species, ecosystems and
landscapes. These may include biological, physical and socio-economic interactions.
Emergency Service Facility means a building that houses emergency personnel, their
supplies, equipment and vehicles and may include an ambulance response facility, fire
station or police station
Emission shall mean any corrosive gases, dust, dirt, fly ash, electromagnetic fields, heat,
glare, odours, smoke, toxic gases or radiation issuing from a building, structure or lot.
Erect includes build, construct, or reconstruct, alter, enlarge and relocate and without limiting
the generality of the foregoing, shall be taken to include any associated physical operation
such as excavating, grading, berming, piling, cribbing, filling or drainage, structurally altering
any existing building or structure by an addition, deletion, enlargement or extension.
Erosion Control shall mean land use practices or structures necessary for the reduction or
prevention of soil erosion.
Established when used in reference to yards, setbacks, building lines or similar terms, shall
mean the yard, setback, building line created by actual construction of a building or structure
on a lot.
Existing shall mean legally existing on the day of the passing of this By-law.
Extractive Use shall mean the use of land, buildings or structures for the removal of earth,
clay, marl, sand, gravel, stone, limestone, marble, fill, mineral or other similar substance and
includes accessory uses such as equipment for crushing, screening or washing of sand,
gravel or aggregate materials, the stockpiling and storage of said materials, and also
includes a concrete batching plant and/or an asphalt plant. An extractive use does not
include an excavation incidental to the erection of a building or structure.
Farm means a parcel of land on which the predominant activity is agricultural and includes
associated buildings and structures such as residential dwellings, livestock facilities, farm
implement structures, silos, granaries and similar buildings and structures.
Farm Building Cluster means the close grouping of the main buildings and structures on a
farm contained within a limited area so that the remaining land is used for agriculture.
Buildings and structures within the cluster shall share a common driveway.
Farmer's Market means a place where farm products are sold at retail from seasonal, non-
permanent open-air stalls or booths.
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Farm Implement Sales and Service Establishment shall mean the use of land, buildings
or structures for the sale, storage or repair of equipment and machinery directly associated
with the operation of a farm.
Financial Establishment means a place where financial transactions including the
borrowing, depositing, exchanging of currency and credit occurs; and includes a branch of a
bank, trust company, credit union or cheque cashing establishment; and includes an
automated teller;
Finished Grade shall mean the average level of proposed or finished ground adjoining a
building at all exterior walls.
First Storey shall mean the storey having its floor level closest to finished grade and its
ceiling at least 1.8 metres (5.9 feet) above finished grade.
Fish means fish, shellfish, crustaceans, and marine animals, at all stages of their life cycles.
Fish Habitat means spawning grounds and nursery, rearing, food supply, and migration
areas on which fish depend directly or indirectly in order to carry out their life processes.
Fish and Wildlife Management shall mean the management of species native to the
immediate area. This may include stream enhancement, planting of browse or shelter
species, nesting boxes, nesting islands, ponds, dugouts and den trees.
Flood Control shall mean land use practices or structures deemed necessary by the Grand
River Conservation Authority for the reduction or prevention of flooding.
Floor Area means the sum total area of a floor or floors in the building or buildings on a lot
measured from the exterior faces of the exterior walls or from the centre line of the common
walls separating two buildings. The floor area does not include basements, cellars, attics,
garages, verandas, porches or other similar appurtenant structures and excludes any floor
area with a ceiling height less than 2.286 metres.
Florist means a place where flowers and plants are sold or offered for sale to the public and
such use may include the incidental raising and arranging of flowers and plants for sale in the
store.
Forest Management, means the management of forest resources for the production of a
wide range of values including wood fibre production, maple syrup/sugar production, erosion
control, fish and wildlife habitat, rare species habitat, passive recreation, visual amenity, and
education and research. This shall not include a permanent on-site sawmill, but may include
a temporary, portable sawmill.
Fuel Storage Depot shall mean the use of land, buildings, structures or parts thereof for the
bulk surface or underground storage of propane, petroleum products, chemicals, gases or
similar products and may include the distribution thereof, but does not include a gas bar or a
bulk propane storage depot as defined herein.
Funeral Home shall mean a building or place used for the furnishing of funeral supplies and
services to the public and may include facilities for the preparation of human remains for
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interment or cremation as well as a chapel for funeral services.
Garage shall mean an accessory building or that part of a main building used for the storage
of a motor vehicle or vehicles of the owner, tenant or tenants, occupant or occupants of the
lot upon which such garage is located. Does not include a carport.
Garage Sale means an occasional use sale, conducted on a residential property by an
occupant of such residential property, of household goods belonging to the occupier thereof
and includes a yard sale and the like.
Garden Centre shall mean the use of land, buildings and structures or parts thereof for the
purpose of buying and selling lawn and garden equipment, supplies, furnishings and plant
material including flowers, plants, shrubs, trees and similar vegetation.
Gas Bar shall mean one or more gasoline pumps for the sale of gasoline and related
products for motor vehicles, together with the necessary pump islands, light standards, kiosk,
concrete aprons, canopy, storage tanks and related facilities required for the dispensing of
gasoline.
Gazebo shall mean a freestanding, roofed accessory building which is not enclosed, except
for guards, screening or glass and which is utilized for the purposes of relaxation in
conjunction with a permitted use.
Geothermal Energy System means a renewable energy system whereby energy derived
from the temperature of the earth is used to produce electrical or thermal energy.
Golf Course shall mean a placed used for the purpose of playing golf, and may include a
driving range, miniature golf facilities, putting greens, and accessory uses such as a pro
shop, a restaurant, a banquet hall, a fitness centre and other buildings or structures devoted
to the maintenance and operation of the golf course.
Golf Driving Range means an open air or indoor recreation facility where the sport of golf is
practiced from individual tees and which may include accessory structures to house the tees,
a kiosk for golf balls and golf club rentals, and a structure from which the golfers tee-off.
Gravel Pit means any open excavation made for the removal of any soil, earth, clay, marl,
sand, gravel or unconsolidated rock or mineral to supply such material for construction,
industrial or manufacturing purposes. This definition does not include any excavation
incidental to the construction of a building or structure for which a building permit has been
issued; or any asphalt plant, cement manufacturing plant or concrete batching plant.
Gross Floor Area shall mean the total area of all floors above finished grade measured
between the outside surfaces of exterior walls or between the exterior surfaces of all exterior
walls and the centre line of a firewall located on a common property line, but shall not include
a crawl space, attic, garage, porch or any area used for parking.
Gross Leasable Area shall mean, in the case of a commercial or industrial building, the
aggregate of the area of all floors devoted to retail sales, customer service and/or office use
measured from the outside face of exterior walls but excluding storage, mezzanine areas,
mechanical rooms, parking structures and similar uses ancillary to the main use.
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Ground Floor Area shall mean that area of a lot covered or intended to be covered by the
main building(s), but not including porches, decks, landings, patios, exterior stairs, or any
other similar unenclosed buildings, structures, or architectural projections that may be
attached to a building.
Ground-Oriented Amenity Area means a) an unroofed, unexcavated deck that, excluding
railings or fencing, has a maximum height of 1.2 metres above the average elevation of the
finished surface of the ground around the base of the deck, or b) an unroofed swimming pool
that, excluding railings or fencing, has a maximum height of 1.2 metres above the average
elevation of the finished surface of the ground around the base of the pool, but shall exclude
a front porch and a gazebo.
Group Home shall mean a single dwelling unit in a free standing building in which a range of
three to ten residents (excluding staff or the receiving family) live under supervision and who,
by reason of their emotional, mental, social or physical condition or legal status, require a
group living arrangement for their well being.
Habitable Room shall mean any room in a residential unit used or capable of being used by
one or more persons for living, sleeping, eating, food preparation or sanitation.
Halfway House shall mean a facility providing for the housing and rehabilitation or training of
adults on probation, parole, early or pre-release or any other form of executive, judicial or
administrative release from a penal institution, including without limitation community
residential facilities. "Halfway house" includes facilities which provide in-patient treatment to
persons on probation, parole, early or pre-release or any other form of executive, judicial or
administrative release from a penal instruction if such persons are ordered to obtain
treatment for chemical dependency as a condition of release. For purposes of this definition
an adult is a person age eighteen (18) or over.
Hardware Store means a retail establishment in which is provided the indoor sale of
hardware and home maintenance and improvement supplies including tools, paints,
varnishes, wall coverings, window components, finished and semi-finished lumber products,
plumbing supplies, garden supplies and cleaning supplies, but does not include a building or
lumber supply outlet.
Hazardous Waste shall mean those wastes requiring special treatment in that they cannot
be treated or disposed of by conventional facilities such as sewage treatment plants or
municipal landfill sites and include explosive, flammable, volatile, radioactive, toxic and
pathological waste.
Hobby Barn shall mean a building designed, intended or used to house domestic animals
for personal use and pleasure, including the boarding of horses, but excludes a kennel as
defined herein.
Home for the Aged shall mean a place licensed under the Homes for the Aged and Rest
Homes Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.H. 13, as amended, (the "Homes for the Aged and Rest Homes
Act") where food, lodging and care is provided.
Home Improvement Centre shall mean a garden centre; a furniture sales and service
establishment, a floor covering sales and service establishment, a wall covering sales and
service establishment, a lighting sales and service establishment, an electronics sales and
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service establishment, a major appliance sales and service establishment, or a swimming
pool sales and service establishment.
Home Occupation means an occupation, profession, business, trade or craft conducted for
profit or gain as an accessory use within a dwelling unit by a person who is a permanent
resident of such dwelling unit. The dwelling is occupied as a residential dwelling and the
home occupation is for exclusive use of the householder who is a permanent resident of
such dwelling unit.
Home Site shall mean an area of land within a retirement community intended to be
occupied by one dwelling unit. The dwelling unit may be pre-built, modular or constructed
using traditional methods, provided the structure meets or exceeds standards set by the
regulations passed pursuant to the Building Code Act.
Hospital means any institution, building or other premises established for the treatment of
persons afflicted with or suffering from sickness, disease or injury, or for the treatment of
convalescent or chronically ill persons that is approved under the Public Hospitals Act,
R.S.O. 1990, c. P.40 (the "Public Hospitals Act") as a public hospital.
Hotel shall mean a building, part of a building, or a group of buildings used mainly for the
purposes of catering to the needs of the travelling public by providing 6 or more guest rooms,
without private cooking or housekeeping facilities, but may include dining, dancing,
convention or other public rooms, licensed under the Liquor License Act, R.S.O 1990, c. L.
19, as amended (the "Liquor License Act"), parking and recreational facilities and provided
that each guest room may only be entered from the interior of the building or buildings. A
hotel does not mean a boarding, lodging or rooming house, a bed and breakfast
establishment, or a motel as defined herein.
Individual On-Site Sewage Services: means individual, autonomous sewage disposal
systems within the meaning of the regulations passed pursuant to the Building Code Act that
are owned, operated and managed by the owner of the property upon which the system is
located.
Individual On-Site Water Services: means individual, autonomous water supply systems
that are owned, operated and managed by the owner of the property upon which the system
is located.
Industrial Mall shall mean a building or a group of buildings designed, developed, owned
and managed as a unit in which separate spaces are leased or occupied by permitted
industrial uses.
Industrial Use means a premises used primarily for the purpose of manufacturing,
processing, fabrication, assembly, treatment, packaging, and incidental storage of goods and
materials and may include accessory sales and distribution of such products, however does
not include an obnoxious use.
Laboratory shall mean a building or structure where scientific experiments, tests or
investigations are systematically conducted, or where drugs, chemicals, glassware or other
substances or articles pertinent to such experiments, tests or investigations are
manufactured or otherwise prepared for use on the premises.
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Landscaped Area shall mean open space comprised of lawn, flowers, ornamental shrubs,
trees or other natural vegetation. This area may include space occupied by paths, courtyards
and patios, but shall not include loading or parking areas, traffic aisles, driveways, ramps, or
outdoor storage areas.
Landscaped Open Space means the open unobstructed space from ground to sky at grade
which is suitable for the growth and maintenance of grass, flowers, bushes and other
landscaping and includes any surfaced walk, patio or similar area but does not include any
driveway, sidewalk, or ramp, whether surfaced or not, any curb, retaining wall, parking area,
interior courtyard, or any easement for the purposes of underground or overhead utilities or
services where located in a front yard or exterior side yard.
Lane shall mean a thoroughfare which provides a secondary means of access to abutting
lots and which is not intended for general traffic circulation.
Laundromat shall mean a building or part thereof, where self-serve coin operated clothes
washing equipment are located and may contain one or more washers, dryers, or other
incidental equipment.
Library shall mean a library, branch library, or library distributing station that is approved
under the Public Libraries Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 44, as amended (the "Public Libraries
Act").
Livestock shall mean farm animals kept for use, for propagation, or for intended profit or
gain and without limiting the generality of the foregoing includes: dairy, beef and veal cattle,
horses, swine, sheep, laying hens, chicken and turkey broilers, turkeys, goats, geese, mink
and rabbits.
Livestock Housing Facility shall mean barns, buildings or structures where animals are
housed and shall also include beef feedlots and the associated manure storage facilities, but
shall not include hobby barn as defined elsewhere in this by-law.
Livestock Housing Capacity shall mean the total maximum number of livestock that can be
accommodated in a livestock housing facility at any one time.
Livestock Unit shall mean the equivalent values for various types of animals and poultry
based upon manure production and production cycles.
Loading Space shall mean an off-street space or berth located on the same lot as a building
or buildings, and used for the temporary parking of a commercial vehicle while loading or
unloading merchandise or materials pertinent to such permitted use.
Lot means a parcel of land in one ownership which is capable of being legally conveyed in
accordance with the Planning Act
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 or more
streets, or upon two parts of the same street, the adjacent sides of which street or streets (or
in the case of a curved corner, the tangents at the street extremities of the side lot lines)
contain an angle of not more than 135 degrees. In the case of a curved corner, the corner of
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the lot shall be deemed to be the point of the street line nearest the point of intersection of
the said tangents.
Lot Coverage shall mean the percentage of the total lot area covered by the building area,
as defined herein, of all building(s) located above ground level.
Lot Depth shall mean the horizontal distance between the front and rear lot lines. If the front
and rear lot lines are not parallel, lot depth shall mean the length of a straight line joining the
middle of the front lot line with the middle of the rear lot line. When there is no rear lot line,
lot depth shall mean the length of a straight line joining the middle of the front line with the
apex of the triangle formed by the side lot lines.
Lot Frontage shall mean the horizontal distance between the side lot lines, such distance
being measured perpendicular to the line joining the middle of the front lot line with either the
middle of the rear lot line or the apex of the triangle formed by the side lot lines and
measured at a point the minimum front yard distance from the front lot line.
Lot, Interior shall mean a lot other than a corner lot.
Lot Line means any boundary of a lot or its vertical projection.
Lot Line, Exterior Side means a side lot line that abuts a street.
Lot Line, Front means in the case of an interior lot, the line that divides the lot from the
street. In the case of a corner lot, the shorter lot line abutting a street shall be deemed to be
the front lot line and the longer line abutting the street shall be deemed to be the exterior side
lot line. In the case of a through lot, the lot line where the principal access to the lot is
provided shall be deemed the front lot line.
Lot Line, Side shall mean any lot line other than a front or a rear lot line.
Lot Line, Rear shall mean the lot line or intersection of the side lot lines that is opposite to,
and most distant from, the front lot line.
Lot, Through shall mean a lot bounded on opposite sides by a public street. However, if the
lot qualifies as being both a corner lot and a through lot, such lot is deemed to be a corner lot
for the purposes of this by-law.
Machine Shop means a workshop in which work is machined to size and assembled.
Main Building shall mean the building designed or used for the principal use on the lot.
Where more than one building contains a permitted use on a lot, each building containing a
permitted use is a main building.
Main Use shall mean one or more functions of land, buildings, structures, or parts thereof
which constitute the principal use(s) of a lot and which is specifically permitted by this By-law.
An accessory use shall not constitute the main use of a lot.
Main Wall shall mean an exterior front, side or rear wall of a building and all structural
members essential to the support of a fully enclosed space or roof excluding architectural
projections.
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Mall includes a shopping centre and means a Building or group of Buildings which are
planned, developed, managed and operated as a unit in which each Building contains two or
more units or spaces for lease or occupancy;
Medical Clinic shall mean a building or part thereof, used exclusively by physicians,
dentists, drugless practitioners, their staff and patients for the purpose of consultation,
diagnosis and office treatment. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, a clinic may
include administrative offices, waiting and treatment rooms, laboratories and dispensaries
directly associated with the clinic, but shall not include accommodations for in-patient care or
operating rooms nor include a Veterinarian's Clinic as defined herein.
Miniature Golf Course means an area of land or premises operated for profit or gain as a
commercial place of amusement in which facilities are provided to simulate the game of golf
or any aspect of the game on a small scale, but does not include a golf driving range as
defined herein.
Minimum Distance Separation Formulae means formulae developed by the Province to
separate uses so as to reduce incompatibility concerns about odour from livestock facilities.
Mini-Storage Warehouse shall mean a building containing separate, individual self-storage
units divided from floor to ceiling by a wall with an independent entrance from the exterior of
the building, designed to be rented or leased on a short-term basis to the general public for
private storage of personal goods, material and equipment.
Mobile Home means any dwelling that is designed to be made mobile, and is constructed or
manufactured to provide a permanent residence, but does not include a recreational vehicle
as defined herein. A mobile home shall conform with the CSA Z-240 MH standard.
Mobile Home Park means a parcel of land containing two or more mobile home lots and
which is under single management and ownership and which is designed and intended for
residential and/or seasonal recreational use where such residential occupancy is in mobile
homes exclusively.
Mobile Home Site means a defined area of land within a Mobile Home Park intended for the
location of one mobile home for the exclusive use of the occupant.
Model Home means a building which is used on a temporary basis as a sales office and/or
as an example of the type of dwelling that is for sale in a related development and which is
not occupied or used for human habitation.
Monument Sales means a place where cemetery monuments and related articles are
displayed for sale or sold.
Motel shall mean a building, part of a building, or a group of buildings used mainly for the
purposes of catering to the needs of the travelling public by providing 6 or more guest rooms
with or without private cooking or housekeeping facilities. A motel does not mean a
boarding, lodging or rooming house, a bed and breakfast establishment, or a hotel as defined
herein, but may include dining and other public rooms.
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Motor Vehicle shall mean an automobile, truck, motorcycle or any other vehicle including
motorized construction equipment, farm equipment, a motor home, snowmobile, boat,
recreational vehicle, a trailer or farm implement or any other device which is capable of being
driven, propelled or drawn by any kind of power, but does not include a bicycle or any other
device powered solely by means of human effort;
Municipality shall mean the Corporation of the Township of Centre Wellington.
Municipal Drain shall mean a drainage works as defined by the Ontario Drainage Act, as
amended from time to time.
Municipal Sewage Services means a sewage works within the meaning of Section 1 of the
Ontario Water Resources Act, R.S.O 1990, c. O. 40, as amended (the "Ontario Water
Resources Act") that is owned or operated by a municipality.
Municipal Water Services means a municipal drinking-water system within the meaning of
Section 2 of the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002, S.O. 2002, c. 32 as amended (the "Safe
Drinking Water Act").
Museum means a place open to the public, in which a collection of objects illustrating
science, art, history and related types of information is kept for display and storage.
Night Club means a premises whose primary function is the provision of theatrical
performances, pre-recorded music, or live musical entertainment, whether such pre-recorded
music or live entertainment is provided for listening or dancing by the patrons, or any
combination of the above functions, and whose accessory function is the sale and
consumption on the premises of food and/or alcoholic beverages, but does not include a
banquet hall, restaurant or any adult entertainment establishment.
Non-Complying means a lot, building or structure that does not meet the regulations of the
zone in which it is located.
Non-Conforming Use means a use not permitted by the permitted use provisions of the By-
lay for zone in which such use, building or structure is located.
Normal Farm Practice means a practice, as defined in the Farming and Food Production
Protection Act, 1998, that is conducted in a manner consistent with proper and acceptable
customs and standards, as established and followed by similar agricultural operations under
similar circumstances, or make use of innovative technology in a manner consistent with
proper advanced farm management practices. Normal farm practices shall be consistent with
the Nutrient Management Act, 2002 and regulations made under the Act.
Nursery means a place where trees, shrubs or plants are grown or stored for the purpose of
transplanting, for use as stocks for building or grafting, or for the purpose of retail or
wholesale, together with the sale of soil, planting materials, fertilizers or similar materials and
includes a greenhouse.
Nursing Home shall mean a place for the aged in which food, lodging, nursing or similar
care and treatment is provided, but does not include a hospital.
Obnoxious Use means a use which, from its nature or operation, creates a nuisance or is
liable to become a nuisance or offensive by the creation of noise or vibration, or by reason of
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the emission of gas, fumes, dust or objectionable odour, or by reason of the matter, waste or
other material generated by the use.
Occasional Use means a use which occurs for a limited time period in accordance with the
provisions of this by-law and includes an auction, bake sale, craft sale, charitable event,
church gathering, garage sale, plant and produce sale, tree sale, bingo, car wash, benefit
dance, show, concert, fair, festival and banquet and social gaming event, as well as the use
of a temporary structure as defined herein.
Office Use shall mean a building or part thereof, designed, intended or used for the practice
of a profession, the carrying on of a business, the conduct of public administration, or, where
not conducted on the site thereof, the administration of a commercial or industrial use, but
shall not include a retail commercial use, any industrial use, clinic, financial institution or
place of amusement or place of assembly. An Office Building is a building in which the
principal use is office uses.
Office Supply means the sale, rental, or servicing of materials used in offices and
businesses.
Official Plan shall mean the applicable County of Wellington Official Plan or Township of
Centre Wellington Official Plan.
On-Farm Diversified Use means uses that are secondary to the principal agricultural use of
the property and are limited in area. On-Farm diversified uses include, but are not limited to,
home occupations, home industries, agri-tourism uses, and uses that produce value-added
agricultural products.
Outdoor Display and Sales Area means an outdoor place used in conjunction with an
established Use or business, located in an adjacent permanent premise, for the display and
sale of fresh produce and new goods or merchandise.
Outdoor Storage Area means the storage of equipment, goods, or raw materials outside of
any building or structure. For the purposes of this by-law, the overnight parking of vehicles
shall not be deemed to be outdoor storage.
Outdoor Storage Use means a premises where an outdoor storage area forms the main
use of a lot, but does not include a salvage yard. For the purposes of this by-law, the parking
of motor vehicles is not considered to be an outdoor storage use.
Park, Public shall mean an open space area owned, operated or maintained in whole or in
part by a public authority as a recreational area for public use, including passive and active
forms of recreation, designed to serve the neighbourhood and community.
Parking Aisle shall mean a portion of a parking area which abuts parking spaces to which it
provides access and which is not used for the parking of vehicles.
Parking Area shall mean an open area, other than a street or lane, used for the temporary
parking of two or more motor vehicles for clients, customers or residents, and includes
associated parking spaces, driveways, and parking aisles. A parking area does not include
areas where vehicles for sale or repair are kept or stored, or where impounded, wrecked or
otherwise inoperable vehicles are stored.
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Parking Lot shall mean a parking area that forms the main use of a lot.
Parking Space shall mean a space on which a motor vehicle may be parked.
Park Model Trailer means a recreational vehicle that conforms to the CSA Z-241 standard.
Partial services means municipal sewage services or private communal sewage services
and individual on-site water services; or b) municipal water services or private communal
water services and individual on-site sewage services.
Passive Recreation shall mean outdoor recreational activities which are non-intensive in
nature and are compatible with the surrounding natural environment. This may include uses
such as nature interpretation, hiking, cross county skiing, fishing and hunting.
Person shall mean an individual or any association, partnership, corporation, municipal
corporation, the agent, trustee, heirs, executors or other legal representatives of a person to
whom the context may apply according to law.
Personal Service Shop shall mean a premises used to provide personal services, or where
the servicing, repair or rental of articles, goods or materials is conducted. Without limiting the
generality of the foregoing, a personal service shop includes a barber, hairdresser,
beautician, aesthetician, tailor, dressmaker, shoemaker, tanning salon, or a pet groomer but
does not include an adult entertainment establishment.
Photofinishing Establishment shall mean a building or part of a building used for the
developing and print processing of film and may include portrait and commercial
photography.
Pit shall mean a place where unconsolidated gravel, stone, sand, earth, clay, fill, mineral or
other material is being or has been removed by means of an open excavation to supply
material for construction, industrial or manufacturing purposes, and may include, as an
accessory use, facilities for the crushing, screening, washing and storage of such materials,
but does not include a wayside pit or quarry.
Place of Entertainment shall mean a building or part of a building used as a cinema,
theatre, dance hall, night club, concert or music hall, or a similar use but does not include an
adult entertainment establishment.
Porch or Veranda means a structure abutting a main wall of a building or structure having a
roof but with walls that are generally open and unenclosed.
Postal or Courier Outlet shall mean the provision of postal and courier pick-up and drop-off
services for letters and small parcels, but does not include a postal or courier distribution or
terminal facility.
Printing, Publishing or Packaging Establishment means a building or part of a building
used by one or more persons who are employed in the management, direction or conducting
of an activity, specifically undertaken to aid an industrial or business office use including
photocopying, mail processing, receiving, distribution, document finishing, laminating, faxing,
packaging, graphic services and data processing.
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Private or Commercial Club shall mean an association of persons, whether incorporated or
not, united by some common interest, meeting periodically for social, recreational or other
purposes. Club shall also mean, where the context requires, premises owned, leased or
occupied by the members of such association within which the activities of the group are
conducted.
Private Home Day Care shall mean the temporary care of five children or less in an
unlicensed facility for less than 24 consecutive hours
Public Authority shall mean the Corporation of the Township of Centre Wellington, the
Corporation of the County of Wellington, the Province of Ontario or the Government of
Canada.
Public Building shall mean any building or part thereof or structure owned, leased or
occupied by the Corporation of the Township of Centre Wellington, the Corporation of the
County of Wellington, the Province of Ontario or the Government of Canada.
Public Use means any use of land, building or structure by or on behalf of a public authority.
Public Utility shall mean any agency, corporation, board, or commission providing
electricity, gas, water, telegraph, telephone or television service including a communications
tower, drainage, sewage or waste collection and disposal services to the public or a similar
use pertaining to any such agency, corporation, board or commission.
Public Works Yard shall mean a municipal, county or provincial facility used for the
servicing of road construction and maintenance equipment and the storage of materials and
may include buildings or structures for such purposes.
Quarry means an open excavation made for the removal of any limestone, sandstone, shale
or consolidated rock or mineral to supply such material for construction, industrial or
manufacturing purposes, but does not include any excavation incidental to the construction
of a building or structure for which a Building Permit has been issued; or any excavation
incidental to any public works; or any asphalt plant, cement manufacturing plant or concrete
batching plant.
Recreational Vehicle means a vehicle designed to provide temporary living accommodation
for travel, vacation, or recreational use, and is permitted to be driven, towed or transported
under the Ontario Highway Traffic Act, as defined in CSA Standard Z240-1 RV/Motorhome.
Recreational Vehicle Sales or Rental Establishment means an establishment having as
its main use the sale, rental or leasing of recreational vehicles.
Recycling Depot means a place where materials such as paper, metal and glass are
delivered stored, separated, and processed in order to salvage and reuse material.
Renewable energy systems means the production of electrical power from an energy
source that is renewed by natural processes including, but not limited to, wind, water, a
biomass resource or product, or solar and geothermal energy.
Rental Outlet shall mean a building or part thereof used for the rental of tools, appliances,
office machines, recreation equipment, light construction equipment, party supplies or similar
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items, but does not include a video rental outlet or the rental of motor vehicles or recreational
vehicles.
Research and Development Establishment means a building or structure or part of a
building or structure used for scientific research, tests or investigations, data collection and
manipulation or technical development of information, products or devices for scientific
application.
Restaurant means a building or part thereof where food is prepared and offered for retail
sale to the public for immediate consumption either on or off the premises, but does not
include a refreshment room or any building or part thereof where pre-packed foods or
beverages requiring no further preparation before consumption are offered for sale.
Restaurant Outdoor Patio means any area outside of a Restaurant or Tavern used or
designed to be used for outdoor seating for the patrons of the Restaurant or Tavern;
Retail Store means a place where goods, wares, merchandise, substances or articles are
offered or kept for sale or rent to the general public, but does not include any other retail
commercial use specifically defined by this by-law.
Retail Food Store shall mean a retail store where the gross leasable area devoted to the
sale of food and grocery merchandise exceeds 464.5 m2 (5,000 ft2)
Retirement Residence means a building containing dwelling units providing for
accommodation primarily for retired persons, and where support and health services may be
provided for persons requiring these services in a supervised setting and which may contain
accessory personal service, retail and recreational uses for the residents, but does not
include a home for the aged or a nursing home as defined herein.
Roof means a component of a building or structure that is supported by walls and/or
columns and which provides overhead shelter from the rain and/or sun.
Salvage Yard means land or a building used for a wrecking yard, the keeping or storing of
used motor vehicles, farm implements, building products, waste paper, rags, bones, bottles,
bicycles, tires, metal scrap material or salvage or where the foregoing are bought, sold,
exchanged, baled, packed, disassembled, wrecked or dealt with in any other manner for
further use.
School means a Provincially approved institution for academic instruction and may include a
public, private or separate school, a vocational school, or a post secondary school such as a
college or university, but does not include a commercial school or studio as defined herein.
Scientific or Medical Laboratory means an establishment where scientific or medical
experiments, tests or investigations are conducted, and where drugs, chemicals, glassware
or other substances or articles pertinent to such experiments, test or investigations are
manufactured or otherwise prepared for use on the premises
Second-hand Store shall mean a building or part thereof, where used clothing, books and
similar household items are kept for sale and includes an antique market or pawn shop, but
does not mean a salvage yard.
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Section 59 Notice refers to the requirement under Section 59 of the Clean Water Act, which
requires issuance of a notice from the Risk Management Official, as appointed by the
Township, before permitting an activity that is considered a restricted land use as identified in
the Grand River Source Protection Plan.
Sensitive Land Use means a building where routine or normal activities occurring at
reasonably expected times would experience adverse affects from a certain neighbouring
land uses. Examples include: residences, senior citizen homes, day care centres, and
educational and health facilities.
Service Industry shall mean a business or trade, not otherwise defined or classified in this
By-law, which provides cleaning, maintenance, installation, renovation, or other similar non-
personal services to the general public.
Service or Repair Shop shall mean a building or part of a building, where articles, goods or
merchandise, excluding motor vehicles or heavy industrial machinery, are repaired or
serviced, but does not include a personal service shop.
Sewage Treatment Facility shall mean a system of underground pipes or conduits and
related pumping and treatment facilities, including buildings and structures, operated by the
Township of Centre Wellington or other public agency for the treatment and disposal of storm
or sanitary sewage.
Sight Triangle shall mean the area of a corner lot, as determined by this By-law, which is
kept free of buildings or other features which may obstruct the vision of drivers of vehicles,
and is maintained for daylight sighting at intersections.
Sign shall mean any letters, words or figures used or intended to advertise, identify
announce or to draw attention to anything, or to give directions.
Significant Drinking Water Threat means a drinking water threat that, according to a risk
assessment, poses or has the potential to pose a significant risk (Clean Water Act).
Site Alteration means activities, such as grading, excavation and the placement of fill that
would change the landform and natural vegetative characteristics of a site.
Solar Energy System means a system that produces thermal or electrical energy by
converting energy from the sun.
Source Water Protection Plan means a drinking water source protection plan prepared
under the Clean Water Act (Clean Water Act).
Sports Park means a park which also contains facilities for cultural, leisure, sports or
recreational activities.
Specialty Food Store means a premises specializing in a specific type or class of foods
such as an appetizer store, bakery, butcher, delicatessen, fish, gourmet and similar foods.
Storage facility means a place where, for a fee, articles, goods or materials are stored, but
does not include a Warehouse; see also mini-storage warehouse.
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Storey shall mean that portion of a building, other than a cellar, which is situated between
the top of any floor and the top of the floor next above it, and if there is no floor above it, that
portion between the top of such floor and the ceiling above it.
Street shall mean a public thoroughfare, other than a lane, which is maintained by a public
road authority and which is open and passable during all seasons.
Street Line shall mean the limit of the street allowance and is the dividing line between a lot
and a street.
Structure means anything erected, built, or constructed of parts joined together or any such
erection fixed to or supported by the soil or by any other structure, but does not include a
sign, advertising device, retaining wall, fence, curb, planter, statue, sculpture, play
equipment, birdbath, pole, pillar, antenna and garbage container.
Swimming Pool means a body of water, exceeding 0.91 meters (3 feet) in depth at any
point, located outdoors on private property contained by artificial means and used or
maintained for the purpose of swimming, wading, diving or bathing, but does not include: a
storm water management pond; a natural or man-made pond, lagoon, water reservoir,
manure storage facility, or a public swimming pool which is subject to the regulations made
pursuant to the Building Code Act and the Health Protection and Promotion Act, R.S.O.
1990, c. H. 7, as amended (the "Health Protection and Promotion Act").
Tavern means a place used or designed to be used for the gathering of persons in which
liquor is offered for sale or sold and includes a bar, nightclub and the like and includes a
restaurant in which liquor is offered for sale or sold beyond 12:01 a.m..
Taxi Establishment means a place used as a dispatch office for taxis and includes the area
used for the parking of taxis when not engaged in transporting persons or goods.
Temporary Portable Asphalt Plant means a facility:
a) with equipment designed to heat and dry aggregate and to mix aggregate with
bituminous asphalt to produce asphalt paving material, and includes stockpiling and
storage of bulk materials used in the process; and,
b) which is not of permanent construction, but which is to be dismantled at the completion of
the construction project.
Temporary Structure means any shed, structure, building, trailer, tent or enclosure of any
kind used for storage, commercial or business or residential purposes which any person or
business intends to place on the same lot with, or on any lot immediately adjacent to, any
permanent structure used for business or commercial or residential purposes, including a
temporary portable storage container designed and rented for the temporary storage of
commercial, industrial, or residential household goods.
Tourist Home shall mean a private dwelling that is not part of or used in conjunction with
any other establishment and in which there are at least four rooms for rent to the travelling or
vacationing public, whether rented regularly, seasonally or occasionally.
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Tradesperson's Shop means a place in which is provided to the public a non-personal
service or trade including a plumber's shop, painter's shop, carpenter's shop, electrician
shop, contractor's shop or the like which provide an installation service.
Transport, Trucking or Distribution Establishment shall mean the use of land and/or
buildings for the purpose of loading and/or unloading of trucks or transport trailers, or where
such vehicles, buses or other fleet vehicles are stored, serviced or dispatched as common
carriers.
Unobstructed Walkway means a hard surface path of travel providing access to principal
entrance of an additional dwelling unit (attached) or additional dwelling unit (detached) and
shall be unencumbered by obstructions including but not limited to: stairs, decks and porches
(except those which form part of the path travel to the principal entrance); parking spaces;
driveways; chimney breasts; window wells; balconies or other building projections which are
less than 2.1 metres above the unobstructed walkway; secure outdoor areas associated with
pools; mechanical, heating, ventilation, air-conditioning equipment and utility meters; and
amenity structures such as playgrounds, garden trellises, pergolas.
Use shall mean the purpose for which a lot or a building or structure, or any portion thereof,
is designed, arranged, intended, occupied or maintained, and "used" shall have a
corresponding meaning.
Veterinarian Clinic shall mean a building or part thereof wherein animals of all kinds are
diagnosed and treated for illness by a registered veterinarian, and where such animals can
be temporarily housed within the clinic, and includes accessory services such as grooming,
but does not include a commercial kennel.
Video Rental Outlet means an establishment where electronic entertainment media such as
video cassette tapes, DVD's and video games are rented or sold and where equipment
necessary for the use of such media may be rented or sold, and may also include the sale,
rental or service of electronic equipment such as televisions, stereos, and computers.
Warehouse shall mean a building or part thereof which is used primarily for the housing,
storage, packaging or distribution of goods, wares, merchandise, food stuff, substances or
articles, but does not include a mini-storage warehouse.
Waste means ashes, garbage, refuse, domestic waste, industrial waste or municipal refuse
and other such materials as are designated in the regulations of the Environmental
Protection Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. e. 19, as amended (the "Environmental Protection Act").
Waste Disposal Area means a facility operated by or for the Township of Centre Wellington
or the County of Wellington, or authorized by the Ministry of Environment, where garbage,
refuse or domestic or industrial waste is disposed of or dumped, and shall include a sewage
treatment plant or sewage lagoon.
Waste Management Facility shall mean a recycling depot, waste disposal area, or waste
transfer station.
Waste Transfer Station shall mean a place authorized by the Ministry of Environment where
waste material is collected, sorted, prepared and/or transferred into containers for shipment
to a land fill site, recycling facility or other waste disposal facility.
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Waterbody shall mean any bay, lake, natural watercourse or canal, other than a drainage or
irrigation channel. Isolated farm or recreational ponds, without an inlet or outlet stream, are
excluded from the definition of waterbody. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any feature with
open water in excess of 0.4 ha shall be considered a waterbody.
Watercourse shall mean the natural or altered channel for a stream or water body and for
the purpose of this By-law, includes the channel for intermittent streams.
Water or sewage treatment facility shall mean a system of underground pipes or conduits
and related pumping and treatment facilities, including buildings and structures, operated for
or by the municipality for the treatment and disposal of water, stormwater and/or sanitary
sewage.
Wayside Pits and Quarries means a temporary pit or quarry opened and used by or for a
public authority solely for the purpose of a particular project or contract of road construction
and not located on the road right-of-way.
Wellhead Protection Area means an area that is related to a wellhead and within which it is
desirable to regulate or monitor drinking water threats (Ontario Regulation 287/07).
Wetlands means lands that are seasonally or permanently covered by shallow water, as well
as lands where the water table is close to or at the surface. In either case the presence of
abundant water has caused the formation of hydric soils and has favoured the dominance of
either hydrophytic plants or water tolerant plants. The four major types of wetlands are
swamps, marshes, bogs and fens. Periodically soaked or wet lands being used for
agricultural purposes which no longer exhibit wetland characteristics are not considered to be
wetlands for the purposes of this definition.
Wildlife Habitat means areas where plants, animals and other organisms live, and find
adequate amounts of food, water, shelter and space needed to sustain their populations.
Specific wildlife habitats of concern may include areas where species concentrate at a
vulnerable point in their annual or life cycle; and areas which are important to migratory or
non-migratory species.
Woodlands means treed areas that provide environmental and economic benefits to both
the private landowner and the general public, such as erosion prevention, hydrological and
nutrient cycling, provision of clean air and the long-term storage of carbon, provision of
wildlife habitat, outdoor recreational opportunities, and the sustainable harvest of a wide
range of woodland products. Woodlands include treed areas, woodlots or forested areas and
vary in their level of significance at the local, regional and provincial levels.
Welding Shop means a workshop in which metals are welded.
Wholesale Outlet shall mean a building, structure or part thereof in which goods, wares,
articles or merchandise are offered or kept for sale at wholesale, but shall not include direct
sales to the general public.
Wind Energy Participating Neighbour means a neighbouring landowner whose land abuts
the subject land and is zoned to permit a wind energy system and where there is a signed
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agreement between the two owners to place a wind energy system on or near the mutual lot
line.
Wind Energy System means a system that converts wind energy into electricity, and
consists of a wind turbine, a tower and associated control or conversion electronics. A wind
energy system may be connected to the electricity grid in circuits at a substation to provide
electricity off-site for sale to an electrical utility or other intermediaries. Accessory uses may
include service roads, underground and above ground electrical collection systems and
transformers. A Micro Wind Energy System consists of one wind turbine on a lot with
nameplate capacity of 5kW or less. A Small Wind Energy System consists of one or more
wind turbines on a lot that have a total nameplate capacity of more than 5kW and less than
100kW. A Large Wind Energy System consists of one or more wind turbines on a lot, or an
array of multiple turbines on multiple lots, with total name plate capacity of 100kW or more.
Wind Testing Tower means a single structure erected on a temporary basis, normally not
exceeding one year, for the purpose of testing the potential wind strength for generating
electricity.
Wind Turbine means a structure that includes: a tower, nacelle, blades and related
appurtenances, and used for the conversion of wind energy into electricity.
Wind Turbine Height means the distance measured from average grade to the uppermost
extension of any blade, or the maximum height reached by any part of the wind turbine,
whichever is greater.
Yard shall mean a space appurtenant to a building or structure, located on the same lot as
the building or structure, which is open, uncovered and unoccupied by any building or
structure, except as specifically permitted by this bylaw. In determining yard measurements
the minimum horizontal distance from the respective lot lines shall be used.
Yard, Exterior Side shall mean the yard of a corner lot extending from the front yard to the
rear yard between the exterior side lot line and the nearest wall of the principal building or
structure on the lot.
Yard, Front shall mean a yard extending across the full width of the lot between the front lot
line and the nearest wall of the principal building or structure on the lot.
Yard, Interior Side shall mean a yard other than an exterior side yard that extends from the
front yard to the rear yard between the interior side lot line and the nearest wall of the
principal building or structure on the lot.
Yard, Maximum means the maximum distance of a yard from a lot line. In calculating the
maximum yard, the minimum horizontal distance from the respective lot line shall be used.
Yard, Rear shall mean a yard extending across the full width of the lot between the rear lot
line and the nearest wall of the principal building or structure on the lot.
Yard, Required means the yard required by the provisions of this bylaw.
Zone shall mean an area of land delineated on the Zoning Maps that form part of this bylaw.
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Zoning Administrator shall mean the officer or employee of the Corporation of the
Township of Centre Wellington charged with the duty of administering and/or enforcing this
By-law.
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ILLUSTRATIONS
THE FOLLOWING ILLUSTRATIONS ARE PROVIDED FOR
INFORMATION TO ASSIST IN THE INTERPRETATION OF THE
ZONING BY-LAW, HOWEVER THEY DO NOT FORM PART OF THE
BY-LAW.
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4.0
GENERAL PROVISIONS
The provisions of this Section shall apply to all zones except as otherwise indicated in this
By-law.
4.1
Additional Residential Units
4.1.1 General Regulations Applying to All Additional Residential Units
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the contrary, on any lot where a
residential use is permitted, one of more Additional Residential Units are permitted in
accordance with the following:
(a) A maximum of three dwelling units is permitted on a lot, including the primary dwelling
together with:
a. A maximum of one Additional Residential Unit within or attached to the
primary dwelling unit; and/or
b. A maximum of one Additional Residential Unit in a detached accessory
structure.
(b) An Additional Residential Unit located within the primary dwelling, or attached thereto,
must meet the applicable zone requirements.
(c) An Additional Residential Unit located within a detached accessory structure must
meet the requirements set out in Table 4B of this By-law.
(d) An Additional Residential Unit that is in a detached accessory structure shall not be
severed from the lot containing the primary dwelling.
(e) An Additional Residential Unit shall have unobstructed access from the street or the
driveway.
(f) An Additional Residential Unit in an Agricultural Zone is subject to the requirements of
Section 6.1.4 of this By-law.
4.1.2 Special Provisions Applying to Additional Residential Units on a Lot with Full
Municipal Sewer and Water Services
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the contrary, on any lot where a
residential use is permitted, one or more Additional Residential Units is permitted in
accordance with the following:
(a) A maximum of three dwelling units is permitted on a lot, including the primary dwelling
together with:
a. A maximum of two Additional Residential Units within or attached to
the primary dwelling unit; and/or
b. A maximum of one Additional Residential Unit in a detached accessory
structure.
(b) An unobstructed walkway that is a minimum 1.0 metre in width shall be provided from
a street or sidewalk to the principal entrance of each Additional Residential Unit,
where the principal entrance is not located on a façade that faces a public street.
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4.1.3 Additional Regulations
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the contrary, in addition to the
parking required for the primary dwelling, each Additional Residential Unit shall have
one parking space that is provided and maintained for the sole use of the occupant of
the Additional Residential Unit. Such parking space may be a tandem parking space.
4.2
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES
Wherever an accessory building or structure is permitted by this bylaw, such building
or structure shall only be constructed or used in accordance with the following:
TABLE 4B ACCESSORY BUILDING REGULATIONS
R1,R2,R3,R4,or
R5 Zone
A Zone
Any Commercial,
Industrial,
Institutional, Open
Space Zone
A
Setback from
Lot Lines
0.6 m (2 ft) from
any interior side
yard or rear lot
line (1)
1.2m (4ft) from any interior side
or rear lot line
1.2m (4ft) from any
interior side or rear
lot line
3.0 m (9.8 ft) from
the boundary of any
Residential zone.
B
Prohibited
Locations
In a required front or exterior side yard;
In a required corner sight triangle.
C
Maximum
Floor Area (2)
Ten percent
(10%) of the
total lot area
Five percent (5%) of the total
lot area
Five percent (5%) of
the total lot area
D
Maximum
Height
6.1 m (20 ft)
6.7 m (22 feet)
4.6 m (15.1 ft)
Notes:
(1)
Where the height of an accessory building exceeds 4.6m, the required setback
from a side lot line or a rear lot line shall be 1.2m (4ft)
(2)
Including detached accessory buildings, the lot coverage of all buildings on a lot
containing Additional Residential Units shall not exceed 45%
4.3
ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENT
In a zone where an adult entertainment use is permitted by this bylaw, such use shall
only be established in accordance with the following:
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4.3.1 No adult entertainment establishment shall be permitted within 500 m (1,640
ft) of any land zoned Institutional. Such a separation distance shall be
measured using the closest point on the main wall of an existing or proposed
building that houses or may house an adult entertainment establishment, to
the nearest boundary of the Institutional zone.
4.3.2 No adult entertainment establishment shall be permitted within 500 metres
(1,640 ft) of a lot containing any of the following uses: a church, a school, a
cemetery, a hospital, a day care centre, a retirement home, a nursing home, a
group home, a museum, a library. Such a separation distance shall be
measured using the closest points on the main wall of each building or
structure.
4.4
AMUSEMENT ARCADE
In a zone where an amusement arcade is permitted by this bylaw, such use shall only
be established in accordance with the following:
4.4.1 No amusement arcade shall be permitted within 500 m (1,640 ft) of any land
containing a school operated by the Upper Grand District School Board or the
Wellington Catholic District School Board. Such a separation distance shall be
measured using the closest point on the main wall of an existing or proposed
building that houses or may house an amusement arcade, to the nearest
boundary of a lot containing a school.
4.5
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE STATION, CAR WASH OR GAS BAR
In a zone where an automobile service station, a car wash, or a gas bar is permitted
by this bylaw, such use shall only be established in accordance with the following:
4.5.1 No service pump or storage tank shall be located closer to the street line than
7.5 m (24.6 ft) nor within a site triangle as defined by this By-law.
4.5.2 No entry or exit ramp shall be located within 9.0 m (29.5 ft) of any street
intersection measured at the curb line nor shall any entry or exit ramp exceed
9.0 m (29.5 ft) in width.
4.5.3 Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law, residential dwelling units are not
permitted within a commercial building containing an automobile service
station, a gas bar, or a car wash, or on the same lot as a gas bar or car wash
unless the closest point of a building containing such a residential use is at
least 90 m from the closest point of the gas bar or car wash.
4.6
BED AND BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENT (B&B)
Within those zones where bed & breakfast establishments are permitted, such uses
shall be in accordance with the provisions for such zones and shall also comply with
the following regulations:
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4.6.1 No more than 3 guests rooms shall be provided within a Class 1 B&B and no
more than 6 guests rooms shall be provided within a Class 2 B&B.
4.6.2 Any exterior stairways required for a B&B shall be located in a side or rear
yard.
4.6.3 All new B&B establishments shall comply with the requirements of this Zoning
By-law, other local by-laws, and any applicable provincial regulations such as
the Ontario Building Code and Fire Code, as amended.
4.6.4 A Bed and Breakfast Establishment existing on the date of passing of this by-
law is deemed to comply with Sections 4.6.1 and 4.6.2.
4.7
BUFFER STRIP
In any zone where a buffer strip is required, it shall:
4.7.1 Have a minimum width throughout of not less than 1.5 m (4.9 ft).
4.7.2 Be located within and abutting the entire zone limit other than along a street
line where such buffer strip is required.
4.7.3 Consist of a continuous un-pierced planting of trees, shrubs and other
landscaping features, maintained at an ultimate height of not less than 1.8 m
(5.9 ft).
4.7.4 Be kept free of all parking, buildings or structures except for a legal boundary
partition and used only for the placement of trees, shrubs, similar vegetation
and landscaping features.
4.7.5 Be landscaped and maintained by the owner of land on which such buffer strip
is required.
4.7.6 Notwithstanding the above and subject to site plan approval, a solid fence,
wall, or other landscaping feature of equivalent height may be considered in
place of a continuous planting area. When considering such an alternative
buffer, regard shall be given to the location, height, materials, finishing and
porosity of the wall or fence, as well as the site's characteristics.
4.7.7 A buffer strip may be incorporated into a required side or rear yard but shall
not be included in a sight triangle.
4.8
BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES ERECTED PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 1990
Where a building or structure was established prior to January 1, 1990, but does not
meet the zone regulations applicable to said structure, excepting the use provisions,
the said building or structure shall henceforth be deemed to comply with the zone
regulations of this by-law. Enlargements, extensions, reconstructions, repairs or
renovations to such buildings or structures shall be in accordance with Section 4.20.
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4.9
COMMERCIAL KENNELS
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, a commercial kennel as
defined herein may be permitted upon any lands within the Agricultural Zone subject
to compliance with the following regulations, which apply to all kennel buildings,
structures and defined use areas including outdoor runs, pens or exercise yards.
a)
Minimum Lot Frontage:
120 m (393.7 feet)
b)
Minimum Lot Area:
6 ha (14.8 acres)
c)
Minimum Front Yard:
30 m (98.4 feet)
d)
Minimum Side Yard:
46 m (150.9 feet)
e)
Minimum Rear Yard:
46 m (150.9 feet)
f)
Minimum Separation Distances:
90 m (295.2 feet) from any residential,
commercial, public or institutional
building on an adjacent property or from
the lot line of any other property
containing a licensed kennel.
g)
Kennels lawfully existing or licensed as of June 5, 2000 shall henceforth be
deemed to be legal non-complying with regard to regulations 4.9 a) through f).
h)
The provisions of Section 4.20 shall apply to enlargements, extensions,
reconstructions or repairs to lawfully existing kennels.
4.10
DAY CARE CENTRE OR DAY NURSERY
Notwithstanding any other provision contained in this by-law, for all zones in which a
Day Care Centre or Day Nursery is permitted the following shall apply:
4.10.1 Parking, driveway and aisleway areas shall be designed to accommodate
traffic access to and from a day care centre in a forward motion only.
4.10.2 Where a day care centre is developed abutting any permitted residential use a
solid, decorative 1.8 m (5.9 ft) high wood fence shall be erected along the lot
line between the day care facility and residential use to reduce acoustic and
visual impacts on the residential use.
4.11
DEVELOPMENT ON FULL SERVICES
4.11.1 Unless specifically provided for elsewhere in this by-law, no building shall be
constructed within the corporate limits of the former Village of Elora or the
former Town of Fergus unless serviced by municipal sewage collection
facilities and municipal water supply, except that this provision shall not apply
to any public use or utility which by its nature does not require such services.
4.11.2 On lands other than those described in Section 4.11.1, any new principal
building or use must connect to municipal water services and/or municipal
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sanitary services if such services are provided in a road allowance or
municipal service corridor that abuts such a lot.
4.12
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (EP) ZONE, MUNICIPAL DRAIN AND
WATERCOURSE SETBACKS
4.12.1 No building, structure, or private sewage treatment system shall be
constructed closer than 30.0 m (98.4 ft) from the limit of an EP zone without
the prior written approval of the Grand River Conservation Authority.
4.12.2 Interpretation of the limits of the EP zone boundaries is governed by
regulations contained in Section 2.7 of this By-law. The location of the 30.0 m
(98.4 ft) EP "setback" boundaries shall be adjusted accordingly in the event
that the EP "zone" boundary is re-interpreted.
4.12.3 No building, structure, or private sewage treatment system shall be
constructed closer than 30 m (98.4 ft) from the edge of an opened municipal
drain or 15 m (49.2 ft) from the edge of an enclosed municipal drain.
4.12.4 No building or structure shall be constructed closer than 15 m (49.2 ft) to the
top of the bank of any other watercourse that is not situated within the
Environmental Protection Zone, or is not a municipal drain.
4.12.5 Notwithstanding any of the above provisions, where an EP Overlay abuts an
EP Zone, the setbacks set out above may be waived or reduced if the prior
written approval of the GRCA is obtained or if the requirements of the EP
overlay are fulfilled.
4.12.6 Two Zone Floodplain Regulations
In addition to the zone provisions, where land is denoted on Schedule "A" to
this by-law with a suffix (F), and new development or redevelopment within the
area denoted by the (F) suffix are also subject to the following regulations:
1. Development, redevelopment or a major addition/renovation for permitted
residential uses shall be permitted in the flood fringe provided that the
structure is floodproofed to the regulatory level and that:
a) the habitable floor space elevation of any new residential dwelling unit is
located aove the regulatory flood elevation;
b) no basements are allowed;
c) mechanical, electrical, air conditioning and heating equipment will be
located above the regulatory flood level; and
d) safe access is provided.
2. Minor renovations/addition to existing residential buildings in the flood
fringe shall be permitted provided any new habitable floor space is, where
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feasible, above the regulatory flood level, and in no case lower than the
elevation of the existing ground floor level.
3. Conversion of an existing commercial building to a residential use in the
flood fringe will be permitted provided the building is floodproofed to the
regulatory flood level and that:
a) the habitable floor space elevation of any new residential use is located
above the regulatory flood elevation;
b) mechanical, electrical, air conditioning and heating equipment will be
located above the regulatory flood level;
c) safe access is provided.
4. Any commercial development or redevelopment of existing commercial
structures shall be permitted provided that the building or structure is
floodproofed to the regulatory flood level and that:
a) mechanical, electrical, air conditioning and heating equipment will be
located above the regulatory flood level.
b) where practical, building openings will be located above the regulatory
flood level. Where doorway elevations are permitted below the
regulatory flood level, the openings will be floodproofed to the
satisfaction of the Grand River Conservation Authority.
c) basements below the regulatory flood level shall not be converted to
commercial space but may be used for storage.
5. A permit will be required from the Grand River Conservation Authority for
all construction and placement or removal of fill occurring within the flood
fringe, in addition to any other necessary permits or approvals such as a
building permit or site plan approval.
6. Notwithstanding any uses permitted by the underlying Zone the following
uses shall be prohibited in a C1 (F) Zone - Flood Fringe Area:
a) an institutional use such as hospitals, long-term care facilities,
retirement homes, pre-schools, school nurseries, child care centres and
schools;
b) an essential emergency service such as that provided by fire, police and
ambulance stations and electrical substations;
c) enclosed parking structures;
d) uses associated with the disposal, manufacturing, treatment or storage
of hazardous substances.
4.13
FRONTAGE ON PUBLIC STREET
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Unless otherwise specified by this By-law, no person shall erect any building or
structure and no person shall use any building or structure, lot or parcel unless the lot
or parcel to be so used, or upon which the building is situated or erected or proposed
to be erected:
a)
Abuts or fronts on a street which is assumed by by-law by a public authority for
maintenance purposes; or,
b)
Is being constructed pursuant to a Subdivision Agreement with a public
authority; or,
c)
Fronts on a year round maintained public street that was not established as a
consequence of Registering a Plan of Subdivision; or,
d)
Is a private street within a Plan of condominium that either provides direct
access to a public street or which connects with other private streets within a
Plan of Condominium or other Plans of Condominium to access a public street
or original road allowance.
For the purposes of this By-law, the front lot line of a lot separated from a public street
by a reserve or a Block of land owned by a public authority shall be deemed to abut
such a public street.
4.14
GARBAGE AND REFUSE STORAGE
No garbage, refuse or compost shall be stored on any lot in any zone, other than an
Agricultural zone, except within the principal building or any accessory building or
structure on such lot or in a container or composter in a side yard or rear yard of such
lot.
a) Every garbage, refuse and compost storage area required by this Bylaw, including
any garbage loading or unloading area, which is visible from an adjoining site
zoned Residential, Commercial, Environmental Protection, Institutional, or Open
Space, or from a river or a public road, shall have a visual screen consisting of
fencing at least 1.8 m (5.9 ft) in height.
b) A dumpster, garbage container or composter shall be regulated in the same
manner as an accessory building or structure in the zone in which it is located.
c) A residential garbage container or composter in an R1 class or R2 class zone is
exempt from the provisions of this Section.
4.15
GARDEN SUITES
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, a garden suite may be
located on a lot containing a single detached dwelling, subject to compliance with the
following:
a)
A garden suite used for the purpose of providing farm help accommodation is
not permitted on a lot with an area of less than 10 ha (24.7 ac).
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b)
Driveway access shall be shared with the main dwelling. No new entrance from
the street shall be created.
c)
A garden suite shall be sited in accordance with the applicable provisions for
buildings accessory to a dwelling, except that a garden suite is not permitted in
front of the main front wall of the principal residence.
d)
The maximum floor area of a garden suite shall be 186 m2 (2,002 ft2).
e)
The maximum height of a garden suite shall be one storey and shall not exceed
4.5 m (14.8 ft)
f)
A garden suite shall be located no less than 3 m (9.8 ft) and no more than 15 m
(49.2 ft) from the main residence on the lot, and not less than 3.0 m (9.8 ft) from
any building on an abutting property.
g)
Only one garden suite may be established for each existing single detached
residential unit on a lot.
h)
All garden suites shall be provided with adequate water supply and an
individual sewage disposal system.
i)
Garden suites shall be established only by Temporary Use By-laws passed
under the provisions of Section 39 of the Planning Act and shall be subject to a
development agreement with the Municipality.
j)
A garden suite that existed on December 31, 1998 and is subject to a
development agreement that was in effect on December 31st, 1998 shall be
permitted until May 1st, 2010, and shall be deemed to comply with this
subsection.
4.16
GROUP HOMES
4.16.1 Permitted Group Homes
Group homes, as defined by this By-law and as specifically mentioned below, are
considered appropriate residential uses and are permitted in any zone where a single
detached dwelling is a permitted use.
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Approved Homes (psychiatric care)
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Homes for Special Care (psychiatric care)
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Supportive Housing Programs: Adult Community Mental Health
Program
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Children's Residences (not including Young Offenders)
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Accommodation Services for the Developmentally Handicapped
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Satellite Residences for Seniors
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Support Service Living Units for Physically Handicapped Adults
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Halfway Houses for the Socially Disadvantaged, or
-
Halfway Houses for Alcoholics.
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4.16.2 Group Home Regulations
No land, building or structure shall be used and no building or structure shall be
constructed, altered, enlarged or maintained for the purposes of a group home,
unless in accordance with the regulations specified in that zone for the type of
residential building in which the group home is to be established and in accordance
with the following regulations:
a)
A group home shall be separated by a minimum linear distance of 300 m
(984.3 ft.) from another group home. This distance shall be measured at the
closest points on the property lines of the two lots;
b)
A group home shall provide a minimum of 1 parking space for every 2 beds or
fraction thereof;
c)
A group home shall have a minimum gross floor area of 18 m2 (193.8 ft2) for
each resident 16 years of age or older, and 9 m2 (96.9 ft2) for each resident
who is less than 16 years of age. For the purposes of this section, a group
home resident includes staff and/or receiving family.
d)
A group home shall provide a minimum common amenity area of 12 m2 (129.1
ft2) for each resident. For the purposes of this section, a group home resident
includes staff and/or receiving family; and
e)
Each group home shall be subject to all applicable Provincial and Municipal
requirements.
4.16.3 Other Group Homes
Those group homes associated with provincial correctional facilities or federal
penitentiaries, such as Halfway Houses for Ex-offenders or Community Resource
Centres, are not permitted within any residential zone and may only be established by
an amendment to this By-law.
4.17
HOME OCCUPATIONS
A home occupation is permitted within a dwelling unit by a permanent resident of said
dwelling unit subject to the following requirements:
a)
Subject to compliance with all other Township by-laws, a home occupation is
permitted in any zone where a residential dwelling unit is a permitted principal
use. A home occupation is an accessory use and may be established only
when the principal residential use has been established.
b)
Only two employees or assistants who are not a resident of the dwelling are
permitted.
c)
The maximum gross floor area devoted to a home occupation use shall be 30%
of the gross floor area of the dwelling.
d)
One visitors parking space and one employee parking space (where applicable)
is required in addition to the required off street parking space for the dwelling
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unit. Tandem parking spaces shall be permitted for the required parking for a
home occupation use.
e)
A home occupation may include the shipping or receiving of goods or materials
by automobiles or delivery vans used by courier services, but shall not result in
the parking or storage of commercial vehicles on adjacent streets, except
temporary parking for pick-up and delivery.
f)
There shall be no machinery or mechanical equipment used on premises in
connection with a home occupation except that which is customarily used for
household or office purposes.
g)
No manufacturing activity involving the processing of raw or semi-processed
material shall be carried out in conjunction with a home occupation except for
the fabrication of handmade goods or crafts associated with an artisan studio
and the assembly of fully processed goods.
h)
A home occupation shall not in any way be offensive, obnoxious or dangerous
to the neighbourhood or area by reason of light, heat, fumes, noise, vibration,
gas, dust, smoke, fire, odour, air or water borne waste or pollution; or
interference with radio or TV; or an increase in vehicular traffic due to frequency
of deliveries by commercial carriers or patron parking.
i)
The retail sale of goods, wares or merchandise is limited to those produced on
the premises, or items accessory to a permitted home occupation use. Retail
sales shall not occupy more than 25% of the floor area associated with the
home occupation.
j)
No external display or outdoor storage area of goods, materials or equipment or
parking of commercial vehicles is permitted in conjunction with a home
occupation.
k)
A home occupation must be clearly incidental and secondary to the main
residential use. No exterior alterations to the dwelling unit shall be permitted
which will change the residential character of the building or premises.
l)
Without limiting the generality of the above definition, a home occupation use
may include the following: a personal service such as a barber, hairdresser,
beautician, seamstress, dressmaker, tailor or photographer; a light repair
service such as radio, television or appliance, but not including vehicle or
equipment repair; an office for a trade such as a home builder or renovator; an
office for a charitable organization; a workroom for a dressmaker or tailor, hair
stylist or beautician, teacher of art, music, computer literacy or academic
subject; a professional or occupation such as a doctor, lawyer, dentist,
architect, planner, engineer, realtor, or insurance agent etc.; a craft such as
pottery, weaving or needlework; an artisan studio. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, a medical clinic or an adult entertainment establishment cannot be
established as a home occupation.
4.18
HOME BUSINESS - TRADESPERSONS
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A Home Business-Tradesperson is a specific permitted use in an Agricultural Zone.
Where listed as a permitted use, Home Business - Tradesperson may be permitted
within a single detached dwelling. A Home Business - Tradespersons includes
individuals employed in the building trades, including bricklayers and stonemasons;
carpenters and joiners; electricians; lathers; painters; decorators and paper-hangers;
plasterers; plumbers and steamfitters; sheet metal workers; general contractors;
flooring and carpet layers or home decorators or other similar trades which provide an
installation service but does not include the wholesale or retail sale of construction
materials or supplies, home improvement supplies or a personal service shop,
contractors yard or retail store as defined herein, provided that:
a)
The Home Business - Tradespersons shall be clearly secondary to the
principal use of the lot and/or building;
b)
The said dwelling is occupied as a residence by the tradesperson;
c)
There shall not be more than two assistants who are not a resident in the
dwelling operating the business from the property;
d)
An accessory building to the residence may be used for the storage of
equipment, vehicles and supplies, provided that not more than 100 m2 (1,076
ft2) of floor area shall be devoted to such use.
e)
The amount of the dwelling's total floor area utilized by the home business for
office space shall not exceed 30% of the dwelling's total floor area;
f)
There is no outdoor storage of goods or materials, including heavy equipment
such as excavation machinery, or any vehicles not licensed for the road;
g)
Home Business - Trades Persons shall not include the retail sales of building
or construction supplies nor automobile, small engine or machinery repair; and
h)
The home business shall not create or become a nuisance in regard to noise,
odours, vibrations, traffic generated or parking.
i)
Nothing in these provisions shall apply to prohibit a tradesperson from
operating an office in a residence in accordance with the provisions of Section
4.17 - Home Occupation.
4.19
LEGAL NON-COMPLYING BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES
Where a building or structure was legally established prior to the date of passing of
this By-law, and the use of such building or structure complies with the provisions of
the zone in which such building or structure is located, but does not meet the zone
provisions with respect to yards, lot area, frontage, parking, set back, or any other
provisions of this By-law applicable to that zone, the said building or structure may be
enlarged, extended, reconstructed, repaired or renovated provided that:
a)
The enlargement, extension, reconstruction, repair or renovation does not
further reduce the compliance of that use, building or structure with the
provisions of the By-law to which it does not comply; and,
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b)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law are complied with.
c)
Where the acquisition of land by a public authority results in a reduction in lot
regulations to a condition that is less than otherwise required, nothing in this by-
law shall apply to prevent the continued use of the lot and such lot and any
deficiency in respect of the lot regulations shall be deemed to be legal non-
complying and the provisions of a) and b) shall apply.
4.20
LEGAL NON-COMPLYING LOTS
Where an existing lot has at least 6 m (19.8 feet) of frontage abutting a public street,
but does not otherwise comply with the minimum lot area or minimum lot frontage
requirements of this by-law, such lot may be used and a building or structure may be
constructed, altered or used on such an undersized lot provided all other
requirements of this By-law are complied with.
The same provisions shall apply to a lot that has been reduced in area or frontage by
the acquisition of land by an authority having power of expropriation.
4.21
LEGAL NON-CONFORMING USES
4.21.1 Nothing in this By-law shall apply to prevent the use of any land, building or
structure for any purpose prohibited by this By-law if such land, building or
structure was lawfully established and used for such purpose on the date of
passing of this By-law, and provided that it continues to be used for that
purpose.
4.21.2 Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the construction or use of any building or
structure for a purpose prohibited by this By-law the plans for which have,
prior to the date of passing of this By-law, been approved by the Chief
Building Official, so long as the building or structure when erected is used and
continues to be used for the purpose for which it was constructed and
provided that such construction is commenced within six months after the date
of passing of this By-law, and such building or structure is completed within a
reasonable time after the construction is commenced.
4.21.3 Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the strengthening or restoration to a safe
condition of a building or structure which is used for a use not conforming with
this By-law, so long as the strengthening or restoration does not alter the
height, size, shape or volume of the building or structure or change its use to
other than a conforming one.
4.21.4 A non-conforming building fully or partially destroyed by fire, flood or other
natural force may be restored and reconstructed on the same lot provided the
yard depths existing at the time prior to the destruction are maintained or are
not reduced to a depth lesser than required by this By-law.
4.22
MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT
Unless otherwise stated by a specific zone provision, no buildings shall exceed four
storeys or 15 m (49.2 ft) in height. Notwithstanding the above, the height regulations
of this By-law shall not apply to any air conditioning duct, barn, silo, grain handling
equipment, ornamental dome, chimney, communications tower, cupola, steeple,
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church spire, water storage tank, elevator enclosure, flag pole, skylight, solar
collector, clock towers, ventilators, antennae, radio, television or satellite receiving or
transmitting equipment, or any accessory mechanical appurtenances. Such features,
however, shall be erected only to such height as is necessary to accomplish the
purpose they are to serve. Maximum height limits may be established for Wind
Energy Systems and Wind Testing Towers elsewhere in this by-law.
4.23
MINIMUM DISTANCE SEPARATION - MDS I AND II
4.23.1 MDS I - NEW NON-FARM USES
Notwithstanding any other yard or setback provisions of this By-law to the
contrary, no residential, institutional, commercial, industrial or recreational
use, located on a separate lot and permitted within a zone, shall be erected or
altered unless it complies with the Minimum Distance Separation (MDS I)
setback from a livestock facility, calculated using the Formulas published by
the Ontario Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), as may
be amended from time to time.
4.23.2 MDS II - NEW OR EXPANDING LIVESTOCK FACILITIES
Notwithstanding any other yard or setback provisions of this By-law to the
contrary, no livestock facility shall be erected or expanded unless it complies
with the Minimum Distance Separation (MDS II) setback, calculated using the
Formulas published by the Ontario Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Rural
Affairs (OMAFRA), as may be amended from time to time. Notwithstanding
the above, an existing manure storage system which does not meet the MDS
II requirements, may be replaced by a more compatible system which results
in a reduction in the separation distance required, provided the livestock
housing capacity is not increased.
4.24
OCCASIONAL USE
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law, an occasional use as defined herein is a
permitted use in any zone, subject to the following:
4.24.1 Every occasional use shall only occur for a maximum duration of 28 days in
any single year.
4.24.2 No occasional use shall be offensive to any area resident by way of the
emission of light, heat, fumes, noise, vibration, gas, dust, odour or pollution of
any kind.
4.24.3 A maximum of 3 garage sales are permitted to be conducted on any given
property in any 1 calendar year and each separate sale shall be limited to a
maximum duration of 2 consecutive days.
4.25
ONE MAIN BUILDING PER LOT
No more than one main building shall be constructed on a lot except for the following:
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4.25.1 Permitted buildings within an agricultural, commercial, institutional,
recreational/open space or industrial zone; and,
4.25.2 A cluster of residential buildings located within a multiple residential zone.
4.26
ONE OR MORE PERMITTED USES PER LOT
Where one or more uses are permitted in any zone, land may be used and buildings
may be constructed and used thereon for one or more uses so permitted, provided
the requirements of this By-law are satisfied for each such use.
4.27
OUTDOOR SALES AND DISPLAY AREAS
Unless otherwise provided in this By-law, in any zone where an outdoor display area
is permitted, such area shall:
4.27.1 Not comprise more than 35% of the total lot area.
4.27.2 Not obstruct or occupy any required parking area.
4.27.3 Be constructed of a stable surface and treated to prevent erosion and the
escape of dust and loose particles. Surface cover may consist of asphalt,
approved granular material, paving brick, concrete or similar hard-surfaced
material.
4.27.4 Be graded and drained so as to prevent the pooling of surface water on them
or the flow of surface water onto adjacent lots.
4.27.5 Contain a minimum 1.5 m (4.9 ft) landscaped area between the outdoor
display area and any road other than areas used for access to the property.
4.28
OUTDOOR STORAGE AREAS
Unless otherwise provided in this By-law, in any zone where an outdoor storage area
is permitted, such outdoor storage area shall not be located in a required front yard
and if located in front of the front wall of the main building shall be screened from the
street by a Buffer Strip in accordance with the provisions of this By-law.
4.29
OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOLS
Nothing in this By-law shall apply to prevent the use of land or the erection, location
or use of a building or structure for the purposes of an outdoor swimming pool as a
use accessory to a permitted use on the same lot. An outdoor swimming pool shall be
located or erected in accordance with the following:
4.29.1 No outdoor swimming pool shall be located in any part of a required front or
exterior side yard;
4.29.2 An outdoor in-ground swimming pool with related structures or equipment of
less than 0.15 m (0.5 ft) in height above finished grade, shall not be located
within 0.6 m (2 ft) of any lot line;
4.29.3 An outdoor above-ground swimming pool or an outdoor in-ground swimming
pool with related structures or equipment of greater height than 0.15 m (0.5 ft)
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above finished grade, shall not be located within 1.2 m (4 ft) of any lot line;
and
4.29.4 Despite section 4.30.3, the maximum outdoor swimming pool height is 2 m
(6.6 ft) above finished grade, excluding related structures and equipment
which shall not exceed 3.6 m (11.8 ft) above finished grade
4.29.5 Any accessory buildings used in conjunction with an outdoor swimming pool
such as a change rooms, a cabana, a mechanical building, or a sauna shall
comply with Section 4.2 Accessory Buildings or Structures.
4.30
RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVICES
The following provisions shall apply to sources of renewable energy devices:
4.30.1 Provisions Applicable to All Renewable Energy Sources
4.30.1.1 The production of renewable energy and any device used to
produce the energy comply with all municipal, provincial and
federal, bylaws, statutes and regulations
4.30.1.2 The distribution of renewable energy using wires or pipes shall be
permitted uses in all zones, provided the energy source complies
with this by-law and the distribution of the energy produced
complies with all municipal, provincial and federal, by-laws, statutes
and regulations.
4.30.2 Solar Energy Devices (This section has been superseded by O. Reg.
359/09 made under the Environmental Protection Act)
The production of renewable energy from a solar energy device shall be a
permitted use in all zones, provided that:
4.30.2.1 The solar energy device is located on a lot that also contains a main
or principal use that is permitted on the lot by the provisions of this
bylaw, and the solar energy device is primarily used to generate
heat or power for on-site use and not for commercial generation or
distribution.
4.30.2.2 Where a solar energy device is located on a building, such device
shall comply with the provisions applicable to the building on which
it is located.
4.30.2.3 In a Residential or Agricultural Zone, where a solar energy device is
not located on a building, such device shall be subject to the
applicable zoning requirements governing an accessory building or
structure on the lot.
4.30.2.4 In a Zone other than a Residential or Agricultural Zone, a solar
energy device that is not located on a building shall only be located
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in accordance with the requirements applying to a main building in
such Zone.
4.30.3 Geothermal Energy Devices
Geothermal energy devices shall be a permitted use in all zones, provided
that:
4.30.3.1 The geothermal energy device is located on a lot that also contains
a main or principal use that is permitted on the lot by the provisions
of this bylaw.
4.30.3.2 Any above-ground part of any geothermal energy device shall be
subject to the applicable zoning requirements governing an
accessory building or structure on the lot.
4.30.4 Anaerobic Digestion System (Biogas) (This section has been superseded
by O. Reg. 359/09 made under the Environmental Protection Act)
The production of renewable energy from an anaerobic digestion (AD) system
shall be a permitted use on a farm with an area of 10 ha or more in an
Agricultural Zone, provided that:
4.30.4.1 The system runs on agricultural or non-agricultural feedstocks, and
the energy output of the system is used to run the farm operation;
or the AD system treats the farm's own by-products such as
manure, bedding straw, waste feed, grain cleanings and
horticultural by-products.
4.30.4.2 All parts of an AD system must comply with the zoning provisions
applicable to agricultural buildings or structures on the lot;
4.30.4.3 The AD system must comply with applicable MDS requirements.
4.30.4.4 The AD system must occupy an area of no greater than 1 ha.
4.30.5 Wind Energy Systems (This section has been superseded by O. Reg.
359/09 made under the Environmental Protection Act)
The production of renewable energy from a Wind Energy System shall be
governed by Sections 4.42, 4.43 and 4.44 of this By-law.
4.31
RESIDENTIAL SETBACKS FROM A SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT
No new residential dwellings shall be constructed within 100 m (328 ft) of any sewage
treatment plant.
4.32
RESTAURANT OUTDOOR PATIOS
Despite any other provisions of this By-law, the following shall apply to an Outdoor
Patio of a Restaurant or Tavern:
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4.32.1 Capacity
No outdoor patio shall accommodate more than 50% of the licensed capacity
of the restaurant or tavern with which the patio is associated, or 70 persons,
whichever is lesser.
4.32.2 Location
a) No outdoor patio shall be permitted where more than 1 lot line adjoins
lands which are in a residential zone.
b) Despite Section 4.33.2.a), except in the C1 Zone, where only the rear lot
line adjoins a residential zone, an outdoor patio shall be permitted in the
front yard or exterior side yard provided it is a minimum of 3 m (9.8 ft)
away from the street.
c) Despite Section 4.33.2.a), except in the C1 zone, where only the side lot
line adjoins a residential zone, an outdoor patio shall be permitted if it is
located in the side yard or exterior side yard which is not adjacent to a
residential zone.
d) No outdoor patio shall be located above the first storey floor elevation of
the main building where the outdoor patio adjoins a residential zone
unless the outdoor patio is a distance of at least 30 m (98.4 ft) or more
away from the boundary of the residential zone.
e) Every outdoor patio shall be located a minimum of 3 m (9.8 ft) away from
any loading space, parking space, parking aisle or driveway.
f) Where permitted, outdoor patios shall be permitted within the building
envelope of the development on the site.
4.32.3 Boundary Definition
The limits of every Restaurant Outdoor Patio shall be defined by a wall or
fence with a minimum height of 0.8 m (2.6 ft) above the patio floor.
4.33
SALES OUTLET FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Within those zones where a sales outlet for agricultural products is permitted, such
use shall be in accordance with the provisions for such zones, except as otherwise
required below:
a)
The sales outlet is clearly secondary to the primary use of the property;
b)
The goods being offered for sale must have been produced on the same
property, or on another property or properties within the owner's holdings;
c)
The floor area devoted to the sale of agricultural products shall not exceed 50
m2 (538 ft2);
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d)
A sales outlet with a gross floor area of 25 m2 (269 ft2) or less, and that is
designed and constructed to be temporary or movable is permitted to have a
front yard setback or exterior side yard setback of at least 7.5 m (24.9 ft), and a
side yard setback of at least 6 m (19.7 ft). Permanent produce stands shall
meet the applicable yard setback requirements for the zone.
e)
One off-street parking space shall be provided for every 25 m2 (269 ft2) of gross
floor area or part thereof.
4.34
SETBACK WHERE DETERMINED BY PRIOR CONSTRUCTION
Notwithstanding anything else in this By-law, in any zone, a new structure or an
addition to an existing structure may be erected with a setback that is less than that
otherwise required by this by-law, subject to the following:
a)
If the average setback of existing principal buildings on the same block face is
less than that otherwise required by this by-law, then a new building or an
addition to an existing building may be erected with a setback that is equal to
the average setback of existing buildings on the same block face, provided the
setback shall not be less than 3 m (9.8 ft) from any street line and the
minimum setback to the front face of a garage shall be at least 6 m (19.7 ft)
b)
Where a block face cannot readily be determined, if the smallest setback of
the nearest adjacent existing principal buildings on the same side of the street
that are no more than 120 m (393.7 ft) apart is less than that otherwise
required by this by-law, then a new building or an addition to an existing
building may be erected with a setback that is equal to the lowest setback of
the adjacent buildings, provided the setback shall not be less than 3.0 m (9.8
ft) from the front lot line and the setback to the front face of a garage is 6.0 m
(19.7 ft) from the front lot line.
4.35
SIGHT TRIANGLE
On every corner lot, except within the C1 zone, a sight triangle shall be observed, in
accordance with the following:
4.35.1 The sight triangle is determined by measuring the following distances in each
direction from the intersection of the front and exterior side lot lines and
connecting these points to form a triangle:
a)
9.0 m (29.5 ft) along an arterial or collector road;
b)
7.5 m (24.6 ft) along a local street.
4.35.2 No obstruction to sitelines shall be permitted within the sight triangle, including
the erection of any building or structure, the planting of any trees or shrubs, or
the placement of any other object with an ultimate height greater than 1.0
metre above the top of the road surface of the abutting street.
4.35.3 Where a corner site triangle has been or will be conveyed to the Township,
the sight triangle is deemed not to exist for the purposes of determining the
minimum lot frontage, lot depth or lot area.
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4.35.4 Where a corner site triangle has been or will be conveyed to the Township in
the creation of a new lot, the sight triangle is considered part of the lot for the
purposes of determining the minimum setbacks from a front lot line or an
exterior side lot line, except that no building or structure can be erected within
the sight triangle. The hypotenuse of the corner site triangle is not considered
to be a front lot line or an exterior side lot line for the purposes of determining
minimum setbacks for buildings or structures.
4.36
STREET SETBACK ADDITIONS
Where the regulations of a Zone include a requirement that the minimum yard of a lot
or parcel of land shall be a specific number of metres "plus any applicable distance as
specified in Section 4.36", such applicable distance shall be either:
a)
18 m (59.0 ft) for Provincial Highways, or
b)
15 m (49.2 ft) for Wellington County Roads, or
c)
10 m (32.8 ft) for all Township of Centre Wellington Roads
and this applicable distance shall be measured at right angles to the centreline of the
street allowance abutting such yard and commencing from the centreline in the
direction of the applicable yard or such lot or parcel of land.
4.37
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION-RELATED USES
Temporary uses are permitted in association with a construction or development
project in accordance with the following:
4.37.1 Temporary Sales/Customer Service Offices
4.37.1.1 A temporary building or trailer for conducting sales of new dwelling
units is permitted in any Zone provided the sales building or trailer
is located within a development site. The sales building or trailer
shall be setback 30 metres from the lot line of any existing
residential use abutting the development site and parking areas
associated with the sales building or trailer shall be setback 6 m
from any existing residential use abutting the development site.
4.37.1.2 Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, parking
areas for temporary sales and customer service offices may have a
granular surface.
4.37.2 Temporary Construction Office
4.37.2.1 A temporary construction camp and/or office, tool shed, scaffold or
other such building or such temporary facility which is incidental to
construction and provided it is located on the site where such work
is underway and provided that it shall be removed from the site
within 60 days of completing or terminating the work.
4.37.2.2 Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, parking
areas for temporary construction offices may have a granular
surface.
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4.37.3 Temporary Residence During Construction
4.37.3.1 A mobile home may be located and used as a temporary residence
in an Agricultural A Zone for a period of time not to exceed 12
months during the construction of a new single detached dwelling
on the same lot, provided all requirements of the Chief Building
Official are satisfied, including the provision of adequate sewage
disposal and water supply, and the posting of sufficient securities to
ensure the removal of the temporary dwelling.
4.37.3.2 Where a new single detached dwelling is being constructed to
replace an existing single detached dwelling on the same lot in an
Agricultural A Zone, the existing dwelling may continue to be used
during the construction of the new residence for a period not to
exceed 60 days after the new dwelling is occupied, provided all
requirements of the Chief Building Official are satisfied, including
the provision of adequate sewage disposal and water supply, and
the posting of sufficient securities to ensure the removal of the
temporary dwelling.
4.38
USES PERMITTED IN ALL ZONES
Nothing in this By-Law shall apply to prevent or otherwise restrict in any way any of
the following:
4.38.1 The use of land for a street or a public highway, including any installations,
structures appurtenant thereto, or as a site for a public memorial or
ornamental structure including, but not so as to limit the generality of the
foregoing, a statue, a monument, a cenotaph or a fountain.
4.38.2 The installation or maintenance of a water-main, well, sanitary sewer main,
storm sewer main, pumping station, gas main, pipeline, storm water
management facility, lighting fixture, overhead or underground electrical
services, cable television, telegraph or telephone line or associated tower or
transformer, together with any installations or structures appurtenant thereto.
4.38.3 Private home day care wherever a residence is permitted.
4.38.4 Trail corridors established by a public authority shall be permitted in any zone
and may include parking, shelters, signage, hard surface pathways and
lighting.
4.38.5 Parking areas
4.38.6 A parking lot operated by a public authority.
4.38.7 A public park.
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4.39
USES RESTRICTED IN ALL ZONES
The following uses are not permitted within the Township of Centre Wellington, either
alone or in conjunction with other uses, unless such use is specifically permitted by
the provisions of a particular zoning designation within this By-law:
a) an abattoir, stockyard, livestock exchange, or dead stock depot;
b) an adult entertainment establishment;
c) an amusement arcade;
d) a track or course for the racing and/or testing of automobiles, motorcycles, dirt
bikes, snowmobiles or any other motorized vehicles;
e) a disposal site for wastes;
f) a wrecking or salvage yard;
g) a food and/or meat processing plant;
h) a trailer, motor home or other recreational vehicle used for human habitation other
than for temporary accommodation in a permitted trailer park or campground;
i) the locating or storing on any land for any purpose whatsoever any disused
railroad car, street car body, truck body, or a trailer without wheels, whether or not
the same is situated on a foundation;
j) the establishment of pits and quarries, asphalt plants or concrete plants;
k) the boiling of blood, tripe, bones or soaps for commercial purposes;
l) the extracting of oil from fish;
m) the tanning or storage of uncured hides or skins;
n) the manufacturing of glue or fertilizers from dead animals or from human or
animal waste;
o) the refining, storage or use in manufacturing of coal oil, rock oil, fuel, oil, natural
gas, propane, burning fluids, naphtha, benzol, benzine, gasoline, dynamite, nitro-
glycerine, gun powder, petroleum or any other combustible, inflammable, volatile
or otherwise dangerous liquids, gasses or solid materials except where
specifically permitted hereby or in conjunction with a permitted industrial use and
unless such substances are protected by adequate fire fighting and fire prevention
equipment and by such safety devices as are generally employed in the handling
of such substances and provided that such substances are kept removed from
adjacent uses to a distance which is compatible with the potential danger
involved, except that this provision shall not apply to prevent the above ground
storage of such substances by a farmer, where such storage is incidental and
accessory to an agricultural use, or the use of natural gas, propane or fuel oil for
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domestic purposes, such as heating and cooking, in conjunction with a residential
use;
p) any use which causes the emission of corrosive gasses, toxic gasses or
radioactive gasses or, electromagnetic fields, heat, glare, non agricultural odours,
noise, vibrations, dust, dirt, or smoke which does not comply with emission
regulations as may be established by the Province of Ontario, the Government of
Canada, or any agencies thereof.
4.40
SOURCE PROTECTION SCREENING AREAS
Within the Source Protection Screening Areas Overlay shown on Schedule "B", any
use that is, or would be, a significant drinking water threat is required to conform with
all applicable Grand River Source Protection Plan policies and, as such, may be
prohibited, restricted, or otherwise regulated by that Source Protection Plan.
4.41
WIND ENERGY SYSTEM, LARGE (This section has been superseded by O. Reg.
359/09 made under the Environmental Protection Act)
All large wind energy system developments in the Township of Centre Wellington
require their own amendments to this by-law to permit and regulate their use. A
separate zoning amendment shall be required for each, individual property being
placed into an Agriculture - Wind (AW) Zone. Where a zoning by-law amendment is
approved to permit a Large Wind Energy System development, the zone will have the
"Holding" symbol "H" affixed to it until Council is satisfied that all associated
processes, protocols and agreements deemed necessary are in place. All wind farms
are subject to site plan control.
All new uses established in proximity to large wind energy systems shall comply with
the separation distances set out in Section 6.2.2 of this by-law.
4.42
WIND ENERGY SYSTEM, MICRO (This section has been superseded by O. Reg.
359/09 made under the Environmental Protection Act)
Where a zone permits a micro wind energy system, the following regulations shall
apply:
Minimum Wind Turbine
Setback from a Lot Line
a) No turbine base shall be closer to the lot line of an abutting
property or an open road allowance than the Wind Turbine
Height.
b) No guy or anchor shall be located within 3 m (9.8 ft) of the
lot line of an abutting property.
Maximum Wind Turbine
Height
20 m (65.6 ft)
Signs/Advertising/Logos
Advertising, signs or logos other than the manufacturer's
nameplate are prohibited.
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4.43
WIND ENERGY SYSTEM, SMALL (This section has been superseded by O. Reg.
359/09 made under the Environmental Protection Act)
Where a zone permits a small wind energy system, the following regulations shall
apply:
Minimum Wind Turbine
Setback from a Lot Line
a) No turbine base shall be closer to the lot line of an abutting
property or an open road allowance than 1.1 times the
Wind Turbine Height.
b) No guy or anchor shall be located within 3 m (9.8 ft) of the
lot line of an abutting property.
c) Notwithstanding the foregoing, if two abutting farms agree
in writing to share a wind turbine, the minimum setbacks
from lot lines do not apply.
Maximum Wind Turbine
Height
70 m
Signs/Advertising/Logos
Advertising, signs or logos other than the manufacturer's
nameplate are prohibited.
Minimum Wind Turbine
Setback from a
Sensitive Land Use on
Another Non-
Participatory Property
200 m
4.44
YARD PROJECTIONS
Required Yards shall not be obstructed in any manner whatsoever, except in
accordance with Table 4C. Section 4.35 Sight Triangle prevails in the event of a
conflict with Section 4.44.
TABLE 4C PERMITTED YARD PROJECTIONS
Type Of Structure
Required Yard
Maximum
Projection Into
Required Yard
Minimum Setback
from Lot Line
Uncovered Porch or
Ground Oriented
Amenity Area (Deck)
That Is Not More
Than 1.2 m Above
Finished Grade
Front And Exterior
Side Yards
3 m (9.8 ft)
0.8 m (2.6 ft)
Side Yard
No Maximum
0.6 m (2 ft)
Rear Yard
No Maximum
0.6 m (2 ft)
Uncovered Porch
That Is More Than
1.2 Metres Above
Finished Grade But
Not Exceeding The
Height Of The Main
Floor/Entry Level.
Front And Exterior
Side Yards
3 m (9.8 ft)
0.8 m (2.6 ft)
Side Yard
2 m (6.6 ft)
0.8 m (2.6 ft)
Rear Yard
No Maximum
0.8 m (2.6 ft)
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Covered and
Unenclosed Porch
Not Exceeding 1
Storey in Height
Front and Exterior
Side Yards
2.4 m (7.9 ft)
2 m (6.6 ft)
Side Yard
Not permitted
1.2 m (3.9 ft)
Rear Yard
5 m (16.4 ft)
2 m (6.6 ft)
Cold Cellar
Front and Exterior
Side Yards
3 m (9.8 ft)
n/a
Fire Escapes
Exterior Stair Cases
Side Yard
1.2 m (3.9 ft)
0.8 m (2.6 ft)
Rear Yard
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
0.8 m (2.6 ft)
Canopies and
Awnings Above
Doors and Windows
All Yards
1.8 m (5.9 ft)
0.5 m (1.6 ft)
Balconies
All Yards
2.4 m (7.9 ft)
2 m (6.6 ft)
Belt Courses, Sills,
Cornices, Chimney
Breasts and Eaves
All Yards
0.8 m (2.6 ft)
n/a
Barrier Free Access
Ramps
Front and Exterior
Side Yards
No Maximum
0.8 m (2.6 ft)
Side and Rear
Yards
No Maximum
0.6 m (2 ft)
Window Bays
Any Yard
1.0 m (3.3 ft)
0.6 m (2 ft)
Steps
Any Yard
0.6 m (2 ft)
0.6 m (2 ft)
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5.0
PARKING AND LOADING SPACE PROVISIONS
5.1
STACKING LANES - DRIVE THROUGH SERVICE FACILITIES
Where drive through service facilities are permitted, stacking lanes are required and
shall be exclusive of any other parking space and aisle requirements contained within
this By-law, and shall be provided in accordance with the following provisions:
5.1.1 The minimum stacking space requirements within a designated queuing lane shall be
as follows:
Type of Drive Through
Minimum Required
Ingress Spaces
Minimum Required
Egress Spaces
Financial Institution or
Automated Teller
3
1
Drive-Through Restaurant
10
2
Gas Bar
3
1
Automobile Wash or Car Wash
10
2
All Other Drive Through Service
Facilities
3
1
a) Ingress spaces shall be located before the first point of contact.
b) Egress spaces shall be located between the ingress space and the final point
of contact.
c) The stacking lane associated with the drive through service use shall be the
total number of required ingress spaces and egress spaces.
5.1.2 Where multiple stacking lanes are required on a lot, the stacking space requirements
shall be provided for each individual stacking lane in compliance with the provisions
of this section.
5.1.3 All stacking spaces shall be rectangular in shape, with a minimum length of 6.0
metres (19.7 ft) and a width of 3.0 m (9.8 ft).
5.1.4 Stacking lanes and all order boxes using voice communication to order shall be
located no closer than 15 m (49.2 ft) from any street line. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, no part of any drive-through service facility, including a kiosk, order box,
stacking lane, or menu board shall be located within 30 m (98.4 ft) of the limits of a
Residential zone.
5.1.5 Stacking lanes shall be unobstructed and shall be clearly delineated by pavement
markings or physical barriers, and shall be independent of the balance of the parking
area.
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5.2
LOADING SPACES
Any lot, building or structure used or erected for any purpose involving the receiving,
shipping, loading or unloading of goods, wares, merchandise or raw materials, other
than on a farm, shall on the same lot provide facilities comprising one or more loading
spaces in accordance with the following regulations:
5.2.1 A loading space shall be 15 m (49.2 ft) long, 3.6 m (11.8 ft) wide and have a
minimum vertical clearance of 4.3 m (14.1 ft).
5.2.2 All loading spaces shall be so arranged as to avoid interference with the
movement of traffic on public streets. No loading spaces shall occupy any
required front or required exterior side yard, nor be situated upon any street,
lane or required parking space.
5.2.3 All loading spaces and driveways providing access thereto, shall be
constructed of a stable surface and treated to prevent erosion and the escape
of dust and loose particles. Surface cover may consist of asphalt, approved
granular material, paving brick, concrete or similar hard-surfaced materials.
5.2.4 All loading spaces and driveways, shall be graded and drained so as to pre-
vent the pooling of surface water on them or the flow of surface water onto
adjacent lots.
5.2.5 Each loading space shall be provided with one or more unobstructed
driveways of not less than 3.6 metres (11.8 ft.) in width. Such driveway shall
be contained within the lot on which the spaces are located and are
accessible from a street or lane. No part of such driveway shall be used for
the parking or temporary storage of vehicles.
5.2.6 Loading spaces shall be provided in accordance with the following table:
Gross Floor Area of Building or
Structure
Minimum Number of Loading
Spaces Required
Less than 464.5 m2 (5,000 ft2)
0 space
464.5 m2 (5,000 ft2) to 929.0 m2
(10,000 ft2)
1 space
Each additional 929.0 m2 (10,000
ft2) or portion thereof
1 additional space
5.2.7 Notwithstanding the loading space regulations herein, any use, building or
structure that was lawfully established prior to the passing of this By-law, shall
not be subject to the above provisions so long as the floor area as existed at
such date is not increased. Any subsequent alteration to the building or
structure, which increases the floor area, shall necessitate the number of
loading spaces that is required for such addition or change in use.
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5.2.8 Unless otherwise provided in this By-law, the Loading Regulations of this
Section do not apply to land within a C1 Zone.
5.3
RESIDENTIAL PARKING
No land shall be used and no building or structure shall be used or erected in any
Residential Zone unless off-street parking is provided and maintained in accordance
with the following regulations. Unless otherwise specified in this by-law, every off-
street parking area shall be located on the same lot as the use requiring the parking.
5.3.1 Residential Zone Parking
Despite any yard provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on a lot zoned
Residential, a parking area shall be permitted in accordance with the
following:
5.3.1.1
The minimum interior dimensions of any garage shall be 3m (9.8 ft)
by 6m (19.7ft).
5.3.1.2
All off-street parking in the front yard and exterior side yard shall be
confined to the driveway area.
5.3.1.3
No motor vehicle, excluding an automobile, a recreational vehicle or
a school bus, shall be parked in a Residential Zone when such
vehicle exceeds a gross vehicle weight of 4 500kg (9920 lbs), and
has a height measured from the ground to the highest part of the
driver's cab or the delivery body in excess of 3.2m (10.5 ft, or a
length measured from bumper to bumper in excess of 9.14m (30ft).
5.3.1.4
The provisions of section 5.4 shall apply to any residential parking
area that is required by this by-law to provide 4 or more off-street
parking spaces.
5.3.2 Parking of Recreational or Utility Vehicles in A Residential Zone
No person shall, within any Residential Zone, use any lot for the parking or
storage of a motor home, boat, travel trailer, tent trailer, snowmobile, all-
terrain vehicle, unmounted truck camper, or accessory trailer except in
accordance with the following:
5.3.2.1
The owner or occupant of any lot or building shall not store or park
more than three of the vehicles listed above.
5.3.2.2
The storing or parking of vehicles listed in 5.3.2 shall only be
permitted in a carport or driveway, but not in a required front yard.
5.3.2.3
Notwithstanding the provisions of 5.3.2.1, the limitations imposed
therein shall not restrict the number of vehicles that are fully
enclosed within a garage or accessory building provided that such
vehicles are owned by the occupant of such lot.
5.4
NON-RESIDENTIAL USE OR ZONE PARKING
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5.4.1 Parking areas may be located within any yard provided that no part of a
parking space is located closer than 3 m (9.8 ft) to any street line, or closer
than 1.5 m (4.9 ft) to any other lot line.
5.4.2 Every off-street parking area shall be provided with adequate means of
ingress and egress to and from a street or lane and shall not interfere with the
normal public use of a street. Parking areas shall provide for ingress and
egress of vehicles to and from a street in a forward motion only.
5.4.3 The surface of every parking area, parking space and driveway shall be
constructed of a stable surface and treated to prevent erosion and the escape
of dust and loose particles. Surface cover shall consist of asphalt, approved
granular material, paving brick, concrete or other similar hard surface material.
{Note(does not form part of by-law): The Township may adopt development
standards to be imposed during subdivision or site plan approval that require
all or part of a parking area to be hard surfaced}.
5.4.4 Every above-ground structure containing a parking area shall conform to the
provisions applying to a main building for the Zone where such structure is
located.
5.4.5 Nothing in this by-law shall prevent the location of an underground parking
area in any part of a required side yard or rear yard on a lot provided such
underground parking area is not within 1.5 m (4.9 ft) of a lot line.
5.5
OFF-STREET PARKING CALCULATION
5.5.1 Except as provided for in Section 5.3.1.5, parking spaces shall not be less
than 2.75 m (9 ft) in width nor less than 5.5 m (18 ft) in length and the number
of required parking spaces shall be determined in accordance with the
following table:
TABLE 5A OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS
Type of Use
Number of Required Off-Street Parking
Spaces (GLA=Gross Leasable Area)
Residential Uses
Single detached dwelling
Semi-detached dwelling
Duplex dwelling
Triplex dwelling
Fourplex
A Street Townhouse dwelling where each
such unit has a parking space accessed by
a driveway which crosses a public street
1 space per dwelling unit
A Cluster Townhouse dwelling
1.0 space per dwelling unit plus 0.5 spaces
per unit for the first 20 units and 0.25
spaces per unit for each additional unit. A
minimum of 50% of the additional parking
spaces shall be devoted exclusively to
visitor parking
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An Apartment Dwelling
A Stacked Townhouse Dwelling
1.0 space per dwelling unit plus 0.5 spaces
per unit for the first 20 units and 0.25
spaces per unit for each additional unit. A
minimum of 50% of the additional parking
spaces shall be devoted exclusively to
visitor parking
Dwelling Unit Above a Ground Floor
Commercial Use
1 space per dwelling unit
Additional Residential Unit
1 space per additional residential dwelling
unit
Bed and Breakfast Establishments
1 parking space for each room or suite used
for the purposes of lodging for the travelling
public, in addition to the required parking for
the dwelling unit
Group Homes
1 parking space for every staff member on-
site from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m., in addition to the
required parking for the dwelling unit
Private Home Daycare
No requirement
Non-Residential Uses
Adult Entertainment Establishment
The greater of:
1 space per 4 person capacity; or,
1 space per 10 m2 (107 ft2) GLA
Gas Bar
1 parking space for every 45 m2 (484 ft2)
GLA devoted to accessory retail sales
Automobile Sales and Service
1 space per 25 m2 (269 ft2) GLA or a
minimum of 2 spaces, whichever is greater
Business or Professional Office
1 space per 30 m2 (323 ft2) GLA
Automobile Wash
Automatic Wash
Manual Wash
1 space plus 6 waiting spaces per wash bay
1 space plus 3 waiting spaces per wash bay
Automobile Body Repair and Painting
Automobile Service Station
3 spaces per service bay
Church
Assembly Hall
Banquet Hall
Place of Entertainment
Auditorium
Arena
Community Centre
Private or Commercial Club
Commercial Recreation
The greater of:
1 space per 4 person capacity; or,
1 space per 10 m2 (107 ft2) GLA
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Any Commercial Uses not otherwise
specified
1 space per 30 m2 (323 ft2) GLA
Day Care Centre
Day Nursery
2 spaces + 1 space per 10 children capacity
Financial Establishment
1 space per 15 m2 (161ft2) GLA
2BFuneral Home
The greater of:
1 space per 7 person seating capacity, or
30 spaces for the first 93 m2 (1,001 ft2) GLA
plus 1 space for each additional 20 m2 (215
ft2) of GLA
Garden Centre
Commercial Greenhouse
Nursery
Interior Retail - 1 space per 20 m2 (215 ft2)
GLA for building
Outdoor Retail - 1 space per 50 m2 (538 ft2)
GLA for outdoor sales and display area
Golf Course
12 spaces per hole
Golf Driving Range
Miniature Golf Course
1.5 spaces per tee
Home Occupation
Farm Business
1 space for the residence plus 1 space for
each non-resident employee
3BHospital
3 parking spaces for every four beds
Nursing Home
Home for the Aged
1 space per 2 beds
Retirement Residence
1 space for every 2 dwelling units/suites
4BHotel / Motel
1 space per guest room plus 1 space per 10
m2 (107 ft2) GLA of accessory services
accessible to the public (i.e. restaurants,
meeting facilities)
Industrial Use
For the first 1000m2 (10,764 ft2), 1 parking
space for each 30 m2 (323 ft2) GLA
For additional floor area between 1000m2
and 5,000 m2 (53,821 ft2), 1 parking space
per 100 m2 (1,076 ft2) GLA
For any floor area in excess of 5000 m2, 1
parking space per 200 m2 (2,153 ft2) GLA
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5BRetail Store
Retail Food Store
Convenience Store
Hardware Store
Home Improvement Centre
Specialty Food Store
Beer, Liquor or Wine Store
Department Store
Video Rental Outlet
Or Similar Retail Uses
1 space per 20 m2 (215 ft2) GLA
6B uilding or Lumber Supply Outlet
Farm Implement Sales and Service
Establishment
1 space per 30 m2 (323 ft2) GLA for retail
floor area
Medical Clinic
Veterinarian Clinic
1 space per 16.7 m2 (180 ft2) GLA
7BMonument Sales
1 space per 50 m2 (538 ft2) GLA
Museum
Art Gallery
Library
Public Buildings
1 space per 30 m2 (323 ft2) GLA
Personal Service Shop
Dry Cleaning Depot
Laundromat
Photofinishing Establishment
Postal or Courier Outlet
1 space per 30 m2 (323 ft2) GLA
8BOffice Supply
9BPrinting, Publishing or Packaging
Establishment
1 space per 50 m2 (538 ft2) GLA
Service or Repair Shop
Rental Outlet
1 per 50 m2 (538 ft2) GLA
Restaurant
Tavern
1 parking space per 9 m2 (97 ft2) GLA plus
1 parking space per 18 m2 (194 ft2) of patio
area
Elementary School
2 spaces per classroom
Secondary School
5 spaces per classroom
Commercial School or Studio
1 space per 20 m2 (215 ft2) GLA
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10BShopping Centre
Multi-Unit Commercial Building or Site
1 space per 20 m2 (215 ft2) GLA
1BStorage Facility
Mini-Storage Warehouse
1 space per 5 m2 of office use, plus 1
space per 100 m2 (1,076 ft2) GLA. However,
no additional parking for building area is
required if the driveway access to individual
storage units has a width of at least 7 m.
12BTransport, Trucking or Distribution
Establishment
Contractor's Yard
1 space per 50 m2 (538 ft2) GLA
Warehouse
1 space per 200 m2 (2,153 ft2) GLA
Any other use permitted by this by-law other
than those listed above
1 space per 30 m2 (323 ft2) GLA
5.5.2 Parking For More Than One Use in a Building
Where a building or structure accommodates more than one type of use, the
parking space requirements for the whole building shall be the sum of the
requirements of the separate parts of the building so occupied.
5.5.3 Calculation of Parking Regulations
a) Where a part of a parking space is required in accordance with this By-
Law for a use listed above, such part shall be considered one parking
space for the purpose of calculating the total parking requirements for the
said use.
b) In addition, where the number of parking spaces required in accordance
with this By-law is based upon the capacity of a building or structure, such
capacity shall be deemed to be the same as the maximum capacity for
such building or structure permitted by the Building Code Act, the Fire
Code, or where applicable, the Liquor Licensing Act, whichever capacity is
the lesser.
5.5.4 Additions To Buildings
5.5.4.1
The parking and loading space requirements of this By-law shall not
apply to any building in existence at the date of passing of this By-
law so long as the floor area, as it existed at such date, is not
increased and the use of the building or structure remains the same
as on the date of passing, or if a change of use is to a use that
requires the same or fewer parking spaces.
5.5.4.2
If an addition is made to the building that increases the floor area,
additional parking and loading spaces shall be provided for the
additional floor area as required by the regulations of this By-law.
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5.5.5 Special Parking Requirements for the C1 Zone
When calculating the parking requirement for development within any
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONE, the parking
requirement shall be 0.5 times the number of parking spaces determined by
Table 5A. The required parking spaces for any use within the C1 zone may be
located on another lot within 300 metres (984.3 ft) of the lot on which parking
would be required for a use, provided such lot is held in the same ownership
as the lot for which off-street parking is required and such lot is also in a
Central Business District.
5.6
BARRIER FREE PARKING
Where the parking requirement for any use is 4 or more spaces, barrier free parking
spaces shall be provided in accordance with the following:
a)
Each space shall have a minimum width of 4 m (13ft) and minimum length of
5.5 m (18 ft);
b)
Each space shall be hard-surfaced and level;
c)
Each space shall be located near and accessible to an entrance; and,
d)
Each space shall be appropriately identified for its intended use by persons
with limited mobility or other disabilities
e)
The number of barrier free spaces shall be determined in accordance with the
following:
Number of Parking Spaces
Required
Number of Spaces that Must Be
Barrier Free Spaces
4-25
1
26-50
3
51-75
4
76-100
6
101-150
8
151-200
10
201-300
13
301-400
15
401-500
17
501-1000
20
Greater than 1000
2% of total
{Note (does not form part of by-law): The Township may adopt development
standards for accessibility to be imposed during site plan approval that exceed the
minimum zoning requirements}.
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6.0
AGRICULTURAL ZONES
6.1
Agricultural (A) Zone
No person shall use land or erect, alter or use any buildings or structures within an
Agricultural (A) Zone, except in accordance with the following provisions:
6.1.1 Permitted Uses
a) An agricultural use
b) A single detached dwelling
c) A group home in accordance with Section 4.16
d) A commercial kennel in accordance with Section 4.9
e) A lawfully existing institutional use
f) A wayside pit or quarry
g) A temporary portable asphalt plant
h) Uses accessory to the foregoing, including:
i.
A bed and breakfast establishment (Class 1 or Class 2) in accordance with
Section 4.6
ii. An additional residential unit in accordance with Section 6.1.4
iii. An On-Farm Diversified Use in accordance with Section 6.1.2
iv. A home occupation in accordance with Section 4.17
v. A home business-tradespersons in accordance with Section 4.18
vi. A micro wind energy system in accordance with Section 4.42 (This section
has been superseded by O. Reg. 359/09 made under the Environmental
Protection Act)
vii. A small wind energy system in accordance with Section 4.43 (This section
has been superseded by O. Reg. 359/09 made under the Environmental
Protection Act)
viii. A sales outlet for agricultural products in accordance with Section 4.33
6.1.2 Regulations
a) Minimum Lot Area
10 ha
b) Minimum Lot Frontage
120 m
c) Minimum Front Yard
12.5 m plus any additional distance
required by Section 4.36
d) Minimum Rear Yard
7.5 m
e) Minimum Side Yard
3.0 m
f) Minimum Exterior Side Yard
12.5 m plus any additional distance
required by Section 4.36
g) Maximum Building Height for Dwellings
11 m
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6.1.3 Reduced Lot Area Regulations
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.1.1, the following provisions shall apply to
any existing lot or to any new lot created by consent pursuant to the provisions of the
Planning Act having an area less than 10 hectares.
EXPLANATORY NOTE (Not Part of the By-law): The Township may pass an Animal
Control By-law which regulates the keeping of livestock on a parcel with an area less
then 10 hectares}
6.1.3.1 Permitted Uses
a. An agricultural use
b. A single detached dwelling
c. A group home in accordance with Section 4.16
d. A commercial kennel in accordance with Section 4.9
e. A lawfully existing institutional use
f. Uses accessory to the foregoing, including:
i. A bed and breakfast establishment (Class 1 or Class 2) in accordance
with Section 4.6
ii. An additional residential unit in accordance with Section 6.1.4
iii. A home occupation in accordance with Section 4.17
iv. A home business-tradespersons in accordance with Section 4.18
v. A micro wind energy system in accordance with Section 4.42
6.1.3.2
Regulations
a) Minimum Lot Area
0.4 hectares
b) Minimum Lot Frontage
30 m
c) Minimum Front Yard
12.5 m plus any additional
distance specified by Section
4.37
d) Minimum Rear Yard
7.5 m
e) Minimum Side Yard
3.0 m
h) On Farm Diversified Use Regulations
a. Maximum Lot Area Devoted
to an On Farm Diversified Use
b. Maximum Floor Area of
Buildings Devoted to an
On Farm Diversified Use
2% of the lot area but no greater than
1 ha
20% of the Maximum Lot Area
determined by a. above.
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f) Minimum Exterior Side Yard
12.5 m plus any additional
distance required by Section 4.37
g) Maximum Building Height for
Single Detached Dwellings
11 m (36 ft)
6.1.4 Additional Residential Units
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the contrary, in any Agricultural
(A) zone, one Additional Residential Unit (Attached) shall be permitted within a single
detached dwelling, subject to the following:
a)
An additional Residential Unit (Attached) must have a gross floor area that is
less than or equal to the gross floor area of the dwelling already in the building.
b)
An Additional Residential Unit (Attached) shall have one parking space that is
provided and maintained for the sole use of the occupant of the Additional
Residential Unit.
c)
An Additional Residential Unit (Attached) shall have a separate private
entrance.
d)
No additional driveway access from the street shall be created.
In addition to the foregoing, one Additional Residential Unit (Detached) shall be
permitted within a building that ancillary to a single detached dwelling, subject to these
additional regulations:
e)
An Additional Residential Unit (Detached) shall not be severed from the lot
containing the single detached dwelling.
f)
An Additional Residential Unit (Detached) must comply with the provisions for
accessory buildings (Table 4B). Notwithstanding Table 4B, the maximum
accessory building height shall be 8.0 m.
g)
Any Additional Residential Unit (Detached) must have a gross floor area that is
less than or equal to the gross floor area of the single detached dwelling that is
a principal building, but in no case shall be greater than 186 m2. In the event
that the principal contains an Additional Residential Unit (Attached), then the
gross floor area of the Additional Dwelling Unit (Detached) shall be no greater
than the smallest dwelling unit already in the building.
h)
An additional Residential Unit (Detached) shall comply with MDS requirements,
except where such dwelling unit is located no closer to existing manure storage,
or anaerobic digesters, or livestock facilities than the existing dwelling on the
same lot.
i)
An additional Residential Unit (Detached) shall be located within the Farm
Building Cluster and no more than 61 m from the existing single detached
dwelling on the lot.
6.2
Agricultural - Wind (AW) Zone (This section has been superseded by O. Reg.
359/09 made under the Environmental Protection Act)
No person shall use land or erect, alter or use any buildings or structures within an
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Agricultural Wind (AW) Zone, except in accordance with the following provisions:
6.2.1 Permitted Uses
a) Any use permitted by the Agricultural (A) zone
b) A large wind energy system
c) Uses accessory to the foregoing
6.2.2 Setbacks
The following setbacks apply from any wind turbine to the following physical features:
a) A Sensitive Land Use on the Same
Property as a Wind Turbine
300 m (984.3 ft)
b) A Sensitive Land Use on Another
Property
450 m (1,476.4 ft)
c) A Vacant Lot
450 m (1,476.4 ft)
d) An Urban Centre or Hamlet
1,000 m (3,280.8 ft)
e) Any Lands zoned EP
30 m (98.4 ft)
f) A Livestock Housing Facility on a
Separate Lot
200 m (656.2 ft)
g) A Lot Line Abutting A Public Street
1.25 times the turbine height
h) Any Other Lot Line of a Non-Participating
Neighbour
The Blade Length plus 10 m (32.8 ft)
i) Any Lot Line of a Wind Energy
Participating Neighbour
0.0 m
6.2.3 Maximum Wind Turbine Height
125 m (410 ft)
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RESIDENTIAL ZONES
7.1
Residential R1 Zone
Within any R1A, R1B, and R1C ZONE, no land shall be used and no building or
structure shall be constructed, altered or used except in accordance with the following
regulations:
7.1.1 Permitted Uses
a) A single detached dwelling
b) An existing semi-detached dwelling
c) An existing link or twin dwelling
d) A group home in accordance with Section 4.16
e) Uses, buildings and structures accessory to the foregoing, including:
i.
A bed and breakfast establishment (Class 1) in accordance with Section 4.6
ii. A home occupation in accordance with Section 4.17
7.1.2 Building Regulations
Table 7A Regulations for Single Detached Dwellings, R1A Zone
A
Zone Category
R1A
R1A
R1A
Lot With Individual
On-Site Sewer
Services
Lot With Municipal
Sewer Services
Only
Lot With Both
Municipal Sewer
and Water
Services
B
Minimum Lot Frontage
24.4 m (80 ft)
20 m (65.6 ft)
18 m (59.1 ft)
C
Minimum Lot Area
1,858 m2 (20,000
ft2)
743 m2 (7,997.8
ft2)
560 m2(6,028 ft2)
D
Minimum Lot Depth
26 m (85.3 ft)
E
Maximum Building Height
3 storeys but no more than 11 m (36 ft)
F
Minimum Front Yard
7.5 m (24.6 ft) or in accordance with
Section 4.36
6.0 m (19.7 ft) or
in accordance
with Section 4.36
G
Minimum Exterior Side
Yard
4.5 m (14.8 ft) or in accordance with Section 4.34, except
where a driveway crosses an exterior side lot line, the
minimum setback to a garage shall be 6.0 m (19.7 ft)
H
Minimum Side Yard
1.5 m (4.9 ft), except where the dwelling does not include an
attached garage, the minimum interior side yard on one side
shall be 3.0 m (9.8 ft)
J
Minimum Rear Yard
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
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K
Maximum Lot Coverage (1)
30%
30%
40%
L
Minimum Landscaped
Open Space
The Front Yard on any lot, excepting the driveway shall be
landscaped and no parking shall be permitted within this
landscaped area. The driveway shall not constitute more
than 40% of the width and/or area of the Front Yard.
Notes
(1) Includes Accessory Buildings
Table 7B Regulations for Single Detached Dwellings, R1B and R1C Zones
A
Zone Category
R1B
R1C
B
Minimum Lot Frontage
14 m (45.9 ft)
11 m (36.1 ft)
C
Minimum Lot Area
434 m2 (4,672 ft2)
341 m2 (3,671 ft2)
D
Minimum Lot Depth
26 m (85.3 ft)
E
Maximum Building Height
3 storeys but not greater than 11 m (36 ft)
F
Minimum Front Yard
6.0 m (19.7 ft) or in accordance with Section 4.36.
G
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
4.5 m (14.8 ft) or in accordance with Section 4.34,
except where a driveway crosses an exterior side lot
line, the minimum setback to a garage shall be 6.0 m
(19.7 ft)
H
Minimum Side Yard (1)
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
1.5 m (4.9 ft) (2)
J
Minimum Rear Yard
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
K
Maximum Lot Coverage (3)
40%
40% (4)
L
Minimum Landscaped Open
Space
The Front Yard on any Lot, excepting the Driveway shall
be landscaped and no parking shall be permitted within
this Landscaped Open Space. The driveway shall not
constitute more than 50% of the width and/or area of the
Front Yard.
Notes
(1) Where the dwelling does not include an attached garage, the minimum interior side
yard on one side shall be 3.0 m
(2) The minimum side yard may be reduced to 1.2 m for a single storey dwelling.
(3) Maximum Lot Coverage includes accessory buildings.
(4) The maximum lot coverage may be increased to 45% for a single storey dwelling.
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7.1.3 Special Regulations Within the Heritage Area Overlay
The zoning maps comprising Schedule "A" identify a Heritage Area Overlay within the
former Town of Fergus and the former Village of Elora. The following special
regulations apply to lands zoned R1A or R1B that are within the Heritage Area
Overlay. {Note: The entire Heritage Area Overlay is also illustrated on Appendix Map
2 for information purposes}
TABLE 7C - SPECIAL REGULATIONS - HERITAGE AREA OVERLAY
Elora Heritage Area
Overlay
Fergus Heritage Area
Overlay
A
Minimum Lot Frontage
20.1 m (66 ft)
15.2 m (50 ft)
B
Minimum Lot Area
696.8 m2 (7,500 ft2)
557.4 m2 (6,000 ft2)
C
Maximum Building Height
3 storeys but not more
than 9.1 m (30 feet)
3 storeys but not more
than 10.6 m (35 feet)
D
Minimum Front Yard
6.0 m (19.7 ft) or in
accordance with Section
4.36.(1)
7.5 m (24.6 ft) or in
accordance with Section
4.36.(1)
E
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
4.5 m (14.8 ft)
Where a driveway crosses
an exterior side lot line, the
minimum setback to the
garage shall be 6.0 m
(19.7 ft)
4.5 m (14.8 ft)
Where a driveway crosses
an exterior side lot line, the
minimum setback to the
garage shall be 6.0 m
(19.7 ft)
F
Minimum Side Yard (2)
1.8 m (5.9 ft)
1.8 m (5.9 ft)
G
Minimum Rear Yard
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
H
Maximum Lot Coverage(3)
30%
30%
I
Minimum Landscaped Open
Space
The Front Yard on any Lot, excepting the Driveway shall
be landscaped and no parking shall be permitted within
this Landscaped Open Space. The driveway shall not
constitute more than 40% of the area of the Front Yard.
Notes
(1) No attached garage can project beyond the main front wall of the dwelling.
(2) Where the dwelling does not include an attached garage, the minimum interior side
yard on one side shall be 3.0 m (9.8 ft)
(3) Includes Accessory Buildings
7.2
Residential R2 Zone
Within any R2 ZONE, no land shall be used and no building or structure shall be
constructed, altered or used except in accordance with the following regulations:
7.2.1 Permitted Uses
a) A small lot single detached dwelling
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b) A semi-detached dwelling
c) An existing link or twin dwelling
d) A duplex dwelling
e) A group home in accordance with Section 4.16
f) Uses, buildings and structures accessory to the foregoing, including:
i.
A bed and breakfast establishment (Class 1) in accordance with Section 4.6
ii. A home occupation in accordance with Section 4.17
7.2.2 Building Regulations
TABLE 7D - R2
A
Residential Unit
Type
Small Lot Single
Detached
Dwelling
Semi Detached
Dwelling
Duplex Dwelling
C
Minimum Lot
Frontage
9 m (30 ft)
9 m (30 ft) per
unit
18 m (59.1 ft)
D
Minimum Lot
Area
279 m2 (3,003
ft2)
279 m2 per unit
(3,003 ft2)
650 m2 (6,997
ft2)
F
Maximum
Building Height
3 storeys but not greater than 11 m (36 ft)
G
Minimum Front
Yard
6 m (19.7 ft) or in accordance with Section 4.34, but 6
m (19.7 ft) to front face of a garage if the driveway
crosses a front lot line.
H
Minimum
Exterior Side
Yard
4.5 m (14.8) ft, but 6 m (19.7 ft) to front face of a
garage if the driveway crosses an exterior side lot line.
I
Minimum Side
Yard (1)
1.2 m (3.9 ft) on
one side;
0.6 m (2 ft) on
the other side;
1.8 m (5.9 ft)
between
dwellings on
abutting lots
1.5 m (4.9 ft) on
the unattached
side
1.8 m (5.9 ft) on
one side
3.0 m (9.8 ft) on
the other side
J
Minimum Rear
Yard
7.5 metres (24.6 ft)
K
Maximum Lot
Coverage (2)
Not Applicable
40%
N
Minimum
Landscaped
Open Space
The Front Yard on any Lot, excepting the Driveway
shall be landscaped and no parking shall be permitted
within this Landscaped Open Space. The width of the
driveway shall not exceed 55% of the lot width, up to a
maximum driveway width of 7.5 m (24.6 ft).
O
Garage/Driveway
Width Restriction
The outside walls of an attached garage shall not
exceed 55% of the lot width; and the driveway leading
to the garage can be no more than the width of the
exterior dimensions of the garage.
Notes
(1) Where the dwelling does not include an attached garage, the minimum
interior side yard on one side shall be 3.0 m (9.8 ft)
(2) Includes accessory buildings.
7.3
Residential R3 Zone
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Within any R3 ZONE, no land shall be used and no building or structure shall be
constructed, altered or used except in accordance with the following regulations:
7.3.1 Permitted Uses
a) A triplex dwelling
b) A fourplex dwelling
c) A street townhouse dwelling
d) A cluster townhouse dwelling
e) Uses, buildings and structures accessory to the foregoing including
i.
A home occupation in accordance with Section 4.17
7.3.2 Building Regulations
TABLE 7E - R3 ZONE REGULATIONS - Triplex and Fourplex
A
Zone Category
Triplex Dwelling
Fourplex Dwelling
B
Minimum Lot Frontage
20 m (65.6 ft)
20 m (65.6 ft)
C
Minimum Lot Area
700 m2 (7,535 ft2)
700 m2 (7,535 ft2)
D
Minimum Lot Depth
26 m (85.3 ft)
26 m (85.3 ft)
E
Maximum Building Height
3 storeys but not greater than 11 m (36 ft)
F
Minimum Front Yard
6 m (19.7 ft) or in accordance with Section 4.36 but 6 m (19.7
ft) to front face of a garage if the driveway crosses an exterior
side lot line.
G
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
4.5 m (14.8 ft) but 6 m (19.7 ft) to front face of a garage if the
driveway crosses an exterior side lot line.
H
Minimum Side Yard
1.5 m (4.9 ft) on one side
3.0 m (9.8 ft) on the other side
I
Minimum Rear Yard
9 m (29.5 ft)
M
Maximum Lot Coverage
40%
TABLE 7F - R3 ZONE REGULATIONS - Townhouse
A
Zone Category
Street Townhouse
Cluster Townhouse
B
Minimum Lot Frontage
6 m (19.7 ft)
20 m (65.6 ft)
C
Minimum Lot Area
190 m2 per unit (2,045 ft2)
The greater of:
700 m2 (7,535 ft2) or
200 m2 (2,153 ft2) per unit
D
Minimum Lot Depth
26 m (85.3 ft)
n/a
E
Maximum Building Height
3 storeys but not greater than 11 m (36 ft)
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F
Minimum Front Yard
6 m (19.7 ft) or in accordance with Section 4.36 but 6 m (19.7
ft) to front face of a garage if the driveway crosses a front lot
line.
G
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
4.5 m (14.8 ft) but 6 m (19.7 ft) to front face of a garage if the
driveway crosses an exterior side lot line.
H
Minimum Side Yard
(unattached side)
1.8 m (5.9 ft)
No Building shall be located
closer to any Side Lot Line
than a distance equal to one-
half the Building Height, and
in no case less than 3 metres
(9.8 ft) from any Side Lot
Line. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, where windows to
a Habitable Room face on a
required Yard, such Building
shall not be located within 7.5
metres (24.6 ft) of that Side
or Rear Lot Line.
I
Minimum Rear Yard
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
No Building shall be located
closer to any Rear Lot Line
than a distance equal to one-
half the Building Height, and
in no case less than 3 metres
(9.8 ft) from any Rear Lot
Line. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, where windows to
a Habitable Room face on a
required Yard, such Building
shall not be located within 7.5
metres (24.6 ft) of that Side
or Rear Lot Line.
J
Maximum Number of Attached
Dwelling Units in a Row
6
8
K
Common Amenity Area
Not applicable
a)
A minimum of 5 m2 (53.8
ft2) of Amenity Area per
dwelling shall be
provided and be
developed as Common
Amenity Area. This
Common Amenity Area
shall be aggregated into
areas of not less than 50
m2 (538.2 ft2).
b)
Amenity Areas shall be
designed and located so
that the length does not
exceed 4 times the
width.
c)
A Common Amenity
Area shall be located in
any Yard other than the
required Front Yard or
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required Exterior Side
Yard.
d)
Landscaped Open
Space areas, building
rooftops, patios and
above ground decks
may be included as part
of the Common Amenity
Area if recreational
facilities are provided
and maintained (e.g.
swimming pools, tennis
courts, lounges and
landscaped areas).
L
Private Amenity Area
Not applicable
A Private Amenity Area shall
be provided for each unit and
it shall:
i.
have a minimum area of
20 m2 (215.3 ft2)
ii.
have a minimum depth
(from the wall of the
dwelling unit) of 4.5 m
(14.8 ft);
iii.
have a minimum width
of 4.5 m (14.8 ft);
iv.
not form part of a
required Front or
Exterior Side Yard;
v.
not face onto a public
Street;
vi.
be accessed through a
doorway to a hall or
Habitable Room, but not
a bedroom;
vii. be separate and not
include walkways, play
areas, or any other
communal area; and
viii. be defined by a wall or
fence
ix.
Private Amenity Areas
shall be screened in a
manner which prevents
viewing into a part of it
from any adjacent areas
to a height of 1.8 m (5.9
ft).
M
Minimum Landscaped Open
Space
40% of the lot area
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N
Front Yard Landscaping
The Front Yard on any Lot,
excepting the driveway shall
be landscaped and no
parking shall be permitted
within this Landscaped Open
Space.
Not Applicable
7.4
Residential R4 Zone
Within any R4 ZONE, no land shall be used and no building or structure shall be
constructed, altered or used except in accordance with the following regulations:
7.4.1 Permitted Uses
a) A cluster townhouse dwelling in accordance with the regulations of Section 7.3.2
b) A stacked townhouse dwelling
c) An apartment dwelling
d) Uses, buildings and structures accessory to the foregoing
7.4.2 Building Regulations
TABLE 7G - BUILDING REGULATIONS R4
A
Residential Type
Apartment Dwelling
Stacked Townhouse Dwelling
B
Minimum Lot Area
700 m2 (7,535 ft2)
700 m2 (7,535 ft2)
C
Minimum Lot Frontage
20 m (65.6 ft)
20 m (65.6 ft)
D
Minimum Front Yard
6 m (19.7 ft) or in accordance
with Section 4.34
6 m (19.7 ft) or in accordance
with Section 4.34
E
Minimum Exterior Side
Yard
6 m (19.7 ft) or in accordance
with Section 4.34
6 m (19.7 ft) or in accordance
with Section 4.34
F
Minimum Side Yard
½ the building height but no
less than 3 m (9.8 ft) where
windows of a Habitable Room
face on a Side Yard, such Side
Yard shall have a minimum
width of not less than 7.5
metres (24.6 ft).
½ the building height but no
less than 3 m (9.8 ft) where
windows of a Habitable Room
face on a Side Yard, such Side
Yard shall have a minimum
width of not less than 7.5
metres (24.6 ft).
G
Minimum Rear Yard
½ the building height but no
less than 7.5 m (24.6 ft)
½ the building height but no
less than 7.5 m (24.6 ft)
H
Maximum Building Height
(1)
4 storeys but not more than 15
m (49.2 ft)
4 storeys but not more than 15
m (49.2 ft)
I
Minimum Distance
Between Buildings
Where two or more buildings
are located on any one lot, the
distance between the face of
one building and the face of
another building shall be at
least 15 m (49.2 ft)
Where two or more buildings
are located on any one lot, the
distance between the face of
one building and the face of
another building shall be at
least 15 m (49.2 ft)
J
Minimum Common
Amenity Area
a)
30 m2 (322.9 ft2) of
common amenity area
shall be provided for each
a)
30 m2 (322.9 ft2) of
common amenity area
shall be provided for each
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of the first 20 dwelling
units, and an additional 20
m2 (215.3 ft2) provided for
each additional unit above
20. Common amenity
areas shall be aggregated
into areas of not less than
50 m2 (538 ft2).
b)
Common Amenity Areas
shall be designed and
located so that the length
does not exceed 4 times
the width.
c)
A Common Amenity Area
shall be located in any
Yard other than the
required Front Yard or
required Exterior Side
Yard.
d)
Landscaped Open Space
areas, Building roof tops,
patios, and above ground
decks may be included as
part of the Common
Amenity Area if
recreational facilities are
provided and maintained
(e.g. swimming pools,
tennis courts, lounges,
and landscaped areas).
of the first 20 dwelling
units, and an additional 20
m2 (215.3 ft2) provided for
each additional unit above
20. Common amenity
areas shall be aggregated
into areas of not less than
50 m2 (538 ft2).
b)
Common Amenity Areas
shall be designed and
located so that the length
does not exceed 4 times
the width.
c)
A Common Amenity Area
shall be located in any
Yard other than the
required Front Yard or
required Exterior Side
Yard.
d)
Landscaped Open Space
areas, Building roof tops,
patios, and above ground
decks may be included as
part of the Common
Amenity Area if
recreational facilities are
provided and maintained
(e.g. swimming pools,
tennis courts, lounges,
and landscaped areas).
K
Minimum Landscaped
Open Space
20% of the lot area
40% of the lot area
L
Private Amenity Area
Not Applicable
A Private Amenity Area shall be
provided for each unit and it
shall:
a)
have a minimum area of
20 m2 (215.3 ft2),
b)
have a minimum depth
(from the wall of the
dwelling unit) of 4.5 m
(14.8 ft);
c)
have a minimum width
equal to the width of the
unit when the layout of the
unit permits. If the
preceding cannot be
accomplished, the
minimum width of the
private amenity area shall
be 4.5 m (14.8 ft);
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d)
not form part of a required
front or exterior side yard;
e)
not face onto a public
street;
f)
be accessed through a
doorway to a hall or
habitable room, other than
a bedroom;
g)
be separate and not
include walkways, play
areas, or any other
communal area; and
h)
be defined by a wall or
fence.
Notwithstanding the foregoing,
for stacked townhouse units
above grade, each private
amenity area shall:
a)
have a minimum area of
10 m2 (107.6 ft2);
b)
consist of a patio or
terrace; and
c)
be defined by a wall or
railing between adjacent
units to a height of 1.8 m
(5.9 ft).
Notes:
a) Unless otherwise specified in this by-law (Exception Zones), the maximum building
height for an apartment building within the Elora-Salem Urban Centre shall be 3
storeys or 11 m (36 feet).
7.5
Retirement Community Residential R5 Zone (Pine Meadows)
Within any R5 ZONE, no land shall be used and no building or structure shall be
constructed, altered or used except in accordance with the following regulations:
7.5.1 Permitted Uses
a) One single detached dwelling unit per home site
b) Recreational facilities for passive and active recreation including a swimming pool
and a recreation centre
c) Maintenance building
d) Refuse collection and storage areas
e) An office and administration building including a sales office
f) Common Amenity Areas
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7.5.2 Building Regulations
A
Residential Type
Retirement Community Residential
B
0BRegulation Applying to a Parcel Upon Which a Retirement Community is Permitted
C
Minimum Lot Frontage
800 m (2,624 ft)
D
Minimum Lot Area
26 ha (64.2 ac)
E
Minimum Front Yard
15 m (49.2 ft)
F
Minimum Side Yard
9 m (29.5 ft)
G
Minimum Rear Yard
9 m (29.5 ft)
H
Maximum Building Height
2 storeys but not more than 7.3 m (24 ft)
I
Minimum 8% of lot area for open space and recreational use.
J
1BRegulations Applying to an Individual Home Site Within a Retirement Community
K
Minimum Lot Frontage
13.5 m (44.3 ft)
L
Minimum Lot Area
400m2 (4,305.7 ft2)
M
Maximum Lot Area
760m2 (8,180.8 ft2)
N
Maximum Lot Coverage
35%
O
Minimum Front Yard
4 m (13.1 ft)
P
Minimum Interior Side Yard
1 m (3.3 ft)
Q
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
4 m (13.1 ft)
R
Minimum Rear Yard
6.5 m (21.3 ft)
S
Maximum Height for a Dwelling
1 storey but no more than 3.66 m (12 ft)
T
Minimum Floor Area
75 m2 (807.3 ft2)
U
Maximum Floor Area
144 m2 (1,550 ft2)
7.6
Residential Mixed Use R6 Zone
7.6.1 Permitted Uses
Two of more of the following uses:
a) Cluster townhouse dwelling in accordance with the regulations of Sectoin 7.3.2
(Table 7F)
b) Stacked townhouse dwelling in accordance with Table 7H
c) Apartment dwelling in accordance with Table 7H
d) Public building
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e) Church
f) Retirement residence
g) Art gallery
h) Artisan studio
i) Auditorium
j) Business or professional office
k) Commercial Recreation
l) Commercial School or Studio
m) Convenience Store
n) Hotel
o) Medical clinic
p) Parking lot
q) Personal service shop
r) Private or commercial club
s) Restaurant
t) Retail store with gross floor area of 465 m2 of less
u) Speciality food store
v) Uses, buildings and structures accessory to the foregoing in accordance with Table
4B
7.6.2 Building Regulations
TABLE 7H - BUILDING REGULATIONS R6
A
Residential Type
Mixed Use Building
B
Minimum Lot Area
No Minimum
C
Minimum Lot Frontage
5.0 m
D
Minimum Front Yard
No Minimum
E
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
No Minimum
F
Minimum Side Yard
No Minimum, except
Where a side yard abuts a residential zone, the
minimum side yard shall be 1.0 m;
Where are a side yard abuts public land, the
minimum side yard shall be 1.5 m
G
Minimum Rear Yard
4 m
H
Maximum Building Height
18 m
I
Minimum Common Amenity Area
a) 20m2 of common amenity area shall be provided
for each dwelling unit.
b) A Common Amenity Area shall be located in any
Yard other than the required Front Yard or
required Exterior Side Yard.
c) Landscaped Open Space areas, Building roof
tops, patios, and above ground decks may be
included as part of the Common Amenity Are if
recreational
facilities
are
provided
and
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maintained (e.g. swimming pools, tennis courts,
lounges, and landscaped areas)
J
Minimum Landscaped Open Space
20% of the lot area
K
Private Amenity Area
Not Applicable
7.6.3
Parking Regulations
a) The provisions of Section 5.4 and 5.5 shall apply to the provision of parking located
within an R6 Zone.
b) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 5.5.2 and 5.5.3, in the R6 Zone, the parking
requirements for residential uses shall be 1.25 parking spaces per residential unit.
Every four parking spaces provided in fulfilment of this requirement shall also be
counted as one parking space towards the parking requirement for commercial or
institutional uses.
c) The required parking spaces for any use within the R6 zone may be located on another
lot within 300 metres of the lot on which parking would be required for use, provided
such lot is held in the ownership as the lot for which off-street parking is required and
such lot is in a Mixed Use (R6 series) or Central Business District (C1 series) Zone.
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8.0
INSTITUTIONAL ZONES
8.1
Institutional IN Zone
Within any IN ZONE, no land shall be used and no building or structure shall be
constructed, altered or used except in accordance with the following regulations.
8.1.1 Permitted Uses
a) A public building
b) A church
c) A school
d) A cemetery
e) A hospital
f) A day care centre
g) A retirement residence
h) A nursing home
i) A group home in accordance with Section 4.16.
j) A museum
k) A library
l) A community centre
m) Uses, buildings and structures accessory to the foregoing
8.1.2 Building Regulations
TABLE 8A BUILDING REGULATIONS IN ZONE
Lot With Individual
On-Site Sewer and
Water Services
Lot With Full Municipal
Sewer and Water
Services
A
Minimum Lot Frontage
30 m (98.4 ft)
30 m (98.4 ft)
B
Minimum Lot Area
0.4 ha (1 ac)
1,858 m2 (20,000 ft2)
C
Maximum Building Height
3 storeys but not more
than 11 m (36 ft)
4 storeys but not more
than 15 m (49.2 ft) (1)
D
Minimum Front Yard
15 m (49.2 ft) plus any
applicable distance
specified in Section
4.36
6.0 m (19.7 ft) or in
accordance with
Section 4.34
E
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
7.5 m (24.6 ft) plus
any applicable
distance specified in
Section 4.36
6.0 m (19.7 ft)
F
Minimum Side Yard
4.5 m (14.8 ft)
4.5 m (14.8 ft)
G
Minimum Rear Yard
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
H
Maximum Lot Coverage
40%
40%
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I
Buffer strip
A Buffer Strip shall be required in accordance
with Section 4.7 wherever an Institutional Use
abuts land used or zoned Residential or Open
Space.
Notes:
(1)
Maximum Height is 3 storeys or 11 m (36 ft) in the Elora-Salem Urban Centre
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9.0
OPEN SPACE ZONES
9.1
Open Space Recreation (OS) Zone
Within any OS ZONE, no land shall be used and no building or structure shall be
constructed, altered or used except in accordance with the following regulations.
9.1.1 Permitted Uses
a) Active recreation
b) Passive recreation
c) A public park
d) A recreation centre
e) A sports park
f) A public building
g) A public use
h) A cemetery
i) A museum
j) A library
k) Uses, buildings and structures accessory to the foregoing
9.1.2 Building Regulations
a) Minimum Lot Area
No Minimum
b) Minimum Lot Frontage
No Minimum
c) Maximum Lot Coverage
30%
d) Minimum Setback From Any Lot
Line
6.0 m (19.7 ft)
e) Maximum Building Height
3 storeys but not greater than 11.0 m
(36 feet)
9.2
Environmental Protection (EP) Zone
Within any EP ZONE, no land shall be used and no building or structure shall be
constructed, altered or used except in accordance with the following regulations.
9.2.1 Permitted Uses
a) Agricultural uses excluding new buildings and structures and new hobby barns on
a lot that also contains land zoned Agricultural (A)
b) Conservation and Resource Management
c) Forest Management
d) Fish and Wildlife Management
e) Flood or erosion control facilities
f) Passive Recreation
g) Uses, buildings and structures existing on the date of passing of this by-law
h) Uses, buildings and structures accessory to the foregoing with the prior written
approval of the Grand River Conservation Authority where applicable
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9.2.2 Building Regulations
9.2.2.1
No alteration or disturbance to watercourses or to municipal drains
associated with open watercourses will be permitted without the prior
written approval of the Conservation Authority having jurisdiction in the
area.
9.2.2.2
Maintenance of existing driveways within the EP zone shall be permitted.
New driveways and improvements will require prior written approval from
the Conservation Authority having jurisdiction in the area.
9.2.2.3
Non-habitable buildings and structures accessory to a Conservation,
Passive Recreation or Park use shall meet front, rear and side yard
requirements of the Open Space Zone.
9.2.2.4
Interpretation of the limits of EP zone boundaries shall be governed by
Section 2.7.3
9.2.2.5
Requirements for setbacks from municipal drains, watercourses, and the
EP zone are set out in Section 4.12
9.2.3 Environmental Protection Overlay (EP Overlay)
9.2.3.1
In addition to the Environmental Protection Zone, the zoning maps
comprising Schedule "A" also identify certain lands as an Environmental
Protection Overlay. This is not a separate zone, but an overlay that
represents natural heritage features included in the "Greenlands"
designation of the County or Township Official Plans, as well as lands to
which Grand River Conservation Authority Regulation 150/06 applies (and
such lands have been mapped by the GRCA). The Environmental
Protection Overlay (EP Overlay) permits development of the lands within
the EP Overlay, subject to satisfying the requirements of section 9.2.3.2.
9.2.3.2
Where the Environmental Protection overlay exists on a lot, the permitted
uses and regulations of the underlying zone shall apply. In addition to these
provisions, the following special provisions shall apply to proposed
development on lands within the Environmental Protection Overlay.
If the identified feature is
part of a fish, wildlife or
plant habitat...
Development will not be allowed in
significant wildlife or plant habitat unless it
has been demonstrated to the satisfaction
of the Township that there will be no
negative impacts on the habitat or its
ecological functions and, in the case of fish
habitat, in accordance with provincial and
federal requirements.
If the identified feature is
part of an Area of Natural
and Scientific Interest
(ANSI)...
Development will not be allowed in ANSI's
unless it has been demonstrated to the
satisfaction of the Township that there will
be no negative impact on the feature, its
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ecological function, or its nature or earth
science values.
If the identified feature is
part of a stream or
valleyland...
Development will not be allowed in streams
and valleylands unless it has been
demonstrated to the satisfaction of the
Township that there will be no negative
impact on the stream or valleyland or their
ecological functions.
If the identified feature is
part of a significant
woodland...
Development will not be allowed in
significant woodlands unless it has been
demonstrated to the satisfaction of the
Township that there will be no negative
impact on the woodland or its ecological
functions.
If the identified feature is
part of an Environmentally
Sensitive Area (ESA)...
Development will not be allowed in an ESA
unless it has been demonstrated to the
satisfaction of the Township that there will
be no negative impact on the ESA or its
ecological functions.
If the identified feature is a
pond, lake or reservoir...
Development will not be allowed unless it
has been demonstrated to the satisfaction
of the Township that there will be no
negative impact on the feature or its
ecological functions.
If the identified feature is a
regulated area according
to the GRCA
The erection of a building or structure will
not be allowed unless the written approval
of the Grand River Conservation Authority
is obtained.
9.2.3.3
Interpretation of the limits of EP Overlay boundaries shall be governed by
Section 2.7.3. Where the EP overlay results from a GRCA regulation limit,
and the limits of the regulated area are amended by the GRCA, then the
limits of the EP overlay shall be deemed to be amended, without the need
for an amendment to this by-law.
9.3
Conservation Area (CA) Zone
Within any CA ZONE, no land shall be used and no building or structure shall be
constructed, altered or used except in accordance with the following regulations.
9.3.1 Permitted Uses
a)
Conservation and Resource Management
b)
Forest Management
c)
Fish and Wildlife Management
d)
Flood or erosion control facilities
e)
Passive Recreation
f)
Existing Campgrounds, Recreational Trailer Sites and Camp Sites
g)
Existing Leasehold Cottage Sites
h)
Any use permitted by the Conservation Authorities Act
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9.3.2 Building Regulations
9.3.2.1 Regulations for a Campground within a Conservation Area
a)
Minimum Lot Frontage
Not Applicable
b)
Minimum lot Area
Not Applicable
c)
Minimum Yard Requirements
No trailer, building or structure shall be
located:
i.
within 15 m (49.2 ft) of any public
street
ii.
within 7.5 m (24.6 ft) of a side or rear
lot line that does not abut a public
street, or within 15 m (49.2 ft) of the
boundary of any Residential Zone.
9.3.2.2 Regulations for An Individual Trailer or Camp Site within a Conservation
Area
a)
Minimum Trailer Site Area
310 m2 (3,336.9 ft2)
b)
Required Access
Each trailer site shall be accessible by
means of a driveway at least 3.6 m (11.8 ft)
in width where the driveway is for one-way
traffic, or at least 7.5 m (24.6 ft) in width
where the driveway is for two-way traffic
c)
Required Frontage
Each trailer site shall have a minimum of 12
m (39.4 ft) of trailer site frontage to a
driveway located within the trailer camp
d)
Additional Regulation(s)
No trailer shall be permitted except upon a
designated trailer site
9.3.2.4 Regulations for Any Other Permitted Use
a) Minimum Lot Area
No Minimum
b) Minimum Lot Frontage
No Minimum
c) Maximum Lot Coverage
30%
d) Minimum Setback From Any Lot Line
6.0 m (19.7 ft)
e) Maximum Building Height
3 storeys but not greater than 11.0 m (36
feet)
9.4
Open Space Golf Course (OS-GC) Zone
Within any OS-GC ZONE, no land shall be used and no building or structure shall be
constructed, altered or used except in accordance with the following regulations.
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9.4.1 Permitted Uses
a)
A single detached dwelling
b)
Existing uses
c)
A golf course
9.4.2 Building Regulations
a)
Minimum Lot Frontage
300 m (984.3 ft)
b)
Minimum lot Area
40 ha (98.8 ac)
c)
Maximum Lot Coverage for All
Buildings and Structures
2%
d)
Minimum Front Yard
25 m (82 ft)
e)
Minimum Rear Yard
25 m (82 ft)
f)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
25 m (82 ft)
g)
Minimum Interior Side Yard
25 m (82 ft)
h)
Maximum Building Height
11 m (36 ft)
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COMMERCIAL ZONES
10.1
General Commercial Provisions
10.1.1 Enclosed Operations
The operations of use in a Commercial Zone shall be conducted within an enclosed
building or structure, except for the following:
a) the parking or loading of a vehicle;
b) an outdoor patio of a restaurant in accordance with Section 4.33;
c) an outdoor sales and display area, where permitted;
d) a garden centre;
e) a farmer's market;
f) a transient trader licensed by the Township
Table 10A Permitted Uses in Commercial Zones
C1
C2
C3
C4
SC
C5
Amusement Arcade in accordance with Section 4.4
Art gallery
Artisan studio
Assembly or banquet hall
Automobile body repair and painting
Automobile parts and accessories supplier
Automobile sales and service
Automobile service station in accordance with Section
4.5
Automobile wash in accordance with Section 4.5
Bed and breakfast establishment, Class 1 or Class 2
Beer, Liquor or Wine Store
Building or lumber supply outlet
Business or professional office
Church
Commercial Greenhouse or Nursery
Commercial Recreation
Commercial School or Studio
Contractor's Yard
Convenience Store
Day care centre or day nursery
Drive Through Service Facility
Department Store
Dry cleaning depot
Dwelling unit above a ground level commercial use
Farm implement sales and service establishment
Farmer's market
Financial establishment
Funeral home
Garden centre
Gas bar including an accessory automobile wash
Golf Course
Golf Driving Range
Hardware store
Home improvement centre
Hotel
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Laundromat
Library
Medical clinic
Miniature golf course
Motel
Office supply
Parking lot
Personal service shop
Photofinishing establishment
Place of entertainment
Postal or courier outlet
Printing, publishing and packaging establishment
Private or commercial club
Public building
Rental outlet
Restaurant
Retail store with a gross floor area less than 300 m2
(3,229 ft2)
(1)
(1)
Retail store with a gross floor area of 300 m2 (3,229
ft2) or greater
Retail food store
Service or repair shop
Specialty food store
Tavern
Veterinarian clinic
Video rental outlet
Any use permitted by the R1A zone subject to the
applicable R1A zone provisions
Any residential use permitted by the A zone subject to
the applicable A zone provisions
Any use permitted by the IN zone
Any commercial use lawfully existing as of the date of
passing of this by-law
Notes and Exceptions:
(1) Only permitted in a building that exists on the date of passing of this by-law.
10.2
Central Business District Commercial (C1) Zone
Within any C1 ZONE, no land shall be used and no building or structure shall be
constructed, altered or used except in accordance with the following regulations.
10.2.1 Permitted Uses
In accordance with Table 10A
10.2.2 Special Residential Use Provisions Applying to the Fergus C1 Zone
On any lot that does not have frontage on St. Andrew Street West, between Tower
Street and St. David Street, any residential use permitted by an R1, R2, R3 or R4
zone is permitted, and the applicable lot regulations for such use in a residential zone
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shall apply (an apartment building shall comply with the R4 zone, a townhouse the R3
zone, and so on).
10.2.3 Building Regulations
a)
Minimum Lot Area
No Minimum
b)
Minimum Lot Frontage
No Minimum
c)
Minimum Front Yard
No Minimum
d)
Minimum Rear Yard
No minimum except where a rear yard abuts a
Residential Zone, the minimum shall be 3.0
metres (9.8 feet).
e)
Minimum Interior Side Yard
No minimum except where an interior side lot
line abuts a Residential Zone, the minimum
shall be 3 m (9.8 ft).
f)
Maximum Lot Coverage
90%
g)
Minimum Exterior Side
Yard
No Minimum
h)
Maximum Building Height
3 storeys but not more than 11 m (36 ft)
i)
Buffer Strip
A buffer strip is required along any interior
side lot line and rear lot line which abuts land
zoned for residential or institutional purposes.
10.3
Highway Commercial (C2) Zone
Within any C2 ZONE, no land shall be used and no building or structure shall be
constructed, altered or used except in accordance with the following regulations.
10.3.1 Permitted Uses
In accordance with Table 10A
10.3.2 Building Regulations
a)
Minimum Lot Area
1,000 m2 (10,764.3 ft2)
b)
Minimum Lot Frontage
30 m (98.4 ft)
c)
Minimum Front Yard
3 m (9.8 ft)
d)
Minimum Rear Yard
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
e)
Minimum Side Yard
3 m (9.8 ft)
f)
Maximum Lot Coverage
40%
g)
Minimum Landscaped Area
20%
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h)
Maximum Building Height
3 storeys but not more than 11 m (36
ft)
i)
Buffer Strip
A buffer strip is required along any
interior side lot line and rear lot line
which abuts land zoned for residential
or institutional purposes.
j)
Outdoor Storage
Outdoor storage is permitted in the C2
zone but shall comply with the
provisions of Section 4.28
k)
Outdoor Display Areas
The outdoor display of merchandise
for sale or hire is permitted within the
C2 Zone subject to the provisions of
Section 4.27.
10.3.3 Mixed Use Provisions - Permitted Uses
Notwithstanding the uses permitted by subsection 10.3.1 above, the following uses
are not permitted on a Lot containing one or more permitted commercial uses and a
permitted residential use:
-
Automobile body repair and painting
-
Automobile sales and service
-
Automobile service station
-
Automobile wash
-
Building or lumber supply outlet
-
Farm implement sales and service establishment
-
Gas bar
-
Printing, publishing, and packaging establishment
Notwithstanding the uses permitted by subsection 10.3.1 above, the following uses
are only permitted on a Lot containing one or more permitted commercial uses and
permitted residential uses if such uses are in a separate building from any residential
uses:
-
A Drive-through service facility, provided that no part of the drive-through
service facility, as defined herein, is less than 30 m from a building containing
residential units
-
A Place of entertainment
-
An assembly or Banquet Hall
10.3.4 Building Regulations - Highway Commercial (C2) Zone for Mixed Use
Notwithstanding Subsection 10.3.2, in a C2 zone or C2 Exception Zone where a Lot contains
at least one building containing residential dwelling units, the following special provisions
apply:
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a) Minimum Lot Area
700 m2
b) Minimum Lot Frontage
20 m
c)
Minimum Front Yard
d) Minimum Landscape
Buffer Abutting Street
Line
3 m
3 m
For a building
containing dwelling
units adjacent to the
street line, the
building face shall be
stepped back 2 m for
each storey above
the third storey
e) Residential Uses on
Ground Floor
f)
Minimum Rear Yard
Not permitted within 9
m of a street line
7.5 m
Shall not occupy
more than 50% of
total ground floor
area of a building
within 30 m of a
street line
For a building
containing dwelling
units adjacent to an
R1A, R1B or R2
zone, the building
face shall be
stepped back 2 m for
each storey above
the third storey
g) Minimum Side Yard
3 m
For a building
containing dwelling
units adjacent to an
R1A, R1B or R2
zone, the building
face shall be
stepped back 2 m for
each storey above
the third storey
h) Minimum Landscaped
Area
20% of total lot area
i)
Maximum Building
Height
18 m but no greater
than 5 storeys for a
building containing
dwelling units
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j) Minimum Building Height
7.5 m and 2 storeys
k)
Buffer Strip
A buffer strip is
required along any
interior side lot line and
rear lot line which
abuts land zoned for
Residential or
Institutional purposes.
2.5 m
10.4
Neighbourhood Commercial (C3) Zone
Within any C3 ZONE, no land shall be used and no building or structure shall be
constructed, altered or used except in accordance with the following regulations.
10.4.1 Permitted Uses
In accordance with Table 10A
10.4.2 Building Regulations
a)
Minimum Lot Area
650 m2 (6,996.7 ft2)
b)
Minimum Lot Frontage
21 m (68.9 ft)
c)
Minimum Front Yard
6.0 m (19.7 ft) or in accordance with
Section 4.34
d)
Minimum Rear Yard
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
e)
Minimum Interior Side Yard
3 m (9.8 ft)
f)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
6.0 m (19.7 ft)
g)
Maximum Lot Coverage
40%
h)
Maximum Building Height
3 storeys but not more than 11 m (36
ft)
i)
Minimum Landscaped Area
20%
j)
Buffer strip
A buffer strip in accordance with
Section 4.7 is required along any
interior side lot line and rear lot line
which abuts land zoned for residential
or institutional purposes.
10.5
Service Commercial (C4) Zone
Within any C4 ZONE, no land shall be used and no building or structure shall be
constructed, altered or used except in accordance with the following regulations.
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10.5.1 Permitted Uses
In accordance with Table 10A
10.5.2 Building Regulations
a) Minimum Lot Frontage
20.1 m (66 ft)
b) Minimum Lot Area
696.8 m2 (7,500 ft2)
c) Maximum Building Height
3 storeys but not more than 11 m (36
ft)
d) Minimum Front Yard
6.0 m (19.7 ft) or in accordance with
Section 4.39.
e) Minimum Exterior Side Yard
6.0 m (19.7 ft) or in accordance with
Section 4.39
f)
Minimum Side Yard
3.0 m (9.8 ft)
g) Minimum Rear Yard
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
h) Maximum Lot Coverage
40%, including accessory buildings
i)
Minimum Landscaped Area
20%
j)
Buffer Strip
A buffer strip in accordance with
Section 4.7 is required along any side
lot line or rear lot line that abuts land
zoned for Residential or Institutional.
10.6
Retail Shopping Centre (SC) Zone
Within any SC ZONE, no land shall be used and no building or structure shall be
constructed, altered or used except in accordance with the following regulations.
10.6.1 Permitted Uses
In accordance with Table 10A
10.6.2 Building Regulations
a)
Minimum Lot Area
5,750 m2 (61,894.5 ft2)
b)
Minimum Lot Frontage
40 m (131.2 ft)
c)
Minimum Front Yard
3 m (9.8 ft)
d)
Minimum Rear Yard
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
e)
Minimum Side Yard
3 m (9.8 ft)
f)
Maximum Building Height
3 storeys but not more than 11 m (36
ft)
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f)
Maximum Lot Coverage
40%
g)
Minimum Landscaped Area
20%
h)
Buffer strip
A buffer strip in accordance with
Section 4.7 is required along any
interior side lot line and rear lot line
which abuts land zoned Residential or
Institutional
i)
Outdoor Storage
Outdoor storage is permitted in the SC
zone but shall comply with the
provisions of Section 4.29
j)
Outdoor Display Areas
The outdoor display of merchandise
for sale or hire is permitted within the
SC Zone but shall comply with the
provisions of Section 4.28
10.7
Rural Commercial (C5) Zone
Within any C5 ZONE, no land shall be used and no building or structure shall be
constructed, altered or used except in accordance with the following regulations.
10.7.1 Permitted Uses
In accordance with Table 10A
10.7.2 Building Regulations
a)
Minimum Lot Area
0.3 ha (0.75 ac)
b)
Minimum Lot Frontage
61 m (200.1 ft)
c)
Minimum Front Yard
12 m (39.4 ft) plus any additional
distance required by Section 4.37
d)
Minimum Rear Yard
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
e)
Minimum Side Yard
6.0 m (19.7 ft)
f)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
12 m (39.4 ft) plus any additional
distance required by Section 4.37
g)
Maximum Building Height
3 storeys but not more than 11 m (36
ft)
h)
Maximum Lot Coverage
30%
i)
Buffer strip
A buffer strip is required along any
interior side lot line and rear lot line
which abuts land zoned for residential
or institutional purposes in accordance
with Section 4.7.
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j)
Outdoor Storage
Outdoor storage is permitted in the C5
zone but shall comply with the
provisions of Section 4.28
k)
Outdoor Display Areas
The outdoor display of merchandise
for sale or hire is permitted within the
C5 Zone but shall comply with the
provisions of Section 4.27
l)
MDS I
The requirements of the Minimum
Distance Separation (MDS 1) formula
shall apply to any new principal
building or use within the C5 zone.
m) Accessory Dwellings
A permitted single detached dwelling
accessory to a permitted C5 use shall
be located in accordance with Section
6.1.3.
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INDUSTRIAL ZONES
TABLE 11A PERMITTED USES IN INDUSTRIAL ZONES
M1
Service
Industrial
M2
General
Industrial
M3
Extractive
Industrial
Important Note:
Refer to Section 4.41 for Special Use Provisions That May Affect Industrial Lands That Are Located
Within a Wellhead Protection Area.
Agricultural use in accordance with Section 6.0 but not
including a single detached dwelling
Amusement arcade in accordance with Section 4.4
Animal shelter
Assembly or banquet hall
Auction sales establishment
Automobile body repair and painting
Automobile parts and accessories supplier
Automobile sales and service
Automobile service station in accordance with Section 4.5
Automobile storage facility
Automobile wash in accordance with Section 4.5
Building or lumber supply outlet
Business or professional office
Catering service
Commercial greenhouse or nursery
Commercial kennel
Commercial recreation
Commercial school or studio
Communications and broadcasting establishment
Computer establishment
Contractor's yard
Convenience store
Dry Cleaning or Laundry Plant
Farm implement sales and service establishment
Feed mill, seed plant or grain elevator
Fuel storage depot
Garden centre
General Industrial Undertakings Including: Assembly,
Fabricating, Manufacturing, Stamping, Processing And
Packaging Of Goods Or Raw Materials
Gravel Pit
Light Industrial Undertakings Including Assembly,
Fabricating, Manufacturing, Processing And Packaging Of
Goods Or Raw Materials
Mini-storage warehouse
Monument sales
Office supply
Parking lot
Photofinishing establishment
Place of entertainment
Postal or courier terminal
Printing, publishing or packaging establishment
Private or commercial club
Public building
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Public use
Public utility
Public works yard
Quarry
Recreational vehicle sales or rental establishment
Recycling depot
Rental outlet
Research and development establishment
Restaurant
Service use
Service or repair shop
Sports park
Storage facility
Taxi establishment
Towing establishment
Tradesperson's shop
Transport, trucking or distribution establishment
Veterinarian clinic
Warehouse
Waste Management Facility Operated by a Public Authority
Water or sewage treatment facility
Wholesale outlet
Uses Accessory To The Foregoing Industrial Uses Including
Offices, Factory Sales Outlets And Facilities For Employees
such as Day Care Centres, and Recreation Facilities
Occupying Up To 30% Of The Gross Floor Area Of The
Premises Occupied By The Primary Use
A Micro Wind Energy System in Accordance with Section
4.42
Important Note:
Refer to Section 4.41 for Special Use Provisions That May Affect Industrial Lands That Are Located
Within a Wellhead Protection Area.
11.1
Service Industrial (M1) Zone
Within any M1 ZONE, no land shall be used and no building or structure shall be
constructed, altered or used except in accordance with the following regulations.
11.1.1 Permitted Uses
In accordance with Table 11A
11.1.2 Building Regulations
a) Minimum Lot Frontage
30 m (98.4 ft)
b) Minimum Front Yard
6 m (19.7 ft)
c) Minimum Rear Yard
7.5 m (24.6 ft), but if the rear lot line is
abutting a Residential, Institutional Zone,
Future Development, or Open Space Zone
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the minimum rear yard shall be 15 m (49.2
ft).
d) Minimum Interior Side Yard
3 m (9.8 ft), but if the interior side lot line is
abutting a Residential or Institutional Zone,
the minimum interior side yard shall be 6 m
(19.7 ft)
e) Minimum Exterior Side Yard
6 m (19.7 ft)
f) Minimum Landscaped Area
20%
A buffer strip in accordance with Section
4.7 is required along any interior side lot
line and rear lot line which abuts land zoned
for residential, institutional, future
development, or open space purposes.
g)
Outdoor Storage
Outdoor storage is permitted in the M1
zone but shall comply with the provisions of
Section 4.28.
h)
Outdoor Display Areas
The outdoor display of merchandise for sale
or hire is permitted within the M1 Zone but
shall comply with the provisions of Section
4.27
j)
Setbacks from Adjacent Uses
Where land zoned M1 abuts any land
zoned for residential, institutional, future
development or open space purposes, no
buildings shall be allowed within 15 metres
(49.2 ft) of said zone limit.
11.2
General Industrial (M2) Zone
Within any M2 ZONE, no land shall be used and no building or structure shall be
constructed, altered or used except in accordance with the following regulations.
11.2.1 Permitted Uses
In accordance with Table 11A
11.2.2 Building Regulations
a) Minimum Lot Frontage
30 m (98.4 ft)
b) Minimum Front Yard
6 m (19.7 ft)
c) Minimum Rear Yard
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
d) Minimum Interior Side Yard
3 m (9.8 ft)
e) Minimum Exterior Side Yard
6 m (19.7 ft)
f) Minimum Landscaped Area
20%
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g)
Buffer strip
A buffer strip in accordance with Section 4.7
is required along any interior side lot line
and rear lot line which abuts land zoned for
residential, institutional or open space
purposes.
h)
Outdoor Storage Area
Outdoor storage of goods, materials and
equipment is permitted in accordance with
Section 4.28, except that in an M2 zone
outdoor storage is not permitted within 15 m
(49.2 ft) of land zoned for residential,
institutional or open space purposes.
i)
Outdoor Display Area
Outdoor display and sales is permitted in
accordance with Section 4.27, except that in
an M2 zone outdoor display and sales is not
permitted within 15 m (49.2 ft) of lands
zoned residential, institutional or open
space.
j)
Setbacks from Adjacent Uses
Where land zoned M2 abuts any land zoned
for residential, institutional, future
development or open space purposes, no
buildings shall be allowed within 30 metres
(98.4 ft) of said zone limit.
11.3
Extractive Industrial (M3) Zone
Within any M3 ZONE, no land shall be used and no building or structure shall be
constructed, altered or used except in accordance with the following regulations.
11.3.1 Permitted Uses
In accordance with Table 11A
11.3.2 Regulations
a) Minimum Lot Area
The lesser of:
2.0 ha (4.9 ac) or,
In accordance with an approved Site
Plan pursuant to the Aggregate
Resources Act.
b) Minimum Lot Frontage
The lesser of:
30.0 m (98.4 ft) or, in accordance with
an approved Site Plan pursuant to the
Aggregate Resources Act.
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c) Setback from Adjacent Use or
Zone
No building, structure, plant or product
stockpile shall be located on the pit site
within 30.0 m (98.4 ft) of any zone
boundary nor within 100.0 m (328.0 ft)
of the boundary of any Residential use
or Zone on adjacent property, unless a
lesser setback is authorized on an
approved Site Plan pursuant to the
Aggregate Resources Act.
d) Excavation Setback
No pitface or quarry excavation shall be
located closer than 30.0 m (98.4 ft) from
a public road allowance or closer than
15.0m (49.2 ft) of a zone boundary,
unless a lesser setback is authorized on
an approved Site Plan pursuant to the
Aggregate Resources Act.
The stockpiling of berm material
containing only topsoil and overburden
material is permissible within the
required pitface/excavation setback
area.
All lands zoned M3 shall comply with the provisions of a Site Plan approved under the
authority of the Aggregate Resources Act.
{Note: Mineral Aggregate Areas as per the County of Wellington Official Plan are
illustrated on Appendix Map 3 for information purposes}
11.4
Industrial Business Park (M2.BP) Zone
Within any M2.BP ZONE, no land shall be used and no building or structure shall be
constructed, altered or used except in accordance with the following regulations.
11.4.1 Permitted Uses
Same as the permitted uses set out in Table 11A for the M2 zone, with the addition of the
following:
-
Artisan studio
-
Communication and broadcasting establishment
-
Emergency service facility
-
Laboratory
-
Business or professional office, but not including a medical clinic
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the following uses shall not be permitted:
-
Auction sales establishment
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Building or lumber supply outlet
-
Garden centre
-
Mini storage warehouse
-
Public utility
-
Parking lot
-
Place of entertainment or recreation
-
Personal service shop
-
Restaurant
-
Transport, trucking or distribution establishment
-
Automobile sales and service
-
Warehouse
-
Waste Management facility
-
Waste transfer station
-
Salvage yard
11.4.2 Building Regulations
a) Minimum Lot Frontage
20 m
b) Minimum Front Yard
7.5 m
c) Minimum Rear Yard
6 m (increase to 15 m if the rear lot line abuts a
Residential, Institutional Zone, or Open Space Zone)
d) Minimum Interior Side Yard 3 m (increase to 15 m if the interior lot line abuts a
Residential, Institutional Zone, Open Space Zone)
e) Minimum Exterior Side Yard 6 m (19.7 ft)
f) Minimum Landscaped Area Front yard: 100% of area in front wall of building, except
areas provided for paved access/egress and visitor and
handicap parking.
100% of the required minimum side and rear yard
requirements, or to any fence line or opaque screening
provided, whichever is greater.
g) Buffer Strip
A buffer strip is accordance with Section 4.7 is required
where any interior side or rear lot line abuts a
Residential, Institutional or Open Space Zone. Such
buffer strip may be incorporated into the required
interior side or rear yard.
h) Outdoor Storage
Permitted in accordance with Section 4.28 but only in
a rear yard.
i) Outdoor Display Area
Not permitted
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RECREATIONAL ZONES
12.1
Campground (CG) Zone
Within any CG ZONE, no land shall be used and no building or structure shall be
constructed, altered or used except in accordance with the following regulations.
12.1.1 Permitted Uses
a)
A Seasonal Campground
b)
Uses, buildings and structures accessory to the foregoing, including:
i.
Recreational facilities for passive and active recreation including a
swimming pool and a recreation centre
ii. Maintenance building
iii. Refuse collection and storage areas
iv. An office and administration building
v. Laundry facilities
vi. A convenience store
vii. Common Amenity Areas
viii. One dwelling unit for on-site staff
ix. Off-season storage
12.1.2 Regulations
12.1.2.1 Regulations for a Lot Containing a Seasonal Campground
a)
Minimum Yard Requirements
No trailer, building or structure shall be
located:
iii.
within 15 m (49.2 ft) of any public
street
iv.
within 7.5 m (24.6 ft) of a side or rear
lot line that does not abut a public
street, or within 15 m (49.2 ft) of the
boundary of any Residential Zone.
12.1.2.2 Regulations for An Individual Camp or Trailer site
a)
Minimum Site Area
310 m2 (3,336.9 ft2)
b)
Required Access
Each site shall be accessible by means of a
driveway at least 3.6 m (11.8 m) in width for
one-way traffic, or at least 6 m (19.7 m) in
width for two-way traffic.
c)
Park Model Trailer Setbacks (including
patio enclosure additions)
6 m (19.7 m) to a front site boundary
0.6 m (2 ft) to a rear or side site boundary
d)
Required Site Boundary Abutting a
Driveway
Each site shall have a minimum of 6 m
(19.7 m) of trailer site frontage to a driveway
located within the campground.
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e)
Fixed Additions
Only prefabricated screened or three-
season patio enclosures are permitted. No
patio enclosure shall exceed 3.7 m (12 feet)
wide and shall not exceed the length of the
trailer it serves.
f)
Accessory Buildings
Each site shall be permitted one accessory
building or structure having a floor area no
greater than 14 m2 (150 ft2). No accessory
building shall be located within 0.6 m (2 ft)
of a site boundary.
12.2
Mobile Home Park (MH) Zone
Within any MH ZONE, no land shall be used and no building or structure shall be
constructed, altered or used except in accordance with the following regulations.
12.2.1 Permitted Uses
a)
A Mobile Home Park
b)
Uses, buildings and structures accessory to the foregoing, including:
i.
Recreational facilities for passive and active recreation including a
swimming pool and a recreation centre
ii. Maintenance building
iii. Refuse collection and storage areas
iv. An office and administration building
v. Laundry facilities
vi. A convenience store
vii. Common Amenity Areas
viii. One dwelling unit for on-site staff
ix. Off-season storage of recreational vehicles
12.2.2 Regulations
12.2.2.1 Regulations for A Mobile Home Site
a)
Minimum Site Area
310 m2 (3,336.9 ft)
b)
Required Access
Each site shall be accessible by means of a
driveway at least 3.6 m (11.8 ft) in width for
one-way traffic, or at least 6 m (19.7 ft) in
width for two-way traffic.
c)
Trailer Setbacks (including patio
enclosure additions)
6 m (19.7 ft) to a front site boundary
0.6 m (2 ft) to a rear or side site boundary
c)
Required Site Frontage
Each site shall have a minimum of 12 m
(39.4 ft) of site frontage to a driveway
located within the mobile home park.
e)
Accessory Buildings
Each site shall be permitted one accessory
building or structure having a floor area no
greater than 14 m2 (150 ft2). No accessory
building shall be located within 0.6 m (2 ft)
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of a mobile home site boundary nor within
1.2 m (4 ft) of any mobile home or
accessory building, whether or not such
structure is on the same site.
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13.0
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT ZONE
Within any FD ZONE, no land shall be used and no building or structure shall be
constructed, altered or used except in accordance with the following regulations.
13.1
Permitted Uses
a)
uses, buildings and structures lawfully existing on the date of passing of this
bylaw
13.2
Regulations
a)
As existing on the date of passing of this by-law
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14.0
HOLDING ZONES
Wherever a Zone symbol on the Schedule "A" Zone Maps has a suffix with the
symbol (H) in parentheses, referred to as the holding designation, such Zone shall be
a holding Zone and all provisions of this By-law applicable to the Zone shall apply
except that no person shall erect or alter any Building or Structure or add any Use in
the holding Zone until this By-law has been amended to remove the holding
designation.
14.1
General Holding Zone Provisions
Where a zone symbol appears on the Schedule "A" Zone Maps as the symbol (H) in
parentheses with no number immediately following the symbol (H), then the
requirements for the removal of the holding zone provisions, and the uses that are
permitted prior to the removal of the holding zone symbol are set out below:
a)
Interim Uses
Any use lawfully existing as of the date of passing of this by-law including
uses accessory thereto.
b)
Requirement for Removal of Holding Zone Symbol
Prior to passing a by-law to remove the holding zone symbol, Council shall be
satisfied that adequate municipal sewer, water, and storm drainage services
are available to the site, and that all necessary agreements required to
provide for the proper and orderly development of the lands, such as a
development agreement, subdivision agreement, condominium agreement,
site plan agreement, or service financing agreement shall be executed and the
applicable terms of such agreements complied with.
14.2
Site Specific Holding Zone Provisions
Wherever a Zone symbol on the Schedule "A" Zone Maps has a suffix with the
symbol (H) in parentheses, referred to as the holding designation, such Zone shall be
a holding Zone and all provisions of this By-law applicable to the Zone shall apply
except that no person shall erect or alter any Building or Structure or add any Use in
the holding Zone until this By-law has been amended to remove the holding
designation. The relevant Holding Zone Provisions are denoted by the number (if
any) immediately following the symbol (H) on the zoning map (H1, H2, H3 etc).
14.2.1 Holding Zone H1 (Bonaire Highlands) - Removed by By-law 2014-0XXX
14.2.2 Holding Zone H2 (Reid's Heritage Group-Highland Hills)
14.2.2.1 Interim Uses
- Installation or maintenance of a watermain, well, sanitary sewer main,
pumping station, gas main, pipeline, storm water management facility,
ground water collection system, lighting fixture, overhead or
underground electrical services, cable television, telegraph or
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telephone line or associated tower or transformer, together with
installations or structures appurtenant thereto in accordance with a
development agreement between the Owner and the Township.
14.2.2.2 Requirements for the Removal of the Holding Zone
a. Conservation Plan
The Owner shall submit a Conservation Plan prepared by a qualified
professional. Such a report shall meet Ministry of Culture guidelines and
should include descriptions of repairs, stabilization and preservation
activities as well as long term conservation, monitoring and maintenance
measures required to ensure that the heritage attributes of a protected
heritage property are conserved.
14.2.3 Holding Zone H3 (Elora Meadows)
14.2.3.1 Interim Uses
- Agricultural uses excluding livestock housing;
- Installation or maintenance of a watermain, well, sanitary sewer main,
pumping station, gas main, pipeline, storm water management facility,
ground water collection system, lighting fixture, overhead or
underground electrical services, cable television, telegraph or
telephone line or associated tower or transformer, together with
installations or structures appurtenant thereto in accordance with a
subdivision agreement between the Owner and the Township.
- One single detached dwelling on one lot provided such lot has access
to municipal sanitary collection, water distribution and storm drainage
services
14.2.3.2 Requirements for the Removal of the Holding Zone
a. Site Servicing Completed
The Township's consulting engineers have issued a written
recommendation to the Township that Stage I and II services have been
constructed in accordance with approved plans and that preliminary
acceptance be granted. Stage I services for purposes of this by-law
consists of all underground works including all storm and sanitary
sewers and ground water collection system, watermain and conduits or
pipes for electrical services and all other utilities such as gas, telephone
and cable TV under roadways and including all water, storm and
sanitary sewer service connections to the limit of the street allowance for
each proposed building lot. Stage II services include all road works up to
and including granular road base, curbs, gutters and base asphalt,
placement of street signs and traffic control signs, and completion of
parkland with grading, topsoil, approved vegetation including sod or
seed, and required fencing.
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b. Compliance with Agreements
The Owner is in compliance with any agreements with the Township
affecting the lots or blocks for which the removal of the holding zone is
requested. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing such
agreements may include a development agreement, subdivision
agreement, servicing agreement, service financing agreement, site
alteration agreement or site plan agreement.
c. Installation and Monitoring of Groundwater Collection System (GWCS)
Level I
The holding zone symbol shall not be removed for the following lots and
blocks according to the Draft Plan 23T-20003 approved on August 4,
2006 until such time as the Township is satisfied that the GWCS has
been installed to its satisfaction, that the GWCS has been inspected and
confirmed to be operating, and that the GWCS has been video reviewed
with results satisfactory to the Township.
Lots 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 35, 49, 51, 52, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81,
82, 83, 104, 111, 115, and Block 116
d. Installation and Monitoring of Groundwater Collection System (GWCS)
Level II
In addition to the requirements of Item c. above, the holding zone
symbol shall not be removed for the following lots and blocks according
to the Draft Plan 23T-20003 approved on August 4, 2006 until such time
as a groundwater monitoring program has indicated that there is
substantial evidence that the GWCS is operating as intended and
expected results are achieved over a period of approximately twelve (12)
months from the date upon which the Township Engineer has
recommended preliminary acceptance of the Stage I services including a
minimum of one wet season in order to establish the GWCS'
effectiveness.
Lots 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34,
44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 50, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 96,
105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 113, 114 and Blocks 117, 118, 123,
and 124.
14.2.4 Holding Zone H4 (South Ridge)
14.2.4.1 Interim Uses
- Agricultural uses excluding livestock housing;
- Installation or maintenance of a watermain, well, sanitary sewer main,
pumping station, gas main, pipeline, storm water management facility,
ground water collection system, lighting fixture, overhead or
underground electrical services, cable television, telegraph or
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telephone line or associated tower or transformer, together with
installations or structures appurtenant thereto in accordance with a
subdivision agreement between the Owner and the Township.
- One single detached dwelling on one lot provided such lot has access
to municipal sanitary collection, water distribution and storm drainage
services
14.2.4.2 Requirements for the Removal of the Holding Zone
a) Municipal sewer and water capacity is available and has been allocated
to the lots or blocks for which the removal of the holding zone is
requested;
b) The Township's consulting engineers have recommended preliminary
acceptance of all services required to be completed prior to the
issuance of building permits for the lots or blocks for which the removal
of the holding zone is requested;
c) The construction of a landscaped berm on lands zoned OS-30 with a
minimum peak height of 407.5 metres has been implemented to the
satisfaction of the Township.
14.2.5 Holding Zone H5 (Goldmanco, Wellington Road 7, Elora)
14.2.5.1 Interim Uses
- Any use permitted by the HC-61 zone, but not a drug store
14.2.5.2 Requirements for the Removal of the Holding Zone
The submission of a market justification report regarding the use of a drug
store by the Owner and Peer Review of such report by the Township.
14.2.6 Holding Zone H6 (Loblaw Properties, Tower St. South, Fergus)
14.2.6.1 Interim Uses
- Any use lawfully existing as of April 6, 2009.
14.2.6.2 Requirements for the Removal of the Holding Zone
a)
Preparation of and implementation through appropriate agreements
of a Design Brief to the satisfaction of the Township. The Design
Brief shall demonstrate how the site will be developed in accordance
with Sections C.13.5 and C.15 of the Township Official Plan and/or in
accordance with any Design Guidelines that apply to the site at the
time that site plan approval is granted.
b)
The Owner shall submit a Vegetation Management Plan prepared by
a qualified professional. Such a Plan shall evaluate the existing
vegetation on site and determine any existing vegetation that should
be retained and integrated into the site plan, and as well as the
measures that will be undertaken before, during and after
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construction to ensure that vegetation to be preserved is not
damaged by construction activities and is maintained following
construction. A compensation plan should be developed for any
existing vegetation that cannot be retained, and the Plan shall be
implemented through appropriate agreements.
c)
The Township and the Owner(s) shall enter into a service financing
agreement to ensure the appropriate financing of any external
municipal services reasonably required to provide for the appropriate
level of service to the site.
d)
The Owner, in co-operation with the Township, shall arrange a Public
Information Meeting and shall give notice of such meeting to such
persons, public bodies and agencies as the Township considers
appropriate. The proposed Site Plan and Vegetation Management
Plan must be available for public viewing at the Information Meeting.
It should be noted that the purpose of the Information Meeting is to
inform the public of the detailed development plan for the lands but is
not for the purposes of soliciting public input regarding the use of the
land.
14.2.7 Holding Zone H7 (Maple Leaf Acres, Phases 1 and 2)
14.2.7.1 Interim Uses Prior to the Removal of the Holding Zone
Any use permitted by the CG zone, provided that no lands in the CG.36.3
zone can be used continuously from the first day of November of one
calendar year to the last day of April of the following calendar year
(inclusive)
14.2.7.2 Requirements for the Removal of the Holding Zone (to permit
continuous use between the months of April and December of the
same calendar year (inclusive))
a)
Demonstration by a qualified professional, and to the satisfaction of
the Township's Consulting Engineers, that the sewage treatment
system is operating within the terms and conditions of a Certificate of
Approval issued by the Ministry of Environment.
b)
The written approval of the Grand River Conservation Authority.
c)
Written confirmation from a qualified professional, and to the
satisfaction of the Township's Consulting Engineers, that the sewage
collection and treatment system is capable of accommodating the
additional loading that would result from the extended occupancy.
d)
The written approval of the Township Fire Chief or his designate.
e)
The written approval of the Electrical Safety Authority.
f)
The Maple Leaf Acres Tenants Association and the Township have
entered into a Responsibility Agreement with regard to any sewage
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works covered by a Certificate of Approval issued by the Ministry of
Environment.
14.2.8 Holding Zone H8 (6258 First Line, West Garafraxa)
14.2.8.1 Interim Uses Prior to the Removal of the Holding Zone
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A group home and uses accessory thereto
14.2.8.2 Requirements for the Removal of the Holding Zone
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Completion and implementation of a noise assessment report to the
satisfaction of the Township, to address any noise mitigation measures
necessary to provide appropriate buffering from adjacent future
industrial development
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Execution of any agreements deemed necessary by the Township to
provide for the proper and orderly development of the subject lands,
including but not limited to, development agreements, site plan
agreements, and an agreement to provide for the provision of and
connection to, municipal services if and when they are available
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Appropriate provision for servicing the lands by one of the following
methods:
o Municipal sewer and water services, if they are available at
the time of holding zone removal; or,
o Individual private sewage treatment and water supply, if
municipal sewer and water services are not available
-
Ministry of Environment approval of private water supply and sewage
treatment systems, if required.
-
Demonstrated conformity with the Wellhead Protection provisions of
the County of Wellington Official Plan, to the satisfaction of the
Township.
14.2.9 Holding Zone H9 (Highlands Pine, Phase 3)
14.2.9.1 Interim Use(s) Prior to Removal of Holding Zone
A use lawfully existing on the day of passing of this by-law.
14.2.9.1 Requirements for the Removal of the Holding Zone
a)
Written confirmation from the Ministry of Natural Resources that any
license issued pursuant to the Aggregrate Resources Act affecting the
subject land has been surrendered.
b)
Written confirmation that the Ministry of Environment has issued a
Certificate of Approval and/or Permit to Take Water for the water
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supply and distribution system required to service any applicable
phase of development of a seasonal campground on the subject land.
c)
Written confirmation that the Ministry of Environment has issued a
Certification of Approval of the sewage collection and disposal system
required to service any applicable phase of development of a seasonal
campground on the subject land.
d)
The Township has granted site plan approval and entered into a site
plan agreement pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning Act, R.S.O.
1900.
e)
Any reports and plans required in support of b) and c) above shall be
prepared by qualified professionals and shall also be submitted to the
Township for review by its Consulting Engineers.
f)
The Township's Consulting Engineers shall be satisfied through the
submission and review or reports and plans prepared by qualified
professionals, the storm water management is available to service any
applicable phase of the development of a seasonal campground on the
subject land.
g)
The written approval of the Grand River Conservation Authority.
h)
Written confirmation from the County of Wellington Roads Department
that the applicant and the County have entered into an agreement to
provide for the installation of right-turn and left-turn lanes from
Wellington Road 19 onto Fifth Line.
14.2.10 Holding Zone H10 (Eastwood Subdivision 23T-07002)
14.2.10.1 Interim Uses Prior to the Removal of the Holding Zone Symbol
a)
Installation or maintenance of a watermain, well, sanitary sewer
main, pumping station, gas main, pipeline, storm water management
facility, ground water collection system, lighting fixture, overhead or
underground electrical services, cable television, telegraph or
telephone line or associated tower or transformer, together with
installations or structures appurtenant thereto in accordance with a
registered subdivision agreement between the Owner and the
Township.
b)
One single detached dwelling on one lot provided such lot has
access to municipal sanitary collection, water distribution and storm
drainage services
c)
One or more model homes that may be authorized by the Township
pursuant to a subdivision agreement or model home agreement.
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14.2.10.2 Requirements for the Removal of the Holding Zone Symbol
a) Stage I and Stage II services have been constructed in accordance
with the provisions of a registered subdivision agreement.
b) The owner is in compliance with any agreements with the Township
affecting the lots or blocks for which the removal of the holding zone is
requested. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing such
agreements may include a development agreement, subdivision
agreement, preservicing agreement other servicing agreement, service
financing agreement, site alteration agreement or site plan agreement.
14.2.11 Holding Zone H11 (94 Wellington Road 7)
14.2.11.1
Interim Uses Prior to the Removal of the Holding Zone Symbol
a) A single detached dwelling and uses accessory thereto, to be
regulations in accordance with the provision so the R1A zone.
14.2.11.2
Requirements for Removal of the Holding Zone Symbol
a) Completion of a noise assessment report prepared by a qualified
professional, to the satisfaction of the Township, to address any
noise mitigation measures necessary to provide appropriate
buffering of proposed uses from adjacent residential development.
b) Submission of a Vegetation Management Plan prepared by a
qualified professional to the satisfaction of the Township. Such a
Plan shall evaluate the existing vegetation on site and determine
any existing vegetation that should be retained and integrated into
the site plan, as well as the measures that will be undertaken
before, during and after construction to ensure that vegetation to
be preserved is not damaged by construction activities and is
maintained following construction. A compensation plan should be
developed for any existing vegetation that cannot be retained and
the Plan shall be implemented through appropriate agreements.
c) Execution of any agreements deemed necessary by the Township
to provide for the proper and orderly development of the subject
lands, including but not limited to, development agreements, site
plan agreements, and an agreement to provide for the provision of
and connection to, municipal services, including conveyance of any
necessary easements.
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14.2.12 Holding Zone H12 (Landmark/Little Folks)
Holding zone provisions shall initially be applied to the land affected by this by-law.
Development or site alteration shall not occur until such time as the holding zone
symbol is removed by by-law. The holding zoned symbol shall not be removed until
such time as all of the following have been completed to the satisfaction of the
Township of Centre Wellington
a.
Heritage Impact Assessment/Conservation Plan
The Owner shall submit a Heritage Impact Assessment and Conservation Plan
prepared by a qualified professional. Such a report shall ensure that the proposed
development and/or site alteration will conserve the heritage attributes of any
significant cultural heritage resources on or adjacent to the subject land, and should
include descriptions of repairs, stabilization and preservation activities as well as
long term conservation, monitoring and maintenance measures required to ensure
that the heritage attributes of significant cultural heritage resources are conserved.
b.
Site Plan Control By-law
The Township shall pass a site plan control by-law in accordance with Section 41
Subsection (4)(d) permitting the scope of site plan control to include matter of
exterior design including the character, scale, appearance and design features of
buildings, and their sustainable design to the extent that it is a matter of exterior
design; and the Owner shall obtain site plan approval and enter into a site plan
agreement with the Township and the County of Wellington if deemed necessary by
the County, pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990.
c.
Uses Permitted Prior to Site Plan Control By-law
Installation or maintenance of a watermain, well, sanitary sewer main, pumping
station, gas main, pipeline, storm water management facility, ground water
collection system, lighting fixture, overhead or underground electrical services,
cable television, telegraph or telephone line or associated tower or transformer,
together with installations or structures appurtenant thereto.
14.2.13 Holding Zone H13 (CBM Eramosa Pit)
On lands zoned M3 (H13) gravel pit within a licensed pit pursuant to the Aggregate
Resources Act, 1990, as amended, is permitted. The H13 holding zone provision
provides that extraction is restricted to a minimum depth of 1.5 metres about the
established (seasonally high) groundwater table.
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Holding Zone H13 may be removed through one of the three following options:
1.
Appropriate studies have been completed to the satisfaction of the
County of Wellington and Township, in accordance with the County
Official Plan policies regarding mineral aggregate resource extraction
below the water table in force and effect at the time of application by
the landowner for lifting of the Holding (H13) provision; or
2.
Township Council may lift the Holding (H13) provision subsequent to ta
determination by the Courts or the Ontario Municipal Board that
regulating the depth of exaction through zoning is not within the
jurisdiction of a Municipality and is not permissible; or
3.
The County of Wellington and the Township have determined that
regulation the depth of extraction through zoning is no longer required.
Until such time as the H13 holding zoned symbol is removed, permitted uses shall
include all uses permitted by the M3 zone, save and except for extraction which is
restricted to a minimum depth of 1.5 metres about the established (seasonally high
groundwater table.
For purposes of this by-law, the water is defined as the established (seasonally
high) groundwater table, in accordance with Figure 3 of the June 24, 2011 report by
Golder Associates entitled 'CBM Eramosa Pit Extension Errata' and the monitoring
requirements identified in Note 1.2.6 of the Aggregate Resources Act Site Plans
dated, June 30, 2015.
14.2.14 Holding Zone H14
a.
Completion of an environmental impact assessment report prepared by a
qualified professional, to the satisfaction of the Grand River Conservation
Authority, to address any identified natural features
b. Written confirmation from the Ministry of Natural Resources that any
license issued pursuant to the Aggregate Resources Act affecting the
subject land has been surrendered.
14.2.15 Holding Zone 15 (350 Wellington Road 7, Elora)
a)
Any use lawfully existing as of the date of passing of this by-law including
uses accessory thereto.
b) Requirements for Removal of Holding Zone Symbol
i.
Allocation of sewer and water capacity;
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ii.
The execution of agreements to provide for the extension of
municipal services to the satisfaction of the Township and County;
and,
iii.
Satisfy the requirements of Policy 11.4.5 of the County Official Plan
through the provisions of a Guideline D-4 Study to the satisfaction of
the County Solid Waste Services Division.
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EXCEPTION ZONES
The following provisions shall have effect notwithstanding anything else in this By-law and
other provisions of this By-law shall be deemed to be amended insofar as is necessary to give
effect thereto. Exception Zones are denoted with a number followed by a decimal place,
followed by a second number, with number before the decimal place representing the map on
which the exception zone is located. For example, Exception 50.x is on Defined Area Map #50.
The suffix (T) indicates the zone is a temporary use zone, and the suffix (H) indicates that the
zoning is subject to holding zone provisions. Where the suffix H is followed by a number (i.e.
H1, H2, etc.) there is a site specific holding zone removal requirement in Section 13. Otherwise
the general holding zone provisions apply.
Exception
No.
Zone Code
SPECIAL ZONING PROVISIONS
15.1.1
A.1.1(T)
In addition to the uses permitted by the A zone, a garden suite shall be
a permitted use on lands zoned A.1.1(T), subject to the following
special provisions:
a) The garden suite may be located further than 30.5 metres (100
feet) from the main residence on the lot.
b) This zoning is temporary, and is in effect until May 1, 2010, at
which time the zoning shall revert to "A".
15.1.2
M3.1.2
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, on
the lands zoned M3.1.2 the following exceptions shall apply:
a) The existing dwelling may continue to be used for a residence until
such time as pit operations commence. After this time, the
residence shall only be used for an accessory building to the pit
operation including an accessory residence for the pit owner, pit
operator or pit watchman.
b) A building, structure or stockpile may be located within the 30
metre setback along the southeastern boundary of Lot 6 where the
subject land abuts the boundary of the licensed pit in Lot 7.
c) Pit excavation may occur within the minimum 15.24 metre setback
along the southeastern boundary of Lot 6 where the subject land
abuts the boundary of the licensed pit in Lot 7.
15.1.3
A.1.3 (T)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the contrary, on
land zoned A.1.3 (T), the following special provisions shall apply:
a) In addition to the uses permitted by the A zone, a garden suite
is permitted in accordance with Section 4.16
b) Notwithstanding Subsection 4.16.f), the garden suite
authorized by this by-law may be located in front of the front
wall, but not more than 73 metres, from the principal
residence.
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c) The use permitted herein is a temporary use and the By-law
shall expire upon the date of twenty (20) years from the date of
passing of this By-law. Upon expiry of this By-law, the zoning
shall revert to Agricultural.
15.2.1
A.2.1
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, on
the lands zoned A.2.1 a second single detached dwelling shall be
permitted for the purposes of providing farm help accommodation,
subject to the following:
a) The existing access to Eighth Line West shall be shared between
the second dwelling and the principal dwelling. No new access for
the second dwelling shall be permitted.
b) The second dwelling shall be located within the existing farm
building cluster illustrated by the limits of the A.2.1 zone.
c) The second dwelling shall have a gross floor area no greater than
185.8 m2 (2,000 square feet)
15.2.2
A.2.2(T)
In addition to the uses permitted by the Agricultural zone provisions, in
an A.2.2(T) Zone a garden suite shall also be permitted, subject to the
following:
a) The maximum gross floor area of a permitted garden suite shall be
149 square metres.
b) The shortest distance between the closest point of the garden suite
and nearest point of the main residence shall be no greater than
18.3 m.
c) This zoning is temporary and shall be in effect until March 19,
2017, at which time the zoning shall revert back to Agricultural.
15.2.3
A.2.3
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on lands zoned
A.2.3, a home industry that manufactures farm implements such as
bale racks, bale carts and multi-purpose wagons is permitted subject to
the following special provisions:
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The maximum floor area of a home industry use shall be
836.1m2 (9,000 ft2)
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The maximum number of employees of the home industry who
are not residents of the subject land shall be eight (8)
-
Outdoor storage shall be visually screened from the street
For the purposes of this by-law, a home industry shall mean an
occupation or business conducted for gain or profit as a secondary use
to the main permitted use.
15.2.5
A.2.5
Notwithstanding anything else in this By-law to the contrary, on lands
zoned A.2.5 a dwelling unit is not permitted.
15.2.4
M3.2.4
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, on
land zoned M3.2.4, extraction of mineral aggregate resources shall not
occur below any point which is 1.5 metres above the established
(seasonally high) groundwater table
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15.3.1
A.3.1
Notwithstanding any provision of this by-law to the contrary, on the
lands zoned A.3.1 the permitted uses shall include a private school.
The development of a private school shall take place in accordance
with the requirements of the IN Zone.
15.3.2
A.3.2
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, the land
zoned A.3.2 shall remain vacant of buildings and structures and the
permitted uses shall not include a livestock housing facility and shall
not include a single detached dwelling or any uses related to or
accessory to the foregoing. Agricultural uses shall be limited to fallow,
field crops, and pasturage.
15.3.3
M3.3.3
Except as provided for below, the land zoned M3.3.3 shall meet all
other zone requirements and general regulations of this by-law:
a) A building, structure or stockpile may be located within the
minimum 30 metre setback along the southeastern boundary of Lot
18 where the subject land abuts the boundary of the licensed pit in
Lot 9, Concession A
b) Pit excavation may occur within the minimum 15.24 metres
setback along the southeastern boundary of Lot 18 where the
subject land abuts the boundary of the licensed pit in Lot 9,
Concession A.
15.3.4
M3.3.4
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law, the land zoned
M3.3.4 may be used for the following specific uses in addition to those
uses permitted in the M3 zone:
a) One asphalt plant
b) Uses accessory to the foregoing
15.3.5
A.3.5
Notwithstanding anything else in this By-law to the contrary, on land
zoned A.3.5 a veterinarian's clinic is a permitted use in addition to the
uses permitted by the Agricultural zone, subject to the following:
a) The use may be established only in conjunction with the use of the
principal residence on the property and the owner-operator of the
veterinarian's office must be an occupant of the principal residence
on the property.
b) No more than two (2) employees who are not residents of the
principal dwelling are allowed.
c) A veterinarian's office may be located in a detached accessory
building sited in accordance with the applicable accessory building
regulations.
d) The maximum gross floor area devoted to a veterinarian's office
use is 186 square metres (2,002 square feet).
e) No outdoor display, sales or storage of goods or materials is
permitted.
f)
One identification sign shall be permitted in accordance with the
applicable Sign Bylaw but shall not exceed 48 sq. ft. in area.
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15.3.6
M3.3.6
Notwithstanding the provisions of the M3 zone, in an M3.3.6 the
minimum separation permitted between the area of extraction and the
dwelling shall be 140 metres.
15.3.7
A.3.7
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, on
lands zoned A.3.7, the lands and buildings may be used for an art and
sculpture studio, and instruction in the art of sculpture, subject to the
following:
a) Retail sales are not permitted
b) Residential use is not permitted
c) No addition to the existing building shall be permitted.
15.3.8
A.3.8
Notwithstanding anything else in this By-law to the contrary, on lands
zoned A.3.8 an abattoir is also permitted.
15.3.9
OS.3.9
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, the land
zoned OS.3.9 shall only be used for a maximum of thirty cottages and
a church camp and uses, buildings and structures accessory thereto,
including one single detached dwelling.
15.3.10
A.3.10(T)
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, on lands
zoned A.3.10(T), the following special provisions shall apply:
a) In addition to the uses permitted by the A Zone, a garden suite
is permitted in accordance with Section 4.16.
b) Nothwithstanding Subsection 4.16. f), the garden suite
authorized by this by-law may be connected ot the main
dwelling by a breezeway.
c) The use permitted herein is a temporary use and this by-law
shall expire upon the date of twenty years from the date of
passing of this by-law. Upon expiry of this by-law, the zoning
shall revert to Agricultural.
d) An agreement pursuant to Section 39.1 (1) of the Planning Act,
R.S.O. 1990 is required and the Director of Planning is
authorized to execute such an agreement on behalf of the
Township.
15.4.1
A.4.1
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, on the
lands zoned A.4.1, two single detached residential dwellings shall be
permitted.
15.4.2
A.4.2
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, on
lands zoned A.4.2, a dwelling unit is not permitted.
15.4.2
A.4.2(T)
Notwithstanding any provision of this By-law to the contrary, in an
A.4.2(T) Zone, a garden suite shall also be permitted, in accordance
with the provisions of Section 4.14, except for the following exceptions:
a) The maximum gross floor area of the garden suite shall be 105
square metres.
b) This zoning is temporary, and shall expire on August 12, 2012, at
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which time the zoning shall revert back to Agricultural.
15.4.3
A.4.3
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, on
lands zoned A.4.3, an additional residential unit
(separate from the main dwelling) shall be permitted, subject to the
following:
a) The additional residential unit shall be accessed from the existing
road entrance and no new road access shall be permitted.
c) The additional residential unit shall be located within the existing
building cluster illustrated by the limits of the A.4.3 zone.
d) The additional residential unit shall have a gross floor area no
greater than 129 m2.
15.4.3
A.4.3 (T)
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, on lands
zoned A.4.3(T), the following special provisions shall apply:
a) In addition to the uses permitted by the A Zone, a garden suite is
permitted in accordance with Section 4.16.
b) Notwithstanding Subsection 4.16. f), the garden suite authorized by
this by-law may be located not more than 43 metres from the main
residence on the lot.
c) The use permitted herein is a temporary use and this by-law shall
expire upon the date of twenty (20) years from the date of passing
on this by-law. Upon expiry of this by-law, the zoning shall revert to
Agricultural.
15.4.4
A.4.4
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, on
lands zoned A.4.4, a dwelling unit is not permitted.
15.5.1
A.5.1
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the contrary, on
lands zoned A.5.1, the following special provisions apply:
a) a small-scale school with a maximum ground floor area of 250m2 is
permitted;
b) the minimum distance separation (MDS1) setback to the nearest
barn shall be 340m.
15.6.1
A.6.1
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, on
the lands zoned A.6.1 a second single detached dwelling shall be
permitted for the purposes of providing farm help accommodation. The
second dwelling shall be subject to the following provisions:
a) The existing access to Third Line West shall be shared between
the second dwelling and the principal dwelling. No new access
shall be permitted.
b) The second dwelling may consist of a prefabricated dwelling house
designed, constructed and equipped for year round occupancy,
containing suitable sanitary facilities including a flush toilet, shower
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or bathtub within the unit but does not include a motor home or
travel trailer.
c) The second dwelling shall be located within the existing farm
building cluster illustrated by the limits of the A.6.1 zone.
d) The front wall of a second dwelling may project beyond the front
wall of the principal dwelling.
e) A second dwelling shall have a gross floor area no greater than
185.8 m2 (2,000 square feet)
f)
The maximum height of a second dwelling shall be one storey.
g) A second dwelling shall be located no less than 3.0 metres and no
more than 15.0 metres from the main residence on the lot, and not
less than 3.0 metres from any building on an abutting property.
15.7.1
A.7.1
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, on lands
zoned A.7.1, the following uses shall also be permitted:
a) a mill-working shop within the existing buildings and additions
thereto
b) a second single detached dwelling
c) two cottages which may be used for farm vacation purposes for 12
months a year
15.7.2
A.7.2
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on land zoned
A.7.2, a dwelling unit is not permitted.
15.7.3
A.7.3
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this by-law, on land zoned
A.7.3, a commercial farm related business is permitted within an
accessory building not to exceed 750 m2 (8,073 ft2)
15.7.4
A.7.4
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on land zoned
A.7.4, a mobile homes is permitted as an accessory use to an
agricultural use for the purpose of farm help accommodation.
15.7.5
A.7.5
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on land zoned
A.7.5, a dwelling unit is not permitted.
15.8.1
M3.8.1
Notwithstanding any provision of the M3 zone to the contrary, on lands
zoned M3.8.1, the following special provisions shall apply:
a) The permitted uses of the A zone shall also be permitted.
b) A building, a structure or a stockpile is permitted within 30 metres
of the northwestern and western zone boundaries.
c) Excavation is permitted within 15 metres of the northwestern and
western zone boundaries.
d) Excavation is permitted within 150 metres of a residence
15.8.2
M3.8.2
Notwithstanding any provision of the M3 zone to the contrary, on lands
zoned M3.8.2, the following special provisions shall apply:
a) The permitted uses of the A zone shall also be permitted.
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b) Excavation is permitted within 15 metres of the northern zone
boundary.
c) Excavation is permitted within 150 metres of a residence.
15.8.3
A.8.3
Notwithstanding any provision of the A zone to the contrary, on lands
zoned A.8.3, two single detached dwellings are permitted.
15.8.4
M3.8.4
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, in an
M3.8.4 Zone, the following provisions shall apply:
Permitted Uses
1. Any use permitted by the A zone, except a single detached
dwelling unit.
2. Any use permitted by the M3 zone, except an aggregate transfer
station and a licensed extractive quarry
3. Notwithstanding Item 1., a single detached dwelling existing on the
date this by-law comes into effect.
4. Notwithstanding the foregoing, extraction of mineral aggregate
resources shall not occur below any point which is 1.5 metres
above the established (seasonally high) groundwater table.
5. The reprocessing of asphalt and concrete is permitted as an
ancillary use to a licensed extractive pit while the site remains
licensed.
Setbacks
No excavation is permitted within 60 metres of the limits of an abutting
separate lot that is zoned R1A.
15.8.5
M3.8.5
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, in an
M3.8.5 Zone, the following provisions shall apply:
Permitted Uses
1. Any use permitted by the A zone, except a single detached
dwelling.
2. Any use permitted by the M3 zone, except an aggregate transfer
station and a licensed extractive quarry
3. Notwithstanding the foregoing, extraction of mineral aggregate
resources shall not occur below any point which is 1.5 metres
above the established (seasonally high) groundwater table.
4. The reprocessing of asphalt and concrete is permitted as an
ancillary use to a licensed extractive pit while the site remains
licensed.
15.9.1
A.9.1
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, on
lands zoned A.9.1, the restoration of antique and classic cars shall also
be permitted.
15.9.2
A.9.2
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, on
lands zoned A.9.2, the permitted uses shall also include the repair and
sale of trucks.
15.9.3
A.9.3
In an A.9.3 Zone, buildings or structures may be erected or used for
the purposes of inspecting, testing and grading of eggs for commercial
poultry breeding. No building or structure shall contain a dwelling unit.
The following lot regulations shall apply:
Minimum Lot Area:
2.1 ha which may include land
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zoned Environmental Protection
Minimum Lot Frontage
150 m (492 ft)
Minimum Front Yard:
30 m (98 ft)
Minimum Side Yard:
4.5 m (15 ft) on one side
75 m (246 ft) on other side
Minimum Rear Yard:
4.3 m
Maximum Lot Coverage
10%
Maximum Building Height:
8.5 m
15.9.4
A.9.4
In an A.9.4 Zone, no land shall be used and no buildings or structures
erected or used except in accordance with the requirements of Section
6.3 of this by-law, with the exception of the following:
a) Minimum Front Yard:
10 m
b) Maximum Area of Hobby Barn:
310 m2
15.9.5
A.9.5
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, on the
lands zoned A.9.5 a Salvage Yard for farm equipment may also be
permitted.
15.9.6
A.9.6 (T)
Notwithstanding anything else in the by-law to the contrary, on lands
zoned A.9.6 (T), the following special provisions shall apply:
a) In addition to the uses permitted by the A Zone, a garden suite is
permitted in accordance with Section 4.16.
b) Notwithstanding Subsection 4.16. c), the garden suite authorized
by the by-law may project beyond the front wall of the principal
residence.
c) The use permitted herein is a temporary use and this by-law shall
expire upon the date of twenty (20) years form the date of passing
of this by-law. Upon expiry of this by-law, the zoning shall revert to
Agricultural.
15.10.1
A.10.1
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this by-law, in an A.10.1
zone a hobby farm shall also be permitted, subject to the following:
a) A residential dwelling shall be established no closer than 120
metres (394) feet) to the front lot line.
b) A residential dwelling shall be established no closer than 75
metres (246 feet) to the boundary between Lot 11 and 12,
Concession 2.
c) The minimum lot frontage for the flag shaped property which abuts
Lot 12 shall be 83.8 metres (275 feet)
15.11.1
C5.11.1
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, the lands zoned
C5.11.1 may be used for any permitted C5 use, subject to the
following:
Minimum Frontage:
39.6 metres
Minimum Rear Yard Setback, Dwelling Unit:
45.5 metres
Minimum Side Yard, One Side:
6.0 metres
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Minimum Side Yard, Other Side:
3.0 metres
15.11.2
A.11.2
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, in addition to the
uses permitted in the A Zone, the land zoned A.11.2 may also be used
for a welding and repair shop.
15.11.3
C5.11.3
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, the lands zoned
C5.11.3 may only be used for a nursery and landscape retail business
but not an accessory residential dwelling unit.
15.11.4
A.11.4(T)
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, on lands
zoned A.11.4(T), the following special provisions shall apply:
a) In addition to the uses permitted by the A Zone, a garden suite is
permitted in accordance with Section 4.16
b) Nothwithstanding Subsection 4.16.f), the garden suite authorization
by this by-law may be located not more than 36 metres (115 feet)
from the principal residence.
c) The use permitted herein in a temporary use and this by-law shall
expire upon the date of twenty (20) years from the date of passing
of this by-law. Upon expiry of this By-law, the zoning shall revert to
"A- Agricultural" and "EP-Environmental Protection".
15.11.5
A.11.5
Notwithstanding any provision in this By-law to the contrary, on lands
zoned A.11.5 the following special provisions shall apply:
a) In addition to the uses permitted in the A zone, a farm
drainage business is also permitted as an agriculture-related
use in the main building, gross floor area (GFA) not to exceed
1,250 m2 (13,455 ft2)
b) Outdoor storage associated with the Farm Drainage business
is permitted, subject to section 4.28.
15.12.1
A.12.1
Notwithstanding anything in this By-law to the contrary, the land zoned
A.12.1 may be used for a home industry, however, no buildings shall
be permitted within 281.3 m of any existing livestock barn.
15.12.2
IN.12.2
Notwithstanding anything in this By-law to the contrary, the land zoned
IN.12.2 may be used for the following uses:
a) Private clinic for human health care purposes including any
accessory dormitory for human habitation. Human health care
may include therapy, health care, education, research and social
activities.
b) Recreational uses related to human health care.
c) One residential dwelling, accessory to the private clinic.
d) Agricultural uses but no associated buildings or structures are
permitted.
15.12.3
A.12.3 (T)
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, on lands
zoned A.12.3 (T), the following special provisions shall apply:
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a) In addition to the uses permitted by the A Zone, a garden suite
is permitted in accordance with Section 4.16.
b) Notwithstanding Subsection 4.16. c), the garden suite
authorized by this by-law may project beyond the front wall of
the principal residence.
c) The use permitted herein is a temporary use and this by-law
shall expire upon the date of twenty (20) years from the date of
passing of this by-law. Upon expiry of this by-law, the zoning
shall revert to Agricultural.
15.12.4
A.12.4
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on land zoned
A.12.4, a dwelling unit is not permitted.
15.13.1
A.13.1
Notwithstanding anything else in this By-law to the contrary, the land
zoned A.13.1 may only be used for storage of Agricultural and
Construction equipment and a pump repair business, with one side
yard of 4.6 metres (15 feet), and a minimum lot frontage of 39.63
metres (130 feet).
15.13.2
A.13.2
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, on the
lands zoned A.13.2 an industrial plant for food processing is permitted
in addition to the uses permitted by the Agricultural zone.
15.13.3
A.13.3
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on land zoned
A.13.3, a dwelling unit is not permitted.
15.13.4
A.13.4
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the contrary, on
lands zoned A.13.4, the following special provisions shall apply:
1) In addition to the uses permitted in the A zone, the following shall
also be permitted:
a) A seasonal special events venue located within the existing barn
only
b) A sales outlet for agricultural products in accordance with Section
4.34 located on the lower level of the existing barn.
2) Regulations:
a) Minimum lot area: the lot area that existed as of the date of passing
of this By-law.
b) Maximum floor area: 330 m2 for a special events venue, as defined
herein.
c) Special events venue is defined as: "a building or structure, or
portion thereof, that is used for gatherings of persons for weddings,
receptions, corporate events, music/concerts theatre, day retreats,
seasonal farm dinners, workshops, or similar functions and may
include the consumption of food and beverages but shall not include
overnight accommodation."
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d) That for the purpose of this By-law, seasonal shall mean from May 1
to October 31, and one (1) event in November, exclusively.
e) A maximum occupancy of 150 persons/patrons is permitted for a
special event within the special events venue, as generally outlined
above.
f) Amplified music or sound in relation to a special events venue shall
be permitted to operate until 11:00 p.m subject to the Noise By-law,
and shall be limited to a sound pressure level of 81 dBA. Amplification
of sound shall not be permitted outside of the special events venue.
g) A sales outlet for agricultural products, located within the existing
barn, shall be permitted to sell retail products produced on the subject
property and a limited amount of products from other properties,
provided that the sale of products produced on other properties foes
not exceed 25% (up to 13m2) of the total floor area devoted to the
sales outlet.
h) That a minimum of 40 parking spaces, including 3 accessible
spaces, shall be provided for the special events venue and sales outlet
combined.
3) Site Plan Control
a) Prior to any development or site alteration taking place on the site
Township approval of a site plan is required as per the Township's Site
Plan Control By-law.
15.14.1
A.14.1
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on land zoned
A.14.1, a dwelling unit is not permitted
15.14.2
A.14.2
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on land zoned
A.14.2, the maximum permitted Nutrient Units shall be five (5), and the
minimum lot frontage shall be 15 metres.
15.14.13
A.14.13
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Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on land zoned
A.14.13, a commercial dog kennel is permitted, subject to the following
special provisions:
a) Minimum lot area shall be 0.3 hectares
b) Minimum lot frontage shall be 50 metres
Setbacks applying to kennel buildings/structures:
a) Minimum front yard setback shall be 14 metres
b) Minimum interior side yard setback shall be 12 metres
c) Minimum exterior side yard setback shall be 20 metres
d) Minimum rear yard setback shall be 39 metres
Setbacks applying to fully fenced defined use outdoor runs/pens:
a) Minimum front yard setback shall be 14 metres
b) Minimum interior side yard setback shall be 0 metres
c) Minimum exterior side yard setback shall be 27 metres
d) Minimum rear yard setback shall be 39 metres
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15.15.1
A.15.1
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on lands zoned
A.15.1 an egg grading station and the ancillary uses of a cooler, office
and loading area are permitted uses, in accordance with the following:
a) The maximum lot coverage of agricultural buildings and structures
shall not exceed 20%.
b) The minimum front yard for existing non-residential buildings and
structures shall be 21.34 metres (70 feet).
c) The minimum side yard for existing non-residential buildings and
structures, including the cooler and office, shall be 8.53 metres (28
feet).
15.15.2
A.15.2
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, on land zoned
A.15.2, a dwelling unit is not permitted.
15.16.1
C5.16.1
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, land within the
C5.16.1 Zone may also be used for farm implement sales, including
auction sales of farm implements and the servicing of farm implements
to be sold, and the sale barn located on the said lands may be used for
indoor auction sales of household furnishings, and effects.
15.17.1
A.17.1
Notwithstanding any provision of this By-law to the contrary, on lands
zoned A.17.1 the following special provisions shall apply:
a) A maximum of three lots shall be permitted.
b) Each lot shall have a minimum of 50.0 metres of frontage on
Highway No. 6, or shall abut a 0.3 metre reserve adjacent to
Highway No. 6, or shall abut a common right-of-way contiguous to
Highway No. 6.
c) Access to Highway No. 6 shall be from a common right-of-way.
Direct access to Highway No. 6 is not permitted.
d) The minimum lot size is 0.96 hectares. The maximum lot size is
1.11 hectares.
15.17.2
A.17.2
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on land zoned
A.17.2, a dwelling unit is not permitted.
15.18.1
A.18.1
Notwithstanding anything in this By-law to the contrary, the land zoned
A.18.1 may be used for any of the permitted uses of the Agricultural
Zone, a home occupation, and a home industry, subject to the
following:
a) A home occupation or a home industry may be permitted within a
two-storey accessory building.
b) Such building shall have a maximum ground floor area of 158.0
square metres (1700 square feet).
c) A maximum of five (5) employees who do not reside on the subject
property are permitted.
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d) Field crews associated with a permitted home occupation or home
industry may also use this site as a base.
15.19.1
A.19.1
Notwithstanding anything else in this By-law to the contrary, the land
zoned A.19.1 may be used for mink farming, subject to the following:
1. PERMITTED BUILDINGS:
Five Barns for the housing of mink and accessory workshop
2. REGULATIONS:
Minimum Lot Frontage:
155.9 m (511.2 ft)
Minimum Lot Area:
2.42 hectares (5.99 acres)
Maximum Lot Coverage
(for mink barns and workshop):
17%
Minimum Side Yard
(for Mink Barns)
9.14 m (30 ft)
Minimum Rear Yard
(for Mink Barns)
9.14 m (30 ft)
15.19.2
A.19.2
Notwithstanding anything else in this By-law to the contrary, the land
zoned A.19.2 may be used for a home industry, subject to the
following additional regulations:
a) no outside storage of vehicles is permitted.
15.19.3
A.19.3
Notwithstanding anything else in this By-law to the contrary, on lands
zoned A.19.3, two single detached dwellings and uses, buildings and
structures accessory thereto are permitted.
15.19.4
A.19.4
Notwithstanding anything else in this By-law to the contrary, the lands
zoned A.19.4 shall be used in accordance with the following:
a)
The main permitted use shall include the storage and sales of
landscape materials such as soil, building stone, armour stone,
aggregate, soil amendments, mulch, flag stone and decorative
stone products. Agricultural uses excluding livestock housing
shall also be permitted.
b)
Permitted accessory uses may include a scale, scalehouse,
storage sheds, and the processing of soil products and storm-
water management areas.
c)
An existing communications tower and related accessory
structures are also permitted. Such existing structures are
exempted from subsections (e) and (f) below.
d)
Buildings and structures are only permitted on the northerly
portion of the property, having a width of approximately 213
metres (700 feet) and a depth of approximately 335.5 metres
(1,100 feet).
e)
The minimum front yard for buildings permitted by this zone shall
be 60.0 metres (200 feet).
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f)
The minimum side yard for buildings permitted by this zone shall
be 45.5 metres (150 feet).
g)
The total floor area of all buildings and structures permitted by
this zone, including accessory buildings and structures, shall not
exceed 1,500 sq. m. (16,146 sq. ft.)
h)
Notwithstanding any of the above, the lands that are subject to
an 45 metre wide easement in favour of Hydro One Networks
shall be kept free of all outdoor storage or any building or
structures.
15.19.5
A.19.5
Nothwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on land zoned
A.19.5, a dwelling unit is not permitted.
15.19.6
A.19.6
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the contrary, on
lands zoned A.19.6 the following special provisions shall apply:
a) A battery energy storage system, as defined herein, and
associated equipment is a permitted use.
b) The battery energy storage system use shall be limited to a
maximum area of approximately 8 hectares, as generally
shown on the attached Schedule A.
c) The minimum front yard setback for any above ground
structures or infrastructure, including battery units, related to
the batter energy storage system use shall be 200 metres from
Second Line. Internal facility roads, stormwater management
features, and fire department connection points are not subject
to the minimum front yard setback requirements.
d) Battery Energy Storage System is defined as "a system or
facility that uses battery technology to capture energy
produced at one time for use a later time to reduce imbalances
between energy demand and energy production.
15.20.1
A.20.1
Notwithstanding any provision of this By-law to the contrary, on lands
zoned A.20.1the following special provisions shall apply:
1. Permitted Uses
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a licensed kennel in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.5
of this By-law.
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a pet grooming service shop operated in conjunction with a
licensed kennel.
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a single detached dwelling.
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a caretaker's dwelling located within the same building housing
the administrative offices for a licensed kennel.
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uses existing on the date of passing of this by-law.
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uses, buildings and structures accessory to the foregoing
permitted uses.
2. Special Lot Regulations
a) Minimum Lot Area:4 hectares (10 acres)
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b) Minimum Lot Frontage: 560 metres (1,837 feet)
c) Only one access to Highway No. 6 is permitted. The single
detached residence and the kennel buildings shall share a
common access.
d) All other applicable provisions of the Agricultural Zone shall apply.
15.20.2
OS-GC.20.2
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, on the land zoned
OS-GC.20.2 a private 9-hole golf course with a clubhouse/storage
building shall be permitted in addition to the permitted uses of the
Agricultural Zone, subject to the following special provisions:
d)
The clubhouse may include bathrooms and change rooms, but
shall not contain shower or snack bar facilities. In addition, this
portion of the building shall not exceed 70.0 sq. m (750 sq. ft.)
in total floor area.
e)
The maximum number of members at this golf course is 200
persons.
f)
A minimum of 4 off street parking spaces per golf hole shall be
provided.
15.20.3
A.20.3
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, the land zoned
A.20.3 the following special provision shall apply:
a) The maximum floor area for all accessory buildings shall be 10%
of the total lot area.
15.20.4
A.20.4
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, the land zoned
A.20.4, a dwelling unit is not permitted.
15.20.5
A.20.5
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the contrary, on
lands zoned A.20.5, a dwelling unit is not permitted.
15.20.6
A.20.6
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, on
lands zoned A.20.6, the minimum lot frontage shall be 12 metres.
15.20.7
A.20.7
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the contrary, on
lands zoned A.20.7, a dwelling unit is not permitted.
15.22.1
A.22.1
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, the lands zoned
A.22.1 may be used for a livestock trucking business and uses,
buildings and structures accessory thereto shall also be permitted.
15.22.2
A.22.2
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, on lands
zoned A.22.2 by this by-law the permitted uses shall include all uses
permitted by Section 5.1.1 but not a single detached dwelling nor any
uses accessory to a single detached dwelling.
15.22.3
A.22.3
Notwithstanding anything else in this By-law, in an A.22.3 Zone, the
following special provisions shall apply:
Minimum Lot Area:
4.0 hectares
Minimum Rear Yard Setback
(Agricultural Buildings):
22.0 metres
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15.22.4
A.22.4
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on land zoned
A.22.4, a dwelling unit is not permitted.
15.22.5
A.22.5
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, on
lands zoned A.22.5, a dwelling unit is not permitted.
15.23.1
A.23.1
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on lands zoned
A.23.1 two single detached dwellings and uses, buildings and
structures accessory thereto are permitted.
15.23.2
A.23.2
Notwithstanding any other provision in this by-law to the contrary, on
the lands zoned A.23.2, a second single-detached dwelling shall be
permitted on the subject lot and shall only be used for the
accommodation of farm help.
15.23.3
A.23.3
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on land zoned
A.23.3, a dwelling unit is not permitted.
15.23.4
A.23.4
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the contrary, on
lands zoned A.23.4, a second single detached dwelling shall be
permitted, subject to the following:
a. The existing two accesses to First Line shall be maintained and no
new road access shall be permitted
b. The second dwelling shall be located within the existing building
cluster illustrated by the limits of the A.23.4 zone.
c. The second dwelling shall have a gross floor area no greater than
234 m2 (2,519 ft2).
15.24.1
C2.24.1
R1A.24.1
Notwithstanding anything else in this By-law to the contrary, the lands
zoned C2.24.1 and R1A.24.1 shall be used in accordance with the
following:
C2.24.1 Zone
Permitted Uses
(i)
Motels
(ii)
Hotels
(iii)
Motor Hotels
(iv)
Restaurants
(v)
Garden Centres
(vi)
Gasoline Retail Outlets
(vii)
Automobile Service Stations
(vii)
Auction Centre
(viii)
Accessory residential uses
(ix)
Uses, buildings and structures accessory to the foregoing
Lot Regulations
Minimum Lot Area
2000 m2 (21,529 ft.)
Minimum Lot Frontage
30 m (98 ft.).
Minimum Front Yard
20 m (66 ft.)
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Minimum Interior Side Yard
3 m (10 ft.)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
12 m (39 ft.)
Minimum Rear Yard
8 m 26 ft.)
Maximum Building Height
2 storeys
Maximum Lot Coverage
30 percent
R1A.24.1 Zone
Permitted Uses
In addition to the uses permitted in the R1A Zone, the subject lands
may also be used for vehicle parking for excavation and trucking
equipment, and storage of materials related to the excavation, trucking,
landscaping and garden centre located on the adjacent site.
15.24.2
A.24.2
Notwithstanding anything else in this By-law to the contrary, on lands
zoned A.24.2 the following special provisions shall apply:
a) Minimum Lot Area
3.7 ha
b) Minimum Lot Frontage
The lot line abutting the West
Garafraxa First Line shall be
considered the front lot line and the
minimum lot frontage shall be 92.5
metres.
c) No dwelling shall be constructed within 173.1 metres of a livestock
housing facility on the property at 8166 Wellington Road 19 or
within 95 metres of a livestock housing facility located on the
property at 8132 Wellington Road 19.
15.24.3
A.24.3
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the contrary, on
lands zoned A.24.3, a dwelling unit is not permitted.
15.24.4
A.24.4
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the contrary, on
lands zoned A.24.4, the following provisions shall apply:
a) Maximum floor area for all accessory buildings shall not
exceed 6.6%
b) The maximum height of the existing barn is recognized and
shall not exceed 10.7m
15.25.1
M1.25.1
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, the
land zoned M1.25.1 may be used for one single detached dwelling and
an automotive recycling establishment, including buildings and
structures accessory thereto:
Minimum Lot Area:
0.51ha
Minimum Front Yard:
13m
Minimum Side Yard:
4.5m
Minimum Rear Yard:
3m
Maximum Lot Coverage:
16%
15.25.2
M1.25.2
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, the
land zoned M1.25.2 may only be used for salvage yard purposes, and
uses, buildings and structures accessory thereto.
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15.25.3
A.25.3
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, the
land zoned A.25.3 may be used for a farm machinery repair and
restoration business shall also be permitted.
15.25.4
A.25.4
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on land zoned
A.25.4, a dwelling is not permitted.
15.25.5
A.25.5
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on land zoned
A.25.5, a livestock housing facility is permitted subject to the
compliance with the provisions of the Nutrient Management Act.
15.25.6
A.25.6
Nothwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on land zoned
A.25.6, a dwelling unit is not permitted.
15.26.1
A.26.1
Notwithstanding anything else in this By-law, on lands within zone
A.26.1, a second dwelling is permitted for the purpose of providing
accommodation for full-time farm help, in accordance with the
following:
a) The second dwelling shall be setback a minimum of 26.8 metres
from the lot line abutting County Road 29.
b) No new entrances onto County Road 29 shall be created.
15.26.2
M1.26.2
M1.26.3
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, the lands zoned
M1.26.2 and M1.26.3 together may only be used for the following
specific uses:
a) a utility pole company which shall include the chemical treatment,
storage and sale of poles, lumber and wood products, the storage
and repair of trucks and equipment directly associated with the
utility pole company;
b) uses accessory to the above permitted uses which shall include
office space, employee washrooms and lunchroom facilities, off-
street parking areas and off-street loading areas,
Subject to the following:
1. no utility poles shall be stored between the street line and the front
wall of the barn located within Zone M1.26.2.
2. the treatment of the utility poles, lumber and wood products shall
be restricted to the area within Zone M1.26.3.
15.26.3
A.26.3
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, on lands
zoned A.26.3, no buildings or structures may be erected.
15.26.4
A.26.4
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on land zoned
A26.4, a dwelling unit is not permitted.
15.26.5
A.26.5
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on land zoned
A.26.5, the minimum lot width shall be 15 metres.
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15.27.1
A.27.1
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the contrary, on
lands zoned A.27.1, the following special provisions shall apply:
1. a dwelling unit is not permitted
2. the minimum interior side yard setback for an agricultural building
shall be 11 metres.
15.27.2
A.27.2
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the contrary, on
lands zoned A.27.2, the minimum lot frontage shall be 12.9 metres.
15.27.3
A.27.3
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the contrary, on
lands zoned A.27.3, a dwelling unit is not permitted.
15.27.4
A.27.4
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the contrary, on
lands zoned A.27.4, the minimum rear yard setback shall be 5.0
metres.
15.28.1
A.28.1
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the contrary, on
lands zoned A.28.1, a dwelling unit is not permitted.
15.28.2
A.28.2
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on land zoned
A.28.2, a dwelling unit is not permitted
15.28.3
A.28.3
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on land zoned
A.28.3, a dwelling unit is not permitted.
15.28.4
A.28.4
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on land zoned
A.28.4, a dwelling unit is not permitted
15.28.5
A.28.5
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on land zoned
A.28.5, a livestock housing facility is permitted subject to compliance
with the provisions of the Nutrient Management Act.
15.28.6
A.28.6
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on land zoned
A.28.6, a dwelling unit is not permitted.
15.28.7
A.28.7
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on land zoned
A.28.7, the following special provisions shall apply
c) The minimum side yard for existing agricultural buildings and
structures shall be 11 metres on one side (north side)
d) The minimum side yard for existing agricultural buildings and
structures shall be 15 metres on the other side (south side)
e) The minimum rear yard for existing agricultural buildings and
structures shall be 8 metres.
15.28.8
A.28.8
Nothwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on land zoned
A.28.8, a dwelling unit is not permitted.
15.29.1
A.29.1
Notwithstanding any other provision in this by-law to the contrary, on
the lands zoned A.29.1, the minimum lot area shall be 2.8 ha (6.9 ac).
15.29.2
A.29.2
Notwithstanding anything else in this By-law to the contrary, the lands
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zoned A.29.2 shall be used in accordance with the following:
Permitted Uses
In addition to the uses permitted in the Agricultural Zone, five (5) single
detached residential dwellings and uses accessory thereto shall be
permitted.
Special Regulations
a) No residential dwelling may be constructed within 285 m 935 ft) of
the south corner of the Southwest Half of Lot 15, Concession 5.
b) No new buildings or structures shall be located within 20 m 65.6 ft)
of the limits of the EP zone, and no new grading or placement of fill
shall take place within 10 m (32.8 ft) of the limits of the EP Zone.
15.29.3
A.29.3
In addition to the uses permitted in the "Agricultural A Zone", in an
A.29.3 Zone an accessory building for the indoor storage and repair of
contracting vehicles may also be permitted.
15.29.4
A.29.4
In addition to the uses permitted in the "Agricultural A Zone", in an
A.29.4 Zone a second single-detached dwelling shall be permitted on
the subject lot and shall only be used for the accommodation of farm
help.
15.29.5
C5.29.5
Notwithstanding anything else in this By-law to the contrary, on lands
zoned C5.29.5, in addition to the permitted uses of the C5 zones, the
following additional uses shall be permitted: A motor vehicle inspection
station for the repair of farm and commercial vehicles and equipment,
including the sale of trucks, provided the number of trucks on display
for retail sale shall not exceed ten.
15.29.6
A.29.6
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law, the land zoned A.29.6
may be used for a church camp and/or a senior citizen residence
subject to the following regulations:
a) a maximum of ten (10) dwelling units shall be permitted.
b) The senior citizen residence shall have a setback of 194 m (636 ft)
from Wellington Road # 19.
15.29.7
A.29.7
Notwithstanding anything else in this By-law to the contrary, on lands
zoned A.29.7 a single detached residence and uses accessory thereto
are not permitted.
15.29.8
0S-GC.29.8
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the
contrary, on lands zoned OS-GC.29.8, the following special
provision shall apply:
In addition to the uses permitted by the OS-GC zone,
infrastructure associated with development on land zoned
R1A.30.5 is permitted, including but not limited to a water
treatment facility, wastewater treatment facility and effluent
disposal system, together with any installations, structures
or accessory buildings appurtenant thereto including the
provisions of standby power.
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15.29.9
A.29.9
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on land zoned
A.29.9, a dwelling unit is not permitted.
15.29.10
A.29.10
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on land zoned
A.29.10, a dwelling unit is not permitted.
15.29.11
A.29.11(T)
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, on lands
zoned A.29.11(T), the following special provisions shall apply:
a) In addition to the uses permitted by the A zone, a garden suite is
permitted in accordance with Section 4.16.
b) Notwithstanding Subsection 4.16.f), the garden suite authorized by
this by-law may be located not more than 43 metres from the main
residence on the lot.
c) The use permitted herein is a temporary use and this by-law shall
expire upon the date of twenty (20) years from the date of passing
this by-aw. Upon expiry of this by-law, the zoning shall revert to
Agricultural
15.29.12
A.29.12
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this by-law to the contrary, on
lands zoned A.29.12, a dwelling unit is not permitted.
15.29.13
A.29.13
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this by-law to the contrary, on
lands zoned A.29.13, the following provisions shall apply:
a) Minimum lot frontage: 28 metres
15.30.1
A.30.1
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, on lands
zoned A.30.1 a boarding kennel shall also be permitted.
Special Provisions
b) The minimum lot frontage shall be 98 m.
c) The minimum lot area shall be 4 ha.
d) The minimum setback from the side lot line abutting Wellington
Road 19 shall be 18 m.
e) A kennel shall be permitted within 300 m of another licensed
kennel on an adjacent property.
15.30.2
R1A.30.2
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, on lands
zoned R1A.30.2 the following provisions shall apply:
15BPermitted Uses
a) one single detached dwelling per condominium unit site and
uses, buildings and structures accessory thereto.
b) Open space uses, excluding any buildings or structure
accessory to the adjacent golf course.
16BZone Requirements
Maximum Number of Dwelling Units
20
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Minimum building setback from a private street
7.5 m
Minimum Building Separation
5.0 m
Maximum Dwelling Height
2.5 storeys
15.30.3
A.30.3
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, the lands
zoned A.30.3 shall be used in accordance with the following:
a) The minimum lot area is 13.5 ha, including portions of the lot that
are zoned EP.
b) No buildings or structures are permitted to be located a distance
greater than 350 m from the front lot line.
15.30.4
OS.30.4
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law, on lands zoned
OS.30.4, in addition to the permitted uses of the OS zone, the
permitted uses hall include infrastructure associated with development
on lands zoned R1A.30.5, including but not limited to the installation or
maintenance of a common element access road, water-main, well,
sanitary sewer main, storm sewer main, pumping station, gas main,
pipeline, storm water management facility, lighting fixture, overhead or
underground electrical services, cable television, telegraph or
telephone line or associated tower or transformer, together with any
installations, structures or accessory buildings appurtenant thereto.
15.30.5
R1A.30.5
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the contrary, on
lands zoned R1A.30.5, the following lot regulations shall apply:
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The maximum number of units shall be 118.
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For the purposes of this By-law, a common element street
allowance shall be considered equivalent to a public street for
the purposes of applying the following lot regulations:
a) Minimum Lot Frontage 20 m
b) Minimum Lot Area 750 m2
c) Maximum Building Height 2.5 storeys
d) Minimum Front Yard Setback from Common Element Street
Allowance 7.5 m
e) Minimum Exterior Side Yard Setback from Common
Element Street Allowance 6.0 m
f) Minimum Side Yard 1.8 m
g) Minimum Rear Yard 7.5 m
h) Maximum Lot Coverage, including accessory buildings
30%
i) No building or structure shall be erected within 15 metres of
a municipal drain without the prior written approval of the
Grand River Conservation Authority.
15.31.1
A.31.1
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the contrary, o
lands zoned A.31.1, a dwelling unit is not permitted.
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15.31.2
A.31.2(T)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on the lands zoned
A.31.2(T) a garden suite shall be permitted.
15.31.3
A.31.3
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on land zoned
A.31.3, a dwelling unit is not permitted.
15.31.4
A.31.4
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on land zoned
A.31.4, the minimum lot width shall be 26.3metres
15.31.5
A.31.5
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on land zoned
A.31.5, a dwelling unit is not permitted.
15.31.6
A.31.6
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on land zoned
A.31.6, a livestock housing facility is permitted subject to compliance
with the provisions of the Nutrient Management Act.
15.31.7
A.31.7
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on land zoned
A.31.7, a dwelling is not permitted.
15.31.8
A.31.8
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on land zoned
A.31.8, the following special provisions shall apply:
a) Minimum Lot Frontage: 11 metres
b) Minimum Rear Yard Setback for Storage Barn: 4 metres
c) Minimum Side Yard Setback for Storage Barn: 12 metres
15.31.9
A.31.9
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on
lands zoned A.31.9, a dwelling unit is not permitted.
15.31.10
A.31.10
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on
lands zoned A.31.10, the following provisions shall apply:
a) Minimum lot frontage: 14 metres
b) Minimum rear yard setback for existing barn: 2 metres
15.32.1
A.32.1
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on land zoned
A.32.1, a dwelling unit is not permitted.
15.33.1
A.33.1
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, on
lands zoned A.33.1, a dwelling unit is not permitted.
15.33.2
A.33.2
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this by-law to the contrary, on
lands zoned A.33.2, the following provisions shall apply:
a. Maximum floor area for accessory buildings shall not
exceed 6.2%
15.34.2
A.34.2
Notwithstanding any other provision in this by-law to the contrary, the
lands zoned A.34.2 may also be used for a private club including not
more than 35 existing cottages or tourist trailers and accessory uses
and buildings, subject to the following:
a) No cottage or tourist trailer shall be used as a principal residence.
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b) No building or tourist trailer shall be permitted within the floodplain
of the Irvine Creek.
c) No Trailer, building or structure shall be located within 15.2 m (50
ft) of any public street, or within 7.6 m (25 ft) of a side or rear lot
line that does not abut a public street.
d) Each cottage or trailer site shall be accessible by means of a
driveway at least 3.6 m (12 ft) in width where the driveway is for
one-way traffic, or at least 7.6 m (25 ft) in width where the driveway
is for two-way traffic.
15.34.3
A.34.3
Notwithstanding any other provision in this by-law to the contrary, the
lands zoned A.34.3 may also be used for a recreational airstrip and
accessory uses and buildings.
15.34.4
A.34.4
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on land zoned
A.34.4, a dwelling unit is not permitted.
15.34.5
A.34.5
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on land zoned
A.34.5, a dwelling unit is not permitted.
15.34.6
A.34.6
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on
lands zoned A.34.6, a dwelling unit is not permitted.
15.34.7
A.34.7
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, on
lands zoned A.34.7, a dwelling unit is not permitted
15.34.8
A.34.8
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this by-law to the contrary, on
lands zoned A.34.8, the following provisions shall apply:
The maximum height of the existing barn is recognized and shall not
exceed 8.7m.
15.35.1
A.35.1
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on lands zoned
A.35.1 a second single detached dwelling shall be permitted on the
subject lot and shall only be used for the accommodation of farm help.
15.35.2
A.35.2
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on lands zoned
A.35.2 a welding and fabricating business and uses, buildings and
structures accessory thereto shall be permitted. No dwelling shall be
permitted on these lands.
15.35.3
A.35.3
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law, in an A.35.3 Zone, the
following special provisions shall apply:
a) The minimum lot area is 1.88 ha.
b) The keeping of up to three (3) animal units of livestock is
permitted.
c) The minimum lot frontage is 301.6 m
15.35.4
CG.35.4
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, in a
CG.35.4 Zone, the following special provisions shall apply:
Additional Uses Permitted In Conjunction With a Campground
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One Additional Single Detached Dwelling
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Portable Camping Cabins
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Recreational Vehicle Service
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15.35.5
CG.35.5
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, in a
CG.35.5 Zone, the following special provisions shall apply:
Additional Uses Permitted In Conjunction With a Campground
-
Recreational Vehicle Sales and Service
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Amusement Arcade
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Miniature Golf
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Splash Pad
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Storage Facility
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Portable Camping Cabins
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Outdoor Storage Of Vehicles And Outdoor Equipment
15.35.6
C5.35.6
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on lands zoned
C5.35.6 the permitted uses shall include a mini golf course and uses,
buildings and structures accessory thereto.
15.35.7
A.35.7(T)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, in a
A.35.7(T) Zone the following special provisions shall apply:
Additional Permitted Uses
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A garden suite pursuant to Section 39 of the Planning Act.
Zone Requirements
A garden suite shall be established in accordance with Section 6.11 of
this By-law, except that the garden suite may be greater than 15 m
from the principal residence.
Temporary Provision
This garden suite is a temporary use and shall be in effect until
October 1, 2011. Upon the expiry of this period, the subject land shall
revert back to the original Agricultural zone.
15.35.8
M3.35.8
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on lands zoned
M3.35.8, the uses permitted shall be in accordance with the license
provisions and site plan pursuant to the Aggregate Resources Act, but
shall not include crushing or a concrete or asphalt plant. Pit operation
shall only be permitted between October 15th and March 15th of the
following year, inclusive. Outside this period, the provisions of the
Conservation Area (CA) Zone shall continue to apply to these lands.
15.35.9
CG.35.9
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, in a
CG.35.9 zone the following special provisions shall apply:
Additional Uses Permitted in Conjunction with a Seasonal
Campground
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Any use permitted by the OS zone
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Any use permitted by the EP zone
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15.35.10
A.35.10
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on land zoned
A.35.10, a dwelling unit is not permitted
15.35.11
A.35.11
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on land zoned
A.35.11, the maximum permitted Nutrient Units shall be 5 (five).
15.35.12
A.35.12
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on the land zoned
A.35.12, a dwelling unit is not permitted
15.35.13
A.35.13
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the contrary, on
lands zoned A.35.13, one additional dwelling unit (detached) shall be
permitted, subject to the following:
b.
No new road access/driveway shall be permitted
c.
The additional dwelling unit (detached) shall have a gross
floor area that is less than or equal to the gross floor area of
the principal dwelling already located on the same lot.
15.36.1
C5.36.1
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, in a
C5.36.1 Zone the permitted uses shall include only sale, rental and
service of recreational equipment and uses, buildings and structures
accessory thereto, but not including a single-detached dwelling or any
other residential use.
15.36.2
A.36.2(T)
In addition to the uses permitted by the Agricultural zone provisions, in
an A.36.2(T) Zone a garden suite shall also be permitted.
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a) The shortest distance between the closest point of the garden suite
and nearest point of the main residence shall be no greater than
24.4 m (80 ft).
b) This garden suite is a temporary use and shall be permitted until
November 27, 2016, at which time the zoning of the lands shall
revert back to Agricultural.
15.36.3
CG.36.3(H7)
In addition to the uses permitted by the Campground zone provisions,
in a CG.36.3 Zone, the following special provisions shall apply:
Permitted Uses
c) Any use permitted by the CG Zone
Lot Regulations
Setbacks For Fixed Recreational
Vehicles (including additions
thereto)
6 m (19.7 m) to a front site
boundary.
2.4 m (8 ft) from a trailer,
addition, or accessory building
on another site.
Fixed Additions
No addition to a recreational
vehicle shall exceed 3.7 m (12
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feet) wide and shall not exceed
the length of the trailer it serves.
No fixed addition shall be
located within 2.4 m (8 ft) of a
fixed recreational vehicle or
addition thereto, or to accessory
building on another site.
No addition shall contain
plumbing fixtures of any kind.
Accessory Buildings
Each recreational vehicle site
shall be permitted one accessory
building or structure having a
floor area no greater than 14 m2
(150 ft2). No accessory building
shall be located within 2.4 m (8
ft) of a trailer or addition thereto
on another site, nor within 1.2 m
(4 ft) of another accessory
building.
Period of Continual Use
No seasonal campground or part
thereof shall be used
continuously during the period
from the first day of December of
one calendar year to the last day
of March of the following
calendar year (inclusive)
Maximum Number of Sites
335
Interpretation
Nothing in these provisions shall
permit the covering or enclosure
of a recreational vehicle with a
permanent structure, nor the
attachment of an addition of
permanent construction that
cannot readily be dismantled,
removed or detached in such a
manner that the ability to
transport the recreational vehicle
is restored.
Nothing in these provisions shall
permit the dismantling of a
recreational vehicle to permit the
construction of fixed additions.
Definitions
For the purposes of this zone, a
Fixed Recreational Vehicle is a
park model trailer or any other
recreational vehicle that cannot
be transported by virtue of the
fact that its running gear has
been removed, or because
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structural additions to such a
recreational vehicle render it
immobile without demolition of
the addition. Such fixed
recreational vehicles are usually
subject to a lease arrangement
whereby the park model trailer or
fixed recreational vehicle is used
throughout the camping season
without being moved off site to
another location.
15.37.1
A.37.1
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on land zoned
A.37.1, a dwelling unit is not permitted.
15.37.2
A.37.2
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on land zoned
A.37.2, the minimum lot width shall be 20.3 metres.
15.37.3
A.37.3 (T)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the contrary, on
land zoned A.37.3 (T), the following special provisions shall apply:
a) In addition to the uses permitted by the A zone, a garden suite
is permitted in accordance with Section 4.16
b) Notwithstanding Subsection 4.16.f), the garden suite
authorized by this By-law may be located not more than 22
metres from the principal residence.
c) The use permitted herein is a temporary use and the By-law
shall expire upon the date of twenty (20) years from the date of
passing of this By-law. Upon expiry of this By-law, the zoning
shall revert to "A-Agricultural" and "EP - Environmental
Protection".
d)
15.38.1
A.38.1
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, the
following provisions shall apply to the lands zoned A.38.1 by this by-
law:
Permitted Uses
a) an 18 hole golf course
b) uses accessory to the foregoing which shall, without limiting the
generality of the foregoing, include: a clubhouse that may contain
office, food service and washroom facilities; buildings and
structures necessary for the maintenance and operation of the golf
course; practice holes and greens
c) a single detached residence
d) any use permitted by the Agricultural Zone
Lot Regulations
Maximum Lot Coverage
5%
Minimum Required Parking Spaces
72 permanent
46 temporary
Minimum Building Setback
15.0 m from any street line
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9.0 m from any other lot line
15.38.2
A.38.2
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, on lands
zoned A.38.2 by this by-law the following special provisions shall
apply:
Permitted Uses
a.
a sawmill operation including ripping, milling and drying of
lumber
b.
uses accessory thereto including but not limited to offices and
storage
The following additions and exemptions to the lot regulations are
recognized:
a.
Maximum Building Floor Area
3,900 m2 (41,980 ft2)
Subject to site plan approval, the sawmill operation shall be screened
from the Sixth Line by a suitable screen of evergreen trees with an
ultimate height of at least 2 m (6.6 ft).
15.38.3
A.38.3
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, on lands
zoned A.38.3, outdoor lumber storage is permitted in conjunction with
a use established on lands zoned A.38.2.
15.38.4
A.38.4
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on land zoned
A.38.4, a dwelling unit is not permitted.
15.38.5
A.38.5
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on land zoned
A.38.5, the following provisions shall apply:
a) A Livestock housing facility is permitted subject to compliance
with the provisions of the Nutrient Management Act.
b) The livestock housing facility shall have a minimum westerly
side yard setback of 11 metres (36 feet)
15.39.1
A.39.1
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the contrary, on
lands zoned A.39.1, a dwelling unit is not permitted.
15.40.1
A.40.1
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on land zoned
A.40.1, a dwelling unit is not permitted.
15.40.2
A.40.2
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law on land zoned
A.40.2, the maximum15.81. permitted Nutrient Units shall be 5 (five).
15.41.1
A.41.1
Nothwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on land zoned
A.41.1, a dwelling unit is not permitted.
15.42.1
A.42.1(T)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the contrary, in an
A.42.1(T) Zone the following special provisions shall apply:
Additional Permitted Uses
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A garden suite
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Special Zone Requirements
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The garden suite may project in front of the main dwelling.
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The garden suite is a temporary use and shall be permitted until
March 5, 2011, at which time the zoning reverts to Agricultural.
15.46.1
M1.46.1
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, on the
lands zoned M1.46.1 the following special provisions shall apply in
addition to the permitted uses and lot regulations of the M1 Zone:
A.
Additional Permitted Uses
a) A racing facility for horses including off-track betting lounges.
b) A gaming facility, as approved by the Province, conducted and
managed by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, and
located and developed only in conjunction with a racing facility for
horses.
c) Offices or headquarters for Agricultural Societies to be located and
developed only in conjunction with a racing facility for horses.
d) Uses accessory to the foregoing permitted uses including offices,
recreational uses, restaurants, a place of entertainment or
recreation and a retail gift shop to be located and developed only
in conjunction with a racing facility for horses.
e) Accessory uses, buildings and structures such as storage, the
ship-in and temporary stabling of horses and livestock normally
associated with the conduct of race meets and/or agricultural
exhibits and displays but not including the raising or rearing of
livestock.
B.
Definitions
For the purposes of this Zone, "gaming facility" means the same as set
out by Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation.
C.
Additional Lot Regulations Applying to Permitted Uses in Item
A
Minimum Lot Area:
20 ha
Minimum Lot Frontage:
460 m
Minimum Setback, Main
Buildings or Main Structures:
130 m from Wellington Road 21
290 m from Wellington Road 7
7.5 m from the south lot line
60 m from the west lot line
Minimum Landscaped Area:
50% of the lot area including a
minimum 3.0 metre wide
planting strip along the
Wellington Road 21 street line.
Minimum # of Parking Spaces:
950
Maximum Height of
Main Structures
15 m
Minimum # of Loading Spaces:
1
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The other applicable provisions of the M1 zone shall continue to apply
to all other permitted uses.
15.48.1
C2.48.1
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this by-law to the contrary, in a
C2.48.1 zone the following special provisions shall apply:
a) Permitted uses shall include manufacturing or assembly operation;
wholesale outlet; taxi or courier service; busing service, service or
repair operation (excluding automobiles); printing or publishing
plant; office supply or office related service; office showroom or
shop for a contractor; rental outlet but excluding motorized vehicles
and recreational trailers; automobile parts and accessories but
excluding auto sales and repairs; display and retail sale of
appliances, furniture and other household furnishings, hardware
and home improvement materials; an office or agency; retail sales
of goods or products manufactured or assembled on the premises.
b) In addition to the foregoing, the storage, washing and maintenance
of school buses is permitted.
c) A Buffer strip is required where any rear yard or side yard abuts a
residential zone.
d) Except in accordance with the use permitted in Item b), outdoor
storage is not permitted.
15.48.2
R1A.48.2
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, on lands
zoned R1A.48.2, the permitted uses of the R1A zone are permitted on
lots that do not have frontage on an opened and maintained public
highway. For the purposes of determining compliance with the lot
requirements of the R1A zone, the lot line abutting a municipal road
allowance or private road providing the means of access to the lot shall
be considered the front lot line.
15.48.3
R1A.48.3
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, on lands
zoned R1A.48.3, a residential condominium development consisting of
5 single detached dwellings and uses accessory thereto shall be
permitted, subject to the following:
a) Frontage and access from a private road is permitted.
b) For the purpose of determining compliance with the lot
requirements of the R1A zone, the front lot line shall be deemed to
be the lot line of an individual condominium lot which abut the
private road and provides the principal means of access to a lot.
15.49.1
C2.49.1
In addition to the permitted uses of the C2 zone, on lands zoned
C2.49.1, a townhouse development subject to subsection a) through f)
as set out herein is permitted subject to the following special
provisions:
a) The townhouse development may consist of one or more of the
following dwelling types:
i.
Cluster townhouse
ii.
Back-to-back townhouse
iii.
Live-work townhouse with residential uses permitted at-grade
(live) and above commercial uses (work)
iv.
Permitted commercial uses shall be located within 20 metres
of the limits of Wellington Road 7
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v.
Permitted commercial uses shall be limited to the following:
Artisan studio, Art Gallery, Business or Professional office,
Commercial school or studio, Personal Service Shop, Service
or Repair Shop, Specialty Food Store, or a home occupation
use permitted by Section 4.17
b) The maximum permitted building height for townhouse
development shall be 4 storeys but no greater than 16 metres:
c) For the purposes of this site specific exception, Section 10.3.4(e)
does not apply provided that each live-work townhouse dwelling
provides a minimum of 8.0 m2 of non-residential commercial floor
area with direct building access onto Wellington Road 7;
d) The minimum rear yard setback shall be 5.1 metres;
e) Notwithstanding any severance , partition, or division of lands
shown on Schedule "A" which forms part of this by-law, the
provisions of this By-law shall apply to the whole of the lot as if not
severance, partition or division had occurred.
f)
The maximum number of townhouse units shall be 280
15.50.1
C1.50.1
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, on lands
zoned C1.50.1, all uses of the C1 zone are permitted, subject to the
following special provisions:
a) Minimum Lot Frontage:
21.3 m (70 feet)
b) Minimum Lot Area
1,160 sq. m. (12,500 sq. ft.)
c) Minimum Rear Yard
30.48 m
d) Minimum Side Yards
no minimum
e) Parking
17 spaces
15.50.2
R1A.50.2
On lands zoned R1A.50.2, in addition to the uses permitted by the R1A
zone, a four unit residential building within an existing building shall be
permitted, subject to the following:
a) Minimum Lot Depth:
37.0 m (121 feet)
b) Minimum Rear Yard
3.1 m (10 feet.)
c) Maximum Building Height
as existing
d) A minimum of 1.5 off street parking spaces shall be provided in
accordance with Section 5. A maximum of 3 off-street parking
spaces may be located in the front yard
15.50.3
C4.50.3
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, the land
zoned C4.50.3 may be used for a commercial school and a single
detached dwelling subject to the following:
a) Minimum Lot Area:
627 sq. m. (6,750 sq. ft.)
b) Minimum Side Yards:
1.2 m (4 feet) on east side
4.5 m (14.8 feet) on west side
c) Minimum Rear Yard
3.6 m (12 feet.)
15.50.4
C1.50.4
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, on the
lands zoned C1.50.4 the following special provisions shall apply to the
establishment of residential units.
13BNumber and Location of Residential Units
The maximum number of residential units shall be six (6). Residential
units are permitted on the upper level of the building and on the ground
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floor, provided they are located to the rear of a permitted commercial
use and occupy less than 50% of the ground floor area. Residential
units are not permitted in the street front of the building facing Metcalfe
Street.
14BParking Requirements
The minimum number of off-street parking spaces to be provided is 5.
Off-street parking may be located on another lot subject to the Owner
demonstrating to the satisfaction of the Township that the appropriate
agreements are in place to ensure the continuous provision of 5 off-
street parking spaces.
15.50.5
C1.50.5
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, the land
zoned C1.50.5 may be used for a bed and breakfast establishment
containing not more than 8 rooms in addition to the uses permitted by
the C1 zone. Five off-street parking spaces shall be provided in
accordance with the requirements of Section 5.
15.50.6
C4.50.6
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, the land
zoned C4.50.6 may be used for a medical clinic with not more than 2
practitioners, subject to the following special regulations:
a) Minimum Front Yard
2.1 m (7 feet)
b) Minimum Side Yard
2.7 m (9 feet)
c) Maximum Floor Area
163 sq. m. (1,750 sq. ft.)
15.50.7
C2.50.7
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, on the
lands zoned C2.50.7 the following special provisions shall apply:
A. Permitted Uses
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A retail food store having a gross floor area no greater than 2,800
m2.
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a gas bar
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Uses accessory to the foregoing.
B. Definitions
For the purposes of this zone, retail food store means a building or
structure or part thereof in which food, goods, wares, merchandise,
substances or articles are offered or kept for sale at retail.
C. Lot Regulations
Minimum Lot Area
1,114.8 m2
Minimum Lot Frontage
30.5 m
Minimum Front Yard
6.1 m
Minimum Rear Yard
7.6 m
Minimum Side Yards
3.1 m
Maximum Lot Coverage
40%
Number of Parking Spaces,
Minimum
1 space per 27.9 m2 gross floor
area. For the purpose of
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determining zoning compliance,
the total parking requirement for
lands zoned C2.50.7 and
C2.51.1 may be combined.
Minimum Landscaped Area
20%. A buffer strip is required
along any interior side lot line
and rear lot line which abuts land
used or zoned for residential or
institutional purposes.
General Provisions
All other applicable requirements
of the C2 zone shall apply.
D. Expansion of Retail Food Store
The total gross floor area of a retail food store may be increased by an
additional 925 m2 to bring the total gross floor area to 3,725 m2.
Subject to all other applicable law, a building permit to allow such an
enlargement of the gross floor area may only be issued by the
municipality on or after January 1, 2010, and a municipal permit
allowing occupancy of the additional gross floor area shall not be
granted prior to January 1, 2011.
15.50.8
C1.50.8
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, the
following special provisions shall apply to land zoned C1.50.8:
1. Additional Permitted Uses:
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Assembly or banquet hall
2. Lot Regulations
-
The maximum building height shall be 18 metres
-
The minimum yard abutting a residential zone shall be 1.0
metre
3. Parking Regulations
-
Section 5.5.5 does not apply to a hotel & banquet facility
15.50.9
R1A.50.9
Nothwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, on land
zoned R1A.50.9, the following special provisions shall apply:
Protected Heritage Building (former Baptist Church)
Permitted Uses for Protected Heritage Building
Nothwithstanding the uses permitted in the R1A zone, a Home
Occupation shall only be permitted when the entire building (including
any additions) is used as a single detached dwelling with no accessory
apartment.
In addition to the uses permitted in the R1A zone, the following
additional uses are permitted in the Protected Heritage Building:
a) Art gallery
b) Artisan studio
c) Business or professional office
d) Commercial school or studio
e) Personal service shop
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f) Church
g) Retail use shall be limited to 36% of the total ground floor
commercial area of the building or 36% of the total ground floor area
of all buildings, whichever is greater
h) The maximum commercial floor area shall be limited to 128m2
(ground floor only)
Lot Regulations of Protected Heritage Building
a) Maximum lot coverage for all buildings 30%
b) Notwithstanding Section 5.3.1.1 of this By-law, a parking space
may be located a minimum distance of 0 metres to the street line
(Henderson Street) and does not have to be located to the rear of
the front wall of the building closest to the street
c) At least 1 and no more than 2 parking spaces shall be provided for
the Protected Heritage Building with access from Henderson Street
Second Building:
Permitted Uses for Second Building
Notwithstanding the uses permitted in the R1A zone, a Home
Occupation shall only be permitted if the entire building is used as a
single detached dwelling with no accessory apartment.
In addition to the uses permitted in the R1A zone, the following
additional uses are permitted on the ground floor only in the Second
Building:
a) Art gallery
b) Artisan studio
c) Business or professional office
d) Commercial school or studio
e) Personal service shop
f) Retail use shall be limited to 36% of the total ground floor
commercial area of the building or 36% of the total ground floor area
of all buildings, whichever is greater
g) Maximum commercial floor area shall be limited to 74m2 (ground
floor only)
h) Nothwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, on land zoned
R1A.50.9, the second building may contain no more than 2 dwelling
units. If there are two dwelling units, then a Home Occupation would
not be permitted in either unit.
Lot Regulations for Second Building
a) Minimum rear yard 0.3 metres
b) Minimum interior side yard 0.3 metres
c) Maximum building height - the overall building height of the Second
Building shall not exceed the overall height of the Protected
Heritage Building at the time of enactment of the designation by-law.
d) At least 1 and no more than 2 parking spaces shall be provided for
the Second Building with access from Margaret Street along the rear
lot line.
Retail Use Limitation
a) The retail sale of merchandise shall be limited to those produced on
site and/or artisan articles such as pottery, glass, wood, leather,
weaving, painting, clothing, metal, or gems.
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b) At no time shall the total retail use, as defined herein, on the entire
property be more than 36% of the total ground floor commercial
area (footprint) or all buildings.
Other Regulations
a) Nothwithstanding Section 4.26 of the By-law, two main buildings
are permitted on the subject property.
b) Nothwithstanding Section 4.45 of the By-law, the minimum setback
from the rear lot line for a barrier free access ramp and/or stairs is
0.0 metres.
c) For the purposes of interpretation of the requirements in this By-
law, the front lot line of this property shall be considered Henderson
Street.
Off-Street Parking Requirements
a) Each dwelling unit shall have one parking space. For any use on
the property, at no time shall there be less than 2 or more than 4
parking spaces on the entire property.
15.51.1
C2.51.1(H5)
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, on the
lands zoned C2.51.1 the following special provisions shall apply:
Special Regulations for Retail Establishments
a) For the purposes of this zone a retail establishment means a
building or structure or part thereof, in which goods, merchandise,
substances or articles are offered or kept for sale at retail but does
not include a gift/novelty/souvenir store, an art dealer or gallery, or
an antique store or a drug store and does not include any other
permitted use of the C2 zone.
b) The maximum combined gross floor area of any commercial
building units devoted to one or more retail establishments shall be
1,625 sq. m. (17,492 sq. ft.).
c) Subject to all other applicable law, a building permit to allow an
enlargement of the total gross floor area of retail commercial
building units devoted to retail establishments may only be issued
by the municipality on or after July 1, 2010. Such a building permit
may authorize the total gross floor area of retail commercial
building units devoted to retail establishments to be increased by a
total of 700 sq. m. (7,535 sq. ft.) to bring the total gross floor of
such commercial space to 2,325 sq. m. (25,027 sq. ft.)
d) The minimum gross floor area of any individual retail commercial
building unit devoted to retail establishments shall be 371 sq. m.
(3,994 sq. ft.). Notwithstanding the foregoing, a total of 465 sq. m.
(5,005 sq. ft.) of commercial unit space may consist of individual
commercial building units devoted to retail establishments having a
floor area of at least 150 sq. m. (1,615 sq. ft.)
15.51.2
R1A.51.2
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, the
lands zoned R1A.51.2 may be serviced with private sewage disposal
and water supply systems.
15.51.3
C2.51.3
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on lands zoned
C2.51.3, the following special provisions shall apply:
Permitted Uses
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All uses permitted by the C2 zone, with the exception of the following:
-
Automobile body repair and painting
-
Automobile service station
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Automobile wash
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Building or lumber supply outlet
-
Farm implement sales and services establishment
-
Gas bar
15.51.4
C2.51.4
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, on
lands zoned C2.51.4, residential dwellings units are not permitted.
15.52.1
R1A.52.1
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, on lands
zoned R1A.52.1 a total of five single detached dwellings may be
permitted. Each lot shall front on a private road constructed to an
appropriate standard to the satisfaction of the Township. The lot
regulations applicable are the same as the R1A zone and for the
purposes of determining compliance with lot regulations the private
road shall be considered equivalent to a public street.
15.52.2
R1A.52.2
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, on lands
zoned R1A.52.2, a residential condominium development consisting of
5 single detached dwellings and uses accessory thereto shall be
permitted, subject to the following:
a) Frontage and access from a private road is permitted.
b) For the purpose of determining compliance with the lot
requirements of the R1A zone, the front lot line shall be deemed to
be the lot line of an individual condominium lot which abut the
private road and provides the principal means of access to a lot.
15.52.3
R1C.52.3(H
3)
Notwithstanding any provision in this By-law to the contrary, on lands
zoned R1C.52.3(H3) the provisions of the R1C zone shall apply except
for the following:
a) Minimum Lot Depth 25.0 m
15.52.4
R2.52.4(H3)
Notwithstanding any provision in this By-law to the contrary, on lands
zoned R2.52.4(H3) the provisions of the R2 zone shall apply except for
the following special regulation:
a) Minimum Lot Depth 25.0 m
15.52.5
R2.52.5
Notwithstanding any provision in this By-law to the contrary, on lands
zoned R2.52.5 the provisions of the R2 zone shall apply except for the
following special regulation:
a) Minimum Front Yard: 4.5m to habitable portion of the dwelling;
6m to the garage door
b) Minimum Exterior Side Yard: 3.5m to habitable portion of the
dwelling; 6m to the garage door
c) Minimum Rear Yard: 7m
d) The driveway width shall not exceed 60% of the lot width to a
maximum driveway width of 7.0m
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e) The outside walls of an attached garage shall not exceed 60%
of the lot width
15.52.6
R3.52.6
Notwithstanding any provision in this By-law to the contrary, on lands
zoned R3.52.6 the provisions of the R3 zone shall apply except for the
following special regulations:
a) Minimum Lot Area: 180m2
b) Minimum Front Yard: 4.5m to habitable portion of the dwelling;
6m to the garage door
c) Minimum Exterior Side Yard: 3.5m to habitable portion of the
dwelling; 6m to the garage door
d) Minimum Rear Yard: 6.5m
e) Maximum number of attached dwelling units in a row: 8
f)
Minimum Landscaped Open Space: Not Applicable
15.52.7
R3.52.7
Notwithstanding any provision in this By-law to the contrary, on lands
zoned R3.52.7 the provisions of the R3 zone shall apply except for the
following special regulation:
a) Minimum Lot Area: 180m2
b) Minimum Front Yard: 3.5m to habitable portion of the dwelling;
6m to the garage door
c) Minimum Exterior Side Yard: 3.5m to habitable portion of the
dwelling; 6m to the garage door
d) Minimum Rear Yard: 3.0m
e) Maximum building height: 3 storeys but not greater than 11.5
metres
f)
Maximum number of attached dwelling units in a row: 8
g) Minimum Landscaped Open Space: Not Applicable
For the purposes of this zone, the front property line shall be deemed
to be the property line of the southern part of the lot, The rear property
line shall be along Woolwich Street.
15.53.1
R3.53.1
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, the lands zoned
R3.53.1(H) may be used for the following permitted uses, in
accordance with the accompanying regulations:
Permitted Uses
-
a 26-unit multiple-family residential development
-
uses and structures accessory to a permitted use.
Regulations
a)
Minimum Lot Frontage: 80.77 m (265 ft)
b)
Minimum Lot Area: .76 hectares (1.9 acres)
c)
Minimum Front Yard: 24.4 m (80 ft)
d)
Minimum Side Yard: 7.6 m (25 ft)
e)
Minimum Rear Yard: 7.6 m (25 ft)
15.53.2
R1A.53.2
Notwithstanding any provision in this By-law to the contrary, on lands
zoned R1A.53.2 the following special provisions shall apply:
a)
In addition to the uses permitted by the R1A zone, a residential
construction business owned and operated by the owner-
occupant or family member of the principal residence located
on these lands shall be permitted.
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b)
In addition to accessory buildings or structures normally
associated with a residential use, storage buildings and
structures used in conjunction with the residential construction
business shall be permitted, subject to the following:
i. Such accessory buildings shall only be used for the
storage and recycling of construction materials
associated with a residential construction business.
ii. Accessory buildings or structures may also be used for
the storage of household goods or articles typically
associated with the residential use of the property by
the owner-occupant or a family member.
iii. The maximum gross floor area of all accessory
buildings associated with the residential construction
business shall be 500 square metres.
iv. The maximum height of all accessory buildings is 6.0
metres.
v. The outdoor storage of construction materials and
equipment (excluding vehicles) is only permitted to the
rear of the main building and shall be visually
screened from view from the street.
15.53.3
IN.53.3
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, on lands
zoned IN.53.3 the following special provisions shall apply
Permitted uses
a.
all uses permitted by the IN zone
b.
a retirement home
c.
a medical clinic
Parking Requirements
The minimum off-street parking requirement for a retirement home and
for a medical clinic shall be:
Retirement Home
1 space for every 3 beds
Medical Clinic
6 spaces per practitioner
15.53.4
R1B.53.4
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, the
minimum lot frontage for land zoned R1B.53.4 shall be 7 m (22.9 ft).
The minimum lot area shall be 1,400 m2 (15,069 ft2). For the purposes
of determining yard setbacks, the front yard setback shall be measured
from the rear lot line of the property located at 368 Irvine Street.
15.53.4
R1A.53.4
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on land zoned
R1A.53.4, the following provision shall apply:
a) Minimum rear yard setback of 3 metres for a dwelling.
15.53.5
R4.53.5
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on land zoned
R4.53.5, the following special provisions shall apply:
a) The maximum building height is 14.7 metres;
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b) The front yard setback facing Stumpf Street and adjoining the
property line at 397 Geddes Street shall be 5.0 metres;
c) The minimum rear yard setback shall be 14.9 metres;
d) The minimum rear yard setback for any above grade portion of a
parking structure shall be 13.6 metres.
e) The front face of any balcony shall not be permitted to face the rear
property line adjoining 387 Geddes Street and the side face of all
such balconies facing the property at 387 Geddes Street shall be
screened.
f) The maximum number of dwelling units shall be 36.
15.54.1
R4.54.1
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, the land
zoned R4.54.1 may be used for up to 35 townhouse dwellings and 52
apartment dwellings, subject to the following special provisions:
a) Maximum Building Height
Not more than 11.0 m
15.54.2
R1A.54.2
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, the land
zoned R1A.54.2 may be used for a Class 2 Bed and Breakfast
Establishment subject to the applicable regulations of this by-law.
15.54.3
C3.54.3
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, the land
zoned C3.54.3 may be used for a hotel or motel with up to 11 guest
rooms, subject to the following:
a) No additions or new buildings shall be erected within 6.0 metres of
a street line.
15.54.4
C3.54.4
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, the land
zoned C3.54.4 may be used for an automobile service station and
convenience store, subject to the following:
a) The automotive service station shall maintain a minimum setback
of 137.2 m from any park or playground
b) All entry and exit ramps shall maintain a minimum setback of 7.3 m
from any street intersection
c) All service pumps or storage tanks shall maintain a minimum
setback of 1.7 m from any street line
d) The minimum setback from the Union Street road allowance shall
be 1.5 m
15.54.5
R1A.54.5
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, on lands
zoned R1A.54.5 the following special provisions shall apply:
Permitted Uses
a) Any use permitted by the R1A zone
Lot Requirements
In accordance with the provisions of the R1A zone, except for the
following:
a) Minimum Frontage: 15.2 m (50 ft)
b) Maximum Front Yard Setback: 6.0 m (19.7 ft)
c) Minimum Side Yard
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East Side 2 m (6.6 ft)
West Side 1.5 m (4.9 ft)
d) A dwelling shall incorporate an integral garage.
e) Maximum Building Height 2 storeys or 7.5 m (25 ft)
f)
No principal building or part thereof shall be constructed within
26 m (85.3 ft) of a rear lot line.
g)
15.54.6
R2.54.6
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, the
following special provisions shall apply to land zoned R2.54.6:
1. Permitted Uses
A semi-detached dwelling and uses, buildings and structures
accessory thereto.
2. Lot Regulations
Building Regulations
Semi Detached Dwelling
Minimum Lot Area
696.8 m2total lot area
Minimum Lot Frontage
20.1 m total lot frontage
Minimum Front Yard
6.0 m (1)
Minimum Rear Yard
7.5 m
Minimum Interior Side Yard
1.8 m on the unattached side
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
4.5m2
Maximum Lot Coverage
30% of total lot area for
principal building
5% of total lot area for
accessory buildings
Maximum Height
2 storeys but nor more than
9.1 m
Minimum Landscaped Open
Space
The Front Yard on any lot,
excepting the driveway shall
be landscaped and no
parking shall be permitted
within this landscaped open
space. The driveway shall not
constitute more than 40% of
the total area of the front
yard.
Notes:
(1) An attached garage shall not project beyond the main front
of the wall of the dwelling. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if a
covered front porch is provided, an attached garage can
project to the front face of the covered porch, but shall not be
closer than 6.0 m to the front lot line.
(2) Minimum 6.0 m to front face of garage if driveway crosses
exterior side lot line.
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15.54.7
C1.54.7
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the contrary, on
lands zoned C1.54.7, the following special provision shall apply:
Lot Regulation
a. Maximum Building Height: Four storeys up to 12.1 m
15.54.8
C1.54.8
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the contrary, on
lands zoned C1.54.8, the following special provision shall apply:
Permitted Uses
a. Residential dwelling units and associated exclusive use private
indoor amenity space(s) are permitted on the ground floor area.
Common areas such as hallways, vestibules, mail rooms, mechanical
equipment and storage areas are not included on the total residential
ground floor use calculation.
Lot Regulation
a. Maximum Building Height: Four storeys up to 15m
b. Minimum stepback for any floor above the second
storey shall be 2m from the front wall facing East Mill
Street.
15.55.1
M2.55.1
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, the
lands zoned M2.55.1 may be used for one or more of the permitted
uses of the M2 zone subject to all other applicable provisions of this
by-law and the following special regulation:
a) Maximum Building Height
20 metres (66 feet)
15.55.2
OS.55.2
Notwithstanding any provision in this By-law to the contrary, the land
zoned OS.55.2 may be used for one or more of the permitted uses of
the OS Zone subject to the following special regulation:
a) A 40 metre wide buffer strip is required along the east side of
Bridge Street which shall include a landscaped berm with a
minimum peak height corresponding to an elevation of 407.5
metres, save and except for an appropriate opening for the
proposed access road, and appropriate side slopes at the berm
ends. The berm will be constructed during or prior to the first phase
of development.
15.55.3
IN.55.3(H4)
Notwithstanding any provision in this By-law to the contrary, the land
zoned IN.55.3 may be used for one or more of the permitted uses of
the IN Zone with the exception of the following uses which are not
permitted:
-
a day nursery
-
a home for the aged
-
a hospital
-
a nursing home
-
a school
-
a dwelling unit or sleeping accommodation whether as a
primary use or an accessory use
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15.55.4
R1C.55.4
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the contrary, on
land zoned R1C.55.4, a dwelling unit with a height of two storeys or
more is not permitted.
15.55.5
R2.55.5
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the contrary, on
land zoned R2.55.5, no building or structure shall incorporate a
bedroom or a living room that faces Waterloo Street or that faces Halls
Drive.
15.55.6
R3.55.6
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the contrary, on
land zoned R3.55.6, no building or structure hall incorporate a
bedroom or a living room that faces Halls Drive.
15.57.1
C2.57.1
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, on the
lands zoned C2.57.1 the following uses are not permitted.
a) a retail food store
b) a convenience store
c) a gas bar
d) a place of entertainment or recreation
e) a video rental outlet
f)
a hardware store
g) a lumber or building supplies dealer
h) a restaurant or similar use including a doughnut shop, ice cream
parlour, a pub, a snack bar or a tavern
15.57.2
C2.57.2
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, on the
lands zoned C2.57.2 the minimum rear yard setback shall be 3 m.
15.57.3
R2.57.3
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, on land zoned
R2.57.3, the following special provisions shall apply:
1. Permitted Uses
Only semi-detached dwellings and uses, buildings and
structures accessory thereto.
2. Lot Regulations
Residential Unit Type
Semi-Detached Dwelling
Minimum Front Yard
7.0 m
Minimum Rear Yard (Dwelling)
9.0 m
Minimum Rear Yard (Covered
Deck)
7.5 m
Minimum Side Yard
(Unattached Side)
3.0 m
Maximum Lot Coverage
40 % of the total lot area
Maximum Building Height
2 storeys but not more than 9.1
metres
Minimum Landscaped Open
Space
The front yard, except the
driveway, shall be landscaped
and no parking shall be
permitted within this landscaped
open space. The width of the
driveway shall not exceed 55%
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of the lot width, up to a
maximum driveway width of 6
metres
Garage/Driveway Width
Restriction
The outside walls of an attached
garage shall not exceed 55% of
the lot width; and the driveway
leading to the garage may
exceed the width exterior
dimensions of the garage up to
a maximum driveway width as
set out above.
15.58.1
R1C.58.1(H
4)
Notwithstanding any provision in this By-law to the contrary, the land
zoned R1C.58.1 may be used for one or more of the permitted uses of
the R1C Zone subject to the following special regulation:
Minimum Lot Area
485 m2
Special Side Yard Setback
Regulation
On lots 46 and 47 on Draft Plan
23T-20006, the minimum side
yard abutting Block 189 shall be
4.5 metres.
15.58.2
R3.58.2(H4)
Notwithstanding any provision in this By-law to the contrary, the land
zoned R3.58.2 may be used for one or more of the permitted uses of
the R3 zone subject to the following special regulations:
Minimum Lot Area
220 m2
Minimum Interior Side Yard
1.8 metres
Special Regulation
All townhouse dwellings shall
incorporate an integral garage
and direct human access from
the garage to the rear yard shall
be provided.
Restriction on 2nd Storey
Windows
Dwelling units constructed on
Blocks 179 and 180 according to
Draft Plan 23T-20006 are limited
to one storey or one storey plus
loft. Where a loft is provided the
loft unit cannot have window
openings facing the front yard.
15.58.3
R2.58.3(H4)
Notwithstanding any provision in this By-law to the contrary, the land
zoned R2.58.3 may be used for one or more of the permitted uses of
the R2 Zone subject to the following special regulations:
Minimum Lot Area
310 m2
Restriction on 2nd Storey
Windows
Dwelling units constructed on
Lots 69 and 83 according to
Draft Plan 23T-20006 are limited
to one storey or one storey plus
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loft. Where a loft is provided the
loft unit cannot have window
openings facing the front yard.
15.58.4
R1C.58.4(H
4)
Notwithstanding any provision in this By-law to the contrary, the land
zoned R1C.58.4 may be used for one or more of the permitted uses of
the R1C Zone subject to the following special regulations:
Minimum Lot Area
465 m2
Minimum Lot Frontage
13.72 m
Restriction on 2nd Storey
Windows
Dwelling units constructed on
Lots 70 through 82, inclusive,
according to Draft Plan 23T-
20006 are limited to one storey
or one storey plus loft. Where a
loft is provided the loft unit
cannot have window openings
facing the front yard.
15.58.5
R1B.58.5(H4
)
Notwithstanding any provision in this By-law to the contrary, the land
zoned R1B.58.5 may be used for one or more of the permitted uses of
the R1B Zone subject to the following special regulation:
Minimum Lot Area
570 m2
15.58.6
R1C.58.6
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, the
following special provisions shall apply to land zoned R1C.58.6:
a) The minimum interior side yard shall be 1.2 metres on one side,
and 0.6 metres on the other side. Notwithstanding the forgoing,
the minimum distance between 2 abutting dwellings in the R1C
zoned shall be 1.8 metres.
b) The maximum lot coverage shall be 45%
15.58.7
R2.58.7
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, the
following special provisions shall apply to land zoned R2.58.7:
a) The minimum lot frontage shall be 7.5 metres.
b) The minimum lot area shall be 232.5 m2
c) The minimum interior side yard on the unattached side shall be 1.2
metres.
15.58.8
R3.58.8
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, the
following special provisions shall apply to lands zoned R3.58.8:
a) The minimum side yard (unattached side) shall be 1.5 metres.
15.58.9
R1A.58.9
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, on land
zoned R1A.58.9 the following special provisions shall apply:
a) The maximum number of lots on all land zoned R1A.58.9
is 10.
b) Direct access to South River Road is not permitted.
Access and lot frontage shall be from a private single
loaded road having a minimum width of 6 metres.
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c) Minimum lot frontage shall be 20 metres.
d) The maximum lot coverage shall be 40%, including
accessory buildings.
e) The minimum rear year shall be 5.0 metres.
f)
Rows C, D, and L of Table 7A do not apply.
15.58.10
R1B.58.10
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, on land
zoned R1A.58.10 the following special provisions shall apply:
a) The minimum lot frontage shall be 13.7 metres
b) The minimum lot area shall be 410 m2
c) The minimum front year shall be 4.5 m to the face of the
main building and 6.0 m to the face of the garage
d) The minimum rear year shall be 7.5 metres
e) The minimum side yard shall be 1.2 metres on each side
f)
The maximum lot coverage is 45%, including accessory
buildings
g) Row B of Table 7B does not apply
15.58.11
R1C.58.11
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, on land
zoned R1C.58.11 the following special provisions shall apply:
a) The minimum lot frontage shall be 11 metres
b) The minimum lot area shall be 330 m2
c) The minimum front year shall be 4.5 m to the face of the
main building and 6.0 m to the face of the garage
d) The minimum rear year shall be 7.5 metres
e) The minimum side yard shall be 1.2 metres on one side
and 0.6 metres on the other side
f)
A minimum setback of 1.8 metres is required between
abutting dwellings
g) The maximum lot coverage is 45%, including accessory
buildings
h) Row D of Table 7B does not apply
15.58.12
R3.58.12
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, on land
zoned R3.58.12 the following special provisions shall apply:
Permitted Uses
Street townhouses, cluster townhouses, and uses accessory to the
foregoing.
Exceptions for Street Townhouses
a) The minimum lot area per unit shall be 180 m2
b) The minimum front yard shall be 4.5 m to the face of the main
building and 6.0 m to the face of the garage
c) The minimum side yard shall be 1.5 metres on the unattached side
yards.
d) The maximum building height shall be 3 storeys but no greater
than 11.5 metres.
Exceptions for Cluster Townhouses
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a) The minimum front yard shall be 4.5 m to the face of the main
building and 6.0 m to face of a garage
b) The maximum density for a cluster townhouse block shall be 35
units per hectare
c) Internal lot lines created by a plan of condominium shall not be
construed to be lot lines for the purposes of zoning regulations
provided that all applicable regulations of this By-law relative to the
whole lot and its external lot lines, existing prior to any
condominium plan registration are strictly observed.
15.58.13
R4.58.13
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, on land
zoned R4.58.13 the following special provisions shall apply:
Permitted Uses
Any use permitted by the R3.58.12 zone, plus stacked townhouses
and apartment buildings
Exceptions for Street Townhouses
Same as R3.58.12 zone
Exceptions for Cluster Townhouses
Same as R3.58.12 zone
Exceptions for Stacked Townhouses
a) The minimum front yard and exterior side yard shall be 4.5 m
b) The minimum rear yard and interior side yard shall be ½ the
building height but not less than 7.5 m
c) The maximum density shall be 60 uph
d) Internal lot lines created by a plan of condominium shall not be
construed to be lot lines for the purposes of zoning regulations
provided that all applicable regulations of this By-law relative to the
whole lot and its external lot lines, existing prior to any
condominium plan registration are strictly observed.
e) The minimum Landscaped Open Space shall be 30% of the lot
area
Exceptions for Apartment Dwellings
a) The maximum building height shall be 4 storeys but not more than
16 m
b) The minimum front yard and exterior side yard shall be 4.5 m
c) The minimum rear yard and interior side yard shall be ½ the
building height but not less than 7.5 m
d) The maximum density shall be 75 uph
e) Internal lot lines created by a plan of condominium shall not be
constructed to be lot liens for the purposes of zoning regulations
provided that all applicable regulations of this By-law relative to the
whole lot and its external lot lines, existing prior to any
condominium plan registration are strictly observed.
15.58.14
R1A.58.14
a) The maximum number of lots on all land zoned R1A.58.14 is 30.
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b) All lots shall have access and lot frontage on a private road having
a minimum width of 6 metres. The yard abutting the private road
shall be considered a front yard. The private road shall be
permitted one access to South River Road and may extend
through the Open Space Zone.
c) The maximum lot coverage shall be 40%, including accessory
buildings
d) The minimum rear yard shall be 7.5 metres
e) The minimum front yard shall be 4.5 metres to the face of the main
building and 6.0 metres to the face of the garage
f)
Rows B, C, D, and L of Table 7A do not apply
15.58.15
R1B.58.15
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, on land
zoned R1B.58.15 the following special provisions shall apply:
a) The minimum lot frontage shall be 13.7 metres
b) The minimum lot area shall be 410 m2
c) The minimum front yard shall be 4.5 m to the face of the main
building and 6.0 m to the face of the garage
d) The minimum rear yard shall be 7.5 metres
e) The minimum side yard shall be 1.2 metres on each side
f)
The maximum lot coverage is 45%, including accessory
buildings
g) Row B of Table 7B does not apply.
15.58.16
R1C.58.16
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, on land
zoned R1C.58.16 the following special provisions shall apply:
a) The minimum lot frontage shall be 11 m
b) The minimum lot area shall be 330 m2
c) The minimum front yard shall be 4.5 m to the face of the main
building and 6.0 m to the face of the garage
d) The minimum rear yard shall be 7.5 metres
e) The minimum side yard shall be 1.2 metres on one side and
0.6 metres on the other side.
f)
A minimum setback of 1.8 metres in required between abutting
dwellings
g) The maximum lot coverage is 45%, including accessory
buildings
h) Row D of Table 7B does not apply.
15.58.17
R3.58.17
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, on land
zoned R3.58.17 the following special provisions shall apply:
Permitted Uses
Street townhouses, cluster townhouses, and uses accessory to the
foregoing.
Exceptions for Street Townhouses
a) The minimum lot area per unit shall be 180 m2
b) The minimum front yard shall be 4.5 m to the face of the main
building and 6.0 m to the face of a garage
c) The minimum side yard shall be 1.5 metres on the unattached side
yards.
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d) The maximum building height shall be 3 storeys but not greater
than 11.5 metres
e) The minimum setback from the northerly property line for a two
storey building shall be 8.4 metres.
f)
The minimum setback form the northerly property line for a three
storey building shall be 11.5 metres.
Exceptions for Cluster Townhouses
g) The minimum front yard shall be 4.5 m to the face of the main
building and 6.0 to the face of a garage
h) The maximum density for a cluster townhouse block shall be 35
units per hectare
i)
Internal lot lines created by a plan of condominium shall not be
construed to be lot lines for teh purposes of zoning regulations
provided that all applicable regulations of this By-law relative to the
whole lot and its external lot lines, existing period to any
condominium plan registration are strictly observed
j)
The minimum setback from the northerly property line for a two
storey building shall be 8.4 metres.
k) The minimum setback form the northerly property line for a three
storey building shall be 11.5 metres.
15.58.18
R4.58.18
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, on land
zoned R4.58.18 the following special provisions shall apply:
Permitted Uses
Any use permitted by the R4.58.17 zone, plus stacked townhouses
and apartment dwellings
Exceptions for Street Townhouses
Same as R3.58.17 zone
Exceptions for Cluster Townhouses
Same as R3.58.17 zone
Exceptions for Stacked Townhouses
a) The minimum front yard and exterior side yard shall be 4.5 m
b) The minimum rear yard and interior side yard shall be ½ the
building height but not less than 7.5 m
c) The maximum density shall be 60 uph
d) Internal lot lines created by a plan of condominium shall not be
construed to be lot lines for the purposes of zoning regulations
provided that all applicable regulations of this By-law relative to the
whole lot and its external lot lines, existing prior to any
condominium plan registration are strictly observed.
e) The minimum Landscaped Open Space shall be 30% of the lot
area
Exceptions for Apartment Dwellings
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a) The maximum building height shall be 4 storeys but not more than
16 m
b) The minimum front yard and exterior side yard shall be 4.5 m
c) The minimum rear yard and interior side yard shall be ½ the
building height but not less than 7.5 m
d) The maximum density shall be 75 uph
e) Internal lot lines created by a plan of condominium shall not be
construed to be lot lines for the purposes of zoning regulations
provided that all applicable regulations of this By-law relative to the
whole lot and its external lot lines, existing prior to any
condominium plan registration are strictly observed.
15.58.19
R1A.58.19
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, on land
zoned R4.58.19 the following special provisions shall apply:
a) Direct access to Gilkison Street shall not be permitted
b) The minimum lot depth shall be 50 metres
c) The minimum rear yard setback shall be 10 metres
15.60.1
C3.60.1
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, the lands
zoned C3.60.1 may be used for a Racquet Club and associated
recreational facility.
15.60.2
R1A.60.2
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, on lands
zoned R1A.60.2, the permitted uses of the R1A zone are permitted on
lots that do not have frontage on an opened and maintained public
highway. For the purposes of determining compliance with the lot
requirements of the R1A zone, the lot line abutting a municipal road
allowance or private road providing the means of access to the lot shall
be considered the front lot line.
15.60.3
R4.60.2
Notwithstanding anything else in the by-law to the contrary, the
following special provisions shall apply to land zoned R4.60.2:
1. Minimum Common Amenity Area
600 m2
15.61.1
C5.61.1
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, the
lands zoned C5.61.1 may only be used for a garden centre, and uses,
buildings and structures accessory thereto, including a single detached
dwelling.
15.66.1
R1C.66.1
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary the
following special provisions shall apply to land zoned R1C.66.1:
1. Lot Regulations
a) The following special provision apply in respect the Single
Detached Dwellings:
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Minimum Lot Frontage: 10.9 m
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Minimum Lot Area: 325 m2
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Minimum Front Yard: 4.5 m (1) (3)
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Minimum Rear Yards: 7.5 m (1)
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Minimum Interior Side Yard: 1.2 m on side, 0.6 m other side (2)
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Minimum Exterior Side Yard: 4.2 m (1) (3)
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Minimum Lot Coverage:
(i) 42.5% for lot frontages 12.5 m or greater
(ii) 45% for lot frontages that are less than 12.5 m
(iii) 50% for lot frontages that are less than 12.5 m for any lot
containing a single storey dwelling, which may include
those with a loft with a maximum floor area that is 60% of
the floor are below.
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Garages and Driveways:
(i) The width of the driveway shall not constitute more than
50% of the width of the Front Yard.
(ii) For lots with non-parallel side lot lines, the calculation of
driveway width in relation to front yard width shall be
taken at a line parallel to chord measured 6.0 m back.
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Notes:
(1) Maximum 2.0 m projection into a Front Yard, Exterior Side
Yard, and/or Rear Yard for:
o
A Balcony, whether covered or uncovered
o
An Uncovered Porch;
o
A Covered and Unenclosed Porch; and
Maximum 2.0 m projection into a Rear Yard for a Ground
Oriented Amenity Area (Deck) that is more than 1.2 metres
above finished grade but no exceeding the height of the main
floor/entry level.
An additional maximum 1 m projection into the Front Yard,
Exterior Side Yard, and/or Rear Yard is permitted, for steps
further to the above encroachments.
(2) Minimum 1.8 m between abutting dwellings.
(3) Minimum 6.0 m to front face of garage if driveway crosses
front lot line or exterior side yard.
15.66.2
R3.66.2
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, the
following special provisions shall apply to land zoned R3.66.2:
1. Definitions
For the purposes of application of the R3.#.# Zone:
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"Private roadway" is defined as "a private right-of-way or lane for
vehicular access that is not owned or maintained by the
Township or County and includes a right-of-way that is
maintained by a corporation created pursuant to the provisions
of the Condominium Act"
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"End wall" is defined as "the narrow side of a Cluster
Townhouse Dwelling that contains neither the principal building
entrance nor the garage entrance, and which intersects with
those two walls".
2. Lot Regulations
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Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.3.2 of By-law No.
2009-045, the following provisions shall replace those provisions
for Cluster Townhouse Dwellings:
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Minimum Lot Frontage: 20 m
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Minimum Lot Area: the greater of 700 m2 or 200 m2 per unit
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Minimum Lot Depth: None
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Maximum Building Height: 3 storeys but not greater than 11m
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Minimum Yards:
(i) The maximum distance from a street line to the nearest
portion of a dwelling shall be 4m.
(ii) The minimum distance from an abutting open space or park
to the nearest portion of a dwellings shall be 4m.
(iii) For the purposes of measuring minimum yard setbacks for
corner units affected by sight visibility triangles, setbacks
will be measured to the public road right-of-way as if the
sight visibility triangle does not exist.
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Minimum Building Separation:
(i) The minimum distance between separate Cluster
Townhouse Dwellings shall be 3 m
(ii) The minimum distance between the end wall of a separate
Cluster Townhouse Dwelling and a wall other than an end
wall on a separate Cluster Townhouse Dwelling shall be 8
m.
(iii) The minimum distance between walls other than the end
walls on a separate Cluster Townhouse Dwellings shall be
11 m.
(iv) The minimum distance from an internal roadway to the
nearest portion of an end wall shall be 1.2 m.
(v) The minimum distance form an internal roadway to the
nearest portion of the front wall of a garage is 3.0 m.
(vi) The foregoing provisions are meant to apply between
separate Cluster Townhouse Dwellings, and are not meant
to be applied to individual units within such a dwelling.
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Maximum Number if Attached Dwelling Units in a Row: 8
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Minimum Landscaped Open Space: 30%
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Common Amenity Area: None
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Private Amenity Area:
A Private Amenity Area shall be provided for each unit and it
shall:
(i) Have a minimum area of 20 m2;
(ii) Have a minimum depth from the wall of the dwelling unit of
4.5 m;
(iii) Have a minimum width of 4.5 m;
(iv) Be allowed to face a public street in an exterior side yard
provided they are not located between the front face of a
dwelling, defined as the shortest side of any unit, and the
public street; and,
(v) Be separate and not include walkways, play area, or any
other communal area.
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Off-Street Parking Requirements:
(i) A minimum of 2 spaces per unit plus 0.25 spaces per unit
dedicated to visitor parking shall be provided
(ii) In respect to parking spaces within garages:
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o The minimum internal dimension for a private garage
that serves two or more vehicles shall be 6 m in length
and 5.4 m in width measured from foundation wall to
foundation wall; and,
o All required parking spaces within a private garage shall
be a minimum of 5.4 m in length, 2.6 m in width and 2.1
m in height free of all obstructions. One step is
permitted in the unobstructed area.
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Private Roadway: the minimum private roadway width shall be
6.0 m
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Driveways: A driveway access to an individual unit may not
cross a perimeter lot line, but rather shall be accessed from a
private roadway.
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Encroachments: maximum 2.0 m projection into the Minimum
Yards measured from the perimeter lot lines for:
o
A Balcony, whether covered or uncovered;
o
An Uncovered Porch; and,
o
A Covered and Unenclosed Porch. An additional
maximum 1 m projection into the Front Yard, Exterior Side
Yard, and/or Rear Yard is permitted for steps, further to
the above encroachments.
3. Creation of Parcels
Where a lot has been comprehensively planned and is subject to
an approved site plan pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning Act,
any zoning deficiencies resulting from the creation of parcels-of-
tied land shall be deemed to conform to the regulations of the by-
law provided that all applicable regulations of the by-law relative to
the whole lot and its external lot lines as they existed prior to any
condominium plan registration is satisfied.
15.66.3
R1B.66.3
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary the
following special provisions shall apply to land zoned R1C.66.3:
1. Lot Regulations
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Minimum Front Yard: 6.0 m (1)
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Minimum Interior Side Yard: 1.2 m
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Minimum Exterior Side Yard: 4.5 m (1) (2)
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Minimum Rear Yard: 7.5 m (1)
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Notes:
(1) Maximum 2.0 m projection into a Front Yard, Exterior Side
Yard, and/or Rear Yard for:
o A Balcony, whether covered or uncovered
o An uncovered porch;
o A covered and unenclosed porch; and
Maximum 2.0 m projection into a Rear Yard for a ground
oriented amenity area (deck) that is more than 1.2 metres
above finished grade but no exceeding the height of the main
floor/entry level.
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An additional maximum 1 m projection into the Front Yard,
Exterior Side Yard, and/or Rear Yard is permitted for steps,
further to the above encroachments.
(2) Minimum 6.0 m to front face of garage if driveway crosses
exterior side lot line.
15.66.4
R1B.66.4
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, the
following special provisions shall apply to land zoned R1B.66.4:
Permitted Uses
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Any use permitted by the R1B zone
Lot Regulations
A
Minimum Lot Frontage
12.0m
B
Minimum Lot Area
360m2
C
Minimum Lot Depth
Not applicable
D
Maximum Building Height
3 storeys but no more than
11m
E
Minimum Front Yard
4.5m, except where a
driveway crosses a front lot
line, the minimum setback
to a garage shall be 6.0m
F
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
4.2m, except where a
driveway crosses an
exterior side lot line, the
minimum setback to a
garage shall be 6.0m
G
Minimum Side Yard
1.2 m on one side
0.6 m on other side
1.8 m between adjacent
dwellings
H
Minimum Rear Yard
7.5 m
I
Maximum Lot Coverage
(Includes accessory
buildings)
45%
J
Minimum Landscaped Open
Space
The Front Yard on any lot,
excepting the driveway shall
be landscaped and no
parking shall be permitted
within this landscaped area.
The driveway shall not
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constitute more than 50% of
the width of the Front Yard
but in no case shall be
greater than 6.0m wide.
K
Encroachment Exceptions
from Table 4C
a) A balcony, uncovered
porch or covered and
unenclosed porch may
project a maximum of 2.0
metres into a front yard,
exterior side yard or rear
yard.
b) A Deck or other ground
oriented amenity area that is
more than 1.2 m above
finished grade but not
exceeding the height of the
main floor/entry level may
encroach into a required
rear yard by no more than
2.0 m.
c) An additional maximum
1.0 m projection into the
Front Yard, Exterior Side
Yard and/or Rear Yard is
permitted for steps further to
the above encroachments.
15.66.5
R2.66.5
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, the
following special provision shall apply to land zoned R2.66.5:
Permitted Uses
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all uses permitted by the R2 zone, but not including duplex
dwelling
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a street townhouse dwelling
Lot Regulations
A
Residential
Unit Type
Single
Detached
Dwelling
Semi
Detached
Dwelling
Street
Townhouse
B
Minimum Lot
Frontage
9 m
7.5 m per
unit
6 m per unit
C
Minimum Lot
Area
270 m2
225 m2 per
unit
180 m2 per
unit
D
Maximum
Building
Height
3 storeys but not greater than 11 m
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E
Minimum
Front Yard
4.5 m, but 6 m to front face of a garage if the
driveway crosses the front lot line.
F
Minimum
Exterior Side
Yard
4.2 m, but 6 m to front face of a garage if the
driveway crosses the exterior side lot line.
G
Minimum Side
Yard (1)
1.2 m on
one side;
0.6 m on the
other side;
1.8 m
between
dwellings on
abutting lots
1.2 m on the
unattached
side
1.5 m on the
unattached
side
H
Minimum
Rear Yard
7.5 m
I
Maximum Lot
Coverage,
including
accessory
buildings
Not Applicable
J
Minimum
Landscaped
Open Space
The Front Yard on any Lot, excepting the
Driveway shall be landscaped and no
parking shall be permitted within this
Landscaped Open Space.
K
Driveway
Width
Restriction
The width of the driveway shall not exceed
55% of the lot width
L
Maximum
Number of
Attached
Dwelling Units
in a Row
Not
Applicable
Not
Applicable
8
M
Encroachment
Exceptions
from Table 4C
a) A balcony, uncovered porch or covered
and unenclosed porch may project a
maximum of 2.0 metres into a front yard,
exterior side yard or rear yard.
b) A Deck or other ground oriented amenity
area that is more than 1.2 m above finished
grade but not exceeding the height of the
main floor/entry level may encroach into a
required rear yard by no more than 2.0 m.
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c) An additional maximum 1.0 m projection
into the Front Yard, Exterior Side Yard and/or
Rear Yard is permitted for steps further to the
above encroachments.
15.66.6
R4.66.6
Notwithstanding anything else in this By-law to the contrary, the
following special provisions shall apply to land zoned R4.66.6:
1. Permitted Uses
All uses permitted by the R3 zone
All uses permitted by the R4 zone
2. Lot Regulations, Street Townhouse Dwellings
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Same as the provisions of the R2.66.5 zone
3. Lot Regulations, Cluster Townhouse Dwellings
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Same as the provisions of the R3.66.2 zone
4. Lot Regulations, Stacked Townhouse Dwellings
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Same as the provisions of the R4 zone
5. Lot Regulations, Apartment Dwellings
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Same as the provisions on the R4 zone
6. Creation of Parcels
Where a lot has been comprehensively planned and is subject to an
approved site plan pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning Act, any
zoning deficiencies resulting from the creation of the parcels-of-tied
land shall be deemed to conform to the regulations of the by-law
provided that all applicable regulations of the by-law relative to the
whole lot and its external lot lines as they existed prior to any
condominium plan registration are satisfied.
15.66.7
R6.66.7
Permitted Uses
Within any R6.66.7 Zone, no land shall be used and no building or
structure shall be constructed, altered or used except for one or more
of the following:
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a bed and breakfast establishment (Class 1 or 2)
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a business or professional office
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a church
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a commercial school or studio
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a day nursery
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a funeral home
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a medical clinic
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a personal service shop
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a private or commercial club
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a public building
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a school
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any use permitted within the R1A Zone
Regulations
Within any R6.66.7 Zone, no land shall be used and no building or
structure shall be constructed, altered or used except in conformity
with the following regulations:
Minimum Lot Area 700 m2
Minimum Lot Frontage 20 m
Minimum Lot Depth 30 m
Minimum Front Yard 4.5 m
Minimum Rear Yard 7.5 m
Minimum Side Yards 3 m
Maximum Lot Coverage 40%
Minimum Landscaped Area 20%
Buffer Strip: A buffer area is required along any interior side lot line and
rear lot line which abuts land zoned for residential of institutional
purposes.
Outdoor Storage
The outdoor storage of any goods, materials or equipment is not
permitted in any R6.66.7 Zone.
Residential Units within Commercial Buildings
A building used for a permitted commercial use may also contain one
or more residential dwelling units in combination with a permitted use
only in accordance with the following provisions:
Each dwelling unit shall form part of the main building and shall be
located on the second or higher floors;
Each dwelling unit shall be fully self-contained
Each dwelling unit shall have direct means of access to a public street
by means of stairs or halls; and,
All other requirement of this By-law shall be complied with.
Other Provisions
Accessory uses, buffer areas, off-street parking and off-street loading
shall be provided in accordance with the applicable general provisions.
15.66.7
R4.66.7
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, the
following special provisions shall apply to land zoned R4.66.7:
1. Permitted Uses
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All uses permitted in the R4 zone
2. Lot Regulations, Apartment Dwellings
Same as the provisions of the R3 zone, except that the maximum
building height shall be 5 storeys but no greater than 17m.
The maximum number of units shall be 87.
15.66.8
R2.66.8
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, the
following special provisions shall apply to land zoned R2.66.8:
1. Permitted Uses
All uses permitted by the R1C zone
2. Lot Regulations
1) Same as the provisions of the R2 zone applying to single
detached dwellings, except that the maximum building height shall
be 2 storeys but no greater than 7.4 m.
2) 1.8m solid wood or wood equivalent fence required along west
property line.
3) Minimum 3 m wide landscape buffer required abutting west
property line.
15.66.9
R2.66.9
Notwithstanding anything else in this by0law to the contrary, the
following special provisions shall apply to land zoned R2.66.9
1. Permitted Uses
All uses permitted by the R2 zone
2. Lot Regulations
Same as the provisions in the R2 zone, except that the maximum
building height shall be 2 storeys but no greater than 7.4 m.
A.67.1(T)
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, on lands
zoned A.67.1 (T), the following special provisions shall apply:
Permitted Uses
The retail sale of landscape supplies including soil, mulch, gravel,
stone dust, sand, interlocking brick, garden stone, and plant material,
but not including a garden centre as defined herein
Lot Regulations
No additional buildings or structures are permitted other than those
existing on the date of passing of this by-law.
Temporary Use Provision
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The use permitted herein is a temporary use and this by-law shall
expire upon the date of three years from the date of passing of this by-
law. Upon expiry of this by-law, the zoning shall revert to Agricultural.
15.67.2
FD.67.2
In addition to the uses permitted by the FD zone, on land zoned
FD.67.2, four townhouse dwellings and four single detached dwellings
are permitted to be constructed and used as model homes in
conjunction with a new home sales centre.
15.68.1
IN.68.1
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, the
following special provisions shall apply to land zoned IN.68.1
1. Additional Permitted Uses:
b) Business or professional office
c) Medical clinic
d) Emergency service facility
2. Lot Regulations
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For the purposes of this by-law, Street B according to
Schedule "A" shall be considered a public street and the zone
boundary abutting Street B shall be considered a front lot line,
and all other lot regulations applied accordingly.
15.68.2
IN.68.2
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, the
following special provisions shall apply to land zoned IN.68.2:
1. Additional Permitted Uses:
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Any use permitted by the R3 or R4 zone
2. Lot Regulations
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For the additional permitted uses of this zone, the lot
regulation applying to the R3 and R4 zones shall apply
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For the purposes of this by-law, Street B according to
Schedule "A" shall be considered a public street and the zone
boundary abutting Street B shall be considered a front lot line,
and all other lot regulation applied accordingly
15.68.3
IN.68.3
For the purposes of this by-law, an internal road constructed and
maintained by the County of Wellington or other public authority shall
be considered a public street and the zone boundary such road shall
be considered a front lot line, and all other lot regulations applied
accordingly
15.70.1
R1A.70.1
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, the
lands zoned R1A.70.1, shall have a maximum front yard setback of 30
m (98.4 ft).
15.70.2
R1A.70.2
Notwithstanding any provision of this By-law to the contrary, on lands
zoned R1A.70.2 the following provisions shall apply in addition to the
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R1A zone regulations:
Additional Permitted Use
An office and workshop for a heating and air conditioning contractor is
permitted within an existing detached accessory building as a
secondary use to the main permitted residential use of the property.
Maximum Number of Employees
One (1) employee who is not a resident of the principal dwelling is
allowed.
Maximum Floor Area Devoted to Heating and Air Conditioning
Contractor Use
185.8 m2 to be entirely within the ground floor of an existing building,
including all indoor storage associated with the heating and air
conditioning business.
Minimum Parking Requirements
Two (2) spaces
Outdoor Display, Sales and Storage
No outdoor display, sales or storage of goods or materials associated
with the heating and air conditioning contracting business is permitted.
15.70.3
R1A.70.3
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, on
the lands zoned R1A.70.3, a home occupation shall be permitted in a
detached accessory building.
15.70.4
R1A.70.4
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on land zoned
R1A.70.4, all other applicable provisions of this by-law and the
following special regulations apply:
a) Minimum Lot Frontage: 10.6 metres
b) Maximum Front Yard Setback: 50.6 metres
15.70.5
R3.70.5
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, on
land zoned R3.70.5, no building or structure shall be erected within 15
metres of a municipal drain without the prior written approval of the
Grand River Conservation Authority. All other applicable provisions of
this by-law and the requirements of the R3 zone shall apply.
15.70.5
R2.70.5
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on
lands zoned R2.70.5, the following special provisions shall apply:
Lot Regulations, Semi-detached Dwelling
Minimum Interior Side Yard:
1.2 m on the unattached side
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Minimum Lot Frontage: 7.5 m
Exceptions for Accessory Apartments
Minimum Lot Frontage: 7.5 m
Maximum Parking: 1 space per second unit
Tandem Parking:
Tandem parking (a parking space that is only accessed
by passing through another parking space) is also permitted
15.70.6
R1A.70.6
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, on
lands zoned R1A.70.6, the following special provisions shall apply:
Minimum Lot Frontage: 7.5 m
15.70.7
R3.70.7
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, on
lands zoned R3.70.7, the following special provisions shall apply:
Lot Regulations:
a) Minimum Lot Area: 142 m2
b) Minimum Lot Depth: 23 metres
c) Minimum Rear Yard: 4.5 metres
d) Minimum Lot Frontage: 5.5 metres
15.71.1
R1B.71.1
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, on
the lands zoned R1B.71.1, a condominium development consisting of
no more than three single detached dwellings shall be permitted,
subject to the following:
a) The minimum frontage on a private access road is 6 m
b) For the purposes of locating any buildings or structures all lot lines
and all yards shall be determined assuming that the lot line or part
thereof abutting the internal access road is the front lot line.
c) All other requirements of the R1B zone shall remain in effect.
15.71.2
C2.71.2
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, on
the lands zoned C2.71.2, the permitted uses shall include all the
permitted uses of the C2 and the SC zones. The maximum gross floor
area permitted on lands zoned C2.71.2 is 10,220 m2 (110,010 ft2). All
other applicable lot regulations are those applying to the C2 zone.
15.72.1
C1.72.1
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the contrary, on
lands zoned C1.72.1, the following special provision shall apply:
Lot Regulation
a) The minimum frontage on a private access road is 6 m
Maximum Building Height: Four storeys up to 17.4 m, with a maximum
floor area for an enclosed vestibule above the fourth storey being
40m2, exclusively of any enclosures related to stairwells, mechanical
rooms, or any other necessary rooftop mechanical appurtenances,
15.72.1
R4.72.1
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the contrary, on
lands zoned R4.72.1, the following special provisions apply:
Lot Regulations:
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a. Minimum Interior Side Yard: 2.3 m
b. Minimum Distance Between Buildings: 3 m
c. Minimum Depth of Private Amenity Area (from the wall of the
dwelling unit): 4 m
d. Minimum Above-Grade Private Amenity Area: 4.6 m2
15.73.1
R1B.73.1
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, on lands
zoned R1B.73.1 all the permitted uses of the R1B zone are permitted,
subject to the following special provisions:
a) Minimum Lot Frontage
6.0 m abutting Prince's St.
b) Minimum Lot Area
2,400 m2
c) Minimum Lot Width
40 m at Perth Street road
allowance
d) Minimum Setbacks
From Perth St.
4.5 m
From Pts 1, 2, 3 and 5
6.0 m
Plan 61R-7965
From Pts 9 & 10
7.5 m
Plan 61R-7965
From Lots 60&61, Plan 77
6.0 m
15.73.2
SC.73.2
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, on lands
zoned SC.73.2, a veterinary clinic is permitted in accordance with the
following:
a) No outside kennels, runs or pens are permitted.
b) No commercial boarding of animals is permitted except for that
required for convalescence.
15.73.3
C3.73.3(H2)
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, on lands
zoned C3.73.3 the following special provisions shall apply
Permitted Commercial Uses
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a bank or financial institution but not a drive-up banking
window or a drive-up automated teller machine
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a business or professional office
-
a church
-
a commercial school or studio
-
a day nursery or day care centre
-
a funeral home
-
a medical office or clinic
-
a personal service shop
-
a public building
-
a school
-
a restaurant excluding a drive-thru pickup window
-
a dwelling unit above the ground floor of a permitted
commercial use
Permitted Institutional Uses
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a church
-
a commercial school or studio
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a day nursery or day care centre
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a home for the aged
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a hospital
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a library
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a nursing home
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a public building
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a retirement home
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a school
Lot Regulations For All Permitted Uses
Minimum Lot Area
743 m2
Minimum Lot Frontage
n/a
Minimum Setback from a Street
No part of any building shall be
located within 6 m of the Belsyde
Ave road allowance or closer to
the Tower Street road allowance
than the existing building.
Minimum Side Yard
3 m
Minimum Rear Yard
7.5 m
Maximum Building Height
3 storeys
Minimum Landscaped Open
Space
25% of the lot area
Off Street Parking
Notwithstanding anything else in
this by-law to the contrary,
parking shall not be permitted
within 6 metres of the Tower
Street South road allowance and
3 m of the Belsyde Ave road
allowance.
Buffer Strip
Where a C3.73.3 Zone abuts
any Residential Zone or any
Institutional, Open Space, or
Future Development Zone, a
Buffer Strip shall be provided.
Garbage, Refuse Storage and
Composters
No garbage or refuse shall be
stored on any lot in any zone
except within the main building
or an accessory building or
structure on such lot or in a
container in the side yard or rear
yard of such lot.
All garbage or refuse storage
areas, including any garbage
loading or unloading areas,
which are visible from an
adjoining site in a residential,
commercial, institutional or open
space zone, or from a public
street, shall have a visual screen
consisting of a fence that is a
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minimum of 2.0 metres (6.5 ft) in
height.
15.73.4
R1B.73.4
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, on
lands zoned R1B.73.4, the following special provisions shall apply:
a) Minimum interior side yard shall be 1.2 metres (both sides)
b) Maximum lot coverage shall be 45%
15.73.5
R4.73.5
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, on
lands zoned R4.73.5, the minimum lot frontage shall be 10 metres..
15.73.6
R3.73.6
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, on
lands zoned R3.73.6, the following special provisions shall apply:
a) Minimum rear yard shall be 7.0 metres
b) Minimum front yard including any setback to the front face of the
garage shall be 5.5 metres
15.73.7
R1C.73.7
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, on
lands zoned R1C.73.7, the following special provisions shall apply:
a) Minimum rear yard shall be 7.0 metres
b) Minimum front yard including any setback to the front face of the
garage shall be 5.5 metres
c) Maximum lot coverage shall be 45%
15.73.8
C2.73.8
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, in a
C2.73.8 zone, all uses of the C2 and SC zones are permitted, and the
applicable lot regulations are those of the C2 zone.
15.73.9
C2.73.9(H6)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, in a
C2.73.9 zone, the following special provisions shall apply:
A. Permitted Uses
The following permitted uses shall apply to the total of the lands zoned
C2.73.9, despite the fact that the lands may be comprised of more than
one parcel held in separate ownership.
a)
A grocery store for which the leasable floor area devoted to the
sale of food and grocery items and drugs, health and beauty
aids does not exceed 9,568.7 m2 (103,000 ft2)
b)
In addition to the above, up to 3,901.8 m2 (42,000 ft2) of
leasable floor area devoted to the sale of general merchandise,
clothes and accessories, furniture and home furnishings,
electronics and appliances, sporting goods, books, music, craft
and hobby supplies, office supplies, stationery, and gifts, either
within a grocery store or within individual commercial retail units.
c)
Any portion of the sales area referred to in Item b) that is not
wholly contained within a grocery store on lands zoned C2.73.9,
then such sales shall only occur within individual retail
commercial units having a floor area greater than or equal to
278.7 m2 (3,000 ft2).
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d)
Any other use permitted by the C2 zone but not including any
individual commercial retail units in the drug, health and beauty
aid category.
e)
Uses accessory to the foregoing.
B. Lot Regulations
Minimum Lot Area
1,100 m2 (11,840 ft2)
Minimum Lot Frontage
30 m (98.4 ft)
Minimum Front Yard
3.0 m (9.8 ft)
Minimum Rear Yard
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
Minimum Side Yard
3.0 m (9.8 ft)
Maximum Lot Coverage
40%
Minimum Parking Spaces
5 spaces per 100 sq. m. gross floor
area.
Maximum Parking Spaces
6 spaces per 100 sq. m gross floor
area.
Maximum Building Height
11 m (36 ft)
Minimum Landscaped Area
20%
Notes
The lot requirements of this zone shall be applied individually to any
parcel zoned C2.73.9 even though the uses are considered in
combination.
15.73.10
R4.73.10
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, on lands zoned
R4.73.10, the following lot regulations shall apply:
a) The maximum building height shall be 6 storeys but not greater than
22.5 metres
b) The maximum number of apartment dwelling units shall be 100.
15.75.1
R1A.75.1
Notwithstanding any provision of this By-law to the contrary, on lands
zoned R1A.75.1 a day care centre shall be a permitted use in addition
to the uses permitted by the R1A zone.
15.75.2
C2.75.2
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this by-law to the contrary, on
lands zoned C2.75.2, the following special provisions shall apply:
A. Permitted Uses
In addition to the uses permitted in the C2 zone, Stacked Townhouses
are permitted.
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B. Definitions
For the purposes of this zone "Stacked Townhouse" means one
building or structure containing a minimum of two townhouses divided
horizontally.
C. Lot Regulations
a. Minimum Rear Yard: 6.5 m
b. Minimum Lot Frontage: 15 m
c. Minimum Buffer Strip (Along Frontage): 2 m
D. Parking Regulations
For the following uses, the minimum off-street parking requirement
shall be:
a. Stacked Townhouses: 1.2 spaces per unit
b. Commercial Use: 1 space per 30 m2 of GLA
E. Special Regulation
a. Any internal lot lines, either existing or newly created by a plan of
condominium, consent, or other means, shall not be construed to be
property lines for the purposed of determining zoning compliance.
15.76.1
R2.76.1
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on lands zoned
R2.76.1, the following special provisions shall apply:
a) The minimum lot area shall be 240 m2
15.76.2
R2.76.2
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on land zoned
R2.76.2, the following special provision shall apply:
a) The minimum lot area for a demi-detached unit is 269m2
15.76.3
R1C.76.3
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, on
land zoned R1C.76.3, the following special provisions shall apply:
Home Occupations
A home occupation is permitted as per Section 4.17 pf this By-law,
except that:
-
The maximum gross floor area devoted to a home occupation
use shall be 50% of the gross floor area of the dwelling up to a
maximum of 218 m2 and limited to the ground floor only
-
The retail sale of goods, wares or merchandise related to a
home occupation use is permitted to occupy up to 100% of the
gross floor area devoted to the home occupation
15.76.4
C2.76.4
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, on
lands zoned C2.76.4, the following special provisions shall apply:
A. Lot Regulations
a) Buffer Strip 1.5 m
b) Section 10.3.4. f) and g) do not apply
B. Parking Regulations
a) Minimum number of parking spaces: 111
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C. Special Regulation
Any internal lot lines, either existing or newly created by a plan of a
consent, plan of condominium or other means shall not construed to be
property lines for the purposes of determining zoning compliance.
15.76.5
R4.76.5
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the contrary, on
lands zoned R4.76.5, the following special provisions shall apply:
Lot Regulations
a. Minimum front yard setback shall be 4.3 metres
b. Minimum exterior side yard setback shall be 4.3
metres
c. Minimum common amenity area shall be 244m2 for 12
residential units
d. Minimum private amenity area shall be 4.5m2 per unit
e. Minimum parking area setback shall be 2 metres to
any street line.
15.77.1
R4.77.1
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, in an
R4.77.1 Zone, an apartment building containing no more than 5
dwelling units is permitted. All other applicable provisions of this by-law
shall apply, except for the following special provisions:
a) Minimum Lot Area
498.7 m2
b) Minimum Lot Frontage
20.1 m
c) The minimum number of off-street parking spaces is 5.
d) Each parking stall shall have a minimum width of 2.7 m and a
minimum depth of 5.5 m.
e) A common amenity area is not required.
15.77.2
C3.77.2
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, in a
C3.77.2 Zone the following special provisions shall apply
Permitted uses
-
A business office
-
A professional office
-
One dwelling unit
-
But not including a medical office or a medical clinic
Lot Regulations
a) Minimum Lot Frontage
15.0 m
b) Minimum Lot Area
460 m2
c) Minimum Front Yard
2.5 m
d) Minimum Rear Yard
15.0 m
e) Minimum Interior Side Yard
4.0 m on one side
2.5m on the other side
f)
Maximum Lot Coverage
50%
g) Maximum Height of Main Building
10.5 m
h) Minimum Parking Spaces
5
i)
Maximum Parking Spaces
6
15.77.3
C1.77.3
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, in a
C1.77.3 Zone, the minimum number of required parking spaces is 100.
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15.77.4
R1B.77.4
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the contrary, in an
R1B.77.4 Zone the minimum side yard shall be 1.5 m (4.9 ft). If no
attached garage is provided, the minimum side yard on one side shall
be 3.0 m (9.8 ft).
15.77.5
C1.77.5
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on lands zoned
C1.77.5 the following special provisions shall apply:
Permitted Uses
All uses permitted by the C1 zone, with the exception of the following:
an amusement arcade, an automobile parts and accessories supplier;
a beer, liquor or wine store; commercial recreation; a funeral home; a
gas bar; a hardware store; a hotel; a medical clinic; a parking lot; a
place of entertainment; a tavern; and a veterinarian clinic.
15.77.6
R1B.77.6
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, on land zoned
R1B.77.6, an existing residence may be converted to contain no
greater than 5 dwelling units and an existing coach house on the same
lot shall be permitted to contain no greater than 2 dwelling units.
Notwithstanding Sections 4.21 and 4.22 of this By-law, the existing
coach house may be reconstructed but in the event of reconstruction
shall be located no closer than 1.2 m to any lot line.
15.77.6
R2.77.6
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, on land zoned
R2.77.6, the following special provisions shall apply:
a) The minimum lot frontage for a Lot zoned R2.77.6 is 7.4 m.
b) The minimum lot area for a Unit is 297 m2
c) The minimum front yard setback for any Unit is 3 m to any front
building face abutting ca common element road. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, the minimum setback to the face of an attached
garage is 6 m.
d) The minimum exterior side yard setback for Unit 5 is 1.8 m.
e) The minimum rear yard setback for Unit 3 is 6.8 m.
f) The minimum rear yard setback for Unit 4 is 4.7 m.
g) The minimum rear yard setback for Unit 5 is 5.2 m.
For the purposes of this By-law, Lot refers to the entire parcel of land
zoned R2.77.6. Unit(s) refer to individual units within draft plan of
condominium 23DC-15001 as approved by the County of Wellington
on April 26, 2017.
15.77.7
R2.77.7
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, on land zoned
R2.77.7, the following special provisions shall apply:
a) Minimum rear yard setback: 5.2 metres.
15.78.1
R4.78.1
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, on lands
zoned R4.78.1 the following special provisions shall apply
Permitted Residential Uses
-
no greater than 107 cluster townhouse dwellings or apartment
dwellings
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Lot Regulations for Permitted Residential Uses
Apartment Dwellings
Cluster Townhouse
Dwellings
Minimum Lot Area
650 m2
800 m2
Minimum Lot
Frontage
Not applicable
not applicable
Minimum Setback
from a Street
6 m
6 m
Minimum Side
Yard
½ the building height
but no less than 3 m.
Notwithstanding the
foregoing, where
windows of a
Habitable Room face
on a Side Yard, such
Side Yard shall have
a minimum width of
not less than 7.5
metres.
½ the building height
but no less than 3 m.
Notwithstanding the
foregoing, where
windows of a
Habitable Room face
on a Side Yard, such
Side Yard shall have
a minimum width of
not less than 7.5
metres.
Minimum Rear
Yard
½ the building height
but no less than 7.5
m
½ the building height
but no less than 3 m.
Notwithstanding the
foregoing, where
windows to a
Habitable Room face
on a required Rear
Yard, such Building
shall not be located
within 7.5 metres of
that Rear Lot Line.
Maximum Building
Height
4 storeys or 425.93masl
Minimum Distance
Between Buildings
Where two or more Buildings are located on
any one Lot, the following regulations shall
apply:
The minimum distance between the face of
one Building and the face of another Building
shall be 15 metres.
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Minimum Common
Amenity Area
10 m2 of common amenity area shall be
provided for each dwelling unit. Common
amenity areas shall be aggregated into
areas of not less than 50 m2.
Common Amenity Areas shall be designed
and located so that the length does not
exceed 4 times the width.
A Common Amenity Area shall be located in
any Yard other than the required Front Yard
or required Exterior Side Yard.
Landscaped Open Space areas, Building
roof tops, patios, and above ground decks
may be included as part of the Common
Amenity Area if recreational facilities are
provided and maintained (e.g. swimming
pools, tennis courts, lounges, and
landscaped areas).
Minimum
Landscaped Open
Space
30% of the lot area
Maximum Lot
Coverage
35%
Permitted Institutional Uses
-
a church
-
a commercial school or studio
-
a day nursery or day care centre
-
a home for the aged
-
a hospital
-
a library
-
a nursing home
-
a public building
-
a retirement home
-
a school
Regulations for Permitted Institutional Uses
Minimum Lot Area
not applicable
Minimum Lot Frontage
not applicable
Minimum Setback from
a Street
6 m
Minimum Side Yard
½ the building height but no less than 3
m.
Minimum Rear Yard
½ the building height but no less than 7.5
m
Maximum Building
Height
3 storeys
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Minimum Landscaped
Open Space
30% of the lot area
Special Provision
For the development of permitted
Institutional Uses, lands zoned R4.78.1
can be considered in conjunction with
lands zoned C3.73.3.
15.78.2
R1C.78.2
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, on lands
zoned R1C.78.2 all the permitted uses of the R1C zone are permitted,
subject to the following special provisions:
a) Minimum Lot Frontage
15.0 m
b) Minimum Lot Area
460 m2
c) Minimum Front Yard
7.5 m
d) Minimum Rear Yard
6.0 m
e) Minimum Interior Side Yard
1.5 m on both sides, but in the
absence of an integral garage, one side yard shall be increased to
3.0 m
f)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
4.5 m
g) Maximum Lot Coverage
40%
h) Maximum Height of Main Building
9.0 m
i)
A building lot on land zoned R1C-1407 is not required to have
frontage on a public street that is opened and maintained by the
Township.
j)
For those building lots that have frontage upon, and access to, an
internal private access road, the shortest lot line abutting the
internal private access road shall be deemed to be a front lot line
and all other lot regulations determined accordingly.
15.78.3
C2.78.3
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, in a
C2.78.3 zone, all uses of the C2 and SC zones are permitted, and the
applicable lot regulations are those of the C2 zone.
15.78.4
SC.78.4
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, in an
SC.78.4 Zone, a retail food store is not permitted.
15.78.5
R1C.78.5
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on land zoned
R1C.78.5, all permitted uses and lot requirements of the R1C zone
shall apply except for the following specific provisions:
a) Minimum Lot Area: 296 m2
b) Minimum Lot Depth: 25 metres
c) Maximum Building Height: 2 storeys or 9 m
d) Minimum Front Yard: 5 m
e) Minimum Side Yard: One side 2.0 m, Other Side 1.5 m
f) Minimum Read Yard: 5 m
15.79.1
C2.79.1
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, in a
C2.79.1 Zone, the following special provisions shall apply:
a) Permitted uses shall only include automobile parts and accessory
suppliers, automobile sales and service, automobile service
stations, automobile washes and uses accessory thereto.
b) A minimum of 10% of the lot area shall consist of open space
comprised of lawn, flowers, ornamental shrubs, trees or other
natural vegetation but shall not include loading or parking areas,
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traffic aisles, driveways, ramps or outdoor storage/display and
sales areas.
c) A planting strip having a minimum width of 6.0 metres shall be
provided between the front lot line and any parking area or outdoor
storage/display and sales areas.
d) All other requirements of the C2 zone shall apply.
15.79.2
A.79.2
Notwithstanding any provision of this By-law to the contrary, on lands
zoned A.79.2 the following special provisions shall apply:
a)
The permitted uses shall only include a nursery business
including the sale of nursery stock and landscape materials;
greenhouses; a single detached dwelling; and uses, buildings
and structures accessory to any permitted uses but shall not
include a livestock housing facility.
b)
The minimum front yard for buildings shall be 27.3 m from the
original road allowance.
d)
The minimum side yard for buildings shall be 12.1 m.
e)
The total ground floor area of four additional future
greenhouses shall not exceed 743.2 m2
g)
The total floor area of all additional future commercial buildings
within this zone shall not exceed 743.2 m2
h)
The maximum lot coverage of all existing and proposed
buildings and structures shall not exceed 20%.
15.80.1
M2.80.1
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, on
the lands zoned M2.80.1, the sales area of a variety or convenience
store shall not exceed 92.9 m2.
15.80.2
IN.80.2
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on
lands zoned IN.80.2, the following special provisions shall apply in
addition to the IN zone regulations:
Accessory Structures
The provisions of Section 4.2, Table 4B, Column B shall not apply to
accessory structures. The following provisions for accessory structures
shall apply:
a) Accessory structures are permitted in the required front yard,
b) The maximum height of an accessory structure, specifically the salt
and sand storage shed, shall be 13 metres.
c) Accessory structures shall be permitted before the construction of
the main building.
15.82.1
R3.82.1
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, in an
R3.82.1 Zone, the following special provisions shall apply:
Permitted Uses
-
freehold street townhouse dwellings
Lot Requirements
Minimum Lot Area
200 m2 per unit
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Minimum Lot Frontage
6.0 m per unit
Minimum Front Yard Setback
6.0 m
Access stairs may project up to
2.5 metres into the required front
yard.
Minimum Rear Yard Setback
6.0 m
Minimum Interior Side Yard
1.5 m
Minimum Landscaped Open
Space
35% of total lot area and 25% of
front yard area
Maximum Building Height
10.5 metres
15.82.2
R3.82.2
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, in an
R3.82.2 Zone, the following special provisions shall apply:
Permitted Uses
-
freehold street townhouse dwellings
Lot Requirements
Minimum Lot Area
200 m2 per unit
Minimum Lot Frontage
6.0 m per unit
Minimum Front Yard Setback
6.0 m
Access stairs may project up to
2.5 metres into the required front
yard
Minimum Rear Yard Setback
6.0 m
Minimum Side Yard Setback
3.0 metres on one side
1.5 metres on the other side
Minimum Landscaped Open
Space
55% of total lot area
and 30% of front yard area
Maximum Building Height
10.5 metres
15.81.1
R3.81.1
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, the
following special provisions shall apply to land zoned R3.81.1:
1. Permitted Uses:
-
Any use permitted by the R1 zone
-
Any use permitted by the R2 zone
-
Any use permitted by the R3 zone
2. Lot Regulations
a) R1 zone uses shall comply with the lot requirements of the
R1C zone, except for the following:
Building Regulations
Single Detached Dwelling
Minimum Lot Area
325 m2
Minimum Lot Frontage
10.9 m
Minimum Front Yard
4.5 m (1)(2)
Minimum Rear Yard
7.5 m
Minimum Interior Side Yard
1.2 m one
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0.6 m other side (3)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
4.2 m (1)(2)
Maximum Lot Coverage
42.5%
Maximum Height
3 storeys or 11m
Notes:
(1)
Maximum porch projection into front yard of 1.5m
(2) Minimum 6.0m to front face of garage if driveway
crosses front lot line or exterior side yard
(3)
Minimum 1.8m between abutting dwellings
b) R2 zone uses shall comply with the lot requirements of
the R2 zone, except for the following:
Building Regulations
Semi Detached Dwelling
Minimum Lot Area
215 m2
Minimum Lot Frontage
7.2 m
Minimum Front Yard
4.5 m (1)(2)
Minimum Rear Yard
7.5 m
Minimum Interior Side Yard
1.2 m on unattached side
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
4.2 m (1)(2)
Maximum Height
3 storeys or 11m
Notes:
(1) Maximum porch projections into front yard of 1.5m
(2) Minimum 6.0 m to front face of garage if driveway
crosses front lot line or exterior side lot line.
c) R3 zone uses shall comply with the lot requirement of the
R3 zone. Notwithstanding the foregoing, where a street
townhouse has a lot frontage or width of 7.5 m or greater,
the minimum front yard shall be 4.5 m (14.8 ft) but shall be
at least 6 m (19.7 ft) to the front face of a garage.
15.81.2
M2.81.2
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on land zoned
M2.81.2 a retail store devoted primarily to the sale of agricultural
supplies is permitted. Retail sale of general merchandise is permitted
as a secondary use to the foregoing.
15.81.3
R2.81.3
Notwithstanding anything else in this By-law to the contrary, on the
land zoned R2.81.3, the following special provisions shall apply:
Lot Regulations
Minimum Lot Frontage 8.0 metres
Minimum Lot Area 268.0 m2 per unit
Interior Side Yard Where the dwelling does not include an
attached garage the, minimum interior
side yard on one side shall be 1.5 m (4.9 ft)
Driveway Width 6.0 metres
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15.82.3
R4.82.3
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, in an
R4.82.3 Zone, the following special provisions shall apply:
Permitted Uses
-
an apartment dwelling
-
a single detached dwelling
-
a hydroelectric power generating station
Lot Requirements
Apartment
Single
Detached
Hydro Station
Maximum
Number of
Dwelling Units
6
1
n/a
Minimum Lot
Area
1,000 m2
500 m2
n/a
Minimum Lot
Frontage
30.0 m
12.0 m
n/a
Minimum Front
Yard Setback
12.0 m
12.0 m
n/a
Minimum Rear
Yard Setback
0.0 m
4.0 m
n/a
Minimum
Interior Side
Yard
7.5 m on one
side,
1.2 m on the
other side
1.2 m on one
side,
1.5 m on the
other side
n/a
Maximum Lot
Coverage
30%
35%
n/a
Minimum
Landscaped
Open Space
35% of total lot
area
40% of total lot
area
n/a
Maximum
Building Height
15.0 m
10.5 m
n/a
Minimum
Required
Parking
Spaces
8
2
n/a
15.82.4
R4.82.4
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, in an
R4.82.4 Zone, the following special provisions shall apply:
Permitted Uses
-
an apartment dwelling which may incorporate a hydroelectric
power generating station
-
an enclosed parking structure on a separate lot or block in the
R4.82.4 zone
-
a sewage pumping station with standby power generator
Lot Requirements
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Apartment
Building
Parking
Structure
Sewage
Pumping
Station
Maximum
Number of
Dwelling Units
25
n/a
n/a
Minimum Lot
Area
3,000 m2
800 m2
n/a
Minimum Lot
Frontage
140.0 m
15.0 m
n/a
Minimum Front
Yard Setback
0.0 m
4.5 m
n/a
Minimum Rear
Yard Setback
0.0 m
15.0 m
n/a
Minimum
Interior Side
Yard
60.0 m on one
side,
1.5 m on the
other side
0.0 m
n/a
Maximum Lot
Coverage
40%
40%
n/a
Minimum
Landscaped
Open Space
35% of total lot
area
n/a
n/a
Maximum
Building Height
20.0 m
6.0 m
n/a
Minimum
Required
Parking
Spaces
38, but may be
provided on
another lot or
block within
the same zone
n/a
n/a
15.82.5
R3.82.5
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, in an
R3.82.5 Zone, the following special provisions shall apply:
Permitted Uses
-
freehold street townhouse dwellings
Lot Requirements
Minimum Lot Area
200 m2 per unit
Minimum Lot Frontage
6.0 m per unit
Minimum Front Yard Setback
6.0 m
Access stairs may project up to
2.5 m into the required front yard
Minimum Rear Yard Setback
6.0 m
Minimum Interior Side Yard
1.5 m
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
4.5 m
Maximum Building Height
10.5 m
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15.82.6
IN.82.6
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, in an
IN.82.6 Zone, the minimum number of off-street parking spaces shall
be 1 space for every four beds plus 1 space for every two employees.
15.82.7
C2.82.7
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, in a
C2.82.7 Zone the following special provisions shall apply:
Permitted Uses
All uses permitted by the C2 zone, plus the following uses:
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Retail store with a gross leasable area of less than 371.6 m2
Lot Regulations
a) Minimum Lot Frontage
15 m
b) Minimum Lot Area
700 m2
c) Minimum Front Yard
7.5 m
d) Minimum Rear Yard
7.5 m
e) Minimum Interior Side Yard
1.5 m
f)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
7.5 m
g) Maximum Lot Coverage
50%
h) Maximum Height of Main Building
2 storeys
15.82.8
OS.82.8
R4.82.8
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, on lands zoned
R4.82.8 and 0S.82.8, the following special provisions shall apply:
Permitted Uses
In an R4.82.8 zone, all uses permitted by the R4 zone
In an OS.82.8 zone, the only permitted uses shall be passive
recreation as a common amenity area in conjunction with an apartment
building on the portion of the site zoned R4.82.8.
Building Regulations
The parcels zoned R4.82.8 & OS.82.8 shall be combined for the
purposes of determining zoning compliance in accordance with the
requirements of Section 7.4.2 Table G.
Exceptions
Notwithstanding any other provision in this by-law the contrary, the
following special provisions shall apply:
1.
The habitable floor space elevation of any residential dwelling unit
shall be located above the regulatory flood elevation.
2.
No basements are allowed.
3.
Mechanical, electrical, air conditioning and heating equipment
shall be located above the regulatory flood level.
4.
Safe access shall be provided.
5.
The prior written approval of the Grand River Conservation
Authority is required for any fill or construction.
6.
The maximum number of dwelling units shall be 50.
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7.
No buildings or structures are permitted on the lands as an
amenity area. The provisions of Table 4B shall apply to any
structures. The prior written approval of the Grand River
Conservation Authority is required for any fill or construction on
lands zoned OS.82.8.
8.
Subject to site plan approval, a canopy over the building entrance
facing Scotland Street shall be subject to the following
regulations:
a. The maximum projection into the yard abutting the
Scotland Street road allowance shall be 9.8 metres.
b. No part of any canopy shall be located within 0.2
metres of the street line
c. No part of any canopy shall be located within 0.3
metres of the street line at grade level.
15.83.1
R1A.83.1
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, in an
R1A.83.1 Zone, a portion of a lot zoned EP may form part of the
required frontage and lot area and a driveway may be constructed on
lands zoned EP.
15.85.1
IN.85.1
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, in an IN.85.1 Zone
the following special provisions shall apply:
Permitted Uses
A church and an accessory residence (Manse) on the same lot as a
church
A group home in accordance with Section 4.16, which may be located
on a separate lot from a church and manse permitted in the same zone
Excluded Uses
A public building
A school
A cemetery
A hospital
A day care centre
A retirement residence
A nursing home
A museum
A library
A community centre
Building Regulations
The provisions of Section 8.1.2 (Table 8A) shall apply to the
establishment of a church and/or manse. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, a minimum setback of 120 metres shall be maintained from
the adjacent locally significant wetland.
The provisions of Section 7.1.2 (Table 7A) pertaining to a lot with
individual on-site sewer services shall apply to the establishment of a
group home.
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15.87.1
R1A.87.1
Notwithstanding anything else in this By-law to the contrary, on lands
zoned R1A.87.1, the following special provisions shall apply:
a) The lot line abutting Lamond Street shall be considered the front
lot line and all driveway entrances shall be from Lamond Street.
15.87.2
R1A.87.2
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, in an
R1A.87.2 Zone, the minimum rear yard setback shall be 20 metres.
15.89.1
A.89.1
Notwithstanding anything else in this By-law to the contrary, on lands
zoned A.89.1, no livestock housing facility shall be permitted
15.92.1
R1A.92.1
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, on
lands zoned R1A.92.1, one single detached dwelling shall be permitted
with access to a public highway by means of a private right of way that
is established pursuant to an agreement between the Owner and the
Township ("agreement road"). For the purposes of determining zoning
compliance, the agreement road shall be considered equivalent to a
public street.
15.94.1
A.94.1
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the contrary, in an
A.94.1 Zone the permitted uses shall not include a livestock housing
facility and shall not include a single detached dwelling or any uses
related to or accessory to the foregoing. Agricultural uses shall be limited
to fallow, field crops, and pasturage.
15.94.2
R1A.94.2
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the contrary, in an
R1A.94.2 Zone the following special provisions shall apply:
a) In addition to the uses permitted by the R1A zone, an existing
seasonal farm produce stand is also permitted as a use accessory
to a single detached dwelling.
b) A seasonal farm produce stand shall be limited to the sale of
produce grown on site.
c) All other applicable provisions of the R1A zone shall continue to
apply.
d) Any existing accessory buildings that do not comply with the
regulations of the R1A zone shall continue to be permitted in
accordance with their existing use and performance standards.
15.94.3
A.94.3(T)
Notwithstanding anything else in this By-law to the contrary, on lands
zoned A.94.3(T) the following special provisions shall apply:
Additional Permitted Uses
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A garden suite
Special Regulations
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This garden suite is a temporary use and is permitted until January
19, 2014, at which time the zoning reverts back to Agricultural.
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15.96.1
C5.96.1
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, the
following special provisions shall apply to land zoned C5.96.1:
Permitted Uses:
Existing recognized uses within existing buildings as of the date of
passage of this by-law shall be permitted to continue until such time as
the uses cease.
Additional Permitted Uses:
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Business or professional office
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Retail store with a gross floor area less than 300 square metres
(3,229 ft2)
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Service or repair shop
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Tradesperson's shop
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Light industrial undertakings, including assembly, fabricating,
manufacturing, processing and packaging of goods or raw
material.
15.98.1
M1.98.1
M1.98.2
Notwithstanding anything else in this by-law to the contrary, the lands
zoned M1.98.1 and M1.98.2 shall only be used for the following:
1. A utility pole company which shall include the chemical treatment,
storage and sale of poles, lumber and wood products, the storage
and repair of trucks and equipment directly associated with the
utility pole company;
2. Uses accessory to the permitted uses which shall include office
space, employee washrooms and lunchroom facilities, off-street
parking areas and off-street loading areas
a. The following regulations shall apply to the above uses:
b. No poles, lumber or treated wood products shall be stored
within 98 metres of the front lot line;
c. The treatment of poles, lumber and wood products shall be
restricted to the area zoned M1.98.2;
Areas zoned EP shall be left in their natural state and shall not be used
as part of the area of operation nor for the storage of poles, lumber or
wood products.
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2 ENACTMENT
2.2 FORCE AND EFFECT
This By-law shall come into effect in accordance with the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13,
as amended.
2.3 READINGS BY COUNCIL
Read a first and second time this 13th day of July, 2009.
Mayor
Clerk
Read a third time and passed this 13th day of July, 2009.
Mayor
Clerk