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Township of
Drummond/North Elmsley
Comprehensive Zoning
By-Law No. 2012-060
Adopted by Council October 23, 2012
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Table of Contents
1.
TITLE ............................................................................................................. 1
2.
NON-CONFORMITY/NON-COMPLYING USES AND EXCEPTIONS .......... 2
2.1
Conformity and Compliance ................................................................... 2
2.2
Non-Conforming and Non-Complying Uses ........................................... 2
2.3
Building Permit Issued ........................................................................... 3
2.4
Lots in More than One Zone................................................................... 3
2.5
Lots Having Less Area and/or Frontage ................................................. 4
2.6
Lots Divided by a Road Allowance ......................................................... 4
2.7
Construction Uses .................................................................................. 5
2.8
Yard, Setback and Height Encroachments Permitted ............................ 5
2.9
Yard Exceptions for Waterbodies, Watercourses, Embankments and
Cliffs ....................................................................................................... 7
3.
DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................ 8
4.
GENERAL PROVISIONS ............................................................................ 40
4.1
Additional Residential Units (ARU) ....................................................... 40
4.2
Accessory Uses ................................................................................... 41
4.3
Automobile Service Stations, Gas Bars, Propane Facilities, Etc. ......... 43
4.4
Bed and Breakfast ................................................................................ 44
4.5
Buildings to be Moved .......................................................................... 44
4.6
Dangerous Substances ........................................................................ 44
4.7
Day Nurseries ...................................................................................... 44
4.8
Dwelling Units Below Grade ................................................................. 45
4.9
Established Building Line ..................................................................... 45
4.10
Frontage on an Opened Street ............................................................. 45
4.11
Frontage on More Than One Street ..................................................... 45
4.12
Group Homes ....................................................................................... 45
4.13
Hobby Farms and Backyard Hens ....................................................... 46
4.14
Holding Zones ...................................................................................... 47
4.15
Home Occupations ............................................................................... 49
4.16
Illumination ........................................................................................... 52
4.17
Kennels ................................................................................................ 52
4.18
Landscaped Open Space ..................................................................... 52
4.19
Loading Space Regulations ................................................................. 53
4.20
Minimum Distance Separation ............................................................. 54
4.21
Mobile Homes and Recreational Vehicles as Temporary Dwellings .... 55
4.22
Number of Dwellings Per Lot................................................................ 55
4.23
Objects and Vehicles Stored in Yards .................................................. 55
4.24
Occupancy Restrictions ....................................................................... 56
4.25
Parking Area Regulations .................................................................... 57
4.26
Public Uses and Services .................................................................... 62
4.27
Street Setbacks .................................................................................... 62
4.28
Sight Triangles and Sight Distance ...................................................... 62
4.29
Signs .................................................................................................... 63
4.30
Site Plan Control .................................................................................. 63
4.31
Temporary Use Zones ......................................................................... 63
4.32
Source Water Protection ...................................................................... 66
4.33
Cannabis Production Facilities ............................................................. 67
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4.34
Setbacks Provisions for Waterbodies, Watercourses and Municipal
Drains ................................................................................................... 68
4.35
Sleeping Cabin ..................................................................................... 70
4.36
Fences ................................................................................................. 70
5
ZONES ........................................................................................................ 72
5.1
Classification ........................................................................................ 72
5.2
Zone Regulations ................................................................................. 72
Zone Symbols ................................................................................................. 73
5.3
Exception Zones .................................................................................. 73
5.4
Holding Zones ...................................................................................... 73
5.5
Temporary Use Zones ......................................................................... 73
5.6
Flood Plain Zones ................................................................................ 73
5.7
Lands Adjacent to Wetlands................................................................. 73
5.8
Interpretation of Zone Boundaries ........................................................ 74
5.9
Building, Structure and Use Classification ........................................... 74
6
AGRICULTURAL (A) ZONE ....................................................................... 75
6.1
Permitted Uses ..................................................................................... 75
6.2
Zone Provisions ................................................................................... 75
6.3
Special Provisions ................................................................................ 75
6.4
Exception Zones .................................................................................. 75
7
RURAL (RU) ZONE ..................................................................................... 77
7.1
Permitted Uses ..................................................................................... 77
7.2
Zone Provisions ................................................................................... 77
7.3
Special Provisions ................................................................................ 77
7.4
Exception Zones .................................................................................. 78
8. RESIDENTIAL (R) ZONE ............................................................................ 97
8.1
Permitted Uses ..................................................................................... 97
8.2
Zone Provisions ................................................................................... 97
8.3
Exception Zones .................................................................................. 97
9
MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL (MR) ZONE .................................................... 105
9.1
Permitted Uses ................................................................................... 105
9.2
Zone Provisions ................................................................................. 105
9.3
Exception Zones ................................................................................ 106
10 LIMITED SERVICES RESIDENTIAL (LSR) ZONE ................................... 108
10.1
Permitted Uses ................................................................................... 108
10.2
Zone Provisions ................................................................................. 108
10.3
Special Provisions .............................................................................. 108
10.4
Exception Zones ................................................................................ 108
11 MOBILE HOME DEVELOPMENT (MHP) ZONE ....................................... 115
11.1
Permitted Uses ................................................................................... 115
11.2
Zone Provisions ................................................................................. 115
11.3
Special Provisions .............................................................................. 115
11.4
Exception Zones ................................................................................ 116
12 GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) ZONE .................................................... 117
12.1
Permitted Uses ................................................................................... 117
12.2
Zone Provisions ................................................................................. 117
12.3
Exception Zones ................................................................................ 118
13 HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL (CH) ZONE .................................................... 119
13.1
Permitted Uses ................................................................................... 119
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13.2
Zone Provisions ................................................................................. 120
13.3
Exception Zones ................................................................................ 120
14 TOURIST COMMERCIAL (CT) ZONE ...................................................... 124
14.1
Permitted Uses ................................................................................... 124
14.2
Zone Provisions ................................................................................. 124
14.3
Exception Zones ................................................................................ 125
15 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL (M1) ZONE ....................................................... 128
15.1
Permitted Uses ................................................................................... 128
15.2
Zone Provisions ................................................................................. 129
15.3
Exception Zones ................................................................................ 129
16 RURAL INDUSTRIAL (M2) ZONE ............................................................ 131
16.1
Permitted Uses ................................................................................... 131
16.2
Zone Provisions ................................................................................. 131
16.3
Exception Zones ................................................................................ 132
17 INSTITUTIONAL (I) ZONE ........................................................................ 133
17.1
Permitted Uses ................................................................................... 133
17.2
Zone Provisions ................................................................................. 133
17.3
Exception Zones ................................................................................ 133
18 SALVAGE YARD (S) ZONE ...................................................................... 135
18.1
Permitted Uses ................................................................................... 135
18.2
Zone Provisions ................................................................................. 135
18.3
Exception Zones ................................................................................ 136
19. WASTE DISPOSAL (WD) ZONE .............................................................. 137
19.1
Permitted Uses ................................................................................... 137
19.2
Zone Provisions ................................................................................. 137
19.3
Exception Zones ................................................................................ 137
20. AGGREGATE - PIT (AP) ZONE ................................................................ 138
20.1
Permitted Uses ................................................................................... 138
20.2
Zone Provisions ................................................................................. 138
20.3
Exception Zones ................................................................................ 138
21. AGGREGATE - QUARRY (AQ) ZONE ..................................................... 139
21.1
Permitted Uses ................................................................................... 139
21.2
Zone Provisions ................................................................................. 139
21.3
Exception Zones ................................................................................ 139
22. AGGREGATE - RESERVE (AR) ZONE .................................................... 140
22.1
Permitted Uses ................................................................................... 140
22.2
Zone Provisions ................................................................................. 140
22.3
Exception Zones ................................................................................ 140
23. MINERAL RESOURCE (M) ZONE ............................................................ 141
23.1
Permitted Uses ................................................................................... 141
23.2
Zone Provisions ................................................................................. 141
23.3
Exception Zones ................................................................................ 141
24. WETLAND (W) ZONE ............................................................................... 142
24.1
Permitted Uses ................................................................................... 142
24.2
Zone Provisions ................................................................................. 142
24.3
Special Provisions .............................................................................. 142
24.4
Exception Zones ................................................................................ 142
25. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (EP) ZONE ........................................ 143
25.1
Permitted Uses ................................................................................... 143
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25.2
Zone Provisions ................................................................................. 143
25.3
Exception Zones ................................................................................ 143
26. OPEN SPACE (O) ZONE .......................................................................... 144
26.1
Permitted Uses ................................................................................... 144
26.2
Zone Provisions ................................................................................. 144
26.3
Exception Zones ................................................................................ 144
27. ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES ........................ 146
27.1
Administration .................................................................................... 146
27.2
Interpretation ...................................................................................... 146
27.3
Building and Other Permits ................................................................ 146
27.4
Certificate of Occupancy .................................................................... 146
27.5
Application for Permits ....................................................................... 146
27.6
Inspection ........................................................................................... 147
27.7
Violations and Penalties ..................................................................... 147
27.8
Remedies ........................................................................................... 147
27.9
Validity ............................................................................................... 147
27.10 Existing By-laws ................................................................................. 147
28. APPROVAL ............................................................................................... 148
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TOWNSHIP OF DRUMMOND/NORTH ELMSLEY
ZONING BY-LAW NO. 2012-060
A Zoning By-law, being a By-law, comprising the following text and Schedule A attached
hereto, for prohibiting the use of land for or except for such purposes as may be set out in
this By-law and for prohibiting the erection, location or use of buildings or structures for or
except for such purposes as may be set out in this By-law within the said lands; and for
regulating the character of buildings or structures to be erected on the said lands.
The Council of the Corporation of the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley enacts as
follows:
TITLE
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1.
TITLE
This By-law may be cited as the "Zoning By-law" of the Township of
Drummond/North Elmsley.
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2.
NON-CONFORMITY/NON-COMPLYING USES AND EXCEPTIONS
2.1
Conformity and Compliance
1.
Save as otherwise provided in this By-law, no land, building or structure
shall be used for any purpose, and no building or structure shall be erected
or altered for any purpose except as hereafter stated in this By-law and in
compliance with all of the applicable provisions of this By-law.
2.
No person shall change the purpose for which any lot, building or structure
is used, or erect any new building or structure or addition to any existing
building or structure, or sever any lands from any existing lot if the effect of
such action is to cause the original, adjoining, remaining or new use,
building or structure or lot to be in contravention of this By-law.
3.
Nothing in this By-law shall apply to exempt any person from complying
with the requirements of any By-law in force within the Municipality, or from
obtaining any license, permission, consent, permit, authority or approval
required by this or any other By-law of the Municipality or by any other
Federal, Provincial or Municipal Law in force at the time of the passing of
this By-law.
4.
This By-law shall not be effective to reduce or mitigate any restrictions
lawfully imposed by a governmental authority having jurisdiction to make
such restrictions.
5.
Notwithstanding anything in this By-law, no person shall reduce any lot in
area or frontage, either by conveyance or other alienation of title of any
portion thereof so as to contravene any of the provisions of this By-law.
However, no person shall be deemed to have contravened any provision
of this By-law by reason of the fact that any part or parts of any lot has or
have been conveyed to or acquired by any Public Authority.
2.2
Non-Conforming and Non-Complying Uses
2.2.1 Continuation of Non-Conforming Uses
The provision of this By-law shall not apply to prevent the use of any lot, building
or structure for any purpose prohibited by this By-law if such lot, building or
structure was lawfully used for such purpose prior to the adoption of this By-law,
so long as it continues to be used for that purpose.
2.2.2 Change of Non-Conforming Uses
A use of a lot, building or structure which, under the provisions hereof, is not
permitted within the zone in which such lot, building or structure is located, shall
not be changed except to a use which is permitted within such zone or to a use
which is authorized by the Committee of Adjustment pursuant to its powers under
the Planning Act, RSO 1990, as amended.
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2.2.3 Termination of Non-Conforming Uses
A non-conforming use shall be considered to be terminated once the use ceases
and the property is used for a permitted use.
2.2.4 Repair and Replacement of Non-Conforming and Non-Complying Uses
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the repair or the replacement, in whole or in
part, or the strengthening to a safe condition, of any building or structure, or part
of such building or structure, which is non-conforming or non-complying with
respect to the provisions of this By-law, provided such alteration or repair does not
increase the height, size or volume or change the use of such building or structure.
2.2.5 Permitted Extensions to Non-Complying Uses
Except as otherwise permitted in Section 2.5, nothing in this By-law shall prevent
the extension or enlargement of a use, building, or structure that lawfully existed
on the date of passing of this By-law and that is a permitted use within the zone in
which it is located, but which does not comply with one or more of the zone
provisions of this By-law, provided that such extension or enlargement complies
with all applicable provisions of this By-law.
Despite the foregoing, where a building was erected prior to the date of passing of
this By-law on an existing lot and such building has a setback of less than 30
metres from the highwater mark of a waterbody or watercourse, the building may
be repaired, renovated, or strengthened to a safe condition, provided that there is
no increase in gross floor area or living space is created or added below grade.
2.3
Building Permit Issued
The provisions of this By-law shall not apply to prevent the erection or use of any
building or structure for a purpose prohibited by this By-law, the plans for which
have been approved by the Chief Building Official prior to the date of the passing
of this By-law, so long as the building or structure when erected is used and
continues to be used for the purpose for which it was erected and provided the
erection of such building or structure is commenced within one year after the date
of the passing of this By-law, and such building or structure is completed within a
reasonable time after the erection thereof is commenced. Further, this policy shall
also apply to the application of a decision of the Committee of Adjustment,
following the passing of a new Zoning By-Law by the municipality.
2.4
Lots in More than One Zone
1.
Except as provided for in Section 2.5.2, where a lot is divided into more
than one zone, each such portion of the lot shall be used in accordance
with the provisions of this By-law for the zone where such portion of the lot
is located. Each such portion of the lot shall be considered as a separate
lot for the purpose of determining zone provisions.
2.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, where a shoreline area of a lot is placed in
an Environmental Protection (EP) Zone, such area may be considered as
part of the lot for the purpose of determining the required setback from a
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waterbody, provided that written approval of the sewage disposal system
is obtained from the Health Unit or its agent.
2.5
Lots Having Less Area and/or Frontage
2.5.1 Except as may otherwise be provided for in Section 2.5.2, where a lot having a
lesser lot area and/or lot frontage than that required herein is held under distinct
and separate ownership from abutting lots as shown by a registered conveyance
in the records of the Registry or Land Titles Office at the date of the passing of this
By-law, or where such a lot is created as a result of any expropriation by or
conveyance to a Public Authority, or of any dedication required for site plan
approval, such smaller lot may be used and a building or structure may be erected,
altered or used on such smaller lot, provided that all other requirements of this By-
law are met, and provided further that written approval of the sewage disposal
facilities is obtained from the Health Unit or its agent.
2.5.2 In any zone where a lot having a lesser lot area and/or lot frontage than that
required herein is enlarged by a lot addition, whether or not such lot addition results
in the lot having the minimum required lot area and/or frontage, the following
provisions shall apply.
1.
The lot addition need not be located in the same zone as such smaller lot.
2.
Where the lot addition is located in another zone, it shall be deemed to be
located entirely in the zone of the recipient lot, and the zone regulations of
this By-law shall apply as though the entire lot is located in the zone in
which the recipient lot is located. Where such smaller lot and the lot
addition are separated by a road allowance, both lots shall be deemed to
be one lot for the purposes of this By-law.
3.
Where an existing building or structure is to be altered, enlarged or
renovated for use as a seasonal dwelling or a single detached dwelling, the
provisions of Section 2.2 shall apply except that any yards which would be
made not to conform to the minimum yard requirements of this By-law by
virtue of the lot addition shall be deemed to conform to the regulations of
this By-law.
2.5.3 In any zone where a minimum dwelling house area requirement is prescribed, the
minimum dwelling house area requirement shall not apply on a lot where the
maximum lot coverage for the zone on which the dwelling house is proposed would
otherwise be exceeded.
2.6
Lots Divided by a Road Allowance
In the Limited Services Residential (LSR) zone, where a parcel of land is held in
the same ownership as an adjacent parcel of land, and where said parcels are
separated by a Municipal road allowance or a private road or right-of-way, both
parcels shall be deemed to be one lot for the purposes of permitting the
construction of accessory dwellings and structures.
Notwithstanding the above, where a parcel of land is held in the same ownership
as an adjacent parcel of land, and where said parcels are separated by a Municipal
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road allowance or a private road or right-of-way, only the parcel of land where the
dwelling is being constructed shall be considered for the purposes of total lot
coverage.
2.7
Construction Uses
1.
A building or structure, incidental to construction on the lot where such
building or structure is situated such as a construction camp or other such
temporary work camp, tool shed, scaffold or other similar building or
structure shall be permitted in all zones for as long as it is necessary for
the construction in progress to be completed or abandoned, but only while
a valid building permit for such construction remains in full force and effect.
2.
Abandoned in this subsection shall mean the failure to proceed
expeditiously with the construction work or the failure to undertake any
construction work during a continuous 12-month period.
2.8
Yard, Setback and Height Encroachments Permitted
The following yard, setback and height encroachments shall be permitted provided
such encroachments do not encroach on any required parking or sight triangles.
1.
Ornamental Structures
Notwithstanding the yard provisions of this By-law to the contrary, sills, belt
courses, chimneys, eaves, gutters, parapets, pilasters or other ornamental
structures may project into any required yard a maximum distance of 0.5
m. In the case of a main dwelling on the lot, said ornamental structures
may project a maximum of 1.0 metres into any required yard.
2.
Window Bays
Notwithstanding the yard provisions of this By-law to the contrary, a window
bay, excluding eaves and cornices, may project into any required yard a
maximum distance of 1 m, provided the bay window does not exceed a
maximum width of 3 m.
3.
Accessory Structures
Notwithstanding the yard provisions of this By-law to the contrary, drop
awnings, flag poles, garden trellises, fences, retaining walls, signs or
similar accessory structures shall be permitted in any required yard.
4.
Unenclosed Porches, Balconies, and Steps
Notwithstanding the yard provisions of this By-law to the contrary, and
unless otherwise prescribed through a decision of the Committee of
Adjustment, unenclosed porches, balconies, and steps, whether covered
or uncovered, may project into any required yard a maximum distance of
2.5 m but not closer than 2.5 m to an interior lot line, provided they do not
exceed a maximum width of 3 m, and provided that they do not encroach
on the required setback from a waterbody. In the case of encroaching
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porches and steps, such structures shall not be more than 1 m above
grade.
5.
Terraces, Decks and Patios
Except as otherwise permitted under Section 4.26.2 and unless otherwise
prescribed through a decision of the Committee of Adjustment, uncovered
terraces or patios may extend into any yard but not closer than 2.5 m to an
interior side lot line, provided that they do not encroach on the required
setback from a waterbody. In the case of encroaching terraces and patios
such structures shall not be more than 1 m above grade.
6.
Fire Escapes
Notwithstanding the yard provisions of this By-law to the contrary,
unenclosed fire escapes, in which the stair steps and floors are latticed in
such a manner that the proportion of voids to solids is not less than two to
one and in which guards consist only of hand rails and the structural
members necessary to their support, may project into any required side or
rear yard a maximum distance of 1 m but not closer than 2.5 m to an interior
side lot line.
7.
Building Setback in Built-Up Area
Notwithstanding anything else in this By-law, in any Residential Zone
except the Limited Services Residential (LSR) Zone, structures built
between existing buildings or adjacent to existing buildings which are
located on the same block and which are separated by no more than 120
m may be built with a setback equal to the average setback of the adjacent
buildings, but this depth need be no greater than the front yard and setback
regulations prescribed in the zone in which it is situated. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, the front yard shall not be less than 3 m for interior lots and
3.5 m for corner lots, provided that the driveway which provides access to
the required parking space(s) is at least 6 m in length, and provided further
that there is no encroachment on the required setback from a waterbody.
8.
Height Exceptions
Notwithstanding the height provisions of this By-law to the contrary, nothing
in this By-law shall apply to prevent the erection and/or use of an elevator
housing, a roof stairway, a water tank, a skylight, a steeple or church spire,
a silo, a belfry, a flag pole, a clock tower, a chimney or smokestack, a radio
or television tower or antenna, a satellite dish, a ventilation fan housing, a
firewall or a parapet wall, or a roof sign.
9.
Satellite Dishes
Satellite dishes shall be permitted in any yard provided they do not exceed
an area of one (1) square metre in size.
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2.9
Yard Exceptions for Waterbodies, Watercourses, Embankments and Cliffs
Where a front, side or rear yard is required in this By-law, and part of the area of
the lot is usually covered by water or marsh, or is beyond the rim of a waterbody
or watercourse, or between the top and toe of a cliff or embankment having a slope
of 30 degrees or more from the horizontal, then the required yard shall be
measured as the horizontal distance between the nearest main wall of the main
building or structure on the lot and the edge of said area covered by water or
marsh, or to the rim of said waterbody or watercourse, or to the top of the said cliff
or embankment if such area is closer than the lot line.
SECTION 3: DEFINITIONS
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3.
DEFINITIONS
In this By-law, the following meanings shall apply unless the context
requires otherwise.
3A
ABATTOIR: Means a building or structure wherein animals are
slaughtered, and processed for packaging, distribution and resale.
Abattoir
ACCESSORY
APARTMENT
(See
DWELLING,
ACCESSORY
APARTMENT)
Accessory
Apartment
ACCESSORY DWELLING (See DWELLING, ACCESSORY)
Accessory Dwelling
ACCESSORY USE (See USE, ACCESSORY)
Accessory Use
ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL UNIT: Means an accessory use to the
principal dwelling on the property, consisting of a self-contained residential
unit with kitchen and bathroom facilities within a principal single detached,
semi-detached or townhouse dwelling or within an accessory use, where
food preparation and sanitary facilities are provided, but shall not include a
boarding house, hotel, motel, rental cottage or cabin or similar commercial
use.
Additional
Residential Unit
AGRICULTURE, GENERAL: Means the use of land, buildings and/or
structures for the growing, harvesting and storing of field crops, fruits,
vegetables, trees, flowers, bushes, and/or for the keeping, breeding,
raising and grazing of livestock and/or poultry, and may include an
agricultural products outlet where products grown on the farm are sold.
General
Agriculture
AGRICULTURE, INTENSIVE: Means use of land, buildings and/or
structures for feedlots and other similar enterprises, mushroom farms, and
greenhouses, and may include an agricultural produce outlet where
products grown on the farm are sold.
Intensive
Agriculture
AISLE: Means a portion of a parking lot which abuts one or more off-street
parking spaces to which it provides access and which is not used for the
parking of vehicles.
Aisle
ALTER: When used in reference to a building or part thereof, means to
change any one or more of the external dimensions of such building or to
change the type of construction of the exterior walls or roof thereof. When
used in reference to a lot, the word alter means to change the area,
frontage or depth thereof; to change the width, depth or area of any
required yard, landscaped open space or parking lot; 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 such
lot, or otherwise. Altered and Alteration shall have corresponding
meanings.
Alter
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ANIMAL CARE: Means caring and grooming of domestic animals,
excluding overnight care or accommodation, and shall not include an
animal clinic.
Animal
Care
ANIMAL CLINIC: Means a building or part of a building used by
veterinarians, their staff and their patients to provide grooming, medical or
surgical treatments or similar services and includes overnight care or
accommodation.
Animal
Clinic
APARTMENT DWELLING HOUSE: (See DWELLING, APARTMENT
HOUSE)
Apartment Dwelling
House
AREA (See LOT, AREA)
Area
ASSEMBLY HALL: Means a building or part of a building in which facilities
are provided for civic, educational, political, religious or social purposes and
shall include a banquet hall or private club.
Assembly Hall
ATTACHED: Means a building otherwise complete in itself, which depends
for structural support, or complete enclosure, upon a division wall or walls
shared in common with an adjacent building or buildings.
Attached
ATTIC: Means the portion of a building situated wholly or in part within the
roof and which is not a half storey.
AUCTION HALL: Means the sale, by highest bid, of new or used goods,
wares, merchandise, substances, articles or things to the general public,
but does not include the sale of vehicles or livestock.
Attic
Auction Hall
AUTOMOBILE BODY SHOP: Means a building or structure used for
complete motor vehicle repairs to bodies, frames or motors and/or painting,
upholstering and/or complete collision work, but shall not include a
wrecking or salvage yard.
Automobile
Body Shop
AUTOMOBILE CARE: Means a building or a portion of a building where
mufflers, glass, tires or other similar minor parts and items are offered for
sale and installation on motor vehicles.
Automobile
Care
AUTOMOBILE GAS BAR: Means a building and/or structure including fuel
pump islands where gasoline and/or oil is kept for sale with or without
lubricants or other items and accessories associated with the operation of
automobiles and normally sold at a gasoline pump island, but where no
servicing, repair or equipping of motor vehicles is carried on.
Automobile
Gas Bar
AUTOMOBILE RENTAL: Means a parking space or parking lot and/or a
building or part thereof where motor vehicles, as defined by the Highway
Traffic Act, are rented or kept or used for rental purposes.
Automobile
Rental
AUTOMOBILE SALES: Means a building and/or lot where motor vehicles,
as defined by the Highway Traffic Act, are kept for display and/or sale.
Permitted accessory uses may include those normally required for
performing maintenance and repair on motor vehicles, including service
centre, service bays, body shop, storage of parts, etc.
Automobile
Sales
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AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATION: Means a building and/or structure
where retail goods including gasoline, oil, grease, antifreeze, tires,
sparkplugs, batteries and other automobile accessories may be sold
incidentally and where minor or running repairs essential to the operation
of motor vehicles are executed or performed, but shall not include any other
use otherwise defined herein.
Automobile
Service Station
AUTOMOBILE WASHING ESTABLISHMENT: Means a building or
structure containing facilities for washing automobiles, either by production
line methods and mechanical devices, or by a self-service operation.
Automobile
Washing
Establishment
3B
BAKE SHOP: Means a building or portion of a building where baked foods
are made for retail sale on the premises.
Bake Shop
BAKERY: Means a building or portion of a building wherein baked foods
are produced and processed for packaging, distribution and resale off the
premises. A bakeshop is a permitted accessory use in a bakery.
Bakery
BASEMENT: Means a portion of a building which is partly underground
but which has at least one-half of its height from finished floor to finished
ceiling above the adjacent finished grade.
Basement
BED AND BREAKFAST: Means a single detached dwelling in which not
more than 3 guest rooms are used to accommodate the travelling or
vacationing public for gain or profit, and may include the provision of meals
to the guest room occupants.
Bed and
Breakfast
BEVERAGE ROOM: Means a building or portion of a building or premises,
other than a restaurant, where liquor, spirits and food are stored, sold and
consumed and which is licensed under The Liquor License Act.
Beverage
Room
BOARDING OR LODGING HOUSE: (See DWELLING, BOARDING or
LODGING HOUSE).
Boarding or
Lodging House
BUILDING: Means a structure consisting of a wall, roof and floor or any of
them or a structural system serving the function thereof, including all
plumbing, works, fixtures and service systems appurtenant thereto.
Building
BUILDING, ACCESSORY: Means a subordinate detached building or
structure designed or intended for the better or more convenient enjoyment
of the main building, to which it is accessory and which is located on the
same lot therewith. An accessory building shall be uninhabitable unless
otherwise specifically permitted.
Accessory
Buildings
BUILDING, MAIN: Means a building designed and used for the principal
use on the lot.
Main Building
BUILDING INSPECTOR: (See CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL)
Chief Building
Official
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BUILDING LINE: Means a line within a lot drawn parallel to a lot line
establishing the minimum distance between that lot line and any portion of
a building or structure which may be erected.
Building Line
BUILDING SUPPLY OUTLET: Means a building, structure or lot where
building supplies including lumber, siding, roofing, plumbing, electrical,
heating, air conditioning and similar items are kept for display and/or sale
and may include the assembly and/or finishing of the items and contracting
the construction or installation of the items.
Building Supply
Outlet
BULK STORAGE: Means the use of a building, structure or lot for the
purpose of storing and selling coal, fuel oil, chemicals and similar items,
but does not include any manufacturing, assembling or processing uses.
Bulk Storage
BUSINESS OFFICE: (See OFFICE, BUSINESS)
Business Office
BUTCHER SHOP: Means a building or portion of a building where animals,
poultry and/or fish carcasses are processed and packaged for retail sale
on the premises, but shall not include an abattoir.
Butcher Shop
3C
CANNABIS PRODUCTION FACILITY: Means any building, structure, or
lands licensed by Health Canada to undertake cultivation, processing,
sales, analytical testing and research of cannabis in accordance with all
regulations under the Cannabis Act or any successor legislation.
CARPORT: Means a partially enclosed structure, which is attached to the
main building and which is used primarily for the storage of one or more
motor vehicles and in which no business, occupation or service is
conducted for profit.
Cannabis
Production Facility
Carport
CEMETERY: Means a place used for the interment of human bodies as
defined under the Cemeteries Act and includes accessory uses such as
crematorium, columbarium and chapel.
Cemetery
CELLAR: Means that portion of a building which has more than one-half
of its height from finished floor to finished ceiling below the adjacent
finished grade and which is in compliance with all applicable provisions of
the Ontario Building Code.
Cellar
CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL: Means an officer or employee of the
Corporation charged with the duty of enforcing the provisions of the
Building Code Act, the Zoning By-law and similar By-laws of the
Corporation.
CHIP WAGON: Means a motor vehicle that is stationary in one designated
site and is licensed or required to be licensed and is designed for or
intended to be used for the selling, offering for sale, servicing and/or
dispensing of refreshments.
Chief Building
Official
Chip Wagon
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CHURCH: Means a building dedicated to religious worship. Permitted
accessory uses may include a church or parish hall, rectory, Sunday school
and licensed day nursery.
Church
CLINIC, ANIMAL: (See ANIMAL CLINIC)
Animal Clinic
CLINIC, MEDICAL: (See MEDICAL CLINIC)
Medical Clinic
CLUB,
COMMERCIAL:
(See
COMMERCIAL
SPORTS
AND
RECREATION CENTRE)
Commercial Club
COMMERCIAL SCHOOL: (See SCHOOL, COMMERCIAL)
Commercial School
COMMERCIAL SPORTS AND RECREATION CENTRE: Means an
athletic, recreational or social club operated for gain or profit or for the
private use of members.
Commercial Sports
and
Recreation Centre
COMMERCIAL STORAGE: Means a building or structure in which more
than one storage unit is rented and used for the temporary storage of
household items, vehicles and/or commercial goods and materials, but
does not include any business operation or use associated with the
storage. Each unit is physically separated from other units within the
building and has its own entrance.
Commercial Storage
COMMERCIAL YARD SALE: Means the sale of new or used household
items including, but not limited to, clothing, furniture, appliances,
housewares, sporting or recreational equipment and toys which is
conducted by a person or persons on a regular basis, whether or not
seasonally and whether or not on the same lot.
Commercial Yard
Sale
COMMUNICATION FACILITY: Means any use of land that is primarily for
the transmission of electronic signals through the air and includes a
transmitting station or tower.
Communication
Facility
COMMUNITY CENTRE: Means any land, building and/or structure that is
used for community activities, whether used for commercial purposes or
not, the control of which is vested in the corporation, a local board or agent
thereof.
Community Centre
CONSERVATION: Means the maintenance of the natural environment for
the purposes of preservation, research, observation and outdoor uses such
as hiking and fishing. This definition may include the construction and use
of trail shelters and other similar structures ancillary to the foregoing uses,
but shall not include a dwelling house, a mobile home or a tourist vehicle.
Conservation
CONTRACTORS OR TRADESMANS ESTABLISHMENT: Means a
building or part of a building where mechanical, electrical, structural,
plumbing or like contractors conduct their businesses, whether in
conjunction with a retail store or not, and may include offices, display areas
and storage areas, but shall not include open storage.
Contractors or
Tradesmans
Establishment
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CONVENIENCE STORE: Means a building or part of a building wherein
convenience commercial goods and foodstuffs which serve the day-to-day
needs of local residents are offered for sale and may include an automobile
gas bar. Such stores shall be limited to a maximum gross leasable floor
area of 400 m2.
Convenience Store
CONVERTED DWELLING: (See DWELLING, CONVERTED).
Converted Dwelling
CORNER LOT: (See LOT, CORNER).
Corner Lot
CORPORATION: Means the Corporation of the Township of
Drummond/North Elmsley.
Corporation
COVERAGE: (See LOT, COVERAGE)
Coverage
CUSTOM WORKSHOP: Means a building or part of a building where
individual custom productions such as drapes, Venetian blinds, handmade
leather goods, orthopedic and prosthetic appliances, weaving, awnings
and other non-offensive, non-dangerous custom production is carried out,
but does not include any factory production or any shop or factory
otherwise classified or defined in this By-law. A custom workshop may
include an accessory retail use up to 25% of the gross leasable floor area.
Custom Workshop
3D
DAIRY: Means a building or portion of a building where dairy products are
produced and processed for packaging, distribution and resale off
premises. A dairy may include an accessory retail use up to 25% of the
gross leasable floor area.
Dairy
DAY LIGHTING TRIANGLE: (see SIGHT TRIANGLE)
Day Lighting
Triangle
DAY NURSERY, PRIVATE: Means a dwelling in which the owner or tenant
conducts a home occupation by providing temporary care, supervision and
board for less than 5 children who are not of common parentage.
Private
Day Nurseries
DAY NURSERY, LICENSED: Means a building or part of a building in
which temporary care, supervision and/or board for more than 5 children
who are not of common parentage is provided and which is licensed under
the Day Nurseries Act.
Licensed
Day Nurseries
DENSITY: Means the ratio of the number of dwelling units to the lot area.
Density
DEPTH: (See LOT, DEPTH)
Depth
DRY CLEANING DISTRIBUTION STATION: Means a building or part of a
building used for receiving clothing articles, or fabric goods to be subjected
to the process of dry cleaning, dry dyeing, or cleaning elsewhere and for
the pressing and distribution of any such articles or goods which have been
subjected to any such process. Notwithstanding the foregoing, on-site dry
cleaning, dry dyeing, cleaning and pressing of personal clothing and
household articles are permitted.
Dry Cleaning
Distribution
Station
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DRY CLEANING PLANT: Means a building or part of a building in which
the business of dry cleaning, dry dyeing, cleaning or pressing of clothing
articles or fabric goods is carried on.
Dry Cleaning
Plant
DWELLING HOUSE: Means a building containing one or more dwelling
units, each of which is occupied or intended to be occupied by one
household and excluding hotels/motels, trailers, recreational vehicles, or
tents.
DWELLING HOUSE AREA: Means the total area of the storeys contained
within the exterior walls of the dwelling or dwelling unit, exclusive of any
carport, garage, porch, veranda, unfinished basement or unfinished cellar
where such basement or cellar has a height of less than 2.1 m measured
between its floor surface and the underside of the joists of the storey above
it.
Dwelling
House
Dwelling House
Area
DWELLING HOUSE, ACCESSORY: Means a single detached dwelling
house which is accessory to a permitted Non-Residential use and is
occupied by either the owner of the lot or by one employee employed on
the lot where such accessory dwelling house is located.
Dwelling House,
Accessory
DWELLING HOUSE, APARTMENT: Means a building containing a
number of dwelling units which share a common entrance from the street
level wherein the occupants have the right to use common halls and/or
stairs and/or elevators and yards.
Dwelling House,
Apartment
DWELLING HOUSE, BOARDING/ROOMING: Means a single-detached
dwelling house in which rooms are rented individually, with or without
meals, for three or more persons who are not a household but does not
include any other establishment otherwise defined or classified herein.
Dwelling House,
Boarding/Rooming
DWELLING HOUSE, CONVERTED: Means a single-detached dwelling
house existing at the time of the passing of this By-law which because of
size and design, has been or can be converted by partition and the addition
of sanitary facilities and cooking facilities into more than one dwelling unit.
Dwelling House,
Converted
DWELLING HOUSE, DUPLEX: Means the whole of a dwelling house
divided horizontally into two dwelling units, each of which has an
independent entrance either directly from the outside or through a common
vestibule.
Dwelling House,
Duplex
DWELLING HOUSE, GROUP: Means a dwelling house that is part of a
group of dwelling houses on the same lot.
Dwelling House,
Group
DWELLING HOUSE, MOBILE: Means a dwelling house that is designed,
constructed and/or manufactured to provide a permanent residence, but
cannot meet the definition of a modular dwelling house, motor home, travel
trailer, tent trailer or other trailer as defined under the Township's Zoning
By-law. A Mobile Home shall be designed in accordance with the CSA-
Z240 standard and shall only be permitted in a zone where it is clearly
defined as a permitted use.
Dwelling House,
Mobile
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DWELLING HOUSE, MODULAR: Means a dwelling house built in one or
more major pieces/modules in a manufacturing facility and transported to
the site where the unit is assembled on a foundation. The structure must
have a CSA-A277 certification. For the purposes of this By-law, a modular
dwelling house shall be deemed to be a single detached dwelling house or
constituent part of a semi detached, row house or multiple dwelling houses.
Dwelling House,
Modular
DWELLING HOUSE, PARK MODEL: Means a manufactured dwelling
designed and constructed in conformity with CAN/CSA-Z241. Park Model
homes shall only be used as seasonal dwellings.
Dwelling House,
Park Model
DWELLING HOUSE, MULTIPLE: Means a dwelling containing three or
more dwelling units not otherwise defined herein.
Dwelling House,
Multiple
DWELLING HOUSE, SEASONAL: Means a single detached dwelling
house used as an occasional resort for vacation, recreation, rest and
relaxation purposes by a household which regularly resides in a permanent
dwelling at another location.
Dwelling House,
Seasonal
DWELLING HOUSE, SEMI DETACHED: Means one of a pair of dwelling
units divided vertically into two DWELLING units, each of which has an
independent entrance either directly from the outside of through a common
vestibule.
Dwelling House,
Semi Detached
DWELLING HOUSE, SINGLE DETACHED: Means a completely detached
dwelling unit.
Dwelling House,
Single Detached
DWELLING HOUSE, TOWNHOUSE: Means a dwelling house divided
vertically into 3 or more dwelling units, each of which has independent
entrances to front and rear privacy yards.
Dwelling House,
Townhouse
1.
STREET
TOWNHOUSE,
DWELLING
HOUSE:
Means
a
townhouse dwelling house that abuts a street and is designed as
an independent dwelling unit for freehold occupancy.
Street Townhouse
2.
PLANNED UNIT TOWNHOUSE, DWELLING HOUSE: Means a
townhouse dwelling house, which forms part of a group of such
dwelling houses and which shares common facilities with the other
dwelling houses such as access to a public road, parking facilities,
open space, recreation areas, and is designed as an integral part
of a complex for condominium, cooperative and/or rental
occupancy.
DWELLING UNIT shall mean one or more habitable rooms designed for
use and occupied by persons in which separate kitchen and sanitary
facilities are provided for the exclusive use of such persons with an
independent entrance from outside the building or from a common hallway
or stairway inside the building.
Planned Unit
Townhouse
Dwelling Unit
3E
EMPLOYEE: Means a person who is hired, contracted, engaged or
otherwise employed by another person or persons or by a company,
Employee
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partnership, corporation or similar organization to perform or carry out
work. For the purpose of this definition, an employee includes any person
who is employed full time or part time, whether for a salary, commission,
hourly wage, other consideration or as a volunteer, and includes the owner,
owners, partners, principals and officers of the company, partnership,
corporation or organization.
ERECT: Means to build, construct, reconstruct, alter and relocate and
without limiting the generality of the foregoing shall be taken to include any
preliminary physical operation such as excavating, grading, piling, cribbing,
filling or draining, structurally altering any existing building or structure by
an addition, deletion, enlargement or extension, and any other work which
requires a building permit.
Erect
ESTABLISHED BUILDING LINE: Means the average distance between
the street and the building line for all main buildings on the same side of
the street within the same block as of the date of the passing of this By-
law.
Established
Building Line
EXISTING: Means existing as of the date of the passing of this By-law.
Existing
EXISTING USE: Means the purpose for which any land, building, structure
of combination thereof is designed, arranged, occupied or maintained as
of the date of the passing of this By-law.
Existing Use
EXTERIOR SIDE LOT LINE: (See LOT LINE)
Exterior Side
Lot Line
EXTERIOR SIDE YARD: (See YARD)
Exterior Side Yard
3F
FARM: (See AGRICULTURE)
Farm
FARM CUSTOM WORKSHOP: Means an accessory use to a permitted
farm, which consists of the supply of farm labour and/or farm machinery,
on a short term, seasonal or contract basis for general or intensive
agricultural uses and/or for transporting farm produce and supplies. This
definition may include a maintenance garage for vehicles used exclusively
for the farm custom work use.
Farm Custom
Workshop
FARM IMPLEMENT SALES: Means a building and/or lot where new
and/or used farm implements are kept for display, sale and/or rental.
Accessory uses may include those normally required for performing
maintenance on and repair of farm implements, including service centres,
service bays, storage of farm implement parts, etc.
Farm Implement
Sales
FARM SUPPLY SALES: Means a building wherein farm supplies which
may include feed, seed, agricultural chemicals, hardware, farm working
apparel, etc. are sold or rented.
Farm Supply
Sales
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FILL LINE: (See REGULATION LIMIT).
Fill Line
FLOOD PLAIN: For river, stream, and small inland lake systems, means
the area, usually low lands adjoining a watercourse, which has been or may
be subject to flooding hazards during a 1:100 year flood. Where floodplain
mapping has been undertaken, the limits of the floodplain are based on the
one in one hundred year flood level. Where mapping has not been
undertaken, the limit of the floodplain may have to be determined based on
a hydro-technical study undertaken by a qualified professional engineer,
consistent with the guidelines for the delineation of flood hazard areas in
Ontario (the MNR Natural Hazards Guides) and to the satisfaction of the
Conservation Authority having jurisdiction in the watershed in question.
Flood Plain
FINANCIAL OFFICE: Means a building or part of a building in which a
bank, trust company, finance company, mortgage company or investment
company is located.
Financial Office
FINISHED GRADE: (See GRADE, FINISHED)
Finished Grade
FLOOR AREA: (See GROSS LEASABLE FLOOR AREA)
Floor Area
FORESTRY USE: Means the planting, management and/or harvesting of
timber resources including the establishment of a temporary or portable
sawmill as an accessory use for the processing of timber resources taken
from the lot on which the temporary or portable sawmill is located, but does
not include the establishment of a permanent sawmill, as herein defined.
Forestry Use
FRONTAGE: (See LOT, FRONTAGE)
Frontage
FUEL PUMP ISLAND: Means a structure on a lot of an automobile gas
bar, retail propane/compressed natural gas transfer facility or automobile
service station where the fuel pumps are located.
Fuel Pump
Island
FUNERAL HOME: Means a building used for the preparation of deceased
human bodies for interment or cremation, for the viewing of deceased
persons, and for the holding of funeral services.
Funeral Home
3G
GARAGE, PRIVATE: Means an accessory building or part of a residential
building located on a residential lot intended for the storage of one or more
vehicles, in which no business, occupation or service is conducted for
profit. Freestanding garages are accessory buildings.
GARAGE SALE: Means an informal, irregularly scheduled event for the
sale of used goods from the home or yard, and shall be operated by the
usual inhabitant of a residential dwelling. Garage sales, which shall also
include yard sales, rummage sales and like events, shall not include
commercial yard sales as defined herein.
Private Garage
Garage Sale
Gazebo
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GAZEBO: Means an accessory, detached roofed structure open on all
sides or screened in, which is used as an outdoor non-habitable sitting or
leisure area.
GOLF COURSE: Means a public or private area operated for the purpose
of playing golf and includes a par 3 golf course, but does not include driving
ranges, miniature courses and similar uses.
Golf Course
GRADE, FINISHED: With reference to a building, means the average
elevation of the finished surface of the ground where it meets the exterior
of the front of such building and when used with reference to a structure
shall mean the average elevation of the finished grade of the ground
immediately surrounding such structure, exclusive in both cases of any
artificial embankment or entrenchment, and when used with reference to a
street means the elevation of the street established by the Corporation or
other designated authority.
Finished Grade
GREENHOUSE: Means a building and/or structure used for the growing
of flowers, vegetables, shrubs, trees and similar vegetation including any
part of a building, structure or area used for the sale of garden supplies and
landscaping materials which may include seeds, bulbs, tools, etc. This
definition shall not include any premises for the growing of mushrooms.
Greenhouse
GROSS LEASABLE FLOOR AREA: Means the sum total of the area of
the floor or floors, above and below grade, measured from the exterior
faces of the exterior walls of a building or structure at the level of each floor
but shall not include:
1.
any part of the building or structure below grade which is used for
heating equipment, storage, laundry facilities and similar accessory
uses.
2.
any part of the building or structure used for the storage or parking
of motor vehicles.
Gross Leasable
Floor Area
GROUP HOME, TYPE A: Means a single household unit in a dwelling, in
which 3 to 10 residents (excluding staff or receiving family) live together
under responsible supervision consistent with the requirements of its
residents, and which is licensed or approved under Provincial Statute and
is in compliance with Municipal by-laws. This definition does not include
residences for young offenders, adult offenders, or boarding/rooming
dwelling houses.
Type A Group
Home
GROUP HOME, TYPE B: Means a single household unit in a dwelling in
which a maximum of ten residents live together under custodial supervision
consistent with the particular needs of its residents. A Young Offenders
Type B group home shall be licensed or approved by either the Ministry of
Community and Social Services or the Ministry of Correctional Services
under the Young Offenders Act. An Adult Offenders Type B group home,
or Community Resource Centre, shall be licensed or approved by the
Ministry of Correctional Services under the Ministry of Correctional
Services Act.
Type B Group
Home
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GUEST HOUSE: (See TOURIST GUEST HOUSE)
GUEST CABIN: (See SLEEPING CABIN)
Guest House
Guest Cabin
3H
HABITABLE ROOM: Means a room designed to provide living, dining,
sleeping or kitchen accommodation. This definition may include a
bathroom, den, library or enclosed sun room but shall not include any
porch, verandah, unfinished attic, unfinished basement or unfinished cellar.
Habitable Room
HEIGHT: Means the vertical distance of a building between the finished
grade, and:
1.
the highest point of the roof surface or the parapet, whichever is the
greater of a flat roof; or
2.
the deckline of a mansard roof; or
3.
the mean level between eaves and ridge of a gabled, hip, gambrel,
cottage or other type of pitched roof; or
4. the highest point of a roof in which one side of the roof is parallel
to the main wall; or
5. the highest point of the roof in the case of a fabric covered (domed)
structure.
Height
HIGH WATER MARK: means the mark made on the shore or bank of a
water body through the action of water, which action has continued over
such a long period of time that it has created a difference between the
character of the vegetation or soil below the mark and that above the
mark, except that in the case of the Big Rideau and Lower Rideau the
high water mark shall be the upper controlled water elevation.
High Water Mark
HIGHWAY: (See STREET)
Highway
HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL MALL: Means one or more buildings divided
into a number of self-contained units which are occupied by uses which are
permitted uses in the zone in which a highway commercial mall is
permitted, except that the total gross leasable floor area occupied by retail
stores and personal service shops shall not exceed 25% of the total gross
leasable of the rural commercial/industrial mall.
Highway
Commercial Mall
HOBBY FARM: Means the keeping, breeding, raising and grazing of
livestock and/or poultry, other than domestic pets, for the personal use of
the household operating the hobby farm and excludes an agricultural use
as herein defined which is operated for commercial purposes.
Hobby Farm
HOME FOR THE AGED: Means a building established and/or maintained
by the Corporation under The Homes for the Aged and Rest Homes Act.
Home for the Aged
HOME OCCUPATION: Means an occupation conducted for gain or profit
as an accessory use to a residential use in accordance with the regulations
herein.
Home Occupation
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HOME OCCUPATION, RURAL: Means an occupation conducted for gain
or profit as an accessory use within a dwelling unit and/or within an
accessory building on the same lot in accordance with the regulations
herein. Rural Home Occupations may include: a veterinary hospital or
clinic; woodworking; welding; plumbing; a machine or automobile body
shop, a blacksmith or similar use.
Rural Home
Occupation
HOSPITAL: Means a Public or Private Institution as defined under The
Public Hospitals Act or under The Private Hospitals Act.
HOTEL: Means a building, or part of a building, or two or more
disconnected or detached buildings, designed to be used for the purpose
of catering to the needs of the traveling or vacationing public by furnishing
sleeping accommodation with or without kitchens, with or without supplying
food, and may include meeting rooms, banquet halls, public dining rooms,
and any premises licensed under the Liquor License Act and shall include
a motel or motor inn but shall not include, boarding/rooming dwelling
houses, beverage rooms or apartment dwelling houses.
Hospital
Hotel
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HOUSEHOLD: Means the collection of all individuals normally resident in
a dwelling unit.
Household
HOUSEHOLD PET: (See PET, HOUSEHOLD).
Household Pet
HUNTING OR FISHING CAMP: Means a building or structure, with a
maximum area of 50 square metres, which is occupied for limited times
during the year as a base for hunting, fishing and similar outdoor activities
Hunting or
Fishing Camp
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but which is not a single detached dwelling or a seasonal dwelling as
defined herein.
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INDUSTRIAL MALL: Means one or more buildings divided into a number
of self-contained units which are occupied by uses which are permitted
uses in the zone in which an industrial mall is permitted, except that the
total gross leasable floor area occupied by retail stores and personal
service shops shall not exceed 25% of the total gross leasable of the rural
commercial/industrial mall.
Industrial Mall
INSTITUTION: Means a building or part of a building used for a non-
commercial purpose by an organized body or society for promoting a
particular purpose. This definition may include a library, college, university,
convent, monastery, public museum or similar use, but shall not include an
assembly hall.
Institution
INTERIOR LOT: (See LOT)
Interior Lot
INTERIOR SIDE YARD: (See YARD)
Interior Side Yard
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Reserved for future use.
3K
KENNEL: Means a building or structure or part of a building or structure
where more than five (5) dogs or more than ten (10) cats are lodged, bred,
kept or boarded. A kennel facility will be classified as one of the following:
KENNEL, COMMERCIAL: Means a kennel used primarily for
boarding dogs or cats not owned by family members, or for the
breeding, raising and sale of purebred or crossbred dogs or cats,
whether owned by family members or not.
KENNEL, HOBBY: Means a kennel where dogs or cats are housed
for the primary purpose of pleasure (pets) or hunting, and where
there is no boarding or revenue derived from the sale of the
offspring of the dogs or cats.
KITCHEN FACILITIES: Means any area of a building and/or structure
whose design and/or purpose is to coordinate and/or whose use is the
storage, preparation or consumption of food and/or drink.
Kennel
Kitchen Facilities
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LANDSCAPED OPEN SPACE: Means the area of a lot comprised of lawn
with or without natural or ornamental shrubs, flowers and trees including
space occupied by paths, walks, courts, patios and pools, but shall not
include parking lots, aisles, driveways, loading spaces, curbs, or ramps for
vehicles.
Landscaped
Open Space
LANE: Means a public thoroughfare which affords a means of access to
abutting lots but which is not a street as defined herein and is not intended
for general traffic circulation.
Lane
LAUNDROMAT: Means a building or part of a building containing two or
more washing and/or self-service dry-cleaning machines and/or dryers for
use by the public which is operated for profit or gain.
LIVESTOCK UNIT shall mean equivalent values for various types of
animals including poultry, based on manure production and production
cycles. The number of animals that would produce 1 livestock unit are as
follows:
Laundromat
Livestock Unit
TYPE OF LIVESTOCK
NUMBER OF ANIMALS /
LIVESTOCK UNIT
BEEF:
Beef Cow1 (barn confinement)
1
Beef Cow (barn and yard)
1
Beef Feeders (barn confinement)
2
Beef Feeders (barn and yard)
2
CHICKEN:
Caged Layers (inactive stored in barn)
125
Caged Layers (daily manure removal)
125
Chicken Breeder Layers
125
Chicken Broilers/Roosters
200
Pullets (replacement layers)
500
DAIRY:
Milking Cow 1,2 (tie stall)
1
Milking Cow (free stall)
1
Dairy Heifers (barn confinement)
2
Dairy Heifers (barn and yard)
2
DUCK
100
EMU
5
GOAT:
Adult Goats3
4
Feeder Goats (>20kg)
10
HORSE3
1
OSTRICH
3
RABBIT:
Adult Rabbit
40
SHEEP:
Adult Sheep3
4
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Feeder Lambs (>20kg)
10
SWINE:
Sows/Boars
5
Feeder Hogs (30 - 120kg)
4
Weaners (4 - 30kg)4
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TURKEY:
Meat Turkeys (>10kg)
50
Meat Turkeys (5 - 10kg)
75
Turkey Breeder Layers
75
Meat Turkeys (<5kg)
100
Pullets (replacement breeders)
500
VEAL:
White Veal
6
Red Veal (<300kg)
3
NOTES: For all other animals/poultry use 1 livestock unit per 450 kg
housed at one time.
1. Includes calf to 150 kg (330.7 lb).
1. A dairy/cow farm usually has milking cows, heifers, and calves.
Multiply the number of milking/nursing cows by 1.5 to account for
the followers when they are all kept on the same farm.
2. Includes offspring until weaned.
Multiply number of sows by 2.4 to determine the number of
weaners.
LOADING SPACE: Means a space or bay located on a lot which is used
or intended to be used for the temporary parking of any vehicle while
loading or unloading goods, merchandise, animals or materials used in
connection with the use of the lot or any building thereon.
Loading
Space
LOT: Means any parcel of land described in a registered deed or shown in
a registered plan of subdivision, which is capable of being legally conveyed
from one party to another and including any parts of the parcel which are
subject to right of easement.
Lot
CORNER LOT: Means lot situated at the intersection of and abutting two
streets which intersect at an angle of less than 135 degrees.
Corner Lot
INTERIOR LOT: Means a lot situated between adjacent lots and abutting
one street.
Interior Lot
IRREGULAR LOT: Means a lot abutting more than one street, but not
otherwise defined herein.
Irregular Lot
THROUGH LOT: Means a lot bounded on two opposite sides by streets
provided, however, that if any lot qualifies as being both a corner lot and a
through lot as herein defined, such lot shall be conclusively deemed to be
a corner lot.
Through Lot
WATERFRONT LOT: Means a lot with at least one lot line abutting the
shoreline of a waterbody.
Waterfront
Lot
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LOT AREA: Means the total horizontal area within the lot lines of a lot. For
calculating the minimum lot area requirement such area shall exclude
areas covered by a waterbody or watercourse, or areas located within the
mapped flood plain, or areas between the top and toe of cliffs or
embankments having a slope of 30 degrees or more from the horizontal
shall not be included.
Lot Area
LOT COVERAGE: Means the percentage of the lot area covered by
buildings or structures exclusive of canopies, balconies and overhanging
eaves and private swimming pools protruding not more than 1.5 m above
finished grade.
Lot Coverage
LOT DEPTH: Means the horizontal distance between the front lot line and
the rear lot line.
For the purpose of determining the required minimum lot depth for lots
which are not square or rectangular the following shall apply:
1.
If the front and rear lot lines are not parallel, the lot depth shall be
measured by joining the mid-point of the front lot line with the mid-
point of the rear lot line, or with the apex of the triangle formed by
the side lot lines.
2.
In the case of a corner lot with a curved front lot line, the lot depth
shall be measured by first extending the front and exterior side lot
lines as tangents, from the point where each lot line begins to curve,
in a straight line to their point of intersection. The lot depth shall
then be measured by joining the mid-point of the tangent to the front
lot line and the mid-point of the rear lot line, or with the apex of the
triangle formed by the side lot lines.
Lot Depth
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LOT FRONTAGE: Means the width of the lot between the side lot lines at
the front lot line.
For the purpose of determining the required minimum lot frontage in the
case of a lot without parallel side lot lines and/or without a straight front lot
line, the following shall apply:
1.
The minimum required lot frontage shall be measured as the length
of the front lot line; or
2.
The minimum required lot frontage shall be measured as the
horizontal distance between the side lot lines, measured between
the points on the side lot lines equal to the front yard requirement
for the use in the zone in which the lot is located.
Lot Frontage
LOT LINE, FRONT: Means the line dividing the lot from the street.
For the purpose of determining the front lot line the following shall apply:
1.
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 lot line abutting a
street shall be deemed an exterior lot line. If such lot lines are of
equal length, the front lot line shall be deemed to be the lot line as
established by building orientation and/or main access.
2.
In the case of a through lot the shorter of the lines dividing the lot
from the streets shall be deemed the front lot line. If such lines are
of equal length, the front lot line shall be deemed to be the line as
established by building orientation and/or main access.
3.
In the case of a waterfront lot, the lot line between the waterbody
and the lot shall be deemed to be the front lot line.
4.
In the case of an irregular lot, the shortest lot line abutting a street
shall be deemed to be the front lot line, or the front lot line shall be
deemed to be the lot line as established by building orientation
and/or main access, whichever is the more appropriate.
Front Lot Line
LOT LINE, REAR: Means the lot line furthest from and opposite to the front
lot line. In the case of a lot having 4 or more lot lines, the one lot line
farthest from and opposite to the front lot line shall be deemed to be the
rear lot line. In the case of a lot having 3 lot lines, there shall be deemed
to be no rear lot line. In the case of a waterfront lot, the lot line furthest from
and opposite to the shoreline shall be deemed to be the rear lot line.
Rear Lot Line
LOT LINE, SIDE: Means the lot line or lines other than a front lot line or
rear lot line.
Side Lot Line
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MAIN WALL: Means the exterior front, side or rear wall of a building, and
all structural members essential to the support of a fully or partially
enclosed space or roof, where such members are nearer to a lot line than
the said exterior wall.
MANUFACTURING PLANT: Means a building or structure in which a
product is fabricated or materials are processed or assembled and from
which such product is shipped to a wholesale or retail outlet.
Main Wall
Manufacturing Plant
MARINA: Means a lot, building or structure containing docking facilities,
boat launching ramps, lifts, boathouses, and located on a waterbody,
where boats and boat accessories are berthed, stored, serviced, repaired
or kept for sale or rent and where facilities for the sale of marine fuels and
lubricants may be provided, and may include a building or structure for the
sale of accessories or refreshments, but does not include a marine facility.
Marina
MARINE FACILITY: Means an accessory building or structure located on
a waterfront lot which is used to take a boat into or out of a waterbody, to
moor, to berth or to store a boat. This definition may include a boat
launching ramp, boat lift, dock, or boathouse, but shall not include any
building used for human habitation or a marina.
Marine Facility
MARKET: Means the sale of new or used goods, wares, merchandise,
substances, articles or things to the general public, including but not limited
to: arts, crafts and other homemade articles, fresh and prepared food
products; nursery products; and used furniture and other household items,
by one or more independent vendors, but does not include the sale of
vehicles or livestock. A market may be located in a permanent or
temporary building or structure, or may be located partially or entirely in the
open. For the purposes of this By-law, a market is considered to be a retail
store.
Market
MEDICAL CLINIC: Means a building or part of a building used solely by
physicians, dentists, and/or drugless practitioners, their staff and their
patients, for the purpose of consultation, diagnosis and office treatment.
Medical Clinic
MERCHANDISE SERVICE SHOP: (See SERVICE SHOP)
Merchandise
Service Shop
MINE: Means the extraction of mineral resources either by underground or
open pit mining but does not include a pit or quarry as herein defined. A
mine includes accessory processing uses such as refining, smelting, open
storage of mineral resources, waste storage and processing, and
associated handling and transportation uses.
Mine
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MOBILE CANTEEN: Means a temporary business containing a vehicle
equipped for the cartage, storage, preparation and sale of food products
and soft drinks. If the vehicle is motorized, it shall have a current license
to be driven on a highway pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act R.S.O. 1990
as amended. A motorized Mobile Canteen is a vehicle which operates at
locations of employment or specific events which are held for a specific
time period. A hand or pedal powered Mobile Canteen is a vehicle which
may sell food products on the roads in the Township.
Mobile Canteen
MOTEL: (See HOTEL)
Motel
MOTOR HOME: Means a self-propelled vehicle designed for living,
sleeping and eating accommodation.
Motor Home
MOTOR VEHICLE: Means a motor vehicle as defined by The Highway
Traffic Act.
Motor Vehicle
MUNICIPALITY: (See CORPORATION).
MUNICIPAL DRAIN: shall mean any drainage works that have been
established or are maintained under the authority of the Drainage Act,
R.S.O. 1990, c. D.17, as amended
Municipality
Municipal Drain
MUSEUM: Means a lot, building and/or structure used for the storing and
exhibition of objects illustrating antiquities, natural history, arts, etc. and
which may be publicly or privately owned and/or managed.
Museum
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NON-COMPLYING: Means an existing use, building or structure which is
a permitted use in the zone in which it is located but which does not comply,
or agree with one or more of the required zone provisions of this By-law.
Non-Complying
NON-CONFORMING: With reference to a use, means an existing use
which is not a permitted use in the zone in which it is located, and with
reference to a lot means a lot having less than the minimum lot area and/or
lot frontage required in the zone in which such lot is located.
Non-Conforming
NURSING HOME: Means a building containing multiple rooms with
common access to eating, bathroom, recreation and leisure areas for
temporary occupancy by those requiring nursing or other care and where
meals, personal care, nursing services and medical care and treatment are
provided or made available, as defined under the Nursing Homes Act.
Nursing Home
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OBNOXIOUS USE: Means a use which is offensive by reason of its
emission of odour, smoke, dust, noise, gas, fumes, vibration, or refuse
matter, or is a use which under The Health Protection and Promotion Act
or its regulations is likely to have an adverse affect on the health of any
person.
Obnoxious
Use
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OFFICE: Means a building or part of a building used or intended to be used
in the performance and transaction of business including professional,
administrative and clerical activities.
Office
OPEN STORAGE AREA: Means a lot or part of a lot used for the storage
of equipment, goods or materials excluding a parking lot and a salvage
yard.
Open Storage
Area
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PARK, PRIVATE: Means a recreational area other than a public park.
Private Park
PARK, PUBLIC: Means a recreational area consisting largely of open
space, which may include a playground, swimming pool, arena, playfield,
or similar use, owned or controlled by the Corporation, or by any Ministry,
Board, Commission or Authority established under any statute of Ontario
or Canada and includes a community centre as herein defined.
Public Park
PARKING LOT: Means an area, building or structure used for the
temporary parking of motor vehicles and includes any related aisles and
parking spaces but shall not include any part of a driveway, street or lane.
This definition may include a parking garage.
Parking Lot
PARKING SPACE: Means a portion of a parking lot or parking garage used
for the temporary parking or storage of a motor vehicle, exclusive of any
aisles, or driveways, which:
1.
in the case of a private garage or carport consists of an area of not
less than 14.3 m2 with a minimum width of 2.6 m;
2.
in the case of regular or angled parking spaces consists of a
minimum width of 2.75 m and a minimum length of 5.75 m, with the
parking space measured at right angles to the angle of parking; and
3.
in the case of parallel parking spaces, consists of a minimum width
of 2.75 m and a minimum length of 6.7 m.
4. in the case of an accessible parking space consists of a minimum
of 3 metres in width and a minimum length of 5.75 metres.
Parking Space
PERSONAL SERVICE SHOP: (see SERVICE SHOP, PERSONAL)
Personal Service
Shop
PET, HOUSEHOLD: Means a domestic animal which is tamed and
commonly kept in a dwelling unit either with free movement or confined in
an appropriate container but shall not include a domesticated animal which
is commonly kept, bred, raised or grazed as an agricultural use, an animal
requiring unusual care beyond normal feeding or grooming, or an animal,
representing a hazard or danger to the health, safety or well being of the
occupants of the dwelling unit.
Household Pet
PIT: Means a lot or portion of a lot 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, but does not include a
wayside pit. Uses associated with the extractive operation using on-site
Pit
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aggregate are included in this definition, including washing or screening
operations, batching plants, etc.
PLACE OF ENTERTAINMENT: Means a motion picture or other theatre,
arena, auditorium, public hall, dance hall, or music hall, but does not
include a place of recreation or commercial sports and recreation centre.
Place of
Entertainment
PLACE OF RECREATION: Means a lot, building or structure in which
various forms of recreation are provided for a fee, including amusement
parks, mini-golf courses, billiard or pool room, bowling alley, curling rink,
ice or roller rink, and arcades, but does not include any place of
entertainment, commercial sports and recreation centre, public parks or
private parks.
Place of
Recreation
PLAY AREA: Means an outdoor area, at or above ground level, developed
with play equipment and suitably surfaced and fenced or otherwise
enclosed for the common recreation of the residents of a dwelling house.
Play Area
PRINCIPAL: (See MAIN).
Principal
PRINT SHOP: Means a retail establishment that provides printing or
duplicating services using photography, blueprint or offset printing
equipment.
Printing Shop
PRINTING ESTABLISHMENT: Means an establishment used for printing,
typesetting, blueprinting, engraving, stereotyping or electro-typing and
shall include such uses as newspaper or book publishing and shall also
include a print shop.
Printing
Establishment
PRIVATE AMENITY AREA: Means a privacy yard immediately adjacent to
the dwelling unit which serves the household and with access controlled by
the household of the dwelling unit.
PRIVATE ROAD: Means a road under private ownership which provides
access or services three or more legally conveyable lots and may include
a right-of-way registered on title.
Private
Amenity Area
Private Road
PROPANE/COMPRESSED
NATURAL
GAS
TRANSFER
AND
HANDLING FACILITY:
1.
Retail propane/compressed natural gas transfer facility means a
transfer facility that is licensed under the provisions of The Energy
Act, R.S.O. 1980 C.139, from which petroleum fuels (propane and
compressed natural gas) may be retailed to the public.
2.
Consumer outlet propane/compressed natural gas transfer facility
means a non-retail transfer facility licensed under The Energy Act,
R.S.O. 1980 C.139, where vehicles, appliances and other
equipment of the business or establishment to which the said facility
belongs are refueled with petroleum fuels (propane and
compressed natural gas).
3.
Gas cylinder handling facility means a facility licensed under The
Energy Act, R.S.O. 1980 C.139, where bottled gases are handled
and stored in cylinders and where there is no element of transfer.
Propane/
Compressed
Natural Gas
Transfer and
Handling Facility
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4.
Bulk propane storage depot means a propane transfer facility that
has an aggregate capacity in excess of 7571 litres (2000 U.S.
gallons).
PUBLIC AUTHORITY: Means any School Board, Public Utility
Commission, Transportation Commission, Public Library Board, Board of
Parks Management, Board of Health, Board of Commissioners of Police,
or other board or commission or committee of a local authority established
or exercising any power or authority under any general or special Statute
of Ontario with respect to any of the affairs or purposes of a municipality or
a portion thereof and includes any committee or local authority established
by By-law of the municipality.
Public
Authority
PUBLIC USE: Means the use of any land, building or structure by a public
authority.
Public Use
PUBLIC UTILITY: Means the use of any land, building or structure by a
telephone, gas or railway company or similar company for purposes of
installing and maintaining public utilities.
Public Utility
PUMP ISLAND: (See FUEL PUMP ISLAND)
Pump Island
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QUARRY: Means a lot where consolidated rock has been or is being
removed by means of an open excavation to supply material for
construction, industrial or manufacturing purposes, but does not include a
wayside quarry or open pit metal mine. Uses associated with the extractive
operation using on-site material are included in this definition, including
crushing, washing or screening operations, batching plants, etc.
Quarry
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RAILWAY SPUR: Means a rail line located on private property or on a
private right of-way which provides access from a rail line to the private
property.
Railway Spur
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE: Means a vehicle designed for use principally
for recreation and includes a travel trailer, tent trailer, motor home, boat,
boat trailer, snowmobile, all terrain vehicle, etc.
Recreational
Vehicle
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE SALES: Means a building and/or lot where
recreational vehicles are kept for display and/or sale. Permitted accessory
uses may include those normally required for performing maintenance and
repair including service centre, service bays, body shop, storage of parts,
etc.
Recreational
Vehicle Sales
REGULATION LIMIT: Means the areas within and adjacent to a
designated Wetland and Flood Plain to which the Development,
Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shoreline and Watercourse
Regulations of the Conservation Authorities apply.
Regulation Limit
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RELIGIOUS INSTITUTION: Means a building or part of a building used for
bible institute, a Christian science reading room, a religious library, a
religious school, a monastery, a convent, a religious retreat or similar use
but shall not include a church.
Religious
Institution
REPAIR SHOP: (See SERVICE SHOP, REPAIR)
Repair Shop
RESTAURANT: Means a building or part of a building where food is offered
for sale to the public for consumption on or off the premises and includes
restaurants, cafes, cafeterias, ice cream parlours, tea or lunch rooms, dairy
bars, coffee shops, snack bars and which may be licensed by The Liquor
Board. This definition does not include a take-out restaurant, although a
take-out counter within a restaurant is permitted.
Restaurant
RESTAURANT, TAKE-OUT: Means a building or structure where food is
offered for sale to the public solely for consumption off the premises, but
shall not include a Chip Wagon or Mobile Canteen.
Take-Out
Restaurant
RETAIL STORE: Means a building or part of a building in which goods,
wares, merchandise, substances, articles or things are kept and offered for
sale directly to the general public, but does not include any establishment
otherwise defined herein. A retail store shall also include minor fabricating,
processing, assembling and/or manufacturing operations where customers
and/or employees produce a finished product from the goods, wares,
merchandise, substances or things which are sold on the premises and
without limiting the generality of the foregoing includes such uses as picture
framing, wine and beer making, and arts and crafts. A retail store also
includes the sale of used goods, wares, merchandise, substances, articles
or things and without limiting the generality of the foregoing includes such
uses as an antique store and market.
Retail Store
RIGHT-OF-WAY: (See STREET)
Right-of-Way
RIGHT-OF-WAY, PRIVATE: Means land which is owned by other than a
public authority over which right-of-way has been granted to others for
access purposes.
Right-of-way,
Private
ROAD: (See STREET)
Road
ROW HOUSE DWELLING: (See DWELLING, TOWNHOUSE)
Row House
Dwelling
RURAL HOME OCCUPATION: (See HOME OCCUPATION, RURAL)
Rural Home
Occupation
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SALVAGE YARD: Means a lot, building and/or structure where goods,
wares, merchandise articles or things are stored, handled, processed for
further use and/or are abandoned, and includes a junk yard, a scrap metal
yard, an automobile wrecking yard or premises, but does not include a
waste disposal site.
Salvage
Yard
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SAMPLE AND SHOWROOM: Means a building or part of a building used
for the display of samples, patterns or other goods for viewing by the
consumer and where purchase orders are taken, provided that articles from
the display are not taken from the premises.
Sample and
Showroom
SAWMILL: Means a building or structure where timber resources are
debarked, cut, planed or similarly processed and includes storage and
treating of finished products, where the timber resources are obtained from
the lot on which the sawmill is located or are transported to the sawmill from
elsewhere.
Sawmill
SCHOOL: Means a school under the jurisdiction of a Board as defined in
The Education Act.
School
SCHOOL, COMMERCIAL: Means a school conducted for hire or gain,
other than a private, academic, religious or philanthropic school, and
includes the studio of a dancing teacher or a music teacher, an art school
or golf school, a school of calisthenics, a business or trade school and any
other such specialized school conducted for hire or gain.
SCHOOL, PRIVATE: Shall mean an educational establishment, other than
a SCHOOL, wherein teaching or instruction is offered for gain in such fields
as academics, dancing, music, arts, religion, sports, business or trade, and
any other such specialized school conducted for gain, and also includes
such fields as a studio for photography or arts and crafts.
Commercial School
School, Private
SCREENING: Means the use of landscaping, walls, fences, hedges and/or
other ornamental fixtures to shield the view from one lot to another.
Screening
SEASONAL DWELLING (see DWELLING, SEASONAL)
Seasonal Dwelling
SEMI-DETACHED DWELLING: (See DWELLING HOUSE, SEMI-
DETACHED)
Semi-Detached
Dwelling
SERVICE, INDUSTRIAL OR BUSINESS: Means a building or part of a
building used primarily to provide goods or services to other industries and
businesses and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, includes
such uses as courier, equipment and supply, data processing, research,
training, rental and similar uses not otherwise defined herein.
Industrial or
Business Service
SERVICE SHOP, REPAIR: Means a building or part of a building wherein
articles, goods or materials such as appliances, furniture, office equipment
or similar items may be repaired or serviced. This definition shall not
include any manufacturing operation, building or structure used for the
service or repair of vehicles, or a custom workshop.
Repair Service
Shop
SERVICE SHOP, PERSONAL: Means a building or part of a building
wherein a personal service is provided. This definition may include a
Personal Service
Shop
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barber shop, a beauty salon, a dressmaking shop, a shoe repair shop, a
tailor shop, an artist's or photographic studio or similar use.
SERVICE STATION: (See AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATION)
Service Station
SETBACK: The least horizontal dimension between the centreline of a
street allowance or right-of-way, measured at right angles to such
centreline, and the nearest part of any excavation, building or structure on
the lot, or the nearest open storage use on the lot.
Setback
SHOPPING CENTRE: Means a group of non-residential uses which are
predominantly retail and personal service shop uses which serve the
general public and which are designed, developed and managed as a unit
in one or more main buildings by a single owner or tenant or group of
owners or tenants, as opposed to a business area comprising unrelated
individual business uses, and includes parking lots and landscaped areas.
For the purposes of this By-law, a power centre, discount centre or other
similar use shall be considered to be a shopping centre.
Shopping Centre
SIGHT TRIANGLE: Means the triangular space formed by intersecting
street lines and a line drawn from a point in one street line to a point on the
other street line, each such point being 7.5 m from the point of intersection
of the street lines measured along the street lines. Where the 2 street lines
do not intersect at a point, the point of intersection of the street lines shall
be deemed to be the intersection of the projection of the street lines or the
intersection of the tangents to the street lines.
Sight Triangle
SINGLE-DETACHED DWELLING (See DWELLING HOUSE, SINGLE
DETACHED)
Single-Detached
Dwelling
SLEEPING CABIN: May also be referred to as a Guest Cabin. Means an
accessory building separate from the principal residential dwelling, located
on the same lot as the principal building, for the accommodation of persons
but shall not contain cooking or kitchen facilities. A sleeping cabin may
contain sanitary facilities with the approval of the appropriate authority. A
sleeping cabin shall not be used for monetary gain.
STOREY: Means that portion of a building between any floor and the floor,
ceiling or roof next above, provided that any portion of a building partly
below grade level shall not be deemed a storey unless its ceiling is at least
2 m above grade. Provided also that any portion of a storey exceeding 4.5
m in height shall be deemed an additional storey for each 4.5 m or fraction
thereof of such excess.
Sleeping Cabin
Storey
STOREY, HALF: Means the portion of a building located wholly or partly
within a sloping roof, having a floor area of not less than one-half or more
than two-thirds of the floor area of the storey next below, sidewalls not less
than 1 m in height and a ceiling with a minimum height of 2.5 m over an
area equal to at least 50 percent of its floor area.
Half Storey
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STREET, OPEN PUBLIC: Means an opened and maintained thoroughfare
under the jurisdiction of the Corporation, the County of Lanark, the Province
of Ontario, or the Government of Canada. This definition includes
highways, roads, right-of-ways and road allowances, but excludes a lane
and a private right-of-way.
Open
Public Street
STREET, UNOPENED PUBLIC: Means a street which has not been
assumed by the Corporation as an open thoroughfare.
Unopened
Public Street
STREET, PRIVATE: Means a street, not otherwise defined herein, which
is described on a plan of subdivision or on a plan of condominium which is
not under the jurisdiction of the Corporation, but which has been approved
by the Municipality.
Private Street
STREET LINE: Means the limit of the street allowance and is the dividing
line between a lot and a street.
Street Line
STRUCTURE: Means anything constructed or erected, either permanent
or temporary, the use of which requires location on the ground or
attachment to something having location on the ground.
Structure
SWIMMING POOL, PRIVATE: Means any body of water, permanently
located outdoors on privately owned property, contained by artificial
means, and used and maintained for the purpose of swimming, wading,
diving or bathing.
Private Swimming
Pool
3T
TAXI STATION: Means a building or structure or a part thereof used in
whole or in part to dispatch taxis and includes land used to store vehicles
used for the taxi business.
TEMPORARY BUSINESS: Means any business engaged in the preparing
and/or offering of goods for sale outside an enclosed building for a period
of not longer than 120 days in any calendar year and which, in furtherance
of such purpose, hires, leases, uses or occupies any location for the
exhibition, sale and delivery of such products. Such a definition shall
include and not be limited to produce stands, mobile canteens, chip
wagons, refreshment carts, stands and all other commercial operations
otherwise not deemed as a "structure" under the provisions of the Ontario
Building Code. Each individual location, regardless of any common
ownership, shall be considered one temporary business.
Taxi Station
Temporary
Business
TOURIST CAMPGROUND: Means a lot which is used to provide
temporary accommodation for the public, or members of an organization in
tents, or recreational vehicles, or in tourist trailers, whether or not a fee is
charged or paid for such accommodation, including accessory uses such
as recreation and leisure areas, restaurant, convenience store, souvenir
shop, etc.
Tourist
Campground
TOURIST ESTABLISHMENT: Means a building or buildings which are
used to accommodate the traveling public for gain or profit by supplying
Tourist
Establishment
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them with sleeping accommodation with or without meals, and shall include
a tourist guest house, tourist cabins, a motel, and a hotel. Accessory uses
such as recreation and leisure areas, restaurant, convenience store,
souvenir shop, etc are included in this definition. A resort and/or all
buildings operating under the Act respecting Tourist Establishment 1959
and the Act respecting the regulations of Tourist Camps, 1946 are also
included in this definition.
TOURIST GUEST HOUSE: Means a single detached dwelling and/or an
accessory building to a single detached dwelling in which more than two
guest rooms are used to accommodate the traveling public for gain or profit
and may include the provision of meals to the guest room occupants.
Tourist Guest
House
TOURIST TRAILER: A trailer which is used or intended to be used for
short term or seasonal occupancy and is or is intended to be located or
parked on a site for a temporary or seasonal period.
Tourist
Trailer
TOWNHOUSE DWELLING: (See DWELLING HOUSE, TOWNHOUSE)
Townhouse
Dwelling
TRANSPORTATION TERMINAL: Means a lot, building or structure where
trucks or tractor trailers are kept for hire, rent or lease, are stored or parked
for remuneration, or from which trucks or tractor trailers are dispatched for
hire as common carriers and includes buildings or structures used for
storage or distribution of goods, wares and merchandise.
Transportation
Terminal
3U
UNDERTAKER'S ESTABLISHMENT: (See FUNERAL HOME)
Undertaker's
Establishment
USE: Means the purpose for which any land, building, structure or
combination thereof is designed, arranged, occupied, or maintained.
Use
USE, ACCESSORY: Means a use customarily incidental and subordinate
to the main use or main building and located on the same lot with such
main use or main building.
Accessory Use
3V
VEHICLE: (See MOTOR VEHICLE)
Vehicle
VETERINARY CLINIC: (See ANIMAL CLINIC)
Veterinary Clinic
3W
WAREHOUSE: Means a building or portion of a building used for the bulk
storage of goods, wares, merchandise, or materials and includes
accessory office space, space but does not include bulk storage.
Warehouse
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WASTE DISPOSAL: Means either:
1. a municipal solid waste disposal facility which is owned and
operated by the Township and which is operated under a
Certificate of Approval from the Ministry of the Environment
wherein non-hazardous household, commercial and industrial
wastes are disposed, and includes related recycling and
composting operations; or,
2. a sanitary sewage treatment facility, including a treatment plant and/or
lagoon(s), which is owned and operated by a municipality or is
owned and operated under contract to a municipality, and which is
operated under a Certificate of Approval from the Ministry of the
Environment, but does not include a private communal sewage
disposal system which is operated under a responsibility agreement
with the Township or a private sewage disposal system.
Waste Disposal
WASTE RECYCLING Means the storage, separation, processing and/or
packaging of non-hazardous solid waste products for shipment to another
location for re-use. Waste Recycling shall require a Certificate of Approval
from the Ministry of the Environment.
Waste Recycling
WATERBODY: Means any bay, lake, river, canal as well as any flood plain
associated with the waterbody, but excluding a drainage or irrigation
channel and any other watercourse.
Waterbody
WATERCOURSE: Means any depression one metre or more below the
surrounding land serving to give direction to a current of water at least nine
months of the year, having a bed and well-defined banks, as well as any
flood plain associated with the watercourse. Intermittent creeks and
streams, and other similar watercourses are included in this definition.
Watercourse
WATER FRONTAGE: Means the straight line horizontal distance between
the two most widely separated points on any one shoreline of a lot.
Water Frontage
WATERBODY SETBACK: Means the straight line horizontal distance from
the high water mark of a waterbody to the nearest part of any excavation,
building, structure or open storage use on the lot.
Waterbody
Setback
WAYSIDE PIT OR WAYSIDE QUARRY: Means a temporary pit or quarry
located outside the limits of a street which is opened and used by a public
authority for the purpose of a construction or maintenance project
undertaken by the public authority, or for an urgent project for which no
alternative source of aggregate under license or permit is readily available
in the vicinity.
Wayside Pit
Quarry
WHOLESALE OUTLET: Means a building or portion of a building used for
the bulk storage and sale of quantities of goods, commodities, wares,
merchandise, or materials for resale or business use.
Wholesale
Outlet
3X
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Reserved for future use.
3Y
YARD: Means a space, appurtenant to a building or structure, located on
the same lot as the building or structure, and which space is open,
uncovered and unoccupied from the ground to the sky except for such
buildings, accessory use or structures as are specifically permitted
elsewhere in this By-law.
Yard
YARD, REQUIRED: Means the minimum yard required by the provisions
of this By-law.
Required Yard
YARD, FRONT: Means the space extending across the full width of a lot
between the front lot line and the nearest part of any main wall of any
building or structure on the lot.
Front Yard
YARD, REAR: Means the space extending across the full width of a lot
between the rear lot and the nearest part of any rear wall of any main
building or structure on the lot. In the case of a lot which has no rear lot
line, the rear yard shall be the area between the point where the side lot
lines meet and the nearest part of any wall of any main building or structure
on the lot.
Rear Yard
YARD, SIDE: Means the space extending from the front yard to the rear
yard and from the side lot line to the nearest part of any side wall of any
main building or structure on the lot.
Side Yard
YARD, EXTERIOR SIDE: means a side yard immediately adjacent to a
public street.
Exterior
Side Yard
YARD, INTERIOR SIDE: Means a side yard other than an exterior yard.
Interior Side Yard
3Z
ZONE: Means a designated area of land shown on Schedule A to this By-
law to which certain provisions and restrictions apply.
Zone
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4.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
4.1
Additional Residential Units (ARU)
Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary, on lands where single detached,
semi-detached, duplex, triplex, row or townhouse dwellings are permitted as a
principal use of the land and where the lands are placed within the A, RU, R, or
MR, zones, additional residential units shall be permitted, as an accessory use
subject to the following provisions:
1. An ARU shall only be permitted in an accessory building on a lot that meets
or exceeds the minimum lot area requirement of the zone.
2. Each additional residential unit shall require the establishment of 1 parking
space per residential unit.
3. A maximum of two (2) ARUs shall be permitted per property. Up to a
maximum of one (1) ARU may be permitted within a residential dwelling. One
(1) ARU may be permitted within an accessory building.
4. ARUs shall not be permitted within lands identified as subject to flooding or
natural hazards.
5. ARUs shall not be permitted within the Environmental Protection (EP) or
Limited Services Residential (LSR) zones.
6. The lands on which an ARU is to be located shall have frontage and direct
access on a publicly maintained road.
7. An ARU shall only be permitted where the road entrance accessing the ARU
has been permitted by the appropriate road authority.
8. On lots less than one hectare, an ARU within an accessory building shall be a
maximum height of 5 m. On lots that are equal to or greater than 1 hectare in
size, an ARU within an accessory building shall not exceed the maximum
height permitted in the applicable zone for the residential use.
9. Notwithstanding section 4.1.8 and section 4.2.3, on lots less than 1 hectare,
the maximum height of an accessory building with an ARU located on the
second storey of an accessory building, in which the main floor is a private
garage, shall be 7.5 m.
10. A lot that is less than 1 ha with frontage on a waterbody shall not be
permitted an ARU within an accessory building.
11. In the Agriculture zone, an ARU within an accessory building shall be located
a maximum distance of 50 m from the existing residential dwelling.
12. An ARU shall only be accessed using the existing driveway which accesses
the principal residential use.
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4.2
Accessory Uses
No accessory use, building or structure shall be built on a lot until the principal or
main use, building or structure has been built on the lot.
No accessory building or structure shall be used for human habitation except
where a dwelling is a permitted accessory use.
4.2.1 General
Where this By-law provides that a lot may be used or a building or structure
may be erected or used for a purpose, that purpose shall include any
accessory building, structure or use but shall not include:
1. Any occupation for gain or profit except as specifically permitted
in this By-law; or
2. Any building used for human habitation except as specifically
permitted in this By-law.
4.2.2 Location
Accessory buildings and structures shall be permitted in any zone. Except
as otherwise permitted in Section 2.7, accessory buildings and structures
shall not:
1. Be built closer to the front lot line or exterior side lot line than
the minimum distance required by this By-law for the main
building on the lot, except as otherwise required in subsection
4.2.2.2 below;
2. Be built closer than 3 metres to any interior side or rear lot line
in the case of an accessory garage building that is greater than
or equal to 25 m2, and be built closer than 1.5 m to any interior
side or rear lot line in the case of all other buildings or structures
accessory to a residential use, except that:
1. Common semi-detached garages may be centered on the
mutual side lot line,
2. In the case of a private right-of-way for a waterfront lot or lot
with frontage on a private road, accessory garage buildings
may not be built closer to the right-of-way than the minimum
rear yard setback in the Zone in which the property is
located; and
3. An accessory building may be located not less than 0.5 m
from a public lane; and
4. Marine facilities may be built to the lot line when such line
corresponds to the water's edge.
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4.2.3 Height
1.
In the Residential, Multiple Residential, Mobile Home Development
or Limited Services Zones, buildings or structures which are
accessory to a Residential Use shall not exceed 5 m in height.
2.
In all other zones, on lots that are less than 1 hectare in size,
buildings or structures which are accessory to a Residential Use
shall not exceed 5 m in height.
3.
In all other zones, on lots that are equal to or greater than 1
hectare in size, buildings or structures which are accessory to a
Residential Use shall not exceed the maximum height permitted in
the applicable zone for the residential use.
4.
Buildings or structures which are accessory to a Non-Residential
Use shall not exceed the maximum height provision of the Zone in
which it is located, except that there shall be no height restriction
on buildings and structures such as barns and silos which are
accessory to an agricultural use.
4.2.4 Lot Coverage
1.
In the Residential, Multiple Residential, Mobile Home
Development or Limited Services Zones, buildings or structures
which are accessory to a Residential Use, on lots that are less
than 4 hectare in size, the lot coverage for all such buildings and
structures shall not exceed 140 m2 in total, and this area shall be
included in the calculation of the total lot coverage permitted in the
zone in which the residential use is located.
2.
In all other zones, in the case of buildings or structures which are
accessory to a Residential Use, on lots that are less than 1 hectare
in size, the lot coverage for all such buildings and structures shall
not exceed 140 m2 in total, and this area shall be included in the
calculation of the total lot coverage permitted in the zone in which
the residential use is located.
3.
In the case of all other uses, the total lot coverage of all accessory
buildings or structures shall not exceed 10% of the lot area.
4.2.5 Separation
No accessory building or structure shall be located closer than 2 m to the
main building.
4.2.6 Private Swimming Pools
Swimming pools are regulated under a separate By-law of the Municipality.
For the purposes of this section, hot tubs shall not be considered to be
swimming pools.
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The minimum yard requirements for a Private Swimming Pool shall be as
follows:
1.
exterior side yard width
7.5 m
3.
interior side yard width
3 m
4.
rear yard depth
3 m
5.
waterbody
30 m
6.
front yard depth - A private swimming pool shall not be built
or placed closer to a street line than the main building or
closer than 15 m to the street line, whichever is the lesser,
where the main building is set back more than the minimum
distance required by this By-law;
4.2.7 Temporary Businesses
Temporary businesses, including refreshment vehicles, chip wagons and
similar uses, shall be subject to the regulations of the Temporary and
Mobile Vendor By-law of the Municipality.
4.3
Automobile Service Stations, Gas Bars, Propane Facilities, Etc.
Where automobile service stations, gas bars and retail propane/compressed
natural gas transfer facilities are permitted in this By-law, the following provisions
shall apply:
1.
The minimum lot frontage shall be 45 m;
2.
The minimum yard requirements for the main building shall be as follows:
1.
front yard depth
15 m
2.
exterior side yard width
15 m
3.
interior side yard width
7.5 m
4.
rear yard depth
7.5 m
3.
The minimum distance between any portion of a fuel pump island and any
front or exterior side lot line shall be 7.5 m.
4.
The distance between any portion of a fuel pump island and any rear or
interior side lot line shall be 4.5 m.
5.
Where the lot is a corner lot, no portion of any pump island shall be located
closer than 3 m to a straight line between a point in the front lot line and a
point in the exterior side lot line, each such point being 15 m distant from
the intersection of such lines.
6.
The minimum distance between a driveway and the intersection of street
lines, measured along the street line shall be 4.5 m.
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7.
The minimum interior angle of intersection between a driveway and a street
line shall be 45 degrees and the maximum interior angle between a
driveway and a street line shall be 90 degrees.
4.4
Bed and Breakfast
A bed and breakfast, as herein defined, shall be a permitted use within any single
detached dwelling house that is permitted as a principal use within the zone in
which it is located, with the exception of the Limited Services Residential (LSR)
Zone. Prior to the establishment of a bed and breakfast in any single detached
dwelling, the property owner must obtain a Change of Use permit under the Ontario
Building Code from the Township's Chief Building Official or his/her alternate; and
further, the property owner must obtain a satisfactory fire inspection from the
Township's Fire Chief or his/her designate. A bed and breakfast shall not be
interpreted so as to include a lodging or boarding house as defined herein.
4.5
Buildings to be Moved
No building or structure shall be moved within the limits of the Township or shall
be moved from outside the Township into the Township unless the building or
structure is a permitted use and conforms to all the requirements of the zone in
which it is to be located, and then only after a permit has been obtained from the
Chief Building Official.
4.6
Dangerous Substances
No use shall be permitted which, from its nature or the materials used therein, is
declared to be a noxious trade, business or manufacture under The Health
Protection and Promotion Act or regulations there under.
4.7
Day Nurseries
Licensed day nurseries shall be permitted in all zones except the Limited Services
Residential (LSR), Wetland (W), Environmental Protection (EP), Salvage Yard (S),
Waste Disposal (WD), Mineral Aggregate - Pit (AP), Mineral Aggregate - Quarry
(AQ) and Mineral Aggregate - Reserve (AR) Zones, in accordance with the
following provisions:
1.
Lot Area (minimum)
4,000 m2
2.
Lot Frontage (minimum)
45 m
3.
Front Yard Depth (minimum)
7.5 m on a lot in a plan of
subdivision and 12.5 m on all
other lots.
4.
Exterior Side Yard Width (minimum)
7.5 m
5.
Interior Side Yard Width (minimum)
3 m
6.
Rear Yard Depth (minimum)
7.5 m
7.
Lot Coverage (maximum)
20%
8.
Height of Building (maximum)
11 m
9.
Accessory Uses, Parking, etc.
in accordance with Section 4
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4.8
Dwelling Units Below Grade
No dwelling unit shall in its entirety be located in a cellar. However, a portion of a
dwelling unit may be located in a cellar provided such portion of the dwelling unit
shall be used only as a furnace room, laundry room, storage room, recreation
room, or for similar use only, and not for residential occupancy.
Notwithstanding the above, a dwelling unit, in its entirety, may be located in a
basement, provided that the finished floor level of such basement is located above
the level of the sanitary and storm sewer servicing systems of the building in which
such basement is located or provided that the dwelling unit is serviced by
appropriate sewer pumping facilities.
4.9
Established Building Line
Notwithstanding the front yard provisions of this By-law, where a permitted building
or structure is to be erected on a lot where there is an established building line,
such permitted building or structure may be erected closer to the street line than
required by this By-law, provided such building or structure is not erected closer to
the street line than the established building line.
Where a lot fronts onto a Provincial Highway or a County Road, this provision shall
not apply.
4.10
Frontage on an Opened Street
No building or structure shall be erected in any zone except the Limited Services
Residential (LSR) Zone or Tourist Commercial (TC) Zone unless the lot on which
such building or structure is located has frontage on and direct access to an
opened public street which is maintained year round, as herein defined. In the
case of the Tourist Commercial (TC) Zone, this provision shall only apply if the lot
on which the building or structure is located is a waterfront lot.
This provision shall not apply to:
1.
a lot on a registered plan of subdivision where an agreement between the
owner and the Corporation, which includes provisions for the construction of
the streets in the subdivision, is registered in the Registry Office or the Land
Titles Office; or,
2.
to conservation, forestry, general agricultural, and hunting/fishing camps,
provided that there is no permanent dwelling on the lot.
4.11
Frontage on More Than One Street
Where a lot fronts on more than one street and is not a corner lot, the requirements
for front yards contained in this By-law shall apply to each yard abutting the street
in accordance with the provisions of the zone or zones in which such lot is located.
4.12
Group Homes
Type A Group Homes shall be a permitted use in all zones in which a single
detached dwelling is permitted as a principal use, except in the Limited Services
Residential (LSR) Zone, in accordance with the following provisions.
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1.
A Group Home shall be located a minimum of 300 m from another Group
Home within the Hamlet designation and a minimum of 1000 m from
another Group Home outside the Hamlet designation, as shown on
Schedule A of the Official Plan; such distance to be measured from the
closest point of the two properties at the property line.
2.
A Group Home shall not be permitted in an accessory single detached
dwelling houses nor in accessory dwelling units.
3.
A Group Home may be permitted in single-detached dwellings and in both
units of semi-detached dwellings and duplex dwellings, provided that both
units are occupied by one group home operation and that the total number
of residents (excluding staff or receiving family) in both units does not
exceed ten.
4.13
Hobby Farms and Backyard Hens
4.13.1 Hobby Farms
Hobby Farms, as defined herein, shall be considered an accessory use to a
residential use and shall be permitted only in the Agricultural (A) or Rural (RU)
Zones in which a single detached dwelling house is permitted as a principal use
in accordance with the following provisions:
a. The minimum lot size for a hobby farm shall be 2 hectares;
b. The livestock facility shall comply with the provisions for accessory
buildings and structures.
c. The keeping of livestock shall be limited to a maximum density of one
(1) livestock unit per one (1) hectare of lot area. For clarity, livestock
units are not fractionable.
d. A hobby farm shall comply with the Minimum Distance Separation
requirements as defined by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food
and Rural Affairs
4.13.2 Backyard Hens
The keeping of Backyard Hens is permitted within any zone that permits a dwelling
as a principal permitted use, in accordance with the following provisions:
a. Backyard Hen Coops and Backyard Hen Runs shall not be located in
the front yard or exterior side yard of any lot and shall be located a
minimum of 7.5 m from all interior side and rear lot lines.
b. A maximum of ten (10) Backyard Hens shall be permitted.
c. Roosters shall not be permitted.
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4.14
Holding Zones
1.
Any parcel or area of land in any zone of this By-law may be further
classified as a holding zone with the addition of the suffix "-h". The intent
is to signify Council's approval in principle to future development of the land
for the purposes indicated by the symbol. The holding classification added
to a given zone shall restrict development of the land until such time as the
demand for the development of the land is sufficient to warrant immediate
development.
2.
Where a holding zone applies, no lands shall be used and no buildings or
structures shall be erected or used for any purpose other than uses existing
on the date of passing of this By-law. Any change from the holding status
shall require an amendment to this By-law and Council may require that
the applicant enter into an agreement for the development of the land prior
to the amendment being approved.
3.
Holding Zone Provisions
1.
RU-6h1: Lot 12, Concession I (Drummond Ward)
On the lands zoned RU-6h in Lot 12, Concession I, the
following provisions apply to the lifting of the holding zone:
1.
The holding zone is lifted with respect to all of the
permitted uses except a golf course; and,
2.
The holding zone shall be lifted for the golf course use
only after the owner has completed a study to identify
the potential impacts of the golf course on surface and
sub-surface water quality and water quantity, and the
measures to be implemented to mitigate any identified
adverse impacts. This study shall be to the satisfaction
of Council, in consultation with the Conservation
Authority.
2.
Repealed by By-law 2019-018.
3.
Repealed by By-law 2016-023.
4.
MHP-h4, Concession 6, Lot 21, Drummond Ward (By-law 2016-
041)
On the lands zoned MHP-h4, the holding zone shall be lifted in
a minimum of two phases with respect to all of the permitted
uses in the MHP Zone following:
1.
Approval by the Ministry of Environment and Climate
Change (MOECC) for a communal septic system;
2.
Execution of a Municipal Responsibility Agreement to
provide for the repair and Township assumption of the
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communal services, at no cost to the Township, in the
event that the communal services fail;
3.
Registration on Title of a Site Plan Agreement that
implements the development standards for mobile
home parks as outlined in the Official Plan; and
4.
For subsequent phases the Owner shall demonstrate to
the satisfaction of the Township that the water quality
and quantity is adequate to support subsequent phases
of development. Prior to removing the holding symbol
for any future phase(s) of development the Owner shall
retain
a
qualified
professional
to
undertake
performance
assessments
on
the
existing
and
proposed wells, including monitoring of groundwater
levels, confirmation of yields, water quality sampling
and confirmation that the proposed well(s) will not
cause any interference with existing wells.
5.
CT-4-h5-h6 Concession 10, Lot 24, North Elmsley Ward (By-law
2017-010)
On the lands zoned CT-4-h5-h6 in Lot 24, Concession 10, North
Elmsley Ward, the following provisions apply with respect to
the lifting of the holding zone. The holding provisions that
apply to these lands are described as h5 and h6. The issues
to be addressed under each provision are as follows:
1.
The first holding provision ('h5') shall be lifted following
completion of an access lane providing permanent
emergency vehicle access to the lands that avoids flood
prone lands. This lane shall be constructed to the
satisfaction of the Township and Rideau Valley
Conservation Authority.
2.
The second holding provision ('h6') shall be lifted
following completion of the following:
1.
It is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the
Township
through
the
appropriate
hydrogeological studies that the proposed
development can be satisfactorily serviced and
accommodated with no unacceptable impacts
on ground water resources.
2.
The required servicing approvals are obtained
from the Ministry of Environment and Climate
Change.
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4.15
Home Occupations
4.15.1 A home occupation, as herein defined, shall be permitted as an accessory use in
any dwelling, except a dwelling in the Limited Services Residential (LSR) zone,
unless specifically listed below as a prohibited use, in accordance with the
following provisions.
1.
Residential Character
The home occupation use(s) shall not cause any individual or cumulative
effects that change the residential character of the main residential use.
The use(s) shall not:
1.
be visible or apparent from adjacent properties, other than due to
permitted signage if any;
2.
cause a nuisance or annoyance or loss of enjoyment to neighbours;
or,
3.
cause a significant increase in traffic on streets serving the dwelling.
2.
Compatibility
The home occupation use(s) shall not generate noise, vibration, fumes,
dust, effluent, odour, glare, magnetic fields or radiation, which is evident
outside of the dwelling unit or which exceeds limits established by existing
By-laws and Provincial or Federal legislation or policy.
3.
Size
The amount of floor area deemed separate and exclusively dedicated for
the home occupation use(s) shall not exceed 33% of the total gross
leasable floor area of the dwelling unit, or 46 m2, whichever is the lesser.
4.
Location
1.
The floor area permitted for home occupation use(s) may be located
in any portion of the dwelling unit.
2.
Not more than 15 m2 of the floor area may be located in a private
garage or in an accessory building, provided these structures
comply with all other provisions of this By-law.
5.
Employees
The home occupation use(s) may have, in addition to the residents of the
dwelling unit, no more than 2 employee(s) at a time working on the
premises, provided that if the employees require parking, it shall be
provided on the lot.
6.
Exterior Effects
The home occupation use(s) shall be entirely enclosed within the dwelling
unit or accessory building(s). Goods or materials associated with the home
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occupation use(s) may be stored or displayed only within the floor area of
the dwelling unit and/or accessory building permitted for home occupation
uses and shall not be visible from adjacent properties.
7.
Radio, Television and Satellite
The home occupation use(s) shall not interfere with telephone, television,
radio, or satellite reception.
8.
Health/Life/Fire Safety Hazard
The home occupation use(s) shall not be deemed to present a health, life
and/or fire safety hazard, as regulated by the Ontario Building Code, the
National Fire Code, the Ministry of Environment and Energy of Ontario, or
the Ontario Ministry of Health, or other provincial or federal legislation. The
9.
Water and Sewer Services
Any proposed home occupation use(s) which places demands on water
and sewage disposal services that could possibly exceed normal domestic
requirements, whether such services are public or private, will require
approval from the government agency which provides or regulates the
service.
10.
Retail Sales and Rental
The home occupation use(s) shall only permit rental or retail sales at the
dwelling unit of merchandise that is:
1.
produced, assembled, repaired, or otherwise has value added to,
within the dwelling unit or its accessory building(s); or
2.
associated with a service being provided as part of the home
occupation use(s).
11.
Distribution Sales
The home occupation use(s) shall permit the business of transacting a sale
where the customer contacts the business to place an order to purchase
merchandise, and the merchandise is either picked up by the customer or
delivered from the business or from another location to the customer.
12.
Instruction or Education
The home occupation use(s) may involve instructional or educational
activity, in accordance with the following provisions.
1.
The activity shall be limited to a maximum of 3 students at a time
per dwelling unit, or if the activity requires that there be 4 or more
students this may be permitted provided that all requirements of fire,
health and life safety have been met through a building permit
application, if required.
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2.
The teaching of music, dance, or other physical activity that is likely
to create noise or vibration shall be permitted only within fully
detached dwellings or in multiple attached dwellings where it can
be ensured that noise or vibration will not be detectable to the
occupants of adjacent dwelling units.
13.
Delivery Vehicles
The home occupation use(s) may have any commodities sold or services
rendered that require receipt or delivery of merchandise, goods, or
equipment only by modes typically involved in residential deliveries.
14.
Specifically Prohibited Uses
The following uses do not fall within the definition of home occupation uses:
1.
a use which does not comply with any one of the preceding
provisions;
2.
a use which has not received a license under any other municipal
by-law, as required;
3.
licensed day nursery per Section 4.7 of this Zoning By-Law;
4.
dry cleaning distribution station;
5.
home for the aged or nursing home;
6.
laundromat;
7.
restaurant of any type;
8.
retail store;
9.
sales or service of motorized vehicles, machinery or equipment;
10.
commercial yard sale; or
11.
sales or installation of automotive and audio parts and products.
15.
Signage
One sign, not to exceed 1.5 square metres in size shall be permitted on the
same property as the home occupation. Notwithstanding this policy, where
a property containing a Home Occupation abuts a Provincial Highway or a
County Road, the relevant access and signage regulations applicable to
those jurisdictions shall apply.
16.
Prior to establishing a new Home Occupation, the property owner shall be
required to obtain a Change of Use permit from the Chief Building Official
or his/her designate, and further, shall be required to have a fire safety
inspection undertaken by the Township's Fire Chief or his/her designate.
4.15.2 A rural home occupation, as herein defined, shall be permitted as an accessory
use in any dwelling, except a dwelling in the Residential (R), Multiple Residential
(MR), Mobile Home Development (MHP) and Limited Services Residential (LSR)
zones in accordance with the following provisions.
1.
The provisions of Section 4.15.1 shall apply, except as provided below.
2.
Rural home occupations shall also be permitted within an accessory
building or structure and shall occupy an area of not more than 100 m2 of
the building or structure.
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3.
Rural home occupations may include accessory open uses and storage
provided such open uses and storage are limited to 200 m2, and provided
such open uses and storage are not located within any of the required
yards of the zone in which such rural home occupation is located.
4.
Rural home occupations shall only be permitted on lots having a minimum
area of 2 ha.
5.
In addition to the permitted uses, a rural home occupation includes a
business which is accessory to an agricultural use and may include the
servicing and repair of farm equipment, the grading of produce or similar
activities.
6.
The rural home occupation use(s) may have, in addition to the residents of
the dwelling unit, no more than 2 employee(s).
7.
The accessory structure or building within which the home industry is
located is not closer than 20 m from any lot line and shall be located in the
rear yard.
4.16
Illumination
1.
Lighting fixtures, designed to illuminate wharves and other waterfront
facilities, which are not public uses, shall be installed with the light directed
downward or away from the water.
2.
One automatic photo-cell operated lawn lamp may be located at the edge
of any driveway or laneway.
3.
All lighting fixtures, other than those specified above, which are designed
for exterior illumination and which are not public uses, shall be installed
with the light directed and deflected away from adjacent lots and streets.
Such lighting fixtures shall not be more than 9 m above finished grade and
no closer than 4. 5 m to any street line.
4.
All driveway lamps shall be located so as not to interfere with night time
traffic movement.
4.17
Kennels
Kennels shall only be permitted where specifically listed as a permitted use and
shall be subject to the regulations of the Animal Control By-law of the Township.
4.18
Landscaped Open Space
4.18.1 Requirements
1.
Where any lot in a commercial or industrial zone abuts a lot in
another zone or where any lot is used for institutional purposes, a
continuous strip of landscaped open space having a minimum width
of 3 m shall be provided along the abutting lot line.
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2.
In any yard in a non-residential zone, where the required parking
abuts a lot in a residential zone, then a continuous strip of
landscaped open space a minimum width of 3 m shall be provided
along the abutting lot line.
3.
In any zone where the required parking abuts a street, then a strip
of landscaped open space a minimum width of 1.5 metres shall be
provided along the lot line abutting the street and the landscaped
strip shall be continuous except for aisles and driveways required
for access to the parking area.
4.
Any portion of any front yard which is not used for any other purpose
permitted in this By-law shall be devoted to landscaped open space.
4.18.2 Driveways or Walks
In all cases where driveways or walks extend through the landscaped open
space, it is permitted to interrupt the strip within 3 m of the edge of such
driveway or within 1.5 m of the edge of such walk.
4.18.3 Accessory Uses
No accessory use shall be permitted to locate within the required
landscaped open space.
4.19
Loading Space Regulations
The owner or occupant of any lot, building or structure erected or used for any
purpose involving the receiving, shipping, loading or unloading of animals, goods,
wares or merchandise and raw materials shall provide and maintain at the
premises, on the lot occupied by the building or structure and not forming part of a
street or lane, within the zone in which such use is located, loading or unloading
facilities comprising one or more loading or unloading spaces 9 m long, 3 m wide,
and having a vertical clearance of at least 4 m and in accordance with the following:
4.19.1 Number of Spaces Required
TOTAL FLOOR AREA OF
BUILDING OR STRUCTURE
NUMBER OF LOADING SPACES
REQUIRED
280 m2 or less
1
Exceeding 280 m2 but not 2,300 m2
2
Exceeding 2,300 m2
2 plus 1 additional space for each
additional 2,300 m2 or part thereof
provided, however, that in addition to the above number of loading spaces,
adequate space shall be provided for the parking of vehicles awaiting
access to loading spaces.
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4.19.2 Access
Access to loading or unloading spaces shall be by means of an aisle at least 3.7
m wide contained within the lot on which the spaces are located, and leading to a
street or lane located within or adjoining the zone in which the use is located.
4.19.3 Location
The loading space or spaces required shall be located in the interior side or rear
yard. Loading spaces may be in front yards if set back from the street line a
minimum distance of 18 m.
4.19.4 Surface
The loading spaces and aisles shall be surfaced with a stable material such as
concrete, asphalt, crushed stone or gravel.
4.19.5 Cumulative Standards
Where there are two or more uses located on the same lot, the loading space
requirements shall be the sum of the requirements of each use.
4.19.6 Additions to Building
The loading space requirements referred to herein 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. If an addition is made to the building or
structure which increases the floor area, then additional loading spaces shall be
provided for such addition as required above.
4.20
Minimum Distance Separation
4.20.1 Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the contrary, no
building or structure shall be erected or altered unless it complies with the Minimum
Distance Separation (MDS I), as calculated in accordance with the MDS I formulae
prescribed by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, except that this
provision shall not apply to the following:
1.
any building or structure which is permitted as a Public Use under Section
4.25 of this By-law;
2.
any building or structure which is located on the same lot as the agricultural
use for which the MDS I formulae would otherwise be calculated;
3.
any lot existing at the date of the passing of this By-law on which no building
or structure would be permitted if the MDS I formulae were to be applied to
the said lot, except that the MDS I formulae shall apply if the said lot is large
enough to accommodate the building or structure in compliance with the
MDS I formulae; or,
4.
any lot which is located in a Hamlet, as identified on Schedule "A" of the
Official Plan.
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4.20.2 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), as calculated in accordance with the
MDS II formulae prescribed by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs,
and in compliance with the Nutrient Management Act.
4.21
Mobile Homes and Recreational Vehicles as Temporary Dwellings
4.21.1 Except as otherwise permitted in this By-law, a mobile home or recreational
vehicle shall not be used for residential or non-residential purposes within the
municipality except as a temporary office, temporary residence, tool storage shed
or similar use on a construction site provided that the use is terminated when the
work is completed or abandoned.
4.21.2 Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, a mobile home or
recreational vehicle shall only be used as a temporary residence for such period
as there is a valid building permit for the construction of a permanent single-
detached or seasonal dwelling and provided that written approval in the form of an
agreement is obtained from the Municipality.
4.22
Number of Dwellings Per Lot
The number of dwelling units permitted on a lot shall be as expressly
permitted within the applicable zone and shall be subject to all other
provisions of this By-law.
Where this By-law permits additional residential units, accessory
dwellings, or multiple dwelling units on a lot, such units shall only be
permitted in accordance with:
a) the use permissions of the applicable zone;
b) all general provisions of this By-law; and
c) all other applicable law.
Nothing in this section shall be interpreted to permit a greater number of
dwelling units on a lot than is otherwise permitted by the applicable zone
provisions of this By-law.
4.23
Objects and Vehicles Stored in Yards
4.23.1 In any zone in which a dwelling is permitted as a principal use, and except
as hereinafter provided, no person shall obstruct any required front yard or exterior
side yard by the location of a building or structure, or by the storage of lumber,
salvage or similar material.
4.23.2 In any zone in which a dwelling is permitted as a principal use, the following
provisions apply:
1.
The parking or storage of one commercial vehicle, not in excess of 4,500
kg. vehicle weight, shall be permitted except in the LSR Zone.
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2.
Where a recreational vehicle is parked anywhere on a lot, such vehicle
shall not be used for regular on continuous habitation, except in compliance
with Section 4.21 of this By-law; and in no event shall such living or sleeping
accommodation be leased or rented. A recreational vehicle shall not block
any sight triangles or sight lines in a required front yard or exterior side
yard.
3.
Recreational vehicles shall only be permitted to be parked or stored on
vacant lots with a lot area that meets or exceeds the minimum lot size
required in the zone in which the lot is located.
4.
No person shall use any lot for the outside storage of:
1.
a motor vehicle which has had part of or all of its superstructure
removed; or,
2.
a motor vehicle which is unlicensed.
5.
On any lot with an area of less than 0.4 hectares, no person shall use any
lot for the purpose of outside parking or storage of a recreational vehicle,
except as provided below:
1.
one boat and boat trailer;
2.
two snowmobiles;
3.
one tourist trailer, motor home or travel trailer.
This provision shall not apply to prevent the parking or storing of one or
more boats on a lot which abuts a shoreline.
5. Notwithstanding the foregoing, where a lot is used for a dwelling house
containing more than three (3) dwelling units, the limitations imposed herein
shall not restrict the number of recreational vehicles that are stored on the lot
provided the area, building or structure used for such storage complies with
the yard provisions of the zone in which such area, building or structure is
located and has been approved by the Corporation under a site plan
agreement. Such area, building or structure shall be in addition to the required
parking.
4.24
Occupancy Restrictions
Human habitation shall not be permitted in any of the following buildings, structures
or parts thereof;
1.
any private garage or other building which is accessory to a residential use;
2.
any truck, bus, coach or street car body whether or not the same is
mounted on wheels;
3.
any cellar, as defined in this By-law;
4.
any building or structure before the main wall and roof have been erected,
application of the exterior siding and roofing has been completed and the
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kitchen, heating and sanitary conveniences have been installed, unless
approval of the Chief Building Official has been obtained in advance.
3.
any trailer other than as temporary or seasonal accommodation, pursuant
to Section 4.23.2 herein.
4.25
Parking Area Regulations
4.25.1 The owner of every building or structure erected or used for any of the
purposes hereinafter set forth shall provide and maintain for the sole use of the
owner, occupant or other persons entering upon or making use of the said
premises from time to time, parking spaces and areas in accordance with the
following table. Where the minimum requirement by zone differs from the minimum
requirement by type of use, the higher standard shall apply.
TYPE OF USE
MINIMUM PARKING REQUIREMENT
Single-detached Dwelling
Semi-detached Dwelling
Duplex Dwelling
Seasonal Dwelling
2 parking spaces per dwelling unit.
Street Townhouse Dwelling
1 parking space per dwelling unit located
in a private garage.
Additional Residential Unit (ARU)
1 parking space per residential unit
Other Residential Uses
1.25 parking spaces per dwelling unit or
fraction thereof.
Boarding/Rooming House
1 parking space plus 0.25 spaces per
boarder.
Group Home
1 parking space per on duty employee
plus 1 space per 5 beds, or fraction
thereof.
Senior Citizens Housing
1 parking space per 3 dwelling units, or
fraction thereof.
Elementary School
The lesser of:
1.5 parking spaces per classroom, and 1
parking space per 4 m² of floor area in
the gymnasium; or
1 parking space per 4 m² of floor area in
the auditorium, or fraction thereof.
Secondary School
The lesser of:
4 parking spaces per classroom and 3
spaces per 4 m²of floor area in the
gymnasium; or
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TYPE OF USE
MINIMUM PARKING REQUIREMENT
3 parking spaces per 4 m² of floor area
of the auditorium, or fraction thereof.
Assembly Hall
Community Centre
Church
Commercial Sports and/or Recreation
Centre
Place of Recreation
Place of Entertainment (other than listed
separately)
The greater of:
1 parking space for every 8 fixed seats
or fraction thereof; or
1 parking space for every 3 metres of
bench space, or 1 parking space per 12
m² of gross floor area, or fraction thereof.
Bowling Alley
Curling Rink
2 parking spaces per bowling lane or
curling sheet, plus 1 parking space per 6
seats design capacity of the area for
accessory uses.
Funeral Home
1 parking space per 18 m² of gross floor
area, or fraction thereof, with a minimum
of 8 parking spaces.
Institution
1 parking space per 100 m² of
display/assembly area, or fraction
thereof, including basement area used
for display, with a minimum of 4 parking
spaces.
Licensed Day Nursery
1 parking space per on duty employee
plus 1 space per 12 children.
Hospital
Nursing Home
Home for the Aged
1 parking space for every 2 beds.
Tourist Establishment
Bed and Breakfast
1 parking space per guest room, plus 1
parking space per 8 persons design
capacity of the beverage room, eating
area, or meeting room.
Restaurant
Beverage Room
The greater of:
1 parking space per 14 m² of gross floor
area; or
1 parking space per 4 persons design
capacity of the eating area or beverage
room.
Restaurant, Take-out
1 parking space per 9.5 m² of gross floor
area, or fraction thereof.
Medical Clinic
Animal Clinic
Animal Care
1 parking space per 30 m² of gross floor
area with a minimum of 3 parking
spaces.
Office
Public Building
1 parking space per 34 m² of gross floor
area on the first storey and 1 parking
space per 36 m² of gross floor area
above the first storey.
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TYPE OF USE
MINIMUM PARKING REQUIREMENT
Contractor or Tradesman Establishment
Printing Shop
Industrial or Business Service Shop
Custom Workshop
1 parking space per 50 m² of gross floor
area or fraction thereof, with a minimum
of 4 parking spaces.
Furniture, Appliance, Carpet Stores and
similar commercial uses requiring large
display areas
Building Supply Outlet
Greenhouse
Repair Service Shop
Wholesale Outlet
2 parking spaces per 150 m² of gross
floor area or fraction thereof, with a
minimum of 8 parking spaces.
Retail, other than listed elsewhere
Convenience Store
Financial Office
Bake Shop
Butcher Shop
Personal Service Shop
Dry Cleaning Distribution Station
Laundromat
1 parking space per 25 m² of gross floor
area or fraction thereof, with a minimum
of 4 parking spaces.
Automobile Sales
Automobile Rental
Automobile Body Shop
Automobile Care
Automobile Gas Bar
Automobile Service Station
Recreation Vehicle Sales
Farm Implement Sales
Transportation Terminal
2 parking spaces per 100 m² of gross
floor area, with a minimum of 4 parking
spaces.
The provision of parking for the storage
of new and used vehicles, boats or
trailers for sale or lease, or service shall
not be included as satisfying the
provisions of this clause.
Commercial Storage
1 parking space per 300m2 of floor area
Automobile Washing Establishment
Self-service operation: 2 waiting and 1
drying space per wash rack.
Conveyer operation: 5 waiting spaces
per wash rack.
Warehouse
Bulk Storage
Bakery
Dairy
Dry Cleaning Plant
1 parking space per 120 m² of gross floor
area, or fraction thereof.
Shopping Centre
5.5 parking spaces per 100 m² of gross
leasable floor area.
Other Non-Residential uses permitted by
this By-law
1 parking space per 25 m² of gross floor
area.
4.25.2 Parking Space Size
As per definition.
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4.25.3 Ingress and Egress
1.
Ingress and Egress, to and from the required parking spaces and lot, shall
be provided by means of unobstructed driveways or passageways at least
3 m, but not more than 9 m, excluding curb ramps, except in a Residential
zone where the maximum width of all driveways or passage ways shall be
9 m or 20% of the lot width, whichever is less.
2.
The maximum width of any joint ingress and egress driveway ramp
measured along the street line shall be 9 m, excluding curb ramps.
3.
The minimum distance between a driveway and an intersection of street
lines measured along the street line intersected by such a driveway, shall
be 7 m, except for automobile service stations, gas bars and retail
propane/compressed natural gas transfer facilities, where the minimum
distance shall be 4.5 m.
4.
The minimum distance between two separate driveways on one lot,
measured along the street line, shall be 7 m.
5.
The minimum angle of intersection between a driveway and a street line
shall be 60 degrees.
4.25.4 Aisle Widths
Aisles between parking spaces shall provide unobstructed access from each
parking space to a driveway and shall be established on the basis of the following:
Angle of Parking
Minimum Aisle Width
0o to less than 55o
4 m
55o to less than 75o
5.8 m
75o to 90o
6.7 m
4.25.5 Parking Lot and Driveway Surface
Each parking lot and driveway connecting the parking lot with a street shall be
surfaced with asphalt, concrete, interlocking pavers or similar hard surfaces or any
stable surface treated so as to prevent the raising of dust or loose particles.
4.25.6 Multiple Use Developments
When a building or structure accommodates more than one type of use as set out
in sub-section 4.25.1 above, the parking area requirements shall be the sum of the
requirements for the separate parts of the building or structure occupied by the
separate types of use.
4.25.7 Additions to Buildings or Change of Use
When a building or structure has insufficient parking at the time of the passing of
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interpreted to require that the deficiency be made up prior to the construction of
any addition or change of use to a permitted use in the zone in which the building
is located. No addition may be built and no change of use may occur, however,
the effect of which would be an increase in that deficiency.
4.25.8 Parking Area Location
USE
YARD IN WHICH REQUIRED PARKING PERMITTED
1. Residential
Required parking spaces are permitted in all yards, except
the required front yard, wherein a driveway may be located
provided no parking spaces and no driveways shall be
located within 6 m and 3.5 m respectively of a habitable
room window, unless the parking spaces and/or driveways
are reserved for the exclusive use of the occupants of the
dwelling unit containing the habitable room window.
2. Non-Residential
All yards, subject to the provisions of Section 4.17.
4.25.9 Parking Space Location on Other Lot
Where the owner of a building or structure proposes to provide the required parking
spaces and areas in a location other than on the same lot as the use that requires
such spaces and areas, then such spaces and areas shall be located not more
than 150 m from the said lot and shall be located within the same zone as the said
lot.
Furthermore, such spaces and areas shall:
1.
be in the same possession, either by deed or renewable long term lease,
as the property occupied by the use or building to which the parking
facilities are accessory; or
2.
be subject to an agreement between the owner of the use or building
served by the parking facilities and the owner of the parking facility
allocating the required number of parking spaces.
In addition, the required number of parking spaces shall be maintained for the
duration of the use.
4.25.10
Accessible Parking Spaces
Where a new building or an addition to an existing building must be barrier free in
accordance with the Building Code Act, one (l) parking space, as defined herein,
shall be provided at the rate of one (1) space for every one hundred (100)
parking spaces required to be provided by this By-law, but not less than one
(1)such space shall be provided. These spaces shall be included in the
calculation of the required parking. All barrier free parking spaces shall be
identified by an above ground sign.
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4.26
Public Uses and Services
4.26.1 The provisions of this By-law shall not apply to the use of any lot or the
location or use of any building or structure for the purpose of a public use by the
Corporation or by any local board of the Corporation as defined by The Municipal
Act, R.S.O. 1990 as amended, any telephone, telegraph or telecommunications
corporation, any natural gas distribution system operated by the Corporation or on
its behalf by a company distributing gas to the residents of the Corporation and
possessing all the necessary powers, rights, licenses and franchise, any
Conservation Authority established by the Government of Ontario, any department
of the Government of Ontario or Canada, including Ontario Hydro, any use
permitted under The Railway Act or any other statutes of Ontario or Canada
governing railway operations, including tracks, spurs and other railway facilities,
provided that where such lot, building, structure, use or transmission facility is
located in any zone:
1.
no goods, materials or equipment shall be stored in the open, except as
permitted in such zone;
2.
any above-ground use carried on under the authority of this paragraph in
any Residential zone shall be maintained in general harmony with
Residential buildings in such zone.
3.
the lot coverage, setback and yard requirements prescribed for the zone in
which such land, building or structure is located shall be complied with.
4.26.2 Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the use of land as a street or prevent
the installation of a public utility such as a watermain, sanitary sewer main, storm
sewer main, gas main, pipeline or overhead or underground hydro electric or
telephone line, traffic or other sign, or other supply and/or communication line,
including their distribution transformer, pumping and/or regulation stations.
4.27 Street Setbacks
1.
All buildings and structures located along Provincial Highways and County
Roads shall comply with the specific setback requirements established by
the Ministry of Transportation and the County. Development permits for
such lands shall be obtained from the Ministry of Transportation and
County Roads Department as required.
2.
All buildings and structures located along a street under the jurisdiction of
the Corporation shall be setback a minimum distance of 10 m plus the
required front yard depth of the zone in which the use is located; this
setback shall be measured from the centerline of the street.
4.28
Sight Triangles and Sight Distance
4.28.1 Sight Triangles
In a sight triangle, as herein defined, no uncovered surface parking lot or loading
space may be constructed or used and no building or structure, landscaping or
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finished grade shall be constructed or located thereon which exceeds 0.8 m in
height above the centreline of the street.
4.28.2 Railway Crossings
Where any road or street crosses a railway at the same grade, no building or
structure shall hereafter be erected closer to the point of intersection of the
centreline of both the railway and the street than 30 m where automatic signal
protection is provided and 45 m where no automatic signals are provided.
4.29
Signs
Nothing in this By-law shall apply to prevent the use of signs on any land, building
or structure, but the erection, use and maintenance of such signs shall be subject
to the provisions of the Sign By-law of the Corporation and the provisions of this
By-law for Home Occupations and Sight Triangles.
4.30
Site Plan Control
Where lands are designated as a Site Plan Control Area pursuant to Section 41 of
the Planning Act and a municipal Site Plan Control By-law, development on such
lands may be subject to site plan approval in accordance with that legislation and
by-law.
Nothing in this By-law shall be construed as creating or expanding site plan control
authority beyond that provided in the Planning Act.
Compliance with this Zoning By-law does not exempt a property owner from
obtaining site plan approval where required by law.
4.31
Temporary Use Zones
4.31.1 Where the zone symbol zoning certain lands as shown on Schedule A is a
use or uses in addition to the uses permitted in the zone in which the lands are
located for a specified period of time following which the use or uses shall cease.
Temporary uses shall only be permitted by an Amendment to this By-law which
amends Schedule A by adding the letter "t" to the zone symbol on the lands where
the temporary use is located and by amending this section:
1.
to describe the lands on which the temporary use or uses is/are permitted
including the municipal address where appropriate;
2.
to list the permitted temporary use or uses;
3.
to specify the time period for which the temporary use or uses is/are
permitted including the date on which the use or uses is/are to cease, on
which date the Amendment shall be deemed to be repealed and the
temporary use(s) shall be deemed to be repealed and the temporary use(s)
no longer permitted; and,
4.
to describe any conditions which apply to the temporary use or uses.
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4.31.2 Temporary Use Provisions
1.
Repealed April 12, 2012.
2.
Repealed March 26, 2012.
3.
Repealed June 29, 2015.
4.
Repealed March 22, 2013.
5. RU-t5: Part of Lot 11, Concession 5, Drummond Ward (2017-047)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands
zoned RU-t5, a garden suite is permitted as a temporary accessory use to
the existing single detached dwelling house. The Garden Suite shall be
permitted for a period of twenty (20) years to October 10, 2037, or until such
earlier time as the garden suite is no longer needed for the purpose for
which it is to be used, at which time the temporary use shall cease and this
provision shall be deemed to be repealed.
6. RU-t6: Part of Lot 10, Concession 9, North Elmsley Ward (2017-053)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands
zoned RU-t6, a garden suite is permitted as a temporary accessory use to
the existing single detached dwelling house. The Garden Suite shall be
permitted for a period of twenty (20) years to December 12, 2037, or until
such earlier time as the garden suite is no longer needed for the purpose
for which it was intended at the passing of this By-law, at which time the
temporary use shall cease and this provision shall be deemed to be
repealed.
7.
RU-t7: Part of Lot 14 and 15, Concession 11, Drummond (2019-038)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands
zoned RU-t7, a garden suite is permitted as a temporary accessory use to
the existing single detached dwelling house. The Garden Suite shall be
permitted for a period of twenty (20) years to June 25, 2039, or until such
earlier time as the garden suite is no longer needed for the purpose for
which it was intended at the passing of this By-law, at which time the
temporary use shall cease and this provision shall be deemed to be
repealed.
8.
RU-t8: Part of Lot 1, Concession 5, Drummond (2020-016)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands
zoned RU-t7, a garden suite is permitted as a temporary accessory use to
the existing single detached dwelling house. The garden suite shall be
permitted for a period of twenty (20) years to March 10, 2040, or until such
earlier time as the garden suite is no longer needed for the purpose for which
it is to be used, at which time the temporary use shall cease and this provision
shall be deemed to be repealed.
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9.
RU-t9: Part 2 of 27R-7905, Part Lot 17, Concession 8, North Elmsley
(2022-028)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands
zoned RU-t9, a garden suite is permitted as a temporary accessory use to
the existing single detached dwelling house. The garden suite shall be
permitted for a period of twenty (20) years to May 10, 2042, or until such
earlier time as the garden suite is no longer needed for the purpose for which
it is to be used, at which time the temporary use shall cease and this provision
shall be deemed to be repealed.
10.
RU-t10: Part of Lot 14, Concession 10, North Elmsley (2022-052)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands
zoned RU-t10, a garden suite is permitted as a temporary accessory use to
the existing single detached dwelling house. The garden suite shall be
permitted for a period of twenty (20) years to October 11, 2042, or until such
earlier time as the garden suite is no longer needed for the purpose for which
it is to be used, at which time the temporary use shall cease and this provision
shall be deemed to be repealed. Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-
law to the contrary, a maximum accessory building height may be 7.5 metres.
11.
RU-t11: Part of Lots 11 & 12, Concession 3, Drummond (2022-063)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands
zoned RU-t11, a garden suite is permitted as a temporary accessory use to
the existing single detached dwelling house. The garden suite shall be
permitted for a period of twenty (20) years to December 13, 2042, or until
such earlier time as the garden suite is no longer needed for the purpose for
which it is to be used, at which time the temporary use shall cease and this
provision shall be deemed to be repealed.
12.
RU-t12: Part 1 of 27R-10600, Part Lot 24, Concession 9, (2023-009)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands
zoned RU-t12, a garden suite is permitted as a temporary accessory use
to the existing single detached dwelling house. The garden suite shall be
permitted for a period of twenty (20) years to March 14, 2043, or until such
earlier time as the garden suite is no longer needed for the purpose for
which it is to be used, at which time the temporary use shall cease and this
provision shall be deemed to be repealed.
13.
RU-t13: Part of Lot 6, Concession 1, Drummond (2023-023)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands
zoned RU-t13, a garden suite is permitted as a temporary accessory use
to the existing single detached dwelling house. The garden suite shall be
permitted for a period of twenty (20) years to May 23, 2043, or until such
earlier time as the garden suite is no longer needed for the purpose for
which it is to be used, at which time the temporary use shall cease and this
provision shall be deemed to be repealed.
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14.
RU-102-t14: Part of Lot 17, Concession 2, Drummond (2023-030)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands
zoned RU-t14, a garden suite is permitted as a temporary accessory use
to the existing single detached dwelling house. The garden suite shall be
permitted for a period of twenty (20) years to June 27, 2043, or until such
earlier time as the garden suite is no longer needed for the purpose for
which it is to be used, at which time the temporary use shall cease and this
provision shall be deemed to be repealed.
15.
RU-t15: Part of Lot 3, Concession 8, North Elmsley (2023-047)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands
zoned RU-t15, a garden suite is permitted as a temporary accessory use
to the existing single detached dwelling house. The garden suite shall be
permitted for a period of twenty (20) years to November 28, 2043, or until
such earlier time as the garden suite is no longer needed for the purpose
for which it is to be used, at which time the temporary use shall cease and
this provision shall be deemed to be repealed.
16.
RU-t16: Part of Lot 18, Concession 8, North Elmsley (2024-003)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands
zoned RU-t16, a garden suite is permitted as a temporary accessory use
to the existing single detached dwelling house. The garden suite shall be
permitted for a period of twenty (20) years to February 27, 2044, or until
such earlier time as the garden suite is no longer needed for the purpose
for which it is to be used, at which time the temporary use shall cease and
this provision shall be deemed to be repealed.
17.
RU-t17: Part of Lot 24, Concession 8, Drummond (2023-022)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands
zoned RU-t12, a garden suite is permitted as a temporary accessory use
to the existing single detached dwelling house. The garden suite shall be
permitted for a period of twenty (20) years to May 23, 2043, or until such
earlier time as the garden suite is no longer needed for the purpose for
which it is to be used, at which time the temporary use shall cease and this
provision shall be deemed to be repealed.
4.32
Source Water Protection
This Section applies to lands within the Source Water Protection Overlay Zone as
shown on Schedule "A1" of this By-law. On these lands, the following provisions
shall apply:
1.
All applications for development within the Source Water Protection
Overlay shall be accompanied by a completed "Source Water Protection
Checklist" unless exempted by the Municipality and/or the Risk
Management Official (RMO).
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2.
The RMO is that person appointed by the Township in accordance with the
Clean Water Act.
3.
Properties having parts lying within the Overlay Zone may be developed
without consultation with the RMO if the development will take place
outside of the area described as being a part of the Overlay Zone.
4.
Properties within the Overlay Zone may be developed for solely residential
purposes without need for consultation with the RMO.
5.
Any non-residential use that is proposed that has the potential to use, store
or undertake the following types of activity, or which may use any of the
items listed in this Section (definitions for these activities can be found in
the Mississippi Rideau Source Water Protection Plan), shall be prohibited
until it is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Township and/or the RMO
that the use does not represent a significant threat to drinking water:
i)
Waste disposal sites
ii)
On-site sewage systems with an effluent flow exceeding 10,000
litres per day;
iii)
Agricultural Uses
iv)
Handling and storage of commercial fertilizer, organic solvents or
commercial pesticide to land
v)
Handling or storage of fuel at private outlets
vi)
Handling and storage of road salt
vii)
Snow storage/disposal site
6.
Any non-residential use that has the potential to impact the supply of water
by removing water from an aquifer without returning it to the same aquifer
shall not be permitted unless it has been demonstrated to the satisfaction
of the RMO that the use would not be a significant drinking water threat.
4.33
Cannabis Production Facilities
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law, the following regulations
apply to a Cannabis Production Facility:
1.
All buildings and structures shall be set back a minimum distance
of 150 m from any:
- Existing residential dwelling on a separate lot; and,
- Residential, Institutional, Open Space or Tourist
Commercial zone.
2.
Outdoor storage shall not be permitted on a property where a
Cannabis Production Facility is located.
3.
An approved Cannabis Production Facility near a dwelling or zone
which is subsequently established within a required setback
outlined in subsections (1) and (2) above shall be permitted to
expand provided that the expansion does not further reduce the
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separation distance.
4.
Section (1) above shall not apply to Cannabis Production Facilities
where the cultivation area is less than 200 m2, or to any outdoor
cultivation areas.
4.34
Setbacks Provisions for Waterbodies, Watercourses and Municipal Drains
4.34.1 Setback Provisions for Waterbodies
All buildings and structures, including septic tanks and tile fields, shall be set back
a minimum horizontal distance of 30 m from the high water mark of any waterbody.
4.34.2 Setback Provisions for Watercourses
All buildings and structures including septic tanks and tile fields shall be set back
a minimum horizontal distance of 30 m from the top-of-bank of a watercourse as
herein defined.
4.34.3 Setback Provisions for Municipal Drains
a) All buildings and structures shall be set back a minimum horizontal distance
of 15 m from the top-of-bank of a municipal drain, which has a top-of-bank
width of less than 3 m.
b) All septic tanks and tile fields shall be set back a minimum horizontal distance
of 30 m from the top-of-bank of a municipal drain as herein defined.
4.34.4 Shoreline Area
The combined width, measured from side yard to side yard, of all marine facilities
and accessory structures, including pump houses, decks, and gazebos located
within 3 m of the high water mark, shall not exceed 20% of the lot frontage or 15
m, whichever is lesser.
4.34.5 Stairways in the Waterbody, Watercourse or Municipal Drain Setback
Notwithstanding Section 4.33.1,4.33.2 or 4.33.3, one stairway per dwelling may
be constructed in the required waterbody setback, watercourse setback, or
municipal drain setback for the purpose of providing access from a dwelling,
provided the width of the stairway is not greater than 1.5 m.
4.34.6 Storage Sheds, Gazebos, Trellises and Detached Decks in Waterbody
and Watercourse Setbacks
Notwithstanding Section 4.33.1, an accessory building used for storage, gazebo,
trellis, or detached deck may be permitted within the front yard of a waterfront lot
and within the waterbody setback or watercourse setback, provided that the
following criteria are met:
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m²;
b. The minimum setback from the high water mark shall be 4 m for an
accessory building used for storage, gazebo, or trellis, while a detached
deck may be constructed at the high water mark;
c. All structures shall comply with all other applicable zone regulations and
setback provisions; and
d. The maximum height of a storage shed, gazebo, or trellis shall not exceed
3 m, and the maximum height above grade for a detached deck shall not
exceed 0.3 m above adjacent grade. Where required by a Conservation
Authority or other agency, a detached deck may exceed this height to
comply with floodproofing requirements.
4.34.7 Attached Decks in the Waterbody Setbacks
Notwithstanding Section 4.33.1, attached decks and balconies may project from
any part of the main building into the waterbody setback by a maximum of:
a. 1.2 m where the main building is located less than 8 m from the high
water mark. This deck shall be limited to 2 m2 of horizontal surface area;
b. 2 m where the main building is equal to or greater than 8 m but less than
15m from the high water mark; or
c. 4 m where the main building is equal to or greater than 15 m from the high
water mark.
4.34.8 Attached Decks in the Watercourse Setback
Notwithstanding Section 4.33.1, attached decks and balconies may project from
any part of the main building into the watercourse setback by a maximum of:
a. 1.2 m where the main building is located less than 8 m from the top of
bank. This deck shall be limited to 2 m2 of horizontal surface area;
b. 2 m where the main building is equal to or greater than 8 m but less than
15 m from the top of bank ;or
c. 4 m where the main building is equal to or greater than 15 m from the top
of bank.
4.34.9 Marine Facility
A marine facility may be permitted within the front yard on a waterfront lot, except
where the front yard is in an Environmental Protection (EP) Zone.
Marine facilities are permitted as an accessory building subject to the following
provisions:
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metres;
b. A marine facility shall not exceed 4.5 metres in height and is limited to a
single storey;
c. A marine facility shall not be constructed closer than 3 metres from the
nearest adjacent side lot line where the lot abuts another property and 7.5
metres where the lot abuts an opened or unopened road allowance and
shall not encroach on adjacent lot lines when the lot boundaries are
extended into the water.
d. A marine facility shall not be subject to a front yard setback from the high
water mark;
e. Marine facilities may project a maximum of 8 metres into the waterfront.
f. A maximum of 1 marine facility shall be permitted per lot in the
Residential, Rural or Limited Services Residential zones.
4.34.10 Replacement of Non-Complying Sewage Disposal Systems
Notwithstanding any provision of this By-law to the contrary, a sewage disposal
system which was legally constructed under the regulations governing sewage
disposal systems that were in force and effect at the time of such construction but
that is non-complying with respect to the waterbody, watercourse or municipal
drain setback provisions, may be permitted less than 30 metres from a
waterbody, watercourse or municipal drain only in situations where the existing
lot or existing development precludes the reasonable possibility of achieving the
setback, but shall be located no closer than the current septic system. In
situations where there is sufficient area outside of the water setback, not
impacted by development constraints, the replacement septic system shall be
located outside of the 30-metre water setback.
4.35
Sleeping Cabin
One (1) sleeping cabin may be erected and used on a lot within the Rural (RU)
Zone, the Residential (R) Zone, and the Limited Service Residential (LSR) Zone,
where such cabin is accessory to a permitted single detached dwelling, provided
that:
a. The sleeping cabin does not exceed 20 square metres gross floor area;
b. The sleeping cabin shall not be made available for rent or lease.
4.36
Fences
1. The maximum height of a fence along an interior side or rear lot line for a
residential use shall be 2 metres;
2. The maximum height of a fence along a front lot line or exterior lot line for a
residential use shall be 1.5 metres;
3. Barbed-wire fences and electric fences may only be used for agricultural
purposes, utilities, an impound lot, commercial operations where security is
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required, or for Municipal purposes;
4. No fence shall be erected that may pose a safety hazard due to obstruction
of a sight triangle.
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ZONES
5.1
Classification
The provisions of this By-law shall apply to all lands within the limits of the
Corporation which lands are divided into various zones. Schedule A symbols refer
to zone classifications as shown below:
ZONE
SYMBOL
Agricultural
Rural
Residential
Multiple Residential
Limited Services Residential
Mobile Home Development
General Commercial
Highway Commercial
Tourist Commercial
General Industrial
Rural Industrial
Institutional
Salvage Yard
Waste Disposal
Aggregate - Pit
Aggregate - Quarry
Aggregate - Reserve
Mineral Resource
Wetland
Environmental Protection
Open Space
Flood Plain
Lands Adjacent to Wetlands
Holding Zone
Temporary Use Zone
A
RU
R
MR
LSR
MHP
CG
CH
CT
M1
M2
I
S
WD
AP
AQ
AR
M
W
EP
O
(shaded overlay)
(shaded overlay)
h
t
5.2
Zone Regulations
The permitted uses, the minimum size and dimensions of lots, the minimum
size of yards, the maximum lot coverage, the minimum setback, gross
leasable floor area, the minimum landscaped open space, and all other
zone provisions are set out herein for the respective zones.
Zone Boundaries
The extent and boundaries of all the said zones are shown on the
Schedules which form a part of this By-law and are attached hereto.
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Zone Symbols
The symbols listed in Section 5.1 may be used to refer to buildings and structures,
the uses of lots, buildings and structures permitted by this By-law in the said zones,
and whenever in this By-law the word Zone is used, preceded by any of the said
symbols, such zones shall mean any area within the Corporation within the scope
of this By-law, delineated on the Schedules and designated thereon by the said
symbol.
5.3
Exception Zones
Where the zone symbol as shown on the Schedules is followed by a dash and a
number (for example R-1), then special provisions apply to such lands and such
special provisions may be found by reference to that part of the by-law which deals
with that particular zone. Lands zoned in this manner shall also be subject to all
the provisions of the zone, except such special provisions as specified.
5.4
Holding Zones
Where the zone symbol zoning certain lands is followed by a dash and the letter
"h" (for example LSR-h), then special holding provisions apply to such lands and
such special provisions may be found by reference to Section 4.13.
5.5
Temporary Use Zones
Where the zone symbol zoning certain lands is followed by the letter "t" (for
example Rt), then special provisions apply to permit a use or uses in addition to
the uses permitted in the zone in which the lands are located for a specified period
of time, following which the use or uses shall cease, and such special provisions
may be found by reference to Section 4.30.
5.6
Flood Plain Zones
Lands zoned Flood Plain, as shown on the Schedules by shading, shall be subject
to all of the provisions of the zone in which the lands are located. However, no
building or structure shall be erected or altered within a Flood Plain Zone, except
with the written approval of the Conservation Authority.
5.7
Lands Adjacent to Wetlands
Where any land is located within 30 m of the boundary of a Wetland (W) Zone, as
shown on the Schedules by shading, the provisions of the zone in which the land
is located shall apply. Where required by the Conservation Authority having
jurisdiction, no building or structure including septic systems shall be erected, or
enlarged and no change in the use of the land shall be permitted other than in
accordance with an Environmental Impact Study as approved by the Corporation,
if said Environmental Impact Study has been required by the Township and/or the
Conservation Authority.
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5.7.1 Source Water Protection Overlay Zone
Lands zoned Source Water Protection Overlay, as shown on the Schedules by
shading, shall be subject to all of the provisions of the zone in which the lands
are located. However, on the lands on which this overlay is identified, the
General Provisions for Source Water Protection shall apply in addition to those of
the applicable zone and the other provisions of this by-law.
5.8
Interpretation of Zone Boundaries
Zone boundaries, where possible, are construed to be lot lines, street lines,
centrelines of streets or railway rights-of-way. In the case where uncertainty exists
as to the boundary of any zone, then the location of such boundary shall be
determined in accordance with the scale of Schedule A at its original size.
5.9
Building, Structure and Use Classification
1.
The buildings, structures and use of buildings, structures and lots
specifically named as uses permitted and classified under the headings of
"Residential" and "Non-Residential" refer only to the uses as are
specifically named under such headings in each zone.
2.
For the purpose of reference, all buildings, structures and uses of buildings,
structures and lots named as Permitted Uses and classified under the
headings of "Residential" and "Non-Residential" may be referred to as
"Residential and "Non-Residential" buildings, structures, or uses
respectively.
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AGRICULTURAL (A) ZONE
No person shall within any A Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure
except in accordance with the following provisions.
6.1
Permitted Uses
1.
Non-Residential Uses
cannabis production facility
conservation
forestry
general agriculture
intensive agriculture
other uses in accordance with the provisions of Section 4
2.
Residential Uses
accessory housing to an agricultural use
single-detached dwelling house on an existing lot of record or on a lot
created by the Land Division Committee
6.2
Zone Provisions
1.
Lot Area (minimum)
39 ha, except for a single detached
dwelling house in which case the
minimum lot area shall be 4,000 m2
2.
Lot Frontage (minimum)
45 m
3.
Front Yard Depth (minimum)
15 m
4.
Exterior Side Yard Width (minimum) 15 m
5.
Interior Side Yard Width (minimum) 6 m
6.
Rear Yard Depth (minimum)
15 m
7.
Lot Coverage (maximum)
20%
8.
Height of Building (maximum)
11 m
9.
Dwellings per Lot (maximum)
1
10.
Accessory Uses, Waterbody Setback,
Parking, etc. in accordance with Section 4
6.3
Special Provisions
Notwithstanding anything in this By-law to the contrary, a second single-detached
dwelling may be erected in the Agricultural (A) Zone as an accessory dwelling
house on a lot having an area of at least 39 ha, provided one dwelling is to be
occupied by the owner of the lands and the other dwelling is to be occupied by a
person or persons, whose principal occupation is the conduct of a general
agricultural or intensive agricultural use.
For the purpose of this provision, a mobile home may be used as a second single-
detached dwelling.
6.4
Exception Zones
6.4.1 A-1: Part of Lot 6, Concession 6, Drummond Ward (2017-052)
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Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 6.1 and 6.2, on the lands zoned
A-1 a single detached dwelling and accessory housing to an agricultural
use will not be permitted and the minimum lot area shall be 16 hectares.
6.4.2 A-2: Part of Lot 5, Concession 6 Drummond (2021-016)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
A-2, a residential dwelling shall be prohibited, and the minimum lot size shall be
9.1 hectares.
6.4.3 A-3: Part of Lot 5, Concession 8 Drummond (2021-037)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
A-3, a residential dwelling shall be prohibited, and the minimum lot size shall be
16 hectares.
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RURAL (RU) ZONE
No person shall within any RU Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or
structure except in accordance with the following provisions.
7.1
Permitted Uses
1. Non-Residential Uses
animal clinic
cannabis production facility
conservation
forestry
general agriculture
hunting/fishing camp
intensive agriculture
kennel
other uses in accordance with the provisions of Section 4
2. Residential Uses
single-detached dwelling house
accessory housing to an agricultural use
7.2
Zone Provisions
1.
Lot Area (minimum)
10 ha, except for a single
detached dwelling house in which
case the minimum lot area shall
be 4,000 m2.
2.
Lot Frontage (minimum)
45 m
3.
Front Yard Depth (minimum)
7.5 m on a lot in a plan of
subdivision and 12.5 m on all
other lots.
4.
Exterior Side Yard Width (minimum)
7.5 m
5.
Interior Side Yard Width (minimum)
3 m
6.
Rear Yard Depth (minimum)
7.5 m
7.
Lot Coverage (maximum)
20%
8.
Height of Building (maximum)
11 m
9.
Dwellings per Lot (maximum)
1
10.
Accessory Uses, Waterbody Setback,
11.
Parking, etc. in accordance with Section 4
12.
Dwelling House Area (minimum)
75 m2
7.3
Special Provisions
Notwithstanding anything in this By-law to the contrary, a second single-detached
dwelling may be erected in the Rural (RU) Zone as an accessory dwelling house
on a lot having an area of at least 39 ha, provided one dwelling is to be occupied
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by the owner of the lands and the other dwelling is to be occupied by a person or
persons, whose principal occupation is the conduct of a general agricultural or
intensive agricultural use.
For the purpose of this provision, a mobile home may be used as a second single-
detached dwelling.
7.4
Exception Zones
7.4.1 RU-1: Lot 10, Concession I, Drummond Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.1, on the lands zoned RU-1, a 2-unit
dwelling shall be a permitted use.
7.4.2
RU-2: Lot 21, Concession I, Drummond Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.1, on the lands zoned RU-2, a single-
detached dwelling house and an accessory dwelling house to an agricultural use
shall not be permitted.
7.4.3 RU-3: Lot 16, Concession XII, Drummond Ward
DELETED
7.4.4 RU-4: Lot 22, Concession XI, Drummond Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.1, on the lands zoned RU-4, a sheet
metal business may be operated in the existing detached garage.
7.4.5 RU-5: Lot 10, Concession III, Drummond Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
RU-5, one single-detached dwelling shall be permitted provided that it is located a
minimum of 60 m from the boundary of the Mineral Aggregate - Quarry (AQ) zone.
7.4.6 RU-6: Lot 12, Concession I, Drummond Ward
DELETED
7.4.7 RU-7: Lot 10, Concession III, Drummond Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section7.2, on the lands zoned RU-7, no part of
any single-detached dwelling shall be located more than 50 m from the road
allowance of Tennyson Road.
7.4.8 RU-8: Lot 19, Concession IV, Drummond Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.2, on the lands zoned RU-8, the
dwelling shall be located a minimum of 142 m from the nearest point of the barn
located on the north side of the 5th Concession Road to the east of the subject lot.
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7.4.9 RU-9: Lot 1, Concession III, Drummond Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.1, on the lands zoned RU-9, a
commercial storage use shall be a permitted use.
7.4.10 RU-10: Lot 22, Concession VI, Drummond Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.1, on the lands zoned RU-10, a sales
office and display area for mobile homes and modular homes shall be a permitted
use.
7.4.11 RU-11: Lot 9, Concession VII, North Elmsley Ward
Deleted
7.4.12 RU-12: Lot 9, Concession VII, North Elmsley Ward
Deleted
7.4.13 RU-13: Lot 9, Concession VII, North Elmsley Ward
Deleted
7.4.14 RU-14: Lots 10 & 11, Concession VII, North Elmsley Ward
Deleted
7.4.15 RU-15: Lots 10 & 11, Concession VII North Elmsley Ward
Deleted
7.4.16 RU-16: Lot 2, Concession VI, North Elmsley Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.2, on the lands zoned RU-16, the
minimum lot area and lot frontage shall be the lot area and lot frontage which
existed on the date of passing of this By-law, and all other zone provisions shall
be the lesser of those which are set out in Section 7.2 or which exist on the date
of passing of this By-law.
7.4.17 RU-17: Lot 6, Concession VI, North Elmsley Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.2, on the lands zoned RU-17, the
minimum lot frontage shall be 27 m, provided that not more than 2 lots shall be
permitted in the RU-17 zone.
7.4.18 RU-18: Lot 3, Concession VI, North Elmsley Ward
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Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 7.2 and 4.9, on the lands zoned RU-
18, the minimum lot area shall be 440 m2, and there is no requirement for frontage
on an opened street.
7.4.19 RU-19: Lot 6, Concession II, Drummond Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.2, on the lands zoned RU-19, the
minimum lot frontage shall be 28 m.
7.4.20 RU-20: Lot 5, Concession I, Drummond Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.1, on the lands zoned RU-20, a group
home for 6 adolescent female residents plus staff shall be a permitted use.
7.4.21 RU-21: Lots 29 & 30, Concession VIII, North Elmsley Ward
Deleted
7.4.22 RU-22: Lots 25, 26 & 27, Concession VII, North Elmsley Ward
Deleted
7.4.23 RU-23: Lots 25 & 26, Concessions VIII & IX, North Elmsley Ward
Deleted
7.4.24 RU-24: Lot 30, Concessions IX, North Elmsley Ward
Deleted
7.4.25 RU-25: Lot 30, Concessions IX North Elmsley Ward
Deleted
7.4.26 RU-26: Lot 30, Concessions IX, North Elmsley Ward
Deleted
7.4.27 RU-27: Lot 3, Concessions IX, North Elmsley Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.1, on the lands zoned RU-27, a pet
cemetery shall be a permitted use.
7.4.28 RU-28: Lot 3, Concessions VI, North Elmsley Ward
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
RU-28, no further development shall be permitted within 120 of the boundary of
the wetland.
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7.4.29 RU-29: Lots 21 & 22, Concessions VI, North Elmsley Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.2, on the lands zoned RU-29, the
minimum lot area shall be 1.9 ha and the minimum lot frontage shall be 60 m.
7.4.30 RU-30: Lot 26, Concessions IX, North Elmsley Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 7.1 and 7.2, on the lands zoned RU-
30, a duplex dwelling shall be permitted in accordance with the following
regulations:
1.
Lot Area (minimum)
0.9 ha
2.
Lot Frontage (minimum)
60 m
3.
Front Yard Depth (minimum)
13.5 m
4.
Interior Side Yard Width (minimum)
6 m
5.
Rear Yard Depth (minimum)
7.5 m
6.
Lot Coverage (maximum)
25%
7.
Height of Building (maximum)
11 m
8.
Dwelling Units per Lot (maximum)
2
9.
Parking Spaces (minimum)
4
10.
Accessory Uses, Waterbody Setback, etc.
in accordance with Section 4
7.4.31 RU-31: Lot 23, 24 & 25 Concessions VI North Elmsley Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.2, on the lands zoned RU-31, the
following provisions shall apply:
1.
The minimum lot area and lot frontage shall be the lot area and lot
frontage which existed on the date of passing of this By-law.
2.
The yard requirements as measured from the boundary of the adjacent
Environmental Protection zone shall be nil.
7.4.32 RU-32: Lot 6 Concessions V North Elmsley Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.9, on the lands zoned RU-32, a single
detached dwelling shall be permitted on a private right-of-way.
7.4.33 RU-33: Lot 15, Concession V Drummond Ward
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
RU-33, the minimum separation from the boundary of the Waste Disposal zone
shall be 110 m.
7.4.34 RU-34: Lots 15 & 16, Concessions IV & V Drummond Ward
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
RU-34, a single detached dwelling shall be permitted on a lot which existed on the
date of passing of this By-law.
7.4.35 RU-35: Lot25, Concession VII North Elmsley Ward
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Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.1, on the lands zoned RU-35, two
single- detached dwelling houses shall be permitted.
7.4.36 RU-36: Lot 15, Concession IV and Lot 16, Concession V, Drummond Ward
On the lands zoned RU-36, the permitted use provisions of Section 7.1 apply
except that no dwellings are permitted and no other use which includes a building
or structure for which a well and/or septic system is required.
7.4.37 RU-37: Lot 23, Concession IX Drummond Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 4.9 and 7.2 hereof to the contrary, on
the lands zoned RU-37, a single-detached dwelling house may be permitted on an
existing lot of record where the lot does not have frontage on an opened street,
provided that the lot has frontage on an unimproved street in a registered plan and
has access to an improved street via an unimproved street and/or right-of-way. In
addition, the minimum front yard requirement shall be 7.5 m.
7.4.38 RU-38: Lot 1, Concession IV Drummond Ward
Deleted.
7.4.39 RU-39: Lot 1, Concession IV Drummond Ward
Deleted.
7.4.40 RU-40: Lot 4, Concession XII Drummond Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.1 to the contrary, on the lands zoned
RU-40, a golf course is a permitted use in addition to the uses permitted in Section
7.1, provided that no buildings or structures shall be permitted except for those
required for normal course maintenance and operations.
7.4.41 RU-41: Lot 8, Concession III Drummond Ward
Notwithstanding the permitted use provisions of Section 7.1, on the lands zoned
RU-41, a custom workshop with a maximum gross leasable floor area of 186 m2
shall be permitted as an accessory use to the permitted single-detached dwelling,
provided that there is no outdoor use or outdoor storage associated with the
custom workshop.
7.4.42 RU-42: Lot 8, Concession IV Drummond Ward
Notwithstanding the permitted use provisions of Section 7.1, on the lands zoned
RU-42, the two existing dwellings shall be permitted uses.
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7.4.43 RU-43: Lot 15, Concession VIII Drummond Ward (2016-049)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
RU-43, an Automobile Service Station shall be a permitted use, subject to the
following provisions:
1. The minimum lot size shall be 9.3 ha and lot frontage shall be 52 m;
2. The retail sale of gasoline shall not be permitted;
3. All automotive repair and servicing shall occur within an accessory building that
shall not exceed a gross floor area of 195 m²;
4. There shall be no commercial activity or vehicle storage within 20 m of the front
lot line or 40 m of any side lot line that abuts a residential use; and
5. Subject to subsection (4), any outdoor storage and parking related to a
commercial land use shall not exceed an area of 0.15 ha, exclusive of
driveways.
7.4.44 RU-44: Lot 15, Concession VIII Drummond Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 7.2, on the lands zoned RU-44, the
minimum lot area shall be 3.7 ha and the minimum lot frontage shall be 122 m.
7.4.45 RU-45: Lot 15, Concession VIII Drummond Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 7.2, on the lands zoned RU-45, the
minimum lot area shall be 6.4 ha and the minimum lot frontage shall be 122 m.
7.4.46 RU-46: Lot 15, Concession VIII Drummond Ward
Deleted.
RU-47: Lot 11, Concession I Drummond Ward (2004-014)
Notwithstanding the permitted use provisions of Section 7.1, on the lands zoned
RU-47, a small engine parts and service business is a permitted use.
7.4.48 RU-48:
Deleted (2017-010).
7.4.49 RU-49: Lot 1, Concession IV, Drummond Ward (2004-040)
Deleted.
7.4.50 RU-50: Lots 23 and 24, Concessions VI and VII, North Elmsley Ward (2006-010)
Notwithstanding the Zone Provisions of Section 7.2, on the lands zoned RU-50,
the minimum lot area shall be 18.1 ha and the minimum lot frontage shall be 293
m.
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7.4.51 RU-51: Lot 1, Concession III Drummond Ward (2006-015)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.2 to the contrary, on the lands zoned
RU-51, the minimum rear yard depth shall be 50 m from the boundary of the
Wetland (W) Zone.
7.4.52 RU-52: Lot 11, Concession IV Drummond Ward (2006-017)
Notwithstanding the permitted use provisions of Section 7.1 to the contrary, on the
lands zoned RU-52, a market, as herein defined, and accessory food concession
use shall be permitted in addition to the permitted uses listed in Section 7.1.
7.4.53 RU-53: Lot 7, Concession V Drummond Ward (2006-047)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.2, on the lands zoned RU-53, the
following provisions shall apply:
1. No buildings or structures and no site alterations are permitted within 120 m of
the boundary of the Wetland (W) Zone; and
2. The minimum interior side along the eastern lot line shall be 150 m.
7.4.54 RU-54: Lot 21, Concession I Drummond Ward (2007-017)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.1, on the lands zoned RU-54, a
greenhouse, as herein defined, and accessory uses are permitted in addition to
the permitted uses of the Rural Zone.
7.4.55 RU-55: Lot 17, Concession VI Drummond Ward (2007-066)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.1, on the lands zoned RU-55, a golf
driving range and accessory uses are permitted in addition to the permitted uses
of the Rural Zone.
7.4.56 RU-56: Lot 25, Concession VII North Elmsley Ward (2007-068)
Notwithstanding the permitted use provisions of Section 7.1, on the lands zoned
RU-56, a contracting business is permitted as an accessory use to the residential
dwelling in accordance with the following regulations:
1.
maximum gross floor area (all buildings)
140 m2
2.
no outside storage is permitted
7.4.57 RU-57: Lot 18, Concession IX North Elmsley Ward (2008-016)
Notwithstanding the permitted use provisions of Section 7.1, on the lands zoned
RU-57, the following commercial uses shall be permitted in addition to the
permitted RURAL uses:
1.
retail sales and servicing of lawn and garden equipment; and
2.
retail sales and servicing of recreational vehicles.
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7.4.58 RU-58: Lots 2 and 3, Concession VI Drummond Ward (2008-036)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.2, on the lands zoned RU-58, the
minimum lot area shall be 1.2 ha.
7.4.59 RU-59: Lots 2 and 3, Concession VI Drummond Ward (2008-036)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.2, on the lands zoned RU-59, the
minimum lot area shall be 0.8 ha.
7.4.60 RU-60: Lots 2 and 3, Concession VI Drummond Ward (2008-036)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.2, on the lands zoned RU-60, the
minimum lot area shall be 1.8 ha.
7.4.61 RU-61: Lots 2 and 3, Concession VI Drummond Ward (2008-036)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.2, on the lands zoned RU-61, the
minimum lot area shall be 2.0 ha.
7.4.62 RU-62: Lot 19, Concession VII Drummond Ward (2008-037)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.2, on the lands zoned RU-62, the
minimum lot area shall be 1.4 ha and the minimum lot frontage shall be 95 m.
7.4.63 RU-63: Lots 22 & 23, Concession XII Drummond Ward (2008-011)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.2, on the lands zoned RU-63, the
minimum front yard setback is 25 m.
7.4.64 RU-64: Lot 9, Concession VI North Elmsley Ward (2009-022)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7, on the lands zoned RU-64, the
following shall apply:
1. a storage building to be used for the storage of construction equipment, to a
maximum of size of 130 m2 shall be permitted in addition to the other permitted
uses in the Rural (RU) Zone; and
2. no buildings or structures and no site alterations are permitted within 20 m of
the boundary of the wetland.
7.4.65 RU-65: Lot 30, Concession VII North Elmsley Ward (2009-077) McKay Farm
Deleted
7.4.66 RU-66: Part of Lot 26, Concession 9, North Elmsley Ward (2010-052)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-Law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
RU-66, no additional lots shall be created, except through the plan of subdivision
or plan of condominium process.
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7.4.67 RU-67: Part of Lot 24, Concession 8, North Elmsley Ward (2010-021)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
RU-67, the property may be used for two separate single detached dwelling
houses.
7.4.68 RU-68: Parts of Lot 25 and 26, Concession 9, North Elmsley Ward (2010-052 and
2012-034)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
RU-68, no additional lots shall be created, except through the plan of subdivision
or plan of condominium process.
7.4.69 RU-69: Part of Lot 22, Concession XII, Drummond Ward (2010-084)
Deleted.
7.4.70 RU-70: Part of Lot 23, Concession 6, North Elmsley Ward (2011-018)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands Zoned
RU-70, the storage of vehicles, boats, equipment and aircraft in accessory
buildings not to exceed 700 square metres (7,535 square feet) in size shall be
permitted in addition to the other uses in the Rural zone.
7.4.71 RU-71: Part of Lot 24, Concession 9, North Elmsley Ward (2011-036)
Notwithstanding any provisions of Section 7.1, on the lands zoned RU-71, no
structural development shall be permitted.
7.4.72 RU-72: Part of Lot 3, Concession 5, North Elmsley Ward (2011-054)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-Law to the contrary, on the lands Zoned
RU-72, the following provisions shall apply:
1. A custom workshop uses accessory to a construction business and the storage
of commercial vehicles shall be permitted uses.
2. The zone provisions are as follows:
Front Yard Depth (minimum)
125 m (defined as the minimum setback
from the road right-of-way)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
25.6 m
7.4.73 RU-73: Part of Lot 5, Concession 3, Drummond Ward (2011-068)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-Law to the contrary, on the lands Zoned
RU-73, the following provisions shall apply:
1. The minimum lot frontage shall be the lot frontage which existed on the date of
passing of this By-Law.
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2. The minimum setback for a principal use shall be 15 m from all properties that
are zoned for commercial or industrial use.
7.4.74 RU-74: Part of Lot 18, Concession 9, North Elmsley Ward (2012-023)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-Law to the contrary, on the lands Zoned
RU-74, the following provisions shall apply:
1.
Minimum lot size shall be 0.14 hectares;
2. Minimum front yard depth shall be 9.87 m;
3. Minimum lot frontage shall be 30.48 m; and
4. Minimum interior side yard width shall be 2.5 m.
7.4.75 RU-75: Part of Lot 12, Concession 5, Drummond Ward (2012-030)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-Law to the contrary, on the lands Zoned
RU-75 the following provisions shall apply:
1. A renovation and contracting business may be operated out of the existing
structures on the property; and
2. Any new commercial construction shall be subject to Site Plan Control.
7.4.76.1 RU-76: Part of Lot 9, Concession 2, Drummond Ward (2012-050)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
RU-76 an accessory storage garage for the purpose of the storage of goods
related to a construction business shall be permitted on the lot in accordance with
the following provisions:
1. The maximum total floor area of the storage garage shall be 123 square metres;
and
2. The minimum watercourse setback for the storage garage shall be 11.88 m.
7.4.76.2 RU-77: Part of Lot 17, Concession 7, North Elmsley Ward (2012-077)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-Law to the contrary, on the lands Zoned
RU-77, a single detached dwelling house may be permitted on an existing lot of
record where the lot does not have frontage on an opened public street provided
the lot has access to an in improved street via an unimproved street and/or right-
of-way and subject to the following requirements:
1.
The minimum size of the lot shall be the size of the lot which existed on the
date of the passing of this By-law;
2.
The front lot line shall be defined as the line dividing the lot from Rideau
Street;
3.
The minimum exterior side yard shall be 20.7 metres;
4.
The maximum height of the dwelling shall be 7 m; and
5.
This By-law shall not come into full force and effect until the final approval
of the concurrent Official Plan amendment.
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7.4.77 RU-78: Part of Lot 24, Concession 8, Drummond Ward (2013-009)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
RU-78, the following provisions shall apply:
1. An existing single family residential dwelling on the lot of record shall be deemed
to be a permitted use
2. The maximum lot coverage for accessory buildings shall be 167 m² provided
that there shall be no commercial use on the property; and
3. Inclusive of the limitations specified in subsection (2), an accessory building with
a floor area of 143 m², height of 6.4 m and front yard setback of 55 m shall be
permitted.
7.4.78 RU-79: Parts of Lot 9, Concession 1, Drummond Ward (2013-049)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-Law to the contrary, on the lands Zoned
RU-79 a small engine sales and service shop is permitted as an accessory use to
the residential dwelling in accordance with the following provisions:
1.
The maximum gross floor area for the use shall be 233 m²; and
2. There shall be no outdoor storage associated with the use within the front yard.
7.4.79 RU-80: Part of Lot 27, Concession 1, Drummond Ward (2013-048)
Notwithstanding the permitted use provisions of Section 7.1 on the lands zoned
RU-80, a machining shop is permitted as an accessory use to the residential
dwelling and notwithstanding Section 4.15.1.14.9 shall be deemed to be a home
occupation for the purposes of this By-law. The use shall be subject to the
following provisions:
1. Maximum gross floor area (all buildings) 70 m²; and
2. No outdoor use or outdoor storage associated with the accessory use shall be
permitted.
7.4.81 RU-81: Part of Lot 18, Concession 9, North Elmsley Ward (2014-034)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
RU-81, the following provisions shall apply:
1. Landscape supply depot and retail store shall be permitted uses, in addition to
all other uses permitted within the Rural- Special Exception 57 Zone; and
2. The outdoor display of goods for sale shall be permitted within the front yard,
provided that a minimum 15 m setback from the front lot line is achieved.
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7.4.82 RU-82: Part of Lot 8, Concession 6, Drummond Ward (2014-059)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
RU-82, the following special provisions shall apply:
1. The minimum development and site alteration setback from all Provincially
Significant Wetlands shall be 30 m;
2. The minimum development and site alteration setback from the western edge
of the lands zoned RU-82 shall be 40 m; and
3. The total number of driveway accesses shall be limited to one (1) and such
driveway shall only be constructed on lands described as Part 7 of Plan 27R-
10478.
7.4.83 RU-83: Part of Lot 30, Concession 8, North Elmsley Ward (2015-030)
Deleted.
7.4.84 RU-84: Part of Lot 30, Concession 8, North Elmsley Ward (2015-030)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
RU-84, a single detached dwelling house may be permitted on a lot that does not
have frontage on an opened public street, provided the lot has access to a private
street and/or right-of-way. In addition, the following requirements shall apply:
1. Minimum lot area: 1.5 ha;
2. Maximum development and site alteration setback as measured north
from Mary Miller Road shall be 50 m; and
3. Maximum development and site alteration setback as measured
eastward from Otty Lake Side Road shall be 60 m.
7.4.85 RU-85: Part of Lot 10, Concession 1, Drummond Ward (2015-010)
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law, on the lands zoned RU-85
commercial storage shall be permitted within an accessory building subject to the
following provisions:
1. Maximum gross floor area (accessory building) 111 m²; and
2. Maximum height (accessory building) 6.7 m.
7.4.86 RU-86: Part of Lot 30, Concession 6, North Elmsley Ward (2015-022)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
RU-86 the following provisions shall apply:
1. A contractors or tradesmans' establishment shall be a permitted as an
accessory use in addition to the other permitted uses in the Rural (RU)
Zone; and
2. The maximum lot coverage for all accessory structures on the lot shall
be 210 m².
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7.4.87 RU-87: Repealed by By-Law 2015-054
7.4.88 RU-88: Part of Lot 5, Concession 1, Drummond Ward (2015-029)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
RU-88, a rooming/boarding dwelling house with a maximum of five rented rooms
shall be a permitted use.
7.4.89 RU-89: Part of Lot 14, Concession 6, Drummond Ward (2015-061)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
RU-89 an accessory building shall be permitted subject to the following provisions:
1.
Lot coverage (maximum):
420 m²; and
2.
Height (maximum):
6 m.
7.4.90 RU-90: Part of Lot 23, Concession 9, Drummond Ward (2016-019)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
RU-90 a single-detached dwelling house shall be permitted on a lot that has
frontage on, but no direct access to an open public street.
7.4.91 RU-91: Part of Lot 13, Concession 1, North Elmsley Ward (2017-016)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
RU-91 the minimum frontage on an opened and maintained public road shall be 0
m and a dwelling shall not be permitted.
7.4.92 RU-92: Part of Lot 13 Concession 11, Drummond Ward (2017-048)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
RU-92 an office shall be an additional permitted use subject to the following
requirement:
1. Maximum gross floor area (all buildings) 140 m²
7.4.93 RU-93: Part of Lot 15, Concession 9, Drummond Ward (2018-047)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
RU-93, commercial storage and a vehicle workshop shall be additional permitted
uses, subject to the following provisions:
1. The minimum setback for any buildings associated with a commercial use shall
be 60 m from the front lot line and 15 m from side lot lines.
2. Any commercial storage shall be set back a minimum 30 m from the front lot
line and 15 m from side lot lines.
7.4.94 RU-94: Part of Lot 15, Concession 4, Drummond North Elmsley (2018-050)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this by-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
RU-94, an Automobile body shop, Contractors or tradesman establishment, Open
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storage area and service shop, repair shall be permitted uses, subject to the
following provisions:
1. Relief from the required maximum height for an accessory building from 5m to
6.1m
2. Relief from the required maximum building area for accessory buildings from
140m2 to 393m2.
7.4.95 RU-95: Part of Lot 21 Concession 5, Geographic Township of Drummond (2018-
051)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
RU-95, a residential use be an additional permitted use. This use is permitted
subject to the following provisions:
1. 30 m setback be maintained from the rear property line
7.4.96 RU-96:Part of Lot 18/19, Concession 1, Drummond Ward (2018-054)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.1 to the contrary, on the lands zoned
RU-96, a Commercial Sports and Recreation Centre shall be an additional
permitted use, subject to the following provisions:
1. Lot Area (minimum)
8 ha
2. Interior Side Yard Width from playing fields (minimum) 10 m
3. Building Setback, all yards (minimum)
30 m
7.4.97 RU-97: Part of Lot 2, Concession 6, Drummond Ward (2018-057)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 4.2.3, 4.2.4 and 4.23.2 to the contrary,
on the lands zoned RU-97, the storage of one commercial vehicle in excess of
4,500kg vehicle weight shall be permitted. The following provisions shall also
apply:
1. Accessory building height (maximum)
7.5 m
2. Accessory building area (all buildings, maximum)
223 m2
7.4.98 RU-98: Part of Lot 4, Concession 1, Drummond (2019-056)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.1 to the contrary, on the lands zoned
RU-98, the following provisions shall apply:
1.
Commercial storage shall be an additional permitted use
2.
Commercial storage units must be a uniform colour
3.
Interior Side Yard Width (minimum) 6 m
4.
Open storage shall not be permitted
5.
A planting strip with a minimum width of 3m shall be required along all
portions of the interior side lot line which abuts a lot containing a residential
use. The planting strip shall be maintained and shall:
a) Not be used for any use otherwise permitted by this By-law;
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b) Consist of a row or rows of evergreen trees or a continuous unpierced
hedgerow of evergreen or shrubs not less than 2 m high or,
c) Be a fence erected and maintained in place of a hedgerow or shrubs,
provided the fence is opaque and not less than 2m high.
6.
A single detached dwelling house shall be so located on the lot that there
is a private amenity area abutting each exterior wall which is measured as
though the dwelling house is located on a separate lot in accordance with
the zone provisions for the Rural (RU) zone.
7.4.99 RU-99: Part of Lots 22 & 23, Concession 7, North Elmsley (2021-10)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
RU-98, the following provisions shall apply:
1.
Lot area (minimum):
0.288 hectares
2.
Lot frontage (minimum):
41.5 metres
3.
Rear yard depth (minimum):
4.8 metres.
7.4.100 RU-100: Part of Lot 15, Concession 7 Drummond, Plan 27R-1035 Part 1
(2021-015)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
RU-100, the following provisions shall apply:
1. The minimum lot size shall be 902 square metres.
2. For the east lot line only, the minimum interior side yard width shall be 1.3
metres.
3. The minimum rear yard depth shall be 1.8 metres.
4. The maximum lot coverage shall be 28%.
5. In addition to the permitted uses of section 7.1, permitted uses shall include:
o Sample and showroom
o Recreation instruction
o Custom workshop
o Personal service shop
o Office
7.4.101 RU-101: Part of Lot 12, Concession 2 Drummond (2021-031)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
RU-101, the following provision shall apply:
1.
A Residential dwelling shall be prohibited
7.4.102 RU-102: Part of Lot 17, Concession 2 Drummond, Part 27 of Plan 27R-555, Part
1 of Plan 27R-11570 (2021-036)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
RU-102, the following provisions shall apply:
1. In addition to the permitted uses of Section 7.1, permitted uses shall include:
o School, Private
o General Agriculture
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2. Accessory buildings associated with uses related to the Private School shall
be excluded from the accessory building lot coverage measurements
7.4.103 RU-103: Lot 24 Concession 7 (By-Law No. 2026-001)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-Law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
RU-103, the following uses are permitted in addition to the permitted uses in
section 7.1:
1) A multiple dwelling house with a maximum of four residential units.
7.4.104 RU-104: Part of Lot 13, Concession 8 North Elmsley (2022-021)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
RU-104, the following provision shall apply:
1. The minimum lot frontage requirement shall be 20 m;
2. The minimum lot area requirement to permit an accessory dwelling house, as
provided in section 7.3, shall be 32 ha.
7.4.105 RU-105: Part of Lot 13, Concession 8 North Elmsley (2022-021)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
RU-105, the following provision shall apply:
1. The maximum MDS setback for a single-detached residential dwelling shall be
125 m. The MDS setback shall not apply to accessory buildings or septic
systems.
7.4.106 RU-106 Part of Lots 3 & 4, Concession 6, North Elmsley (2022-050)
The lands zoned RU-106 is located in an area with a high potential for groundwater
quality issues as there are known groundwater quality issues within the
surrounding area.
7.4.107 RU-107: Part of Lot 3, Concession 3, Drummond (2023-014)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
RU-107, the following provisions shall apply:
1)
Lot frontage (minimum): 20 metres
7.4.108 RU-108: Lot 13 Concession 4 Drummond (2023-026)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-Law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
RU-108, the following uses are permitted in addition to the permitted uses provided
in section 7.1:
o automobile service station (excluding the sale of gasoline)
o commercial motor vehicle service station as defined by the Ministry of
Transportation
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o The following uses shall be permitted as accessory uses of the automotive
service station:
o automobile body shop
o automobile sales
o farm implement sales
o recreational vehicle sales
The permitted accessory uses shall be incidental to the primary land use and shall
not be permitted as the primary land use of the property.
7.4.109 RU-109: Part Lot 3 Concession 6 North Elmsley (2023-041)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-Law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
RU-109, the following provisions shall apply:
o Minimum rear yard depth for the residential dwelling shall be 6 m
o Minimum rear yard depth for a deck shall be 6 m
7.4.110 RU-110: Lot 16, Concessions 1, Drummond (2025-006)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-Law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
RU-110, the following uses are permitted in addition to the permitted uses provided
in section 7.1:
o Retail store
o Market
o Office
o Studio
o Educational, Instructional, and Recreational Space
o Assembly space
For the purposes of this zoning by-law, Studio shall be defined as a space to
create, teach, and exhibit art, music, and theatre. Items may be sold on-site, and
events such as art shows and performances of the arts are permitted on-site.
For the purposes of this zoning by-law, Educational, Instructional, and
Recreational Space shall be defined as a facility that houses Instructional and
Educational programs as well as recreational club activities are permitted under
this definition including the use of the f for fitness programs such as yoga and
Pilates, as well as club activities such as scale model railroad display or scale
radio-controlled vehicles.
For the purposes of this zoning by-law, Assembly Space shall be defined as a
space for family events such as weddings, wakes, and other gatherings.
7.4.111 RU-111: Part of Lot 26, Concession 10, North Elmsley (OLT- Order)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.18, 4.19, 7.1 and 7.2 to the contrary,
on the lands zoned RU-111, the following provisions shall prevail:
Permitted uses shall be restricted to the following:
o
retail store limited to a building or part of a building in which goods, wares,
merchandise, substances, articles or things are kept and offered for sale,
including directly to members belonging to an identified organization. A retail
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store shall also include minor preparing, processing, assembling and/or
packaging operations where customers and/or employees produce a
finished product from the goods, wares, merchandise, substances or things
which are sold on the premises.
o
conservation
o
general agriculture
o
private park
o
single-detached dwelling house in accordance with Section 7.2
o
other uses in accordance with Section 4
Lot Frontage (minimum)
37 m
Interior Side Yard Width (minimum) North
7 m
Height of Retail Store (maximum)
6 m or 1-storey
Commercial Floor Area (maximum)
70 0m2
Landscape Buffer Width along north
property line (minimum)
3 m
Number of Loading Spaces (maximum)
1 space
Rear yard Setback (minimum)
113.5 m
Landscaped Open Space (minimum)
25%
Parking Setback from a lot line abutting
a residential Use (minimum)
6 m
7.4.112 RU-112: Lot 15 Concession 10 North Elmsley (2024-026)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-Law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
RU-112, the following uses are permitted in addition to the permitted uses provided
in section 7.1:
o
automobile service station (excluding the sale of gasoline)
o
commercial motor vehicle service station as defined by the Ministry of
Transportation
7.4.113 RU-113: Lot 30, Concession 8, Part Block 20 Plan 23 North Elmsley (By-Law No.
2024-034)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-Law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
RU-113, the following provisions shall apply:
1) Single detached dwelling house is permitted on a lot that does not have
frontage on an opened public street, provided the lot has access to a private
street and/or right-of-way.
2) Lot area (minimum): 0.65 hectares
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7.4.114 RU-114: Lot 30, Concession 8, Part Block 21 Plan 23 North Elmsley
(By-Law No. 2024-034)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-Law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
RU-114, the following provisions shall apply:
1) Residential development is prohibited
7.4.115 RU-115: Lot 17 Concession 12 Drummond (By-Law No. 2025-004)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-Law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
RU-115, the following uses are permitted in addition to the permitted uses in
section 7.1:
o
Assembly hall
o
Place of entertainment
7.4.116 RU-116: Lot 1 Concession 3 Drummond (By-Law No. 2025-011)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-Law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
RU-116, the following uses are permitted in addition to the permitted uses in
section 7.1:
o
Parking Lot
7.4.117 RU-117: Lot 27 Concession 4, Drummond (2026-012)
Notwithstanding section 7.1 of this by-law, on the lands zoned RU-117, the
following uses are permitted:
o
conservation
o
forestry
o
general agriculture
o
hunting/fishing camp
7.4.118 RU-118: RU-h118: Part Lot 25, 26 & 27 Concession 4, Drummond (2026-012)
Deleted.
7.4.119 RU-119: Part 1 of 27R-10308, Lot 1 Concession 9, Drummond (By-Law No. 2026-
019)
Notwithstanding Section 4.1.1 of this By-law, a maximum of two (2) additional
residential units (ARUs) shall be permitted within the principal dwelling. Additional
residential units shall not be permitted within an accessory use or building.
7.4.120 RU-120: Part of Lot 1, Concession 8 Drummond, Part 1 of Plan 27R-11437 (2021-
060)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
RU-120, the following provisions shall apply:
o
A duplex dwelling house shall be a permitted residential use
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8.
RESIDENTIAL (R) ZONE
No person shall within any R Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure
except in accordance with the following provisions.
8.1
Permitted Uses
single-detached dwelling house
other uses in accordance with the provisions of Section 4
8.2
Zone Provisions
1.
Lot Area (minimum)
4000 m2
2.
Lot Frontage (minimum)
45 m
3.
Front Yard Depth (minimum)
7.5 m
4.
Exterior Side Yard Width (minimum)
7.5 m
5.
Interior Side Yard Width (minimum)
3 m
6.
Rear Yard Depth (minimum)
7.5 m
7.
Lot Coverage (maximum)
20%
8.
Height of Building (maximum)
11 m
9.
Dwellings per Lot (maximum)
1
10.
Accessory Uses, Waterbody Setback,
Parking, etc. in accordance with Section 4
11.
Dwelling House Area (minimum)
75 m2
8.3
Exception Zones
8.3.1
R-1: Lot 13 Concession VII North Elmsley Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8.2, on the lands zoned R-1, the
minimum lot area shall be 2050 m2 and the minimum lot frontage shall be 36 m.
8.3.2
R-2: Lot 13 Concession VII North Elmsley Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8.2, on the lands zoned R-2, the
following provisions shall apply:
1.
The minimum lot area shall be 2050 m2
2.
The minimum lot frontage shall be 36 m
3.
No marine facilities and no shoreline alterations shall be permitted
8.3.3
R-3: Lot 14 Concession VII North Elmsley Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8.2, on the lands zoned R-3, no buildings
or structures shall be permitted below the 1:100 year flood elevation of 129.5 m
geodetic.
8.3.4
R-4: Lots 25 & 26 Concession IX North Elmsley Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8.2, on the lands zoned R-4, the
following provisions shall apply:
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1.
Lot Area (minimum)
1300 m2
2.
Lot Frontage (minimum)
27 m
3.
Front Yard Depth (minimum)
9 m
4.
Exterior Side Yard Width (minimum)
6 m
5.
Interior Side Yard Width (minimum)
3 m
6.
Rear Yard Depth (minimum)
7.5 m
7.
Lot Coverage (maximum)
25%
8.
Height of Building (maximum)
11 m
9.
Dwellings per Lot (maximum)
1
10.
Accessory Uses, Waterbody Setback,
Parking, etc. in accordance with Section 4
8.3.5
R-5: Lot 26 Concession IX North Elmsley Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8.2, on the lands zoned R-5, a duplex
dwelling shall be permitted in accordance with the provisions of Section 8.3.4.
8.3.6 R-6: Lots 25 & 26 Concession X North Elmsley Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 8.1 and 8.2, on the lands zoned R-6, 4
street townhouse units shall be permitted in accordance with the following
provisions:
1.
Lot Area (minimum)
695 m2
2.
Lot Frontage (minimum)
6 m per dwelling
3.
Front Yard Depth (minimum)
9 m
4.
Exterior Side Yard Width (minimum)
6 m
5.
Interior Side Yard Width (minimum)
nil, except that a 3 m side yard
is required adjacent to an end
unit
6.
Rear Yard Depth (minimum)
15 m
7.
Lot Coverage (maximum)
25%
8.
Height of Building (maximum)
11 m
9.
Accessory Uses, Waterbody Setback,
Parking, etc. in accordance with Section 4
8.3.7 R-7: Lot 21, Concession V North Elmsley Ward
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the land zoned
R-7, the permitted use shall be restricted to a single-detached dwelling and the
lands shall be considered as one lot for the purpose of calculating zone provisions.
8.3.8 R-8: Lot1, Concession VII Drummond Ward (2004-016)
Notwithstanding the permitted use provisions of Section 8.1, on the lands zoned
R-8, two single detached dwelling houses are permitted.
8.3.9 R-9: Lot 20, Concession XI, Drummond Ward (2010-014)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the subject
property shall have a minimum lot area of 0.20 ha (0.5 acres) and a minimum lot
frontage of 29 metres.
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8.3.10 R-10: Part of Lot 16, Concession 12, Drummond Ward (2014-009)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8.2, on the lands zoned R-10, the
minimum lot area and lot frontage shall be the lot area and lot frontage which
existed on the date this by-law came into effect.
8.3.11 R-11: Part of Lot 20, Concession 11, Drummond Ward (2015-035)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8.2, on the lands zoned R-11, the
minimum lot area and lot frontage shall be the lot area and lot frontage which
existed on the date this by-law came into effect.
8.3.12 R-12: Plan 158 Pt Lots A And 23 S, Drummond Ward (2020-20)
Notwithstanding any provision of By-law No.2012-060 to the contrary, Custom
Furniture Manufacturing Use shall be a permitted use on the portion of the lands
to be rezoned to Residential Exception Zone (R-12), as indicated on Schedule 'A'
of this By-law. Custom Furniture Manufacturing Use shall be defined as: A
building or part of a building where individual custom furniture pieces such as
chairs, tables, desks and non-dangerous crafted wood furniture is produced.
Notwithstanding any provisions of By-law No.2012-060 to the contrary, the
Residential Exception Zone (R-12) shall have the following zone requirements:
i.
The existing dwelling on site will be relocated to a complying setback from
Jerome Street.
ii.
The existing shop measuring 92.9 square metres (1,000 sq. ft) which
houses the business will be recognized. The shop shall be expanded to a
maximum of 185.8 square metres (subject to the submission of any plans
or permits deemed necessary).
iii.
The existing accessory buildings shall remain closer to the exterior side lot
line than the main building once relocated to a complying setback.
iv.
The existing accessory buildings shall remain closer to the exterior side lot
line than the main building once relocated to a complying setback.
v.
The existing accessory structures shall have a maximum combined lot
coverage of 155 sq. m.
vi.
The existing accessory structures shall have a minimum exterior side yard
setback of 0.6 m and a minimum rear setback of 0.86 metres.
vii.
The existing shop shall have a minimum rear setback of 2 metres.
All other applicable provisions of By-Law 2012-060 shall continue to apply
8.3.13 R-13: Part of Lot A on Plan 158 (2020-021)
Notwithstanding any provision of By-law No.2012-060 to the contrary, Custom
Furniture Manufacturing Use shall be a permitted use on the portion of the lands
to be rezoned to Residential Exception Zone (R-13), as indicated on Schedule 'A'
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of this By-law. Custom Furniture Manufacturing Use shall be defined as: A
building or part of a building where individual custom furniture pieces such as
chairs, tables, desks and non-dangerous crafted wood furniture is produced.
Notwithstanding any provisions of By-law No.2012-060 to the contrary, the
Residential Exception Zone (R-13) shall have the following zone requirements:
i.
The existing dwelling on site will be relocated to a complying setback from
Jerome Street.
ii.
The existing shop measuring 92.9 square metres (1,000 sq. ft) which
houses the business will be recognized. The shop shall be expanded to a
maximum of 185.8 square metres (subject to the submission of any plans
or permits deemed necessary).
iii.
The existing accessory buildings shall remain closer to the exterior side lot
line than the main building once relocated to a complying setback.
iv.
The existing accessory buildings shall remain closer to the exterior side lot
line than the main building once relocated to a complying setback.
v.
The existing accessory structures shall have a maximum combined lot
coverage of 155 sq. m.
vi.
The existing accessory structures shall have a minimum exterior side yard
setback of 0.6 m and a minimum rear setback of 0.86 metres.
vii.
The existing shop shall have a minimum rear setback of 2 metres.
All other applicable provisions of By-law 2012-060 shall continue to apply
8.3.14 R-14: Part of Lot 3, Concession 3, Drummond (2023-014)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
R-14, the following provisions shall apply:
1) Lot frontage (minimum): 43 metres
2) Interior side yard (minimum): 2.3 metres (east lot line only)
8.3.15 R-15: Part of Lot 7, Concession 1, Drummond Ward (By-Law No. 2025-003)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-Law to the contrary, on the lands
zoned R-15, the minimum setback to the top of the bank of the municipal drain
shall be 15 meters.
8.3.16 R-16: Part of Lot 3, Concession 3, Drummond (2023-014)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
R-16, the following provisions shall apply:
1) Lot frontage (minimum): 20 metres
2) Any accessory building existing at the date of the passing of this by-law may
be permitted.
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8.3.17 R-17: Lot 20 Concession 5, North Elmsley (2026-005)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this by-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
R-17, the minimum lot frontage shall be 29.3 m.
8.3.18 R-18: Part of Lot 21, Concession 5, North Elmsley Ward (2018-022)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
R-18, Marine Repair shall be an additional permitted use. For the purposes of
this Section, Marine Repair shall be defined as "a building and/or lot where retail
goods such as tires, sparkplugs, batteries, oil, and other marine accessories may
be sold incidentally and where repairs and services essential to the operation of
marine watercraft are executed or performed. This definition shall include
outdoor storage of watercraft vehicles." This use is permitted subject to the
following provisions:
1) Any repair and servicing shall occur within an accessory building that shall
not exceed a gross floor area of 140 m²;
2) There shall be no commercial activity or vehicle storage within 50 m of the
front lot line (defined as the lot line abutting the municipally maintained
portion of Elizabeth Drive) or 5 m of any side or rear lot line that abuts a
residential use;
3) Subject to subsection (2), any outdoor storage and parking related to a
commercial land use shall not exceed an area of 0.15 ha, exclusive of
driveways.
4) With the exception of driveways existing on the date of the passing of this
by-law, a planting strip with a minimum width of 3 m shall be required along
any portion of a side lot line or rear lot line which abuts a lot having a
residential use situated thereon. A planting strip required for the R-12 zone
shall:
a. not be used for any use otherwise permitted by this By-law;
b. consist of a row or rows of evergreen trees or a continuous unpierced
hedgerow of evergreen trees or shrubs not less than 2 m high; or, be
a fence erected in place of a hedgerow or shrubs, provided the fence
is opaque and not less than 2 m high.
8.3.19 R-19: Lot 30, Concession VII North Elmsley Ward (2009-077) McKay Farm
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
RU-65, the lot may have its frontage on, and its access via, a Block in a common
elements plan of condominium, where such Block has frontage on a public road.
8.3.20 R-20: Lot 1, Concession IV, Drummond Ward (2004-040)
Notwithstanding the zone provisions of Section 7.2, on the lands zoned RU-49, no
buildings, structures or site alterations are permitted within 50 m of the boundary
of the Wetland (W) Zone.
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8.3.21 R-21: Lots 29 & 30, Concession VIII, North Elmsley Ward
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
RU-21, the following shall apply:
1. The minimum lot area and lot frontage shall be the lot area and lot frontage
which existed on the date of passing of this By-law.
2. Where a lot in the RU-21 zone is also zoned in an Environmental Protection
zone or where such lot is located next to a lot which is zoned in an
Environmental Protection zone, any portion of the land which is zoned in the
Environmental Protection zone and which is above the normal high water mark
may be included in the minimum required setback from a waterbody.
8.3.22 R-22: Lots 25, 26 & 27, Concession VII, North Elmsley Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.2, on the lands zoned RU-22, the
following provisions shall apply:
1. The minimum lot area shall be 0.8 ha and the minimum lot frontage shall be
45 m.
2. Where a lot in the RU-22 zone is also zoned in an Environmental Protection
zone and the Environmental Protection zone is adjacent to a waterbody, any
portion of the land which is zoned in the Environmental Protection zone and
which is above the normal high water mark may be included in the minimum
required setback from a waterbody. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the
minimum setback from the boundary of the Environmental Protection zone
shall be 5 m.
3. Where a lot in the RU-22 zone is also zoned in an Environmental Protection
zone and the Environmental Protection zone is adjacent to a slope, the
minimum setback from the top of slope shall be 5 m. This provision shall not
be interpreted to permit any reduction in the minimum required setback from a
waterbody.
8.3.23 R-23: Lots 25 & 26, Concessions VIII & IX, North Elmsley Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.2, on the lands zoned RU-23, the
following provisions shall apply:
1. The minimum lot area and lot frontage shall be the lot area and lot frontage
which existed on the date of passing of this By-law.
2. Where a lot in the RU-23 zone is also zoned in an Environmental Protection
zone and the Environmental Protection zone is adjacent to a waterbody, any
portion of the land which is zoned in the Environmental Protection zone and
which is above the normal high water mark may be included in the minimum
required setback from a waterbody. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the
minimum setback from the boundary of the Environmental Protection zone
shall be 5 m.
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3. Where a lot in the RU-23 zone is also zoned in an Environmental Protection
zone and the Environmental Protection zone is adjacent to a slope, the
minimum setback from the top of slope shall be 5 m. This provision shall not
be interpreted to permit any reduction in the minimum required setback from a
waterbody.
8.3.24 R-24: Lot 30, Concessions IX, North Elmsley Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.2, on the lands zoned RU-24, the
following provisions shall apply:
1. The minimum lot area and lot frontage shall be the lot area and lot frontage
which existed on the date of passing of this By-law.
2. Where a lot in the RU-24 zone is also zoned in an Environmental Protection
zone and the Environmental Protection zone is adjacent to a waterbody, any
portion of the land which is zoned in the Environmental Protection zone and
which is above the normal high water mark may be included in the minimum
required setback from a waterbody.
8.3.25: R-25: Lot 30, Concessions IX North Elmsley Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.2, on the lands zoned RU-25, the
minimum lot area and lot frontage shall be the lot area and lot frontage which
existed on the date of passing of this By-law.
8.3.26 R-26: Lot 9, Concession VII, North Elmsley Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.2, on the lands zoned RU-11, the
minimum lot area and lot frontage shall be the lot area and lot frontage which
existed on the date of passing of this By-law.
8.3.27 R-27: Lot 9, Concession VII, North Elmsley Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.2, on the lands zoned RU-12, the
minimum lot area and lot frontage shall be the lot area and lot frontage which
existed on the date of passing of this By-law, and the minimum rear yard depth
shall be 76.2 m.
8.3.28 R-28: Lot 9, Concession VII, North Elmsley Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.2, on the lands zoned RU-13, the
minimum lot area and lot frontage shall be the lot area and lot frontage which
existed on the date of passing of this By-law, and the minimum rear yard depth
shall be 45.7 m.
8.3.29 R-29: Lots 10 & 11, Concession VII, North Elmsley Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.2, on the lands zoned RU-14, the
minimum lot area shall be 0.8 ha.
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8.23.30 R-30: Lots 10 & 11, Concession VII North Elmsley Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.2, on the lands zoned RU-15, the
minimum lot area shall be 0.8 ha and the minimum rear yard depth shall be 30 m.
8.23.31 R-31: Lot 23, 24 & 25 Concessions VI North Elmsley Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.2, on the lands zoned RU-31, the
following provisions shall apply:
1. The minimum lot area and lot frontage shall be the lot area and lot frontage
which existed on the date of passing of this By-law.
2. The yard requirements as measured from the boundary of the adjacent
Environmental Protection zone shall be nil.
8.23.32 R-32: Part of Lot 22, Concession XII, Drummond Ward (2010-084)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 2.4 and 7.2 of this By-law, on the lands
zoned RU-69, the minimum rear yard requirement shall be the boundary of the
Environmental Protection (EP) zone.
8.23.33 R-33: Lot 1, Concession IV Drummond Ward
A building contractor shall be a permitted use provided it is accessory to a
residential use and not more than 200 m2 of gross leasable floor area in one
building is used for such purpose.
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MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL (MR) ZONE
No person shall within any MR Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or
structure except in accordance with the following provisions.
9.1
Permitted Uses
single-detached dwelling house
semi-detached dwelling house
duplex dwelling house
planned unit townhouse dwelling house
street townhouse dwelling house
multiple dwelling house
apartment dwelling house
nursing home
home for the aged
9.2
Zone Provisions
1.
Lot Area (minimum)
2,000 m2 plus 270 m2 for every dwelling unit in addition to the first 3 dwelling
units
2.
Lot Frontage (minimum)
45 m for single-detached and duplex dwelling house
20 m for each semi-detached dwelling unit
6 m for each street townhouse dwelling house
45 m for all other dwellings
3.
Front Yard Depth (minimum)
7.5 m
4.
Exterior Side Yard (minimum)
7.5 m
5.
Interior Side Yard (minimum)
3 m for single detached, semi-detached, duplex and street townhouse
dwelling houses on each side which is not attached to another dwelling.
7.5 m for all other dwelling houses.
6.
Rear Yard (minimum)
7.5 m
7.
Landscaped Open Space (minimum)
30%
8.
Dwelling House Area (minimum) 75 m2
9.
Building Height (maximum)
11 m to a maximum of 3 storeys above established grade
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10.
Courts
Where a building is in a court form, the distance between opposing side
walls of the building forming the court shall not be less than 12 m or the
height of the highest portion thereof, whichever is the greater.
11.
Private Amenity Area
A privacy yard, clear and unobstructed by any parking area, driveway or
walkway, shall be provided adjoining each habitable room window of every
ground floor dwelling unit. Such privacy yard shall have a minimum depth
of 6 m from a parking area and 3.5 m from a driveway or walkway measured
at right angles from such wall it adjoins.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, a parking area, driveway or walkway may
extend into the required privacy yard provided such parking area, driveway
or walkway is for the exclusive use of the adjacent dwelling unit.
12.
Equipped Children's Play Area
A children's play area shall be provided on each lot containing more than 6
dwelling units except where the lot is to be used exclusively for a nursing
home, home for the aged or for a dwelling house occupied by senior
citizens, in accordance with the following provisions:
1.
Minimum Area
5 m2 per dwelling unit which may be included in the area calculated
as the required open space on the lot.
2.
Location
not less than 6 m from a ground floor habitable room window and
not within a required front yard.
13.
Accessory Uses, Waterbody Setback, Parking, Etc.
in accordance with Section 4.
9.3
Exception Zones
9.3.1 MR-1: Lot 1, Concession III Drummond Ward
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
MR-1, 2 multiple residential buildings, each containing a maximum of 4 dwelling
units shall be permitted. The multiple residential buildings shall be located a
minimum of 70 m from the northerly limit of the MR-1 zone. In addition, the
minimum parking requirement shall be 1 space per dwelling unit.
9.3.2 MR-2: Part of Lot 20, Concession 5 North Elmsley Ward (2018-030)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 9.1 of this By-law, on the lands zoned
MR-2, a detached secondary dwelling unit with a minimum floor area of 54 m² shall
be a permitted use.
9.3.3 MR-3: Part 1 of 27R-364 Part Lot 3, Concession 3, Drummond (2022-059)
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Notwithstanding the provisions this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
MR-3 the minimum lot frontage shall be 43 metres and the permitted uses shall
be limited to a four-unit planned unit townhouse dwelling house or a single-
detached dwelling house.
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LIMITED SERVICES RESIDENTIAL (LSR) ZONE
No person shall within any LSR Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or
structure except in accordance with the following provisions.
10.1
Permitted Uses
seasonal dwelling house
single-detached dwelling house
other uses in accordance with the provisions of Section 4
10.2
Zone Provisions
1.
Lot Area (minimum)
4000 m2
2.
Lot Frontage (minimum)
50 m
3.
Front Yard Depth (minimum)
12.5 m
4.
Exterior Side Yard Width (minimum)
7.5 m
5.
Interior Side Yard Width (minimum)
3 m
6.
Rear Yard Depth (minimum)
7.5 m (defined as the depth
from a private right-of-way or
municipal street)
7.
Lot Coverage (maximum)
15%
8.
Height of Building (maximum)
11 m
9.
Dwellings per Lot (maximum)
1
10.
Accessory Uses, Waterbody Setback,
Parking, Etc. in accordance with Section 4
11.
Dwelling House Area (minimum)
75 m2
10.3
Special Provisions
1.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 10.2.7, the landscaped open
space located next to a waterbody shall be maintained in a natural state
except as shown on an approved site plan.
10.4
Exception Zones
10.4.1 LSR-1: Lot 25, Concession VII Drummond Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.26, on the lands zoned LSR-1, no
minimum setback from a waterbody shall be required.
10.4.2 LSR-2: Lot 26, Concession VII Drummond Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.26, on the lands zoned LSR-2, the
minimum setback from a waterbody shall be 20 m.
10.4.3 LSR-3: Lot 23, Concession IX Drummond Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.26, on the lands zoned LSR-3, the
minimum setback from a waterbody shall be 11 m.
10.4.4 LSR-4: Lot 19, Concession VII Drummond Ward
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Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.26, on the lands zoned LSR-4, the
minimum setback from a waterbody shall be 15 m.
10.4.5 LSR-5: Lots 9 & 10, Concession XII Drummond Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.26, on the lands zoned LSR-5, no
minimum setback from a waterbody shall be required.
10.4.6 LSR-6: Lot 24, Concession VIII Drummond Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.26, on the lands zoned LSR-6, the
minimum setback from a waterbody shall be 9 m.
10.4.7 LSR-7: Lot 16, Concession VI North Elmsley Ward
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
LSR-7, the following provisions shall apply:
1.
No dwelling or dwelling unit shall be permitted and permitted uses shall be
restricted to an accessory garage and private sewage disposal system.
2.
The zone provisions shall be calculated as though the lot boundary
adjacent to the private road is the front lot line and shall apply to both the
garage and the private sewage disposal system. The zone provisions are
as follows:
Lot Area (minimum)
1,230 m2
Lot Frontage (minimum)
33 m
Front Yard Depth (minimum)
7.5 m
Interior Side Yard Width (minimum)
1 m
Rear Yard Depth (minimum)
1 m
Lot Coverage (maximum)
no maximum provided the
garage does not exceed 110
m2.
10.4.8 LSR-8: Lot 28, Concession VIII North Elmsley Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 10.2, on the lands zoned LSR-8, the
following provisions shall apply:
1.
Lot Area (minimum)
2050 m2
2.
Lot Frontage (minimum)
30 m
3.
Front Yard Depth (minimum)
7.5
m
(defined
as
the
minimum setback from a
waterbody)
4.
Interior Side Yard Width (minimum)
3m
5.
Rear Yard Depth (minimum)
7.5 m (defined as the depth
from a private right-of-way),
except that septic systems
shall be setback 30m from
the shoreline
7.
Lot Coverage (maximum)
15%
8.
Height of Building (maximum)
9m
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9.
Dwellings per Lot (maximum)
1
10.
Accessory Uses, Waterbody Setback,
Parking, Etc. in accordance with Section 4
10.4.9 LSR-9: Lot 28, Concession VIII North Elmsley Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.26, on the lands zoned LSR-9, the
minimum setback from a waterbody shall be 15 m.
10.4.10 LSR-10: Lot 14, Concession VI North Elmsley Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.26.2, on the lands zoned LSR-10 the
required 30 m waterbody setback shall be measured from the boundary of the
wetland instead of the shoreline."
10.4.11 LSR-11: Lot 30, Concession V North Elmsley Ward
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands
zoned LSR-11, the following provisions shall apply:
1.
an existing dwelling is permitted in accordance with the following
regulations:
1.
Minimum lot frontage (water frontage)
18 m
2.
Minimum water setback
23 m
3.
Minimum interior side yard
3.4 on one side
4.5 m on the other side
2.
a contracting business is permitted as an accessory use to the existing
dwelling in accordance with the following regulations:
Maximum gross floor area (all buildings)
192 m²
Minimum water setback
115 m
3.
No outside storage permitted
10.4.12 LSR-12: Lots 23, 24 & 25, Concession VI North Elmsley Ward
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
LSR-12, the minimum setback requirement from the boundary of the
Environmental Protection zone shall be nil.
10.4.13 LSR-13: Lot 20, Concession VIII Drummond Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.26, on the land zoned LSR-13, the
minimum setback from a waterbody shall be 20m.
10.4.14 LSR-14: Lot 19, Concession VII Drummond Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.26, on the land zoned LSR-14, the
minimum setback from a waterbody shall be 18m.
10.4.15 LSR-15: Lot 21, Concession VI Drummond Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.26, on the land zoned LSR-15, the
minimum setback from a waterbody shall be 21m.
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10.4.16 LSR-16: Lot 27, Concession VII North Elmsley Ward
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
LSR-16, a single-detached dwelling house shall be permitted in accordance with
the following regulations:
1.
Lot Area (minimum)
2000 m2
2.
Waterfront Setback for dwelling (minimum) 20 m
3.
Waterfront Setback for gazebo (minimum) 11.5 m
4.
Interior Side Yard Width (minimum)
4.5 m.
10.4.17 LSR-17: Lots 23 and 24, Concessions VI and VII, North Elmsley Ward (2006-10)
Notwithstanding the Zone Provisions of Section 10.2, on the lands zoned LSR-17,
the following provisions apply:
1.
The minimum lot area shall be 7.12 ha and the minimum water frontage
shall be 439 m.
2.
No buildings or structures shall be located within 70 m of the boundary of
the Wetland (W) Zone and no site alteration shall be permitted within 30 m
of the boundary of the Wetland (W) Zone.
10.4.18 LSR-18: Lots 23 and 24, Concessions VI and VII, North Elmsley Ward (2006-010)
Notwithstanding the Zone Provisions of Section 10.2, on the lands zoned LSR-18,
the following provisions apply:
1.
The minimum lot area shall be 8.5 ha and the minimum water frontage
shall be 278 m.
2.
No buildings or structures shall be located within 70 m of the boundary of
the Wetland (W) Zone and no site alteration shall be permitted within 30 m
of the boundary of the Wetland (W) Zone.
10.4.19 LSR-19: Lot 30, Concession VII North Elmsley Ward (2007-018)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 10.3, on the lands zoned LSR-X, the
minimum lot area shall be 6.3 ha, except that this minimum lot area may be
reduced to permit lot additions to the abutting lots in the LSR Zone pursuant to
Section 2.5.2 of this By-law, provided no new building lot is created.
10.4.20 LSR-20: Lot 23, Concession IX Drummond Ward (2006-058)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 10.2, on the lands zoned LSR-20, the
following provisions shall apply:
1.
Lot Area (minimum)
700 m2
2.
Lot Frontage (minimum)
35 m
10.4.21 LSR-21: Lot 23, Concession IX Drummond Ward (2006-058)
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Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 10.2, on the lands zoned LSR-21, the
following provisions shall apply:
1.
Lot Area (minimum)
800 m2
2.
Lot Frontage (minimum)
35 m
3.
Lot Coverage (maximum)
20%
10.4.22 LSR-22: Lots 25 and 26, Concession 7 and Part of Lot 25, Concession 8,
Drummond Ward (2009-057)
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands
zoned LSR-22, the two parcels of land shall be considered one for zoning
purposes. Neither parcel can be conveyed without the other parcel, without first
going through the severance process. No dwelling shall be permitted on the
severed (rear) parcel.
10.4.23 LSR-23: Lot 25, Con 8 and Lots 19 and 20, Plan 7396, Drummond Ward (2010-
013)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, an accessory
building shall be permitted on the subject property without the need for a primary
dwelling on the lot.
10.4.24 LSR-24: Part of Lot 17, Concession 12, Drummond Ward (2010-025)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-Law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
LSR-24 the existing seasonal dwelling shall be permitted to remain on the property
in its current location, and no additions, expansions or alterations shall be
permitted to said building. Further, any new development on the subject property
shall be required to comply with all of the provisions of the Limited Services
Residential zone.
10.4.25 LSR-25: Part of Lot 16, Concession 6, North Elmsley Ward (2011-035)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
LSR-25, no residential dwelling shall be permitted.
10.4.26 LSR-26: Part of Lot 20, Concession 8, Drummond Ward (2011-044)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-Law to the contrary, on the lands Zoned
LSR-26, the following provisions shall apply:
1.
No dwelling unit or sleeping accommodations shall be permitted and
permitted uses shall be restricted to an accessory garage in which no
commercial vehicle storage shall be permitted.
2.
The zone provisions are as follows:
Front Yard Depth (minimum)
24 m (defined as the minimum
setback
from
the
road
allowance)
Height of Building (maximum)
6.1 m
Gross Floor Area of Accessory Garage 297 sq.m.
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10.4.27 LSR-27: Part of Lots 17&18, Concessions 6&7, North Elmsley Ward (2013-052)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
LSR-27, the minimum lot frontage shall be the lot frontage which existed on the
date of passing of this By-law.
10.4.28 LSR-28: Part of Lot 29, Concession 6, North Elmsley Ward (2014-014)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
LSR-28, the following provisions shall apply:
1.
An indoor spa with a maximum total floor space of 67 m² shall be
permitted subject to the Home Occupation provisions of this By-law;
2.
The minimum rear yard setback for the main dwelling shall be 1.94 m;
and
3.
All existing non-complying structures that are located a minimum of 30 m
from the high water mark of Rideau Lake shall be permitted to remain in
their current locations with no additions or expansions permitted.
10.4.29 LSR-29: Part of Lot 16, Concession 6 North Elmsley Ward (2018-031)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 10.1 of this By-law, on the lands zoned
LSR-29, the following provisions shall apply:
1. No dwelling unit or sleeping accommodation shall be provided;
2. The minimum lot size shall be 617 square metres;
3. The minimum lot frontage shall be 16.54 m
10.4.30 LSR-30: Part of Lot 16, Concession 6 North Elmsley Ward (2018-031)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 10.1 of this By-law, on the lands zoned
LSR-30, the following provisions shall apply:
1.
No dwelling unit or sleeping accommodation shall be provided;
2. The minimum interior side yard setback for an accessory structure shall
be 1.5 m;
3. The minimum lot size shall be 636 square metres;
4. The minimum lot frontage shall be 17.53 m.
10.4.31 LSR-31: Part of Lot 25 and 26, Concession 8, North Elmsley Ward (2019-034)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 10.1 to the contrary, a storage
building shall be an additional permitted use, subject to the following additional
provisions:
1.
Number of storage buildings per lot (maximum)
2
2.
Ground floor area (maximum)
226 m2
3.
Gross floor area (maximum)
368 m2
For the purposes of this subsection, a storage building shall mean a building used
for the storage or personal goods, equipment or vehicles, but does not include
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any storage or warehouse facility operated for financial gain or on a commercial
basis.
10.4.32 LSR-32: Part Lot 19, Concession 6, North Elmsley (2023-024)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
LSR-32, the following provisions shall apply:
1)
An accessory building to a residential use shall be permitted before the
construction of the residential dwelling. Commercial storage and all other
commercial uses shall not be permitted.
2)
The maximum accessory building lot coverage shall be 270 m2
3)
The maximum accessory building height shall be 6 m
10.4.33 LSR-33: Lot 25 Concession 7, Drummond (2026-002)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-Law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
LSR-33, the following site-specific provisions:
1) The maximum accessory building lot coverage shall be 250.3 m2 or 11.4%
of the lot area.
2) The maximum lot coverage shall be 18%
10.4.34 LSR-34: Part of Lots 25, Concession 8, North Elmsley (2022-051)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
LSR-31, the following provision shall apply:
1)
Lot area (minimum): 0.3 hectares
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MOBILE HOME DEVELOPMENT (MHP) ZONE
No person shall within any MHP Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or
structure except in accordance with the following provisions.
11.1
Permitted Uses
1.
Non-Residential Uses
assembly hall for mobile home park residents
commercial storage for mobile home park residents
convenience store
laundromat
mobile home sales
private park
buildings and uses accessory to the foregoing
2.
Residential Uses
mobile home
modular dwelling
accessory dwelling house
park model home
11.2
Zone Provisions
1.
Lot Area (minimum)
4 ha
2.
Lot Frontage (minimum)
100 m
3.
Front Yard Depth (minimum)
7.5 m on a lot in a plan of
subdivision and 12.5 m on all
other lots.
4.
Exterior Side Yard Width (minimum)
7.5 m
5.
Interior Side Yard Width (minimum)
7.5 m
6.
Rear Yard Depth (minimum)
7.5 m
7.
Landscaped Open Space (minimum)
30%
8.
Height of Building (maximum)
11 m
9.
Accessory Uses, Waterbody Setback,
Parking, etc. in accordance with Section 4
11.3
Special Provisions
1.
The following provisions shall apply to each dwelling site within a mobile
home development:
1.
Area (minimum)
465 m2
2.
Frontage (minimum)
15 m
3.
Front Yard Depth (minimum)
7.5 m
4.
Exterior Yard Width (minimum)
7.5 m
5.
Interior Side Yard Width (minimum) 3 m
6.
Rear Yard Depth (minimum)
7.5 m
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Where a yard is required for a dwelling site, it may be included within the
required front, exterior side, interior side or rear yard as set out in Section
11.2.
11.4
Exception Zones
11.4.1 MHP-1: Lot 6, Concession II Drummond Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 10.2 and 10.3, on the lands zoned
MHP-1, the dwellings and the dwelling sites shall be permitted in their existing
locations and configuration. A maximum of 14 dwellings shall be permitted.
11.4.2 MHP-2: Lot 21, Concession VI Drummond Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 11.2 and 11.3, on the lands zoned
MHP-2, the dwellings and the dwelling sites shall be permitted in their existing
locations and configuration. A maximum of 32 dwellings shall be permitted.
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GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) ZONE
No person shall within any CG Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or
structure except in accordance with the following provisions.
12.1
Permitted Uses
1.
Non-Residential Uses
animal care
assembly hall
auction hall
bake shop
beverage room
commercial school
commercial sports and recreation centre
convenience store
dry cleaning distribution station
financial office
funeral home
hotel
industrial or business service
laundromat
office
parking lot
personal service shop
place of entertainment
place of recreation
printing shop
repair service shop
restaurant
retail store
sample and showroom
shopping centre
take out restaurant
taxi station
tourist establishment
2.
Residential Uses
accessory dwelling house
12.2
Zone Provisions
1.
Non-Residential Uses
1.
Lot Area (minimum)
4000 m2
2.
Lot Frontage (minimum)
45 m
3.
Front Yard Depth (minimum)
7.5 m
4.
Exterior Side Yard Width (minimum)
7.5 m
5.
Interior Side Yard Width (minimum)
3 m
6.
Rear Yard Depth (minimum)
7.5 m
7.
Landscaped Open Space (minimum)
10%
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8.
Height of Building (maximum)
14 m
9.
Accessory Uses, Waterbody Setback,
Parking, etc. in accordance with Section 4
10.
Open Storage
The open storage of goods or materials which are not for sale shall
be permitted only to the rear of the main building provided that:
1.
such open storage is accessory to the use of the main
building;
2.
such open storage complies with the yard requirements of
this by-law;
3.
such open storage does not cover more than 40% of the lot
area.
2.
Residential Uses
1.
Accessory single detached dwelling house
Shall be so located on the lot that there is a private amenity area
abutting each exterior wall which is measured as though the
dwelling house is located on a separate lot in accordance with the
zone provisions for the Rural (RU) Zone.
2.
Dwelling House Area (minimum)
65 m2
12.3
Exception Zones
12.3.1 CG-1: Part of Lot 4, Concession 3, Drummond Ward (2010-020)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
CG-1, the only permitted uses shall be a single detached dwelling and a
Contractors or Tradesman's Establishment.
12.3.2 CG-2: Part of Lot 12, Concession 7, North Elmsley Ward (2017-046)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
CG-2 the minimum rear yard and exterior side yard depth for a commercial land
use shall be 20 m and permitted uses shall be limited to the following:
- Retail store;
- Custom Workshop;
- Sample and Show Room;
- Recreation Instruction;
- Restaurant (excluding a licensed establishment);
- Accessory Apartment
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HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL (CH) ZONE
No person shall within any CH Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or
structure except in accordance with the following provisions.
13.1
Permitted Uses
1.
Non-Residential Uses
animal clinic
assembly hall
auction hall
automobile body shop
automobile care
automobile gas bar
automobile rental
automobile sales
automobile service station
automobile washing establishment
bakery
beverage room
building supply outlet
bulk propane storage depot
commercial yard sale
commercial school
commercial sports and recreation centre
commercial storage
consumer outlet propane/compressed natural gas transfer facility
contractors or tradesman establishment
convenience store
custom workshop
dry cleaning distribution station
farm custom work
farm implement sales
farm supply sales
financial office
funeral home
greenhouse
highway commercial mall
hotel
industrial or business service
laundromat
office
parking lot
personal service shop
place of entertainment
place of recreation
printing shop
recreational vehicle sales
repair service shop
restaurant
retail propane/compressed natural gas transfer facility
retail store
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sample and showroom
take out restaurant
tourist establishment
warehouse
wholesale outlet
2.
Residential Uses
accessory dwelling house
13.2
Zone Provisions
1.
Non-Residential Uses
1.
Lot Area (minimum)
4000 m2
2.
Lot Frontage (minimum)
45 m
3.
Front Yard Depth (minimum)
7.5 m
4.
Exterior Side Yard Width (minimum)
7.5 m
5.
Interior Side Yard Width (minimum)
3 m
6.
Rear Yard Depth (minimum)
7.5 m
7.
Landscaped Open Space (minimum)
10%
8.
Height of Building (maximum)
14 m
9.
Accessory Uses, Waterbody Setback,
Parking, etc. in accordance with Section 4
10.
Open Storage
The open storage of goods or materials shall be permitted only to
the rear of the main building provided that:
1.
such open storage is accessory to the use of the main
building;
2.
such open storage complies with the yard requirements of
this by-law;
3.
such open storage does not cover more than 40% of the lot
area.
2.
Residential Uses
1.
Accessory single detached dwelling house
Shall be so located on the lot that there is a private amenity area
abutting each exterior wall which is measured as though the
dwelling house is located on a separate lot in accordance with the
zone provisions for the Rural (RU) Zone.
13.3
Exception Zones
13.3.1 CH-1: Lot 5, Concession III Drummond Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of section 13.2, on the land zoned CH-1, the
following provisions shall apply:
1.
The minimum interior side yard on the west side yard shall be 30 m and on
the east side yard shall be 15 m.
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2.
A buffer consisting of either a hedge or a fence shall be provided on the
west side yard commencing 15 m from the front lot line and extending for
a minimum distance of 45 m.
3.
No parking shall be located within 10 m of any side lot line.
13.3.2 CH-2: Lot 15, Concession VIII Drummond Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 13.1, on the lands zoned CH-2, the
permitted uses shall be restricted to the buying, selling and repair of motor vehicles
and boats.
13.3.3 CH-3: Lots 6 & 7, Concession III Drummond Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 13.1 and 13.2, on the lands zoned CH-
3, the following provisions shall apply:
1.
The permitted use shall be restricted to a plumbing and heating business,
commercial storage and an accessory dwelling.
2.
The minimum setback from the southern lot line shall be 20m.
13.3.4 CH-4: Lot 13, Concession V Drummond Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 13.1, on the lands zoned CH-4, the
permitted use shall be restricted to a mobile or modular home sales and service
establishment.
13.3.5 CH-5: Lot 22, Concession VII North Elmsley Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 13.2, on the land zoned CH-5, the
minimum rear yard depth shall be 28m and the minimum eastern interior side yard
width shall be 28m.
13.3.6 CH-6: Lot 1, Concession IV, Drummond Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 13.2 to the contrary, on the lands zoned
CH-6, a planting strip with a minimum width of 3 m shall be required along any
portion of a side lot line or any portion of a rear lot line which abuts an RU-38 zone
or a lot having a residential use situated thereon. A planting strip required for the
CH-6 zone shall:
1.
not be used for any use otherwise permitted by this By-law; and,
2.
consist of a row or rows of evergreen trees or a continuous unpierced
hedgerow of evergreens or shrubs not less than 2 m high; or,
3.
be a fence erected in place of a hedgerow or shrubs, provided the fence is
opaque and not less than 2 m high.
For the purposes of the CH-6 zone, open storage shall be subject to Section
13.2.10.
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13.3.7 CH-7: Lot 19, Concession X North Elmsley Ward
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
CH-7, the following provisions shall apply:
1.
A single-detached dwelling house shall be permitted prior to the
construction of a permitted commercial use. At such time as a permitted
commercial use is constructed, the single-detached dwelling house shall
be deemed to be an accessory single-detached dwelling house as
permitted in Section 13.1.
13.3.8 CH-8: Lot 6, Concession III Drummond Ward
Notwithstanding the permitted use provisions of Section 13.1 to the contrary, on
the lands zoned CH-8, a shopping centre is also a permitted use, provided that the
individual uses located in the shopping centre shall be restricted to those uses
which are permitted in Section 13.1.
13.3.9 CH-9: Lot 3, Concession V North Elmsley Ward
Notwithstanding the permitted use provisions of Section 13.1, on the lands zoned
CH-9, a shopping centre to a maximum size of 3,000 m2 of gross leasable floor
area shall be permitted in addition to the other uses permitted in Section 13.1.
13.3.10 CH-10: Lot 4, Concession III Drummond Ward
Notwithstanding the permitted use provisions of Section 13.1 to the contrary, on
the lands zoned CH-10 the permitted uses shall be restricted to commercial
storage and single detached dwelling house.
13.3.11 CH-11: Part of Lot 18, Concession 9, North Elmsley Ward (2012-023)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-Law to the contrary, on the lands Zoned
CH- 11, the following provisions shall apply:
1.
Minimum lot size shall be 0.14 hectares;
2.
Minimum lot frontage shall be 30.48 m; and
3.
Minimum front yard depth shall be 6.9 m.
13.3.12 CH-12: Part of Lots 6& 7, Concession 3, Drummond Ward (By-law 2012-041)
Notwithstanding the permitted use provisions of Section 3.1, on the lands zoned
CH-12, the following uses shall be permitted in addition to the other uses
permitted in Section 13.1:
1.
Manufacturing Plant;
2.
Assembly Plant;
3.
Contractor or Tradesman Establishment;
4.
Fabricating Plant;
5.
Dry Cleaning Plant;
6.
Processing Plant.
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13.3.13 CH-13: Part of Lot 24, Concession 12, Drummond Ward (2016-023)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands
zoned CH-13, the permitted use shall be restricted to a place of recreation,
limited to a paintball facility and accessory uses.
13.3.14 CH-14: Part of Lot 1, Concession 8, Drummond Ward (2019-030)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 13.1 to the contrary, on the lands zoned
CH-14, a Cannabis Production Facility shall be an additional permitted use.
For the purposes of this subsection, a Cannabis Production Facility means a
building, structure or part thereof used for indoor cultivation, processing,
packaging, storage, destruction and sale of cannabis (not to the public), and any
other activities related to cannabis production authorized by an issued license by
Health Canada and which includes industrial-grade filtration systems or similar
technology designed by a qualified person to reduce odour, pollen and dust
emissions.
13.3.15 CH-15: Deleted (By-law 2017-023)
Repealed by 2024-017
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14
TOURIST COMMERCIAL (CT) ZONE
No person shall within any CT Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or
structure except in accordance with the following provisions.
14.1
Permitted Uses
1.
Non-Residential Uses
automobile gas bar
automobile service station
beverage room
commercial sports and recreation centre
convenience store
conservation
golf course
hotel
hunting/fishing camp
laundromat
marina
marine facility
museum
private park
place of recreation
place of entertainment
restaurant
retail propane/compressed natural gas transfer facility
retail store
take out restaurant
tourist campground
tourist establishment
tourist guest house
other uses in accordance with the provisions of Section 4.
2.
Residential Uses
accessory dwelling house
accessory dwelling unit
park model home
mobile home
14.2
Zone Provisions
1.
Non-Residential Uses
1.
Lot Area (minimum)
2000 m2
2.
Lot Frontage (minimum)
45 m
3.
Front Yard Depth (minimum)
7.5 m
4.
Exterior Side Yard Width (minimum)
7.5 m
5.
Interior Side Yard Width (minimum)
3 m
6.
Rear Yard Depth (minimum)
7.5 m
7.
Landscaped Open Space (minimum)
10%
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8.
Height of Building (maximum)
14 m
9.
Accessory Uses, Waterbody Setback,
Parking, etc. in accordance with Section 4
10.
Open Storage
The open storage of goods or materials shall be permitted only to
the rear of the main building provided that:
1.
such open storage is accessory to the use of the main
building;
2.
such open storage complies with the yard requirements of
this by-law;
3.
such open storage does not cover more than
40% of the lot area.
11.
Special Provisions
Notwithstanding the front yard, open storage and buffering
requirements of this section, a marina and/or marine facility shall be
permitted to locate within the front yard of a waterfront lot, except
that a 3 m landscaped open space buffer shall be provided abutting
the side lot lines.
2.
Residential Uses
1.
Accessory single detached dwelling house
Shall be so located on the lot that there is a private amenity area
abutting each exterior wall which is measured as though the
dwelling house is located on a separate lot in accordance with the
zone provisions for the Rural (RU) Zone.
2.
Dwelling House Area (minimum)
65 m2
3.
Accessory dwelling unit
Shall be so located within the Non-Residential building that there is
a private amenity area of not less than 20m2.
14.3
Exception Zones
14.3.1 CT-1: Lot 6, Concession XI Drummond Ward
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
CT-1, no buildings, structures, or sewage treatment facilities shall be permitted
within 40m of the high water mark, and no recreational vehicles shall be stored
within 40m of the high water mark between November 1st and May 1st.
14.3.2 CT-2: Lot 21, Concession VI Drummond Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 14.1, on the lands zoned CT-2, the
permitted uses shall be restricted to:
boat storage
general storage
marine and small engine sales and repair
farm machinery repair
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general store not exceeding a gross leasable floor area of 200m2
14.3.3 CT-3: Lot 18, Concession VI North Elmsley Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 14.1 and 14.2, on the lands zoned CT-
3, the existing main lodge, the change house and the shop, pumphouse and
laundry building may be replaced by new larger buildings and additions to existing
buildings provided that the following minimum waterbody setbacks are provided:
1.
New lodge (main hall building)
4.5 m
2.
New lodge (offices and sleeping quarters building)
5.5 m
3.
New change house
11 m
4.
New shop, pump house and laundry building
6 m
5.
Accessory buildings and structures to the foregoing 4 m
14.3.4 CT-4-h5-h6 Concession 10, Lot 24, North Elmsley Ward (By-law 2017-010)
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands
zoned CT-4-h5-h6, the following provisions shall apply:
1.
Permitted uses shall be limited to the following:
a.
Medical clinic and associated health and fitness uses, including
overnight accommodations in accordance with Subsection 2;
b.
Commercial sports and recreation centre
c.
Conservation
d.
Place of recreation
e.
Private Park
f.
Beverage Room
g.
Convenience store
h.
Hotel
i.
Hunting/fishing camp
j.
Place of entertainment
k.
Restaurant
l.
Retail store
m.
Take out restaurant
n.
Tourist Cabins, which for the purposes of this Section shall mean
a building to accommodate one or more guests, which contains at
least two rooms, that is at least partially furnished and in which the
guest is permitted to prepare and cook food, but shall not include
a dwelling as herein defined.
2.
Any land uses that include overnight accommodations shall be limited to
a maximum of overnight occupancy of one hundred (100) persons and
not more than fifty (50) guest rooms. No such land use may be situated
less than 400 m from any lands zoned Waste Disposal (WD) and 300 m
from Canal Bank Road.
3.
No new development or site alteration shall occur within 300 m of the Tay
River.
4.
The maximum gross floor area of all buildings and structures within the
subject lands shall be limited to 3,000 m².
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5.
With the exception of a Medical clinic and associated health and fitness
uses, a commercial sports and recreation centre, a hotel, a place of
entertainment or a place of recreation, no individual land use
classifications within the zone may exceed a gross leasable floor area of
450 m² for any one specific land use.
6.
Notwithstanding Sections 4 and 5, an additional 1,207 m² of gross floor
area may be constructed for overnight accommodation use.
7.
The holding provisions applied to the CT-4 Zone shall be lifted in
accordance with the requirements outlined in Section 4.14.3.5 prior to
permitting development as follows:
a.
The effect of holding provision 'h5' shall be to prohibit any
development or occupancy of the lands other than uses existing
on the day By-law 2017-010 was passed. Upon completion of the
requirements outlined in Section 4.14.3.5.1, Sections 1 through 5
of the CT-4 Zone shall take effect, except that "Tourist Cabins"
shall not be a permitted use and overnight occupancy shall be
limited to a maximum of forty (40) persons and twenty (20) guest
rooms.
b.
Holding provision 'h6' shall be lifted in accordance with the
requirements outlined in Section 4.14.3.5.2.
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15
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL (M1) ZONE
No person shall within any M1 Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or
structure except in accordance with the following provisions.
15.1
Permitted Uses
1.
Non-Residential Uses
accessory retail store
animal clinic
assembly plant
automobile body shop
automobile care
automobile gas bar
automobile rental
automobile sales
automobile service station
automobile washing establishment
bakery
building supply outlet
bulk propane storage depot
bulk storage
cannabis production facility
commercial school
commercial sports and recreation centre
commercial storage
contractor or tradesman establishment
consumer outlet propane/compressed natural gas transfer facility
convenience store
custom workshop
dairy
dry cleaning distribution station
dry cleaning plant
fabricating plant
farm custom work
farm implement sales
farm supply sales
gas cylinder handling facility
greenhouse
industrial mall
industrial or business service
laundromat
manufacturing plant
office
parking lot
place of entertainment
place of recreation
printing shop
printing establishment
processing plant
recreational vehicle sales
repair service shop
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restaurant
retail propane/compressed natural gas transfer facility
sample and showroom
take out restaurant
warehouse
wholesale outlet
2.
Residential Uses
accessory dwelling house
15.2
Zone Provisions
1.
Non-Residential Uses
1.
Lot Area (minimum)
4000 m2
2.
Lot Frontage (minimum)
45 m
3.
Front Yard Depth (minimum)
7.5 m
4.
Exterior Side Yard Width (minimum)
7.5 m
5.
Interior Side Yard Width (minimum)
3 m
6.
Rear Yard Depth (minimum)
7.5 m
7.
Landscaped Open Space (minimum)
10%
8.
Height of Building (maximum)
14 m
9.
Accessory Uses, Waterbody Setback,
Parking, etc. in accordance with Section 4
10.
Open Storage
The open storage of goods or materials shall be permitted only to
the rear of the main building provided that:
1.
such open storage is accessory to the use of the main
building;
2.
such open storage complies with the yard requirements of
this by-law;
3.
such open storage does not cover more than 40% of the lot
area.
2.
Residential Uses
1.
Accessory single detached dwelling house
Shall be so located on the lot that there is a private amenity area
abutting each exterior wall which is measured as though the
dwelling house is located on a separate lot in accordance with the
zone provisions for the Rural (RU) Zone.
2.
Dwelling House Area (minimum)
65 m2
15.3
Exception Zones
15.3.1 M1-1: Lot 2, Concession V Drummond Ward
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Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 15.1, on the land zoned M1-1, the
permitted commercial or industrial uses shall only be permitted within the existing
building.
15.3.2 M1-2: Lot 1, Concession IV Drummond Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.2, on the lands zoned M1-2, a
planting strip with a minimum width of 3 m shall be required along any portion of a
side or rear lot line which abuts a lot in the RU-38 zone or a lot having a residential
use situated thereon. The required planting strip shall:
1.
not be used for any use otherwise permitted in this By-law; and,
2.
consist of a row, or rows, of evergreen trees or a continuous unpierced
hedgerow of evergreens or shrubs not less than 2 m in height; or
3.
be a fence, erected in place of a hedgerow or shrubs, provided the fence
is opaque and not less than 2 m in height.
For the purposes of the M1-2 zone, open storage shall be subject to the provisions
of Section 15.2.
15.3.3 M1-3: Lot 23, Concession VI Drummond Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.1, on the lands zoned M1-3, the sale,
repair and display of mobile homes, modular homes and recreational vehicles shall
be permitted in addition to the uses permitted in Section 15.1.
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RURAL INDUSTRIAL (M2) ZONE
No person shall within any M2 Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or
structure except in accordance with the following provisions.
16.1
Permitted Uses
1.
Non-Residential Uses
All uses permitted in the M1 Zone
feed mill
open uses
saw mill
transportation terminal
2.
Residential Uses
accessory dwelling house
16.2
Zone Provisions
1.
Non-Residential Uses
1.
Lot Area (minimum)
4000 m2
2.
Lot Frontage (minimum)
45 m
3.
Front Yard Depth (minimum)
7.5 m
4.
Exterior Side Yard Width (minimum)
7.5 m
5.
Interior Side Yard Width (minimum)
3 m
6.
Rear Yard Depth (minimum)
7.5 m
7.
Landscaped Open Space (minimum)
10%
8.
Height of Building (maximum)
14 m
9.
Accessory Uses, Waterbody Setback,
Parking, etc. in accordance with Section 4
10.
Open Storage
The open storage of goods or materials shall be permitted only to
the rear of the main building provided that:
1.
such open storage is accessory to the use of the main
building;
2.
such open storage complies with the yard requirements of
this by-law;
3.
such open storage does not cover more than 40% of the lot
area.
2.
Residential Uses
1.
Accessory single detached dwelling house
Shall be so located on the lot that there is a private amenity area
abutting each exterior wall which is measured as though the
dwelling house is located on a separate lot in accordance with the
zone provisions for the Rural (RU) Zone.
2.
Dwelling House Area (minimum)
65m2
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16.3
Exception Zones
16.3.1 M2-1: Part of Lot 20, Concession 10, North Elmsley Ward (2010-030)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 16.1, the permitted uses on the subject
property shall be limited to heavy equipment sales and service business,
including open storage, and an accessory single detached dwelling.
SECTION 17: INSTITUTIONAL (I) ZONE
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INSTITUTIONAL (I) ZONE
No person shall within any I Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure
except in accordance with the following provisions.
17.1
Permitted Uses
accessory office, restaurant, personal service shop and retail store
assembly hall
cemetery
community centre
church
home for the aged
hospital
institution
medical clinic
museum
nursing home
public use
religious institution
school
other uses in accordance with Section 4
17.2
Zone Provisions
1.
Lot Area (minimum)
4000 m2
2.
Lot Frontage (minimum)
45 m
3.
Front Yard Depth (minimum)
7.5 m
4.
Exterior Side Yard Width (minimum)
7.5 m
5.
Interior Side Yard Width (minimum)
3 m
6.
Rear Yard Depth (minimum)
7.5 m
7.
Landscaped Open Space (minimum)
10%
8.
Height of Building (maximum)
14 m
9.
Accessory Uses, Waterbody Setback,
Parking, etc. in accordance with Section 4
17.3
Exception Zones
17.3.1 I-1: Lot 7, Concession III Drummond Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 17.1, on the land zoned I-1, the
permitted uses shall be restricted to a church and an accessory dwelling.
17.3.2 I-2: Lot 26, Concession IX North Elmsley Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 17.1, on the lands zoned I-2, the
permitted uses shall be restricted to assembly hall, church, institution, public use
and school, as herein defined.
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17.3.3 I-3: Part of Lot 26, Concession 10, North Elmsley Ward (2012-076)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 17.1, on the lands zoned I-3, the
permitted uses shall be restricted to a daycare facility for individuals with
developmental disabilities and subject to the following provisions:
1.
A community garden or similar use shall be permitted as an accessory use
on the lot; and
2.
Driveway access to the subject lot may be provided through an adjacent
right-of-way owned by the Town of Perth.
17.3.4
I-4: Part of Lot 22, Concession 7, North Elmsley (2021-010)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands
zoned I-3, the following provisions shall apply:
1) Lot area (minimum): 0.219 hectares
2) Lot frontage (minimum): 31.5 metres
3) For the east lot line only - Interior Side Yard Width (minimum): 1.3 metres
SECTION 18: SALVAGE YARD (S) ZONE
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SALVAGE YARD (S) ZONE
No person shall within any S Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure
except in accordance with the following provisions.
18.1
Permitted Uses
1.
Non-Residential Uses
salvage yard
waste recycling
2.
Residential Uses
accessory single-detached house
18.2
Zone Provisions
1.
Non-Residential Uses
1.
Lot Area (minimum)
1 ha
2.
Lot Frontage (minimum)
90 m
3.
Front Yard Depth (minimum)
9 m
4.
Exterior Side Yard Width (minimum)
9 m
5.
Interior Side Yard Width (minimum)
9 m
6.
Rear Yard Depth (minimum)
9 m
7.
Landscaped Open Space (minimum)
10%
8.
Height of Building (maximum)
14 m
9.
Accessory Uses, Waterbody Setback,
Parking, etc. in accordance with Section 4
10.
Open Storage
1.
A solid fence or wall a minimum of 2.4 m in height shall be
erected around the area used for storage, handling and/or
processing
2.
No storage shall be permitted to extend above the height of
the fence
11.
Buffering
The required yards shall be used for no purpose other than
landscaped open space except where a driveway or entrance
passes through the required yard.
2.
Residential Uses
1.
Accessory detached dwelling house
Shall be so located on the lot that there is a private amenity area
abutting each exterior wall which is measured as though the
dwelling house is located on a separate lot in accordance with the
zone provisions for a single detached dwelling house in the Rural
(RU) Zone.
2.
Dwelling House Area (minimum)
65 m2
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18.3
Exception Zones
SECTION 19: WASTE DISPOSAL (WD) ZONE
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19.
WASTE DISPOSAL (WD) ZONE
No person shall within any WD Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or
structure except in accordance with the following provisions.
19.1
Permitted Uses
waste disposal
19.2
Zone Provisions
1.
Lot Area (minimum)
1 ha
2.
Lot Frontage (minimum)
90 m
3.
Front Yard Depth (minimum)
9 m
4.
Exterior Side Yard Width (minimum)
9 m
5.
Interior Side Yard Width (minimum)
9 m
6.
Rear Yard Depth (minimum)
9 m
7.
Landscaped Open Space (minimum)
10%
8.
Height of Building (maximum)
14 m
9.
Accessory Uses, Waterbody Setback,
Parking, etc. in accordance with Section 4
10.
Buffering
The required yards shall be used for no purpose other than landscaped
open space except where a driveway or entrance passes through the
required yard.
19.3
Exception Zones
SECTION 20: AGGREGATE - PIT (AP) ZONE
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20.
AGGREGATE - PIT (AP) ZONE
No person shall within any AP Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or
structure except in accordance with the following provisions.
20.1
Permitted Uses
forestry, excluding buildings
general agriculture, excluding buildings
pit
20.2
Zone Provisions
1.
Lot Area (minimum)
Nil
2.
Lot Frontage (minimum)
Nil
3.
Front Yard Depth (minimum)
15 m, except 30 m abutting a
Provincial highway
4.
Exterior Side Yard Width (minimum)
15 m, except 30 m abutting a
Provincial highway
5.
Interior Side Yard Width (minimum)
15 m
6.
Rear Yard Depth (minimum)
15 m
7.
Landscaped Open Space (minimum)
10%
8.
Height of Building (maximum)
14 m
9.
Accessory Uses, Waterbody Setback,
Parking, etc. in accordance with Section 4
10.
Buffering
The required yards shall be used for no purpose other than landscaped
open space except where a driveway or entrance passes through the
required yard.
11.
Special Provisions
No pit shall be located closer than 300 m from an existing dwelling.
20.3
Exception Zones
20.3.1.
AP-1: Part of Lot 13, Concession 11, Drummond Ward (2017-048)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
AP-1, explosives storage in a licensed magazine shall be an additional permitted
use, provided said use is set back a minimum of 950 m from the front lot line of
the property that is subject to this zoning. For the purposes of this section,
'explosives storage in a licensed magazine' shall be defined as "any building,
storehouse, structure or place, as licenced under Section 7 of the Explosives Act,
in which anything that is made, manufactured or used to produce an explosion or
detonation or pyrotechnic effect, and includes anything prescribed to be an
explosive by the regulations under the Explosives Act, but does not include
gases, organic peroxides or anything prescribed not to be an explosive by the
regulations is being stored."
SECTION 21: AGGREGATE - QUARRY (AQ) ZONE
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21.
AGGREGATE - QUARRY (AQ) ZONE
No person shall within any AQ Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or
structure except in accordance with the following provisions.
21.1
Permitted Uses
forestry, excluding buildings
general agriculture, excluding buildings
quarry
21.2
Zone Provisions
1.
Lot Area (minimum)
Nil
2.
Lot Frontage (minimum)
Nil
3.
Front Yard Depth (minimum)
15 m, except 30 m abutting a
Provincial highway
4.
Exterior Side Yard Width (minimum)
15 m, except 30 m abutting a
Provincial highway
5.
Interior Side Yard Width (minimum)
15 m
6.
Rear Yard Depth (minimum)
15 m
7.
Landscaped Open Space (minimum)
10%
8.
Height of Building (maximum)
14 m
9.
Accessory Uses, Waterbody Setback,
Parking, etc. in accordance with Section 4
10.
Buffering
The required yards shall be used for no purpose other than landscaped
open space except where a driveway or entrance passes through the
required yard.
11.
Special Provisions
No quarry shall be located closer than 500 m from an existing dwelling.
21.3
Exception Zones
SECTION 22: AGGREGATE - RESERVE (AR) ZONE
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22.
AGGREGATE - RESERVE (AR) ZONE
No person shall within any AR Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or
structure except in accordance with the following provisions.
22.1
Permitted Uses
conservation
forestry, excluding buildings
general agriculture, excluding buildings
hunting/fishing camp, excluding buildings
22.2
Zone Provisions
1.
Lot Area (minimum)
Nil
2.
Lot Frontage (minimum)
Nil
3.
Front Yard Depth (minimum)
NA
4.
Exterior Side Yard Width (minimum)
NA
5.
Interior Side Yard Width (minimum)
NA
6.
Rear Yard Depth (minimum)
NA
7.
Landscaped Open Space (minimum)
NA
8.
Height of Building (maximum)
NA
9.
Accessory Uses, Waterbody Setback,
Parking, etc. in accordance with Section 4
22.3
Exception Zones
22.3.1: AR-1: Part of Lot 3, Concession 10, North Elmsley Ward (2010-050)
Deleted.
SECTION 23: MINERAL RESOURCE (M) ZONE
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23.
MINERAL RESOURCE (M) ZONE
No person shall within any M Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or
structure except in accordance with the following provisions.
23.1
Permitted Uses
forestry, excluding buildings
general agriculture, excluding buildings
mine
23.2
Zone Provisions
1.
Lot Area (minimum)
Nil
2.
Lot Frontage (minimum)
Nil
3.
Front Yard Depth (minimum)
15 m, except 30 m abutting a
Provincial highway
4.
Exterior Side Yard Width (minimum)
15 m, except 30 m abutting a
Provincial highway
5.
Interior Side Yard Width (minimum)
15 m
6.
Rear Yard Depth (minimum)
15 m
7.
Landscaped Open Space (minimum)
10%
8.
Height of Building (maximum)
14 m
9.
Accessory Uses, Waterbody Setback,
Parking, etc. in accordance with Section 4
10.
Buffering
The required yards shall be used for no purpose other than landscaped
open space except where a driveway or entrance passes through the
required yard.
11.
Special Provisions
No mine shall be located closer than 1,000 m from an existing dwelling.
23.3
Exception Zones
SECTION 24: WETLAND (W) ZONE
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24.
WETLAND (W) ZONE
No person shall within any W Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or
structure except in accordance with the following provisions.
24.1
Permitted Uses
1.
Non-Residential Uses
conservation
existing uses
2.
Residential Uses
Existing uses
24.2
Zone Provisions
1.
Lot Area (minimum)
Nil
2.
Lot Frontage (minimum)
Nil
3.
Front Yard Depth (minimum)
7.5 m
4.
Exterior Side Yard Width (minimum)
7.5 m
5.
Interior Side Yard Width (minimum)
3 m
6.
Rear Yard Depth (minimum)
7.5 m
7.
Landscaped Open Space (minimum)
10%
8.
Height of Building (maximum)
11 m
9.
Accessory Uses, Waterbody Setback,
Parking, etc. in accordance with Section 4
24.3
Special Provisions
1.
No building or structure shall be erected or enlarged and no change of use
shall be permitted.
24.4
Exception Zones
SECTION 25: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (EP) ZONE
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25.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (EP) ZONE
No person shall within any EP Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or
structure except in accordance with the following provisions.
25.1
Permitted Uses
1.
Non-Residential Uses
conservation
existing uses
2.
Residential Uses
Existing uses
25.2
Zone Provisions
1.
Lot Area (minimum)
Nil
2.
Lot Frontage (minimum)
Nil
3.
Front Yard Depth (minimum)
7.5 m
4.
Exterior Side Yard Width (minimum)
7.5 m
5.
Interior Side Yard Width (minimum)
3 m
6.
Rear Yard Depth (minimum)
7.5 m
7.
Landscaped Open Space (minimum)
10%
8.
Height of Building (maximum)
11 m
9.
Accessory Uses, Waterbody Setback,
Parking, etc. in accordance with Section 4
25.3
Exception Zones
25.3.1 EP-1: Lots 23, 24, & 25, Concession VI North Elmsley Ward
On the land zoned EP-1, no buildings or structures including marine facilities, and
no site alterations including filling, dredging or removal of vegetation shall be
permitted without the written approval of Parks Canada, Rideau Canal Office,
except for the existing private road as it existed on November 5, 1996.
Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, small, single finger docks may be
permitted on lots 8 to 17 only, and no new dredging or filling will be permitted in
Canal waters adjacent to the EP-1 zone, with the possible exception of the small
existing dock on Lot 17.
25.3.2 EP-2: Part of Lots 20 and 21, Concession 11, Drummond Ward (2010-053)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
EP-2, no buildings or structures shall be erected and no site disturbances shall be
undertaken unless approved by the Ministry of Culture and by Mississippi Valley
Conservation where the land is also in the Flood Plan (FP) overlay zone.
SECTION 26: OPEN SPACE (O) ZONE
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26.
OPEN SPACE (O) ZONE
No person shall within any O Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or
structure except in accordance with the following provisions.
26.1
Permitted Uses
1.
Non-Residential Uses
conservation
golf course
private park
public park
2.
Residential Uses
Existing uses
26.2
Zone Provisions
1.
Lot Area (minimum)
Nil
2.
Lot Frontage (minimum)
Nil
3.
Front Yard Depth (minimum)
7.5 m
4.
Exterior Side Yard Width (minimum)
7.5 m
5.
Interior Side Yard Width (minimum)
3 m
6.
Rear Yard Depth (minimum)
7.5 m
7.
Landscaped Open Space (minimum)
10%
8.
Height of Building (maximum)
11 m
9.
Accessory Uses, Waterbody Setback,
Parking, etc. in accordance with Section 4
26.3
Exception Zones
26.3.1 O-1: Lot 24, Concession VIII Drummond
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 26.1, on the land zoned O-1, the
permitted use shall be restricted to conservation.
26.3.2 O-2: Lot 9, Concession VII North Elmsley Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 26.1, on the land zoned O-2, the
permitted use shall be restricted to a public park.
26.3.3 O-3: Lots 10 & 11, Concession VII North Elmsley Ward
Deleted.
26.3.4 O-4: Lots 10 & 11, Concession VII North Elmsley Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 26.1, on the land zoned O-4, the
permitted use shall be restricted to a public park.
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26.3.5 O-5: Lot 29, Concession VIII North Elmsley Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 26.1, on the land zoned O-5, the
permitted use shall be restricted to a public park.
26.3.6 O-6: Lot 29, Concession VIII North Elmsley Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 26.1, on the land zoned O-6, the
permitted use shall be restricted to a private park.
26.3.7 O-7: Lot 30, Concession VII North Elmsley Ward
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 26.1, on the lands zoned O-7, the
permitted uses shall be restricted to conservation and private park.
SECTION 27: ADMINISTRATION ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
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27.
ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
27.1
Administration
This By-law shall be administered by the Chief Building Official or by an officer
designated by the Corporation.
27.2
Interpretation
1.
For the purposes of this By-law, the definitions and interpretation given
herein shall govern.
2.
For the purposes of this By-law, words used in the present tense include
the future; words in singular number include the plural, and words in the
plural include the singular number; the word "shall" is mandatory; the words
"used" and "occupied" shall include the words "intended or arranged" and
"designed to be used or occupied".
27.3
Building and Other Permits
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Corporation's Building By-law or any other
By-law of the Corporation, no building permit or occupancy permit shall be issued
where the proposed building, structure or use would be in violation of any of the
provisions of this By-law.
27.4
Certificate of Occupancy
No change may be made in the type of use of any lot covered by this By-law or of
any building or structure on any such lot or of any part of such lot, building or
structure, until a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued by the Chief Building
Official to the effect that the proposed use complies with this By-law.
27.5
Application for Permits
In addition to all the requirements of the Corporation's Building By-law or any other
By-law of the Corporation, every application for a building permit shall be
accompanied by a plan in duplicate (one copy of which shall be retained by the
Chief Building Official) drawn to scale and showing the following:
1.
The true dimensions of the lot to be built upon or otherwise used.
2.
The proposed location, height and dimensions of any building, structure or
use proposed for such lot.
3.
Proposed locations and dimensions of any yards, setback, landscaped
open space, off-street parking space, etc., required by this By-law.
4.
The location of all existing buildings or structures on the lot.
5.
A statement signed by the owner, disclosing the exact use proposed for
each aforesaid building or structure and giving all information necessary to
determine if such proposed or existing building, structure or use conforms
to the requirements of this By-law.
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27.6
Inspection
The Chief Building Official of the Corporation acting under the direction of the
Council, is hereby authorized to enter, at all reasonable hours, upon any property
or premises for the purpose of carrying out his duties under this By-law.
27.7
Violations and Penalties
Every person who uses any lot, or erects or uses any building or structure or any
part of any lot, building or structure in a manner contrary to any requirement of this
By-law, or who causes or permits such use or erection, or who violates any
provisions of this By-law or causes or permits a violation, shall be guilty of an
offence and subject to the provisions of Section 67 of the Planning Act, RSO 1990
as amended, and the Municipal Act 2001, SO2001, c.25 as amended. Further,
any person who contravenes any of the provisions of this By-law is guilty of an
offence and the procedure with respect thereto, and the penalty upon conviction
therefore shall be as provided for in the Provincial Offences Act, RSO 1990 Chapt.
P. 33 and amendments thereto.
27.8
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 ratepayer or of the Corporation pursuant to the Municipal Act 2001,
SO2001, c.25 as amended.
27.9
Validity
If any section, clause or provision of this By-law, including anything contained in
Schedule A attached hereto, is for any reason declared by a court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the By-law as a
whole or any part thereof other than the section, clause or provision so invalid and
it is hereby declared to be the intention that all the remaining sections, clauses or
provisions of this By-law shall remain in full force and effect until repealed,
notwithstanding that one or more provisions thereof shall have been declared to
be invalid.
27.10 Existing By-laws
Zoning By-law No. 2003-34 of the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley, as
amended, to regulate the use of lands and the character, location, bulk, height and
use of buildings and structures, shall be, and the same are, hereby repealed.
SECTION 28: APPROVAL
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28.
APPROVAL
This By-law shall become effective on the date of passing hereof, subject to the approval
of the Ontario Municipal Board or following the last date for filing objections, as the case
may be.
READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 23rd DAY OF
OCTOBER, 2012.
Aubrey Churchill (signed)
Cynthia Halcrow (signed)_____
Reeve
Clerk