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## Zoning By-law
## Township of Dubreuilville
December 22, 2015
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## Tunnock Consulting Ltd.
Box 2032, 57 Foster Street PERTH ON K7H 3M9 Tel. (613) 464-8805
[email protected]
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## Table of Contents
| Explanatory Note... .....vii | Explanatory Note... .....vii | Explanatory Note... .....vii |
|-------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|
| Minor Variances ... vii | Minor Variances ... vii | Minor Variances ... vii |
| Zoning By-law Amendments... ...viil | Zoning By-law Amendments... ...viil | Zoning By-law Amendments... ...viil |
| How to Use this By-law... ..viiii | How to Use this By-law... ..viiii | How to Use this By-law... ..viiii |
| | Section 1 ADMINISTRATION | ...1 |
| 1.1 | Title. | ...1 |
| 1.2 | Application and Building Permits.... | ...1 |
| 1.3 | Defined Area. | .... 2 |
| 1.4 | Enforcement. | ...2 |
| 1.5 | Validity. | ...2 |
| 1.6 | Other By-laws, Licenses, Permits and Regulations | ...2 |
| 1.7 | Conflict. | 2 |
| 1.8 | Effective Date | . 2 |
| 1.9 | Metric and Imperial Terms | 2 |
| 1.10 | Repeal of Existing By-laws | .2 |
| 1.11 | Reference to Legislation | . 3 |
| Section 2 CONFORMITY REQUIREMENTS | Section 2 CONFORMITY REQUIREMENTS | 4 |
| 2.1 | Compliance | ..4 |
| 2.2 | Compliance of Severances | ..4 |
| 2.3 | Application to Building... | ..4 |
| Section 3 DEFINITIONS | Section 3 DEFINITIONS | ...5 |
| 3.1 | General | ...5 |
| 3.2 | Definitions. | ...5 |
| Section 4 | GENERAL PROVISIONS | 74 |
| 4.1 | Accessory Buildings, Structures and Uses. | 74 |
| 4.1.1 | General | ... 74 |
| 4.1.2 | Accessory Residential Uses ... | ..75 |
| 4.1.3 | 4.1.3 | Bed and Breakfast Establishments. ..75 |
| 4.1.4 | 4.1.4 | Boat Houses ...76 |
| | | Docks ... 77 |
4.1.5
| 4.1.6 | 4.1.6 | Fences in a Residential Zone. ....78 |
|-------------------|----------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------|
| 4.1.7 | 4.1.7 | Fences in a Non-Residential Zone ... 78 |
| 4.1.8 | 4.1.8 | Fences in a Rural Zone.. ...78 |
| 4.1.9 | 4.1.9 | Garden Suites.. ....79 |
| 4.1.10 | 4.1.10 | Swimming Pools ... 79 |
| 4.1.11 | 4.1.11 | Temporary Car Shelter.. ..80 |
| 4.2 | Automotive Service Station, Gas Bar, Car Wash ..81 | Automotive Service Station, Gas Bar, Car Wash ..81 |
| 4.3 | Buildings to be Moved ..81 | Buildings to be Moved ..81 |
| 4.4 Change of Use | | ..81 |
| 4.5 | Cumulative Standards ..81 | Cumulative Standards ..81 |
| 4.6 | Established Building Line in Built-up Area. 82 | Established Building Line in Built-up Area. 82 |
| 4.7 | Exception Zone ...82 | Exception Zone ...82 |
| 4.8 | Flood Plain ...82 | Flood Plain ...82 |
| 4.8.1 | 4.8.1 | Permitted Uses Within the Flood Plain.. ...83 |
| 4.8.2 | 4.8.2 | 83 |
| 4.8.3 | 4.8.3 | Flood Plain Zoning Standards.. |
| 4.9 | Frontage on a Street 84 | Frontage on a Street 84 |
| 4.9.1 | 4.9.1 | Exceptions 84 |
| 4.9.2 | 4.9.2 | Exception for Existing Agreements 84 |
| 4.10 | Group Homes. 84 | Group Homes. 84 |
| 4.11 | Home Based Businesses. ..85 | Home Based Businesses. ..85 |
| 4.11.1 | 4.11.1 | Scope of Permitted Home Based Businesses ..85 |
| 4.11.2 | 4.11.2 | Zone Regulations for Home Based Businesses. 86 |
| 4.12 | Home Industries.. 4.12.1 ..87 | Home Industries.. 4.12.1 ..87 |
| 4.12.2 | Scope of Permitted Home Industries.. ..87 | Scope of Permitted Home Industries.. ..87 |
| | Zone Regulations for Home Industries ..87 | Zone Regulations for Home Industries ..87 |
| | Illumination. ..88 | Illumination. ..88 |
| 4.14 | Kennel ...88 | Kennel ...88 |
| 4.15 | Land Suitability For Use... ..88 | Land Suitability For Use... ..88 |
| 4.16 | Licenses, Permits and Other By-laws ...88 | Licenses, Permits and Other By-laws ...88 |
| 4.17 | Loading/Delivery Space Regulations.. ...89 | Loading/Delivery Space Regulations.. ...89 |
| 4.18 | Minimum Distance Separation and Special Setbacks.. ...89 | Minimum Distance Separation and Special Setbacks.. ...89 |
| 4.18.1 | 4.18.1 | Waste Management Facility.... 89 |
|----------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 4.18.2 | 4.18.2 | Pits and Quarries 89 |
| 4.18.3 | 4.18.3 | Industrial Uses. ...90 |
| 4.18.4 | 4.18.4 | Minimum Distance Separation Formulae I and II ...90 |
| 4.18.5 | 4.18.5 | Water Bodies ...91 |
| 4.18.6 | 4.18.6 | Wetland. ...91 |
| 4.19 Non-Conforming Uses.. ...91 | 4.19 Non-Conforming Uses.. ...91 | 4.19 Non-Conforming Uses.. ...91 |
| 4.19.1 | 4.19.1 | Continuance of Existing Uses ... ...91 |
| 4.19.2 | 4.19.2 | Prior Building Permits... ...91 |
| 4.19.3 | 4.19.3 | Road Widening ..91 |
| 4.19.4 | 4.19.4 | Reconstruction of Existing Use ...92 |
| 4.19.5 | 4.19.5 | Addition to Existing Building or Structure ...92 |
| 4.19.6 | 4.19.6 | Existing Undersized Lots. ...92 |
| 4.20 | Occupancy Restrictions. ...92 | Occupancy Restrictions. ...92 |
| 4.21 | Open Storage and Outdoor Display ... ...92 | Open Storage and Outdoor Display ... ...92 |
| 4.22 | Parking, Motor Vehicles, Bicycles and Drive-Through Facilities... 93 | Parking, Motor Vehicles, Bicycles and Drive-Through Facilities... 93 |
| 4.22.1 | 4.22.1 | General. ..93 |
| 4.22.2 | 4.22.2 | Barrier Free Parking.... ..94 |
| 4.22.3 | 4.22.3 | Drive-through Facilities.. ...95 |
| 4.22.4 | 4.22.4 | Bicycle Storage ...95 |
| 4.22.5 | 4.22.5 | Schedule for Parking Regulations... ...95 |
| 4.23 | Parts of Buildings or Structures Permitted Above Height Level ...99 | Parts of Buildings or Structures Permitted Above Height Level ...99 |
| 4.24 | Permitted Projections 100 | Permitted Projections 100 |
| | 4.25 Sight Triangle. ....101 | 4.25 Sight Triangle. ....101 |
| 4.26 | Signs. 102 | Signs. 102 |
| 4.27 | Streets, Parks, Playgrounds and Community Gardens.. . 102 | Streets, Parks, Playgrounds and Community Gardens.. . 102 |
| 4.28 | Temporary Buildings or Structures During Construction . 102 | Temporary Buildings or Structures During Construction . 102 |
| 4.29 | Use by Public Authority or Public Utility. .102 | Use by Public Authority or Public Utility. .102 |
| 4.30 | Water and Sewage Disposal Systems .. ..103 | Water and Sewage Disposal Systems .. ..103 |
| 4.31 | Wellhead Protection Area.. .. 103 | Wellhead Protection Area.. .. 103 |
| 4.32 | Zones Applying to More than One Properties . .. 107 | Zones Applying to More than One Properties . .. 107 |
| Section 5 ZONES. .. 107 | Section 5 ZONES. .. 107 | Section 5 ZONES. .. 107 |
| 5.1 | Zone Classification. . 107 |
|-------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------|
| 5.2 | Zones.. .. 107 |
| 5.3 Use of Zone Symbols. | . 108 |
| 5.4 | Holding Zone "h" Designation.... .. 108 |
| 5.5 | Interpretation of Zone Boundaries .. .. 108 |
| | Section 6 RESIDENTIAL FIRST DENSITY (R1) ZONE .. 110 |
| 6.1 | Permitted Uses.. ..110 |
| 6.2 | Zone Regulations... .. 110 |
| 6.3 | Additional Regulations ..111 |
| 6.4 | Zone Exceptions. 111 |
| Section 7 | RESIDENTIAL SECOND DENSITY (R2) ZONE. ...114 |
| 7.1 | Permitted Uses... .. 114 |
| 7.2 | Zone Regulations 115 |
| 7.3 Additional Regulations ... | 116 |
| Section 8 | RESIDENTIAL MIXED MOBILE HOME (R3) ZONE 117 |
| 8.1 Permitted Uses ... | 117 |
| 8.2 | Zone Regulations.. 117 |
| 8.3 | Additional Regulations 118 |
| 8.4 | Zone Exceptions. 118 |
| Section 9 | RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE (R4) ZONE .. 119 |
| 9.1 | Permitted Uses .119 |
| 9.2 | Zone Regulations 120 |
| 9.3 | Additional Regulations 121 |
| 9.4 Zone Exceptions. | .. 122 |
| Section 10 RESIDENTIAL BOARDING HOUSE (R5) ZONE | Section 10 RESIDENTIAL BOARDING HOUSE (R5) ZONE |
| 10.1 | Permitted Uses ..123 |
| 10.2 | Zone Regulations ...123 |
| 10.3 | Additional Regulations .... ...124 |
| 10.4 | Zone Exceptions ..... ... 124 |
| Section 11 | RESIDENTIAL WATERFRONT (R6) ZONE ...125 |
| 11.1 | Permitted Uses ...125 |
| 11.2 | Zone Regulations ...125 |
| 11.3 | Additional Regulations ... | .. 126 |
|-------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------|----------|
| Section 12 GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CI) ZONE | Section 12 GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CI) ZONE | ..127 |
| 12.1 | Permitted Uses | .. 127 |
| 12.2 | Zone Regulations | .. 128 |
| 12.3 | Additional Regulations | . 128 |
| 12.4 | Zone Exceptions. | . 128 |
| Section 13 HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL (C2) ZONE | Section 13 HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL (C2) ZONE | ..130 |
| 13.1 | Permitted Uses | .. 130 |
| 13.2 | Zone Regulations | .. 130 |
| 13.3 | Additional Regulations.. | ..131 |
| Section 14 RECREATIONAL COMMERCIAL (C3) ZONE. | Section 14 RECREATIONAL COMMERCIAL (C3) ZONE. | .. 132 |
| 14.1 | Permitted Uses | .. 132 |
| 14.2 | Zone Regulations | ... 132 |
| 14.3 | Additional Regulations ... | ...133 |
| Section 15 INSTITUTIONAL (I) ZONE. | Section 15 INSTITUTIONAL (I) ZONE. | ... 134 |
| 15.1 | Permitted Uses | .. 134 |
| 15.2 | Zone Regulations | .. 134 |
| 15.3 | Additional Regulations ..... | .. 135 |
| 15.4 | Zone Exceptions. | .. 135 |
| Section 16 | GENERAL INDUSTRIAL (M1) ZONE ... | ... 136 |
| 16.1 | Permitted Uses.. | .. 136 |
| 16.2 | Zone Regulations .. | ...136 |
| 16.3 | Additional Regulations ... | .. 137 |
| Section 17 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL (M2) ZONE. | Section 17 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL (M2) ZONE. | ....138 |
| 17.1 | Permitted Main Uses. | ... 138 |
| 17.2 | Zone Regulations .. | ... 138 |
| 17.3 | Additional Regulations ... | .. 139 |
| Section 18 MINERAL AGGREGATE RESOURCE (M3) ZONE | Section 18 MINERAL AGGREGATE RESOURCE (M3) ZONE | ..140 |
| 18.1 | Permitted Uses. | ..140 |
| 18.2 | Zone Regulations | ...140 |
| 18.3 | Additional Regulations .. | ...140 |
| Section 19 MINING (M4) ZONE | Section 19 MINING (M4) ZONE | ...142 |
| 19.1 | Permitted Uses.. | .. 142 |
|-------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|----------|
| 19.2 | Zone Regulations | ..142 |
| 19.3 | Additional Regulations | ..142 |
| Section 20 WASTE MANAGEMENT (M5) ZONE ... | Section 20 WASTE MANAGEMENT (M5) ZONE ... | ..143 |
| 20.1 | Permitted Uses. | ...143 |
| 20.2 | Zone Regulations | ...143 |
| 20.3 | Additional Regulations | ..143 |
| Section 21 | SALVAGE YARD (M6) ZONE | ... 144 |
| 21.1 | Permitted Uses | ...144 |
| 21.2 | Zone Regulations ... | ...144 |
| 21.3 | Additional Regulations | .. 144 |
| Section 22 | OPEN SPACE (OS) ZONE... | ...146 |
| 22.1 | Permitted Uses.. | ...146 |
| 22.2 | Zone Regulations... | ...146 |
| 22.3 | Additional Regulations ... | .. 146 |
| Section 23 | RURAL (RU) ZONE | ... 147 |
| 23.1 | Permitted Uses ...147 | |
| 23.2 | Zone Regulations | ... 148 |
| 23.3 | | ... 148 |
Additional Regulations
## Explanatory Note
The purpose of this By-law is to implement the Official Plan of the Township of Dubreuilville and to regulate the use of land and the character, location and use of buildings and structures in the Township of Dubreuilville. This By-law applies to all land within the Township of Dubreuilville.
The By-law is passed by the authority of Section 34 of the Planning Act. The By-law conforms conform to the Official Plan for the Township of Dubreuilville.
After the date of adoption of this By-law, any new development, redevelopment or alteration to an existing use or building must comply with the regulations of this By-law before a building permit can be issued. Applicants are encouraged to pre-consult with the Township on how the zoning regulations apply.
Changes to the regulations contained in this By-law may be made with prior approval from the Township as provided for under the Planning Act. Significant changes may require an amendment to the Zoning By-law. Minor variances to the By-law may be granted by the Township.
## Minor Variances
Criteria for evaluating Minor Variances (section 45(1)) of the Planning Act):
- (1) The general intent and purpose of the Official Plan are maintained;
- (2) The general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law are maintained;
- (3) The variance is minor; and
4. The proposed use of land, building or structure is desirable for appropriate development.
An application for a minor variance must meet all four tests to be approved. Where a proposed variance is not minor or cannot satisfy the criteria for a minor variance, an amendment to this Zoning By-law may be required. Applications are available from the Township office or on the website www.dubreuilville.ca
How long does a minor variance application take to be approved?
Upon the receipt of a complete application a minor variance application usually takes 1-2 months to complete. The level of complexity and issues related to the proposal will affect the time line.
## Zoning By-law Amendments
The Zoning By-law may be amended where the proposed amendment complies with the Township's Official Plan. In accordance with the requirements of Section 34 of the Planning Act, the usual procedure for amendments involves the following steps:
- (1) The person or public body wishing to amend the Zoning By-law must consult with the nunicipality before making an application. The application may then be made to the Clerk of the Corporation of the Township of Dubreuilville to amend the By-law unde (subsection 34(10.0.1) of the Planning Act). Applications are available from the Township office or on the website www.dubreuilville.ca
- (2) Council determines whether the application is a 'complete' application. Additional information, reports or studies may be required to support the proposed amendment Council has 30 days from the date of application to determine whether the application is complete (s. 34(10.1-10.3)).
- (3) Once the application is considered complete, Council circulates to prescribed agencies and bodies a Notice of Complete Application (s. 34(10.4))). If Council deems an application incomplete or does not make a decision within 30 days from the date of application, the person or public body may appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) to determine whether the application is complete (s. 34(10.5).
- (4) If an application is considered complete, Council advertises that a Public Meeting will be held in order to consider the amendment to Zoning By-law. Advertisement is given 20 days in advance of the public meeting (s. 34(12-13, 14.1)). The advertisement may be placed in the local newspaper, or may be mailed to all property owners within 120 m of the property affected by the application. Where the notice is mailed, the applicant must also post a notice in a location that is visible from the adjacent street.
- (5) Council holds a Public Meeting and evaluates the appropriateness of the proposed amendment. Council considers the proposal's conformity with the Official Plan, adequacy of services, conformity with the provisions of the requested zone, suitability of the proposed use in the proposed location, public opinion, etc. The application must also be consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement. If the application is considere satisfactory, the amending By-law is passed by Council.
- (6) Within 15 days of approval or refusal of the application, the Clerk will give written notice of the approval of the application by advertisement and to those who made a written request to receive notice of a decision and the applicant (s. 34(10.9, 18)).
- (7) If Council approves the application, any person who stated their opinion on record prior to the By-law being adopted may appeal the decision of Council to the Ontario Municipal
Board within 20 days of notice being given of approval to the amendment to the Zoning By-law (s. 34(19)).
- (8) If Council refuses to approve the application or Council does not make a decision within 120 days from the date the application is deemed complete, the person or public body may appeal to the OMB within 20 days of the notice of decision of refusal of the application or within 20 days of the lapsing of the 120-day period (s. 34(11, 11.0.2)).
- (9) An amendment to the Zoning By-law comes into force if no appeal is filed within 20 day f the notice of decision notifying of the approval of the amendment (s. 34(21)
- 10) If a decision or lack of a decision is appealed to the OMB, the Board can make an ecision the Council of the Townshio had in reaard to the specific application (S. 34(26))
## How long does a zoning By-law amendment take to be approved?
Upon the receipt of a complete application (including any required supporting studies), a zoning By-law amendment usually takes 2-3 months to complete. The level of complexity and issues related to the proposal will affect the time line.
## How to Use this By-law
## Step 1 - Locate Your Property and Determine the Zone
Use the zoning schedules (maps) at the end of this document to locate the property you are interested in. Identify the zone symbol that applies to that property. Zone examples include R1, RU, M1, C1.
## Step 2 - Determine What Uses are Permitted in the Zone
Use the Permitted Uses section of your Zone to determine what use(s) is/are permitted in the Zone you have identified. Run your finger down the list to find the use you are interested in. If you find the use you are interested in, it is permitted in the Zone. Otherwise, it is not permitted in that Zone.
## Step 3 - Determine What Zone Regulations Apply
Once the use is determined to be permitted, move down to the Zone Regulations section. In this section the regulations will indicate what the minimum regulations will be, i.e. minimum lot area, lot frontage, building setbacks etc. These standards will help you determine where you can locate a building or structure on your lot.
## Step 4 - Determine if any General Provisions Apply
Development of the property may be affected by Section 4 (General Provisions). General Provisions can apply to any zone anywhere in the municipality. This section contains provisions that apply to such matters as Accessory Uses, Height Exceptions, Home Based Businesses, etc. Use this section to determine how a particular land use might be affected.
## Step 5 - Clarify the Meaning of a Use
Throughout the By-law some words are shown in black italicized script. These words are defined in Section 3 (Definitions). If you are unsure as to what a particular word means or what the scope of a permitted use includes, then refer to the alphabetical list of definitions to assist you. This section also contains illustrations which are intended to
## Section 1
## ADMINISTRATION
## Explanatory Note
Section 1 identifies the administrative controls and requirements of the By-law. It names the By-law, states its relationship with other By-laws, defines the area to which it applies, how it is to be enforced, etc. In essence, it identifies the legal parameters within which the Bv-law functions.
## 1.1 Title
This By-law shall be known as the Zoning By-law or By-law No. of the Corporation of the Township of Dubreuilville and shall consist of the text and one or more schedules attached hereto.
## 1.2 Application and Building Permits
In addition to the requirements of the Township of Dubreuilville Building By-law, every planning application or application for a building permit shall be accompanied information required to determine compliance with this By-law. The regulations of this By-law must be met before a building permit is issued by the Municipality for the erection of any building or structure.
For example, a site plan drawn to scale should be prepared which illustrates
- The true dimensions of the lot to be built upon;
- The setbacks of all existing and proposed buildings or structures from the nearest lot lines, the location and dimensions of parking spaces (conventional and barrier-free), parking aisles, parking areas and loading spaces;
- The proposed location, height and dimensions of any proposed building or structure;
- The location of sewage disposal systems and/or wells on the property an on abutting properties;
- Where the proposed building is to be used for residential purposes, the location of all livestock facilities within 0.5 km [0.31 mil of the proposed dwelling.
## 1.3 Defined Area
The provisions of this By-law shall apply to all lands within the municipal boundaries of the Corporation of the Township of Dubreuilville.
## 1.4 Enforcement
This By-law shall be administered by the Clerk or such other persons as may from time to time be designated by Council, and no permit for the use of land or for the erection or use of any building or structure or approval of application for any municipal license within the jurisdiction of the Council shall be issued or given where the proposed building, structure or use would be a violation of any provision of this By-law.
## 1.5 Validity
A decision of a Court stating that one or more of the provisions of this By-law are invalid in whole or in part does not affect the validity, effectiveness, or enforceability of the other provisions or parts of the provisions of this By-law.
## 1.6 Other By-laws, Licenses, Permits and Regulations
Nothing in this By-law shall exempt any person from complying with the requirements of any other By-law in force within the area affected by this By-law, or from applying for and obtaining any permit, license, permission, authority or approval required by this or any other By-law or regulation of the Corporation or by any other law in force from time to time.
## 1.7 Conflict
In the event of a conflict between this By-law and amendments thereto, and any general or special By-law, the most restrictive By-law shall prevail.
## 1.8 Effective Date
This By-law shall take effect from the date of its passage by Council, subject to the provisions of the Planning Act.
## 1.9 Metric and Imperial Terms
The imperial measurements contained in this By-law are included for convenience and do not form part of the By-law. The metric measurements contained in this By-law are the only measurements to be used in determining compliance with the By-law.
## 1.10 Repeal of Existing By-laws
Upon this By-law coming into effect, any zoning By-laws or amendments thereto passed under Section 34 of the Planning Act or a predecessor thereto are hereby repealed. The adoption of this By-law shall not prevent any current, pending or future prosecution or action to abate any existing violation of previous By-laws.
## 1.11 Reference to Legislation
Where this Zoning By-law makes reference to legislation, then the references shall be deemed to mean the statute currently in force and any amendments thereto and all applicable regulations thereunder.
## Section 2
## CONFORMITY REQUIREMENTS
## Explanatory Note
This short section establishes the authority of the By-law. It requires that all land uses, buildings and structures must comply with this Zoning By-law.
## 2.1 Compliance
No land, building or structure shall be used and no building or structure shall be erected or enlarged, altered or placed for any purpose within the area defined by this By-law, except as specifically, or by necessary implication, authorized by this By-law and in conformity with all the applicable provisions of this By-law.
## 2.2 Compliance of Severances
Subject to the granting of such minor variances as may be approved, no lands shall be severed from any existing lot if the effect of an approval for severance is to cause the original, adjoining, remaining or new building, structure, lot or use of land to be in contravention of any provision of this By-law.
## 2.3 Application to Building
Where a use does not take place within a building, but a regulation in this By-law imposes a requirement premised on the use being in a building, the requirement applies, with necessary modifications, as though the actual area occupied by the use was in a building.
## Section 3
## DEFINITIONS
## Explanatory Note
For the purpose of this By-law, the definitions and interpretations given in this Section shall govern. In this By-law, the word "shall" is mandatory and not directory; words in the singular include the plural, words in the plural include the singular; the word "used" includes "arranged", "designed" or "intended to be used". The word "occupied" shall include "designed to be occupied" and "arranged to be occupied".
## 3.1 General
Definitions of words and phrases used in this By-law that are not included in the list of definitions in Section 3 shall have the meanings that are commonly assigned to as defined in a dictionary.
## 3.2 Definitions
## Accessory
When used to describe a use, building or structure, shall mean a use, building or structure naturally or normally incidental, subordinate and exclusively devoted to a main use, building or structure and located on the same lot therewith [see Figure 3.1]. Examples of accessory
Accessory Dwelling - see dwelling, Accessory
Accessory Apartment - see Dwelling - Accessory Apartment
Accessory Dwelling Unit - see Dwelling, Accessory Dwelling Unit buildings or structures are a detached garage, a storage shed, a swimming pool or a satellite dish. Examples of accessory uses are a home based business, an apartment above a store, or a retail outlet within a manufacturing plant.
Figure 3.1: Accessory Building
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## Adventure Game
Means an outdoor sport or recreation commercial establishment operated commercially in which participants engage in games mimicking combat-type roles and which may include the use of paint ball or similar equipment.
## Adverse Effects
As defined in the Environmental Protection Act, means one or more of:
1. Impairment of the quality of the natural environment for any use that can be made of it;
2. Injury or damage to property or plant or animal life;
3. Harm or material discomfort to any person;
4. An adverse effect on the health of any person;
5. Impairment of the safety of any person;
6. Rendering any property or plant or animal life unfit for human use;
7. Loss of enjoyment of normal use of property; and
8. Interference with normal conduct of business.
## Aggregate
Means gravel, sand, clay, earth, shale, limestone, dolostone, sandstone, marble, granite, rock or other material prescribed under the Aggregate Resources Act suitable for construction, industrial, manufacturing and maintenance purposes but does not include metallic ores, asbestos, graphite, kyanite, mica, nepheline syenite, salt, talc, wollastonite, mine tailings or other material prescribed under the Mining Act or the Aggregate Resources Act.
## Agricultural Use
Means the use of land, building(s) or structure(s) for:
1. The growing of crops, including but not limited to nursery and horticultural crops and all related activities such as soil preparation, manure or fertilizer spreading, planting, spraying, grain drying, irrigating, harvesting and also including the storage and sale of the crops produced on the lands.
2. Animal husbandry including the raising, boarding, and keeping of all forms of livestock, including poultry and fish, aquaculture, apiaries and all related activities such as breeding, training, feeding and grazing.
3. Agro-forestry, maple syrup production.
4. The production of animal products including but not limited to milk, eggs, wool, fur, or honey, and all related activities such as the collection, storage and sale of the products produced on the lands.
5. The use and storage of all forms of on-farm buildings and structures, equipment or machinery needed to accomplish the foregoing activities.
6. Agricultural use shall not be construed to include commercial activities related to agriculture such as abattoirs, tanneries and retail sales outlets, (except a farm produce outlet) or manufacturing and processing activities involving farm crops or animal products such as cheese factories, grain mills or retail seed sales.
## Agricultural Related Use
Means the use of land, buildings or structures which are farm-related commercial and farm-related industrial uses that are directly related to farm operations in the area, support agriculture, benefit from being in close proximity to farm operations, and provide direct products and/or services to farm operations as a primary activity.
## Aisle
Means the traveled way by which motor vehicles enter and depart parking spaces or loading/delivery spaces or a parking area.
## Alter
When used in reference to a building, structure or part thereof, means:
1. To change any one or more of the internal or external dimensions of such building or structure; or
2. To change the type of construction of the exterior walls or roof of such building or structures; or
3. To change the use of such building or structure or the number or types of uses or dwelling units contained therein.
When used in reference to a lot means:
1. To change the boundary of such lot with respect to a street or lane, whether such alteration is made by conveyance or alienation of any portion of the lot, or otherwise; or
2. To change any dimension or area, relating to such lot (e.g. width, depth or area of a lot or required yard, landscaped open space or parking area); or
3. To change the use of such lot or the number of uses located thereon.
When used in reference to a shoreline means to change, straighten, divert or interfere in any way with the channel of any water body or the lands surrounding the high water mark of a water body.
Altered and alteration shall have corresponding meanings.
## Ambulance Facility
Means a building or part thereof where professional paramedics and personnel are stationed and their motor vehicles and equipment are kept or stored.
## Animal Shelter
Means a building, structure where animals, birds or other livestock are examined or treated and which may be kept on a short term basis, and may include the premises of a veterinarian or veterinary surgeon, but does not include a commercial kennel.
## Antique Store
Means a building or part of a building or structure where antiques, arts and crafts are offered or kept for sale at retail, and may include a craft shop.
Apartment Building - see Dwelling - Apartment
Artisan Shop or Studio - see Studio
## Asphalt Plant
Means an industrial facility used for the production of asphalt for immediate use in the paving of roads and driveways and the damp-proofing of buildings or structures.
Assembly Hall - see Place of Assembly
## Attached
Means a building or structure otherwise complete in itself which is connected to, and which depends for structural support upon a division wall or walls shared in common with an adjacent building or buildings.
## Attic
Means that portion of a building immediately below the roof and wholly or partly within the roof framing.
## Auction Hall
Means a building, a structure or parts thereof, or any lands or premises used for the storage of goods or materials which are to be sold on the premises by public auction and for the sale of the said goods and materials by public auction. An auction barn shall be included within this definition.
## Auditorium - see Place of Assembly
## Auto Body Shop
Means a building or structure where painting, refinishing, restoration, alterations, or repairs are made to motor vehicles and where the services are performed for gain or profit, but does not include a wrecking or salvage yard or auto repair garage.
## Auto Repair Garage
Means a building or structure for the storage, repair and servicing of motor vehicles or recreational vehicles performed for gain or profit.
## Automotive Sales Establishment
Means land or buildings used for the display, storage and sales or leasing, or renting of new and/or used motor vehicles and recreational vehicles and related products, and may include accessory uses such as an Auto Repair Garage and/or Auto Body Shop, as defined, administrative offices and a customer lounge.
## Automotive Service Station
Means a building and/or lot used for the sale of fuels or energy products, for motor vehicles or recreational vehicles and may include an auto repair garage, the renting, servicing, repairing, lubrication, cleaning and polishing of vehicles and the sale of automotive accessories and related products, but shall not include any other automotive use defined in this By-law [see also Gas Bar].
Automobile Wrecking Yard - see Wrecking or Salvage Yard
## Basement
Means that portion of a building below the first floor which is partly underground. [See Figure 3.4]
## Batch Plant, Asphalt or Concrete
Means an industrial facility used for the production of asphalt or concrete products, used in building or construction and includes but is not limited to facilities for the administration or management of the business, the stockpiling of bulk materials used in the production process of finished products manufactured on the premises and the storage and maintenance of equipment.
## Bed and Breakfast Establishment
Means a private single detached dwelling in which guest rooms are provided for gain as temporary accommodation on a daily basis for the travelling or vacationing public as an accessory use and where the proprietor lives on the premises.
## Bingo Hall
Means a building or part thereof used for bingo or a bingo event.
## Boarding House
Means a dwelling other than a single-detached dwelling which contains three (3) or more rooming units wherein, for remuneration, lodgings, with or without meals, are provided to the public.
## Boat House
Means a one-storey accessory building used for the storage of boats and boating equipment.
## Boat Launch
Means a use of land adjacent to a water body that is used to launch and remove boats, marine vessels and watercraft.
## Boat Slip
Means a single mooring space for a boat, marine vessel or watercraft forming part of a dock, boat house or other mooring facility.
## Building
Means any structure consisting of walls, roof and floors used or intended for sheltering any use or occupancy. The word "building" shall include the whole of such structure or part thereof.
Figure 3.2: Building Envelope
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Building, Accessory - see Accessory
## Building Envelope
Means the buildable area on a lot, defined by all of the required yards and setbacks and the maximum height provisions, within which a building can be erected [see Figure 3.2].
Building Height - see Height
Building Inspector or Building Official - see Chief Building Official
## Building, Main
Means a building in which is conducted the principle uses of the lot on which it is situated [see Figure 3.1].
## Building Line
Means a line within a lot drawn parallel or concentric 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, Mixed Use
Means a building containing more than one land use (e.g. retail commercial and residential, office and residential, industrial and retail) that are designed and constructed as a single building.
## Building Separation
Means the least horizontal distance permitted between the nearest portions of the walls of any buildings on a lot.
## Building Supply Store or Depot
Means a building where building supplies such as lumber, millwork, siding, roofing, plumbing, electrical, heating, hardware, air conditioning, home improvement and similar goods are stored, displayed, or kept for retail or wholesale sale and may include a bulk storage yard. This definition shall not include a wrecking yard.
## Building, Temporary
Means a building or structure intended for removal or demolition within a prescribed time period not exceeding two years or as set out in a building permit.
## Bulk Fuel Depot
Means lands, buildings and structures for the storage, distribution of fuels and oils but not including retail sales or key lock operations.
## Bulk Storage Yard
Means land or a lot used for the storage in the open or partially sheltered, of goods and materials and without limiting the foregoing shall include lumber, building supplies, construction equipment, but shall not include a wrecking yard.
## Camp (Hunt Camp, Fishing Camp)
Means a building or structure intended to provide basic shelter and accommodation on a temporary basis for persons engaged in such activities as hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, hiking or other similar forms of recreation but does not include a seasonal dwelling.
## Campground
Means an area of land, managed as a unit, providing short term accommodation or overnight camping for tents, tent trailers, recreational vehicles or truck campers. A campground may include accessory uses, buildings and structures such as an accessory dwelling, laundromat, convenience store, pavilion, recreation hall, beach,
the sale of propane fuels or firewood or other goods or supplies and equipment rentals that are accessory to the operation of the campground.
## Camp Site
Means a parcel of land within a campground that is maintained as a site for the location of a tent, tent trailer, recreational vehicle or truck camper, but not a mobile home.
## Car Port
Means a structure open on at least two sides and intended to be used for the sheltering of one or more motor vehicles. A car port attached to the main building is not an accessory structure. [See Figure 3.3]
## Car Wash
Means a commercial building or portion thereof used for the washing or cleaning of motor vehicles. A car wash may be an accessory use.
## Catering Establishment
Means a commercial establishment or a home based business in which food and beverages are prepared for consumption off the premises and are not served to customers on the premises.
Figure 3.3: Car Port
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Figure 3.4: Cellar and Basement
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## Cellar
Means the portion of the building below the first floor, which is partly or wholly underground and which has more than one-half of its height from floor to ceiling or to the underside of the floor joists below the finished grade [see also Basement and Figure 3.4]
## Cemetery
Means a cemetery within the meaning and as regulated by the Cemeteries Act and includes a mausoleum, columbarium or other building or structure intended for the interment of human remains.
## Cemetery, Pet
Means a use of land for the interment of animal remains.
## Chief Building Official
Means an officer or employee of the Corporation charged with the duty of enforcing the provisions of the Building Code Act.
## Church - see Place of Worship
## Clinic
Means a building or part thereof used solely for the purpose of consultations, diagnosis and treatment of patients, by two (2) or more qualified health practitioners and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the building may include administrative offices, waiting rooms, laboratories, professionals (e.g. physicians, dentists, optometrists, chiropodists, chiropractors or drugless practitioners), and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the building may include administrative offices, waiting rooms, laboratories, pharmacies or dispensaries directly associated with the clinic.
## Club, Private
Means a building or part of a building used as a meeting place by an association of persons who are bona fide members, which owns hires or leases the building or part thereof, the use of such premises being restricted to members and their guests for social, cultural, recreational, business or athletic purposes.
## Commercial Greenhouse, Nursery or Garden Centre
Means a building and/or outdoor area primarily used for the growing of flowers, sod, vegetables, shrubs or bushes, trees, landscaping or orchard stock and similar vegetation for wholesale or retail sale on or off the premises and may include the incidental sale of gardening supplies, planting materials fertilizers and equipment.
## Commercial Parking Lot
Means a lot forming the principal use of the land which is used for the temporary parking of two or more motor vehicles for profit or gain.
## Commercial Vehicle
Means a motor vehicle having permanently attached thereto a truck or delivery body and includes ambulances, hearses, fire apparatus, police patrols, motor buses and tractors used for hauling purposes on the highway.
## Communications Facility
Means an installation which transmits receives and/or relays communications such as a microwave relay tower, significant antenna, telephone or telegraph line, cellular telephone tower, radio or television broadcast tower or similar facility approved by Industry Canada.
## Community Centre - see Place of Assembly
## Community Garden
Means a site operated by community members and/or a community organization where municipally owned lands are used for the growing of produce, flowers and native plants for non-profit use through individual or shared plots located on municipally owned lands.
## Conservation Use
Means the use of lands which are intended to remain open in character with the priority se given to preservation, protection or conservation of their ecological uniquenes ildlife production and their natural features and may include non-commerci recreational uses.
## Construction Yard or Contractor's Yard
Means the yard of a building contractor or company used as a depot for the storage and maintenance of equipment used by the contractor or company, and may include facilities for the administration or management of the business and the stockpiling or storage of supplies used in the business, but does not include the crushing of virgin or recyclable aggregates or materials and the wholesale or retail sale of building supplies or home improvement supplies.
## Continuum-of-Care Facility
Means a building or a group of buildings which may include a senior citizens apartments building, a nursing home, a long-term care facility, home for the aged, a retirement home and facilities associated with, and designed specifically to serve the senior or disabled population such as clinics, recreation centers, cafeterias and personal service establishments, and may also include independent senior's accommodation in separate structures/living units that share in services such as meals. This definition does not include a group home, boarding house or chronic care facility.
## Convenience Store or Confectionary Store
Means a retail store used primarily for the sale of grocery and other daily household necessities required to fulfil the day-to-day needs of the surrounding community and may include a video rental outlet.
## Convention Facility - see Place of Assembly
## Corporation
Means the Corporation of the Township of Dubreuilville except where reference is made in this By-law to a private corporation, in which case the definition shall mean a body corporate with share capital to which the Business Corporations Act applies.
## Cottage Industry - see Home Based Business
## Council
Means the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Dubreuilville.
## Coverage - see Lot Coverage
## Crisis Care Facility
Means a residential facility that is licensed and funded by the Province of Ontario, Government of Canada or an appointed agency, for the short term, temporary care of persons requiring immediate emergency shelter and aid who are living under supervision in a single housekeeping unit and who by reason of their emotional, mental, social or physical condition or legal status, require a group living arrangement for their wellbeing.
## Custom Workshop
Means a building or structure or part of a building or structure used by a trade or craft for the individual custom production of articles. The sale of such products shall be permitted as an accessory use.
## Day Lighting Triangle - see Sight Triangle
## Day Care, Private Home
Means the use of a dwelling unit for the temporary care of five or fewer children who are under ten years of age, in exchange for reward or compensation and where such care is provided in a private residence, other than the home of a parent or guardian of any such child, for a continuous period not exceeding twenty-four hours.
## Day Nursery
Means an establishment for pre-school-aged children governed by the Day Nurseries Act.
## Deck
Means a structure above the ground cantilevered from a dwelling or building or supported by the ground with no roof or walls except for visual partitions and which is used as an outdoor living area.
## Detached
When used in reference to a building or structure, means a building or structure which is not structurally dependent on, nor adjoins on any side, any other building.
## Development
Means the creation of a new lot, a change of land use, or the construction of buildings and structures requiring approval under the Planning Act and shall be taken to include redevelopment, but does not include activities that create or maintain infrastructure authorized under an environmental assessment process, works subject to the Drainage Act, or underground or surface mining of minerals or advanced exploration on mining lands.
## Dish Antenna - see Satellite Dish/Receiver
## Dock
Means an accessory structure used for the mooring of boats, marine vessels or watercraft which is designed to float freely on the surface of the water and which may be secured or anchored to the shoreline.
## Dormitory
Means a building designed or used to provide temporary lodging accommodation of miners, mining staff, contracted staff, mill employees or students and may include such facilities as an administrative office, cafeteria, recreational hall and living units, and where each living unit may contain washroom and kitchen facilities.
## Drive-Through Facility
Means a premise used to provide or dispense products or services through an attendant or a window or an automated machine, to persons remaining in motor vehicles that are in a designated queuing space, and may be in combination with other land uses. Kiosks within a parking structure necessary for the operation of the parking facility or kiosks associated with a surface parking area are not considered drive through facilities.
## Driveway
lane. Means an unobstructed passageway used to provide access to a lot from a street or
## Driving Range
Means a public or private area operated for the purpose of developing golfing techniques, including miniature golf courses, but excluding a golf course.
Dry Cleaning or Laundry Outlet means a premises used for the purpose of receiving articles or goods of fabric to be subjected to the process of laundering or dry cleaning at another location and may include facilities for the pressing or ironing of such articles.
Dry Cleaning or Laundry Plant means premises in which the business of laundry or dry cleaning is housed and where the cleaning, drying, ironing and finishing of such goods are conducted.
## Dwelling
Means a building or part of a building occupied or capable of being occupied as the home or residence, or sleeping place, by one or more persons, where food preparation and sanitary facilities are provided, but shall not include a hotel or motel.
## Dwelling - Accessory
Means a fully-detached dwelling which is accessory to a permitted non-residential use.
## Dwelling - Apartment
Means a building containing three (3) or more dwelling units but shall not include a row or townhouse dwelling [see Figure 3.5].
## Dwelling - Accessory Apartment
Means a separate and self-contained dwelling unit (e.g. includes cooking, sanitation and sleeping facilities) in or added to a single detached dwelling unit.
## Dwelling - Accessory Dwelling Unit
Means a self-contained dwelling unit which is accessory to a permitted non-residential building other than an auto service station or a repair garage.
## Dwelling - Duplex
Means a building that is divided horizontally into two (2) dwelling units, each of which has an independent entrance [see Figure 3.5].
## Dwelling - Mobile Home
Means any dwelling that is designed to be made mobile, and constructed or manufactured in accordance with standards set out in the Building Code and designed to provide a permanent residence for one or more persons, but does not include a recreational vehicle.
## Dwelling, Modular
Means any dwelling that is designed and built in more than one unit and is designed to be made mobile on a temporary basis, and constructed or manufactured off-site to provide a permanent residence for one or more persons, and includes a mobile home, but does not include a recreational vehicle.
## Dwelling - Row or Townhouse
Means a building that is divided vertically into three (3) or more dwelling units, each of which has an independent entrance at grade. [See Figure 3.5]
## Dwelling - Seasonal
Means a dwelling constructed as a secondary place of residence and is not the principal place of residence of the owner or occupier thereof (e.g. cottage).
## Dwelling - Semi-detached
Means a building on a single foundation divided vertically into two (2) separate dwelling units by a common wall [see Figure 3.5].
## Dwelling - Single-detached
Means a detached building containing one (1) dwelling unit [see Figure 3.5].
## Dwelling - Triplex
Means a building on a single foundation divided into three (3) separate dwelling units, each of which has an independent entrance either directly from the outside or through a common vestibule [see Figure 3.5].
## Dwelling - Seasonal
Means a dwelling constructed as a secondary place of residence and not the principal place of residence of the owner or occupier thereof.
## Dwelling Unit
Means one or more habitable room or suites of two or more rooms, designed or intended for use by and occupied by one or more individuals as a household in which separate culinary and sanitary facilities are provided for the exclusive use of such household, and with a private entrance from outside the building or from a common hallway or stairway inside the building.
## Dwelling Unit Area
Means the floor area of a dwelling unit measured within the interior faces of the exterior walls of the dwelling unit. The unfinished floor area in the basement shall not be included in the calculations of the dwelling unit area.
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## Easement
another. Means the legal right acquired by contract to pass over, along, upon or under the lands of
## Eave
Means a roof overhang, free of enclosing walls, without supporting columns.
## Entrance
line. Means in reference to a lot, the area of intersection between a driveway and a street
## Equestrian Establishment
Means the use of land, buildings and structures for operation of a horse riding academy or horse riding stables.
## Equipment Rental Establishment
Means a building or part of a building wherein the primary use is the rental of machinery, equipment, furniture and fixtures and other goods.
## Equipment Sales, Service and Repair Establishment
Means a building or part of a building and land where machinery or equipment for use in construction undertakings, commercial vehicles, and other similar goods are kept for sale at retail or wholesale and which may be serviced washed or repaired and may include an auto body shop. (Examples include farm equipment, back hoes, floats or trailers.)
## Equipment and Vehicle Storage Yard
Means an uncovered area of land which is used for the storage of machinery and equipment for construction undertakings, commercial vehicles, and other similar goods requiring large areas for outside storage. Limited repair of such machinery, equipment, vehicles and goods may be permitted in a building provided such repair is clearly incidental and secondary to the storage use.
## Erect
Means to build, construct, reconstruct, renovate, alter or relocate and without limiting the generality of the foregoing shall be taken to include any preliminary physical operation such as excavating, grading, piling, cribbing, filling or draining, structurally altering any existing building or structure by an addition, deletion, enlargement or extension.
Figure 3.6: Established Building Line
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## Established Building Line
Means the average setback from the street line of existing buildings measured not more than 100 m [328 ft.] on one side of one block where more than one-half of the frontage of the same side of a block has been built upon [see Figure 3.6].
## Established Grade
## Means:
1. When used with reference to a building, the average elevation of the finished level of the ground adjoining a wall of the building, measured along the length of the wall, exclusive of any artificial embankments or berms or steps;
2. When used with reference to a structure, the average elevation of the finished surface of the ground immediately surrounding such structure;
3. When used with reference to a street, road or highway, the elevation of the street, road or highway established by a public authority.
## Existing
Means existing as of the date of the passing of this By-law.
Exterior Side Lot Line - see Lot Line, Exterior Side
Exterior Side Yard - see Yard, Exterior Side
## Fairground
Means land, buildings and structures used for entertainment, agricultural and related exhibits, competitive events, food concessions, a carnival or midway which are conducted on a seasonal or temporary basis and may include grandstands, barns and other accessory buildings and structures normally associated with such a use.
## Farm
Means land used for the tillage of soil and the growing of vegetables, fruits, grains, and other staple crops. This definition shall also apply to land used for animal husbandry, dairying or wood lots [see also Agricultural Use].
## Farm, Hobby
Means land on which a farm may be operated primarily for recreational purposes or for home consumption by the occupants of the dwelling on the same lot, and which is clearly secondary and accessory to the permitted use. A hobby farm may also include a farm produce outlet.
## Farm Produce Outlet
Means an accessory use to a farm which consists of the retail sale of agricultural products produced on the farm where such outlet is located.
## Farmer's Market
Means land, buildings and structures used for the sale of farm products, crafts and other merchandise of a local farming or rural community and designed for individual retailers.
## Fence
Means any barrier or structure constructed of chain link metal, wood, stone, metal, brick or other similar materials or combinations of such materials which is erected for the purpose of screening, safeguarding, retaining or enclosing property or delineating property lines.
## First Storey
Means the storey with its floor closest to but above grade.
## Fitness Centre
Means a building or part of a building in which facilities are provided for recreational or health related activities including but not limited to weight training and exercise classes and may include associated facilities and services such as a lounge, washrooms, showers, and saunas, an administrative office and an accessory retail sales outlet for fitness-related attire, equipment and dietary supplements.
## Flea Market
## Means:
1. A building or part of a building where second hand goods, articles and antiques are offered or kept for sale at retail to the general public but shall not include any other retail establishment otherwise defined in this By-law;
2. An occasional or periodic market or sales event held in an open area, which may include a street, or within a building or structure where independent sellers offer goods, new and used, for sale to the public, but not including private garage sales;
3. A building or open area in which stalls or sales areas are set aside and rented or otherwise provided, and which are intended for use by various unrelated individuals to sell articles that are either home grown, homemade, handcrafted, old, obsolete, or antique and may include the selling of goods at retail by businesses or individuals who are generally engaged in retail trade;
4. A building or open area where food preserves or fresh produce or prepared foods are sold, but does not include a restaurant.
## Flood Elevation or Floodline
Means a line established by a one in one hundred year storm as established by flood plain mapping or by an appropriate public authority.
## Flooding Hazards
Means the inundation of areas adjacent to a shoreline or river or stream system and not ordinarily covered by water along river and stream systems, the flooding hazard is the greater of the flood resulting from the rainfall experienced during a major storm such as the Timmins Storm (1961), transposed over a specific watershed and combined with the local conditions, where evidence suggests that the storm event could have potentially occurred over watersheds in the general area; or the one hundred year flood; or a flood which is the greater of the above which was actually experienced in a particular watershed or portion thereof as a result of ice jams and which has been approved as a standard for that specific area by the Ministry of Natural Resources.
## 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.
## Floor Area, Gross
Means the total area of all floors contained within a building measured between the exterior faces of the exterior walls of the building and where there are no walls the total area of a floor within the outer perimeter of the floor.
## Floor Area, Ground
Means the floor area of the lowest storey of a building approximately at or above the established grade excluding any basement or cellar, which area is measured between the exterior faces of the exterior walls at the floor level of such storey, but excludes car parking areas within the building; and for the purposes of this paragraph the walls of an inner court are and shall be deemed to be exterior walls.
## Floor Area, Net
Means usable or habitable space above or below grade, measured from the exterior face of the exterior walls of the building or structure but shall not include:
1. Any private garage, porch, veranda, unfinished basement, cellar or attic; or
2. Any part of a building or structure below grade which is used for building services, storage or laundry facilities; or
3. Any part of the building or structure used for the storage or parking of motor vehicles; or
4. Any part of a commercial shopping area used as a hall way, corridor passageway, utility room, public washroom, balcony or mezzanine not otherwise used for the display or sale are for merchandise.
## Forestry Use
Means the general raising, management and harvesting of wood and shall include the raising and cutting of fuel wood, pulpwood, saw logs, Christmas trees, other forestry products and silva culture practices.
Front Lot Line - see Lot Line, Front
Front Yard - see Yard, Front
Frontage - see Lot Frontage
## Funeral Home
Means a building or part thereof used for the purpose of furnishing funeral services to the public, but shall not include a crematorium.
## Garage - Private
Means a single storey accessory building or portion of a main building including a carport which is designed or used for parking or storage of motor vehicles of the occupants of the premises and in which there are no facilities for repairing or servicing of such vehicles for remuneration or commercial use.
## Garden Centre - see Commercial Greenhouse, Garden Centre or Nursery
## Garden Suite
Means a one-unit detached residential building containing sanitary and kitchen facilities that is accessory to an existing permanent residential building and that is designed to be portable, but shall not include a mobile home, or a recreational vehicle.
## Gas Bar
Means one or more pump islands, each consisting of one or more gasoline pumps, and a building, structure or booth which may be used by a sales attendant for the sale of gasoline products and convenience items including but not limited to beverages, prepared foods, newspapers, lottery tickets sundries and may include other accessory features such as a comfort station and ATM. [see also Automotive Service Station]
## Gazebo
Means a freestanding, roofed accessory structure which is not enclosed, except for transparent screening (e.g. glass, netting) and which is utilized for the purposes of relaxation in conjunction with a main use but shall not include any other use or activity otherwise defined or classified herein [see Figure 3.7].
Figure 3.7: Gazebo
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## Golf Course
Means a public or private area operated for the primary purpose of playing the sport of golf but may also include such accessory buildings and structures as are necessary for the operation and maintenance of the golf course including club house facilities, a restaurant, banquet, conference and other uses of a social, recreational and entertainment nature normally associated with golf course development.
## Green Roof
Means a roof of a building where part of or the entire surface of the roof is intentionally covered with vegetative material.
## Greenhouse
Means a building used for the growing of flowers, plants, shrubs, trees and similar vegetation which are not necessarily transplanted outdoors on the same lot containing such greenhouse.
## Granny Flat - see Garden Suite
## Green Energy Industries
Means a building or structure in which products are manufactured for the generation of electricity from non-polluting or renewable source (i.e. wind, sun, geothermal, biomass). Products manufactured by a renewable energy industry may include but are not limited to solar panels, wind turbines, geothermal equipment, and parts or components thereof.
## Group Home
Means a single housekeeping unit in a residential dwelling, which is registered with the Corporation, in which three (3) to ten (10) persons (excluding supervisory or operating staff live together under responsible supervision consistent with the requirements of its residents for a group living arrangement and which is licensed and/or approved under Provincial Statutes and in compliance with municipal By-laws [see also Crisis Care Facility]
## Guest Cabin
Means an accessory building, located on the same lot as the main building, which is used for sleeping accommodation but does not contain any cooking facilities and may contain sanitary facilities.
## Guest Room
Means a bedroom or suite of rooms, which contains no facilities for cooking and which is used or maintained for gain or hire by providing accommodation.
## Guest House
Means a private single detached dwelling in which the dwelling or part thereof to a maximum of two dwelling units is rented for gain as living quarters.
## Habitable Room
Means a room in a dwelling used or intended to be used primarily for living, dining, sleeping or kitchen accommodation and may include a bathroom, den, library or enclosed sunroom but shall not include any private garage, carport, porch, unfinished attic, unfinished basement or cellar.
## Hazardous Lands
Means property or lands that could be unsafe for development due to naturally occurring process including lands in a flood plain or subject to a flooding hazard or erosion hazard.
## Hazardous Substances
Means substances which individually, or in combination with other substances are normally considered to pose a danger to public health, safety and the environment. These substances generally include a wide variety of materials that are toxic, ignitable, corrosive, reactive, radioactive or pathological.
## Height
Means the vertical distance between the established grade and:
1. In the case of a flat roof, the highest point of the roof surface or parapet wall, whichever is the highest [see Figure 3.8], or
2. In the case of all other types of roofs, the mean height level between the base of the roof and highest point of the roof [see Figure 3.9].
Where the height is designated in terms of storeys, it shall mean the designated number of storeys above and including the first storey.
Figure 3.8: Building Height with Flat Roof
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Figure 3.9: Building Height - All Other Roofs
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## Heliport
Means a landing area or pad used for the landing and take-off of helicopters and may include incidental emergency service facilities, fuelling facilities and passenger and cargo areas.
## Herein
Means in this By-law, and shall not be limited to any particular section of this By-law.
## High Water Mark
Means the mark made by the action of water under natural conditions on the shore or bank of a body of water, which action has been so common and usual and so long continued that it has created a difference between the character of the vegetation or soil on one side of the mark and the character of the vegetation or soil on the other side of the mark.
## Highway
Means a street under the jurisdiction of the Provincial government.
Hobby Farm - see Farm, Hobby
Home for the Aged - see Continuum-of-Care Facility
## Home Based Business
Means a privately operated legal occupation, enterprise or business which is carried out as an accessory use to a dwelling unit for pursuits conducted by the occupant thereof and any employees and is compatible with a domestic household.
## Home Industry
Means any privately operated legal occupation, enterprise or business which is carried out as an accessory use to the main agricultural or rural residential use of a property and only by the occupant thereof and any employees and is compatible with a domestic household.
## Hospital
Means any provincially regulated institution under the Public Hospitals Act, building or other premises established to deliver health care services.
## Hotel
Means a building designed or used for the accommodation of the travelling or vacationing public, containing therein five (5) or more guest rooms served by a common building entrance. Accessory uses may include accommodation for permanent staff and one or more beverage rooms, dining rooms, meeting rooms, restaurant or similar uses.
## Industrial Use
Means the use of land, building or structures for the purpose of manufacturing, assembling, making, preparing, inspecting, ornamenting, finishing, treating, altering, repairing, warehousing, or storage or adapting for sale of any goods, substances, article or thing, or any part thereof and the storage of building and construction equipment and materials as distinguished from the buying and selling of commodities and the supplying of personal services. This definition does not include a mine, pit or quarry or obnoxious industry. Accessory uses may include transportation, wholesaling, storage, shipping and receiving incidental to the industrial use.
## 1. Class I Industry - Light Industrial
Means a place of business for a small scale, self-contained plant or building which produces, manufactures, assembles or stores a product which is contained in a package and has a low probability of fugitive emissions e.g. noise, odour, dust and vibration. Such industries operate in the daytime only with infrequent movement of products and lor heavy trucks and no outside storage. 'Light Industrial Uses' or 'Class I Industry' is a classification and other uses defined in this By-law may be classified as such.
## 2. Class II Industry - Medium Industrial
Means a place of business for medium scale process and manufacturing with outdoor storage of wastes or materials (e.g. it has an open process) and where there are periodic or occasional outputs of fugitive emissions e.g. noise, odour, dust and/or vibration. Shift operations occur and there is frequent movement of products and /or heavy trucks during daytime hours. 'Medium Industrial Uses' or 'Class II Industry' is a classification and other uses defined in this By-law may be classified as such.
## 3. Class III - Heavy Industrial Uses
Means a place of business for uses characterized as having emissions such as noise, smoke, odour, fumes or vibrations or extensive outside storage as part of their normal operations. Such uses include sawmills, pulp and paper mills, refineries, smelting operations and similar uses which are intended to be secluded from residential or other sensitive land uses in order to limit any potential adverse effects on the environment or the surrounding areas and public health. 'Heavy Industrial Uses' or 'Class Ill Industry is a classification and other uses defined in this By-law may be classified as such.
## Institutional Use
Means any land, building, structure or part thereof used to provide non-profit or noncommercial purposes for governmental, educational, charitable, fraternal or other public services.
Junk Yard - see Wrecking Yard
## Kennel
Means a commercially operated building or structure where four (4) or more dogs over the age of six months are kept, bred or boarded. [See also Animal Shelter]
## Landfill Site - see Waste Management Facility
## Lane
Means a public thoroughfare other than a street or pedestrian way, improved or not, which has a right-of-way width of 10m or less and which provides a secondary means of for vehicular traffic to abutting lots and which is not intended for general traffic circulation.
## Laundromat
Means a building where coin-operated laundry machines are made available to the public for the purpose of laundry cleaning.
## Livestock
Means animals associated with an agricultural use such as but not limited to cattle, horses, goats, poultry, sheep, swine or the young thereof, raised for personal use or for commercial purposes.
## Livestock Facility
Means one or more barns or permanent structures with livestock-occupied portions, intended for the keeping or housing of livestock and includes all manure or material storages. (Minimum Distance Separation Formulae Implementation Guidelines)
## Livestock Sales Outlet
Means a building or structure where livestock are bought and sold.
## Loading/Delivery Space
Means an unobstructed area of land which is used for the temporary parking of one or more commercial motor vehicles while merchandise or materials are being loaded or unloaded from such vehicle.
## Logging Operation
Means an area of land and/or building of a logging contractor where equipment and materials are stored and may include repairs to logging equipment.
## Loft-Above-a-Garage
Means the portion of a private garage located above the vehicle storage area which is used for sleeping accommodation and may include sanitary facilities but not cooking facilities.
Figure 3.10: Lot Definitions
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## Lot
Means a parcel of land which is capable of being legally conveyed in accordance with the Planning Act.
## Lot Area
Means the total horizontal area measured within the limits of the lot lines of the lot excluding the horizontal area of any flood plain or wetland area located on such lot. [See Figure 3.1]
## Lot, Corner
Means a lot situated at an intersection of two or more streets, or at the intersection of two parts of the same street which have an interior angle or intersection of not more than one hundred and thirty-five (135) degrees.
Where such street lines are curved, the angle of intersection of the street lines shall be deemed to be the angle formed by the intersection of the tangents to the street lines, drawn through the extremities of the side lot lines. In the latter case, the corner of the lot shall be deemed to be that point on the street line nearest to the point of intersection of the said tangents, and any portion of a corner lot distant not more than 30 m (98.4 ft.) from the corner measured along the street line shall be deemed to be an interior lot [see Figure 3.10].
## Lot Coverage
Means that percentage of land or lot area covered by buildings and structures above ground level and which excludes that portion of such land or lot area which is occupied by a building or portion thereof which is completely below ground level, and shall exclude a fence, a sewage disposal system and an in-ground swimming pool.
## Lot Depth
Means the horizontal distance between the front and rear lot lines. If the front and rear lot lines are not parallel, "lot depth" shall mean the length of a straight line joining the middle of the front lot line with the middle of the rear lot line. If there is no rear lot line, "lot depth" shall mean the length of a straight line joining the middle of the front lot line
with the apex of the triangle formed by the side lot lines [see Figure 3.11].
## Lot Frontage
Means the horizontal distance between the side lot lines. Where such side lot lines are not parallel, it shall be the width of a lot measured between the intersections of the side lot lines with a line equal to the front yard setback back from and parallel or concentric to the front lot line. Arc distances shall apply on curved lines [see Figure 3.11].
## Lot, Interior
Means a lot other than a corner or a through lot which has frontage on a street.
## Lot Line
Means a boundary line of a lot or the vertical projection thereof:
Lot Line - Exterior Side
Means a lot line located between the front and rear lot lines and dividing the lot from a street [see Figure 3.10].
## Lot Line, Front
## Means:
1. In the case of an interior lot, the line dividing the lot from the street, street allowance or private road;
2. In the case of a corner lot, the shorter lot line abutting a street shall be deemed to be the front lot line;
3. In the case of a corner lot with two street lines of equal length, the lot line that abuts the wider street, or abuts a highway shall be deemed to be in the front line,
Figure 3.11: Lot Depth and Lot Frontage
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and in the case of both streets being under the same jurisdiction and of the same width, the lot line where the principal access to the lot is provided shall be deemed to be the front lot line;
4. In the case of a lot with water access only, the front lot line shall be on the street side. In the case of a through waterfront lot with water access only, the longest shoreline shall be deemed to be the front lot line;
5. in the case of a private road, the lot line adjacent to the entrance shall be deemed to be the front lot line;
6. In all other cases not described above, the front lot line shall be deemed to be where the principal access or entrance to the lot is approved.
## Lot Line, Rear
Means the lot line furthest from, and opposite to, the front lot line [see Figure 3.10].
## Lot Line, Side Interior
Means a lot line other than a front lot line, rear lot line or exterior side lot line. On a lot with more than four sides, any lot line not otherwise defined as a front, rear or side lot line shall be considered as an interior side lot line [see Figure 3.8].
## Lot, Through
Means a lot having a frontage on two parallel or approximately parallel streets and where such lot qualifies as being both a corner lot and a though lot, such lot shall be considered as a corner lot [see Figure 3.10].
## Lot, Width
Means the average horizontal dimension between the two longest opposite sides measured on a line 6 m [19.6 ft.J back from the front lot line and parallel to it.
## Lot Width, Corner Lot
Means the horizontal distance between the longest front lot line and the opposite side lot line, measured along a line 6 m [19.6 ft.] back from and parallel to the shorter front lot line, except in the case:
1. Where the front lot lines are curved, in which case, the lot width shall be calculated on the basis that the street lot lines are deemed to be the tangents produced to their points of intersection, from the points of intersection of the side lot lines and curved street lot line; or
2. Where a corner lot indicates that a sight triangle has been removed or has a rounded corner, in which case, the lot width shall be calculated on the basis that the front lot lines shall be deemed to comprise the street lines produced to their point of intersection.
## Marina
Means a use, building and/or structure with or without docking facilities where boats are moored, berthed, constructed, stored, serviced, repaired or kept for sale or rent, and where accessory uses shall include the sale of boat accessories, marine fuels and supplies and pump-out facilities.
## Marine Facility
Means a non-commercial building or structure which is used to moor, berth, or store a boat. This definition may include a boat launching ramp, a boat lift, marine railway, a float hangar, dock or boathouse, but does not include any building used for human habitation or a marina. A marine facility shall also include a water intake facility and any flood or erosion control structure. No part of a marine facility may be used as a dwelling unit.
## Medical Clinic - see Clinic
## Medical Marihuana Facility
Means a premises approved and regulated under the Food and Drugs Act and associated Food and Drug Regulations.
## Microbrewery
Means a commercial operation where beer is produced at a small scale. A microbrewery may be permitted to sell the product that is produced on-site provided that there is no consumption of the purchased product on-site other than sampling. A bar, pub or brewpub shall not be considered a microbrewery. A microbrewery may also sell retail items directly related to the operation on-site
## Mine
Means a mine as defined in the Mining Act. Mining shall have a similar meaning.
## Mine Hazard
Means any feature on a mine as defined under the Mining Act or any related disturbance of the ground that has not been rehabilitated.
## Mineral Aggregate Operation
## Means:
1. Lands under license or permit, other than for wayside pits and quarries, issued in accordance with the Aggregate Resources Act, or successors thereto, or a pits and quarries control By-law enacted under the Municipal Act, and
2. Associated facilities used in extraction, transport, beneficiation, processing or recycling of mineral aggregate resources and derived products such as asphalt and concrete, or the production of secondary related products.
## Mineral Mining Operation
Means a mining operation and associated facilities, or, a past producing mine with remaining mineral development potential that has not been permanently rehabilitated to another use.
## Minimum Distance Separation Formulae I and I|
Means formulae developed by the Province to separate uses so as to reduce incompatibility concerns about odour from livestock facilities.
Mobile Home - see Dwelling - Mobile Home
## Mobile Home Park
Means land which has been provided and designed for the location thereon of two (2) or more occupied mobile homes.
## Mobile Home Lot or Site
Means an area, similar to a lot, located in a mobile home park, intended to be or occupied by a mobile home or a permitted accessory use.
## Mobile Home Yard
Means a line similar to a front yard, rear yard, interior side yard or exterior side yard as applied to a mobile home lot or site.
## Motel
Means a building or buildings designed or used for the accommodation of the travelling or vacationing public, containing therein three (3) or more guest rooms, each guest room having a separate entrance directly from outside and may include an accessory eating establishment but does not include a bed and breakfast establishment.
## Motor Home - see Recreational Vehicle
## Motor Vehicle or Vehicle
Means an automobile, commercial vehicle, truck, recreational vehicle, transport tractor, farm tractor, road building machine, bicycle and any vehicle drawn, propelled or driven by any kind of power, including muscular power, but does not include a snowmobile or a street car.
## Municipality
Means the Township of Dubreuilville.
## Museum
Means a building or buildings used, or to be used, for the preservation of a collection of paintings and/or other works of art, and/or objects of natural history, and/or of mechanical scientific and/or philosophical inventions, instruments, models and/or designs, and dedicated or to be dedicated to the recreation of the public, together with any libraries, reading rooms, laboratories and/or other offices and/or premises used or to be used in connection therewith.
## Non-Complying
Means any existing building, structure or lot which does not comply with one or more of the zone regulations and standards of this By-law.
## Non-Conforming
Means any existing use, building, structure or lot which is does not conform to the permitted use provisions of any Zone in this By-law.
## Non-Residential
Means a use, building or structure, designed intended or used for purposes other than those of a dwelling or a residential use.
Nursing or Convalescent Home - see Continuum-of-Care Facility
Nursery - see Commercial Greenhouse, Nursery or Garden Centre
## Office
Means a building, structure or part thereof used for conducting the affairs of businesses, professions, services, industries, governments, or like activities.
## Open Space
Means the open, unobstructed space on a lot including landscaped areas, pedestrian walkways, patios, swimming pools or similar areas but not including any driveway, ramp, parking spaces or aisles, loading spaces or manoeuvring areas and similar areas.
## Open Storage
Means the storage of goods, merchandise or equipment outside of a building or structure on a lot or portion thereof. This definition shall not include a storage use located in a building, a salvage yard, a parking area, a loading space or a parking space.
## Order Station
Means an ordering box, service window, display board or any other device, including communication equipment, used by the public and operator to facilitate sales and/or services in a drive-through service facility.
## Outdoor Display
Means an area set aside outside of a building or structure, other than a parking area, loading space or parking space which is used in conjunction with a business located within the building or structure on the same property, for the display of goods, merchandise, equipment and seasonal produce and products and may include garden supplies and Christmas trees, new merchandise or the supply of services.
## Owner
Means a mortgagee, lessee, tenant, occupant, or a person entitled to a limited estate or interest in land, a trustee in whom the land is vested, a committee of the estate of a mentally incompetent person, an executor, an administrator or a guardian.
## Park
Means an area of land, whether enclosed or not, which is used for recreational or leisure uses including but not limited to a beach, playground, play field, athletic field, field house, community centre, bleachers, swimming pool, wading pool, splash pad, greenhouse, botanical gardens, zoological gardens, bandstand, skating rink, tennis courts, bowling green, boat livery, bathing station, curling rink, refreshment concession, campground, fair ground, and conservation area.
## Parking Area
Means an open area of land, accessory to a permitted use, not located on a public street, private road or lane which is used for the parking of motor vehicles, but shall not include any area where motor vehicles for sale or repair are kept or stored.
Parking Lot, Commercial - see Commercial Parking Lot
## Parking Space
Means an area used for the temporary parking of one motor vehicle or one horse and buggy.
## Parking Space, Barrier Free
Means a parking space for the temporary parking of a motor vehicle used by a handicapped or disabled person.
## Patio
Means a surfaced, open space of land at grade adjacent to a residential dwelling which is used as an extension to the interior of the home for private entertainment or leisure activities and is uncovered. In a commercial setting, means an outdoor eating area accessory to a restaurant where, on a seasonal basis, food and/or refreshments prepared on the premises are consumed..
## Permitted
Means permitted by this By-law.
## Permitted Use
Means a use which is permitted in the zone where such use is located.
## Person
Means an individual, an association, a chartered organization, a firm, a partnership, a corporation, an agent or trustee and the heirs, executors or other legal representatives of a person to whom the context can apply according to law.
## Personal Service Establishment
Means a building wherein a personal service is performed including but not limited to a barber shop, beauty salon, aesthetician, shoe repair, photographic store, laundromat or a dry cleaning distribution station but excludes a manufacturing or fabrication of goods for sale.
## Pit
Means land or land under water from which aggregate as defined herein is being or has been excavated in order to supply material for construction, manufacturing or industrial purposes, but shall not include rehabilitated land or an excavation incidental to the erection of a building or a structure for which a building permit has been granted by the Corporation, or an excavation incidental to the construction of any public works.
## Place of Amusement
Means commercial premises wherein amusement facilities are provided such as a video arcade, arcade, billiard or pool room but does not include an adult entertainment parlour or bingo hall.
## Place of Assembly
Means a building specifically set aside for and primarily engaged in the operation of arts and craft shows, trade fairs, fashion shows, public meetings, banquets, conference meetings, civic, political, social or religious activities a private club or a fraternal organization and similar activities.
## Place of Worship
Means a building or an open area dedicated to religious worship or activities and may include an accessory dwelling, an accessory dwelling unit or other secondary meeting facilities and may include accessory uses such as a church hall, auditorium, Sunday school, parish hall, rectory, manse, cemetery.
## Playground
Means a park or part thereof which is equipped with active recreational facilities oriented to children [see also Park].
## Porch or Veranda
Means a covered entrance to a building usually with a separate roof and unenclosed and used as an outdoor living space.
## Portable Asphalt Plant
Means a facility with equipment designed to heat and dry aggregate and to mix aggregate with bituminous asphalt to produce asphalt paving material, and includes stockpiling and storage of bulk materials used in the process and which is not of permanent construction, but which is to be dismantled at the completion of the construction process.
## Portable Concrete Plant
Means a building or a structure with equipment designed to mix cementing materials, aggregate, water and admixtures to produce concrete, and includes stockpiling and storage of bulk materials used in the process and which is not of permanent construction, but which is to be dismantled at the completion of the construction process.
## Premises
Means the area of a building and lot occupied by a business or enterprise. In a multiple tenancy building occupied by more than one business, each business area shall be considered separate premises.
## Printing and Processing Service Shop
Means a building or part of a building used by one or more persons who are employed in the management, direction or conducting of an activity, specifically undertaken to aid an industrial or office use including photocopying, mail processing, receiving, distribution, document finishing, laminating, faxing, and packaging. Accessory uses to any industrial or business office activity such as computer graphic services and data processing may also be permitted as part of this operation. This definition shall not include any establishment otherwise defined herein.
## Private Club - see Club, Private
## Private Garage - see Garage, Private
## Private Road
Means a private right-of-way over private property which affords access to two or more abutting lots or a road created through the registration of a plan of condominium, but does not include a road established or maintained by a public authority.
## Professional Office - see Office
## Public Authority
Means the Township of Dubreuilville and any Boards or Commissions thereof, and any Ministry or Department of the Governments of Ontario or Canada, or other similarly recognized public utility or agencies established or exercising any power or authority under any special or general statute and includes any committee or local authority established by By-law of Council.
## Public Service Use
Means any use of land, buildings or structures by or on behalf of a public authority, but does not include a public utility.
## Public Street - see Street
## Public Utility
Means a building, structure or lot used for public utility services by the Township of Dubreuilville, any Boards or Commissions thereof, any Ministry or Commission of the Governments on Ontario or Canada, any communications facility, any telephone, telecommunications, any company supplying natural gas, any electrical utility, or any public utility company.
## Quarry
Means any open excavation made for the removal of any consolidated rock or mineral including limestone, sandstone or shale, in order to supply material for construction, industrial or manufacturing purposes, but shall not include an excavation incidental to the erection of a building or structure for which a building permit has been granted by the Corporation, or an excavation incidental to the construction of any public works.
## Railroad Use
Means a building, structure or use normally associated with a railroad operation.
## Reconstruction
Means to re-build, erect or assemble a previously existing building or structure.
## Recreational Commercial Establishment
Means an establishment, building or structures where any recreational, social or cultural uses are operated commercially for profit on lands in private ownership, such as health clubs, open or enclosed skating or curling rinks, open or enclosed pools, open or enclosed badminton or tennis courts, squash courts, bowing alleys, gymnasia, band shell or open theatre, and other similar uses except as otherwise specifically defined in this By-law. [See also Bingo Hall]
## Recreational Vehicle
Means any vehicle so constructed that is suitable for being attached to a motor vehicle for the purpose of being drawn or is propelled by the motor vehicle and is capable of being used for living, sleeping, eating or accommodation of persons on a temporary, transient or short term basis, even if the vehicle is jacked up or its running gear is removed. Examples include a motor home, tent trailer, a camper trailer, a recreational trailer, a fifth wheel or a bus converted into a motor home. For the purposes of this definition, a recreational vehicle shall be considered a structure for the purposes of establishing setbacks only. A recreational vehicle shall not be deemed to include a mobile home. The definition of a recreational vehicle shall not be interpreted to include recreational equipment such as boats, boat or vehicle trailers, personal water craft, snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) or other equipment used for recreational purposes and which are normally stored or parked on a lot.
## Recreational Vehicle Campground - see Campground
## Recreational Vehicle Sales and Storage
Means a building and/or lot which are used for the display, storage and/or sale of boats, and recreational vehicles or recreational equipment.
## Recreational Vehicle Repair Garage
Means a building used for the repair, servicing, painting, refinishing, restoration or alteration of recreational vehicles and boats for gain or profit, but does not include a salvage yard
## Recycling Depot or Transfer Station
Means a special waste management facility which only serves as a temporary storage site for clean materials such as glass, paper, cardboard, plastic, metal and other similar products which will be transferred to another location for reuse. This definition does not include any other type of waste management system [See also Waste Management Facility].
## Redevelopment - see Development
## Renovate
Means to strengthen, improve, repair, retrofit or restore to a better state any aspect of an existing building. Renovation shall not include the removal of more than 50% of the walls (wall studs) in a building. Renovation shall include the replacement of a foundation only where the foundation is structurally unsound as determined by the Chief Building Official.
Residential Care Facility - see Continuum-of-Care Facility
## Residential Use
Means the use of land, buildings or structures for human habitation or as a dwelling.
## Residential Zone
Means an R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, or R6 zone.
## Restaurant
Means premises, including a drive-through service facility, in which the principal business is the preparation and serving of food and refreshments to the public for consumption at tables within or outside the building and which may include the preparation of food in a ready-to-consume state for consumption off the premises.
## Retail Store
Means a building wherein goods, wares, merchandise, groceries, substances or articles are offered for sale to the general public, and may include the limited storage of goods, wares, merchandise, substances or articles, and shall not include any other use defined herein.
Retirement Home - see Continuum-of-Care Facility
Right-of-way - see Easement
Road - see Street
## Room, Non-Habitable
Means any room located within a dwelling that is not a habitable room, including but so as not to limit the foregoing, a laundry room, a pantry, a lobby, a stairway, a closet, a porch, a recreation room, a porch, a balcony, a private garage, an unfinished attic, a cellar, a boiler room and any space used for the service and maintenance of such dwelling or for vertical travel between storeys.
## Rooming Unit
Means a room or rooms rented as sleeping and living quarters, without cooking facilities and may include an individual bathroom.
Row House - see Dwelling, Row or Townhouse
## Salvage Yard
Means a lot and/or building or portion thereof where used goods, wares, merchandise, articles, motor vehicles, machinery or parts thereof are processed or sold for further use, dismantled or abandoned. This definition may include a junk yard, a wrecking yard, a scrap metal yard, and an automobile wrecking yard on the premises.
## Satellite Dish/Receiver
Means a structure designed, used or intended to be used to send or receive signals to or from a satellite.
## Sawmill or Planing Mill
Means a building, structure or area where timber is cut or sawed, either to finished lumber or as an intermediary step.
## Sawmill, Portable
Means equipment which is portable (e.g. may be drawn by a motor vehicle) and is used on a temporary basis for the cutting of saw logs
## School
Means a Provincially-approved institution for academic instruction and shall include a public, private or separate school, a vocational school, or a post-secondary school such as a college or university.
## Seating Capacity
Means the number of persons which can be accommodated in a building or structure or part thereof in a seated position on chairs, benches, forms or pews.
## Self-Storage Facility
Means a commercial building or part of a building wherein items are stored in separate, secured storage areas or lockers and may include the exterior storage of boats and water-related equipment, recreational equipment and recreational vehicles.
## Semi-Detached Dwelling - see Dwelling, Semi-Detached
## Sensitive Land Use
Means buildings, amenity areas, or outdoor spaces where routine or normal activities occurring at reasonably expected times would experience one or more adverse effects from contaminant discharges generated by a nearby major facility. Sensitive land Examples of sensitive land uses may include, but are not limited to: residences, day care centers, and educational and health facilities.
uses may be a part of the natural or built environment.
## Separation Distance
Means the horizontal distance between buildings or structures or physical features measured from the closest point of the exterior wall or identifiable boundary of such building or structure, or of such physical structure.
## Septage
Means untreated sanitary waste from a septic tank, privy or holding tank.
## Service Outlet or Shop
Means a shop for selling, servicing, repairing, installing or renting items and equipment, including but without limiting the generality of the foregoing: radio or television shop, locksmith shop, small appliance shop, household and carpenter tool shop, shoe repair, a copy shop but shall not include a small engine shop or automotive repairs and automotive services.
## Setback
## Means:
1. With reference to a street, the least horizontal distance between the front lot line and the nearest building line.
2. With reference to a water body, the least horizontal distance between the high water mark and the nearest building line.
3. With reference to a building, structure or land use and not applicable under paragraph (1) or (2), shall mean the least horizontal distance from the building, structure or land use in question; and
4. With reference to a private road, shall mean the least horizontal distance between the edge of the travelled portion of the road or surveyed boundary of any building or structure, or the limit of the road as shown and measured on a survey.
## Sewage and Water Services
## Means:
## 1. Private Communal Sewage Services
Means a sewage works within the meaning of Section 1 of the Ontario Water Resources Act that serves six or more lots or private residences and is not owned by the municipality.
## 2. Private Communal Water Services
Means a non-municipal drinking-water system within the meaning of Section 2 of the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002 that serves six or more lots or private residences.
## 3. Individual On-Site Sewage Services
Means individual sewage systems as defined in Ont. Reg. 332/12, under the Building Code Act, 1992 that are owned, operated and managed by the owner of the property upon which the system is located.
## 4. Individual On-Site Water Services
Means individual, autonomous water supply systems that are owned, operated and managed by the owner of the property upon which the system is located.
## 5. Municipal Sewage Services
Means a sewage works within the meaning of Section 1 of the Ontario Water Resources Act that is owned or operated by a municipality.
## 6. Municipal Water Services
Means a municipal drinking-water system within the meaning of Section 2 of the Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002.
## 7. Partial Services
Means municipal sewage services or private communal sewage services and individual on-site water services; or municipal water services or private communal water services and individual on-site sewage services.
## 8. Sewage Works
Means any works for the treatment and disposal of sewage in a waste water stabilization pond and includes hauled sewage.
## Shooting Range or Rifle Club
Means the use of land, buildings, structures or premises for commercial or private recreational target practice, skeet shooting, pistol shooting, rim fire and centre fire, a sporting clay range rifle shooting, archery, gun or hunter safety instruction and may include accessory facilities.
## Shopping Centre
Means an integrated commercial development, the function of which shall be to permit a wide range of retail, service and office commercial uses.
## Shoreline
Means a lot line or portion thereof which abuts or parallels the high water mark of a water body. [See also High Water Mark.]
## Sight Triangle
Means a triangular space, free of buildings, structures and obstructions, formed by the street lines abutting a corner lot and a third line drawn from a point on a street line to another
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point on a street line, each such point being the required sight distance from the point of intersection of the street lines [See Figure 3.12].
## Sign
Means any writing, letter work or numeral, any pictorial representation, illustration, drawing, image or decoration, any emblem, logo, symbol or trademark or any device with similar characteristics which:
1. Is a structure, or part of a structure, or which is attached thereto or mounted thereon; and
2. Which is used to advertise, inform, announce, claim, give publicity or attract attention.
## Sleep Cabin - see Guest Cabin
## Solar Collector
Means a Class 1 or 2 ground mounted or rooftop mounted or wall mounted device under the Green Energy and Green Economy Act, 2009 with a name plate capacity of less than or equal to 10 kW consisting of photovoltaic panels that collect solar power from the sun.
## Solar Collector, Commercial
Means a Class 3 ground mounted device under the Green Energy and Green Economy Act, 2009 with a name plate capacity of greater than or equal to 10 kW consisting of photovoltaic panels that collect solar power from the sun.
## Solarium
Means a glassed-in structure or room projecting from an exterior or main wall of a building which may be used for sunning, therapeutic exposure to sunlight, or for a use where the intent is to optimize exposure to sunlight.
## Stacking Lane
Means an on-site lane for motorized vehicles which accommodates vehicles using a drive-through facility that is
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separated from other vehicular traffic and pedestrian circulation. Stacking lanes may be separated by any combination of barriers, markings or signage.
## Storage Container
Means the trailer portion of a tractor trailer or transport truck without the running gear or shall mean a rail or sea container or manufactured portable or mobile storage unit.
## Storey
Means that portion of a building other than a cellar or basement included between the surface of any floor and the surface of the floor, roof deck, ceiling or roof immediately above it. [See Figure 3.13]
## Street
Means a public thoroughfare, lane, road or highway affording principal means of access or entrance to abutting properties, and which has been assumed and is maintained by a public authority.
## Street Line
Means the limit of the road or street allowance and is the dividing line between a lot and a street or a private road.
## Structure
1. Means anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires location on the ground or attached to something having location on the ground and, without limitin he generality of the foregoing, includes a recreational vehicle, a sign, a fence, swimming pool, a deck, an individual on-site sewage services (i.e. septic tank).
## Studio
Means a building or part thereof used:
1. As the workplace of a cabinetmaker, ornamental welder, photographer, artist, or artisan or any similar artist or craftsman, where unique articles are made or fabricated and offered for sale;
2. For the instruction of art, music, languages or similar disciplines.
## Swimming Pool
Means an open or covered pool designed to be used for swimming, wading, diving or recreational bathing which is at least 50 cm [19.6 inches] in depth and may include a hot tub, inflatable pool or whirlpool.
## Tavern
Means a "tavern" as defined by the Liquor License Act.
## Temporary Car Shelter
Means a temporary structure erected to provide shelter primarily to a motor vehicle during winter months and is designed to be dismantled or removed.
## Top of Bank
Means the first significant lakeward break in a ravine slope where the break occurs such that the grade beyond the break is flatter than 3:1 measured perpendicularly from the break.
## Tourist Establishment
Means land buildings or structures used for the purpose of sleeping accommodation on a temporary basis by tourists or vacationers, including a motel, lodge or bed and breakfast establishment, and rental cottage or cabin where more than 3 such rental units occupy the same property, including accessory uses such as dining, meeting and beverage rooms and similar uses.
## Tourist Outfitters Establishment
Means land, buildings or structures operated throughout all or part of a year which may or may not furnish overnight accommodation and facilities for serving meals and furnishes equipment, supplies or services to persons in connection with angling, hunting, camping or other similar recreational purposes.
Townhouse - see Dwelling - Row of Townhouse
Trailer, Travel Trailer or Recreational vehicle - see Recreational Vehicle
Trailer Park - see Campground
Transfer Station (See Recycling Depot)
Triplex - see Dwelling, Triplex
Transportation Depot or Truck Terminal Means land buildings or structures where commercial vehicles are kept for hire, rental and/or leased, or stored and/or parked for remuneration and/or from which such vehicles are dispatched for hire as common carriers and where such land, structure or building may be used for the storage and/or distribution of goods, wares, and merchandise.
Figure 3.14: Temporary Car Shelter
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## Use or Used
Means the purpose for which a lot or a building or a structure is designed, arranged, occupied or maintained.
Use, Accessory - see Accessory Use
## Vehicle - see Motor Vehicle
## Veterinary Establishment - see Animal Shelter
## Video Rental Outlet
Means a building or part of a building wherein the primary use is the rental of video tapes and may include the rental of video cassette recorders video cameras, video games, DVDs and similar electronic devices.
## Warehouse
Means a building or structure or portion thereof used or intended to be used for the bulk storage and distribution of goods, merchandise, or materials but shall not include facilities for a transportation depot.
## Waste Management Facility
Means land or a site which is licensed or approved by the Ministry of the Environment and/or its agents where ashes, garbage, refuse, domestic waste, industrial waste, or municipal refuse compost, excluding radioactive or toxic chemical wastes is disposed of or dumped. This definition shall include waste transfer stations and recycling depots [see also Recycling Depot].
## Water Access Lot
Means a lot that is accessed by a navigable water body.
## Water Body
Means any bay, lake, river, natural watercourse or canal but excluding a drainage or irrigation channel.
## Wayside Pit
Means land from which unconsolidated aggregate is removed by means of open excavation on a temporary basis for use by a road authority solely for the purpose of a particular project or contract of road construction and not located on the road right-ofway.
## Wayside Quarry
Means land from which consolidated aggregate is removed by means of open excavation on a temporary basis for use by a public authority solely for the purpose of a particular project or contract of road construction and not located on the road right-ofway.
## Welding Shop
Means a building or structure or part thereof where metal products are joined, repaired or shaped by welding but no mass productions shall be involved.
## Wellhead Protection Areas
Means those areas around municipal wells, as identified by the Municipality, in which policies and provisions may be implemented in order to protect the integrity of the groundwater resource. The extent of wellhead protection areas is defined by the travel time for flows of groundwater to the municipal well.
## Wellness Centre
Means a premises devoted to the actively sought goal of good health and includes the teaching and practice, in both individual and group sessions, of a range of holistic, alternative and integrative natural health practices and may include meditation, acupuncture, shiatsu, massage therapies, yoga, and healthy eating programs, and may include accessory uses such as administrative offices, physical fitness rooms, and waiting rooms, directly associated with the premises, but excludes a recreational commercial establishment.
## Wetlands
Means lands that are seasonally or permanently covered by shallow water, as well as lands where the water table is close to or at the surface. In either case the presence of abundant water has caused the formation of hydric soils and has favoured the dominance of either hydrophytic plants or water tolerant plants. The four major types of wetlands are swamps, marshes, bogs and fens.
Periodically soaked or wet lands being used for agricultural purposes which no longer exhibit wetland characteristics are not considered to be wetlands for the purposes of this definition.
## Wholesale Establishment
Means a building or part of a building where goods, wares, merchandise or articles are stored in bulk for sale in wholesale quantities but does not include premises where any goods, wares, merchandise, substances or articles are offered or kept for sale at retail.
## Wind Farm
Means a collection of wind turbines all in the same geographical location which are used in combination for the generation of mechanical or electrical generation.
## Wind Turbine
Means a Class 1 wind facility under the Green Energy and Green Economy Act, 2009 with a name plate capacity less than or equal to 3 kW machine designed and used for converting the kinetic energy in wind into mechanical energy or electrical energy.
## Wind Turbine, Commercial
Means a Class 2, 3 or 4 wind facility under the Green Energy and Green Economy Act, 2009 with a name plate capacity greater than or equal to 3 kW machine designed and used for converting the kinetic energy in wind into mechanical energy or electrical energy.
## Workshop - see Custom Workshop
Wrecking Yard - see Salvage Yard
## Yard
Means an area of open land between a main wall of a building and a lot line that, except for landscaping or accessory buildings and projections specifically permitted elsewhere in this By-law, is unobstructed above grade [see Figures 3.15 & 3.16].
## Yard, Front
Means a yard extending across the full width of the lot between the front lot line and a line drawn parallel or concentric thereto and through the point of the main wall of a main building closest to the front lot line [see Figures 3.15 & 3.16].
## Yard, Rear
Means a yard extending across the full width of the lot between the rear lot line and a line drawn parallel or concentric thereto and through the point of the main wall of the main building closest to the rear lot line. Where there is no rear lot line, the rear yard shall be measured from the intersection of the side lot lines to the closest point of the main wall of the main building [see Figures 3.15 & 3.16].
## Yard Sale
Means the occasional or infrequent sale (e.g. one or two days annually) of household goods, clothing, furniture, tools, recreational equipment or other second hand articles or sundry items, usually by the households on an individual property, and may include a joint sale by neighbours on the same street or a joint sale at a school, a place of worship or other location.
## Yard, Side
Means a yard extending from the front yard to the rear yard between the side lot line and a line drawn parallel or concentric thereto and through the point of the main wall of a building closest to the side lot line [see Figures 3.15 & 3.16].
## Yard, Side Exterior
Means a side yard adjacent to a street [see Figures 3.15 & 3.16].
Yard, Side - Interior
Means a side yard other than an exterior side yard [see Figures 3.15 & 3.16].
## EXAMPLE OF YARD DEFINITIONS
Figure 3.15: Yard Definitions
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Figure 3.16: Yard Definitions
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## Zone
Means a designated area of land use demarcated on the Schedules attached hereto.
## Zone Regulation
Means any provision of this By-law which is listed under the heading "Zone Regulations" or referred to as a zoning regulation and governs the erection of any building or structure or the use of land.
## Zoning Administrator
Means the officer, employee or such other person as may from time-to-time be designated by Council charged with the duty of enforcing the provisions of this By-law.
## Section 4
## Explanatory Note
The General Provisions section of the Zoning By-law sets out regulations which apply regardless of the specific zoning (Section 5). While the zones provide site specific controls corresponding to such items as permitted uses and other restrictions, the General Provisions provide regulations more general in nature. Development must comply with all applicable provisions in the General Provisions in addition to the requirements of the specific zone standards set out in Section 5
## 4.1 Accessory Buildings, Structures and Uses
## 4.1.1 General
1. Accessory uses, buildings and structures shall be permitted in all zones as set out in the list of permitted accessory uses for each specific zone.
2. Accessory uses, buildings and structures shall comply with the zoning regulations for the zone in which they are permitted. Where there is no minimum setback or other zone regulation specified for a permitted accessory building, or structure the minimum yard requirement or other zone regulation of the applicable zone shall apply.
3. All accessory uses, buildings and structures to a permitted principle use or main building shall be located on the same lot and in the same zone as the principle use or main building.
4. Accessory uses, buildings and structures shall not be erected or established prior to the erection or establishment of the main building or use except for a permitted temporary building [see Section 4.28].
5. No accessory use shall be erected closer to the front lot line or the exterior side lot line than the minimum front yard and external side yard setbacks required for the main building except for:
- a. A shelter for use by children waiting for a school bus, if such use is located in a Rural (RU) Zone.
- b. Any farm produce outlet if such structure is located in a Rural (RU) Zone.
## GENERAL PROVISIONS
- c. A freestanding satellite dish/receiver or solar collector (but not including a communications facility;
- e. A temporary car shelter,
- d. A sign erected in compliance with the zone regulations of this By-law or a By-law enacted under the Municipal Act;
- f. A wind turbine or solar collector provided that all such structures are set back a minimum of 3m [9.84 ft.] from the front lot line or exterior side yard lot line.
6. Common private garages which are detached from the main building may be mutually centred on the side lot line.
7. A green roof is a permitted accessory use in any zone.
8. A storage container is not a permitted use in any residential zone.
## 4.1.2 Accessory Residential Uses
1. One (1) guest cabin or one (1) loft-above-a-garage shall be permitted per lot as an accessory use to a permitted dwelling in an R6 Zone. A guest cabin or a loft-above-a-garage shall not exceed 50 m' [538.2 ft.?] in gross floor area.
2. No guest cabin or loft-above-a garage shall be located less than 3 m [9.84 ft.] to any interior lot line or rear lot line or main building.
3. No guest cabin or loft-above-a garage shall be permitted on a lot occupied by a garden suite.
4. Apartments-in-a-house shall be permitted as accessory uses to a single detached dwelling or a semi-detached dwelling or a row or a townhouse dwelling.
See also Section 4.1.9 Garden Suites.
## 4.1.3 Bed and Breakfast Establishments
1. A bed and breakfast establishment shall be permitted as an accessory use to any permitted single detached dwelling.
2. A maximum of three (3) guest rooms shall be permitted for any one bed and breakfast establishment.
3. The use of the dwelling as a bed and breakfast establishment shall not change the residential character of the dwelling.
4. Bed and breakfast establishments shall not be subject to the home based business regulations of Section 4.11 of this By-law.
5. The bed and breakfast establishment shall comply with any applicable requirements of the local Health Unit, the Building Code, and the Fire Code.
6. One (1) sign only not exceeding 1 m [10.76 f2] in surface area shall be permitted to advertise a bed and breakfast establishment. The permitted sign may be a freestanding sign in a front or side yard or may be attached to a wall of a permitted building or structure.
7. A breakfast service shall be available to guests.
8. A bed and breakfast establishment shall comply with the applicable parking regulations of Section 4.22 of this By-law.
## 4.1.4 Boat Houses
1. One (1) single storey one-bay boat house shall be permitted as an accessory use to a permitted seasonal dwelling or single detached dwelling in an R6 Zone.
2. A boat house shall not erected closer than 5 m [16.4 ft.] from the nearest adjacent lot line [see Figure 4.1].
3. A boat house shall not be used for sleeping accommodation or human habitation.
4. A flat roofed boat house may be used as a roof-top deck or patio.
5. The maximum height of a boat house shall be 6 m [19.6 ft.].
6. The provisions for boat houses in this section do not apply to a marina.
Figure 4.1: Boat House
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## 4.1.5 Docks
1. Docks shall be limited to floating, cantilevered or post dock construction.
2. Any component of a dock located above the high water mark and designed to anchor the dock to the land shall be excluded from the calculation of the maximum dock area except where the entire dock is constructed parallel to the shoreline in which case the entire deck area of the dock shall be included in the calculation.
3. Docks for residential purposes will be built to the following zone regulations:
4. No dock shall be permitted which constitutes a navigation or safety hazard.
5. In water bodies with a width of 150 m [492.1 ft.] or less, no dock shall be constructed which will exceed 20% of the width of the adjacent water body.
- a. Maximum dock area
- b. Minimum dock width
- c. Minimum dock width for slips connecting to main dock
- d. Maximum dock length
- e. Minimum side yard
- f. Maximum number of docks per lot
33m 1355 ft. 1
1.8 m [6 ft.]
1.2 m [4 ft.]
20 m [65.6 ft.]
5 m [16.4 ft.] 1
6. No dock with a crib area of greater than 15 m' [161.4 ft.] shall be constructed without a valid permit issued by the Ministry of Natural Resources.
## 4.1.6 Fences in a Residential Zone
Any fence erected hereafter within the municipality shall conform to the provisions of any Fence By-law as may from time-to-time be enacted under the Municipal Act or any provisions for fences as hereinafter set out in this By-law as follows:
1. The maximum height of a fence in any interior side or rear yard shall be 2 m [6.56 ft.] measured from the established grade.
2. The maximum height of a fence in any front yard or exterior side yard shall be 1 m [3.28 ft.] measured from the established grade.
3. No fence shall be erected so as to obstruct a sight triangle.
4. An unpierced hedgerow or other unpierced planting in a front yard or exterior side yard shall be deemed to be a fence.
5. The use of barbed-wire, spire tips, sharp objects or any devise for projecting an electric current in any fence construction is prohibited.
## 4.1.7 Fences in a Non-Residential Zone
Any fence erected hereafter within the municipality shall conform to the provisions of any Fence By-law as may from time-to-time be enacted under the Municipal Act or any provisions for fences as hereinafter set out in this By-law as follows:
1. The maximum height of a fence in any yard of a non-residential zone shall be limited to 2.5 m [8.20 ft.] measured from the established grade where the fence is a chain-link or other similar transparent construction materials or 2 m [6.56 ft.] for any other materials.
2. No fence shall be erected so as to obstruct a sight triangle.
3. The use of barbed-wire, spire tips, sharp objects or any devise for projecting an electric current in any fence construction is prohibited.
4. Section 4.1.6 shall not apply to fences required for a public authority or communication facilities.
## 4.1.8 Fences in a Rural Zone
The provisions for fences shall not apply in a rural zone.
## 4.1.9 Garden Suites
Subject to the passing of a site specific temporary use By-law under Section 39 of the Planning Act, a garden suite shall be permitted as an accessory use to a permitted single detached dwelling provided:
1. The minimum lot area conforms to the zone in which the garden suites are to be located
2. The maximum gross floor area of the garden suite shall be 74 m? [800 ft. 3].
3. The maximum height of the garden suite shall be one storey.
4. The garden suite shall be located in a rear or interior side yard and shall meet the zone regulations for building separation and lot coverage in the zone.
5. The minimum setback from a rear lot line or interior side yard lot line shall be 3 m [9.84 ft.].
6. A mobile home which meets the zone regulations of this By-law shall be permitted as a garden suite.
7. A garden suite shall not be permitted on a lot occupied by an existing guest cabin or loft-above-a-garage.
## 4.1.10 Swimming Pools
Private swimming pools, both above-ground and in-ground and both open and covered, shall be permitted subject to the By-laws of the Municipality regarding swimming pools and the following regulations:
## 1. Outdoor Open Pools
- a. Open Pool areas shall be totally enclosed by a fence constructed with vertically boarded wood, chain link, masonry, plastic, metal construction or a material having an equivalent degree of strength and having no rails or other horizontal or diagonal bracing or attachments on the outside that may facilitate climbing and shall have no opening with a horizontal dimension greater than 75 mm [2.4 inches] and having a minimum height of 1.5 metres [4.9 ft.] above the established grade and which shall be installed to include a self-closing and selflatching gate which shall be placed at the top of the gate on the pool side;
- b. Where a pool is an above-ground pool, any combination of the pool wall, surrounding fence or structure totaling a minimum of 1.5 m [4.92 ft.] in height above the established grade shall be deemed to
- meet the fencing regulations provided that a self-latching gate or equivalent arrangement is installed to prevent unauthorized entry;
- c. A wall or walls of a building or buildings may form part of a swimming pool fence provided that all openings affording access from a building directly to an enclosed swimming pool area is/are equipped with a locking device located not less than 1.5 metres [4.9 ft.] from the bottom of the floor;
- d. Any building or structure, other than a dwelling, required for changing clothing or pumping, filtering or storage or any similar purposes shall comply with the provisions respecting accessory uses and structures.
- e. No part of an outdoor swimming pool including an associated apron or platform which is in a front or side yard shall be constructed closer to a street line than the regulations for a main building in the zone within which it is located nor closer to the lot line in a rear yard than the minimum distance required for an accessory use or structure, and;
- f. Notwithstanding the foregoing, outdoor swimming pools which are accessory to hotels and motels may be located in the front yard provided the swimming pool meets all other regulations of this Bylaw.
- g. A hot tub shall be exempted from the fence provisions provided that the hot tub is adequately secured by a cover equipped with a selflocking device, which cover shall be kept locked in place over the tub when the tub is not in use.
## 2. Indoor Swimming Pools
Indoor pools shall comply to the accessory building regulations contained in Section 4.1.1 or to the zone regulations where the pool is part of the main building.
## 4.1.11 Temporary Car Shelter
1. Temporary car shelters shall only be located on a parking space or driveway.
2. The minimum setback of a temporary car shelter shall be 3 m [9.84 ft.] from a front yard lot line or exterior front yard lot line and 1.5 m [4.92 ft.] from an interior side yard lot line.
## 4.2 Automotive Service Station, Gas Bar, Car Wash
Despite any other provisions contained in this By-law, for all zones within which an automotive service station, gas bar and/or car wash are permitted, the following zone regulations shall apply:
| | 1. Minimum lot frontage 50 m [164 ft.] |
|---------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| 2. Minimum front yard.. | 15 m [49.2 ft.] |
| 3. Minimum exterior side yard | 15 m [49.2 ft.] |
| 4. Minimum interior side yard | .. 6 m [19.7 ft.] |
| 5. Minimum rear yard .... | 10 m [32.8 ft.] |
| | 6. Minimum setback from a canopy and any lot line... 10 m [32.8 ft.] |
| 7. Minimum setback of any pump island from any lot line | 10 m [32.8 ft.] |
| | 8. Minimum entrance width for one way entrance. ..6 m [19.7 ft.] |
| | 9. Minimum width for a two way entrance ..9 m [29.5 ft.] |
| 10. Maximum entrance width...... | 12 m [39.4 ft.] |
| | 11. Minimum distance between any two entrances and/or exits 22.5 m [73.8 ft.] |
| | 12. Minimum distance between an entrance or exit and the intersecting street lines on a corner lot.... .. 12 m [39.4 ft.] |
| | .2 |
14. All fuel storage tanks above or below ground for any fossil fuels or propane shall comply with the Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000 and no building permit shall be issued without the prior approval of any equipment or fuel storage facilities by the Technical Standards & Safety Authority.
13. Minimum number of entrances
## 4.3 Buildings to be Moved
No building or structure shall be moved within the limits of the Municipality or shall be moved from outside the Municipality into the Municipality unless the building or structure is a permitted use and satisfies all the regulations of the zone in which it is to be located.
## 4.4 Change of Use
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 as otherwise authorized by the Committee of Adjustment under Section 45(2) of the Planning Act.
## 4.5 Cumulative Standards
Notwithstanding anything contained in this By-law, where any land, building or structure is used for more than one purpose, all provisions of this By-law relating to each use shall be complied with.
Example of cumulative standards: where a lot is to be developed for a commercial use and an accessory dwelling, the number of parking spaces required would include the combined total of those for the commercial use plus those for the dwelling.
Figure 4.2: Established Building Line in a Residential Zone
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## 4.6 Established Building Line in Built-up Area
Despite any other zone regulation of this By-law, in any residential zone (see Section 5.2 for list of zones), the front yard setback for a dwelling to be constructed between existing buildings or adjacent to existing buildings which are separated by no more than 60 m [196.8 ft.], may be reduced to a setback equal to the average setback of the said existing buildings or 6 m [19.6 ft.], whichever is the greatest [see Figure 4.2].
## 4.7 Exception Zone
Where a zone symbol is followed by the suffix "-X" this shall mean that a specific exception is being made to one or more of the zone regulations of that zone for a specific area governed by the By-law. All other provisions of the By-law shall continue to apply. A number after the "-X" (e.g. R-X1) indicates the chronological order of the various exception zones.
## 4.8 Flood Plain
No dwelling shall be constructed or extended or expanded below the regulatory flood elevation of any water body and no person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure in the flood plain of any water body except in accordance with the following provisions:
## 4.8.1 Permitted Uses Within the Flood Plain
1. Buildings or structures intended for flood or erosion control or slope stabilization;
2. Conservation Use excluding any buildings or structures;
3. Forestry Use excluding any buildings or structures;
4. Parks excluding any buildings or structures;
5. Hydro-electric generating facilities;
6. Marine Facility;
7. Marina; and
8. Infrastructure incidental to a water supply or waste water treatment facility such as a water intake or sewer outfall but not including the main building of a water filtration plant or waste water treatment facility.
## 4.8.2 Prohibited Uses
Buildings and structures shall not be permitted to locate in hazardous lands where the use is:
1. An institutional use associated with hospitals, a day nursery, a continuumof-care facility, and a school, where there is a threat to the safe evacuation of the sick, the elderly, persons with disabilities or the young during an emergency as a result of flooding, failure of flood proofing measures or protection works or erosion.
2. An essential emergency service such as that provided by fire, police and ambulance stations and electrical substations, which would be impaired during an emergency as a result of flooding, the failure of flood proofing measures and/or protection works, and/or erosion; and
3. Associated with the disposal, manufacture, treatment or storage of hazardous substances.
## 4.8.3 Flood Plain Zoning Standards
- No building or structure shall be erected closer than 15 m [49.2 ft.] from the flood elevation or flood line of a water body.
2. Where no flood elevation or flood line has been established, the setback from the top of bank shall be 30 m [98.4 ft.].
3. Lands subject to flooding shall not be included in the calculation of the minimum lot area.
## 4.9. Frontage on a Street
No person shall erect any building or structure or use any land in any zone unless the lot upon which such building or structure is to be erected or the land to be used has access to and meets the minimum lot frontage on a street.
## 4.9.1 Exceptions
Despite the above, access to a lot shall be permitted:
1. For a permitted use located on an existing private road.
2. For a resource related use on Crown Land.
3. For a communications facility.
4. For a public utility.
5. For a wayside pit or quarry.
6. For a water access lot or island.
7. For any passive outdoor recreational use or activity such as skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, mountain biking or similar activities, and
8. Where all other applicable zone regulations are met.
## 4.9.2 Exception for Existing Agreements
1. Despite Section 4.9.1 where a development or subdivision agreement exists between the Municipality and a land owner and is registered on title, access to an unassumed, unopened or unmaintained public right-of-way shall be deemed to comply to the provisions of this section, provided that the development is in conformity with the zone regulations set out in the corresponding zone or any exception thereto.
2. Despite Section 4.9.1, where a legal right-of-way registered on title and provides for a right-of-way to an existing lot which is developed for a single detached dwelling or seasonal dwelling as of the date of approval of this By-law, such uses shall be deemed to comply with the provisions for access of this By-law.
## 4.10 Group Homes
A group home shall be permitted in all zones that allow residential uses.
## 4.11 Home Based Businesses
## 4.11.1 Scope of Permitted Home Based Businesses
The following home based businesses shall be permitted in any zone where a home based business is permitted:
1. Professional and consulting services including but not limited to an architect, engineer, financial advisor, accountant, consultant, legal services, physician, teleworker.
2. Instructional services include but not limited to music lessons, dance, art, academic tutoring.
3. Home craft businesses including but not limited to quilter, potter, jeweler, painter/visual artist, small scale assembler.
4. A Day nursery or private home day care.
5. Distribution sales office or mail order sales including but not limited to cosmetics, clothing or small household appliance.
6. An office for a contractor and trades plumber, electrician.
7. Repair services including but not limited to small appliances, computers and not including auto repair and similar services.
8. High technology uses including but not limited to internet services, office call center services, desktop publishing, computer hardware and software development.
9. Personal care services including but not limited to a hairdresser, barber, massage therapist, aesthetician.
10. Sale of bait for recreational fishing purposes.
11. Pet grooming, but not including overnight keeping of animals.
12. A Catering establishment.
13. A Studio.
14. Seed sales
15. Gun repairs
## 4.11.2 Zone Regulations for Home Based Businesses
1. The home based business shall be clearly accessory to the main permitted residential use.
2. A maximum of two (2) home based businesses shall be permitted in a dwelling.
3. The residential external character of the dwelling shall not be changed.
4. The business(es) shall be conducted entirely within the dwelling in an R1, R2, R3, R4 and R6 Zone, but shall be permitted to be operated in an accessory building or structure in a Rural (RU) Zone provided that the home based business does not occupy more than 140 m? [1,506 ft. 31 of the accessory building or structure.
5. The home based business shall be operated by the owner or occupant of the dwelling on the lot on which the home based business is operated.
6. The home based business shall not create a public nuisance in regard to noise, traffic, parking or health safety.
7. The business(es) shall be legal and must have obtained the necessary permits or licenses from the Corporation and any other applicable government body having jurisdiction.
8. The home based businesses) shall cumulatively not occupy more than 25% of the net floor area of the dwelling.
9. No outdoor storage shall be permitted.
10. Only one (1) sign shall be permitted to advertise the home based business(es). The sign shall not exceed 1 m? in surface area. The permitted sign may be a free standing sign in a front or exterior side yard or may be attached to the wall of a permitted building or structure. The sign may be illuminated where the illumination is directed onto the sign and complies with Section 4.13 of this By-law. Signs may also be subject to any sign By-law enacted by the Municipality under the Municipal Act.
11. Parking for home based businesses) shall comply with Section 4.22 of this By-law.
## 4.12 Home Industries
## 4.12.1 Scope of Permitted Home Industries
The following home industries shall be permitted in any Rural (RU) or any nonresidential zone which permits a residential use:
1. Any of the home based businesses listed in Section 4.11.1.
2. Any agri-tourism use to a permitted agricultural use including a home based business (as set out above), uses that produce value-added agricultural products from the farm operation on the property, a farm produce outlet, a welding or repair shop, commercial school bus or commuter transportation service, a retail outlet for farm supplies and machinery or other home industry.
3. The sale of firewood.
4. An appliance repair.
## 4.12.2 Zone Regulations for Home Industries
1. The home industry shall be clearly accessory to the main permitted residential use.
2. A maximum of two (2) home based businesses or home industries or a combination thereof shall be permitted.
3. The residential external character of the dwelling shall not be changed.
4. The business(es) may be conducted within the dwelling or may be located in an accessory building or a combination of both if located in a Rural zone.
5. The home based business shall be operated by the owner or occupant of the dwelling on the lot on which the home based business is operated.
6. The home based business shall not create a public nuisance in regard to noise, traffic, parking or health safety.
7. The business(es) shall be legal and must have obtained the necessary permits or licenses from the Corporation and any other applicable government body having jurisdiction.
8. No outdoor storage shall be permitted except for the storage of firewood.
9. The home industry(ies) shall cumulatively not occupy more than 25% of the net floor area of the dwelling. Where the business is located in an
accessory building the net floor area occupied by the business shall not exceed 140 m' [1,506 ft.].
10. Only one (1) sign shall be permitted to advertise the home based business(es). The sign shall not exceed 1 m? in surface area. The permitted sign may be a free standing sign in a front or exterior side yard or may be attached to the wall of a permitted building or structure. The sign may be illuminated where the illumination is directed onto the sign and complies with Section 4.13 of this By-law. Signs may also be subject to any sign By-law enacted by the Municipality under the Municipal Act.
11. Parking for home based business(es) shall comply with Section 4.22 of this By-law.
## 4.13 Illumination
Illumination of buildings, structures and grounds shall be permitted provided:
1. Illumination does not cause direct or indirect glare on a street or private road that may interfere with traffic or pedestrian safety.
2. Illumination does not consist of a colour or be so designed or located that it may be confused with traffic signals.
3. Illumination does not cause direct or indirect glare on land or buildings or structures on any adjacent property that creates a public health or safety issue.
## 4.14 Kennel
A kennel shall only be permitted in the Rural (RU) Zone.
## 4.15 Land Suitability For Use
Despite any other provision of this By-law, no habitable building or structure shall be erected, altered or used on land which is unsafe for development by reason of unstable bedrock, unstable soils, steep slopes, low lying or marshy conditions, or unstable character.
## 4.16 Licenses, Permits and Other By-laws
Nothing in this By-law shall exempt any person from complying with requirements of the Building By-law or any other By-law in force within the Municipality or from obtaining any permit, license, permission, authority or approval required by this or any other Bylaw of the Township of Dubreuilville or by any other provincial or federal law in force from time to time.
## 4.17 Loading/Delivery Space Regulations
For every building or structure erected for a commercial, institutional or industrial land use involving the receiving, shipping or unloading of merchandise or other goods, loading/delivery spaces shall be required in accordance with the following zoning regulations:
1. Minimum loading/delivery space height clearance.. 4.25 m [13.9 ft.]
2. Minimum loading/delivery space width .. 3.75 m [12.3 ft.]
3. Minimum loading/delivery space length .... 10 m [32.8 ft.]
5. Minimum no. of loading/delivery spaces .....O for net floor area less than 200 m?
4. Minimum aisle or driveway width leading to a loading/delivery space 6m [19.6 ft.]
6. Minimum no. of loading/delivery spaces... 1 for net floor area of 200 m'-1,000 m2
8. All loading spaces shall be located within the property boundaries (lot lines) of the lot on which they are located.
7. Minimum no. of loading/delivery spac............... for each additional 1,000 m
9. Minimum setback of any required loading/delivery space from any lot line shall be 3 m [9.84 ft.].
10. The loading/delivery space regulations shall not apply to existing buildings or structures, but shall apply to any increase in the net floor area of an existing building or structure after the date of the passing of this By-law.
## 4.18 Minimum Distance Separation and Special Setbacks
Despite the zoning regulations in this By-law, no person shall use any land, building or structure unless the use, building or structure complies with the following
## 4.18.1 Waste Management Facility
1. No development or land use shall be permitted within 30 m [98.4 ft.] of the licensed fill area of an active waste management facility.
2. No waste management facility shall be permitted within 30 m [98.4 ft.] from the high water mark of any water body or wetland.
3. No waste management facility shall be permitted on land covered by water or in any area subject to flooding.
## 4.18.2 Pits and Quarries
1. No sensitive land use shall be permitted within 70 m [230 ft.] of the zone boundary of a pit measured as the shortest horizontal distance between the lot line of the sensitive land use and the zone boundary of the pit or the nearest face of the excavation, whichever is the closest.
2. No sensitive land use shall be permitted within 300 m [984 ft.] of a quarry measured as the shortest horizontal distance between the lot line of the sensitive land use and the zone boundary of the quarry or the nearest face of the excavation, whichever is the closest.
## 4.18.3 Industrial Uses
1. Class I Industrial - Light Industrial: The minimum separation distance from a sensitive land use and a Class | Industrial use shall be 20 m [65.6 ft.] and shall be measured as the shortest horizontal distance between the lot line of the sensitive land use to the lot line of the Class I Industrial Use.
2. Class II Industrial - Medium Industrial: The minimum separation distance from a sensitive land use and a Class II Industrial use shall be 70 m [230 ft.] and shall be measured as the shortest horizontal distance between the lot line of the sensitive land use to the lot line of the Class I! Industrial Use.
3. Class Ill Industrial - Heavy Industrial: The minimum separation distance from a sensitive land use and a Class III Industrial use shall be 300 m [984.2 ft.] and shall be measured as the shortest horizontal distance between the lot line of the sensitive land use to the lot line of the Class I!! Industrial Use.
4. Where an industrial use or sensitive land use is an existing use and an expansion or extension is proposed, the minimum separation distance for a Class I, II or Ill Industry shall be measured from the nearest main wall of the building or structure occupied by the sensitive land use and the nearest main wall of the building, structure, processing area, assembly or manufacturing area occupied by the industrial use.
## 4.18.4 Minimum Distance Separation Formulae I and II
1. The Minimum Distance Separation Formulae I and Il of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs shall apply to new or expanding livestock facilities and the establishment of residential uses or vice versa on properties adjacent or in proximity to livestock operations, but shall not apply between a dwelling and a livestock facility on the same lot.
2. Any new sensitive land use located on a lot greater than 1 ha [2.47 ac] created after the date of passing of this By-law shall comply with the Minimum Distance Separation Formulae / as amended by the Province from time to time, where applicable. The Minimum Distance Separation Formulae I shall not apply to existing lots of record 1 ha [2.47 ac] or less.
3. Despite anything in this By-law to the contrary, where an existing sensitive land use that does not comply with the Minimum Distance Separation Formulae / is destroyed or rendered uninhabitable by fire or other natural cause, the building or structure may be reconstructed where the new building or structure is located no closer to a livestock facility than the original building or structure and the gross floor area and height are not increased.
4. The Minimum Distance Separation Formulae / shall not apply to the erection of a new dwelling that does not comply with the Minimum Distance Separation Formulae / where there are four or more existing nonfarm uses closer to the subject livestock facility provided that the new
dwelling is not constructed closer to the livestock facility than the four or more existing non-farm uses.
5. The Minimum Distance Separation Formulae I shall not apply to the construction of accessory buildings and structures to a permitted existing dwelling on the property (e.g. deck, garage, gazebo, greenhouse, picnic area, patio, shed).
7. The Minimum Distance Separation Formulae / shall not apply to any cemetery that is closed to further use or receives low levels of visitation.
6. The Minimum Distance Separation Formulae I shall not apply to proposed non-agricultural uses within an approved settlement area.
## 4.18.5 Water Bodies
Subject to Section 4.8, the minimum setback from the high water mark for dwelling, a non-residential or accessory building or structure or an individual onsite sewage service shall be 30 m [98.4 ft.] except for a marine facility. The setback shall be measured as the shortest horizontal distance from the nearest main wall of the building or the edge of the filter bed/tile bed to the high water mark.
## 4.18.6 Wetland
No dwelling, non-residential or accessory building or structure or an individual on-site sewage service shall be permitted within 30 m [98.4 ft.] of the boundary of a significant wetland or fish habitat.
## 4.19 Non-Conforming Uses
## 4.19.1 Continuance of Existing Uses
Nothing in this By-law shall apply to prevent the use of any land, building or structure for any purpose prohibited by the By-law if such land, building or structure was lawfully used for such purpose on the day of the passing of the Bylaw so long as it continues to be used for that purpose. The non-conforming use of any land, building or structure shall not be changed or enlarged except to a use which is in conformity with the provisions of the zone in which the land, building or structure is located, or without permission from the Committee of Adjustment pursuant to the Planning Act.
## 4.19.2 Prior Building Permits
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the erection or use of any building or structure for which a building permit has been issued under the Building Code Act prior to 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 permit has not been revoked under the Building Code Act.
## 4.19.3 Road Widening
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the use of any land, building or structure or the erection of any building or structure on a lot which does not comply to the minimum lot frontage and/or lot area and/or front yard setback and in the case of a corner lot, the exterior side yard setback, as a result of a road widening taken by the Township of Dubreuilville or the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario, provided all other requirements of this By-law are complied with.
## 4.19.4 Reconstruction of Existing Use
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the reconstruction or strengthening to a safer condition of any non-complying building or structure which is destroyed or rendered uninhabitable by fire or other natural cause, provided the height and gross floor area are not increased, and the new building or structure is erected or on the same building footprint. An existing non-complying building or structure may be renovated only, provided the renovation does not further reduce any zoning regulations or increase the gross floor area.
## 4.19.5 Addition to Existing Building or Structure
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the extension or addition to a building or structure which is used for a purpose specifically permitted within the zone in which such building or structure is located and which building or structure existed at the date of passing of this By-law but which building or structure does not comply with one or more of the zone regulations of this By-law, provided such extension or addition does not further reduce the regulations of this By-law.
## 4.19.6 Existing Undersized Lots
Despite anything else contained in this By-law, where a vacant lot having a lesser lot frontage and/or lot area than is required by this By-law is held under distinct and separate ownership from adjoining lots, according to the register for land in the Land Titles, or Registry Office, on the date of the passing of this By-law, it may be used for a purpose permitted in the zone in which the said lot is located, provided that no such lot has a lot area of less than 2,000 m [21,529 ft.?J in a Rural (RU) Zone or cannot be adequately serviced with water and sewage services and provided all other applicable zone regulations in this By-law are complied with.
## 4.20 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 or structure which is accessory to a residential use.
2. Any truck, bus, coach or streetcar body whether or not the same is mounted on wheels.
## 4.21 Open Storage and Outdoor Display
No person shall use any lot or part thereof for open storage, or outdoor display except as permitted by this By-law and as an area which has been specifically designed and set aside for such purpose, is fully integrated with the main use of the lot and is in accordance with the following:
1. Open storage shall not be permitted within any required front yard and no closer than 5 m [16.4 ft.] to any interior side lot line or rear lot line.
2. Where open storage areas abut a residential zone (see Section 5.2 for list of zones), the required setback of the open storage area shall be increased 10 m [32.8 ft.] and shall also be visually screened from any residential use.
3. An outdoor display area shall be permitted as an accessory use to any permitted commercial use, industrial use or public service use provided that the outdoor display area does not reduce any required parking area or loading space required by this By-law. All outdoor display areas shall be setback a minimum of 3 m [9.84 ft.] from any front lot line or interior side lot line. Despite the above, seasonal sales of Christmas trees or a temporary (i.e. weekend) or a yard sale shall be permitted to occupy a designated parking area.
## 4.22 Parking, Motor Vehicles, Bicycles and Drive-Through Facilities
## 4.22.1 General
1. Except as provided herein, no motor vehicles shall be parked or stored in any zone (see Section 5.2 for list of zones) unless the motor vehicle is located within a garage, carport, driveway, parking area, or 198.,
2. LgOon a street as permitted by Municipal By-law.
3. No parking space in a residential zone (see Section 5.2 for list of zones) shall be used for the outdoor parking or storage of a motor vehicle unless such motor vehicle is used in operations incidental to the residential use of the lot on which it is parked or stored and bears a motor vehicle license plate or sticker which is currently valid
4. Any recreational vehicle which is self-propelled or does not require to be transported on a trailer shall be permitted in a residential zone (see Section 5.2 for list of zones) provided it is parked in a permitted parking space or is located in an interior side yard or rear yard.
5. Each standard parking space or vehicle space in a stacking lane shall have a minimum width of 2.6 m [8.5 ft.) and a minimum length of 5.5 m [18 ft.] and each barrier-free parking space shall have a minimum width of 3 m [9.8 ft.] and a minimum length of 6 m [19.6 ft.].
6. Unless permitted elsewhere in this By-law, where two or more uses are permitted in any one building or structure on any lot, then the off-street
parking regulations for each use shall be calculated as if each use is a separate use, and the total number of off-street parking spaces so calculated shall be provided.
7. The regulations for parking spaces shall not apply to any building or structure in existence at the date of passing of this By-law so long as the gross floor area, as it existed at such date, is not increased and no change in use occurs. If an addition is made to the building or structure which increases the gross floor area or a change in use occurs than parking spaces for the addition or area changed in use shall be provided.
8. Supplementary regulations for parking spaces for dwellings in residential zones (see Section 5.2 for list of zones) shall be as follows;
- a. The driveway and parking space shall be constructed of crushed stone, asphalt paving, concrete, paver stones or similar materials.
- b. No more than fifty percent (50%) of the area of any required front yard shall be used or constructed as a driveway or parking space.
- c. No more than fifty percent (50%) of the lot frontage as defined by this By-law shall be used or constructed as a driveway or parking space.
9. Supplementary regulations for a parking area for more than four motor vehicles shall be as follows:
- a. The parking area shall be constructed of crushed stone, asphalt paving, concrete, paver stones, or similar materials.
8. Ingress and egress directly to and from every parking space shall be by means of a driveway, lane or aisle having a width of at least 6 m [19.7 ft.] for two-way traffic and 4 m [13.1 ft.] for one-way traffic where parking is angled.
- c. A driveway or lane which does not provide ingress and egress directly to a parking space, shall have a minimum width of 3.5 m [11.4 ft.] where designed for one-way vehicular circulation or 6 m [19.7 ft.] where designed for two-way vehicular circulation.
10. Where the calculation of the minimum number of parking spaces required results in a fraction, the minimum requirement shall be the next higher whole number.
## 4.22.2 Barrier Free Parking
One barrier free parking space shall be required for any use requiring 10 standard parking spaces or more and barrier free parking spaces shall be provided at a ratio of one barrier free parking space for each 25 standard parking spaces and shall be included as part of the total number of standard parking spaces required.
## 4.22.3 Drive-through Facilities
Despite any other zone regulation in this By-law, where a use of land, building or structure incorporates a drive-through facility, the following zone regulations shall apply:
1. A drive-through facility shall be a permitted use in the C1 and C2 Zones.
2. A drive-through facility is a principle use in combination with another permitted use and shall comply with the zone regulations in the zone in which the drive-through facility is located.
3. The minimum dimensions of a vehicle space in a stacking lane shall be 2.7 m x 6 m [8.85 ft. × 19.6 ft.].
4. No part of any order station shall be located closer than 10 m [32.8 ft.] from the property boundary of any property occupied by or zoned for a residential use.
5. All drive-through facilities shall comply with the zone regulations for parking areas set out in Section 4.22 of this By-law.
6. Stacking lanes for any drive-through facility shall be designed to accommodate eight (8) vehicles.
## 4.22.4 Bicycle Storage
Any building, (except an existing building), with a net floor area of 250 m' [2,691 ft.2] used for a commercial use shall install a bicycle storage rack designed to securely store a minimum of ten (10) bicycles, and such bicycle storage rack shall be located within 15 m [49.2 ft.] of the main entrance of the building.
## 4.22.5 Schedule for Parking Regulations
In any zone, the owner or occupant of any building or structure erected, enlarged or changed in use after the date of passing of this By-law shall provide off-street parking spaces in accordance with the minimum number of parking spaces set out in Table 4.22 as follows:
| Table 4.22 - Schedule for Parking Regulations | Table 4.22 - Schedule for Parking Regulations |
|-------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------|
| USE | MINIMUM NUMBER OF REQUIRED PARKING SPACES |
| Table 4.22 - Schedule for Parking Regulations | Table 4.22 - Schedule for Parking Regulations |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| USE | MINIMUM NUMBER OF REQUIRED PARKING SPACES |
| Residential: : Aces Hou diveling Guest House - Mobile home Seasonal dwellin Semi-detached dwellin Single-detached dwelling | 2 spaces per dwelling |
| Residential: - Apartment dwellings Multiple dwelling - Row or townhouse - Triplex dwelling | 1.5 spaces per dwelling unit, 15% of which shall be reserved as visitor parking |
| Residential: - Bachelor dwelling unit Boarding house Dormitory Garden suite Senior citizen dwelling | - 1 space per dwelling unit, or 1 space per 38 m? [409 ft?] whichever is greater - Dormitory or boarding house: 1 space per occupant |
| Animal Shelter | 1 space per 30 m? [322.9 ft.3] of gross floor area |
| Auto body shop, auto repair shop, automotive service station, gas bar | 3 spaces per service bay plus 1 space per employee; minimum 6 spaces |
| Assembly hall, auction hall, auditorium, banquet facility, dance hall, entertainment establishment, stadium, theatre and similar places of assembly, place of worship | The greater of 1 space for every 4 seats or 1 space for every 12 m? [129.1 ft? of assembly space |
| Table 4.22 - Schedule for Parking Regulations | Table 4.22 - Schedule for Parking Regulations |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| USE | MINIMUM NUMBER OF REQUIRED PARKING SPACES |
| Bed and Breakfast Establishment | 1 space for each guest room available to the travelling public in addition to the required parking for the dwelling |
| Building supply store, lumber yard, garden centre, nursery, equipment and vehicle storage yard | 1 space for each 22 m° [236.8 ft.] of gross floor area and 1 space for each 35 m [376.2 ft.] of open storage |
| Clinic | 3 spaces per medical practitioner |
| Convenience store | 1 space per 18 m' [193.7 ft. ] of gross floor area |
| Continuum-of-Care Facility | 1 space for every 6 patient beds plus 1 space for every 4 employees |
| Crisis Care Facility | 2 spaces minimum in addition to the required parking for a dwelling or if not located in a dwelling, 1 space per 38 m' [409 ft.3] of gross floor area |
| Day nursery | 1 space per employee and 1 space per 5 children or 1 space for every 15 children registered or fraction thereof |
| Drive-through facility | 1 parking space per 10 m? [107.64 ft?] of gross floor area |
| Equipment Rental Establishment, Equipment Sales Establishment, Equipment Service and Repair Establishment | 1 space per 35 m' [376.7 ft. 1 of open storage or gross sales area plus 1 space per employee |
| Table 4.22 - Schedule for Parking Regulations | Table 4.22 - Schedule for Parking Regulations |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| USE | MINIMUM NUMBER OF REQUIRED PARKING SPACES |
| Garden centre and nursery | 1 space per 30 m' [322.9 ft.?] of gross floor area |
| General business, antique store, retail store, grocery store, commercial and personal service establishment, office, meeting rooms, office, service outlet, | 1 space per 28 m' [301.3 ft.] of gross floor |
| Group Home | 2 spaces plus the required parking for the dwelling |
| Home Based Business, Home Industry | A minimum of one (1) parking space and a maximum of three (3) parking spaces shall be permitted in addition to the required parking for the dwelling |
| Hotel, Motel, tourist establishment | 1 space per guest unit, plus 1 space per 12 m? [129.1 ft.?] of gross floor area dedicated to administrative, banquet and meeting facilities |
| Industrial use, abattoir, agriculturally related use, bakery | 1 space per 30 m? [322.9 ft.] of gross floor area |
| Place of amusement, recreational commercial establishment | 1 space for every 4 persons that can be accommodated |
| Place of worship | 1 space for every 5 seats, fixed or otherwise |
| Restaurant, Tavern | 1 parking space per 10 m' [107.64 ft.?] |
| Table 4.22 - Schedule for Parking Regulations | Table 4.22 - Schedule for Parking Regulations |
|-------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|
| USE | MINIMUM NUMBER OF REQUIRED PARKING SPACES |
| School - elementary | 1.5 spaces per classroom plus 6 spaces for visitors |
| School - secondary or private | 4 spaces per classroom plus 8 spaces for visitors |
## 4.23 Parts of Buildings or Structures Permitted Above Height Level
1. The height regulations in this By-law shall not apply to any of the following:
- a. Air conditioning system
- b. Chimney
- c. Church spire or belfry or turret
- d. Communications facility
- e. Drying tower
- f. Elevator or stairway enclosure
- g. Enclosed mechanical and electrical equipment
- h. Farm buildings and structures including but not limited to a barn, silo or windmill
- i. Flag pole
- j. Hydro electric transmission tower or pole
- k. Ornamental dome or clock tower
- I. Receiving and transmitting antenna
- m. Receiving stations
- n. Satellite dish/receiver
- o. Skylight
- p. Solar collector/commercial solar collector
18. Ventilating fan or skylight
- r. Water tower
- s. Wind Turbine/commercial wind turbine
2. The minimum setbacks in all directions for a communications facility shall be the equivalent of the height of the tower except where such facility is authorized and/or approved by Industry Canada.
## 4.24 Permitted Projections
Every part of any yard required by this By-law shall be left open and unobstructed by any structure from the ground to the sky except that those structures listed in Table 4.24 shall be permitted to project into the minimum yards required by this By-law for the following specified distances:
| Table 4.24 - Permitted Projections | Table 4.24 - Permitted Projections |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| STRUCTURE | MAXIMUM PROJECTION INTO REQUIRED YARD |
| Chimney breasts, cornices, sills, bay windows, pilasters, eaves or gutters, solar collectors where attached to a building, shutters cornices, parapets or other ornamental structures | 0.75 m [2.46 ft.] into any required front yard, rear yard or interior side yard |
| Canopies which are at least 2.13 m (7 ft.) in vertical clearance above the established grade, with or without supporting posts | 2 m [6.5 ft.J into any required yard |
| Canopies for entrances to apartment buildings and commercial buildings | Despite any other provisions in this By-law, a canopy or portico over a major entrance to an apartment building or commercial building may project into the required yard a distance equal to one-half (½) the setback of the building from the street line |
| Window awnings | 1.2 m [3.9 ft.] into any required yard |
| Steps, ramps for use by handicapped, and walkways | No maximum into any required yard |
| Porch, uncovered platform landing, patio or deck. balconies or steps | No maximum into any side yard and 3 m [9.8 ft.J into any required front or rear yard |
| Air conditioner | 0.5 m [1.6 ft.] into any yard |
| Table 4.24 - Permitted Projections | Table 4.24 - Permitted Projections |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------|
| STRUCTURE | MAXIMUM PROJECTION INTO REQUIRED YARD |
| Fire escapes, exterior stair cases from a building having two storeys or more above grade | 1.5 m [4.92 ft.] into an interior side or rear yard only |
| Heat pump | 1.5 m [5 ft.] into an interior side yard or rear yard |
| Accessory building | As permitted by and as specified in this By- law |
| Fences, hedges, shrubs, trees, freestanding walls, flagpoles, light standards, garden trellises, clothes lines, bicycle racks and similar structures or features | No restrictions apply except with respect to a sight triangle |
## 4.25 Sight Triangle
- a. A building, structure, or use which would obstruct the vision of drivers of motor vehicles.
1. Within any area defined as a sight triangle, the following uses shall be prohibited:
- b. A fence, tree, hedge, bush or other vegetation, other than agricultural crops.
- d. A berm or other ground surface which exceeds the elevation of the street by more than 0.6 m [1.96 ft.]. Figure 4.3: Sight Triangle
- c. Any portion of a delivery space, loading space, driveway or parking space.
2. For the purposes of this By-law, the following sight triangle distances shall apply (see definition of sight triangle for measurement of distances):
- a. 15 m [49.2 ft.] in all commercial and industrial zones.
- b. 5 m [16.4 ft.] in all other zones.
- c. Despite the above in any zone where any street crosses a railway at the same grade the railway shall be deemed to be a street and a
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## 4.26 Signs
Unless otherwise stated in this By-law, signs shall be permitted only in accordance with the Signs By-law(s) of the Corporation.
## 4.27 Streets, Parks, Playgrounds and Community Gardens
In any zone established by this By-law, streets, walkways, bike paths, parks, playgrounds and community gardens are permitted.
## 4.28 Temporary Buildings or Structures During Construction
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the use of land or the use or erection of a temporary building or structure or a scaffold or other equipment essential to the construction in progress for which a building permit has been granted, but only until such time as the work has been finished or abandoned or such equipment is no longer required.
In addition, temporary accommodation for a business which is intended to occupy a building or structure which is under construction with the work in progress on such building or structure may be temporarily permitted on the same lot in the form of a mobile, relocatable, portable or transportable building or structure provided:
1. Approval is obtained from the Corporation.
2. Such temporary accommodation is removed from the lot immediately upon completion of construction or abandonment of construction.
## 4.29 Use by Public Authority or Public Utility
The provisions of this By-law shall not apply to limit the use of any land or to the erection or use of any building or structure for a utility installation or municipal infrastructure for the purpose of a public service by the Township of Dubreuilville and/or any public authority, any department of the Government of Ontario or Canada, including any Hydro One facilities and a federally or provincially regulated utility of communication service pursuant to the Planning Act, provided that where such land, building or structure is located in a residential zone (see Section 5.2 for list of zones) or on a lot adjacent to a residential zone:
1. No goods, materials or equipment shall be stored in the open.
2. The lot coverage and setback regulations of the zone in which such land, building or above ground structure is located shall be complied with.
3. Any building erected under the authority of this section shall not be used for the purpose of an office except for a government building.
sight distance of forty-five metres (45 m [147.6 ft.]) shall be required measured from the point of intersection of the centre line of the railway right-of-way and the street line abutting the lot [see Figure 4.3].
4. The regulations for parking spaces and loading regulations as contained in this Bylaw shall be complied with.
5. Communications facilities shall comply with Industry Canada Standards for construction and safety. A communications facility shall only be permitted in a Rural (RU) or Industrial (M1, M2) Zone.
6. Secondary uses, such as active and passive recreation, agriculture, community gardens, other utilities, and uses such as parking lots and outdoor storage that are accessory to adjacent land uses, are encouraged on hydro corridor lands, where compatible with surrounding land uses. However, a proponent should be aware of the primacy of electricity transmission and distribution facilities and that secondary uses require technical approval from Hydro One Networks Inc.
## 4.30 Water and Sewage Disposal Systems
No person shall erect or use in whole or in part, any building or structure unless the use, building or structure is properly connected to approved water and sewage systems under the Ontario Water Resources Act or the Building Code Act unless the use is exempted under the Building Code Act or prohibited or regulated by this By-law.
## 4.31 Wellhead Protection Area
No use of land or the erection of buildings or structures shall be permitted within a Wellhead Protection Area, as shown on Schedule A to this By-law, except in compliance with the following provisions:
1. Within the Wellhead Capture Zones 1 and 2, as shown on Schedule "A", all uses within Table 1- Categories "A, B, and C" are prohibited. Any permitted uses shall be developed only where they can be connected to full municipal water and sewage and where capacity is available. No underground storage or outside storage that does not have built-in secondary containment system shall be permitted, and such storage shall be restricted to the storage of fuel required for domestic use or for the short term storage as an energy supply for a non-residential use.
2. Within wellhead capture Zone 3, as shown on Schedule "A", Category "C" uses shall be permitted where lands are permitted subject to a rezoning in compliance with the performance standards or best management practices respectively, of the Official Plan for such uses.
3. Existing Uses, Enlargements, Extensions or Change of Uses Land uses in Table 1 existing within Zones 1 and 2 of the Wellhead Protection Area at the time of the coming into force of zoning by-law amendments adopted in accordance with the policies for Wellhead Protection Areas, will be recognized as legal non-conforming uses within the zoning by-law. Once these uses cease to exist, such legal conforming status will be lost and such uses will no longer be permitted
Existing Category "C" land uses in Table 1 located in Zone 3 may be expanded by amendment to this by-law where they comply with the performance standards set out in the Official Plan.
## Table 1 - Risk Categories by Land Use
## Category A Uses (High Risk)
- An On-site (private) sewage disposal system
- A groundwater heat pump
- A gas or oil pipeline
- Above ground storage tanks (ASTs) with secondary containment except for a permitted non-residential use
- A new sewage collection main
- Auto wrecking and salvage yards
- Bulk storage of chemicals or hazardous substances, including on-farm storage for agricultural production purposes
- Bulk road salt storage
- Bulk storage of tires
- Lagoons for sewage treatment
- Manure storage facilities
- Land application of nutrients including bio-solids or septage
- Municipal landfills
- Private facilities for the disposal, storage, handling, transfer, processing and/or recycling of any solid or liquid wastes, including private landfills, and excluding residential sewage systems.
- Petroleum products refining and asphalt batching
- Snow storage and disposal facilities
- Warehousing, bulk storage of oil, gasoline or petroleum products
- . Underground storage tanks (USTs) and any in-ground process-related piping of chemicals and lubricants, sumps such as dry wells and machine pits, and automotive repair pits
- : Warehousing of cleaning products, pesticides, herbicides, fungicides and chemicals, excluding on-farm storage for agricultural production purposes
## Table 1 - Risk Categories by Land Use
## Category B Uses (Medium Risk)
- Assembly of aircraft and aircraft parts, motor vehicles, truck, but bodies, trailers, rail cars, mobile homes, ships and boats
- .. Commercial or industrial dry cleaning of textiles and textile products
- Automobile service stations and gas stations
- Foundries non-ferrous metal smelting and refining
- Leather tanning and finishing
- Manufacturing of agricultural, commercial and industrial machinery
- Manufacturing and dyeing of textiles
- Manufacturing of cable and wire
- Manufacturing of electronic components such as semiconductors, printed circuit boards and cathode ray tubes
- Manufacturing of chemicals, resins, paints, varnish, printing inks, adhesives, plastics and reinforced fibreglass plastic
- Manufacturing of engines, engine parts, steering and suspension parts, wheels and brakes
- Manufacturing of jewellery and precious metals
- Manufacturing of pharmaceuticals and medicines
- Manufacturing of motor vehicle wiring
- . Manufacturing of unfinished fabricated metal products and parts
- Manufacturing of wet electrical equipment and wet batteries
- Metal casting operations
- Underground storage tanks (USTs) and any in-ground process-related piping of chemicals and lubricants, sumps such as dry wells and machine pits, and automotive repair pits
- Metal finishing operation (electroplating, electro-coating, galvanizing, painting, application of baked enamel)
- : Woode swood prodraore
- Wood and wood product preservation and treatment
## Table 1 - Risk Categories by Land Use
## Category C Uses (Low Risk)
- Abattoirs
- ..
- Asphalt paving and roofing contractor yards
- Automated production of baked goods, dairy, canned goods, frozen foods, processed
- Automated manufacturing of soft drinks, distilleries, breweries and wine making
- and meat
- Cemeteries
- Funeral homes
- Glass and glass products manufacturing
- Furniture, casket, cabinet and other wood products manufacturing and assembly
- Golf courses
- Intensive livestock operations and associated manure storage facilities and land application of manure
- Lawn care contractors
- Machinery equipment rental outlets
- Market gardening farms
- Manufacturing electrical appliances, equipment, motors, lighting fixtures, lamps
- Manufacturing of dry batteries
- Manufacturing of electric light bulbs and tubes
- Manufacturing of plastic and foam parts and products
- Manufacturing of paper, newsprint, boxes
- Manufacturing of rubber products
- Medical health and other laboratories
- Manufacturing of soaps and toiletry preparations
- Photographic developing facilities
- Rendering facilities
- Printing of newspaper, packaging and books
- Repair of motor vehicles, aircraft, water craft, rail vehicles, trucks, buses and machinery
- Storage, repair yards and facilities for contractors
- Transit terminals
## 4.32 Zones Applying to More than One Properties
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 purposes of determining zone provisions.
## Section 5 ZONES
## 5.1 Zone Classification
For the purposes of this By-law, the Township of Dubreuilville is divided into the following zones as named and described in the following sections, the boundaries of which are shown on the attached Schedules which are attached to and form part of this By-law.
## 5.2 Zones
| Zones | Zones |
|-------------------------------|-------------|
| Name of Zone | Zone Symbol |
| Residential Zones | |
| Residential First Density | R1 |
| Residential Second Density | R2 |
| Residential Mixed Mobile Home | R3 |
| Residential Multiple | R4 |
| Residential Boarding House | R5 |
| Waterfront Residential | R6 |
| Commercial Zones | |
| General Commercial | C1 |
| Highway Commercial | C2 |
| Recreational Commercial | C3 |
| Institutional Zones | |
| Institutional | 1 |
| Industrial Zones | |
|----------------------------|----|
| General Industrial | M1 |
| Heavy Industrial | M2 |
| Mineral Aggregate Resource | M3 |
| Mining | M4 |
| Waste Management | M5 |
| Salvage Yard | M6 |
| Other Zones | |
| Open Space | os |
| Rural | RU |
## 5.3 Use of Zone Symbols
The symbols listed in Section 5.2 may be used to refer to any of the uses of land, buildings or structures permitted by this By-law (including the zoning schedules) in the said zones, and the intent of the By-law is that the associated zone regulations apply.
## 5.4 Holding Zone "h" Designation
Any zone classification may be placed in a Holding Zone by adding to the zone symbol the letter "h". No development is permitted on lands where the "h" symbol appears until the applicable conditions have been met and the "h" is lifted by an amendment to this By-law under Section 36 of the Planning Act.
## 5.5 Interpretation of Zone Boundaries
When determining the boundary of any zone as shown on any Schedule forming part of this By-law, the following provisions shall apply:
1. A boundary indicated as following a highway, street, private road or lane shall follow the centre line of such highway, street, private road or lane.
2. A boundary indicated as following a water body or the right-of-way of a railway or an electrical, gas or oil transmission line shall follow the centre line of such water body or right-of-way.
3. A boundary indicated as following the high water mark shall follow such high water mark, and in the event of a change in the high water mark, the boundary shall be construed as moving with the actual high water mark.
4. A boundary indicated as approximately following lot lines shown on a Registered Plan of Subdivision, or Reference Plan, or Township lot lines shall follow such lot lines.
5. Where a boundary is indicated as approximately parallel to a street line or other feature, indicated in clause (1), (2), and (3) above, and the distance from such street line or other feature is not indicated, and clause (4) above is not applicable, such boundary shall be construed as being parallel to such street line or other feature, and the distance there from shall be determined according to the scale shown on the appropriate Schedule.
6. A boundary indicated as following the limits of the Municipality shall follow such limits.
7. In the event a dedicated street, lane or right-of-way shown on any Schedule forming part of this By-law is closed, the property formerly in such street, lane or right-of-way shall be included within the zone of the adjoining property on either side of such closed street, lane or right-of-way. If a closed street, lane or right-of-way is the boundary between two or more different zones the new zone boundaries shall be the former centre line of the closed street, lane or right-of-way.
8. Where any zone boundary or a dimension is left uncertain after the application of the above provisions, then the boundary or dimension shall be determined from the zoning schedule using the scale bar thereon.
## Section 6 RESIDENTIAL FIRST DENSITY (R1) ZONE
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure in the Residential First Density (R1) Zone except in accordance with the following zone regulations:
## 6.1 Permitted Uses
Permitted Uses
| 6.1 - R1 Permitted Uses | 6.1 - R1 Permitted Uses |
|-----------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Main Use | Accessory Use |
| Single Detached Dwelling | Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1) - - Accessory Residential Use (see 4.1.2) Bed & Breakfast Establishment (see 4.1.3) Fences (see 4.1.6) - - Garden Suite (see 4.1.9) Home Based Business (see 4.11) Swimming Pools (see 4.1.10) - Temporary Car Shelter (see 4.1.11) |
| Guest House | Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1) Fences (see 4.1.6) Swimming Pools (see 4.1.10) Temporary Car Shelter (see 4.1.11) |
| Group Home (see 4.10) | Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1) Fences (see 4.1.6) Swimming Pools (see 4.1.10) |
| Park, Playground, Community Garden (see 4.27) | Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1) |
| Public Authority Use (see 4.29) | - Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1) |
| Public Utility (see 4.29) | - Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1) |
## 6.2 Zone Regulations
| 6.2 - R1 Zone Regulations | 6.2 - R1 Zone Regulations | 6.2 - R1 Zone Regulations | 6.2 - R1 Zone Regulations |
|-----------------------------|-----------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------|
| | Dwelling, Group Home, Guest House | Single Detached | Non-Residential Use Accessory Use, | Building or Structure |
| Minimum Lot Area | 555 m' [5,974 ft.3] | 1,650 m? [17,761 ft.?] | n/a |
| Minimum Lot Frontage: | 18.3 m [60 ft.] | 36.5 m [119.7 ft.] | n/a |
| 6.2 - R1 Zone Regulations | 6.2 - R1 Zone Regulations | 6.2 - R1 Zone Regulations | 6.2 - R1 Zone Regulations |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------|-----------------------------|-----------------------------|
| Minimum Front Yard | 5 m [16.4 ft.] | 12 m [39.3 ft.] | same as main use |
| Minimum Rear Yard | 5 m [16.4 ft.] | 12 m [39.3 ft.] | 0.5 m [1.6 ft.] |
| Minimum Interior Side Yard | 1.2 m [4 ft.] | 3 m [9.84 ft.] | 0.5 m [1.6 ft.] |
| Minimum Exterior Side Yard | 5m [16.4 ft.] | 7.5 m [24.6 ft.] | 6 m [19.6 ft.] |
| Maximum Height | 10.5 m [34.4 ft.] | 10.5 m [34.4 ft.] | 6 m [19.6 ft.] |
| Maximum Lot Coverage | 35% | 30% | 10% included in total |
| Maximum No. Dwellings per lot (excluding a Garden Suite) | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Separation Distance between the main building and any accessory building | 2 m [6.56 ft.] | 2 m [6.56 ft.] | 2 m [6.56 ft.] |
## 6.3 Additional Regulations
1. A garden suite shall be subject to a Temporary Use By-law under Section 39 of the Planning Act and shall only be permitted as an accessory use to a single detached dwelling.
2. All applicable provisions of Section 4 - General Provisions shall apply.
3. All development shall be serviced with municipal sewage services and municipal water services.
## 6.4 Zone Exceptions
1. Residential First Density Exception One (R1-X1) Zone [By-law 96-14] Despite the zone regulations of the R1 Zone, on lands zoned R1-X1, as shown on Schedule "A" to this By-law, the following zone regulations shall apply:
2. Residential First Density Exception Two (R1-X2) Zone [By-law 2009-19] Despite the zone regulations of the R1 Zone, on lands zoned R1-X2, as shown on Schedule "A" to this By-law, the following zone regulations shall apply:
Minimum Interior Side Yard
0.5 m [1.6 ft.]
Permitted uses shall include a machine shop and a welding shop in addition to a single detached dwelling.
## 3. Residential First Density Holding (R1-h (i)) Zone (Lots 1-5)
Despite the zone regulations of the R1 Zone, on lands zoned R1-h (i), as shown on Schedule "A" to this By-law, the following zone regulations shall apply:
No development shall be permitted until the following conditions have been met and the 'h' symbol is lifted by an amendment:
- a. Completion of a hydrogeological study to the satisfaction of the Township and the Algoma Health Unit confirming the long-term capacity of each lot to support individual on-site water and wastewater treatment systems.
2. For Lots 1 and 2, that an Access Permit to Highway 519 is granted by the Ministry of Transportation providing for a separate access to each lot.
- c. Completion of a lake capacity assessment satisfactory to the Township and the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change demonstrating that Green Lake has the biological capacity ) support the development of the proposed residential dwelling n the lots
- d. Completion of a slope stability study satisfactory to the Township that the lots are safe for development.
5. Establishment of an easement across lots 1 to 5 to the satisfaction of the appropriate authority that is suitable for a transmission line between the Dubreuilville Economic Development office and the Richmont Mines dormitory.
## 4. Residential First Density Holding (R1-h (ii)) Zone (Lot 6)
Despite the zone regulations of the R1 Zone, on lands zoned R1-h (il), as shown on Schedule "A" to this By-law, the following zone regulations shall apply:
No development shall be permitted until the following conditions have been met and the 'h' symbol is lifted by an amendment:
- a. Completion of a hydrogeological study to the satisfaction of the Township and the Algoma Health Unit confirming the long-term capacity of the lot to support individual on-site water and wastewater treatment systems.
- b. Completion of a lake capacity assessment satisfactory to the Township and the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change demonstrating that Green Lake has the biological capacity to support the development of the proposed residential dwellings on the lot.
- c. Completion of a slope stability study satisfactory to the Township that the lot is safe for development.
- d. Establishment of an easement across Lot 6 to the satisfaction of the appropriate authority that is suitable for a transmission line between the Dubreuilville Economic Development office and the Richmont Mines dormitory.
## Section 7 RESIDENTIAL SECOND DENSITY (R2) ZONE
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure in the Residential Second Density (R2) Zone except in accordance with the following zone regulations:
## 7.1 Permitted Uses
| 7.1 - R2 Permitted Uses | 7.1 - R2 Permitted Uses |
|---------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Main Use | Accessory Use |
| Single Detached Dwelling | Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1) Accessory Residential Use (see 4.1.2) Bed & Breakfast Establishment (see 4.1.3) - Fences (see 4.1.6) Garden Suite (see 4.1.9) Home Based Business (see 4.11) - - Swimming Pools (see 4.1.10) Temporary Car Shelter (see 4.1.11) |
| Semi-detached Dwelling Duplex Dwelling Triplex Dwelling | - Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1) Accessory Residential Use (see 4.1.2) - Fences (see 4.1.6) Swimming Pools (see 4.1.10) Home Base Business (see 4.11) Temporary Car Shelter (see 4.1.11) |
| Guest House | - Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1) Fences (see 4.1.6) Swimming Pools (see 4.1.10) - Temporary Car Shelter (see 4.1.11) |
| Group Home (see 4. 10) | Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1) Fences (see 4.1.6) Swimming Pools (see 4.1.10) |
| Park, Playground, Community Garden (see 4.27) | Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1) |
| Public Authority Use (see 4.29) | - Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1) |
| Public Utility (see 4.29) | Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1) |
## 7.2 Zone Regulations
| 7.2 - R2 Zone Regulations | 7.2 - R2 Zone Regulations | 7.2 - R2 Zone Regulations | 7.2 - R2 Zone Regulations | 7.2 - R2 Zone Regulations |
|-----------------------------|----------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|
| | -Single Detached Dwelling, Group House | Semi- detached Dwelling Home, Guest (per dwelling unit) | -Duplex Dwelling -Triplex Dwelling | Accessory Use, Building or Structure |
| Minimum Lot Area | See regulations from R1 Zone | 460 m? 14,951 ft? | duplex - 550 m? 15,920.3 ft?]; triplex - 650m 16,996.7 f3] | n/a |
| Minimum Lot Frontage | See regulations from R1 Zone | 15 m [49.2 ft.] | 18 m [59.0 ft.] | n/a |
| Minimum Front Yard | See regulations from R1 Zone | 5 m [16.4 ft.] | 6 m [19.6 ft.] | same as main use |
| Minimum Rear Yard | See regulations from R1 Zone | 8 m [26.2 ft.] | 8 m [26.2 ft.] | 0.5 m [1.6 ft.] |
| Minimum Interior Side Yard | See regulations from R1 Zone | 1.2 m [3.9 ft.] | 2.5 m [8.20 ft.] | 0.5 m [1.6 ft.] |
| Minimum Exterior Side Yard | See regulations from R1 Zone | 5 m [16.4 ft.] | 5m [16.4 ft.] | same as main use |
| Maximum Height | See regulations from R1 Zone | 10.5 m [34.4 ft.] | 10.5 m [34.4 ft.] | 6 m [19.6 ft.] |
| Maximum Lot Coverage | See regulations from R1 Zone | 35% | 50% | 10% included in total |
| 7.2 - R2 Zone Regulations | 7.2 - R2 Zone Regulations | 7.2 - R2 Zone Regulations | 7.2 - R2 Zone Regulations | 7.2 - R2 Zone Regulations |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|
| | -Single Detached Dwelling, Group House | Semi- detached Dwelling Home, Guest (per dwelling unit) | -Duplex Dwelling -Triplex Dwelling | Accessory Use, Building or Structure |
| Maximum No. Dwellings Units per lot (excluding a Garden Suite) | See regulations for R1 Zone | 1 | - Duplex - 2 - Triplex - 3 | n/a |
| Separation Distance between the main building and any accessory building | 2 m [6.56 ft.] | 2 m [6.56 ft.] | 2 m [6.56 ft.] | 2 m [6.56 ft.] |
## 7.3 Additional Regulations
1. A garden suite shall be subject to a Temporary Use By-law under Section 39 of the Planning Act and shall only be permitted as an accessory use to a single detached dwelling.
2. All applicable zone regulations of Section 4 - General Provisions shall apply.
3. The minimum interior side yard shall not apply to the common wall of a semidetached dwelling.
4. The R1 zone regulations set out in Section 6.2 shall apply to any non-residential use in the R2 zone.
5. All development shall be serviced with municipal sewage services and municipal water services.
## Section 8 RESIDENTIAL MIXED MOBILE HOME (R3) ZONE
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure in the Residential Mixed Mobile Home (R3) Zone except in accordance with the following zone regulations:
## 8.1 Permitted Uses
| 8.1 - R3 Permitted Uses | 8.1 - R3 Permitted Uses | 8.1 - R3 Permitted Uses |
|-----------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------|
| Main Use | Accessory Use | |
| Single Detached Dwelling Mobile Home | - Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1) - Accessory Residential Use (see 4.1.2) Bed & Breakfast Establishment (see 4.1.3) - - - - Fences (see 4.1.6) Garden Suite (see 4.1.9) Home Based Business (see 4.11) Swimming Pools (see 4.1.10) Temporary Car Shelter (see 4.1.11) | |
| Guest House | Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1) Fences (see 4.1.6) - Swimming Pools (see 4.1.10) Temporary Car Shelter (see 4.1.11) | |
| Group Home (see 4.10) | Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1) Fences (see 4.1.6) Swimming Pools (see 4.1.10) | |
| Park, Playground, Community Garden (see 4.27) | - Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1) | |
| Public Authority Use (see 4.29) | - Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1) | |
| Public Utility (see 4.29) | - Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1) | |
## 8.2 Zone Regulations
| 8.2 - R3 Zone Regulations | 8.2 - R3 Zone Regulations | 8.2 - R3 Zone Regulations | 8.2 - R3 Zone Regulations |
|-----------------------------|-----------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------|
| | Dwelling, Group Home, Guest House | Single Detached Non-Residential Use Accessory Use, | Building or Structure |
| Minimum Lot Area | 555 m' [5,974 ft 3] | 1,650 m? [17,761 ft?] | n/a |
| Minimum Lot Frontage: | 18.3 m [60 ft.] | 36.5 m [119.7 ft.] | n/a |
| Minimum Front Yard | 5 m [16.4 ft.] | 12 m [39.3 ft.] | same as main use |
| Minimum Rear Yard | 5 m [16.4 ft.] | 12 m [39.3 ft.] | 0.5 m [1.6 ft.] |
| 8.2 - R3 Zone Regulations | 8.2 - R3 Zone Regulations | 8.2 - R3 Zone Regulations | 8.2 - R3 Zone Regulations |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------|-----------------------------|-----------------------------|
| Minimum Interior Side Yard | 1.2 m [4 ft.] | 3 m [9.84 ft.] | 0.5 m [1.6 ft.] |
| Minimum Exterior Side Yard | | 7.5 m [24.6 ft.] | 6 m [19.6 ft.] |
| Maximum Height | 10.5 m [34.4 ft.] | 10.5 m [34.4 ft.] | 6 m [19.6 ft.] |
| Maximum Lot Coverage | 35% | 30% | 10% included in total |
| Maximum No. Dwellings per lot (excluding a Garden Suite) | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Separation Distance between the main building and any accessory building | 2 m [6.56 ft.] | 2 m [6.56 ft.] | 2 m [6.56 ft.] |
## 8.3 Additional Regulations
1. A garden suite shall be subject to a Temporary Use By-law under Section 39 of the Planning Act and shall only be permitted as an accessory use to a single detached dwelling.
2. All applicable provisions of Section 4 - General Provisions shall apply.
3. All development shall be serviced with municipal sewage services and municipal water services.
## 8.4 Zone Exceptions
1. Residential Mixed Mobile Home Exception One (R3-X1) Zone [By-law 97-04) Despite the zone regulations of the R3 Zone, on lands zoned R3-X4, as shown on Schedule "A" to this By-law, the following zone regulations shall apply:
Minimum Exterior Yard
1 m [3.28 ft.]
## Section 9 RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE (R4) ZONE
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure in the Residential Multiple (R4) Zone except in accordance with the following zone regulations:
## 9.1 Permitted Uses
## 9.1 - R4 Permitted Uses
| Main Use | Accessory Use |
|-----------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Apartment Dwelling | - Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1) Fences (see 4.1.6) Swimming Pools (see 4.1.10) - Home Based Business (see 4.11) |
| Row or Townhouse Dwelling | - - Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1) Accessory Residential Use (see 4.1.2) Fences (see 4.1.6) Swimming Pools (see 4.1.10) Home Based Business (see 4.11) - Temporary Car Shelter (see 4.1.11) |
| Group Home (see 4.10) | Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1) Fences (see 4.1.6) Swimming Pools (see 4.1.10) |
| Continuum-of-Care Facility | - Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1) Fences (see 4.1.6) - Swimming Pools (see 4.1.10) |
| Park, Playground, Community Garden (see 4.27) | - Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1) |
| Public Authority Use (see 4.29) | - Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1) |
| Public Utility (see 4.29) | - Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1) |
## 9.2 Zone Regulations
| 9.2 - R4 Zone Regulations | 9.2 - R4 Zone Regulations | 9.2 - R4 Zone Regulations | 9.2 - R4 Zone Regulations |
|-----------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|
| | Row or Townhouse Dwelling | Apartment Dwelling, Continuum-of-Care Facility | Accessory Use, Building or Structure |
| Minimum Lot Area | - 250 m' [2,691 ft.1- Interior Unit - 300 m' [3,229.2 ft.] - End Unit - 450 m° (4,844 ft. - - Continuum-of-Care n/a End Unit on a corner [Note: unit minimums | - 900 m' [9,687.8 ft.] for first 4 units + 90 m? [968.8 ft.?) for each additional unit Facility: 900 m? 19,687.8 f31 + 80m? [861.1 ft.?] for each bedroom over 12 | |
| Minimum Lot Frontage | - 8 m [26.2 ft.] - Interior Unit - 10 m [32.8 ft.] - End Unit - 15 m [49.2 ft.] - End Unit on a corner lot [Note: unit minimums apply] | 30 m [98.4 ft.] | n/a |
| Minimum Front Yard | 8 m [26.2 ft.] | 8 m [26.2 ft.] | 8 m [26.2 ft.] |
| Minimum Rear Yard | 8m [26.2 ft.] | 8 m [26.2 ft.] | 0.5 m [1.6 ft.] |
| 9.2 - R4 Zone Regulations | 9.2 - R4 Zone Regulations | 9.2 - R4 Zone Regulations | 9.2 - R4 Zone Regulations |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|
| | Row or Townhouse Dwelling | Apartment Dwelling, Continuum-of-Care Facility | Accessory Use, Building or Structure |
| Minimum Interior Side Yard | 1 m [3.28 ft.J for an internal Townhouse development [see Section 9.3(1)] | 5 m [16.4 ft.] | 0.5 m [1.6 ft.] |
| Minimum Exterior Side Yard | 8 m [26.2 ft.] | 10 m [32.8 ft.] | same as main use |
| Maximum Height | 10.5 m [34.4 ft.] | 10 m [32.8 ft.] | 6 m [19.6 ft.] |
| Maximum Lot Coverage | 30% | 40% | 10% included in total |
| Minimum Number of Dwelling Units Per Lot | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Separation Distance between the main building and any accessory building | 2 m [6.56 ft.] | 2 m [6.56 ft.] | 2 m [6.56 ft.] |
## 9.3 Additional Regulations
1. The minimum interior side yard shall not apply to the common wall of a row or townhouse dwelling.
2. See also Section 4 - General Provisions.
3. For regulations governing all uses in this zone not identified on the R4 zone regulations schedule, the R2 zone regulations schedule shall be used. For all uses allowed in this zone not identified on either the R2 or R4 zone regulations schedule, the R1 zone regulations schedule shall be used.
4. All development shall be serviced with municipal sewage services and municipal water services.
## 9.4 Zone Exceptions
1. Residential Multiple Density Exception One (R4-X1) Zone [By-law 93-09] Despite the provisions of the R4 Zone, on lands zoned R4-X1, as shown on Schedule "A" to this By-law, the following zone regulations shall apply:
2. Residential Multiple Density Exception Two (R4-X2) Zone [By-law 97-09] Despite the provisions of the R4 Zone, on lands zoned R4-X2, as shown on Schedule "A" to this By-law, the following zone regulations for an apartment dwelling shall apply:
- a) Minimum Lot Area
500 m' [5,382 ft.2]
- b) Minimum Front Yard
- 4.5 m [14.76 ft.]
- c) Minimum Rear Yard
- 2 m [6.6 ft.]
- d) Access shall be gained via Rue des Rosiers only
- a) Minimum Lot Area
- b) Minimum Lot Frontage
- c) Minimum Interior Side Yard
- 836 m2 [9,000 ft.2]
- 18.3 m [60 ft.]
1.5 m [5 ft.]
## Section 10 RESIDENTIAL BOARDING HOUSE (R5) ZONE
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure in the Residential Boarding House (R5) Zone except in accordance with the following zone regulations:
## 10.1 Permitted Uses
| 10.1 - R5 Permitted Uses | 10.1 - R5 Permitted Uses |
|-----------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Main Use | Accessory Use |
| - Boarding House - Dormitory | Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1) Fences (see 4.1.6) - Swimming Pools (see 4.1.10) |
| Group Home (see 4.10) | Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1) Fences (see 4.1.6) Swimming Pools (see 4.1.10) |
| Park, Playground, Community Garden (see 4.27) | Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1) |
| Public Authority Use (see 4.29) | Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1) |
| Public Utility (see 4.29) | Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1) |
## 10.2 Zone Regulations
| 10.2 - R5 Zone Regulations | 10.2 - R5 Zone Regulations | 10.2 - R5 Zone Regulations | 10.2 - R5 Zone Regulations |
|------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------|------------------------------|
| | Boarding House, Dormitory | Non-Residential Use Accessory Use, | Building or Structure |
| Minimum Lot Area | - 900 m' [9,687.8 ft.2] for first 4 units + 90 m? 1968.8 ft.3] for each additional unit | 1,650 m° [17,761 ft.1 | n/a |
| Minimum Lot Frontage: | 18.3 m [60 ft.] | 36.5 m [119.7 ft.] | n/a |
| Minimum Front Yard | 5 m [16.4 ft.] | 12 m [39.3 ft.] | same as main use |
| Minimum Rear Yard | 5 m [16.4 ft.] | 12 m [39.3 ft.] | 0.5 m [1.6 ft.] |
| Minimum Interior Side Yard | 1.2 m 14 ft.] | 3 m [9.84 ft.] | 0.5m [1.6 ft.] |
| 10.2 - R5 Zone Regulations | 10.2 - R5 Zone Regulations | 10.2 - R5 Zone Regulations | 10.2 - R5 Zone Regulations |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------|------------------------------|------------------------------|
| Minimum Exterior Side Yard | 5 m [16.4 ft.] | 7.5 m [24.6 ft.] | 6 m [19.6 ft.] |
| Maximum Height | 10.5 m [34.4 ft.] | 10.5 m [34.4 ft.] | 6 m [19.6 ft.] |
| Maximum Lot Coverage | 35% | 30% | 10% included in total |
| Maximum No. Dwellings per lot | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Separation Distance between the main building and any accessory building | 2 m [6.56 ft.] | 2 m [6.56 ft.] | 2 m [6.56 ft.] |
## 10.3 Additional Regulations
1. All room sizes shall conform to the Building Code
2. See also Section 4 - General Provisions.
3. Group Homes shall comply with the zone regulations of the R1 zone for group homes.
4. All development shall be serviced with municipal sewage services and municipal water services.
## 10.4 Zone Exceptions
1. Residential Boarding House Exception One (R5-X1) Zone Despite the provisions of the R5 Zone, on lands zoned R5-X1, as shown on Schedule "A" to this By-law, the following zone regulations for an dormitory shall apply:
Minimum Lot Area
9,000 m [96,878.3 ft.]
Minimum Lot Width
90 m [295.2 ft.]
Minimum Front Yard
10 m [32.8 ft.]
Minimum Interior Side Yard
3 m [9.28 ft.]
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
4 m [13.1 ft.]
Minimum Rear Yard
10 m [32.8 ft.]
Maximum Building Height
12 m [39.3 ft.]
Maximum Lot Coverage
40%
The dormitory may be serviced with individual on-site water services and individual on-site sewage services.
## Section 11 RESIDENTIAL WATERFRONT (R6) ZONE
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure in the Residential Waterfront (R6) Zone except in accordance with the following zone regulations:
## 11.1 Permitted Uses
| 11.1 - R6 Permitted Uses | 11.1 - R6 Permitted Uses |
|----------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Main Use | Accessory Use |
| Single Detached Dwelling Seasonal Dwelling | - Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1) - Accessory Residential Use (see 4.1.2) Bed & Breakfast Establishment (see 4.1.3) Fences (see 4.1.6) Garden Suite (see 4.1.9) Swimming Pools (see 4.1.10) Home Based Business (see 4.11) Temporary Car Shelter (see 4.1.11) |
| Guest House | Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1) Fences (see 4.1.6) Swimming Pools (see 4.1.10) - Temporary Car Shelter (see 4.1.11) |
| Group Home (see 4.10) | Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1) Fences (see 4.1.6) Swimming Pools (see 4.1.10) |
| Park, Playground Community Garden (see 4.27) | Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1) |
| Public Authority Use (see 4.29) | - Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1) |
| Public Utility (see 4.29) | - Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1) |
## 11.2 Zone Regulations
| 11.2 - R6 Zone Regulations | 11.2 - R6 Zone Regulations | 11.2 - R6 Zone Regulations | 11.2 - R6 Zone Regulations |
|------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------|------------------------------|
| | Dwelling, Seasonal Dwelling, Group Home, Guest House | Single Detached Non-Residential Use Accessory Use, | Building or Structure |
| Minimum Lot Area | 0.8 ha [2 acres] | 0.8 ha [2 acres] | n/a |
| Minimum Lot Frontage: | 60 m [196.8 ft.] | 36.5 m [119.7 ft.] | n/a |
| 11.2 - R6 Zone Regulations | 11.2 - R6 Zone Regulations | 11.2 - R6 Zone Regulations | 11.2 - R6 Zone Regulations |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------|------------------------------|------------------------------|
| Minimum Front Yard with water frontage | 30 m [98.4 ft.] | 30 m [98.4 ft.] | same as main use |
| Minimum Front Yard with no water frontage | 10 m [32.8 ft.] | 10 m [32.8 ft.] | |
| Minimum Rear Yard | 10 m [32.8 ft.] | 10 m [32.8 ft.] | 0.5 m [1.6 ft.] |
| Minimum Interior Side Yard | 3 m [9.84 ft.] | 3 m [9.84 ft.] | 0.5 m [1.6 ft.] |
| Minimum Exterior Side Yard | 10 m [32.8 ft.] | 10 m [32.8 ft.] | 6 m [19.6 ft.] |
| Maximum Height | 10.5 m [34.4 ft.] | 10.5 m [34.4 ft.] | 6 m [19.6 ft.] |
| Maximum Lot Coverage | 5% | 3% | 2% not included in total |
| Maximum No. Dwellings per lot (excluding a Garden Suite) | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Separation Distance between the main building and any accessory building | 2 m [6.56 ft.] | 2 m [6.56 ft.] | 2 m [6.56 ft.] |
## 11.3 Additional Regulations
1. See also Section 4 - General Provisions. (See 4.18.5 for water body setbacks.)
2. Group Homes shall comply with the zone regulations of the R1 zone for group homes.
3. A seasonal dwelling shall be permitted on an island or water access only lot provided adequate parking is provided on the mainland under the auspices of a legal or binding long-term agreement.
## Section 12 GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONE
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure in the General Commercial (C1) Zone except in accordance with the following zone regulations:
## 12.1 Permitted Uses
| 12.1 - C1 Permitted Uses | 12.1 - C1 Permitted Uses |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Commercial Uses | Commercial Uses |
| Ambulance Facility Animal Shelter - Antique Store - Bake Shop - Bank and Financial Institution Building Supply Store Clinic Commercial Parking Lot Convenience Store Custom Workshop Dry Cleaning or Laundry Outlet Equipment Rental Establishment Farmer's Market Fitness Centre Funeral Home Hotel Laundromat Microbrewery Mixed Use Building | - Office Personal Service Establishment Place of Amusement Printing and Process Service Shop Private Club Public Authority Use (see 4.29) Public Utility (see 4.29) Recreational Commercial Establishment Restaurant Retail Store Service Outlet or Shop Shopping Centre Studio Tavern Tourist Establishment Tourist Outfitters Establishment Video Rental Outlet Wellness Centre |
| Accessory Uses | |
| Permitted Commercial Use | Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1) Drive-through Facility - Fences (see 4.1.7) - Parking Area |
| Permitted Residential Use | - Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1) Fences (see 4.1.6) Home Based Business (see 4.11) Temporary Car Shelter (see 4.1.11) |
## 12.2 Zone Regulations
| 12.2 - C1 Zone Regulations | 12.2 - C1 Zone Regulations | 12.2 - C1 Zone Regulations |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | Commercial Use | Accessory Use, Building or Structure |
| Minimum Lot Area | 920 m? 19,903 ft.] | n/a |
| Minimum Lot Frontage: | 20 m [65.6 ft.] | n/a |
| Minimum Front Yard | 5 m [16.4 ft.] | same as main use |
| Minimum Rear Yard | 5 m [16.4 ft.] | 1 m [3.28 ft.] or 5 m [16.4 ft.] if the lot abuts a residential zone. |
| Minimum Interior Side Yard | 3 m [9.84 ft.] or 10 m [32.8 ft.] if the lot abuts a residential zone | 1 m [3.28 ft.] or 3 m [9.84 ff.] if the lot abuts a residential zone. |
| Minimum Exterior Side Yard | 5 m [16.4 ft.] | 5 m [16.4 ft.] |
| Maximum Height | 10.5 m [34.4 ft.] | 10.5 m [34.4 ft.] |
| Maximum Lot Coverage | 60% | 10% included in total |
| Separation Distance between the main building and any accessory building | 3 m [9.84 ft.] | 3 m [9.84 ft.] |
## 12.3 Additional Regulations
1. See also Section 4 - General Provisions.
2. Residential uses shall be restricted to the second storey in a mixed use building.
3. All development shall be serviced with municipal sewage services and municipal water services.
## 12.4 Zone Exceptions
1. Commercial Exception One (C1-X1) Zone Despite the zone regulations of the C Zone, on lands zoned C1-X1, as shown on Schedule "A" to this By-law and generally located on the west side of Rue des Pins,
south of Avenue des Saules, only the following non-residential and the following uses shall be permitted:
- Convenience Store
2. Commercial Exception Two (C1-X2) Zone Despite the zone regulations of this By-law, within the C1-X2 Zone, as shown on
Schedule "A" to only the following non-residential uses shall be permitted:
- a) C1 Zone Use
- b) Apartment Dwelling.
3. Commercial Exception Three (C1-X3) Zone [By-law 97-08]
Despite the zone regulations of the C1 Zone, on lands zoned C1-X3, as shown on Schedule "A" to this By-law, the following zone regulations shall apply:
Minimum Interior Side Yard for non-residential uses 0 m [0 ft.]
4. Commercial Exception Four (C1-X4) Despite the zone regulations of the C Zone, on lands zoned C1-X1, as shown on Schedule "A" to this By-law X3) Zone, the uses in the R5 Zone shall also be permitted subject to complying with the zone regulations in the R5 zone.
## Section 13 HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL (C2) ZONE
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure in the Highway Commercial (C2) Zone except in accordance with the following zone regulations:
## 13.1 Permitted Uses
| 13.1 - C2 Permitted Uses | 13.1 - C2 Permitted Uses |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Commercial Uses | Commercial Uses |
| Ambulance Facility Animal Shelter Auction Hall - - Auto Body shop Automotive Sales Establishment Auto Repair Garage Automotive Service Station Building Supply Store Car Wash Commercial Greenhouse, Nursery or Garden Centre .. Commercial Parking Lot Gas Bar | - Office Personal Service Establishment Public Authority Use (see 4.29) - : - - - - - Recreational Vehicle Repair Garage Tourist Outfitters Establishment Transportation Depot or Terminal Warehouse Wholesale Establishment Vehicle Compound |
| Accessory Uses | |
| Permitted Commercial Use | - : Accessory use, building or structure (see Drive-through Facility Fences (see 4.1.7) Parking Area |
## 13.2 Zone Regulations
| 13.2 - C2 Zone Regulations | 13.2 - C2 Zone Regulations | 13.2 - C2 Zone Regulations |
|------------------------------|------------------------------|--------------------------------------|
| | Commercial Use | Accessory Use, Building or Structure |
| Minimum Lot Area | 0.4 ha [0.98 acres] | n/a |
| Minimum Lot Frontage: | 30 m [98.4 ft.] | n/a |
| Minimum Front Yard | 7.5 m [24.6 ft.] | same as main use |
| 13.2 - C2 Zone Regulations | 13.2 - C2 Zone Regulations | 13.2 - C2 Zone Regulations |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Minimum Rear Yard | 5 m [16.4 ft.] | 1 m [3.28 ft.] or 5 m [16.4 ft.] if the lot abuts a residential zone. |
| Minimum Interior Side Yard | 3 m [9.84 ft.] or 10 m [32.8 ft.J if the lot abuts a residential zone | 1 m [3.28 ft.] or 3 m [9.84 ft.] if the lot abuts a residential zone. |
| Minimum Exterior Side Yard | 7.5 m [24.6 ft.] | 7.5 m [24.6 ft.] |
| Maximum Height | 10.5 m [34.4 ft.] | 10.5 m [34.4 ft.] |
| Maximum Lot Coverage | 60% | 10% included in total |
| Separation Distance between the main building and any accessory building | 3 m [9.84 ft.] | 3 m [9.84 ft.] |
## 13.3 Additional Regulations
1. All applicable provisions of Section 4 - General Provisions shall apply.
2. All development shall be serviced with municipal sewage services and municipal water services.
## Section 14 RECREATIONAL COMMERCIAL (C3) ZONE
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure in the Recreational Commercial (C3) Zone except in accordance with the following zone regulations:
## 14.1 Permitted Uses
| 14.1 - C3 Permitted Uses | 14.1 - C3 Permitted Uses |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------|
| - Adventure Game - Driving Range Golf Course - - Park Shooting Range | Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1) |
| - Campground | - Accessory Dwelling - Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1) |
| Public Utility (see 4.29) | - 1. mesory use, building or structure (see - Fences (see 4.1.7) |
## 14.2 Zone Regulations
## 14.2 - C3 Zone Regulations
| | Commercial Use | Accessory Use, Building or Structure |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------|----------------------------------------|
| Minimum Lot Area | 1 ha [2.47 acres] | n/a |
| Minimum Lot Frontage: | 30 m [98.4 ft.] | n/a |
| Minimum Front Yard | 10 m [32.8 ft.] | 10 m [32.8 ft.] |
| Minimum Rear Yard | 10 m [32.8 ft.] | 10 m [32.8 ft.] |
| Minimum Interior Side Yard | 5 m [16.4 ft.] | 5 m [16.4 ft.] |
| Minimum Exterior Side Yard | 10 m [32.8 ft.] | 10 m [32.8 ft.] |
| Maximum Height | 10.5 m [34.4 ft.] | 10.5 m [34.4 ft.] |
| Maximum Lot Coverage | 10% | 2% included in total |
| Separation Distance between the main building and any accessory building | 3 m [9.84 ft.] | 3 m [9.84 ft.] |
## 14.3 Additional Regulations
1. All applicable provisions of Section 4 - General Provisions shall apply.
## Section 15 INSTITUTIONAL (I) ZONE
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure in the Institutional (I) Zone except in accordance with the following zone regulations:
## 15.1 Permitted Uses
| 15.1 - | Permitted Uses | 15.1 - | Permitted Uses |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Institutional Uses | Institutional Uses |
| - Ambulance Facility Arena - - Auction Hall Bingo Hall Cemetery Community Centre Community Garden Crisis Care Facility - Day Nursery Fire Hall Fitness Centre Library - Municipal Administration Complex l Museum - Nursing Station | - OPP Detachment Office - Park - Place of Assembly - Place of Worship - Playground Public Authority Use (see 4.29) Public Utility (see 4.29) School Skateboard Park Splashpad Swimming pool Warehouse Wholesale Establishment Vehicle Compound |
| Accessory Uses | |
| Permitted Institutional Use | - Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1) : Helies (see 417) Heliport - Parking Area |
## 15.2 Zone Regulations
| 15.2 - I Zone Regulations | 15.2 - I Zone Regulations | 15.2 - I Zone Regulations |
|-----------------------------|-----------------------------|--------------------------------------|
| | Institutional Use | Accessory Use, Building or Structure |
| Minimum Lot Area | 0.3 ha [0.74 acres] | n/a |
| Minimum Lot Frontage: | 30 m [98.4 ft.] | n/a |
| Minimum Front Yard | 10 m [32.8 ft.] | 10 m [32.8 ft.] |
| Minimum Rear Yard | 10 m [32.8 ft.] | 10m [32.8 ft.] |
| 15.2 - I Zone Regulations | 15.2 - I Zone Regulations | 15.2 - I Zone Regulations |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------|-----------------------------|
| Minimum Interior Side Yard | 5m [16.4 ft.] | 3 m [9.84 ft.] |
| Minimum Exterior Side Yard | 10 m [32.8 ft.] | 10 m [32.8 ft.] |
| Maximum Height | 10.5 m [34.4 ft.] | 10.5 m [34.4 ft.] |
| Maximum Lot Coverage | 40% | 10% included in total |
| Separation Distance between the main building and any accessory building | 3 m [9.84 ft.] | 3 m [9.84 ft.] |
## 15.3 Additional Regulations
1. All applicable provisions of Section 4 - General Provisions shall apply.
2. All development shall be serviced with municipal sewage services and municipal water services.
## 15.4 Zone Exceptions
1. Institutional Exception One (I1-X1) Zone Despite the zone regulations of the | Zone, on lands zoned I1-X1, as shown on Schedule "A" to this By-law, the following zone regulations shall apply:
- Minimimum Exterior Side Yard 7m [22.9 ft.]
## Section 16 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL (M1) ZONE
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure in the General Industrial (M) Zone except in accordance with the following zone regulations:
## 16.1 Permitted Uses
| 16.1 - M1 Permitted Uses | |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Main Use | Accessory Use |
| Industrial Uses: - Class I Industrial Use - Bakery - Custom workshop Equipment and Vehicle Storage Yard, Industrial Recycling Station or Transfer Depot : Research Laboratory Warehouse Welding Shop - Workshop | - Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1) : Fences (see 4.1.7) Office |
| Commercial and Other Uses: Auto Body Shop Auto Repair Garage Dry Cleaning or Laundry Plant - Equipment Rental Establishment Office - Public Authority Use (see Section 4.29) - Public Utility (see Section 4.29) - Retail outlet Service Outlet | - Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1) : Fences (see 4.1.7) Office |
## 16.2 Zone Regulations
| 16.2 - M1 Zone Regulations | 16.2 - M1 Zone Regulations | 16.2 - M1 Zone Regulations |
|------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | Industrial Use | Accessory Use, Building or Structure |
| Minimum Lot Area | |0.4 ha [1 ac] | n/a |
| Minimum Lot Frontage | 40 m [131.2 ft.] | n/a |
| Minimum Front Yard | 10 m [32.8 ft.] | 10 m [32.8 ft.] |
| Minimum Rear Yard | 15 m [49.2 ft.] or 20 m [65.6 ft.] where the yard abuts a residential zone | 3 m [9.84 ft.] or 15 m (49.2 ft.J where the yard abuts a residential zone |
| Minimum Interior Side Yard | 6 m [19.7 ft.] or 15 m [49.2 ft.] where the yard abuts a residential zone | 3 m [9.84 ft.] or 15 m |49.2 ft.] where the yard abuts a (residential zone |
| 16.2 - M1 Zone Regulations | 16.2 - M1 Zone Regulations | 16.2 - M1 Zone Regulations |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------|--------------------------------------|
| | Industrial Use | Accessory Use, Building or Structure |
| Minimum Exterior Side Yard | 10 m [32.8 ft.] | 10 m [32.8 ft.] |
| Maximum Height | 15 m [49.2 ft.] | 15 m [49.2 ft.] |
| Maximum Lot Coverage | 50% | 10% included in total |
| Separation Distance between the main building and any accessory building | 3 m [9.84 ft.] | 3 m [9.84 ft.] |
## 16.3 Additional Regulations
1. All applicable provisions of Section 4 - General Provisions shall apply. (See 4.18.3 for minimum separation distances for industrial uses.)
2. The building setback shall be exempted for that portion of any lot that abuts a railroad right-of-way.
## Section 17 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL (M2) ZONE
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure in the Heavy Industrial (M2) Zone except in accordance with the following zone regulations:
## 17.1 Permitted Main Uses
| 17.1 - M2 Permitted Uses | Accessory Use |
|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|
| Main Use Industrial Uses: - Class I, II and III Industrial Use - Batch Plant - Bulk ruel Depot - Bulk Storage Yard - Construction Yard or Contractor's Yard - Electrical Generation or Cogeneration Facility - Equipment and Vehicle Storage Yard, Industrial - Logging Hauler - Lumber Yard - Retail and Supply Services for Mining and Forest Products - Sawmill and Planing Mill - Service Shop - Transportation Depot or Truck Terminal - Warehouse | - Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1) - Office |
| - Welding Shop Commercial and Other Uses: - Auto Body Shop - Auto Repair Garage - Public Authority Use (see Section 4.29) - Public Utility (see Section 4.29) - Self-service Storage | - Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1) - Office |
## 17.2 Zone Regulations
| 17.2 - M2 Zone Regulations | 17.2 - M2 Zone Regulations | 17.2 - M2 Zone Regulations |
|------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | Industrial Use | Accessory Use, Building or Structure |
| Minimum Lot Area | 0.4 ha [1 ac] | n/a |
| Minimum Lot Frontage | 40 m [131.2 ft.] | n/a |
| Minimum Front Yard | 10 m [32.8 ft.] | 10m [32.8 ft.] |
| Minimum Rear Yard | 15 m [49.2 ft.] or 20 m [65.6 ft.] where the yard abuts a residential zone | 3 m [9.84 ft.] or 15 m [49.2 ft.] where the yard abuts a residential zone |
| 17.2 - M2 Zone Regulations | 17.2 - M2 Zone Regulations | 17.2 - M2 Zone Regulations |
|--------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | Industrial Use | Accessory Use, Building or Structure |
| Minimum Interior Side Yard | 6 m [19.7 ft.] or 15 m [49.2 ft.] where the yard abuts a residential zone | 3 m [9.84 ft.] or 15 m [49.2 ft.] where the yard abuts a residential zone |
| Minimum Exterior Side Yard | 10 m [32.8 ft.] | 10 m [32.8 ft.] |
| Maximum Height | 15 m [49.2 ft.] | 15 m [49.2 ft.] |
| Maximum Lot Coverage | 50% | 10% included in total |
| Separation Distance between the main building and any accessory building | 3 m [9.84 ft.] | 3 m [9.84 ft.] |
## 17.3 Additional Regulations
1. All applicable provisions of Section 4 - General Provisions shall apply. (See 4.18.3 for minimum separation distances for industrial uses.)
2. The building setback shall be exempted for that portion of any lot that abuts a railroad right-of-way.
## Section 18 MINERAL AGGREGATE RESOURCE (M3) ZONE
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure in the Mineral Aggregate Resource (M3) Zone except in accordance with the following zone regulations:
## 18.1 Permitted Uses
| 18.1 - M3 Permitted Uses | |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------|
| Main Use | Accessory Use |
| Mineral Aggregate Operation Pit Portable Asphalt Plant Public Utility (see Section 4.29) Quarry Wayside Pit Wayside Quarry | - Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1) Office |
## 18.2 Zone Regulations
| 18.2 - M3 Zone Regulations | 18.2 - M3 Zone Regulations | 18.2 - M3 Zone Regulations |
|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------|
| | Mineral Aggregate Operation, Pit, Quarry | Accessory Use, Building or Structure |
| Minimum Lot Area | n/a | n/a |
| Minimum Lot Frontage | n/a | n/a |
| Minimum Front Yard and Minimum Exterior Side Yard abutting a street to face of excavation | 30 m [98.4 ft.] | |
| Minimum Rear Yard | | |
| Minimum Interior Side Yard | 15 m [49.2 ft.] | |
## 18.3 Additional Regulations
- All applicable provisions of Section 4 - General Provisions shall apply. (See 4.18.2 for minimum separation distances for pits and quarries.)
- Any mineral aggregate operation, pit or quarry shall comply with any By-law passed under the Municipal Act governing a mineral aggregate operation, pit or quarry.
- No portable asphalt plant, wayside pit or wayside quarry shall operate without a valid Environmental Compliance Approval.
## Section 19 MINING (M4) ZONE
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure in the Mining (M4) Zone except in accordance with the following zone regulations:
## 19.1 Permitted Uses
| 19.1 - M4 Permitted Uses | |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Main Use | Accessory Use |
| - Mining Exploration and prospecting - Mineral Aggregate Operation - Mineral Mining Operation - Supporting infrastructure; for example, water supply and waste disposal facilities, hydroelectric power facilities, natural gas facilities, roads - On-site Smelting and processing Pit or Quarry : Storage buidings Forestry Use | - Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1) - Accessory uses essential to mineral extraction operations (e.g. administration offices, weigh scales, assay office, power plant, lunch room, security facilities) and including only an accessory dwelling unit required for security or administration of mining operations. |
## 19.2 Zone Regulations
| 19.2 - M4 Zone Regulations | 19.2 - M4 Zone Regulations | 19.2 - M4 Zone Regulations |
|------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------|
| | Industrial Use | Accessory Use, Building or Structure |
| Minimum Lot Area | n/a | n/a |
| Minimum Lot Frontage | n/a | n/a |
| Minimum Front Yard | | |
| Minimum Rear Yard | : St or luat) | : St or luat) |
| Minimum Interior Side Yard | Pit or Quarry - in accordance with Section | Pit or Quarry - in accordance with Section |
| Minimum Exterior Side Yard | | |
## 19.3 Additional Regulations
1. All applicable provisions of Section 4 - General Provisions shall apply. (See 4.18.3 for minimum separation distances for industrial uses.)
2. All mines and mining operations shall be developed, operated or closed in compliance with the Mining Act and the Environmental Protection Act.
3. Pits and quarries shall be operated in accordance with Section 18.
## Section 20 WASTE MANAGEMENT (M5) ZONE
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure in the Waste Management (M5) Zone except in accordance with the following zone regulations:
## 20.1 Permitted Uses
| 20.1 - M5 Permitted Uses | Accessory Use |
|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|
| Main Use - Sewage Works including a waste water stabilization pond : Waste Manager or transity Recycling Depot or Transfer Station | - Accessory use, building c tructure (see 4.1 |
## 20.2 Zone Regulations
| 20.2 - M5 Zone Regulations | 20.2 - M5 Zone Regulations | 20.2 - M5 Zone Regulations |
|------------------------------|------------------------------|--------------------------------------|
| | Industrial Use | Accessory Use, Building or Structure |
| Minimum Lot Area | n/a | n/a |
| Minimum Lot Frontage | n/a | n/a |
| Minimum Lot Depth | n/a | n/a |
| Minimum Front Yard | 30 m [98.4 ft.] | 30 m [98.4 ft.] |
| Minimum Rear Yard | 30 m [98.4 ft.] | 30 m [98.4 ft.] |
| Minimum Interior Side Yard | 30 m [98.4 ft.] | 30 m [98.4 ft.] |
| Minimum Exterior Side Yard | 30 m [98.4 ft.] | 30 m [98.4 ft.] |
## 20.3 Additional Regulations
1. No Waste Management Facility shall be operated without and except in conformity with a currently valid Environmental Compliance Approval issued by the Ministry of the Environment.
2. All applicable provisions of Section 4 - General Provisions shall apply. (Se 1.18.1 for minimum separation distances for waste management facilities.
## Section 21 SALVAGE YARD (M6) ZONE
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure in the Salvage Yard (M6) Zone except in accordance with the following zone regulations:
## 21.1 Permitted Uses
| 21.1 - M6 Permitted Uses | |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| | Accessory Use |
| Industrial Uses: - Salvage Yard: On lands zoned for a salvage yard, the uses shall include the storage, crushing, dismantling, recycling, sorting or transfer of vehicles, building materials, non- hazardous wastes, junk and other materials and shall include the incidental retail, shipping and receiving of such materials. | - Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1) - Accessory uses may include storage buildings, crushing or processing equipment, waste storage facilities and administration facilities. |
## 21.2 Zone Regulations
| 21.2 - M6 Zone Regulations | 21.2 - M6 Zone Regulations | 21.2 - M6 Zone Regulations |
|------------------------------|------------------------------|--------------------------------------|
| | Industrial Use | Accessory Use, Building or Structure |
| Minimum Lot Area | 4 ha [10 ac] | n/a |
| Minimum Lot Frontage | 120 m [393.7 ft.] | n/a |
| Minimum Front Yard | 15 m [49.2 ft.] | |
| Minimum Rear Yard | | |
| Minimum Interior Side Yard | | |
| Minimum Exterior Side Yard | | |
| Maximum Height | 15 m [49.2 ft.] | 14 [49.2 ft.] |
## 21.3 Additional Regulations
1. All salvage yards shall be developed, operated or closed in compliance with the Environmental Protection Act.
2. Where a salvage yard in an M6 zone abuts a residential zone or a residential use or a sensitive land use on an adjacent lot, the wrecking yard shall be adequately screened on all sides either naturally or by artificial means (e.g erm. fence, vegetation or a combination thereof such that no portion of the operation including any storage area can be seen from a public road or from any other property.
- All applicable provisions of Section 4 - General Provisions shall apply.
## Section 22 OPEN SPACE (OS) ZONE
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure in the Open Space (OS) Zone except in accordance with the following zone regulations:
## 22.1 Permitted Uses
| 22.1 - OS Permitted Uses | |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Main Use | Accessory Use |
| Open Space Uses: Boat Laug Boat Launch : Cemetery Built Heritage Resource Conservation Use Community Garden Cultural Heritage Landscape Park - Playground Skateboard Park Sports Field | -Accessory use, building or structure including an information kiosk, interpretation center, food concession or refreshment pavilion (see 4.1) |
## 22.2 Zone Regulations
| 22.2 - OS Zone Regulations | 22.2 - OS Zone Regulations | 22.2 - OS Zone Regulations |
|------------------------------|------------------------------|--------------------------------------|
| | Open Space Use | Accessory Use, Building or Structure |
| Minimum Lot Area | n/a | n/a |
| Minimum Lot Frontage | n/a | n/a |
| Minimum Lot Depth | n/a | n/a |
| Minimum Front Yard | 8 m [26.2 ft.] | 8 m [26.2 ft.] |
| Minimum Rear Yard | 8 m [26.2 ft.] | 8 m [26.2 ft.] |
| Minimum Interior Side Yard | 8 m [26.2 ft.] | 8 m [26.2 ft.] |
| Minimum Exterior Side Yard | 8 m [26.2 ft.] | 8 m [26.2 ft.] |
| Maximum Height | 10 m [32.8 ft.] | 10m [32.8 ft.] |
## 22.3 Additional Regulations
1. All applicable provisions of Section 4 - General Provisions shall apply.
## Section 23 RURAL (RU) ZONE
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure in the Rural (RU) Zone except in accordance with the following zone regulations:
## 23.1 Permitted Uses
| 23.1 - RU Permitted Uses Main Use | Accessory Use |
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Residential Uses: Single Detached Dwelling Seasonal Dwelling | -Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1) -Accessory Residential Use (see 4.1.2) -Bed & Breakfast Establishment (see 4.1.3) -Fences (see 4.1.6) -Garden Suite (see 4.1.9) -Swimming Pools (see 4.1.10) -Home Industry (see 4.12) |
| Rural Uses: -Agriculture Use -Agriculture Related Use -Ambulance Facility -Camp -Commercial Greenhouse, Nursery or Garden Centre -Commercial Solar Collector -Commercial Wind Turbine -Communications Facility (see 4.9.1 & 4.23.2) -Conservation Use -Equestrian Establishment -Greenhouse -Fairground - Forestry Use -Hobby Farm -Kennel - Logging Operation -Marine Facility -Pet Cemetery -Portable Asphalt Plant -Portable Concrete Plant -Public Authority Use (see Section 4.29) -Public Utility (see Section 4.29) -Railroad Use -Shooting Range or Rifle Club -Wayside Pit or Quarry | -Accessory use, building or structure (see 4.1.1) -Fences (see 4.1.8) -Accessory Dwelling to an -Home Industry (see 4.12) |
## 23.2 Zone Regulations
| 23.2 - Ru Zone Regulations | 23.2 - Ru Zone Regulations | 23.2 - Ru Zone Regulations |
|--------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------|--------------------------------------|
| | All Uses | Accessory Use, Building or Structure |
| Minimum Lot Area | 1 ha [2.47 ac.] | n/a |
| Minimum Lot Frontage | 60 m [196.8 ft.] | n/a |
| Minimum Front Yard | 10 m [32.8 ft.] | 10 m [32.8 ft.] |
| Minimum Rear Yard | 10 m [32.8 ft.] | 3m [9.84 ft.] |
| Minimum Interior Side Yard | 10 m [32.8 ft.] | 3m [9.84 ft.] |
| Minimum Exterior Side Yard | 10 m [32.8 ft.] | 10 m [32.8 ft.] |
| Maximum Height | 10.5 m [34.4 ft.] | 6 m [19.6 ft.] |
| Maximum Lot Coverage | Total of all structures 5% | 2% included in total |
| Maximum Number of Dwellings (excluding a Garden Suite) | 1 | n/a |
## 23.3 Additional Regulations
1. All applicable provisions of Section 4 - General Provisions shall apply.
2. Any commercial wind farm and commercial solar collector shall meet the regulations of the Green Energy and Green Economy, Act, 2002.
3. The minimum separation distance between a the main wall of a kennel and/or a dog run associated with a kennel and the main wall of an existing dwelling on an adjacent lot shall be 150 m [492 ft.].
4. Development may be serviced with individual on-site water services and individual on-site sewage services.
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