East Zorra-Tavistock, Ontario
· No. 2003-18
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SECTION 19.0
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL ZONE (MG)
Page 19-1
Township of East Zorra-Tavistock Zoning By-Law Number 2003-18
19.1
USES PERMITTED
No person shall within any MG Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or
structure for any purpose except one or more of the MG uses presented in Table 19.1:
TABLE 19.1: USES PERMITTED
an asphalt or concrete batching plant;
a feedmill;
a fuel storage tank or supply yard;
a grain elevator;
a lumber yard;
open storage of goods or materials;
a public use, in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.22 of this Zoning By-Law;
a recycling depot;
a retail outlet, a wholesale outlet or a business office accessory to a permitted use;
a sawmill;
a truck transport terminal;
any use permitted in an MR zone;
a wayside sand or gravel pit or stone quarry, outside of a designated settlement, in accordance with
the provisions of Section 5.33 of this Zoning By-Law.
19.2
ZONE PROVISIONS
No person shall within any MG Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or
structure except in accordance with the provisions presented in Table 19.2:
TABLE 19.2: ZONE PROVISIONS
Zone Provision
All Uses
Lot Area, Minimum, where sanitary sewers are
not available
3,700 m2 (39,828 ft2)
Lot Area, Minimum, where served by sanitary
sewers
1,000 m2 (10,764 ft2)
Lot Frontage, Minimum, where sanitary sewers
are not available
40 m (131.2 ft)
Lot Frontage, Minimum, where served by
30 m (98.4 ft)
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TABLE 19.2: ZONE PROVISIONS
Zone Provision
All Uses
sanitary sewers
Lot Depth, Minimum, where sanitary sewers
are not available
50 m (164.0 ft)
Lot Depth, Minimum, where served by sanitary
sewers
35 m (114.8 ft)
Front Yard, Minimum Depth
Exterior Side Yard, Minimum Width
15 m (49.2 ft)
Rear Yard, Minimum Depth
10 m (32.8 ft), 15 m (49.2 ft) where the rear lot line
abuts a residential zone.
Interior Side Yard, Minimum Width
10 m (32.8 ft), 15 m (49.2 ft) where the interior side
lot line abuts a residential zone.
Setback, Minimum Distance from the
Centreline of a County Road
28 m (91.9 ft) within a designated settlement, 31 m
(101.7 ft) outside of a designated settlement.
Height of Building, Maximum
15 m (49.2 ft) or in accordance with the provisions
of Section 5.32 of this Zoning By-Law.
Landscaped Open Space, Minimum
10%
Parking and Accessory Buildings, Etc.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 5 of this
Zoning By-Law.
19.2.1 USE OF FRONT AND EXTERIOR SIDE YARDS:
Required front and exterior side yards shall be kept open and unobstructed by any structure
or parking area for motor vehicles, except for visitor parking areas.
19.2.2 LOCATION OF NEW BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES:
Buildings or structures hereafter erected outside of a settlement, as defined in Section
2.7.2.1, shall be required to satisfy the minimum distance separation requirements, as
determined through the application of the Minimum Distance Separation Formula I (MDS I),
in accordance with Section 2.7 of this Zoning By-Law.
(Amended by By-Law 2009-15)
Buildings or structures hereafter erected, within a settlement defined in Section 2.7.2.1, shall
be required to satisfy MDS I, in accordance with Section 2.7 of this Zoning By-Law, or not
further reduce an existing insufficient setback relative to MDS I, whichever is the lesser.
Mar. 31/21
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19.2.3 OPEN STORAGE REQUIREMENTS:
Open storage of goods or materials is permitted within any yard except the front yard or
exterior side yard where such use is accessory to the use of the main building on the lot, or
any yard except the required front yard or required exterior side yard where such open
storage is the main use on the lot, provided that:
19.2.3.1
such open storage complies with the yard and setback requirements of this Section;
19.2.3.2
any portion of the area used for open storage, where it does not adjoin the outside
wall of a building is enclosed by a permanent fence, unpierced except for gates
necessary for access. Where the property abuts a residential, village, or institutional
zone such fence shall be opaque;
19.2.3.3
the fence described in the foregoing subsection is at least 1.8 m (5.9 ft) in height
from the ground, the said fence shall comply with the yard and setback requirements
of this Section and the land between the fence and any lot line not required for
entrance and exit driveways shall be used for no other purpose than landscaping;
19.2.3.4
any open storage shall be maintained with a stable surface, treated so as to prevent
the raising of dust or loose particles and drained in accordance with requirements of
the Corporation.
19.2.4 ACCESSORY RETAIL, WHOLESALE OR BUSINESS OFFICE SPACE:
Retail, wholesale or business office space accessory to a permitted industrial use shall occupy
no more than 20% of the gross floor area of the main industrial building on the lot.
19.3
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
19.3.1
Location: Part Lot 36, Concession 15, (East Zorra), MG-1 (Key Map 10)
(Amended by By-Law 2021-09)
19.3.1.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any MG-1 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure for any purpose except the following:
a single detached dwelling accessory to a permitted use on the lot;
a building supply centre;
a contractor's yard;
an open storage use of goods or materials accessory to a permitted use;
a retail outlet accessory to a permitted use.
19.3.1.2
That all the other provisions of the MG Zone in Section 19.2 and all other relevant
provisions contained in this Zoning By-Law shall continue to apply mutatis mutandis.
February/21
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19.3.2
Location: Part Lot 20, Concession 12, (East Zorra), Hickson, MG-2
(Key Map 29)
(Amended by By-Law 2021-09)
19.3.2.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any MG-2 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure for any purpose except the following:
all uses permitted in Section 19.1 of this Zoning By-Law.
19.3.2.2
Notwithstanding any provision of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any MG-2 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
19.3.2.2.1
SETBACK FROM THE NORTH LOT LINE OF MG-2 ZONE
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law to the contrary, no building or
structure and no part of any open storage area shall be located closer than 30.0 m
(98.4 ft) from the north lot line of the MG-2 Zone.
19.3.2.3
That all the other provisions of the MG Zone in Section 19.2 and all other relevant
provisions contained in this Zoning By-Law shall continue to apply mutatis mutandis.
19.3.3
Location: Part Lot 86, Plan 820 (East Zorra), Hickson, MG-3 (Key Map 29)
(Amended by By-Law 2021-09)
19.3.3.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-law to the contrary, no person
shall within any MG-3 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure for any purpose except for the following:
all uses permitted in Section 19.1 of this By-law;
a coffee and donut shop;
a repair garage for servicing farm vehicles and farm equipment;
a retail farmers market; and
a retail store
19.3.3.2
That all provisions of the MG Zone in Section 19.2 of this Zoning By-law, as
amended, shall apply, and further that all other provisions of this Zoning By-law, as
amended, that are consistent with the provisions herein contained shall continue to
apply mutatis mutandis.
(Amended by By-Law 2016-17)
February/21
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19.3.4
Location: Part Lot 20, Plan 820 (East Zorra), Hickson, MG-4 (Key Map 29)
(Amended by By-Law 2021-09)
19.3.4.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any MG-4 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure for any purpose except the following:
all uses permitted in Section 19.1 of this Zoning By-Law; and
a farm implement dealership.
19.3.4.2
That all the other provisions of the MG Zone in Section 19.2 and all other relevant
provisions contained in this Zoning By-Law shall continue to apply mutatis mutandis.
19.3.5
Location: Part Lot 4, Concession 10, (East Zorra), MG-5 (Key Map 51)
(Amended by By-Law 2021-09)
19.3.5.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any MG-5 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure for any purpose except the following:
a public use in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.22 of this Zoning By-
Law; and
a salvage yard.
19.3.5.2
Notwithstanding any provision of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any MG-5 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
19.3.5.2.1
FRONT YARD
Minimum depth
30.0 m (98.4 ft)
19.3.5.2.2
REAR YARD
Minimum depth
30.0 m (98.4 ft)
19.3.5.2.3
INTERIOR SIDE YARD
Minimum Width
10.0 m (32.8 ft)
19.3.5.2.4
EXTERIOR SIDE YARD
Minimum Width
30.0 m (98.4 ft)
(Amended by By-Law 2009-15)
February/21
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19.3.5.2.5
SETBACK
Minimum distance from the centreline of
A Provincial Highway
50.0 m (164.0 ft)
A County Road
45.0 m (147.6 ft)
19.3.5.2.6
LANDSCAPED OPEN SPACE
Minimum
10% of lot area
19.3.5.2.7
HEIGHT OF BUILDING
Maximum
15.0 m (49.2 ft)
19.3.5.2.8
USE OF FRONT AND EXTERIOR SIDE YARDS
Required front and exterior side yards shall be kept open and unobstructed by any
structure or parking area for motor vehicles, except for visitor parking.
19.3.5.2.9
SPECIAL PROVISIONS - SALVAGE YARD
The following additional provisions apply to salvage yards:
19.3.5.2.9.1
That portion of the premises in which any chattels, lumber, automotive vehicle or
part thereof is or are kept, stored, dismantled or wrecked in connection with the
salvage yard shall be fenced with a closed wooden and/or metal fence, extending at
least 2.0 m (6.56 ft) in height from the ground and constructed of new material.
19.3.5.2.9.2
No part of any such fenced area shall be within any required side, front or rear yard.
19.3.5.2.9.3
The outside perimeter of the fences, shall be planted with evergreen trees and such
trees shall not be less than 1.5 m (4.92 ft) in height and shall be so spaced as to
completely obscure the fence; and the trees shall be maintained in a healthy condition
and any diseased or dead trees shall be replaced as soon as possible.
19.3.5.2.9.4
No part of any fence or any required side, front or rear yard shall be illuminated by
electricity or other artificial means.
19.3.5.2.9.5
All fences except those constructed of aluminium shall be painted and kept painted
from time to time so as to maintain the wood or metal, as the case may be, in good
condition. No display or advertising by means of painting names, objects or pictures
on any fence shall be permitted.
February/21
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19.3.5.2.9.6
All buildings constructed within the storage yard area shall be of masonry
construction and no existing building not constructed of masonry (within the fenced
area) shall be used in conjunction with any operation including incidental to the
wrecking of motor vehicles.
19.3.5.2.9.7
Maximum lot coverage for all buildings shall be 60% of the lot area.
19.3.5.3
That all the other provisions of the MG Zone in Section 19.2 and all other relevant
provisions contained in this Zoning By-Law shall continue to apply mutatis mutandis.
February/21