East Zorra-Tavistock, Ontario
· No. 2003-18
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SECTION 22.0
INSTITUTIONAL ZONE (I)
Page 22-1
Township of East Zorra-Tavistock Zoning By-Law Number 2003-18
22.1
USES PERMITTED
No person shall within any I Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure
for any purpose except one or more of the I uses presented in Table 22.1:
TABLE 22.1: USES PERMITTED
an administrative office of the Corporation, the County, the Government of Ontario or
the Government of Canada;
a cemetery;
a community centre;
a converted dwelling, in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.5 of this Zoning By-Law;
a daycare centre;
a dwelling unit in a portion of a non-residential building, if accessory to a permitted use on the lot;
a fire hall or police station;
a fraternal lodge or institutional hall;
a group home, in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.12 of this Zoning By-Law;
a home occupation in accordance with the provisions in Section 5.13 of this Zoning By-Law;
a long term care facility;
a medical centre;
a municipal yard;
a museum;
a parking lot;
a place of worship;
a public or private hospital;
a public library;
a public or private school;
a public use in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.22 of this Zoning By-Law;
a single detached dwelling if accessory to a permitted use on the lot.
(Amended by By-Law 2009-15)
February/21
SECTION 22.0
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22.2
ZONE PROVISIONS
No person shall within any I Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure
except in accordance with the provisions presented in Table 22.2. The lot area provisions for
residential uses in Table 22.2 are cumulative with the lot area provisions for non-residential
uses in Table 22.2 when such single detached dwelling is located on the same lot with a
permitted non-residential use.
TABLE 22.2: ZONE PROVISIONS
Zone Provision
Residential Uses
Non-Residential
Uses
Single Detached
Dwelling
Dwelling Unit in a
portion of a Non-
Residential Building
Number of Dwellings Per Lot,
Maximum
1 dwelling
1 dwelling
Not Applicable
Lot Area, Minimum,
Where sanitary sewers are not
available
2,800 m2 (30,140 ft2)
300 m2 (3,229 ft2)
3,700 m2
(39,828 ft2)
Lot Area, Minimum, where served
by both sanitary sewers and public
water supply
450 m2 (4,844 ft2) or
600 m2 (6,458.6 ft2)
in the case of a
corner lot
No provision
2,000 m2
(21,528.5 ft2)
Lot Frontage, Minimum,
Where sanitary sewers are not
available
30 m (98.4 ft)
No provision
40 m (131.2)
Lot Frontage, Minimum
Where served by both sanitary
sewers and public water supply
15 m (49.2 ft) or
20 m (65.6 ft) in the
case of a corner lot
No provision
30 m (98.4 ft)
Lot Depth, Minimum
Where sanitary sewers are not
available
No provision
No provision
50 m (164.0 ft)
Front Yard, Minimum Depth
Exterior Side Yard, Minimum
Width
9 m (29.5 ft)
Rear Yard, Minimum Depth
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
10 m (32.8 ft)
Interior Side Yard, Minimum
Width
3 m (9.8 ft) on one side and 1.2 m (3.9 ft) on
the narrow side, provided that where a garage
or carport is attached to or is within the main
building, or the lot is a corner lot, the
minimum width shall be 1.2 m (3.9 ft).
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
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TABLE 22.2: ZONE PROVISIONS
Zone Provision
Residential Uses
Non-Residential
Uses
Single Detached
Dwelling
Dwelling Unit in a
portion of a Non-
Residential Building
Setback, Minimum Distance from
the Centreline of a County Road
23 m (75.5 ft)
Height of Building, Maximum
11 m (36.1 ft)
15 m (49.2 ft), or in accordance with the
provisions in Section 5.32 of this Zoning
By-Law
Gross Floor Area, Minimum
93 m2 (1,001 ft2)
55 m2 (592.0 ft2)
No Provision
Landscaped Open Space,
Minimum
No Provision
30% of lot area
Parking and Accessory
Buildings, Etc.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 5 of this Zoning By-
Law.
22.2.1 SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING AND NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDING ON THE SAME LOT:
When a permitted single detached dwelling is erected, altered or used on the same lot in a I
Zone as a permitted non-residential building, a setback of 3 m (9.8 ft) is required between
such buildings.
22.2.2 LOCATION OF NEW BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES:
Dwellings, 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.
Existing dwellings, buildings or structures located outside of a settlement, as defined in
Section 2.7.2.1, which are hereafter enlarged, 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.
Dwellings, 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.
(Amended by By-Law 2009-15)
Mar. 31/21
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22.3
SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR A CONVERTED DWELLING (I-C)
In accordance with the provisions of Section 5.5, all I-C zoned lots may contain a converted
dwelling, or any use permitted in Section 22.1, in accordance with the provisions of
Section 22.2 of this Zoning By-Law.
22.4
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
22.4.1
Location: Lot 14, Plan 1609, 80 Maria Street(Tavistock), I-1 (Key Map 7)
(Amended by By-Law 2021-09)
22.4.1.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any I-1 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure
for any purpose except the following:
all uses permitted in Section 22.1 of this Zoning By-Law;
a business or professional office;
a financial institution;
a personal service establishment;
a commercial school;
a service shop;
a studio.
22.4.1.2
That all the other provisions of the I Zone in Section 22.2 and all other relevant
provisions contained in this Zoning By-Law shall continue to apply mutatis mutandis.
22.4.2
Location: Part Lot 20, Concession 15 (East Zorra), I-2
(Amended by By-Law 2021-09)
22.4.2.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any I-2 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure
for any purpose except the following:
A place of worship and accessory parking.
22.4.2.2
Notwithstanding any provision of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any I-2 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure
for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
22.4.2.2.1
CALCULATION OF MINIMUM DISTANCE SEPARATION FORMULA II (MDS II)
For the purpose of calculating the required Minimum Distance Separation Formula II
(MDS II) setback from the subject property, the measurement shall be taken from the
closest part of the existing church building.
February/21
(Amended by By-Law 2009-15)
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22.4.2.3
That all the other provisions of the I Zone in Section 22.2 and all other relevant
provisions contained in this Zoning By-Law shall continue to apply mutatis mutandis.
(Amended by By-Law 2009-15)
22.4.3
Location: Part Lot 9, Concession 17 (East Zorra), I-3 (Key Map 49)
(Amended by By-Law 2021-09)
22.4.3.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any I-3 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure
for any purpose except the following:
a place of worship;
a parking lot;
a sports field;
a public use in accordance with the provisions of subsection 5.22 of this Zoning By-
Law.
(Amended by By-Law 2009-15)
22.4.3.2
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any I-3 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure
except in accordance with the following provisions:
22.4.3.2.1
(Added by By-Law 2005-20)
(Deleted by By-Law 2005-43)
22.4.3.2.2
(Added by By-Law 2005-20)
(Deleted by By-Law 2005-43)
22.4.3.3
That all of the provisions of the I Zone in Section 22.2 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.
(Added by By-Law 2005-20)
(Amended by By-Law 2005-43)
22.4.4
Location: Part Lot 36 Concession 9 (East Zorra), I-4 (Key Map 13)
(Amended by By-Law 2021-09)
22.4.4.1
Notwithstanding any provision of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any 'I-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 22.1.
22.4.4.2
Notwithstanding any provision of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any 'I-4' Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure
except in accordance with the following provisions:
February/21
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22.4.4.2.1
LOT AREA
Minimum
2,870 m2 (30,893.4 ft.2)
22.4.4.3
That all provisions of the 'I' Zone in Section 22.2 to 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.
(Added by By-Law 2013-16)
22.4.5
Location: Part of Lot 8, Concession 11 (East Zorra), I-5 (Key Map 42)
22.4.5.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-law to the contrary, no person
shall within any I-5 Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure
for any purpose except the following:
a private school;
22.4.5.2
That all provisions of the I Zone in Section 22.2 and 22.3 to this Zoning By-law, as
amended, shall apply, and further that all other provisions of this By-law, as
amended, that are consistent with the provisions herein contained shall continue to
apply mutatis mutandis.
(Added by By-Law 2019-33)
22.4.6
Location: Part of Lot 8, Concession 11 (East Zorra), I-6 (Key Map 42)
22.4.6.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-law to the contrary, no person
shall within any I-6 Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure
for any purpose except the following:
a place of worship;
22.4.6.2
That all provisions of the I Zone in Section 22.2 and 22.3 to this Zoning By-law, as
amended, shall apply, and further that all other provisions of this By-law, as
amended, that are consistent with the provisions herein contained shall continue to
apply mutatis mutandis.
(Added by By-Law 2019-33)
Mar. 31/21