East Zorra-Tavistock, Ontario
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SECTION 6.0
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6.1
USES PERMITTED
No person shall within any A1 Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or
structure for any purpose except one or more of the A1 uses presented in Table 6.1:
TABLE 6.1: USES PERMITTED
an animal kennel, in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.3 and Section 6.2.3;
a communications structure;
a conservation project;
a converted dwelling, in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.5;
a farm, but does not include a regulated farm as defined in this Zoning By-Law;
a garden suite, in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.10;
a group home, in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.12;
a home occupation, in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.13;
an on-farm composting facility;
an oil or gas well;
a public use, in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.22;
a seasonal fruit, vegetable, flower or farm produce sales outlet, provided the produce is the
product of the farm on which the outlet is located;
a single detached dwelling if accessory to a farm;
a single detached dwelling on an existing lot zoned A1 on the date of passage of this
Zoning By-Law;
a wayside sand or gravel pit in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.33.
(Amended by By-Law 2007-30)
(Amended by By-Law 2009-15)
(Amended by By-Law 2021-09)
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6.2
ZONE PROVISIONS
No person shall within any A1 Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or
structure except in accordance with the following provisions presented in Table 6.2:
TABLE 6.2: ZONE PROVISIONS
Zone Provision
Livestock Barns & Manure
Storage Buildings & Structures
Sales Outlets for
Farm Produce
All Other Buildings
and Structures
Lot Area, Minimum
Existing at the date of passing of this Zoning By-Law or created through a boundary
adjustment.
Lot Frontage, Minimum
Existing at the date of passing of this Zoning By-Law or created through a boundary
adjustment.
Front Yard, Minimum
Depth
Exterior Side Yard,
Minimum Width
Greater of 30 m (98.4 ft) or such
minimum distance from the front
or exterior side lot line as
determined through the application
of the Minimum Distance
Separation Formula II (MDS II).
5 m (16.4 ft)
15 m (49.2 ft)
Rear Yard, Minimum
Depth
Interior Side Yard,
Minimum Width
Greater of 10 m (32.8 ft) or such
minimum distance separation from
the rear or interior side lot line as
determined through the application
of the MDS II.
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
Setback, Minimum
Distance from the
Centreline of a County
Road.
Greater of 45 m (148 ft) or the
sum of 16 m (52.5 ft) plus the
front yard, or exterior side yard
setback determined through the
application of the MDS II.
21 m (68.9 ft)
31 m (101.7 ft)
Height of Building,
Maximum
15 m (49.2 ft) or in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.32
Parking and Accessory
Buildings, Etc.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 5.
(Amended by By-Law 2007-30)
(Amended by By-Law 2009-15)
(Amended by By-Law 2021-09)
6.2.1 MINIMUM DISTANCE SEPARATION REQUIREMENTS FOR LIVESTOCK BARNS AND
STRUCTURES
In addition to the minimum yard and setback requirements contained in Table 6.2 above,
agricultural buildings and structures hereafter erected, altered and/or used for the housing of
livestock shall meet the minimum distance separation requirements as determined through
the application of the Minimum Distance Separation Formula II (MDS II), in accordance
with Section 2.7 of this Zoning By-Law.
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6.2.2 MINIMUM DISTANCE SEPARATION REQUIREMENTS FOR MANURE STORAGE STRUCTURES
In addition to the minimum yard and setback requirements contained in Table 6.2 above,
manure storage structures erected, or altered shall meet the minimum distance separation
requirements as determined through the application of the Minimum Distance Separation
Formula II (MDS II), in accordance with Section 2.7 of this Zoning By-Law.
6.2.3 LOCATION OF AN ANIMAL KENNEL
Notwithstanding any provision of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no land shall be used
and no building or structure or part thereof shall be used or erected, renovated or remodelled
for use as an animal kennel closer than 90 m (295.3 ft) to any lot line.
6.2.4 NUMBER OF ACCESSORY DWELLINGS AND GARDEN SUITES PER LOT
Single detached dwelling, Maximum
1, except that up to a maximum of 2
accessory single detached dwellings
may be located on a farm subject to
the approval of the Committee of
Adjustment.
Converted dwelling, Maximum
1, with a maximum of 2 dwelling
units,
in
accordance
with
the
provisions of Section 5.5.
Garden suites, Maximum
1, in accordance with the provisions of
5.9.
6.2.5 MINIMUM GROSS FLOOR AREA FOR A SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING
Minimum
93 m2 (1,001 ft2)
6.2.6 LOCATION OF NEW OR ENLARGED FARM DWELLINGS
New farm dwelling, including temporary dwellings, 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)
Existing farm dwellings, 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.
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6.2.7 REQUIREMENT FOR ON-FARM COMPOSTING FACILITIES
The following additional provisions apply to on-farm composting facilities:
6.2.7.1
The facility will require a concrete floor with runoff containment, solid walls not less
than 1.5 m (4.9 ft) in height consisting of a closed wooden, metal, and/or concrete
wall constructed of rot-proof materials and unpierced except for gates necessary for
access, and a roof constructed with permanent all-weather materials;
6.2.7.2
In addition to the minimum yard and setback requirements contained in this Zoning
By-Law, on-farm composting facilities erected or altered shall meet the Minimum
Distance Separation requirements as determined through the application of the
Minimum Distance Separation Formula II (MDS II), or shall not further reduce an
existing insufficient setback. For the purposes of calculation, an on-farm composting
facility shall be considered a roofed or covered manure storage facility based on the
capacity of the existing livestock or poultry housing on the farm;
(Amended by By-Law 2007-30)
6.2.7.3
The facility shall require engineered drawings submitted at the time of application for
building permit;
6.2.7.4
The sizing and design of the facility shall be in accordance with best management
practices and standards for type of animal published from time to time by the Ontario
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
(Amended by By-Law 2009-15)
6.2.8 REQUIREMENT FOR AN OIL OR GAS WELL
No gas or oil well or drilling in connection therewith, or storage tank, or other accessory use
in connection with the foregoing shall be located closer than 75 m (246 ft) to any Residential
Zone or any building in an adjacent lot.
6.3
SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR A CONVERTED DWELLING (A1-C)
In accordance with the provisions of 5.4, all A1-C zoned lots may contain a converted
dwelling, or any use permitted in Section 6.1, in accordance with the provisions of Section
6.4
SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR A GARDEN SUITE (A1-G)
In accordance with the provisions of Section 5.10, all A1-G zoned lots may contain a garden
suite or any use permitted in Section 6.1, in accordance with the provisions of Section 6.2.
Upon expiry of the temporary use By-Law, the garden suite shall be removed unless an
application is submitted for an extension of the use and approved by the Corporation
pursuant to Section 39 of the Planning Act.
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6.5
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
6.5.1
Location: Part of Lot 34, Concession 14, (East Zorra), A1-1 (Key Map 9)
(Amended by By-Law 2021-09)
6.5.1.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any A1-1 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure for any purpose except the following:
All uses permitted in Section 6.1 of the By-Law.
6.5.1.2
Notwithstanding any provision of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any A1-1 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
6.5.1.2.1
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF NUTRIENT UNITS PERMITTED
Maximum
67
(Amended by By-Law 2007-30)
6.5.1.2.2
That all the other provisions of the A1 Zone in Section 6.2 and all other relevant
provisions contained in this Zoning By-Law shall continue to apply mutatis mutandis.
6.5.2
Location: Part of Lot 8, Concession 11, (East Zorra), A1-2 (Key Map 42)
(Amended by By-Law 2021-09)
6.5.2.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any A1-2 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure for any purpose except the following:
All uses permitted in Section 6.1 of the By-Law; and
a retail outlet for the selling of seed if accessory to a single detached dwelling.
6.5.2.2
That all the other provisions of the A1 Zone in Section 6.2 and all other relevant
provisions contained in this Zoning By-Law shall continue to apply mutatis mutandis.
6.5.3
Location: Part of Lot 9, Concession 17, (East Zorra), A1-3 (Key Map 46)
(Amended by By-Law 2021-09)
6.5.3.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any A1-3 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure for any purpose except the following:
A farm, excluding any buildings or structures;
a public use in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.20;
a communication structure; and
a seasonal fruit, vegetable, flower or farm produce sales outlet, provided the produce
is the product of the farm on which the outlet is located.
(Amended by By-Law 2007-30)
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6.5.3.2
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law the contrary, no person shall
within any 'A1-3' Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure
except in accordance with the following provisions:
6.5.3.2.1
LOT AREA
Minimum
4.97 ha (12.3 ac)
6.5.3.2.2
That all the other provisions of the A1 Zone in Section 6.2 and all other relevant
provisions contained in this Zoning By-Law shall continue to apply mutatis mutandis.
(Amended by By-Law 2005-20)
6.5.4
Location: Part of Lot 3, Concession 10, (East Zorra), A1-4 (Key Map 51)
(Amended by By-Law 2021-09)
6.5.4.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any A1-4 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure for any purpose except the following:
a single detached dwelling;
a farm,;
a public use, in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.20.
(Amended by By-Law 2007-30)
6.5.4.2
Notwithstanding any provision of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any A1-4 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
6.5.4.2.1
LOT AREA
Minimum
2.8 ha (6.9 ac)
6.5.4.2.2
That all the other provisions of the A1 Zone in Section 6.2 and all other relevant
provisions contained in this Zoning By-Law shall continue to apply mutatis mutandis.
6.5.5
Location: Part of Lot 5, Concession 13, (East Zorra), A1-5
(Amended by By-Law 2021-09)
6.5.5.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any A1-5 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure for any purpose except the following:
All uses permitted in Section 6.1 of the By-Law.
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6.5.5.2
Notwithstanding any provision of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any A1-5 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
6.5.5.2.1
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF NUTRIENT UNITS PERMITTED
Maximum
4
(Amended by By-Law 2007-30)
6.5.5.2.2
That all the other provisions of the A1 Zone in Section 6.2 and all other relevant
provisions contained in this Zoning By-Law shall continue to apply mutatis mutandis.
6.5.6
Location: Part of Lot 20, Concession 9, (East Zorra), A1-6 (Key Map 25)
(Amended by By-Law 2021-09)
6.5.6.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any A1-6 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure for any purpose except the following:
All uses permitted in Section 6.1 of the By-Law.
6.5.6.2
Notwithstanding any provision of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any A1-6 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
6.5.6.2.1
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF NUTRIENT UNITS PERMITTED
Maximum
35
(Amended by By-Law 2007-30)
6.5.6.2.2
That all the other provisions of the A1 Zone in Section 6.2 and all other relevant
provisions contained in this Zoning By-Law shall continue to apply mutatis mutandis.
6.5.7
Location: Part of Lot 21, Concession 16, (East Zorra), A1-7 (Key Map 23)
(Amended by By-Law 2021-09)
6.5.7.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any A1-7 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure for any purpose except the following:
All uses permitted in Section 6.1 of the By-Law.
6.5.7.2
Notwithstanding any provision of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any A1-7 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
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6.5.7.2.1
SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR HOME OCCUPATION
6.5.7.2.1.1
A home occupation restricted to a machine shop/tool and die shop shall be permitted
within an existing accessory building.
6.5.7.2.1.2
The area of the home occupation permitted in the accessory building shall not be
greater than 223 m2 (2400.4 ft2) of gross floor area.
6.5.7.2.1.3
A maximum of one person, other than a family member residing on the lot, may be
employed by the home occupation.
6.5.7.2.2
That all the other provisions of the A1 Zone in Section 6.2 and all other relevant
provisions contained in this Zoning By-Law shall continue to apply mutatis mutandis.
(Added by By-Law 2003-54)
6.5.8
Location: Part of Lot 1, Concession 10, (East Zorra), A1-8 (Key Map 51)
(Amended by By-Law 2021-09)
6.5.8.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any A1-8 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure for any purpose except the following:
All uses permitted in Section 6.1 of the By-Law.
6.5.8.2
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any A1-8 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure except in accordance with the following provisions:
6.5.8.2.1
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF NUTRIENT UNITS PERMITTED
Maximum
28
(Amended by By-Law 2007-30)
6.5.8.2.2
That all the other provisions of the A1 Zone in Section 6.2 and all other relevant
provisions contained in this Zoning By-Law shall continue to apply mutatis mutandis.
(Added by By-Law 2003-54)
6.5.9
Location: Part of Lots 35 and 36, Concession 11, (East Zorra), A1-9
(Key Map 2)
(Amended by By-Law 2021-09)
6.5.9.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any 'A1-9' Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure for any purpose except the following:
all uses permitted in Section 6.1 of this Zoning By-Law;
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6.5.9.2
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any A1-9 Zone, use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions
6.5.9.2.1
LOT AREA
Minimum
10.5 ha (26 acres)
(Added by By-Law 2004-39)
6.5.9.2.2
LOT FRONTAGE
Minimum
717 m (2,353 ft)
6.5.9.2.3
That all the other provisions of the 'A1' Zone in Section 6.2 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 2004-39)
6.5.10
Location: Part of Lot 10, Concession 17, (East Zorra), A1-10 (Key Map 46)
(Amended by By-Law 2021-09)
6.5.10.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any 'A1-10' Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure for any purpose except the following:
all uses permitted in Section 6.1 of this Zoning By-Law;
6.5.10.2
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any A1-10 Zone, use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
6.5.10.2.1
LOT AREA
Minimum
1.7 ha (4.3 ac)
6.5.10.2.2
LOT FRONTAGE
Minimum
59.63 m (195.6 ft) at street line
6.5.10.2.3
That all the other provisions of the 'A1' Zone in Section 6.2 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 2005-41)
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6.5.11
Location: Part Lot 10, Concession 15 (East Zorra), A1-11 (Key Map 45)
(Amended by By-Law 2021-09)
6.5.11.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any A1-11 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure for any purpose except the following:
all uses permitted in Section 6.1 to this Zoning By-Law; and
an on-farm solar energy generating system.
6.5.11.2
Notwithstanding any provision of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any A1-11 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure except in accordance with the following provisions:
6.5.11.2.1
SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR AN ON-FARM SOLAR ENERGY GENERATING SYSTEM:
6.5.11.2.1.1
Maximum area
1.0 ha (2.47 ac)
6.5.11.2.1.2
Minimum interior side yard setback to
the centre of the base of solar panels:
10.0 m (32.8 ft)
6.5.11.2.1.3
Minimum exterior side yard setback to
the centre of the base of solar panels:
250.0 m (820.2 ft)
6.5.11.2.1.4
Minimum front yard setback to the
centre of the base of solar panels:
90.0 m (295.2 ft)
6.5.11.2.1.5
Maximum height of solar panels, from
grade to highest point of solar panel
at any angle:
7.0 m (22.9 ft)
6.5.11.2.1.6
That all the provisions of the A1 Zone in Section 6.5 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 2008-18)
6.5.12
Location: Part Lot 5, Concession 10 (East Zorra), A1-12 (Key Map 51)
(Amended by By-Law 2021-09)
6.5.12.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any A1-12 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure for any purpose except the following:
all uses permitted in Section 6.1 to this Zoning By-Law.
(Added by By-Law 2010-32)
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6.5.12.2
Notwithstanding any provision of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any A1-12 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure except in accordance with the following provisions:
6.5.12.2.1
FLOOR AREA FOR A STRUCTURE ACCESSORY TO A RESIDENTIAL USE
Maximum
238 m2 (2,560 ft2)
6.5.12.2.2
That all provisions of the A1 Zone in Section 6.5 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 2010-32)
6.5.13 Location: Part Lot 21, Concession 9 (East Zorra); A1-G13 (Key Map 20)
6.5.13.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Llaw to the contrary, no person
shall within any 'A1-G13' Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure for any purpose except the following:
all uses permitted in Section 6.1; and
a garden suite.
6.5.13.2
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any 'A1-G13' Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure except in accordance with the following provisions:
6.5.13.2.1
TIME PERIOD FOR A GARDEN SUITE
Maximum
April 1, 2015 to April 1, 2025
6.5.13.2.2
GROSS FLOOR AREA FOR A GARDEN SUITE
Maximum
120.8 m2 (1,300 ft2)
6.5.13.2.3
LOCATION OF GARDEN SUITE
Notwithstanding any other provision contained in Section 5.10.4 of this Zoning
By-Law, a garden suite may be located in the front yard.
6.5.13.2.4
That all provisions of the 'A1-G13' Zone in Section 6.5 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 2015-17)
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