East Zorra-Tavistock, Ontario
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SECTION 8.0
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8.1
USES PERMITTED
No person shall within any AB Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure for any purpose except one or more of the AB uses presented in Table 8.1:
TABLE 8.1: USES PERMITTED
an abattoir;
an agricultural research and/or breeding operation;
an animal kennel, in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.3 and Section 8.2.3;
a commercial grain elevator;
a communications structure;
a converted dwelling, in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.5;
a dead stock removal operation;
a farm auction barn;
a farm implement dealer;
a farm drainage contractor or silo contractor;
a farm produce retail outlet;
a feed mill;
a home occupation, in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.13;
a landscaping business;
a livestock assembly and sales yard;
a manufacturing plant for the production of agricultural field tile;
a processing plant for agricultural products and/or by-products;
a public use in accordance with the provisions of subsection 5.22;
a regulating and compressor station for a petroleum products pipeline or natural gas pipeline;
a nursery;
a retail outlet, a wholesale outlet or a business office accessory to a permitted use;
a retail outlet for the sale of agricultural supplies such as feed, grain, fertilizer, etc.;
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TABLE 8.1: USES PERMITTED
a sawmill;
a single detached dwelling accessory to a permitted use on the lot;
a soil processing operation;
a veterinary clinic;
a wayside sand or gravel pit in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.33;
a welding and repair garage for servicing farm vehicles and farm implements.
8.2
ZONE PROVISIONS
No person shall within any AB Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure except in accordance with the following provisions presented in Table 8.2. The lot
area provisions for residential uses are cumulative with the lot area provisions for non-
residential uses when such residential use is located on the same lot with a permitted non-
residential use.
TABLE 8.2: ZONE PROVISIONS
Zone Provision
Residential Uses
Non-Residential Uses
Number of Single Detached
Dwellings per Lot, Maximum
1
No Provision
Lot Area, Minimum
Where sanitary sewers and
public water supply not
available
.4 ha (1 ac)
.4 ha (1 ac)
Lot Frontage, Minimum
45 m (147.6 ft)
Front Yard, Minimum Depth
Exterior Side Yard,
Minimum Width
10 m (32.8 ft)
Rear Yard, Minimum Depth
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
Interior Side Yard,
Minimum Width
3 m (9.8 ft)
5 m (24.6 ft)
Lot Depth, Minimum
60 m (196.9 ft)
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TABLE 8.2: ZONE PROVISIONS
Zone Provision
Residential Uses
Non-Residential Uses
Setback, Minimum Distance
from the Centreline of a
County Road
26 m (85.3 ft)
Height of Building,
Maximum
11 m (36.1 ft)
15 m (49.2 ft) or in accordance
with the provisions of
Section 5.32
Gross Floor Area, Minimum
93 m2 (1,001 ft2)
No Provision
Landscaped Open Space,
Minimum
30% of lot area
10 % of the lot area
Parking and Accessory
Buildings, Etc.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 5.
8.2.1 LOCATION OF NEW DWELLINGS, 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)
8.2.2 SPECIAL PROVISION FOR ACCESSORY RESIDENTIAL USE
Prior to the issuance of a building permit for the single detached dwelling, the construction of
the agri-business buildings or structures must be complete, to the satisfaction of the Chief
Building Official.
April/09
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8.2.3 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.
8.2.4 OPEN STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
No storage of goods or materials is permitted outside any building except that the open
storage of goods or materials may be permitted to the rear of the main building provided that:
8.2.4.1
such open storage is accessory to the use of the main non-residential building on the
lot;
8.2.4.2
such open storage complies with the yard and setback requirements of this Section; and
8.2.4.3
any portion of the area used for open storage, where it does not adjoin the outside wall
of a building, shall be enclosed by a fence extending at least 1.5 m (4.9 ft) in height
from the ground, constructed of new materials.
8.2.4.4
Notwithstanding the open storage yard, setback and enclosure requirements, the open
storage of finished goods or materials shall be permitted for the purposes of display or
sale.
8.3
SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR A CONVERTED DWELLING (AB-C)
In accordance with the provisions of Section 5.5, all AB-C zoned lots may contain a
converted dwelling, or any other use permitted in Section 8.1, in accordance with the
provisions of Section 8.2 of this Zoning By-Law.
8.4
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
8.4.1
Location: Part of Lot 34, Concession 9, (East Zorra), AB-1 (Key Map 1)
(Amended by By-Law 2021-09)
8.4.1.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall
within any AB-1 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any
purpose except the following:
an on-farm diversified use, consisting of a cheese processing plant located in a building
existing as of February 20th, 2002.
8.4.1.2
Notwithstanding any provision of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall
within any AB-1 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any
purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
February/21
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8.4.1.2.1
GROSS FLOOR AREA
The maximum gross floor area used for the cheese processing operation shall be
restricted to the gross floor area existing as of February 20th, 2002.
8.4.1.2.2
RETAILING OR WHOLESALING RESTRICTION
The area used for retailing or wholesaling shall not exceed 60 m2 (645.8 ft2) of gross
floor area.
8.4.1.2.3
That all the other provisions of the AB Zone in Section 8.2 and all other relevant
provisions contained in this Zoning By-Law shall continue to apply mutatis mutandis.
8.4.2
Location: Part of Lot 34, Concession 12, (East Zorra), AB-2 (Key Map 2)
(Amended by By-Law 2021-09)
8.4.2.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall
within any AB-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 8.1 of this Zoning By-Law; and
a farm, excluding the keeping of any livestock.
8.4.2.2.1 Notwithstanding any provision of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall
within any AB-2 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any
purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
8.4.2.2.2
VEHICULAR ACCESS
No vehicular access shall be permitted onto County Road #59.
8.4.2.2.2
That all the other provisions of the AB Zone in Section 8.2 and all other relevant
provisions contained in this Zoning By-Law shall continue to apply mutatis mutandis.
8.4.3
Location: Part of Lot 26, Concession 16, (East Zorra), AB-3 (Key Map 18)
(Amended by By-Law 2021-09)
8.4.3.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall
within any AB-3 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any
purpose except the following:
a single detached dwelling, if accessory to a permitted use on the lot; and
a truck transport terminal or yard for agricultural products.
8.4.3.2.1 Notwithstanding any provision of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall
within any AB-3 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any
purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
February/21
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8.4.3.2.2
INTERIOR SIDE YARD
From west lot line
10 m (32.8 ft)
From east lot line
5 m (16.4 ft)
8.4.2.2.2
That all the other provisions of the AB Zone in Section 8.2 and all other relevant
provisions contained in this Zoning By-Law shall continue to apply mutatis mutandis.
8.4.4
Location: Part of Lot 10, Concession 14, (East Zorra), AB-4 (Key Map 44)
(Amended by By-Law 2021-09)
8.4.4.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall
within any AB-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 8.1 of this Zoning By-Law;
retail sale of trucks;
retail sale of industrial supplies, being mainly small motors and engines, tools, small
machinery and loading equipment.
8.4.4.2
That all the other provisions of the AB Zone in Section 8.2 and all other relevant
provisions contained in this Zoning By-Law shall continue to apply mutatis mutandis.
8.4.5
Location: Part of Lot 34, Concession 11, (East Zorra), AB-5 (Key Map 2)
(Amended by By-Law 2021-09)
8.4.5.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall
within any AB-5 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any
purpose except the following:
NON-RESIDENTIAL USES
an animal kennel in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.3 and Section 8.2.3;
a farm auction barn;
a farm implement dealer;
a farm produce retail outlet;
a public use in accordance with the provisions of subsection 5.22 hereof;
a nursery;
a retail outlet for the sale of agricultural supplies such as feed, grain, fertilizer, etc;
a service shop;
a veterinary clinic;
a welding and repair garage for servicing farm vehicles and farm implements.
8.4.5.2
That all the other provisions of the AB Zone in Section 8.2 and all other relevant
provisions contained in this Zoning By-Law shall continue to apply mutatis mutandis.
February/21
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8.4.6
Location: Part Lot 34, Concession 12 (East Zorra), AB-6 (Key Map 2)
(Amended by By-Law 2021-09)
8.4.6.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall
within any AB-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 8.1 of this Zoning By-Law; and
a manufacturing plant.
8.4.6.2
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall
within any AB-6 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure except
in accordance with the following provisions:
8.4.6.2.1
INTERIOR SIDE YARD
Minimum Width from south lot line
2.5 m (8.2 ft)
8.4.6.2.2
VEHICULAR ACCESS
No vehicular access shall be permitted onto County Road # 59.
8.4.6.2.3
DRY INDUSTRY RESTRICTIONS
Notwithstanding the permitted uses listed in 8.1, no use shall be permitted which is
not a dry industry. A dry industry shall be defined as an industrial use which produces
no waste water other than domestic waste water from washrooms or accessory
kitchens or water used for the cooling of equipment.
8.4.6.2.4
That all the other provisions of the AB Zone in Section 8.2 and all other relevant
provisions contained in this Zoning By-Law shall continue to apply mutatis mutandis.
(Added by By-Law 2003-30)
8.4.7
Location: Part Lot 35, Concession 13 (East Zorra), AB-7 (Key Map 9)
(Amended by By-Law 2021-09)
8.4.7.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall
within any AB-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 8.1 of this Zoning By-Law; and
an agriculturally related contractor's shop or yard.
8.4.7.2
That all the other provisions of the AB Zone in Section 8.2 and all other relevant
provisions contained in this Zoning By-Law shall continue to apply mutatis mutandis.
February/21
(Added by By-Law 2003-39)
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8.4.8
Location: Part Lot 9, Concession 10 (East Zorra), AB-8 (Key Map 40)
(Amended by By-Law 2021-09)
8.4.8.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall
within any 'AB-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 8.1 of this Zoning By-Law; and
an agriculturally related manufacturing facility of wooden pallets.
(Added by By-Law 2004-35)
8.4.8.2
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law the contrary, no person shall
within any 'AB-8' Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure except
in accordance with the following provisions.
8.4.8.2.1
OUTSIDE STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
8.4.8.2.1.1
open storage shall be restricted the cement pad area behind the shed located in the
northeasterly corner of the lot, measuring approximately 35.4 m (116 ft) by 16.5 m
(54 ft); and
8.4.8.2.1.2
the height of the stored materials shall not exceed the height of the fence that
encloses the storage area identified in 8.4.8.2.1.1 above
(Added by By-Law 2004-35)
(Amended by By-Law 2011-3)
8.4.8.2.2
PARKING RESTRICTIONS
8.4.8.2.2.1
A maximum of 9 storage trailers may be parked or stored on the lot.
(Added by By-Law 2011-3)
8.4.8.2.3
That all the other provisions of the 'AB' Zone in Section 8.2 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.
(Amended by By-Law 2011-3)
8.4.9
Location: Part Lot 22, Concession 12 (East Zorra), AB-9 (Key Map 21)
(Amended by By-Law 2021-09)
8.4.9.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall
within any AB-9 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any
purpose except the following:
a truck transportation terminal;
a single detached dwelling accessory to a permitted use; and,
accessory uses, as set out in Section 5.1.
February/21
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8.4.9.2
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall
within any AB-9 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any
purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
8.4.9.2.1
INTERIOR SIDE YARD
Minimum Width
10 m. (32.8 ft)
8.4.9.2.2
PARKING RESTRICTION
A maximum of 20 tractor-trailers may be parked or stored on the lot.
8.4.9.2.3
MINIMUM DISTANCE SEPARATION FORMULA I
The Minimum Distance Formula 1 (MDS 1) setback requirement for the single
detached dwelling shall be no closer than 154 m (505.2 ft) to the nearest farm
building and manure storage facility.
8.4.9.2.4
That all the other provisions of the 'AB' Zone in Section 8.2 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 2004-35)
8.4.10
Location: Part Lot 15, Concession 16 (East Zorra), AB-10 (Key Map 38)
(Amended by By-Law 2021-09)
8.4.10.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall
within any AB-10 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for
any purpose except the following:
a processing plant for agricultural products and/or by-products;
a business office accessory to a permitted use.
8.4.10.2
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall
within any AB-10 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for
any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
8.4.10.2.1 INTERIOR SIDE YARD
Minimum Width for buildings
existing at the time of passing of
this Zoning By-Law:
1.4 m (4.6 ft)
Minimum Width for new buildings:
5 m (24.6 ft)
February/21
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8.4.10.2.2
That all the other provisions of the 'AB' Zone in Section 8.2 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 2004-46)
8.4.11
Location: Part Lot 20, Concession 9 (East Zorra), 884670 Oxford Road 8, AB-11
(Key Map 25)
(Amended by By-Law 2021-09)
8.4.11.1
Notwithstanding any provision of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any 'AB-11' Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure for any purpose except the following:
A welding and repair garage for servicing farm vehicles and farm implements;
An agriculturally related excavating business.
8.4.11.2
Notwithstanding any provision of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any 'AB-11' Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure except in accordance with the following provisions:
8.4.11.2.1
LOT AREA
Minimum
3,400 m2 (36,598 ft2)
8.4.11.2.2
LOT FRONTAGE
Minimum
16.5 m (54 ft)
8.4.11.2.3
Side Yard
Minimum Width
2.0 m (6.5 ft)
8.4.11.2.4
EMPLOYEES
Maximum
A maximum of 2 people, other than a
person residing on the lot, may be
employed.
8.4.11.2.5
That all provisions of the 'AB' Zone in Section 8.2 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 2013-9)
February/21
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8.4.12
Location: Part Lot 8, Concession 16, (East Zorra), AB-12T (Key Map 45)
8.4.12.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law, no person shall within any
AB-12T Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any
purpose except the following:
a temporary office trailer;
all uses permitted in Section 8.1 of this Zoning By-Law.
8.4.12.2
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-law, no person shall within any
AB-12(T) Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure except in
accordance with the following provisions:
8.4.12.2.1
TIME PERIOD FOR TEMPORARY OFFICE TRAILER
October 2, 2019 - October 2, 2022.
8.4.12.2.2
That all the provisions of the AB Zone in Section 8.2 of this Zoning By-Law, as
amended, shall apply, and further, that all other provisions of the Zoning By-Law, as
amended, that are consistent with the provisions herein shall continue to apply
mutatis mutandis.
(Added by By-Law 2016-05)
(Deleted and Replaced by By-Law 2019-47)
8.4.13
Location: Part Lot 19, Concession 11 (East Zorra), AB-13 (Key Map 27)
8.4.13.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any AB-13 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure for any purpose except the following:
a farm store (selling local meats and cheeses);
the sale of furniture and home furnishings;
a wellness spa;
all uses permitted in Section 8.1 of this Zoning By-law.
8.4.13.2
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any AB-13 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter, or use any building or
structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
8.4.13.2.1
For the purpose of this By-law, a wellness spa shall mean a facility that offers
massage therapy, team building, and leadership classes for personal well-being.
8.4.13.3
That all the provisions of the AB Zone in Section 8.2 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 shall continue to apply
mutatis mutandis.
(Added By By-Law 2016-16)
Mar. 31/21
(Deleted and Replaced by By-Law 2017-28)
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8.4.14 Location: Part Lots 9 & 10, Concession 12 (East Zorra), AB-14 (Key Map 42)
8.4.14.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, no person shall within
any AB-14 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any
purpose except the following:
a commercial grain elevator;
a processing plant for agricultural products and/or by-products;
a warehouse operation accessory to a permitted use;
a retail outlet, wholesale outlet or a business office accessory to a permitted use.
8.4.14.2
That all of the provisions of the AB Zone in Section 8.2 of this 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 shall continue to apply mutatis
mutandis.
(Added by By-Law 2016-10)
8.4.15 Location: Part Lot 21, Concession 9 (East Zorra), AB-15 (Key Map 20)
8.4.15.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of By-Law Number 35-99 to the contrary, no
person shall within any AB-15 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building
or structure for any purpose except the following:
all uses permitted in Section 8.1 of this By-Law;
a rendering plant.
8.4.15.2
That all the provisions of the AB Zone in Section 8.2 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 2018-48)
Mar. 31/21