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TOWNSHIP of FRONT OF YONGE ZONING BY-LAW NO. 20-08 JANUARY 2023 OFFICE CONSOLIDATION Adopted by Council on September 2, 2008 TOWNSHIP OF FRONT OF YONGE P.O. Box 130 1514 County Road No. 2 Mallorytown, Ontario K0E 1R0 tel: (613) 923-2251 fax: (613) 923-2421 www.mallorytown.com Prepared by: NOVATECH Engineers, Planners & Landscape Architects 200 - 240 Michael Cowpland Drive Ottawa, Ontario K2M 1P6 tel: (613) 254-9643 fax: (613) 254-5867 www.novatech-eng.com IMPORTANT NOTICE This document is an office consolidation of the Township's Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 20-08, as amended, and has been prepared for ease of reference. While every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of this consolidation, in the event of a discrepancy between it and Zoning By-law No. 20-08, and amendments thereto, the original by-laws shall prevail. THE CORPORATION OF TOWNSHIP OF FRONT OF YONGE BY-LAW NO. 20-08 A by-law to regulate the use of lands and the character, location and the use of buildings and structures in Township of Front of Yonge WHEREAS the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, Chapter P.13, as amended, provides that the council of a municipal corporation may pass by-laws to regulate the use of land and the character, location, density, size and use of buildings and structures; NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Corporation of Township of Front of Yonge enacts as follows: THE CORPORATION OF TOWNSHIP OF FRONT OF YONGE BY-LAW NO. 20-08 TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE SECTION 1 - APPLICATION & INTERPRETATION .................................................................................. 1 1.1 TITLE OF BY-LAW ........................................................................................................................... 1 1.2 SCOPE OF BY-LAW ......................................................................................................................... 1 1.3 INTERPRETATION OF BY-LAW .......................................................................................................... 1 1.4 SCHEDULES TO BY-LAW ................................................................................................................. 2 1.5 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR ................................................................................................................ 2 1.6 ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS, CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES ...................................................... 2 1.7 CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY ......................................................................................................... 2 1.8 REQUEST FOR AMENDMENT TO ZONING BY-LAW .............................................................................. 2 1.9 INSPECTION ................................................................................................................................... 2 1.10 VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES ........................................................................................................... 2 1.11 REMEDIES ..................................................................................................................................... 3 1.12 VALIDITY ........................................................................................................................................ 3 1.13 TYPOGRAPHICAL AND FORMATTING MODIFICATIONS ........................................................................ 3 1.14 EXISTING BY-LAWS ........................................................................................................................ 3 SECTION 2 - DEFINITIONS ......................................................................................................................... 4 SECTION 3 - GENERAL PROVISIONS ..................................................................................................... 18 3.1 ACCESSORY USES ....................................................................................................................... 18 3.2 CANNABIS PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING FACILITIES ................................................................... 18 3.3 EXISTING NON-COMPLYING LOTS ................................................................................................. 19 3.4 FRONT YARD REDUCTION WITHIN A SETTLEMENT AREA ................................................................. 19 3.5 FRONTAGE ON AN IMPROVED STREET ........................................................................................... 19 3.6 GROUP HOMES ............................................................................................................................ 19 3.7 HEIGHT EXCEPTIONS .................................................................................................................... 19 3.8 HOME-BASED BUSINESSES .......................................................................................................... 20 3.9 KEEPING OF BACKYARD POULTRY ................................................................................................. 21 3.10 LOADING SPACE REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................ 21 3.11 LOTS CONTAINING MORE THAN ONE USE ..................................................................................... 22 3.12 LOTS DIVIDED INTO MORE THAN ONE ZONE .................................................................................. 22 3.13 MOVING OF BUILDINGS ................................................................................................................. 22 3.14 NON-CONFORMING USES AND NON-COMPLYING USES, BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES .................... 22 3.15 OCCUPANCY RESTRICTIONS ......................................................................................................... 23 3.16 OPEN STORAGE ........................................................................................................................... 23 3.17 PARKING REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................. 23 3.18 PUBLIC USES ............................................................................................................................... 26 3.19 RESIDENTIAL SEPARATION DISTANCES FROM OTHER LAND USES ................................................... 27 3.20 ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL UNITS ................................................................................................... 27 3.21 SETBACKS FROM ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (EP-A AND EP-B) ZONES AND NATURAL HERITAGE DESIGNATIONS IN THE OFFICIAL PLAN .......................................................................................... 28 3.22 SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS AND THE APPLICABILITY OF THIS BY-LAW .......................................... 28 3.23 SIGHT TRIANGLES ........................................................................................................................ 28 3.24 SHORELINE AREA OCCUPANCY ..................................................................................................... 29 3.25 STREET SETBACKS ...................................................................................................................... 29 3.26 TEMPORARY USES ....................................................................................................................... 29 3.27 THROUGH LOTS ........................................................................................................................... 30 3.28 WATER FRONTAGE AND WATER SETBACKS ................................................................................... 30 3.29 WAYSIDE PITS, WAYSIDE QUARRIES, PORTABLE ASPHALT PLANTS AND PORTABLE CONCRETE PLANTS ....................................................................................................................................... 30 3.30 WELLHEAD PROTECTION AREAS ................................................................................................... 30 3.31 YARD AND WATER SETBACK ENCROACHMENTS ............................................................................. 31 SECTION 4 - ZONES .................................................................................................................................. 32 4.1 GENERAL ..................................................................................................................................... 32 4.2 ZONES AND ZONE SYMBOLS ......................................................................................................... 32 4.3 BOUNDARIES OF ZONES ............................................................................................................... 32 4.4 HOLDING ZONES .......................................................................................................................... 33 4.5 SPECIAL ZONES ........................................................................................................................... 33 SECTION 5 - RESIDENTIAL ZONES ........................................................................................................ 35 5.1 GENERAL RESIDENTIAL (RG) ........................................................................................................ 35 5.2 LIMITED SERVICES RESIDENTIAL (RLS) ......................................................................................... 37 5.3 MOBILE HOME PARK RESIDENTIAL (RMH) .................................................................................... 41 SECTION 6 - COMMERCIAL ZONES ........................................................................................................ 42 6.1 GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) ZONE .............................................................................................. 42 6.2 TOURIST COMMERCIAL (CT) ZONE ................................................................................................ 46 SECTION 7 - INDUSTRIAL ZONES ........................................................................................................... 48 7.1 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL (MG) ZONE ................................................................................................ 48 7.2 SALVAGE YARD INDUSTRIAL (MS) ZONE ....................................................................................... 51 7.3 DISPOSAL INDUSTRIAL (MD) ZONE ................................................................................................ 52 SECTION 8 - INSTITUTIONAL ZONES .................................................................................................... 53 8.1 INSTITUTIONAL (I) ZONE ................................................................................................................ 53 SECTION 9 - OPEN SPACE ZONES ......................................................................................................... 54 9.1 OPEN SPACE (OS) ZONE ............................................................................................................. 54 SECTION 10 - PARKING LOT ZONES ..................................................................................................... 55 10.1 PARKING LOT (PL) ZONE .............................................................................................................. 55 SECTION 11 - RURAL ZONES .................................................................................................................. 56 11.1 RURAL (RU) ZONE ....................................................................................................................... 56 SECTION 12 - MINERAL RESOURCE ZONES ........................................................................................ 62 12.1 MINERAL AGGREGATE EXTRACTION (EX) ZONE ............................................................................. 62 SECTION 13 - NATURAL HERITAGE ZONES......................................................................................... 63 13.1 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - A (EP-A) ZONE .......................................................................... 63 13.2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION - B (EP-B) ZONE .......................................................................... 64 SECTION 14 - NATURAL HAZARD ZONES ............................................................................................. 65 14.1 FLOOD PLAIN (FP) ZONE .............................................................................................................. 65 SECTION 15 - APPROVAL ........................................................................................................................ 66 SCHEDULES Schedule A Township of Front of Yonge Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation Page 1 SECTION 1 - APPLICATION & INTERPRETATION 1.1 Title of By-law This By-law may be cited as the "Zoning By-law" of the Township of Front of Yonge. 1.2 Scope of By-law 1. The provisions of this By-law shall apply to all lands within the geographic limits of the Corporation of Township of Front of Yonge, as shown on Schedule A attached hereto. This By-law shall also apply to any lands not shown on the Schedule created through the filling of water bodies, alteration of shorelines or other means, as well as to any portion of the bed of any water body where a license of occupation or lease has been issued by a relevant approval authority. Such areas shall not be used for any purpose other than a conservation use unless the Corporation has zoned such areas through an amendment to this By-law, regardless of whether or not required approvals from the relevant approval authorities have been obtained. 2. No building or structure shall hereafter be erected, altered or enlarged, nor shall the use of any building, structure or lot hereafter be changed, in whole or in part, except in conformity with the provisions of this By-law. 3. Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the use of any lot, building or structure for any purpose prohibited by this By-law if such lot, building or structure was lawfully used for such purpose on the date of passing of this By-law, provided that it continues to be used for such purpose. 4. Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the erection of any building or structure for a purpose prohibited by this By-law if the plans for such building or structure were approved by the Chief Building Official prior to the date of passing of this By-law, provided that: - When the building or structure is erected, it continues to be used for the purpose for which the building permit was issued; and - The building or structure is commenced within 6 months of the date of the passing of this By-law and is completed within a reasonable time of the commencement. 5. This By-law shall not be effective to reduce or mitigate any restrictions imposed by a governmental authority having jurisdiction to make such restrictions. 6. All references to Provincial Acts or Regulations shall refer to the current Act or Regulation. All references to the Planning Act shall refer to the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, Chapter P.13, as amended. 1.3 Interpretation of By-law 1. In this By-law, unless the context requires otherwise, words used in the singular shall include the plural and words used in the plural shall include the singular. 2. In this By-law, the word "shall" is mandatory and "may" is permissive. 3. In this By-law, unless the context requires otherwise, the word "used" shall include Township of Front of Yonge Page 2 Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation "designed to be used" and "arranged to be used", and the word "occupied" shall include "designed to be occupied" and "arranged to be occupied". 1.4 Schedules to By-law The following schedule which is attached hereto is hereby incorporated into and is declared to form part of this By-law to the same extent as if fully described herein: - Schedule A 1.5 Zoning Administrator This By-law shall be administered by the Zoning Administrator. 1.6 Issuance of Building Permits, Certificates and Licenses 1. Notwithstanding any provisions of the Building By-law or any other by-law of the Corporation to the contrary, no building permit, certificate or license shall be issued where the proposed building, structure or use would be in violation of any of the provisions of this By-law. 2. Notwithstanding the generality of (1) above, where the approval of another agency or authority is required, this shall mean that the approval of such shall be obtained by the applicant and submitted to the Zoning Administrator at such time as an application is made for a building permit. 1.7 Certificate of Occupancy No change shall be made in the type of use of land, buildings or structures within any zone without first obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy from the Corporation, pursuant to the Township's Occupancy Permit By-law, as applicable. 1.8 Request for Amendment to Zoning By-law Every request for an amendment to this Zoning By-law shall be accompanied by the Corporation's "Application for an Amendment to Zoning By-law". 1.9 Inspection The Zoning Administrator, the Chief Building Official or any other officer or employee of the Corporation acting under the direction of Council is hereby authorized to enter at all reasonable hours upon any property or premises for the purpose of carrying out his duties under this By-law. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a dwelling unit shall not be entered without the consent of the occupant except under the authority of a search warrant. 1.10 Violations and Penalties Any person convicted of a breach of any of the provisions of this By-law shall be liable to a fine in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act and every penalty shall be recoverable under the Provincial Offences Act. Township of Front of Yonge Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation Page 3 1.11 Remedies Where any building or structure is to be erected or altered, or any part thereof is to be used, or any lot is to be used, in contravention of this By-law, such contravention may be restrained by action at the instance of any ratepayer or of the Corporation pursuant to the provisions of the Planning Act or the Municipal Act. 1.12 Validity If any section, clause or provision of this By-law, including anything contained in Schedule A attached hereto, is for any reason declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the By-law as a whole or any part thereof, other than the section, clause or provision(s) so declared to be invalid. It is hereby declared to be the intention that all the remaining sections, clauses or provisions of this By-law shall remain in full force and effect until repealed, notwithstanding that one or more provisions thereof shall have been declared to be invalid. 1.13 Typographical and Formatting Modifications No amendment to this By-law shall be required in order for the Corporation to make typographical or formatting modifications such as spelling, punctuation and section numbering changes where, in the opinion of the Corporation, such corrections do not affect the intent of the By-law. 1.14 Existing By-laws All other by-laws of the Corporation enacted pursuant to Section 34 or predecessors thereof of the Planning Act are hereby repealed and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, existing by-laws that are repealed include: - Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 30-91; - All by-laws which amend the foregoing by-law. Township of Front of Yonge Page 4 Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation SECTION 2 - DEFINITIONS For the purpose of this by-law, the definitions and interpretations in this section shall govern. ACCESSORY shall mean a use, building or structure which is incidental, subordinate and exclusively devoted to a main use and located on the same lot therewith. AGGREGATE PROCESSING OPERATION shall mean a facility that processes material derived from a pit or quarry and shall include activities such as screening, washing, crushing and associated storage of raw or processed material. AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS PROCESSING FACILITY shall mean an establishment engaged in the storage, grading, processing and wholesale distribution of agricultural products such as meat, fish, poultry, eggs and dairy, vegetable, fruit, honey, wool, fur and wood products. This definition shall not include a cannabis production and processing facility, as defined herein. AGRICULTURAL USE shall mean the use of land, buildings or structures for: - Growing crops, including the storage and sale of crops produced; - Raising, breeding, boarding, training, keeping and sale of livestock, including the raising and sale of fish; - Collection, production, storage and sale of animal products such as milk, eggs, wool, fur or honey; - Greenhouse or nursery garden, including storage and sale of products produced; - Planting, harvesting and sale of forest products; - Use and storage of all equipment related to the foregoing activities, including the occasional use of a portable sawmill. - Farm-gate sales of any of the above products, provided that they are produced on the farm. Agricultural use shall not include commercial or industrial activities such as abattoirs, tanneries, kennels or manufacturing activities involving crops, animal products or wood products. An agricultural use shall include cannabis production licensed by a Federal Agency for both cultivation outdoors and indoors within a greenhouse or a similar growing environment but shall not include a cannabis production and processing facility, a defined herein. ALTER when used in reference to a building or part thereof, shall mean to change any one or more of the internal or external dimensions of such building or to change the type of construction of the exterior walls or roof thereof. When used in reference to a lot, the word "alter" shall mean the change to the width, depth or area thereof or to change the width, depth or area of any required yard, open space or parking area or to change the location of any boundary of such lot with respect to a public highway or laneway, whether such alteration is made by conveyance or alienation of any portion of said lot, or otherwise. The words "altered" and "alteration" shall have a corresponding meaning. ANTIQUE SHOP shall mean a retail store offering antiques, second hand goods and used collectable items. ASPHALT PLANT shall mean a facility 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. - PORTABLE ASPHALT PLANT shall mean an asphalt plant which is not of permanent Township of Front of Yonge Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation Page 5 construction, but which is to be dismantled at the completion of the construction project. ATTACHED, when used in reference to the relationship of a deck, porch, or stairs to a main building or structure shall include any deck, porch or stairs that is unattached but is situated within 1 m of the main building or structure. AUTOMOBILE BODY SHOP shall mean a building or part of a building used for the painting or repairing of automobile bodies and chassis, provided that all activities shall be undertaken within an enclosed building, and provided further that it shall not include a salvage yard. AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATION shall mean a building or place where automotive fuels, lubricants or parts are kept for sale and/or where mechanical repairs to vehicles are performed and/or where vehicles are washed or cleaned, but it shall not include a salvage yard. BACKYARD POULTRY shall mean the keeping of poultry such as chickens, ducks, geese and turkeys or similar fowl, but does not include roosters, on a lot used primarily for residential purposes and where such keeping of poultry is for the personal use of the residents thereon. The keeping of backyard poultry may include limited farm-gate sales, provided such farm product is produced on the property. BANK shall mean an establishment where money is deposited, kept, lent or exchanged or where other retail financial services are provided and includes a chartered bank, trust company or similar financial institution. BASEMENT shall mean that portion of the building between two floor levels which is partly underground but, which has at least one-half (1/2) of its height from finished floor to finished ceiling above adjacent finished grade as approved. BED AND BREAKFAST shall mean a business conducted in a detached dwelling in which the resident owner supplies for financial gain a maximum of three guest bedrooms for the purpose of providing temporary lodging on a daily basis to the travelling public. BOARDING HOUSE shall mean a dwelling in which the proprietor supplies for financial gain, lodging with or without meals, but it does not include a bed and breakfast, hotel, hospital, foster home, home for the aged or other establishment otherwise classified or defined in this By-law. BOATHOUSE shall mean an accessory building or structure that is intended to shelter, house or protect a boat or other watercraft and which is located such that more than 50% of the building or structure is beyond the high water mark over the bed of the water body, and shall not contain a dwelling unit or any facilities for human habitation. BUILDING shall mean any structure consisting of walls or columns and a roof which is used for the shelter, accommodation or enclosure of persons, animals or chattels. - ACCESSORY BUILDING shall mean a building customarily incidental and subordinate to the main building and located on the same lot with such main building and not used for human habitation. - MAIN BUILDING shall mean a building serving the principal or primary uses for which the lots was purchased, leased or rented. - TEMPORARY BUILDING shall mean a building or structure intended for removal or demolition within a prescribed time as set out in a building permit. Township of Front of Yonge Page 6 Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation BUILDING LINE shall mean a line within a lot drawn parallel to a lot line and establishing the minimum distance between that lot line and any building or structure which may be erected. BUILDING SUPPLY CENTRE shall mean an establishment engaged in the selling or installing of building supplies including lumber, millwork, siding, roofing, flooring, windows, doors, plumbing, electrical, heating, air conditioning and similar items. CANNABIS PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING FACILITY shall mean a building or structure licensed by a Federal Agency which is authorized to cultivate, process, test, destroy, package, store and ship cannabis related products. This definition shall not include an agricultural products processing facility, as defined herein. CARPORT shall mean an attached or detached structure which is accessory to a dwelling and which is covered but open on at least two sides and used for the sheltering of permitted vehicles and storage of household equipment incidental to the residential occupancy. CELLAR shall mean that portion of a building between two floor levels, which is partly underground and which has more than one-half (1/2) of its height from finished floor to finished ceiling below finished grade. CEMETERY shall mean land used as a place of interment for the dead within the meaning of the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act. CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL shall mean the officer or employee of the Corporation charged with the duty of enforcing the provisions of the Building by-law of the Corporation. CLINIC shall mean a building or part thereof where health services are provided to the public in the form of medical, paramedical, dental, surgical, physiotherapeutic or other human health services including associated technician and laboratory facilities, and may also include an incidental pharmaceutical outlet for the sale of prescription and therapeutic drugs and medication and other drug store products, and optical equipment. COMMERCIAL PARKING LOT shall mean the use of a vacant lot for parking as the principal or main use. COMMUNITY SERVICE shall mean the use of land, buildings or structures by a not-for-profit, non-commercial body or society such as a service club or charitable organization for promoting athletic, cultural, educational, environmental, health, recreational, social, philanthropic or other similar objectives. CONCRETE PLANT shall mean a facility designed to mix cementing materials, aggregate, water and admixtures to produce concrete, and includes stockpiling and storage of bulk materials used in the process. - PORTABLE CONCRETE PLANT shall mean a concrete plant which is not of permanent construction, but which is to be dismantled at the completion of the construction project. CONSERVATION USE shall mean the preservation, improvement and enhancement of natural resources or the natural environment. CONTRACTOR'S YARD shall mean a yard where materials, equipment and vehicles are stored in association with any building trade or contractor such as excavators, road builders, roofers, Township of Front of Yonge Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation Page 7 landscapers, snow removal and similar contractors, but shall not include a salvage yard. CORPORATION shall mean the Corporation of Township of Front of Yonge. COUNCIL shall mean the Council of the Corporation of Township of Front of Yonge. CUSTOM WORKSHOP shall mean a business in which an artist or craftsperson produces and sells goods such as jewellery, leatherwork, wood crafts, metal crafts or pottery, or fine art such as paintings and sculptures, in small quantity or on a custom order basis. A custom workshop does not include any establishment where mass production of goods is carried on nor any shop or factory otherwise defined in this by-law. DAY NURSERY shall mean a day care facility licensed under the Child Care and Early Years Act and which provides care for six (6) or more children. DWELLING shall mean a building occupied or capable of being occupied as the home or the residence of one or more persons. This definition shall not include any vehicle defined herein. - ACCESSORY DWELLING shall mean a single dwelling which is accessory to a permitted non-residential building which is located on the same lot therewith and is occupied either by the family of the owner or by the family of a person employed on the lot where such dwelling is located. - DUPLEX DWELLING shall mean a dwelling which is divided horizontally into two dwelling units. - MULTIPLE DWELLING shall mean a dwelling which contains three or more dwelling units and which is not a townhouse dwelling, as defined herein. - SECOND DWELLING shall mean an accessory building which contains one or more habitable rooms designed and occupied as an independent dwelling in which living, kitchen and bathroom facilities are provided and which is located on the same lot as a single dwelling, semi-detached dwelling or townhouse dwelling, as defined herein. - SEMI-DETACHED DWELLING shall mean a dwelling which is divided vertically into two dwelling units. - SINGLE DWELLING shall mean a dwelling which contains only one dwelling unit. - TOWNHOUSE DWELLING shall mean a dwelling which contains three or more dwelling units which are divided vertically, each of which has a separate entrance and fully independent front and rear yards. DWELLING UNIT shall mean one or more habitable rooms designed for use and occupied by persons in which separate kitchen and sanitary facilities are provided for the exclusive use of such persons with an independent entrance from outside the building or from a common hallway or stairway inside the building. - ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT shall mean a dwelling unit which is part of and accessory to a permitted non-residential building and which is occupied by the family of the owner of such non-residential building or by the family of a person employed on the lot where such dwelling unit is located. Township of Front of Yonge Page 8 Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation - SECOND DWELLING UNIT shall mean one or more habitable rooms designed and occupied as an independent dwelling in which living, kitchen and bathroom facilities are provided and which is located entirely within a single dwelling, semi-detached dwelling or townhouse dwelling, as defined herein. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDY shall mean an environmental impact assessment completed in accordance with the provisions of the Official Plan. EQUIPMENT RENTAL OUTLET shall mean the use of land and buildings for the rental of equipment, machinery, furniture and fixtures which are primarily of a size and type which would be used for home improvement or household purposes and which would generally be transportable by the general public. ERECT shall mean build, construct, reconstruct or relocate and shall include any preliminary physical operations such as cutting, grading, excavating, filling, or draining or any altering of an existing building by an addition, extension or other structural change or the doing of any work for which a building permit is required under the building by-laws of the Corporation. The words "erected" and "erection" shall have a corresponding meaning. EXISTING shall mean existing as of the date of passing of this By-law. FLOOD LINE shall mean the line showing the limit of the flood plain. FLOOD PLAIN shall mean the area adjoining a water body or watercourse that has been or may be subject to flooding hazards, such hazards having been determined on the basis of the 1:100 year flood level, plus an allowance for wave uprush and other water-related hazards, as applicable. FLOOR AREA shall mean: - For a dwelling or dwelling unit, the total area of the storeys contained within the exterior walls of the dwelling or dwelling unit, exclusive of any garage, carport, unenclosed porch or deck, unfinished attic, unfinished basement or unfinished cellar; - For a building other than a dwelling or dwelling unit, the total area of all floors contained within the exterior walls of the building. FLOOR SPACE INDEX shall mean the ratio of the total floor area of a dwelling to the area of the lot on which the dwelling is situated, expressed as a percentage. FUEL STORAGE FACILITY shall mean an establishment primarily engaged in the bulk storage and distribution of petroleum, gasoline, fuel oil, gas or other similar products in fuel storage tanks. FUNERAL HOME shall mean an establishment with facilities for the preparation of the dead for burial or cremation, for the viewing of the body, and for holding funeral services. GARDEN CENTRE shall mean an establishment primarily used for the retail sale of gardening equipment, products and planting materials, including greenhouses for the cultivation of such materials. GARDEN SUITE shall mean a portable detached dwelling located on the same lot as the principal dwelling which provides for the housing needs of the family residing in the principal dwelling and for which a temporary use by-law has been adopted, pursuant to the provisions of the Planning Act. Township of Front of Yonge Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation Page 9 GOLF COURSE shall mean a public or private area operated for the purpose of playing golf and includes a driving range and accessory uses such as a club house, a putting green and similar uses. GRADE shall mean the median elevation between the highest and lowest points of the finished surface of the ground (measured at the base of the building or structure), but exclusive of any embankment in lieu of steps. GROUP HOME shall mean a single dwelling which is occupied by 3 to 10 unrelated residents who, by reason of their emotional, mental, social or physical condition or legal status, require a supervised family living arrangement for their well-being. A group home may be occupied as the residence by the staff or receiving family. A group home does not include foster homes, boarding houses or other uses defined herein. HEAVY EQUIPMENT SALES OR RENTAL ESTABLISHMENT shall mean an establishment having as its main use the storage of heavy trucks and/or excavation or construction equipment for sale, rent or lease. Accessory uses may include facilities for the repair or maintenance of such heavy equipment. HEIGHT, when used with reference to a building, shall mean the vertical distance between grade and: - The highest point of the roof surface on a flat roof; - The deck line on a mansard roof; - The mean level between the eaves and ridge of a gable, hip or gambrel roof. HIGH WATER MARK shall mean the mark made on the shore or bank of a water body through the action of water, which action has continued over such a long period of time that it has created a difference between the character of the vegetation or soil below the mark and that above the mark, except that in the case of the St. Lawrence River the high water mark shall be the upper controlled water elevation. HOME-BASED BUSINESS shall mean an occupation, trade, business, profession or craft conducted as an accessory use to the use of a dwelling by the dwelling occupant(s) and includes the following: - Instruction of students; - Respite care or day care, provided that no residential accommodation is provided; - Occupations in the areas of a personal service, a service outlet or a tradesperson's establishment, all as defined in this By-law; - Office for conducting a business or profession; - Studio of an artist, artisan or craftsperson. INDUSTRIAL FACILITY shall mean an establishment not otherwise defined in this By-law that is primarily engaged in the assembly, fabrication, manufacturing, processing, treatment, recycling or packaging of articles, components, materials or products. This definition shall not include a cannabis production and processing facility, as defined herein. INDUSTRIAL USES shall refer to lands, buildings, or structures used in conjunction with any process carried on in the course of trade or business for or incidental to any of the following purposes: - The making of any article of any description, or part of any article; Township of Front of Yonge Page 10 Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation - The altering, repairing, ornamenting, furnishing, cleaning, washing, packing, canning, refurbishing or adapting for sale, or breaking up or demolition of any article; - The obtaining, dressing, or treating of minerals or aggregates. INSTRUCTIONAL FACILITY shall mean a business that provides instruction or training in art, hobby, skill, or trade and includes programs in exercise, dance, music, arts and crafts, computer operation, driving, and other similar activities. KENNEL shall mean a building or structure where animals other than livestock are bred, boarded or trained for financial compensation. LANE shall mean a driveway providing access from within a property to a public street. LIVESTOCK FACILITIES shall mean livestock and poultry barns, buildings or structures where agricultural animals are housed and shall include feed lots and associated manure storage. LOADING SPACE shall mean a space or bay located on a lot which is used or intended to be used for the temporary parking of any commercial vehicle while loading or unloading goods, merchandise or materials used in connection with the use of the lot or any building thereon. LOT shall mean a parcel or tract of land which is capable of being legally conveyed in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act. - CORNER LOT shall mean a lot, other than a waterfront lot as defined herein, situated at the intersection of two streets, of which two adjacent sides that abut the intersecting streets contain an angle of not more than 135 degrees. - INTERIOR LOT shall mean a lot, other than a waterfront lot as defined herein, situated between adjacent lots and which has frontage on one street. - ISLAND LOT shall mean a waterfront lot that consists of an island or part of an island. - THROUGH LOT shall mean a lot, other than a waterfront lot as defined herein, bounded on two opposite sides by streets, provided that if any lot qualifies as being both a corner lot and a through lot, the lot shall be deemed a corner lot for the purposes of this By-law. - WATERFRONT LOT shall mean a lot which abuts a shoreline but which does not abut an improved street or a street which will become an improved street pursuant to provisions in, and financial security associated with, a subdivision agreement registered on the title to the lot. LOT AREA shall mean the total horizontal area within the lot lines of a lot. LOT COVERAGE shall mean that portion of the area of a lot covered by all main and accessory buildings, porches, decks, swimming pools and similar features, but excluding automobile service station pump island canopies, entrance canopies for non-residential buildings, and balconies and overhanging eaves which are more than 2.5 m above finished grade. LOT FRONTAGE shall mean the width of a lot measured between the intersections of the side lot lines with a line that is continuously 6 m back from and parallel to the front lot line. LOT LINE shall mean any boundary of a lot or the vertical projection thereof. Township of Front of Yonge Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation Page 11 - FRONT LOT LINE shall mean the following: - In the case of an interior lot, the line dividing the lot from the street; - In the case of a corner lot or through lot, the shorter lot line abutting a street, or where access is gained to the lot regardless of the length of the line. - In the case of a waterfront lot, the high water mark shall be deemed to be the front lot line. - REAR LOT LINE shall mean in the case of a lot having four or more lot lines, the lot line farthest from and opposite to the front lot line. If a lot has less than four lot lines, there shall be no rear lot line. - SIDE LOT LINE shall mean a lot line other than a front or rear lot line. MARINA shall mean an establishment or premises located on a water body and containing facilities where boats and boat accessories are berthed, stored, serviced, repaired, maintained or kept for sale or rent and where facilities for the sale of marine fuels and lubricants, as well as the parking of customers' vehicles, may be provided. MARINE FACILITY shall mean an accessory building or structure which is used to place a boat into or out of a water body, or used to moor, berth or store a boat. This definition may include a boat launching ramp, boat lift, dock, boathouse, boatport, slip, but shall not include any building used for human habitation nor any marina or boat service, repair or sales facility. MOBILE HOME shall mean a prefabricated building which bears a CSA Z240 approval and which is designed to be towed on its own chassis (notwithstanding that its running gear is or may be removed), designed and equipped for year round occupancy and containing therein facilities for cooking or for the installation of cooking equipment, as well as sanitary facilities including a flush toilet and shower or bathtub. This definition shall not include a travel trailer or tent trailer or trailer otherwise defined in this By-law. MOBILE HOME PARK shall mean land which has been provided and designed for the location of two or more occupied mobile homes. MOBILE HOME SITE shall mean a portion of a mobile home park designed to accommodate one mobile home. NON-COMPLYING when applied to a use, building or structure shall mean a use, building or structure which is listed as a permitted use in the zone in which it is located but which contravenes one or more of the provisions of this By-law for the zone in which it is located, as of the date of the passing of this By-law. NON-CONFORMING shall mean a use, building or structure which, on the date of the passing of this By-law, is not within the list of permitted uses for the zone in which it is located. OFFICIAL PLAN shall mean the Official Plan of the Township of Front of Yonge, as amended. ON-FARM DIVERSIFIED USES shall mean uses that are secondary to the principal agricultural use of the property, and are limited in area. On-farm diversified uses shall include, but are not limited to, home occupations, home industries, agri-tourism uses, and uses that produce value- added agricultural products. OPEN MARKET shall mean a building or open air facility where individual vendors operating from Township of Front of Yonge Page 12 Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation stalls, booths or other defined areas offer the following for sale: Fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs, poultry, fish, meat, eggs, cheese, honey, cider, maple products, cut flowers, bedding plants, shrubs and trees, baked foodstuffs, second hand furniture and other items, handicrafts and other hand-made products. OPEN SPACE shall mean unoccupied space open to the sky on the same lot with the building. OPEN STORAGE shall mean the storage of goods, merchandise or equipment outside a building or structure on a lot or portion thereof, but does not include the outdoor display of a limited number of samples of the goods, merchandise or equipment for the purposes of sales and advertisement, nor does it include the open storage of a limited quantity of operative or licensed vehicles and equipment that are normally associated with residential occupancy. PARK shall mean an area consisting largely of open space, which may include a recreational area, playground, playing field, tennis courts, lawn bowling greens, indoor and outdoor skating rinks, curling rinks, athletic field, picnic areas, swimming pools, day camps, community centres or other similar use, but it shall not include a mobile home park or tourist campground. - PUBLIC PARK shall mean a park owned or controlled by the Corporation or by any ministry, board, commission or authority established under any statute of Ontario or Canada. - PRIVATE PARK shall mean a park other than a public park. PARKING AREA shall mean a lot or lots or portions thereof required in accordance with the provisions of this by-law for the temporary parking of motor vehicles and includes any related aisles, parking spaces, entrance and exit lanes, but, it shall not include any part of a public street. PARKING SPACE shall mean an area for the temporary parking or storage of motor vehicles. PERSON shall mean an individual, an association, a chartered organization, a firm, a partnership or a corporation. PERSONAL SERVICE shall mean an establishment where a personal service related to the grooming or health of persons is provided, or where the maintenance or repair of personal wardrobe articles is performed. A personal service may include a hair stylist, an aesthetician, a tailor, a shoe repair shop, a laundromat, a dry cleaning distribution outlet or similar use. PIT shall mean any open excavation made for the removal of any soil, earth, clay, marl, sand, gravel or unconsolidated rock or mineral in order to supply material for construction, manufacturing or industrial purposes but, it 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. - WAYSIDE PIT shall mean a temporary pit opened and used by or for a public road authority solely for the purpose of a particular project or contract of road construction. PLACE OF ASSEMBLY shall mean a building or structure used for the operation of arts and craft shows, trade fairs, fashions shows, public meetings, banquets, community activities or events, conferences, auctions and similar activities. PLACE OF WORSHIP shall mean a building dedicated to religious worship. Township of Front of Yonge Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation Page 13 PRIVATE GARAGE shall mean an attached or detached building which is accessory to a dwelling and which is fully enclosed and designed or used for the sheltering of permitted vehicles and storage of household equipment incidental to the residential occupancy. PRINTING ESTABLISHMENT shall mean a business primarily engaged in the reproduction or duplication of printed materials and/or the production of books, newspapers and similar publications. PROFESSIONAL OR BUSINESS OFFICE shall mean a building or part of a building in which any business is conducted or profession is practiced, but which does not include any establishment otherwise defined herein. PUBLIC USE shall mean the use of land, buildings or structures for the supply of public services by the Corporation, the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, the Governments of Ontario or Canada, any agencies, boards, commissions or authorities thereof, and any company providing electricity, natural gas, wired or wireless communications or rail transportation. QUARRY shall mean any open excavation made for the removal of consolidated rock or mineral including limestone, sandstone or shale in order to supply material for construction, industrial or manufacturing purposes. - WAYSIDE QUARRY shall mean a temporary quarry opened and used by or for a public road authority solely for the purpose of a particular project or contract of road construction. RECREATIONAL ESTABLISHMENT shall mean any building or part of a building used for the purposes of a bowling alley, curling rink, skating rink, billiard parlour, health or athletic club, swimming pool, theatre or other similar use. RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME shall mean a residence for the elderly which provides ancillary health and social services to the residents of the home and has communal dining and recreational facilities. RESTAURANT shall mean a building or part of a building where food is prepared and offered for sale or sold to the public for consumption on or off the premises. RETAIL STORE shall mean a building or part of a building where goods, wares, merchandise, substances, articles or things are offered or kept for sale at retail and includes rental of consumer goods and storage of limited inventory on or about the store premises. RISK MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL shall mean a person appointed by the Corporation that is responsible for the enforcement of Part IV of the Clean Water Act, and who has the qualifications prescribed in Ontario Regulation 287/07, as may be amended. SALVAGE YARD shall mean a junk yard, an automobile wrecking yard or premises and premises where goods, wares, merchandise or articles are processed for further use or for the storage, keeping or abandonment of junk including scrap metals or other scrap material from the dismantling, demolition or abandonment of vehicles or machinery parts. SCHOOL shall mean an educational establishment as defined in the Education Act, and includes any other facility which has a body of students and teachers and which provides primary, elementary, secondary or adult education courses of study authorized or approved by the Minister of Education for the Province of Ontario. SELF-STORAGE FACILITY shall mean a building which is divided into spaces which may be Township of Front of Yonge Page 14 Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation rented for the purpose of storing goods, wares, merchandise, equipment or materials. SERVICE OUTLET shall mean an establishment where articles, goods or materials, excluding vehicles, may be repaired or serviced. SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM shall mean a privy, a greywater system, a cesspool, a leaching bed system, a holding tank or any other privately-owned individual or communal system for the on-site holding and/or treatment of sanitary sewage. SHORELINE shall mean any lot line or portion thereof which is the shore of a water body. SIGHT TRIANGLE shall mean the triangular space formed by the street lines of a corner lot and a line drawn from a point in one street line to a point in the other street line, each such point being 9 m from the point of intersection of the street lines, measured along the street lines. Where two street lines do not intersect at a point, the point of intersection of the street lines shall be deemed to be the intersection of the projection of the street lines or the intersection of the tangents to the street lines. SITE ALTERATION shall mean site grading, excavation and the placement of fill. SIGN shall mean a name, identification, description, device, display or illustration which is affixed to a building, structure or lot which directs attention to an object, product, place, activity, person, institute, organization or business and which does not contravene any by-law of the Corporation. SOURCE PROTECTION PLAN shall mean the Cataraqui Source Protection Plan prepared pursuant to the Clean Water Act, 2006. STOREY shall mean that portion of a building other than a cellar, basement or attic included between the surface of any floor level and the surface of the floor, ceiling or roof above it. STREET shall mean a public thoroughfare under the jurisdiction of either the Corporation, the County or the Province of Ontario. This definition does not include a lane, a private road or private right-of-way. - IMPROVED STREET shall mean a street which has been assumed by the Corporation, the County or the Province and is maintained on a regular, year-round basis. STREET ACCESS shall mean, when referring to a lot that such lot has a lot line or portion thereof which is also a street line. STREET LINE shall mean the limit of the road or street allowance and is the dividing line between a lot and a street. STREET SETBACK shall mean with reference to a street, the distance between the centreline of a street allowance and the nearest building line. STRUCTURE shall mean anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires location on the ground or attached to something having its location on the ground and, without limiting the foregoing, includes a trailer or a mobile home. TOURIST CAMPGROUND shall mean any parcel of land which is used to provide temporary accommodation for the public or members of an organization in tents, trailers, tourist trailers or recreational vehicles. TOURIST LODGING ESTABLISHMENT shall mean an establishment which provides temporary Township of Front of Yonge Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation Page 15 accommodation in one or more buildings for members of the public or organizations who are vacationing or travelling and shall include a seasonal camp, a cabin, a hotel, a lodge and a motel. - SEASONAL CAMP shall mean an establishment which provides meals, sleeping accommodation and recreational opportunities to individuals and groups who are under the supervision of camp staff and shall include children's camps, church camps, scouting movement camps, YM/YWCA camps and other similar uses. - CABIN shall mean an establishment designed to accommodate one or more persons in a detached or semi-detached building. - HOTEL shall mean an establishment containing four or more guest rooms served by a common entrance. Accessory uses may include dining rooms, meeting rooms and similar uses. - LODGE shall mean an establishment containing four or more guest rooms served by a common entrance, generally from ground level. Accessory uses may include accommodation for permanent staff, dining room, meeting rooms and similar uses. - MOTEL shall mean an establishment containing four or more guest rooms each of which has a separate entrance directly from outside the building. Accessory uses may include dining rooms, meeting rooms and similar uses. TRADESPERSON'S ESTABLISHMENT shall mean a building or part of a building which, in addition to or as well as serving as an office, serves as a storage facility for the materials and equipment of, and/or a workshop for the undertaking of repairs, the preparation of materials, or the production of items on a custom order basis by, one of the following tradespersons: Heating and cooling systems specialist, cabinet maker, carpenter, chimney sweep, drywaller or plasterer, electrician, exterminator, fence installer, furniture refinisher, general building contractor, glass installer, grounds maintenance person and landscaper, handyman, janitor, mason, painter, plumber, printer, snow plough operator, upholsterer, window cleaner and similar tradespersons whose activities are not otherwise defined in this By-law. TRANSPORTATION DEPOT shall mean an establishment where more than two commercial vehicles are kept for hire, stored or parked and/or dispatched and may include accessory loading and warehouse uses and truck or bus fuelling and repair facilities. UNENCLOSED, when used in relation to an attached or detached porch, deck or other structure, shall mean open except for a roof, supporting columns, safety railings, screens, curtains or shades. The word unenclosed shall exclude partial or full solid walls or other solid materials such as glass and synthetic glass substitutes normally intended to provide protection from the elements. USE, when used as a noun, means the purpose for which a parcel of land, lot, building or structure or any combination thereof is designed, arranged, occupied or maintained and "uses" shall have a corresponding meaning. "Use" when used as a verb, or "to use" shall also have a corresponding meaning. VEHICLE shall mean an all-terrain vehicle, an automobile, a boat, a commercial motor vehicle, a farm implement, a mobile home, a motorcycle, a snowmobile, a recreational vehicle or a trailer. VEHICLE SALES OR RENTAL ESTABLISHMENT shall mean an establishment having as its main use the storage of vehicles for sale, rent or lease. Accessory uses may include facilities for Township of Front of Yonge Page 16 Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation the repair or maintenance of such vehicles. VETERINARY CLINIC shall mean a building where one or more licensed veterinarians and any associated staff provide medical, surgical, grooming or similar services to animals, but does not include boarding services except those essential to recovery from medical treatment. WAREHOUSE shall mean a building used for the bulk storage of commodities, goods, materials, merchandise or wares. WASTE DISPOSAL SITE shall mean a place where garbage, refuse, domestic or industrial waste is disposed of or dumped and shall include a sewage treatment plant, lagoon or sludge disposal area. WASTE RECYCLING FACILITY shall mean an operation engaged in the processing and recycling of non-hazardous solid wastes including but not limited to wood, drywall, cardboard, metal and other construction wastes. Radioactive, pathological and/or asbestos-contaminated materials or any other hazardous materials are not permitted to be processed. WASTE TRANSFER FACILITY shall mean an operation wherein waste materials collected from surrounding areas are stored on a temporary basis entirely within a building and then shipped to the appropriate disposal site. WATER BODY shall mean any bay, lake, river, watercourse or canal, but excluding a drainage or irrigation channel. WATER FRONTAGE shall mean, in the case of a lot which abuts a water body, the width of such lot measured between the intersections of the side lot lines with a line that is continuously 6 m back from and parallel to the high water mark. WATER SETBACK shall mean, in reference to a water body, the horizontal distance between the high water mark and the nearest building line. WATERCOURSE shall mean a natural drainage channel that contains water either permanently or intermittently, including creeks and streams. WELLHEAD PROTECTION AREA shall mean an area of land surrounding a well, where human activities may need to be regulated to protect the quality and quantity of groundwater that supplies that well. WHOLESALE ESTABLISHMENT shall mean a business engaged in the bulk storage and sale of commodities, goods, materials, merchandise or wares for resale or business use. YARD shall mean an open, uncovered space appurtenant to a building or structure. - FRONT YARD shall mean a yard extending across the full width of the lot between the front lot line and the nearest part of any main building or structure on the lot. - REAR YARD shall mean a yard extending across the full width of the lot between the rear lot line and the nearest part of any main building or structure on the lot. - SIDE YARD shall mean a yard extending from the front yard to the rear yard between the side lot line and nearest part of any main building or structure on the lot. Township of Front of Yonge Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation Page 17 - EXTERIOR SIDE YARD shall mean a side yard abutting a street. - INTERIOR SIDE YARD shall mean a side yard other than an exterior side yard. ZONE shall mean: - A land use category as defined and regulated in this By-law; or - A designated area of land shown on the zoning schedules to this By-law. ZONING shall mean the demarcation of an area into zones and the establishment of regulations to govern the use of the land within these zones and the location, bulk, height, shape, use and coverage of structures within each zone. The terms "zone provisions" and "zone requirements" shall have a corresponding meaning. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR shall mean the officer or employee of the Corporation charged with the duty of enforcing the provisions of this By-law. Township of Front of Yonge Page 18 Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation SECTION 3 - GENERAL PROVISIONS 3.1 Accessory Uses Except as otherwise set out in this section, accessory uses, buildings or structures shall be permitted in any zone, provided that: 1. Accessory buildings or structures shall not be used for human habitation, except as specifically permitted elsewhere in this By-law. 2. Accessory buildings shall be included for the purposes of compliance with maximum lot coverage provisions. 3. There shall be no minimum yard or water setback provisions applicable to a marine facility, except that the minimum side yard shall be 4.5 m. 4. The minimum separation distance between a detached accessory building and the main building shall be 1 m. 5. Any building or structure that is attached to the main building shall not be considered as accessory. 6. In a Residential zone, buildings or structures accessory to a residential use shall be subject to the following special provisions: 1. The lot coverage of all accessory buildings or structures shall not exceed 10%. 2. The maximum height of an accessory building or structure shall be 6 m. 3. Notwithstanding the yard provisions of this By-law to the contrary, an accessory building or structure may be located in a required interior side or rear yard, provided that the minimum yard shall be 3 m, except as otherwise provided in this section for marine facilities. 7. Except as otherwise provided in this section, accessory buildings and structures shall conform to the zone provisions applicable to main buildings. 3.2 Cannabis Production and Processing Facilities Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the contrary, where a cannabis production and processing facility, as defined herein, is listed as permitted use, such use shall be subject to the following provisions: 1. The following setbacks shall be required: - 300m from a residential use on another lot, a vacant lot in a Residential zone, any Open Space zone, Institutional zone, or any lands designated Settlement Area in the Official Plan. 2. A building or structure used for security purposes may be located in the required front yard. Township of Front of Yonge Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation Page 19 3.3 Existing Non-Complying Lots 1. Where, on the date of passing of this By-law, an existing lot has less than the minimum lot frontage, water frontage and/or lot area required by this By-law for the zone in which such lot is located, or is increased in lot frontage, water frontage and/or lot area but is still undersized, such non-complying lot may be used and a building or structure may be erected, altered or used for a purpose permitted in the zone in which it is located on the date of the passing of this By-law without the requirement to obtain relief from the applicable lot frontage, water frontage and/or lot area provisions of this By-law. This provision shall not be construed as granting relief from any other provisions of this By-law. 2. Notwithstanding the foregoing subsection, the following uses shall not be permitted on a non-complying lot: - A residential use on a vacant or undeveloped island lot of less than 0.8 ha in lot area; - An agricultural use that includes the keeping of livestock on a lot less than 2 ha in lot area, except in the case of keeping backyard poultry as permitted in Section 3.9. 3.4 Front Yard Reduction Within a Settlement Area Notwithstanding any minimum front yard requirement of this By-law to the contrary, on a lot within the Settlement Area designation of the Official Plan, the front yard may be reduced to 3 m or the average of the front yards of existing main buildings located on the immediately adjacent lots, whichever is greater. 3.5 Frontage on an Improved Street No lot shall be used and no building or structure shall be erected on a lot in any zone unless such lot has sufficient frontage on an improved street to provide driveway access. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this provision shall not apply to: - A non-residential building or structure accessory to an agricultural, mineral aggregate or conservation use; - A lot on a registered plan of subdivision and with frontage on a street which will become an improved street pursuant to provisions in, and financial security associated with, a subdivision agreement that is registered on the title to the lot; - A lot located in a Limited Services Residential (RLS) zone; - A lot located on an island. 3.6 Group Homes Group homes shall be permitted in the General Residential, Rural and Institutional zones, provided that the minimum separation distance between two group homes shall be 300 m. 3.7 Height Exceptions 1. The maximum height restrictions of this By-law shall not apply to the following: Township of Front of Yonge Page 20 Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation - Air conditioning, heating or similar mechanical equipment - Antenna - Barn - Belfry, spire or dome associated with a place of worship - Chimney - Clock tower - Electrical supply structure - Elevator or mechanical penthouse - Farm implement storage building - Flag pole - Grain elevator - Silo - Solar collector - Water tower - Wind turbine 3.8 Home-Based Businesses A home-based business shall be permitted as an accessory use to a residential use in accordance with the following provisions: 1. No more than 25% or 40 m2 of the floor area of the dwelling unit, whichever is lesser, shall be used for the home-based business. 2. There shall be no visible indication from the exterior of the building of the presence of the home-based business other than one non-illuminated sign not larger than 1 m2. 3. There shall be no open storage of inoperative or unlicensed motor vehicles or other materials, or outdoor animal enclosures. 4. There shall be no storage of hazardous materials such as paint or other flammable, corrosive or explosive substances. 5. There shall be no direct retail sale of goods other than those produced on the premises or those which are clearly incidental to a personal service or service outlet home-based business. 6. Where instruction, respite care or day care is provided, there will be no more than six persons, other than the instructor or caregiver, in attendance at any one time. In the case of all other home-based businesses, not more than one individual client or customer shall be served at any one time. 7. A maximum of one person in addition to the dwelling occupant(s) may be employed in the home-based business, provided that the maximum number of persons employed in the home-based business shall not exceed three. For the purposes of this subsection, the number of persons shall be calculated on the basis of full-time equivalence. 8. Except in the case of lots designated Settlement Area in the Official Plan, up to 40 m2 of floor area within an accessory building may be used for the home-based business, provided that: Township of Front of Yonge Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation Page 21 1. The accessory building shall be located a minimum of 15 m from the closest dwelling on another lot. 2. The combined total floor area used for the home-based business within the accessory building and dwelling unit shall not exceed 40 m2. 9. Not more than one commercial vehicle related to the home based-business shall be kept on the premises. 10. The home-based business shall not, in the opinion of the Township, change the predominantly residential character of the property or create or become a public nuisance with regard to noise, odours, vibration, heat, traffic, lighting or other annoyance. 3.9 Keeping of Backyard Poultry Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the contrary, the keeping of backyard poultry shall be permitted as an accessory use in a General Residential (RG) and Rural (RU) zone, in accordance with the following: - The minimum lot area shall be 0.2 ha; - The backyard poultry is housed in a building or structure specifically designed for such purpose; - Any buildings or structures and manure storage used for the keeping of poultry shall be located a minimum of 15 m from any well or water body; - The keeping of backyard poultry shall not be permitted on a lot located within a Wellhead Protection Area A or B; - The keeping of backyard poultry on a lot located within a Settlement Area designation of the Official Plan shall be in accordance with the requirements of a Municipal By-law. 3.10 Loading Space Requirements 1. Number of Loading Spaces Required Any commercial or industrial use which involves the transfer of goods, wares, merchandise or raw materials to and from the site shall provide and maintain loading facilities on the lot in accordance with the following regulations: Floor Area of Building Number of Loading Spaces less than 200 m2 0 200 m2 - 1,000 m2 1 over 1,000 m2 1 plus 1 additional loading space per each 1,000 m2 of floor area or part thereof 2. Loading Space Size A required loading space shall be a minimum of 9.0 m long, 3.5 m wide and have a vertical clearance of at least 4.5 m. Township of Front of Yonge Page 22 Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation 3. Loading Area Surface A loading area shall be maintained with a stable surface such as concrete, asphalt or crushed stone. 4. Cumulative Loading Requirements Where a lot, building or structure accommodates more than one use, the loading space requirement shall be the sum of the requirements for the uses. 3.11 Lots Containing More Than One Use Where a lot accommodates more than one use and the provisions of this By-law for the uses are different, the more restrictive provisions shall apply. 3.12 Lots Divided Into More Than One Zone Where a lot is divided into more than one zone, each 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. 3.13 Moving of Buildings No building or structure shall be moved into the Township or onto any lot unless its use and location comply with this By-law. 3.14 Non-Conforming Uses and Non-Complying Uses, Buildings and Structures 1. Buildings Accessory to Non-Conforming Uses An accessory building may be erected for an existing legal non-conforming use, provided it complies with the provisions of this By-law. 2. Change of Non-Conforming Use A non-conforming use may not be changed to another use unless it is to a permitted use in the zone in which it is located. Pursuant to the provisions of the Planning Act and the Official Plan, a non-conforming use may only be changed to another non- conforming use with the permission of the Committee of Adjustment. 3. Repair, Restoration and Reconstruction of Non-Conforming Uses or Non- Complying Uses, Buildings or Structures - A legal non-conforming or non-complying use, building or structure shall only be repaired, restored or reconstructed in accordance with the rights conveyed to legal non-conforming uses pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Planning Act. - The repair, restoration or reconstruction shall not increase the height, size, volume or extent of non-compliance of the use, building or structure. 4. Replacement of Non-Complying Sewage Disposal Systems Township of Front of Yonge Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation Page 23 Notwithstanding any provision of this By-law to the contrary, where a sewage disposal system was legally constructed under the regulations governing sewage disposal systems in force and effect at the time of such construction but is non-complying with respect to the water setback provisions of this By-law, the minimum water setback of any replacement system shall be the existing system's water setback or the requirements of the Ontario Building Code, whichever is greater. 5. Enlargements of Non-Conforming Uses A non-conforming use may not be enlarged or extended, except with the permission of the Committee of Adjustment for the Township, pursuant to the provisions of the Planning Act and the Official Plan. 6. Enlargements of Non-Complying Uses, Buildings or Structures A legal non-complying use, building or structure shall not be enlarged, except in compliance with all applicable provisions of the By-law. 3.15 Occupancy Restrictions None of the following shall be used as a dwelling or for the purposes of human habitation: 1. Any truck, bus, coach, railway or streetcar body; 2. Any marine facility or building or structure accessory to a residential use; 3. Any recreational vehicle, travel trailer or tent trailer, except in a tourist campground or as a temporary use in accordance with Section 3.26 of this By-law. 3.16 Open Storage Open storage shall be permitted as an accessory use to a permitted use within any zone other than a Residential zone, provided that: 1. No part of an open storage area shall be located within a minimum yard or water setback required by this By-law; 2. Open storage shall not occupy any driveway or parking or loading area required by this By-law; 3. Where open storage that is not accessory to an agricultural use is situated less than 30 m from a Residential zone, a street or a dwelling on another lot, a continuous buffer strip consisting of a berm, fence or landscaping having a minimum combined height of 1.5 m shall be provided so as to screen the open storage area from the street or dwelling. Such buffer strip shall be broken only by a driveway or walkway from the street. 3.17 Parking Requirements 1. Number of Parking Spaces Required In any zone, the owner or occupant of any lot or building or structure erected, enlarged or changed in use after the passing of this By-law, shall provide off-street parking in Township of Front of Yonge Page 24 Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation accordance with the following: Type of Use Number of Parking Spaces Required One and two-unit dwellings 2 parking spaces per dwelling unit, provided that 1 of the 2 required spaces may be in tandem Dwellings of three units or more 1 parking space per dwelling unit Mobile home park or 1 parking space per site Campground Group home 1 parking space in addition to the applicable dwelling requirement Home-based business 1 parking space in addition to the applicable dwelling requirement Bed and breakfast 1 parking space per guest room in addition to the applicable dwelling requirement Tourist Lodging Establishment 1 parking space per guest room or cabin plus 1 parking space per 20 m2 of floor area devoted to dining or meeting uses Restaurant, banquet hall 1 parking space per 12 m2 of floor area Place of worship or assembly 1 parking space per 12 m2 of floor area devoted to public assembly Recreational use 1 parking space per 4 persons design capacity or 1 parking space per 20 m2 of floor area, whichever is greater Retail store, personal service, 1 parking space per 20 m2 of floor area merchandise service outlet Clinic 1 parking space per 20 m2 of floor area Marina 1 parking space per boat slip or 1 parking space per 20 m2 of floor area, whichever is greater Commercial use not defined 1 parking space per 20 m2 of floor area Professional or business office 1 parking space per 25 m2 of floor area School - elementary 1.5 parking spaces per classroom School - secondary 4 parking spaces per classroom Township of Front of Yonge Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation Page 25 Institutional or public use 1 parking space per 40 m2 of floor area Industrial, warehouse or 1 parking space per 70 m2 of floor area storage use 2. More than One Use on a Lot Where a building or lot accommodates more than one use, the number of parking spaces required shall be the sum of the requirements for each of the uses. 3. Parking Space Size and Access 1. Each parking space shall have minimum dimensions of 2.75 m by 6 m. A parking space shall have unobstructed access, except where tandem parking is specifically permitted by this By-law. 2. Where a barrier free parking space is required by Section 3.17.4, the following barrier free parking space types shall be provided: 1. Type A barrier free parking space shall have a minimum width of 3.4 m and a minimum length of 6 m. 2. Type B barrier free parking space shall have a minimum width of 2.4 m and a minimum length of 6 m. 3. Where an even number of barrier free parking spaces is required, an equal number of Type A and Type B barrier free parking spaces shall be provided. 4. Where an odd number of barrier free parking spaces is required, an equal number of Type A and Type B barrier free parking spaces shall be provided, where the additional barrier free parking space may be a Type B barrier free parking space. A minimum of one Type A barrier free parking space shall be provided. 5. Where a barrier free parking space is provided, an access aisle with a minimum width of 1.5 m and minimum length of 6 m is required and where two barrier free parking spaces are adjacent to each other, the required access aisle may be shared. The access aisle must be marked with high tonal contrast diagonal lines. 6. Barrier free parking spaces shall provide signage in accordance with the Ontario Highway Traffic Act. Where a Type A parking space is provided, signage that identifies the space as 'van accessible' shall also be provided. 4. Barrier Free Parking Space Requirements Included in the number of parking spaces by Section 3.17.1, except parking required for a single dwelling, semi-detached dwelling, duplex dwelling, freehold townhouse dwelling, second dwelling, second dwelling unit and an accessory dwelling unit, barrier free parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the following provisions, rounded up to the nearest whole number: Total Number of Parking Spaces Provided Minimum Number of Barrier Free Spaces 1 -12 1 13 - 100 4% of total parking provided 101 - 200 1 + 3% of total parking provided 201 - 1,000 2 + 2% of total parking provided 1,001+ 11 + 1% of total parking provided Township of Front of Yonge Page 26 Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation 5. Driveway Access to Parking Areas The maximum width of any driveway shall be 9 m. Driveways designated for two-way traffic shall have a minimum width of 6 m. One-way driveways and driveways serving only one dwelling unit shall have a minimum width of 3 m. For portions of a driveway that directly abut a parking space, the minimum driveway width shall be as follows: Angle of Parking Space to Driveway Minimum Driveway Width 0 degrees 3 m 30 degrees 3.4 m 45 degrees 3.7 m 60 degrees 5.4 m 90 degrees 6 m 6. Parking Area Surface A parking area shall be maintained with a stable surface such as concrete, asphalt or crushed stone, except in the case of a barrier free parking space and required access aisle, asphalt or concrete surfaces shall be provided. 7. Parking Area Location 1. Except as set out in the following subsection, required parking shall be provided on the same lot as the use. 2. In the case of an existing building the use of which is being changed to a non- residential use that has a higher parking requirement than the previous use, required parking for such non-residential use may be provided on another lot within 150 m of the existing building that it is intended to serve, provided that: 1. No part of any such required parking area shall be permitted on another lot unless such other lot is zoned for the use with which the parking is associated. 2. Where required parking is provided on another lot, such lot shall be under the same ownership for the duration of the use for which the parking is required. 8. Parking Requirements for Additions to Existing Buildings Where an existing building or structure has insufficient parking spaces to comply with the provisions of this By-law, this By-law shall not be interpreted to require that the deficiency be made up prior to the construction of any addition, provided that no addition may be built and no change of use may occur within the existing building or structure, the effect of which would be to increase the extent of such deficiency. 3.18 Public Uses 1. Except in the case of lands zoned Environmental Protection - A (EP-A) and Flood Plain (FP), any land may be used and any building or structure erected or used for the Township of Front of Yonge Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation Page 27 purpose of a public use provided that lot coverage, setback and yard requirements of the zone in which such land, building or structure is located shall be complied with, expect in the case of towers, poles, lines, and transmission facilities for natural gas, electricity, cable, water, storm and sanitary sewage and wired and wireless communications shall be permitted in any yard. 2. Where a public use is located in the Environmental Protection - B (EP-B) zone, Section 13.2.3.2 shall apply. 3.19 Residential Separation Distances from Other Land Uses Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law, any new dwelling or second dwelling permitted by Section 3.20 shall be located minimum distances from certain zones or land uses on other lots as follows: - From a Class "B" pit with no excavation below the water table 150 m - From any other pit or concrete plant 300 m - From a quarry or asphalt plant 500 m - From land zoned Salvage Yard Industrial 300 m - From land zoned Disposal Industrial 500 m - From livestock facilities As per the Minimum Distance Separation I (MDS I) formula, as issued by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, except that MDS 1 shall not apply to new non-agricultural uses to be located on an existing lot of less than 2 ha in lot area. - From a rail line 30 m 3.20 Additional Residential Units Notwithstanding any provision of this By-law to the contrary, where a single dwelling, a semi-detached dwelling or a townhouse dwelling is permitted as a principal use in a zone, additional residential units in the form of a second dwelling unit and/or second dwelling, as herein defined, are permitted on the same lot in accordance with the following provisions: 1. General - The second dwelling unit and/or second dwelling is not permitted on an island lot as herein defined. - The second dwelling unit and/or second dwelling shall comply with the provisions of the Building Code Act. - The second dwelling unit and/or second dwelling shall be connected to the same water supply and sewage disposal systems as the principal dwelling. - Prior to obtaining a building permit for a second dwelling unit or a second dwelling, the applicant shall obtain a septic system approval and shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Township that there is a sufficient supply of well water to serve the second dwelling unit and/or second dwelling. - The maximum floor area of the second dwelling unit or second dwelling shall not exceed 50% of the floor area of the principal dwelling, to a maximum of 80 m2 in the Residential Zone and 95 m2 in the Rural Zone. Township of Front of Yonge Page 28 Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation - The second dwelling unit and/or second dwelling shall share the driveway entrance to the lot with the principal dwelling. - A minimum of one parking space shall be provided for the second dwelling unit and/or second dwelling, in addition to the minimum parking requirements for the principal dwelling. Tandem parking shall be permitted to accommodate minimum parking requirements. - The second dwelling unit and/or second dwelling shall be included in the calculation of lot coverage. 2. Additional Provisions for Second Dwelling Unit - The second dwelling unit shall share two of the following with the principal dwelling: - building entrance - parking area - outdoor amenity space - No enlargement or extension to the principal dwelling shall be permitted unless the enlargement or extension conforms to all other applicable provisions of this By-law. 3. Additional Provisions for Second Dwelling - An existing accessory building may be partially or fully converted to a second dwelling, except that no habitable room window shall face an interior side lot line or a rear lot line unless the existing accessory building conforms to the minimum side lot line setback and rear lot line setback as is required for the principal dwelling, as the case may be. - A new accessory building may be constructed as a second dwelling provided that it conforms to all applicable provisions for the principal dwelling. - The maximum permitted height of a new second dwelling shall be 6 m. - A new accessory building which is constructed as a second dwelling shall be separated by less than 10 m from the principal dwelling. 3.21 Setbacks from Environmental Protection (EP-A and EP-B) Zones and Natural Heritage Designations in the Official Plan Notwithstanding any other provisions of the By-law, the minimum setback of any building or structure from lands zoned EP in this By-law or designated Natural Heritage in the Official Plan shall be 120 m, or such lesser setback as recommended in an Environmental Impact Study undertaken to the satisfaction of the Township, provided that such less setback shall not be less than 30 m. 3.22 Sewage Disposal Systems and the Applicability of this By-law Except in relation to water setbacks, sewage disposal systems shall not be subject to the provisions of this By-law. 3.23 Sight Triangles Township of Front of Yonge Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation Page 29 Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, within any area defined as a sight triangle, the following uses shall be prohibited: - A building, structure or use which would obstruct the visions of motorists; - A fence or any vegetation of a height which is more than 1 m above the elevation of the centrelines of abutting streets; - A parking area. 3.24 Shoreline Area Occupancy Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on any lot abutting a water body and used for purposes other than a marina, a maximum of 20% or 15 m of the shoreline area, whichever is lesser, may be occupied by marine facilities, pump houses, stairs, decks, patios, gazebos and all other accessory buildings and structures. For the purposes of this section, the shoreline area shall include that portion of the lot lying within 3 m of the high water mark. 3.25 Street Setbacks 1. The following setbacks shall be required: - 1000 Islands Pkwy - north side 30.48 m from the limit of the right-of-way or such lesser setback as approved by the St. Lawrence Parks Commission - 1000 Islands Pkwy - south side 45.72 m from the limit of the right-of-way or such lesser setback as approved by the St. Lawrence Parks Commission - County Street 13 m from the centre line of the right-of-way - Township Street 10 m from the centre line of the right-of-way - Private right-of-way 6 m from the limit of the right-of-way 2. In the case of lots that abut the 1000 Islands Pkwy, required yards pursuant to the applicable Zone Provisions of this By-law shall be measured from the limit of the right- of-way. 3. In the case of lots that abut County or Township streets, required yards pursuant to the applicable Zone Provisions of this By-law shall be measured from the required setback from the centre line of the right-of-way. 3.26 Temporary Uses The following shall be permitted in any zone, except Environmental Protection (EP) and Flood Plain (FP) zones: - Construction facilities such as sheds, scaffolds and other structures incidental to the construction on the premises for so long as the work is in progress; - A temporary real estate sales and/rental office; - A travel trailer, tent trailer or recreational vehicle occupied on a temporary basis during the course of construction of a dwelling on the same lot, provided that: - Temporary connection to an approved on-site sewage disposal system is Township of Front of Yonge Page 30 Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation provided; - A building permit for a dwelling has been issued and remains in force; - The trailer or vehicle is located in accordance with the required yards and water setbacks applicable to a dwelling; - In no event shall the trailer or vehicle be located on the lot for a period exceeding two years from the date of issuance of the building permit. 3.27 Through Lots On a through lot, the minimum front yard requirement shall apply to each yard abutting a street. 3.28 Water Frontage and Water Setbacks 1. Except as otherwise provided by Section 3.2, the minimum water frontage for any lot shall be 60 m. 2. Except as otherwise permitted by Sections 3.1, 3.14 and 3.31 of this By-law, the minimum water setback shall be 30 m for all buildings and structures, including sewage disposal systems but excluding the following: - Decks, hot tubs and gazebos which are unattached to a main building, to a combined maximum horizontal surface area of 10 m2; - Marinas, pump houses, marine facilities and stairs. 3.29 Wayside Pits, Wayside Quarries, Portable Asphalt Plants and Portable Concrete Plants Any lands may be used for the purposes of wayside pits, wayside quarries, portable concrete plants and portable asphalt plants, except the following: - Lands zoned as Environmental Protection - A (EP-A), Environmental Protection -B (EP-B) and Natural Hazard; - Lands designated as Settlement Area in the Official Plan; - Lands situated within 150 m of an existing dwelling. 3.30 Wellhead Protection Areas Notwithstanding any provisions of the underlying zones to the contrary, the following additional provisions shall apply to the Miller Manor Wellhead Protection Areas, as shown on Schedule A: 1. In Wellhead Protection Area A (WHPA-A) and Wellhead Protection Area B (WHPA-B) with a vulnerability score of 10, as shown on Schedule A, the following land uses are prohibited: - Waste disposal site, as defined herein, including hazardous, municipal, and solid non-hazardous industrial or commercial waste disposal - Application of agricultural source material, non-agricultural source material, and untreated septage Township of Front of Yonge Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation Page 31 - Storage of mine tailings, petroleum refining waste, and liquid industrial and PCB waste - Wastewater treatment facilities and related infrastructure, excluding the replacement, expansion or upgrade of existing facilities. 2. In Wellhead Protection Area C (WHPA-C) with a vulnerability score of 8, as shown on Schedule A, the following land uses are prohibited: - Waste disposal site, as defined herein, including municipal, and solid non- hazardous industrial or commercial waste disposal - Waste water treatment facilities involving the storage of sewage, excluding the replacement, expansion or upgrade of existing facilities. 3. In addition, all development applications and building permit applications for land uses within the WHPA-A, WHPA-B, or WHPA-C, as shown on Schedule A, other than for residential (with the exception of handling and storage of liquid fuel in WPHA-A and WHPA-B), shall be reviewed by the Risk Management Official and may require a risk management plan prepared to the satisfaction of the Township. In WHPA-A and WHPA-B, all land uses including residential, shall be reviewed by the Risk Management Official for the handling and storage of liquid fuel. 3.31 Yard and Water Setback Encroachments Notwithstanding the yard and setback provisions of this By-law, the following encroachments are permitted: - Sills, belt courses, chimneys, cornices, eaves, gutters, parapets, bay windows and other ornamental features may project into any yard or water setback by not more than 0.6 m; - Attached unenclosed porches, open patios, decks, balconies, exterior stairs and landings may project from the main building into any minimum required yard or water setback by not more than 3 m, except that where an existing main building is non-complying in relation to the required water setback, an open and unroofed porch, deck, exterior stairs or landing may project into the existing water setback by a maximum of 1.5 m; - Awnings, clothes poles, flag poles, garden trellises, fences, plant materials and similar accessory structures shall be permitted in any required yard or water setback; - Swimming pools shall be permitted in a required interior side or rear yard, but shall not be located closer than 1.5 m to any lot line and shall not encroach into the required 30 m water setback. Township of Front of Yonge Page 32 Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation SECTION 4 - ZONES 4.1 General For the purposes of this By-law, the land area of the Township is divided into various generalized and specific zones to which the provisions and regulations herein shall apply. 4.2 Zones and Zone Symbols Zone Name Symbol Residential Zones - General Residential RG - Limited Services Residential RLS - Mobile Home Park Residential RMH Commercial Zones - General Commercial CG - Tourist Commercial CT Industrial Zones - General Industrial MG - Salvage Yard Industrial MS - Disposal Industrial MD Institutional Zones - Institutional I Open Space Zones - Open Space OS Parking Lot Zones - Parking Lot PL Rural Zones - Rural RU Mineral Resource Zones - Mineral Aggregate Extraction EX Natural Heritage Zones - Environmental Protection - A EP-A - Environmental Protection - B EP-B Natural Hazard Zones - Flood Plain FP 4.3 Boundaries of Zones The location and boundaries of the zones established by this By-law and certain requirements applicable to such zones are shown on the maps hereto attached as Schedule A. Where any uncertainty as to the boundary of any zone as shown on the Township of Front of Yonge Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation Page 33 zoning schedule, the following provisions shall apply: 1. Where a zone boundary is indicated as following and is within the boundary of a street, lane, railway right-of-way, other right-of-way or watercourse, the boundary shall be the centre of such street, lane, railway right-of-way, right-of-way or watercourse. 2. Where a zone boundary is indicated as approximately following lot lines on a registered plan of subdivision, deposited reference plan or original Township survey, the boundary shall follow such lot lines. No amendment to the By-law shall be required for minor adjustments to zone boundaries shown on Schedule A where, in the opinion of the Township, such adjustments are merely for the purpose of reflecting parcel mapping information that has been modified to provide greater accuracy. 3. Where a zone boundary is indicated as following a shoreline of a watercourse, the boundary shall follow such shoreline and in the event that the shoreline changes, the boundary shall be taken as having moved with the shoreline. 4. Where any uncertainty exists as to the Flood Plain (FP) zone boundary, the boundary shall be the 1:100 flood line as identified on the relevant maps of the Conservation Authority, except where a specific (GSC) elevation is identified on Schedule A. 5. Where any uncertainty exists as to the Environmental Protection - A (EP-A) and Environmental Protection - B (EP-B) zone boundaries, the boundaries shall be as identified on the relevant maps of the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. 6. Where any street, lane, right-of-way, railway right-of-way or watercourse as shown on the schedules is closed or diverted, the object of such closure or diversion shall be included within the zone of the abutting property on either side thereof. 7. Where any zone boundary is left uncertain after the application of clauses (1) through (5) above, the boundary shall be determined by scale from the original full-size zoning schedule. 8. Wherever it occurs, the municipal boundary is the limit of the zone adjacent to it. 4.4 Holding Zones Where a zone symbol is followed by a hyphen and the letter "h", this denotes a holding zone. Within such zones, only existing uses shall be permitted unless specifically stated otherwise in the by-law, until the "h" has been removed. The removal of the holding provision shall require an amendment to the By-law. Such amendment shall only be passed by Council when any applicable servicing, phasing or financial conditions or agreements for the lands have been satisfied in accordance with the requirements of the Official Plan. 1. The holding provision ("h") on lands located in Part of Lot 12, Broken Front Concession, shall only be removed upon the completion of an Environmental Impact Study (EIS), prepared to the satisfaction of the Township. 4.5 Special Zones Where a zone symbol is followed by a hyphen and a letter or a number other than "-h", Township of Front of Yonge Page 34 Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation (for example, "-x" or "-1"), the lands so zoned shall be subject to all the provisions of the zone represented by such symbol except as otherwise provided by the special provisions of that zone. 4.6 Temporary Zones Where a temporary zone is established for the purpose of accommodating a temporary use pursuant to the provisions of the Planning Act, the lands so zoned shall be subject to all the provisions of the zone, except that a temporary use shall be permitted for a certain limited period of time. The zone symbol shall be followed by a hyphen, the letter "T" and a letter or a number other than "-h", (for example, "-Tx" or "-T1"). Temporary zones in force and effect are as follows: 1. RU-T1 (Part of Lot 20, Concession 3) Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 3.26 and 11.1 to the contrary, on the lands zoned RU-T1, a skid shack shall be permitted as a second dwelling from March 1, 2021 until March 1, 2023, as provided by the provisions of Section 39 of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990. Upon expiry of said period, this subsection and the associated RU- T1 zoning on Schedule "A" are repealed. 2. RU-20-T2 (Part of Lot 23 & 24, Concession 1) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 11.1 to the contrary, on the lands zoned RU- 20-T2, a wedding venue shall be permitted from November 8, 2022 until November 8, 2025, as provided by the provisions of Section 39 of the Planning Act, R.S.O, 1990. For the purpose of this subsection, a wedding venue shall not require the construction of any new permanent buildings or structures and shall be limited to four (4) events per year. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3.17.7.1, the lands zoned RU-20-T2 shall be considered one lot for the purposes of applying parking requirements. Upon expiry of said period, this subsection and the associated RU-20-T2 (Temporary Zone) zoning on Schedule 'A' are repealed. Furthermore, upon expiry of said period, the zoning on Schedule A shall change from "RU-20-T2" to "RU-20" and the provisions of subsection 11.1.4.20 (RU-20 zone) shall prevail. Township of Front of Yonge Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation Page 35 SECTION 5 - RESIDENTIAL ZONES 5.1 General Residential (RG) 1. Permitted Uses single dwelling bed and breakfast 2. Zone Provisions - Lot Area (minimum) 0.4 ha - Lot Frontage (minimum) 60 m - Yards (minimum) - Front 7.5 m - Exterior Side 7.5 m - Interior Side - Lots designated Settlement Area in Official Plan 3 m - All other lots 6 m - Rear 7.5 m - Dwelling Unit Area (minimum) 75 m2 - Building Height (maximum) 10 m - Lot Coverage (maximum) - Lot abutting the St. Lawrence River 8% - Lot abutting any other water body 10% - All other lots 20% - Dwellings per Lot (maximum) 1 3. Additional Provisions 1. General Provisions In accordance with Section 3 hereof. 4. Special Exception Zones 1. RG-1 (Part of Lot 1, Concession Broken Front) Notwithstanding the provision of Section 5.1.2 to the contrary, on the lands zoned RG-1, the following provision shall prevail: - Dwellings per Lot (maximum) 2 2. RG-2 (Part of Lot 20, Concession BF) Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 5.1.2 to the contrary, on the lands zoned RG-2, the following provisions shall prevail: - Lot Area (minimum) 0.27 ha - Lot Frontage (minimum) 38 m Township of Front of Yonge Page 36 Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation 3. RG-3 (Part of Lot 20, Concession BF) Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 5.1.2 to the contrary, on the lands zoned RG-3, the following provisions shall prevail: - Lot Area (minimum) 0.3 ha - Lot Frontage (minimum) 38 m Township of Front of Yonge Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation Page 37 5.2 Limited Services Residential (RLS) 1. Permitted Uses single dwelling 2. Zone Provisions - Lot Area (minimum) - Island lot 1.0 ha - All other lots 0.4 ha - Lot Frontage (minimum) 60 m - Yards (minimum) - Front 7.5 m - Exterior Side 7.5 m - Interior Side - Lots designated Settlement Area in Official Plan 3 m - All other lots 6 m - Rear 7.5 m - Dwelling Unit Area (minimum) 75 m2 - Building Height (maximum) 10 m - Lot Coverage (maximum) - Island lot 5% - Lot abutting the St. Lawrence River 8% - All other lots 10% - Floor Space Index for island lots and lots abutting the St. Lawrence River (maximum) 10% - Dwellings per Lot (maximum) 1 3. Additional Provisions 1. General Provisions In accordance with Section 3 hereof. 4. Special Exception Zones 1. RLS-1 (Part of Lot 8, Concession 5) Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 5.2.2 and 3.28 to the contrary, on the lands zoned RLS-1, the following provisions shall prevail: - Lot area (minimum) 1,200 m2 - Lot frontage (minimum) 18 m - Water setback - existing dwelling only (minimum) 8.8 m 2. RLS-2 (Part of Lot 8, Concession 5) Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 5.2.2, 3.28 and 3.31 to the contrary, on the lands zoned RLS-2, the following provisions shall prevail: Township of Front of Yonge Page 38 Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation - Lot area (minimum) 2,400 m2 - Lot frontage (minimum) 34 m - Water setback - existing dwelling only (minimum) 6 m - Total deck area (maximum) 30 m2 - Deck encroachment into existing water setback (maximum) 1 m 3. RLS-3 (Part Lot 6, Concession 5) Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 5.2.2 and 3.28 to the contrary, on the lands zoned RLS-3 the following provisions shall prevail: - Lot Area (minimum) 2,100 m² - Lot Frontage (minimum) 30 m - Lot Coverage (maximum) 11.5 % - Water Setback (minimum) - Existing dwelling only 28 m 4. RLS-4 (Part of Lot 12, Concession 5) Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 5.2.2 and 3.28 to the contrary, on the lands zoned RLS-4 the following provisions shall prevail: - Interior Side Yard - West (minimum) - Proposed addition 1.6 m - Water Setback (minimum) - Existing dwelling only 19.8 m 5. RLS-5 (Part Lot 6, Concession 5, Part 3 on Plan 28R-44) Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 5.2.2, 3.28 and 3.31 to the contrary, on the lands zoned RLS-5, the following provisions shall prevail: - Lot Area (minimum) 0.20 ha - Lot Frontage (minimum) 30 m - Interior Side Yard - West (minimum) 5.5 m - Water Setback (minimum) - Existing dwelling 12.4 m - Deck encroachment into existing water setback (maximum) 2.4 m 6. RLS-6 (Part Lot 11, Concession 4) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 5.2.2, 3.28 and 3.31 to the contrary, on the lands zoned RLS-6, the following provisions shall prevail: - Lot Area (minimum) 1,675 m2 - Lot Frontage (minimum) 26 m - Interior Side Yard (minimum) - West 3.2 m Township of Front of Yonge Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation Page 39 - East 2.1 m - Water Setback (minimum) 10.5 m - Deck Encroachments (maximum) - West Deck - into water setback 1.6 m - into west interior side yard 1.3 m - East Deck - into water setback 1.6 m 7. RLS-7 (Part Lot 5, Concession 5) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3.25 to the contrary, on the lands zoned RLS-7, the following provision shall prevail: - Setback from a private right-of-way (minimum) - Detached Garage 3m 8. RLS-8 (Part Lot 11, Concession 4, Parts 5, 6 & 7 of 28R-3368) Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 5.2.2, 3.25 and 3.28 to the contrary, on the lands zoned RLS-8, the following provisions shall prevail: - Lot Coverage (maximum) 17 % - Interior Side Yard (minimum) - Proposed Addition (east) 2.8 m - Water Setback (minimum) - Proposed Addition (east) 6.7 m - Setback from a private right-of-way (minimum) - Detached Accessory Garage 4.8 m 9. RLS-9 (Part Lot 4, Concession 5) Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 5.2.2 and 3.28 to the contrary, on the lands zoned RLS-9, the following provisions shall prevail: - Lot Coverage (maximum) 11.5 % - Water Setback (minimum) 15.2 m 10. RLS-10 (Part Lot 11, Concession 5) Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 5.2.2, 3.28 and 3.31 to the contrary, on the lands zoned RLS-10, the following provisions shall prevail: - Lot Area (minimum) 0.34 ha - Lot Frontage (minimum) 48 m - Lot Coverage (maximum) 11 % - Water Setback (minimum) 18 m - Deck Encroachment (maximum) - Into water setback 3 m 11. RLS-11 (Part Lots 4 and 5, Concession Broken Front) Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 3.1, 3.25, 3.28, 3.31 and 5.2.2, Township of Front of Yonge Page 40 Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation to the contrary, on the lands zoned RLS-11, the following provisions shall prevail: - Lot Area (minimum) 0.36 ha - Lot Frontage (minimum) 49 m - Water Setback (minimum) 26 m - Interior Side Yard (minimum) - dwelling 5.8 m - Deck Encroachment (maximum) - Into water setback 1.5 m - Setback from a private right-of-way (minimum) - Accessory garage 3.2 m - Interior Side Yard (minimum) - Accessory garage 3.2 m 12. RLS-12 (Part Lots 4 and 5, Concession Broken Front) Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 3.31 and 5.2.2 to the contrary, on the lands zoned RLS-12, the following provisions shall prevail: - Lot Area (minimum) 0.39 ha - Lot Frontage (minimum) 53 m In addition, the existing side yard deck encroachment shall be permitted but shall not be permitted to encroach any further. 13. RLS-13 (Part of Lot 5, Concession 5; Parts 1 and 2 on Plan 28R-14371) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 5.2.2 to the contrary, on the lands zoned RLS-13, the following provisions shall prevail: - Lot Area (minimum) 0.12 ha - Lot Frontage (minimum) 22 m 14. RLS-14 (Island 115E, Part of Lot 24, Broken Front) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3.21, 3.28, 3.31 and 5.2.2, to the contrary, on the lands zoned RLS-14, the following provisions shall prevail: - Front Yard (minimum) 6.35 m - Water Setback (minimum) - Dwelling 6.35 m - Sewage Disposal System 20.35 m - Deck Encroachment (maximum) - Into water setback 0.35 m Furthermore, for the purpose of this By-law, development shall be exempt from the EP-A & EP-B zone setbacks requirements of Section 3.21. Township of Front of Yonge Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation Page 41 5.3 Mobile Home Park Residential (RMH) 1. Permitted Uses accessory dwelling accessory dwelling unit mobile home mobile home park mobile home park management office recreational facilities accessory to a mobile home park 2. Zone Provisions 1. Mobile Home Park - Lot Area (minimum) 4 ha - Lot Frontage (minimum) 60 m - Yards (minimum) - Front 15 m - Exterior Side 10 m - Interior Side 10 m - Rear 15 m - Dwelling Unit Area (minimum) 75 m2 - Building Height (maximum) 10 m - Lot Coverage (maximum) 20% - Accessory Dwellings or Dwelling Units per Lot, excluding mobile homes (maximum) 1 2. Mobile Home Site - Site Area (minimum) 700 m2 - Site Frontage (minimum) 20 m - Site Yards (minimum) - Front 6.0 m - Exterior Side 6.0 m - Interior Side 3.0 m - Rear 6.0 m - Site Coverage (maximum) 30% - Mobile Homes per Site (maximum) 1 3. Additional Provisions 1. General Provisions In accordance with Section 3 hereof. 4. Special Exception Zones (reserved) Township of Front of Yonge Page 42 Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation SECTION 6 - COMMERCIAL ZONES 6.1 General Commercial (CG) Zone 1. Permitted Uses accessory dwelling accessory dwelling unit automobile service station bank building supply centre clinic commercial parking lot community service custom workshop equipment rental outlet funeral home garden centre hotel motel open market personal service place of assembly private park professional or business office service outlet recreational establishment retail store restaurant tradesperson's establishment vehicle sales or rental establishment veterinary clinic 2. Zone Provisions - Lot Area (minimum) 0.4 ha - Lot Frontage (minimum) 60 m - Yards (minimum) - Front 7.5 m - Exterior Side 7.5 m - Interior Side - Lots designated Settlement Area in Official Plan 3 m - All other lots 6 m - Rear 10 m - Dwelling Unit Area (minimum) 65 m2 - Building Height (maximum) 10 m - Lot Coverage (maximum) 20% - Accessory Dwellings or Dwelling Units per Lot (maximum) 1 Township of Front of Yonge Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation Page 43 3. Additional Provisions 1. General Provisions In accordance with Section 3 hereof. 2. Automobile Service Station Pump Islands and Canopies Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the minimum front or exterior side yard for an automobile service station pump island or canopy shall be 4.5 m. 4. Special Exception Zones 1. CG-1 (Part of Lot 1, Concession 5) Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 6.1.1 and 6.1.2 to the contrary, on the lands zoned CG-1, the following provisions shall prevail: - Permitted uses shall be restricted to: - Accessory dwelling - Accessory dwelling unit - Automobile service station - Convenience store - Commercial floor area (maximum) 150 m2 2. CG-2 (Part of Lot 13, Concession 1) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.1.1 to the contrary, on the lands zoned CG-2, the following provision shall prevail: - Permitted uses shall be restricted to: - Accessory dwelling - Accessory dwelling unit - All-terrain vehicle storage - Vehicle sales or rental establishment, restricted to all-terrain vehicles 3. CG-3 (Part of Lot 6, Concession 5) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.1.1 to the contrary, on the lands zoned CG-3, the following provision shall prevail: - Permitted uses shall be restricted to: - Vehicle sales or rental establishment 4. CG-4 (Part of Lot 21, Concession Broken Front (Lot 25, Plan 199)) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.1.1 to the contrary, on the lands zoned CG-4, the following provision shall prevail: Township of Front of Yonge Page 44 Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation - Permitted uses shall be restricted to: - Accessory dwelling - Accessory dwelling unit - Retail store, restricted to vehicle parts - Vehicle detailing and customization, restricted to snowmobiles, all- terrain vehicles and motorcycles 5. CG-5 (Part Lot 21, Concession Broken Front) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.1.1 and 6.1.2 to the contrary, on the lands zoned CG-5, a railway contractor's yard shall be an additional permitted use. Notwithstanding the yard provisions of this by-law, the following setbacks shall also apply in relation to buildings, structures and open storage associated with a railway contractor's yard: - Setback from lands zoned residential 140 m - Setback from County Road No.5 right-of-way limit 110 m 6. CG-6 (Lot 10, Part Lot 11, Plan 199) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.1.1, 6.1.2 and 3.31 to the contrary, on the lands zoned CG-6, the following provision shall prevail: - Permitted uses shall be restricted to: - Restaurant - Multiple Dwelling - Accessory dwelling unit - Dwelling units (maximum) - Building containing restaurant 2 - Building used solely for residential purposes 3 - Maximum unenclosed deck encroachment into the 6.15 m front yard of the existing building 3 m 7. CG-7 (Lot 3, Concession 4) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.1.1 to the contrary, on the lands zoned CG-7, the following provisions shall prevail: - Permitted uses shall be restricted to: - Equipment rental outlet - Outdoor storage, restricted to boats and recreational vehicles - Restaurant - Retail store - Single dwelling - Vehicle Assembly and sales, restricted to food trucks and food trailers - Wholesale establishment Township of Front of Yonge Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation Page 45 8. CG-8 (Part of Lot 24, Concession 1) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.1.1 and 6.1.2 to the contrary, on the lands zoned CG-8, the following provisions shall prevail: - Permitted uses shall be restricted to: - Accessory Dwelling Unit - Retail Store - Restaurant - Lot Frontage (minimum) 50 m 9. CG-9 (Part of Lot 23, Concession 1) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.1.1 to the contrary, on the lands zoned CG-9, a micro-brewery shall be an additional permitted use. For the purposes of this subsection, a micro-brewery shall be any building or structure, or part thereof used for making beer and the growing of hops on a small scale and may include tasting and the retail of related items. Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 6.1.2 to the contrary, on the lands zoned CG-9, the minimum interior side yard (east) shall be 6m. 10. CG-10 (Part of Lot 24, Concession 1) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.1.1 to the contrary, on the lands zoned CG-10, permitted uses shall be restricted to a retail store. Township of Front of Yonge Page 46 Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation 6.2 Tourist Commercial (CT) Zone 1. Permitted Uses accessory dwelling accessory dwelling unit antique shop bed and breakfast community service golf course marina marine facility park restaurant tourist campground tourist lodging establishment 2. Zone Provisions - Lot Area (minimum) - Tourist Campground 2 ha - Other uses 0.4 ha - Lot Frontage (minimum) 60 m - Yards (minimum) - Front 7.5 m - Exterior Side 7.5 m - Interior Side - Lots designated Settlement Area in Official Plan 3 m - All other lots 6 m - Rear 10 m - Dwelling Unit Area (minimum) 65 m2 - Building Height (maximum) 10 m - Tourist Campground Site (minimum) 230 m2 - Lot Coverage (maximum) 20% - Accessory Dwellings or Dwelling Units per Lot (maximum) 1 3. Additional Provisions 1. General Provisions In accordance with Section 3 hereof. 4. Special Exception Zones 1. CT-1 (Part of Lot 14, Concession 1) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.2.1 to the contrary, on the lands zoned CT-1, a scuba diving establishment, including sales, service and instruction, shall be an additional permitted use. Township of Front of Yonge Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation Page 47 2. CT-2 (Part of Lots 9, 10, and 11, Concession 5) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.2.1 to the contrary, on the lands zoned CT-2, permitted uses shall be restricted to the following: - accessory dwelling - accessory dwelling unit - park - tourist campground, limited to 225 sites 3. CT-3 (Part of Lot 23, Concession Broken Front) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.2.1 and 6.2.2 to the contrary, on the lands zoned CT-3 the following provision shall apply: - Accessory dwellings per lot (maximum) 2 On lands zoned CT-3, one of the permitted accessory dwellings may be a mobile home. 4. CT-4 (Part of Lot 9, Concession 5) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.2.1 and 6.2.2 to the contrary, on the lands zoned CT-4 the following provision shall apply: - Accessory dwellings per lot (maximum) 2 On lands zoned CT-4, one of the permitted accessory dwellings may be a mobile home. Township of Front of Yonge Page 48 Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation SECTION 7 - INDUSTRIAL ZONES 7.1 General Industrial (MG) Zone 1. Permitted Uses accessory dwelling accessory dwelling unit agricultural products processing facility automobile body shop automobile service station building supply centre contractor's yard custom workshop equipment rental outlet feed supply outlet fuel storage facility garden centre heavy equipment sales or rental establishment printing establishment self-storage facility service outlet tradesperson's establishment transportation depot vehicle sales or rental establishment veterinary clinic warehouse wholesale establishment 2. Zone Provisions - Lot Area (minimum) 0.4 ha - Lot Frontage (minimum) 60 m - Yards (minimum) - Front 7.5 m - Exterior Side 7.5 m - Interior Side 10 m - Rear 15 m - Dwelling Unit Area (minimum) 65 m2 - Building Height (maximum) 12 m - Lot Coverage (maximum) 20% - Accessory Dwellings or Dwelling Units per Lot (maximum) 1 3. Additional Provisions 1. General Provisions In accordance with Section 3 hereof. 2. Automobile Service Station Pump Islands and Canopies Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the minimum front or exterior side yard for an automobile service station pump Township of Front of Yonge Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation Page 49 island or canopy shall be 4.5 m. 3. Increased Yard Requirements Where an MG zone abuts a lot in a Residential zone, the interior side yard or rear yard, as applicable, shall be increased by 7.5 m. 4. Special Exception Zones 1. MG-1 (Part of Lot 22, Concession Broken Front) Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 7.1.1 and 7.1.2 to the contrary, on the lands zoned MG-1, the following provisions shall prevail: - Permitted uses shall be restricted to: - Warehouse within the existing barn - Commercial floor area (maximum) 922 m2 2. MG-2 (Part of Lot 6, Concession 3) Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 7.1.1 and 7.1.2 to the contrary, on the lands zoned MG-2, the following provisions shall prevail: - Permitted uses shall be restricted to: - Accessory dwelling - Accessory dwelling unit - Tradesperson's establishment - Commercial floor area (maximum) 270 m2 3. Deleted 4. MG-4 (Part of Lots 2 and 3, Concession 5) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.1.1 to the contrary, on the lands zoned MG-4, the following provision shall prevail: - Permitted uses shall be restricted to: - Accessory dwelling - Accessory dwelling unit - Tradesperson's establishment 5. MG-5 (Part of Lots 16 and 17, Concession 4) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.1.1 and 7.1.2 to the contrary, on the lands zoned MG-5, the following provisions shall prevail: - Permitted uses shall be restricted to: - Accessory dwelling - Accessory dwelling unit - Automobile body shop Township of Front of Yonge Page 50 Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation - Automobile Service Station, excluding the sale of automotive fuels - Vehicle sales or rental establishment - Vehicles on outdoor display (maximum) 75 Township of Front of Yonge Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation Page 51 7.2 Salvage Yard Industrial (MS) Zone 1. Permitted Uses accessory dwelling accessory dwelling unit salvage yard 2. Zone Provisions - Lot Area (minimum) 2 ha - Lot Frontage (minimum) 60 m - Yards (minimum) - Front 15 m - Exterior Side 15 m - Interior Side 15 m - Rear 15 m - Dwelling Unit Area (minimum) 65 m2 - Building Height (maximum) 12 m - Lot Coverage (maximum) 20% - Accessory Dwellings or Dwelling Units per Lot (maximum) 1 3. Additional Provisions 1. General Provisions In accordance with Section 3 hereof. 2. Minimum Separation Distance for a Salvage Yard - From a residential use on another lot or a Residential zone 300 m - From a non-residential use on another lot 100 m - From a watercourse or water body 300 m 4. Special Exception Zones (reserved) Township of Front of Yonge Page 52 Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation 7.3 Disposal Industrial (MD) Zone 1. Permitted Uses portable asphalt plant waste disposal site waste recycling facility waste transfer facility 2. Zone Provisions - Lot Area (minimum) 2 ha - Lot Frontage (minimum) 60 m - Yards (minimum) - Front 30 m - Exterior Side 30 m - Interior Side 30 m - Rear 30 m - Building Height (maximum) 12 m - Lot Coverage (maximum) 20% 3. Additional Provisions 1. General Provisions In accordance with Section 3 hereof. 2. Minimum Separation Distance for a Waste Disposal Site - From a residential use on another lot or a vacant lot in a Residential zone 500 m - From a non-residential use on another lot 200 m - From a watercourse or water body 500 m 4. Special Exception Zones 1. MD-1 (Part of Lot 19, Concession 1) - Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.3.1 to the contrary, on the lands zoned MD-1, a wireless communications tower shall be an additional permitted use. Township of Front of Yonge Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation Page 53 SECTION 8 - INSTITUTIONAL ZONES 8.1 Institutional (I) Zone 1. Permitted Uses accessory dwelling accessory dwelling unit cemetery community service day nursery park place of assembly place of worship school residential care home 2. Zone Provisions - Lot Area (minimum) 0.4 ha - Lot Frontage (minimum) 60 m - Yards (minimum) - Front 7.5 m - Exterior Side 7.5 m - Interior Side 6 m - Rear 10 m - Dwelling Unit Area (minimum) 65 m2 - Building Height (maximum) 12 m - Lot Coverage (maximum) 20% - Accessory Dwellings or Dwelling Units per Lot (maximum) 1 3. Additional Provisions 1. General Provisions In accordance with Section 3 hereof. 4. Special Exception Zones (reserved) Township of Front of Yonge Page 54 Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation SECTION 9 - OPEN SPACE ZONES 9.1 Open Space (OS) Zone 1. Permitted Uses accessory dwelling accessory dwelling unit agricultural use, excluding buildings conservation use golf course marine facility park 2. Zone Provisions - Yards (minimum) 15 m - Dwelling Unit Area (minimum) 65 m2 - Building Height (maximum) 12 m - Lot Coverage (maximum) 20% - Accessory Dwellings or Dwelling Units per Lot (maximum) 1 3. Additional Provisions 1. General Provisions In accordance with Section 3 hereof. 4. Special Exception Zones (reserved) Township of Front of Yonge Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation Page 55 SECTION 10 - PARKING LOT ZONES 10.1 Parking Lot (PL) Zone 1. Permitted Uses Uses accessory to residential uses located on island lots or waterfront lots with no street access, and restricted to the following: - parking of licensed vehicles - storage of equipment and supplies within a building - marine facility 2. Zone Provisions - Lot Area (minimum) 0.4 ha - Lot Frontage (minimum) 60 m - Yards (minimum) - Front 7.5 m - Exterior Side 7.5 m - Interior Side - Lots designated Settlement Area in Official Plan 3 m - All other lots 6 m - Rear 7.5 m - Lot Coverage (maximum) 5% 3. Additional Provisions 1. General Provisions In accordance with Section 3 hereof. 2. Special Yard and Water Setback Provisions Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, parking spaces and accessory buildings and structures, excluding marine facilities, shall be located in accordance with the yard and water setback provisions of Sections 10.1.2 and 3.28, respectively. 4. Special Exception Zones (reserved) Township of Front of Yonge Page 56 Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation SECTION 11 - RURAL ZONES 11.1 Rural (RU) Zone 1. Permitted Uses accessory dwelling accessory dwelling unit agricultural use bed and breakfast conservation use existing cemetery kennel place of worship portable asphalt plant single dwelling 2. Zone Provisions - Lot Area (minimum) - Agricultural use that includes the keeping of livestock 2 ha - Other permitted uses 0.4 ha - Lot Frontage (minimum) 60 m - Yards (minimum) - Front 7.5 m - Exterior Side 7.5 m - Interior Side 6 m - Rear 7.5 m - Dwelling Unit Area (minimum) 75 m2 - Dwelling Height (maximum) 10 m - Lot Coverage (maximum) 20% - Dwellings or Accessory Dwellings or Dwelling Units per Lot (maximum) 1 3. Additional Provisions 1. General Provisions In accordance with Section 3 hereof. 2. Minimum Separation Distance for a New or Expanding Livestock Facility from a Dwelling Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law, new or expanding livestock facilities shall comply with the Minimum Distance Separation II (MDS II), as issued by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. 3. Minimum Separation Distance for a Kennel - From a residential use on another lot, a vacant lot in a Residential zone or any lands designated Township of Front of Yonge Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation Page 57 Settlement Area in the Official Plan 150 m 4. Minimum Separation for an Agricultural Use Related to Cannabis Production 1. 150 m from a residential use on another lot, a vacant lot in a Residential zone, any Open Space zone, Institutional zone, or any land designated Settlement Area in the Official Plan. 2. A building or structure used for security purposes may be located in the required front yard. 3. The setback outlined in subsection (1) shall be measured to the nearest wall of any building or structure where cannabis is grown indoors or to the licensed growing area, as applicable. 4. Special Exception Zones 1. RU-1 (Part of Lot 16, Concession 1) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 11.1.1 to the contrary, on the lands zoned RU-1, the existing buildings may also be used as personal storage buildings. For the purpose of this subsection, a personal storage building means a building used for the storage of personal goods, equipment or vehicles, but does not include any storage or warehouse facility operated for financial gain or on a commercial basis. 2. RU-2 (Part of Lot 11, Concession 1) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 11.1.1 to the contrary, on the lands zoned RU-2, a wireless communications tower shall be an additional permitted use. 3. RU-3 (Part of Lot 2, Concession 1) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 11.1.1 to the contrary, on the lands zoned RU-3, a wireless communications tower shall be an additional permitted use. 4. RU-4 (Part of Lot 18, Concession 2) Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 11.1.1 and 11.1.2 to the contrary, on the lands zoned RU-4, a place of assembly within the existing barn and restricted to the holding of not-for-profit concerts and workshops shall be an additional permitted use, subject to the following provisions: - Number of concerts permitted (maximum) 12 per calendar year - Occupancy limit (maximum) 110 persons 5. RU-5 (Part of Lot 21, Concession Broken Front) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 11.1.1 to the contrary, on the lands Township of Front of Yonge Page 58 Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation zoned RU-5, a wireless communications tower shall be an additional permitted use. 6. RU-6 (Part of Lots 17 and 18, Concession 1) Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 11.1.1 and 11.1.2 to the contrary, on the lands zoned RU-6, a tradesperson's establishment shall be an additional permitted use, subject to the following provision: - Commercial floor area (maximum) 125 m2 7. RU-7 (Part of Lot 15, Concession 5) On the lands zoned RU-7, any residential use of the existing mill building shall not include habitable living space or electrical or mechanical services situated below an elevation of 106.1 m geodetic. 8. RU-8 (Part of Lot 15, Concession 5) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 11.1.1 to the contrary, on the lands zoned RU-8, a garden centre shall be an additional permitted use. 9. RU-9 (Part of Lots 3, Concession 4) Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 11.1.1 and 11.1.2 to the contrary, on the lands zoned RU-9, a service outlet shall be an additional permitted use, subject to the following provision: - Commercial floor area (maximum) 125 m2 10. RU-10 (Part of Lot 23, Concession 1) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 11.1 to the contrary, on the lands zoned RU-10, a communications facility shall be an additional permitted use. 11. RU-11 (Part of Lot 24, Concession BF) Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 11.1.2 to the contrary, on the lands zoned RU-11, the following provision shall prevail: - Lot Frontage (minimum) 41.1 m 12. RU-12 (Part of Lot 24, Concession BF) Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 11.1.2 to the contrary, on the lands zoned RU-12, the following provision shall prevail: - Lot Frontage (minimum) 40.4 m 13. RU-13 (Part Lot 19, Concession 1, Part 3 on 28R5184) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3.19 to the contrary, on the lands Township of Front of Yonge Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation Page 59 zoned RU-13, the following provision shall prevail: - Minimum Residential Separation Distance from lands zoned Disposal Industrial 170 m 14. RU-14 (Part Lot 11, Concession 1, Part 1 on 28R-2001) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 11.1 to the contrary, on the lands zoned RU-14, a small engines repair, service and sales business shall be an additional permitted use, subject to the following provision: - Lot Frontage (minimum) 59.7 m 15. RU-15 (Part Lot A, Concession 2) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 11.1.2 to the contrary, on the lands zoned RU-15, the following provisions shall prevail: - Lot Area (minimum) 0.36 ha - Dwelling Unit Area (minimum) in relation to a converted dwelling 43 m2 - Dwellings or Accessory Dwellings or Dwelling Units per Lot (maximum) 2 16. RU-16 (Part of Lot 14, Concession 3) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 11.1.3.2 and 11.1.3.3 to the contrary, on the lands zoned RU-16, a livestock facility and a kennel shall be permitted to locate on lands designated Settlement Area in the Official Plan. For the purpose of this By-law, a horseback riding camp and education programs associated with agriculture shall be considered accessory to an agricultural use. 17. RU-17 (Part of Lot 12, Concession BF) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 11.1.2 to the contrary with respect to minimum dwelling unit area and maximum dwellings per lot, on the lands zoned RU-17, the two existing dwellings with a combined floor area of 102 m2 shall be permitted. 18. RU-18 (Part of Lot 23, Concession BF, Parts 2, 3 and 4 on 28R-13607) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 11.1 to the contrary, on the lands zoned RU-18, a mobile crane storage facility shall be an additional permitted use, subject to the following provision: - Lot Frontage (minimum) 55 m 19. RU-19 (Part of Lot 5, Concession 2) Township of Front of Yonge Page 60 Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 11.1.1 to the contrary, on the lands zoned RU-19, a firewood storage, processing and sales business shall be an additional permitted use. 20. RU-20 (Part of Lot 24, Concession 1) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 11.1.1 to the contrary, on the lands zoned RU-20, a cidery and short-term accommodations shall be additional permitted uses. For the purposes of this subsection, a Cidery shall mean a building or structure or part thereof, where ciders are produced and may include related storage, display, administration, cider tasting and a boutique retail facility. For the purposes of this subsection, short-term accommodations may include the use of a cabin(s) and a yurt(s) to a maximum of three short- term accommodation buildings or structures. Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 3.17.7.1 and Section 11.1.2, the lands zoned RU-20 shall be considered one lot for the purposes of applying parking requirements and zone provisions. 21. RU-21 (Part of Lot 6, Concession 2) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 11.1.1 to the contrary, on the lands zoned RU-21, a contractor's yard shall be an additional permitted use. 22. RU-22 (Part of Lot 13, Concession 5) Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 11.1.1 and 11.1.2 to the contrary, on the lands zoned RU-22, a custom workshop, instructional facility, and short- term accommodations related to an acoustic guitar-building business shall be additional permitted uses, subject to the following provisions: - Floor Area (maximum) 100m2 - Front Yard Setback (minimum) 60m - Interior Side Yard (minimum o West lot line abutting a street 100m For the purposes of this subsection, short-term accommodations provided in relation to a guitar-building business and related instruction shall be limited to a maximum of two guest bedrooms within the main building. 23. RU-23 (Part of Lot 26, Broken Front) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3.5 and 11.1.1 to the contrary, on the lands zoned RU-23, permitted uses shall be limited to agricultural use and conservation use. Township of Front of Yonge Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation Page 61 Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3.5 to the contrary, driveway access to an improved street shall be provided by an unmaintained municipal road allowance. 24. RU-24 (Part of Lot 11, Concession 3) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 11.1.1 to the contrary, on the lands zoned RU-24, a pet cemetery shall be an additional permitted use. For the purposes of this subsection, a pet cemetery shall mean land used as a place on interment for the dead remains of domestic pets. A pet cemetery shall not include a place of interment of livestock within the meaning of the Nutrient Management Act or of the dead within the meaning of the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act. Township of Front of Yonge Page 62 Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation SECTION 12 - MINERAL RESOURCE ZONES 12.1 Mineral Aggregate Extraction (EX) Zone 1. Permitted Uses aggregate processing operation agricultural use, excluding buildings asphalt plant concrete plant conservation use, excluding buildings pit portable asphalt plant quarry 2. Zone Provisions - Yards (minimum) - Front 30 m - Exterior Side 15 m - Interior Side 15 m - Rear 15 m 3. Additional Provisions 1. General Provisions In accordance with Section 3 hereof. 2. Minimum Separation Distance From a Dwelling on Another Lot - Class "B" pit, with no excavation below the water table 150 m - Any other pit or a concrete plant 300 m - Quarry or asphalt plant 500 m 4. Special Exception Zones (reserved) Township of Front of Yonge Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation Page 63 SECTION 13 - NATURAL HERITAGE ZONES 13.1 Environmental Protection - A (EP-A) Zone 1. Permitted Uses existing agricultural use conservation use, excluding buildings 2. Zone Provisions All Yards (minimum) 15 m 3. Additional Provisions 1. General Provisions In accordance with Section 3 hereof. 2. Special Provisions No site alteration shall occur and no building or structure shall be erected, altered or used. 4. Special Exception Zones (reserved) Township of Front of Yonge Page 64 Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation 13.2 Environmental Protection - B (EP-B) Zone 1. Permitted Uses existing use conservation use public park 2. Zone Provisions All Yards (minimum) 15 m 3. Additional Provisions 1. General Provisions In accordance with Section 3 hereof. 2. Special Provisions No site alteration shall occur and no building or structure shall be erected, altered or used except in accordance with the recommendations of an Environmental Impact Study undertaken to the satisfaction of the Township. 4. Special Exception Zones (reserved) Township of Front of Yonge Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation Page 65 SECTION 14 - NATURAL HAZARD ZONES 14.1 Flood Plain (FP) Zone 1. Permitted Uses agricultural use conservation use golf course marine facility park 2. Zone Provisions No site alteration shall occur and no building or structure shall be erected, altered or used except with the written approval of the relevant Conservation Authority pursuant to its Section 28 Regulation. 3. Additional Provisions 1. General Provisions In accordance with Section 3 hereof. 2. Special Provisions In the case of lands along the St. Lawrence River, the limit of the FP zone shall be as follows: - Lot 1 to the east half of Lot 14, Broken Front Concession 75.8 m (GSC) elevation - West half of Lot 14 to Lot 26, Broken Front Concession 75.9 m (GSC) elevation 4. Special Exception Zones (reserved) Township of Front of Yonge Page 66 Zoning By-law No. 20-08 - January 2023 Office Consolidation SECTION 15 - APPROVAL This By-law shall become effective on the date of approval hereof. This By-law given its first reading on September 2, 2008. This By-law given its second reading on September 2, 2008. This By-law given its third and final reading and passed under the Corporate Seal on September 2, 2008. CORPORATE SEAL OF TOWNSHIP ________________________ Roger Haley Reeve ________________________ Elaine Covey Clerk Metric Conversion Chart Imperial Units Multiplied By Equals Metric Units Metric Units Multiplied By Equals Imperial Units L E N G T H Inches 2.54 Centimetres Centimetres 0.3937 Inches Feet 0.3048 Metres Metres 3.2808 Feet A R E A Square feet 0.0929 Square metres Square metres 10.764 Square feet Acres 0.4047 Hectares Hectares 2.471 Acres Sample Conversions AREA LENGTH Metric Imperial Metric Imperial 10 m2 107.6 sq ft 1 m 3.28 ft 12 m2 129.2 sq ft 2.75 m 9.02 ft. 14 m2 150.6 sq ft 3 m 9.84 ft 20 m2 215.3 sq ft 4.5 m 14.76 ft 25 m2 269.1 sq ft 6 m 19.69 ft 40 m2 430.6 sq ft 7.5 m 24.61 ft 70 m2 753.5 sq ft 9 m 29.53 ft 75 m2 807.3 sq ft 10 m 32.81 ft 200 m2 2,152.8 sq ft 15 m 49.21 ft 230 m2 2,475.7 sq ft 20 m 65.62 ft 700 m2 7,534.7 sq ft 30 m 98.43 ft 4050 m2 43,593.8 sq ft 45 m 147.64 ft 1 ha 2.47 acres 60 m 196.85 ft 2 ha 4.94 acres 120 m 393.7 ft 40 ha 98.84 acres 150 m 492.1 ft 300 m 984.3 ft 500 m 1,640.4 ft The foregoing metric conversion chart and sample conversions provide approximate conversions for the convenience of the reader and do not form part of the Zoning By-law.