Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2014-75 (consolidated December 2025, incl. 2025-053)
Georgian Bay, Ontario
· No. 2014-75
· adopted 2014-11-10
· summary & facts
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Township of Georgian Bay
Zoning By -law 2014 -75
November 10, 2024
Consolidated December 2025 including By
-law 2025 -053
approved by OLT -25-000597
How To Use This By-Law
Introduction
These pages explain the purpose of this Zoning By-law and how it should be used. These pages do not form part of the Zoning By-law passed by Council and are intended only to
make the Zoning By-law more understandable and easier to reference.
Purpose of This Zoning By-Law
The purpose of this Zoning By-law is to implement the policies of the Township of Georgian Bay Official Plan. The Official Plan contains general policies that affect the use of land
throughout the Municipality. These policies specify where certain land uses are permitted and, in some instances, specify what regulations should apply to the development of
certain lands.
The statutory authority in the Province of Ontario to zone land is granted by the Planning Act. The Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13, as amended ("Planning Act"). The Planning
Act specifies what a By-law can regulate. A Zoning By-law can:
- prohibit the use of land or buildings for any use that is not specifically permitted by the By-law;
- prohibit the erection or siting of buildings and structures on a lot except in locations permitted by the By-law;
- regulate the type of construction and the height, bulk, location, size, floor area, spacing, and use of buildings or structures;
- regulate the minimum frontage and lot area of a parcel of land;
- regulate the proportion of a lot that any building or structure may occupy;
- regulate the minimum elevation of doors, windows or other openings in buildings or structures;
- require parking and loading facilities be provided and maintained for a purpose permitted by the By-law; and,
- prohibit the use of lands and the erection of buildings or structures on land that is:
o subject to flooding;
o the site of steep slopes;
o rocky, low-lying, marshy or unstable;
o contaminated;
o a sensitive groundwater recharge area or head water area;
o the location of a sensitive aquifer;
o a significant wildlife habitat area, wetland, woodland, ravine, valley or area of natural and scientific interest;
o a significant corridor or shoreline of a lake, river or stream; or
o the site of a significant archaeological resource.
How To Use This By-Law
In order to reference this By-law easily, a property owner should follow each of the steps listed below to determine what permissions apply to their particular property.
1. Locate the Property on a Map
Maps in a Zoning By-law are called 'Schedules'. The first step to using this Bylaw is to refer to the zone schedules that are contained at the back of the By-law to determine
in which zone category your property is located. The zone category will be indicated on the schedules by a symbol or abbreviation. For example, you may see a symbol
such as "SR1" beside your property. This would indicate that your property is within the "Shoreline Residential One" Zone. The zone symbols or abbreviations are explained
on the first page of Section 3 of the By-law.
Section 3 also provides assistance to help you identify the zone boundaries on the Schedules. For example, if your property appears close to a zone boundary and you are
not sure how to determine exactly where that boundary is located, refer to Section 3.6 of the By-law.
2. By-law Amendments
A Zoning By-law is not a static document; it is amended over time as demands and policies governing land use change. Before proceeding any further, you should verify
that your property is not the subject of an earlier Zoning By-law amendment. While the Township strives to keep this By-law up-to-date, more recent amendments may not
be included in the version of the By-law you are using. Staff in the Township's Planning Department will be able to assist you to confirm if your property has been subject to
a more recent By-law amendment.
3. Zone Provisions
The next step to using this By-law is to determine what uses are permitted on your property. Subsection 2 in Sections 6 to 17 of the By-law identify the permitted uses and
zone requirements for each zone in the Municipality.
The definitions in Section 19 can assist you if you are not sure of the nature of a permitted use or how it has been defined for the purposes of this By-law. Uses which are
not identified as permitted uses within a particular zone are not permitted in that zone.
You have now identified the zone in which your property is located and have identified what uses are permitted on your property. The next step is to determine what
standards may apply to the uses on your property. Subsection 3 in Sections 6 to 17 of the By-law identifies the zone requirements for each of the zone categories in the
Municipality including standards for minimum lot area, minimum frontage requirements, minimum yard requirements, maximum lot coverage for principal and accessory
buildings, maximum permitted buildings height and in some cases, the minimum required landscaped open space on the lot.
4. General Provisions
Now that you are aware of the uses permitted on your property and the specific zone requirements that apply to those uses, reference should be made to Section 4 of this
By-law. Section 4 contains a more general set of standards know as 'General Provisions' that apply to all properties in all zones throughout the Municipality. For example,
the general provisions contain standards that regulate the location of accessory structures on a lot and height exceptions, as well as providing guidelines for the potential
expansion of legal non-conforming/noncomplying uses. The General Provisions apply to all properties regardless of what zone the property is located in, unless otherwise
specified.
5. Parking and Loading
Section 5 provides the parking and loading requirements for all uses permitted in the Municipality. If you are considering changing the use of your property or adding a new
use to your property, you should review Section 5 to ensure that you are aware of the parking requirements for the proposed use.
6. Exceptions, Holding Zones, and Temporary Uses
As noted in item #2 above, By-laws are not static documents and lands may be subject to a zone exception, a holding zone, or a temporary use. If a zone symbol is
followed by a dash (-) and a number, the lands are subject to a site specific exception and are subject to site specific exception provisions in addition to all provisions of the
parent zone and general provisions, unless otherwise stated in the exception. These can be found in Subsection 4 or 5 of the relevant Sections. If the zone symbol is
followed by an (H) or a (T), the lands are subject to holding symbol or temporary use, which can be found in Section 18.
What are Legal Non-Conforming and Legal Non-Complying for the Purposes of This By-law?
A legal non-conforming use is a use of land and/or building that legally existed prior to a Zoning By-law coming into effect. To be legal, the use must have been permitted on the
lands in accordance with the previous Zoning By-laws for the Township.
A legal non-complying building or structure is a building or structure that was legally constructed and in a location that was permitted in accordance with any applicable Zoning
By-law at the time of construction. Alternatively, if the building or structure existed before the first By-law for the Township of Georgian Bay or the By-law for the original
Township, the building or structure may be legal.
Description of By-law Components
This By-law contains twenty sections which together, provide the land uses and standards applicable to all lands within the Municipality. These sections are as follows:
Section 1 - Interpretation
Section 2 - Administration
Section 3 - Establishment of Zones
Section 4 - General Provisions
Section 5 - Parking and Loading
Section 6 - Shoreline Residential (SR) Zones
Section 7 - Shoreline Residential Island (SRI) Zones
Section 8 - Residential (R, BR & RMH) Zones
Section 9 - Multiple Residential (RM) Zones
Section 10 - Commercial (C) Zones
Section 11 - Tourist Commercial (CT) Zones
Section 12 - Marine Commercial (CM & ML) Zones
Section 13 - Industrial Zones (M, MX & WD)
Section 14 - Institutional (I) Zones
Section 15 - Rural (RU) Zones
Section 16 - Open Space (OS, CL & LS) Zones
Section 17 - Environmental Protection (EP, FH1, NSC & NSI) Zones
Section 18 - Hold Zones and Temporary Use Zones
Section 19 - Definitions
Section 20 - Enactment
The purpose of each of these Sections is described below.
Sections 1 and 2 - Interpretation and Administration
These Sections of the By-law specify:
- what lands are covered by the By-law;
- that every parcel of land in the area covered by the By-law is to conform and comply with the By-law; and,
- what penalties can be levied against a person or a corporation if they contravene any provision in the By-law.
Section 3 - Establishment of Zones
This section establishes the Zones that apply to the lands covered by the By-law. This section also describes how to determine the location of the Zone boundaries on the
schedules.
Section 4 - General Provisions
This section contains a number of regulations that apply to certain types of uses, buildings or structures regardless of where in the Municipality or in what zone they are located.
For example, this section contains provisions dealing with the construction of docks in any zone, or provisions to regulate the operation of home industries.
Section 5 - Parking and Loading
Parking and loading facilities are required for almost all uses within the Municipality. This section provides the requirements for these facilities including such regulations as the
number of spaces required for residential and commercial uses, minimum driveway width, minimum parking space size and the location of parking facilities on a lot.
Sections 6 to 17 - Zone Provisions
Sections 6 to 17 identify the uses that are permitted in each Zone category. The effect of these Zones is to only permit certain uses in various parts of the Municipality. The only
uses permitted in a zone are those that are specified in the By-law. If a use is not specifically mentioned as a permitted use in a Zone then it is not permitted. Similarly, if a use
is defined in Section 19 of the By-law but does not appear as a permitted use in any zone, then it is not a use permitted by the By-law.
Sections 6 to 17 also contain a number of regulations that control the placement, bulk and height of a building on a lot. This includes regulations such as minimum lot size,
minimum frontage, maximum building height or the maximum coverage of buildings and structures on a lot.
Section 18 - Holding Zones and Temporary Use Zones
This Section provides a consolidated list of properties that are subject to Holding Provisions and Temporary Use Zones.
Section 19 - Definitions
It is necessary to define words in a Zoning By-law because it is a legal document. A By-law must be drafted so that it can be enforced in a court of law. These definitions will help
provide clarity in the By-law and ensure that the By-law and its intent are applied consistently. If a word is not defined, refer to a dictionary and apply the defined term in the
context of which that word is used.
Section 20 - Enactment
This section contains the signatures of the Mayor and the Clerk who signed the By-law when it was passed by Council in accordance with Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O.
1990, c. P.13.
Corporation of the Township of Georgian Bay
By-Law Number 2014-75
Whereas it is considered desirable to prohibit the use of land and the erection and use of buildings or structures except for certain purposes, and to regulate the type of
construction and the height, bulk location, size, floor area, character and use of buildings in accordance with the provisions of Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13
as amended;
Now Therefore, the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Georgian Bay enacts a Zoning By-law for the Township of Georgian Bay as follows:
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Table of Contents
1.1
Title ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
1.2
Administration ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 14
1.3
Conformity and Compliance with By-Law .................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
1.4
Interpretation ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
1.5
Building Permits and Municipal License ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Section 2: Administration................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 15
2.1 Enforcement ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
2.2 Severability ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 15
2.3 Effective Date ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
2.4 Repeal of Former By-Laws ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 15
2.5 Transition Requirements ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Section 3: Establishment of Zones ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
3.1
Zones .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
3.2 Lands Under Water .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 18
3.3 Islands ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
3.4 Zone Symbols ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
3.5 Zone Schedules....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
3.6
Determining Zone Boundaries ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
3.7 Site Specific Zones .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 19
3.8 Holding and Temporary Use Zones ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Section 4: General Requirements ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
4.1 Accessory Buildings, Structures and Uses ................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
4.1.1 Permitted Uses ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
4.1.2 Accessory Building and Structure Lot Coverage ......................................................................................................................................................................... 20
4.1.3 Accessory Building or Structure Height ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 20
4.1.4
Accessory Structure Encroachments ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 20
4.1.5 Accessory Building or Structure Yard Requirements.................................................................................................................................................................... 21
4.1.6 Accessory Building and Structure Separation and Road Setback .................................................................................................................................................. 21
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4.1.7
Cognashene Coastal Waterfront Community - General Accessory Building and Structure Requirements ............................................................................................ 21
4.1.8 Shoreline Accessory Buildings and Structures - Land-Based ....................................................................................................................................................... 22
4.1.9
Shoreline Accessory Buildings and Structures - Water-Based ...................................................................................................................................................... 25
4.1.10 Sleeping Cabin ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 30
4.1.11 Detached Garage ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 31
4.1.12 Human Habitation ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 31
4.1.13 Washrooms in Accessory Buildings and Structures ..................................................................................................................................................................... 32
4.1.14 Commercial and Industrial Uses .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 32
4.2
Storage Containers .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 32
4.3
Shoreline Activity Area and Natural State Shoreline Area .............................................................................................................................................................. 32
4.4 Environmental Protection Area, Open Space and Natural State ...................................................................................................................................................... 33
4.5 Minimum Opening Elevation and Setback from Shorelines ............................................................................................................................................................ 33
4.6
Setback from Other Waterbodies and Watercourses ..................................................................................................................................................................... 33
4.7 Restrictions on Dwelling Units in Non-Residential Buildings ........................................................................................................................................................... 34
4.8
Secondary Dwelling Units ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
4.9
Dwelling Units Per Lot .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 34
4.10
Floating In-Water Boathouses, Barges and Floating Accommodations .......................................................................................................................................... 35
4.11 Legal Non-Complying Lots, Buildings and Structures ................................................................................................................................................................. 35
4.12 Legal Non-Conforming Uses ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 38
4.13
Permitted Yard Encroachments ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 39
4.14 Walkways and Breezeways .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 40
4.15
Temporary Structures for Special Events ................................................................................................................................................................................. 41
4.16 Home Industry ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 41
4.17
Home Occupation ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 42
4.18
Trailer Park and Private Recreational Uses ................................................................................................................................................................................ 43
4.19
Travel Trailers, Truck Campers and Tent Trailers ........................................................................................................................................................................ 43
4.20
Antennae, Towers, Satellite Dishes - Not Federally Regulated .................................................................................................................................................... 43
4.21 Height Exceptions ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 43
4.22 Construction Uses ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 43
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4.23 Frontage on a Municipally Maintained Road, Private Road or Navigable Waterway ......................................................................................................................... 43
4.24 Multiple Uses on One Lot ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
4.25
Multiple Zones on One Lot ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
4.26
Through Lots ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
4.27
Septic Systems .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 45
4.28
Servicing Required ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 46
4.29 Outdoor Storage .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 46
4.30 Noxious Use ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 47
4.31
Minimum Distance Separation ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 47
4.32 Setbacks from Municipal Water Supply and Sanitary Sewage Disposal Facilities ............................................................................................................................ 47
4.33 Sight Triangles ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 47
4.34
Pits, Quarries and Peat Extraction ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 48
4.35 Public Uses .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 48
4.36 Reduction of Requirements .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 49
4.37
Setback from Natural Gas Pipeline .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 49
4.38
Setback from Railways .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 49
4.39
Signs .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 49
4.40
Temporary Sales Structures and Model Homes ......................................................................................................................................................................... 49
4.41
Vacant Lots on Highly Sensitive Lakes or Over Threshold Lakes .................................................................................................................................................. 50
4.42
Tadenac Ecosystem Special Policy Area Overlay Zone ................................................................................................................................................................ 50
4.43
Source Protection ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 50
Section 5: Parking and Loading Standards ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 52
5.1
Applicability of this Section ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 52
5.2
Parking .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 52
5.2.1
Restriction on Use of Land, Buildings and Structures ................................................................................................................................................................. 52
5.2.2
Residential Parking Requirements ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 52
5.2.3 Non-Residential Parking Requirements .................................................................................................................................................................................... 53
5.2.4 Calculation of Parking and Loading Requirements ..................................................................................................................................................................... 54
5.2.5
More Than One Use on a Lot .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 54
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5.2.6 Boat Parking ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 55
5.2.7 Parking Area Surface ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 55
5.2.8 Barrier-Free Parking ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 55
5.2.9 Exclusive Use of a Parking or Loading Space ............................................................................................................................................................................. 55
5.2.10 Parking Area Location on Lot ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 56
5.2.11 Cash In-Lieu of Parking .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 56
5.2.12 Location of Parking on a Lot Used for Residential Purposes ......................................................................................................................................................... 56
5.2.13 Size of Parking Spaces ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 56
5.2.14 Ingress and Egress Requirements ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 56
5.2.15 Width of Aisles ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 57
5.2.16 Width of Access Ramps and Driveways ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 57
5.2.17 Width of Driveways Accessing Individual Residential Dwellings .................................................................................................................................................... 57
5.2.18 Parking Area Location on A Non-Residential Lot ......................................................................................................................................................................... 57
5.2.19 Illumination .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 57
5.2.20 Parking Area Location on a Lot ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 58
5.3 Queuing Lanes ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 59
5.4 Loading Space Requirements .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 60
5.4.1 Location of Loading Spaces ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 60
Section 6: Shoreline Residential Zones ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 61
6.1
General Prohibition .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 61
6.2
Permitted Uses ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 61
6.3
Zone Requirements .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 61
6.3.1
Cognashene Coastal Waterfront Community ............................................................................................................................................................................. 63
6.3.2 Go Home Bay Waterfront Community ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 63
6.3.3
Six Mile Lake Inland Waterfront Community ............................................................................................................................................................................. 63
6.3.4
Wah Wah Taysee Coastal Waterfront Community ...................................................................................................................................................................... 64
6.4 Shoreline Residential Zones - Exceptions ................................................................................................................................................................................... 64
Section 7: Shoreline Residential Island Zones .................................................................................................................................................................................... 94
7.1
General Prohibition .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 94
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7.2
Permitted Uses ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 94
7.3
Zone Requirements .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 95
7.3.1
Cognashene Coastal Waterfront Community.............................................................................................................................................................................. 96
7.3.2
Go Home Bay Coastal Waterfront Community........................................................................................................................................................................... 96
7.3.3
Wah Wah Taysee Coastal Waterfront Community ...................................................................................................................................................................... 96
7.4 Shoreline Residential Island Zones - Exceptions .......................................................................................................................................................................... 97
Section 8: Residential Zones ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 119
8.1
General Prohibition ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 119
8.2
Permitted Uses ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 119
8.3 Zone Requirements ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 120
8.4
Residential (R, BR and RMH) Zones - Exceptions ....................................................................................................................................................................... 121
Section 9: Multiple Residential Zones ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 130
9.1
General Prohibition ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 130
9.2
Permitted Uses ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 130
9.3
Zone Requirements ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 131
9.4 Multiple Residential (RM) Zones - Exceptions ............................................................................................................................................................................ 132
Section 10: Commercial Zones ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 150
10.1 General Prohibition ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 150
10.2 Permitted Uses ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 150
10.3 Zone Requirements ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 152
10.4 Commercial (C) Zones - Exceptions ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 153
Section 11: Tourist Commercial Zones ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 162
11.1 General Prohibition ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 162
11.2 Permitted Uses ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 162
11.3 Zone Requirements ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 164
11.4 Tourist Commercial (CT) Zones - Exceptions ............................................................................................................................................................................. 165
Section 12: Marine Commercial Zones ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 169
12.1 General Prohibition ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 169
12.2 Permitted Uses ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 169
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12.3 Zone Requirements ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 171
12.4 Marine Commercial (CM and ML) Zones - Exceptions ................................................................................................................................................................. 172
Section 13: Industrial Zones ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 175
13.1 General Prohibition ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 175
13.2 Permitted Uses ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 175
13.3 Zone Requirements ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 176
13.4 Industrial (M, MX & WD) Zones - Exceptions ............................................................................................................................................................................ 177
Section 14: Institutional Zones ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 180
14.1 General Prohibition ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 180
14.2 Permitted Uses ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 180
14.3 Zone Requirements ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 181
14.4 Institutional (I) Zone - Exceptions .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 182
Section 15: Rural Zones ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 183
15.1 General Prohibition ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 183
15.2 Permitted Uses ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 183
15.3 Zone Requirements ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 184
15.4 Rural (RU) Zone - Exceptions ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 185
Section 16: Open Space (OS, CL and LS) Zones .............................................................................................................................................................................. 190
16.1 General Prohibition ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 190
16.2 Permitted Uses ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 190
16.3 Zone Requirements ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 191
16.4 Open Space (OS, CL and LS) Zones - Exceptions ...................................................................................................................................................................... 192
Section 17: Environmental Protection Zones ................................................................................................................................................................................... 196
17.1 General Prohibition ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 196
17.2 Permitted Uses ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 196
17.3 Zone Requirements ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 197
17.4 Environmental Protection (EP, FH1, NSC and NSI) Zones - Exceptions ......................................................................................................................................... 198
Section 18: Hold and Temporary Use Zones .................................................................................................................................................................................... 205
18.1 Holding Requirements ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 205
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18.1.2 List of Holding Zones ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 205
18.2 Temporary Use Zones ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 207
18.2.1 List of Temporary Use Zones ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 207
Section 19: Definitions ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 210
Section 20: Enactment ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 236
20.1 Force and Effect .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 236
20.2 Readings by Council .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 236
20.3 Certification .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 236
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Section 1: Interpretation
1.1
Title
This By-law may be referred to as the "Township of Georgian Bay Zoning By-law" and applies to all lands, islands, waterbodies and navigable waterways within the
jurisdiction of the Township of Georgian Bay.
1.2
Administration
This By-law shall be administered and enforced by municipal staff as appointed by the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Georgian Bay.
1.3
Conformity and Compliance with By-Law
No land, island, waterbody, navigable waterway, building or structure may be located or used such that the uses, buildings or structures on other lands, islands,
waterbody or navigable waterway would no longer comply with the provisions of this By-law.
1.4
Interpretation
The requirements of this By-law are the minimum requirements except where a maximum requirement applies. Nothing in this By-law shall serve to relieve any
person from any obligation to comply with the requirements of any other By-law of the Township of Georgian Bay or any requirement of the Province of Ontario or
Government of Canada that may affect the use of lands, islands, waterbodies, navigable waterways, buildings or structures in the Municipality.
1.5
Building Permits and Municipal License
The requirements of this By-law, and all applicable law, must be met before a Zoning Certificate, Building Permit, Certificate of Occupancy, or approval of an
application for a municipal license is issued for the use of lands, islands, waterbodies, navigable waterways, or the use, erection, addition to or alteration of any
building or structure.
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Section 2: Administration
2.1
Enforcement
Any person who contravenes any requirement of this By-law is guilty of an offense and upon conviction is liable to the fine(s) as provided for under the Planning Act,
R.S.O. 1990, c. P.13 as amended.
2.2
Severability
A decision of a court that one or more of the requirements of this By-law are invalid in whole or in part does not affect the validity, effectiveness or enforceability of
the other requirements or parts of the requirements of this By-law.
2.3
Effective Date
This By-law shall come into force the day it was passed if no appeals are received. If an appeal(s) is received, this By-law, or portions thereof, shall come into force
upon the approval of the Ontario Land Tribunal and in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act as amended.
2.4
Repeal of Former By-Laws
By-law No. 91-19, as amended, of the Township of Georgian Bay, is hereby repealed.
2.5
Transition Requirements
This By-law does not apply to prevent the issuance of a Zoning Certificate and Building Permit for a Development for which an Approval under the Planning Act has
been granted for:
a)
A Minor Variance to a Zoning By-law or Interim Control By-law; or
b)
An Amendment to a Zoning By-law;
where said Development occurs in strict accordance with the plans originally filed with the Township in support of the application for Development.
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Section 3: Establishment of Zones
3.1
Zones
The requirements of this By-law apply to all lands, islands, waterbodies and navigable waterways within the limits of the Township of Georgian Bay. All lands, islands,
waterbodies and navigable waterways in the Township are contained within one or more of the following Zones:
Shoreline Residential Zones
Shoreline Residential Type One (SR1)
Shoreline Residential Type Two (SR2)
Go Home Bay Residential (SR3)
Shoreline Residential Type Four (SR4)
Shoreline Residential Type Five (SR5)
Six Mile Lake Residential (SR6)
Cognashene Residential (SR7)
Shoreline Residential Island Zones
Shoreline Residential Island Type One (SRI1)
Shoreline Residential Island Type Two (SRI2)
Go Home Bay Shoreline Residential Island (SRI3)
Shoreline Residential Island Type Four (SRI4)
Shoreline Residential Island Type Five (SRI5)
Cognashene Shoreline Residential Island (SRI7)
Residential Zones
Residential Type One (R1)
Residential Type Two (R2)
Residential Type Three (R3)
Residential Type Four (R4)
Residential Type Five (R5)
Residential Mobile Home (RMH)
Back Lot Residential (BR)
Multiple Residential Zones
Residential Multiple Type One (RM1)
Residential Multiple Type Two (RM2)
Residential Multiple Type Three (RM3)
Residential Multiple Type Four (RM4)
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Commercial Zones
General Commercial (C1)
Restricted Commercial (C2)
Highway Commercial (C3)
Tourist Commercial Zones
Tourist Commercial Type One (CT1)
Tourist Commercial Type Two (CT2)
Marine Commercial Zones
Marine Commercial Type One (CM1)
Marine Commercial Type Two (CM2)
Marine Commercial Type Three (CM3)
Marine Commercial Type Four (CM4)
Marine Landing (ML)
Industrial Zones
Industrial (M)
Extractive Industrial (MX)
Waste Disposal (WD)
Institutional Zones
Institutional (I)
Rural Zones
Rural (RU)
Open Space Zones
Open Space (OS1)
Golf Course (OS2)
Crown Land (CL)
Lakeside (LS)
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Environmental Protection Zones
Environmental Protection Type One (EP1)
Environmental Protection Type Two (EP2)
Environmental Protection - Provincially Significant Wetland (EP-PSW)
Environmental Protection - Wetland (EP-W)
Fish Habitat - Type One (FH1)
Natural State Conservation (NSC)
Natural State Island (NSI)
3.2
Lands Under Water
All lands below the high water mark and deemed under the water of the lakes and rivers within the Township are subject to this By-law in addition to the
requirements of both federal and provincial legislation. For the purposes of this By-law:
a)
All existing lots of record on lands now below the high water mark are an exception where a zone otherwise to be located above the high water mark may
also on such lot be located below the high water mark to the lot line(s) under water; and
b)
All lands below the high water mark and deemed under water not otherwise in an Environmental Protection (EP, FH1 NSC & NSI) Zone shall be zoned
Lakeside (LS), and may be used in accordance with the regulations for water-based buildings and structures permitted by the zoning of abutting and
appertaining lands including the regulations in Section 4.1.9.
3.3
Islands
All lands above the high water mark on islands not identified as being within a Zone in Schedule 'A' shall be zoned Natural State Island (NSI).
3.4
Zone Symbols
The Zone symbols may be used to refer to lots, buildings and structures and to the use of lots, buildings and structures permitted by this By-law.
3.5
Zone Schedules
The Zones and Zone boundaries are shown on Schedule A, Maps 1 through 154, which are attached to and form part of this By-law.
3.6
Determining Zone Boundaries
When determining the location of zone boundaries on land above the high water mark as shown on any Schedule forming part of this By-law, the following shall
apply:
a)
A boundary indicated as following the right-of-way of a provincial highway, road, lane, railway, or utility corridor shall be the edge of such right-of-way;
b)
A boundary on a watercourse or stream without a high water mark follows the top of bank;
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c)
A boundary indicated as following the high water mark shall follow the high water mark;
d)
A boundary indicated as following lot lines or the municipal boundaries of the Township of Georgian Bay, or the boundary of an original Township lot shall
follow such lot lines;
e)
A boundary parallel to a road line where the distance from the road line is not indicated shall be deemed to be parallel to such a road line and the distance
from the road line shall be determined according to the scale shown on the Schedule;
f)
A boundary that follows an open shore road allowance right-of-way shall be the inland edge of such right-of-way;
g)
Where part of a shore road allowance is closed and sold the shore road allowance above the high water mark and not within an Environmental Protection
(EP, FH1 NSC & NSI) Zone is automatically in the zone in effect on the lot to which it is merged; and
h)
Where none of the above requirements apply, the Zone boundary shall be scaled from the legally approved Schedule(s).
3.7
Site Specific Zones
Where a Zone symbol on the attached Schedule(s) is followed by a dash, and a number, such as R1-17, the symbol refers to a site-specific exception that applies to
the lands noted. Site-specific exceptions are listed in Sections 6 to 17 of this By-law. Where there is conflict between a general requirement or general zone standard
and the site-specific exception, the regulations or uses contained in the exception shall prevail.
3.8
Holding and Temporary Use Zones
Notwithstanding any other requirement in this By-law, where a Zone symbol is followed by the letter (H), no person shall use the land for any use other than the use
which existed on the date this By-law was passed, until the (H) is removed in accordance with the policies of the Official Plan and the requirements of this By-law
and/or the requirements of any amending By-law, and the requirements of the Planning Act, as amended. Section 18 of this By-law provides a consolidated list of
properties that are subject to Holding Requirements and Temporary Use Zones.
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Section 4: General Requirements
4.1
Accessory Buildings, Structures and Uses
Section 4.1 contains general requirements applicable to accessory buildings and structures. For properties within the Cognashene Coastal Waterfront Community,
additional requirements outlined in Section 4.1.7 apply.
4.1.1
Permitted Uses
Where this By-law provides that a lot may be used and a building or structure may be erected or used for a purpose, that purpose shall include any accessory
building or structure or accessory use provided that a principal building or structure is already in existence on the lot. Accessory buildings shall not be used for any
occupation for gain or profit conducted within or accessory to a dwelling unit or lot except as specifically permitted in accordance with this By-law.
4.1.2
Accessory Building and Structure Lot Coverage
On properties not within a Shoreline Residential (SR) or Shoreline Residential Island (SRI) zone, the total lot coverage of all accessory buildings and structures,
excluding swimming pools, shall not exceed 5 percent of the lot area.
4.1.3
Accessory Building or Structure Height
a)
The maximum height of accessory buildings or structures shall be 4.5 metres unless otherwise stated in this By-law. (Accessory building height shall be
measured in accordance with the definition of building height, unless otherwise stated in this By-law.)
b)
The maximum height of accessory buildings or structures in the Wah Wah Taysee Coastal Waterfront Community or Go Home Bay Coastal Waterfront
Community, as delineated on Schedule A of this By-law, shall be 4.0 metres, unless otherwise stated in this By-law.
4.1.4
Accessory Structure Encroachments
a)
Notwithstanding the yard and setback requirements of this By-law to the contrary, drop awnings, clothes poles, flag poles, garden trellises, retaining walls
less than 1 metre in height, fences 2 metres or less in height, signs or similar uses which comply with this By-law are permitted in any required yard or in
the area between the road line and the required yard.
b)
Fences
i)
Fences shall not be permitted in the required front yard of lots that abut a waterbody.
ii)
Fences that exceed 2 metres in height shall be considered accessory structures and are subject to the same required yard and height requirements.
iii)
Fences are subject to the requirements identified in section 4.31 'Sight Triangles'.
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4.1.5
Accessory Building or Structure Yard Requirements
a)
Except as otherwise provided herein, an accessory building or structure shall comply with the yard requirement of the zone within which it is located. This
requirement shall not apply to prevent the construction of land-based and water-based accessory buildings and structures in or appurtenant to the front yard
as may otherwise be permitted in this By-law.
b)
On unsubdivided islands where there are no side yards or rear yard, permitted accessory buildings and structures may be located in the front yard provided
all setback and yard requirements of the By-law are met.
c)
An accessory building or structure may be erected and used in an interior side or rear yard, and in the front yard where specifically permitted below,
provided that the following yard requirements are met:
i)
Interior Side Yard
Where such accessory building or structure is located in an interior side yard, it shall not be closer than 2.0 metres to the side lot line. On Shoreline
Residential (SR) or Shoreline Residential Island (SRI) zoned lots, accessory buildings or structures shall not be located closer than 5.0 metres to a
side lot line.
ii)
Rear Yard
Where such accessory building or structure is located in a rear yard, it shall not be closer than 4.0 metres to the rear lot line.
iii)
Front Yard & Exterior Side Yard
For land within a zone adjacent to a waterbody, Section 4.1.9 regulates the permitted accessory buildings or structures that may be located in the
front yard and appurtenant waterbody but shall otherwise comply with the minimum required yards for the zone in which they are located, unless
otherwise permitted by this By-law. For those lots in the Rural (RU) zone, a detached garage shall be permitted in the front yard or exterior side
yard provided the detached garage complies with the minimum required front yard of the Rural (RU) zone.
4.1.6
Accessory Building and Structure Separation and Road Setback
a)
All accessory buildings shall be setback at least 2 metres from all other buildings.
b)
All accessory buildings and structures shall be setback at least 4 metres from a private road or the limit of a right-of-way, where a right-of-way exists.
c)
On lots in a Shoreline Residential (SR) or Shoreline Residential Island (SRI) Zone, all accessory buildings shall be setback at least 5.0 metres from all other
buildings.
4.1.7
Cognashene Coastal Waterfront Community - General Accessory Building and Structure Requirements
The following requirements apply to accessory building and structures within the Cognashene Coastal Waterfront Community:
a)
The maximum height shall be 4.0 metres, unless otherwise stated in this By-law.
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b)
Accessory buildings of 10 square metres or less shall be setback at least 5 metres from all other buildings.
c)
All accessory buildings equal to or greater than 10 square metres shall be setback at least 10 metres from all other buildings.
d)
The maximum number of accessory buildings on a lot shall be two (2). This shall not include a boatport, sleeping cabins, a privy or a pumphouse.
e)
The maximum floor area of an accessory building, excluding a boatport, dryland boathouse, sleeping cabins, a privy and a pumphouse, shall be 45 square
metres, unless other requirements of this By-law are more restrictive.
4.1.8
Shoreline Accessory Buildings and Structures - Land-Based
Further to Section 4.1.5, a dryland boathouse, pumphouse, gazebo, inclinator, free-standing deck, hot tub or whirlpool may be located in the front yard of land
located adjacent to the shoreline provided the dryland boathouse, pumphouse, gazebo, inclinator, free-standing deck, hot tub or whirlpool complies with the minimum
required side yard for a principal building. For additional requirements specific to your waterfront community, refer to subsections 4.1.8.6 (Cognashene), 4.1.8.7 (Go
Home Bay), 4.1.8.8 (Palisade Bay / East Bone Island), 4.1.8.9 (Six Mile Lake), and 4.1.8.10 (Wah Wah Taysee), as the case may be. The following requirements shall
apply:
4.1.8.1
Pumphouse
A pumphouse shall be permitted in the front yard and shall not exceed a floor area of 2.5 square metres.
4.1.8.2
Inclinators
Within the front yard, the maximum attached landing platform for an inclinator shall not exceed 10 square metres.
4.1.8.3
Free-standing Decks
Free-standing decks shall be permitted in the front yard, subject to the following requirements:
a)
The maximum cumulative area of free-standing decks shall be 40 square metres.
b)
The maximum height of a free-standing deck shall be 1.2 metre as measured from natural grade to the top of the decking on the side of the free-standing
deck that is closest to the water.
c)
Free-standing decks may be setback 0 metres from the high water mark and must comply with the side yard setbacks for the zone in which they are located.
4.1.8.4
Dryland Boathouse
a)
A dryland boathouse shall be permitted in the front yard, or within 20 metres of the high water mark of a Shoreline Residential (SR) or Shoreline Residential
Island (SRI) Zone, subject to the following maximum size requirements:
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Table 4.1
Existing
Lot Frontage
Prohibited
Height (2)
Width
Length - Georgian Bay
Length -
waterbodies other
than Georgian Bay
< 31m
√
-
-
-
-
≥ 31 - 45m
-
3.5m
4.6m
9m
9m
≥45 - 60m
-
3.7m
7.5m
11m
9m
≥ 61m
-
4m
11m (1)
11m
9m
Footnotes for Table 4.1:
(1)
11m or 15% of the lot frontage, whatever is more restrictive.
(2)
Height shall be measured in accordance with Section 4.1.3.
b)
Where permitted, only one of a dryland boathouse, in-water boathouse or boatport shall be permitted per lot.
c)
Dryland boathouses are not permitted to have a flat roof. A dryland boathouse must have a minimum roof pitch of 3/12.
4.1.8.5
Gazebos, Saunas, Hot Tubs and Whirlpools
a)
One Gazebo may be permitted in the front yard of a lot in the Shoreline Residential (SR) or Shoreline Residential Island (SRI) Zone subject to the following
requirements:
i)
A gazebo shall not exceed 15 square metres of floor area.
ii)
A gazebo shall be setback a minimum of 5 metres from the high water mark.
iii)
The maximum gazebo height shall be 3.5 metres, and the height shall be measured in accordance with Section 4.1.3.
b)
A sauna shall not be permitted in the existing front yard, as defined in this By-law, of a property in the Shoreline Residential (SR), Shoreline Residential
Island (SRI) or Tourist Commercial (CT) zones, but may be considered within the front yard though a Minor Variance in accordance with the policies of the
Official Plan. Saunas are subject to the following requirements:
i)
A sauna shall not exceed 15 square metres of floor area.
ii)
The maximum height of a sauna shall be 3.5 metres.
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iii)
A sauna shall be setback a minimum of 15 metres from the high water mark.
c)
One hot tub or whirlpool shall be permitted on properties in the Shoreline Residential (SR), Shoreline Residential Island (SRI) or Tourist Commercial (CT)
zones subject to the following requirements:
i)
A hot tub or whirlpool, that is not located on a deck shall be setback a minimum of 10 metres from the high water mark.
ii)
A hot tub may be permitted on any attached deck.
4.1.8.6
Cognashene Coastal Waterfront Community
In addition to section 4.1.8, the following requirements apply to lands within the Cognashene Coastal Waterfront Community:
a)
The maximum height of a pumphouse shall be 1.5 metres.
b)
Free-standing decks shall be setback a minimum of 5 metres from the high water mark and any side lot line.
c)
One dryland boathouse and one boatport shall both be permitted.
d)
The maximum floor area of a dryland boathouse shall not exceed 30 square metres.
e)
Notwithstanding Section 4.1.8.5, a gazebo, sauna, hot tub or whirlpool shall not be permitted in the required front yard. A gazebo, sauna, hot tub or
whirlpool may be considered in the required front yard through a Minor Variance in accordance with the policies of the Official Plan.
4.1.8.7
Go Home Bay Coastal Waterfront Community
In addition to section 4.1.8, the following requirements apply to lands within the Go Home Bay Coastal Waterfront Community:
a)
On lots having a frontage of greater than or equal to 45 metres, the maximum permitted width of a dryland boathouse shall be 6 metres.
b)
On lots having a frontage of greater than or equal to 45 metres, the maximum permitted length of a dryland boathouse shall be 9 metres.
c)
Notwithstanding Section 4.1.8.5, a gazebo, sauna, hot tub or whirlpool shall not be permitted in the required front yard. A gazebo, sauna, hot tub or
whirlpool may be considered in the required front yard through a Minor Variance in accordance with the policies of the Official Plan.
4.1.8.8
Palisade Bay / East Bone Island Coastal Waterfront Community
In addition to section 4.1.8, the following requirements apply to lands within the Palisade Bay / East Bone Island Coastal Waterfront Community:
a)
On lands within the SR1, SRI1 SR2, SRI2, SR5 and SRI5 Zones, only one dryland boathouse or one boatport shall be permitted, if the lot has a lot frontage
greater than 120 metres.
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4.1.8.9
Six Mile Lake Inland Waterfront Community
In addition to section 4.1.8, the following requirements apply to lands within the Six Mile Lake Inland Waterfront Community:
a)
The maximum cumulative area of free-standing decks shall be 45 square metres.
b)
The maximum dryland boathouse width shall be 4.7 metres.
4.1.8.10 Wah Wah Taysee Coastal Waterfront Community
In addition to section 4.1.8, the following requirements apply to lands within the Wah Way Taysee Coastal Waterfront Community:
a)
One gazebo may be permitted on properties in the Shoreline Residential (SR) and Shoreline Residential Island (SRI) zones subject to the following
requirements:
i)
Shall not exceed 15 square metres of floor area.
ii)
Shall be setback a minimum of 15 metres from the high water mark.
iii)
The maximum height shall be 3.5 metres, and height shall be measured in accordance with Section 4.1.3.
4.1.9
Shoreline Accessory Buildings and Structures - Water-Based
Further to Section 4.1.5, an in-water boathouse, boatport, dock and boatlift, may be permitted appurtenant to a lot. For additional requirements specific to your
waterfront community, refer to subsections 4.1.9.7 (Cognashene), 4.1.9.8 (Go Home Bay), 4.1.9.9 (Palisade Bay / East Bone Island), 4.1.9.10 (Six Mile Lake), and
4.1.9.11 (Wah Wah Taysee), as the case may be. Water-based shoreline accessory buildings and structures shall not include floating accommodation. The following
requirements shall apply:
4.1.9.1
In-Water Boathouses and Boatports
a)
Where permitted by this By-law, a maximum of one in-water boathouse or one boatport shall be permitted appurtenant to a lot.
b)
In-water boathouse and boatport maximum size regulations:
Table 4.2
Lot Frontage
Prohibited
Height (2)
Width (3)
Length - Georgian Bay
Length -
waterbodies other than
Georgian Bay (4)
< 31m
√
-
-
-
-
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Lot Frontage
Prohibited
Height (2)
Width (3)
Length - Georgian Bay
Length -
waterbodies other than
Georgian Bay (4)
≥ 31 - 45m
-
3.5m
5.8m
10.2m
10.2m
≥45 - 60m
-
3.7m
8.7m
12.2m
10.2m
≥ 61m
-
4m
12.2m (1)
12.2m
10.2m
Footnotes to Table 4.2:
(1)
12.2m or 15% of the lot frontage, whatever is more restrictive.
(2)
Georgian Bay - height shall be measured from the top of the dock to the midpoint between the eaves and the peak.
Inland Lakes - height shall be measured from the high water level to the midpoint between the eaves and the peak.
(3)
Width shall be measured parallel to the measurement of lot frontage between the outside wall or structural elements supporting the roof.
(4)
Length shall be measured perpendicular to the shoreline between the outside wall or structural elements supporting the roof.
c)
In-water boathouses and boatports shall comply with the side yard setback requirements for a principal building in the zone in which it is located. The
setback shall be measured from the straight-line projection of the side lot line where it meets the front lot line at the water.
d)
No portion of any in-water boathouse or part thereof shall be used for human habitation including sleeping, cooking, or living area, and shall not contain a
sauna and/or washroom.
e)
A flat, gambrel or mansard roof shall not be permitted on an in-water boathouse or boatport.
f)
All cupolas or other ornamental roof structures shall have dimensions of a maximum 1.0 metre width by 1.0 metre length and a maximum of 1.2 metres
height.
g)
The minimum eave projection on an in-water boathouse or boatport shall be 0.6 metres.
h)
The maximum projection shall be in accordance with the projection maximums for docks outlined in Section 4.1.9.2 of this By-law.
i)
Maximum permitted width of a dormer shall be 1.2 metres.
4.1.9.2
Docks, Ramps and Boatlifts
a)
Docks, ramps and boat lifts are only permitted as an accessory use, unless specifically permitted as a principal use.
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b)
Number of Docks (except on Go Home Lake)
i)
Two (2) docks shall be permitted on lots with shoreline frontage of equal to or less than 122 metres.
ii)
For lots with greater than 122 metres of frontage, one (1) additional dock shall be permitted for each additional 61 metres of shoreline frontage up
to a maximum of four (4) docks.
c)
Separation and Location
i)
The minimum required separation distance between docks shall be 2 metres.
ii)
A dock and ramp shall be setback a minimum of 5.0 metres from a side lot line and also the straight-line projection of the side lot line from where it
meets the front lot line at the water, to a maximum projection of 20 metres, or 26 metres where a ramp and dock exist.
d)
Size
On Georgian Bay, the following additional requirements shall apply:
i)
The maximum permitted width of a dock or ramp shall be 4.0 metres. For the purposes of "U", "L", "T", "F" and "E" shaped docks and other finger
docks, the width of each dock or ramp (or portion thereof) shall be measured individually.
ii)
The maximum permitted projection or length of a dock shall be 20 metres, unless a ramp exists, for which the maximum projection or length shall
be 26 metres. Dock projection on all waterbodies is measured from the current water mark
iii)
For properties on Quarry Island and Present Island, the maximum permitted projection of one existing dock per property shall be determined by
measuring the water depth from the lakebed to the surface water on a calm, light air day, and the said water depth does not exceed 1.22 metres at
the end of the dock.
iv)
Where the only access is an existing legal dock that is within an EP Zone as listed in Section 17 of this By-law, one existing dock shall be permitted
to extend to achieve a water depth of 1.22 metres.
On inland waterbodies, the following additional requirements shall apply:
v)
The maximum permitted width of a dock or ramp shall be 3.1 metres. For the purposes of "U", "L", "T", "F" and "E" shaped docks and other finger
docks, the width of each dock or ramp (or portion thereof) shall be measured individually.
vi)
The maximum permitted projection or length of a dock shall be 15 metres. Dock projection on all waterbodies is measured from the current water
mark.
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e)
Additional Requirements
i)
In the case of an "L" or "T" shaped dock, the maximum combined length of all fingers extending from the main dock shall be 15 metres from the
main dock. For "F", "E" or "U" shaped docks, the maximum length of any finger shall be 15 metres from the main dock when located more than 5
metres from the current water mark on Georgian Bay or the high water mark on an inland lake.
ii)
For "F", "E" or "U" shaped docks, the maximum length of any finger shall be 10 metres from the main dock when located more than 5 metres from
the current water mark on Georgian Bay or the high water mark on an inland lake.
iii)
Gazebos, hot tubs or whirlpools, pergolas, tents or other like or similar structures shall not be permitted on a dock.
4.1.9.3
Narrow Waterbodies
a)
No in-water boathouse or boatport shall be permitted in a waterbody less than 61 metres in width.
b)
In a navigable waterbody less than 61 metres in width, a dock may project a maximum of 7.0 metres from the current water mark and otherwise in
accordance with the requirements of Section 4.1.9.2.
4.1.9.4
Trent Severn Waterway
Waterfront properties adjacent to the Trent-Severn Waterway Natural Historic Site of Canada which are used for residential purposes are subject to the Policies for In-
Water and Shoreline Works and Related Activities. These requirements are in addition to the requirements of this By-law, but do not form part of this By-law.
4.1.9.5
Maximum Number of Boat Slips
In the SR4 Zone, the maximum number of boat slips per dwelling shall be two (2).
4.1.9.6
Boat Launching Ramps & Marine Railways
Boat launching ramps and marine railways shall be permitted as an accessory use to a property abutting a navigable waterway, provided they are setback a minimum
5.0 metres from a side lot line and also the straight-line projection of the side lot line where it meets the front lot line at the water.
4.1.9.7
Cognashene Coastal Waterfront Community
In addition to section 4.1.9, the following requirements apply to lands within the Cognashene Coastal Waterfront Community:
a)
An in-water boathouse shall not be permitted.
b)
One boatport shall only be permitted appurtenant to a lot with a minimum lot frontage of 31 metres and the boatport shall have a maximum width of 10.2
metres, as measured in accordance with the footnotes of Table 4.2.
c)
The maximum projection and length of a dock, or a dock and ramp, shall be 20 metres.
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d)
The maximum cumulative surface area of docks shall be 160 square metres.
e)
In the case of an "L" or "T" shaped dock, the maximum combined length of all fingers extending from the main dock shall be 10 metres from the main dock.
f)
The maximum cumulative width of all docks, ramps, boat lifts, and boatports shall be 15% of the total of one lot frontage, including lots with more than one
frontage, or 20 metres, whichever is more restrictive. Included in the calculation shall be all land-based accessory structures within 10 metres of the high
water mark. For the purposes of this section, all structures between the current water mark and the high water mark shall also be included. The cumulative
width shall be measured parallel to the shoreline.
4.1.9.8
Go Home Bay Coastal Waterfront Community
In addition to section 4.1.9, the following requirements apply to lands within the Go Home Bay Coastal Waterfront Community:
a)
The maximum width of an in-water boathouse or boatport shall be 7.2 metres, as measured in accordance with the footnotes of Table 4.2.
b)
The maximum length of an in-water boathouse or boatport shall be 10.2 metres, as measured in accordance with the footnotes of Table 4.2.
c)
The maximum projection of a dock, or a dock and ramp, shall be 15.1 metres.
d)
The maximum width of a dock shall be 3.1 metres.
e)
The maximum number of docks permitted per lot shall be three, provided the maximum cumulative area of all docks does not exceed 92.9 square metres.
f)
The maximum cumulative width of all docks, ramps, boat lifts, in-water boathouses and boatports shall be 10% of the lot frontage to a maximum of 23
metres, measured parallel to the shoreline. Included in the calculation shall be all land-based accessory structures within 10 metres of the high water mark.
For the purposes of this section, all structures between the current water mark and the high water mark shall also be included.
4.1.9.9
Palisade Bay / East Bone Island Coastal Waterfront Community
In addition to section 4.1.9, the following requirements apply to lands within the Palisade Bay / East Bone Island Coastal Waterfront Community:
a)
Only one in-water boathouse or only one boatport located appurtenant to the lot shall be permitted, provided the lot has a lot frontage greater than 120
metres.
4.1.9.10
Six Mile Lake Inland Waterfront Community
In addition to section 4.1.9, the following requirements apply to lands within the Six Mile Lake Inland Waterfront Community:
a)
The maximum in-water boathouse and boatport width shall be 5.9 metres.
b)
The maximum permitted projection or length of a dock, including a ramp, shall be 10 metres.
c)
A ramp having a maximum length of 6 metres is permitted.
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d)
The maximum width of a dock shall be 3.1 metres.
e)
The maximum cumulative width of all docks, ramps, boat lifts, in-water boathouses and boatports shall be 15% of the total of one lot frontage, including lots
with more than one frontage, or 23 metres, whichever is more restrictive. The cumulative width shall be measured parallel to the shoreline.
4.1.9.11
Wah Wah Taysee Coastal Waterfront Community
In addition to section 4.1.9, the following requirements apply to lands within the Wah Wah Taysee Coastal Waterfront Community:
a)
The maximum cumulative width of all docks, ramps, boat lifts, in-water boathouses and boatports shall be 15% of the total of one lot frontage, including lots
with more than one frontage, or 23 metres, whatever is more restrictive. Free-standing decks within 10 metres of the high water mark shall also be included
in the calculation of cumulative width of shoreline structures. The cumulative width shall be measured parallel to the shoreline.
4.1.10
Sleeping Cabin
Sleeping cabins shall be permitted on lands within all Shoreline Residential (SR) Zones and Shoreline Residential Island (SRI) Zones, subject to the following
requirements:
a)
On lots less than 0.3 hectares in lot area, no sleeping cabins shall be permitted.
b)
On lots 0.3 to 1.0 hectares in lot area, a maximum of one (1) sleeping cabin shall be permitted.
c)
On lots greater than 1.0 hectare in lot area, a maximum of two (2) sleeping cabins may be permitted.
d)
The maximum gross floor area of a sleeping cabin shall be 56 square metres.
e)
A sleeping cabin shall not include a kitchen or any cooking facilities but may include washroom facilities.
f)
On a lot where a sleeping cabin is permitted, the sleeping cabin location must meet the front yard setback requirement for the principal use and the
accessory structure yard requirements for all other yards, of the zone in which the sleeping cabin is located.
g)
A sleeping cabin shall be limited to one (1) storey in height.
h)
A sleeping cabin shall not be permitted to have a loft, basement, or cellar.
i)
On one wall of a sleeping cabin, the maximum eave projection shall be 1.2 metres. On all other walls, the maximum eave projection shall be 0.6 meters.
j)
The maximum height of a sleeping cabin is 4.5 metres and shall be measured in accordance with the definition of building height.
k)
A sleeping area shall be permitted in the upper storey of a two-storey detached garage, where the lands have frontage onto and gain direct access from a
public road. Where this is not the case, a sleeping area is not permitted in the upper storey of a two-storey detached garage. A sleeping area in the upper
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storey of a two-storey detached garage shall be subject to the sleeping cabin requirements of Section 4.1.10 and shall be considered a sleeping cabin for the
purposes of this By-law.
l)
A sleeping area shall be permitted on the main level of a detached garage, where the lands have frontage onto and gain direct access from a public road.
Where this is not the case, a sleeping area is not permitted in a detached garage. A sleeping area in a detached garage shall be subject to the sleeping cabin
requirement of Section 4.1.14 and shall be considered a sleeping cabin for the purposes of this By-law. The combined maximum ground floor area of the
sleeping area in a detached garage and detached garage shall be the maximum permitted ground floor area of a detached garage.
m)
In the SR4 and SRI4 zones, a sleeping cabin shall be located no closer than 30.0 metres to the front lot line.
n)
In the Cognashene Coastal Waterfront Community, the Wah Wah Taysee Coastal Waterfront Community and Go Home Bay Coastal Waterfront Community,
the maximum height of a sleeping cabin shall be 4.0 metres. Height shall be measured in accordance with the definition of building height.
4.1.11
Detached Garage
a)
The maximum height of a detached garage shall be 4.5 metres.
b)
A detached garage shall be setback a minimum of 40 metres from the high water mark for properties on Georgian Bay.
c)
On a lot in a Shoreline Residential (SR) or Shoreline Residential Island (SRI) Zone where a sleeping cabin in a detached garage is permitted, the detached
garage shall be permitted a maximum height of 5.0 metres to allow for only a sleeping area in an upper storey. The conversion of a sleeping area in the
upper storey of a two storey detached garage to any other use is not permitted. A detached garage with a sleeping cabin must comply with all minimum
yard requirements of the principal use for the zone in which it is located.
d)
The maximum ground floor area of a detached garage shall be 112 square metres.
e)
Notwithstanding Section 4.1.15 d) of this By-law, on Shoreline Residential (SR) or Shoreline Residential Island (SRI) properties that only have water access,
the maximum ground floor area of a detached garage shall be 67 square metres.
f)
A detached garage is subject to the yard and separation requirements of Sections 4.1.5 and 4.1.6.
g)
A detached garage is not permitted in the Cognashene Coastal Waterfront Community, Wah Wah Taysee Coastal Waterfront Community and the Go Home
Bay Coastal Waterfront Community, as delineated on Schedule A of this By-law.
4.1.12
Human Habitation
a)
Human habitation is strictly prohibited in all accessory buildings or structures except for accessory dwellings in non-residential zones and sleeping cabins in a
Shoreline Residential (SR) or Shoreline Residential Island (SRI) Zone.
b)
Further to Section 4.1.10 (k) and (l) and 4.1.11(c), the exception for human habitation includes sleeping cabins located in a detached garage in Shoreline
Residential (SR) or Shoreline Residential Island (SRI) Zones. Where sleeping accommodations exist in a detached garage, they shall be considered a
sleeping cabin for the purposes of this By-law and shall be subject to the requirement of Section 4.1.10 and must comply with all minimum yard
requirements of the principal use for the zone in which it is located.
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4.1.13
Washrooms in Accessory Buildings and Structures
Washroom facilities shall be permitted in a detached garage, sleeping cabin or sleeping cabin portion of a detached garage. Washroom facilities shall not be permitted
in a dryland boathouse or an in-water boathouse.
4.1.14
Commercial and Industrial Uses
a)
Notwithstanding Section 4.1.5, no building or structure accessory to a Commercial or Industrial use shall be erected closer than 3 metres to an interior side
lot line or rear lot line.
b)
Where a Commercial (C) or Industrial (M, MX & WD) Zone abuts a Shoreline Residential (SR), Shoreline Residential Island (SRI), Residential (R, BR & RMH)
or Multiple Residential (RM) Zone, accessory buildings shall be setback a minimum of 7.5 metres from an interior side or rear lot line.
4.2
Storage Containers
Storage containers shall only be permitted within the Rural (RU), and Industrial (M, MX & WD) zones. Notwithstanding the requirements of this By-law, storage
containers shall adhere to the requirements of Section 4.1 (Accessory Buildings, Structures and Uses), and shall be used exclusively for the temporary storage of
goods and materials and may not be used for human habitation, work areas, shops, office uses or retail sales. Storage containers shall not be permitted in the front
yard.
4.3
Shoreline Activity Area and Natural State Shoreline Area
The lands within 15 metres of the high water mark on all lots in any Shoreline Residential (SR) or Shoreline Residential Island (SRI) Zone shall be maintained in a
natural state with this area being considered the Natural State Shoreline Area. Within this area, existing native vegetation shall be preserved. Invasive species and
trees which present safety hazards may be removed. On each lot, a Shoreline Activity Area shall be permitted within the Natural State Shoreline Area to provide
access to the shoreline and locations for land-based shoreline accessory buildings and structures. The Shoreline Activity Area is calculated as a percentage of the
Natural State Shoreline Area. The Natural State Shoreline Area is calculated by multiplying the length of the shoreline by the 15 metre depth. Multiple Shoreline
Activity Areas may exist on a lot, however, the maximum cumulative area shall be as follows:
a)
On lands within an SR1, SRI1, SR2, SRI2, SR4, SRI4, SR5, SRI5, or SR6 Zones, and within the Honey Harbour Coastal Waterfront Community as delineated
on Schedule A of this By-law, the Shoreline Activity Area shall be a maximum of 25 percent of the Natural State Shoreline Area and shall have a maximum
width of 25 percent of the shoreline length at any point within 15 metres of the high water mark.
b)
On lands within the Go Home Bay Coastal Waterfront Community as delineated on Schedule A of the By-law, the Shoreline Activity Area shall be a maximum
of 10 percent of the area of the Natural State Shoreline Area and shall have a maximum width of 10 percent of the shoreline length at any point within 15
metres of the high water mark.
c)
On lands within the Cognashene Coastal Waterfront Community as delineated on Schedule A of the By-law, the Shoreline Activity Area may be a maximum
of 15 percent of the Natural State Shoreline Area, to a maximum of 345 square metres, whichever is more restrictive. The maximum width of the Shoreline
Activity Area shall be 15 percent of the shoreline length at any point within 15 metres of the high water mark, to a maximum or 23 metres.
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d)
On lands within the Wah Wah Taysee Coastal Waterfront Community as delineated on Schedule A of the By-law, the Shoreline Activity Area may be a
maximum of 10 percent of the Natural State Shoreline Area, to a maximum of 345 square metres, whichever is more restrictive. The maximum width of the
Shoreline Activity Area shall be 10 percent of the shoreline length at any point within 10 metres of the high water mark, to a maximum or 23 metres.
4.4
Environmental Protection Area, Open Space and Natural State
a)
Lands zoned Environmental Protection (EP1, EP-W, EP-PSW, NSC & NSI) or Open Space (OS, CL & LS) may be included in the calculation of lot area and yard
requirements, if located above the high water mark.
b)
Lands below the high water mark shall not be included as part of the lot area calculations.
c)
Setback and yard requirements in this By-law shall be measured from the limit of the high water mark.
d)
The minimum required setback from an Environmental Protection (EP1, EP-W, EP-PSW, NSC & NSI) zone shall be 15 metres.
e)
The minimum required setback from a Fish Habitat - Type One (FH1) zone shall be 5 metres. There shall be no required minimum setback for pumphouses.
4.5
Minimum Opening Elevation and Setback from Shorelines
a)
Georgian Bay
On lots abutting or adjacent to Georgian Bay, no new dwelling, building for human habitation or commercial building or addition to an existing dwelling, shall
have a minimum opening elevation to such dwelling or building or addition of less than 178.3 metres C.G.D. On Islands and the shoreline subject to wave
run-up as a result of the fetch of Georgian Bay, this minimum opening elevation shall be no less than 178.9 metres C.G.D. These areas are identified on
Appendix A.
b)
Appendix A - Lands Subject to 178.9 Minimum Opening Elevation
Appendix A identifies lands that are potentially subject to a minimum opening elevation of 178.9 metres C.G.D. The lots and areas have been identified as
being subject to wave run-up generated by the fetch of Georgian Bay. Where confirmation is provided by a qualified professional that an area identified on
Appendix A is not subject to wave run-up as a result of the fetch of Georgian Bay, the wave run-up requirements shall not apply.
c)
All Shorelines
Despite any other requirement of this By-law, no building or structure except those land-based and water-based shoreline accessory buildings and structures
identified in Section 4.1.8 and 4.1.9 of this By-law, walkways, or permitted yard encroachments identified in this By-law, shall be erected closer than 20
metres from any high water mark, and any modification of the shoreline through filling, excavation, blasting or by other means is prohibited unless otherwise
permitted by the Federal, Provincial or municipal regulation.
4.6
Setback from Other Waterbodies and Watercourses
Where a waterbody or watercourse is located on a lot or an adjacent lot, no buildings and structures shall be permitted within 20 metres, unless otherwise permitted
by this By-law.
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4.7
Restrictions on Dwelling Units in Non-Residential Buildings
Notwithstanding any other requirement of this By-law to the contrary, no dwelling unit shall be located within a portion of a non-residential building which has
gasoline or other flammable fluids, or hazardous materials stored in bulk for commercial purposes.
4.8
Secondary Dwelling Units
A secondary dwelling unit shall only be permitted within the R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, RM1 and RU Zones.
a)
Where a secondary dwelling unit is permitted, the following requirements apply:
i)
Only one secondary dwelling shall be permitted per lot, provided the lot contains an existing dwelling unit.
ii)
Where the secondary dwelling unit is on a lot serviced by private services, the appropriate authority has approved the private sewage disposal
system to service the total sewage flow on the lot.
iii)
A secondary unit's gross floor area may not exceed 40% of the gross floor area of the primary dwelling unit.
iv)
One additional dedicated parking space above the requirements of this By-law for the related zone shall be provided for the secondary unit.
v)
Any expansion or extension to the dwelling structure related to the requirement of a secondary unit shall not increase the gross floor area of the
structure by more than 10%, and the secondary dwelling unit shall not alter the streetscape character along the street.
b)
Secondary dwelling units are only permitted in accessory buildings where the following criteria are satisfied:
i)
The accessory building must be located in the rear yard of the lot.
ii)
Notwithstanding the requirements of Section 4.8, secondary dwelling units shall only be permitted in accessory buildings that comply with the
minimum yard requirements for the principal building of the zone in which it is located.
iii)
Within the R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and RM1 Zone, secondary dwelling units in accessory buildings are only permitted on lots having a minimum area of
1 hectare.
iv)
In any other zone where secondary dwelling units are permitted, a secondary dwelling unit shall only be permitted in an accessory building on lots
having a minimum area of 1.2 hectares.
v)
Secondary dwelling units are not permitted on lots with frontage on a waterbody.
4.9
Dwelling Units Per Lot
a)
Unless specifically permitted by this By-law, only one dwelling unit shall be permitted per lot.
b)
Unless specifically permitted by this By-law, only one kitchen shall be permitted per dwelling unit.
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c)
An accessory dwelling unit shall not be permitted in a Shoreline Residential (SR) or Shoreline Residential Island (SRI) Zone.
4.10
Floating In-Water Boathouses, Barges and Floating Accommodations
Except as otherwise specifically permitted in this by-law:
a)
No person shall use any in-water boathouse, barge, marine vessel or any other floating structure or building, for use as a dwelling unit in any zone or
appurtenant to a zone.
b)
Floating accommodations are prohibited in any zone or appurtenant to a zone.
4.11
Legal Non-Complying Lots, Buildings and Structures
a)
Legal Non-Complying Buildings and Structures
Where a legal non-complying building or structure is located on a lot and the building or structure has less than the minimum frontage, lot area, front yard,
side yard, and/or rear yard required by this By-law, the said legal non-complying building or structure may be expanded or reconstructed provided that:
i)
the expansion or reconstruction does not reduce the yard or increase the amount of gross floor area, or height in a required yard as outlined in this
Zoning By-law.
ii)
the legal non-complying building or structure is being used for a purpose permitted within the Zone in which it is located.
iii)
all other applicable requirements of this By-law are complied with.
b)
Reconstruction of Legal Non-Complying Building
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the reconstruction of a legal non-complying building, provided that no part of the legal non-complying building that is
non-complying is increased in height, volume or gross floor area and the reconstruction does not reduce the front yard and/or side yard and/or rear yard.
Notwithstanding this requirement, the height of a legal non-complying building on Georgian Bay may be increased by a height of 1.0 metre to improve the
foundation, provided the height does not exceed the maximum height requirements outlined in this By-law.
c)
Minimum Opening Elevations
Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, in all zones except a Shoreline Residential (SR) or Shoreline Residential Island (SRI) Zone, a reconstructed or
expanded legally existing dwelling shall comply with the minimum opening elevations outlined in Section 4.5. In addition, legally existing buildings destroyed
by natural flooding shall not be reconstructed without being flood proofed.
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d)
Damaged Legal Non-Complying Buildings and Structures
Nothing in this By-law shall apply to prevent the reconstruction of any permitted legal non-complying building or structure which is damaged by causes
beyond the control of the owner, and such permitted legal non-complying building or structure may be reconstructed as it previously existed, even if such
did not comply with one or more of the requirements of this By-law, but the non-compliance may not be further increased.
A legal non-complying building or structure damaged or destroyed as a result of natural flooding shall not be reconstructed, except in accordance with the
requirements of this By-law.
e)
Expansions to Legal Non-Complying Shoreline Dwellings
Notwithstanding the requirements of Section 4.11 paragraphs (a) to (c), in a Shoreline Residential (SR) or Shoreline Residential Island (SRI) Zone, where a
legal non-complying shoreline dwelling does not comply with the front yard requirements, the following shall apply:
i)
Where a legal non-complying shoreline dwelling is less than 10 metres at its closest point from the front lot line, the expansion to a legal non-
complying shoreline dwelling shall be permitted without a minor variance where the expansion is limited to:
1. A maximum increase of gross floor area to the greater of 95 square metres or 25% of the gross floor area of the legal non-complying
shoreline dwelling on the day this By-law was passed;
2. A maximum increase of width to the greater of 6 metres or 20% of the legal non-complying shoreline dwelling width on the day this By-law
was passed;
3. A maximum building height being the lesser of 6 metres or an increase 1 metre based on the height of the legal non-complying shoreline
dwelling on the day this By-law was passed; and
4. No portion of any expansion shall be permitted to encroach further into the existing front yard.
ii)
Where a legal non-complying shoreline dwelling is greater than 10 metres, but less than 15 metres at its closest point from the front lot line, the
expansion to a legal non-complying shoreline dwelling shall be permitted without a minor variance where the expansion is limited to:
1. A maximum increase of gross floor area to the greater of 95 square metres or 40% of the gross floor area of the legal non-complying
shoreline dwelling on the day this By-law was passed;
2. A maximum increase of width to the greater of 6 metres or 30% of the legal non-complying shoreline dwelling width on the day this By-law
was passed;
3. A maximum building height being the lesser of 6 metres or an increase of 1.5 metres based on the height of the legal non-complying
shoreline dwelling on the day this By-law was passed; and
4. No portion of any expansion shall be permitted to encroach further into the existing front yard.
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iii)
Where a legal non-complying shoreline dwelling is greater than 15 metres, but less than 20 metres at its closest point from the front lot line, the
expansion to a legal non-complying shoreline dwelling shall be permitted without a minor variance where the expansion is limited to:
1. A maximum increase of gross floor area to the greater of 95 square metres or 70% of the gross floor area of the legal non-complying
shoreline dwelling on the day this By-law was passed;
2. A maximum increase of width to the greater of 6 metres or 60% of the legal non-complying shoreline dwelling width on the day this By-law
was passed;
3. A maximum building height being the lesser of 6 metres or an increase of 2 metres based on the height of the legal non-complying shoreline
dwelling on the day this By-law was passed; and,
4. No portion of any expansion shall be permitted to encroach further into the existing front yard.
iv)
Legal Non-Complying Building Minimum Opening Elevations
Notwithstanding the requirements of this section, a reconstructed or expanded legal non-complying building used as a dwelling shall comply with
the minimum opening elevations outlined in Section 4.5. In addition, legal non-complying buildings destroyed by natural flooding shall not be
reconstructed without being flood proofed.
v)
Despite the expansion permitted in this Section, the resulting gross floor area, width and height of a legal non-complying shoreline dwelling must
comply with the gross floor area, width and height requirements of the applicable zone, together with all other applicable requirement of the Zoning
By- law. For clarity, the meaning of this Paragraph is that no expansion is permitted that exceeds the permissions of the applicable Shoreline
Residential (SR) or Shoreline Residential Island (SRI) Zone.
f)
Legal Non-Complying Vacant Undersized Lots
Where a vacant lot, having a lesser lot area and/or lot frontage than required herein, existed on the date of passing of this By-law, or where such a lot is
created by a public authority or correction of title, such a smaller lot may be used and a permitted building or structure may be erected and/or used on such
a smaller lot provided that all other applicable requirements of this By-law are complied with and provided that a septic system can be installed on the lands,
or the lands can be serviced by municipal sewage services.
g)
Section 4.11 f) shall only apply provided that:
i)
Residential Type One (R1) zoned lots have a lot area of at least 1,000 square metres; lot frontage of at least 15 metres; and a class IV or V Septic
System can be accommodated on the lot, or the lot is located within the Phase 1 Servicing Area boundary of Port Severn or MacTier as identified on
Schedule B of this By-law; and, must comply with all other application zone requirements of this By-law.
ii)
Shoreline Residential Island (SRI) zoned lots on Georgian Bay, must have a lot area of at least 1.0 hectare above the 177.0 C.G.D. contour of which
a minimum of 0.8 hectares must be above the 177.4 C.G.D. contour and a minimum of 0.4 hectares above the 178.3 C.G.D. contour.
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iii)
Shoreline Residential (SR) zoned lots and Shoreline Residential Island (SRI) Zoned lots on subdivided islands must have a lot frontage of at least 27
metres and have a lot area of at least 0.2 hectares. For lots on Georgian Bay, such area shall be above the 177.0 C.G.D. contour and must be zoned
in a Shoreline Residential (SR) Zone or Shoreline Residential Island (SRI) Zone to comply with the existing undersized lots of record requirements.
iv)
Lots not located in the Shoreline Residential (SR), Shoreline Residential Island, (SRI), Residential Type One (R1) or Residential Type Three (R3)
zones must have a lot area of at least 1,400 square metres; lot frontage of at least 15 metres; and must comply with all other applicable zone
requirements of this By-law.
v)
Six Mile Lake Residential (SR6) zoned lots must have a lot frontage of at least 30 metres and a lot area of at least 0.3 hectares.
vi)
Shoreline Residential (SR) and Shoreline Residential Island (SRI) zoned lots in the Cognashene Coastal Waterfront Community, as delineated on
Schedule A of this By-law must satisfy either of the following criteria:
1. The lot was created after October 1981; or,
2. The lot was created prior to November 1981 and has at least 120 metres of lot frontage and a lot area of at least 1.0 hectares above the
177.0 C.G.D contour.
h)
Changes to Lot Size
Lots, which have been increased in size following adoption of this By-law, may also be used in accordance with the requirements of Section 4.11.
i)
Non-Compliance as a Result of Expropriation or Widening
Notwithstanding any other requirement of this By-law, where, as a result of an acquisition of land by a public authority, such acquisition results in a
contravention of this By-law relating to minimum yards and/or setbacks, lot coverage or maximum permitted gross floor area, then the lands so acquired
shall be deemed to continue to form part of the lot upon which the building or buildings are located in determining compliance with this By-law.
4.12
Legal Non-Conforming Uses
a)
Continuation of Exiting Uses
The requirements of this By-law shall not apply to prevent the use of any existing lot, building or structure for any use prohibited by this By-law if such
existing lot, building or structure was legally used for such purposes prior to the effective date of this By-law and provided that the lot, building or structure
continues to be used for that purpose.
b)
Exterior Expansion
The exterior of any building or structure which was legally used prior to the effective date of this By-law for a use not permitted within the Zone in which it is
located, shall not be expanded, reconstructed or otherwise structurally altered, unless such building or structure is thereafter to be used for a purpose
permitted within such Zone, and complies with all requirements of this By-law for such Zone unless these changes are necessary to provide for flood proofing
or insulation of the building. This requirement shall not prohibit normal or regular maintenance or replacement of exterior cladding.
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c)
Interior Alteration
The interior of any building or structure which was legally used, prior to the effective date of the By-law, for a purpose not permitted within the Zone in
which it is located, may be reconstructed or structurally altered for the existing purpose for which such building or structure was legally used.
d)
Restoration and Replacement
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the strengthening or restoration or replacement to a safe condition of any existing, legal non-conforming building or
structure or part thereof, provided that the strengthening or restoration or replacement does not increase the building height, size or volume, or change its
location, or change the existing, lawful use of such existing building or structure or unless these changes are necessary to provide for flood proofing or
insulation of the building.
e)
Reconstruction of Existing Buildings
i)
Nothing in this By-law shall apply to prevent the reconstruction of any existing legal non-conforming building which is damaged by causes beyond
the control of the owner, other than flooding. The existing building may be reconstructed in the same location on which it existed on the date of the
passage of this By-law even if such did not comply with one or more of the requirements of this By-law, but the non-conformity may not be further
increased, and the size of the building shall not be increased.
ii)
Buildings damaged or destroyed as the result of natural flooding shall not be reconstructed, except in accordance with the requirements of this By-
law.
f)
Building Permit Issued
The requirements of this By-law shall not prevent the use of any existing lot, building or structure for any purpose prohibited by this By-law for which a
building permit has been issued under the Ontario Building Code, prior to the day of the passing of this By-law, so long as the building or structure when
erected is used and continues to be used for the purpose for which it was erected and provided the permit has not been revoked under the Ontario Building
Code.
4.13
Permitted Yard Encroachments
a)
As outlined in the following Table 4.3, structures are permitted to encroach into required yards:
Table 4.3
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Structure
Required Yards Encroachment is Permitted
Encroachment
Sills, belt courses, cornices, eaves or
canopies, gutters, chimneys or pilasters
All Required Yards
0.75m
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Structure
Required Yards Encroachment is Permitted
Encroachment
Bay windows
Front Yard
Rear Yard
Exterior Side Yard
0.75m over a maximum width of 3.6m
Balconies
Front Yard
Rear Yard
Exterior Side Yard
1.8m
Porches and Screened Porches < 1.2m
above finished grade
Rear Yard
Interior Side Yard
2m and no closer than 1.2m to any lot line
Decks < 1.2m above finished grade
Rear Yard
Interior Side Yard
4m and no closer than 1.2m to any lot line
Steps, Stairs, and Landings < 1.2m above
finished grade
Rear Yard
Interior Side Yard
4m if not covered or 2m if covered and no
closer than 1.2m to any lot line
Porches or Screened Porches
Front Yard
2m
Decks ≥ 1.2m above finished grade
Front Yard
4m
Steps, Stairs and Landings ≥ 1.2m above
finished grade
Front Yard
4m if not covered or 2m if covered and no
closer than 1.2m to any lot line
b)
Notwithstanding 4.13 (a), within the Cognashene Coastal Waterfront Community, balconies, porches and screened porches shall not be permitted to
encroach into any required yard.
c)
Notwithstanding 4.13 (a), within the Cognashene Coastal Waterfront Community, decks shall not be permitted to encroach into any required side or rear
yard.
d)
Open stairs used for access to the natural grade or, to a shoreline or, other property line over uneven terrain that do not exceed 1.2 metres in height above
natural grade or 1.2 metres in width will be deemed not to be a structure for the purposes of lot coverage and will be an allowed structure in the front yard
subject to the setback requirements of this By-law. Walkways are subject to the requirements of Section 4.14 of this By-law.
4.14
Walkways and Breezeways
A walkway and/or breezeway may be permitted in any Zone, except for the EP1, EP-W, EP-PSW NSI or NSC Zones, subject to the following requirements:
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a)
A walkway shall have a maximum width of 1.6 metres.
b)
Any walkway, or portion thereof, that exceeds 1.2 metres in height above natural grade will be deemed to be a structure for the purposes of this By-law and
shall be included in the calculation of lot coverage.
c)
A walkway may be permitted in any yard but shall be subject to the side yard setback requirements for accessory buildings and structures.
d)
The maximum permitted length of a breezeway shall be 10 metres. Where a covered entrance(s) exists, the maximum permitted length of the breezeway
shall be reduced by the projection of the covered entrance(s).
e)
The maximum width of a breezeway shall be 1.6 metres as measured from the outside of support posts.
f)
The maximum eave projection on a breezeway shall be 1.2 metres.
g)
The maximum permitted height of a breezeway shall be 4.5 metres.
h)
The maximum permitted height of a breezeway in the Cognashene Coastal Waterfront Community or Go Home Bay Coastal Waterfront Community, as
delineated on Schedule A to this By-law, shall be 4.0 metres.
4.15
Temporary Structures for Special Events
Temporary structures shall not be permitted in any Shoreline Residential (SR), Shoreline Residential Island (SRI), Residential (R, RMH & BR), Multiple Residential
(RM) or Environmental Protection (EP, FH, NSC & NSI) zone except for a special event. A temporary structure for a special event may be erected on a lot for a period
not to exceed six (6) days provided that no lot shall be used for the erection of temporary structure for more than twenty-eight (28) days in any calendar year and
provided the structure complies with the yard and setback requirement of the By-law.
4.16
Home Industry
Where a Home Industry is a permitted use in the Rural (RU) Zone, the following requirements shall apply:
a)
A maximum of four (4) persons may be engaged in the home industry on the lot where the home industry is located.
b)
A home industry may be located in part of a dwelling, or in any accessory building located on a lot on which a dwelling is in existence, provided the total
gross floor area utilized by the home industry does not exceed a maximum of 100 square metres.
c)
There shall be no outdoor storage of goods, materials or articles.
d)
Notwithstanding Section 4.16 c) a maximum of three currently licensed motor vehicles not belonging to the owner and/or any employees and otherwise
associated with the home industry may be parked or stored on the lot but only within an interior side or rear yard.
e)
There shall be no emission of noise, odour or dust, which is not normally attributed to the use of the land for residential uses.
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f)
There shall be no display, other than a sign having a maximum surface area of 0.3 metres to indicate to persons outside that this property is being used for
a home industry.
g)
A home industry shall be accessory to and smaller in size than the main residential dwelling and shall not change the residential character of the dwelling or
lot.
h)
The home industry shall comply with the following:
i)
The lot has an area equal to or greater than 0.8 hectares.
ii)
Where an accessory building is used for a home industry use, the building shall have a minimum yard setback of 20 metres (for all yards).
iii)
The home industry shall be a minimum of 30 metres from a Shoreline Residential (SR), Shoreline Residential Island (SRI), Residential (R, BR, RMH)
or Multiple Residential (RM) Zone.
iv)
The home industry shall be a minimum of 60 metres from an existing dwelling on another lot.
4.17
Home Occupation
Where a Home Occupation is a permitted use, the following requirements shall apply:
a)
No person, other than a person living on the premises, shall be engaged in the occupation of providing merchandise and/or services to customers with the
exception of one assistant who is not a resident in the dwelling.
b)
There shall be no display, other than a sign having a maximum surface area of 0.2 square metres, to indicate to persons outside that any part of the
dwelling or dwelling unit is being used for a home occupation.
c)
There shall be no goods, wares, or merchandise offered for sale or rent from the dwelling which are not manufactured or processed on the premises. The
resale of products not manufactured or processed on the property is prohibited.
d)
Not more than 25 percent of the gross floor area of the dwelling shall be used for the purposes of a home occupation, and such home occupation shall be
conducted entirely within the dwelling or dwelling unit.
e)
There shall be no outdoor storage of goods or materials in conjunction with the home occupation use.
f)
A home occupation shall not include a bed and breakfast establishment, boarding or lodging house, a restaurant, a kennel, a motor vehicle or marine related
use or a group home.
g)
The home occupation shall be secondary to the principal residential use of the property and shall not change the character of the lot.
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4.18
Trailer Park and Private Recreational Uses
Unless specifically permitted by this By-law, the establishment of trailer parks, mobile home parks, summer camps, private clubs, commercial clubs, camping
establishments or private parks shall be prohibited within the area covered by this By-law.
4.19
Travel Trailers, Truck Campers and Tent Trailers
a)
Parking and Storage
The parking and storage or use of travel trailers, truck campers or tent trailers shall be prohibited in all Zones except where one travel trailer, truck camper
or tent trailer is stored on the occupant's lot, where a dwelling is in existence on the same lot. In such cases, the parking and storage or use of the one
travel trailer, truck camper or tent trailer shall occur only in the rear or interior side yard, or in such areas where such parking and storage is permitted by
this By-law.
b)
Use
The use of travel trailers, truck campers or tent trailers shall be prohibited in all zones except where such land use is specifically permitted by this By-law.
4.20
Antennae, Towers, Satellite Dishes - Not Federally Regulated
Radio and television antenna towers, satellite dishes and dish antennas and other communication towers are permitted in any zone provided they meet the minimum
requirements of the zone in which they exist and are not located in any required front yard or required exterior side yard.
4.21
Height Exceptions
Notwithstanding the height requirements of this By-law to the contrary, nothing in this By-law shall apply to prevent the erection, alteration, or use of a silo, a church
spire, a belfry, a flag pole, a chimney, a water tank, a radio or television tower or antenna, an air conditioner duct, incidental equipment required for processing,
external equipment associated with internal equipment or machinery and conveying equipment, which exceeds the maximum height requirements provided the main
or principal use is permitted within the Zone in which it is located and provided all other applicable requirements of this By-law are complied with. All cupolas or other
ornamental roof structures shall adhere to the requirements of Section 4.1.9.1 f).
4.22
Construction Uses
Only a tool shed, construction trailer, travel trailer, dock or scaffold incidental to construction is permitted in all zones within the Township on the lot where a building
permit has been issued, and construction is occurring and only for so long as it is necessary for the work in progress and until the work is completed or abandoned.
For the purpose of this section, abandoned shall mean the discontinuation of work for more than 180 consecutive days, or the failure to maintain a current building
permit, and shall not exceed 18 months.
4.23
Frontage on a Municipally Maintained Road, Private Road or Navigable Waterway
a)
No person shall erect any building or structure in any Zone after the date of passing of this By-law, unless the lot upon which such building or structure is to
be erected has frontage upon a year-round municipally maintained road.
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b)
The requirements of Section 4.23 (a) shall not prevent the erection of a permitted building or structure on a lot in a registered plan of subdivision or plan of
condominium where a properly executed Subdivision Agreement or Condominium Agreement has been entered into with the Township, notwithstanding that
the subdivision road or roads will not be assumed by the Township until the end of the maintenance period.
c)
The requirements of Section 4.23 (a) shall not apply to prevent the expansion, renovation, reconstruction or other structural alteration of a legally existing
building or structure, which is located on a lot which does not have frontage upon a municipally maintained road, provided the use of such building or
structure does not change and is permissible within the Zone in which it is located and complies with all other applicable requirements of the By-law.
d)
Notwithstanding Section 4.23 (a) and (b), where an existing lot of record does not front onto a municipally maintained road, a building permit may be issued
for a building or structure provided:
i)
The lot meets all of the other requirements of this By-law and has access by way of a legal private right-of-way, that may include a condominium.
e)
Notwithstanding Section 4.23 (a), where a lot is accessed only by navigable water, a building permit may be issued provided that:
i)
the lot in question meets all other requirements of this Bylaw and is a lot as defined herein.
f)
Where a lot is not located in an Urban Centre, and where the lot abuts a Provincial Highway or Class A District Road, the minimum required lot frontage for a
new lot shall be 150 metres or where the lot frontage abuts a Class B District Road, the minimum required lot frontage for a new lot shall be 135 metres.
4.24
Multiple Uses on One Lot
Where any land, building or structure is used for more than one permitted use, the applicable Zone requirements of this By-law which serve to regulate each such use
shall be complied with.
4.25
Multiple Zones on One Lot
Where a lot is divided into more than one Zone under the requirements of this By-law, each such portion of the lot shall be used in accordance with the permitted
uses and zone requirements of this By-law, except for those requirements that apply to the required yards for the applicable Zone and except for the setback
requirement from an Environmental Protection (EP, FH, NSC & NSI) Zone, as outlined in Section 4.4 of this By-law.
4.26
Through Lots
a)
Where a lot, which is not a corner lot, has more than one front lot line, the front yard and lot frontage requirements contained herein shall apply on each
front lot line separately in accordance with the requirements of the Zone in which such lot is located.
b)
In the Cognashene Coastal Waterfront Community as delineated on Schedule A to this By-law, on a lot with more than one front lot line, the siting of the
principal dwelling shall be such that the front yard between the dwelling and longest front lot line, shall be less than the yard between the principal dwelling
and any other front lot line.
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4.27
Septic Systems
a)
The following minimum opening elevation and shoreline setback requirements apply to septic systems (leaching bed, tertiary treatment systems and privy):
Table 4.4
Requirement
Lot Abutting or Adjacent to Georgian Bay
Lot Not Abutting or Adjacent to Georgian Bay
Minimum setback from the shoreline for the
leaching bed components and/or treatment unit
a) 30 metres from the high water mark
b) In the Go Home Bay Coastal Waterfront
Community, as delineated on Schedule A of the
By-law, 30 metres from 178.3 C.G.D.
30 metres from high water mark
Minimum opening elevation for the leaching bed
components and/or treatment unit
a) 178.4 (1 metre above the high water mark)
b) On Islands and the mainland subject to wave
runup as a result of the fetch of Georgian Bay this
elevation shall be 178.9 metres C.G.D. These
areas are identified on Appendix A.
c) In the Go Home Bay Coastal Waterfront
Community, as delineated on Schedule A of this
Bylaw, 1 metre above 178.3 metres C.G.D.
The Regulatory Flood Elevation, which is identified
as the"100 year flood" or Regional Flood Event.
b)
Where a septic system services a building or buildings on an individual lot, the septic system shall be located wholly within the boundaries of the lot on
which the building or buildings are located.
c)
Replacement or Expansion of Legally Existing Septic Systems
Legally existing septic systems shall be permitted to be replaced and/or expanded, provided the replacement or expansion does not encroach further into
the required front yard setback, required side yard setback or required rear yard setback. Notwithstanding this, any expansion of a septic system must
comply with the requirements of the Ontario Building Code and the minimum elevation requirements identified in Table 4.4.
Where additional development is proposed which increase the number of bedrooms, fixtures, or floor area, and results in a septic system expansion, the
system expansion must comply to the requirements of the Zoning By-law.
Where an existing developed property has an existing sewage system with no prior approval from the MECP or Township, such system may be replaced in a
location that does not encroach further into the required front yard setback or required side yard setback. The replacement must meet the requirements of
the Ontario Building Code and must comply with the requirements of Section 4.27.
Where additional development is proposed, the system expansion must comply to the requirements of the Zoning By-law.
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d)
Holding Tank Setback and Septic Tank Setback
i)
All holding tanks must be setback 20 metres from the high water mark.
ii)
In the Cognashene Coastal Waterfront Community and the Go Home Bay Coastal Waterfront Community, as delineated on Schedule A to this By-
law, where permitted, a holding tank must be setback 30 metres from the high water mark.
iii)
Notwithstanding i), and ii), all holding tanks and septic tanks must be located behind the front wall of a dwelling. This requirement shall not apply to
unsubdivided islands.
4.28
Servicing Required
a)
Any Residential, Commercial, Industrial, or Institutional use within a water services area boundary or sewage service area boundary identified on Schedule B
of this By-law shall be required to be serviced by municipal services.
b)
Within the Phase 1 Servicing Area Boundary as shown on Schedule B, no person shall use any land or erect or use any building or structure, or part thereof,
on a lot unless municipal sewage and water services are available to service such land, building or structure.
c)
Individual on-site water and/or sewage services within the Phase 1 Servicing Area Boundary identified on Schedule B will only be permitted on lots where
confirmation has been received from the District of Muskoka that services are not available and provided the lot is suitable for the installation of the
individual water and sewage services and provided such building or structure is designed to be connected to services when they become available.
d)
For lands within the Phase 2 Servicing Area as shown on Schedule B, where the District of Muskoka advises that municipal water and sewage services are
not available and are not envisioned within the near future, a building or structure may be used or erected on an existing lot on individual services provided
the lot is suitable for the installation of the individual water and sewage services and provided such building or structure is designed to be connected to
services when they become available.
4.29
Outdoor Storage
Where outdoor storage is permitted by this By-law, the following requirements shall be met:
a)
such outdoor storage is accessory to the use of the main building on the lot;
b)
outdoor storage is behind the front or exterior wall of the main building facing any road, and complies with all yard requirements;
c)
such outdoor storage does not cover more than 15 percent of the lot area; and,
d)
any portion of a lot used for outdoor storage is screened from adjacent uses and roads adjoining the lot, by a building, landscaping strip, and/or fence of at
least 2.0 metres in height from the ground.
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4.30
Noxious Use
Except as may otherwise be specifically permitted under this By-law, noxious land uses shall not be permitted.
4.31
Minimum Distance Separation
a)
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, no residential, institutional, commercial, industrial or recreational use, building or structure located on a separate
lot and permitted within a zone, shall be established or expanded unless it complies with the Minimum Distance Separation (MDS I) setback from a livestock
facility, manure storage or anaerobic digestor, calculated using the Formulas published by the Ontario Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Rural Affairs
(OMAFRA), as may be amended from time to time.
b)
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, no residential, institutional, commercial, industrial or recreational use, building or structure located on a separate
lot and permitted within a zone, shall be established or expanded unless it complies with the Minimum Distance Separation (MDS II) setback from a livestock
facility, manure storage or anaerobic digestor, calculated using the Formulas published by the Ontario Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Rural Affairs
(OMAFRA), as may be amended from time to time.
4.32
Setbacks from Municipal Water Supply and Sanitary Sewage Disposal Facilities
The following minimum setback shall apply:
a)
Sanitary sewage disposal site from nonresidential uses - 150m
b)
Sanitary sewage disposal site from residential uses - 200m
c)
Waste stabilization ponds from all uses - 400m
d)
Hauled sewage lagoon from all uses - 400m
e)
New industrial or noxious commercial uses will not be permitted within 1000m of a municipal water supply intake.
4.33
Sight Triangles
On a corner lot, within the triangular space formed by the road lines and a line drawn from a point in one road line to a point in the other road line, each point being
as specified below, no vehicle shall be parked and no structure or fence in excess of 1.0 metre in height shall be erected and no land shall be used for the growing of
shrubs or trees in excess of 1.0 metre in height. The triangular space is hereafter defined as a sight triangle. The following minimum sight triangles apply:
a) Shoreline Residential (SR), Shoreline Residential Island (SRI), Residential (R, BR & RMH), and Multiple Residential (RM) Zones - 6m
b) Commercial (C), Tourist Commercial (CT) Marine Commercial (CM & ML), Industrial (M, MX & WD), and Institutional (I) Zones - 8m
c) Rural (RU) Zone - 10m
d) Adjacent to Provincial Highways or Railways - 30m
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4.34
Pits, Quarries and Peat Extraction
The making or establishment of pits or quarries and the extraction of peat is prohibited within the area covered by this By-law, except in the locations permitted by
this By-law, and in accordance with the express requirements of this By-law. No person shall use land or erect any building or structure for the purpose of processing,
washing, screening, sorting or crushing rock, sand and/or gravel, except as expressly provided for in this By-law.
4.35
Public Uses
a)
Public Uses
The requirements of this By-law shall not apply to prohibit the use of any lot or the erection or use of any building or structure for the purposes of a public
use provided by the Township, District or any Public Authority including any Department or Ministry of the Government of Canada or Ontario and, for the
purposes of this Section, shall include Hydro One Inc., any telephone, telegraph or cable TV company and any natural gas company, which company
possesses all the necessary powers, rights, licenses and franchises.
b)
Location Restrictions
Notwithstanding any other requirement contained in this By-law to the contrary, where a public use is specifically zoned, such uses shall comply with the
Zone requirements of the Zone or Zones in which the public use is permitted, save and except that there shall be no minimum lot area or lot frontage
requirement. This requirement shall not apply to Crown agencies.
c)
Requirements
i)
No goods, materials or equipment shall be stored outside the building or structure located on the lot, except as may otherwise be permitted under
this By-law; and,
ii)
No building or structure erected in accordance with the requirements of this Section shall be used for the purposes of an office or maintenance or
works depot.
d)
Roads and Utility Installations
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent a public authority from providing or using land as a road or provincial highway, nor prevent the installation of a utility
including a water main, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, gas main, pipeline, overhead or underground hydro, communication line or high voltage electrical
facilities owned, operated and maintained by Hydro One Inc.
e)
Privately Owned Lands
Nothing in this Section shall be deemed to permit the Township, District, or any Public Authority to use privately-owned lands or to use or erect any building
or structure on privately-owned land without the consent of the landowner.
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4.36
Reduction of Requirements
No person shall change the purpose for which any land, building or structure is used or erect any building or structure or construct an addition to any existing building
or structure, or receive consent to sever any lands, if the effect of such action is to cause the original adjoining, remaining or new building, structure or lot to be in
contravention with this By-law.
4.37
Setback from Natural Gas Pipeline
No permanent buildings, structures or excavations shall be located closer than 7.0 metres from a gas pipeline right-of-way.
4.38
Setback from Railways
No building for human habitation shall be located closer than 30 metres to a railway right-of-way.
4.39
Signs
Unless otherwise specified, the requirements of this By-law shall not apply to prevent the erection, alteration or use of any sign provided such sign complies with the
By-laws of the Township and District Municipality of Muskoka.
4.40
Temporary Sales Structures and Model Homes
Model homes and a temporary sales structure shall be permitted subject to all of the following:
a)
The lands on which the model homes are to be constructed shall have received draft plan approval under the requirements of the Planning Act.
b)
The lands are zoned to permit detached, semi-detached and/or street townhouse dwellings.
c)
The location of the model homes shall comply with the requirements of this By-law and the expected registered plan of subdivision.
d)
Up to 10 percent of the draft approved lots shall be permitted for model homes, up to a maximum of four (4) model homes. Model homes shall only be
permitted on lands following the entering of a Model Home Agreement, Pre-Servicing Agreement or similar agreement to the satisfaction of the Township.
e)
One (1) Temporary Sales Structure may be located on lands which are the subject of a draft approved plan of subdivision or condominium in any Shoreline
Residential (SR), Residential (R, BR & RMH), Multiple Residential (RM), Commercial (C), Tourist Commercial (CT), or Industrial (M) Zone provided that:
i)
The temporary sales structure is located in accordance with the zone requirements for the zone in which it is located;
ii)
A Temporary Sales Structure Agreement or similar Agreement has been executed with the Township; and,
iii)
A minimum of six (6) parking spaces shall be provided, one of which shall be a barrier free space.
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4.41
Vacant Lots on Highly Sensitive Lakes or Over Threshold Lakes
Vacant lots on highly sensitive lakes or over threshold lakes shall not be issued a building permit for a principal building until such time that a Phase 2 Water Quality
Impact Assessment has been completed and it is demonstrated that water quality and quantity will be protected. Highly sensitive and over threshold lakes are
identified on Appendix B of this By-law.
4.42
Tadenac Ecosystem Special Policy Area Overlay Zone
The Tadenac Ecosystem Special Policy Area Overlay Zone identifies those lands that subject Section F.5.11.10 of the Official Plan. Within the Tadenac Ecosystem
Special Policy Area Overlay Zone, and adjacent lands, development shall only be permitted in accordance with the policies of Section F.5.11.10 of the Official Plan.
4.43
Source Protection
This Section applies to the areas within the Intake Protection Zone Area (IPZ) Overlay Zones (IPZ-1and IPZ-2). The regulations set forth in this Section shall apply to
the applicable Overlay Zone and shall be in addition to those regulations set forth in the underlying Zone. In the event of a conflict between the requirements of the
regulations of the Overlay Zone and the requirements of the underlying Zone, the requirements of the Overlay Zone shall prevail.
a)
Within the IPZ-1 Overlay Zone, any of the following non-residential uses are prohibited where they would be a significant threat to drinking water:
i)
Waste disposal sites within the meaning of Part V of the Environmental Protection Act (excluding storage of wastes described in clauses (p), (q), (r),
(s), (t), or (u) of the definition of hazardous waste (O. Reg 347) and storage of hazardous or liquid industrial waste).
ii)
Large (more than 10,000 litres) on-site sewage systems.
iii)
Storage facilities for agricultural source material.
iv)
Storage facilities for non-agricultural source material.
v)
Storage facilities for commercial fertilizer.
vi)
Storage facilities for pesticides.
vii)
Storage facilities for road salt.
viii)
Storage facilities for snow.
ix)
Storage facilities for fuel.
x)
Storage facilities for organic solvents.
xi)
Outdoor confinement area of farm animal yard.
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b)
Within the IPZ-1 or IPZ-2 Overlay Zones, any non-residential use that is proposed to use or store any dense non--aqueous phase liquids (DNAPLS) with a
vulnerability score of 8 or greater, shall be prohibited.
c)
For the purposes of this Section and the Source Protection regulations contained within this By-law, any term not defined is subject to the definitions located
in the South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Protection Plan.
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Section 5: Parking and Loading Standards
5.1
Applicability of this Section
a)
The parking, loading and delivery space requirements of this section of the By-law shall not apply to any building or structure legally in existence at the date
of passing of this By-law so long as the gross floor area, as it existed at such date, is not increased and the use or number of dwelling units does not
change.
b)
If an addition is made to the building or structure that increases its gross floor area, then additional parking and loading spaces shall be provided for the
addition to the building or structure as required by the requirements of this By-law.
c)
Where a change in use occurs, parking spaces shall be provided for such new use in accordance with the requirements of this By-law.
5.2
Parking
5.2.1
Restriction on Use of Land, Buildings and Structures
No person shall use any land, building or structure in any Zone for any purpose permitted by this By-law, unless parking spaces are provided in accordance with the
requirements of this Section of the By-law.
5.2.2
Residential Parking Requirements
The number of parking spaces required for residential uses shall be calculated in accordance with the standards set out in Table 5.1:
Table 5.1
Column 1
Column 2
Type or Nature of Use
Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements
Dwelling, Detached
Dwelling, Converted
Dwelling, Semi-Detached
Dwelling, Duplex
Dwelling, Triplex
Dwelling, Fourplex
2 parking spaces per dwelling unit
This requirement shall not apply to boat parking spaces for a water access lot.
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5.2.3
Non-Residential Parking Requirements
The number of parking spaces required for non-residential uses shall be calculated in accordance with the standards set out in Table 5.2:
Table 5.2
Column 1
Column 2
Type or Nature of Use
Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements
Assembly Hall, Auditorium, Arena, Community Centre, Places of Worship, other
similar places of assembly not including Private Club, or otherwise specified
herein.
1 parking space for each four persons of maximum occupancy
Column 1
Column 2
Type or Nature of Use
Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements
Dwelling, Townhouse
Dwelling, Accessory
2 parking spaces per dwelling unit
This requirement shall not apply to boat parking spaces for a water access lot.
Dwelling, Apartment
1.5 parking spaces per dwelling unit plus 0.25 parking spaces for visitor parking in a designated visitor parking area
Dwelling Unit, Accessory
1 parking space per each 70 square metres of gross floor area or portion thereof to a maximum of 2 parking spaces
Group Home
1 parking space for every staff member in addition to the required parking for the dwelling
Home Occupation
Parking spaces in addition to the required parking for the residential use shall be provided in accordance with the
following:
≤ 10m² gross floor area - no additional parking spaces
> 10m² gross floor area - 1 parking space
Private Home Day Care
None
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Column 1
Column 2
Type or Nature of Use
Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements
Bowling Alley
3 parking spaces for each bowling lane
Clinic or Veterinary Clinic
4 parking spaces for each examination room
Financial Institution, Office, Retail Store, Personal Service Establishment
1 parking space for each 20 square metres of gross floor area of the building
directly related to the specified permitted use
Golf Course
24 parking spaces for each 9 holes of golfing facilities
Hotel, Motel, Resort, Cottage Establishment, Camping Establishment, or Trailer
or Recreational Vehicle Park
1.5 parking spaces for each guest room, cottage, cabin or camp site, or trailer or
recreational vehicle park
Marina
1.5 parking spaces for every 1 boat slip
Restaurant, Banquet Halls, Tavern
1 parking space for each 15 square metres of gross floor area
School
1.5 parking spaces per classroom
Permitted uses other than those listed in this Table
1 parking space for each 35 square metres of gross floor area
5.2.4
Calculation of Parking and Loading Requirements
Where the minimum number of parking and loading spaces is calculated on the basis of a rate or ratio, the required number of spaces shall be rounded to the next
higher whole number.
5.2.5
More Than One Use on a Lot
The parking requirements for more than one use on a single lot or for a building containing more than one use shall be the sum total of the parking requirements for
each of the component uses, unless otherwise noted.
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5.2.6
Boat Parking
a)
Where a commercial use abuts or is adjacent to a navigable waterway, one third of the parking requirements may be in the form of boat slips maintained for
the sole purpose of customer boat parking specifically for the commercial use.
b)
A boat parking space shall be at least 6 metres in length and have a width of 3 metres.
c)
In the Cognashene Coastal Waterfront Community, as delineated on Schedule A of this By-law, the mooring and docking of live-aboard boats to a lot or dock
shall be prohibited with the exception of one live-aboard boat provided:
i)
The boat owner is the occupant of the lot to which the live-aboard boat is docked or moored; and,
ii)
A dwelling unit is existing on the same lot, or a building permit has been issued for a dwelling unit.
5.2.7
Parking Area Surface
Parking spaces, areas and driveways, other than a driveway for a detached dwelling, connecting the parking space or area with a road shall be maintained with a
stable surface, which is treated so as to prevent the raising of dust. Such parking spaces or areas shall, before being used, be constructed of crushed stone, gravel,
asphalt, concrete or similar material and shall include requirements for drainage facilities.
5.2.8
Barrier-Free Parking
Barrier-free parking spaces for non-residential uses shall be provided in accordance with the following table:
Table 5.3
Column 1
Column 2
Number of Parking Spaces in Parking Area
Number of Barrier Free Parking Spaces
1 - 9
1
10 - 20
2
21 - 100
3
For each additional 100 or part thereof
1
5.2.9
Exclusive Use of a Parking or Loading Space
Any required parking or loading space shall be unobstructed and available for parking purposes and used exclusively for that purpose at all times, unless otherwise
specified in this By-law.
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5.2.10
Parking Area Location on Lot
Notwithstanding the yard and setback requirements of this By-law to the contrary, uncovered surface parking areas shall be permitted in the required yards or in the
area between the road line and the required setback.
Within a Marine Commercial (CM & ML) Zone or a General Commercial (C1) Zone, one half of the parking required may be provided on an alternate lot provided that
such lot is not located more than 500 metres from the use requiring the parking.
5.2.11
Cash In-Lieu of Parking
Parking spaces required by Section 5.2.3 of this By-law shall not be required subject to the owner/proponent obtaining Minor Variance approval for the parking space
deficiency and executing an Agreement with the Township respecting the payment of cash-in-lieu for some or all of the parking required in accordance with this By-
law.
5.2.12
Location of Parking on a Lot Used for Residential Purposes
The parking of motor vehicles associated with a residential use is only permitted within a parking garage, surface parking area, parking lot, private garage, or carport
or on a driveway accessing an individual dwelling unit.
5.2.13
Size of Parking Spaces
a)
Where parking spaces are provided in a surface parking area, each parking space shall have a width of not less than 2.75 metres and a length of not less
than 6.0 metres, with the exception of a barrier-free parking space which shall have a width of not less than 3.7 metres and a length of not less than 6.0
metres.
b)
Where parking spaces are provided in an enclosed or underground parking garage, such parking spaces shall have a width of not less than 2.6 metres and a
length of not less than 5.8 metres.
5.2.14
Ingress and Egress Requirements
a)
Ingress and egress to and from the required parking spaces and areas shall be provided by means of unobstructed driveways of at least 3 metres in width
but not more than 9 metres in perpendicular width.
b)
The maximum width of any joint ingress and egress driveway ramp measured along the road line shall be 9 metres.
c)
The minimum distance between any two driveways on one lot or between a driveway and an intersection of road lines measured along the road line
intersected by such driveway shall be 7.5 metres.
d)
The minimum angle of intersection between a driveway and a road line shall be 60 degrees.
e)
On a municipally maintained road, every lot shall be limited to the following number of driveways:
i)
Up to the first 15 metres of lot frontage, not more than one driveway;
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ii)
Greater than 15 metres of lot frontage but not more than 30 metres of frontage, not more than two driveways within a combined width not
exceeding 30 percent of the lot frontage; and
iii)
Over 30 metres of lot frontage a maximum of three driveways shall be permitted.
5.2.15
Width of Aisles
The minimum width of an aisle providing access to a parking space within a parking area shall be 6.0 metres, except in the case of angled off-street parking accessed
by a one-way aisle, which shall be a minimum width of 4.5 metres.
5.2.16
Width of Access Ramps and Driveways
Access ramps and driveways accessing a parking area or parking lot shall be a minimum of 3.0 metres in width for one-way traffic and a minimum of 6.0 metres in
width for two-way traffic. For a Commercial, Industrial, Institutional or Municipal Parking Lot, a minimum of 9.0 metres in width shall be provided.
5.2.17
Width of Driveways Accessing Individual Residential Dwellings
The maximum driveway width accessing individual residential dwellings shall be the lesser of 8.0 metres or 50% of the lot frontage, whichever is more restrictive.
5.2.18
Parking Area Location on A Non-Residential Lot
Notwithstanding any other requirements of this By-law, parking areas shall be setback a minimum of 1.5 metres from any building or structure on non-residential
lots.
5.2.19
Illumination
Where parking areas are illuminated, the lighting fixtures shall be provided in accordance with the following requirements:
a)
No part of the lighting fixture shall be more than 9.0 metres above grade;
b)
They shall be installed in such a manner that all light emitted by the fixture, either directly from the lamp or a diffusing element, or indirectly by reflection or
refraction from any part of the fixture is projected below the lamp and onto the lot the lighting is intended to serve; and
c)
Dark Sky compliant lighting must be used on all parking lots in the Township of Georgian Bay.
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5.2.20
Parking Area Location on a Lot
Parking areas will be permitted in any required yard in accordance with the following requirements:
Table 5.4
Column 1
Column 2
Zone
Yard in Which Required Parking Permitted
Residential (R, RMH & BR) and Multiple Residential (RM) Zones
All yards. For corner lots, no part of any parking space shall be located
closer than 6.0 metres, measured from the point of intersection of the two
road lines.
Shoreline Residential (SR) and Shoreline Residential Island (SRI) Zones
All yards except the front yard provided that no part of any parking area,
other than the ingress and egress points used for access from the road, is
located closer than 7.5 metres to any road line and no closer than 6.0
metres to any other lot line.
Commercial (C), Tourist Commercial (CT), Marine Commercial (CM and
ML), Institutional (I), and Industrial (M, MX and WD) Zones
All yards provided that no part of any parking area, other than the ingress
or egress points, is located closer than 1.0 metres to any road line and no
closer than 1.5 metres to any other lot line and provided that no part of
any parking area is located in a minimum landscaping strip adjacent to a
road line as required by this By-law.
Rural (RU) Zone
All yards provided that no part of any parking area, other than the ingress
and egress points used for access from the road, is located closer than 7.5
metres to any road line and no closer than 5.0 metres to any other lot
line.
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5.3
Queuing Lanes
Where drive-through service facilities are permitted, queuing lanes are required and shall be exclusive of any other parking space and aisle requirements contained
within this By-law and shall be provided in accordance with the following requirements:
a)
The minimum queuing space requirements within a designated queuing lane shall be as set out in Table 5.5. In addition, one space shall be provided for
each point of service delivery.
Table 5.5
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Use Associated with Drive-Through
Service Facility
Minimum Required Ingress Spaces
Minimum Required Egress Spaces
Financial Institution
3
1
Restaurant
10
2
Motor Vehicle Service Station or Fuel Bar
3
1
Motor Vehicle Washing Establishment
2 per bay
2
All Other Uses
3
1
b)
Required ingress spaces shall be located before the first point of contact and required egress spaces shall be located after the final point of contact.
c)
The length of the queuing lane associated with the drive-through service facility shall be the total number of required ingress spaces and egress spaces, plus
one space for each point of service delivery and shall not form part of the required parking spaces or aisles.
d)
Where multiple queuing lanes are required on a lot, the queuing space requirements shall be provided for each individual queuing lane in compliance with
the requirements of Section 5.3.1 (a).
e)
All queuing spaces shall be rectangular in shape, with a minimum length of 6.0 metres and a minimum width of 2.75 metres.
f)
Queuing lanes and all order boxes using voice communication to order shall be located no closer than 30 metres from any road line or any Shoreline
Residential (SR), Residential (R, RMH & BR) or Multiple Residential (RM) Zone.
g)
Queuing lanes shall be unobstructed and shall be clearly delineated by pavement markings or physical barriers and shall be independent of the balance of
the parking area.
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5.4
Loading Space Requirements
Loading spaces shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of this By-law for any use and are subject to the following:
a)
Table 5.6
Column 1
Column 2
Building Gross Floor Area
Loading Space Requirements
500m² or less
1
Over 500m²
2
b)
Each loading space shall be a minimum of 9 metres long, 3.5 metres wide and have a vertical clearance of at least 4 metres.
c)
Access to loading spaces shall be by means of a driveway at least 6 metres in width contained on the lot on which the spaces are located and leading to a
municipally maintained road.
d)
Driveways, loading spaces, and related aisles and turning areas shall be maintained with a stable surface, which is treated to prevent the raising of dust.
Such loading facilities shall, before being used, be constructed of crushed stone, gravel, asphalt, concrete or similar material and shall include requirements
for drainage facilities.
5.4.1
Location of Loading Spaces
a)
Required loading spaces shall be located on the same lot for the use or building for which the space or spaces are required, within the interior side or rear
yard.
b)
Such loading space shall not be located in a required yard.
c)
Required loading spaces shall not be provided within a building.
d)
Loading spaces shall not obstruct any required parking spaces or vehicular movement on the lot.
e)
In all Zones, with the exception of Industrial (M, MX & WD) zones, loading spaces are not permitted in the front yard or exterior side yard and loading bay
doors are not permitted on any wall facing a road unless there is a landscaping strip between the door and the road and the loading space.
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Section 6: Shoreline Residential Zones
6.1
General Prohibition
No person shall, within any Shoreline Residential (SR) Zone, use any land, or erect, alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following
requirements.
6.2
Permitted Uses
In Table 6.1, the permitted uses in a Zone are noted by the '√' symbol in the column applicable to that Zone and the row corresponding with a specific permitted use.
One or more conditions may apply where number(s) follow the '√' symbol, zone heading, or identified permitted use. The condition number(s) are described in the
footnotes of the Table.
The Shoreline Residential (SR) Zones Established by this By-law are as follows:
Shoreline Residential Type One (SR1)
Shoreline Residential Type Two (SR2)
Go Home Bay Residential (SR3)
Shoreline Residential Type Four (SR4)
Shoreline Residential Type Five (SR5)
Six Mile Lake Residential (SR6)
Cognashene Residential (SR7)
Table 6.1
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Column 6
Column 7
Column 8
Use
SR1
SR2
SR3
SR4
SR5
SR6
SR7
Dwelling, Detached
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
Home Occupation
√
√ (1)
-
-
-
√
-
Footnotes for Table 6.1:
(1)
Home occupations are not permitted in the SR2 Zone in the Palisades Bay / East Bone Island Coastal Waterfront Community, as delineated on Schedule A of
this By-law.
6.3
Zone Requirements
Within any Shoreline Residential Zone, no person shall use any lot or erect, alter, or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following zone
requirements:
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a)
Table 6.2
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Column 6
Column 7
Column 8
Requirement
SR1
SR2
SR3
SR4
SR5
SR6
SR7
Minimum Lot Area
4,000m²
10,000m²
14,000m²
4,000m² per
unit
Existing
Existing or
8,000m² for
new lots
10,000m²
Minimum Lot Frontage
60m
120m
210m
60m per unit
Existing
Existing or
120m for new
lots
180m
Maximum Lot Coverage
7%
5%
5%
5%
5%
8%
5%
Minimum Front Yard
20m
20m
20m
30m
20m
20m
20m
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
8m
8m
8m
10m
8m
8m
8m
Minimum Rear Yard
10m
10m
10m
N/A
10m
10m
10m
Minimum Interior Side Yard
5m
5m
8m
5m
5m
5m
5m
Maximum Building Height
8m
8m
6m
8m
8m
8m
7m or one and
one-half storey,
whichever is
less
b)
Notwithstanding Table 6.2, the following maximum lot coverage requirements apply:
i) In the SR1 Zone on the Trent Severn Waterway and on Go Home Lake, the maximum lot coverage shall be 10%.
ii) In the SR2 Zone on the Trent Severn Waterway the maximum lot coverage shall be 7%.
c)
In the SR7, SR5, and/or SR4 Zones in the Cognashene Coastal Waterfront Community, lot coverage shall be based on the portion of the lot area within 90
metres of the high water mark and shall include buildings, structures, and decks greater than 1.2 metres in height. For all buildings, structures and decks
greater than 1.2 metres in height constructed more than 90 metres from the high water mark, lot coverage shall be based on the total lot area and shall also
include those buildings and structures within 90 metres of the high water mark.
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d)
In the SR3 and/or SR6 Zones, lot coverage shall be based on the area within 60 metres of the high water mark and shall include all buildings and structures
wholly or partially located within this area. For all buildings and structures constructed on the lot beyond 60 metres of the high water mark, lot coverage
shall be based on the total lot area and shall also include buildings or structures located wholly or partially within 60 metres of the high water mark.
e)
On lots in the Wah Wah Taysee Coastal Waterfront Community, as delineated on Schedule A of this By-law, the minimum lot frontage shall be 210 metres.
6.3.1
Cognashene Coastal Waterfront Community
a)
Lots less than 5,600 square metres in total area or having less than 70 metres of lot frontage are permitted to have a maximum gross floor area for a
dwelling of 140 square metres.
b)
Lots more than 5,600 square metres in total area and having more than 70 metres of lot frontage are permitted to have a maximum gross floor area of 25
square metres per 1,000 square metres of lot area or 2 square metres per metre of lot frontage, whichever is more restrictive.
c)
Notwithstanding 6.3.1 (b), in no case shall a dwelling exceed a gross floor area of 325 square metres.
d)
The maximum width of a dwelling is 25% of the lot frontage or 25 metres, whichever is more restrictive.
e)
The minimum amount of undisturbed Open Space shall be 75% of the lot area above the high water mark.
6.3.2
Go Home Bay Waterfront Community
a)
The maximum permitted gross floor area for a dwelling is 200 square metres.
b)
The maximum area of decks greater than 1.2 metres in height is 60 square metres.
c)
The maximum cumulative area of decks and free-standing decks is 200 square metres.
d)
All decks shall be included in the determination of lot coverage, regardless of height.
e)
Additional requirements for buildings and structures in the front yard are located in section 4.1.8.7.
6.3.3
Six Mile Lake Inland Waterfront Community
a)
Lots under 4,000 square metres in total area are permitted to have a maximum gross floor area of 190 square metres.
b)
Lots over 4,000 square metres in total area are permitted to have a maximum gross floor area of 275 square metres or 5% of the lot area, whichever is
more restrictive.
c)
The maximum width of a dwelling is 25% of the lot frontage or 23 metres, whichever is more restrictive.
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6.3.4
Wah Wah Taysee Coastal Waterfront Community
a)
The maximum permitted gross floor area for a dwelling shall be 20 square metres per 1,000 square metres of lot area, or 1.25 square metres per 1 metre of
lot frontage, whichever is more restrictive.
b)
Notwithstanding 6.3.4 (a), in no case shall a dwelling exceed a gross floor area of 300 square metres.
6.4
Shoreline Residential Zones - Exceptions
The exception requirements apply to those lands that are zoned with an exception on the accompanying zone maps to this By-law. Exception requirements to this
zone are set out in Tables 6.3 to Table 6.9. All other requirements of the zone, unless specifically modified or amended by this Section, continue to apply to the lands
subject to this Section.
Table 6.3 - SR1 Exceptions
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Prohibited Uses
Modifications and Additional Requirements
SR1-1
By-law 2014-75
Minimum required front yard - 30m
SR1-2
By-law 2014-75
Home industry that
is limited to the
repair and service of
marine vessels and
equipment.
Marine facilities shall
not be used in
conjunction with the
home industry.
SR1-7
By-law 2014-75
Minimum required front yard - 30m
The lands are exempt from the existing lot of record requirements.
SR1-10
By-law 2014-75
Maximum dock length - 7m
SR1-14
By-law 2014-75
Minimum lot frontage - 20m
Minimum lot area - 0.14ha
Northerly side yard setback - 3m
Maximum lot coverage - 9%
SR1-15
Minimum required front yard - 15m
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Prohibited Uses
Modifications and Additional Requirements
By-law 2014-75
SR1-18
By-law 2014-75
Minimum lot area - 0.13ha
Minimum required front yard - 18m
Maximum lot coverage - 9%
SR1-23
By-law 2014-75
Secondary dwelling
unit
SR1-24
By-law 2014-75
Maximum floor area for a sleeping cabin - 75sq.m.
SR1-25
By-law 2014-75
Minimum lot frontage - 45m
Maximum dock length - 25m
SR1-27
By-law 2014-75
Minimum required front yard - 13m
SR1-28
By-law 2017-42
Minimum rear yard setback - 5m
SR1-29
By-law 2014-75
Minimum required front yard - 17m
Minimum front yard setback for all decks above 1m in height - 17m
SR1-32
By-law 2014-75
Maximum number of detached dwellings - 2
Minimum front yard setback of most southern dwelling - 3.3m
Minimum front yard setback of other dwelling - 2.9m
SR1-33
By-law 2014-75
Minimum required front yard - 30m
Minimum setback for the septic tile bed or equivalent - 30m
SR1-34
By-law 2014-75
Maximum dock length - 10m
Minimum required front yard - 30m
SR1-35
No buildings or structures are permitted within 15m of the centre line of the
unnamed stream flowing into Gloucester Pool, except as otherwise
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Prohibited Uses
Modifications and Additional Requirements
By-law 2014-75
permitted within a yard setback as set out in the Accessory Building,
Structure and Uses general requirement.
SR1-36
By-law 2014-75
One accessory
building per lot
Maximum floor area of an accessory building - 50sq.m.
Maximum number of driveways - 1 per lot
Maximum driveway width - 3m
Accessory building shall abut the driveway or parking area.
SR1-37
By-law 2014-75
Maximum number of garages - 1
Maximum ground floor area of garage - 166.29sq.m.
Maximum height of detached garage - 5.5m
SR1-38
By-law 2014-75
Minimum lot area - 0.33ha
Minimum required front yard - 25m
SR1-39
By-law 2014-75
Minimum required front yard - 13m
SR1-40
By-law 2014-75
Minimum lot area - 2,304sq.m.
Minimum lot frontage - 27m
SR1-42
By-law 2014-75
Minimum front yard setback (existing sleeping cabin) - 13m
Minimum front yard setback (detached unit) - 15m
SR1-43
By-law 2014-75
Minimum lot area - 3,500sq.m.
Minimum lot frontage - 35m
SR1-44
By-law 2014-75
Minimum lot area - 1,500sq.m.
Minimum lot frontage - 20m
SR1-45
By-law 2014-75
A dwelling unit
Accessory buildings,
structures
Maximum gross floor area for a dwelling unit - 195sq.m.
Maximum number of accessory buildings, structures - 4
Maximum lot coverage - 8.5%
Minimum front yard setback:
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Prohibited Uses
Modifications and Additional Requirements
- to open deck on dwelling - 6.5m
- to main wall on dwelling - 7.5m
- to existing frame shed - 6m
- to existing privy - 10m
- to new proposed shed - 12m
The septic system shall comply with the Ontario Building Code.
SR1-46
By-law 2017-42
Two dwelling units
per lot
Maximum gross floor area - 227sq.m.
SR1-50
By-law 2014-75
Legally existing
buildings and
structures
Minimum lot area - Existing
Minimum lot frontage - Existing
Maximum size of existing buildings and structures shall be as legally existed
and legally constructed.
SR1-51
By-law 2014-75
Legally existing
buildings and
structures
Maximum size of existing buildings and structures shall be as legally existed
and legally constructed.
SR1-52
By-law 2016-04
Minimum lot frontage - 70m
Minimum front yard for buildings, structures and uses - 30m
SR1-53
Bylaw 2016-98
Maximum permitted dock length - 15.54m
SR1-54
Bylaw 2017-54
Minimum lot frontage - 32m
Minimum lot area - 1,895sq.m.
SR1-55
By-law 2017-86
In-water boathouse
and boatport
SR1-58
By-law 2018-44
To permit an in-water boatport on a lot with a frontage of 29.8m.
Lot coverage - 13.8%
SR1-57
Maximum projection of dock & ramp - 18.25m
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Prohibited Uses
Modifications and Additional Requirements
By-law 2018-93
Minimum side yard (west) for dock - 0.0m
Minimum side yard (west) for walkway - 2.5m
Minimum side yard (west) for freestanding deck - 2.5m
SR1-59
By-law 2018-54
2 dwellings on the
subject property
Cottage 'A':
Gross floor area - 83.3sq.m.
Front yard setback - 13.0m (deck), 15.6m (dwelling)
Cottage 'B':
Gross floor area - 84.2sq.m.
Front yard setback - 8.3m (dwelling)
The applicant enters into a Site Plan Agreement with the Township of
Georgian Bay prior to the issuance of Building Permits.
SR1-60
By-law 2018-89
Lot frontage - 52.48m
SR1-64
By-law 2019-032
Maximum of two
sleeping cabins
Maximum area for sleeping cabin/ human habitation in accessory structure
(west) = 58sq.m.
SR1-66
By-law 2019-023
In-water boathouse
in a narrow
waterbody
The Owner(s) enters into a Site Plan Agreement with the Township of
Georgian Bay prior to site alteration or development of these lands.
SR1-67
By-law 2020-067
Additional one (1)
sleeping cabin
above a detached
garage (one
currently exists)
Maximum permitted height of a detached garage with sleeping cabin above
- 5.5m
The Owner(s) enters into a Site Plan Agreement with the township of
Georgian Bay prior to issuance of a building permit for a detached garage.
SR1-68
By-law 2020-092
Waterfront landing
1. Minimum setback for buildings and structures from the shoreline shall be
30 metres.
2. The minimum setback for buildings and structures from the Provincially
Significant Wetland shall be 30 metres with the exception of permitted
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Prohibited Uses
Modifications and Additional Requirements
encroachments (e.g. overhangs, porches, decks, etc.) in accordance with
the Zoning By-law.
3. No new shoreline structures and no expansions to existing shoreline
structures shall be permitted.
4. Vegetation within 20 metres of shoreline is to be maintained in its
natural state with the exception of a 2 metre path to the shoreline and a
driveway from the existing laneway to the proposed building envelope.
5. An existing accessory storage building shall be permitted on the lot prior
to the establishment of a principal dwelling. No expansions to the accessory
storage building shall be permitted.
The waterfront landing/mooring facility shall be for the use of a maximum
of one water access lot.
Owner shall enter into a Site Plan Agreement before the issuance of
building permits.
A waterfront landing/mooring facility shall be defined as an easement for
parking and access to a water access lot(s) as per the court order applying
to the lot.
SR1-69
By-law 2020-092
1. Minimum setback for buildings and structures from the shoreline shall be
30 metres.
2. The minimum setback for buildings and structures from the Provincially
Significant Wetland shall be 30 metres.
3. No new shoreline structures and no expansions to existing shoreline
structures shall be permitted.
4. Vegetation within 20 metres of shoreline is to be maintained in its
natural state with the exception of a 2 metre path to the shoreline.
Owner shall enter into a Site Plan Agreement before the issuance of
building permits.
SR1-70
By-law 2020-090
Minimum interior side yard setback from the east interior side lot line - 15m
Minimum setback for all accessory buildings and structures from the east
interior side lot line and the projection of the east interior side lot line -
15m
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Prohibited Uses
Modifications and Additional Requirements
A 10m vegetation buffer of existing natural vegetation shall be maintained
adjacent to the east interior side lot line.
The interior encroachment requirements of By- law 2014-75 shall not apply
to the east interior side yard.
SR1-71
By-law 2021-085
Minimum front yard setback and setback for the existing screened porch
and open deck shall be 3.0 metres.
Maximum width of the existing dock shall be 3.5 metres.
SR1-76
By-law 2022-065
Maximum lot coverage - 14.6%
Minimum setback between the existing southern shed and dwelling - 3.5m
SR1-77
By-law 2022-069
Minimum front yard setback (dwelling) - 9.5m
Minimum front yard setback (deck) - 9.5m
SR1-78
By-law 2023-010
Sleeping cabin permitted with a front yard setback of 18 metres.
SR1-79
By-law 2022-100
Minimum required front yard (dwelling) - 9.8m
Minimum building height (dwelling) - 9.44m
Maximum gross floor area (GFA) for a dwelling - 327.65sq.m.
Minimum required front yard (deck) - 5.9m
SR1-80
By-law 2023-033
Maximum footprint of a detached garage shall be 212sq.m.
Maximum height of a detached garage shall be 6.69m.
Maximum lot coverage shall be 8.2%.
SR1-81
By-law 2023-031
Notwithstanding Section 6.3 of this Zoning By-law the:
a) North side yard setback shall be a minimum of 3.75m; and,
b) Front yard setback shall be a minimum of 7.75m
All additional requirements of the SR1 Zone shall apply. Notwithstanding
Section 4.12 of this Zoning By-law, for a deck of any height at or above
the finished grade, the maximum permitted projection into the front yard
is 2.2m.
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Prohibited Uses
Modifications and Additional Requirements
Notwithstanding the requirements of Section 4.11 of this Bylaw, the
following are permitted to the existing legal non--complying dwelling:
a) An increase to the dwelling width of 52% being a maximum width of
18.2m;
b) An increase to the dwelling height of 2 m being a maximum building
height of 7.5m; and,
c) An increase to the dwelling gross floor area of 186% to a maximum
of 200m².
Notwithstanding the requirements of Section 4.3 (a) of this Zoning By-law,
a Shoreline Activity Area shoreline length of 25m or 27% is permitted
within the Natural State Shoreline Area.
Develop and implement an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan for the site
that minimizes risk of sedimentation entering the waterbody during all
phases of redevelopment.
SR1-82
By-law 2023-122
Minimum interior side yard setback to existing shed - 4.25m and 4.93m
Minimum interior side yard setback to existing sleeping cabin - 2.15m
Minimum front yard setback to existing shed - 2.1m
Minimum front yard setback to existing sleeping cabin - 18m
Minimum building separation between sleeping existing cabin and existing
dwelling - 3.6m
Minimum lot area required for existing sleeping cabin - 0.19 ha.
Maximum existing lot coverage - 14.38%
Minimum front yard setback to existing dwelling - 5.3m
Minimum front yard setback to existing walkway and deck - 0.8m
SR1-83
By-law 2024-084
A dock having a width of 4.87 metres with a gazebo having an area of
12.97 square metres and a height of 2.0 metres is permitted.
SR1-84
By-law 2025-075
Notwithstanding Sections 4.1.5, 4.1.6 (c), 4.1.8, 4.1.10 (f), 4.13 (a), 4.3,
and 6.3 of the By-law, an existing shoreline detached dwelling and related
accessory buildings and structures are permitted in the SR1-84 Zone by
modification of requirements for the SR1 Zone, being:
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I.
Existing detached dwelling with:
i) 12.0 metre existing setback from the high water mark on
Georgian Bay
ii) 0.45 metre existing setback from the west interior side lot line;
II.
Existing deck attached to the detached dwelling with:
i) 7.8 metre existing setback from the high water mark on
Georgian Bay;
ii) 4.8 metre existing projection from the shoreline detached
dwelling into the front yard; and
iii) 1.12 metre existing projection from the shoreline detached
dwelling into the approximately west interior side yard;
III.
Existing sleeping cabin is permitted in the minimum required front
yard with a 13.2 metre existing setback from the high water mark on
Georgian Bay;
IV.
Existing deck attached to the sleeping cabin is permitted in the
minimum required front yard with a 10.9 metre existing setback from
the high water mark on Georgian Bay;
V.
Existing wood shed permitted in the minimum required front yard
with 9.1 metre setback from the high water mark on Georgian Bay
and 3.6 metre setback from the existing sleeping cabin;
VI.
Existing propane tank permitted in the minimum required front yard
with 8.4 metre setback from the high water mark on Georgian Bay
and 3.9 metre setback from the existing sleeping cabin; and
VII.
Existing tool shed permitted in the rear yard with an existing setback
of 4.4 metres to the existing detached dwelling.
Notwithstanding the meanings of front yard and interior side yard in
Section 19 of the By-law, future expansion(s) of the existing shoreline
dwelling and/or related accessory buildings and structures in the SR1-84
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Zone shall comply with the unmodified requirements from the SR1 Zone.
For greater certainty, the SR1-84 Zone applies to the existing shoreline
dwelling and related accessory buildings or structures regardless of any
future expansion(s), and the SR1 Zone applies to future expansion(s).
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Permitted
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
SR2-1
By-law 2014-75
Minimum required front yard - 30m
SR2-7
By-law 2014-75
Minimum setback for septic system from South Bay of Georgian Bay in the
direction of flow - 300m
SR2-15
By-law 2014-75
Minimum lot area - 0.5ha
SR2-16
By-law 2014-75
Minimum required front yard- 15m
Minimum required rear yard- 6m
Minimum rear yard setback for accessory buildings - 2m
Minimum side yard setback for marine railway - 3m
Maximum lot coverage - 7%
SR2-17
By-law 2018-79
Minimum required front yard - 20m
Minimum required exterior side yard - 20m
Maximum dock length - 1.5m
Maximum number of docks - 1
Only a dryland boathouse will be permitted subject to all boathouse
regulations set out in the general requirements.
SR2-43
By-law 2014-75
a) Minimum lot area - 1.0ha
b) Minimum lot frontage - 120m
c) Maximum lot coverage - 5% subject to the following:
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- For buildings constructed within 90m of the High Water Mark abutting
the lot, lot coverage shall be based on that portion of the lot area
within 90m of the High Water Mark abutting the lot.
- For all buildings and structures constructed on the lot beyond 90m
from the High Water Mark abutting the lot, the lot coverage shall be
based on the total lot area.
d) Maximum number of storeys for a dwelling - 1.5
e) Maximum gross floor area for a dwelling - 25sq.m. per 1,000sq.m. of lot
area or 2.0sq.m. per 1.0m of lot frontage to a maximum of 325sq.m.
whichever is the lesser
f) Notwithstanding e) above, minimum required gross floor area for a
dwelling - 93sq.m.
g) Maximum number of permitted dry land boathouses and boat ports on
lots with a minimum frontage of 120m - 1
h) Maximum number of tool sheds less than 10sq.m. - 1
i) Minimum lot frontages for dry land boathouse or boat port - 120m
j) Maximum number of permitted dry land boathouses and boat ports on
lots with less than 120m of frontage - nil
k) Maximum number of permitted on-water boathouses - nil
l) Maximum length of a boat port - 12.2m
m) Maximum width of a boat port - 10.2m
n) Maximum height of a boat port - 5m above the water's surface
o) Maximum area of a dry land boathouse within 20m of the shoreline -
30sq.m.
p) Maximum width of a dock - 4m
q) Maximum length of a dock - 20m
r) Maximum number of docks where lot frontage is 122m or less - 2
s) Maximum number of docks where lot frontage is 122.1m or greater - 2
plus 1 per 61m of frontage to a maximum of 4.
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t) Maximum cumulative width of all docks, boathouses and boat ports -
15% of the total lot shoreline, or 20m plus 10% of frontage in excess of
120m, whichever is the lesser.
u) Minimum required setback for all septic systems - 30m
v) Notwithstanding t) above, a visual barrier in the form of a landscaping
strip of unpierced hedgerow of trees, evergreens or shrubs or solid
fencing not less than 1.5m high shall be provided immediately adjacent
to and generally encircling a Class 5 - Holding Tank, in order to provide
a visual barrier form adjacent properties and the waterfront.
w) The use of flat roofs is prohibited on all boathouses and boat ports.
Boathouse, dryland means an accessory building or structure used for the
sheltering and storage of boats or other forms of water transportation and
boating equipment, located inland of the High Water Mark (177.44 CGD)
Boatport means a floating accessory structure, which is designed and used
for the sheltering of a boat or other forms of water transportation. Such
structures shall not be enclosed by any walls or have a flat roof.
Storey, one-half means that portion of a building situated above the first
storey that is wholly or in part within the roof and having a floor area not
exceeding more than 60 percent of the floor area of the first storey.
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Permitted
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
SR3-1
By-law 2014-75
Convenience Store
Home Industry
Minimum required front yard - 30m
SR3-6
By-law 2014-75
Lands indicated as Lot D and B on Schedule A of By-law 2007-88, as
outlined in Appendix C of this By-law, shall be considered one for planning
purposes.
SR3-8
By-law 2017-42
Sleeping cabin prior
to principal dwelling
SR3-10
By-law 2014-75
Dwelling, detached
Sleeping cabin
Minimum lot area - Existing
Minimum lot frontage - Existing
Minimum required interior side yard - 5m
Maximum building height - 8m
SR3-13
By-law 2014-75
Accessory docks shall be a permitted use within the dock envelope
indicated on Schedule A of By-law 2007-88, as outlined in Appendix C of
this By-law.
A dwelling unit shall be a permitted use within the building envelope
indicated on Schedule A of By-law 2007-88, as outlined in Appendix C of
this By-law.
A septic system shall be a permitted use within the septic envelope
indicated on Schedule A of By-law 2007-88, as outlined in Appendix C of
this By-law.
SR3-14
By-law 2014-75
Lands indicated as Lot D and Lot B on Schedule A of By-law 2007-88, as
outlined in Appendix C of this By-law, shall be considered one for planning
purposes.
Accessory docks shall be a permitted use within the dock envelope
indicated on Schedule A of By-law 2007-88, as outlined in Appendix C of
this By-law.
Accessory to the principal use of the lands indicated as Lot D on Schedule A
to By-law 2007-88, one accessory structure a maximum of 50% of the size
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of the dwelling on Lot D shall be a permitted use within the building
envelope indicated on Schedule A to By-law 2007-88.
SR3-15
By-law 2014-75
Accessory docks shall be a permitted use within the dock envelope
indicated on Schedule A of By-law 2007-88, as outlined in Appendix C of
this By-law.
A dwelling unit shall be a permitted use within the building envelope
indicated on Schedule A of By-law 2007-88, as outlined in Appendix C of
this By-law.
A septic system shall be a permitted use within the septic envelope
indicated on Schedule A of By-law 2007-88, as outlined in Appendix C of
this By-law.
SR3-50
By-law 2014-75
Legally existing
buildings and
structures
Minimum lot area - Existing
Minimum lot frontage - Existing
Maximum size of existing buildings and structures shall be as legally existed
and legally constructed.
SR3-51
By-law 2014-75
Legally existing
buildings and
structures
Maximum size of existing buildings and structures shall be as legally existed
and legally constructed.
SR3-53
Bylaw 2022-017
Minimum lot area - 5665.6sq.m.
Minimum lot frontage - 80.83m
Maximum building height - 7.6m
Maximum lot coverage - 6.7%
Maximum permitted gross floor area of existing sleeping cabin - 56.9sq.m.
The existing dock platforms on shall be limited to the existing location and
footprint.
Notwithstanding this Amendment, any future replacement of the dock
platforms shall comply with the general requirements of the Township's
Zoning By-law.
Table 6.6 - SR4 Exceptions
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SR4-3
By-law 2014-75
Minimum lot area - 10,000sq.m. per unit
Minimum lot frontage - 120m per unit
Minimum required front yard - 20m
Minimum required interior side yard - 5m
Minimum required exterior side yard - 20m
Minimum required rear yard - 10m
Maximum number of boat slips - 4
Maximum number of dwelling units - 2
SR4-5
By-law 2014-75
Minimum lot area - 10,000sq m. per unit
Minimum lot frontage - 120m per unit
Regulations for permitted uses are the regulations that apply to the SR7
Zone.
SR4-7
By-law 2014-75
Maximum number of
dwelling units - 2 on
the westerly
shoreline only
Minimum required front yard - 15m on the westerly shoreline only
SR4-10
By-law 2014-75
Minimum required front yard - 20m
Minimum separation distance between dwelling units - 10m
Minimum separation distance between accessory structures - 5m
Maximum number of dwelling units - 12
Maximum gross floor area of a dwelling unit - 1,200sq.ft.
Maximum floor area of a sleeping cabin - 600sq.ft.
Maximum number of docks per dwelling unit - 1
Maximum number of sleeping cabins per dwelling unit - 1
Where an existing building does not comply with the front yard setback
requirements, same structure can only be increase in size by 20%. All new
structures or renovations and additions greater than 20% of the existing
structure will be required to have a front yard setback of 20m.
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Modifications and Additional Requirements
SR4-50
By-law 2014-75
Legally existing
buildings and
structures
Minimum lot area - Existing
Minimum lot frontage - Existing
Maximum size of existing buildings and structures shall be as legally existed
and legally constructed.
SR4-51
By-law 2014-75
Legally existing
buildings and
structures
Maximum size of existing buildings and structures shall be as legally existed
and legally constructed.
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Permitted
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Modifications and Additional Requirements
SR5-1
By-law 2014-75
Minimum required front yard - 30m
SR5-6
By-law 2014-75
Maximum dock length - 8.0m
Maximum dock width - 8.0m
Maximum dock footprint - 30sq.m. for floating docks or cantilevered docks,
and 15sq.m. for conventional crib docks.
Maximum dwelling gross floor area - 300sq.m.
Minimum lot area - 4,000sq.m.
Minimum lot frontage - 60.0m
Notwithstanding Section 4.13 (a) of this By-law, a maximum 3 metre wide
access walkway, constructed of natural materials such as stone or mulch, to
the lake shall be permitted.
Minimum watercourse setback (other than Steward Lake) - 5m
The location of dwellings shall be limited to the building envelopes identified
on Schedule B of By-law 2009-80, as outlined in Appendix E of this By-law.
The minimum required front yard shall be 20m, to be retained in its natural
state and maintained on each lot as identified on Schedule B of By-law
2009-80, as outlined in Appendix E of this By-law.
The septic system leaching bed, on each lot, shall be located a minimum of
30m from the high water mark within the leaching bed location envelope as
identified on Schedule B of By-law 2009-80, as outlined in Appendix E of
this By-law. Tertiary sewage treatment system be installed.
Shoreline development, on each lot, shall be limited to one dock located
within a docking envelope as identified on Schedule B of By-law 2009-80,
as outlined in Appendix E of this By-law.
Definition:
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Natural State means lands that abut the water's edge which are
maintained in a natural vegetated state, except that vista pruning or the
removal of dying, dead, decaying or diseased trees is permitted.
SR5-12
By-law 2014-75
Minimum lot area - Existing
Minimum lot frontage - Existing
Regulations for permitted uses are the regulations that apply to the SR7
Zone.
SR5-16
By-law 2014-75
a) Minimum lot area - 1.0ha
b) Minimum lot frontage - 120m
c) Maximum lot coverage - 5% subject to the following:
- For buildings constructed within 90m of the High Water Mark abutting
the lot, lot coverage shall be based on that portion of the lot area
within 90m of the High Water Mark abutting the lot.
- For all buildings and structures constructed on the lot beyond 90m
from the High Water Mark abutting the lot, the lot coverage shall be
based on the total lot area.
d) Maximum number of storeys for a dwelling - 1.5
e) Maximum gross floor area for a dwelling - 25sq.m. per 1,000sq.m. of lot
area or 2.0sq.m. per 1.0m of lot frontage to a maximum of 325sq.m.
whichever is the lesser.
f) Notwithstanding e) above, minimum required gross floor area for a
dwelling - 93sq.m.
g) Maximum number of permitted dry land boathouses and boat ports on
lots with a minimum frontage of 120m - 1
h) Maximum number of storage sheds less than 10 sq. m. - 1
i) Minimum lot frontages for dry land boathouse or boat port - 120m
j) Maximum number of permitted dry land boathouses and boat ports on
lots with less than 120m of frontage - nil
k) Maximum number of permitted on-water boathouses - nil
l) Maximum length of a boatport - 12.2m
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m) Maximum width of a boatport - 10.2m
n) Maximum height of a boatport - 5m above the water's surface
o) Maximum area of a dry land boathouse within 20m of the shoreline -
30sq.m.
p) Maximum width of a dock - 4m
q) Maximum length of a dock - 20m
r) Maximum number of docks where lot frontage is 122m or less - 2
s) Maximum number of docks where lot frontage is 122.1m or greater - 2
plus 1 per 61m of frontage to a maximum of 4.
t) Maximum cumulative width of all docks, boathouses and boat ports -
15% of the total lot shoreline, or 20m plus 10% of frontage in excess of
120m, whichever is the lesser.
u) Minimum required setback for all septic systems - 30m
v) Notwithstanding t) above, a visual barrier in the form of a landscaping
strip of unpierced hedgerow of trees, evergreens or shrubs or solid
fencing not less than 1.5m high shall be provided immediately adjacent
to and generally encircling a Class 5 - Holding Tank, in order to provide
a visual barrier form adjacent properties and the waterfront.
w) The use of flat roofs is prohibited on all boathouses and boatports.
Boathouse, Dryland means an accessory building or structure used for the
sheltering and storage of boats or other forms of water transportation and
boating equipment, located inland of the High Water Mark (177.44 CGD)
Boatport means a floating accessory structure, which is designed and used
for the sheltering of a boat or other forms of water transportation. Such
structures shall not be enclosed by any walls or have a flat roof.
Storey, One-Half means that portion of a building situated above the first
storey that is wholly or in part within the roof and having a floor area not
exceeding more than 60 percent of the floor area of the first storey.
SR5-50
By-law 2014-75
Legally existing
buildings and
structures
Minimum lot area - Existing
Minimum lot frontage - Existing
Maximum size of existing buildings and structures shall be as legally existed
and legally constructed.
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Permitted
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Modifications and Additional Requirements
SR5-51
By-law 2014-75
Legally existing
buildings and
structures
Maximum size of existing buildings and structures shall be as legally existed
and legally constructed.
SR5-53
Bylaw 2023-063
As per Section 6.2
Permitted Uses.
Minimum lot area: 13ha
Minimum lot frontage: 350m
Minimum required front yard: 30m
All other requirements of Table 6.2 Zone Requirements shall apply.
Section 4.4(d) shall not apply.
For the purposes of Section 4.23, the lot shall be considered to be a 'Lot
Existing'.
SR5-54
Bylaw 2023-063
As per Section 6.2
Permitted Uses.
Minimum lot area: 5ha
Minimum lot frontage: 120m
Minimum required front yard: 30m
All other requirements of Table 6.2 Zone Requirements shall apply.
Section 4.4(d) shall not apply.
For the purposes of Section 4.23, the lot shall be considered to be a 'Lot
Existing'.
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Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Uses
Permitted
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
SR6-1
By-law 2014-75
Minimum required front yard- 30m
SR6-3
By-law 2014-75
Minimum required northerly side yard - 41m
The northerly side lot line projection shall be at 90 degrees to the shoreline.
SR6-4
By-law 2014-75
Maximum lot coverage - 7%
Maximum building height - 5m
Maximum dwelling unit gross floor area - 200sq.m.
The maximum total daily design flow for any sewage system shall not
exceed 1,600 liters per day with a maximum of twenty (20) fixture units.
SR6-6
By-law 2014-75
Minimum required front yard for a detached dwelling - 30m
Minimum required northerly setback - 10m
Minimum required southerly setback - 70m
SR6-7
By-law 2014-75
Minimum required front yard for a detached dwelling - 30m
Minimum required westerly dock side yard setback - 90m
Minimum required easterly dock side yard setback - 12m
SR6-8
By-law 2014-75
Minimum required front yard - 10m
Minimum required interior side yard - 3.7m
Maximum lot coverage - 7%
SR6-9
By-law 2014-75
Two detached
dwellings
Maximum combined gross floor area for the dwelling units is 346sq.m.
SR6-11
By-law 2014-75
Minimum required front yard - 30m
Maximum dwelling unit height - 6m
SR6-12
Minimum lot area - 2,884sq.m.
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Modifications and Additional Requirements
By-law 2014-75
Minimum lot frontage - 43m
Minimum required front yard - 10.8m
Maximum dwelling width - 12m or 28%
SR6-13
By-law 2014-75
Minimum lot area - 3,091sq.m.
Minimum lot frontage - 43m
Minimum required front yard - 23.5m
Maximum dwelling width - 15m or 34%
Maximum dock width - 3.2m
SR6-14
By-law 2014-75
Minimum front yard setback for building and tile bed - 30m
SR6-16
By-law 2014-75
Minimum required front yard- 30m
Maximum dock footprint (area covered on the lakebed) - 15sq.m.
SR6-17
By-law 2014-75
Minimum lot frontage - 115m
Minimum required front yard - 30m
Maximum dock footprint (area covered on the lakebed) - 15sq.m.
SR6-19
By-law 2014-75
Maximum boathouse width - 8.5m
SR6-20
By-law 2016-77
Minimum required front yard setback (proposed deck): 10.0m
Minimum required front yard setback (main dwelling wall) - 11.3m
Minimum required front yard setback (proposed sleeping cabin) - 7.6m
Maximum permitted gross floor area of a dwelling - 300.0m²
Maximum permitted lot coverage - 9.0%
Docks existing as of September 16, 2010, (which then had a maximum
cumulative width of 40.2m) are deemed to comply with the requirements of
this By-law with respect to cumulative width, dock length, dock width and
coverage and may be maintained or replaced in the same locations,
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Modifications and Additional Requirements
provided that neither their individual nor their cumulative width, length, or
coverage is increased.
A boathouse may be permitted to be constructed only on the north dock,
with a maximum height of 4m and a maximum width of 5.9m.
No boathouse is permitted on the dock adjacent to the south-west part of
the property at 57 Beverly Street.
SR6-21
By-law 2014-75
Minimum lot area - 4,700sq.m.
Maximum cumulative width of shoreline structures - 19m
Maximum boathouse width - 10.3m
SR6-30
By-law 2014-75
Minimum lot area - 0.81ha
SR6-31
By-law 2014-75
Minimum lot area - 0.81ha
An existing structure within the required front yard setback is permitted
prior to the main structure on the property and such structure shall have a
maximum floor area of 660sq.m. and any addition shall only be to the rear
of the existing structure, which shall be limited to 4m in height.
SR6-32
By-law 2014-75
Docks are permitted in the locations identified in the registered Site Plan
Agreement.
SR6-50
By-law 2014-75
Legally existing
buildings and
structures
Minimum lot area - Existing
Minimum lot frontage - Existing
Maximum size of existing buildings and structures shall be as legally existed
and legally constructed.
SR6-51
By-law 2014-75
Legally existing
buildings and
structures
Maximum size of existing buildings and structures shall be as legally existed
and legally constructed.
SR6-52
By-law 2018-20
Boathouse length/projection - 13.72m
Boathouse height - 4.77m
Detached garage floor area - 150. 25sq.m.
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Modifications and Additional Requirements
Detached garage height - 6.45m
The location of the proposed boathouse and detached garage are identified
on "Schedule B".
Only 1 Sleeping Cabin permitted to be located within the upper half storey
of a detached garage.
SR6-53
By-law 2018-85
The construction of
a detached garage
at the same time as
the principal
dwelling
SR6-55
By-law 2019-43
Maximum of two (2)
residential dwellings
Minimum front yard setback to dwelling (north dwelling) of 15.5m;
Minimum front yard setback to deck (north dwelling) of 14.2m;
Maximum lot coverage within 60m of the high water mark of 11.5%;
Maximum lot coverage of total area 11%.
SR6-56
By-law 2019-084
To permit storage
only on the second
storey of a detached
garage
Maximum permitted lot coverage - 8.3% (whole lot)
For a detached garage:
Minimum setback from side lot line - 2.0m
Minimum setback from rear lot line - 1.1m
Maximum height - 6.5m
Second storey of maximum 101sq.m. for storage use only.
SR6-59
By-law 2021-017
Minimum front yard setback - 17m
Maximum gross floor area - 275m²
Maximum dwelling width - 22.15m
Minimum setback to a septic system - 20m
Septic tank located in front of dwelling.
Setback of septic tank to a dwelling of 3m.
Property subject to Site Plan Control.
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Permitted Uses
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Permitted
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
SR6-60
By-law 2022-016
Minimum lot area - 0.5 ha
SR6-61
By-law 2022-023
Minimum required front yard - 12.34m
Minimum required interior side yard (northerly side) - 1.72m
Maximum permitted dwelling width - 17.92m
SR6-62
By-law 2023-008
Minimum required front yard - 16m
Maximum gross floor area - 5.2% or 212m²
SR6-63
By-law 2023-032
The minimum lot area shall be no less than 4000m².
The minimum lot frontage shall be no less than 46m.
Notwithstanding the setback and/or Required Yard minimums of Sections
4.1 and Section 6.3 the setbacks for existing buildings and structures shall
be no less than as they existed on the date of passing of the site-specific
by-law.
All further development shall comply with the applicable requirements of
the Comprehensive Zoning By-law in force at the time of application.
SR6-64
By-law 2023-125
Minimum required:
- Front yard setback - 12.8m (to unenclosed deck)
- Setback from waterbody or watercourse - 15m
- Front yard setback - 15m
Maximum permitted:
- Lot coverage - 9.8%
- Gross floor area - 363m² (dwelling)
- Dwelling width - 24.4m
SR6-65
By-law 2025-033
Minimum required front yard - 30m
Only one (1) dock having a width of 3.05m and a length of 16.2m shall be
permitted appurtenant to the lot.
SR6-65(H)
Minimum front yard setback - 30m
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Uses
Permitted
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
By-law 2025-094
Maximum lot coverage within 60m of the regulated water mark - 9.94%
Maximum gross floor area of a dwelling - 410sq.m.
Maximum width of a dwelling - 27.1m
Maximum projection of an in-water boathouse - 14m
Maximum projection of a dock - 14m
Condition of Removal of "H":
- That a site plan agreement be registered on title prior to the removal
of the Holding on the SR6-65 zone.
SR6-66
By-law 2025-063
One sleeping cabin having the following shall be permitted:
- Front yard setback of 11.2m
- Height of 5.4m
- Interior side yard of 1.31m
- Gross floor area of 72.37sq.m.
SR6-68
By-law 2025-089
A detached dwelling having a gross floor area of 333sq.m.
The following accessory buildings and/or structures are permitted in the
front yard at the following setbacks from the lot line:
a) Firewood shelter 1 - 0.37m
b) Firewood shelter 2 - 0.49m
c) Shed - 13.09m
d) Pergola - 0m
e) Sauna - 1.09m
The following minimum accessory building and structure separation shall be
permitted:
a) Firewood shelter 1 to Dryland Boathouse - 0.88m
b) Firewood shelter 2 to Sauna - 1m
c) Shed to Sleeping Cabin - 3.67m
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Uses
Permitted
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
d) Pergola to Boatport - 0m
A dock having a projection or length of 16.46m and a width of 9.45m
(measured parallel and connects to the shoreline) and having a pergola
with an area of 27sq.m. is permitted.
As shoreline activity area of 35.63% is permitted.
Table 6.9 - SR7 Exceptions
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Uses
Permitted
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
SR7-1
By-law 2014-75
Minimum required front yard - 30m
SR7-4
By-law 2014-75
Minimum required front yard - 5m
SR7-12
By-law 2014-75
Minimum lot area - 0.75ha
Minimum required southerly front yard - 80m
SR7-13
By-law 2014-75
Minimum lot area - 0.75ha
Minimum dock setback - 5m
For the purposes of setbacks from the north shore, easterly lot line, the
projected lot line shall project north from where such lot line intersects the
177.4 CGD contour.
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Uses
Permitted
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
SR7-21
By-law 2014-75
Minimum lot area - 8,685sq.m.
Minimum lot frontage - 164m
Minimum front yard setback to deck - 11m
Minimum required front yard to principal dwelling - 16m
SR7-22
By-law 2014-75
Maximum dwelling gross floor area -275sq.m.
Minimum front yard setback to dwelling deck - 15m
Minimum required front yard to principal dwelling - 19m
Minimum front yard setback to sleeping cabin deck - 12m
Minimum front yard setback to sleeping cabin - 15m
SR7-50
By-law 2014-75
Legally existing
buildings and
structures
Minimum lot area - Existing
Minimum lot frontage - Existing
Maximum size of existing buildings and structures shall be as legally existed
and legally constructed.
SR7-51
By-law 2014-75
Legally existing
buildings and
structures
Maximum size of existing buildings and structures shall be as legally existed
and legally constructed.
SR7-52
(previously
SRI7-52)
By-law 2016-21
&
By-law 2015-89
Minimum shoreline setback for the leaching bed component for leaching
bed systems - 20m
Minimum shoreline setback for the treatment unit and leaching bed
components for tertiary treatment system - 20m
Minimum yard requirements for buildings, structures and uses:
- Front yard setback to covered porch - 27.24m
Lot coverage (maximum) - 4.51%
Maximum gross floor area for a dwelling (for lots greater 5,600.0m² of lot
area and 70.0m of lot frontage - 449.81m²
The proposed covered porch shall not be enclosed by walls or windows.
The proposed covered porch shall not include a bedroom and/or sleeping
area.
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Uses
Permitted
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
The proposed covered porch shall not include a bathroom or sanitary
facilities.
SR7-53
By-law 2022-
101
No boathouse or
boatport shall be
permitted on a lot
within the minimum
front yard or
appertaining to a lot
in or on the water.
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Section 7: Shoreline Residential Island Zones
7.1
General Prohibition
No person shall, within any Shoreline Residential Island (SRI) Zone, use any land, or erect, alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the
following requirements.
7.2
Permitted Uses
In Table 7.1, the permitted uses in a Zone are noted by the '√' symbol in the column applicable to that Zone and the row corresponding with a specific permitted use.
One or more conditions may apply where number(s) follow the '√' symbol, zone heading, or identified permitted use. The condition number(s) are described in the
footnotes of the Table.
The Shoreline Residential Island (SRI) Zones established by this By-law are as follows:
Shoreline Residential Island Type One (SRI1)
Shoreline Residential Island Type Two (SRI2)
Go Home Bay Shoreline Residential Island (SRI3)
Shoreline Residential Island Type Four (SRI4)
Shoreline Residential Island Type Five (SRI5)
Cognashene Shoreline Residential Island (SRI7)
This By-law purposefully does not include an SRI6 Zone.
Table 7.1
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Column 6
Column 7
Use
SRI1
SRI2
SRI3
SRI4
SRI5
SRI7
Dwelling, Detached
√
√
√
√
√
√
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7.3
Zone Requirements
Within any Shoreline Residential Island Zone, no person shall use any lot or erect, alter, or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following zone
requirements:
a)
Table 7.2
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Column 6
Column 7
Requirement
SRI1
SRI2
SRI3
SRI4
SRI5
SRI7
Minimum Lot Area
4,000m²
10,000m²
14,000m²
4,000m²
Existing
10,000m²
Minimum Lot Frontage
60m
120m
210m
60m
Existing
180m
Maximum Lot Coverage
7%
5%
5%
5%
5%
5%
Minimum Front Yard
20m
20m
20m
30m
20m
20m
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
8m
8m
8m
10m
8m
8m
Minimum Rear Yard
10m
10m
10m
N/A
10m
10m
Minimum Interior Side Yard
5m
5m
8m
5m
5m
5m
Maximum Building Height
8m
8m
6m
8m
8m
7m or one and
one-half storey,
whichever is less
b)
Notwithstanding Table 7.2, all vacant lots on islands that are contemplated for development in accordance with the requirements of this By-law shall be
placed in a Holding Two (H2) Zone in accordance with Section 18. Refer to Section 18 for additional information.
c)
In the Go Home Bay Residential Island (SRI3) Zone, lot coverage shall be based on the area within 60 metres of the high water mark and shall include all
buildings and structures wholly or partially located within this area. For all buildings and structures constructed on the lot beyond 60 metres of the high
water mark, lot coverage shall be based on the total lot area and shall also include buildings or structures located wholly or partially within 60 metres of the
high water mark.
d)
In the SRI7, SRI5, and/or SRI4 Zones in the Cognashene Coastal Waterfront Community, lot coverage shall be based on the portion of the lot area within 90
metres of the high water mark and shall include buildings, structures, and decks greater than 1.2 metres in height. For all buildings, structures and decks
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greater than 1.2 metres in height constructed more than 90 metres from the high water mark, lot coverage shall be based on the total lot area and shall also
include those buildings and structures within 90 metres of the high water mark.
e)
On lots in the Wah Wah Taysee Waterfront Community, as delineated on Schedule A of this By-law, the minimum lot frontage shall be 210 metres.
7.3.1
Cognashene Coastal Waterfront Community
a)
Lots less than 5,600 square metres in total area or having less than 70 metres of lot frontage are permitted to have a maximum gross floor area for a
dwelling of 140 square metres.
b)
Lots more than 5,600 square metres in total area and having more than 70 metres of lot frontage are permitted to have a maximum gross floor area of 25
square metres per 1,000 square metres of lot area or 2 square metres per metre of lot frontage, whichever is more restrictive.
c)
Notwithstanding (b), in no case shall a dwelling exceed a gross floor area of 325 square metres.
d)
The maximum width of a dwelling is 25% of the lot frontage or 25 metres, whichever is more restrictive.
e)
The minimum amount of undisturbed natural state area shall be 75% of the lot area above the high water mark.
7.3.2
Go Home Bay Coastal Waterfront Community
a)
The maximum permitted gross floor area for a dwelling is 200 square metres.
b)
The maximum area of decks greater than 1.2 metres in height is 60 square metres.
c)
The maximum cumulative area of decks and free-standing decks is 200 square metres.
d)
Decks shall be included in the determination of lot coverage, regardless of height.
e)
Additional requirements for buildings and structures in the front yard are located in section 4.1.8.7.
7.3.3
Wah Wah Taysee Coastal Waterfront Community
a) The maximum permitted gross floor area for a dwelling shall be 20 square metres per 1,000 square metres of lot area, or, 1.25 square metres per 1 metre of
lot frontage, whichever is more restrictive.
b) Notwithstanding (a), in no case shall a dwelling exceed a gross floor area of 300 square metres.
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7.4
Shoreline Residential Island Zones - Exceptions
The exception requirements apply to those lands that are zoned with an exception on the accompanying zone maps to this By-law. Exception requirements to this
zone are set out in Tables 7.3 to Table 7.8. All other requirements of the zone, unless specifically modified or amended by this Section, continue to apply to the lands
subject to this Section.
Table 7.3 - SRI1 Exceptions
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
SRI1-1
By-law 2014-75
Minimum required front yard - 30m
SRI1-3
By-law 2014-75
Maximum length of docks - 43m
SRI1-12
By-law 2014-75
Minimum required south shore front yard - 9.5m
Minimum required north shore front yard- 15.5m
SRI1-31
By-law 2014-75
Minimum lot area - 3,800sq.m.
Minimum required front yard - 7.5m
Maximum lot coverage - 5.5%
Maximum building height - 5m
Maximum gross floor area of dwelling unit - 171sq.m.
SRI1-32
Home Occupation
In addition to the residents of the dwelling, the home occupation may have a
maximum of four employees who are not residents of the dwelling.
Not more than 186 square metres (2,000 square feet) of gross floor area shall be
used for the purposes of a home occupation, and such home occupation may be
permitted entirely within a detached building on the premises that is not the
dwelling or dwelling unit.
SRI1-50
By-law 2014-75
Legally existing
buildings and
structures
Minimum lot area - Existing
Minimum lot frontage - Existing
Maximum size of existing buildings and structures shall be as legally existed and
legally constructed.
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
SRI1-51
By-law 2014-75
Legally existing
buildings and
structures
Maximum size of existing buildings and structures shall be as legally existed and
legally constructed.
SRI1-52
By-law 2016-97
Minimum required front yard setback (sleeping cabin wall) - 1.8m
Minimum required front yard setback (sleeping cabin deck) - 0.7m
Minimum required shoreline setback to tertiary septic system - 10.10m
SRI1-53
By-law 2017-60
Legally existing
building and
structures
Setback for tertiary treatment system - 15.6m
Minimum required front yard setback to a sleeping cabin - 1.8m
Minimum required front yard setback to a deck on a sleeping cabin - 0.7m
Maximum permitted lot coverage for cabin addition and deck - 7.07%
Maximum size of existing buildings and structures shall be as legally existed and
legally constructed.
Note: Sleeping cabin addition and sleeping cabin deck were developed without a
building permit and prior to the amending by-law. These structures shall only be
permitted in accordance with the drawing requirements of this By-law.
SRI1-56
By-law 2017-92
Games room
above a dryland
boathouse
Sleeping cabin
Games room: means the upper storey of a one and one half storey boathouse that
is used for recreational activities and shall not be used as a sleeping cabin or
dwelling unit.
SRI1-57
By-law 2018-83
&
By-law 2018-84
2 dwellings on the
subject property
Legally existing
buildings and
structures
North Cottage:
Front yard setback - 7.4m (deck), 13.9m (dwelling)
South Cottage:
Front yard setback - 0.0m (deck), 1.0m (dwelling)
Dwelling with a total gross floor area of 124.7 square metres.
Maximum setback to deck (northeast side) - 13.8m
Lot coverage - 9.9%
Maximum size of existing building and structures shall be as legally existing and
legally constructed.
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
SRI1-58
By-law 2023-096
Legally existing
Buildings and
Structures which
shall include an
addition to the
dwelling as
authorized by the
special zoning
requirements.
Maximum gross floor area of dwelling unit - 151sq.m.
Maximum building height of dwelling unit - 8m
The requirement for removal of the holding requirement shall be the completion of
an inspection of the septic system, at which time, the pipes shall be exposed to
determine if the septic system is functioning in its intended manner.
The holding symbol will only be considered for removal, if the septic system is
functioning in its intended manner.
SRI1-60
By-law 2019-034
2 sleeping cabins
Frontage - 52m
Dwelling - side yard setback 2.1m
Sleeping Cabin #1:
Minimum font yard setback - 5.8m
Maximum floor area - 39.7sq.m.
Sleeping Cabin #2:
Minimum front yard setback - 8.5m
Minimum side yard setback - 4.2m
Maximum floor area - 36.7sq.m.
SRI1-61
By-law 2020-065
Two sleeping
cabins shall be
permitted
Minimum separation between two sleeping cabins - 1.1m
Maximum lot coverage - 23.5%
Maximum floor area of each sleeping cabin shall be - 10.4sq.m.
Human habitation shall not be permitted in the lower level of the dwelling.
SRI1-62
By-law 2022-058
Minimum lot area - 1,643.5sq.m
Minimum lot frontage - 27.8m
Minimum rear yard - 5.94m
Maximum lot coverage - 9%
Permitted setbacks for the sleeping cabin:
Western side yard - 2.5m
Rear yard - 4.6m
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
Permitted setbacks for the shed:
Eastern side yard - 1.5m
Rear yard - 1m
SRI1-63
By-law 2022-088
Required front yard minimum - 9.6m
Maximum lot coverage - 7.4%
Minimum required front yard for existing light house and shed structure - 8.8m
Cumulative area of freestanding decks - 52.5sq.m.
SRI1-64
By-law 2022-089
Minimum required front yard (addition) - 4.1m
Maximum gross floor area permitted for the dwelling located to the north on the
subject property - 112sq.m.
Front yard (porch) - 4.08m
Table 7.4 - SRI2 Exceptions
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
SRI2-1
By-law 2014-75
The privy and any building or structure on Island 195 shall not be expanded or
altered and there shall be no further plumbing hookups to the holding tank.
SRI2-2
By-law 2014-75
Minimum opening elevation of all buildings - 178.8 C.G.D.
SRI2-8
By-law 2014-75
Minimum required front yard - 11m
SRI2-19
By-law 2014-75
Three sleeping
cabins
Maximum combined floor area of sleeping cabins - 153sq.m.
SRI2-21
Minimum lot frontage - 114m
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
By-law 2014-75
SRI2-25
By-law 2014-75
Minimum required front yard- 8m
Maximum gross floor area of dwelling unit - 111.5sq.m.
SRI2-26
By-law 2014-75
Maximum gross floor area of dwelling unit - 168sq.m.
Maximum floor area of sleeping cabin - 74sq.m.
Maximum floor area of boathouse - 51sq.m.
SRI2-36
By-law 2014-75
Minimum required easterly front yard - 30m
SRI2-37
By-law 2014-75
Minimum interior side yard setback for a dock, boathouse or boatport from the
south property line - 60m
SRI2-43
By-law 2014-75
a) Minimum lot area - 1.0ha
b) Minimum lot frontage - 120m
c) Maximum lot coverage - 5% subject to the following:
- For buildings constructed within 90m of the high water mark abutting the lot,
lot coverage shall be based on that portion of the lot area within 90m of the
high water mark abutting the lot.
- For all buildings and structures constructed on the lot beyond 90m from the
high water mark abutting the lot, the lot coverage shall be based on the total
lot area.
d) Maximum number of storeys for a dwelling - 1.5
e) Maximum gross floor area for a dwelling - 25sq.m. per 1,000sq.m. of lot area or
2.0sq.m. per 1.0m of lot frontage to a maximum of 325sq.m. whichever is the
lesser
f) Notwithstanding e) above, minimum required gross floor area for a dwelling -
93sq.m.
g) Maximum number of permitted dry land boathouses and boat ports on lots with
a minimum frontage of 120m - 1
h) Maximum number of tool sheds less than 10sq.m. - 1
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
i) Minimum lot frontages for dry land boathouse or boat port - 120m
j) Maximum number of permitted dry land boathouses and boat ports on lots with
less than 120m of frontage - nil
k) Maximum number of permitted in-water boathouses - nil
l) Maximum length of a boat port - 12.2m
m) Maximum width of a boat port - 10.2m
n) Maximum height of a boat port - 5m above the water's surface
o) Maximum area of a dry land boathouse within 20m of the shoreline - 30sq.m.
p) Maximum width of a dock - 4m
q) Maximum length of a dock - 20m
r) Maximum number of docks where lot frontage is 122m or less - 2
s) Maximum number of docks where lot frontage is 122.1m or greater - 2 plus 1
per 61m of frontage to a maximum of 4.
t) Maximum cumulative width of all docks, boathouses and boat ports - 15% of the
total lot shoreline, or 20m plus 10% of frontage in excess of 120m, whichever is
the lesser.
u) Minimum required setback for all septic systems - 30m
v) Notwithstanding t) above, a visual barrier in the form of a landscaping strip of
unpierced hedgerow of trees, evergreens or shrubs or solid fencing not less than
1.5m high shall be provided immediately adjacent to and generally encircling a
Class 5 - Holding Tank, in order to provide a visual barrier form adjacent
properties and the waterfront.
w) The use of flat roofs is prohibited on all boathouses and boat ports.
Boathouse, dryland means an accessory building or structure used for the
sheltering and storage of boats or other forms of water transportation and boating
equipment, located inland of the high water mark (177.44 CGD)
Boatport means a floating accessory structure, which is designed and used for the
sheltering of a boat or other forms of water transportation. Such structures shall
not be enclosed by any walls or have a flat roof.
Storey, one-half means that portion of a building situated above the first storey that
is wholly or in part within the roof and having a floor area not exceeding more than
60 percent of the floor area of the first storey.
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
SRI2-44
By-law 2014-75
Minimum required front yard - 8.5m
Minimum front yard setback for sleeping cabin - 6m
Maximum lot coverage - 5.7%
SRI2-47
By-law 2014-75
No docks or boathouses shall be permitted on and/or appertaining to the south-east
shoreline.
Maximum number of docks - 1
SRI2-48
By-law 2014-75
Maximum number of docks - 1
SRI2-49
By-law 2014-75
Minimum required front yard - 10m
SRI2-50
By-law 2014-75
Legally existing
buildings and
structures
Minimum lot area - Existing
Minimum lot frontage - Existing
Maximum size of existing buildings and structures shall be as legally existed and
legally constructed.
SRI2-51
By-law 2014-75
Legally existing
buildings and
structures
Maximum size of existing buildings and structures shall be as legally existed and
legally constructed.
SRI2-53
By-law 2017-103
Floating dock
Legally existing
buildings and
structures
Maximum length of dock - 20.2m
Maximum width of dock - 4.0m
Maximum size of existing buildings and structures shall be as legally existed and
legally constructed.
SRI2-55
By-law 2019-031
Legally existing
buildings and
structures
One in-water
boathouse with a
width of 5.8m; a
length of 8.9m;
Maximum lot coverage - 11.1%
Maximum size of existing buildings and structures shall be as legally existed and
legally constructed. A Site Plan Control Agreement be submitted and approved to
the satisfaction of the Township prior to the issuance of any building permits.
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
and a maximum
height of 3.5m.
An existing dock
to be permitted a
maximum width
of 3.1m and a
maximum length
of 18.6m.
SRI2-56
By-law 2019-096
Sleeping cabin - minimum front yard setback of 3.6m.
SRI2-57
By-law 2019-094
Legally existing
buildings and
structures
The existing dwelling is permitted to be relocated to the located as defined on the
survey attached to the Site Plan Agreement with;
- a minimum front yard setback to a dwelling of 1.2m, and
- a minimum front yard setback to a deck of 0.0m
Note:
The Owner(s) enter into a Site Plan Agreement with the Township of Georgian bay
prior to the issuance of a building permit to relocate the existing dwelling and deck
to its proposed location as outlined in Column 5.
SRI2-58
By-law 2020-091
Minimum lot frontage (severed lot) - 180m
Minimum front yard setback - 25m
SRI2-60
By-law 2023-123
Existing legal
dwelling and
attached tool
shed, existing
tool shed, and a
third tool shed.
1) The third tool shed under development shall have:
(i) a maximum area of 14.5m2;
(ii) a 1.4m setback from the high water mark; and
(iii) a 2.8m setback from the dwelling.
2) Human habitation in any form, either permanent or for an occasional use such as
a sleeping cabin, is prohibited in all tool sheds.
3) Maximum lot coverage of 12.1%
4) Maximum size of all buildings and structures shall be as existed and constructed
with a Building Permit as may have been or is required.
5) Notwithstanding 4) above, an expansion to the deck as constructed is permitted.
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
SRI2-61
By-law 2024-014
Notwithstanding section 4.4 "Environmental Protection Area, Open Space and
Natural State", development on the subject lands shall not be subject to a 15-metre
setback from the Environmental Protection One (EP1) Zone.
Table 7.2 b) requiring vacant lots to be placed in a Holding Two (H2) Zone does not
apply.
SRI2-62
By-law 2024-079
Development on 2 Island 850 Georgian Bay (Island 119 Georgian Bay) shall be
limited to:
- A detached dwelling having a maximum gross floor area of 100 square
metres.
- A sleeping cabin having a maximum gross floor area of 31.33 square metres
- A shed having a gross floor area of 5.97 square metres
- A gazebo having an area of 15.31 square metres
- Two (2) freestanding decks having an area of 21.02 square metres and 14.44
square metres respectively
- Two (2) docks
Table 7.5 - SRI3 Exceptions
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
SRI3-10
By-law 2014-75
Dwelling,
detached
Sleeping cabin
Minimum lot area - Existing
Minimum lot frontage - Existing
Minimum required interior side yard- 5m
Minimum building height - 8m
SRI3-12
By-law 2014-75
By-law 2022-087
Minimum lot frontage - 125m
An accessory boathouse shall be a permitted accessory use prior to the completion
of the main principal building within the boathouse envelope indicated on Schedule
A of By-law 2008-49.
SRI3-34
By-law 2014-75
Kitchen facilities
are permitted
Maximum number of dwelling units - 1
Maximum number of sleeping cabins - 3
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within sleeping
cabins
SRI3-50
By-law 2014-75
Legally existing
buildings and
structures
Minimum lot area - Existing
Minimum Lot frontage - Existing
Maximum size of existing buildings and structures shall be as legally existed and
legally constructed.
SRI3-51
By-law 2014-75
Legally existing
buildings and
structures
Maximum size of existing buildings and structures shall be as legally existed and
legally constructed.
SRI3-52
By-law 2019-46
Setback to septic from 178.3 contour:
19m (north side)
19.5m (south side)
20m (east side)
Setback to deck on cottage:
17m (north side)
18.5m (south side)
Table 7.6 - SRI4 Exceptions
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
SRI4-1
By-law 2017-43
Maximum number of dwelling units - 22
Maximum number of docks - 22
Maximum cumulative width of docks and boathouses - 200m
SRI4-4
By-law 2014-75
Minimum lot area - 10,000sq.m. per unit
Minimum lot frontage - 120m per unit
SRI4-5
By-law 2014-75
Minimum lot area - 10,000sq.m. per unit
Minimum lot frontage - 120m per unit
Regulations for permitted uses are the regulations that apply to the SR7 Zone.
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
SRI4-6
By-law 2014-75
Minimum lot area - 10,000sq.m. per unit
Minimum lot frontage - 120m per unit
Maximum number of dwelling units - 16
Regulations for permitted uses are the regulations that apply to the SR7 Zone.
SRI4-8
By-law 2014-75
Cluster
development on
one lot
Minimum lot area - 10,000sq.m. per unit
Minimum lot frontage - 120m per unit
Minimum required front yard - 20m
Minimum required interior side yard - 5m
Minimum required exterior side yard - 20m
Minimum required rear yard - 10m
Maximum number of boat slips - 14
Maximum number of dwelling units - 6
SRI4-11
By-law 2014-75
Minimum lot area - 2.5ha per unit
Minimum frontage - 100m per unit
Maximum floor area per dwelling unit - 250sq.m.
Maximum number of boat slips - 8
Regulations for permitted uses are the regulations that apply to the SR7 Zone.
SRI4-50
By-law 2014-75
Legally existing
buildings and
structures
Minimum lot area - Existing
Minimum lot frontage - Existing
Maximum size of existing buildings and structures shall be as legally existed and
legally constructed.
SRI4-51
By-law 2014-75
Legally existing
buildings and
structures
Maximum size of existing buildings and structures shall be as legally existed and
legally constructed.
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Table 7.7 - SRI5 Exceptions
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
SRI5-2
Minimum lot area - 20ha
Minimum lot frontage - 350m
The maximum cumulative area of freestanding decks shall be 60 square metres.
Each dock shall be allowed an attached deck with a maximum 20 square metres of
area. The attached deck may be setback 0 metres from the Environmental
Protection Zone boundary.
One boat lift and one dock ramp shall be permitted.
One dock may be extended to achieve a minimum water depth of 1.2 metres.
The maximum gross floor area of a detached garage shall be 112 square metres.
Section 4.10 of By-law 2014-75 shall not apply.
A home occupation shall be a permitted use.
An expansion to a legally existing shoreline dwelling shall be permitted a maximum
height of 8.0 metres.
Passive outdoor recreation and landscaping shall be permitted within the Shoreline
Activity Area and the Natural State Shoreline Area.
Passive outdoor recreation is permitted within the Open Space (OS), Crown Land
(CL), Environmental Protection- Provincially Significant Wetland (EP-PSW) and
Lakeside (LS) zones.
SRI5-3
Two Detached
Dwellings
A Sleeping Cabin
Minimum lot area - 20ha
Minimum lot frontage - 350m
The maximum cumulative area of freestanding decks shall be 60 square metres.
Each dock shall be allowed an attached deck with a maximum 20 square metres of
area. The attached deck may be setback 0 metres from the Environmental
Protection Zone boundary.
One boat lift and one dock ramp shall be permitted
One dock may be extended to achieve a minimum water depth of 1.2 metres.
The maximum gross floor area of a detached garage shall be 112 square metres.
Section 4.10 of By-law 2014-75 shall not apply.
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
A home occupation shall be a permitted use.
An expansion to a legally existing shoreline dwelling shall be permitted a maximum
height of 8.0 metres.
Passive outdoor recreation and landscaping shall be permitted within the Shoreline
Activity Area and the Natural State Shoreline Area.
Passive outdoor recreation is permitted within the Open Space (OS), Crown Land
(CL), Environmental Protection- Provincially Significant Wetland (EP-PSW) and
Lakeside (LS) zones.
SRI5-12
By-law 2014-75
Minimum lot area - Existing
Minimum lot frontage - Existing
Regulations for permitted uses are the regulations that apply to the SRI7 Zone.
SRI5-13
By-law 2014-75
Minimum lot area - Existing
Minimum lot frontage - Existing
Regulations for permitted uses are the regulations that apply to the SRI7 Zone, with
the exception that the maximum height of dwelling units shall be one storey.
SRI5-14
By-law 2014-75
Notwithstanding the yard requirements and setback requirements of this By-law, on
lands within the SRI5-14 Zone, dwellings, septic systems and accessory structures,
with the exception of one shoreline dock on each lot, shall only be located within
the building envelope as identified on Map 99A, of Schedule A to this Bylaw. Within
the building envelope identified on Map 99A, the minimum separation distance
between buildings shall be 2 metres.
In the SRI5-14 Zone the minimum interior side yard requirement shall be 2 metres.
The building envelope identified on Map 99A may be expanded prior to the entering
of a Site Plan Control Agreement, pursuant to the Ecologist review as required in
Section 12 of the Subdivision Agreement, as amended.
SRI5-15
By-law 2014-75
All lands zoned SRI5-15 shall be retained in its natural state. However, a 3m wide
access path, constructed of natural materials such as stone or mulch, to the lake
shall be permitted.
Shoreline development on each lot shall be limited to one dock and located as
identified on Map 99A of Schedule A to this By-law.
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
Natural state: Lands that abut the water's edge which are retained in a natural
vegetated state, except for vista pruning or removal of dying, dead, decaying or
diseased trees.
SRI5-16
By-law 2014-75
a) Minimum lot area - 1.0 ha
b) Minimum lot frontage - 120m
c) Maximum lot coverage - 5% subject to the following:
- For buildings constructed within 90m of the high water mark abutting the lot,
lot coverage shall be based on that portion of the lot area within 90m of the
high water mark abutting the lot.
- For all buildings and structures constructed on the lot beyond 90m from the
high water mark abutting the lot, the lot coverage shall be based on the total
lot area.
d) Maximum number of storeys for a dwelling - 1.5
e) Maximum gross floor area for a dwelling - 25sq.m. per 1,000sq.m. of lot area or
2.0sq.m. per 1.0m of lot frontage to a maximum of 325sq.m. whichever is the
lesser
f) Notwithstanding e) above, minimum required gross floor area for a dwelling -
93sq.m.
g) Maximum number of permitted dryland boathouses and boatports on lots with a
minimum frontage of 120m - 1
h) Maximum number of tool sheds less than 10 sq. m. - 1
i) Minimum lot frontages for dryland boathouse or boatport - 120m
j) Maximum number of permitted dryland boathouses and boatports on lots with
less than 120m of frontage - nil
k) Maximum number of permitted in-water boathouses - nil
l) Maximum length of a boatport - 12.2m
m) Maximum width of a boatport - 10.2m
n) Maximum height of a boatport - 5m above the water's surface
o) Maximum area of a dryland boathouse within 20m of the shoreline - 30sq.m.
p) Maximum width of a dock - 4m
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
q) Maximum length of a dock - 20m
r) Maximum number of docks where lot frontage is 122m or less - 2
s) Maximum number of docks where lot frontage is 122.1m or greater - 2 plus 1
per 61m of frontage to a maximum of 4.
t) Maximum cumulative width of all docks, boathouses and boat ports - 15% of the
total lot shoreline, or 20m plus 10% of frontage in excess of 120m, whichever is
the lesser.
u) Minimum required setback for all septic systems - 30m
v) Notwithstanding t) above, a visual barrier in the form of a landscaping strip of
unpierced hedgerow of trees, evergreens or shrubs or solid fencing not less than
1.5m high shall be provided immediately adjacent to and generally encircling a
Class 5 - Holding Tank, in order to provide a visual barrier form adjacent
properties and the waterfront.
w) The use of flat roofs is prohibited on all boathouses and boat ports.
Boathouse, dryland means an accessory building or structure used for the
sheltering and storage of boats or other forms of water transportation and boating
equipment, located inland of the High Water Mark (177.44 C.G.D).
Boatport means a floating accessory structure, which is designed and used for the
sheltering of a boat or other forms of water transportation. Such structures shall
not be enclosed by any walls or have a flat roof.
Storey, one-half means that portion of a building situated above the first storey that
is wholly or in part within the roof and having a floor area not exceeding more than
60 percent of the floor area of the first storey.
SRI5-50
By-law 2014-75
Legally existing
buildings and
structures
Minimum lot area - Existing
Minimum lot frontage - Existing
Maximum size of existing buildings and structures shall be as legally existed and
legally constructed.
SRI5-51
By-law 2014-75
Legally existing
buildings and
structures
Maximum size of existing buildings and structures shall be as legally existed and
legally constructed.
SRI5-52
Minimum lot area - 0.59ha
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
By-law 2019-101
Minimum lot frontage - 95m
Minimum front yard setback to a dwelling - 18m (west), 15m (north)
Minimum front yard setback to a deck - 14m
Maximum gross floor area of a dwelling - 233m²
Maximum total lot coverage - 5.9%
Minimum side yard setback to an accessory structure (septic tank) - 3m
SRI5-53
By-law 2019-102
Total of 2 (two)
sleeping cabins
Minimum lot area of 0.97 ha
Minimum lot frontage of 53m (west), 45m (east)
Table 7.8 - SRI7 Exceptions
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
SRI7-1
By-law 2014-75
Minimum required front yard - 30m
SRI7-2
By-law 2014-75
Maximum height of dwelling unit - 6m and one storey
SRI7-5
By-law 2014-75
Minimum lot area - Existing
Minimum lot frontage - Existing
Minimum front yard setback - 18m
SRI7-6
By-law 2014-75
Minimum lot frontage - 110m
Minimum required westerly front yard - 110m
Minimum required easterly front yard - 10m (this requirement shall only come into
effect upon agreement of a site plan, as per OMB order)
SRI7-7
Dwelling,
detached
Minimum required front yard - 25m
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
By-law 2014-75
Sleeping cabin
Septic system
Envelopes for the dwelling unit, accessory sleeping cabin and private sewage
disposal system are identified on the schedule attached to By-law 99-72.
SRI7-9
By-law 2014-75
Maximum height of a dwelling unit - 6m
SRI7-10
By-law 2014-75
Minimum lot frontage - 80m
SRI7-11
By-law 2014-75
Minimum required front yard - 10m
Maximum gross floor area of dwelling unit - 158sq.m.
SRI7-14
By-law 2014-75
Minimum lot area - 0.28ha
Minimum lot frontage - 34m
SRI7-15
By-law 2014-75
Minimum lot area - 0.26ha
Minimum lot frontage - 60m
SRI7-16
By-law 2014-75
Minimum lot frontage - 120m
Minimum required front yard for all structures on the easterly shoreline - 30m
Maximum number of docks permitted on the easterly shoreline - 1
SRI7-17
By-law 2014-75
Minimum front yard setback for all structures on the easterly shoreline - 30m
Maximum number of docks permitted on the easterly shoreline - 1
SRI7-18
By-law 2014-75
Minimum lot frontage - 170m
SRI7-19
By-law 2014-75
Minimum required front yard - 25m
Minimum front yard setback of septic system - 30m
SRI7-20
By-law 2014-75
Maximum number of dwelling units - 2
Maximum number of sleeping cabins - 2
Maximum gross floor area per dwelling unit - 250sq.m.
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
Maximum height of dwelling unit - 1 storey and 6m
All buildings shall have a minimum opening elevation of 178.8 C.G.D.
SRI7-21
By-law 2014-75
Minimum required front yard - Existing
Maximum lot coverage - Existing
SRI7-22
By-law 2014-75
Minimum required front yard - 12m
SRI7-23
By-law 2014-75
Maximum dock length protruding into Hang Dog Channel - 10m
SRI7-29
By-law 2014-75
Maximum gross floor area of dwelling unit - 150sq.m.
Maximum floor area of sleeping cabin - 41sq.m.
Maximum floor area of boathouse - 29.5sq.m.
Maximum floor area of boatport - 19sq.m.
SRI7-30
By-law 2014-75
Maximum gross floor area of dwelling unit - 2,500sq.ft.
Maximum height of dwelling unit - 5.5m
Minimum required front yard - 3.5m
Minimum deck setback - 4m
Maximum width of dwelling unit - 72ft
SRI7-32
By-law 2014-75
Maximum gross floor area of dwelling unit - 120sq.m.
Maximum floor area of storage shed - 10sq.m.
SRI7-33
By-law 2014-75
Minimum lot area - 0.24ha
Minimum lot frontage - 30m
SRI7-35
By-law 2014-75
Maximum dock length - 15m
Maximum distance of dock from easterly lot line - 60m
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
SRI7-50
By-law 2014-75
Legally existing
buildings and
structures
Minimum lot area - Existing
Minimum lot frontage - Existing
Maximum size of existing buildings and structures shall be as legally existed and
legally constructed.
SRI7-51
By-law 2014-75
Legally existing
buildings and
structures
Maximum size of existing buildings and structures shall be as legally existed and
legally constructed.
SRI7-53
By-law 2016-38
Site Plan Control Approval is required prior to the site alteration or development of
these lands, implementing the recommended mitigation measures for lot and dock
development, pursuant to the Environmental Impact, as prepared by Michalski
Nielsen Associates Limited (September 2015).
SRI7-54
By-law 2017-94
Sleeping cabin
permitted in
required front
yard
Min. setback from the high water mark to sleeping cabin deck - 6.8m
Min. setback from the high water mark to sleeping cabin wall - 10.2m
Min. required side yard setback to sleeping cabin - 0.4m
Min. setback from the high water mark to leaching bed component of septic system
- 19m
Min setback from high water mark to dwelling - 8.8m to high water mark on west
side of the building
No expansion to sleeping cabin in the front yard is permitted. Max. gross floor area
of 43sq.m.
SRI7-55
Decision of LPAT
re Case No.
PL180134 dated
March 19, 2020
Minimum lot frontage - 94m
Minimum lot area - 8,130sq.m.
As per Section 4.4, the minimum required setback from an Environmental
Protection Zone (EP-W) shall be 15 metres.
As per Section 4.4, the minimum required setback from a Fish Habitat Type 1 Zone
(FH1) shall be 5 metres.
Dock shall be setback a minimum of 62 metres from the projection of the north
interior side lot line.
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
Dock shall be setback a minimum of 19.5 metres from the projection of the south
interior side lot line.
A dock shall project a maximum of 12 metres from the high water mark.
An in-water boatport shall not be permitted.
Structures beyond the high water mark shall have a maximum area of 34 square
metres.
Note: the Township Blasting By-law, 2016-64 restricts blasting.
The building envelope for the area zoned SRI7-55 shall be determined and
confirmed through completion of additional Environmental Studies in accordance
with the recommendations of the Azimuth Environmental Consulting Reports dated
November 14, 2017 and November 20, 2017, and also determined and confirmed
through addressing matters of access and septic services to the satisfaction of the
Township and as detailed in the Site Plan Agreement applicable to the property.
SRI7-56
By-law 2018-90
Detached Dwelling:
Front yard setback - 15.3m (west) and 19.6 (south, dwelling wall), 14.6m (west)
and 18.9m (eave)
Maximum gross floor area - 221sq.m.
Maximum height of dwelling - 6m and 1 storey
Septic:
Front yard setback - 20.0m
The Owner(s) enters into a Site Plan Agreement with the Township of Georgian Bay
prior to the issuance of Building Permits.
SRI7-57
By-law 2018-84
Legally existing
buildings and
structures
Dwelling with a total gross floor area of 124.7 square metres.
Maximum setback to deck (northeast side) shall be 13.8 metres.
Lot coverage - 9.9%
Maximum size of existing building and structures shall be as legally existing and
legally constructed.
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
SRI7-58
By-law 2018-104
Maximum of two
sleeping cabins
SRI7-60
By-law 2020-007
Maximum of 2 sleeping cabins.
Accessory building with a washroom, laundry and storage.
Maximum of 4 accessory buildings (accessory building 1, sauna, gazebo and
dryland boathouse).
Minimum setback of 2.0 metres from the dryland boathouse to sauna.
Minimum setback of 4.0 metres from accessory building 1 to the cottage.
A sauna shall be permitted in the required front yard with a minimum setback of
10.0 metres from the high water mark.
The Owner(s) enters into a Site Plan Agreement with the Township of Georgian Bay
prior to site alteration or development of these lands.
SRI7-62
By-law 2020-069
Minimum lot area - 110 square metres (existing)
The Owner(s) enters into a Site Plan Agreement with the Township of Georgian Bay
prior to the issuance of any building permit.
SRI7-63
By-law 2021-053
A minimum front yard setback of 2.5 metres to a sleeping cabin.
A maximum gross floor area of 93.0 square metres for a sleeping cabin.
A maximum dwelling width of 29.0 metres.
SRI7-64
By-law 2024-107
Development on 2 Island 2170 Georgian Bay (Island 94 Georgian Bay) shall be
limited to:
A detached dwelling with a maximum 80% increase in gross floor area of the
existing 80.9 square-metre dwelling;
A detached dwelling with a maximum 28% increase in width of the existing 80.9
square-metre dwelling;
A minimum front yard setback of 2.5 metres from the existing dwelling;
A minimum front yard setback to the existing accessory building of 4 metres;
A minimum yard projection of 17.5 metres to an existing deck;
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
A minimum setback from a waterbody or watercourse to the existing dwelling of 2.5
metres;
A minimum setback to the existing septic system from the regulated high water
mark of 13.1 metres.
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Section 8: Residential Zones
8.1
General Prohibition
No person shall, within any Residential (R, BR, and RMH) Zone, use any land, or erect, alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following
requirements.
8.2
Permitted Uses
In Table 8.1, the permitted uses in a Zone are noted by the '√' symbol in the column applicable to that Zone and the row corresponding with a specific permitted use.
One or more conditions may apply where number(s) follow the '√' symbol, zone heading, or identified permitted use. The condition number(s) are described in the
footnotes of the Table.
The Residential (R, BR and RMH) Zones established by this By-law are as follows:
Residential Type One (R1)
Residential Type Two (R2)
Residential Type Three (R3)
Residential Type Four (R4)
Residential Type Five (R5)
Residential Mobile Home (RMH)
Back Lot Residential (BR)
Table 8.1
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Column 6
Column 7
Column 8
Use
R1
R2
R3
R4
R5
RMH
BR
Dwelling, Detached
√
√
√
√
√
-
√
Dwelling, Semi-Detached
-
-
-
-
√
-
-
Dwelling, Duplex
-
-
-
-
√
-
-
Dwelling, Mobile Home
-
-
-
-
-
√
-
Secondary Dwelling Unit
√
√
√
√
√
-
-
Group Home
√
√
√
√
√
-
-
Home Occupation
√
√
√
√
√
-
√
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8.3
Zone Requirements
Within any Residential Zone, no person shall use any lot or erect, alter, or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following zone requirements:
a)
Table 8.2
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Column 6
Column 7
Column 8
Requirement
R1
R2
R3
R4
R5
RMH
BR
Minimum Lot Area
4,000m²
3,000m²
2,000m²
700m²
465m² per
dwelling unit
2.0ha
4.0ha
Minimum Lot Frontage
60m
40m
30m
20m
15m per
dwelling unit
30m plus 10m
per unit
200m
Minimum Road Frontage
60m
40m
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Maximum Lot Coverage
10%
10%
10%
30%
30%
10%
5%
Minimum Front Yard
7.5m
7.5m
7.5m
7.5m
7.5m
10m
20m
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
7.5m
7.5m
7.5m
7.5m
7.5m
10m
N/A
Minimum Rear Yard
7.5m
7.5m
7.5m
7.5m
7.5m
10m
10m
Minimum Interior Side Yard
2m
2m
2m
2m
2m
5m
20m
Maximum Building Height
10m
10m
10m
7.5m
10m
5m
10m
Maximum Dock Length
15m
15m
15m
15m
15m
N/A
N/A
b)
Notwithstanding Table 8.2, where a front yard abuts a navigable waterway the minimum front yard setback shall be 20 metres.
c)
In the R5 Zone, the 2 metre interior side yard requirement does not apply where there is a common wall.
d)
If an R2, R3 or R4 Zone abuts a waterbody, the minimum lot frontage shall be 60 metres.
e)
Lands within the R4 or R5 Zone are required to be serviced with municipal sewer and water.
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f)
In the RMH Zone, the minimum required site area within a mobile home park shall be 1,000 square metres.
g)
In the RMH Zone, the minimum required setbacks for an individual site within a mobile park home shall be 2 metres.
8.4
Residential (R, BR and RMH) Zones - Exceptions
The exception requirements apply to those lands that are zoned with an exception on the accompanying zone maps to this By-law. Exception requirements to this
zone are set out in Tables 8.3 to Table 8.9. All other requirements of the zone, unless specifically modified or amended by this Section, continue to apply to the lands
subject to this Section.
Table 8.3 - R1 Exceptions
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
R1-1
By-law 2014-75
Parking, repair
and storage of
vehicular
equipment
Equipment and
material storage
area
Minimum lot frontage - 15m
Special requirements for the parking, storage and repair yard:
1) The parking, storage and repair yard must be located in the rear yard.
2) Minimum required front yard - 35m
3) Minimum required west side yard - 160m
4) Minimum required east side yard - 4m
5) Minimum required rear yard - 5m
6) Maximum parking, storage and repair area - 1,100sq.m.
Parking, repair and storage of vehicular equipment - means a specially designated
area where the owner/operator parks, stores and repair vehicular construction
equipment such as dump trucks, tractors, bulldozers, backhoes, trailers and floats.
R1-3
By-law 2014-75
Two Existing
Detached
Dwellings
Minimum lot area - 4,500sq.m.
Minimum lot frontage - 45m
R1-7
By-law 2014-75
Home industry
Storage area
Minimum lot area - 0.8ha
Minimum yard setback for accessory home industry building (all yards) - 3m
Minimum separation distance from a Shoreline Residential (SR), Shoreline
Residential Island (SRI), Residential (R, BR & RMH) and Multiple Residential (RM)
Zone - 3m
Minimum separation from dwelling unit in existence on another lot - 10m
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
Minimum required front yard- 20m
R1-10
By-law 2014-75
Bed and breakfast
establishment
Maximum number of bedrooms rented in the bed and breakfast establishment - 4
R1-12
By-law 2014-75
An accessory building shall be permitted in the front yard.
Minimum required exterior side yard - 3m
Maximum lot coverage - 12%
R1-14
By-law 2014-75
Minimum lot area - 3,000sq.m.
Minimum lot frontage - 35m
Minimum required front yard - 10m
Minimum required interior side yard - 3m
Minimum required rear yard - 10m
Maximum lot coverage - 30%
Maximum building height - 8m
Maximum dock length - 15m
R1-18
By-law 2014-75
Minimum lot area - 1.2ha
Minimum lot frontage - 110m
R1-19
By-law 2014-75
Dog kennel
Maximum number of dogs - 6
Minimum required front yard - 10m
Minimum required interior and exterior side yards - 10m
Minimum required rear yard - 10m
Maximum height of fence - 2m
Minimum size of kennel - 30sq.m.
R1-20
By-law 2008-75
Dwelling,
detached
Public self storage
facility
Workshop
Outside storage
of goods,
materials,
articles, vessels,
and boat trailers
Maximum lot coverage - 14%
R1-21 (H)
Minimum lot area - 540sq.m.
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
By-law 2014-75
(Appendix F)
Minimum lot frontage - 15m
Minimum required front yard - 7.5m
Minimum required interior side yard - 2m
Minimum required exterior side yard- 6m
Minimum required rear yard - 7.5m
Maximum lot coverage - 40%
Minimum landscaped open space - 20%
Maximum building height - 10m
Minimum road frontage - 15m
Maximum dock length - 15m
R1-22 (H)
By-law 2014-75
(from By-law
2010-16
amending By-law
91-19)
Minimum lot area - 540sq.m
Minimum lot frontage - 15m
Minimum required front yard - 7.5m
Minimum required interior side yard - 2m
Minimum required exterior side yard - 6m
Minimum required rear yard - 7.5m
Maximum lot coverage - 40%
Maximum height of buildings - 10m
All development shall be subject to Site Plan Control pursuant to the Planning Act.
R1-23(H)
By-law 2014-75
(from By-law
2010-16
amending By-law
91-19)
Minimum lot area - 540sq.m.
Minimum lot frontage - 15m
Minimum required front yard - 7.5m
Minimum required interior side yard - 2m
Minimum required exterior side yard - 6m
Minimum required rear yard- 7.5m
Maximum lot coverage - 40%
Maximum height of buildings - 10m
All development shall be subject to Site Plan Control pursuant to the Planning Act.
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
Lot: a parcel of land described as a whole registered description by the
Condominium Act, in which a unit is considered a lot.
Road: means a path or way, including a condominium road, which affords vehicular
access to more than one lot and may or may not be owned by a public authority.
R1-24(H)
By-law 2014-75
(from By-law
2010-16
amending By-law
91-19)
Minimum lot area - 540sq.m.
Minimum lot frontage - 10m
Minimum required front yard - 7.5m
Minimum required interior side yard - 2m
Minimum required exterior side yard - 6m
Minimum required rear yard - 7.5m
Maximum lot coverage - 40%
Maximum height of buildings - 10m
All development shall be subject to Site Plan Control pursuant to the Planning Act.
Lot: a parcel of land described as a whole registered description by the
Condominium Act, in which a unit is considered a lot.
Road: means a path or way, including a condominium road, which affords vehicular
access to more than one lot and may or may not be owned by a public authority.
R1-25
By-law 2014-75
Minimum lot area - 0.13ha
Minimum lot frontage - 45.7m
R1-26
By-law 2014-75
Minimum lot area - 3,400sq.m.
Minimum lot frontage - nil
R1-27
By-law 2014-75
Parking and
storage of
vehicles
Equipment and
material storage
area
The following requirements apply to parking, equipment and material storage:
Minimum required front yard (Prisque Road) - 15m
Minimum required north side yard - 7.5m
Minimum required rear yard - 6m
Equipment and material storage area: a specifically designated area where the
owner/operator stores equipment and materials used for the day-to-day operations
of a landscaping business.
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
Parking, or vehicular equipment area: A specifically designated area where the
owner/operator parks/stores vehicular construction equipment.
R1-28
By-law 2014-75
Minimum lot area - 2,200sq.m.
Minimum lot frontage - 20m
R1-29
By-law 2015-15
Dwelling units
Accessory
buildings,
structures
Recycle materials
drop-off centre
Front yard setback for storage area - 10m
Interior side yard for storage area - 5m
Rear yard setback for storage area - 5m
Recycled materials drop-off centre: means a privately-operated development used
for the collection and temporary storage of recyclable material. Recyclable materials
include, but are not limited to cardboard, paper, metal and similar household goods.
Recyclable material left at the drop-off centre shall be periodically removed and
taken to larger, permanent recycling operations for final recycling. The Drop-off
Centre must operate outdoors.
R1-30
By-law 2023-90
Minimum lot frontage - 56.41m
Table 8.4 - R2 Exceptions
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
R2-
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Table 8.5 - R3 Exceptions
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
R3-3
By-law 2014-75
Minimum lot frontage - 22.86m
All permitted uses must be connected to water and sewer services.
Table 8.6 - R4 Exceptions
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
R4-1
By-law 2014-75
(By-law 2009-80
amending By-law
91-19)
a) The minimum required front yard shall be 20m, to be retained in its natural
state, shall be maintained on each lot as identified in Schedule B of By-law 2009-
80, as outlined in Appendix E of this By-law.
b) Despite the above requirement, a 3m wide access path, constructed of natural
materials such as stone or mulch, to the lake shall be permitted.
c) The maximum gross floor area for dwellings shall be 300sq.m.
d) The maximum footprint of any dock shall be 30sq.m. for floating docks or
cantilevered docks and 15sq.m. for conventional crib docks.
e) The maximum length of a dock shall be 8m.
f) The maximum width of a dock shall be 8m.
g) Boathouses shall be prohibited and only one dock shall be permitted.
Natural state: lands that abut the current water mark which are maintained in a
natural vegetated state, except for vista pruning or removal of dying, dead,
decaying or diseased trees is permitted.
R4-2
By-law 2014-75
Minimum required rear yard - 4.5m
R4-4
By-law 2014-75
Minimum lot area - 1,500sq.m.
Minimum lot frontage - 25m
Minimum required front yard - 7.5m
Minimum required interior side yard - 2m
Minimum required exterior side yard - 5m
Minimum required rear yard - 40m
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
Minimum road frontage - 25m
R4-9
By-law 2014-75
Minimum lot area - 2,400sq.m.
Minimum lot frontage - 24.5m
Minimum required front yard - 20m
Minimum required interior side yard - 2m
Minimum required exterior side yard - 5m
Minimum required rear yard - 20m
Minimum road frontage - 19.5m
R4-17
By-law 2014-75
Maximum number of driveways - 1
R4-19
By-law 2017-71
Shoreline
accessory
structures - land
based
Shoreline
accessory
structures -
water based
Minimum lot frontage - 20m
Minimum required front yard - 11m
R4-20
By-law 2018-03
Studio gallery
Minimum required number of off-street parking spaces = one (1) space
Studio gallery means a premises in which an artist produces artwork or crafts and
may include the display and sales of works primarily produced on the premises and
may include a photography studio.
R4-21
By-law 2023-17
Notwithstanding Section 4.38 of this By-law, a building for human habitation is
permitted 20 metres from the railway right-of-way.
R4-22
By-law 2025-031
Minimum lot frontage - 20m
Shoreline structures are prohibited.
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Table 8.7 - R5 Exceptions
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
R5-1
By-law 2014-75
All shoreline
structures
R5-2
By-law 2014-75
A communal
docking facility
R5-3
By-law 2014-75
Minimum required side yard - 1.3m
R5-4
By-law 2018-22
Minimum required side yard:
- Where the property abuts a Residential Type Four (R4) Zone (south lot line) =
1.5m
- Where the property abuts a Residential Multiple Type Two Exception Three
(RM2-3) Zone (north lot line) = 1.2m
Table 8.8 - RMH Exceptions
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
RMH-
Table 8.9 - BR Exceptions
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
BR-1
By-law 2014-75
Minimum required front yard - 30m
BR-2
By-law 2014-75
Dwelling,
detached
i) No boat and vessel storage facility building shall be constructed or maintained
less than 40 metres from the boundary of Vollicks Road. For the purpose of this
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
Boat and vessel
storage facilities
boat trailer
parking
exception zone, Vollicks Road and the boundary of the road are defined as being
Part 6 on Plan 35R24124 and Part 2 on Plan 35R-12052.
ii) Notwithstanding the requirements of Section 4.1 of this By-law, accessory
structures may be constructed prior to the construction of the main principal
building.
iii) Notwithstanding Section 4.25 of this By-law, where multiple zones are located on
one lot, each zone category shall not constitute a separate lot with respect to
any applicable zone requirements.
Boat and vessel storage facilities means a building, structure or place where
watercraft and watercraft accessories are stored but shall not include the service
repair or sale of watercraft and / or watercraft accessories.
Minor servicing may include the replacement of parts, including but not limited to,
the replacement of tires, trailer hitches, batteries, but shall not include repair
including, but not limited to, retreading of tires, motor, exhaust, electrical system or
brake repair.
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Section 9: Multiple Residential Zones
9.1
General Prohibition
No person shall, within any Multiple Residential (RM) Zone, use any land, or erect, alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following
requirements. Development shall be serviced by municipal sewage services and municipal water services.
9.2
Permitted Uses
In Table 9.1, the permitted uses in a Zone are noted by the '√' symbol in the column applicable to that Zone and the row corresponding with a specific permitted use.
One or more conditions may apply where number(s) follow the '√' symbol, zone heading, or identified permitted use. The condition number(s) are described in the
footnotes of the Table.
The Multiple Residential (RM) Zones established by this By-law are as follows:
Residential Multiple Type One (RM1)
Residential Multiple Type Two (RM2)
Residential Multiple Type Three (RM3)
Residential Multiple Type Four (RM4)
Table 9.1
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Use
RM1
RM2
RM3
RM4
Dwelling, Apartment
-
-
√
-
Dwelling, Converted
√
-
-
√
Dwelling, Duplex
√
-
-
√
Dwelling, Detached
-
-
-
-
Dwelling, Fourplex
-
-
-
-
Dwelling, Semi-Detached
√
-
-
√
Dwelling, Townhouse
-
√
-
-
Dwelling, Triplex
√
-
-
√
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Use
RM1
RM2
RM3
RM4
Secondary Dwelling Unit
√
-
-
-
9.3
Zone Requirements
Within any Multiple Residential Zone, no person shall use any lot or erect, alter, or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following zone
requirements:
a)
Table 9.2
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Requirement
RM1
RM2
RM3
RM4
Minimum Lot Area
2,000m²
280m²
2,000m²
300m² per dwelling unit
Minimum Lot Frontage
30m
7.5m
30m plus 2m per unit
7.5m per dwelling unit
Maximum Lot Coverage
10%
40%
25%
40%
Minimum Front Yard
7.5m
7.5m
10m
7.5m
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
7.5m
7.5m
10m
Half of the building height or
7.5m, whichever is greater
Minimum Rear Yard
7.5m
7.5m
10m
7.5m
Minimum Interior Side Yard
2m
0m
5m
0m for a common wall
4m for other side yard
Maximum Building Height
10m
10m
10m
10m
Maximum Density
N/A
30 units per hectare
N/A
N/A
Minimum Landscaped Open
Space
20%
20%
20%
20%
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b)
Notwithstanding Table 9.2, where a front yard abuts a navigable waterway the minimum front yard setback shall be 20 metres.
9.4
Multiple Residential (RM) Zones - Exceptions
The exception requirements apply to those lands that are zoned with an exception on the accompanying zone maps to this By-law. Exception requirements to this
zone are set out in Tables 9.3 to Table 9.6. All other requirements of the zone, unless specifically modified or amended by this Section, continue to apply to the lands
subject to this Section.
Table 9.3 - RM1 Exceptions
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted
Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
RM1-2 (H)
Map 149 in
Schedule 'A' to
By-law 2014-75
RM1-2
Table 9.3 in
Section 9.4 of By-
law 2014-75
(Original By-law
2014-28
amending By-law
91-19)
Dwelling,
detached
Dwelling, semi-
detached
Dwelling, duplex
Dwelling, triplex
Dwelling,
fourplex
Dwelling,
townhouse
Where units have an attached wall the minimum interior side yard requirement is nil.
The minimum outdoor amenity space for triplex dwellings, fourplex dwellings, and
townhouse dwellings are as follows:
Triplex dwelling unit - 40sq.m. per dwelling unit
Fourplex dwelling unit - 40sq.m. per dwelling unit
Dwelling
Type
Minimum
Lot
Frontage
Minimum
Lot Area
Minimum Yard Requirements
Front
Rear
Interior
Side
Exterior
Side
Single
Detached
15m
540sq.m.
6m
7.5m
2m
6m
Semi-
Detached
9m/unit
360sq.m./unit
6m
7.5m
2m
6m
Duplex
15m/unit 465sq.m./unit
6m
7.5m
2m
6m
Triplex
9m/unit
240sq.m./unit
6m
7.5m
2m
6m
Fourplex
9m/unit
630sq.m.
6m
7.5m
2m
6m
Townhouse
6m
240sq.m./unit
6m
7.5m
2m
6m
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted
Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
Townhouse dwelling unit - 30sq.m. per dwelling unit
Maximum building height - 11m and 3 storeys
Maximum number of dwelling units with attached walls: Townhouse dwellings - 8
No driveway or garage shall exceed 45% of the width of a lot.
No part of any garage shall extend beyond the front face or a porch or screened porch
of the dwelling unit.
For the purposes of this zone the following definitions shall apply:
Driveway a defined area providing access for motor vehicles from a public or private
road to facilities such as a parking area, parking lot, loading space, private garage,
building or structure.
Outdoor amenity space an outdoor space, unobstructed by buildings and which cannot
be traveled upon by motor vehicles.
Notwithstanding the requirements of this By-law to the contrary, within the Blocks
identified on Schedule A and in the Residential Multiple Type One Exception 2 Holding
(RM-1-2-H) Zone, the following maximum densities shall be permitted in the blocks
identified on schedule "A" attached hereto:
Block Number
(Schedule A)
Maximum number of single
dwellings per block (single
detached)
Maximum total number
of units per block
1
6
11
2
2
2
3
7
12
4
7
14
5
6
12
6
6
9
7
6
11
8
6
11
9
4
7
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted
Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
Total
50
80
Notwithstanding the requirements of this By-law to the contrary, where there is a
conflict between Section 9.3 (Zone Requirements) and the table above, the regulations
in this table shall prevail.
For the purpose of this zoning by-law, the erection of any buildings or structures shall
only occur if sufficient water and sewer capacity exists, as determined by the
municipality, to service the proposed buildings and structures on site.
Table 9.4 - RM2 Exceptions
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses
Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
RM2-3
21 Detached
dwellings
1 Communal
swimming pool
and related
structures
11 Accessory
docks
Accessory
recreational
facilities
Minimum lot area - 360sq.m.
Minimum lot frontage - 13.85m
Minimum required rear yard - 5m
Minimum required side yard - 1.2m, except where the property abuts a Residential
Type Four (R4) Zone, in which case the minimum required side yard shall be 1.5m.
Minimum required front yard S (internal) - 7.5m
Maximum lot coverage - 40%
Maximum dock length - 8m
Minimum side yard setback for a dock - 5m
Minimum setback from lone pine road - 1.5m
A minimum 8m wide buffer strip shall be maintained around the current water
mark. for purposes of this zone docks and walkways are permitted in the buffer
strip.
For the purposes of this Zone, the front lot line for individual residential lots shall be
either the boundary between the public road or the private access road.
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses
Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
For the purposes of this Zone, all side yards within the zone are interior side yards.
RM2-4 (H)
By-law 2014-75
Maximum number of driveways - 1
RM2-05 (H16)
By-law 2024-092
Re-numbered,
previously RM2-
01 (H16).
Front yard setback - 19.5m
Rear yard setback - 3.5m
Maximum density - 53 dwelling units per hectare
Minimum number of parking spaces - 1.8 parking spaces per dwelling unit
Covered walkways are permitted on the lot with a maximum width of 3.75 metres,
maximum height of 4.5 metres and a minimum setback of 0.4 metres from any lot
line. A covered walkway means a passage or path used for walking or accessibility
purposes that provides access to and from buildings, structures or features and
which has a roof and open sides.
Notwithstanding Sections 4.5 and 4.6, the 4.0 metres maximum projection into the
front yard permitted by Section 4.13 also permits a similar encroachment into the
minimum shoreline setbacks on the Subject Lands.
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Table 9.5 - RM3 Exceptions
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses
Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
RM3-1 (H)
By-law 2014-75
Appendix F
(By-law 2014-15
amending By-law
91-19)
Dwelling, single
detached
Dwelling, semi-
detached
Dwelling, duplex
Dwelling, triplex
Dwelling,
fourplex
Dwelling,
townhouse
Dwelling,
apartment, with
a maximum of
16 units
A home
occupation
within a single
detached
dwelling
An accessory
dwelling unit
within a single
detached
dwelling
Dwelling
Type
Minimum
Lot
Frontage
Minimum
Lot Area
Minimum Yard Requirements (i)
Maximum
Lot
Coverage
Minimum
Landscaped
Open
Space
Front
Rear
Interior
Side (ii)
Exterior
Side
Single
Detached
15m
465sq.m.
7.5m
7.5m
2.0 m
7.5m
30%
20%
Semi-
Detached
7.5m/
unit
300sq.m.
/unit
7.5m
7.5m
2.0 m
7.5m
40%
20%
Duplex
7.5m/
unit
300sq.m.
/unit
7.5m
7.5m
2.0 m
7.5m
40%
20%
Triplex
7.5m/
unit
300sq.m.
/unit
7.5m
7.5m
2.0 m
7.5m
40%
20%
Fourplex
7.5m/
unit
300sq.m.
/unit
7.5m
7.5m
2.0 m
7.5m
40%
20%
Townhouses 5.5m/lot/
unit
200sq.m.
/unit
7.5m
(iii)
7.5m
2.0 m
7.5m
50%
20%
Apartments
30m/unit
(iv)
2000sq.m
/lot
5.0m
10m
5.0 m
10 m
50%
N/A
Footnotes:
i) The required yard shall be measured from the limits of the condominium road
or limit of the vacant land to be used for a condominium unit.
ii) Where units have an attached wall the minimum interior side yard
requirement is Nil.
iii) Minimum front yard - 4.5m to main wall of dwelling & 6m to Garage
iv) Plus 2m / apartment dwelling unit
Additional Requirements:
i) Maximum building height - 11m and 3 storeys
ii) Maximum number of townhouse dwelling units with attached walls - 8
iii) No driveway or garage shall exceed 45% of the width of the lot
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses
Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
iv) Minimum number of parking spaces - 1.5 parking spaces per apartment
dwelling unit
v) For the purposes of this zone, the following definitions shall apply:
Condominium means the ownership of individual units in a multiple unit ownership
structure with common elements as defined in "The Condominium Act".
Driveway means a defined area providing access for motor vehicles from a public or
private road to facilities such as a parking area, parking lot, loading space, private
garage, building or structure.
Landscaped open space means the open space from ground to sky at grade on a lot
accessible by walking and which is suitable for the growth and maintenance of
grass, flowers, trees, bushes, natural vegetation and other landscaping and includes
and surfaced walk, patio or similar area but does not include any driveway or ramp,
whether surface or not, any curb, retaining wall, parking area or any open space
beneath or within any building or structure.
Lot means a parcel of land described as a whole registered description by "The
Condominium Act", in which a unit is considered to be a lot, or the definition of "Lot"
as defined in Section 19 of this Bylaw, as amended for freehold ownership.
Road means a road but also includes a path or way, including a condominium road,
which affords vehicular access to one or more lots and may or may not be owned by
a public authority.
The maximum permitted densities shall be as follows:
Block number (as identified in by-
law 2014-15, as outlined in
Appendix F of this By-law)
Maximum number
of single detached
dwellings per block
Maximum total
number of units per
block
43
2
4
44
2
4
45
2
4
46
2
4
47
2
4
48
6
32
50
8
48
51
7
32
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses
Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
52
3
5
53
2
4
54
2
4
55
3
5
56
2
4
57
3
5
Total
46
159
On the lands described as Part of Lot 30, Concession 3, former Baxter Township,
now Township of Georgian Bay, District Municipality of Muskoka, no personal shall
use the lands or erect any or use any buildings or structure unless both of the
following municipal services are available to service such land, buildings or
structures:
a) Municipal water services; and
b) Municipal sewage services.
Where there is a conflict between the requirements for permitted uses, and the
density requirements (vi), the requirements for permitted uses shall prevail.
The erection of any building or structures shall occur if sufficient water and sewer
capacity exists, as determined by the municipality, to service the proposed buildings
and structures on site.
RM3-2
By-law 2015-73
Four-plex
dwelling unit
Minimum lot area - 970sq.m.
Minimum lot frontage - 20m
Minimum front yard setback - 3m
Minimum exterior side yard - 1m
Maximum number of dwelling units - 4
RM3-3 (H6)
By-law 2016-80
Detached
dwelling
Semi-detached
dwelling
Duplex dwelling
Triplex dwelling
The minimum landscape open space for triplex dwellings, fourplex dwellings,
apartment dwellings, and townhouse dwellings are as follows:
Triplex Dwelling Unit - 40m² per dwelling unit
Fourplex Dwelling Unit- 40m² per dwelling unit
Townhouse Dwelling Unit - 40m² per dwelling unit
Maximum height of buildings: 11.0m and 3 storeys
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses
Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
Fourplex
dwelling
Townhouse
dwelling
Maximum number of dwelling units with attached walls: Townhouse dwellings - 8
No driveway or garage shall exceed 45% of the width of a lot.
Footnotes for Table:
(i) Where units have an attached wall the minimum interior side yard
requirement is nil.
For the purposes of this Zone the following definitions shall apply:
Condominium the ownership of individual units in a multiple unit ownership
structure with common elements as defined in The Condominium Act.
Driveway a defined area providing access for motor vehicles from a public or
private road to facilities such as a parking area, parking lot, loading space,
private garage, building or structure;
Lot for the purpose of this zoning by--law is the sum of the total of all lands
that comprise registered condominium, being all the units and common
elements; and;
Yard shall be measured from the limits of the condominium road or limit of the
vacant land to be used for a condominium unit.
Dwelling
Type
Minimum
Lot
Frontage
Minimum Lot
Area
Minimum Yard Requirements (i)
Front
Rear
Interior
Side
Exterior
Side
Single
Detached
10.7m
420sq.m.
6m
7.5m
2.0m
6m
Semi-
Detached
5.3m/ unit
210sq.m./unit
6m
7.5m
2.0m
6m
Duplex
10.7m/ unit 465sq.m./unit
6m
7.5m
2.0m
6m
Triplex
9m/ unit
240sq.m./unit
6m
7.5m
2.0m
6m
Fourplex
9m/ unit
63sq.m
6m
7.5m
2.0m
6m
Townhouse 6m
240sq.m./unit
6m
7.5m
2.0m
6m
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Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses
Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
Notwithstanding the requirements of this By-law to the contrary, within the Blocks
identified on Schedule A and in the Residential Multiple Type Three Exception Three
Holding Six (RM3--3(H6)) Zone, the following maximum densities shall be permitted
in the blocks identified on Schedule "A" attached to By-law No.:
Block number
(Schedule A)
Maximum number of single
dwellings per block
Maximum total number
of units per block
Single Detached
48
3
4
49
3
4
50
3
4
51
3
4
52
3
4
53
3
4
54
3
4
Total
21
28
Notwithstanding the requirements of this By-law to the contrary, where there is a
conflict between Section 9.3 (Table 9.2) Zone Requirements, the Regulations for
Permitted Uses contained in the first table shall prevail.
For the purpose of this zoning by--law, the erection of any buildings or structures
shall only occur if sufficient water and sewer capacity exists, as determined by the
municipality, to service the proposed buildings and structures on site.
In all other respects the requirements of the Residential Multiple Type Three (RM3)
Zone shall apply.
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Table 9.6 - RM4 Exceptions
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses
Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
RM4-1
By-law 2014-75
All shoreline
structures
Minimum required interior side yard (building) - 2m
Minimum required interior side yard (common wall) - Nil
RM4-2
By-law 2014-75
Minimum lot frontage - 10m
RM4-3(H)
By-law 2014-75,
By-law 2021-037,
By-law 2025-053,
& OLT-25-000597
Dwelling,
Detached
Dwelling, Semi-
Detached
Dwelling, Duplex
Dwelling, Triplex
Dwelling
Fourplex
Dwelling,
Townhouse
Dwelling,
Apartment, not
Exceeding Six
Units
Regulations for Permitted Uses:
Dwelling
Type
Minimum
Lot
Frontage
Minimum
Lot Area
Minimum Yard Requirements
Front
Rear
Interior Side
Exterior
Side
Single
Detached
15m
540sq.m.
6m
7.5m
2m
6 m
Semi-
Detached
9m/unit
360sq.m./
unit
6m
7.5m
2m and 0m
between
attached units
6 m
Duplex
15m/unit 465sq.m./
unit
6m
7.5m
2m
6 m
Triplex
9m/unit
240sq.m./
unit
6m
7.5m
2m and 0m
between
horizontal
attached units
6 m
Fourplex
9m/unit
630sq.m.
6m
7.5m
2m and 0m
between
horizontal
attached units
6 m
Townhouse
6m
240sq.m./
unit
6m
7.5m
2m and 0m
between
horizontal
attached units
6 m
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses
Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
i)
The minimum outdoor amenity space for triplex dwellings, fourplex dwellings,
apartment dwellings, and townhouse dwellings are as follows:
Triplex Dwelling Unit 40 Sq. M. Per Dwelling Unit
Fourplex Dwelling Unit 40 Sq. M. Per Dwelling Unit
Townhouse Dwelling Unit 30 Sq. M. Per Dwelling Unit
Apartment Dwelling Unit 20 Sq. M. Per Dwelling Unit
ii)
Maximum Building Height 11m and 3 storeys
iii)
Maximum number of dwelling units with horizontal attached walls -
Townhouse Dwellings 8
iv)
No driveway or garage shall exceed 40% of the width of a lot.
v)
No part of any garage shall extend beyond the front face or a porch or
screened porch of the dwelling unit.
vi)
For the purposes of this Zone, the following definitions shall apply.
Condominium means a condominium corporation as designated in the
Condominium Act, 1998, S.O. 1998, c. 19.
Driveway a defined area providing access for motor vehicles from a public or
condominium private road to facilities such as a parking area, parking lot,
loading space, private garage, building or structure.
Outdoor Amenity Space means landscaped and activity areas which cannot
be traveled upon by motor vehicles located on a condominium lot used for a
dwelling type permitted in the Zone. Outdoor amenity space only applies to
the requirements of Paragraph (i) for the RM4-3 Zone. Outdoor amenity
space area does not apply to the calculation of condominium lot coverage for
Apartment
9m/unit
630sq.m.
7.5m
7.5m
4m and 0m
between
horizontal
attached units
7.5m
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses
Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
the RM4-3 Zone. Outdoor amenity space area includes the area of land used
by a swimming pool, pool pump house, gazebo, hot tubs, and whirlpools.
Pool House means an accessory building to a permitted residential dwelling
type in the Zone associated with a swimming pool on a condominium lot. A
pool house is an accessory use to the condominium and includes changerooms
and washrooms. Accessory buildings and structures are subject to Section 4.1
of the Zoning By-law.
Notwithstanding Section 4.1.6(b) of the Zoning By-law, the minimum setback
for a pool house in this Zone shall be 3.3 metres from a condominium private
road. For clarity, Section 4.1.6(a) of the Zoning By-law applies to a pool
house in this Zone.
Notwithstanding Section 4.1.5 of the Zoning By-law, the minimum yard
setback for a pool house in this Zone shall be:
a) 2.0 metres to the POTL line or condominium lot line for an interior side
yard;
b) 4.0 metres to the POTL line or condominium lot line for a rear yard; and
c) 3.3 metres to the POTL line or condominium lot line for a front yard.
Lot means all lands that comprise a registered condominium.
Lot Area means the sum total of all land in the condominium lot including
buildings for a permitted dwelling type and common areas. Common areas
include outdoor amenity space, condominium private roads, and any parking
areas and driveways for units.
Lot Coverage in the RM4-3 Zone for the purpose of the lot coverage
requirements in Section 9.3 of this By-law for the RM4 Zone means the
numerator divided by the condominium lot area. The numerator shall be the
gross floor area of all principal and accessory buildings or structures used for
permitted dwelling types, minus private condominium roads, minus parking
areas, and minus pool mechanical equipment in a pool house instead of a
separate pump house.
POTL means Parcel of Tied Land.
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses
Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
Yard, Front and Exterior Side means the land on the condominium lot
located between principal building(s) used for a permitted dwelling type
measured from either the front lot line separating a condominium lot from a
road, or the POTL line separating land associated with a condominium unit
from the right(s) of way including condominium private roads. The minimum
yard requirements for the Zone shall be measured from the exterior wall of a
permitted dwelling type to the appropriate lot or POTL line.
Yard, Rear and Interior Side means the land on the condominium lot
located between principal building(s) used for a permitted dwelling type
measured from either the rear or interior side lot line separating a
condominium lot from another lot, or the POTL rear or interior side lot line
separating land associated with a condominium unit from another
condominium unit. The minimum yard requirements for the Zone shall be
measured from the exterior wall of a permitted dwelling type to the
appropriate lot or POTL line.
vii)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, within the
Blocks identified on Schedule A and in the RM4-3(H) Zone, the following
maximum densities shall be permitted in the blocks identified on schedule "A"
of By-law 2006- 74, as outlined in Appendix G of this By-law:
Block Number
(Schedule A)
Maximum Number of
Single Dwellings per
Block (Single
Detached)
Maximum Total
Number of Units per
Block
1
15
81
2
10
47
3
25
129
13
55
93
14
29
50
15
50
62
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses
Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
16
20
20
Total
200
482
viii)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, where there is a
conflict between Section 9.3 (Zone Requirements) and Provision viii) of this
exception zone, the regulations in the first table shall prevail.
ix)
For the purpose of this zoning by-law, the erection of any buildings or
structures shall only occur if sufficient water and sewer capacity exists, as
determined by the municipality, to service the proposed buildings and
structures on site.
RM4-3A(H)
Bylaw 2019-38
By-law 2025-053,
& OLT-25-000597
Dwelling,
Townhouse
In addition to the provision of the RM4-3 Zone, the following provisions shall apply:
A maximum of 173 townhouse dwelling units shall be permitted.
Regulations for Townhouse Dwellings:
i)
In this Zone, the minimum yard requirements for a townhouse dwelling type
in the RM4-3 Zone table shall instead be:
a) 3.3 metres in the condominium front yard and exterior side yard; and
b) 2.5 metres and 0.0 metres between horizontal attached units in the
condominium rear yard and interior side yard.
ii)
A parapet, guard and railing not exceeding 1.2 metres shall not be considered
part of building height; and a structure providing access to roof terrace shall
not be considered a storey if less than 15 square metres in footprint and not
more than 3 metres in height, measured from floor to flat roof.
iii)
Outdoor amenity space in the RM4-3A Zone includes pool house(s), decks,
and terraces.
iv)
A maximum driveway width of 3.2 metres for internal units and 6 metres for
end units shall apply.
v)
Decks, balconies, terraces and porches which are covered or uncovered, more
than 1.2 metres above finished grade are permitted to project 4.0 metres into
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses
Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
a required setback, however a minimum setback of 1.2 metres shall be
required from any lot line.
vi)
Patios which are partially covered or uncovered and their steps and landings
equal or less than 1.2 metres above the finished grade are permitted to
project 4.75 metres into a required setback, however all of them shall be
setback a minimum of 1.2 metres from any lot line.
vii)
Parking spaces shall be setback a minimum of 4 metres from the intersection
of two private roads.
viii) A minimum setback for a two car garage is 4.5 metres from a front lot line.
ix)
Buildings and structures shall not be subject to the setback requirements of
Section 4.4 (d).
The holding provisions shall be removed subject to entrance(s) to Honey Harbour
Road being completed to the satisfaction of the District.
For the purposes of this exception the following definitions shall apply:
Patio: means a partially covered or uncovered and unenclosed accessory structure
which is equal or less than 1.2 metres above the finished grade designed for
lounging or sunbathing and is attached to a building.
Deck: deck means a partially covered or uncovered and unenclosed accessory
structure which is more than 1.2 metres above the finished grade designed for
lounging or sunbathing and is attached to a building.
Balcony: Balcony means a raised platform or structure projecting above finished
grade from the main building, not supported by the ground, with or without steps to
provide access to the ground.
Porch: Porch means a roofed structure that is attached to a building and is open
along one or more sides. For the purpose of this By-law, a Porch may include
entrances to a building but shall not constitute a covered entrance.
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses
Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
RM4-3B
Bylaw 2019-37,
By-law 2025-053,
& OLT-25-000597
Dwelling,
Townhouse
In addition to the provision of the RM4-3 Zone, the following provisions shall apply:
A maximum of 52 townhouse dwelling units shall be permitted.
Regulations for Townhouse Dwellings:
i)
In this Zone:
Yard, Front and Exterior Side means the land on the condominium lot
located between principal building(s) used for a permitted dwelling type
measured from either the front lot line separating a condominium lot from a
road, or the unit side of the curb on a condominium private road(s). The
minimum yard requirements for the Zone shall be measured from the exterior
wall of a permitted dwelling type to the appropriate lot line or curb.
ii)
In this Zone, the minimum yard requirements for a townhouse dwelling type
in the RM4-3 Zone table shall instead be:
a) 3.5 metres in the condominium front yard and exterior side yard; and
b) 1.3 metres and 0.0 metres between horizontal attached units in the
condominium rear yard and interior side yard.
iii)
A parapet, guard and railing not exceeding 1.2 metres shall not be considered
part of building height; and a structure providing access to roof terrace shall
not be considered a storey if less than 15 square metres in footprint and not
more than 3 metres in height, measured from floor to flat roof.
iv)
Decks and terraces shall be considered outdoor amenity space.
v)
A maximum driveway width of 3.2 metres for internal units and 6 metres for
end units shall apply.
vi)
Decks, balconies, terraces and porches which are covered or uncovered, more
than 1.2 metres above finished grade are permitted to project 4.0 metres into
a required setback, however a minimum setback of 1.2 metres shall be
required from any lot line.
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses
Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
vii)
Patios which are partially covered or uncovered and their steps and landings
equal or less than 1.2 metres above the finished grade are permitted to
project 4.75 metres into a required setback, however they shall be setback a
minimum of 0.0 metres from any lot line.
viii) Parking spaces shall be setback a minimum of 4 metres from the intersection
of two private roads.
ix)
A minimum setback for a two car garage is 4.2 metres from a front lot line.
x)
Buildings and structures shall not be subject to the setback requirements of
Section 4.4 (d).
xi)
Table 9.6, item v) of the RM4-3 (H) zone does not apply (Driveway or garage
maximum width).
For the purposes of this exception the following definitions shall apply:
Patio: means a partially covered or uncovered and unenclosed accessory structure
which is equal or less than 1.2 metres above the finished grade designed for
lounging or sunbathing and is attached to a building.
Deck: deck means a partially covered or uncovered and unenclosed accessory
structure which is more than 1.2 metres above the finished grade designed for
lounging or sunbathing and is attached to a building.
Balcony: Balcony means a raised platform or structure projecting above finished
grade from the main building, not supported by the ground, with or without steps to
provide access to the ground.
Porch: Porch means a roofed structure that is attached to a building and is open
along one or more sides. For the purpose of this By-law, a Porch may include
entrances to a building but shall not constitute a covered entrance.
RM4-3C(H)
* For added certainty in consideration of yard setbacks, the entire condominium
block will be considered as one lot.
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses
Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
By-law 2021-037,
By-law 2025-053,
& OLT-25-000597
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Section 10: Commercial Zones
10.1
General Prohibition
No person shall, within any Commercial (C) Zone, use any land, or erect, alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following requirements.
10.2
Permitted Uses
In Table 10.1, the permitted uses in a Zone are noted by the '√' symbol in the column applicable to that Zone and the row corresponding with a specific permitted
use. One or more conditions may apply where number(s) follow the '√' symbol, zone heading, or identified permitted use. The condition number(s) are described in
the footnotes of the Table.
The Commercial (C) Zones established by this By-law are as follows:
General Commercial (C1)
Restricted Commercial (C2)
Highway Commercial (C3)
Table 10.1
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Use
C1
C2
C3
A maximum of 2 accessory dwelling units, located
on the second storey
√
√ (1)
-
Dwelling, Accessory
-
√ (1)
√
Auction Sales Facility
-
-
√
Building Supply and Lumber Outlet
-
-
√
Clinic
-
√
-
Commercial Greenhouse / Nursery
-
-
√
Day Nursery
√
√
-
Equipment Sales / Rental Establishment
-
-
√
Financial Institution
√
√
-
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Use
C1
C2
C3
Hotel and Motel
√
-
√
Marine Vessel Sales and Service Establishment
-
-
√
Motor Vehicle Dealership
-
-
√
Motor Vehicle Fuel Bar
-
-
√
Motor Vehicle Service Station
-
-
√
Office
√
√
-
Outdoor Display or Sales Area
-
-
√
Outdoor Storage
-
-
√
Personal Service Establishment
√
√
-
Place of Entertainment
√
√
√
Post Office
√
√
-
Prefabricated Housing Sales Establishment
-
-
√
Public Self Storage Facility
-
-
√
Real Estate Sales Office
-
-
√
Recreational Vehicle Sales and Service Operation
-
-
√
Restaurant
√
-
√
Retail Store
√
√
√
Seasonal Mobile Eating Establishment
Note: During the summer (Friday of Victoria Day
weekend until the Monday of Thanksgiving
weekend) as per By-law 2018-61
√
√
√
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Footnotes for Table 10.1:
(1)
Where an accessory dwelling and an accessory apartment unit is a permitted use, only one of an accessory dwelling or accessory dwelling unit shall be
permitted.
10.3
Zone Requirements
Within any Commercial Zone, no person shall use any lot or erect, alter, or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following zone requirements:
a)
Table 10.2
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Requirement
C1
C2
C3
Minimum Lot Area
4,000m²
3,000m²
4,000m²
Minimum Lot Frontage
46m
20m
60m
Maximum Lot Coverage
30%
20%
30%
Minimum Front Yard
0m
0m
5m
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
5m
3m
5m
Minimum Rear Yard
7.5m
10m
5m
Minimum Interior Side Yard
3m
1m
3m
Maximum Building Height
10m
10m
10m
Minimum Landscaped Open Space
10%
20%
20%
b)
Within all Commercial (C) Zones where a lot contains an additional zone(s), the maximum lot coverage shall be calculated based on the lot area within the
Commercial (C) Zone.
c)
Notwithstanding Table 10.2, where a front yard abuts a navigable waterway, the minimum required front yard shall be 20 metres.
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10.4
Commercial (C) Zones - Exceptions
The exception requirements apply to those lands that are zoned with an exception on the accompanying zone maps to this By-law. Exception requirements to this
zone are set out in Tables 10.3 to Table 10.5. All other requirements of the zone, unless specifically modified or amended by this Section, continue to apply to the
lands subject to this Section.
Table 10.3 - C1 Exceptions
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
C1-4
By-law 2014-75
Laundromat
Motor vehicle
washing
establishment
1 dwelling unit
located in the
basement
2 dwelling units
located on the
second storey
Minimum lot area - 4,000sq.m.
Minimum lot frontage - 50m
Minimum required front yard - 7.5m
Minimum required interior side yard - 5m
Minimum required interior side yard (common wall) - 0m
Minimum required exterior side yard - 7.5m
Minimum required rear yard - 7.5m
Maximum lot coverage - 70%
No personal shall, at any time, use lands or erect or use buildings or
structures or lands within a C1-4 Zone unless the following municipal
services are available to service the land, buildings or structures as the
case may be:
a) municipal water services
b) municipal sewage services
For the purpose of this section, the designated services are not available
unless:
a) in the case of water services, there is sufficient supply of water
from the municipal water treatment facilities for the use, building
or structure as the case may be;
b) in the case of sewer services, the sufficient capacity at the
municipal sewage treatment facilities to handle sewage from the
use, building or structure as the case may be; and
c) in the case of water and sewage, the lands, buildings or
structures as the case may be lie along a municipal watermain or
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
sanitary sewer from which service can be provided by way of
private service connections.
C1-5
By-law 2014-75
A dwelling unit shall
be permitted on the
ground floor to the
rear of the
commercial use
C1-6(H)
By-law 2014-75
Equipment sales/
rental establishment
Real estate sales
office
Motor vehicle fuel bar
or gas station
Commercial
greenhouse/ nursery
sales
Recreational vehicle
and marine vessel
sales and service
establishment
A maximum of 6 dwelling units are permitted on the second floor.
Maximum setback from a public road - 8m
C1-7
By-law 2014-75
amended by
Bylaw 2018-74
Motor vehicle service
station
Minimum lot area - 742sq.m.
Minimum lot frontage - 29.3m
Minimum required front yard - 7.5m
C1-8
By-law 2014-75
amended by
Bylaw 2015-134
Banks or financial
institutions
Business and
professional offices
Day nurseries
Dwelling & apartment
units located above
the main storey
Hotels and motels
Maximum dock length of 7.3 metres for 8 docks as shown on Schedule
'B' as docks 1 to 8.
Maximum dock lengths for 2 docks adjacent to boat launch being 9
metres and 18 metres as shown on Schedule 'B' as docks 9 and 10.
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
A personal services
establishment
Post office
Restaurants and
drive in restaurants
Retail stores
Tourist
establishments
Place of
entertainment
Real estate office
Indoor boat and
vessel storage
Parking lot
A clinic
An accessory
dwelling
Equipment
sales/rental
establishment
Marina facility
C1-9
By-law 2014-75
Bait and tackle shop
Food kiosk that
allows the sale of
pizza, subs, soup,
sandwiches and ice
cream
C1-10 (H)
Minimum lot area - 1,800sq.m.
Minimum lot frontage - 31m
Maximum lot coverage - 30%
The front lot line will be the eastern boundary line for the subject lands.
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Table 10.4 - C2 Exceptions
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
C2-1
By-law 2014-75
Motor vehicle fuel bar
Minimum lot area - 1,400sq.m.
Minimum lot frontage - 20m
Minimum required front yard - 10m
Minimum required northerly side yard - 7m
Minimum required southerly side yard - Nil
Minimum required rear yard - 10m
Maximum lot coverage - 30%
C2-3
By-law 2014-75
Library
Dwelling unit
Public park and
accessory structures
Public docks
C2-4
By-law 2014-75
A maximum of 3
dwelling units are
permitted on the
second storey
C2-5
By-law 2014-75
amended by By-
law 2018-106
Detached dwelling
Accessory parking lot
Motor vehicle repair
shop
Boat repair shop
Detailing facility
C2-6
By-law 2014-75
Minimum required northerly side yard - 1m
Minimum required southerly side yard - Nil
Minimum required rear yard - 3m
Maximum lot coverage - 90%
Minimum open space - nil
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
Minimum lot area - 800sq.m.
C2-7
By-law 2014-75
Minimum required front yard - nil
Minimum required interior side yard - 3m
Minimum required exterior side yard - nil
Minimum required rear yard - 5m
Maximum lot coverage - 60%
Minimum open space - nil
Minimum lot area - 2,000sq.m.
Maximum building height - 10m
Parking spaces required - 10
C2-8
By-law 2014-75
Minimum required front yard - 15m
C2-9
By-law 2014-75
Bed and breakfast
establishment
Dwelling, apartment
Maximum number of apartment dwellings - 1
Apartment dwelling must be located on the ground floor and to the rear
of the commercial use.
C2-10
By-law 2016-62
Cottage property
maintenance and
service business
Accessory dwelling
unit
Minimum required lot area - 1,822m² (Existing)
Minimum required lot frontage - 12m (Existing)
Maximum permitted lot coverage - 292m² (16.03%) (Existing)
Minimum required interior side yard setbacks to a dock - Nil
Maximum permitted length of a dock (including ramp) - 29.26m
Minimum required boat parking space size 4m (length) X 2m (width)
a)
there shall be no outdoor storage of refuse, building materials,
recycled material or storage or transport of bulk fuel tanks and no
utility equipment, such as all-terrain vehicles and utility task
vehicles, in excess of 450 kg shall be used in association with
permissible uses on-site nor shall such utility equipment be loaded
onto vessels docked on-site. For the purposes of the amending
zoning by-law, all loading/unloading shall be conducted from a
dock;
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
b)
construction barges shall not be permitted to be docked on-site;
c)
the maximum length of any marine vessel (barges prohibited) to
be docked on the property shall not exceed 7.32 metres (24.0
feet);
d)
the maximum number of marine vessels (barges prohibited) to be
docked on the property shall not exceed six (6) at any one time
and permitted marine vessels shall be secured directly to a dock
structure;
e)
the exterior display and sale of outdoor furniture and accessories
shall only be permitted in the front yard abutting Honey Harbour
Road;
f)
there shall be no tree removal (unless they are a safety hazard)
and no expansion to existing storage buildings and structures
located on-site. If trees are identified as safety hazards, removal
should not occur between May 1 to July 31, as this time
corresponds to the peak roosting period for the majority of bat
species at risk;
g)
all lands in the Restricted Commercial Type Two Exception Ten
(C2-10) Zone shall be subject to site plan control approval;
h)
vegetation within 20.0 metres of the shoreline be maintained in a
natural state, with the exception of a pathway to the shoreline;
i)
in the event that future development applications propose
additional buildings on the lot, an updated EIS scoped to address
potential impacts to Endangered and Threatened Species should
be completed;
j)
parking facilities on the subject property to be limited to the
extent possible, to reduce the potential mortality of individual
endangered and threatened species from vehicular collisions; and,
k)
an accessory dwelling unit may be located on the main floor of an
existing detached dwelling
C2-11
By-law 2017-85
& By-law 2025-
053
Real estate office
Take-out restaurant
Detached dwelling
Home occupation
Place of
entertainment
Required parking spaces - 4
Required loading spaces - nil
Take-out restaurant definition:
A premise where food is prepared and available for purchase and to be
primarily consumed off-site. A Take-out restaurant may include a
bakery, ice cream shop, sandwich shop or similar establishment.
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Table 10.5 - C3 Exceptions
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
C3-1
By-law 2014-75
Video cassette sales
and rental
Bait and tackle shop
Furniture sales outlet
Gift shop
C3-2
By-law 2014-75
Restaurant
C3-4
By-law 2014-75
Construction trailer
camp
Maximum size of trailer camp - 10,000sq.m.
Minimum required front yard - 60m
Minimum required side yard - 30m
C3-5
By-law 2014-75
Public self-storage
facility
Minimum required front yard - 20m
Minimum required side yard - 9m
Minimum required rear yard - 9m
C3-6
By-law 2014-75
Drive-in restaurant
C3-8
By-law 2014-75
Marine vessel sales
and service
establishment
Public self-storage
facility
Minimum required front yard - 14m
C3-9
By-law 2015-78
Clinic
Office
Minimum interior side yard setback from southerly property line will be 9
metres.
C3-10
By-law 2015-124
Public self-storage
facility
Bulk fuel depot
Outdoor storage
Public Self Storage Facility:
Minimum required front yard setback - 20m
Minimum required interior side yard setback - 10m
Minimum required exterior side yard setback - 20m
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
Minimum required rear yard setback - 10m
Bulk Fuel Depot:
Minimum front yard setback - 27.0m
Minimum interior side yard setback - 10.0m
Minimum exterior side yard setback - 30.0m
Minimum rear yard setback - 10.0m
Maximum building height - 10.0m
Maximum lot coverage - 30%
Minimum landscaped open space - 20%
Outdoor Storage:
Minimum front yard setback - 30.0m
Minimum interior side yard setback - 10.0m
Minimum exterior side yard setback - 30.0m
Minimum rear yard setback - 10.0m
Maximum building height - 10.0m
Minimum landscaped open space - 20%
Location Requirements for Outdoor Storage:
Outdoor storage is behind the front or exterior wall of the main building
facing any road;
Such outdoor storage does not cover more than 15% of the lot area;
and,
Any portion of a lot used for outdoor storage is screened from adjacent
uses and roads adjoining the lot, by a building, existing natural
vegetation and/or landscaping strip of at least 3.0 metres in width
and/or fence of at least 2.0 metres in height as measured from the
ground and abutting the Residential Zone to the south.
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
Ingress and Egress Requirements:
Ingress and egress to and from the required parking spaces and areas
shall be provided by means of unobstructed driveways with a maximum
permitted width of 9.0 metres.
The minimum width of an aisle providing access to a parking area shall
be 9.0 metres.
Definitions:
Bulk Fuel Depot -
For the purposes of this by-law shall mean lands used for the bulk
storage, distribution and sale of propane for commercial purposes
but does not include retail sales to the general public.
Outdoor Storage -
For the purposes of this by-law shall mean a principal use on a
property and may include, but not be limited to, the storage of
vehicles, travel trailers, recreational vehicles, camper trailers,
accessory items for heavy equipment and boats, but shall not
include uses requiring the storage of hazardous or noxious
materials.
C3-11
By-law 2018-11
Detached dwelling
Motor vehicle fuel bar
Motor vehicle service
station
C3-13
By-law 2018-27
Minimum number of parking spaces = 17
C3-14
By-law 2018-49
& By-law 2025-
053
Marine vessel storage
Maximum building height - 10.7m
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Section 11: Tourist Commercial Zones
11.1
General Prohibition
No person shall, within any Tourist Commercial (CT) Zone, use any land, or erect, alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following
requirements.
11.2
Permitted Uses
In Table 11.1, the permitted uses in a Zone are noted by the '√' symbol in the column applicable to that Zone and the row corresponding with a specific permitted
use. One or more conditions may apply where number(s) follow the '√' symbol, zone heading, or identified permitted use. The condition number(s) are described in
the footnotes of the Table.
The Tourist Commercial (CT) Zones established by this By-law are as follows:
Tourist Commercial Type One (CT1)
Tourist Commercial Type Two (CT2)
Table 11.1
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Use
CT1
CT2
Accessory Marina
-
√
Accessory Apartment Dwelling Unit
-
√
Accessory Retail Store
√
√
Assembly Hall
√
-
Cottage Establishment
√
√
Dwelling, Accessory
√
-
Existing Camping Establishment
√
-
Existing Trailer or Recreational Vehicle Park
-
√
Hotel
√
-
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Use
CT1
CT2
Marina
√
-
Motel
√
-
Resort
√ (1)
-
Restaurant
√
-
Seasonal Mobile Eating Establishment
Note: During the Summer (Friday of Victoria Day
weekend until Monday of Thanksgiving weekend)
as per By-law 2018-61
√
√
Service Shop
√
-
Staff Accommodation Facilities
√
√
Travel Trailer and Recreational Vehicle Storage
-
√
Footnotes for Table 11.1:
(1)
New Resorts are only permitted if on municipal sewage and municipal water services. Resorts that existed on December 31, 2012, are permitted, and are
permitted to expand.
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11.3
Zone Requirements
Within any Tourist Commercial Zone, no person shall use any lot or erect, alter, or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following zone
requirements:
a)
Table 11.2
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Requirement
CT1
CT2
Minimum Lot Area
1ha
4ha
Minimum Lot Frontage
75m
100m
Maximum Lot Coverage
20%
10%
Minimum Front Yard
20m
20m
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
20m
20m
Minimum Rear Yard
10m
20m
Minimum Interior Side Yard
10m
20m
Maximum Building Height
10m
5m
Minimum Landscaped Open Space
20%
30%
b)
Within Tourist Commercial (CT) Zones where a lot contains an additional zone(s), the maximum lot coverage shall be calculated based on the lot area within
the Tourist Commercial (CT) Zone.
c)
In the CT1 Zone, the maximum number of camp sites shall be the number that legally existed on the date of the passing of this By-law.
d)
In the CT2 Zone, the maximum number of boat slips shall be 0.5 per site or rental cabin.
e)
In the CT2 Zone, where lands are used to provide sites for recreational vehicles, a licensed sewage pump-out facility must also be provided.
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f)
Requirements for individual sites within a trailer or recreational vehicle park are outlined below:
Table 11.3
Column 1
Column 2
Requirement
CT2
Minimum Site Area
186m²
Minimum Site Frontage
12m
Maximum Site Coverage
25%
Minimum Setback from Interior Road
5m
Minimum Separation
(from other tent, trailers or similar, on adjacent sites)
6m
11.4
Tourist Commercial (CT) Zones - Exceptions
The exception requirements apply to those lands that are zoned with an exception on the accompanying zone maps to this By-law. Exception requirements to this
zone are set out in Tables 11.4 and Table 11.5. All other requirements of the zone, unless specifically modified or amended by this Section, continue to apply to the
lands subject to this Section.
Table 11.4 - CT1 Exceptions
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
CT1-2
By-law 2014-75
Dwelling, accessory
Accessory retail sales
Hotel and motel
Accessory restaurant
Staff accommodation
facilities
Maximum number of accommodation units - 25
Maximum number of boat slips - 12
Maximum lot coverage - 4%
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
CT1-3
By-law 2014-75
Dwelling, accessory
Accessory retail sales
Hotel and motel
Accessory restaurant
Staff accommodation
facilities
Maximum number of accommodation units - 90
Maximum number of boat slips - 50
Maximum lot coverage - 20%
CT1-4
By-law 2014-75
Cottage
establishment
Dwelling unit,
accessory
Maximum number of boat slips - 16
Maximum lot coverage - 4%
Maximum number of cottages - 4
CT1-5
By-law 2014-75
Cottage
establishment
Dwelling unit,
accessory
Maximum number of boat slips - 13
Maximum lot coverage - 5%
Maximum number of cottages - 4
CT1-6
By-law 2014-75
Dwelling unit,
accessory
Cottage
establishment
Motel
Accessory
convenience store
Golf course
Minimum opening elevation for all buildings - 178.3 C.G.D.
Maximum number of cottages - 8
Maximum number of motel units - 12
CT1-7
By-law 2014-75
Minimum required front yard - 3m
CT1-8
By-law 2014-75
Regulations/ setbacks for a restaurant:
Minimum water setback - nil
Minimum required front yard - 6m
Minimum required side yard - 5m
Minimum required rear yard - 10m
Minimum parking requirement - 12 spaces per 10m²
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Table 11.5 - CT2 Exceptions
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
CT2-1
By-law 2014-75
Camp sites
Cottage
establishment
Accessory
recreational vehicle
storage
Accessory retail sales
Accessory boat slips
Maximum lot coverage - 1.5%
Maximum number of campsites - 6
Maximum number of rental cottages - 8
Maximum number of boat slips - 35
CT2-5
By-law 2014-75
245 tent and trailer
sites
Minimum site area - 150sq.m.
Minimum site frontage - 10m
Minimum separation distance from other tent or trailers, or similar, on
adjacent sites - 3m
Minimum setback from interior road - 3m
Maximum site coverage - 35%
Minimum separation distance for sheds from sheds on adjacent sites -
0.9m
Minimum separation distance for free-standing decks from other free-
standing decks on adjacent sites - 1.8m
All new sites will be required to have a 20m setback from any Lake,
Channel, or Lagoon.
All new sites will be required to have a 3m vegetated buffer between the
water and the site.
CT2-6
Part B in
'Attachment "1"'
to Decision of
OMB re Case No.
Park model trailer
park
Table 11.3 shall apply to park model trailer sites.
Maximum number of sites - 180
For the purposes of this site specific zone:
A Park Model Trailer means a recreational vehicle that is designed
to be mobile, and constructed or manufactured to provide a
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
PL140356 dated
March 16, 2017,
&
By-law 2020-49
seasonal residence for one or more persons in accordance with CSA
Z241, but does not include a travel trailer or tent trailer or trailer
otherwise defined in this by-law; and,
A Park Model Trailer Park means lands used for recreational
purposes on which are located seasonally occupied Park Model
Trailers.
A maximum of one park model trailer unit shall be permitted per site and
the maximum size of said unit shall be 100 square metres.
The holding requirement shall be removed when the following conditions
have been satisfied:
a) Approval of a Site Plan, and execution of a Site Plan agreement.
b) The issuance of an environmental compliance approval for the
sewage disposal system by the Ministry of the Environment and
Climate Change.
c) Approval by the Township of an Environmental Impact Assessment.
d) Approval by the Township of a Traffic Impact Study.
e) Approval by the Township of a Functional Servicing Report.
f) Approval by the Township of a Stormwater Management Report.
g) Approval by the Township of a Phosphorous Management Plan.
h) Approval by the Township of a Visual Analysis.
i) Approval by the Township of a Landscape Plan.
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Section 12: Marine Commercial Zones
12.1
General Prohibition
No person shall, within any Marine Commercial (CM and ML) Zone, use any land, or erect, alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the
following requirements.
12.2
Permitted Uses
In Table 12.1, the permitted uses in a Zone are noted by the '√' symbol in the column applicable to that Zone and the row corresponding with a specific permitted
use. One or more conditions may apply where number(s) follow the '√' symbol, zone heading, or identified permitted use. The condition number(s) are described in
the footnotes of the Table.
The Marine Commercial (CM and ML) Zones established by this By-law are as follows:
Marine Commercial Type One (CM1)
Marine Commercial Type Two (CM2)
Marine Commercial Type Three (CM3)
Marine Commercial Type Four (CM4)
Marine Landing (ML)
Table 12.1
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Column 6
Use
CM1
CM2
CM3
CM4
ML
Accessory Apartment Dwelling Unit
√ (1)
-
-
√
-
Accessory Restaurant
-
√
-
-
-
Accessory Retail Store
√
√
√
√
-
Barge Services
-
-
√
-
-
Commercial Mooring Facility
-
√
-
-
-
Contractor's Yard
-
-
√
-
-
Dwelling Unit, Accessory
√ (1)
√
√
√
-
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Column 6
Use
CM1
CM2
CM3
CM4
ML
Marina
√
√
-
-
-
Marine Facilities
√
-
√
-
√
Marine Vessel Sales, Service and
Construction
-
-
√
√
-
Marine Vessel Storage
√
√
√
√
-
Parking Lot
-
-
-
-
√
Residential Mooring Facility
√
√
√
-
√
Service Shop
-
-
√
-
-
Staff Accommodation Facilities
√
√
-
-
-
Travel Trailer and Recreational
Vehicle Storage
-
-
-
√
-
Seasonal Mobile Eating
Establishment
Note: During the summer (Friday of
Victoria Day weekend until the
Monday of Thanksgiving weekend)
as per By-law 2018-61
√
√
-
√
√
Footnotes for Table 10.1:
(1)
Where an accessory dwelling and an accessory apartment unit is a permitted use, only one of an accessory dwelling or accessory dwelling unit shall be
permitted.
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12.3
Zone Requirements
Within any Marine Commercial Zone, no person shall use any lot or erect, alter, or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following zone
requirements:
a)
Table 12.2
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Column 6
Requirement
CM1
CM2
CM3
CM4
ML
Minimum Lot Area
1ha
1ha
0.4ha
0.4ha
0.4ha
Minimum Lot Frontage
120m
120m
60m
60m
40m
Maximum Lot Coverage
30%
20%
30%
30%
4%
Minimum Front Yard
0m
0m
20m
20m
20m
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
10m
10m
10m
10m
10m
Minimum Rear Yard
5m
5m
10m
10m
10m
Minimum Interior Side Yard
5m
5m
5m
5m
5m
Maximum Building Height
10m
11m
11m
11m
10m
Minimum Landscaped Open Space
20%
N/A
20%
20%
20%
b)
Within Marine Commercial (CM and ML) Zones where a lot contains an additional zone(s), the maximum lot coverage shall be calculated based on the lot
area within the Marine Commercial (CM and ML) Zone.
c)
In the ML Zone, the maximum number of boat slips shall be 8.
d)
In the CM1 Zone, a setback of 8 metres from a municipal road shall be required.
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12.4
Marine Commercial (CM and ML) Zones - Exceptions
The exception requirements apply to those lands that are zoned with an exception on the accompanying zone maps to this By-law. Exception requirements to this
zone are set out in Tables 12.3 and Table 12.7. All other requirements of the zone, unless specifically modified or amended by this Section, continue to apply to the
lands subject to this Section.
Table 12.3 - CM1 Exceptions
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
CM1-1
By-law 2014-75
Maximum number of boat slips - 60 per hectare of land in the zone
Maximum lot coverage - 8.0%
CM1-2
By-law 2014-75
Maximum number of boat slips - 80
Maximum lot coverage - 6%
CM1-3
By-law 2014-75
Cottage
establishment
Accessory
building material
sales
Accessory real
estate office
Residential
mooring facility
Commercial
mooring facility
Marina
Accessory retail
stores
Maximum number of boat slips (residential mooring) - 140
Maximum number of boat slips (commercial mooring) - 10
Maximum lot coverage - 8%
Maximum number of cottages - 5
CM1-4
By-law 2014-75
Maximum number of boat slips - 60 per hectare of land in the zone
Maximum lot coverage - 4%
CM1-7
Bylaw 2019-39, &
OLT-25-000597
Accessory
Restaurant
Maximum Number of Boat Slips - 60
Maximum Lot Coverage - 50%
Maximum Building Height - 15 metres
Minimum Interior Side Yard Requirement: 1.5 metres
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Minimum setback from High Water Mark - 5.5 metres
A setback of 0 metres shall apply for parking spaces from a lot line and a setback of
1.3 metres for parking spaces from a building or structure.
Buildings and structures shall not be subject to the setback requirements of Section
4.4 (d).
Table 12.4 - CM2 Exceptions
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
CM2-2
By-law 2014-75
No swimming
pools shall be
permitted as an
accessory use.
Maximum number of commercial mooring boat slips - 129
CM2-3
By-law 2014-75
Minimum lot area - 5,000sq.m.
Minimum lot frontage - 45m
Minimum required interior side yard - 2m
Table 12.5 - CM3 Exceptions
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
CM3-
Table 12.6 - CM4 Exceptions
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
CM4-1
By-law 2014-75
Dwelling unit
Marine vessel
storage
Maximum area for outdoor storage - 600sq.m.
Minimum required front yard - 30m
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
Public self-storage
facilities
Minimum required rear yard - 15m
Minimum required side yard - 15m
Table 12.7 - ML Exceptions
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
ML-1
By-law 2014-75
Dwelling,
accessory
Marine facilities
Residential
mooring facility
Parking lot
Maximum number of boat parking spaces - 16
ML-2
By-law 2014-75
Maximum number of boat slips - 11
ML-4
By-law 2014-75
Minimum setback for parking lot and buildings other than marine facilities - 30m
Maximum number of boat slips - 16
ML-5
By-law 2014-75
Private residential
mooring facilities
for properties
involved with the
Moore Point
Cooperative Inc.
Gazebo
Accessory
structure for
storage related to
mooring facilities
Maximum floor area of gazebo - 15sq.m.
Maximum floor area of accessory structure for storage related to mooring facilities -
20sq.m.
Maximum number of boat slips - 32
ML-6
By-law 2014-75
Minimum lot area - 3,000sq.m.
Maximum number of boat slips - 72
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Section 13: Industrial Zones
13.1
General Prohibition
No person shall, within any Industrial (M, MX & WD) Zone, use any land, or erect, alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following
requirements.
13.2
Permitted Uses
In Table 13.1, the permitted uses in a Zone are noted by the '√' symbol in the column applicable to that Zone and the row corresponding with a specific permitted
use. One or more conditions may apply where number(s) follow the '√' symbol, zone heading, or identified permitted use. The condition number(s) are described in
the footnotes of the Table.
The Industrial (M, MX & WD) Zones established by this By-law are as follows:
Industrial (M)
Extractive Industrial (MX)
Waste Disposal (WD)
Table 13.1
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Use
M
MX
WD
Contractor's Yard
√
-
-
Equipment Storage Building
√
√
√
Heavy Equipment Sales and Services
√
-
-
Light Manufacturing
√
-
-
Maintenance Garage, Accessory
√
√
-
Motor Vehicle Repair Garage
√
-
-
Office, Accessory
√
-
-
Open Storage Area
√
√
-
Outdoor Storage
√
-
-
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Use
M
MX
WD
Pit
-
√
-
Portable Processing Plant
-
√
-
Public Works Yard
√
-
-
Quarry
-
√
-
Sewage Lagoon
-
-
√
Solid Waste Disposal Site or
Management Facility
-
-
√ (1)
Transportation Depot
√
-
-
Warehouse
√
-
-
Wayside Pit or Quarry
-
√
-
Footnotes for Table 13.1
(1)
Within the WD Zone, only legal waste disposal uses that were in existence on the date of passing of this By-law shall be permitted.
13.3
Zone Requirements
Within any Industrial Zone, no person shall use any lot or erect, alter, or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following zone requirements:
a)
Table 13.2
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Requirement
M
MX
WD
Minimum Lot Area
1ha
2ha
1ha
Minimum Lot Frontage
60m
120m
60m
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Requirement
M
MX
WD
Maximum Lot Coverage
50%
5%
50%
Minimum Front Yard
30m
30m
30m
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
30m
30m
30m
Minimum Rear Yard
10m
30m
20m
Minimum Interior Side Yard
10m
30m
20m
Maximum Building Height
10m
10m
10m
Minimum Landscaped Open Space
20%
10%
20%
b)
In the MX Zone, a minimum setback of 90 metres from a residential lot shall be required.
13.4
Industrial (M, MX & WD) Zones - Exceptions
The exception requirements apply to those lands that are zoned with an exception on the accompanying zone maps to this By-law. Exception requirements to this
zone are set out in Tables 13.3 and Table 13.5. All other requirements of the zone, unless specifically modified or amended by this Section, continue to apply to the
lands subject to this Section.
Table 13.3 - M Exceptions
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
M-1
By-law 2014-75
Light
manufacturing
Warehouse
M-2
By-law 2014-75
Bulk fuel depot
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
M-3
By-law 2014-75
Antenna tower
Hydro sub-station
Generating station
M-5
By-law 2014-75
Storage building
Open storage
M-7
By-law 2014-75
Contractor's yard
Minimum lot area - 1,150sq.m.
Minimum lot frontage (road) - 21m
Minimum lot frontage (water) - 25m
Minimum required front yard - 15m
Minimum required interior side yard - 5m
No dock shall be permitted.
M-8
By-law 2014-75
Contractor's yard
Retail office
Accessory dwelling
unit
Real estate office
Enclosed and open
commercial /
residential storage
Manufacturing and
fabricating of
docks, boathouses
and shoreline
accessories
M-9
By-law 2018-29
Staff
accommodations
Staff accommodations: an accessory use in which sleeping unit accommodations
are contained within the primary building and are for the sole use of persons
employed on the premises or for temporary use by guests of the occupants of the
premises.
The total gross floor area of total staff accommodations shall not exceed 40% of
the total gross floor area of the primary building.
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
Staff accommodations shall be fully contained within the primary building on the
lot.
Table 13.4 - MX Exceptions
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
MX-
Table 13.5 - WD Exceptions
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
WD-
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Section 14: Institutional Zones
14.1
General Prohibition
No person shall, within an Institutional (I) Zone, use any land, or erect, alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following requirements.
14.2
Permitted Uses
Uses permitted in the Institutional Zone are as follows:
a)
Arena
b)
Cemetery
c)
Clinic
d)
Community Centre
e)
Day Nursery
f)
Emergency Service Facility
g)
Library
h)
Municipal Office
i)
Museum
j)
Nursing Home
k)
Place of Worship
l)
School
m)
Wellness Centre
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14.3
Zone Requirements
Within the Institutional Zone, no person shall use any lot or erect, alter, or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following zone requirements:
a)
Table 14.2
Column 1
Column 2
Requirement
I
Minimum Lot Area
0.4ha
Minimum Lot Frontage
40m
Maximum Lot Coverage
30%
Minimum Front Yard
7.5m
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
2m
Minimum Rear Yard
7.5m
Minimum Interior Side Yard
2m
Maximum Building Height
10m
Minimum Landscaped Open Space
10%
b)
Notwithstanding Table 14.2, where a front yard abuts a navigable waterway, the minimum required front yard shall be 20 metres.
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14.4
Institutional (I) Zone - Exceptions
The exception requirements apply to those lands that are zoned with an exception on the accompanying zone maps to this By-law. Exception requirements to this
zone are set out in Table 14.3. All other requirements of the zone, unless specifically modified or amended by this Section, continue to apply to the lands subject to
this Section.
Table 14.3 - I Exceptions
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
I-5
By-law 2014-75
Place of worship
Conservation
Passive outdoor
recreation
Private park
Accessory structures
Minimum lot area - legally existing
Minimum lot frontage - legally existing
Minimum required front yard - 20m
Minimum required interior side yard - 5m
Minimum required exterior side yard - 8m
Minimum required rear yard - 10m
Maximum lot coverage - 5%
Minimum landscaped open space - 75%
Maximum building height - 7m
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Section 15: Rural Zones
15.1
General Prohibition
No person shall, within any Rural (RU) Zone, use any land, or erect, alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following requirements.
15.2
Permitted Uses
Uses permitted in the Rural Zone are as follows:
a)
Agriculture
b)
Bed and Breakfast Establishment
c)
Detached Dwelling
d)
Forestry
e)
Home Industry
f)
Home Occupation
g)
Hunt Camp
h)
Portable Saw Mill
i)
Riding School or Boarding Stable
j)
Secondary Dwelling Unit
k)
Wayside Pit or Quarry
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15.3
Zone Requirements
Within the Institutional Zone, no person shall use any lot or erect, alter, or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following zone requirements:
a)
Table 15.1
Column 1
Column 2
Requirement
RU
Minimum Lot Area
10ha
Minimum Lot Frontage on District Class 'A' Road
150m
Minimum Lot Frontage on District Class 'B' Road
135m
Minimum Lot Frontage on Other Road
120m
Maximum Lot Coverage
20%
Minimum Front Yard
20m
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
20m
Minimum Rear Yard
7.5m
Minimum Interior Side Yard
5m
Maximum Building Height
10m
Minimum Landscaped Open Space
20%
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15.4
Rural (RU) Zone - Exceptions
The exception requirements apply to those lands that are zoned with an exception on the accompanying zone maps to this By-law. Exception requirements to this
zone are set out in Table 15.3. All other requirements of the zone, unless specifically modified or amended by this Section, continue to apply to the lands subject to
this Section.
Table 15.2 - RU Exceptions
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
RU-1
By-law 2014-75
Minimum lot frontage - 97m
RU-2
By-law 2014-75
Motor vehicle
inspection and
diagnostic centre
Outdoor storage
Minimum required front yard - 30m
Minimum required rear yard - 15m
Minimum required side yard - 7.5m
Maximum number of vehicles - 10
Serviced vehicles may only be parked in the rear yard.
Motor vehicle inspection and diagnostic garage means a building or
structure where diagnostic services and motor vehicle inspections are
performed or executed on motor vehicles, and minor mechanical repairs
are done, but shall not include any other motor vehicle establishment
defined in this By-law.
RU-3
By-law 2014-75
Minimum required rear yard - 285m
RU-4
By-law 2014-75
Parking and storage
of vehicular
equipment
Equipment and
material storage area
Minimum required front yard - 10m
Minimum required side yard - 20m
Minimum required rear yard - 5m
Maximum lot coverage - 12%
Accessory structures may be constructed prior to the construction of the
main principal building.
RU-5
By-law 2014-75
A dwelling unit
Accessory buildings
and structures
Minimum required front yard from Silversands Lake Road - 75m
Minimum required front yard from Clifton Lane - 30m
Maximum dwelling unit gross floor area - 325sq.m.
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
Hobby Farm
Maximum accessory building and structure floor area - 185.8sq.m.
Maximum cumulative gross floor area and floor area for all buildings and
structures - 882sq.m.
Accessory buildings and structures may be constructed prior to the
construction of the dwelling unit.
Hobby Farm means a parcel of land which includes the principal residence
and bards, sheds, pens and similar accessory buildings which are used
for the sole purpose of the persons residing at the residence and are not
used for commercial agricultural purposes.
RU-6
By-law 2018-21
Minimum lot frontage - 54m
RU-7
By-law 2019-02
Minimum lot area - 4.0ha
Minimum lot frontage on public road - 0m
RU-8(H)
By-law 2022-15
Minimum lot area - 4.8ha
Required front yard - 150m
Required exterior side yard - 105.6m
Required interior side yard - 274m
Required rear yard - 831m
That the amending by-law includes an "H" Holding requirement which
shall only be removed by staff subject to the registration on title of the
following notice:
"The owner (the "Owner") of the lands within Part of Lot 6, Concession 4,
in the geographic Township of Freeman and now in the Township of
Georgian Bay and known municipally as 108 Silver Sands Lake Road (the
"Subject Lands") hereby agrees and acknowledges lands located at Part
of Lots 7 and 8, Concession 5 within the Township, located within 350
metres from the Subject Property, hold a permission to operate an
aggregate extraction operation pursuant to licences (the
"Licences")granted under the Aggregate Resources Act ( Permit Nos.
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
619021 and 619041) in the Municipality. The Owner hereby releases the
Township of Georgian Bay (the "Township") from any responsibility or
liability for any complaints or claims by the Owner of the Subject
property arising from potential land use conflict related to existing or
future aggregate operations, including noise, dust, vibration or traffic
impacts, and agrees that it will not file any notice of objection, complaint
suit against the Township in respect of the legal operation of the sand pit
in accordance with the Licences. The Owner agrees and acknowledges
that this release is binding on all future owners of the Subject Property
and that it shall insure that this clause shall be included in any notice of
offers of purchase and sale for the Subject Property."
RU-9
By-law 2022-57
Minimum lot area - 0.8ha
Minimum lot frontage - 76.20m
RU-10
By-law 2023-19
Dwelling, detached
Accessory buildings,
structures and uses
Home occupation
Bed and breakfast
Hunt camp
Notwithstanding the setback requirements of Section 4.1 and Section
15.3 of By-law 2014-75, the setbacks for existing buildings and
structures shall be no less than as they existed on the date of passing of
the site specific by-law. All further development shall comply with the
applicable requirements of the Comprehensive Zoning By-law in force at
the time of application.
RU-10-H
By-law 2023-19
The H Holding shall be removed upon the submission and approval by the
Township of an Environmental Impact Study.
RU-11
By-law 2023-66
As per Section 15.2
permitted uses.
Minimum lot frontage - 2.09 ha
Minimum Lot Frontage District Class 'B' Road - 53m
All other requirements of Table 15.1 Zone Requirements shall apply.
RU-12-H14
By-law 2023-64
Dwelling, detached
Accessory buildings,
structures and uses
Home industry
Bed and breakfast
RU-13
By-law 2023-64
Dwelling, detached
Lot area (minimum) - 3.1ha
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
Accessory buildings,
structures and uses
Home industry
Bed and breakfast
Buildings existing as of June 6, 2023, are deemed in compliance but any
future development must conform to the Zoning By-law.
RU-14
By-law 2023-83
Minimum lot area - 1.0ha
Minimum lot frontage - 75m
Section 4.4 (d) does not apply as abutting EP Zone includes required
buffers.
All other requirements of Table 15.1 Zone Requirements shall apply.
RU-15
By-law 2024-108
(H) removed By-
law 2025-032
Uses within the RU-15 zone shall be limited to a Landscaping Business
Parking and Storage Area:
A Landscaping Business Parking and Storage Area shall be accessory to a
future detached dwelling and is permitted prior to the construction of a
dwelling.
A maximum of six (6) persons engaged in the business may use the
Landscaping Business Parking and Storage Area;
A maximum of six (6) licensed motor vehicles associated with the
business may be parked, maintained, or stored in the Landscaping
Business Parking and Storage Area;
Parking and outdoor storage associated with the business is permitted in
the Landscaping Business Parking and Storage Area.
Only the existing storage containers are permitted as shown on Schedule
#A to By-law 2024-108 are permitted in the Landscaping Business
Parking and Storage Area and shall only be located to the rear of the
garage.
Definitions:
Landscaping Business Parking and Storage Area means a specifically
designated area where vehicles, equipment, and materials used for the
day-to-day operations of a landscaping business are parked, maintained,
or stored.
Condition of Removal of "H":
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
That a site plan agreement be registered on title prior to the removal of
the Holding on the RU-15 zone.
RU-16(H18)
By-law 2025-067
Forestry
In addition to the RU Zone requirements of 'Table 15.3' in Section 15.3 of
this By-law, further setbacks are required of:
i.
120 metres from an EP-PSW Zone for all buildings and structures
(including a septic system); and
ii.
200 metres from bulk propane tanks on lands municipally known as
15 Silver Sands Lake Road for a detached dwelling, secondary
dwelling unit, bed and breakfast establishment, and/or hunt camp
uses.
For clarity, only one detached dwelling per lot is permitted whether in the
RU or RU-16 Zones.
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Section 16: Open Space (OS, CL and LS) Zones
16.1
General Prohibition
No person shall, within any Open Space (OS, CL and LS) Zone, use any land, or erect, alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following
requirements.
16.2
Permitted Uses
In Table 16.1, the permitted uses in a Zone are noted by the '√' symbol in the column applicable to that Zone and the row corresponding with a specific permitted
use. One or more conditions may apply where number(s) follow the '√' symbol, zone heading, or identified permitted use. The condition number(s) are described in
the footnotes of the Table.
The Open Space (OS, CL and LS) Zones established by this By-law are as follows:
Open Space (OS1)
Golf Course (OS2)
Crown Land (CL)
Lakeside (LS)
Table 16.1
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Use
OS1
OS2
CL
LS (1)
Boatport
-
-
-
√
Boat Launching Ramp
-
-
-
√
Boat Lift
-
-
-
√
Conservation
√
-
√
-
Conservation Education
√
-
-
-
Dock
-
-
-
√
Existing Accessory Docks
-
-
√
-
Golf Course
-
√
-
-
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In-water Boathouse
-
-
-
√
Marine Railway
-
-
-
√
Passive Outdoor Recreation
√
-
-
-
Private Park
√
-
-
-
Public Park and Accessory
Structures
√
-
-
-
Footnotes for Table 16.1:
(1)
In-water boathouses, boatports, docks, boat lifts, marine railways and launching ramps are the only permitted uses in the LS Zone and are only permitted in
accordance with the requirements of this By-law.
16.3
Zone Requirements
Within any Open Space Zone, no person shall use any lot or erect, alter, or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following zone requirements:
a)
Table 16.2
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Requirement
OS1
OS2
CL
Minimum Lot Area
1ha
2ha
Existing on the date of passing of
this By-law
Minimum Lot Frontage
60m
150m
Existing on the date of passing of
this By-law
Maximum Lot Coverage
5%
5%
5%
Minimum Front Yard
20m
20m
20m
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
20m
20m
8m
Minimum Rear Yard
10m
10m
10m
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Minimum Interior Side Yard
5m
5m
5m
Maximum Building Height
5m
10m
10m
Minimum Landscaped Open Space
95%
50%
50%
b)
The OS1 Zone requirements only apply to public park and accessory structure, and private park uses, as buildings and structures are not permitted for
conservation, passive recreation or conservation education uses.
16.4
Open Space (OS, CL and LS) Zones - Exceptions
The exception requirements apply to those lands that are zoned with an exception on the accompanying zone maps to this By-law. Exception requirements to this
zone are set out in Tables 16.3 to Table 16.6. All other requirements of the zone, unless specifically modified or amended by this Section, continue to apply to the
lands subject to this Section.
Table 16.3 - OS1 Exceptions
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
OS1-1
By-law 2014-75
Conservation
Outdoor education
facility
Passive outdoor
recreation
Private parks
excluding
Buildings or
structures
OS1-3
By-law 2014-75
Conservation
Passive outdoor
recreation
OS1-4
By-law 2014-75
One dock
One storage
building
Maximum dock length - 1.5m
Maximum dock width - 6m
Maximum number docks- 1
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
Minimum required front yard (storage building) - 15m
Minimum required rear yard S (storage building) - 5m
Minimum required side yard (storage building) - 5m
Maximum floor area (storage building) - 10sq.m.
OS1-5
By-law 2014-75,
& OLT-25-000597
Golf Course
OS1-7
By-law 2014-75
Passive Nature
Trails
OS1-8(H8)
Bylaw 2014-75
(from By-law
2010-15
amending By-law
91-19)
Golf course
Golf course
accessory building
and/or structures,
including but not
limited to:
- Clubhouse
- Maintenance
building
Accessory
recreation
amenities
including but not
limited to tennis
courts, swimming
pool, walking
trails
All development shall be subject to site plan control pursuant to the Planning Act.
OS1-8
By-law 2018-80
Tennis court
OS1-9(H)
By-law 2014-75
Parking lot
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
OS1-10
By-law 2014-75
with boundary
amended by By-
law 2025-053
Public park
Boat launching
ramp
Docks
Parking lot
Accessory
restaurant
OS1-11
By-law 2014-75
Provincial camp
In the OS1-11 Zone, a provincial camp shall be a facility containing cabins and a
dining hall, existing docks and recreational areas.
OS1-12
'Attachment "1"'
to Decision of
OMB re Case No.
PL140356 dated
May 2, 2016
A detached
dwelling
Minimum setback from EP-W Zone - 30m
Minimum setback from the centre line of road - 15m
A detached dwelling shall be subject to the zone requirements of Table 15.2 (Rural
zone), with the exception that the maximum permitted height shall be 8 metres.
OS1-14
By-law 2022-15
That any form of development and site alteration be prohibited.
Table 16.4 - OS2 Exceptions
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
OS2-
Table 16.5 - CL Exceptions
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
CL-
Table 16.6 - LS Exceptions
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
LS-1
By-law 2014-75
Conservation
Outdoor education
facility
Passive outdoor
recreation
Private parks
excluding buildings
or structures
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Section 17: Environmental Protection Zones
17.1
General Prohibition
No person shall, within any Environmental Protection (EP, FH, NSC and NSI) Zone, use any land, or erect, alter or use any building or structure except in accordance
with the following requirements.
17.2
Permitted Uses
In Table 17.1, the permitted uses in a Zone are noted by the '√' symbol in the column applicable to that Zone and the row corresponding with a specific permitted
use. One or more conditions may apply where number(s) follow the '√' symbol, zone heading, or identified permitted use. The condition number(s) are described in
the footnotes of the Table.
The Environmental Protection (EP, FH NSC and NSI) Zones established by this By-law are as follows:
Environmental Protection One (EP1)
Environmental Protection Two (EP2)
Environmental Protection - Wetland (EP-W)
Environmental Protection - Provincially Significant Wetland (EP-PSW)
Fish Habitat - Type One (FH1)
Natural State Conservation (NSC)
Natural State Island (NSI)
Table 17.1
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Column 6
Column 7
Use
EP1/ EP-W
EP2
EP-PSW
FH1
NSC
NSI
Accessory Docks
√ (1)
√ (1)
-
-
-
-
Accessory In-water Boathouse
-
√ (1)
-
-
-
-
Accessory Structures
-
√
-
-
-
-
Conservation
√
√
√
√
√ (2)
√
Conservation Education
√
√
√
-
√ (3)
-
Footnotes for Table 17.1:
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(1)
A dock meeting the requirements of the Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) or the requirements of other authorities having jurisdiction shall be permitted in
an EP1, EP-W or EP2 Zone where the dock is accessory to a permitted use on the appertaining lands and meets the requirements of Section 4.1.9.
(2)
The NSC Zone shall only apply to lands owned by or subject to easements held by a Conservation Land Trust.
(3)
Only conservation education uses that respect and do not alter the natural state of the land shall be permitted.
17.3
Zone Requirements
Within any Environmental Protection Zone, no person shall use any lot or erect, alter, or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following zone
requirements:
a)
Table 17.2
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Requirement
EP1/ EP-PW
EP2
Minimum Lot Area
As required by the abutting Zone
As required by the abutting Zone
Minimum Lot Frontage
Maximum Lot Coverage
Minimum Front Yard
20m
20m
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
8m
8m
Minimum Rear Yard
10m
10m
Minimum Interior Side Yard
5m
5m
Maximum Building Height
As required by the abutting Zone
As required by the abutting Zone
Minimum Landscaped Open Space
b)
In the EP-PSW and FH1 Zones, the minimum lot area and lot frontage requirements are same as those required by the abutting Zone. As no buildings or
structures are permitted in the EP-PSW, FH1, NSC, and NSI Zones, there are no other zone requirements.
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17.4
Environmental Protection (EP, FH1, NSC and NSI) Zones - Exceptions
The exception requirements apply to those lands that are zoned with an exception on the accompanying zone maps to this By-law. Exception requirements to this
zone are set out in Tables 17.3 to Table 17.8. All other requirements of the zone, unless specifically modified or amended by this Section, continue to apply to the
lands subject to this Section.
Table 17.3 - EP1 Exceptions
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
EP1-1
By-law 2014-75
All buildings and
structures
EP1-6
By-law 2014-75,
& OLT-25-000597
Passive Nature
Trails
Accessory
Building
Maximum Floor Area (Accessory Building) - 15 sq. m.
EP1-7
By-law 2014-75
Stormwater
management
facilities
EP1-8
By-law 2014-75
Webber Island
Notwithstanding the requirements of Section 4.4, on lands within the EP1-8 Zone,
all development shall be setback a minimum 5 metres from the limits of the EP1-8
Zone.
A dock shall be a permitted use on and appurtenant to Lot 14 within the EP1-8 or
FH1 zone in accordance with the site specific EIS completed for the property.
EP1-9
By-law 2016-04
Development and site alteration shall not occur and is prohibited.
EP1-10
By-law 2016-038
Conservation
Minimum lot frontage - Nil
Development and site alteration shall not occur and is prohibited.
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
EP1-11
By-law 2023-063
As per Section
17.2 'Permitted
Uses'
A driveway shall be permitted. Section 5.2.14, Section 5.2.16 and Section 5.2.17
shall not apply.
Table 17.4 - EP2 Exceptions
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
EP2-1
OLT-25-000597
Passive Nature
Trails
Accessory
Building
Boathouse
Maximum Floor Area (Accessory Building) - 15 sq. m.
Table 17.5 - NSI Exceptions
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
NSI-1
By-law 2014-75
Maximum size of existing buildings and structures shall be as legally existed and
legally constructed.
NSI-2
By-law 2019-115
Dock and ramp dimensions as per permit (10-146):
- 8 feet 6 inches x 18 feet 6 inches
- 6 feet x 43 feet
- 8 feet 4 inches x 4 feet (ramp)
The privy and any building or structure on Island 195 shall not be expanded or
altered and there shall be no further plumbing hookups to the holding tank.
No building or structure shall be expanded.
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
The only permitted buildings and structures shall be legally existing buildings and
structures. No new buildings or structures shall be permitted.
Table 17.6 - FH1 Exceptions
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
FH1-1(H10)
By-law 2016-04
a) When the native soil is exposed, sediment and erosion control works, in the form
of heavy-duty sediment fencing, be positioned along the downgradient edge of
any construction envelopes adjacent to water bodies, wetlands, or watercourses.
b) Temporary storage locations of aggregate material be set back from water
bodies, wetlands or watercourses by no less than 30.0 metres and be contained
by heavy-duty sediment fencing.
c) The sediment fencing must be constructed of heavy material and solid posts to
ensure its integrity, and be properly installed (trenched in) to maintain its
integrity during inclement weather events.
d) Additional sediment fencing and appropriate control measures (i.e. straw bales)
be available on site so that any breach can be immediately repaired through
construction of check dams.
e) Regular inspection and monitoring will be necessary to ensure that the structural
integrity and continued functioning of the sediment control measures is
maintained (i.e. proper installation is not the only action necessary to satisfy the
mitigation requirements).
f) Inspections of sediment and erosion control measures be completed within 24
hours of the onset of the storm event.
g) Sediment control measures be maintained in good working order until vegetation
has been established on the exposed soils.
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
h) The offloading/loading of aggregate be undertaken during fair weather conditions
and with care not to allow any of this material to enter the water.
i) All new septic systems be set back 30.0 metres from the high water mark and all
new development, excluding secondary shoreline structures, be set back a
minimum of 20.0 metres from the high water mark.
j) All new septic systems, docking facilities, and the development of the primary
residence/cottage be located within the envelopes shown on Figure 4 to the
River Stone Environmental Solutions Inc. Environmental Impact Assessment
(January 2014).
k) Vegetation within 20.0 metres of the shoreline be left to naturalize, with the
exception of a pathway to the shoreline for each lot. The path will have a
maximum width of 2.0 metres, meander, and be constructed of permeable
substances (i.e. clean gravel, mulch) where required. Trees will not be cut within
the setback unless they are a safety hazard and debris from clearing or materials
to be used in construction will not be placed within the setback.
l) No new docking envelopes are to be created over and above those currently in
existence.
FH1-2
By-law 2016-16
One (1) dock on
each of 127 &
131 Osprey Way
Minimum Required Setback to a Fish Habitat Type One Exception Two (FH1-2) Zone
- Nil
a) Develop and implement an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan for the site that
minimizes risk of sedimentation of the waterbody during all phases of the
project. For dock construction, this includes:
- Installation of effective erosion and sediment control measures before
starting work to prevent sediment from entering the water body.
- Isolating the area where the dock will be installed with a silt curtain to
contain suspended sediment.
b) Clearing of riparian vegetation should be kept to a minimum.
c) Minimize the removal of natural woody debris, rocks, sand or other materials
from the banks, the shoreline or the bed of the waterbody below the ordinary
high water mark. If material is removed from the waterbody, set it aside and
return it to the original location once construction activities are completed.
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
d) Immediately stabilize shoreline or banks disturbed by any activity associated
with the project to prevent erosion and/or sedimentation, preferably, through
revegetation with native species suitable for the site.
e) Restore bed and banks of the waterbody to their original contour and gradient; if
the original gradient cannot be restored due to instability, a stable gradient that
does not obstruct fish passage should be restored.
f) If replacement rock reinforcement/ armouring is required to stabilize eroding or
exposed areas, then ensure that appropriately-sized, clean rock is used and that
rock is installed at a similar slope to maintain a uniform bank/shoreline and
natural stream/shoreline alignment.
g) Remove all construction materials from site upon project completion.
h) Ensure that all in-water activities, or associated in-water structures do not
interfere with fish passage, constrict the channel width, or reduce flows.
FH1-3
By-law 2016-38
One (1) dock
Minimum Required Setback to a Fish Habitat Type One Exception Three (FH 1-3)
Zone- NIL
Minimum Required Interior Side Yard Setback to a dock and ramp in a Fish Habitat
Type One Exception Three (FHI-3) Zone - 5m
Site Plan Control Approval is required prior to the site alteration or development of
these lands, implementing the recommended mitigation measures for lot and dock
development, pursuant to the Environmental Impact, as prepared by Michalski
Nielsen Associates Limited (September 2015).
FH1-4
By-law 2018-35
One (1) floating
dock
Site Plan Control Approval is required prior to the site alteration or development of
these lands, implementing the recommended mitigation measures for the dock
development, pursuant to the Fish Habitat Impact Assessment, as prepared by
Skeleton Brumwell and Associates Inc. (September 2017).
FH1-7
By-law 2020-66
A dock
Minimum setback to a dock - 0m
Site Plan Control Approval is required prior to the site alteration or development of
these lands, implementing the recommended mitigation measures for lot and dock
development, pursuant to the Fish Habitat Assessment, as prepared by RiverStone
Environmental Nielsen Associates Limited.
FH1-8
By-law 2021-62
A dock
Minimum setback to a dock -- 0m
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
FH1-9
By-law 2021-63
Floating dock
The floating dock may be moved to location "☆" only when the water level is
greater than 177 C.G.D.
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Table 17.7 - EP-W Exceptions
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
EP-W-1
By-law 2016-04
Temporary storage locations of aggregate material be set back from water bodies,
wetlands or watercourses by no less than 30.0 metres and be contained by heavy-
duty sediment fencing.
EP-W-2
By-law 2022-15
Decision of LPAT
re Case No.
PL180134 dated
March 19, 2020
As per Section 4.4, the minimum required setback from an Environmental
Protection Zone (EP-W) shall be 15 metres.
Note: the Township Blasting By-law, 2016-64 restricts blasting.
EP-W-3
By-law 2023-064
None
30 metre buffer around EP-W
Subsection 4.4(d) of the Zoning By-law does not apply.
EP-W-4
By-law 2023-090
Those existing day
By-law 2023-090
passed.
30 metre buffer from EP-W
Subsection 4.4(d) of the Zoning By-law does not apply.
Table 17.8 - EP-PSW Exceptions
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Exception
Number
Additional
Permitted Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Modifications and Additional Requirements
EP-PSW-1
By-law 2018-11
Minimum 40 metre natural buffer from an EP-PSW-1 is required.
EP-PSW-2
By-law 2020-068
Dock
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Section 18: Hold and Temporary Use Zones
18.1
Holding Requirements
Notwithstanding any other requirement in this By-law, where a Zone symbol is followed by the letter "H" and a number on Schedule A of this By-law, no person shall
use the lands for any use other than the use which existed on the date this By-law was passed, nor construct any new buildings or structures, until the (H) is
removed. Council may pass a By-law pursuant to the Planning Act to remove the Holding (H) Symbol, thereby placing the lands in the zone indicated by the zone
symbol, when all of the applicable conditions of removal have been satisfied. Where the (H) symbol is removed by Council from a part of the lands on Schedule A of
this By-law, it continues to apply where it is not removed.
Unlike all other Holding (H) Zones, the Holding Two (H2) Zone does not follow a zone symbol on Schedule A of this By-law. Refer to Table 18.1 to determine if the
Holding Two (H2) Zone applies.
18.1.2
List of Holding Zones
Table 18.1
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Zone
Affected Lands
Condition(s) for Removal
H
By law 2014-75
As identified on Schedule A of this By-law.
A Site Plan Agreement between the Township and the Owner has been completed.
H1
By-law 2014-75
All properties located within 500 metres of a
Waste Disposal (WD) Zone.
Council is satisfied that all of the studies required by the Township and District have
been completed in accordance with Section I.2.4 of the Official Plan.
H2
By-law 2014-75
All vacant lots on islands not zoned Natural State
Island (NSI) or Natural State Conservation (NSC).
Completion of a survey prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor (OLS) to confirm the
location of the high water mark and the lot area above the high water mark.
H3
By-law 2014-75
As identified on Schedule A of this By-law.
Site plan agreements are entered into to maintain significant soil, vegetation and tree
cover prior to and after development and to ensure that the structures are placed on the
lot/land appropriately to fit the character of the immediate neighbourhood.
An environmental evaluation has been conducted by a qualified professional to
determine what remedial measures may be required to protect Type 1 or Unknown Fish
Habitat.
H4
By-law 2014-75
As identified on Schedule A of this By-law.
Completion of an Environmental Impact Assessment and Site Plan Agreement where
allowed by the Planning Act.
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Zone
Affected Lands
Condition(s) for Removal
H5
By-law 2014-75
As identified on Schedule A of this By-law.
All permitted uses must be connected to water and sewer services.
H6
By-law 2014-75
As identified on Schedule A of this By-law.
The availability of water and sewer capacity be confirmed to the satisfaction of the
District Municipality of Muskoka, and an agreement to address the provision of municipal
services as required.
H7
By-law 2014-75
As identified on Schedule A of this By-law.
A Site Plan Agreement between the Township and the Owner that incorporates an
integrated Pest Management and Golf Course Management Plan, and a Stormwater
Management Plan has been completed.
Documentation that the policies of the Provincial Policy Statement and the municipality
with respect to species at risk have been satisfied on the subject lands.
H8
By-law 2014-75
As identified on Schedule A of this By-law.
A Site Plan Agreement between the Township and the Owner that incorporates a Golf
Course Management Plan, Best Practice Guidelines for Golf Course Construction and a
Stormwater Management Plan has been completed.
Documentation that the policies of the Provincial Policy Statement and the municipality
with respect to species at risk as identified in the Environmental Impact Study - Phases
2 & 3 by Michalski Nielson and Associates Ltd., dated January 2010, have been satisfied
on the subject lands.
H9
By-law 2014-75 &
By-law 2016-65
Removed from Schedule A of this By-law, but not
deleted from Table 18.1 of this By-law.
An ecologist review to determine the extent of the building envelopes on each lot shall
be required.
H10
By-law 2016-04
As identified on Schedule A of this By-law.
The establishment of new in-water buildings or structures or the expansion of existing
in-water buildings and structures may proceed upon Council being satisfied that
approvals have been obtained by the appropriate authority for the registration of an
easement on the lands subject to the Holding (H10) Symbol.
H11
By-law 2018-21
As identified on Schedule A of this By-law.
The subject parcel enters into a Site Plan Agreement with the Township of Georgian Bay.
The Agreement will implement the recommendations of the Riverstone Environmental
Solutions Inc. Environmental Impact Study, dated May 5, 2017, and considered in
consent applications B17/06/07/08 for the subject property. The agreement will also
implement phosphorus management mitigation measures as outlined in Section D.2.2.5
of the Township of Georgian Bay Official Plan.
H14
By-law 2023-64
Part of Broken Lot 32, Concession 9, (former
Township of Baxter), Township of Georgian Bay
Submission of a Fire Smart Canada "Fire Smart Home Ignition Assessment Score Card"
achieving a Target Hazard Level of Moderate or better.
H16
By-law 2024-92
Part of Island K in the Severn River opposite Lot
28, Concession 2, Geographic Township of Baxter,
1. Availability of water and sewer capacity be confirmed to the satisfaction of the
District Municipality of Muskoka; and
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Zone
Affected Lands
Condition(s) for Removal
Township of Georgian Bay, District Municipality of
Muskoka
2. A Site Plan Control Agreement between the Owner and the Township where a final
design is similar to the concept design proposed with Application No.223-19 and,
without limiting Site Plan Control authority, further review of the final design to waive
this part of the Holding Requirement is limited to the Township being satisfied:
a. Through Addendum(s) to the Scoped Environmental Impact Study (EIS) by
Azimuth Environmental Consulting, Inc. dated April 2024 that:
i) Fish habitat is protected;
ii) Bat habitat is protected;
iii) Construction impacts regarding those habitats are mitigated; and
iv) The validity of the EIS in general should the final design not be proposed
until 2030 or later; and
b. Through Addendum(s) to the Functional Servicing and Stormwater
Management Report by Tatham Engineering Limited dated March 26, 2024,
that demonstrate the stormwater from the final design shall not adversely
impact neighbouring properties or negatively impact downstream properties.
H17
By-law 2025-033
Lot 3 on Plan M-638, Part of Lot 19, Concession 10 Approval from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is received.
(H18)
By-law 2025-067
Part of Lot 5, Concession 5, Geographic Township
of Freeman, Township of Georgian Bay, District
Municipality of Muskoka
A Site Plan Agreement between the Township and Owner is registered on the lands to,
amongst other matters for site plan control, implement the mitigation measures
recommended in the Scoped Environmental Impact Study by Katie Paroschy, MIREM,
Project Manager, Zygoptera Consulting finalized on November 29, 2023 and revised on
April 10, 2024 to address peer reviews.
18.2
Temporary Use Zones
Where on Schedules to this By-law a zone symbol is preceded by the letter "T" and a dash and followed by a zone designation and a number (for example T-SR3-1),
this indicates the lands are subject to a Temporary Use By-law. A temporary use(s) is permitted on the lands until the Temporary Use By-law expires. In some cases,
a Temporary Use By-law may affect large tracts of land without being identified by the letter "T" on Schedules to this By-law.
18.2.1
List of Temporary Use Zones
Table 18.2
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Zone
Affected Lands
Temporary Use(s)
Date Enacted
Date Expires
N/A
Properties with shoreline frontage
on Georgian Bay located within or
south of the Honey Harbour Coastal
Waterfront Community, as
delineated on Schedule A of this
By-law
Notwithstanding Section 4.1.9.2 (previously Section 4.1.13.2 f)
in original Zoning By-law passed November 10, 2014), to ensure
adequate water depth for the mooring and docking of boats,
properties with shoreline frontage on Georgian Bay located within
or south of the Honey Harbour Coastal Waterfront Community, as
delineated on Schedule A of this By-law may be permitted to
extend the length of one existing permitted dock per property to
a maximum length where the depth of water, measured from the
lake bed to the surface water on a calm, light air day, does not
exceed 1.22 metres at the end of the dock or to a maximum
length of 40 metres, whichever is less. The dock beyond the first
20 metres must be floating and shall include a minimum of 72
square inches of reflective marking on all three sides of the end
of the dock.
Notwithstanding Section 4.1.9.2 (previously Section 4.1.13.2 b)
in original Zoning By-law passed November 10, 2014), no dock
shall be located closer than 5 metres to the side lot line including
the straight line extension of the side lot line, 20 metres into the
water measured from the existing water's edge of Georgian Bay.
The right to construct and use a dock permitted by this
temporary use by-law shall only be permitted provided that the
mean water level for Lakes Michigan-Huron as measured by the
US Army Corp of Engineers on May 1st of each year, is less than
175.92 metres. The right to construct and use a dock permitted
by this temporary use by-law shall expire on November 30th,
2015. Any component of a dock constructed under this
temporary use by-law shall be removed on or before November
30th, 2015.
August 14, 2013
November 30, 2015
T-SR5-52
By-law 2019-
083
Part of the Original Shore Road
Allowance in front of Lot 60.
Concession 8 (Closed by MT39019)
Geographic Township of Freemen,
all of Lot 1, Plan M-559, Township
of Georgian Bay, District
Municipality of Muskoka municipally
known as 40410 Georgian Bay
Shore
An accessory floating dock structure prior to the erection of a
main dwelling.
August 12, 2019
August 12, 2022
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Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Column 5
Zone
Affected Lands
Temporary Use(s)
Date Enacted
Date Expires
T-RM4-3A(H)-
01
By-law 2024-
094
Oak Bay - 'Summerside' - lands
legally described as Part of Lot 31,
Concession 2, Former Township of
Baxter, within Block 19 on Draft
Approved Plan S2005-7, Township
of Georgian Bay, District of
Muskoka
Rock crushing, subject to the Best Management Practices Plan
and bi-weekly reporting to the Township of Georgian Bay.
(NOTE: Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a period of 2
years.)
October 15, 2024
October 15, 2026
T-R4-1
By-law 2025-
073
Part of Island K in the Severn River
Opposite Lot 28, Concession 2,
Geographic Township of Baxter,
Township of Georgian Bay, District
Municipality of Muskoka,
municipally known as 135 Port
Severn Road North, as delineated
on Schedule A of this Bylaw
Notwithstanding the R4 Zone permitted uses listed in Table 18.1,
and Subsection 5.2.16, a real estate sales office shall temporarily
be permitted to:
(i) Operate from within the existing dwelling on the property
for a period of up to three (3) years from the date of
passing of this By-law; and
(ii) Utilize the property's existing driveway from Port Severn
Road North for access.
Any structures or signage erected during the time period(s) of
this temporary use by-law shall be removed on or before
November 6, 2028.
November 6,
2025
November 6, 2028
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Section 19: Definitions
Access Ramp means a sloped driveway used to access an elevated or underground parking area or parking lot.
Accessory means a use, separate building or structure, which is incidental, subordinate, exclusively devoted to and located on the same lot as the principal use, building or
structure.
Accommodation Units means any room or group of rooms designed to provide accommodation to the traveling or recreational public including a room in a hotel, motel, resort,
cottage establishment, or cabin or a tent or trailer site.
Addition means a new room or section which is appended to a building or structure.
Adjacent means next to or beside.
Agriculture means general farming and shall include:
a)
The breeding and rearing of livestock, poultry, fowl and fur-bearing animals;
b)
The general cultivation of land and associated production, processing and storing of field crops, fruits, and vegetables;
c)
Agroforestry and maple syrup production;
d)
Tree nurseries;
e)
Any other use customarily carried on in the field of general agriculture;
f)
The sale on the premises of produce grown or raised on the premises; and
g)
Shall not include a livestock operation of more than 300 animals or nutrient units or specialized agricultural uses as defined herein.
Agriculture Building means any building or structure customarily used in connection with a farm other than a residence.
Air Conditioner Duct means a channel or tube used to deliver air.
Aisle means that part of a parking area which provides onsite access to parking spaces but does not include a driveway.
Alter when used in reference to a building, structure or part thereof, means to change:
a)
Any one or more of the external dimensions of such building or structure; or
b)
The type of construction of the exterior walls or roof of such building or structure; or
c)
The use of such building or structure; or
d)
The number of uses or dwelling units contained therein.
Alter when used in reference to a lot, means to change:
a)
The boundary of such lot with respect to a road or lane; or
b)
Any dimension or area, relating to such lot, which is covered herein by a zone requirement; or
c)
The use of such lot; or
d)
The number of uses located thereon.
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"Altered" and "alteration" shall have corresponding meanings.
Antenna Tower means a structure designed to support antennas used to transmit or receive "radio" or "radio-based telephone communication" as defined by the
Radiocommunication Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. R-2.
Archaeological Resources means artifacts, sites and marine archaeological sites, which are identified and evaluated through archaeological fieldwork undertaken in accordance
with the Ontario Heritage Act.
Arena means a building housing ice making equipment and infrastructure capable of enclosing an artificial ice surface intended for year-round recreational use and may include
uses such as special events and competitions, circuses, concerts, conventions, weddings/banquets/ anniversaries, auctions, restaurants, flea markets and trade shows or exhibits
with a retail component.
Assembly Hall means a building, or part of a building, in which facilities are provided for such purposes as meetings for civic, educational, political, religious or social purposes
and may include a banquet hall, private club or fraternal organization.
Attached means a building otherwise complete in itself, which depends, for structural support or complete enclosure, upon a division wall or walls shared in common with
adjacent building or buildings.
Attached Landing Platform means the platform of an inclinator, which is elevated.
Auction Sales Facility means a building or structure, or lands used for the storage of goods and materials which are to be sold on the premises by public auction, and for the
sale of the said goods and materials by public auction on an occasional basis.
Auditorium means a building or part of a building, in which facilities are provided for athletic, civic, educational, political, religious or social purposes and shall include an arena
or similar facility or use.
Balcony means a raised platform or structure projecting above finished grade from the main building, not supported by the ground, with or without steps to provide access to
the ground.
Banquet Hall means a building or part thereof which contains kitchen facilities and is used for the gathering of groups of people for a specific function which may include the
consumption of food and drink.
Barge means a large marine vessel that has a flat bottom and is used to carry goods.
Barge Services means the requirement of barges for use in transporting freight or passengers.
Basement means that portion of a building which has at least one-half of its height, from finished floor to finished ceiling or to the undersides of the floor joists of the storey
next above, as the case may be, above the adjacent average finished grade level adjacent to the exterior walls of the building.
Bay Window means a window or set of windows jutting out from the wall of a building and forming an alcove within.
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Bed and Breakfast Establishment means a home occupation within a detached dwelling wherein not more than two rooms are rented and meals are served to overnight
guests for commercial purposes.
Belfry means a bell tower or steeple housing bells.
Belt Course means a horizontal band or course of stone projecting beyond or flush with the face of a building.
Boarding or Lodging House means a dwelling in which lodging with or without meals is supplied for gain to three or more persons other than the lessee, tenant or owner, or
any members of his / her family, but does not mean a bed and breakfast establishment, cottage establishment, hotel, motel, hospital or similar commercial or institutional use.
Boardwalk means an elevated structure that is completely separated from and independent to the natural grade for distances of at least 5 metres at a time, typically
constructed of wood, and used to provide access to buildings, structures or features, or to provide for a recreational viewing opportunity.
Boat Launching Ramp means a facility used for the launching of boats or vessels into a waterbody.
Boat Lift means a structure located in a waterbody that is used to elevate a boat or vessel and is attached to the lands under water.
Boat, Live-aboard means a marine vessel with a head and kitchen facilities, which is used as a dwelling unit over a temporary period, but shall not include floating
accommodation.
Boat Slip means a single parking space for boats or other marine vessels forming part of a dock, boathouse or other mooring facilities.
Boathouse, In-Water means an accessory building used for the storage of marine vessels or other forms of watercraft and boating equipment that is directly accessible by
water at all times but shall not include living space for human habitation, sleeping space, or floating accommodation.
Boathouse, Dryland means an accessory building used for the storage of marine vessels, other forms of watercraft and boating equipment, all-terrain vehicles and
snowmobiles, which is not located within, nor does have water access to a waterbody. A dryland boathouse shall not include living space for human habitation or sleeping space.
Boatport means an accessory building or structure, which is not enclosed by any walls, and is designed and used only for the sheltering of marine vessels or other forms of
watercraft.
Bowling Alley means a building or part thereof consisting of bowling lanes which may also include additional activities and / or a restaurant operated in conjunction with and
subordinate to the bowling lanes.
Breezeway means a walkway structure with a roof and no walls and not screened that connects two buildings. Breezeway height shall be measured based on the building height
definition.
Building means a structure consisting of any combination of walls, roof and floor or any structural system serving the function thereof, including all associated plumbing, works,
fixtures, service systems and carports but not including tents and awnings.
Building, Accessory means a detached building located on the same lot as the main building, the use of which is incidental or secondary to that of the main building and
includes a sleeping cabin, a detached garage, a boathouse, a tool or garden shed, a storage building, a gazebo, and a sauna.
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Building, Apartment means a building consisting of four (4) or more dwelling units which have a common entrance from street level and which have the right to use common
halls, stairs, elevators and yards, where applicable.
Building Height means the vertical distance between the average natural grade at the front of the building, and:
a)
The highest point of the roof surface of a flat or domed roof, or any other roof with a cupola except in the case of a boathouse or boatport; or
b)
The deck line of a mansard roof; or
c)
The midpoint between the highest eaves and the peak for any roof structure that has a slope.
When applied to in-water boathouses and boatports, height shall be measured from the high water level to the midpoint between the eaves and the peak.
When applied to in-water boathouses and boatports on Georgian Bay, height shall be measured from the top of the dock to the midpoint between the eaves and the peak.
When applied to a detached garage, height shall be the measurement on each side of the building from the average finished grade to the midpoint between the eaves and the
peak. Building height shall be the average between the height measured on each side of the building.
Building Permit means a building permit issued by the Chief Building Official of the Corporation of the Township of Georgian Bay.
Building Supply and Lumber Outlet means land, building(s) or structure(s) used to offer or keep for sale at retail building, construction, and/or home improvement materials
that may include the fabrication of certain materials related to home improvements.
Bulk Fuel Depot means lands used for the bulk storage, distribution and sale of fuel for commercial purposes but does not include retail sales to the general public.
Camping Establishment means land used for the parking and temporary use for more than five (5) campsites occupied by tents, trailer, motor homes, truck campers and
recreational vehicles and accessory uses and facilities such as administrative offices, sanitary facilities accessory marina and an accessory convenience store, but does not include
a mobile home park.
Camp Site means an area, whether or not located in a camping establishment, that is used as a site for the location and temporary occupation of a tent, travel trailer, motor
home, recreational vehicle or truck camper. A mobile home or floating accommodation is not permitted on a camp site.
Canopy means a covering, usually of cloth, suspended over support posts or poles.
Carport means a building or structure which is not wholly enclosed and is used for the parking or storage of one or more motor vehicles.
Ceiling means the upper interior surface of a room or storey in a building or structure.
Cellar means that portion of a building which has more than one-half of its height, from finished floor to finished ceiling or to the underside of the floor joists of the storey next
above, as the case may be, below the average finished grade level adjacent the exterior walls of the building.
Cemetery means land that is set apart or used for the interment of human remains or in which human bodies have been buried and may include a columbarium or mausoleum
but does not include any building for public assembly.
Chimney means a structure, usually vertical, containing a passage or flue by which the smoke, gases, etc. of a fire or furnace are carried off.
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Church Spire means a tapering conical or pyramidal structure on top of a church tower.
Clinic means an establishment used by two or more qualified health practitioners including physicians, dentists, chiropractors, physiotherapists and their staff for the purposes of
consultation, diagnosis and office treatment but does not include a public or private hospital or office located in the medical professional's residence.
Clinic, Veterinary means the premises of a veterinary surgeon where animals are treated or kept.
Clothes Pole means an upright pole and suspension system used to hang clothing.
Commercial Club means a private, for-profit organization which provides social, cultural, athletic and/or recreational activities.
Community Centre means any tract of land or building, or buildings or any part of any buildings used for community activities whether used for commercial purposes or not,
the control of which is vested in the Municipality, a local board or agent thereof.
Comply means that a use, building, structure or other feature meets the requirements of this By-law.
Concrete Batching Plant means an industrial facility used for the production of concrete, or concrete products, used in building or construction, and includes facilities for the
administration or management of the business, the stockpiling of bulk materials used in the production process or of finished products manufactured on the premises and the
storage and maintenance of required equipment, but does not include the retail sale of finished concrete products.
Condominium means the ownership of individual units in a multiple unit ownership structure with common elements as defined in "The Condominium Act".
Conservation means the preservation and protection of the natural environment. No building or structures including docks shall be permitted, with the exception of accessory
docks permitted in accordance with Table 17.1 of this By-law.
Conservation Education means an area of land used for Conservation and for the purposes of educating the public on Conservation matters.
Construct means to build, erect, place, reconstruct or relocate and may include:
a)
Any preliminary operation such as excavating, filling or draining; or
b)
Altering any existing building or structure by an addition, expansion, extension or other structural change; or
c)
Any work which requires a building permit.
"Constructed" and "construction" shall have corresponding meanings.
Contractor's Yard means a yard of any general contractor or builder where equipment and materials are stored or where a contractor performs shop or assembly work but does
not include any other yard or establishment otherwise defined or classified herein.
Convenience Store means a retail commercial establishment, not exceeding 180 square metres of gross floor area, supplying groceries and other daily household necessities to
the surrounding area, whether or not such store is open for business seven (7) days a week or not.
Cooking Facilities means equipment used to prepare or cook food.
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Cornice means horizontal decorative molding that crowns or completes a building or wall.
Corporation means the Corporation of the Township of Georgian Bay.
Cottage Establishment means an establishment comprising of two (2) or more cottages owned, rented or leased by the same person.
Cottage Property Maintenance and Service Business means a business providing property maintenance services such as grass cutting, painting, building and dock repair,
project management, brush/refuse removal, landscaping, furniture and appliance removal/delivery and general services including cleaning, fall closure and spring opening of
recreational properties. Uses associated with a Cottage Property Maintenance and Service Business shall be limited to internal storage of landscaping, garden and property
maintenance equipment and supplies and all-terrain vehicles as well as employee parking, a business office, accessory retail of outdoor furniture, accessories and products
serving recreational and cottage needs, and an accessory residence.
Council means the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Georgian Bay.
Covered Entrance means a roofed structure (having a maximum area of 6 m² measured from the exterior edges of the roof's overhang to the exterior wall of the building) that
is located over a building entrance and projects from the building, and that is open on three sides. For the purposes of this By-law, a covered entrance shall not include a porch
or screened porch.
Cupola means a rounded dome forming or adorning a roof or ceiling.
Current Water Mark means the location where the current water level of a lake or river meets the land.
Current Water Level means the water level at a given point in time.
Day Nursery means a premise where more than 5 pre-school age children are provided with temporary care and/or guidance for a continuous period not exceeding 24 hours
and are licensed in accordance with the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014, S.O. 2014, c. 11, Sched. 1.
Deck means an open, non-roofed and unenclosed accessory structure which is attached to a building and comprised of wood or composite boards forming an approximately
horizontal surface surrounded by railings where elevated above the ground that is capable of supporting loads including people and objects such as tables, chairs, BBQ's, etc.
Deck, Free-standing means a deck that is not attached to a building. A gazebo may be erected on a free-standing deck, only where a gazebo is a permitted structure.
Detached when used in reference to a building, means a building which is not dependent on any other building for structural support or enclosure.
Dish Antenna means a device used to transmit or receive radio or television signals that consists of a reflector shaped like a shallow dish.
Dock means a structure for the mooring of boats, attached to or forming part of the dry land or used in conjunction with a use on the mainland or attached to, touching or
forming part of a ramp.
Dock, Main means the portion of a dock projecting into the water from the current water mark, in the case of a dock with one or more fingers.
Dock Projection means the distance a dock, or combination of a ramp and dock extends into the water as measured from the current water mark.
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Dormer means a roofed structure, often containing a window that projects vertically beyond the plane of a pitched roof.
Drive-Through Service Facility means a service window in a building, structure or part thereof with related Queuing Lane(s), boards, and communication devices where goods
and/or services are offered to the public as occupants of motor vehicles. Kiosks within and for the control and monitoring of a parking garage or surface parking area are not
considered to be drive-through service facilities.
Driveway means a defined area providing access for motor vehicles from a public or private road or a lane to facilities such as a parking area, parking lot, loading space, private
garage, building or structure, including a parking garage.
Driving Range means a public or private area operated for the purpose of developing golfing techniques, including miniature golf courses, but excluding golf courses.
Dry Cleaners Establishment means a building or part of a building used for the business of dry cleaning, dry dyeing, cleaning, spotting, stain removal or pressing of articles
and / or goods of fabric, through the use of only non-combustible and nonflammable solvents which emit no odours or fumes.
Drop Awning means a roof-like shelter of canvas or other material extending over a doorway in order to provide protection from the sun.
Dwelling means a building or part of a building occupied or capable of being occupied, in whole or in part as the home, residence or sleeping place of one or more persons either
continuously, permanently, temporarily or transiently.
Dwelling, Accessory means a use, separate building, or structure, which is usually incidental, subordinate, exclusively devoted to and located on the same lot as the principal
use, building or structure but not including a building or structure which is used as a dwelling unless specifically permitted.
Dwelling, Apartment means a separate building containing three or more dwelling units, which is not a Triplex Dwelling or a Fourplex Dwelling.
Dwelling, Attached means a self-contained dwelling, which is attached to another building.
Dwelling, Converted means a building originally constructed as a single detached dwelling of at least 225 square metres of gross floor area, which has been converted by
partition and/or the addition of sanitary and cooking facilities into not more than three dwelling units.
Dwelling, Detached means a detached building containing only one dwelling unit, unless otherwise specified in this By-law.
Dwelling, Duplex means a dwelling divided horizontally into two separate dwelling units, each such dwelling unit having an independent entrance either directly from outside
the building or through a common vestibule.
Dwelling, Fourplex means the whole of a building divided horizontally or a combination of vertically and horizontally into four separate dwelling units, each of which has an
independent entrance either directly or through a common vestibule.
Dwelling, Mobile Home means any dwelling that is designed to be mobile and constructed or manufactured to provide a permanent residence for one or more persons in
accordance with C.S.A. Standard Z240 or Z241 but does not include a travel trailer or tent trailer or trailer otherwise designed.
Dwelling, Semi-Detached means a building divided vertically by a common wall above finished grade into two separate dwelling units, each such dwelling unit having an
independent entrance either directly from outside the building or through a common vestibule.
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Dwelling, Townhouse means a building divided vertically both above and below grade into no less than three nor more than eight separate dwelling units attached by common
walls extended from the base of the foundation to the roof line, with each such dwelling unit having two independent entrances at grade directly from outside the building.
Dwelling, Triplex means the whole of a building divided horizontally into three separate dwelling units, each of which has an independent entrance either directly or through a
common vestibule.
Dwelling Unit means a room or rooms which function as a housekeeping unit used or intended to be used as a domicile by one or more persons, in which only one kitchen,
living quarters and sanitary facilities are provided for the exclusive use of the residents and with a private entrance from outside the building or from a common hallway or
stairway.
Dwelling Unit, Accessory means a separate dwelling unit, which is contained in a building, which was originally designed as a single-family dwelling and continues to be
occupied by the owner.
Dwelling Unit, Secondary means a secondary dwelling unit located within an existing detached, semi-detached or townhouse dwelling, which is clearly accessory or
subordinate to the main dwelling unit.
Eave means the part of a roof, on any and all sides of a building or structure, that meets or overhangs the walls or supports of a building or structure.
Eave Projection means the distance from the wall or support of a building or structure to the fascia of a roof, or edge of the roof where there is no facia.
Emergency Service Facility shall mean a building that houses emergency personnel, their supplies and vehicles and may include an ambulance response facility, fire station or
police station.
Equipment and Material Storage Area means a specifically designated area where the owner/operator stores equipment used for the day-to-day operations of a construction
business including such items as tools, forms and general non-vehicular construction equipment. This does not include a transfer area for lumber, sand, gravel or aggregate
materials.
Equipment Sales/ Rental Establishment means a building or part thereof where residential, commercial and industrial equipment is kept for rental or sale to the general
public and includes such items as lawn and garden tools, floor cleaning equipment, masonry tools, painting and decorating equipment, moving tools, plumbing tools, power tools
and other similar items.
Equipment Storage Building means a building, or buildings used for individuals for the purpose of equipment storage.
Erect means to build, construct, reconstruct, alter or relocate including any preliminary physical operation such as excavating, grading, piling, cribbing, filling or draining, or
structurally altering any existing building or structure by an addition, deletion, or expansion.
Expand means:
a)
To increase the area or height of a building or structure; or
b)
To increase the capacity of a septic system.
"Expanded" and "Expansion" shall have corresponding meanings.
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Fascia means a wooden board or other flat piece of material covering the end of the rafters that compose part of a roof structure.
Fence means a barrier enclosing or bordering a field, yard, lot, etc. which is used to prevent entrance, to confine or to mark a boundary.
Financial Institution means a premises where financial services are offered to the public and may include automated banking machine(s) including drive-through automated
banking machine(s) and appurtenant queuing lane(s).
Finished Grade means the average elevation of the finished ground level adjacent to the wall or walls in question, which is determined by taking the arithmetic mean of the
levels of the finished ground surface at every location of change of grade.
Flagpole means a staff or pole on which a flag is or can be displayed.
Floating Accommodation means floating building, structure or thing, or a combination of floating buildings, structures or things, equipped or useable for overnight
accommodation and not primarily used for navigation, and includes a floating building, structure or thing, or a combination of floating buildings, structures or things that:
a)
Is primarily designed for or able to be used for residential purposes;
b)
Is a raft, barge, or floating platform that has on top of it a building, structure, vehicle, or thing that may be used for overnight accommodation, for camping purposes
or as an outdoor accommodation;
c)
Would reasonably be expected to require to be towed or pushed to be relocated, or is relocated by means of any other type of assistance, or is self-propelled;
d)
Is equipped with anchor(s) and/or jack-up technology or a similar mechanism used to anchor or rise above the surface of the water, with or without spudcans; or
e)
Has a floating foundation or a floatation platform which may include floats constructed of any material or substance used to assist with floatation.
Floor means the lower interior surface of a room in a building or structure on which one stands.
Floor, Ground means the first floor of a building that is not a basement or cellar.
Floor Area, Gross has three different meanings, being:
a)
For all dwellings, except an apartment dwelling, located in any part of the Township and not within the Cognashene, Wah Wah Taysee, and Go Home Bay Coastal
Waterfront Communities delineated on Schedule 'A' of this By-law, gross floor area means the aggregate of the area of all floors measured between the exterior of the
exterior walls, and in the case of attached structures which have no walls, the area below the roof, which shall include the area of the lowest floor of a dwelling,
including a basement or cellar where the floor to ceiling height is greater than 1.8 metres, the entire area of the main floor or first floor, and the entire area of the
second floor or any higher floor where the floor to ceiling height is greater than 1.4 metres. Included in gross floor area are porches, screened porches, sunrooms,
covered entrances, and any attached structure or any area under a roof overhang where the eave projection is greater than 1.2 metres from the exterior wall.
Breezeways are excluded from gross floor area. In an area of a building with exposed joists or rafters, floor to ceiling height shall be measured from the top of the
floor to the bottom of the joists or rafters.
b)
For all dwellings, except an apartment dwelling, located in the Cognashene Coastal Waterfront Community, Wah Wah Taysee Coastal Waterfront Community or Go
Home Bay Coastal Waterfront Community, gross floor area means the total aggregate of the area of all floors measured between the exterior of the exterior walls,
and in the case of attached structures which have no walls, the area below the roof, and includes without limitation, the entire area of the main floor or first floor, the
entire area of the second floor or any higher floor and in the case of a basement or cellar, the area where the floor to ceiling height is greater than 1.8 metres.
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Included in gross floor area are porches, screened porches, sunrooms, covered entrances, and any attached structure or any area under a roof overhang where the
eave projection is greater than 1.2 metres from the exterior wall. Breezeways are included in gross floor area to the point at which the breezeway connects to an
accessory building. In an area of a basement or cellar with exposed joists or rafters, floor to ceiling height shall be measured from the top of the floor to the bottom
of the joists or rafters.
c)
For all other buildings and structures, gross floor area means the area measured between the exterior walls of heated or cooled spaces on all floors below, at and
above ground floor excluding only indoor parking areas or attached garages for private vehicles not offered for sale, and basement or cellar floors where the floor to
ceiling height is less than 1.8 metres.
Floor Area, Ground means the area of the floor located on the ground floor of a building.
Forestry means the raising and/or harvesting of timber for the purpose of producing commercial or non-commercial wood products but shall not include the manufacturing or
processing of such products.
Free-standing means a structure that is unenclosed and not attached to a dwelling or other principal building.
Frontage means the straight-line distance between the intersection of the side lot lines and the front lot line, except as follows:
a)
Where there are no side lot lines, such as a peninsula, the greatest distance between any point on the front lot line and any point on the rear lot line.
b)
Where there are no side lot lines and no rear lot lines, such as on an island, the greatest distance between any two points.
Games Room means the upper storey of a one- and one-half storey boathouse that is used for recreational activities and shall not be used as a sleeping cabin or dwelling unit.
Garage, Attached means a structure attached to a dwelling which is used for the sheltering of private motor vehicles and storage of household equipment incidental to the
residential occupancy, and which is fully enclosed and roofed.
Garage, Detached means a detached accessory building or portion of a dwelling house which is designed or used for the sheltering of private motor vehicles and storage of
household equipment incidental to the residential occupancy, and which is fully enclosed and roofed and excludes a carport or other open shelter.
Garden Trellis means a structure of thin strips of materials, crossing each other in an open pattern on which vines or other creeping plants are trained.
Gazebo means a free-standing, roofed accessory structure that is open, screened or glassed and which is utilized for recreational purposes in conjunction with the main building,
but not including a sauna.
Golf Course means a public or private premises which is used for the purpose of playing golf. This definition may include a par-3 golf course, a driving range, a miniature golf
course or any similar use and may include maintenance buildings, pro shop, accessory retail, clubhouse, restaurant and banquet hall as accessory uses.
Group Home means a single housekeeping unit in a residential dwelling in which 3 to 6 unrelated residents excluding staff or receiving family, live as a family under responsible
supervision consistent with the requirements of its residents. The home is licensed or approved under the Provincial statute in compliance with municipal by-laws.
Gutter means a shallow trough fixed beneath the edge of a roof for carrying off rainwater.
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Heavy Equipment Sales and Services means a building or part of a building or structure in which heavy machinery and equipment are offered or kept for sale, rent, lease or
hire under agreement for compensation, but shall not include any other establishment defined or classified in this By-law.
Height means the vertical distance between the average natural grade at the front of the structure or feature, and the top of the structure or feature. Building Height is defined
separately.
High Water Mark means the location where the high water level of a lake or river meets the land. For Georgian Bay, this level shall be measured as 177.4 C.G.D.
High Water Level means the highest normal or controlled water level on inland lakes and 177.4 C.G.D. on Georgian Bay.
Highly Sensitive Waterbodies means waterbodies that are classified as having high sensitivity to phosphorus by the Official Plan of the Muskoka Planning Area (District of
Muskoka Official Plan).
Holding Tank means a tank designed to totally retain all sanitary sewage discharged into it and requiring periodic emptying. A holding tank is not a pump chamber.
Home Industry means any occupation conducted entirely within a building or part of a building accessory to a single detached dwelling or agricultural operation. A home
industry does not include a motor vehicle repair shop.
Home Occupation means an occupation carried on by the occupant of a dwelling on his premises as an accessory use in connection with which there is no display, no stock in
trade nor commodity sold upon the premises and which is clearly subordinate or incidental to the principal use of the dwelling for residential purposes.
Hot Tub or Whirlpool means a structure which is designed to contain water, is used in conjunction with high velocity water recirculation systems or air injection and is generally
not emptied after each individual use.
Hotel means a premises in which temporary lodging or sleeping accommodation are provided to the general public and may include accessory services such as restaurants,
meeting facilities, recreation facilities, convention, banquet facilities and staff accommodations; and includes a hostel.
Human Habitation means a place occupied by humans designed for living and including but not limited to, sleeping, eating or food preparation, including a den, library, sewing-
room, exercise room, hobby room, enclosed sunroom or washroom.
Hunt Camp means a building or structure occupied on a temporary basis for the purpose of conducting activities related to hunting and/or fishing.
Individual On-site Sewage System means individual, autonomous sewage system within the meaning of the Ontario Building Code that are owned, operated and managed by
the owner of the property upon which the system is located.
Inclinator means a devise which elevates an attached landing platform, enclosed by a guard, along a surface rail system, and is designed to transport people, materials or
goods up an included surface.
Inland Lake means a lake which is not considered a part of the Georgian Bay waterbody.
Kennel means an establishment where dogs, cats or other small domestic animals or household pets are bred or raised primarily for the purpose of sale, or are trained or
boarded for gain or profit, but does not include a veterinary clinic.
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Kitchen means a room or part of a room where food is stored, prepared or cooked or which has cooking appliances and a sink.
Lake means a natural or man-made body of water surrounded by land.
Land-based means a building or structure which does not encroach onto the bed of a waterbody.
Landing means the floor area or platform at the bottom of a flight of stairs or between two flights of stairs.
Landscaped Open Space means the open space at grade on a lot accessible by walking and which is suitable for the growth and maintenance of grass, flowers, trees, bushes,
natural vegetation and other landscaping and includes any surfaced walk or similar area but does not include any driveway or ramp, whether surfaced or not, any curb, retaining
wall, parking area or any open space beneath or within any building or structure.
Landscaping Strip means an open space free of buildings or structures which is used for the growing and maintenance of grass, flowers, shrubs or other landscaping or natural
vegetation.
Lane means a public thoroughfare, whether or not improved for use, and which affords only a secondary means of access for vehicular traffic to abutting lots and which is not
intended for general traffic circulation.
Laundromat means a building or structure where the service or coin-operated laundry machines, using only water, detergents and additives, are made available to the public for
the purpose of laundry cleaning.
Leaching Bed (note: Sewage Service Bed means the same as Leaching Bed) means an absorption system constructed as absorption trenches or as a filter bed, located wholly in
ground or raised or partly raised above ground, as required by local conditions, to which effluent from a treatment unit is applied for treatment and disposal and that is composed
of:
a)
The soil, as defined in the Ontario Building Code, leaching bed fill or other filter media that is contained between the surface on which the sanitary sewage is applied
and the bottom of the bed;
b)
The distribution pipe and the stone or gravel layer in which the distribution pipe is located; and
c)
The backfill above the distribution pipe, including the topsoil and sodding or other anti-erosion measure, and the side slopes of any portion elevated above the natural
ground elevation.
Legal means as legally existing at the date of adoption of this Zoning By-law.
Legally means as legally existing at the date of adoption of this Zoning By-law.
Length or Building Length means the cumulative length of the part of a building or structure perpendicular to its width.
Library shall mean a building containing printed, electronic and pictorial material for public use for purposes of study, reference and recreation.
Loading Space means an off-street space on the same lot as the building, or contiguous to a group of buildings, for the temporary parking of a commercial vehicle while loading
or unloading merchandise or materials, and which abuts upon a road, lane or other appropriate means of access.
Loft means a storage area within a sloping roof. If the area is used for any purpose other than storage, the area within the sloping roof shall be considered a storey.
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Lot means a parcel or tract of land described in a deed or other legal document which is legally capable of conveying title and:
a)
Which is a whole lot within a Registered Plan of Subdivision, or lot within a Plan of Condominium other than a Registered Plan of Subdivision which has been deemed
not to be a Registered Plan of Subdivision under a By-law passed pursuant to the Planning Act; or
b)
Which is a legally separated parcel of land in existence on the date of passing of this By-law without the owner holding the fee or the equity or redemption in, or
power or right to grant, assign or exercise a power of appointment with respect to any abutting land; or
c)
The description of which is the same as in a deed which has received final consent to a conveyance pursuant the Planning Act.
d)
Which is the whole remnant remaining to an owner or owners after a conveyance is made with final consent pursuant to the Planning Act, but for the purpose of this
paragraph no parcel or tract of land ceases to be a lot by reason only of the fact that a part or parts of it has or have been conveyed to or acquired by the Township
of Georgian Bay, The District Municipality of Muskoka, Her Majesty in the Right of Ontario or Her Majesty in the Right of Canada; or
e)
Which is the subject of an order of The Minister of Municipal Affairs pursuant to the requirements of the Planning Act.
Lot, Corner means a lot situated at the intersection of two or more roads, or at the intersection of a road and a railway right-of-way, or a lot abutting on one or more parts of
the same road, in which an interior angle of less than one hundred and thirty-five (135) degrees is contained, between the front and side lot lines abutting by the said road or
roads.
Lot, Existing means a lot which existed as of the date of the passing of this By-law.
Lot, Interior means a lot, other than a corner lot or a through lot.
Lot, Through means a lot bounded on opposite sides by roads or opposite sides by navigable waterways.
Lot, Waterfront means a lot which has direct frontage or access to a waterbody, including where a lot is separated from a waterbody by a shore road allowance.
Lot Area means the total horizontal area within the lot lines of a lot or island above the normal high water mark. On Georgian Bay, an elevation of 177.4 m Canadian Geodetic
Datum shall be used as the normal high water mark. A shore road allowance in front of a lot is included in the lot area whether or not the shore road allowance is stopped up and
closed.
Where an island lot has multiple areas above the high water mark, separated by areas below the high water mark, each such area shall be considered separately, and not
cumulatively, for the purposes of calculating lot area.
Lot Coverage means the percentage of the lot area covered by all principal and accessory buildings or structures on or appertaining to a lot, excluding parking areas, driveways,
docks, ramp to a dock and any portion of a deck or walkway less than 1.2 metres in height from the finished grade to the top of the decking, measured on the side of the deck or
walkway that is closest to the water.
Lot Frontage means the straight-line distance between the intersection of the side lot lines and the front lot line, except as follows:
a)
Where there are no side lot lines, such as a peninsula, the greatest distance between any point on the front lot line and any point on the rear lot line.
b)
Where there are no side lot lines and no rear lot lines, such as on an island, the greatest distance between any two points.
c)
Where a lot abuts a shore road allowance that has not been closed and purchased, the lot frontage shall be measured as the straight-line distance at the intersection
of the extension of the side lot lines and the shore road allowance lot line closest to the water.
d)
Where a lot has multiple front lot lines, lot frontage shall be calculated independently for each front lot line.
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Lot Line means any boundary of a lot or the straight-line projection thereof into the water.
Lot Line, Exterior Side means any lot line other than a front or rear lot line which is also a road line.
Lot Line, Front means:
a)
The lot line that abuts the road, but in the case of any lot abutting a navigable waterway, or an unopened shore road allowance, the front lot line shall be the high
water mark of the navigable waterway.
b)
In the case of a through lot abutting a navigable waterway or an unopened shore road allowance, on two or more sides, all lot lines described in accordance with
paragraph (a), shall be the front lot line.
c)
In the case of a corner lot or through lot, the shorter lot line that abuts a road shall be deemed to be the front lot line and the longer lot line that abuts a road shall
be deemed an exterior side lot line, but,
d)
In the case of a corner lot or through lot with two lot lines of equal length abutting roads, the lot line that abuts the wider road shall be deemed to be the front lot
line, but where the roads are of equal width, the lot line which abuts a Provincial Highway shall be deemed to be the front lot line, and in the case of both roads being
under the same jurisdiction and of the same width, the owner of the lot may designate which road line shall be the front lot line.
e)
In the case where a lot abuts only a road cul-de-sac, all of the frontage on the road cul-de-sac shall be deemed to be the front lot line.
f)
On unsubdivided islands the front lot line shall be the entire shoreline of the island surrounded by water.
Lot Line, Interior Side means a lot line other than a front or rear lot line which is not a road line.
Lot Line, Rear means the lot line farthest from or opposite to the front lot line or in the case of a triangular lot the intersection of the two side lot lines shall be the point from
which the minimum rear yard requirement is measured.
Maintenance Garage, Accessory means a premises where vehicles are repaired or maintained, and is an accessory use to the main use on the property.
Maintenance or Works Depot means a building or facility where maintenance or works equipment is stored.
Manufacturing means the use of land, buildings or structures for the assembly or development of a product.
Manufacturing, Light means the assembly or repair or fabrication of goods and materials utilizing materials which have been manufactured in another location and which does
not produce wastewater in excess of 4500 liters per day or chemical byproducts.
Marina means a commercial establishment or premises, containing docking facilities, mooring or launching facilities where boats or boat accessories are berthed, stored,
serviced, repaired, constructed or kept for sale or rent and where facilities for the sale of marine fuels or lubricants, accessory retail sales and a taxi and/or barging service are
provided and where wastewater pumping facilities may be provided. For the purposes of this definition, launching facilities include marine facilities and marine railways. Floating
accommodations are not to be launched, docked, moored, fueled, serviced, repaired, constructed or kept for sale or rent at a marina.
Marine Facility means accessory building or structure, which is used to take boats into or out of a navigable waterway, or to moor boats. This definition includes a launching
ramp, boatlift, marine railway or dock but does not include any building used for human habitation.
Marine Railway means a railed structure that contains a carriage used to pull boats or vessels onto shore from the water.
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Marine Vessel means a craft designed to float on the water including a boat, a barge or a ship, but shall not include floating accommodation.
Marine Vessel Sales & Service Establishment means buildings, lands, or structures or part thereof used for the sale and service of marine vessels.
Marine Vessel Sales, Service and Construction means a premises where boats, marine vessels and boat accessories are built, stored, serviced, repaired or kept for sale, or
where facilities for the servicing of boats and other marine watercraft are provided.
Marine Vessel Storage means a building used for the storage of marine vessels.
Minimum Opening Elevation means the minimum elevation below which no doors, windows or other openings in building or structures shall be permitted.
Mobile Eating Establishment means any vehicle, trailer, cart or other structure not placed on a permanent foundation which is equipped for cartage, storage and the
preparation of food stuffs, beverages, confections and such items are offered directly for consumption to the general public, and includes a chip wagon, mobile canteen and other
refreshment vehicles.
Mobile Home Park means land which has been provided and designed for the location of two or more occupied mobile home dwellings.
Model Home means a dwelling which is part of a newly or partially constructed development and is furnished and decorated to be shown to prospective purchasers.
Mooring Facility, Commercial means a marine facility which is used to provide parking and/or mooring or docking facilities and services for the traveling public or on a
seasonal basis for recreational boating or for boats or vessels which contain cooking and washroom facilities and exceed 7.5 metres.
Mooring Facility, Residential means a marine facility which is used to provide parking and/or mooring facilities for residential water access properties for boats or vessels not
exceeding 7.5 metres.
Motel means a premises used to provide temporary accommodation to the travelling public with the rooms containing individual interior sanitary conveniences and being
accessed from the outside, including motor course or tourist courts. Such premises may include accessory services such as restaurants, meeting facilities, recreation facilities,
banquet facilities and accommodation for staff. All required parking is at grade and direct access is available from the parking area to the individual rooms.
Motor Home means a motor vehicle with permanently attached living quarters, engine and chassis, used for temporary accommodation.
Motor Vehicle Body Shop means a building or structure used for the painting or repairing of motor vehicle bodies, exterior and undercarriage, and in conjunction with which
there may be towing service and motor vehicle rentals for customers while the motor vehicle is under repair, but shall not include any other establishment otherwise defined or
classified in this By-law.
Motor Vehicle Dealership means a building or structure where a licensed motor vehicle dealer displays motor vehicles for sale or rent and in conjunction with which there may
be used motor vehicle sales or rentals, a motor vehicle repair garage, a motor vehicle service station, a motor vehicle gasoline bar or a motor vehicle body shop, but shall not
include any other establishment otherwise defined or classified in this By-law.
Motor Vehicle Fuel Bar means a premises containing one or more pump islands, each consisting of one or more motor vehicle fuel pumps and/or recharging stations, and a
shelter, which shall include the sale of oils, antifreeze, gasoline additives, propane, natural gas and small accessories required for the operation of motor vehicles, boats and
snowmobiles and shall not be used for repairs, oil changes or greasing. A Motor Vehicle Fuel Bar may also contain facilities for washing vehicles by production line methods which
may include a conveyor system or similar mechanical devices.
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Motor Vehicle Repair Garage means a building or structure where the exclusive service performed or executed on motor vehicles for compensation shall include the
installation of exhaust system, repair of the electrical system, transmission repair, brake repair, radiator repair, tire repair and installation, rust-proofing, motor vehicle diagnostic
center, major and minor mechanical repairs or similar use and in conjunction with which there may be a towing service, a motor vehicle service station and motor vehicle rentals
for the convenience of the customer while the motor vehicle is being repaired, but shall not include any other establishment otherwise defined or classified in this By-law.
Motor Vehicle Service Station means a building or structure where electricity by means of recharging station(s), gasoline, propane, natural gas, oil, grease, antifreeze, tires,
tubes, tire accessories, electric light bulbs, spark plugs, batteries and automotive accessories for motor vehicles and new retail goods are stored or kept for sale to the general
public, or where motor vehicles may be oiled, greased or washed, or have their ignition adjusted, tires inflated or batteries charged, and where mechanical or running repairs
essential to the actual operation of motor vehicles are executed or performed. Such establishments shall require public washrooms.
Motor Vehicle Washing Establishment means an establishment having facilities for washing vehicles by production line methods which may include a conveyor system or
similar mechanical devices. This definition may also include a self-service operation.
Municipal Office means an office used by the Corporation of the Township of Georgian Bay.
Municipal Sewage Services means sewage services provided by the District of Muskoka.
Municipal Water Services means water services provided by the District of Muskoka.
Museum means a building or buildings used, or to be used for the preservation of a collection of paintings or other works of art, or of objects of natural history, or of mechanical,
scientific or philosophical inventions, instruments, models or designs, and dedicated to the recreation of the public, together with any libraries, reading rooms, laboratories and
other offices and premises used or to be used in connection therewith.
Natural Grade means the original, natural and un-altered grade of land.
Natural State means the natural, un-altered landscape, topography and vegetation of an area.
Natural Shoreline means the un-altered shoreline along a waterbody.
Natural State Shoreline Area means lands within 15 metres of the high water mark on all lots in any Shoreline Residential (SR) or Shoreline Residential Island (SRI) zone, in
which the natural, un-altered landscape, topography and vegetation shall be maintained.
Navigable Waterway has the same meaning as defined in the Canadian Navigable Waters Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. N-22.
Non-Complying means a lot, building or structure that does not fulfill the zone requirements for the zone in which the lot, building, structure is located.
Non-Conforming means an existing use or activity of any land, building or structure which does not conform with the permitted uses or activities, of this Bylaw for the Zone in
which such existing land, building or structure is located, so long as it continues to be used for that purpose.
Noxious Use means a use which, from its nature or operation, creates a nuisance or is liable to become a nuisance or offensive by the creation of noise or vibration, or by
reason of the emission of gas, fumes, dust or objectionable odour, or by reason of the matter, waste or other material generated by the use, and shall include any uses which
may be declared to be a noxious or offensive trade or business under the Health Protection and Promotion Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.7, as amended.
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Nursery or Greenhouse, Commercial means a building or structure, and lands associated therewith, for the growing of flowers, fruits, vegetables, plants, shrubs, trees or
similar vegetation together with gardening tools and implements which are sold at retail from such building or lot to the general public.
Nursing Home means any premises maintained and operated for persons requiring nursing care, and which is licensed under Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021, S.O. 2021, c. 39,
Sched. 1, as amended.
Office means a premises used for conducting the affairs of businesses, professions, services, industries, governments, or like activities, in which the chief product of labour is the
processing and/or storage of information rather than the production and distribution of goods.
Open Storage Area means land used for the outside storage of equipment, goods or materials in conjunction with a non-residential use located on the same lot. This definition
shall not include a parking area, a delivery space or a loading space or any use otherwise defined in this By-law.
Ornamental Roof Structure means a decorative addition to the roof of a building or structure which does not provide additional internal space in the building or structure.
Outdoor Amenity Space means an outdoor space, unobstructed by buildings and which cannot be traveled upon by motor vehicles.
Outside Display or Sales Area means an outdoor open space area where product or merchandise is displayed and/or sold and/or where services are provided in conjunction
with a business located within a building or structure on the same lot.
Outdoor Storage means any accessory storage outside of a principal or main building or structure on the lot.
Over Threshold Waterbodies means waterbodies with phosphorus loading exceeding 50% of the undeveloped phosphorus load, as identified by the Official Plan of the
Muskoka Planning Area (District of Muskoka Official Plan).
Park, Private means an open space or recreational area, other than a public park, operated on a commercial and/or private member basis, and which includes one or more of
the following facilities or activities:
a)
Areas for walking, riding and cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, but does not include the racing of animals, motor vehicles, motorcycles or snowmobiles;
b)
Accessory recreational or playground areas such as picnic areas, tennis courts, lawn bowling greens, outdoor skating rinks, athletic fields;
c)
Parking lots accessory to the foregoing.
Park, Public means any open space or recreational area, owned or controlled by the Corporation or by any Board, Commission or other Authority established under any statute
of the Province of Ontario and may include therein neighborhood, community, regional and special parks or areas and may include one or more athletic fields, field houses,
community centers, bleachers, swimming pools, greenhouses, botanical gardens, zoological gardens, bandstands, skating rinks, tennis courts, bowling greens, bathing stations,
curling rinks, refreshment rooms, fairgrounds, arenas, or similar uses.
Parking Area means an area or areas of land or a building or part thereof which is provided and maintained upon the same lot or lots upon which the principal use is located for
the purpose of storing motor vehicles, but shall not include any area where motor vehicles for sale or repair are kept or stored.
Parking Garage means a building or part thereof that is used as a parking area.
Parking Lot means a parking area forming the principal use of a lot.
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Parking Space means an area or areas of land or a building or part thereof which is provided and maintained upon the same lot or lots upon which the principal use is located
for the purpose of storing motor vehicles.
Peak means the highest point of a roof other than a flat roof.
Pergola means a structure consisting of parallel colonnades supporting an open roof of girders and cross rafters.
Personal Service Establishment means a building or part of a building in which persons are employed in furnishing services and otherwise administering to individual and
personal needs of patrons such as barber shops, beauty parlours, hair dressing shops, and shoe repair shops.
Pilaster means a rectangular column projecting from a wall that is used for decoration and / or support.
Pit means a place where unconsolidated gravel, stone, sand, earth, clay, fill or other material is being or has been removed by means of an excavation to supply materials for
construction, industrial or manufacturing purposes, but does not include a wayside pit. This definition shall not include:
a)
Any excavation incidental to the construction of a building or structure for which a building permit has been issued; or
b)
Any asphalt plant, cement manufacturing plan or concrete batching plant; or
c)
Any wayside pit.
Place of Entertainment shall mean a premises where entertainment is offered for gain or profit such as a motion picture or other theatre, arena, auditorium, public hall, billiard
or pool room, bowling alley, ice or roller skating rink, exhibition grounds, golf driving range, miniature golf course, batting cage, archery range, shooting gallery, arcade or similar
activity for the enjoyment of the general public but shall not include body-rub parlours or an adult entertainment parlour, or any place of entertainment otherwise defined by this
By-law.
Place of Worship means premises used by one or more religious groups for the practice of religious services.
Porch means a roofed structure that is attached to a building and is open along one or more sides. For the purpose of this By-law, a porch may include entrances to a building
but shall not constitute a covered entrance.
Porch, Screened means a porch that is enclosed on one or more sides by insect-screening.
Portable Processing Plant means any equipment for the crushing, screening or washing of sand and gravel aggregate materials, but not including a concrete batching plant or
an asphalt plant, which equipment is capable of being readily drawn or readily propelled by a motor vehicle and which equipment is not considered permanently affixed to the
site.
Portable Saw Mill means any equipment for the cutting or sawing of timber to finished lumber, but does not include any other form of wood processing equipment.
Post Office means a premise used to provide the service of receiving, conveying and delivering the mail and related components by Canada Post.
Prefabricated Housing Sales Establishment means a premises where prefabricated dwellings are displayed and kept for sale.
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Premises shall mean the area of a building and/or lot occupied by a business or enterprise. In a multiple tenancy building occupied by more than one business, each business
area shall be considered a separate premises.
Principal or Main Building means any building, which is carried on, the principal purpose for which the building lot is used and shall include a barn or silo used in conjunction
with a farm.
Principal Use means the primary use for which a lot building or structure is used or is intended to be used.
Private Communal Sewage Services means sewage works within the meaning of Section 1 of the Ontario Water Resources Act but that serves more than one lot or private
residences and are not owned by the Township of Georgian Bay.
Private Club means a non-profit, non-commercial organization, which carries on social, cultural, athletic and/or recreational activities.
Private Home Day Care means the requirement of temporary care and custody to not more than five children under the age of ten years old, for reward or compensation in a
dwelling unit for a continuous period not exceeding twenty four hours in accordance with the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014, S.O. 2014, c. 11, Sched. 1, as amended from
time to time.
Privy means a latrine consisting of an excavation in the ground or a removable receptacle for human waste, surmounted by a superstructure.
Provincial Highway means a public improved road under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Transportation.
Public Authority means any Federal, Provincial, District or Municipal agencies, and includes any commission, board, authority or department established by such agency and
shall include Hydro One Networks and Ontario Power Generation Inc.
Public Self Storage Facility means a premises where individual, indoor storage areas are made available to the public for the temporary storage or keeping of goods.
Public Use means any use of land, buildings or structures by or on behalf of a public authority.
Public Works Yard means any land, building and/or structure owned by a public agency and used for the storage, maintenance and/or repair of material, equipment, machinery
and/or motor vehicle used in connection with civic works.
Pumphouse means a building used to house a water pump and pressure equipment.
Quarry means a place where consolidated rock has been or is being removed by means of an open excavation and processed to supply material for construction, industrial or
manufacturing purpose but does not include a wayside quarry or open pit mine.
Queuing Lane means an area of land that is used exclusively for motor vehicles whose occupants are waiting to be provided with goods, materials or services.
Ramp means a structure for the sole purposes of providing access to a dock from the dry land or free-standing deck, which is attached to, touching or forms part of the dry land
or free-standing deck and is also attached to, touching or forms part of the dock, and shall not be used for the mooring of boats.
Reconstruct means to repair, restore, renovate or replace a building or structure, to be used for the same purpose.
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"Reconstruction" and "Reconstructing" shall have corresponding meanings.
Recreation, Passive Outdoor means an activity or use of land carried out for recreational purposes. No buildings or structures including docks shall be permitted. The uses
shall be limited to conservation areas and trail systems. Generally, these areas have environmental features and shall be preserved in their natural state.
Recreational Vehicles means a vehicle designed to provide temporary living accommodation but does not include mobile home dwellings, travel trailer, or other vehicle defined
herein.
Recreational Vehicle Sales and Service Operation means buildings, lands, or structures or part thereof used for the sale and service of recreation vehicles including
snowmobiles, boats and all-terrain vehicles.
Rental Cabin means a separate building designed to provide only sleeping accommodation for the travelling or vacationing public and shall not include cooking facilities or
washroom facilities.
Resort means an establishment, including a lodge that provides accommodation and services, which can include facilities for meals, liquor, entertainment, docking, meetings and
conventions as well as various other recreational facilities. These include, but are not limited to, equipment rentals, supplies, and services in conjunction with recreational
activities.
Restaurant means premises in which the principal business is the preparation and serving of food and refreshments to the public for consumption at tables within or outside the
building and which may include the preparation of food in a ready-to consume state for consumption off the premises.
Restaurant, Drive-In means an eating establishment where facilities are available to serve meals to the customer for consumption in the customer's motor vehicle, parked in
an area designed for that purpose.
Retail Store means a building or area where goods, wares, merchandise, substances or articles, are offered or kept for sale at retail and includes storage on or about the store
premises of limited quantities of such goods, wares, merchandise, substances, or articles sufficient only to service such stores but does not include any retail outlet otherwise
classified or defined in this By-law.
Retaining Wall means a feature that retains material, such as earth, and prevents it from sliding or eroding away.
Riding School or Boarding Stable means an area of land, which is used as an educational centre for horse training, handling, care, or for the lodging of horses.
River means a large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to a lake or other such river.
Road means a highway as defined under The Highway Traffic Act, or the Municipal Act that is open and is maintained by the Corporation of the Township of Georgian Bay. This
definition shall not include a lane or a private right-of-way. "Road allowance" shall have a corresponding meaning, unless specifically defined.
Road, Municipally Maintained means a thoroughfare for vehicular traffic, which may also include requirements for pedestrian traffic, under the jurisdiction of and maintained
by the Township of Georgian Bay, District of Muskoka or Province of Ontario.
Road, Private means a legal private right-of-way over private property or Crown Land which affords access to abutting lots and is not maintained by a public body.
Road Allowance, Shore means an allowance around a lake laid out as part of an original Township survey.
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Road Allowance, Township means an allowance for a road laid out as part of an original Township survey that is not a shore road allowance.
Road Line means the dividing line between a lot and road allowance except where the road is located outside of a road allowance and on the lot where it means the dividing line
between a lot and a road including both the travelled portion and any shoulder.
Roof means the exterior surface and its supporting structures on the top of a building or structure. Unless otherwise defined herein, a roof is a single-sloped structure having
one or more sides.
Roof, Flat means a roof which has no pitch.
Roof, Gambrel means a symmetrical two-sided roof with two slopes on each side. The upper slope is positioned at a shallow angle, with the lower slope is steep.
Roof, Mansard means a roof that has four sloping sides, each of which becomes steeper halfway down.
Satellite Dish means a bowl-shaped antenna from which signals are transmitted to or received from a communications satellite.
Sauna means an accessory building or structure wherein facilities are provided for the purpose of a sauna bath, either dry or wet and may include a change/relaxation room,
storage areas and a washroom but not a kitchen or sleeping facilities.
Scaffold means a temporary structure for holding workers and materials during the erection or repair of a building or structure.
School means a Provincially approved institution for academic instruction and may include a public, private or separate school, a vocational school, or a post-secondary school
such as a college or university.
Septic System means:
a)
A leaching bed system; or
b)
A tertiary treatment system, with a treatment unit as defined by the Ontario Building Code, which meets the Treatment Unit Effluent Quality Criteria of the Ontario
Building Code.
Service Shop means a building or part of a building, not otherwise defined or classified in this By-law, for the servicing or repairing of articles, goods or materials, as well as
facilities for accessory retail sales.
Setback means the lesser of the horizontal distance (i.e., shortest horizontal distance) from a lot line to the nearest part of any building or structure on the lot. For setbacks
from waterbodies, means the horizontal distance measured at right angles from the high water mark, to the nearest part of any building or structure on the lot.
Sewage Lagoon means a licensed open facility for the treatment of sewage.
Shoreline means the same as the high water mark.
Shoreline Activity Area means an area of land in the front yard of a lot that abuts the shoreline that provides access to the shoreline. This area may contain accessory
structures where permitted, pathways, and native vegetation.
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Shoreline Frontage means the frontage of a lot measured along the front lot line.
Shoreline Structure means a structure that is located in the front yard, or projects into the water.
Sight Triangle means the triangular space on a lot formed by two intersecting road lines and a line drawn from a point in one road line across such lot to a point in the other
road line, each such point being the specified distance from the point of intersection of the road lines (measured along the road lines). Where the two road lines do not intersect
at a point, the point of intersection of the road lines shall be deemed to be the intersection of the projection of the road lines or the intersection of the tangent to the road lines.
Sign means a visual medium and its supporting structure and component parts, used or capable of being used to draw interest for identification, information, advertising,
service, activity, business, good, etc.
Sill means the horizontal piece beneath a window, door or other opening.
Silo means a tall tower or pit on a farm used to store grain.
Sleeping Area means the upper storey of a two storey detached garage, used for sleeping, that does not contain any cooking facilities or an area for the preparation or servicing
of food, and shall not contain any cooking or warming devices, fridges, ovens, stoves, or any other cooking related appliances.
Sleeping Cabin means an accessory building used for sleeping that does not contain any cooking facilities or an area for the preparation or serving of food and shall not contain
any cooking or warming devices, fridges, ovens, stoves, or any other cooking related appliances. Sleeping cabins shall not be permitted to have a loft, basement or cellar. A
sleeping cabin is not a dwelling unit. Washroom facilities are permitted in a sleeping cabin.
Solid Waste Disposal or Management Facility means a landfill site where garbage, refuse, domestic or industrial waste, exclusive of liquid industrial waste, is disposed of or
dumped.
Special Event means an event or activity that is out of the ordinary and may include such events as a wedding, festival, concert, or other celebration.
Stairs means an uncovered structure which provides access to a deck, porch or building entrance not located at grade.
Staff Accommodation Facilities means building or portion of a building used to provide accommodation for persons employed on the property.
Storage Container means the trailer portion of a tractor-trailer unit or transport truck without the running gear, or a rail or seaway container which is traditionally used for the
shipping and transportation of goods and materials.
Storey means that part of a building between the surface of one floor and the ceiling above. However, a cellar does not count as a storey.
Storey, Attic means that portion of a building that is enclosed and situated wholly or partly within the roof but which is not a one-half storey.
Storey, Basement means any storey below the first storey which is at least 50% above finished grade along wall face at the front of the building.
Storey, Cellar means any storey below the first storey which is more than 50% below finished grade (measured from finished floor to finished ceiling).
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Storey, First means the storey with its floor closest to finished grade and having its ceiling at least 1.5 metres above finished grade, but is not a basement.
Storey, Half means that portion of a building situated above the first storey that is wholly or in part within the roof and when used with reference to a one and one half storey
detached garage, means that portion of the detached garage situated between a sloping roof and a floor above the first storey below, of a detached garage.
Straight Line Projection means the projection of a side lot line over the water.
Structure means anything that is erected, built or constructed of parts joined together with a fixed location on the ground or attached to something having a fixed location on or
in the ground and shall include buildings, walls or any sign, but does not include utility equipment or fences less than 2 metres in height. This definition shall include septic
systems swimming pools, hot tubs, and whirlpools.
For Open Space (OS, CL & LS) zones means anything that is erected, built or constructed of parts joined together that is located on the ground or attached to something having
a fixed location on or in the ground and shall include buildings, walls, signs exceeding 0.25 square metres in area, fences, docks, and/or pit privies.
For the Natural State Island (NSI) zone, means anything that is erected, built or constructed or parts joined together than is located on the ground or attached to something
having a fixed location on or in the ground and shall include buildings, walls, signs exceeding 0.25 square metres in area, fences, decks, docks, and/or pit privies.
Summer Camp means a camp which is privately owned and operated, or a camp which is operated by a charitable corporation approved under the Not-for-Profit Corporations
Act, 2010, S.O. 2010, c. 15, as amended, or a recreational camp within the meaning of the regulations made under the Health Protection and Promotion Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.7,
as amended.
Sunroom means a roofed structure that is attached to a building and enclosed by four walls.
Swimming Pool means a structure other than a hot tub, which holds water exceeding 91cm in depth at any point and is used for recreational purposes.
Tavern means an establishment licensed under the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019, S.O. 2019, c. 15, Sched. 22, the principal business of which is to serve any sort of
alcoholic beverage to the public for consumption on the premises.
Temporary Sales Structure means a temporary structure or building which is used for the sale, rental or lease of dwellings, dwelling units or non-residential building or
structures that have been / are to be constructed as part of the same development.
Temporary Structure means a structure intended for removal or demolition within a prescribed time.
Tent means a structure or other fabric, or synthetic materials supported by a pole or poles, rope or other device.
Tertiary Treatment System means an individual on-site sewage system designed to produce tertiary treatment effluent.
Trailer or Recreational Vehicle Park Site means a site where tent trailers, travel trailers, tents, recreational vehicles or other temporary structures used for temporary
habitation are located.
Tool Shed means a small structure, not a building, located in a yard of a principal building that meets all requirements in Section 4 of the Zoning By-law and is used for the
storage of household or construction tools.
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Tourist Establishment means any premises operated to provide sleeping accommodation for the traveling public or sleeping accommodation for the use of the public engaging
in recreational activities, and includes related services and facilities, but does not include:
a)
A camp operated by a charitable corporation approved under the Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, 2010, S.O. 2010, c. 15, as amended;
b)
A recreational camp within the meaning of the regulations made under the Health Protection and Promotion Act, R.S.O., 1990, c. H.7, as amended;
c)
A club owned by its own members and operated without profit or gain; or
d)
A tent and trailer park.
Trailer means a vehicle that is at any time drawn upon a highway by a motor vehicle, another motor vehicle or any device or apparatus not designed to transport persons or
property, temporarily drawn, propelled or moved upon such highway, and except a side car attached to a motorcycle, and shall be considered a separate vehicle and not part of
the motor vehicle by which it is drawn and, for the purposes of this By-law, does not include a mobile home dwelling.
Trailer, Construction means a trailer used for the coordination of construction activities, storage of construction materials, or temporary accommodation for individuals
engaged in construction activities.
Trailer or Recreational Vehicle Park means lands used for occupancy by travel or tent trailers, tents, recreational vehicles or other temporary structures used for temporary
habitation.
Trailer, Travel or Tent means any trailer which is designed to be temporarily utilized for living, shelter and sleeping accommodation, with or without cooking facilities and which
has running gear and towing equipment permanently attached and a current license and is not permanently affixed to the ground.
Transportation Depot means any building or land where buses, trucks or tractor-trailers are rented, leased, kept for hire, stored or parked for commercial purposes.
Travel Trailer and Recreational Vehicle Storage means a building used for the storage of travel trailers and recreational vehicles.
Truck Camper means an add-on living quarter which is temporarily attached to a motor vehicle.
Undisturbed Open Space means that portion of a lot predominantly unaltered and maintained in its natural pre-development state, with vegetation and landscape reflective of
the natural character of the area.
Unsubdivided Island means an island that has not been subdivided and is comprised of only one lot.
Use means:
a) Any purpose for which a building or other structure or a parcel of land may be designed, arranged, intended, maintained, or occupied; or
b) Any activity, occupation, business or operation carried on, or intended to be carried on, in a building or other structure or on a parcel of land.
Use, Accessory means a use which is incidental, subordinate and exclusively devoted to a main building or main use and located on the same lot therewith.
Vehicle means a motor vehicle, trailer, traction engine, farm tractor, road building machine and any vehicle drawn, propelled or driven by any kind of power, including muscular
power, but does not include the cars of electric or steam railways running only upon rails.
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Vehicle, Motor includes an automobile, a motorcycle, a motor assisted bicycle unless otherwise indicated in this Act, and any other vehicle propelled or driven otherwise than by
muscular power, but does not include a street car or other motor vehicle running only upon rails, a power-assisted bicycle, a motorized snow vehicle, a traction engine, a farm
tractor, a self-propelled implement of husbandry or a road-building machine; ("véhicule automobile") as defined in the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. H.8, as amended.
Vehicle, Recreational means a vehicle designed to provide temporary living accommodation but does not include a mobile home dwelling, travel trailer or other vehicle defined
herein.
Walkway means a passage or path used for walking or accessibility purposes which provides access to and from buildings, structures or features, and / or which provides for
ease of access over uneven terrain or unsafe areas.
Wall means an upright structure that encloses or divides an area or land, or an area within a building or structure.
Wall, Front means the nearest part of the wall of a building that is closest to the front lot line and measured as a setback defined by this Zoning By-law.
Warehouse means a building or part of a building used for the storage and distribution (including cross-dock facilities) of goods, wares, merchandise, substances or articles and
may include facilities for a wholesale or retail commercial outlet, provided that they do not exceed 10 per cent of the gross floor area, but shall not include a truck or transport
terminal or yard.
Water Access Lot means a lot that has frontage on a waterbody and is not capable of obtaining access from a Provincial highway, road, or private road.
Water-Based means a building or structure which encroaches onto or over the bed of a waterbody.
Waterbody means a natural or artificial body of water but does not include water confined within a structure or building.
Waterbody Width means the shortest distance from high water mark to high water mark across a waterbody.
Water Tank means a container used for the outdoor storage of water.
Watercourse means a water body or the natural channel for a perennial or intermittent stream of water including a river or stream.
Wayside Pit or Quarry means a temporary pit or quarry opened and used by or for a public authority solely for the purpose of a particular project or contract of road
construction and not located on the road right-of-way.
Wellness Centre means a premises used to improve beauty and wellness through styling, cutting or chemical treatment of hair and through skin and body treatments, including
pedicures, manicures, facials, microdermabrasion, waxing, laser, hydrotherapy, anti-aging, skin rejuvenation therapy, aromatherapy, stone therapy massage and relaxation
massage.
Width, Dwelling means the greatest distance between any two points on the exterior walls of a building or structure, that can intersect straight lines from the front lot line.
Attached garages are included in the calculation of dwelling width.
Workshop means a building or structure where manufacturing is performed by tradesmen requiring manual or mechanical skills and may include a carpenter's shop, a
locksmith's shop, a gunsmith's shop, a tinsmith's shop, a commercial welder's shop, or similar uses.
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Wrecking or Salvage Yard means a place where motor vehicles are wrecked or disassembled and resold, a place where second-hand goods, including waste paper, bottles,
automobile tires, clothing, other scrap materials and salvage are collected to be sorted and a place where used lumber and used building materials are stored for sale or resale.
Yard means an open, uncovered space on a lot, appurtenant to a building or structure and unoccupied by buildings or structures except as specifically permitted in this By-law.
Yard, Exterior Side means the yard of a corner lot extending from the exterior side lot line to the nearest part of a side wall of the main building or structure on the lot for
which the yard is required and measured as a setback defined by the Zoning By-law but does not include any portion of the front or rear yards. In a condominium, the setback
shall be measured between the condominium road and the nearest part of a condominium unit exterior wall.
Yard, Front means a yard extending across the full width of the lot between the front lot line and the nearest part of a front wall of the main building or structure on the lot for
which the yard is required and measured as a setback defined by the Zoning By-law. On islands where there is only one lot, all yards shall be considered as the front yard. In a
condominium, the setback shall be measured between the condominium road and the nearest part of a condominium unit exterior wall.
Yard, Interior Side means a yard extending from the front yard to the rear yard between the interior side lot line and the nearest part of a side wall of the main building or
structure on the lot for which the yard is required and measured as a setback defined by the Zoning By-law but does not include any portion of the front or rear yards. In a
condominium, the setback shall be measured between the limit of vacant land in the condominium lot to be used for a condominium unit and the exterior wall of that unit.
Yard, Required means the minimum yard required by the requirements of this By-law.
Yard, Rear means a yard extending across the full width of the lot between the rear lot line and the nearest part of a rear wall of the main building or structure on the lot for
which the yard is required and measured as a setback defined by the Zoning By-law. In a condominium, the setback shall be measured between the limit of vacant land in the
condominium lot to be used for a condominium unit and the exterior wall of that unit.
Zone means the category of use or activity of land, buildings, structures or activities permitted by this By-law.
Zone Boundary means the limits of a zone.
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Section 20: Enactment
20.1
Force and Effect
This By-law shall come into force and effect on the date it is passed by the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Georgian Bay subject to the applicable
provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13 as amended.
20.2
Readings by Council
This By-law read and passed on the __ day of _________________, 20__.
Mayor: __________________________
(Municipal Seal)
Clerk: ___________________________
20.3
Certification
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of Zoning By-law No. 2014-75 as enacted by the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Georgian Bay, on the
__ day of ________________, 2014.
Clerk: ____________________________