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Town of Goderich
Zoning By-law
December 2013
Consolidated September 2025
Prepared by:
- Town of Goderich
- County of Huron Planning and Development Department
Town Of Goderich
Zoning By-Law
Consolidation
This document is a consolidation of the Town of Goderich Zoning By-law 124-2013 and
subsequent amendments made thereto. This compilation is for convenience for administrative
purposes and does not represent true copies of the by-laws it contains. Any legal
interpretation of this document should be verified with the Town Clerk.
This Consolidated Zoning By-law contains:
By-law 124-2013
By-law 53-2014
By-law 75-2014
By-law 83-2014
By-law 6-2015
By-law 36-2015
By-law 37-2015
By-law 44-2015
By-law 47-2015
By-law 81-2015
By-law 90-2015
By-law 97-2015
By-law 99-2015
By-law 135-2015
By-law 136-2015
By-law 11-2016
By-law 70-2016
By-law 79-2016
By-law 118-2016
By-law 119-2016
By-law 143-2016
By-law 147-2016
By-law 106-2017
By-law 118-2017
By-law 53-2018
By-law 123-2018
By-law 31-2019
By-law 34-2020
By-law 58-2021
By-law 77-2021
By-law 87-2021
By-law 97-2021
By-law 6-2022
By-law 8-2022
By-law 9-2022
By-law 10-2022
By-law 43-2022
By-law 52-2022
By-law 92-2022
By-law 123-2022
By-law 124-2022
By-law 128-2022
By-law 132-2022
By-law 140-2022
By-law 26-2023
By-law 45-2023
By-law 62-2023
By-law 126-2023
By-law 129-2023
By-law 67-2024
By-law 66-2024
By-law 88-2024
By-law 97-2024
By-law 24-2025
By-law 77-2025
By-law 83-2025
Table of Contents
EXPLANATORY NOTE
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SECTION 1
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SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS
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SECTION 3. APPLICATION, ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
52
SECTION 4. INTERPRETATION AND SCHEDULES
56
SECTION 5. ZONES
58
SECTION 6. GENERAL PROVISIONS
61
SECTION 7. RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY (R1) ZONE
91
SECTION 8. RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY (R2) ZONE
99
SECTION 9. RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY (R3) ZONE
113
SECTION 10. DELETED BY BY-LAW 62-2023
121
SECTION 11. DELETED BY BY-LAW 62-2023
121
SECTION 12. RESTRICTED HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL (C2) ZONE
122
SECTION 13. MIXED USE ARTERIAL (C3) ZONE
127
SECTION 14. CORE AREA COMMERCIAL (C4) ZONE
138
SECTION 15. MIXED USE CORE AREA COMMERCIAL (C5) ZONE
142
SECTION 16. GROUPED COMMERCIAL (C6) ZONE
145
SECTION 17. RECREATIONAL COMMERCIAL (C7) ZONE
148
SECTION 18. LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (M1) ZONE
152
SECTION 19. GENERAL INDUSTRIAL (M2) ZONE
158
SECTION 20. NON-SITE SPECIFIC MINOR COMMUNITY FACILITY (CF1) ZONE
166
SECTION 21. NON-SITE SPECIFIC MAJOR COMMUNITY FACILITY (CF2) ZONE
169
SECTION 22. SITE SPECIFIC COMMUNITY FACILITY (CF3) ZONE
171
SECTION 23. HARBOUR COMMERCIAL (H1) ZONE
172
SECTION 24. HARBOUR INDUSTRIAL (H2) ZONE
174
SECTION 25. PUBLIC OPEN SPACE (OS1) ZONE
177
SECTION 26. PRIVATE OPEN SPACE (OS2) ZONE
179
SECTION 27. NATURAL ENVIRONMENT (NE) ZONE
180
SECTION 28. FLOODWAY (F) ZONE
182
SECTION 29. OPEN WATER (OW) ZONE
184
SECTION 30. HOLDING (-H) ZONE
185
SECTION 31. FUTURE DEVELOPMENT (FD) ZONE
186
ZONES AND SYMBOLS
188
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Schedule
Page
"A"
Zones and Symbols.................................................................................188
"A"
Key Maps 1 to 20....................................................................................189
"B"
Roads Plan.............................................................................................209
"C"
Parking Plan...........................................................................................210
Appendix
1
Illustration of Basement and Cellar Definitions................................................211
2
Illustration of Heights of Buildings................................................................212
3
Illustration of Lot Definitions........................................................................213
4
Illustration of Yard Definitions......................................................................214
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Illustration of Parking Requirements by Configuration........................................215
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Barrier Free Parking Illustrations..................................................................216
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Metric Conversion Information.....................................................................217
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Illustration of Site Triangle...........................................................................218
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Explanatory Note
Zoning By-Law No. 124 Of 2013
of
The Corporation of The Town of Goderich
Preamble
The Zoning By-law was passed on December 9, 2013 under Section 34 of The Planning Act.
It implements the Official Plan for the Town of Goderich which was adopted by the Council of
the County of Huron on January 29, 2009.
The publicly ascertained values which were established through the Official Plan public
process and woven throughout the goals and policies of the Official Plan include:
1. Maintaining the Downtown Core as an 'anchor' and 'people place', through its protection
as a commercial centre and by supporting mixed uses;
2. Focusing on Community Culture as an 'economic engine' for the Town, through street and
building design, availability of facilities, and protection and enhancement of Heritage
Resources;
3. Providing a mix of housing alternatives through intensification, particularly within or near
the Downtown Core;
4. Building on existing strengths and creating employment opportunities;
5. Clean air, clean water, and clean soil; and
6. Protecting the environment and promoting sustainable growth through energy efficiency
measures, walkability of developments, encouraging alternative modes of transportation,
and maintaining and enhancing the natural environment and park systems."
The Zoning By-law comprises both text and zoning maps on which is delineated the various
zones created in the By-law.
Purpose
The purpose of this By-law is to provide The Corporation of the Town of Goderich with
regulations which will affect control over all forms of land use or other related matters within
the municipality.
Basis
Such regulations have been deemed necessary and in the public interest by local Council in
order that possible conflicts between existing and proposed land uses can be minimized or
reduced in the future. Prior to the preparation of this By-law, the Town of Goderich operated
under the Town of Goderich Official Plan and By-laws No. 29 of 1972 and No. 38 of 1985 as
amended.
Affected Lands
The lands directly affected by this By-law can be described as consisting of all properties lying
wholly or partly within the corporate limits of the Town of Goderich.
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Existing By-Laws
From the coming into force of this By-law, all previous By-laws of the Town, passed pursuant
to Section 34 of The Planning Act or a predecessor thereof, shall be deemed to have been
repealed, with the exception of the Site Plan Control By-law No. 88 of 2013.
Duration
It is the intention of the Council that this Zoning By-law will be effective until circumstances
change to such a degree that a revision and updating of the By-law is required. Additional uses
for specific lands may be permitted by means of a rezoning or amendment to the zoning By-
law. It is the intention of the Council to accept and review applications to amend the Zoning By-
law in order to allow the establishment of uses which are permitted by the Town of Goderich
Official Plan.
Effect
This Zoning By-law is designed to regulate by prohibition all new development except that
specifically allowed in the By-law. This By-law will, however, give Council of the local
municipality the legal authority to review the merits of any new use which is not specifically
allowed by the By-law. If Council, after studying a proposal for a new use, is satisfied that the
new use is in the best interests of the Municipality, the new use may be permitted provided that
a separate By-law amending this By-law is passed which would permit the new use on the
specified parcel of land subject to appropriate regulations.
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The Restricted Area By-Law of The Corporation
of The Town of Goderich
By-Law No. 124 of 2013
BEING A BY-LAW, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 34 OF THE PLANNING ACT,
R.S.O. 1990, TO REGULATE THE USE OF LANDS AND THE CHARACTER, LOCATION
AND USE OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES AND TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN BUILDINGS
AND STRUCTURES IN VARIOUS DEFINED AREAS OF THE CORPORATION OF THE
TOWN OF GODERICH.
WHEREAS the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the TOWN OF GODERICH considers it
advisable to restrict, prohibit and regulate the use of land situated within the defined areas, as
hereinafter designated, for the purpose of preventing any further development which would
create an adverse effect on the Corporation, and to prevent the use of lands that would
jeopardize future orderly development and expansion, and to protect the natural environment.
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Goderich ENACTS as
follows:
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Section 1
1.1
Short Title
1.1.1 Title
This By-law shall be known as the Zoning By-law of the Corporation of the Town of Goderich.
Section 2. Definitions
In this By-law, unless the context requires otherwise:
Abut or Abutting
When used in reference to a lot, means a lot which shares a boundary with another lot, a street
allowance or a lane and when used in reference to a zone means a zone which shares a
boundary with a lot line.
Accessory or Ancillary
When used to describe a use, building or structure, means a use, a building or structure that is
normally incidental, subordinate and exclusively devoted to supporting the principle use,
building or structure and located on the same lot therewith. This does not include an accessory
residence unless otherwise specified.
Adjacent Lands
Shall mean those lands abutting a specific natural or cultural heritage feature or area where it
is likely that development or site alteration may have a negative impact on the feature or area.
Adult Live Entertainment Parlour
Shall mean any premises or part thereof used, in pursuance of any trade, calling, business or
occupation, for the purpose of a live performance, exhibition or activity designed to appeal to
erotic or sexual appetites or inclinations, of which a principal feature or characteristic is the
nudity or partial nudity of any person, and in respect of which the word "nude", "naked",
"topless", "bottomless", "sexy", or any other word, picture, symbol or representation having like
meaning or implication may be used in any sign, advertisement, or advertisement device, and
without restricting the generality of the foregoing, includes any performance, exhibition, or
activity involving striptease dancers, go-go dancers, exotic dancers, table dancers, wet
clothing contests or best body parts contests.
Agricultural Processing Establishment
Shall mean the use of land and/or buildings or structures for the processing of products
derived from agricultural uses, as defined in this By-law. These shall include such products as
seed, grain, feed and forage processing, storage and transport, fruit and vegetable storage
and treatment, livestock and poultry assembly, sales and transport, a cheese factory, an egg
grading station and an abattoir.
Air Treatment Control
Shall mean the functional use of industrial grade multi-stage carbon filtration system or similar
technology, designed and sized for the facility by a qualified person, to reduce and/or treat the
emission of pollen, dust and odours expelled from a facility.
Alter
When used in reference to a building, structure or part thereof, means to change any one or
more of the internal or external dimensions of such building or to change the type of
construction of the exterior walls or roof thereof. When used in reference to a lot, the word
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"alter" means to decrease the width, depth or area of any required yard, setback, landscaped
open space or parking area, or to change the location of any boundary of such lot with respect
to a street or lane, whether such alteration is made by conveyance or alienation of any portion
of said lot, or otherwise. When used in reference to a use, the word "alter" means to
discontinue and replace with a use distinct from the discontinued use. The words "altered" and
"alteration" shall have corresponding meanings.
Amenity Area
Means an area or areas within the boundaries of a lot intended for use for recreation, aesthetic
purposes for a multiple dwelling project and may include landscaped open areas, patios,
balconies, communal lounges, swimming pools, recreation facilities and any other areas which
may be used for recreational or aesthetic purposes, but shall not include any driveway or
parking area.
Animal Kennel
See Kennel (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
Animal Shelter
Means a building, with or without related structures, where domesticated animals are given
temporary shelter and accommodation or are treated or kept for treatment by a veterinarian,
but does not include any establishment engaged primarily in the retail sale or animals or in
breeding animals for a fee, or a veterinarian's office defined herein. (As amended by By-law
62-2023)
Apartment
See Dwelling, Multiple Unit.
Art Gallery
Means land, a building, room or rooms used for the display of works of art for viewing and
purchase by the general public.
Artisans Workshop & Retail Establishment
Means an area devoted to the small-scale, labour intensive, light manufacturing of specific
physical products by a skilled craftsperson. This use also permits workshops and lessons
related to the craft in addition to the retailing of products. (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
Arterial Road
Means an arterial road as designated on Schedule "B" to this By-law.
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 shall include a
banquet hall, private club, fraternal organization or community centre.
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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.
Attic
Means the portion of a building situated wholly or in part within the roof and which is not a one-
half storey.
Auction Sales Establishment
Means an establishment where articles are collected, stored and sold by public auction.
Auditorium
Means a building or structure where facilities are provided for athletic, civic, educational,
recreational, religious, or social events including, without limiting the generality thereof, an
arena, a community centre, a recreation centre, an assembly hall, a gymnasium or a stadium.
Balcony
Means a platform other than a stoop or a deck projecting from and supported by the wall of a
building above ground level, and accessible from inside such building by means of a door.
Basement
Means that portion of a building between two floor levels which is partly below finished grade
level, but which has at least fifty percent (50%) of its height from finished floor to finished
ceiling above adjacent finished grade level and in which the height from adjacent finished
grade level to the ceiling is less than two (2) metres. (See Appendix 1 for Illustration)
Beach House
Means a municipally owned building, or part thereof, that is used for the purpose of changing
from or into beachwear, and may include washrooms and storage facilities, and such building
is not to be used for human habitation.
Bed and Breakfast Establishment
Means a single detached dwelling, in which the proprietor resides, where no more than 3 guest
rooms are made available by the residents of the dwelling to travelers or vacationers for
temporary accommodation and their guest's meals. A Bed and Breakfast establishment does
not include a hotel, motel, boarding or lodging house or restaurant.
Boarding or Lodging House
(Deleted by By-law 62-2023)
Brewing Establishment
Means a commercial establishment where individuals produce beer, wine and/or cider, for
personal consumption off the premises; and where beer, wine and/or cider ingredients and
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materials are purchased. Equipment and storage area is used for a fee by the same
individuals. This use does not include large scale manufacturing of beer, wine or cider.
Building
Means any structure, or part thereof, consisting of walls and a roof which is used or intended to
be used for the shelter, accommodation or enclosure of persons, animals or chattels, and
includes a structure defined as a building in the Building Code Act, or in the Corporation's
Building By-law.
Building By-Law
Means any Building By-law within the meaning of the Ontario Building Code Act, as amended
from time to time.
Building Envelope
Means the buildable area on a lot, defined by the minimum front yard depth, rear yard depth
and side yard width requirements and maximum height requirements, within which a building
can be erected.
Building Height
Means the vertical distance from the finished grade level to:
- in the case of a flat roof, the highest point of the roof surface or parapet, whichever is
the higher;
- in the case of a mansard roof, the roof deckline; or
- in the case of any other roof, the mean height between the eaves and the ridge;
but exclusive of any structure accommodating an elevator, staircase, water tank, ventilating
fan, skylight, aerial, steeple, cupola, chimney, firewall, smoke stack or other ornamental or
utilitarian structure which rises above the roof level but does not provide habitable living space.
(See Appendix 2 for illustration)
Building Inspector
Means the Chief Building Official or other employees of the Town for the time being charged
with the duty of enforcing the provisions of the Building By-law and the Ontario Building Code,
which shall mean any By-law of the Town from time to time in force regulating the erection,
alteration or repair of building.
Building Line, Established
Means the setback of an existing main building on a lot, measured between the street line of
the said lot and the nearest part of such building, excluding any stoops, decks, porches,
verandahs, sun rooms, balconies, exterior steps or architectural adornments.
Building, Main
Shall mean the building or buildings designed and/or intended to accommodate the principal
use(s) permitted by this By-law.
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Building Setback
Shall mean the minimum horizontal distance between the lot line and the nearest part of any
building, structure or open storage use on the lot. (Amended by By-law 62-2023)
Building Supply Establishment
Means:
a)
a building or structure in which building or construction and home improvement materials
are offered or kept for sale, and may include the fabrication of certain materials related to
home improvement, and / or
b) a yard of a company or contractor used primarily for the storage and / or sale of lumber
and other building supplies.
Bulk Sales Establishment
Means the use of land, a structure or a building for the purposes of buying and selling fuel, oil,
wood, coal, lumber, building materials, metal and steel products, nursery stock, but does not
include manufacturing, assembling or processing uses.
Bus Depot
Means a facility for the boarding and deboarding of passengers from inter-city buses and may
include a public washroom or rest area, bus ticket sales area and ancillary office.
Business Office
Deleted by By-law 119-2016, see Office, Business
Business Equipment Sales and Service Facility
Means a facility which sells and services light equipment for use by other businesses in the
day to day operation and administration of such business. Sales and services of motors,
pumps and other heavy equipment shall not be permitted.
By-Law Enforcement Officer
Means the officer or employee of the Corporation charged with the duty of administering and
enforcing the provisions of this By-law.
Cannabis
Shall mean the plants marijuana, and hemp in the family Cannabaceae.
Cannabis Production Facility
Means lands, buildings or structures used for producing, processing, testing, destroying,
packaging and/or shipping of cannabis authorized by an issued license or registration by the
federal Minister of Health, pursuant to the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes
Regulations, SOR/2016-230, to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, S.C. 1996, c. 19,
and the Cannabis Act, S.C. 2018, c. 16 as amended from time to time, or any successors
thereto.
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Candy Shop
Means a building used for the producing, mixing, compounding, cooling or otherwise preparing
confectionery products, including, without limiting the generality thereof, chocolate or candy,
and where such prepared confectionery products are offered for retail sale therefrom.
Canopy
Means a roof free of enclosing walls over an entrance to a building, structure or gasoline pump
island.
Carport
Means a parking space that is partially enclosed and has a roof and is for the purpose of
storing one or more private vehicles.
Cellar
Means that portion of a building between two floor levels which has more than fifty percent
(50%) of its height from finished floor to finished ceiling below adjacent finished grade level.
(See Appendix 1 for illustration)
Cemetery
Means a cemetery or columbarium within the meaning of The Cemetery Act of Ontario.
Church
Means a building commonly used by any recognized religious organization for public worship,
and may include a rectory or manse, church hall, auditorium, monastery, convent, day nursery
or religious school associated with or accessory thereto.
Clinic
Means a building, or part thereof, used exclusively by physicians, dentists, drugless
practitioners, their staff and their patients for the purpose of consultation, diagnosis and office
treatment. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, a clinic may include administrative
offices, waiting rooms, treatment rooms, laboratories, pharmacies and dispensaries directly
associated with the clinic, but shall not include accommodation for in-patient care.
Commercial Use
Means the use of land, structure or building for the purposes of buying or selling commodities
and/or supplying services but does not include an industrial use.
Commercial, Core Area
Means the traditional and established business district of the Municipality commonly known as
The Square and with its tightly built-up urban form and compact nature which is connected by
a system of sidewalks, roads and parking areas provides for the general commercial
requirements of the municipality and particularly the multi-purpose pedestrian comparison
shopping trade. The core area is the most intensive, diversified, and dominant centre of the
community activity in the Municipality, providing a broad spectrum of retail, business, financial,
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personal and professional services, offices and studios, hotels and restaurants, places of
entertainment, culture, habitation and recreation, institutional, judicial, civic and administrative
uses.
Commercial, Grouped
Means a planned commercial development consisting of a self-contained group of commercial
establishments commonly known as a shopping centre or a shopping mall designed,
developed, and managed as an interdependent unit using common facilities, including on-site
parking. Grouped commercial developments provide a wide range of general commercial
uses, usually at a peripheral highway location in a planned unit environment. In addition to the
primary commercial uses, ancillary grouped commercial uses include an administrative office,
used exclusively for the grouped commercial development, private and public washrooms,
parking areas, truck loading, service, refuse disposal, mechanical, electrical, maintenance and
storage areas.
Commercial, Recreational Facility
Means an indoor or outdoor recreational facility operated for economic return and used by
private members or the public. Recreational commercial uses include high intensity, limited
space commercial uses such as handball courts, racquetball courts. In addition to the primary
commercial uses, ancillary commercial uses will be permitted including an administrative office
used exclusively for the recreational commercial development, washrooms, a supply store,
storage and repair facilities.
Commercial Storage Warehouse (Rental Units)
Means an enclosed building used for the storage of household, business and recreational
goods on a rental basis; the rental units may be singular or multiple.
Community Centre
Means any building or part thereof, and its land, which is used for activities shared in by the
general public. A community centre may be operated by a private group of persons, provided
that the operation will not be carried on for the purpose of gain to its members, or by the
Corporation of the Town of Goderich or another public authority. A community centre may be
used for, but is not limited to, activities such as arts, charitable, crafts, educational, and social
activities, and the administration of these activities. A community centre may also be used by a
public authority for emergency management and service provision. Occasional temporary
commercial activities which are clearly secondary in nature to the primary community facility
use may be permitted in accordance with the provisions of the Town's Hawkers and Peddlers
By-law. (Amended by By-law 119-2016 and 118-2017)
Community Facility
Means a use of land, building or structure such as:
- public utilities such as a waterworks system, sewage works system, electricity
generation facilities and transmission and distribution systems, gas, communications
facilities, roads and railway networks, flood and erosion control works;
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- government buildings such as administration offices, court houses, post offices,
assessment and registry offices;
- cultural facilities such as libraries, museums, auditoriums, community centres, theatres,
and civic and convention centres;
- sport facilities such as arenas, race tracks, fair grounds and stadiums;
- public service facilities such as police and fire stations, cemeteries, works yards and
garages; and,
- institutions such as churches, schools, hospitals, day care centres, group homes,
fraternal or other non-profit organizations. (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
Condominium
Means the separate private ownership of an individual unit in a multiunit structure or of land
owned in common where all facilities and outdoor areas in common by all tenants, are owned,
administered and maintained by a corporation created pursuant to the provision of the
appropriate statute.
Conservation
Means the use of land and/or water for the purpose of planned management of natural
resources.
Conservation Authority Regulated Lands (CARL)
Means lands regulated by the local Conservation Authority, pursuant to Ontario Regulation
164/06, and includes development, interference with wetlands and alterations to shorelines
and watercourse; and/or adjacent lands (as defined) to significant natural environment areas.
Construction Trailer
Means a building or structure that is designed to be made mobile and is self-propelled or
drawn by a separate vehicle and is used for the purpose of storage or administration on a site
while building construction is taking place.
Contractor's Shop
Means any building, or part of a building, used for the non-offensive performance of shop or
assembly work or the non-offensive storage of building, construction, landscaping, and
maintenance materials and equipment. Such activities shall be entirely contained within a
building or structure; and may include sales which are incidental and accessory to the use,
provided that the retail portion of the business is limited to ten percent (10%) of the gross floor
area or ten square metres, whichever is less. (Amended by By-law 119-2016 and By-law 118-
2017)
Contractor's Yard or Shop, Class "A"
Means land or buildings used for the non-offensive performance of shop or assembly work or
the non-offensive storage of building, construction, landscaping, and maintenance materials
and equipment. (Amended by By-law 118-2017)
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Contractor's Yard or Shop, Class "B"
Means land or buildings used for the storage of heavy machinery, plant or equipment such as
cranes, ploughs, tractors and road making equipment and building, construction, landscaping,
and maintenance materials. (Amended by By-law 118-2017)
Convenience Store
Means a building or structure, or a portion thereof, used for retailing a limited range of
household goods and foodstuffs including magazines, newspapers, stationary, smoking
supplies, but shall not include a food store, supermarket, specialty food store, department
store, pharmacy, drug store or hardware store.
Corporation
Means the Corporation of the Town of Goderich.
Council
Means the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Goderich.
County
Means the Corporation of the County of Huron.
Coverage
Means "lot coverage" as defined by this By-law.
Country Club
See Golf Course
Court
Means an open uncovered space bounded on at least two sides by the building or buildings on
the lot.
Crisis Care Shelter
Means a group living arrangement, in a single housekeeping unit, for persons in a crisis
situation requiring shelter, protection, assistance, counselling or support and in which it is
intended that short term accommodation of a transient nature be provided. A Crisis Care
Shelter is licensed, funded or approved by the Province of Ontario.
Dangerous Goods
Means explosives, flammable or combustible liquids or gases, toxic substances, radioactive
material, corrosive or any other product or substance that is considered dangerous to life when
handled or transported.
Dangerous Trades
Means a use which is likely to create danger to health or danger from fire or explosion and
chemicals.
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Data Centre
Means a building in which persons are engaged in the management or record keeping of the
affairs of a corporation such as a data processing or computer centre or a records
management centre, and where no services for business transactions are provided to the
general public.
Day Nursery, Day Care Centre
Means a "day nursery" as defined in the Day Nurseries Act, as amended from time to time.
Daylight or Sight Triangle
Means an area free of buildings or structures and which area is to be determined by measuring
from the point of intersection of street lines on a corner lot, the distance required by this By-law
along each such street line and joining such points with a straight line and the triangular-
shaped land between the intersecting street lines and the straight line joining the points the
required distance along the street lines is the daylight triangle.
Deck
Means a structure other than a stoop or balcony accessory to a building, consisting of a
platform raised above and supported from ground level, used or intended for use as an
accessory outdoor amenity area.
Density
Means the relationship between the number of dwelling units that may be erected or
maintained on a lot under this by-law and the area of the lot, expressed as the number of
dwelling units per net hectare and shall be calculated by dividing the number of dwelling units
by the lot area, measured in net hectares. Net hectares of land in any project or development
shall be defined as the gross hectares of land in such development or project less any land
required to be set aside for public streets, laneways, public parks, schools or public or semi-
public utilities.
Dentist
Means a "dentist" within the meaning of the Dentistry Act.
Department Store
Means a store in which major categories of commodities are kept for retail sale in separate
areas of the building.
Detached
Means totally separate and in no way connected.
Development
Means the construction, erection or placing of one or more buildings or structures on land or
the making of an addition or alteration to a building or structure that has the effect of
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substantially increasing the size or usability thereof, or the laying out or establishment of a
parking lot. Development shall also mean the creation of a new lot.
Drainage Works
Means a drain constructed by any means, including the improving of a natural water course,
and including works necessary to regulate the water table or water level within or on any lands
or to regulate the level of the waters of a drain, reservoir, lake, or pond, and includes a dam,
embankment, wall, protective works, or any combination thereof.
Drive Through Facility
Shall mean a facility or structure that is designed to allow drivers to remain in their vehicles
before and during an activity on the site.
Driveway
Means a vehicular passageway having at least one end thereof connected to a public
thoroughfare and providing ingress to and/or egress from a lot.
Drugless Practitioner
Means a "drugless practitioner" within the meaning of the Drugless Practitioners Act.
Dry Cleaning Establishment
Means a building, or part thereof, in which the business of dry cleaning, dye drying, cleaning,
or pressing of articles or goods of fabric is carried on, in which only non-combustible and non-
inflammable solvents are used, which emits no odours, fumes, noise or vibration causing a
nuisance or inconvenience within or outside the premises. A dry-cleaning establishment may
include a self-service dry-cleaning establishment. Such dry-cleaning establishments shall not
use or store any chemicals on the premises which may be dangerous to the general public or
does not meet the requirements of the Public Health Act.
Dry Industry
Means an industry which by nature of its operation, process or fabrication of raw materials or
service rendered does not require a water supply other than that available from within the limits
of the lot upon which the use is located, does not discharge effluent from the limits of the lot
upon which the use is located or from which the only sewage effluent to be dispersed of within
the limits of the said lot will be that produced from normal sanitary and eating facilities required
for the employees.
Dwelling
Means a building, or part thereof, designed, intended and occupied as one or more dwelling
units but shall not include a travel trailer, mobile home, camper, motor home, hotel or motel.
For the purposes of this By-law, permitted dwellings are classified as follows:
Dwelling, Additional Residential Unit (ARU)
An accessory dwelling unit with its own kitchen, sanitary facilities (ie. Bathroom) and
bedroom(s)/sleeping area within the same building, or in an accessory building on the same lot
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as a primary Dwelling Unit, subject to the provisions of this by-law. (As amended by By-law
62-2023)
Dwelling, Accessory
See Dwelling Unit, Accessory. (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
Dwelling, Apartment
See Dwelling, Multiple Unit. (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
Dwelling, Boarding or Lodging
(Deleted by By-law 62-2023)
Dwelling, Converted
Means a dwelling erected prior to the passing of this By-law which because of size and design
the interior has been or can be converted to provide one or more additional dwelling units.
Dwelling, Duplex
(Deleted by By-law 62-2023)
Dwelling, Group Home
(Deleted by By-law 62-2023)
Dwelling, Home for the Aged
Means a "home for the aged" as defined under the Homes for the Aged and Rest Homes Act,
as amended from time to time and any home for Senior Citizens sponsored or administered by
any public agency, or any service club either of which obtains its financing from Federal,
Provincial or Municipal Governments or agencies, or by public subscription or donation, or by
any combination thereof, and such homes shall include auxiliary uses such as club and lounge
facilities usually associated with Senior citizens' developments.
Dwelling, Multiple Attached
See Dwelling, Rowhouse. (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
Dwelling, Multiple Unit
Means a residential building divided horizontally and/or vertically into two (2) or more dwelling
units which may have shared entrances, halls, stairs and/or elevators or may feature private
entrances, and is not considered to be a rowhouse dwelling, semi-detached dwelling, or
another dwelling with an additional residential unit for the purpose of this bylaw. (As amended
by By-law 62-2023)
Dwelling, Nursing Home
Means a "nursing home" as defined under the Nursing Home Act, as amended from time to
time.
Dwelling, Rest Home
Means a building or a part of a building other than a public or private hospital operated under
the provisions of the Homes for the Aged and Rest Homes Act or Retirement Homes Act, as
amended from time to time. (Amended by By-law 81-2015)
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Dwelling, Retirement Home or Residence
Means a building or a part of a building containing retirement dwelling units and where
common dining and lounge areas are provided for the residents, together with other communal
facilities, under the supervision of staff, but which shall not include a Nursing Home, licensed
under the Nursing Homes Act, as amended from time to time. A retirement dwelling unit is
defined as one or more habitable rooms with separate sanitary facilities and a separate
entrance from a common hallway. (Amended by By-law 81-2015)
Dwelling, Row House
Means a building divided by a common wall extending from the foundation to theroof into three
or more attached primary dwelling units, each having a separate entrance at grade. (As
amended by By-law 62-2023)
Dwelling, Semi-Detached
Means a separate dwelling containing two dwelling units vertically attached by a common wall
which extends from the base of the foundation to the roof line and such common wall is
common to each dwelling unit for a horizontal distance of not less than 40% of the horizontal
depth of each dwelling unit and each dwelling unit has an independent entrance from the
outside.
Dwelling, Semi-Detached, Link
(Deleted by By-law 62-2023)
Dwelling, Secondary Unit
(Deleted by By-law 62-2023)
Dwelling, Single-Detached
Means a completely detached permanent dwelling to which entrance is gained only by a
private entrance outside the building and contains only one dwelling unit.
Dwelling, Split Level
(Deleted by By-law 62-2023)
Dwelling, Tourist or Guest House
Means a single-detached dwelling in which the proprietor or operator resides and no more than
3 rooms are made available for the temporary accommodation of the travelling or vacationing
public and within which meals may be provided to those persons temporarily residing therein,
and shall include a Bed and Breakfast establishment, but shall not include a hotel, motel,
restaurant or eating establishment.
Dwelling, Triplex
(Deleted by By-law 62-2023)
Dwelling, Fourplex
(Deleted by By-law 62-2023)
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Dwelling with Supports
Means a residence for the short or long term accommodation of persons who, by reason of
their emotional, mental, social or physical condition or legal status, require a group living
arrangement for their well-being. This shall include, for example, home for the aged, rest
home, retirement home or residence, a group home, transitional housing, hospice, respite
care, crisis care facility but shall not include a hotel or motel. (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
Dwelling Unit
Means one or more habitable rooms constituting self-contained living quarters for use of one or
more individuals including the provision of kitchen and sanitary facilities and sleeping
accommodation for the exclusive use of such individual or individuals and having a private
entrance from outside the building or from a common hallway or stairway inside the building.
Dwelling Unit, Accessory
Means a dwelling unit which is accessory to a permitted non - residential use as permitted by
this By-law. (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
Dwelling Unit, Area
Means the habitable area contained within the inside walls of a dwelling unit, excluding any
private garage, carport, porch, verandah, unfinished attic, cellar or sunroom (unless such sun
room is habitable in all seasons of the year); and excluding public or common halls or areas,
stairways and the thickness of outside walls.
Dwelling Unit, Bachelor
(Deleted by By-law 62-2023)
Dwelling Unit, Primary
Means a dwelling contained in the main building in which the principal use of the property is
carried out. (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
Easement
Means the right of use over the property of another land owner. This may include the right to
ingress and egress upon the property of another.
Eating Establishment
(Deleted by By-law 118-2017)
Eating Establishment, Portable Food Outlet or Mobile Canteen
Means a trailer, tent or vehicle that is designed to be made mobile, from which food is
prepared and offered for sale to the public for consumption outside. A portable food outlet or
mobile canteen may only be permitted in accordance with the corporation licensing By-law. (As
amended by By-law 62-2023)
Eating Establishment, Refreshment Stand
Means a food stand, booth or temporary set-up from which food or drink is for sale or prepared
for sale to the public, but that is not a restaurant or mobile canteen. (As amended by by-law
62-2023)
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Eating Establishment, Restaurant
Means a building or structure or part thereof used to prepare food or drinks, which may include
alcohol where appropriately licensed. A restaurant may include offering for sale and
consumption of said food or drinks within the building or structure or an accessory outdoor
space. Food preparation shall be entirely within the building or structure. A restaurant may
include an accessory take out service. (Amended by By-law 118-2017).
Eating Establishment, Take Out Restaurant
Means a building or structure or part thereof where food is prepared and offered for sale to the
public from a counter area and/or through a delivery for consumption off the premises.
Elevation Average
Means the mean height above sea level, calculated along the length of the building or
structure.
Erect
When used in this By-law includes building, construction, reconstruction, and relocation, and
without limiting the generality of the word, also includes:
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any preliminary physical operation, such as excavating, filling or draining;
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altering any existing building or structure by an addition, enlargement, extension or other
structural change; and
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any work which requires a building permit under The Building By-law of the Corporation.
"Erected" and "erection" shall have corresponding meanings.
Established Grade
Means the average elevation of the surface of the ground at the base of a building at the front
wall exclusive of any embankment in lieu of steps. On streets where a sidewalk is provided by
the Corporation of the Town of Goderich, it is the elevation of the sidewalk grade as fixed by
the Corporation of the Town of Goderich.
Equipment Sales and Rental
Means a building, or part of a building or structure, in which heavy machinery equipment is
offered or kept for rent, lease or hire under agreement for compensation, but shall not include
any other establishment defined or classified in this By-law.
Existing
Means lawfully in existence, being an actuality as of the date of the final passing of this By-law.
External Design
Means the type, colour, arrangement, shape, texture or pattern of material forming the exterior
of a building.
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Extractive Use
Means the use of land and/or buildings or structures for the removal of gravel, stone, sand,
earth, clay, fill, mineral or other similar substance for construction, industrial or manufacturing
purposes; and includes accessory uses.
Farm Produce Sales Outlet
Means a fruit, vegetable, flower or farm produce stand used for the sale of agricultural produce
but does not include the sale of livestock.
Farmers Market
Means a building, part of a building, or an open outdoor area where agricultural produce, food
items, plants, and craft items are offered for occasional retail sale on the site by more than one
vendor but does not include a flea market.
Feedmill
Means a mill for the processing, blending, grinding and mixing of grains, seeds and
concentrates.
Fence
Means a barrier, comprised of wooden, metal or plastic posts, wire mesh or hedge, for
example, used as a boundary or means of enclosure. For the purpose of this By-law, a fence
shall not be considered as a structure.
Fill, Construction and Alteration to Waterways
Means the regulations as defined by the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority or the Ausable
Bayfield Conservation Authority.
Financial Office or Institution
Means any building where money is deposited, withdrawn, kept loaned, invested, an/or
exchanged and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, includes a bank, trust
company, finance company, mortgage company or investment company.
Flea Market
Means an occasional or periodic market held in an open area or in a building or structure,
where groups of individual sellers display and offer goods for sale to the public but does not
include a household garage sale.
Flood, Regulatory
Means the standard of the said Conservation Authority used to define the limit of the flood
plain for regulatory purposes.
Floodline, Regulatory
Means the limits of the floodplain in the Town, based on a storm centred event equivalent to
Hurricane Hazel of 1954.
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Floor Area
Means the sum total area of a floor or floors in the building or buildings on a lot measured from
the exterior faces of the exterior walls or from the centreline of the common walls separating
two buildings, provided that where a floor area is within a roof structure without external walls,
the floor area shall be measured from the exterior face of the vertical perimeter wall. The floor
area does not include basements, cellars, attics, garages, verandahs, porches or other similar
appurtenant structures and excludes any floor area with a ceiling height of less than 7'0".
Where the natural terrain permits a walkout basement, twenty-five percent (25%) of the floor
area of the walkout basement may be considered as habitable floor area.
Floor Area, Gross
Means in the case of a dwelling, the aggregate of the areas of all habitable rooms measured
from the exterior walls, but excluding any detached accessory buildings, a breezeway,
unenclosed sunroom, porch and/or verandah, attic or cellar. In the case of a building other
than a dwelling, the aggregate of the area of all floors devoted to retail sales, customer service
and/or office use measured from the outside face of exterior walls but excluding storage,
accessory office space, mezzanine areas, mechanical rooms, common halls, stairwells,
garbage and electrical rooms, parking structures and similar uses ancillary to the main use.
The gross floor area in each zone applies only to that portion of such lot that is located within
said zone.
Floor Area, Ground
Means the floor area of the lowest storey of a building approximately at or first above the
average finished grade level, excluding any basement or cellar, which area is measured
between the exterior faces of the exterior walls at the floor level of such storey, but:
- excludes car parking areas within the building; and
- for the purpose of this paragraph, the walls of an inner court are and shall be deemed to
be exterior walls.
Floor Area Ratio
Means the floor area in square metres of all buildings on a lot, divided by the area of the lot in
square metres and expressed as a percentage.
Floor Area, Retail
Means the gross floor area of a commercial building devoted to retail purposes.
Food Processing, Primary
Means the use of lands, buildings or structures for an industrial use where berry, row or field
crops are washed, cleaned, screened, sifted graded, waxed, or crushed, but excludes any
further processing.
Food Processing, Secondary
Means the use of lands, buildings or structures for an industrial use where agricultural
produce, including meat and poultry products, are washed, cleaned, dusted, waxed, cooked,
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steamed or otherwise prepared and packaged and may include the storage and sale of the
finished product on the premises but shall not include an abattoir or any other use defined
herein.
Frontage
See Lot Frontage (Amended by By-law 37-2015)
Fuel Storage Depot
Means a lot, with or without buildings or structures, whereon fuel tanks are kept or stored on a
permanent or temporary basis for the purpose of storing fuels to be used for wholesale or retail
distribution but excludes a motor vehicle service station or other distributor of motor vehicle
fuels.
Fuel Storage Tank
Means a tank for the bulk storage of petroleum gasoline, fuel oil, gas or inflammable liquid or
fluid but does not include a container for inflammable liquid or fluid legally and properly kept in
a retail store or a tank for storage merely incidental to some other use of the premises where
such tank is located.
Fuel Storage Supply Yard
Means an above or below ground facility for the bulk storage of petroleum gasoline, fuel, oil,
gas or inflammable liquid or fluid, legally kept in such facility.
Funeral Home
Means a building wherein the deceased are preserved or otherwise prepared for bereavement
display or interment by an undertaker and may include a chapel for funeral services.
Garage, Attached
Means a private garage accessory to a dwelling unit on the same lot and attached by a
common wall and/or common roof structure and is designed or used for the sheltering of
private motor vehicles and the storage of household equipment incidental to residential
occupancy and in which there are no facilities for repairing or servicing such vehicles for
remuneration or commercial use and is fully enclosed and excludes a carport or other open
shelter; provided, however, for the purpose of determining lines of setback and side yard, an
attached garage shall be considered part of the main building. Also, for the purposes of this
definition, a wall between a house and an attached garage may be considered "common" as
long as at least forty percent (40%) of the length of the attached garage wall is common with
the dwelling wall.
Garage, Detached
Means a private garage, accessory to a dwelling unit on the same lot, which is designed or
used for the sheltering of private motor vehicles and the storage of household equipment
incidental to residential occupancy and in which there are no facilities for repairing, or servicing
such vehicles for remuneration or commercial use, and is fully closed and excludes a carport
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or other open shelter. For the purposes of determining front yard, rear yard and side yard
setbacks, a detached garage shall be considered an accessory building.
Garage, Public Works
Means a municipal or provincial facility used for the storage and servicing of road construction
and maintenance equipment and materials.
Garden Suite
Means a one-unit detached residential structure containing bathroom and kitchen facilities that
is ancillary to an existing residential structure and that is designed to be portable and permitted
in accordance with the Provisions (Section 39) of The Planning Act, as amended from time to
time.
Gasoline Bar
Means one or more pump islands, each consisting of one or more gasoline pumps, and shelter
having a floor area of not more than 20 square metres, excluding washrooms, which shall not
be used for the sale of any product other than small convenience items, liquids and small
accessories required for the operation of motor vehicles and shall not be used for repairs, oil
changes or greasing.
Golf Course
Means a public or private area operated for the purposes of playing golf and includes a par 3
golf course, driving ranges, miniature courses and associated recreational uses such as a club
house, swimming pool and tennis courts.
Grade
Means the crown of the road fronting the lot that it serves.
Grade, Finished
Means the average elevation of the finished surface of the ground at ground level of a building
or structure.
Greenhouse, Commercial
See Nursery/Greenhouse (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
Gross Vehicle Weight
Means the licensed capacity of a commercial motor vehicle and shall include combined weight
of a commercial motor vehicle, equipment, fuel, driver, passenger and payload.
Ground Floor Area
Means the maximum area of a building measured to the outside walls excluding, in the case of
a dwelling house, any private garage, carport, porch, verandah or sun room (unless such sun
room is habitable at all seasons of the year).
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Group Home
See Dwelling with Supports (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
Guest Room
Means a room or suite of rooms in a dwelling unit used or maintained for the accommodation
of the public and which contain no provisions for cooking.
Habitable Room
Means any room within a dwelling unit used or capable of being used for living, eating and
sleeping, but excluding a cellar or any portion thereof, bathroom, toilet room, serving or
storage pantry, laundry and corridor.
Harbour
Means a deep water coastal facility composed of natural features and engineered structures to
provide protection from winds, waves and currents so that ships can be anchored, loaded and
unloaded. (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
Harbour Commercial Use
Means a commercial use which has a demonstrable need for direct access to a deep water
port and connecting bulk transportation facilities such as docks and rail lines.
Harbour Industrial Use
Means an industrial use which has a demonstrable need for direct access to a deep water port
and connecting bulk transportation facilities such as docks and rail lines, excluding an open
storage facility, grain drying plant or a country elevator.
Hazard Lands (Natural)
Means lands that could be unsafe for development and site alteration due to naturally
occurring processes associated with flooding, erosion, dynamic beaches, unstable soils or
bedrock. Hazard lands include (but are not limited to) the Lake Huron 100 year flood level,
wave uprush, dynamic beaches; and steep slopes associated with the shoreline and valley
lands, floodplains and organic soils.
Heritage Conservation District
Means a district as defined under Section V of the Ontario Heritage Act, as amended from time
to time.
Historic Site
Means an area containing buildings or places in which historic events occurred or having
special public value because of notable architecture or features relating to the cultural or
artistic heritage of the community.
Home for the Aged
See Dwelling, Home for the Aged.
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Home Occupation
Means an occupation conducted entirely within a dwelling on the same lot only by the
occupant(s) of the dwelling subject to the following conditions:
- such home occupation is clearly secondary to and compatible with the principal use of
the dwelling for residential purposes;
- no external alteration of the dwelling shall be permitted such as the inclusion of any
specialized structure or oversize entrances which will change the character of the
dwelling unit as a private residence;
- there shall be no external display of goods, materials, wares or merchandise, or exterior
advertising other than a legal sign to indicate to persons outside that the dwelling or lot
is being used for other than residential purposes;
- such home occupation shall not create a nuisance or hazard to neighbours by reason of
noise emission, vibration, smoke, dust, fumes, odour, heat, humidity, glare, debris,
refuse, fire, lighting, interference with radio or television reception, or hours of operation;
- such home occupation shall not result in volumes of vehicular traffic or on-street parking
which cause the disruption of normal activities of adjacent residential properties;
- there shall be no use of municipal services such as roads, sanitary and storm sewers,
water supply and utilities such as hydro and gas, or the generation of waste and refuse
beyond that normal to the use of property for residential purposes;
- there shall be no mechanical or other equipment used except that which is customarily
used in dwellings for domestic or household purposes;
- no outdoor storage of materials or goods in support of such home occupation shall be
permitted;
- not more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the gross floor area of the dwelling shall be
used for the purposes of the home occupation;
- a kennel shall not be deemed to be a home occupation;
- such home occupation shall meet all of the requirements of this By-law including the
parking provisions of Section 6.13;
- no person, other than an occupant is engaged in canvassing, delivering or as a go-
between in distributing merchandise to customers;
- there are no goods, wares or merchandise offered or exposed for sale or rent on the
premises; and,
- prior to the establishment of any home occupation use, the occupant must obtain a
statement of conformity from the Municipality and a building permit where required for
the change of use. (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
Hospital
Means a "hospital" as defined under the Public Hospitals Act or under the Private Hospitals
Act, as amended from time to time.
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Hotel
Means a building, part of a building, or a group of buildings used mainly for the purposes of
catering to the needs of the traveling public by supplying food and furnishing sleeping
accommodation of not less than six guest rooms, without private cooking or housekeeping
facilities and may include permanent staff accommodation, dining, dancing, convention and
other public rooms, licensed under The Liquor Licensing Act, parking and recreational facilities
and provided that each guest room may only be entered from the interior of the building or
buildings. A hotel shall not include a dwelling with supports, a tourist home or a motel. (As
amended by By-law 62-2023)
Household Garage Sales
Means the sale held by the occupant of a dwelling unit, on his own premises, of household
goods belonging to him and not merchandise which was purchased for resale or obtained on
consignment, subject to the following conditions:
- no person shall conduct more than two household sales per calendar year on his own
premises;
- no household sale shall exceed one day's duration.
Improved Street
Means a street assumed for maintenance purposes by the Corporation which has been
constructed in such a manner as to permit its use by normal vehicular traffic. The definition
shall not include a lane or private right-of-way.
Industrial Use, General
Means the use of land, buildings or structures or any part thereof for the purpose of altering,
assembling, fabricating, finishing, growing, making, manufacturing, ornamenting, packaging,
producing, repairing, treating, or warehousing of any goods, substance, article or thing;
including the storage of building and construction equipment and materials; but not including
any obnoxious industry. (Amended by By-law 118-2017)
Industrial Use, Light
Means the inoffensive use of land, buildings or structures or any part thereof for the purpose of
altering, assembling, fabricating, finishing, growing, making, manufacturing, ornamenting,
packaging, producing, repairing, treating, or warehousing of any goods, substance, article or
thing; but shall not include any obnoxious industry. (Amended by By-law 118-2017)
Industrial Mall
Means a building or group of buildings designed, developed, owned and managed as a unit
containing three or more separated spaces for lease or occupancy by industrial uses as
established by this By-law.
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Kennel
Means a place where four (4) or more dogs or other domestic animals other than livestock are
bred, raised, sold, kept for sale, boarded, trained, groomed, or housed; and which may offer
minor veterinary treatment. (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
Landscaped Open Space
Means open space comprised of lawn and/or ornamental shrubs, flowers and trees and may
include space occupied by paths, walks, courts and patios, and swimming pools but shall not
include parking areas, traffic aisles, driveways, ramps, or storage of equipment, vehicles or
other materials.
Landscaping
Means a combination of trees, shrubs, flowers, grass or other horticultural elements, together
with decorative stonework, paving, screening or other architectural elements, all of which is
designed to enhance the visual amenity of a property and to provide a screen to mitigate any
objectionable aspects that may detrimentally affect adjacent land but does not include parking
areas, patios, walkways, driveways, traffic aisles or ramps.
Lane
Means a public thoroughfare which affords only a secondary means of access to abutting lots
and which is not intended for general traffic circulation.
Laundromat
Means a building containing machines for washing and drying clothes by the general public,
but excludes a laundry room intended for use only by specified persons.
Library
Means a "public library", branch or distributing station as defined by the Public Libraries Act.
(As amended by By-law 62-2023)
Livestock
Means chickens, turkeys, cattle, hogs, horses, mink, rabbits, sheep, goats or any other
domestic animal used for consumption, but excludes domestic pets.
Loading Dock
Means that area of a platform or other structure adjacent to or within a building or structure that
is used or intended to be used for unloading from, or loading onto, a truck, railway car, or other
vehicle, goods, articles, things or substances.
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 street, lane or other appropriate means of
access.
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Lot
Means a parcel of land, described in a registered deed or shown on a registered plan of
subdivision, including any of its parts which are subject to right-of-way or easement that is
capable of being legally conveyed. (See Appendix 3 for Illustration)
Lot Area
Means the total horizontal area within the limits of a lot, and for the purpose of this definition
the lot area in each zone shall apply only to that portion of such lot which is located within said
zone unless otherwise specified.
Lot, Corner
Means a lot situated at the intersection of two streets, of which two adjacent sides that abut the
intersection streets, contain an angle of not more than 135 degrees and where such adjacent
sides are curved, the angle of intersection of the adjacent sides shall be deemed to be the
angle formed by the intersection of the tangents to the street lines, drawn through the
extremities of the interior lot lines, provided that:
- in the latter case, the corner of the lot shall be deemed to be that point on the street line
nearest to the point of intersection of the said tangents; and
- any portion of a corner lot distant more than thirty (30) metres from the corner,
measured along the street line shall be deemed to be an interior lot.
Lot Coverage
Means that percentage of the lot area, covered by the horizontal projections of the area of all
buildings, not including overhangs which do not extend more than one metre from the main
wall.
Lot Depth
Means the horizontal distance between the front and rear lot lines. If the front and rear lot lines
are not parallel, "lot depth" means the length of a straight line joining the middle of the front lot
line with the middle of the rear lot line. When there is no rear lot line, "lot depth" means the
length of a straight line joining the middle of the front lot line with the apex of the triangle
formed by the side lot lines.
Lot Frontage
Means the horizontal distance between the side lot lines, such distance being measured
perpendicularly to the line joining the middle of the front lot line with either the middle of the
rear lot line or the apex of the triangle formed by the side lot lines and measured at a point the
minimum front yard distance from the front lot line.
Lot, Interior
Means a lot other than a corner lot.
Lot Line
Means any boundary of a lot or a vertical projection thereof.
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Lot Line, Flankage
Means the side lot line which abuts the street on a corner lot.
Lot Line, Front
Means the lot line that abuts the street.
- In the case of a corner lot, the lot line that abuts the wider street or abuts a provincial
highway shall be deemed to be the front lot line. In cases where this is not practical or
desirable, the municipality may designate either street line as the front lot line;
- In the case of a corner lot abutting a .3 metre reserve, the lot so abutting the .3 metre
reserve shall be deemed an exterior side lot line and the other line abutting the street
shall be deemed the front lot line;
- In the case of a through lot, the longer boundary dividing the lot from the street shall be
deemed to be the front line and the opposite shorter boundary shall be deemed to be
the rear lot line. In case each of such lot lines should be of equal length, the
Municipality may designate either street line as the front lot line.
- In the case when a lot line which abuts a street also abuts a lot line; only that portion of
the lot line which abuts the street shall be deemed to be the front lot line. (Amended by
By-law 37-2015)
Lot Line, Rear
Means the lot line furthest from or opposite the front lot line.
Lot Line, Side
Means a lot line other than a front or rear lot line.
Lot, Through
Shall mean a lot bounded on two opposite sides by a street. If any lot qualifies as being both a
"lot, corner" and a "lot, through" as hereinbefore defined, such lot shall be deemed a "lot,
corner" for the purpose of this By-law.
Lot Width
Means the shortest horizontal distance between the side lot lines.
Lot of Record
Means a lot or parcel of land that can legally be conveyed and which includes lots on a
registered plan of subdivision, parcels created by consent in accordance with The Planning Act
or any other distinct and separate holding, the deed to which is registered in the Land Registry
Office and which lot or parcel of land was legally created prior to the date of passing of this By-
law. For the purposes of this definition, lots of record shall not include those lots on a
registered plan of subdivision which has been deemed not to be a registered plan of
subdivision for the purposes of The Planning Act, 1983.
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Main Building
Means the building designed or used for the principal use on the lot.
Main Wall
Means the exterior front, side or rear wall of a building or structural members essential to the
support of a fully enclosed space or roof (where such members are nearer to a lot line than the
said exterior wall).
Marina
Means an establishment located on the shore of a body of water which provides docking or
mooring space or structures for all types of marine pleasure craft and may include electricity,
water and sewer services for these craft as well as fueling facilities; such an establishment
may also include those services and structures related to in-water and dry storage of marine
pleasure craft and the sale, service and repair of such craft and commercial functions related
to the boating public which are accessory and subordinate to the use of the site as a boating
facility.
Microbrewery
Means a building or structure or part thereof used for the small scale manufacturing,
processing, retail sale, and distribution of beverages and alcoholic substances; which is
operated in accordance with the Town's sewer use by-law. A microbrewery may include a
brewery, cidery, distillery, meander, or winery. A microbrewery may also include the
preparation, offering for sale, and consumption of food or drinks including alcoholic drinks;
entertainment and hosting of events; and tours of the facility. (Amended by By-law 118-2017)
Mixed Use Arterial
Means a higher density residential or commercial use oriented to a highway-related function
including the following:
- those which are essential to the operation of the highway system such as works yards,
police facilities;
- those which are oriented to or economically reliant on serving vehicular traffic and the
traveling public such as service stations, motels and eating establishments, and
therefore require exposure on a major road;
- those which require large tracts of land for large buildings, extensive parking and
loading operations, such as automobile sales, service, and repair establishments,
building supply yards, fuel dealers, marine and trailer sales, farm implement dealers;
- those which require access to a major road for efficient operation such as bus depots;
- medium and high density residential dwellings;
- business offices. (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
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Mobile Home
Means any mobile structure that meets the relevant requirements of the Ontario Building Code
designed to be towed on its own chassis (notwithstanding that its running gear is or may be
removed). (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
Mobile Canteen
See, Eating Establishment, Portable Food Outlet or Mobile Canteen. (As amended by By-law
62-2023)
Modular Home
Means a prefabricated dwelling set on a full permanent foundation; such home to be
constructed by conventional construction methods and in accordance with the Ontario Building
Code.
Monastery
Means a building occupied as a common residence for persons of a religious order.
Motel
Means a building or a group of two or more detached or semi-detached buildings designed and
used mainly for catering to the needs of the traveling public by furnishing sleeping
accommodation of not less than six guest rooms with or without supplying food, and may
include permanent staff accommodation, dining, dancing, convention and other public rooms
licensed under The Liquor Licensing Act, parking and recreational facilities and provided that
each guest room may be entered directly from the exterior of the building. A motel shall not
include a dwelling with supports, a tourist or guest home or a hotel. (As amended by By-law
62-2023)
Motor Home
Means a self-propelled vehicle designed for temporary living, sleeping and eating
accommodation of persons and includes a camper pickup and camper van.
Motor Vehicle
Means automobile, truck, motorcycle or motorized snow vehicle, but does not include the cars
of electric or steam railways, or other vehicles running only on rails, or a traction engine, farm
tractor, self-propelled farm machinery or road building machinery.
Motor Vehicle, Commercial
Means any motor vehicle having permanently attached thereto a truck or delivery body and
without limiting the generality of the foregoing includes: ambulances, hearses, motor buses
and tractor trailers and tractors used for hauling purposes, but excludes travel trailers and
motor homes, as defined herein.
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Motor Vehicle Repair Establishment
Means a building and/or lot where the rebuilding, repair or reconditioning of motor vehicles, or
parts thereof, including collision service, painting and steam cleaning, is carried on but does
not include a motor vehicle service station or wrecking yard.
Motor Vehicle Sales and Service Establishment
Means a building and/or lot used for the display and sale of new or used motor vehicles, and/or
the servicing, repair, cleaning, polishing and greasing of these products, the sale of
accessories and related products, the leasing or renting of motor vehicles and the retail sales
of motor vehicle lubricants and fuels.
Motor Vehicle Service Station
Means a retail place of business, the prime function of which is the sale of automotive fuels
and products and/or providing repair service and maintenance to motor vehicles, excluding
body and fender work.
Motor Vehicle Washing Establishment
Means a building and lot used for the washing or cleaning of motor vehicles by motor vehicle
washing equipment with a capacity greater than five cars per hour and may include the sale of
fuels to motor vehicles but shall not include any other automotive use defined in this By-law.
Motor Vehicle Wrecking Establishment
Means a "salvage yard" as defined in this By-law, in which three or more unlicensed derelict
vehicles are stored outdoors.
Movie Video Rental Outlet
(Deleted by By-law 62-2023)
Municipal Drain
Means a watercourse or sewer which carries storm surface water and drainage and includes a
storm sewer but does not include a sanitary sewer as defined herein.
Municipality
Shall mean the Corporation of the Town of Goderich.
Natural Environment
Means open space areas which:
- form fragile natural environments which are unsuitable for development or have a
limited development potential because of physical limitations such as organic soils,
steep slopes and susceptibility to flooding and erosion; or
- form unique natural features such as woodlots, aquifers, fish and wildlife habitats and
highly scenic landscapes which should be protected and conserved in the public
interest.
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Navigable Waterway
Means a navigable body of water or stream as deemed under The Beds of Navigable Waters
Act.
Non-Complying
Means a use, building or structure, permitted by the provisions for the zone in which such use,
building or structure is located, which does not meet the zone provisions with respect to yards,
lot area, frontage, parking, setback or any other provision of this By-law applicable to that
zone.
Non-Conforming
Means a use, building or structure not permitted by the permitted use provisions of this By-law
for the zone in which such use, building or structure is located, as of the date of passing of this
By-law.
Non-Offensive
Means a use or uses which by operation is not offensive to surrounding uses due to noise,
odour, dust, smell or any other characteristic.
Nursing Home
Means any building maintained and operated where lodging, meals and nursing care are
provided for 2 or more persons, licensed under the Nursing Homes Act, as amended from time
to time.
Nursery/ Greenhouse
Means the use of lands, buildings or structures, or portions thereof, where trees, shrubs or
plants are grown for the purpose of retail or wholesale trade. A nursery may include the
accessory sale of soil, planting materials, fertilizers, garden equipment, ornaments and similar
materials.
Nursery School
Means a "day nursery" within the meaning of the Day Nurseries Act, as amended from time to
time.
Obnoxious Use
Means an offensive use or trade within the meaning of the Public Health Act, the
Environmental Protection Act, or any other applicable legislation; or any use that by reason of
emission of airborne or waterborne odours, gases, dirt, smoke, noise, vibration, fumes,
cinders, soot or waste, or the depositing or leaving of unsightly objects or chattels on land,
which may be hazardous or injurious as regards health or safety or which prejudices the
character of the surrounding area or interferes with or may interfere with the normal enjoyment
of any use of land, building or structure. (Amended by By-law 37-2015)
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Occupancy Change
Means the change in the use of any land or building.
Office, Business
Means any building, or part of a building, in which administrative, advisory, clerical, consulting,
data processing, design, editing, software development, or training services are performed. A
business office shall include, but is not limited to, an accountant, advertising agent, architect,
engineer, insurance agent, lawyer, real estate agent, software developer, or surveyor. A
business office does not include uses such as retail sales; manufacturing, assembly or storage
of goods; places of assembly or amusement; personal service shops; service shops; or clinics.
(Amended by By-law 119-2016)
Official Plan
Means the Official Plan for the Town of Goderich, including amendments thereto as adopted
by Municipal Council and as approved by the County of Huron.
Open Space, Usable
Means an area of land on the site which is suitable for landscaping, including any part of the
site occupied by recreational accessory buildings, any surfaced walk, patio or similar area, any
sports or recreational area, any ornamental or swimming pool, and the roof or other part of a
building or structure open to the air and suitable for landscaping and used as a recreational
area, but excluding any driveway or ramp, whether surfaced or not, any curb, retaining wall,
motor vehicle parking area or loading space.
Open Storage
Means the uncovered storage or display of goods, merchandise or equipment in the open air
and in unenclosed portions of buildings which are open to the air on the sides.
Open Water Environment
Means that area in the Town of Goderich located between the shoreline and the municipal
corporation limit covered by the water of Lake Huron and the Maitland River.
Outdoor Display
Means the open air display of goods or merchandise for sale.
Owner
Means the person who holds legal title to a piece of property.
Park, Private
Means a non-commercial recreational area other than a public park used by the owner and
their guests, and may include therein a swimming pool, wading pool, picnic area, tennis courts,
a bowling green or similar open space uses. (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
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Park, Public
Means a 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, or any
religious, charitable, or philanthropic organizations.
Parking Aisle
Means a portion of a parking area which abuts on one or more sides parking spaces to which it
provides access, and which is not used for the parking of vehicles.
Parking Area or Lot
Means an area, whether or not within a building or structure but other than a public street,
used for the temporary parking of currently licensed vehicles and which shall be available and
maintained for such parking, including parking spaces, ingress and egress lanes, and aisles
but shall not include any part of a public street or lane or a sales lot for new or used motorized
vehicles.
Parking Space
Means a space on which a motor vehicle may be temporarily parked. For 'Parking Area
Regulations' see General Provisions.
Parking Space, Barrier Free Type A
Means a designated accessible parking space designed for use by people who use mobility
devices which require space for the deployment of ramps; and which has signage that
identifies the space as 'Van Accessible'. For barrier free parking regulations, see General
Provisions. (Amended by By-law 119-2016)
Parking Space, Barrier Free Type B
Means a designated accessible parking space designed for use by people who use mobility
devices which do not require space for the deployment of ramps. For barrier free parking
regulations, see General Provisions. (Amended by By-law 119-2016)
Parking Space, Bicycle or Scooter
Means an area that is equipped with an appropriately sized rack or locker for a bicycle or
mobility scooter, that is accessible, secure, weather protected and for use by occupants of a
building and is not provided within a dwelling unit or on a balcony. (As amended by By-law 62-
2023)
Parking Space, Electric Vehicle
Means a vehicle parking space constructed and equipped with an appropriate Electric Vehicle
Charging Device. (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
Permitted
Means permitted by this By-law.
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Person
Means any individual, association, partnership, corporation, Municipal Corporation, agent or
trustee and the heirs, executors or other legal representative of a person to whom the context
can apply accordingly to law.
Physician
Means a person licensed under the Medical Act.
Pit
Means a place where unconsolidated gravel, stone, earth, clay, fill, mineral, consolidated rock
or other material is being or has been removed by means of an open excavation to supply
material for construction, industrial or manufacturing purposes.
Place of Entertainment
Means a building or structure or part thereof used for recreational activities such as but not
limited to an arcade, auditorium, billiard or pool room, bowling alley, cinema, dance hall,
gaming facility, ice or roller skating rink, or theatre. A place of entertainment may also include
the offering for sale, serving and consumption of food or drinks, which may include alcohol
where appropriately licensed. (Amended by By-law 118-2017 and By-law 62-2023)
Plant, Hot Mix
Means a building or structure used for the manufacturing of asphalt in a form suitable for the
immediate use in the paving of roads or driveways and the damp-proofing of buildings and
structures.
Plant, Ready Mix
Means a building or structure used for the manufacturing of concrete in a form suitable for the
immediate use in the construction of buildings, structures, roads or driveways.
Plant Species, Non-Native
A non-native plant is a plant that is introduced into an area for horticultural or agricultural
reasons, or by accident. (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
Plant Species, Invasive
An invasive plant is a regionally non-native plant whose introduction negatively impacts native
biodiversity, the economy and/or society, including human health. (As amended by By-law 62-
2023)
Planting Strip
Means an area which shall be used for no purpose other than planting a row of trees or a
continuous unpierced hedgerow of evergreens or shrubs, immediately adjacent to the lot line
or portion thereof along which such planting strip is required.
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Private Club
Means a building or part of a building used as a meeting place for members of a chartered
organization, and shall include a lodge, a fraternity or sorority house, hostel and a labour union
hall.
Private Garage or Carport
See Garage, Attached, Garage, Detached or Carport (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
Professional Office
Deleted by By-law 119-2016, see Office, Business
Provincial Highway
Means a street under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Transportation of the Province of
Ontario.
Public Authority
Means the Council and any school board, public utility commission, transportation commission,
public library board, board of parks management, board of health, planning board or other
board or commission or committee of the Town of Goderich established or exercising any
power or authority under any general or special statutes of Ontario with respect to any of the
affairs or purposes of the Municipality or a portion thereof, and includes any committee or local
authority established by by-law of the Municipality.
Public Building
Means any building owned or leased and occupied by the Corporation of the Town of
Goderich, the Corporation of the County of Huron, the Province of Ontario or the Government
of Canada.
Public Works Garage
See Garage, Public Works (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
Public Hospital
See Hospital (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
Public Library
See Library (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
Public Utility
Means a waterworks, a water supply system, sewage works, electrical power or energy
generating, transmission or distribution system, street lighting system, natural or artificial gas
works or supply system, a transportation system or a telephone system, and includes any
lands, buildings or equipment required for the administration or operation of any such system.
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Pump Island
Means that portion of an automobile service station, public garage or portion of a non-
residential use for the retail sale of automotive fuels, which includes the fuel pumps, concrete
base, overhead canopy and kiosk, but shall not include any part of any building for the repair
or service of vehicles.
Recreation, Active
Means the use of land, water and/or building for the purpose of organized active leisure
activities and shall include an arena, a golf course, a sports field and motorized vehicle trails.
Recreation, Passive
Means the use of land and/or water for the purpose of passive leisure activity and shall include
a park, a garden, a picnic area and the like, equestrian and hiking trails, as well as a playlot
with activity equipment for children.
Recreational Trailer Campsite
Means any land:
- upon which are located two or more travel trailers or park model trailers not exceeding
12 metres in length;
- does not permit a mobile home;
- such trailers are used or intended to be used for temporary human occupancy for
overnight, short term or seasonal accommodation;
- no trailer shall be the occupant's principal residence;
- occupancy shall not exceed 2 days per week per trailer during the months of December,
January and February of any year;
- notwithstanding the above, not more than two in total of the travel trailers or park model
trailers may be used for year round occupancy by the owners/operators of the site;
- includes ancillary commercial, laundry, social and recreational facilities, and
- such site is not supplied with the full complement of municipal services.
Recreational Vehicle
Means a vehicle designed and intended to be used for recreational purposes and includes,
without limiting the generality of the foregoing, motor homes, recreational vehicles, trailers,
campers, all-terrain vehicles or motorized snow vehicles, but excludes bicycles, motorcycles,
and motor assisted bicycles.
Recreational Vehicle Sales or Service Establishment
Means an establishment having as its main use the sale, rental or leasing, and servicing of
recreational vehicles.
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Recycling Centre
Means a building or an area where materials, excluding motor vehicles and farm machinery,
are collected, separated and processed.
Redevelopment
Means development subsequent to the total or partial removal of buildings from land.
Refreshment Stand
See Eating Establishment, Refreshment Stand (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
Regulated Area
See Conservation Authority, Regulated Lands, Carl
Renovation
Means the repair and restoration of a building to good condition within existing external walls
but shall not include its replacement.
Residential Use
Means the use of a building or structure, or parts thereof, as a private dwelling.
Restaurant
See Eating Establishment.
Rest Home
See Dwelling, Rest Home. (Amended by By-law 81-2015).
Retail Store
Means a building or structure or part thereof, in which goods, wares, merchandise,
substances, or articles are kept for hire, lease, rent, or sale to the public; and accessory uses
thereto. (Amended by By-law 118-2017)
Retail Sales or Service Area
Means floor area where goods and services are made available for sale but shall not include
storage areas.
Retirement Home or Residence
See Dwelling, Retirement Home or Residence. (Amended by By-law 81-2015)
Right-of-Way, Public
Means a private road which affords access to abutting lots and does not include a lane, road,
street or highway.
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Road, Street or Highway (Public)
Means a road which has been assumed by the Ministry of Transportation and
Communications, the County of Huron or the Town of Goderich and shall mean such public
highway, street or road as affords the main means of access to any lots abutting thereon. For
the purpose of setbacks, an unopened or unassumed street allowance shall also be
considered a road, street or highway (public).
Salt Evaporation Establishment
Means a building or facilities for the extraction, evaporation, processing, manufacturing and
distribution of salt or salt by-products.
Salvage Yard
Means a lot and/or premises for the storage and/or handling and/or sale of scrap or used
materials, which without limiting the generality of the foregoing, shall include waste paper,
rags, wood, bottles, bicycles, vehicles, tires, metal and/or other scrap material and salvage and
includes a junk yard, scrap metal yard and a motor vehicle wrecking establishment (as defined
in this By-law), including ancillary automotive sales and service establishment and premises.
Sanitary Sewer
Means an adequate system of underground conduits, operated by the Corporation or by the
Ministry of the Environment, which carries sewage to an adequate place of treatment.
School
Means an academic school authorized under the Education Act.
School, Commercial
Means a school other than an academic school where instruction is given for hire or gain and
includes the studio of a dance teacher or music teacher, an art school, business school.
School, Commercial Trade
Means a school, other than an academic school, where practical instruction or training is given
for manual labour, trades, and crafts, such as carpentry, plumbing, and electrical trades, but
does not include arts or performing arts or business schools.
School, Post-Secondary
Means a building or a part of a building used by a college established under the Ontario
Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology Act; a university or any other institution with the
authority to grant a degree under the Post-secondary Education Choice and Excellence Act; or
a private career college as defined under the Private Career Colleges Act; as amended from
time to time. Full and satellite campuses as well as other affiliated sites are included under this
definition. (Amended by By-law 81-2015)
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Self-Service Storage Warehouse
Means a building or buildings divided into independent storage units rented or leased to
persons for the storage of goods, wares, merchandise, foodstuffs, substances, articles or
things but shall not include the storage of fuels, solvents, paints or other flammable,
hazardous, or explosive substances.
Separation Distance
Means the horizontal distance between buildings or structures measured from the closest point
on the exterior wall or such buildings or structures.
Separation Distance, Group Home
(Deleted by By-law 119-2016)
Service Industry
Means an establishment set up to perform cleaning, maintenance, renovation or repair on an
existing product, but does not include any automotive uses as defined by this By-law.
Service and Repair Shop
Means an establishment wherein articles of goods such as appliances, furniture or similar
items may be repaired or serviced. This definition shall not include any retail component or
manufacturing operation, small engine repair or establishment used for the service or repair of
motor vehicles. Sales which are incidental and accessory to the use shall be permitted
provided the retail portion of the business is limited to ten percent (10%) of the gross floor area
or ten square metres, whichever is less.
Service Shop, Personal
a) Means a building wherein a service is performed directly to an individual, and includes,
without limiting the generality of the foregoing, a barber shop, a beauty salon, a tanning
salon, a manicurist or a beautician's establishment but does not include any adult
entertainment parlour as defined herein. Sales which are incidental and accessory to
the use shall be permitted provided the retail portion of the business is limited to ten
percent (10%) of the gross floor area or ten square metres, whichever is less.
b) Means a building wherein a service is provided for the alteration, care, making of, and
repair of wearing apparel, and includes, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, a
shoe repair shop, a tailor or dressmaking shop, a furrier, but does not include any adult
entertainment parlour as defined herein.
Setback
(Deleted by By-law 62-2023)
Sewage Disposal Facilities
Means a system of underground pipes or conduits and related pumping, storage, and
treatment facilities operated by the Town of Goderich and/or the Ontario Ministry of the
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Environment for public use for the treatment and disposal of storm and/or sanitary sewage.
(Amended by By-law 37-2015)
Sewage Disposal System, Private
Means a sanitary disposal system including a septic tank and tile bed disposal system as per
the Ontario Building Code. (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
Shopping Centre
Means a group of commercial establishments conceived, designed, developed and managed
as an interdependent and inter-related unit whether by a single owner or tenant or by a group
of owners or tenants, acting in collaboration and shall include a parking lot.
Sign
Means a name, identification, description, device, display or illustration which is affixed to, or
represented directly or indirectly upon a building, structure or lot and which directs attention to
an object, product, place, activity, person, institution, organization or business.
Sight or Daylight Triangle
Means an area free of buildings or structures and which area is to be determined by measuring
from the point of intersection of street lines on a corner lot, the distance required by this By-law
along each such street line and joining such points with a straight line and the triangular-
shaped land between the intersecting street lines and the straight line joining the points the
required distance along the street lines is the daylight triangle.
Site Plan
Means a scaled drawing showing the relationship between the lot lines and the uses, buildings
or structures existing or proposed on a lot, including such details as parking areas, driveways,
walkways, landscaped areas, building areas, minimum yards, building heights, floor areas,
densities, exterior design and areas for special uses.
Solar Collector
Means a device or combination of devices and/or structures that transforms solar energy into
thermal, chemical or electrical energy.
Solar Energy
Means radiant energy received from the sun.
Solar Energy System
Means a system designed for the collection, storage and distribution of solar energy.
Storage Yard
Means an area outside of an enclosed building where construction materials and equipment,
solid fuels, lumber and new building materials, monuments and stone products, public service
and utility equipment, or other materials, goods, products, vehicles, equipment or machinery
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are stored, piled, handled, sold or distributed as an accessory use to the primary use located
on the property. Any storage yard shall be screened by a masonry wall or wood fence not less
than 1.8m high so that the contents of the storage yard will not be visible from any public
street. A storage yard shall not include a "salvage yard", "vehicle wrecking yard" or "vehicle
storage yard" as defined in this By-Law.
Storey
Means that portion of a building between any floor and the floor, ceiling or roof next above,
provided:
a) that any portion of a building partly below grade level shall not be deemed a storey
unless its ceiling is at least 1.8 metres above average grade, and
b) that any portion of a storey exceeding four (4) metres in height shall be deemed an
additional storey for each four (4) metres or fraction thereof of such excess, excluding
lands within the C4 (Core Area Commercial) or C5 (Mixed Use Core Area Commercial)
zones.
Storey, Half
Means a portion of a building located wholly or partly within a sloping roof having a floor area
of not less than one-third or more than two-thirds of the floor area of the storey next below,
sidewalls not less than 1.2 metres of height and a ceiling with a minimum height of 2.3 metres
over an area equal to at least fifty percent (50%) of its floor area.
Storm Sewer
Means a system of underground conduits which carry storm surface water and storm drainage,
but which does not carry sanitary sewage or industrial waste.
Street
See "Road, Street or Highway (Public)".
Street Line
Means the boundary line between a street and a lot.
Structure
Means anything that is erected, built or constructed of parts joined together or any such
erection fixed to or supported by the soil and/or any other structure. For the purposes of this
By-law, "structure" does not include a fence, retaining wall, hedge, light standards or signs.
Swimming Pool
Means any body of water located outdoors, contained by artificial means, and having a depth
of greater than .6 metres at any point, and used and maintained for the purpose of swimming,
wading, diving or bathing.
Tavern or Public House (Pub)
(Deleted by By-law 118-2017)
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Temporary Building
Means a building or structure intended for removal or demolition within a prescribed time not
exceeding two years as set out in a permit issued by the Municipality.
Temporary Use
Means the use of land, building or structure for a construction office, tool shed, or for the
storage of scaffolds, equipment and material which is incidental to and necessary for
construction work in progress for so long as the same are necessary for the construction work
which has neither been finished nor abandoned on the same lot. "Abandoned" means the
failure to proceed expeditiously with the construction of a work.
Tenant
Means a person or group who occupies a building, structure or land by rental agreement.
Terms
All terms used in this By-Law, which are not otherwise specifically defined, shall have the
meanings given to them by the Planning Act and the Condominium Act at the relevant point in
time.
Theatre
Means an establishment which produces/performs plays, films and live theatre productions
along with any appropriate accessory uses used in performance productions and
management; in addition, an accessory art gallery and food concession may be permitted.
Tire Sales Establishment
Means a retail establishment that sells and services tires and related products to the general
public.
Top-of-Bank
Means a line delineated at a point where the oblique plane of the slope meets the horizontal
plane.
Tourist Home
See Dwelling, Guest or Tourist Home.
Town of Goderich Committee of Adjustment
Shall mean a committee appointed by Council by by-law.
Tractor Trailer
Means a truck consisting of a self-propelled tractor, and having temporarily attached thereto, a
trailer consisting of one or more axles designed to be pulled by the tractor for the purposes of
carrying goods and materials. This definition shall not include a commercial motor vehicle as
defined herein.
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Trailer Camp or Park
Means any land upon which overnight, short term or seasonal accommodation for two or more
travel trailers used or intended to be used for human occupation is provided and includes
ancillary commercial laundry, social and recreational facilities.
Transfer Grain Elevator
Means a facility for the storage and transshipment of grain, and also includes secondary
cleaning and drying of grain.
Travel Trailer
Means a structure or vehicle designed, intended and used exclusively for the temporary or
seasonal living, sleeping or eating accommodation of persons therein, during travel, recreation
and vacation and which is either capable of being drawn by a passenger vehicle or is self-
propelled and shall include tent trailers, vans, motor homes and similar transportable
accommodation excepting a mobile home.
Travel Trailer Sales Establishment
Means a building, structure or lot used for the display and sale of travel trailers and includes
the servicing or repair of said travel trailers.
Truck Terminal
Means a building or place where trucks or transports are rented, leased, loaded and unloaded,
kept for hire or stored or parked for remuneration or from which trucks or transports are
dispatched as common carriers or where goods are stored temporarily for further shipment.
Undertaking Establishment
Means any premises where a deceased human body is prepared for internment or cremation.
Use
Means the purpose for which any land, building, structure or premises, or part thereof, is
arranged, designed or intended to be used, or is or may be occupied or maintained and the
words "used", "to use" and "uses" have a corresponding meaning.
Utility Service Building
Means a building used in connection with the supplying of public utilities services, including but
not limited to a water or sewage pumping station, a water storage reservoir, a gas regulator
building, electricity generation facilities and transmission and distribution systems, a telephone
building for exchange, long distance or repeater purposes (Amended by By-law 37-2015 and
By-law 62-2023)
Veterinarian
Means a "veterinarian" within the meaning of the Veterinarian Act.
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Veterinarian's Clinic
Means a building or part thereof wherein animals of all kinds are treated or kept for treatment
by a registered veterinarian, and where such animals can be temporarily boarded.
Video Rental Establishment
See Retail Store (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
Warehouse
Means a building, or part thereof, which is used primarily for the housing, storage, adapting for
sale, packaging or wholesale distribution of goods, wares, merchandise, food stuff,
substances, articles or things, but does not include a fuel storage tank except as an accessory
use.
Waste Disposal Site
Means any land approved by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment upon, into or in which
waste may be deposited or processed.
Watercourse
Means the natural channel for a stream of water and, for the purposes of this By-law, includes
open municipal drains.
Water Supply
Means a distribution system of underground piping and related storage, including pumping and
purification equipment and facilities owned and operated by the Town of Goderich and/or the
Ontario Ministry of the Environment for public use. (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
Water Treatment Facility
Means a building or structure, approved by a public agency, where water is purified or treated
for human consumption, and includes a water pumping station.
Wholesale Use
Means any establishment which sells merchandise to others for resale and/or to industrial or
commercial users.
Wind Energy Facility
Means any device and related equipment or facilities that are used, or designed to be used, for
the production of electrical power where wind is the energy source, including windmills, vertical
axis wind turbines and horizontal axis wind turbines. (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
Yard
Means a space, adjacent to a building or structure, located on the same lot as the building or
structure, and which space is open, uncovered and unoccupied from ground to sky except for
such accessory buildings, structures or uses as are specifically permitted elsewhere in this By-
law. (See Appendix 4 for illustration) (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
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Yard, Front
Means a yard extending across the full width of the lot between the front lot line of the lot and
the nearest part of any main building or structure on the lot.
Yard, Front Depth
Means the least horizontal dimension between the front lot line of the lot and the nearest part
of any main building or structure on the lot.
Yard, Rear
Means a yard extending across the full width of the lot between the rear lot line of the lot and
the nearest part of any main building or structure on the lot.
Yard, Rear Depth
Means the least horizontal dimension between the rear lot line of the lot and the nearest part of
any main building or structure on the lot.
Yard, Side
Means a yard extending from the front yard to the rear yard and from the side lot line of the lot
to the nearest part of any main building or structure on the lot.
Yard, Side Width
Means the least horizontal dimension between the side lot line of the lot and the nearest part of
any main building or structure on the lot.
Yard, Side Exterior
Means a side yard immediately adjoining a street.
Yard, Side Interior
Means a side yard other than an exterior side yard.
Zone
Means an area delineated on the Zoning Map or Zoning Map Schedules and established by
this By-law for a specific use.
Zoning Administrator
Means the Chief Building Official of the Corporation of the Town of Goderich; or any other
officer or employee of the Corporation appointed to administer and enforce the provisions of
this By-law by Council. (Amended by By-law 118-2017)
Zoning Compliance Inspector
Means any Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, Building Inspector, or Fire Chief appointed to
enforce the provisions of this By-law by Council. (Amended by By-law 118-2017)
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Section 3. Application, Administration and Enforcement
3.1
Application
3.1.1 The provisions of this By-law shall apply to all lands within the boundaries of the
Corporation of the Town of Goderich.
3.1.2 No person shall use any land, or erect, alter or use any building, structure, or part
thereof, within the limits of the Corporation of the Town of Goderich except in conformity
with the provisions of this By-law.
3.1.3 No person shall use any building, structure or part thereof, erected or altered in
contravention of this By-law so long as such building, structure or part thereof,
continues to contravene the provisions of this By-law.
3.1.4 No lot shall be reduced in area by the conveyance, mortgage or other alienation of a
part thereof so that any remaining yard or other open space is less than that required by
this By-law. If any such reduction occurs, such lot and any building or structure thereon
shall not thereafter be used by any person unless and until the said yard or
requirements of this By-law are complied with.
3.1.5 Subsection 3.1.4. shall not apply to a lot reduced in area by the conveyance to or
expropriation by the Corporation of the Town of Goderich or any other authority having
the powers of expropriation.
3.1.6 No person shall change the purpose for which any lot, building or structure is used, or
erect, alter or use any building or structure, or sever any lands from any existing lot, if
the effect of such action is to cause the original, adjoining, remaining or new building,
structure or lot to be in contravention of this By-law.
3.2
Administration
This By-law shall be administered and enforced by the Corporation's Zoning Administrator,
Zoning Compliance Inspector, and any other employee(s) of the Corporation appointed by
Council and acting under the direction of the Zoning Administrator or Zoning Compliance
Inspector. All such individuals shall be considered an officer for the purposes of Section 49 of
the Planning Act. (Amended by By-law 118-2017)
3.3
Zoning Compliance Inspections
The Zoning Administrator, Zoning Compliance Inspector, or any employee of the Town acting
under the direction of the Zoning Administrator, or any peace officer having jurisdiction in the
Town, is hereby authorized to enter with prior notification any property or premises or structure
at all reasonable times and upon producing proper identification for the purpose of discharging
their duties and obligations under this By-law, or if there is reason to believe that the provisions
of the By-law are not being complied with in whole or in part. Where the owner or occupier
refuses consent to enter, entry may be made under the authority of a search warrant issued
under the Provincial Offences Act. (Amended by By-law 118-2017)
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3.4
Licences and Permits
No Municipal permit, certificate or license shall be issued where the said permit is required for
a proposed use of land or a proposed erection, alteration, enlargement or use of any building
or structure that is in violation of any provisions of this By-law.
3.5
Buildings to be Moved
In all zones, any building or structure which is moved from one location to another, whether
within the zone or from one zone to another, or from any location beyond the boundary of the
Municipality, into any zone, shall be considered as being a new building or structure and shall
comply with the provisions of this By-law. No building, residential or otherwise, shall be moved
within the limits of the Municipality or shall be moved into the Municipality from outside, without
a permit from the Zoning Administrator.
3.6
Sign Permits
A sign permit may be required for the erection of any sign upon private or public property
which shall only be issued if such sign is in conformity with the Municipal Signs By-law.
3.7
Application for Zoning, Minor Variance and Expansions of Legal Non-
Conforming Uses
In addition to all the requirements of the Corporation's Building By-law or any other by-law of
the Corporation, every application for the above shall be accompanied by a plan, in duplicate
(a copy of which shall be retained by the Zoning Administrator), drawn to scale, and showing
the following:
3.7.1
the true dimensions of the lot to be built upon or otherwise used;
3.7.2
the proposed location, height and dimensions of any building, structure or use
proposed for such lot;
3.7.3
the proposed location and dimensions of any yards setback, landscaped open space,
off-street parking spaces or off-street loading facilities required by this By-law;
3.7.4
the location of all existing buildings or structures on the lot shown on the plan;
3.7.5
information showing landscaping, curbing, drainage, retaining walls and any other
physical addition to the site;
3.7.6
an affidavit signed by the owner, indicating the exact use proposed for each aforesaid
building, structure or use, and giving all information necessary to determine if such
proposed or existing building, structure or use conforms with the requirements of this
By-law.
3.8
Information as to Conformity
3.8.1
Any person requiring written information as to whether a lot is being used or that any
building erected or used thereon is situated or used in conformity with the provisions of
this By-law, shall present to the Zoning Administrator or his/her authorized alternate:
3.8.1.1 an application fee in an amount established by Council by resolution from time to time;
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3.8.1.2
a plan of survey signed by an Ontario Land Surveyor showing the boundaries of the
lot and the location of all buildings and structures thereon if required by the Zoning
Administrator;
3.8.1.3
a statement signed by the owner of the lot as to all uses being made of the said lot
and of any buildings or structures thereon;
3.8.1.4
any other information as the Zoning Administrator or his/her authorized alternate
may require.
3.8.2
Information as to conformity issued hereunder is subject to the condition that the
Corporation of the Town of Goderich shall not be bound by any information issued
in error.
3.8.3
Where information as to conformity is issued with respect to a non-conforming use,
such information shall so state.
3.8.4
If an application for information as to conformity does not comply with 3.8.1., the
Zoning Administrator or his/her authorized alternate may issue such information
notwithstanding such compliance, if he/she is satisfied as to the correctness and
adequacy of the application made.
3.9
Errors and Omissions - Obligation to Comply
The lack of a survey or adequate information or an error or omission does not relieve the
applicant from the responsibility for complying with any of the provisions of this By-law.
3.10 Violation and Penalty
Every person who uses or alters the use of any land or property or alters or uses any building
or structure in a manner contrary to any requirements of this By-law, or who causes or permits
such use or erection or alteration, or who violates any provision of this By-law or causes or
permits a violation, is guilty of an offence. Upon conviction, pursuant to the Provincial Offences
Act, said person shall be liable to a fine as set out in Section 67 of the Planning Act for each
offence, and each day of the occurrence of the offence shall be deemed to be a separate
occurrence. Every such penalty shall be recoverable under the Provincial Offences Act and the
Municipal Act. (Amended by By-law 118-2017)
3.11 Severability
If any section, clause or provision of this By-law, including anything contained in Schedules "A"
and "B" attached hereto, is for any reason declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be
invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the By-law as a whole or any part thereof other
than the section, clause or provision so declared to be invalid and it is hereby declared to be
the intention that all the remaining sections, clauses or provisions of this By-law shall remain in
full force and effect until repealed, notwithstanding that one or more provisions thereof shall
have been declared to be invalid.
3.12 Remedies
In case any building or structure is to be erected, altered, reconstructed, extended or part
thereof is to be used, or any lot is to be used, in contravention of any requirement of this By-
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law, such contravention may be restrained by action at the instance of any ratepayer or of the
Corporation pursuant to the provisions of the Planning Act, the Municipal Act, or the Judicature
Act, as recommended from time to time.
3.12.1
Where a person, guilty of an offence under this By-law has been directed to remedy
any violation and is in default of doing any matter or thing required, such matter or
thing shall be done at his expense.
3.12.2
Where a person has refused or neglected to reimburse the Corporation for the cost of
such work, thing or matter done, the same may be recovered by the Corporation in
like manner as municipal taxes.
3.13 Litigation
This By-law shall not affect the rights of any party, or any land concerned in any action,
litigation or other proceeding pending on the date of the final passage thereof, except to the
extent to be determined in the final adjudication of such action, litigation or other proceedings.
3.14 Unlawful Uses
Any use established in violation of a predecessor of this By-law will be deemed to have been
established unlawfully.
3.15 Repeals
From the coming into force of this By-law, all previous by-laws passed under Section 34 of The
Planning Act or a predecessor thereof, shall be deemed to have been repealed. The Site Plan
Control By-law No. 88 of 2013 shall not be repealed by this By-law.
3.16 Technical Revisions to the Zoning By-Law
Revisions may be made to this By-law without the need for a zoning by-law amendment in the
following cases:
3.16.1
correction of numbering, cross-referencing, grammar, punctuation or typographical
errors or revisions to format in a manner that does not change the intent of a
provision;
3.16.2
adding or revising technical information on maps or schedules that does not affect the
zoning of lands including, but not limited to, matters such as updating or correcting lot
line information; updating and correcting infrastructure information; conservation
authority regulated lands and top of bank features; keys, legends or title blocks; and
3.16.3
changes to appendices, footnotes, headings, indices, marginal notes, tables of
contents, illustrations, historical or reference information, page numbering, footers
and headers which do not form a part of this by-law and are editorially inserted for
convenience of reference only. (Amended by By-law 118-2017)
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Section 4. Interpretation and Schedules
4.1 Schedules to the By-Law
4.1.1 The following schedules are included in and form part of this By-law:
Schedule "A" Zone Maps comprised of the Index Map and Key Maps 1 to 19 inclusive;
Schedule "B" Roads Designation.
Schedule "C" Parking Plan
4.2 Interpretation
4.2.1 Zone Boundaries
Zone boundaries are construed to be property lines, lot lines, street lines, railway right-of-way,
or boundaries of registered plans as interpreted in accordance with the Key Map Legend which
appears on each Key Map. In the case where uncertainty exists as to the boundary of any
zone, then the location of such boundary shall be determined in accordance with the scale of
Schedule "A".
4.2.2 For the Purposes of this By-Law, the Definitions and Interpretations Given
Herein Shall Govern:
4.2.2.1
Tense, Plurality and Gender:
For the purposes of this By-law, words used in the present tense include the future; words in
the singular number include the plural and words in the plural include the singular number.
Words imparting the masculine gender shall include the feminine and the converse.
4.2.2.2
Meaning of Shall:
The word "shall" is mandatory.
4.2.2.3
Meaning of Alter:
For the purposes of this By-law, the word "alter" when used in reference to a building, or part
thereof, means to change any one or more of the internal or external dimensions of such
building or to change the type of construction of the exterior walls or roof thereof. When used
in reference to a lot, the word "alter" means to decrease the width, depth or area thereof or to
decrease the width, depth or area of any required yard, setback, landscaped open space or
parking area, or to change the location of any boundary of such lot with respect to a public
highway or laneway, whether such alteration is made by conveyance or alienation of any
portion of said lot, or otherwise; the words "altered" and "alteration" shall have the same
corresponding meanings.
4.2.2.4
Meaning of Use:
Unless the context otherwise requires, the expression "use" or "to use" in this By-law shall
include anything done or permitted by the owner or occupant of any land, building or structure,
directly or indirectly or by or through any trustee, tenant, servant or agent, acting with the
knowledge or consent of such owner or occupant, for the purpose of making use of the said
land, building or structure.
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4.2.2.5
Meaning of Person:
The word "person" means any human being, association, firm, partnership, incorporated
company, corporation, agent or trustee, and the heirs, executors or other legal representatives
of an individual to whom the context can apply according to law.
4.2.3
Minimum Requirements
In interpreting and applying the provisions of this By-law, they are held to be the minimum
requirements for the orderly economic and attractive development of the Municipality.
4.2.4
Uses Not Listed as Permitted
Uses not listed as permitted in a zone or otherwise provided for in this By-law shall be
prohibited in such zone except as provided for under Section 6.6. of this By-law.
4.2.5
Effective Date
This By-law shall take effect from the date of passing by Council and shall come into force
after the last day for appeals. If there are appeals, upon approval by the Ontario Municipal
Board.
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Section 5. Zones
5.1
Classification
5.1.1 Zones, Symbols, Section Numbers
For the purposes of this By-law, the Town is hereby divided into the following zones:
Class
Zone
Symbol
Section Number
Residential
Low Density Residential
R1
7.0
Medium Density Residential
(Amended by By-law 62-2023)
R2
8.0
High Density Residential
(Amended by By-law 62-2023)
R3
9.0
Commercial
Restricted Highway
Commercial
C2
12.0
Mixed Use Arterial
C3
13.0
Core Area Commercial
C4
14.0
Mixed Use Core Area
Commercial
C5
15.0
Grouped Commercial
C6
16.0
Recreational Commercial
C7
17.0
Industrial
Light Industrial
M1
18.0
General Industrial
M2
19.0
Community
Non-Site Specific,
Minor Community Facility
CF1
20.0
Non-Site Specific
Major Community Facility
CF2
21.0
Site Specific Community
Facility
CF3
22.0
Harbour
Harbour Commercial
H1
23.0
Harbour Industrial
H2
24.0
Open Space
Public Open Space
OS1
25.0
Private Open Space
OS2
26.0
Natural
Environment
Natural Environment
NE
27.0
Flood Zone
Flood
F
28.0
Open Water
Open Water
OW
29.0
Future
Development
Holding
(-h)
30.0
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Class
Zone
Symbol
Section Number
Future Development
FD
31.0
As amended by By-law 62-2023
5.1.2 The permitted uses, the minimum lot size and dimensions of lots, the minimum size
of yards, the maximum lot coverage, the minimum setback, the minimum landscaped
open space, the maximum height of buildings and all other zone provisions are set
out herein for the respective zones.
5.1.3 The extent and boundaries of all the said zones are shown on Schedule "A" which
schedule forms part of this By-law and is attached hereto.
5.1.4 The symbols listed in Subsection 5.1.1. of this section may be used to refer to
buildings and structures, the uses of lots, buildings and structures permitted by this
By-law in the said zones, and whenever in this By-law the word "zone" is used,
preceded by any of the said symbols, such zones shall mean any area within the
Corporation within the scope of this By-law, delineated on Schedule "A" and
designated thereon by the said symbol.
5.1.5 Where the zone symbol designating certain lands as shown on Schedule "A" is
followed by a dash and a number (for example, M1-1), then special provisions apply
to such lands and such special provisions will be found by reference to that section
of the By-law which deals with that particular zone. Lands designated in this manner
shall be subject to all the restrictions of the zone except as otherwise provided by the
special provisions.
5.1.6 Holding zone provisions under Section 35(1) of The Planning Act, 1990.
5.2
Boundaries of Zones
Where uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of the various zones as shown on
the Zoning Maps, the following rules shall apply:
5.2.1 Right-of-Way Limits
Unless otherwise indicated, the boundaries of a zone as shown on the Key Maps are the
street right-of-way lines or lane right-of-way lines and the productions thereof. Any street
right-of-way wholly within the boundary of a zone as shown on the Key Maps are deemed
not to be zoned but are to be used for public highway purposes.
5.2.2 Centreline Limits
Where any zone boundary is shown as approximately, the centreline of a street, lane, hydro
corridor, watercourse or any other right-of-way, such zone boundary shall be construed to
follow the centreline of the street, hydro corridor, lane, watercourse or other right-of-way or
the production thereof. (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
5.2.3 Lot Lines
Where the zone boundaries are not shown to be streets or lanes, and where indicated
boundaries on the Zoning Maps are approximately lot lines, the said lot lines shall be
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construed to be the zone boundaries unless the said boundaries are otherwise indicated on
the maps.
5.2.4 Schedule of Limits
The limit of any map comprising any schedule forming part of this By-law as shown on the
Key Map of such schedule shall be deemed to be the boundary of the zone adjoining such
limit.
5.2.5 Symbol of Zones
Where one symbol is used on the Zoning Maps to indicate the zone classification of an area
divided by a street or lane, the said symbol shall establish the classification of the whole of
such area.
5.2.6 Closed Street, Lane, Railway or Highway Right-of-Way
5.2.6.1 In the event a street, lane, railway or highway right-of-way shown on the Key Map
Zone Schedules is closed, the property formerly in said street, lane, railway or
highway right-of-way shall be included within the zone of the adjoining property on
either side of the said closed street, lane, railway or highway right-of-way;
5.2.6.2 In the event the said street, lane, railway or highway right-of-way was a zone
boundary between two or more different zones, the new zone boundary shall be
the former centreline of the said closed road, lane or right-of-way;
5.2.6.3 Where the land formerly included in such street, lane, railway or highway right-of-
way is purchased in its entirety by an abutting landowner, the said land shall be
included in the same zone as that of the abutting landowner purchasing said land;
or
5.2.6.4 Where the land formerly included in such street, lane, railway or highway right-of-
way is purchased in its entirety by a person or persons other than an abutting
landowner, the said land shall be included in the abutting zone which is the most
restrictive in terms of use or density.
5.2.7 Boundaries Other Than Roads or Lot Lines
Where a zone boundary is not a road or lane, nor a lot line, and a specific measurement
indicating the position of the said boundary is not shown on the Zone Map or indicated in
the text of the By-law, the position thereof shall be determined by scaling from the Zone
Map located in the office of the Zoning Administrator. The centreline of the boundary shall
be used for the purposes of scaling.
5.2.8 Maitland River and Lake Huron
That area in the Town of Goderich located between the shoreline and the municipal
corporation limit that is covered by the water of either the River or Lake Huron at the date of
passing of this By-law shall be used for the purposes of water navigation and transportation
and water recreational activities and for no other purposes and shall be available for the
use of the general public.
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Section 6. General Provisions
General Provisions Table of Contents
6.1 Application
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6.2 Application of other By-laws, Regulations, Legislation
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6.3 Conflict with other Municipal By-Laws
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6.4 Non-Complying Uses
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6.5 Undersized Lots
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6.6 Non-Conforming Lands, Buildings, Structures and Uses
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6.7 External Design
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6.8 Greater Restrictions
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6.9 Accessory Uses
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6.10 Home Occupations
67
6.11 Swimming Pools
68
6.12 Loading Space Regulations
68
6.13 Parking Area Regulations
69
6.14 Sign and Light Regulations
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6.15 Prohibited Uses
80
6.16 Privacy Fence and Planting Strip Requirements
82
6.17 Yard, Setback and Height Encroachments Permitted
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6.18 Railway Spur in Industrial or Commercial Zone
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6.19 Gate House
83
6.20 Building in Built-Up Area
83
6.21 Height Exceptions
84
6.22 One Main Building Per Lot
84
6.23 Lots to Front on a Public Road
84
6.24 One or More Permitted Uses
84
6.25 Use of Yards on Lands Without Buildings
84
6.26 Yard and Open Space Provisions for all Zones
85
6.27 Through Lots
85
6.28 Sight Triangles
85
6.29 Residential Setbacks from Railway Right-of-Ways
85
6.30 Residential Setbacks from an Abattoir
85
6.31 Temporary Buildings and Uses
85
6.32 Public Utility Services
86
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6.33 Municipal Water Supply
87
6.34 Accessibility
87
6.35 Lighting, Exterior
87
6.36 Conservation Authority Regulated Lands & Development (Fill, Construction & Site
Alteration), Interference with Wetlands & Alteration to Shorelines and Watercourses
87
6.37 Garden Suits
88
6.38 Hazard Land Requirements
88
6.39 Top of Bank
88
6.40 Temporary Use By-Laws Currently in Effect
88
6.41 Lot Enlargement, Minor
89
6.42 Cannabis Production Facility
89
6.43 Setback from an Active or Closed Waste Disposal Site
89
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Section 6. General Provisions
6.1
Application
The provision of this section shall apply to all zones except as otherwise indicated in the
applicable zone provisions.
6.2
Application of other By-Laws, Regulations, Legislation
Nothing in this By-law shall operate to relieve any person from the obligation to comply with
the requirements of the Ontario Building Code Act or any other By-law of the Municipality in
force from time to time or the obligation to obtain any other license, permit, authority or
approval lawfully required by a governmental authority having jurisdiction to make such
restrictions.
6.3
Conflict with other Municipal By-Laws
In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between this By-law and any other by-law of the
Corporation, the provisions of this By-law shall prevail.
6.4
Non-Complying Uses
Where a use, building or structure was legally established prior to the date of the passing of
this By-law, and is permitted by the provisions of the zone in which such use, building or
structure is located, but does not meet the zone provisions with respect to yards, lot area,
frontage, parking, setback or any other provisions of this By-law applicable to that zone, the
said building or structure shall be deemed to comply with the By-law and may be enlarged,
extended, repaired or renovated provided that:
6.4.1 The enlargement, extension, repair or renovation does not further reduce the
compliance of that use, building or structure with the provisions of the By-law to
which it does not comply.
6.4.2 In the case of non-compliance with yard requirements, enlargement, extension,
repair or renovation will be allowed along the entire length or width of the non-
complying yard, as the case may be, provided that the building or structure is not
located closer to the lot line than the existing depth of the non-complying yard which
the existing building or structure has established.
6.4.3 Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the replacement of any building or structure
which is destroyed by fire or an act of nature, which does not conform with one of
more of the provisions of this By-law provided that:
i. such replacement does not increase the amount of habitable space, height or size
of the previous building or change the use of such building or structure;
ii. no building or structure or part thereof being reconstructed or replaced extends
beyond the limits of the lot; and
iii. such replacement shall comply with all applicable yard provision of the applicable
zone if possible and does not reduce the original non-complying yard dimensions.
6.4.4 All other applicable provisions of this By-law are complied with.
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6.4.5 Continuance of Legal Non-Complying Status
In the case of a rezoning or severance, the provisions of Section 6.4 shall continue to apply
such that the said building or structure shall be deemed to comply with any applicable
zoning provisions, except parking requirements, resulting from such rezoning or severance.
6.4.6 Tornado Rebuilding Special Provisions (Deleted by By-law 119-2016)
6.5
Undersized Lots
Where a lot having a lesser lot area and/or lot frontage or lot depth than required under this
By-law is held under distinct and separate ownership from abutting lots as shown by the
registered conveyance in the Registry or Land Titles Office at the date of the passing of this
By-law, or where such lot is created by expropriation, such undersized lot may be used and
a building or structure may be erected, altered or used on such undersized lot provided all
other requirements of this By-law are complied with. (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
6.6
Non-Conforming Lands, Buildings, Structures and Uses
6.6.1 Continuation of Existing Uses
The provisions of this By-law shall not apply to prevent the use of any lot, building or
structure for any purpose prohibited by this By-law if such lot, building or structure was
lawfully established and used for such purpose on the date of passing of this By-law, and
provided that it continues to be used for that purpose.
6.6.2 Building Permit Issued
The provisions of this By-law shall not apply to prevent the erection or use for a purpose
prohibited by this By-law of any building or structure, the plans for which have prior to the
date of passing of this By-law been approved by the Building Inspector, 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 erection of such building or structure is commenced
within two years after the date of the passing of this By-law and such building or structure is
completed within a reasonable time after the construction thereof is commenced.
6.6.3 Strengthening of Non-Conforming Buildings or Structures
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the strengthening to a safe condition of any building or
structure or part of any such building or structure which does not comply with the provisions
of this By-law, provided:
6.6.3.1 such alteration or repair does not increase the height, size or volume of such
building or structure;
6.6.3.2 the alteration, repair or renovation does not involve any alteration of use and the
building or structure continues to be used for the same purpose; and
6.6.3.3 all other applicable provisions of this By-law are complied with.
6.6.4 Extensions to Non - Conforming Uses
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent an extension or an addition being made to a use,
building or structure which is lawfully used for a purpose not permitted within the zone in
which such use, building or structure is located provided that:
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6.6.4.1 the use, building or structure legally existed on the date of passing of this By-law
but does not comply with one or more of the zone provisions of this By-law;
6.6.4.2 and that such extension or addition does not contravene any of the zone provisions
of this By-law;
6.6.4.3 any expansion of a legal non-conforming use will only be permitted with the
permission of the Town of Goderich Committee of Adjustment.
6.6.5 Discontinued Non-Conforming Use
Where a use, building or structure which was lawfully established prior to the day of the
passing of this By-law has been used for a purpose not permitted in the use zone in which it
is situated but the said use has been discontinued for a period of twenty-four months or
longer, the said building or structure may only be used again for a use that conforms to this
By-law.
6.6.6 Replacement of Non-Conforming Uses
6.6.6.1 If a building or structure used for a non-conforming use is accidentally destroyed,
such building or structure and its non-conforming use may only be re-established or
reconstructed for that nonconforming use within 24 months from the date of
destruction.
6.6.6.2 If a building or structure used for a non-conforming use is purposefully removed the
subject lot can only be used for a purpose permitted by the By-law.
6.6.6.3 Where a dwelling exists or existed in a non-residential zone, the reconstruction or
replacement of a dwelling and/or accessory buildings and structures which were
accidently destroyed is permitted subject to the provisions of the applicable
residential zone requirements.
6.6.6.4 No building or structure or part thereof being reconstructed or replaced extends
beyond the limits of the lot.
6.6.7 Tornado Rebuilding Special Provisions (Deleted by By-Law 119-2016)
6.7
External Design
6.7.1 The following building materials shall not be used for the exterior vertical facing on
any wall of any building or structure within the Municipality:
- tar paper or building paper;
- asphalt roll type siding or insul-brick;
- concrete or cinder block in residential areas.
6.7.2 No building may be constructed or renovated to have a street facing wall which does
not include a window or a doorway. (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
6.8
Greater Restrictions
This By-law shall not be effective to reduce or mitigate any restrictions lawfully imposed by
a governmental authority having jurisdiction to make such restrictions.
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6.9
Accessory Uses
6.9.1 No accessory use shall be permitted on any lot until the main use to which it is
accessory has been lawfully and physically established on the lot.
6.9.2 Use of Accessory Structures and Buildings
Where this By-law provides that a lot may be used or a building or structure may be
erected, altered or used for a purpose, that purpose shall include any accessory building or
structure or accessory use, but shall not include:
6.9.2.1 any occupation for gain or profit conducted within a dwelling unit except as may be
permitted by this By-law;
6.9.2.2 any building used for human habitation except where a dwelling is a permitted
accessory use.
6.9.3 Location
6.9.3.1 Except as otherwise provided herein, any accessory building or structure which is
not an integral part of the main building shall not be located in a front yard and shall
comply with the yard and setback requirements of the zone in which such building
or structure is situated. (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
6.9.3.2 Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law to the contrary, in a Residential
zone a detached private garage, detached carport, unenclosed deck, swimming
pool, T.V. antenna tower, satellite dish, or any other accessory structures may be
erected and used in the interior side or rear yard provided that such accessory
building or structure:
6.9.3.2.1 Setbacks for accessory buildings in residential zones shall be as follows:
6.9.3.2.1.1
For accessory buildings up to 4 metres in height, the minimum setback shall
be 1 metre to an interior side or rear lot line;
6.9.3.2.1.2
For all other accessory buildings, the minimum setback shall be 3 metres to a
rear or interior side lot line; and
6.9.3.2.1.3
An accessory building shall be no closer to the street line than the setback
required for the main building, except on a through lot, where the minimum
setback from a rear street line shall be 3 metres. (As amended by By-law 62-
2023)
6.9.3.2.2 Notwithstanding section 6.9.3.2.1 to the contrary, semi-detached garages or
carports may be centred on a mutual lot line provided:
6.9.3.2.2.1
garages for both lots are designed as one building;
6.9.3.2.2.2
a common wall shall divide the garages;
6.9.3.2.2.3
garages for both lots shall be erected simultaneously.
6.9.3.3
Accessory buildings shall not be structurally attached to the main building in any
way, except for unenclosed decks.
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6.9.4 Height
The maximum height for all accessory buildings shall be as follows:
6.9.4.1 All residential zones: no taller than the main building, and to a maximum of 6
metres;
6.9.4.2 All other zones: no taller than the main building, and to a maximum of 10 metres,
whichever is less but in no case shall an accessory building contain more than two
storeys. (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
6.9.5 Lot Coverage / Building Area
6.9.5.1 In a residential or commercial zone, the total lot coverage of all accessory buildings
and structures shall not exceed the lesser of 10% of the lot area or 75% of the lot
coverage for the main building. The area of an open swimming pool or solar energy
collector or unenclosed and uncovered decks shall not be calculated in determining
lot coverage. (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
6.9.5.2 In an industrial or community facility zone, the total lot coverage of all accessory
buildings and structures shall not exceed 10% of the lot area. (Amended by By-law
119-2016)
6.9.5.3 in no case can the total lot coverage of any accessory building(s) and main
building(s) exceed the maximum permitted lot coverage. (As amended by By-law
62-2023)
6.10 Home Occupations
6.10.1 A home occupation shall:
i. be permitted in any zone where a home occupation is a permitted use;
ii. be restricted to a single detached dwelling except where specifically provided otherwise;
iii. be conducted entirely within a dwelling on the same lot only by the occupant(s) of the
dwelling;
iv. be clearly secondary to and compatible with the principal use of the dwelling for
residential purposes;
v. not permit any external alteration of the dwelling such as the inclusion of any specialized
structure, ramps or oversize entrances which will change the character of the dwelling
unit as a private residence;
vi. not include any external display of goods, materials, wares or merchandise, or exterior
advertising other than a legal sign to indicate to persons outside that the dwelling or lot is
being used for other than residential purposes;
vii. not create a nuisance or hazard to neighbours by reason of noise emission, vibration,
smoke, dust, fumes, odour, heat, humidity, glare, debris, refuse, fire, lighting,
interference with radio or television reception, or hours of operation;
viii. not result in volumes of vehicular traffic or on-street parking which cause the disruption of
normal activities of adjacent residential properties;
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ix. be no use of municipal services such as roads, sanitary and storm sewers, water supply
and utilities such as hydro and gas, or the generation of waste and refuse beyond that
normal to the use of property for residential purposes;
x. be no mechanical or other equipment used except that which is customarily used in
dwellings for domestic or household purposes;
xi. not permit any outdoor storage of materials or goods in support of such home
occupation;
xii. not exceed more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the gross floor area of the dwelling
for the purposes of the home occupation;
xiii. not include a kennel;
xiv. meet all of the requirements of this By-law including the parking provisions of Section
6.13.;
xv. not include any person, other than an occupant, engaged in canvassing, delivering or as
a go-between in distributing merchandise to customers; and
xvi. not include any goods, wares or merchandise offered or exposed for sale or rent on the
premises. (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
6.10.2 Prior to establishment of any home occupation use, the occupant must obtain a
statement of conformity from the Municipality and a building permit where required
for the change of use.
6.11 Swimming Pools
Notwithstanding anything contained in this By-law, a swimming pool is permitted as an
accessory use in any zone subject to the provisions of section 6.9. (Accessory Uses).
6.11.1 Every swimming pool shall be enclosed by a fence as set out in the Town of
Goderich Swimming Pool Fence By-law.
6.12 Loading Space Regulations
6.12.1 Loading Space Requirements
The owner or occupant of any lot, building or structure in an industrial zone, erected or used
for any purpose involving the receiving, shipping, loading or unloading of animals, goods,
wares, merchandise and raw materials, shall provide and maintain at the premises, on the
lot occupied by the building or structure and not forming part of a street or land, within the
zone in which such use is located, loading or unloading facilities comprising one or more
loading or unloading spaces 9 metres long, 3.5 metres wide and having a vertical clearance
of at least 4 metres, and in accordance with the following schedule: (As amended by By-
law 62-2023)
Total Floor Area of Building or Structure
Minimum Number of Loading Spaces
Required
200 square metres of less
0
Exceeding 200 square metres
1
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6.15.4.13 Access to loading or unloading spaces shall be by means of a driveway at least 6
metres wide contained within the lot on which the spaces are located and leading
to a street or land located within or adjoining the commercial, community facility
or industrial zone.
6.12.3 Loading Space Surface
The driveways, loading and unloading spaces shall be maintained with a stable surface
which is treated so as to prevent the raising of dust or loose particles. They shall, before
being used, be constructed of crushed stone, slag, gravel, crushed brick (or tile), cinders,
asphalt or concrete and with adequate drainage facilities.
6.12.4 Location
The loading space or spaces required shall be located in the interior side or rear yard
unless set back from the street line a minimum distance of 10 metres.
6.12.5 Additions to Building
The loading space requirements referred to herein shall not apply to any building in
existence at the date of passing of this By-law so long as the floor area as it existed at such
date is not increased. If an addition is made to the building or structure which increases the
floor area, then additional loading space shall be provided for each addition or change of
use as required by subsection 6.12.1. of this By-law for such addition or change of use.
6.13 Parking Area Regulations
Parking spaces and areas required under this By-law in accordance with the following
provisions:
6.13.1 Parking Area Requirements
The owner of every building or structure erected or used for any of the purposes hereinafter
set forth shall provide and maintain for the sole use of the owner, occupant or other persons
entering upon or making use of the said premises from time to time, parking spaces and
areas as follows:
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Type of Use
Minimum Parking Requirements
Auction Sales Establishment
The greater of 1 per 30 square metres of
gross floor area or 1 per every 4 seats of
maximum seating capacity. (Amended by
By-law 118-2017)
Auditorium, Arena, Places of Assembly
unless otherwise specified in this section:
The greater of:
1 parking space for every 8 seats or 4
metres of bench space of maximum seating
or
for every 20 square metres of gross floor
area, whichever is greater
Art Gallery, Library or Museum:
Minimum of 10 parking spaces
Business Office:
1 per 50 square metres of gross floor area
Church:
1 parking space per 10 fixed seats
Commercial use in any commercial zone
except those uses specifically listed
elsewhere in this section:
1 per 30 square metres or fraction thereof
of gross floor area
Contractor's Shop, Contractor's Yard or
Shop, Class A and B:
(Amended by By-law 119-2016)
The greater of:
1 for every 2 employees,
or
1 per 70 square metres of gross floor area
Clinic or Medical Office:
The greater of:
6
per practitioner,
or
1 per 15 square metres of gross floor area.
Club or Fraternal Organization:
1 per 20 square metres of gross floor area
Curling Rink:
6 per curling sheet
Dwellings:
(As amended by By-law 62-2023)
Detached, semi-detached, converted,
multiple unit, rowhouse, ARU
1 per dwelling unit (As amended by By-law
62-2023)
Dwelling with Supports
1 per 5 beds (Amended by By-law 81-2015)
Tourist or Guest House
1 per dwelling unit and 1 per guest room
(Amended by By-law 81-2015)
Eating Establishment:
1 per 4 seats of maximum seating capacity
Eating Establishment, Take-out:
6 spaces plus 1 space for every 4 seats of
maximum seating capacity. (Amended by
By-law 118-2017)
Fire Hall:
5 per bay
Funeral Home:
1 per 20 square metres of gross floor area,
with a minimum of 10 spaces
Furniture Store:
1 per 90 square metres of gross floor area
Gas Bar:
2
Grouped Commercial:
1 per 18.5 square metres of gross floor
area
Hospital:
1 per 2 beds
Hotel or Motel:
1 per each guest room plus 1 space per 4
persons seating capacity of each dining
room or conference room.
Indoor Sports
1 per 30 square metres of gross floor area
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Recreation Building (other than an arena, ,
curling rink, tennis, squash or racquet ball
courts):
Industrial Establishments:
5 parking spaces plus 1 per 50 square
metres or fraction thereof of gross floor
area
Industrial Mall:
1 per 65 square metres of gross leasable
floor area
Marina:
1 per mooring and a minimum of 15 per
launching facility
Microbrewery:
1 per 4 seats of maximum seating capacity;
or a minimum of 5. (Amended by By-law
118-2017)
Motor Vehicle Repair Shop, Motor Vehicle
Sales & Service Establishment, Motor
Vehicle Service Station:
4 plus 1 per repair bay
Motor Vehicle Washing Establishments:
2 per washing bay for self-serve
5 for automatic
Place of Entertainment:
The greater of 1 per 30 square metres of
gross floor area or 1 per every 4 seats of
maximum seating capacity. (Amended by
By-law 118-2017)
Public Building except where specifically
identified:
1 per 30 square metres of gross floor area
Retail Store:
1 per 20 square metres of gross floor area
School:
Nursery
3 per classroom or nursery or 1 per 60
square metres of gross floor area
Elementary
1.5 per classroom and 1 per 6 square
metres of assembly are
Secondary
3 per classroom or 1 per 6 square metres
of assembly area
Commercial
Post-Secondary
1 per 20 square metres of gross floor area
3 per classroom and 1 per 6 square metres
of gross floor area (Amended by By-law 81-
2015)
Service and Repair Shop, Personal Service
Shop:
1 per 20 square metres of gross floor area
Sports Field:
The greater of:
1 per 5 seats or 3 metres of bench space of
maximum seating capacity
or
1 per 800 square metres of gross field/floor
area
Social, Service or Country Club:
1 per 10 square metres of gross floor area
of all club buildings, plus:
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6.13.1.1
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.13.1. to the contrary, within lands
zoned C4 and C5 there shall be no required parking, except for the following:
6.13.1.1.1 A building or structure which is used in whole or in part for residential purposes
is still required to provide residential parking as per Section 6.13.1, except that
up to 25% of the required parking spaces may be provided as bicycle or
scooter parking spaces, as defined by this By-law. (As amended by By-law 62-
2023)
6.13.1.1.2 Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.13.1. to the contrary, for dwelling
units owned and operated by the County of Huron, the Huron County Housing
Corporation or the Town of Goderich, 0.25 spaces per dwelling unit shall be
provided. For dwellings with supports, 1 parking space per 10 beds shall be
provided. (As amended by By-law 62-2023).
6.13.2 More Than One Use in Building
Where a building or structure accommodates more than one type of use, the parking space
requirement for the whole building shall be the sum of the requirements of the separate
parts of the building occupied by the separate types of use.
6.13.3 Multiple Use of Parking Area
Where two or more uses utilizing the same parking area will never occur simultaneously,
the parking requirements of the use having the highest parking requirements shall govern.
2 per golfing green; 4 per lawn bowling
green; 4 per tennis or racquetball court; 6
per curling ice sheet.
Where any one club provides seasonal
recreational facilities such as golf (summer)
tennis (summer) or curling (winter), parking
spaces for these activities shall only be
provided for the season requiring the
greatest number of parking spaces
Truck Terminal:
1 per 100 square metres of gross floor are
Terminal Grain Elevator:
1 per 70 square metres of gross floor area
Theatre:
1 per 4 seats
Utility Service Building:
1 per 30 square metres of gross floor area
Veterinarian Clinic:
4 per practitioner
Warehouse:
1 per 185 square metres of gross floor area
Wholesale Establishment:
1 per 90 square metres of gross floor area
Uses permitted by this By-law other than
those listed in this table:
1 per 40 square metres of gross floor area
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6.13.4 Exceptions to Parking Space Requirements
6.13.4.1 Core Area:
The provisions of subsections 6.13 shall apply to uses located within the core area
commercial (C4) zone and the mixed-use core area commercial (C5) zone. In cases,
however, where the required parking cannot be provided in the C4 and C5 zone, the
Council may accept an equivalent cash-in-lieu amount, which amount shall be allotted to a
parking fund to provide necessary parking spaces as required.
6.13.4.2 Existing Buildings:
The parking area requirement referred to in this By-law shall not apply to any building
lawfully in existence at the date of passing of this By-law so long as:
6.13.4.2.1 the building is used for a permitted use;
6.13.4.2.2 the floor area as it existed at such date is not increased;
6.13.4.2.3 any change of occupancy is to a use having the same or a lesser parking
requirement according to this By-law;
6.13.4.2.4 all parking spaces existing at the date of passing of the By-law are retained.
6.13.4.3
Additions to an Existing Building:
If an addition is made to a building or structure lawfully existing at the date of passing of this
By-law, then parking spaces in addition to those already existing shall be provided to the
number required for such addition or change of use. This section shall not apply to require
the establishment of parking spaces and areas for an addition to a detached single-family
dwelling.
6.13.5 Barrier Free Parking Spaces
6.13.5.1 Type A and B Barrier Free Parking Spaces are required to be provided in
accordance with the provisions of this section. Barrier free parking spaces are
included in the total parking space requirements. The requirements for barrier free
parking are minimums, and do not prevent additional barrier free parking spaces
being provided.
Required Barrier Free Parking Spaces
Residential uses
Total Number of Spaces
Required Barrier Free Spaces
0 to 5
Type A: 0
Type B: 0
5 to 10
Type A: 1
Type B: 0
11 to 20
Type A: 1
Type B: 1
21 to 40
Type A: 2
Type B: 2
41 to 60
Type A: 3
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Type B: 3
61 to 100
Type A: 4
Type B: 4
101 to 200
Type A: 5
Type B: 5
201 and greater
Type A: 1% of the total spaces + 3 spaces
Type B: 1% of the total spaces + 3 spaces
Commercial, Industrial,
Community Facility, and all
other uses
Total Number of Spaces
Required Barrier Free Spaces
1 to 12
Type A: 1
Type B: 0
13 to 20
Type A: 1
Type B: 1
21 to 50
Type A: 2
Type B: 2
51 to 100
Type A: 2
Type B: 3
101 to 150
Type A: 3
Type B: 3
151 to 200
Type A: 4
Type B: 4
201 and greater
Type A: 1% of the total spaces + 2 spaces
Type B: 1% of the total spaces + 2 spaces
6.13.5.2 Type A Barrier Free Parking Spaces shall have minimum rectangular dimensions
of 3.4 metres width by 6.0 metres depth, and shall be required to be directly
adjacent to an access aisle;
6.13.5.3 Type B Barrier Free Parking Spaces shall have minimum rectangular dimensions
of 2.4 metres width by 6.0 metres depth, and shall be required to be directly
adjacent to an access aisle;
6.13.5.4 all barrier free vehicle parking spaces shall be identified by marking the pavement
with, and mounting a sign which displays, the International Symbol for the
Disabled. Type A barrier free parking spaces shall be clearly marked as 'Van
Accessible';
6.13.5.5 access aisles for barrier free parking spaces shall have a minimum width of 1.5
metres, and shall include the entire length of adjacent barrier free parking spaces;
6.13.5.6 a minimum vertical clearance of 3.4 metres shall be provided at accessible
parking spaces, passenger loading zones, and along access aisles;
6.13.5.7 barrier free parking spaces shall be the spaces located closest to the nearest
accessible entrance(s) of the building on an accessible route;
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6.13.5.8 curb ramps, where required, shall be provided to permit access from the parking
area to the sidewalk;
6.13.5.9 access aisles and barrier free parking spaces are required to be paved with
asphalt or concrete.
6.13.5.10 where there is a conflict between the provisions of this By-law and any other
standards or guidelines relating to barrier free parking in the Town of Goderich,
the higher requirement shall apply.
(Amended by By-law 119-2016)
6.13.6 Commercial Motor Vehicles and Tractor Trailers in Residential Zones
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.13., no person shall use any lot, building or
structure in a residential zone for the parking or storage of any commercial motor vehicle
unless he/she is the owner or occupant of such lot, building or structure, and provided that
said vehicle shall not exceed five thousand kilograms gross vehicle weight and provided
that not more than one commercial vehicle is stored in accordance with this section. No
person shall use any lot, building or structure in a residential zone for the parking or storage
of any tractor trailer or part thereof. This provision shall not include commercial motor
vehicles or tractor trailers which attend at residential premises for the purposes of delivery
and service.
6.13.7 Storage or Parking of Travel Trailers, Snow Mobiles, Boats and Trailers
Within a Residential Zone
No person shall within any R1 or R2 zone use any lot for the parking or storage of any
travel trailer, snowmobile, motor home, boat or trailer, except in accordance with the
following:
6.13.7.1 the owner or occupant of any lot, building or structure in any R1 or R2 zone may
store or park not more than two, in total, of the following: (As amended by By-law
62-2023)
- a personal travel trailer,
- a motor home,
- a snowmobile or boat with accessory trailer,
- or similar motorized vehicle with accessory trailer such as but not limited to an
all-terrain vehicle, provided that the length of such travel trailer, snowmobile or
boat and its accessory trailer does not exceed 9 metres in length (i.e. The
length between the rearmost section of the recreational vehicle or associated
trailer, including the bumper, to the foremost section of the recreational vehicle
or associated trailer, including the hitch);
6.13.7.2 Notwithstanding Section 6.13.10 to the contrary, parking and storage of personal
travel trailers, motor homes, snowmobiles, boats or all-terrain vehicles with an
accessory trailer shall only be permitted in a carport or garage, or in a portion of
the driveway that is located within the interior side yard or rear yard not closer
than 1.5m to any lot line.
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6.13.7.3 Travel trailers, snow mobiles, boats and trailers lacking current valid license plates
shall be parked or stored only within a private garage or other building, except that
this provision shall not apply to a permitted automobile or vehicle sales or rental
establishment or salvage yard.
6.13.8 Fully Enclosed
Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 6.13.9. hereof, the limitations imposed therein
shall not restrict the number of travel trailers, snowmobiles, boats and accessory trailers
that are fully enclosed within a garage or dwelling unit provided that the travel trailers,
snowmobiles, boats and accessory trailers are owned by the occupant of such lot.
6.13.9 Occupancy
No person shall, in any zone, use any travel trailer, motor home, or truck camper for the
purpose of primary residential, permanent living, or eating accommodation, except for
temporary living or eating accommodation in a recreational commercial zone.
6.13.10 Parking Area Location on Lot
Notwithstanding the yard and setback provisions of this By-law to the contrary, uncovered
surface parking areas shall be permitted in the required yards or in the area between the
street line and the required setback as follows:
Zone
Yards in Which Required Parking Area Permitted
Residential
Interior side and rear yard provided that no part of any parking area,
other than a driveway, is located closer than 1 metre to any property
or street line. A parking area for residential units with individual
private driveways may be located in any yard provided parking
spaces are no closer than 1 metre from the property or street line.
For residential uses containing three or more dwelling units, parking
shall be located in the interior side or rear yard only except where
private garages are provided in which case parking can be permitted
in any yard. For multiple unit buildings, required parking may be
permitted in the interior side yard or rear yard. Required parking
spaces shall be provided within an open area or carport but not
within an enclosed garage with less than five parking spaces. (As
amended by By-law 62-2023)
For all
Commercial,
Open Space,
Community
Facility
and Natural
Environment
zones except C2,
C3 and C6 zones:
Parking areas are permitted in all yards except in the C4 and C5
zones where parking is not permitted in the front yard or exterior side
yard. The minimum setbacks for a parking area, other than a
driveway, shall be:
From any lot line abutting a residential zone: 3 metres
From any other lot line or street line: 1 metre
Where a parking area on one lot has vehicle access across a
common lot line to a parking area on an abutting lot, no setback for
the parking area is required along the common lot line.
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Where a parking lot is a permitted use and where no buildings exist
on the property, a parking area is permitted in all yards subject to the
above setbacks.
C2, C3 and C6
zones:
Parking is permitted in all yards.
From any street line: 5 metres
From any lot line abutting a residential zone: 3 metres
From any other lot line: 1 metre
Where a parking area on one lot has vehicle access across a
common lot line to a parking area on an abutting lot, no setback for
the parking area is required along the common lot line.
Where a parking lot is a permitted use and where no buildings exist
on the property, a parking area is permitted in all yards subject to the
above setbacks.
Industrial
Interior side and rear yards only except for a visitor parking area
containing less than 6 spaces may be permitted in any yard provided
that no part of any parking area, other than a driveway is located
closer than 1 metre to any street line.
6.13.11 Off-Site Parking
All required parking spaces are to be provided on the same site as the use for which they
are provided. The required off-street parking for a non-residential use may be located
within 150 metres provided that the off-site area is under the same ownership as the site
occupied by the use requiring parking or is subject to a binding agreement registered on
title; and a parking lot is a legal use for the zone. (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
6.13.12 Access to Parking Area Through Residential or Holding Zone
No person shall use any land in a residential or holding zone for access to any parking
space or parking area located in any other zone.
6.13.13 Parking Area Design Standards
All parking areas required under this By-law shall conform with the following minimum
standards:
6.13.13.1 Parking Aisles
6.13.13.1.1 for 30 degree parking, a one-way traffic aisle shall not be less than 3.4 metres
in perpendicular width;
6.13.13.1.2 for 45 degree parking, a one-way traffic aisle shall not be less than 4.0 metres
in perpendicular width;
6.13.13.1.3 for 55 degree parking, a one-way traffic aisle shall not be less than 5.4 metres
in perpendicular width;
6.13.13.1.4 for 60 degree parking, a one-way traffic aisle shall not be less than 5.5 metres
in perpendicular width;
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6.13.13.1.5 for 65 degree parking, a one-way traffic aisle shall not be less than 5.6 metres
in perpendicular width;
6.13.13.1.6 for 70 degree parking, a one-way traffic aisle shall not be less than 5.8 metres
in perpendicular width;
6.13.13.1.7 for 90 degree parking, a one-way or two-way traffic aisle shall not be less than
7.5 metres in perpendicular width;
6.13.13.1.8 for parallel parking, the aisle shall not be less than 3 metres in perpendicular
width for one-way traffic and 6 metres in perpendicular width for two-way
traffic;
6.13.13.1.9 for parking at any angle where a width of a two-way traffic aisle is not given,
the aisle shall be the lesser of the required width of a one-way traffic aisle for
that angle plus three metres of additional width; or 7.5 metres of total
perpendicular width.
6.13.13.1.10 for parking at an angle other than those listed above, the aisle width shall not
be less than the requirements for the angle of parking which is next greater
than the angle of parking being provided;
(Amended by By-law 37-2015)
6.13.13.2
Width of Parking:
For cars parked side by side: 2.8 metres
For cars parked with wall or fence adjacent: 3 metres
6.13.13.3
Depth of Parking Spaces
6.13.13.3.1
for 30 degree parking: 5.3 metres
6.13.13.3.2
for 45 degree parking: 6.0 metres
6.13.13.3.3
for 55 degree parking: 6.4 metres
6.13.13.3.4
for 60 degree parking: 6.4 metres
6.13.13.3.5
for 65 degree parking: 6.4 metres
6.13.13.3.6
for 70 degree parking: 6.4 metres
6.13.13.3.7
for 90 degree parking which do not front onto other parking spaces: 5.7
metres
6.13.13.3.8
for 90 degree parking which front onto other parking spaces: 6.0 metres
6.13.13.3.9
for parallel parking: 7.3 metres
6.13.13.3.10 for parking at an angle other than those listed above, the depth of the parking
space shall meet the requirements for the angle of parking which is next
greater than the angle of parking being provided.
(Amended by By-law 37-2015)
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6.13.13.4
Parking Area Surface and Drainage:
6.13.13.4.1 All parking areas are to be constructed so as to be usable in all seasons and
shall have a granular base, and surface of crushed stone, concrete, asphaltic
pavement or other similar hard and dust inhibiting surface.
6.13.13.4.2 All parking areas shall be so graded and drained so as to ensure that surface
water will not escape to neighbouring lands as a result of the construction or
use of such parking areas.
6.13.13.4.3 All parking areas which are required to contain barrier free parking spaces
shall have a granular base and surface of concrete or asphaltic pavement.
6.13.13.5
Ingress and Egress:
6.13.13.5.1
Ingress and egress to and from the required parking spaces and areas shall
be provided by passageways at least 3 metres but not more than 6 metres in
perpendicular width; except that in mixed-use arterial, grouped commercial,
industrial, community facility and harbour industrial zones ingress and egress
may be up to 9 metres in perpendicular width. (Amended by By-law 118-
2017 and By-law 62-2023)
6.13.13.5.2
The maximum width of any joint ingress and egress driveway ramp
measured along the street line shall be 6 metres.
6.13.13.5.3
The minimum distance between a driveway and an intersection of street
lines measured along the street line intersected by such driveway shall be
7.5 metres.
6.13.13.5.4
The minimum angle of intersection between a driveway and a street line
shall be 60 degrees.
6.13.13.5.5
Every lot shall be limited to the following number of driveways:
6.13.13.5.5.1 up to the first 30 metres of frontage - not more than two driveways; and
6.13.13.5.5.2 for each additional 30 metres of frontage - not more than one additional
driveway.
6.13.13.6
Illumination:
Where parking areas are required to be illuminated, lighting fixtures shall be so arranged
that no part of any fixture shall be more than 9 metres above the finished grade of the
parking area. Fixtures shall be so designed and installed that the light is directed
downward and deflected away from adjacent lots.
6.13.14
Electric Vehicle Parking Spaces
6.13.14.1
Where a new parking area is being established or a parking area is being
expanded, electric vehicle parking spaces are required as follows:
6.13.14.1.1 For residential uses, a minimum of 1 electric vehicle parking space shall be
required for every 20 required parking spaces.
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6.13.14.1.2 For all other uses, a minimum of 1 electric vehicle parking space shall be
required for every 50 required parking spaces. (As amended by By-law 62-
2023)
6.14 Sign and Light Regulations
No person shall hereafter use any building, structure or lot for the erection or display of any
sign except in accordance with the Town of Goderich Sign By-law.
6.15 Prohibited Uses
All uses, including the following uses, shall be prohibited.
6.15.1 Pits and Quarries Prohibited
No gravel pit or stone quarry shall be established or made in any area of the Municipality.
Where this By-law states that no land shall be used for any purpose other than planting
grass, shrubs, seeded berms, trees or similar vegetation, this shall also mean that no gravel
pit or stone quarry shall be established in those areas.
6.15.2 Wrecking Yards, Sanitary Landfill Sites, Dumps Prohibited
The use of any land or the erection or use of any building or structure for the purposes of
wrecking yards, salvage yards, dumps, sanitary landfill, and the collection of rags, junk and
refuse, scrap iron or other scrap metals shall be prohibited in the Municipality.
6.15.3 Mobile Homes Prohibited in all Zones
It shall be prohibited to locate and use a mobile home in any zone temporarily or
permanently, except where permitted as an Additional Residential Unit by this By-law or
where permitted in the Recreational Commercial zone. (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
6.15.4 Keeping of Livestock, Reptiles or Exotic Animals
No person shall use a building, structure or land for the purpose of raising or keeping
livestock, reptiles, or exotic animals within the corporate limits of the Town of Goderich;
except for the following:
6.15.4.1 Pigeons may be kept inside a building or structure on a residentially zoned
property in accordance with the requirements and restrictions of the Town's
Animal Control By-law (By-law 63 of 2017 or its successor). (Amended by By-law
118-2017)
6.15.5 Obnoxious Uses Prohibited
No use shall be permitted in the Municipality, which from its nature or the material used
therein is an obnoxious use. (Amended by By-law 37-2015)
6.15.6 Dangerous Uses Prohibited
No land, building or structure except automobile service stations, and duly licensed
installations for the bulk storage of gasoline, lubricating and fuel oils is permitted for
commercial or industrial purposes which are likely to create danger to health, or danger
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from fire or explosion which without limiting the generality of the foregoing, shall include
storage or manufacture of coal oil, water oil, rock oil, fuel oil, burning fluid, gas, naphtha,
benzene, gasoline, dynamite, dualine, nitroglycerine, gun-powder, petroleum and petroleum
products unless protected by adequate fire-fighting and fire prevention equipment and by
such safety devices as required for the safe handling of such material. Such hazards shall
be kept removed from adjacent uses by a distance which is compatible with the potential
danger involved.
6.15.7 Shipping Containers and Truck, Trailer or Coach Bodies
No truck, trailer, bus, coach or streetcar body, railway car or caboose or similar structure
including a shipping container shall be used for any human habitation within the Town,
whether or not the same is mounted on wheels, except that a recreational vehicle may be
used for temporary habitation within a recreational commercial zone.
Truck bodies and trailers and shipping containers may be used for storage accessory to a
main use in commercial and industrial zones subject to the requirements for accessory
structures in the zone in which they are located. These structures must be established on a
level gravel or paved pad and are not permitted to be stacked. Such structures must be in
good condition and must be maintained in accordance with the Town of Goderich Property
Standards By-law. (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
6.15.8 Motorized Vehicle Racing Track Prohibited
No land shall be used for the establishment of a track for the racing of any motorized
vehicle.
6.15.9 Vending from a Vehicle
No lands, streets or lanes in the Municipality shall be used for the sale of food, goods or
wares from the confines of a motor vehicle unless the necessary permit has been issued by
the Municipality.
6.15.10 Parking on the Square
Off-street parking areas shall be prohibited from occupying any street frontage facing The
Square so as not to create a void in the built-up streetscape.
6.15.11 Drive Through Facilities
Drive-through facilities of any kind are prohibited within the C4 and C5 zones.
6.15.12 Adult Live Entertainment Parlour
Notwithstanding any provision of this By-law to the contrary, an adult live entertainment
parlour as defined herein, whether consisting of a main use or an accessory use, is not
permitted within the Town of Goderich.
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6.16 Privacy Fence and Planting Strip Requirements
6.16.1 Privacy Fences or Planting Strips Shall Be Provided:
6.16.1.1 on lands zoned or used for any commercial or industrial purpose where the
interior side or rear lot line abuts lands zoned or used for open space, community
facility or residential purposes;
6.16.1.2 on lands upon which a residential or community facility use is being newly
established where such lands abut an existing non-residential use, which is not
maintaining a privacy fence or planting strip;
6.16.1.3 on lands used for multiple unit dwellings where they abut lands used for single-
detached dwellings. (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
6.16.2 Where a privacy fence or planting strip is required, a solid fence or wall is preferred.
In any site plan agreement under Section 40 of The Planning Act, the following
aspects shall be considered: location, height, porosity, materials and finishing.
6.16.2.1 Such privacy fencing or planting strip shall be contained within the zone or on the
lands for which it is a requirement, and shall run the entire length of the zone or
property line or lines separating it from the abutting zone or use except that no
planting strip shall be located between the street line and the building line in such
a manner or of such a height as to obscure the vision of the operator of a motor
vehicle traveling on a public street
6.16.2.2 Such privacy fencing or planting strip shall be maintained at an ultimate height of
not less than 1.75 metres, except in a sight triangle where the maximum height
shall not exceed 1.3 metres.
6.16.2.3 Such privacy fencing or planting strip shall be installed and maintained by the
owner or owners of the land on which the privacy fencing is required. (As
amended by By-law 62-2023)
6.16.3 A planting strip which provides a visual barrier may be considered as an alternative
to a privacy fence, subject to site plan control and securities.
6.16.3.1 Such planting strip shall have a width throughout of not less than 1.5 metres and
may be included as part of the required yard.
6.16.3.2 Such planting strip shall consist of a continuous unpierced planting of trees or
shrubs, which cannot include invasive species. (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
6.17 Yard, Setback and Height Encroachments Permitted
6.17.1 Ornamental Structures
Notwithstanding the yard and setback provisions of this By-law to the contrary, sills, belt
course, chimneys, cornices, eaves, gutters, parapets, pilasters or other ornamental
structures may project into any required yard or the area between the street line and the
required setback a maximum distance of 1 metre.
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6.17.2 Accessory Structures
Notwithstanding the yard and setback provisions of this By-law to the contrary, drop
awnings, clothes poles, flag poles, garden trellises, fences, retaining walls, or similar
accessory structures shall be permitted in any required yard.
6.17.3 Unenclosed Porches, Balconies, Steps and Patios
Notwithstanding the yard and setback provisions of this By-law to the contrary, unenclosed
porches, balconies, steps and patios, covered or uncovered, may project into any required
yard, providing all other requirements of this By-law are met, a maximum distance of 2.5
metres; except that these structures are not closer than 1.5 metres from any lot line.
Notwithstanding any requirements of this By-law to the contrary, steps or emergency
entrances may project into a required side yard provided that the structure is not closer than
0.5 metres from any lot line. (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
6.17.4 Barrier-Free Structures
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-Law to the contrary, unenclosed structures
necessary to ensure that a building and its facilities can be approached, entered, and used
by persons with physical or sensory disabilities in accordance with the Ontario Building
Code, may project into any required yard provided that the structure is not closer than 0.3
metres from any lot line. For clarification, the area of such structures shall not be used in
the calculation of lot coverage. (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
6.17.5 Fire Escapes
Notwithstanding the yard and setback provisions of this By-law to the contrary, structures
necessary for fire protection may project into any required side or rear yard, or the area
between the street line and the required setback, a minimum distance of 1 metre.
6.18 Railway Spur in Industrial or Commercial Zone
Notwithstanding the yard and setback provisions of this By-law to the contrary, a railway
spur shall be permitted within any required yard.
6.19 Gate House
Notwithstanding the yard and setback provisions of this By-law to the contrary, in an
industrial zone, a gate house shall be permitted in a front or side yard.
6.20 Building in Built-Up Area
6.20.1 Exception to Front Yard and Exterior Side Yard Requirements
Notwithstanding the yard and setback provisions of this By-law to the contrary, a building
may be erected closer to the street line than required by the zone provisions provided that
the building is not erected closer to the street line than the established average setback of
the buildings on abutting lots along the said street on the date of passing of By-law 124-
2013, and provided that the building complies with the site triangle requirements for corner
lots.
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6.20.2 Enclosing Existing Porches
Porches that legally exist at the date of the passing of this By-law may be enclosed
provided that the use conforms to the zone provisions in which it is located.
6.21 Height Exceptions
Notwithstanding the height provisions herein contained, nothing in this By-law shall apply to
prevent the erection and/or use of a church spire, a belfry, a flag pole, a clock tower, a hose
tower, a chimney, a water tank, an air conditioner duct, a radio or television tower or
antenna, a solar collector, or an elevator penthouse, or an electric power facility.
Notwithstanding these provisions, height restrictions apply to wind energy facilities,
including windmills and wind turbines, in all zones.
6.22 One Main Building Per Lot
No person shall erect more than one main building on a lot except:
6.22.1 permitted buildings in an industrial, commercial, community facility, open space or
natural environment zone;
6.22.2 group buildings located in the medium density residential (R2) and high density
residential (R3) zones.
6.22.3 where there is more than one main building on a lot; front, rear, and side yards will
be provided for the development as a whole. (Amended by By-law 119-2016 and
By-law 62-2023)
6.23 Lots to Front on a Public Road
Unless otherwise specified by this By-law, no lots shall be created and no person shall
erect a building or structure and no person shall use any land, building, or structure unless
the lot to be so used or upon which the building or structure is situated, erected, or
proposed to be erected abuts or fronts on an improved street of satisfactory construction
and maintenance to permit the reasonable and safe passage of motor vehicles, provided
that a building or structure may be erected upon a lot within a registered plan of subdivision
in accordance with the provisions of a Subdivision Agreement in respect of such plan of
subdivision, notwithstanding that the roads within such plan of subdivision have not been
assumed and are not being maintained by the Municipality.
6.24 One or More Permitted Uses
Where one or more uses are permitted in any zone, land may be used and buildings may
be erected and used thereon for one or more of the uses so permitted, provided the
requirements of this By-law are satisfied for each such use.
6.25 Use of Yards on Lands Without Buildings
Where land is used for or in connection with a residential, commercial, industrial, or
community facility use but without any buildings or structures thereon, all yards required by
this By-law on a lot in the respective use zone shall be provided and maintained as yards
and the applicable regulations shall apply, except where the land or lot is used for
gardening or open space purposes not prohibited by this By-law in such use zone.
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6.26 Yard and Open Space Provisions for all Zones
No part of a yard or other open space required for any building for the purpose of complying
with the provisions of this By-law, shall be included as part of a yard or other open space
similarly required for another building.
6.27 Through Lots
Where a lot which is not a corner lot has frontage on more than one street, the setback and
front yard requirements contained herein shall apply on each street in accordance with the
provisions of the zone or zones in which such lot is located.
6.28 Sight Triangles
On a corner lot within the triangular space formed by the street lines and a line drawn from
a point in one street line to a point in the other street line, each such point being 9 metres
measured along the street line from the point of intersection of the street lines, no building,
structure, planting or parked vehicles which would obstruct the vision of drivers of motor
vehicles shall be erected with the exception of the core area commercial (C4) zone and
Mixed Use Core Area Commercial (C5) Zone. Such triangular space may hereinafter be
called a "sight triangle" as illustrated in Appendix 7. Where the two street lines do not
intersect at a point, the point of intersection of the street lines shall be deemed to be the
intersection of the projection of the street lines or the intersection of the tangents to the
street lines.
6.29 Residential Setbacks from Railway Right-of-Ways
All forms of housing shall be screened from an adjacent railway right-of-way by a fence wall
or berm designed to minimize noise and visual nuisance in accordance with Section 6.16.
The minimum distance between the nearest wall of the residential building and the
boundary of the railway right-of-way shall be 27 metres for residential dwellings less than
four storeys in height and 60 metres for residential dwellings four storeys and higher.
6.30 Residential Setbacks from an Abattoir
No residential dwelling shall be erected within 182 metres of an abattoir.
6.31. Temporary Buildings and Uses
In all zones, the use of land or a building for a construction office, tool shed, or for the
storage of scaffolds, equipment and material which is incidental to and necessary for
construction work in progress is permitted for so long as the same are necessary for
construction which has neither been finished nor abandoned; in all residential and
commercial zones, "temporary use" shall include the continued use of an existing building
on a site during the construction of a building intended to replace such building provided
that:
6.31.1 in no case may such existing building remain undemolished on the site for longer
than sixty days after the building intended to replace such existing building is ready
in whole or in part for occupancy, or two years after the date of issue of the building
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permit for the building intended to replace such existing building, whichever comes
first;
6.31.2 safety and emergency access are provided and maintained to the satisfaction of
the Chief Building Official of the Town of Goderich and the Chief of the Fire
Department of the Town of Goderich;
6.31.3 the minimum parking requirements for use of the existing building on the site
continue to be provided on the site until the existing building is vacated; and
6.31.4 there may be deposited with the Chief Building Official of the Town of Goderich a
sum sufficient in the opinion of the Chief Building Official to cover the costs of such
demolition of such existing building by the Town of Goderich in the event it is not
demolished within the time above stipulated.
6.32 Public Utility Services
The provisions of this By-law shall not apply to prevent the use of any land as a street or
transportation system, or to prevent the installation of public utilities and services, including,
but not limited to: water mains, railway lines, electricity transmission and distribution
systems, pumping stations, flood and erosion control works, telephone and cable lines, and
accessory utility service buildings and structures; provided: (Amended by By-law 37-2015
and By-law 62-2023)
6.32.1 The approval of the Municipality has been obtained except where approval has
been given under the provisions of The Environmental Assessment Act.
6.32.2 Where a utility service building is required in a residential area, a rezoning to Site
Specific Community Facility (CF3) shall be required. Where a utility service building
is required in a non-residential area, it shall be established in accordance with the
following provisions:
6.32.2.1 Front Yard Minimum: as per zone provisions
6.32.2.2 Interior Side Yard Minimum: 5 metres
6.32.2.3 Exterior Side Yard Minimum: as per zone provisions
6.32.2.4 Rear Yard Minimum: 8 metres
6.32.2.5 Height Maximum: 9 metres
6.32.2.6 Frontage Minimum: no minimum
6.32.2.7 Lot Coverage Maximum: 50 percent
6.32.2.8 Lot Area Minimum: no minimum
6.32.2.9 Landscaped Open Space Minimum: 25 percent
6.32.3 Any building or structure erected under authority of this section shall be designed,
constructed, landscaped and maintained in harmony with the character and
appearance of the surrounding area.
6.32.4 No goods, equipment or material shall be stored in the open in a residential zone.
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6.32.5 Parking, loading and planting strips shall be provided as required under Section 6
hereof.
6.33 Municipal Water Supply
6.33.1 No land shall be used or built upon and no building or structure shall be erected,
used or expanded for any purpose unless all municipal services (sanitary sewers
and watermains) are available and adequate.
6.33.2 Notwithstanding the foregoing, the following may be permitted without full
municipal services:
6.33.2.1 additions to and accessory buildings for existing residential dwellings are
permitted if the said additions and/or accessory building comply with all other
regulations of the zone in which the dwelling unit is located;
6.33.2.2 a permitted non-residential use may be constructed in an H1, H2, OS1, OS2 or
natural environment zone provided with a private sewage system, subject to the
written approval of the County of Huron Medical Officer of Health for the
installation of a private sewage disposal system;
6.33.2.3 at such time as it is feasible to extend municipal sanitary sewers, all lands not so
provided shall be required to connect to the municipal sanitary sewer system as
soon as it becomes operative.
6.34 Accessibility
All new buildings, with the exception of residences, should have regard to accessibility.
Accessibility issues will be considered in accordance with the Ontarians with Disabilities Act
and/or Municipal legislation regarding accessibility.
6.35 Lighting, Exterior
The type, location, height, intensity and direction of lighting shall be designed to ensure that
lighting is confined to the building face, parking area and vicinity of the site and does not
cast glare onto adjacent properties adversely affecting the use of the property or onto an
adjacent public street which would pose a vehicular safety hazard. Energy conservation
measures and dark sky guidelines should be considered to ensure the site is not illuminated
more than necessary. (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
6.36 Conservation Authority Regulated Lands & Development (Fill,
Construction & Site Alteration), Interference with Wetlands &
Alteration to Shorelines and Watercourses
The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority has jurisdiction in the Town of Goderich.
Conservation Authority Regulations affect areas such as the Lake Huron shoreline including
the area from the furthest offshore extent of the Authority's boundary to the furthest
landward extent of the predicted 100 year erosion hazard, river or stream valleys
(including the watercourse and floodplain), hazard lands (as defined), and wetlands. Lands
adjacent to these physical features may lie within a regulated area and a permit from the
Conservation Authority may be required for the construction of buildings and structures, site
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alteration including grading and the placing and removing of fill of any kind, alteration of
a watercourse, or the interference to a wetland.
It is recommended that prior to the commencement of any of the above activities, the
Conservation Authority be contacted (specifically with regards to the 100 year erosion
hazard as it is a moving line), to determine if their Regulations apply to the lands. Further
information regarding these regulations is available at the Municipal Office and the
Conservation Authority office.
6.37 Garden Suites
Garden Suites are permitted in the Town of Goderich in accordance with the provisions of
the Planning Act, Section 39.1. As a condition to passing a by-law authorizing the
temporary use of a garden suite under the Planning Act, the Municipal Council may require
the owner of the suite or any other person to enter into an agreement with the Town dealing
with such matters related to the temporary use of the garden suite as the council considers
necessary or advisable, including:
- The installation, maintenance and removal of the garden suite;
- The period of occupancy of the garden suite by any of the persons named in the
agreement; and
- The monetary or other form of security that the council may require for actual or
potential costs to the Town related to the garden suite.
6.38 Hazard Land Requirements
In addition to the zone provisions of the applicable zones, this By-law shall regulate
development on and adjacent to Hazard lands. Hazard lands include those lands that are
susceptible to flooding or erosion, have steep slopes or soil instability or other
environmental or human made hazard.
No development shall be permitted on hazard lands or adjacent to hazard lands until a
required Environmental Impact Study or other required studies have been completed to the
satisfaction of, and approved by the Town of Goderich and the Conservation Authority.
Hazard lands may be zoned Public Open Space (OS1), Natural Environment (NE), Flood
(F) or Open Water (OW). All hazard lands are subject to this general provision.
6.39 Top of Bank
Any development on properties affected by the top-of-bank will require consultation with the
Maitland Valley Conservation Authority.
6.40 Temporary Use By-Laws Currently in Effect
6.40.1 This temporary use by-law shall apply to the lands described as Part of Lot 5 &
Part Lot 52 & 53, Plan 457 and expires on May 22, 2026 (Key Map 06). The
temporary use permitted by this By-law is as follows: Notwithstanding any
provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the continued use of the subject lands for
an accessory storage building without a main building or structure is permitted. The
existing accessory building shall be deemed to comply with all provisions of this
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By-law. All other provisions of By-law 124-2013 shall apply. (As amended by 45-
2023).
6.41 Lot Enlargement, Minor
Where lands are severed and merged on title with abutting lands, the zoning on the existing
property shall apply to the lands to be merged on title. This provision applies only where a
severance is granted for the purpose of minor lot enlargement.
6.42 Cannabis Production Facility
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, any Cannabis Production Facility shall
be subject to the following provisions:
a) No lands, building or structure or portion thereof in the Town of Goderich shall be
permitted to be used for Cannabis Production Facility purposes unless they are
equipped with Air Treatment Control.
b) Lands, buildings or structures or portions thereof used for Cannabis Production Facility
purposes that are equipped with air treatment control shall be located no closer than
150m to a Residential Zone, Community Facility Zone, dwelling, public school, private
school, place of worship, community centre, commercial recreational facility, park or
similar recreational use including the Maitland Woods, or a day care.
c) Lands, buildings or structures or portions thereof used for Cannabis Production Facility
purposes that are not equipped with air treatment control shall be located no closer
than 1,000m to a Residential Zone, Community Facility Zone, dwelling, public school,
private school, place of worship, community centre, commercial recreational facility,
park or similar recreational use including the Maitland Woods, or a day care.
d) Cannabis Production Facilities must be entirely contained within wholly enclosed
buildings or structures or portions thereof.
e) Accessory buildings or structures used for security purposes for Cannabis Production
Facilities may be located in any yard of the property containing the Cannabis
Production Facility. The minimum setback for an accessory building used for security
purposes from a front, side, or rear lot line shall be 1.5 metres, but it shall not be
located in the sight triangle.
f)
Outdoor storage is prohibited on the property in which a Cannabis Production Facility is
located.
g) A cannabis Production Facility shall only be permitted within the zones as explicitly
indicated in this Zoning By-law.
h) All development in relation to the establishment of or the expansion to a Cannabis
Production Facility shall be subject to Site Plan Control. (Amended by By-law 43-2022)
6.43 Setback from an Active or Closed Waste Disposal Site
No new main building or structure for commercial or industrial uses except for a commercial
storage facility or a warehouse; and no new building or structure for residential habitable
space; shall be erected within 500 metres of the fill area of an open or closed landfill site
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until it has been determined by a qualified professional to the satisfaction of the Town of
Goderich that there will be no adverse off-site impacts. The assessment of impacts shall
include the presence of methane/leachate; and the potential for noise, odour, dust and litter
complaints during operation of an open landfill. If there is a licensed disposal site located in
an adjacent municipality, the same setback shall apply to the lands in the Town of
Goderich. The potential influence area of municipal landfills in the Town of Goderich is
shown on the Key Maps. (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
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Section 7. Residential Low Density (R1) Zone
7.1
Uses Permitted
No person shall within any R1 zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or
structure for any purpose except one or more of the following uses:
- single detached dwelling;
- multiple unit dwelling;
- semi-detached dwelling;
- converted dwelling;
- dwelling with supports
(As amended by By-law 62-2023)
7.1.1 Accessory Uses
The following uses are permitted where they are accessory to a main use:
- home occupation
- additional residential unit(s)
- tourist or guest house dwelling
- uses accessory to the permitted uses
(As amended by By-law 62-2023)
7.2
Zone Provisions
No person shall within any R1 zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building except in
accordance with the following provisions:
7.2.1 Single Detached Dwelling, Multiple Unit Dwelling, Converted Dwelling,
Tourist or Guest House Dwelling, and Dwelling with Supports
7.2.1.1
Lot Frontage
Minimum for interior lot: 15 metres
Minimum for corner lot: 18 metres
7.2.1.2
Lot Area
Minimum for interior lot: 450 square metres
Minimum for corner lot: 540 square metres
7.2.1.3
Lot Coverage
Maximum: 45 percent
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7.2.1.4
Front Yard Minimum: 4.5 metres
7.2.1.5
Rear Yard Minimum: 8 metres
7.2.1.6
Interior Side Yard Minimum: 1.5 metres
7.2.1.7
Exterior Side Yard Minimum: 4.5 Metres
7.2.1.8
Landscaped Open Space Minimum: 30 Percent
7.2.1.9
Height of Building Maximum: 11 Metres
7.2.1.10 Parking, Accessory Buildings, Privacy Fences and Planting Strips, etc.
In accordance with Section 6 hereof.
7.2.1.10.1 Attached Garage Design:
7.2.1.10.1.1 No garage with garage doors facing the front lot line is permitted to project
further than the front wall of the main dwelling that it is attached to. Where
there is a covered porch or entrance a garage may project forward as far as
the front edge of the covered porch or entrance. Where the garage doors do
not face the front lot line, projections are permitted.
7.2.1.11 Dwelling Units
A multiple unit dwelling or converted dwelling in the R1 zone may have a maximum of four
(4) units.
7.2.1.12 Title Separation of Dwelling Units
A multiple unit dwelling or converted dwelling which is further subdivided in accordance with
Section 50 or 51 of the Planning Act is deemed to comply with the provisions of Section
7.2.1.
(As amended by By-law 62-2023)
7.2.2 SEMI-DETACHED DWELLING
7.2.2.1
Lot Frontage
Minimum for interior unit: 9 metres per primary dwelling unit
Minimum for corner unit: 12 metres for corner primary dwelling unit
7.2.2.2
Lot Area
Minimum for interior lot: 300 square metres per primary dwelling unit
Minimum for corner lot: 400 square metres for corner primary dwelling unit
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7.2.2.3
Lot Coverage
7.2.2.4
Maximum: 45 percent
7.2.2.5
Front Yard Minimum: 4.5 metres
7.2.2.6
Rear Yard Minimum: 8 metres
7.2.2.7
Interior Side Yard Minimum: 1.5 metres
7.2.2.8
Exterior Side Yard Minimum: 4.5 metres
7.2.2.9
Landscaped Open Space Minimum: 30 percent
7.2.2.10 Height Of Building Maximum: 11 metres
7.2.2.11 Parking, Accessory Buildings, Privacy Fences and Planting Strips, etc.: In
accordance with Section 6 hereof.
7.2.2.11.1 Attached Garage Design:
7.2.2.11.1.1 No garage with garage doors facing the front lot line is permitted to project
further than the front wall of the main dwelling that it is attached to. Where
there is a covered porch or entrance a garage may project forward as far as
the front edge of the covered porch or entrance. Where the garage doors do
not face the front lot line, projections are permitted.
7.2.2.12 Title Separation of Semi-Detached Dwellings
Semi-detached dwellings may be separated to give distinct ownerships to each dwelling
unit by lot lines in line with the party wall, with the existing lot area, lot coverage, and
frontage per unit providing that both units continue to comply with all other requirements of
this By-law.
(As amended by By-law 62-2023)
7.2.3 Additional Residential Units (ARU)
The following provisions apply to additional residential units:
7.2.3.1 Each Single Detached Dwelling, Dwelling with Support, Rowhouse Dwelling, and
Semi-Detached Dwelling is permitted to have a maximum of two (2) additional
residential units for each permitted primary dwelling unit, with two (2) ARUs being
located within or attached to the main dwelling and one (1) being located within a
detached accessory structure.
7.2.3.2 Each lot containing a Converted Dwelling or Multiple Unit Dwelling is permitted to
have a maximum of one (1) additional residential unit within a detached accessory
structure.
7.2.3.3 One (1) on-site parking space shall be required for each ARU in addition to the
residential parking space requirements of Section 6.13 for the primary unit(s).
Tandem parking spaces are permitted for an ARU and a primary dwelling unit.
7.2.3.4 A home occupation is permitted in an additional residential unit.
7.2.3.5 Where an additional residential unit is contained within an accessory building,
notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.9, the following applies:
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- Rear Yard (minimum): 3 metres
- Interior Side Yard (minimum): 3 metres
- Building Height (maximum): 6 metres
- Lot Coverage / Building Area (maximum): no greater than 75% of the lot
coverage of the main floor of the dwelling including attached garages provided
the total of all buildings do not exceed the maximum lot coverage.
7.2.3.6 An ARU must not have completely separate potable water, sanitary sewer and
electrical servicing connections.
7.2.3.7 An ARU must be constructed for year-round occupancy under the relevant
Building Code or CSA standards.
7.2.3.8 All ARUs must comply with any applicable laws and standards including the
Ontario Building Code, Fire Code and property standards bylaws. (As amended
by By-law 62-2023)
7.3
Special R1 Zones
7.3.1 R1-1-h: (Key Maps 10 & 11)
Notwithstanding the provisions of section 7.2.1 to the contrary, the following provisions shall
apply to the area zoned R1-1:
Lot Frontage Minimum: In accordance with Registered Plans 619 and 620
Lot Area Minimum: In accordance with Registered Plans 619 and 620
Lot Coverage Maximum: 45%
Front Yard Minimum: 4.5 metres
Rear Yard Minimum: 8 metres
Provided that lots that back onto an OS1 zone may have a minimum rear yard: 6 metres
Provided that lots that back onto an OS2 zone may have a minimum rear yard: 3.5 metres
Interior Side Yard Minimum: 1 metre (Certain restrictive standards may apply under the
Ontario Building Code depending on the actual setback used).
Attached Garage Design: No garage with garage doors facing the front lot line is permitted
to project further than 4 metres towards the street line from the front wall of the main
dwelling that it is attached to. Where there is a covered porch or entrance a garage may
project forward 4 metres towards the street line from the front edge of the covered porch or
entrance. Where the garage doors do not face the front lot line, projections are permitted.
Not more than 54 dwelling units will be permitted by the removal of the Holding Symbol (-H)
until Warren Street is opened through to Sunset Drive. All other applicable provisions shall
apply. (As amended by By-law 62-2023 and By-law 83-2025)
7.3.2 R1-2: (Key Map 14)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.1 and 6.9 to the contrary, within the area zoned
R1-2, an accessory structure with a maximum floor area of 1050 square feet is permitted in
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the absence of a principal residence. All other applicable provisions shall apply. (As
amended by By-law 62-2023)
7.3.3 R1-3-h: (Not Assigned)
7.3.4 R1-4-h: (Key Map 20)
7.3.4.1
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.2.1 (Dwelling, Single Detached) to
the contrary, for the lands zoned R1-4 the following zone provisions shall apply:
7.3.4.1.1 Lot Frontage:
Minimum for interior lot: 12.0 metres
Minimum for corner lot: 16.5 metres
7.3.4.1.2 Lot Area:
Minimum for interior lot: 360 square metres
Minimum for corner lot: 435 square metres
7.3.4.1.3 Lot Coverage Maximum: 45%
7.3.4.1.4 Attached Garage Design
Notwithstanding the provisions of the By-law to the contrary, an attached garage with
garage doors facing the front lot line is permitted a maximum projection of 1.4 metres
beyond the front wall of the main dwelling or the front edge of the covered porch or
entrance.
7.3.4.2
Holding Provision
No development is permitted on lands zoned R1-4-h until certain criteria including allocation
of Municipal services and a phasing plan as required by Conditions of Draft Plan Approval
for Plan of Subdivision (File 40T13002) have been met to the satisfaction of the Town of
Goderich.
7.3.4.3
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply. (Amended
by By-law 118-2017, By-law 8-2022, and By-law 62-2023)
7.3.5
R1-5-h: (Key Map 20)
7.3.5.1
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.2.1 (Dwelling, Single Detached) to
the contrary, for the lands zoned R1-5 the following zone provisions shall apply:
7.3.5.1.1 Lot Frontage:
Minimum for interior or corner lot: 18.0 metres
7.3.5.1.2 Lot Area
Minimum for interior lot: 600 square metres
Minimum for corner lot: 720 square metres
7.3.5.1.3 Attached Garage Design
Notwithstanding the provisions of the By-law to the contrary, an attached garage with
garage doors facing the front lot line is permitted a maximum projection of 1.4 metres
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beyond the front wall of the main dwelling or the front edge of the covered porch or
entrance.
7.3.5.2 Holding Provision
No development is permitted on lands zoned R1-5-h until certain criteria including allocation
of Municipal services and a phasing plan as required by Conditions of Draft Plan Approval
for Plan of Subdivision (File 40T13002) have been met to the satisfaction of the Town of
Goderich.
7.3.5.3 All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply. (Amended
by By-law 118-2017 and By-law 62-2023)
7.3.6 R1-6-h: (Key Map 20)
7.3.6.1
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.2.1 (Dwelling, Single Detached) to the
contrary, for the lands zoned R1-6 the following zone provisions shall apply:
7.3.6.1.1 Lot Frontage:
Minimum for interior lot: 15.0 metres
Minimum for corner lot: 18.0 metres
7.3.6.1.2 Lot Area
Minimum for interior lot: 450 square metres
Minimum for corner lot: 540 square metres
7.3.6.2
Holding Provision
No development is permitted on lands zoned R1-6-h until certain criteria including allocation
of Municipal services and a phasing plan as required by Conditions of Draft Plan Approval
for Plan of Subdivision (File 40T13002) have been met to the satisfaction of the Town of
Goderich.
7.3.6.3 All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply. (Amended
by By-law 118-2017 and By-law 62-2023)
7.3.7 R1-7-h: (Key Map 20)
7.3.7.1
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.2.1 (Dwelling, Single Detached) to
the contrary, for the lands zoned R1-7 the following zone provisions shall apply:
7.3.7.1.1 Lot Frontage:
Minimum for interior lot: 15.0 metres
Minimum for corner lot: 18.0 metres
7.3.7.1.2 Lot Area
Minimum for interior lot: 450 square metres
Minimum for corner lot: 540 square metres
7.3.7.2
Holding Provision
No development is permitted on lands zoned R1-7-h until certain criteria including a Stage 3
Archaeological Assessment for Block 21 as required by Conditions of Draft Plan Approval
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for Plan of Subdivision (File 40T13002) have been met to the satisfaction of the County of
Huron and the Town of Goderich.
7.3.7.3
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
(Amended by By-law 118-2017 and By-law 62-2023)
7.3.8 R1-8-h: (Key Map 20)
7.3.8.1
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.2.1 (Dwelling, Single Detached) to
the contrary, for the lands zoned R1-8 the following zone provisions shall apply:
7.3.8.1.1 Lot Frontage:
Minimum for interior lot: 12.0 metres
Minimum for corner lot: 16.5 metres
7.3.8.1.2 Lot Area
Minimum for interior lot: 360 square metres
Minimum for corner lot: 435 square metres
7.3.8.1.3 Lot Coverage Maximum: 45%
7.3.8.1.4 Attached Garage Design
Notwithstanding the provisions of the By-law to the contrary, an attached garage with
garage doors facing the front lot line is permitted a maximum projection of 1.4 metres
beyond the front wall of the main dwelling or the front edge of the covered porch or
entrance.
7.3.8.2
Special Provisions
7.3.8.2.1 No buildings or structures or additions thereto and no placing or removal of fill or
site grading shall be permitted, except with the prior written approval of the Town
of Goderich and the Conservation Authority.
7.3.8.3
Holding Provision
No development is permitted on lands zoned R1-8-h until certain criteria including allocation
of Municipal services and a phasing plan as required by Conditions of Draft Plan Approval
for Plan of Subdivision (File 40T13002) have been met to the satisfaction of the Town of
Goderich.
7.3.8.4
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
(Amended by By-law 118-2017, By-law 8-2022 and By-law 62-2023)
7.3.9 R1-9-h: (Key Map 20)
7.3.9.1
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.2.1 to the contrary, for the lands
zoned R1-9 the following zone provisions shall apply:
7.3.9.1.1 Lot Frontage:
Minimum for interior lot: 13 metres
Minimum for corner lot: 17 metres
7.3.9.1.2 Lot Area:
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Minimum for interior lot: 411 square metres
Minimum for corner lot: 520 square metres
7.3.9.1.3 Lot Coverage Maximum: 50%
7.3.9.1.4 Rear Yard Minimum: 7.5 metres
7.3.9.1.5 Interior Side Yard Minimum: 1.2 metres
7.3.9.2
Holding Provision
No development is permitted on lands zoned R1-9-h until certain criteria including allocation
of municipal services, registration or a subdivision agreement and a phasing plan as
required by the conditions of Draft Plan Approval for Plan of Subdivision 40T21004 have
been met to the satisfaction of the Town of Goderich.
7.3.9.3
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
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Section 8. Residential Medium Density (R2) Zone
8.1
Uses Permitted
No person shall within any R2 zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or
structure for any purpose except one or more of the following uses:
- uses and accessory uses permitted in the R1 zone subject to the provisions of Section 7;
- multiple unit dwelling;
- converted dwelling;
- dwelling with supports;
- rowhouse dwelling;
- clinic located on an arterial road, as defined on Schedule "B" of this By-law;
- uses accessory to the permitted uses
(As amended by By-law 62-2023)
8.2
Zone Provisions
No person shall within any R2 zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or
structure except in accordance with the following provisions:
8.2.1 Clinic
The provisions of Section 7.2.1 shall apply. (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
8.2.2 Multiple Unit Dwelling, Converted Dwelling And Dwelling With Supports
8.2.2.1 Lot Frontage
Minimum for interior lot: 15 metres
Minimum for corner lot: 18 metres
8.2.2.2
Lot Area
Minimum for interior lot: 450 square metres
Minimum for corner lot: 540 square metres
Minimum for lots containing more than four (4) primary dwelling units: 700 square metres.
8.2.2.3 Lot Coverage
Maximum: 45 percent
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8.2.2.4
Front Yard Minimum: 4.5 metres
8.2.2.5
Rear Yard Minimum: 8 metres
8.2.2.6
Interior Side Yard Minimum: 1.5 metres
8.2.2.7
Exterior Side Yard Minimum: 4.5 metres
8.2.2.8
Landscaped Open Space Minimum: 30 percent
8.2.2.9
Height Of Building Maximum: 11 metres
8.2.2.10
Common Amenity Area
Multiple unit dwellings and converted dwellings containing more than eight (8) units shall
have a minimum communal amenity area of no less than 100 square metres.
8.2.2.11
Parking, Accessory Buildings, Privacy Fences and Planting Strips, etc.
In accordance with Section 6 hereof.
8.2.2.11.1 Attached Garage Design:
8.2.2.11.1.1 No garage with garage doors facing the front lot line is permitted to project
further than the front wall of the main dwelling that it is attached to. Where
there is a covered porch or entrance a garage may project forward as far as
the front edge of the covered porch or entrance. Where the garage doors do
not face the front lot line, projections are permitted.
8.2.2.12
Title Separation of Dwelling Units
A multiple unit dwelling or converted dwelling which is further subdivided in accordance with
Section 50 or 51 of the Planning Act is deemed to comply with the provisions of Section
8.2.2
(As amended by By-law 62-2023)
8.2.3 Rowhouse Dwelling
8.2.3.1
Lot Frontage Minimum: 30 metres total
8.2.3.2
Lot Area
Minimum for interior lot: 700 square metres, with an additional 190 square metres for each
primary dwelling unit above 4
Minimum for corner lot: 800 square metres, with an additional 190 square metres for each
primary dwelling unit above 4
8.2.3.3
Lot Coverage Maximum: 45 percent
8.2.3.4
Front Yard Minimum: 4.5 metres
8.2.3.5
Rear Yard Minimum: 8 metres
8.2.3.6
Interior Side Yard Minimum: 1.5 metres
8.2.3.7
Exterior Side Yard Minimum: 4.5 metre
8.2.3.8
Landscaped Open Space Minimum: 40 percent
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8.2.3.9
Height Of Building Maximum: 9 metres
8.2.3.10
Parking, Accessory Buildings, Privacy Fences and Planting Strips, etc.
In accordance with Section 6 hereof.
8.2.3.11
Privacy Yard
Every ground floor dwelling unit in a rowhouse dwelling shall have access to an adjacent
unobstructed private yard as an outdoor amenity area. The privacy yard shall be bordered
by a wall or solid fence not less than 1.8 metres high extending a minimum of 3 metres from
the exterior wall of the dwelling.
8.2.3.12
Attached Garage Design:
8.2.3.12.1 No garage with garage doors facing the front lot line is permitted to project
further than the front wall of the main dwelling that it is attached to. Where there
is a covered porch or entrance a garage may project forward as far as the front
edge of the covered porch or entrance. Where the garage doors do not face the
front lot line, projections are permitted.
8.2.3.13
Title Separation of Dwelling Units
A rowhouse dwelling which is further subdivided in accordance with Section 50 or 51 of the
Planning Act is deemed to comply with the provisions of Section 8.2.3
(As amended by By-law 62-2023)
8.3
Special R2 Zones
8.3.1 R2-1: (Key Map 6)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8 of this By-law to the contrary, the lands zoned
R2-1, may be used as an eating establishment, restaurant in accordance with the following
site standards:
Parking: A minimum of 13 spaces shall be provided to the rear of the main building and an
additional 18 spaces to be provided in the interior side yard. The parking areas shall be
separated by a Town of Goderich right of way which accesses the abutting public park.
(Amended by By-law 118-2017 and By-law 62-2023)
8.3.2 R2-2: (Key Map 4)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8 hereto to the contrary, the lands zoned R2-2
may also be used for a clinic, in accordance with the provisions of Section 7.2.1 (Single
Detached Dwelling). (Amended by By-law 119-2016 and By-law 62-2023))
8.3.3 R2-3: (Key Map 13)
Notwithstanding the provisions of section 8 hereof to the contrary, the lands zoned R2-3
may be used for the following permitted uses in addition to all R2 uses:
- a handicapped workshop;
- a boat, motor home or travel trailer sales and service establishment;
- a farm produce sales outlet;
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- a medical or dental clinic;
- a business equipment sales and service facility;
- a commercial recreational facility or health club;
- a public building;
- a business or professional office;
- a building trades sales and service establishment;
- a real estate office;
- general offices;
- an inside storage facility;
- a small motors repair shop excluding motor bikes and snowmobiles;
- an appliance service centre;
- a sports shop. (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
8.3.4 R2-4: (Key Map 7)
Notwithstanding the provisions to the contrary, the lands zoned R2-4 may be used for R2
uses, including an indoor commercial storage warehouse in the existing building. The site
standards within the R2 Zone for the permitted indoor commercial storage warehouse shall
be those existing at the date of passage of this By-law. A motor vehicle repair
establishment shall not be permitted. (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
8.3.5 R2-5: (Key Map 8)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8 hereof to the contrary, the lands zoned R2-5
may be used for R2 uses, including the existing funeral home. The site standards for the
funeral home shall be those existing at the date of passage of this By-law. (As amended by
By-law 62-2023)
8.3.6 R2-6: (Key Map 7)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8 to the contrary, the area zoned R2-6 may be
used for a clinic and one dwelling unit, subject to the provisions of Section 8.2.1. A
minimum of 3 parking spaces shall be provided. All other applicable provisions shall apply.
(As amended by By-law 62-2023)
8.3.7 R2-7: (Key Map 7)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.10 to the contrary, the area zoned R2-7 may be
used for the selling of antique furniture and collectibles as a permitted home occupation.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.13 to the contrary, for the area zoned R2-7, a
minimum of two off-street parking spaces shall be provided and such parking spaces may
be located in a single line in the driveway (i.e. the inner parking space may not be
accessible independently). All other applicable provisions shall apply. (As amended by By-
law 62-2023)
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8.3.8 R2-8: (Key Map 8)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8 to the contrary, the area zoned R2-8 may also
be used for one clinic fronting onto Bruce Street, for up to 3 practitioners on a total existing
floor area not exceeding 160 square metres, based on the parking area accessed from
Bruce Street existing on the date of passing of this by-law. All other applicable provisions
shall apply. (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
8.3.9 R2-9: (Key Maps 11 and 13)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8 to the contrary, the area zoned R2-9 may be
used for a convenience store and a residential dwelling unit, or two residential dwelling
units. For a convenience store use, the following provisions shall apply:
- Lot frontage minimum (interior lot): 18 m
- Lot frontage minimum (corner lot): 21 m
- Lot area minimum (interior lot): 630 sq. m
- Lot area minimum (corner lot): 735 sq. m
- Lot coverage maximum: 35%
- Rear yard minimum: 8 m
- (where rear lot line abuts Residential zone): 10 m
- Interior side yard minimum: 3 m
- (where interior side yard abuts Residential zone): 4.5 m
For residential uses only the provisions of Section 8 shall apply. All other provisions of this
By-law, as amended, shall apply. (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
8.3.10 R2-10: (Key Map 7)
Notwithstanding Section 8.2.1. of this By-law to the contrary, the area zoned R2-10 shall
permit a rear yard setback for a single detached dwelling of 4.1 m. All other applicable
provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply. (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
8.3.11 R2-11: (Key Map 7)
Notwithstanding Section 8.2.1. of this By-law to the contrary, the area zoned R2-11 shall
permit a rear yard setback for a single detached dwelling of 5.9 m. All other applicable
provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply. (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
8.3.12 R2-12: (Key Map 4)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8.1 to the contrary, the lands zoned R2-12 may
also be used for a clinic for up to two practitioners, a clinical pharmacy not exceeding 250
square metres in area, and a conference room.
For the purpose of the R2-12 zone, the following additional definition shall apply:
Clinical Pharmacy
Means an establishment in which certified professionals and support staff provide medical
services to the general public, being limited to the dispensing of prescription and non-
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prescription medication, the sale of alternative medicine and health-related products (such
as supplements, weight management, etc.) and fittings and sale of braces, orthotics, and
similar appliances by licensed professionals. The general retail sale of goods, wares,
merchandise, substances or articles which are not related to, or which are accessory to the
permitted uses, shall not be permitted. The sale of food, grocery, or confection items shall
not be permitted.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8 to the contrary, for a clinic and clinical
pharmacy use, the following zone provisions shall apply:
- Front yard setback: 1 metre
- Exterior side yard setback: 2.5 metres
- Landscaped open space (minimum): 10%
Notwithstanding any provision of this By-law to the contrary, a maximum of ten percent
(10%) of the gross floor area of the clinical pharmacy may be used for displaying products
for sale.
Notwithstanding the requirements of Section 6.16 to the contrary, for the lands zoned R2-12
a planting strip is not required along the western property line.
Notwithstanding the requirements of Section 6.13.11 to the contrary, required parking
spaces for the lands zoned R2-12 may be provided on another property zoned for
commercial or institutional purposes within 200 metres of the site, which is under the same
ownership or subject to a binding Rental Agreement. All required accessible parking spaces
must be provided on the lands zoned R2-12.
Notwithstanding the requirements of Section 6.13.13.1 to the contrary, for the lands zoned
R2-12 the required width of a parking aisle for 70 degree parking shall be 5 metres.
Notwithstanding the requirements of Section 6.28 to the contrary, for the lands zoned R2-12
the required sight triangle shall be 1 metre by 2 metres.
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply. (Amended by By-law
83-2014, By-law 119-2016, and By-law 62-2023)
8.3.13 R2-13: (Key Map 7)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the lands zoned R2-13 may
also be used in accordance with the provisions of Section 15 of this By-law.
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply. (Amended by By-law
44-2015 and By-law 62-2023)
8.3.14 R2-14 (Key Map 8)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.2.1 to the contrary, for the lands zoned R2-14
the minimum interior side yard setback from the western property line shall be 1 metre. All
other applicable provisions shall continue to apply. (Amended by By-law 119-2016 and By-
law 62-2023)
8.3.15 R2-15 (Key Map 6)
For the lands zoned R2-15 the St. Patrick Street line is deemed to be the front yard line,
and the Arthur Street line is deemed to be an exterior side yard line.
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Notwithstanding the provisions of section 6.9.3.1 and 6.9.3.2 to the contrary, an accessory
building(s) is permitted in the exterior side yard of the property zoned R2-15.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8.2.1 and 7.2.1 (Single Detached Zone
Provisions) to the contrary, for the lands zoned R2-15 the following zone provisions shall
apply for a single detached dwelling:
- Lot Area (minimum for corner lot): 440 square metres
- Front Yard Setback (minimum): 1 metre
- Interior Side Yard Setback (minimum): 1 metre
- Exterior Side Yard Setback (minimum): 3 metres
All other applicable provisions shall continue to apply. (Amended by By-law 119-2016 and
By-law 62-2023)
8.3.16 R2-16 (Key Map 11)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.2.1. to the contrary, for the lands zoned R2-16,
the minimum rear yard setback shall be 4.2 metres. (As amended by By-law 58-2021 and
By-law 62-2023)
8.3.17 R2-17 (Key Map 14)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8.2 to the contrary, for the lands zoned R2-17 the
following zone provisions shall apply:
The minimum lot area for an interior lot shall be 355 square metres; and
The minimum rear yard setback shall be 6 metres.
(Amended by By-law 10-2022 and By-law 62-2023)
8.3.18 R2-18 (Key Map 14)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8.2 to the contrary, for the lands zoned R2-18 the
following zone provisions shall apply:
The minimum lot area for a corner lot shall be 414 square metres;
The minimum rear yard setback shall be 3.65 metres for the existing building; and
The minimum exterior side yard setback shall be 2.3 metres.
(Amended by By-law 10-2022 and By-law 62-2023)
8.3.19 R2-19 (Key Map 6)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, for the lands zoned R2-19 the
existing front and interior sideyard setbacks are deemed to comply.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.13.10 to the contrary, for the lands zoned R2-
19 a parking area is permitted to be located in a side yard, provided that no part of any
parking area, other than a driveway, is located closer than 1 metre to any property or street
line.
All other provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply. (Amended by By-law 36-2015
and By-law 62-2023) (Previously R3-1)
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8.3.20 R2-20 (Key Map 7)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 9.2.3.6 to the contrary, for the lands zoned R2-
20, the minimum interior side yard setback for end dwelling units shall be 2.6 metres.
All other provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply. (Amended by By-law 31-2019
and By-law 62-2023) (Previously R3-2)
8.3.21 R2-21 (Key Map 11)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8.2.3 (Rowhouse Dwelling) to the contrary, for the
lands zoned R2-21, the following zone provisions shall apply to a rowhouse dwelling:
- End unit lot area (minimum): 262 square metres
- Corner unit lot area (minimum): 326 square metres
- Front yard setback (minimum): 4.5 metres
- Rear Yard setback (minimum): 4.8 metres
- Interior side yard setback (minimum): 1.5 metres
- Exterior side yard setback (minimum): 4.5 metres
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.13 to the contrary, for the subject lands a three
unit rowhouse dwelling shall require five total parking spaces, which may be enclosed or
unenclosed. (As amended by By-law 58-2021 and By-law 62-2023) (Previously R3-3)
8.3.22 R2-22 (Key Map 13)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, for the lands zoned R2-22, the
following zone provisions shall apply:
Exterior side yard setback (minimum): 4.5 metres, with an additional 1.5 metre
encroachment permitted for a covered porch.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.13.10 to the contrary, for lands zoned R2-22,
parking spaces may be permitted in the front, rear or exterior side yards.
All other provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
(As amended by By-law 87-2021 and By-law 62-2023) (Previously R3-4)
8.3.23 R2-23 (Key Map 7)
Notwithstanding Section 8.1 to the contrary, the area zoned R2-23 may permit a rowhouse
dwelling containing a maximum of four primary dwelling units. The provisions of Section
8.2.3 (Rowhouse Dwellings) shall apply with the following exceptions:
- Lot Coverage (minimum): 50%
- Front Yard (minimum): 3.3 m
- Rear Yard (minimum): 4.3 m
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply. (Previously R4-1
and before that R2-12) (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
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8.3.24 R2-24 (Key Map 14)
Notwithstanding any provision of this By-law to the contrary, the area zoned R2-24 shall be
limited to rowhouse dwellings containing not more than 40 primary dwelling units in total,
subject to the following requirements:
- Lot Frontage (minimum): 9 metres
- Lot Area (minimum): 270 square metres
- Lot Coverage (maximum): 50%
- Front Yard (minimum): 6 metres
- Rear Yard (minimum): 9.7 metres
- Interior Side Yard (minimum):
- For an Attached Side: 0 metres
- For an Unattached Side: 1.5 metres
- Exterior Side Yard (minimum): 3 metres
- Landscaped Open Space (minimum): 30%
- Height of Building (maximum): 8 metres and not exceeding 1 storey
- Sections 9.2.2.10 (Floor Area) shall apply.
- Number of Primary Dwelling Units per Building (maximum): 4
- Sections 8.2.3.11 and 8.2.3.12 shall not apply.
- One parking space per dwelling unit shall be provided. Parking spaces may be located
in the front yard if accessed by individual private driveways.
All other provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply. (Previously R4-2 and before
that R3-4) (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
8.3.25 R2-25 (Key Map 14)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8.2.3, for a rowhouse dwelling, the area zoned
R2-25 recognizes:
- Lot Area Minimum: 1109.7 sq. metres
- Lot Frontage Minimum: 23.3 metres;
- Front Yard Setback Minimum: 4.18 metres
- Exterior Side Yard Minimum: 4.7 metres
All other provisions of the R2 zone apply. (Previously R4-3 and before that R3-15) (As
amended by By-law 62-2023)
8.3.26 R2-26 (Key Map 5)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8.1 to the contrary, on the lands zoned R2-26 no
person shall use any lot of erect, alter or use any building of structure for any purpose
except on or more of the following uses:
- a converted dwelling containing no more than 4 dwelling units, in accordance with the
provisions of Section 7.2 of this By-law;
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- all uses permitted in the R2 zone in accordance with the provisions of Section 8 of this
By-law:
- accessory uses as permitted by this By-law
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.13.10 (Parking Area Location on Lot) to the
contrary, on the lands zoned R2-26 a parking area for a residential use with up to four
dwelling units may be located in any yard.
In addition to the requirements of Section 6.16 (Planting Strip Requirements), on the lands
zoned R2-26 a converted dwelling shall require a planting strip in the rear yard. The
planting strip will be required to be established and maintained on the property line, or
between the property line and any rear yard parking or amenity area. The planting strip will
be required to conform to the requirements of Section 6.16. (Amended by By-law 99-2015
and By-law 62-2023) (Previously R4-5)
8.3.27 R2-27 (Key Map 6)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.13.10 (Parking Area Location on Lot) to the
contrary, on the lands zoned R2-27 a parking area with up to three parking spaces may be
located in the front yard.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.9.5.1 (Accessory Uses Lot Coverage / Building
Area) to the contrary, the total lot coverage of all accessory buildings and structures shall
not exceed 150 square metres of gross building area.
Notwithstanding any provision of this By-law to the contrary, the existing exterior side and
rear yard setbacks are deemed to comply.
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply. (Amended by By-law
136-2015, and By-law 62-2023) (Previously R4-6)
8.3.28 R2-28-h (Key Map 20)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8.2.3 (Rowhouse Dwelling) to the contrary, on
lands zoned R2-28, the following provisions shall apply:
Lot Frontage (minimum):
Minimum for each interior unit: 7.5 metres
Minimum for each corner or end unit: 12.0 metres
Lot Area For Each Dwelling Unit (minimum):
Interior unit: for a unit with two walls attached to adjoining units: 190 square metres
End unit: for a unit with only one wall attached to an adjoining unit: 304 square metres
Corner unit: for an end unit on a corner lot: 405 square metres
Lot Coverage (Maximum):
Interior Unit: 53%
End Unit: 50%
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Holding Provision
No development is permitted on lands zoned R2-28-h until certain criteria including
allocation of Municipal services and a phasing plan as required by Conditions of Draft Plan
Approval for Plan of Subdivision (File 40T13002) have been met to the satisfaction of the
Town of Goderich.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 7.2.1 and 8.1 to the contrary, for single detached
dwellings on lands zoned R2-28, the following provisions shall apply:
Attached Garage Design
Notwithstanding the provisions of the By-law to the contrary, an attached garage with
garage doors facing the front lot line is permitted a maximum projection of 1.4 metres
beyond the front wall of the main dwelling or the front edge of the covered porch or
entrance.
Lot Frontage
Lot frontage for interior lot (min.): 12.0 m
Lot frontage for corner lot (min.): 16.5 m
Lot Area
Lot area for interior lot (min.): 360 square metres
Lot area for corner lot (min.): 435 square metres
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
(Amended by By-law 118-2017, By-law 8-2022, By-law 26-2023, By-law 62-2023 and
By-law 66-2024) (Previously R4-9-h)
8.3.29 R2-29-h (Key Map 20)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.2.1, 8.1 and 8.2 to the contrary, for the land
zoned R2-29 the following zone provisions shall apply:
In accordance with Section 8.3.28-h. (Amended by By-law 66-2024)
Holding Provision
Notwithstanding Section 8.3.29, no development is permitted on lands zoned R2-29-h until
certain criteria including a Stage 3 Archaeological Assessment for Block 21 as required by
Conditions of Draft Plan Approval for Plan of Subdivision (File 40T13002) have been met to
the satisfaction of the County of Huron and the Town of Goderich. (As amended by By-law
62-2023) (Previously R4-10-h)
8.3.30 R2-30-h (Key Map 20)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.2.1, 8.1, and 8.2 to the contrary, for the lands
zoned R2-30 the zone provisions of 8.3.28 shall apply with the following exceptions:
Rear Yard (Minimum): 4.7 metres
Rowhouse Lot Coverage (Maximum):
Interior Unit: 65%
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End Unit: 54%
(As amended by By-law 66-2024)
Holding Provision
Notwithstanding Section 8.3.30 no development is permitted on lands zoned R2-30-h until
certain criteria including a Stage 3 Archaeological Assessment for Block 21 as required by
Conditions of the Draft Plan Approval for Plan of Subdivision (File 40T13002) have been
met to the satisfaction of the County of Huron and the Town of Goderich. (Amended by By-
law 8-2022, By-law 26-2023 and By-law 62-2023)) (Previously R4-11-h)
8.3.31 R2-31 (Key Map 17)
Notwithstanding any provision of this By-law to the contrary, the area zoned R3-13 on Part
Lot 12, Concession C, Town of Goderich shall be limited to 3 rowhouse dwellings
containing not more than 24 primary dwelling units. Each dwelling unit may be located on
an individually titled lot subject to the following additional requirements:
- Lot Frontage (minimum): 4.6 metres
- Lot Area (minimum): 110 square metres
- Rear Yard (minimum): 5.5 metres
- Interior Side Yard (minimum):
For Interior Units: 0 metres
For End Units: 1 metre
- Landscaped Open Space (minimum):
For lots containing a dwelling unit: 30%
For the lot containing the parking area: 10%
- Section 8.2.3.11 Privacy Yards shall not apply.
- Parking shall not be located in a front yard. Parking shall be located to the rear of the
individually titled dwelling units on property owned in common by the owners of the
dwelling units.
- Accessory buildings and structures may be permitted to the rear of the individually titled
dwelling units on property owned in common by the owners of the dwelling units.
All other provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply. (Previously R5-13 and before
that R3-5) (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
8.3.32 R2-32 (Key Map 18)
The area zoned R2-32 shall permit a total of thirty-nine primary dwelling units within ten
rowhouse dwellings.
The provisions of Section 8.2.3 (Rowhouse Dwelling) shall apply with the following
exceptions:
- Rear Yard minimum (Section 8.2.3.5) shall be reduced to 7.5 metres;
- Accessory buildings and structures (Section 6.9) are prohibited;
- The whole of the lands zoned R2-32 shall be a lot for the purposes of this By-law.
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All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended shall apply. (Previously R5-14
and before that R2-13) (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
(As amended by By-law 62-2023)
8.3.33 R2-33-h (Key Map 20)
8.3.33.1
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8.2.3 to the contrary, for the lands
zoned R2-33 the following zone provisions shall apply:
8.3.33.1.1 Lot Area
Minimum lot area per interior primary dwelling unit: 190 square metres
Minimum lot area per end primary dwelling unit: 240 square metres
Minimum lot area per corner primary dwelling unit: 285 square metres
8.3.33.1.2 Lot Coverage Maximum: 50%
8.3.33.1.3 Rear Yard Minimum: 7.5 metres
8.3.33.1.4 Interior Side Yard Minimum: 1.2 metres
8.3.33.1.5 Landscaped Open Space Minimum: 25%
8.3.33.1.6 Height of Building: Maximum 11 metres
8.3.33.1.7 Maximum Number of Primary Dwelling Units per Building: 8
8.3.33.2
Holding Provision
No development is permitted on lands zoned R2-33-h until certain criteria including
allocation of municipal services, registration of a subdivision agreement and a phasing plan
as required by the conditions of Draft Plan Approval for Plan of Subdivision 40T21004 have
been met to the satisfaction of the Town of Goderich.
8.3.33.3
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
8.3.34 R2-34-h (Key Map 20)
8.3.34.1 Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8.2.3 to the contrary, for the lands
zoned R2-34 the following zone provisions shall apply:
8.3.34.1.1 Lot Frontage
Minimum for Interior Lot:
15 metres
Minimum for Corner Lot:
18 metres
8.3.34.1.2 Lot Area
Minimum for Interior Lot:
450 square metres
Minimum for Corner Lot:
540 square metres
8.3.34.1.3 Lot Coverage Maximum: 50%
8.3.34.1.4 Rear Yard Minimum: 6 metres
8.3.34.1.5 Interior Side Yard Minimum: 1.2 metres
8.3.34.1.6 Height of Building Maximum: 11 metres
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8.3.34.1.7 Maximum Number of Primary Dwelling Units per Building: 8
8.3.34.1.8 Minimum Common Amenity Area: not required
8.3.34.2 Holding Provision
No development is permitted on lands zoned R2-34-h until certain criteria including
allocation of municipal services, registration of a subdivision agreement and a phasing plan
as required by the conditions of Draft Plan Approval for Plan of Subdivision 40T21004 have
been met to the satisfaction of the Town of Goderich.
8.3.34.3 All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
(As amended by By-law 126-2023)
8.3.35 R2-35-h (Key Map 20)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8.3.30, 8.1 and Section 7.2.1 to the contrary, for
single detached dwellings on lands zoned R2-35, the following provisions shall apply:
Lot Frontage
Lot Frontage for corner lot (minimum): 15.9 metres
All other zone provisions as applicable to R2-30 zone, shall apply.
(As amended by By-law 66-2024)
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Section 9. Residential High Density (R3) Zone
9.1
Uses Permitted
No person shall within any R3 zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure
for any purpose except one or more of the following uses:
- multiple unit dwelling;
- dwelling with supports;
- rowhouse dwelling;
(As amended by By-law 62-2023)
9.1.1 Accessory Uses
The following uses are permitted where they are accessory to a main use:
- community facility within a multiple unit residential dwelling or dwelling with supports;
- additional residential unit(s) to a rowhouse dwelling, dwelling with supports or multiple unit
dwelling, in accordance with the provisions of Section 7.2.3
- uses accessory to the permitted uses
(As amended by By-law 62-2023)
9.2
Zone Provisions
No person shall within any R3 zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure
except in accordance with the following provisions:
9.2.1 Multiple Unit Dwelling and Dwelling with Supports
9.2.1.1
Lot Frontage
Minimum for interior lot: 15 metres
Minimum for corner lot: 18 metres
9.2.1.2
Lot Area
Minimum for interior lot: 450 square metres
Minimum for corner lot: 540 square metres
Minimum for lots containing more than four (4) primary dwelling units: 700 square metres
9.2.1.3 Lot Coverage Maximum: 50 percent
9.2.1.4 Front Yard Minimum: 4.5 metres
9.2.1.5 Rear Yard Minimum: 8 Metres
9.2.1.6 Interior Side Yard Minimum: 1.5 Metres
9.2.1.7 Exterior Side Yard Minimum: 4.5 Metres
9.2.1.8 Landscaped Open Space Minimum: 30 Percent
9.2.1.9 Height of Building Maximum: 13.5 Metres or 4 Storeys
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9.2.1.10 Common Amenity Area
Multiple unit dwellings containing more than eight (8) primary dwelling units shall have a
minimum communal amenity area of no less than 100 square metres.
9.2.1.11 Parking, Accessory Buildings, Privacy Fences and Planting Strips etc.
In accordance with Section 6 hereof.
9.2.1.12 Attached Garage Design:
9.2.1.12.1 No garage with garage doors facing the front lot line is permitted to project further
than the front wall of the main dwelling that it is attached to. Where there is a
covered porch or entrance a garage may project forward as far as the front edge of
the covered porch or entrance. Where the garage doors do not face the front lot
line, projections are permitted.
9.2.1.12.2 Title Separation of Dwelling Units
A multiple unit dwelling which is further subdivided in accordance with Section 50 or 51 of the
Planning Act is deemed to comply with the provisions of Section 9.2.1
(As amended by By-law 62-2023)
9.2.2 Rowhouse Dwelling
9.2.2.1 Lot Frontage Minimum: 30 metres total
9.2.2.2 Lot Area
Minimum for interior lot: 700 square metres, with an additional 190 square metres for each unit
above 4
Minimum for corner lot: 800 square metres, with an additional 190 square metres for each unit
above 4
9.2.2.3
Lot Coverage Maximum: 45 percent
9.2.2.4
Front Yard Minimum: 4.5 metres
9.2.2.5
Rear Yard Minimum: 8 metres
9.2.2.6
Interior Side Yard Minimum: 1.5 metres
9.2.2.7
Exterior Side Yard Minimum: 4.5 metre
9.2.2.8
Landscaped Open Space Minimum: 30 percent
9.2.2.9
Height of Building Maximum: 13.5 metres or 4 storeys
9.2.2.10 Parking, Accessory Buildings, Privacy Fences and Planting Strips, etc.
In accordance with Section 6 hereof.
9.2.2.11 Privacy Yard
Every ground floor dwelling unit in a rowhouse dwelling shall have access to an adjacent
unobstructed private yard as an outdoor amenity area. The privacy yard shall be bordered by a
wall or solid fence not less than 1.8 metres high extending a minimum of 3 metres from the
exterior wall of the dwelling.
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9.2.2.12 Attached Garage Design
No garage with garage doors facing the front lot line is permitted to project further than the
front wall of the main dwelling that it is attached to. Where there is a covered porch or entrance
a garage may project forward as far as the front edge of the covered porch or entrance. Where
the garage doors do not face the front lot line, projections are permitted.
9.2.2.12 Title Separation of Dwelling Units
A rowhouse dwelling which is further subdivided in accordance with Section 50 or 51 of the
Planning Act is deemed to comply with the provisions of Section 9.2.2
(As amended by By-law 62-2023)
9.3
SPECIAL R3 ZONES
9.3.1
R3-1 (Key Map 6)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 9 hereof to the contrary, the lands zoned R3-1 on lot
64 and part lot 63, R.P. 457, Town of Goderich, may be used for a senior citizens housing
complex in accordance with the following site standards:
Parking: A minimum of 30 spaces shall be provided on site. Parking is permitted only to the
rear of the building. (Previously R5-1 and before that R3-1) (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
9.3.2
R3-2 (Key Map 13)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 10 hereof to the contrary, the lands zoned R5-2 on
Block "B", R.P. No. 498, Town of Goderich, may be used for two 18-unit apartment buildings,
provided the parking is located in the rear yard. (Previously R5-2 and before that R3-2) (As
amended by By-law 62-2023)
9.3.3
R3-3 (Key Map 8)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 9.1. to the contrary, the area zoned R3-3 may also
be used for a commercial recreational facility which shall be limited to a physical fitness studio
for fitness classes, calisthenics, and accessory uses. The maximum gross floor area of the
fitness studio shall be 120 square metres. Section 6.16. (Planting Strip Requirements) shall
not apply, provided that any future change in use shall comply with Section 6.16.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.13. to the contrary, for the area zoned R5-3,
parking shall be provided as follows: 10 spaces plus 1 space per employee of the existing non-
conforming manufacturing use.
The maximum gross floor area of the existing non-conforming recreational use (east end gym)
shall be 200 square metres.
All other applicable provisions shall apply. (Previously R5-3 and before that R3-3) (As
amended by By-law 62-2023)
9.3.4
R3-4 (Key Map 17)
Notwithstanding any provision of this By-law to the contrary, the area zoned R3-4 shall permit
a retirement residence containing a maximum of 139 retirement dwelling units. The area zoned
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R2-4 shall also permit accessory buildings, structures and uses. The provisions of Section
8.2.2 (Multiple Unit Dwelling) shall apply with the following exceptions:
Rear Yard (minimum): 6 metres
Parking Spaces: Minimum 1 parking space for every 3 units
Parking Location: Parking may be located in any yard provided no part of any parking area,
other than a driveway, is located within 1 metre of any lot line.
All other applicable provisions of the By-law, as amended, shall apply. (Previously R5-4 and
before that R3-17) (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
9.3.5
R3-5 (Key Map 3)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8.2.2 (Multiple Unit Dwelling) of this By-law to the
contrary, on the lands zoned R3-5, the setbacks of the existing building are deemed to comply.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.13 of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands
zoned R3-5, a minimum of 8 parking spaces shall be provided and the parking area location is
permitted in the front yard. All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall
apply. (Previously R5-5 and before that R3-16) (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
9.3.6
R3-6 (Key Map 17)
The provisions of Section 9.2.1 (Multiple Unit Dwelling) shall apply with the following
exceptions:
9.3.6.1 Height of Building Maximum: 24 metres or 6 storeys
9.3.6.2 Landscaped Open Space: A maximum of 440 square metres of the required
landscaped open space may be provided on a rooftop.
All other applicable provisions of the By-law, as amended, shall apply. (Previously R5-6)
(Amended by By-law 6-2022 & By-law 62-2023)
(As Amended by By-law 24-2025)
9.3.7
R3-7 (Key Map 8)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 9.2.1 to the contrary, the lands zoned R3-7 may be
used for a multiple unit dwelling, subject to the following site standards:
Rear Yard Minimum: 7.5 metres
Interior Side Yard Minimum: 1 metre
Parking: a minimum of 9 spaces shall be provided on-site. The parking area is required to be
buffered by landscaping. (Previously R5-7 and before that R3-7) (As amended by By-law 62-
2023)
9.3.8
R3-8 (Key Map 13)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 9.2.1.3 and 9.2.1.10 to the contrary, for the area
zoned R3-8, the maximum building height shall be six storeys. All other applicable provisions
shall apply. (Previously R5-8 and before that R3-8) (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
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9.3.9 R3-9 (Key Map 6)
Notwithstanding any provision of this By-law to the contrary, the area zoned R3-9 shall only be
used for a multiple unit dwelling. Height of building can be a maximum of 13.7 metres. A
minimum of 10 parking spaces shall be provided in the rear yard and the exterior side yard. All
other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply. (Previously R5-9 and
before that R3-9) (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
9.3.10 R3-10 (Key Map 13)
Notwithstanding any provision of this By-law, as amended, to the contrary, the area zoned R3-
10 shall be limited to the following uses:
- the existing retirement residence containing 68 beds/units;
- an additional 30 apartment units; and
- accessory buildings, structures and uses.
The provisions of Section 9.2.1 shall apply, with the following exceptions:
Density (maximum) not exceeding the permitted units as stated above;
Rear Yard (east side) (minimum): 5.6 metres
Height of Building (maximum): 4 storeys
Parking Space Size (minimum): 5 metres by 2.7 metres
Parking Aisle Width (minimum): 6 metres
Parking Location - Parking may be located in any yard provided no part of any parking area,
other than a driveway, is located closer than 1 metre to any lot line.
All other applicable provisions of this by-law, as amended, shall apply. (Previously R5-10 and
before that R3-14) (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
9.3.11 R3-11 (Key Map 13)
The provisions of Section 9.2.2 (Rowhouse Dwellings) and Section 9.2.1 (Multiple Unit
Dwellings) shall apply with the following exceptions:
- Section 9.2.2.11 (privacy yards for rowhouse dwellings) shall not apply to the front of the
dwelling units; and the wall or wood fence bordering the rear privacy yard may be provided
on one side only;
Building Separation (minimum): 6 metres between where one or both facing exterior walls
contain a habitable room window;
Parking areas may be located in the interior side and rear yards and between buildings, but
parking areas shall not be located in the front yard.
All other applicable provisions shall apply. (Previously R5-11 and before that R3-11) (As
amended by By-law 62-2023)
9.3.12 R3-12-H: (Key Map 4)
9.3.12.1
Holding Provision
No development is permitted on the lands zoned R3-12-H until certain criteria have been met
to the satisfaction of the County of Huron and the Town of Goderich, including submitting the
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following studies: a concept plan demonstrating rail setbacks, an archaeological assessment,
an environmental site assessment which may result in a record of site condition, , a study
addressing land use compatibility with the rail line and industrial uses including air, noise and
vibration, and any other required materials identified during the preconsultation on the
proposal. (As amended by By-law 62-2023 and By-law 77-2025)
9.3.13 R3-13: (Not Assigned)
9.3.14 R3-14: (Not Assigned)
9.3.15 R3-15-h (Key Map 20)
9.3.15.1
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 9.2.2 (Dwelling, Rowhouse) to the
contrary, for a rowhouse dwelling on the lands zoned R3-15 the following zone
provisions shall apply:
9.3.15.1.1 Unit Frontage Minimum: 7.5 metres
9.3.15.1.2 Lot Area Minimum: 3000 square metres
9.3.15.1.3 Lot Coverage Maximum: 50%
9.3.15.1.4 Rear Yard Minimum: 8 metres
Provided that a rear yard adjoining an end wall containing no habitable room windows may be
reduced to 3 metres except that if the interior side lot line adjoins an R1 zone, then this
reduction shall not apply.
9.3.15.1.5 Number of Primary Dwelling Units Per Building Maximum: 6
9.3.15.1.6 Parking, Accessory Buildings, Planting Strips, Etc.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.13.10 Parking Area Location On Lot, parking shall
be located behind the building setback from a street line, and in no cases shall parking be
located closer than 1 metre from the property line. In accordance with Section 6 hereof.
9.3.15.2
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 9.2 to the contrary, for a multiple unit
dwelling on the lands zoned R3-15 the following zone provisions shall apply:
9.3.15.2.1 Lot Area Minimum: 3000 square metres
9.3.15.2.2 Lot Coverage Maximum: 50%
9.3.15.2.3 Rear Yard Minimum: 8 metres
Provided that a rear yard adjoining an end wall containing no habitable room windows may be
reduced to 3 metres except that if the interior side lot line adjoins an R1 zone, then this
reduction shall not apply.
9.3.15.2.4
Height of Building
Maximum: 13.7 metres of 4 storeys when abutting lands zoned R1 or 17.1 metres or 5 storeys
when abutting lands not zoned R1.
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9.3.15.2.5 Parking, Accessory Buildings, Planting Strips Etc.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.13.10 Parking Area Location on Lot, parking shall
be located behind the building setback from a street line, and in no cases shall parking be
located closer than 1 metre from the property line. In accordance with Section 6 hereof.
9.3.15.2.6 Holding Provision
No development is permitted on lands zoned R3-15-h until certain criteria including allocation
of municipal services, a phasing plan, and the preparation of a Stage 3 Archaeological
Assessment as required by Conditions of Draft Plan Approval for Plan of Subdivision
(40T13002) have been met to the satisfaction of the Town of Goderich. (As amended by
By-law 66-2024)
9.3.15.2.7 All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
(Amended by By-law 118-2017, By-law 8-2022, By-law 62-2023) (Previously R5-15-h)
9.3.16 R3-16 (Key Map 13)
9.3.16.1
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.13.10 to the contrary, for the lands
zoned R3-16 - a parking area may be located in a front yard.
9.3.16.2
All other applicable provisions of the By-law, as amended, shall apply. (Amended by
By-law 53-2018) (Previously R5-16)
9.3.17 R3-17 (Key Map 17)
9.3.17.1
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 11.2.2.8 to the contrary, for the lands
zoned R3-17, a minimum landscaped open area of 19% shall be required.
9.3.17.2
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 11.2.2.9 to the contrary, for the lands
zoned R3-17, a maximum building height of 22 metres or six stories shall be
permitted.
9.3.17.3
All other applicable provisions of the By-law, as amended, shall apply. (Amended by
By-law 128-2022, and By-law 62-2023) (Previously R5-17)
9.3.18 R3-18 (Key Map 13)
9.3.18.1
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 9.1 (Uses Permitted) to the contrary, the
area zoned R3-18 may also be used for up to two commercial units or uses, limited
to a convenience store, personal service shop, eating establishment or eating
establishment (take-out). Drive through restaurants are prohibited.
9.3.18.2
All abutting lands zoned R3-18 shall be considered together as one property with
the front property line being considered Bayfield Road for the purpose of
determining setbacks, landscaped open space, coverage, parking, or amenity
areas. Internal divisions of the land zoned R3-18 shall not be considered lot lines for
the purposes of setbacks.
9.3.18.3
The provisions of Section 9.2.1 (Multiple Unit Dwelling and Dwelling with Support
Zone Provisions) shall apply with the following exceptions:
9.3.18.3.1 The minimum front yard setback shall be 3 metres.
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9.3.18.3.2 Amenity area for the private and communal recreation and aesthetic needs of the
residents shall be provided as follows:
- 1 bedroom unit: 20 square metres
- 2 bedroom unit: 45 square metres
9.3.18.3.3 A maximum building height of five (5) storeys and 17.1 metres is permitted
9.3.18.4
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.13 to the contrary, for the area zoned
R3-18, the following shall apply:
9.3.18.4.1 A maximum of 70 required off-street parking spaces may have a reduced minimum
width of 2.6 meters.
9.3.18.4.2 A maximum of 18 off-street parking spaces are permitted in the front yard,
provided a landscape strip with a width of 1.8 metres is provided.
9.3.18.5
The maximum combined gross floor area for any commercial units or uses within
the lands zoned R3-18 shall be 186 square metres.
9.3.18.6
All other provisions of the By-law, as amended, shall apply. (Amended by By-law
92-2022, and By-law 62-2023) (Previously R5-18)
9.3.19 R3-19-h
Seabreeze Drive, Street 'O' as labelled in the approved Draft Plan of Subdivision (40T13002,
dated January 19, 2022), along the southern lot line of Block 43, shall be deemed to be the
front lot line for the lands zoned R3-19.
All other zone provisions as applicable to the R3-15 zone, including the holding provision, shall
apply. (As amended by By-law 66-2024)
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Section 10. Deleted By By-Law 62-2023
Section 11. Deleted By By-Law 62-2023
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Section 12. Restricted Highway Commercial (C2) Zone
12.1 Uses Permitted
No person shall within any C2 zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure
except for one or more of the following uses:
- artisan's workshop & retail establishment;
- an auction sales establishment;
- assembly hall;
- boat, motorcycle, motor home, snowmobile, or travel trailer sales establishment;
- brewers retail outlet or beer store;
- bus depot;
- business office;
- building supply establishment;
- clinic;
- commercial recreational facility;
- commercial storage warehouse;
- contractor's shop;
- convenience store;
- dry cleaning establishment;
- eating establishment, restaurant;
- eating establishment, take-out restaurant;
- eating establishment, refreshment stand, portable food outlet or mobile canteen;
- equipment sales and rental facility;
- farm implement or supply establishment;
- farm produce sales outlet;
- gasoline bar;
- kennel;
- landscaping and garden supply establishment;
- liquor store;
- microbrewery;
- motor vehicle dealership or leasing establishment;
- motor vehicle repair establishment;
- motor vehicle service station;
- motor vehicle sales establishment;
- motor vehicle washing establishment;
- personal service shop;
- public park in accordance with the provisions of Section 25 hereof;
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- parking lot;
- retail store, provided each unit or use has a floor area greater than 350 square metres;
- service shop;
- tire sales and service establishment;
- undertaking establishment;
- veterinarian's clinic;
- warehouse;
- accessory uses in accordance with the provisions of Section 6.9.
12.1.1 Notwithstanding the foregoing list of permitted uses, C2 lands shall not contain more
than two 'retail store' units or uses per parcel of land to be developed. (a unit or use is
defined as a separate tenant or business which is operated independently from another
tenant or business on the same parcel; a unit or use may contain one or more
"permitted uses" provided such grouping of uses is operated together as a single
business or tenant; a parcel of land to be developed is defined as one or more lots
which are used or intended to be used as a single development.)
(Amended by By-law 119-2016, By-law 118-2017, and By-law 62-2023)
12.2 Zone Provisions
No person shall within any C2 zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure
except in accordance with the following provisions:
12.2.1 Lot Frontage Minimum: 35 metres
12.2.2 Lot Area Minimum: 1575 square metres
12.2.3 Lot Coverage Maximum: 50 percent
12.2.4 Front Yard Minimum: 7.5 metres
12.2.5 Rear Yard Minimum: 8 metres
12.2.6 Interior Side Yard Minimum: 3 metres provided that where the interior side lot line abuts
a residential zone or an (-h) residential zone, the minimum interior side yard shall be:
7.5 metres
12.2.7 Exterior Side Yard Minimum: 7.5 metres
12.2.8 Landscaped Open Space Minimum: 10 percent
12.2.9 Height of Building Maximum: 11 metres
12.2.10 Outdoor Storage
The outdoor storage of goods or materials shall be permitted only to the rear of the main
building provided that:
12.2.10.1 such outdoor storage is accessory to the use of the main building on the lot;
12.2.10.2 such outdoor storage complies with the yard and setback requirements of this zone;
12.2.10.3 such outdoor storage does not cover more than thirty-five percent (35%) of the lot
area nor exceed twice the ground floor area of the main building on the lot;
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12.2.10.4 any portion of the area used for outdoor storage, where it does not adjoin the
outside wall of a building is completely concealed from view from the street by a
fence, planting strip or decorative masonry wall or a combination thereof;
12.2.10.4.1 the screening described in the foregoing section shall be a minimum 1.8 metres
in height above ground level and kept in a neat and attractive manner.
12.2.11 Outdoor Display Areas
An outdoor display area shall be permitted to the front of the main building provided:
12.2.11.1 such outdoor display area is for merchandise kept for sale on the premises;
12.2.11.2 such outdoor display area complies with the yard and setback requirements of this
zone, except that the outdoor display area may be located in the front yard and
exterior side yard provided such outdoor display area is no closer than 5 metres to
any street line;
12.2.11.3 such outdoor display area is kept in a neat and attractive manner.
12.2.12 Gas Bar Pump Location
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law to the contrary, a pump island may be
located within any front or exterior side yard provided:
12.2.12.1
the minimum distance between any portion of the pump island and any lot line
shall be 5 metres; and
12.2.12.2
where the lot is a corner lot, no portion of any pump island shall be located closer
than 3 metres to a straight line between a point in the front lot line and a point in
the exterior side lot line, each such point being distant 12 metres from the
intersection of such lines.
12.2.13 Driveways
Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 6.13.13.5. of this By-law, the following provisions
shall apply to driveways:
12.2.13.1 the maximum width of a driveway measured along the sidewalk, where such
exists, and along the street line shall be: 10 metres
12.2.13.2 the minimum distance between driveways measured along the street line
intersected by such driveways shall be: 7.5 metres
12.2.13.3 the minimum distance between a driveway and an intersection of street lines,
measured along the street line intersection by such driveway shall be: 6 metres
12.2.13.4 the minimum distance between an interior side lot line and any driveway shall be: 3
metres
12.2.13.5 the interior angle formed between the street line and the centreline of any driveway
shall be not less than: 60 degrees
12.2.14 Car Wash Stacking Lanes
Every car wash shall be provided with a minimum of three vehicle waiting spaces measuring
2.5 metres in width and 6 metres in length for each washing bay or five vehicle waiting spaces
for an automatic car wash.
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12.2.15 Establishments with Drive-Throughs
Every establishment with a drive-through shall provide a stacking land with adequate numbers
of spaces to facilitate traffic movement. Drive through lanes shall comply with the following:
- no part of any drive through lane may be located within a parking aisle
- drive through lanes must not obstruct parking spaces and cannot affect on-site circulation;
- drive through lanes must have a minimum storage capacity of:
o 10 parking spaces for eating establishments
o 5 parking spaces for all other types of establishments.
12.2.16 Parking, Accessory Buildings, Privacy Fences and Planting Strips, Etc.
In accordance with Section 6 hereof.
(As amended by By-law 62-2023)
12.3 Special C2 Zones
12.3.1 C2-1: (Key Map 18)
Notwithstanding Section 10.1 of this By-law to the contrary, the area zoned C2-1 may be used
for a salt distribution warehouse in addition to the permitted C2 uses. A farm implement and
supply establishment may include work clothing and footwear as an accessory use. All other
applicable provisions shall apply. (Previously C3-12) (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
12.3.2 C2-2: (Key Map 19)
Notwithstanding Section 12.2.2.4 of this By-law to the contrary, in the area zoned C2-2, the
maximum lot coverage for outdoor display area for a motor sales establishment shall be 35%.
All other applicable provisions apply. (Previously C3-13) (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
12.3.3 C2-3: (Key Map 18)
12.3.3.1 Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.13.10 to the contrary, in the area zoned
C2-3, parking is permitted in all yards, subject to the following setbacks:
- from any street line, a minimum of 5 metres
- from any lot line, a minimum of 1 metre.
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply. (Previously C3-18) (As
amended by By-law 62-2023)
12.3.4 C2-4: (Key Map 18)
12.3.4.1 Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 13.1.1 to the contrary, for the area zoned
C3-19, a maximum of 4 units or uses shall be permitted.
12.3.4.2 Notwithstanding Section 13.1 to the contrary, within the area zoned C3-19, a furniture
store, communications facility, and industrial supply establishment may be permitted.
For the purposes of this amendment, a furniture store includes both a retail and
wholesale component.
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12.3.4.3 All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply. (Previously
C3-19) (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
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Section 13. Mixed Use Arterial (C3) Zone
13.1 Uses Permitted
No person shall within any C3 zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure
except for one or more of the following uses:
- uses permitted in the Restricted Highway Commercial (C2) zone;
- hotel;
- motel;
- multiple unit dwelling;
- rowhouse dwelling;
- dwelling with supports;
- additional residential units for existing dwellings subject to the provisions of Section
7.2.3;
- an existing dwelling and it's strengthening, repair, renovation, enlargement or re-
establishment in event of accidental destruction, subject to the provisions of section
7.2.1.
(As amended by By-law 62-2023)
13.1.1 Two Retail Units
Notwithstanding the foregoing list of permitted uses, C3 lands shall not contain more than two
'retail store' units or uses per parcel of land to be developed. (a unit or use is defined as a
separate tenant or business which is operated independently from another tenant or business
on the same parcel; a unit or use may contain one or more "permitted uses" provided such
grouping of uses is operated together as a single business or tenant; a parcel of land to be
developed is defined as one or more lots which are used or intended to be used as a single
development.)
(As amended by By-law 62-2023)
13.1.2 Accessory Uses
The following uses are permitted where they are accessory to a main use:
- dwelling unit(s) to the rear or above a commercial unit
- community facility within a multiple unit residential dwelling or dwellings with support;
- additional residential unit(s) to a rowhouse dwelling, dwelling with supports, existing
dwelling, or multiple unit dwelling, in accordance with the provisions of Section 7.2.3
- uses accessory to the permitted uses
(As amended by By-law 62-2023)
13.2 Zone Provisions
No person shall within any C3 zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure
except in accordance with the following provisions:
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13.2.1 Commercial, Mixed Use, Multiple Unit Dwelling and Dwellings with
Supports
13.2.1.1
Lot Frontage Minimum: 20 metres
13.2.1.2
Lot Area Minimum: 800 square metres
13.2.1.3
Lot Coverage Maximum: 50 percent
13.2.1.4
Front Yard Minimum: 4.5 metres
13.2.1.5
Rear Yard Minimum: 8 metres
13.2.1.6
Interior Side Yard Minimum: 1.5 metres provided that where the interior side lot line
abuts a residential zone or an (-h) residential zone, the minimum interior side yard
shall be: 4.5 metres
13.2.1.7
Exterior Side Yard Minimum: 4.5 metres
13.2.1.8
Landscaped Open Space Minimum: 20 percent
13.2.1.9
Height Of Building Maximum: 18 metres or six (6) storeys
13.2.1.10 Common Amenity Area
Lots zoned C3 containing more than eight (8) residential units shall have a minimum
communal amenity area of no less than 100 square metres.
13.2.1.11 Outdoor Storage
The outdoor storage of goods or materials shall be permitted only to the rear of the main
building provided that:
13.2.1.11.1 such outdoor storage is accessory to the use of the main building on the lot;
13.2.1.11.2 such outdoor storage complies with the yard and setback requirements of this
zone;
13.2.1.11.3 such outdoor storage does not cover more than thirty-five percent (35%) of the lot
area nor exceed twice the ground floor area of the main building on the lot;
13.2.1.11.4 any portion of the area used for outdoor storage, where it does not adjoin the
outside wall of a building is completely concealed from view from the street by a
fence, planting strip or decorative masonry wall or a combination thereof;
13.2.1.11.5 the screening described in the foregoing section shall be a minimum 1.8 metres
in height above ground level and kept in a neat and attractive manner.
13.2.1.12 Outdoor Display Areas
An outdoor display area shall be permitted to the front of the main building provided:
13.2.1.12.1 such outdoor display area is for merchandise kept for sale on the premises;
13.2.1.12.2 such outdoor display area complies with the yard and setback requirements of
this zone, except that the outdoor display area may be located in the front yard
and exterior side yard provided such outdoor display area is no closer than 5
metres to any street line;
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13.2.1.12.3 such outdoor display area does not cover more than thirty-five percent (35%) of
the lot area nor exceed twice the ground floor area of the main building on the lot;
13.2.1.12.4 such outdoor display area is kept in a neat and attractive manner.
13.2.1.13 Parking, Accessory Buildings, Privacy Fences and Planting Strips, Etc.
In accordance with Section 6 hereof. (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
13.2.2 Rowhouse Dwelling
In the C3 zone the provisions of Section 9.2.2 for rowhouse dwellings shall apply.
(As amended by By-law 62-2023)
13.3 Special C3 Zones
13.3.1 C3-1: (not assigned)
13.3.2 C3-2: (Key Map 17)
Notwithstanding any provision of this By-law to the contrary, the area zoned C3-2 may also be
used for a department store not exceeding 750 square metres total floor area. The minimum
landscaped open space shall be 10%. All other provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall
apply. (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
13.3.3 C3-3: (Key Map 14)
Notwithstanding any provision of this By-law to the contrary, the area zoned C3-3 may also be
used for an office supply and service establishment, including the retailing, warehousing and
servicing of supplies, furniture and equipment related to office uses; and including a printing
establishment. All other provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply. (As amended by
By-law 62-2023)
13.3.4 C3-4: (Key Map 14)
Notwithstanding any provision of this By-law to the contrary, the area zoned C3-4 may also be
used for a catalogue/department store and display area, and including a party supply store. All
other provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply. (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
13.3.5 C3-5: (Key Map 13)
13.3.5.1 Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 13.1 (Uses Permitted) to the contrary, the
lands zoned C3-5 shall permit a four storey mixed use building with ground floor
commercial and multiple residential uses on all floors.
13.3.5.2 The provisions of Section 13.2.1 (Non-Residential Uses Excluding Automobile
Service Station, Gas Bar, Car Wash, Hotel) shall apply with the following exceptions:
13.3.5.2.1 Front Yard Minimum: 4 metres
13.3.5.3 All other applicable provisions of the By-law, as amended, shall apply.
(Amended by By-law 6-2022 and By-law 62-2023)
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13.3.6 C3-6: (Key map 14)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 13 hereof to the contrary, the lands zoned C3-6 on
lot 1319, R.P. 458, Town of Goderich, may be used for a fishing supply store and accessory
uses. All other provisions of this By-law shall apply. (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
13.3.7 C3-7: (Key Map 7)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 13 to the contrary, the area zoned C3-7 mat permit
in addition to the other permitted uses:
- an eating establishment which shall not exceed 40 seats; a terrace, patio, or other open
area for the outdoor consumption of food or refreshments shall not be permitted;
- an eating establishment, take-out;
- additional residential units to a permitted use;
- uses accessory to the permitted uses;
- single detached dwelling in accordance with section 7.2.
The site standards of the C3 zone apply with the following exceptions:
Exterior Side Yard Minimum: 2.0 metres
Parking:
In accordance with the provisions of Section 6.13 with the following exceptions:
The parking area shall be located in the rear yard.
The parking area shall have an asphalt surface.
The parking area shall be located no closer than 4 metres to the lot line abutting the R2-4
zone.
All other applicable provisions shall apply (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
13.3.8 C3-8 (Not Assigned)
13.3.9 C3-9: (Key Map 18)
13.3.9.1 Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 13.1.1 to the contrary, the lands zoned C3-
9 may contain a maximum of five commercial units or uses.
13.3.9.1 For the lands zoned C3-9 the maximum combined gross floor area of all permitted
commercial units or uses shall be 1,550 square metres.
13.3.9.2 Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 13.2.1.2, to the contrary, for the lands
zoned C3-9 the minimum lot area shall be 8,500 square metres.
13.3.9.3 Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 13.1 to the contrary, for the lands zoned
C3-9 retail stores with floor areas of less than 350 square metres shall be permitted.
13.3.9.4 All other provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
(As amended by By-law 77-2021 and By-law 62-2023)
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13.3.10 C3-10: (Key Map 17)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this by-law to the contrary, the area zoned C3-10 shall be
limited to a retail building supply establishment not including the outdoor storage of lumber or
other materials; an indoor sign-making establishment; a service shop; an antique shop; a
clinic; residential uses as permitted by Section 13.1 (Permitted Uses); a home occupation; and
accessory uses. All permitted uses shall be conducted inside the building and outdoor storage
is prohibited. The area zoned C3-10 shall be subject to the following site standards:
Front Yard (minimum): 25 metres
Interior Side Yard (minimum): 3 metres
Exterior Side Yard (minimum): 0.8 metres
Rear Yard (minimum): 17 metres
Width Of Internal Driveway (maximum): 6 metres
Width Of Landscaped Buffer in Exterior Side Yard (minimum): 2 metres
Number Of Parking Spaces in Front Yard (maximum): 5 spaces
Subject to the site standards stated above, accessory buildings and structures may be
established subject to the provisions of section 6.9. All other applicable provisions shall apply.
(As amended by By-law 62-2023)
13.3.11 C3-11: (Key Map 14)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 13 to the contrary, the area zoned C3-11 may also
be used for a motel in accordance with the following provisions:
13.3.11.1
Number of Units (maximum): 50
13.3.11.2
Interior Side Yard (minimum): 3 metres, whether or not the wall contains a window
to a habitable room
13.3.11.3
Landscaped Open Space (minimum): 15%
13.3.11.4
Distance Between Buildings (minimum): 6 metres
13.3.11.5
Number of Parking Spaces (minimum): 50
All other applicable provisions shall apply. (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
13.3.12 C3-12: (Key Map 13)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 12.1 hereof to the contrary, the lands zoned C3-12
may only be used for the following permitted uses:
- a clinic;
- a real estate office;
- a private club;
- a fraternal lodge or association;
- a health club;
- a parking lot;
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- a produce sales outlet;
- a public building; or
- a personal service shop.
- and/or not more than two dwelling units.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 12.2.1.3 hereof to the contrary, the lands zoned C3-
12 shall have a minimum lot depth of 34.7 metres.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.9.3 (Accessory Uses) hereof to the contrary, the
existing accessory garage on the lands zoned C3-12 shall have a minimum Exterior Side Yard
setback of 8.2 metres; and a minimum Rear Yard setback of 1.0 metres.
All other applicable provisions of this By-law as amended, shall apply. (Amended by By-law
70-2016 and By-law 62-2023) (Previously C2-1)
13.3.13 C3-13: (Key Map 14)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 12 of this By-law to the contrary, the area zoned C3-
13 may also be used for an electrical contracting business which includes an office and
showroom and may include a service/repair shop. In the area zoned C3-13, the requirements
of Section 12.2.1.9 (Landscaped Open Space) shall not apply. All other applicable provisions
of this By-law as amended, shall apply. (Previously C2-2) (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
13.3.14 C3-14: (Key Map 13)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.13.10 to the contrary, within the area zoned C3-14,
parking is permitted in the front and exterior side yards. All other applicable provisions shall
apply. (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
13.3.15 C3-15: (Not Assigned)
13.3.16 C3-16: (Not Assigned)
13.3.17 C3-17: (Not Assigned) (Amended by By-Law 11-2016)
13.3.18 C3-18: (Not Assigned)
13.3.19 C3-19: (Not Assigned)
13.3.20 C3-20: (Key Map 14)
Notwithstanding Sections 11.1 and the definition of a Service and Repair Shop as contained
within this By-law to the contrary, the area zoned C3-20 shall permit accessory retail sales
within a display area no more than 25% of the total square footage of the building. All other
applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply. (As amended by By-law 62-
2023)
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13.3.21 C3-21 (Key Map 13)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this by-law to the contrary, where the lands zoned C3-21 are
used for a hotel, no additional parking shall be required for a client breakfast area. All other
provisions shall apply. (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
13.3.22 C3-22: (Not Assigned)
13.3.23 C3-23: (Key Map 17)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 11 of this By-law to the contrary, in the area zoned
C3-23 the minimum lot area shall be 5753 square metres and the maximum height shall be
13.6 metres. All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply. (As
amended by By-law 62-2023)
13.3.24 C3-24: (Key Map 8)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 11 of this By-law to the contrary, in the area zoned
C3-24, the following shall apply:
Rear Yard Setback: 3 metres
Parking Area Setback abutting a residential use: 1.2 metres
Parking Area Setback along a streetline (angled section between Victoria Street S and Elgin
Street): 1 metre; and,
Parking Area Setback along a streetline (Victoria Street S): 1.5 metres.
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply. (As amended by By-law
62-2023)
13.3.25 C3-25: (Not Assigned)
13.3.26 C3-26: (Not Assigned)
13.3.27 C3-27-H: (Key Map 20)
13.3.27.1
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 11.1 to the contrary, no person shall
within any C3-27 zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure
except for one or more of the following uses:
- All uses permitted in the R3 zone;
- All uses permitted in the C3 zone;
- Accessory uses in accordance with the provisions of Section 6.9.
13.3.27.2
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 13.2.1 (Commercial, Mixed Use, Multiple
Unit Dwelling and Dwelling with Supports) to the contrary, for the lands zoned C3-
27 the following zone provisions shall apply:
13.3.27.2.1 Lot Frontage Minimum: 45 metres
13.3.27.2.2 Lot Area Minimum: 5000 square metres (0.5 hectare)
13.3.27.2.3 Lot Depth Minimum: 45 metres
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13.3.27.2.4 Lot Coverage Maximum: 40%
13.3.27.2.5 Front Yard Minimum: 7.5 metres
13.3.27.2.6 Rear Yard Minimum: 8 metres
13.3.27.2.7 Interior Side Yard Minimum: 3 metres
Provided that where the interior side lot line abuts a residential zone or an (-h) residential zone,
the minimum interior side yard shall be 7.5 metres.
13.3.27.2.8
Exterior Side Yard Minimum: 7.5 metres
13.3.27.2.9
Landscaped Open Space Minimum: 20%
13.3.27.2.10 Height of Building
Maximum: 13.7 metres or 4 storeys when abutting lands zoned R1, R2 or R3 or 24 metres or 6
storeys when abutting lands not zoned R1, R2 or R3.
13.3.27.2.11 Outdoor Storage
The outdoor storage of goods or materials shall be prohibited.
13.3.27.2.12 Outdoor Display Areas
An outdoor display area shall be permitted to the front of the main building provided:
13.3.27.2.12.1
Such outdoor display area is for merchandise kept for sale on the premises;
13.3.27.2.12.2
Such outdoor display area complies with the yard and setback requirements
of this zone, except that the outdoor display area may be located in the front
yard and exterior side yard provided such outdoor display area is no closer
than 5 metres to any street line;
13.3.27.2.12.3
Such outdoor display area is kept in a neat and attractive manner.
13.3.27.2.13 Parking, Accessory Buildings, Planting Strips, etc.
In accordance with Section 6 hereof.
13.3.27.3
Notwithstanding any provisions this by-law to the contrary, for a Nursing Home,
Home for the Aged, Rest Home, or Retirement Residence on the lands zone
C3-27 the following zone provisions shall apply:
13.3.27.3.1
Lot Frontage Minimum: 30 metres
13.3.27.3.2
Lot Area: Minimum: 5000 square metres (0.5 hectare)
13.3.27.3.3
Lot Coverage Maximum: 40%
13.3.27.3.4
Front Yard Minimum: 7.5 metres
13.3.27.3.5
Rear Yard Minimum: 10 metres
13.3.27.3.6
Interior Side Yard Minimum: 3 metres
13.3.27.3.7
Exterior Side Yard Minimum: 7.5 metres
13.3.27.3.8
Landscaped Open Space Minimum: 30%
13.3.27.3.9
Amenity Area: No Amenity Area shall be required.
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13.3.27.3.10 Height Of Building:
24 metres or 6 storeys when abutting lands not zoned R1.
13.3.27.3.11 More Than One Main Building on a Lot:
The provisions of Section 9.2.1.12 shall apply.
13.3.27.3.12 Parking, Accessory Buildings, Planting Strips, etc.:
In accordance with Section 6 hereof.
13.3.27.4
For the lands zoned C3-27 the provisions of 9.2.1 shall apply to Multiple Unit
Dwelling, except as follows:
13.3.27.4.1 Height of Building:
Maximum: 13.7 metres or 4 storeys when abutting lands zoned R1 or 24 metres or 6 storeys
when abutting lands not zoned R1.
13.3.27.4.2 Commercial Uses:
Commercial uses located within a Dwelling, Apartment shall be located on the ground floor.
13.3.27.5
For the lands zoned C3-27 the provisions of 8.2.3 (Rowhouse Dwelling) shall
apply to Dwelling, Rowhouse.
13.3.27.6
For the lands zoned C3-27 the provisions of 9.2.1 shall apply to Dwelling, Multiple
Unit, except as follows:
13.3.27.6.1 Commercial Uses:
Commercial uses located within a Multiple Unit Dwelling shall be located on the ground floor.
13.3.27.7
Holding
No development is permitted on lands zoned C3-27-h until certain criteria including allocation
of municipal services, a phasing plan, and the preparation of a Stage 1 and 2 Archaeological
Assessment as required by Conditions of Draft Plan Approval for Plan of Subdivision-
(40T13002) have been met to the satisfaction of the Town of Goderich.
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
(Amended by By-law 118-2017, By-law 8-2022, By-law 62-2023 and By-law 66-2024)
13.3.28 C3-28: (Key Map 13)
13.3.28.1 Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 13.1 to the contrary, no person shall
within any C3-28 zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure
except for one or more of the following uses:
- Artisans' Workshop & Retail establishment;
- Auction sales establishment ;
- Assembly hall ;
- Boat, motorcycle, motor home, snowmobile, or travel trailer sales establishment;
- Brewers retail outlet or beer store;
- Business office;
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- Clinic;
- Commercial Storage warehouse;
- Contractors shop;
- Convenience store;
- Dry cleaning establishment;
- Eating establishment, restaurant;
- Easting establishment, portable food establishment or mobile canteen;
- Equipment sales and rental facility;
- Farm implement or supply establishment;
- Farm produce sales outlet;
- Landscaping and garden supply establishment;
- Liquor store;
- Motor vehicle sales establishment;
- Motor vehicle washing establishment;
- Personal service shop;
- Parking lot;
- Retail store, provided each unit has a floor area greater than 350 square
metres;
- Service shop;
- Undertaking establishment;
- Warehouse; and,
- Accessory use in accordance with the provisions of Section 6.9.
13.3.28.2 The existing building shall be deemed to comply with the setback requirements of
Section 13.2
13.3.28.3 All other applicable provisions of the By-Law, as amended, shall apply.
(Amended by By-law 124-2022 and By-law 62-2023)
13.3.29 C3-29-h (Key Map 20)
13.3.29.1 In addition to the listed permitted uses of Section 13.1, the following additional uses
are permitted in the lands zoned C3-29:
- Pharmacy;
- Retail store, provided each unit or use has a floor area greater than 350 square
metres;
- Place of entertainment;
- Financial institution.
13.3.29.2 Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 13.2.1 to the contrary, for the lands zoned
C3-29 the following zone provisions shall apply:
13.3.29.2.1 Lot Coverage Maximum: 55%
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13.3.29.2.2 Rear Yard Minimum: 6 metres
13.3.29.2.3 Interior Side Yard Minimum: 1.2 metres, except that where the interior side lot
line abuts a residential zone or an (-h) residential zone, the minimum interior side
yard shall be 3 metres.
13.3.29.2.4 Height of Building (subject to an additional -h holding provisions to allow
additional height beyond the permissions of Section 13.2.1.9; removal of the
holding provisions requires satisfaction and approval of the Town of Goderich
Fire Department and the Town of Goderich Chief Building Official regarding the
fire safety, firefighting, and rescue operations): Maximum 24 metres or eight (8)
storeys.
13.3.29.2.5 Minimum Common Amenity Area: not required
13.3.29.3 Holding Provision
No development is permitted on lands zoned C3-29-h until certain criteria including a detailed
noise study addressing potential noise impacts when siting, grading, building elevation and
floor plans are available; allocation of municipal services, registration of a subdivision
agreement and a phasing plan as required by the conditions of Draft Plan Approval for Plan of
Subdivision 40T21004 have been met to the satisfaction of the Town of Goderich.
13.3.29.4 All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
(As amended by By-law 126-2023)
13.3.30 C3-30 (Key Map 18)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 13.1 to the contrary, in addition to the other
permitted uses, a day care centre is a permitted use for the lands zoned C3-30. All other
provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall continue to apply. (As amended by By-law 67-
2024)
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Section 14. Core Area Commercial (C4) Zone
14.1. Uses Permitted
No person shall within any C4 zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure
for any purpose except one or more of the following uses:
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art gallery;
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artist, dance or photographic studio;
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artisans workshop & retail establishment;
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assembly hall which is carried on entirely within a wholly enclosed building;
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auction sales establishment; (Amended by By-law 118-2017)
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bakeshop;
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brewing establishment;
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brewers retail outlet or beer store;
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bus depot;
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business office; (Amended by By-law 118-2017)
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clinic;
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commercial school;
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community centre;
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dry cleaning establishment;
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eating establishment, restaurant; (Amended by By-law 118-2017)
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eating establishment, take-out;
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eating establishment, refreshment stand, portable food outlet or mobile canteen;
(Amended by By-law 62-2023)
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existing dwelling, subject to the provisions of section 7.2.1.
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financial office or institution;
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fraternal lodge or association;
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grocery store;
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hotel;
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laundromat;
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liquor store;
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microbrewery; (Amended by By-law 118-2017)
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parking lot;
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personal service shop;
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pharmacy
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place of entertainment;
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police facility;
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post-secondary school; (Amended by By-law 81-2015)
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printing establishment;
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private club;
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public park in accordance with Section 25 hereof;
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public building;
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recreation facility;
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retail store except those dealing with heavy machinery, fuels, factory equipment, building
supplies, new or used automobiles, boats, trailers, motorcycles or snowmobiles;
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service and repair shop;
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taxi stand;
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theatre;
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undertaking establishment;
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accessory uses in accordance with the provisions of Section 6.9; (Amended by By-law
81-2015)
(As amended by By-law 62-2023)
14.2. Zone Provisions
No person shall within any C4 zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure
except in accordance with the following provisions:
14.2.1 Non-Residential Uses
14.2.1.1
Lot Frontage Minimum: no minimum
14.2.1.2
Lot Area Minimum: no minimum
14.2.1.3
Lot Coverage Maximum: no maximum
14.2.1.4
Front Yard Minimum: no minimum
Maximum: 0.5 metres
14.2.1.5
Rear Yard Minimum Interior lots: 8 metres
Minimum Corner lots: no minimum
14.2.1.6
Interior Side Yard Minimum: no minimum except where the interior lot line of a C4
use abuts a residential zone or an (-h) residential zone, the minimum interior side
yard shall be: 3 metres
14.2.1.7
Exterior Side Yard Minimum: no minimum
Maximum: 0.5 metres
14.2.1.8
Landscaped Open Space Minimum: no minimum
14.2.1.9
Height of Main Building: Minimum: 7.6 metres which shall include two storeys
Maximum: 12 metres which shall include three storeys
Note: See section 3.D.5 of the Town of Goderich Official Plan for more information
on maximum Height.
14.2.1.10 Setback from A Lane or Right-of-Way Minimum: no minimum
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14.2.1.11 Dwellings Combined with Commercial Use
A building which is used for a non-residential use may also contain one or more dwelling units
in combination with a permitted use provided:
14.2.1.11.1 the dwelling unit forms part of the main building and is located on the ground floor
to the rear of the non-residential use and/or on a floor above the non-residential
use;
14.2.1.11.2 the non-residential use is not a motor vehicle service station, sales, rental, repair
shop, or washing establishment;
14.2.1.11.3 the dwelling unit is completely self-contained and has separate or direct access
to a yard or street;
14.2.1.11.4 All other requirements of this By-law shall be complied with.
14.2.1.12 Parking, Accessory Buildings, Privacy Fences and Planting Strips, etc.
In accordance with Section 6 hereof.
14.3. Special C4 Zones
14.3.1 C4-1: (Key Map 7)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 14.1 to the contrary, the area zoned C4-1 shall not
be used for the following uses:
- an eating establishment, take-out;
- a nightclub, tavern or public house;
- a place of entertainment.
All other uses permitted in the C4 zone will be permitted in the area zoned C4-1. All other
applicable provisions shall apply. (Amended by OMB Order 900281)
14.3.2 C4-2 (Not Assigned)
14.3.3 C4-3: (Key Map 8)
(Deleted by By-law 123-2022)
14.3.4 C4-4: (Key Map 8)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 14 hereof to the contrary, the area zoned C4-4 may
be used for C4 commercial purposes in compliance with the following site standards:
Front Yard Setback Minimum:18 metres
Exterior Side Yard Setback Minimum: 0 metres on Newgate Street
12 metres on Brock Street
Rear Yard Setback Minimum: 1.2 metres
Parking: a minimum of 48 spaces are to be provided on-site
The minimum height provision of Section 14.2.1.9. shall not apply to the C4-4 zone.
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14.3.5 C4-5: (Key Map 8)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 14.1. and 14.2 to the contrary, the area zoned C4-5
shall be used for a bank or financial institution and/or a business or professional office only.
The following site standards shall apply:
Front Yard Setback Maximum: Front Yard Setback Maximum: 0.5 metres
Rear Yard Setback Minimum: Rear Yard Setback Minimum: 17 metres
Exterior Side Yard Setback Maximum: Exterior Side Yard Setback Maximum: 0.5 metres
Interior Side Yard Setback Minimum: 6.0 metres
All other applicable provisions shall apply.
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Section 15. Mixed Use Core Area Commercial (C5) Zone
15.1. Uses Permitted
No person shall within any C5 zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure
for any purpose except one or more of the following uses:
- all uses permitted in a C4 zone;
- multiple unit dwelling;
- converted dwelling;
- nursing home, home for the aged or retirement residence;
- residential uses that lawfully existed on the date of the passing of By-law 124-2013,
subject to the provisions of Section 7 or Section 8 according to housing type;
- additional residential units for existing dwellings subject to the provisions of Section 7.2.3;
(Amended by By-law 62-2023)
- guest or tourist house in an existing dwelling, subject to the provisions of Section 8.2.8.
- accessory uses as permitted by this By-law.
15.2. Zone Provisions
No person shall within any C5 zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure
except in accordance with the provisions of Section 14.2.1., unless otherwise stated:
15.2.1 Front Yard Setback
Minimum: no minimum
Maximum: established average setbacks of the buildings on abutting lots along the said street
on the date the building permit is issued.
15.2.2 Height of Main Building
Minimum: 7.6 metres which shall include two storeys
Maximum: 16 metres which shall include four storeys
Note: See section 3.D.5 of the Town of Goderich Official Plan for more information on
maximum height.
15.2.3 Parking, Accessory Buildings, Privacy Fences and Planting Strips, Etc.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 6 hereof.
15.3. Special Zones
15.3.1 C5-1: (Key Map 7)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.1. and 8.2.8. to the contrary, the area zoned C5-1
may be used for a guest or tourist home on a minimum lot area of 600 square metres. All
other applicable provisions shall apply.
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15.3.2 C5-2: (Key Map 7)
15.3.2.1
Notwithstanding Section 6.10 to the contrary, within the area zoned C5-2, a dwelling
unit may be permitted below grade, within the cellar of an existing building.
15.3.2.2
Notwithstanding Section 14.2.1.11.1 to the contrary, within the area zoned C5-2, a
dwelling unit may be located below the ground floor non-residential use.
15.3.2.3
All applicable Building Code, Fire Code and servicing requirements shall be
complied with. All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall
apply.
15.3.3 C5-3: (Key Map 7)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15 hereof to the contrary, the area zoned C5-3 may
also be used for a motor vehicle sales and service establishment. All other applicable
provisions shall apply.
15.3.4 C5-4-H: (Key Map 7)
15.3.4.1
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.2.1 and 14.2.1.7 to the contrary, for
the lands zoned C5-4 the maximum front and exterior side yard setbacks shall be
1.5 metres.
15.3.4.2
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.2.2 to the contrary, for the lands zoned
C5-4 the maximum height shall be 24 metres which shall include six storeys. A
rooftop utility penthouse not used for human habitation may exceed this maximum
height.
15.3.4.3
There shall be a maximum of 70 residential units on the lands zoned C5-4.
15.3.4.4
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.13.1.1.1 to the contrary, for the lands
zoned C5-4 residential units above 60 shall have no required automobile parking
spaces but shall require one bicycle, mobility scooter, or motorcycle parking space
per unit.
15.3.4.5
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.13.5.2, 6.13.5.3, 6.13.13.3.7, and
6.13.13.3.8 to the contrary, for the lands zoned C5-4 the minimum depth for a
parking space shall be 5.2 metres.
15.3.4.6
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.13.13.1 to the contrary, for the lands
zoned C5-4 the minimum perpendicular width of a two-way traffic aisle shall be 7.0
metres.
15.3.4.7
Holding Provision: No development is permitted on lands zoned C5-4-H until certain
criteria including a final exterior design approved by the Town's Municipal and
Marine Heritage Committee through a heritage permit, a demonstration of meeting
the Environmental Site Assessment requirements, and a complete site plan control
application package have been met to the satisfaction of the Town of Goderich.
15.3.4.8
All other provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply. (as amended by By-law
34-2020)
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15.3.5 C5-5 (Key Map 7)
15.3.5.1 Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, for the lands zoned
C5-5, two apartments, which may contain two or more units, shall be permitted.
15.3.5.2 Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.2.2 to the contrary, the minimum height
for the subject lands shall be 7.1 metres.
15.3.5.3 All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
(As amended by By-law 97-2021)
15.3.6 C5-6 (Key Map 8)
15.3.6.1 Notwithstanding any provision of Section 6 of the by-law to the contrary, a minimum
of 7 parking spaces are to be provided on site.
15.3.6.2 Buffering: A 2 metre high fence is to be maintained along the rear property line.
15.3.6.3 All other provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
(As amended by By-law 123-2022)
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SECTION 16. Grouped Commercial (C6) Zone
16.1 Uses Permitted
No person shall within any C6 zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure
except one or more of the following uses:
- uses permitted in the Mixed Use Arterial (C3) zone;
- accessory office, maintenance and mechanical rooms, indoor storage, indoor refuse;
- art or photographic studio;
- bakeshop;
- business office;
- car wash;
- clinic;
- commercial recreational facility;
- convenience store;
- dry cleaning establishment;
- eating establishment, restaurant;
- eating establishment, refreshment stand, portable food outlet or mobile canteen;
- gasoline bar;
- grocery store;
- place of entertainment, recreation or assembly wholly conducted within an enclosed
building;
- personal service shop;
- parking lot;
- motor vehicle repair shop;
- motor vehicle service station;
- retail store;
- service and repair shop;
- taxi stand;
- accessory uses as permitted by this By-law
(As amended by By-law 62-2023)
16.2 Zone Provisions
No person shall within any C6 zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure
except in accordance with the following provisions:
16.2.1 Lot Frontage Minimum: 30 metres
16.2.2 Lot Area Minimum: 3000 square metres
16.2.3 Lot Depth Minimum: 100 metres
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16.2.4 Lot Coverage Maximum: 50 percent
16.2.5 Front Yard Minimum: 15 metres provided that where the lands adjoining the opposite
side of that portion of the street abutting such front yard are in a residential zone or an
(-h) residential zone, the minimum front yard shall be: 25 metres
16.2.6 Rear Yard Minimum: 7.5 metres provided that where the rear lot line is the boundary
line between a C6 zone and a residential zone or an (-h) residential zone, the
minimum rear yard shall be: 15 metres
16.2.7 Interior Side Yard Minimum: 3 metres provided that where the interior side lot line
abuts a residential zone or an (-h) residential zone, the minimum interior side yard
shall be: 7.5 metres
16.2.8 Exterior Side Yard Minimum: 15 metres provided that where the lands adjoining the
opposite side of that portion of the street abutting such exterior side yard are in a
residential zone or use or an (-h) residential zone, the minimum exterior side yard
shall be: 25 metres
16.2.9 Landscaped Open Space Minimum: 20 percent
16.2.10 Height Of Building Maximum: 11 metres
16.2.11 Driveways
Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 6.13.13.5. of this By-law, the minimum distance
between a driveway and the closest boundary of a street intersection shall be: 37 metres
16.2.12
Parking, Accessory Buildings, Privacy Fences And Planting Strips, Etc.
In accordance with Section 6 hereof.
(As amended by By-law 62-2023)
16.3 Service Station, Car Wash
The provisions of Section 12.2.2. shall apply.
(As amended by By-law 62-2023)
16.4 Special Zones
16.4.1 C6-1: (Key Map 17)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.13 and Section 16 to the contrary, the lands zoned
C6-1 shall be subject to the following:
i) In addition to the permitted uses of Section 16.1, commercial schools are an additional
permitted use.
ii) The maximum commercial/retail Gross Floor Area (GFA) for the lands zoned C6-1 shall
be 19,974 square metres.
iii) The commercial/retail GFA may be distributed in free standing buildings or attached
multi-tenant buildings or combination thereof.
iv) The minimum building setback from Bayfield Road shall be 7.5 metres.
v) The minimum landscaped open space for the lands zoned C6-1 shall be 5 percent.
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vi) Parking for commercial/ retail uses shall be provided for the entire site at a rate of 1
space per 30 square metres of commercial/retail GFA and shall be shared among all
the tenants.
vii) The minimum setback of a parking area from Bayfield Road shall be 0.3 metres.
All other provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
(As amended by By-law 97-2024)
16.4.2 C6-2: (Key Map 18)
16.4.2.1 Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 16 to the contrary, the area zoned C6-2
may be used for grouped commercial purposes subject to the following additional
provisions:
- the maximum total gross floor area for all uses in the area zoned C6-2 shall be
5,200 square metres
- units with gross floor areas less than 185 square metres may occupy a
maximum of twenty-five percent of the total floor area
16.4.2.2 Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 16.2.7 to the contrary, the area zoned C6-
2 shall have a minimum interior side yard of 4.4 metres where the interior side yard
abuts a residential zone or (-h) residential zone.
16.4.2.3 Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 16.1 to the contrary, in the area zoned
C6-2 the following additional uses are permitted:
- Liquor Store
- Legally established uses as of the date of passing of this By-law.
16.4.2.4 All other applicable provisions of the By-law, as amended, shall apply.
(Amended by By-law 11-2016)
(Amended by By-law 62-2023)
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Section 17. Recreational Commercial (C7) Zone
17.1 Uses Permitted
No person shall within any C7 zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure
except for one or more of the following uses:
- marina;
- recreational trailer campsite;
- accessory uses and buildings and structures including an accessory office, washrooms,
storage and boat repair facilities, dockage, a supply store, a clubhouse, a restaurant,
refuse storage, mechanical, electrical and maintenance areas;
- parking lot;
- public park in accordance with Section 25 hereof
- accessory uses as permitted by this By-law.
17.2 Zone Provisions
No person shall within any C7 zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure
except in accordance with the following provisions:
17.2.1 Marina:
17.2.1.1
Lot Frontage Minimum: no minimum (As amended by By-law 62-2023)
17.2.1.2
Lot Area Minimum: no minimum
17.2.1.3
Lot Depth Minimum: no minimum
17.2.1.4
Lot Coverage Maximum: 50 percent
17.2.1.5
Front Yard Minimum: 6 metres
17.2.1.6
Rear Yard Minimum: no minimum
17.2.1.7
Interior Side Yard Minimum: no minimum provided that where the interior side yard
abuts a residential zone or an (-h) residential zone, the minimum interior side yard
shall be: 3.5 metres
17.2.1.8
Exterior Side Yard Minimum: 6 metres
17.2.1.9
Landscaped Open Space Minimum: 5 percent
17.2.1.10 Communal Recreational Space
Not less than twenty percent (20%) of the gross area of the lot shall be used as communal
recreational area. Natural areas such as ravines, lake banks, valley walls or marshes shall not
be included in the calculation of communal recreational space.
17.2.1.11 Public Access
Public access shall be provided to any navigable river or lake. The minimum width of public
access shall be 30 metres.
17.2.1.12 Height of Building Maximum: 11 metres
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17.2.1.13 Parking, Accessory Buildings, Privacy Fences and Planting Strips, etc.
In accordance with Section 6 hereof.
17.2.2 Recreational Trailer Campsite:
17.2.2.1
Lot Frontage Minimum:40 metres
17.2.2.2
Lot Area Minimum: no minimum
17.2.2.3
Lot Depth Minimum: no minimum
17.2.2.4
Lot Coverage Maximum: 35 percent
17.2.2.5
Front Yard Minimum: 6 metres
17.2.2.6
Rear Yard Minimum: no minimum
17.2.2.7
Interior Side Yard Minimum: no minimum provided that where the interior side yard
abuts a residential zone or an (-h) residential zone, the minimum interior side yard
shall be: 3.5 metres
17.2.2.8
Exterior Side Yard Minimum: 6 metres
17.2.2.9
Landscaped Open Space Minimum: 30 percent
17.2.2.10 Trailer Site Area Minimum: 100 square metres per trailer
17.2.2.11 Density Maximum: 14 sites per gross hectare
17.2.2.12 Communal Recreational Space
Not less than twenty percent (20%) of the gross area of the lot shall be used as communal
recreational area. Natural areas such as ravines, lake banks, valley walls or marshes shall not
be included in the calculation of communal recreational space.
17.2.2.13 Public Access
Public access shall be provided to any navigable river or lake. The minimum width of public
access shall be 30 metres.
17.2.2.14 Height of Building Maximum: 11 metres
17.2.2.15 Parking, Accessory Buildings, Privacy Fences and Planting Strips, Etc.
In accordance with Section 6 hereof.
17.2.3 Combined Marina and Recreational Trailer Campsite:
Where a marina is located on the same lot as a recreational trailer campsite, the provisions of
Section 17.2.2. shall apply.
17.3 Special C7 Zones
17.3.1 C7-1: (Key Map 5)
Notwithstanding any provision in this by-law to the contrary, the area zoned C7-1 shall be
subject to the following provisions:
Uses Permitted:
- an eating establishment;
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- a gift shop (including any tourist-related retail store);
- a public building;
- an office accessory to a harbour industry;
- a place of entertainment;
- a public works yard;
- a public park;
- a parking area;
- uses accessory to the permitted uses;
Zone Provisions:
Section 23.2 shall apply, except that subsection 23.2.9 shall not apply.
17.3.2 C7-2: (Key Map 5)
Notwithstanding any provision in this by-law to the contrary, the area zoned C7-2 shall be
subject to the following provisions:
Uses Permitted:
- a hotel;
- an eating establishment;
- a convention complex;
- a gift shop (including any tourist-related retail store);
- a place of entertainment;
- a public building;
- a public park;
- a parking area;
- uses accessory to the permitted uses;
Zone Provisions:
Section 23.2 shall apply, except that subsection 23.2.9 shall not apply.
17.3.3 C7-3 (Key Maps 3 and 4)
17.3.3.1 Notwithstanding any provisions of Section 2.0 to the contrary, for the lands zoned C7-
3 the following definitions shall apply:
Manufactured Home Resort means land on which one or more occupied Manufactured
Homes are located and includes the dwelling units and the land, structures, services and
facilities of which the property owner retains possession and that are intended for the common
use and enjoyment of the customers.
Manufactured Home means a pre-fabricated, transportable, single or multiple section single
detached dwelling constructed in conformity with CSA Z240 MH Series standards, or
successor standards. Manufactured Homes shall be placed on permanent foundations.
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17.3.3.2 Notwithstanding any provisions of Section 17.1 to the contrary, no person shall within
the C7-3 zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure except for
one or more of the following uses:
a) a manufactured home resort;
b) all uses permitted in the OS2 Zone in accordance with Section 26; and
c) uses accessory to the permitted uses.
17.3.3.3 Notwithstanding any provisions of this by-law to the contrary, within the area zoned
C7-3 zone there shall be no minimum required lot frontage, lot area, lot depth, or
required front, rear, interior or exterior side yard setbacks.
17.3.3.4 No person shall within the C7-3 zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or
structure except in accordance with the following provisions:
17.3.3.4.1 Landscaped Open Space: Minimum 25%
17.3.3.4.2 Lot Coverage: Maximum 60%
17.3.3.4.3 Manufactured Home Site Area: Minimum 250 square metres
17.3.3.4.4 Height of Manufactured Home: Maximum 8 metres
17.3.3.4.5 Distance between Manufactured Homes: Minimum 3 metres
17.3.3.4.6 Manufactured Home Setback from Internal Roadway: Minimum 2 metres
17.3.3.4.7 Parking: Minimum 1 space per Manufactured Home Site
17.3.3.4.8 Floodway Setback: Manufactured Homes shall be setback a minimum of 15
metres from any Floodway (F) zone boundary.
17.3.3.4.9 Total Number of Manufactured Homes: There shall be a maximum of 68
Manufactured Homes on the lands zoned C7-3.
17.3.3.5
All other provisions shall continue to apply.
(As amended by By-law 129-2023)
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Section 18. Light Industrial (M1) Zone
18.1. Uses Permitted
No person shall within any M1 zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure
except for one or more of the following uses:
- building supply establishment;
- business office;
- catering service or light equipment rentals;
- commercial recreational facility;
- commercial trade school;
- commercial school;
- commercial storage warehouse;
- communications facility;
- contractor's yard or shop, Type "A";
- data centre (Amended by By-law 118-2017)
- dry cleaning plant;
- equipment sales and rental facility;
- existing dwelling, subject to the provisions of Section 7.2.1.;
- food processing establishment, primary.
- furniture refinishing, woodworking or upholstery shop;
- Humane Society kennel;
- industrial mall;
- laboratory or research facility;
- light assembly, manufacturing, fabricating, packaging, printing, or warehouse; which is
wholly contained within an enclosed building, except for any permitted outside storage;
(Amended by By-law 118-2017)
- machine shop;
- microbrewery (Amended by By-law 62-2023)
- motor vehicle repair establishment;
- municipal water tower or water reservoir;
- parking lot;
- service industrial use;
- textile plant;
- warehouse;
- wholesale outlet;
- window and plate glass establishment;
- accessory use subordinate to and located on the same lot as a permitted main use
including an office, showroom, retail outlet or cafeteria.
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(Amended by By-law 119-2016)
18.2. Zone Provisions
No person shall within any M1 zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure
except in accordance with the following provisions:
18.2.1
Lot Frontage Minimum: 20 metres
18.2.2
Lot Area Minimum: 600 square metres
18.2.3
Lot Depth Minimum: 30 metres
18.2.4
Lot Coverage Maximum: 40 percent
18.2.5
Front Yard Minimum: 15 metres provided that where the lands adjoining the opposite
side of that portion of the street abutting such front yard are in a residential zone, an
(-h) residential zone or a community facility 1 zone, the minimum front yard shall be:
25 metres
18.2.6
Rear Yard Minimum: 7.5 metres provided that where the rear lot line is the boundary
line between an M1 zone and a residential zone or an (-h) residential zone, the
minimum rear yard shall be: 15 metres
18.2.7
Interior Side Yard Minimum: 3 metres provided that where the interior side lot line is
the boundary line between an M1 zone and a residential zone or an (-h) residential
zone, the minimum interior side yard shall be: 10 metres
18.2.8
Exterior Side Yard Minimum: 15 metres provided that where the lands adjoining the
opposite side of that portion of the street abutting such front yard are in a residential
zone or an (-h) residential zone or a community facility 1 zone, the minimum exterior
side yard shall be: 25 metres
18.2.9
Landscaped Open Space Minimum: 10 percent
18.2.10 Height Of Building Maximum: 15 metres provided that if any portion of a building or
structure is erected above a height of 15 metres, such building or structure must be
set back from the centreline of the abutting street or from the front, side or rear lot
lines, as the case may be, in addition to the minimum requirements of this By-law, a
further distance of .5 metres for each metre by which such building or structure is
erected above a height of 15 metres.
18.2.11 Property Abutting Railway or Hydro Right-of-Way
Notwithstanding any other pro-visions of this By-law to the contrary, where any lot line or
portion thereof abuts a railway or hydro right-of-way, the interior side or rear yard required
along that portion of such lot line which so abuts the railway or hydro right-of-way shall be: 1.5
metres
18.2.12 Outdoor Storage
The outdoor storage of goods or materials shall be permitted only to the rear of the main
building provided that:
18.2.12.1 such outdoor storage is accessory to the use of the main building on the lot;
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18.2.12.2 such outdoor storage complies with the yard and setback requirements of this zone;
18.2.12.3 such outdoor storage does not cover more than thirty-five percent (35%) of the lot
area nor exceed twice the ground floor area of the main building on the lot;
18.2.12.4 any portion of the area used for outdoor storage, where it does not adjoin the
outside wall of a building is completely concealed from view from the street by a
fence, planting strip or decorative masonry wall or a combination thereof;
18.2.12.5 the screening described in the foregoing section shall be a minimum 1.8 metres in
height above ground level and kept in a neat and attractive manner.
18.2.13 Showroom or Sales
A maximum of ten percent (10%) of the gross floor area of a permitted industrial building may
be used for showroom or sale of products manufactured or assembled on the premises.
18.2.14 Outdoor Manufacturing
Not permitted.
18.2.15 Industrial Effluent
Nothing in the foregoing shall be construed to permit uses with wastage materials unsuitable
for the sewage treatment plant or for which waste disposal facilities approved by The Ministry
of the Environment are unavailable.
18.2.16 Parking, Accessory Buildings, Privacy Fences and Planting Strips, Etc.
In accordance with Section 6 hereof.
18.3. Special M1 Zones
18.3.1 M1-1: (Key Map 18)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 18 hereof to the contrary, the lands zoned M1-1 on
part of lot 107, Maitland Concession, Town of Goderich, may be used for restricted industrial
uses in accordance with the following provisions:
18.3.1.1 Permitted Uses
Within the industrial (M1-1) zone, no land shall be used and no building or structure shall be
erected, altered or used except for one or more of the following uses, provided that the use is
conducted within an enclosed building and which is not, nor will become obnoxious, offensive,
or dangerous by reason of the presence, emission or production of odour, dust, noise, smoke,
fumes, glare, radiation or toxic or corrosive gases and which is not detrimental in appearance
or effect to surrounding uses:
- a printing, publishing, packing, assembly, wholesaling, or warehousing enterprise;
- a service industrial use;
- a laboratory or research facility;
- a public or private utility such as a works yard, fire hall, or communications facility which is
of an industrial character or nature;
- a catering service or light equipment rentals;
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- a public park;
- a textile plant;
- a contractor's establishment;
- a tradesman's shop;
- a furniture refinishing, wood-working; or upholstery shop;
- a parking lot;
- an industrial mall.
18.3.1.2
Accessory Uses
Uses subordinate and accessory to and located on the same lot as a permitted main use
including an office, showroom, retail outlet or cafeteria are permitted.
18.3.1.3
Zone Provisions
18.3.1.3.1 Development Standards
The development standards shall be in accordance with the M1 requirements and the general
provisions of this By-law unless otherwise specified.
18.3.1.3.2 Buffering
18.3.1.3.2.1
Where an industrial (M1-1) zone abuts a residential use or land in a residential
or holding (-h) zone, the minimum yard depth shall be 15.24 metres and a strip
of land not less than 7.62 metres in width along the lot line within the industrial
(M1-1) zone shall be used for no other purpose than a planting area attractively
landscaped with grass, trees, shrubbery and flower beds.
18.3.1.3.2.2
Where an industrial (M1-1) zone abuts a residential use or land in a residential
or holding (-h) zone, then a solid fence, not less than 1.8 metres high, shall be
constructed and maintained in a visually attractive manner to provide a
complete visual barrier along the said abutting lot line. The fence shall be set
back a minimum of 9.1 metres from the street line. Where a lattice, louvered or
other type of open construction fence is preferred, a solid visual barrier of
evergreen tree planting of comparable height shall be provided and maintained
at all times for buffering purposes.
18.3.1.3.2.3
A planting area shall be located and maintained in such manner as not to form a
traffic obstruction or hazard.
18.3.1.3.2.4
Fencing, planting strips, landscaping and buffering shall be constructed,
planted, nurtured and maintained by the owner(s) to the satisfaction of the
Corporation.
18.3.1.3.3 Outdoor Storage and Refuse
18.3.1.3.3.1
Outdoor storage will not be permitted in a front yard.
18.3.1.3.3.2
No material used or stored shall be piled closer than 7.62 metres to a required
fence or piled higher than the fence.
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18.3.1.3.3.3
All storage materials, refuse and refuse containers shall be completely screened
from the street and residential areas by a fence, evergreen hedge or a
decorative masonry wall.
18.3.1.3.3.4
The outdoor display of merchandise kept for retail sale on the premises is
permitted provided it is not located on the residential buffer strip and is kept in a
neat and attractive manner.
18.3.1.3.4 Outdoor Manufacturing
Not permitted.
18.3.1.3.5 Loading and Unloading
18.3.1.3.5.1
No loading or unloading docks or doors, except emergency doors are permitted
within 20 metres of a residential use or land in a residential or holding zone.
18.3.1.3.5.2
No loading or unloading docks or doors are permitted in the area between the
street line and the main building.
18.3.1.4
Showroom or Retail Sales
See section 18.2.13.
18.3.1.5
Accessory Buildings
No accessory building or structure shall be constructed in a front yard.
18.3.1.6
Height Restriction
Notwithstanding any provision of this By-law to the contrary, the maximum height restrictions
on lands zoned M1-1 shall be 9.144 metres maximum taken from the elevation of the
centreline of Suncoast Drive at the mid-point of the frontage of the subject lot.
18.3.1.7
Prohibited Uses
18.3.1.7.1 Nothing in the foregoing shall be construed to permit any use which is or may
become obnoxious, offensive or dangerous including the following trades and uses
which are specifically prohibited:
- salvage, junk, scrap or wrecking yard;
- rendering plant;
- sulfuric acid manufacture;
- asphalt plant;
- reduction or distillation of bones;
- coal tar distillation;
- chlorine manufacture;
- manufacture of creosote;
- manufacture of explosives, fireworks or gunpowder;
- reduction or incineration of garbage or animals;
- manufacture of glue, grease or tallow;
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- manufacture of asbestos products.
18.3.1.7.2 Industrial Effluent
See section 18.2.15.
18.3.1.7.3 Parking, Accessory Buildings, Planting Strips, Etc.
See section 18.2.16.
18.3.2 M1-2 (Formerly M1-1-1): (Key Map 18)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 18.1 to the contrary, the area zoned M1-2 may also
be used for community facility administrative offices and accessory uses and facilities. All
other applicable provisions of Section 18.3.1. shall apply.
18.3.3 M1-3: (Not Assigned) (Amended by By-Law 119-2016)
18.3.4 M1-4 (Not Assigned)
18.3.5 M1-5: (Key Map 16)
Notwithstanding any provision of the By-law to the contrary, in the area zoned M1-5, Section
18.2. shall apply with the following exceptions:
Lot Coverage, Maximum: 60%
Front Yard, Minimum: 6 metres
Rear Yard, Minimum: 3.6 metres
Interior Side Yard, Minimum: 3.6 metres
Number of Parking Spaces, Minimum: 5 existing spaces
Number of Loading Spaces, Minimum: 0
All other applicable provisions shall apply.
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Section 19. General Industrial (M2) Zone
19.1 Uses Permitted
No person shall within any M2 zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure
except for one or more of the following uses:
-
agricultural processing establishment
-
assembly, manufacturing, fabricating, packaging, printing, or warehouse; which is wholly
contained within an enclosed building, except for any permitted outside storage; (Amended
by By-law 118-2017)
-
building supply establishment
-
bulk sales establishment;
-
cartage, express or truck transport terminal or yard;
-
catering service or light equipment rentals;-
-
commercial trade school;
-
commercial storage warehouse;
-
communications facility
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contractor's yard or shop, type "A";
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contractor's yard, type "B";
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dairy;
-
dry cleaning plant;
-
equipment sales and rental facility;
-
existing dwelling, subject to the provisions of Section 7.2.1;
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feed or flour mill;
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food processing establishment, primary
-
food processing establishment, secondary
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fuel storage tank or supply yard;
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furniture refinishing, wood-working or upholstery shop;
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grain elevator;
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Humane Society kennel;
-
industrial mall;
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licensed medical marihuana facility; (Amended by By-law 37-2015)
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machine shop;
-
microbrewery (Amended by By-law 62-2023)
-
motor vehicle body repair shop;
-
motor vehicle repair establishment;
-
municipal water tower or water reservoir;
-
laboratory or research facility;
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parking lot;
-
planning or saw mill;
-
public works yard;
-
radio or television tower;
-
salt evaporation establishment;
-
salt extraction well;
-
salt settling basin;
-
service industrial use;
-
textile plant;
-
warehouse;
-
wholesale outlet;
-
window and plate glass establishment;
-
accessory use subordinate to and located on the same lot as a permitted main use
including an office, showroom, retail outlet or cafeteria
(Amended by By-law 119-2016)
19.1.1 Subject to the provisions of Section 19.2, M2 lands shall permit more than one main
building per lot.
19.2 Zone Provisions
No person shall within any M2 zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure
except in accordance with the following provisions:
19.2.1 Lot Frontage Minimum: 20 metres
19.2.2 Lot Area Minimum: 600 square metres
19.2.3 Lot Depth Minimum: 30 metres
19.2.4 Lot Coverage Maximum: 70 percent
19.2.5 Front Yard Minimum: 15 metres provided that where the lands adjoining the opposite
side of that portion of the street abutting such front yard are in a residential zone or an
(-h) residential zone, the minimum front yard shall be:
25 metres
19.2.6 Rear Yard Minimum: 7.5 metres provided that where the rear lot line is the boundary
line between an M2 zone and a residential zone or an (-h) residential zone, the
minimum rear yard shall be: 20 metres
19.2.7 Interior Side Yard Minimum: 3 metres provided that where the interior side lot line is
the boundary line between an M2 zone and a residential zone or an (-h) residential
zone, the minimum interior side lot line shall be: 15 metres
19.2.8 Exterior Side Yard Minimum: 15 metres provided that where the lands adjoining the
opposite side of that portion of the street abutting such front yard are in a residential
zone or an (-h) residential zone, the minimum exterior side yard shall be: 25 metres
19.2.9 Landscaped Open Space Minimum: 10 percent
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19.2.10 Height of Building Maximum: 30 metres provided that if any portion of a building or
structure is erected above a height of 30 metres, such building or structure must be
set back from the centreline of the abutting street or from the front, side or rear lot
lines, as the case may be, in addition to the minimum requirements of this By-law, a
further distance of .5 metres for each metre by which such building or structure is
erected above a height of 30 metres.
19.2.11
Property Abutting Railway or Hydro Right-of-Way
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law to the contrary, where any lot line or
portion thereof abuts a railway or hydro right-of-way, the interior side or rear yard required
along that portion of such lot line which so abuts the railway or hydro right-of-way shall be:1.5
metres
19.2.12
Outdoor Storage
The outdoor storage of goods or materials shall be permitted only to the rear of the main
building provided that:
19.2.12.1 such outdoor storage is accessory to the use of the main building on the lot;
19.2.12.2 such outdoor storage complies with the yard and setback requirements of this zone;
19.2.12.3 such outdoor storage does not cover more than thirty-five percent (35%) of the lot
area nor exceed twice the ground floor area of the main building on the lot.
19.2.13
Showroom or Sales
A maximum of ten percent (10%) of the gross floor area of a permitted industrial building may
be used for showroom or sale of products manufactured or assembled on the premises.
19.2.14
Outdoor Manufacturing
Not permitted.
19.2.15
Exterior Construction and Design
No building or structure permitted in the M2 zone shall be erected or altered unless the exterior
construction thereof is of stone, brick, reinforced concrete, glass or steel or a combination of
these materials.
Exterior walls, facing onto front yards shall not be constructed of concrete or masonry blocks
or units unless the blocks or units:
- are decorative;
- are covered with stucco or siding having a permanent colour finish;
- are used in a decorative pattern form.
19.2.16
Industrial Effluent
Nothing in the foregoing shall be construed to permit uses with wastage materials unsuitable
for the sewage treatment plant or for which waste disposal facilities approved by The Ministry
of the Environment are unavailable.
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19.2.17
Parking, Accessory Buildings, Privacy Fences and Planting Strips, Etc.
In accordance with Section 6 hereof.
19.3 Special M2 Zones
19.3.1 M2-1: (Key Map 15)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 19.1. to the contrary, in the area zoned M2-1, an
accessory building may be established accessory to the existing legal non-conforming use
(single-family residence), and notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.9. (Accessory Uses)
to the contrary, such accessory building shall be no closer than 1 metre to a lot line.
19.3.2 M2-2: (Key Map 18)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 19.1. to the contrary, the area zoned M2-2 may also
be used for a community centre. All other applicable provisions shall apply. (Amended by By-
law 119-2016)
19.3.3 M2-3: (Key Map 18)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 19.1 to the contrary, the area zoned M2-3 may also
be used for a public utility. All other applicable provisions shall apply.
19.3.4 M2-4: (Key Map 15)
Notwithstanding any provision of this By-law to the contrary, in the area zoned M2-4, the
minimum exterior side yard adjacent to Walnut Street shall be 1.5 metres, outdoor storage
shall be permitted in any yard, and the exterior covering of buildings may consist of cloth
designed for exterior applications. All other provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
19.3.5 M2-5: (Key Map 16)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 19 hereof to the contrary, the lands zoned M2-5 on
Part of Lot 1, Maitland Concession, Town of Goderich, may permit 1) an existing single family
residence and replacement of the same in accordance with Section 7.2.1 and; 2) restricted
industrial uses in accordance with the following provisions. The main use of the land zoned
M2-5 shall be industrial and the single family residence shall be accessory to the industrial
use. All other provisions of Section 18 and this By-law continue to apply.
19.3.5.1 Permitted Uses
Notwithstanding Section 19.1, on lands zoned M2-5 zone, no land shall be used and no
building or structure shall be erected, altered or used except for one or more of the following
uses, provided that the use is conducted within an enclosed building and which is not, nor will
become obnoxious, offensive, or dangerous by reason of the presence, emission or production
of odour, dust, noise, smoke, fumes, glare, radiation or toxic or corrosive gases and which is
not detrimental in appearance or effect to surrounding uses:
- a printing, publishing, packing, assembly, wholesaling, or warehouse enterprise;
- a service industrial use;
- a laboratory or research facility;
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- a catering service or light equipment rentals;
- a public or private utility such as a public works yard, fire hall or communication facility
which is of an industrial character or nature;
- a recreational facility such as a health spa or fitness centre;
- a public park;
- a Humane Society kennel;
- a contractor's yard or shop, Type "A";
- a parking lot;
- a motor vehicle repair establishment;
- a machine shop;
- a furniture refinishing, woodworking or upholstery shop;
- a storage facility for such items as cars, trucks, boats, campers and travel trailers.
19.3.5.2
Accessory Uses
Uses subordinate and accessory to and located on the same lot as a permitted main industrial
use including an office, showroom, retail outlet or cafeteria are permitted.
19.3.5.3
Buffering
The northerly lot line to the top-of-slope shall be maintained as a planting strip in accordance
to Section 6.16. The westerly lot line shall be maintained as a planting strip in accordance to
Section 6.16 and shall be no closer than 20 metres to the public road. The planting shall be
constructed, planted, nurtured and maintained by the owner(s) to the satisfaction of the Town
of Goderich.
19.3.5.4
Exterior Construction and Design
See Section 19.2.15. This section applies to industrial uses only.
19.3.5.5
Outdoor Storage and Refuse
19.3.5.5.1 Outdoor storage will not be permitted in any front yard.
19.3.5.5.2 Such outdoor storage is accessory to the industrial use on the lot.
19.3.5.5.3 Such outdoor storage complies with the yard and setback requirements of the M2
zone.
19.3.5.5.4 Such outdoor storage does not cover more than thirty-five percent (35%) of the lot
area nor exceed twice the ground floor area of the industrial building on the lot.
19.3.5.6
Outdoor Manufacturing
Not permitted.
19.3.5.7
Accessory Building:
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.9 to the contrary, to the area zoned M2-5,
accessory buildings and structures to the single family residence are permitted and shall not
exceed the lot coverage area of the single family residence. Accessory buildings and
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structures to the industrial uses are permitted and shall not exceed the lot coverage of the
industrial uses. The setback provisions of Section 18.2 shall apply to the accessory buildings
and structures of the industrial uses and exclude the single family residence. Sections 6.9.1,
6.9.2 and 6.9.3 shall apply to accessory buildings and structures of the single family residence.
19.3.5.8
Prohibited Uses: See Section 6.15.
19.3.6 M2-6 (Not Assigned)
19.3.7 M2-7: (Key Map 19)
Notwithstanding Section 19.2.8 of this By-law to the contrary, in the area zoned M2-7, the
minimum exterior side yard shall be 7.8 metres. All applicable provisions of this By-law, as
amended, shall apply.)
19.3.8 M2-8: (Key Map 17)
Notwithstanding Section 19.2.8., Section 19.2.12. and Section 6.13.10 of this By-law to the
contrary, in the area zoned M2-8, the following exceptions shall apply:
- The exterior side yard, as it applies to a loading dock platform, will be reduced from 15
metres to 9.5 metres.
- A parking area containing six (6) parking spaces shall be permitted in the exterior side yard.
- Outdoor storage is permitted within zero (0) metres of the rear and southerly interior side lot
lines.
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
19.3.9 M2-9: (Key Map 18)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 19 of this By-law to the contrary and in addition to
the permitted uses of Section 19, in the area zoned M2-9 a not-for-profit retail store for the sale
of donated items may be considered an accessory use to a warehouse. Additional accessory
uses shall be limited to those which are clearly ancillary to the industrial use.
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
19.3.10 M2-10: (Key Map 19)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 19 of this By-law to the contrary, in the area zoned
M2-10, open bulk storage of landscaping materials may be permitted in all yards to a
maximum of fifty percent (50%) lot coverage.
19.3.11 M2-H: (Key Map 19)
No development is permitted on the lands zoned M2-h until such time that access, servicing,
storm-water management, and other on-site concerns are addressed. It is also recognized
that a reduced exterior side yard of 7.81 metres has been created as a result of a dedication of
an unassumed road allowance to the Town as required by Committee of Adjustment decision
(File 2010-10, B-7).
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19.3.12 M2-12: (Key Map 18)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 19.1 to the contrary, the lands zoned M2-12 may
also be used for an accessory motor vehicle sales establishment to a motor vehicle body
repair shop or a motor vehicle repair establishment, subject to the following provisions:
- Outdoor display of motor vehicles for sale is permitted in accordance with Section
13.2.1.12 of this By-law (Highway Commercial - Outdoor Display Areas), with the
exception that the display area for the motor vehicles shall comply with all yard and
setback requirements of the M2 zone.
- There will be a maximum of six (6) licensed or unlicensed motor vehicles displayed or
pending display for sale at any one time.
All other provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply. (Amended by By-law 6-2015)
19.3.13 M2-13: (Key Maps 18 And 19)
19.3.13.1 Outdoor Storage
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 19.2.12 to the contrary, for the lands zoned M2-13
the outdoor storage of goods or materials shall be permitted provided that:
19.3.5.1.1 such outdoor storage is accessory to the use of the main building on the lot
19.3.5.1.2 such outdoor storage comply with the following setbacks:
19.3.5.1.2.1 Front Yard Minimum 7.5 metres
19.3.5.1.2.2 Rear Yard Minimum 7.5 metres
19.3.5.1.2.3 Interior Side Yard Minimum 3 metres
19.3.5.1.3 such outdoor storage does not cover more than 70% of the lot area.
19.3.13.2 Parking
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.13.1 to the contrary, for the lands zoned M2-13 the
minimum parking requirements for a 164lanning or sawmill shall be 1 parking space per 90
square metres of gross floor area, with a minimum of 5 spaces. (Amended by By-law 47-2015)
19.3.14 M2-14: (Key Map 19)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.15.2 and Section 19 to the contrary, the lands
zoned M2-14 may also be used for a community waste centre / transfer facility, and accessory
uses and structures to this permitted use.
For the lands zoned M2-14, the following additional definition shall apply:
Community waste centre / transfer facility
Means a building or area owned or operated by a public authority where waste and / or
recyclable material may be deposited. These materials are periodically removed and
transported for use, storage, or disposal elsewhere.
(Amended by By-law 81-2015) (Amended by By-law 79-2016)
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19.3.15 M2-15: (Key Map 19)
19.3.15.1 Outdoor Storage
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 19 to the contrary, for the lands zoned M2-15 the
outdoor storage of goods or materials, including the display of materials for sale or lease, shall
be permitted in any yard provided that:
19.3.5.1.1 such outdoor storage is accessory to the permitted use of a building or structure
on the lands zoned M2-15.
19.3.5.1.2 such outdoor storage comply with the following setbacks:
19.3.5.1.2.1
Front Yard Minimum: 7.5 metres
19.3.5.1.2.2
Rear Yard, Minimum: 7.5 metres
19.3.5.1.2.3
Interior Side Yard, Minimum: 3 metres
19.3.5.1.3
such outdoor storage does not cover more than 35% of the area zoned M2-15.
(Amended by By-law 90-2015)
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Section 20. Non-Site Specific Minor Community Facility (CF1) Zone
20.1 Uses Permitted
No person shall within any CF1 zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure
for any purpose except one or more of the following uses:
- church;
- community centre;
- farmer's market; (Amended by By-law 118-2017)
- library;
- nursery school;
- parking lot;
- police facility;
- government office;
- art or cultural facility;
- museum or historic site;
- ambulance station;
- multiple unit dwelling;
- rowhouse dwelling;
- dwelling with supports
- dwelling unit(s) accessory to a permitted use;
- accessory uses subordinate to and located on the same lot as a permitted main use.
(Amended by By-law 62-2023)
20.2 Zone Provisions
No person shall within any CF1 zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure
except in accordance with the following provisions:
20.2.1 Lot Frontage Minimum: 20 metres
20.2.2 Lot Area Minimum: 600 square metres
20.2.3 Lot Coverage Maximum: 45 percent
20.2.4 Front Yard Minimum: 4.5 metres
20.2.5 Rear Yard Minimum: 8 metres
20.2.6 Interior Side Yard Minimum: 1.5 metres provided that where the interior side lot line
abuts a residential zone or an (-h) residential zone, the minimum interior side yard
shall be: 4.5 metres
20.2.7 Exterior Side Yard Minimum: 4.5 metres
20.2.8 Landscaped Open Space Minimum: 20 percent
20.2.9 Height Of Building Maximum: 11 metres
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20.2.10 Parking, Accessory Buildings, Privacy Fences and Planting Strips, Etc.
In accordance with Section 6 hereof.
(Amended by By-law 62-2023)
20.3 Special Zones
20.3.1 CF1-1: (Key Map 13)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 20 hereof to the contrary, the lands zoned CF1-1 on
part lots 8 and 9, R.P. 452, Town of Goderich, may be used for a church based upon the
following site standards:
Maximum Parking Spaces: 30 spaces
Front Yard Minimum: 6 metres
Rear Yard Minimum: 10.5 metres
Interior Side Yard Minimum: 7.5 metres
20.3.2 CF1-2: (Key Map 18)
Notwithstanding any provision of this By-law to the contrary, the area zoned CF1-2 may also
be used for a store for the sale of donated items as an accessory use to a church. All other
provisions of this by-law, as amended, shall apply.
20.3.3 CF1-3: Not Assigned
20.3.4 CF1-4: (Key Map 12)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 20.1 hereof to the contrary, the lands zoned CF1-4
may be used for a clinic as defined by this By-law. All other applicable provisions shall apply.
20.3.5 CF1-5: (Key Map 18)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 20.1 to the contrary, the area zoned CF1-5 shall be
used for no other purpose than community facility offices and accessory uses and facilities. All
other applicable provisions shall apply.
20.3.6 CF1-6 (Not Assigned)
20.3.7 CF1-7: (Key Map 18)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 20.1 (permitted uses) to the contrary, the area zoned
CF1-7 shall only be used for a group home and associated administrative and counseling
facilities, and a clinic. Notwithstanding the definition of a Dwelling, Group Home as contained
in this By-law, the group home may include more than 10 residents and may establish in
conjunction with other permitted uses. Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 20.2.6 (rear
yard) and 20.2.7 (interior side yard) to the contrary, the minimum rear yard shall be 8 metres
and the minimum interior side yard shall be 4 metres. Notwithstanding the provisions of
Section 6.13 (parking) to the contrary, permitted uses may establish provided that a minimum
of 16 and a maximum of 18 parking spaces are provided. All other applicable provisions shall
apply.
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20.3.8 CF1-8: (Key Map 14)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 20.1 to the contrary, the area zoned CF1-8 may also
be used for a clinic. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.13 to the contrary, a minimum
of 10 on-site parking spaces shall be provided; and for 90 degree parking, the aisle shall not
be less than 4 metres in perpendicular width. All other applicable provisions shall apply.
20.3.9 CF1-9 (Key Map 7)
Notwithstanding Section 20.2.4. of this By-law to the contrary, the area zoned CF1-9 may have
a maximum lot coverage of 60 percent. All other provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall
apply.
20.3.10 CF1-10-H (Key Map 18)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 20 of this By-law to the contrary, in the area zoned
CF1-10-h, a parking lot accessory to the community facility use on the abutting lands to the
east is permitted. The Holding Zone (-h) shall not be removed until a site sketch addressing
drainage and landscaping considerations is submitted to the satisfaction of the town.
20.3.11 CF1-11: (Key Map 6)
Notwithstanding any provision of this By-law to the contrary, the area zoned CF1-11 shall
permit a community facility which includes over-night care services in addition to a lawn
bowling club. The minimum interior side yard setback shall be 2 metres. No parking will be
provided on-site. All other applicable provisions of this By-law shall apply.
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Section 21. Non-Site Specific Major Community Facility (CF2) Zone
21.1 Uses Permitted
No person shall within any CF2 zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure
for any purpose except one or more of the following uses:
- all uses permitted in a CF1 zone;
- ambulance station
- arena;
- cemetery;
- elementary school;
- fairground;
- fire hall;
- hospital;
- police station;
- public works garage, warehouse or storage yard;
- secondary school;
- sports field;
- stadium;
- racetrack;
- accessory uses subordinate to and located on the same lot as a permitted main use.
21.2 Zone Provisions
No person shall within any CF2 zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure
except in accordance with the following provisions:
21.2.1
Lot Frontage Minimum: 20 metres
21.2.2
Lot Area Minimum: 800 square metres
21.2.3
Lot Depth Minimum: 40 metres
21.2.4
Lot Coverage Maximum: 50 percent
21.2.5
Front Yard Minimum: 7.5 metres
21.2.6
Rear Yard Minimum: 7.5 metres provided that where a CF2 use abuts a residential
zone, or an (-h) residential zone, the minimum rear yard shall be: 10 metres
21.2.7
Interior Side Yard Minimum: 5 metres
21.2.8
Exterior Side Yard Minimum: 7.5 metres
21.2.9
Landscaped Open Space Minimum: 20 percent
21.2.10 Height Of Building Maximum: 11 metres
21.2.11 Parking, Accessory Buildings, Privacy Fences And Planting Strips, etc.
In accordance with Section 6 hereof.
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21.3 Special Zones
21.3.1 CF2-1: (Key Map 17)
Notwithstanding any provision of this By-law to the contrary, the area zoned CF2-1 may be
used for one or more of the following uses:
- all uses permitted in a CF1 or CF2 zone;
- a recreation and health complex consisting of one or more of the following uses:
- main uses including an aquatic centre, arenas, other indoor and outdoor sports facilities,
and/or community meeting/event facilities;
- related uses including clinics, health/fitness facilities and services, and/or day care
facilities; and
- accessory uses including food/beverage concessions; and/or accessory retail uses
associated with and operated by a main use or a related use.
- Notwithstanding any provision of this By-law to the contrary, the area zoned CF2-1 may
have:
- a minimum lot frontage of 15 metres;
- a minimum interior side yard of 0 metres on the west side only; and
- the number of parking spaces in accordance with an approved site plan under section 41
of the Planning Act, RSO 1990.
All other applicable provisions shall apply.
21.3.2 CF2-2: (Key Map 4)
Notwithstanding Section 21.1 of this By-law to the contrary, the area zoned CF2-2 may be
used for a clinic in addition to the permitted CF2 uses. The clinic permits accessory residential
dwelling units within the building for the temporary accommodation of professionals.
Temporary is defined as generally not exceeding 2 years and the professionals residing in the
residential dwelling units must be providing services to the clinic or hospital. All other
applicable provisions apply.
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Section 22. Site Specific Community Facility (CF3) Zone
22.1 Uses Permitted
No person shall within any CF3 zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure
for any purpose except one or more of the following uses:
- communication facilities;
- flood and erosion control works;
- electricity generation facilities and transmission and distribution systems;
- public utility;
- railway facilities;
- sewage treatment plant;
- water treatment plant; and
- water tower
- accessory uses subordinate to and located on the same lot as a permitted main use.
(Amended by By-law 62-2023)
22.2 Zone Provisions
Where owned and operated by the municipality, CF3 lands and facilities are subject to Zone
Provisions of Section 6.32. Where owned and operated by an entity other than the
municipality, CF3 lands and facilities are subject to the Zone Provisions as listed in Section
21.2.
22.3 Special Zones
22.3.1 CF3-1-H: (Key Map 20)
22.3.1.1
In addition to the uses listed in Section 22.1, the lands zoned CF3-1 may be used
for a stormwater management pond.
22.3.1.2
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 21.2 to the contrary, there shall be no
minimum lot frontage for the lands zoned CF3-1.
22.3.1.3
No buildings or structures or additions thereto and no placing or removal of fill or
site grading shall be permitted except with the prior written approval of the Town of
Goderich and the Conservation Authority.
22.3.1.4
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply. (Amended
by By-law 118-2017)
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Section 23. Harbour Commercial (H1) Zone
23.1 Uses Permitted
No person shall within any H1 zone use for any lot or erect, alter or use any building or
structure for any purpose except one or more of the following uses:
- eating establishment, restaurant;
- eating establishment, take out restaurant;
- eating establishment, refreshment stand, portable food outlet or mobile canteen;
- gift shop;
- museum or interpretive centre;
- parking area;
- public park;
- accessory uses subordinate to and located on the same lot as a permitted main use.
(Amended by By-law 62-2023)
23.2 Zone Provisions
No person shall within any H1 zone use any lot or erect or alter or use any building or structure
except in accordance with the following provisions:
23.2.1
Lot Frontage Minimum: no minimum
23.2.2
Lot Area Minimum: 20 square metres
23.2.3
Lot Depth Minimum: no minimum
23.2.4
Lot Coverage Maximum: 80 percent
23.2.5
Front Yard Minimum: no minimum
23.2.6
Rear Yard Minimum: no minimum
23.2.7
Interior Side Yard Minimum: no minimum
23.2.8
Exterior Side Yard Minimum: no minimum
23.2.9
Setback from Road & Rail: 4.5 metres from the centreline of railway track and/or 10
metres from the centreline of a public thoroughfare
23.2.10 Landscaped Open Space Minimum: no minimum
23.2.11 Height of Building Maximum: no maximum
23.2.12 Parking, Accessory Buildings, Privacy Fences and Planting Strips, etc.
In accordance with Section 6 hereof.
(Amended by By-law 62-2023)
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23.3 Other Provisions
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the contrary, no new development of H1
zone lands shall be permitted without entering into a development agreement to control site
standards with the municipality.
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Section 24. Harbour Industrial (H2) Zone
24.1 Uses Permitted
No person shall within any H2 zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure
except for one or more of the following uses:
- harbour industrial use, but not including open bulk storage;
- harbour administration facilities;
- open bulk storage of salt;
- parking area;
- public park;
- salt mine and related manufacturing and processing facility;
- terminal grain elevator;
- transfer grain elevator;
- accessory uses subordinate to and located on the same lot as a permitted main use.
24.2 Zone Provisions
No person shall within any H2 zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure
except in accordance with the following provisions:
24.2.1
Lot Frontage Minimum: no minimum
24.2.2
Lot Area Minimum: no minimum
24.2.3
Lot Depth Minimum: no minimum
24.2.4
Lot Coverage Maximum: 85 percent
24.2.5
Front Yard Minimum: 6 metres
24.2.6
Rear Yard Minimum: no minimum
24.2.7
Interior Side Yard Minimum: 3 metres
24.2.8
Exterior Side Yard Minimum: 6 metres
24.2.9
Landscaped Open Space Minimum: 10 percent
24.2.10 Height Of Building Maximum: no maximum (Amended by By-law 118-2017)
24.2.11 Property Abutting Railway or Hydro Right-of-Way
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law to the contrary, where any lot line or
portion thereof abuts a railway or hydro right-of-way, the interior side or rear yard required
along that portion of such lot line which so abuts the railway or hydro right-of-way shall be:1.5
metres
24.2.12 Exterior Construction and Design
No building or structure permitted in the H2 zone shall be erected unless the exterior
construction thereof is of stone, brick, reinforced concrete, glass or steel or a combination of
these materials.
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24.2.13 Public Park
There shall be no minimum requirements for a public park in an H2 zone.
24.2.14 Parking, Accessory Buildings, Privacy Fences and Planting Strips, etc.
In accordance with Section 6 hereof.
24.3 Special H2 Zones
24.3.1 H2-1: (Key Map 5)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 23.1. hereof to the contrary, the lands zoned H2-1
may be used for the following uses:
- all H2 uses, subject to the provisions of Section 23.2.;
- concession stand;
- municipally owned shopping terrace or retail store;
- café;
- gift shop;
- restaurant.
The above H1 uses shall be subject to the provisions of Section 22.2. (Amended by By-law 62-
2023)
24.3.2 H2-2: (Key Map 5)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 24.1 to the contrary, the area zoned H2-2 shall be
restricted to the following uses: a public park and a parking area. Buildings and structures
shall be prohibited. All other applicable provisions shall apply.
24.3.3 H2-3: (Key Map 1)
In the area zoned H2-3, the subject property is deemed to be a legal "lot" for the purpose of
this zoning bylaw. The most easterly property line of the lot adjacent to Part 1 on Plan 22R-
4463 is recognized to be the front yard. The existing concrete wall on the south side of the lot
together with any apparent fixtures or structures shall be allowed to project beyond the
confines of the lot as they exist on the day of the passing of the bylaw (insert date here).
Existing buildings and structures on the day of the passing of the bylaw are recognized and
deemed to conform. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 24.2, all new buildings and
structures shall be constructed a minimum of 1 metre from the perimeter of the lot.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.23, the subject property is recognized to have a
right of way as a means of access. Buildings and structures for the sole purpose of bulk
storage shall be exempt when calculating required parking spaces for the subject property. All
other provisions of this By-law shall apply.
24.3.4 H2-4: (Key Map 1)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 24.1 to the contrary, the area zoned H2-4 may also
be used for a marina subject to the zone provisions of Section 17.2.1. All other applicable
provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
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24.3.5 H2-5: (Key Map 1)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 24.1 to the contrary, the area zoned H2-5 shall be
limited to the following uses:
- parking area;
- walkway;
- picnic shelter;
- harbour industrial uses;
- open bulk storage associated with the harbour industrial use.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 24.2 to the contrary, there shall be no minimum
landscaped open space required for the area zoned H2-5.
Areas identified on the site plan for use as a walkway shall be physically separated from the
harbor industrial uses on the site so as not to conflict with those uses and to ensure the
physical safety of people utilizing the walkway. All other applicable provisions of this By-law,
as amended, shall apply. (Amended by By-law 75-2015)
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Section 25. Public Open Space (OS1) Zone
25.1 Uses Permitted
No person shall within any OS1 zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure
except for one or more of the following uses:
- interpretive centre or museum;
- municipally owned beach house containing food concession; (Amended by By-law 37-
2015)
- municipally owned shopping terrace or retail store;
- public park;
- farmer's market; (Amended by By-law 118-2017)
- flea market; (Amended by By-law 118-2017)
- parking lot
- accessory uses subordinate to and located on the same lot as a permitted main use.
(Amended by By-law 62-2023)
25.2 Zone Provisions
No person shall within any OS1 zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure
except in accordance with the following provisions:
23.2.1
Lot Frontage Minimum: 30 metres
23.2.2
Lot Area Minimum: 1050 square metres
23.2.3
Lot Depth Minimum: 35 metres
23.2.4
Lot Coverage Maximum: 30 percent
23.2.5
Front Yard Minimum: 6 metres
23.2.6
Rear Yard Minimum: 8 metres
23.2.7
Interior Side Yard Minimum: 6 metres
23.2.8
Exterior Side Yard Minimum: 6 metres
23.2.9
Height Of Building Maximum: 11 metres
23.2.10 Parking, Accessory Buildings, Privacy Fences and Planting Strips, Etc.
In accordance with Section 6 hereof.
25.3 Special Zones
25.3.1 OS1-1: (Key Map 20)
25.3.1.1
In addition to the uses listed in Section 25.1, the lands zoned OS1-1 may be used
for a linear stormwater wetland.
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25.3.1.2
The development of, and any changes to, the linear stormwater wetland, including
but not limited to the clearing of vegetation, filling, site grading, and/or landscaping,
must be reviewed and approved by the Conservation Authority prior to any works.
25.3.1.3
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply. (Amended
by By-law 118-2017)
25.3.2 OS1-2: (Key Map 20)
25.3.2.1
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 25.2 to the contrary, for the lands zoned
OS1-2 there shall be no minimum lot frontage, lot area, or lot depth.
25.3.2.2
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply. (Amended
by By-law 118-2017)
25.3.3 OS1-3-H: (Key Map 20)
25.3.3.1
In addition to the uses listed in Section 25.1, the lands zoned OS1-3 may be used
for a linear stormwater wetland.
25.3.3.2
The development of, and any changes to, the linear stormwater wetland, including
but not limited to the clearing of vegetation, filling, site grading, and/or landscaping,
must be reviewed and approved by the Conservation Authority prior to any works.
25.3.3.3
Holding Provision
No development is permitted on lands zoned OS1-3-h until certain criteria including the
preparation of a stage 3 archaeological assessment as required by the Conditions of Draft
Plan Approval for Plan of Subdivision (File 40T13002) have been met to the satisfaction of the
County of Huron and the Town of Goderich.
25.3.3.4
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply. (Amended
by By-law 118-2017)
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Section 26. Private Open Space (OS2) Zone
26.1 Uses Permitted
No person shall within any OS2 zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure
except for one or more of the following uses:
- clubhouse which may include a lounge with facilities for dining and entertaining,
washrooms, showers;
- country club;
- golf course;
- lawn bowling club;
- private park;
- tennis court;
- accessory uses subordinate to and located on the same lot as a permitted main use.
26.2 Zone Provisions
No person shall within any OS2 zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure
except in accordance with the following provisions:
26.2.1
Lot Frontage Minimum: no minimum
26.2.2
Lot Area Minimum: no minimum
26.2.3
Lot Depth Minimum: no minimum
26.2.4
Lot Coverage Maximum: 20 percent
26.2.5
Front Yard Minimum: 6 metres
26.2.6
Rear Yard Minimum: 6 metres
26.2.7
Interior Side Yard Minimum: 5 metres
26.2.8
Exterior Side Yard Minimum: 6 metres
26.2.9
Height Of Building Maximum: 11 metres
26.2.10 Parking, Accessory Buildings, Privacy Fences and Planting Strips, etc.
In accordance with Section 6 hereof.
26.3 Special OS2 Zones
26.3.1 OS2-1: (Key Map 10)
Notwithstanding any other provisions in this By-law to the contrary, in the area zoned OS2-1,
no building or structure or accessory building or structure (including a swimming pool or tennis
court) or parking area shall be permitted. Landscaping is permitted, which may include a patio
on grade. Accessory buildings and structures, not including swimming pools, may be
permitted within the OS2-1 zone adjacent to the lake bank, subject to the provisions of Section
6.9 and provided such accessory buildings or structures do not exceed 50 square metres lot
coverage.
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Section 27. Natural Environment (NE) Zone
27.1 Uses Permitted
No person shall within any NE zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure
except for one or more of the following uses:
- conservation project;
- parking lot;
- passive recreation;
- public park subject to the provisions of Section 23 hereof;
- playground and picnicking facilities;
- salt extraction well;
- settling basin;
- structures for erosion and flood control; and,
- accessory buildings and structures for trails such as stiles, stairways, markers, bridges and
benches.
27.2 Special Provisions
27.2.1 No buildings or structures or additions thereto and no placing or removal of fill shall be
permitted except with the prior written approval of the Municipality.
27.2.2 Clearing of areas within the NE zone shall be prohibited. Selective cutting may be
permitted in accordance with the approval of the Municipality.
27.2.3 Dumping of refuse shall be prohibited in the NE zone.
27.3 Special NE Zones
27.3.1 NE-1 (Key Maps 3 and 4)
27.3.1.1
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 27.1 to the contrary, the lands zoned NE-
1 may only be used for the following uses:
- A conservation project;
- Passive recreation.
27.3.1.2
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 27.2.1 to the contrary, no new buildings or
structures may be permitted within the lands zoned NE-1.
27.3.1.3
All other provisions shall continue to apply.
(As amended by By-law 129-2023)
27.3.2 NE-2: (Key Map 9)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 26.1 to the contrary, the area zoned NE-2 may be
used for one single-detached dwelling subject to the provisions of Section 7. The area zoned
NE-2 may also be used for accessory buildings and structures, not including a swimming pool,
subject to the provisions of section 6.9, including Section 6.9.2.2, except that no accessory
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building or structure shall be closer than 8 metres from the westerly lot line. All other
applicable provisions shall apply.
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Section 28. Floodway (F) Zone
28.1 Uses Permitted
No person shall within any F zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure
except for one or more of the following uses:
- a conservation project;
- passive recreation;
- public and private parks involving no buildings;
- accessory structures for trails such as stiles, stairways, structures for flood and erosion
control.
28.2 Special Provisions
28.2.1 No buildings or structures or additions thereto and no placing or removal of fill shall be
permitted except with the prior written approval of the Municipality and the Maitland
Valley Conservation Authority.
28.2.2 Clearing of areas within the F zone shall be prohibited. Selective cutting may be
permitted in accordance with the approval of the Municipality.
28.2.3 Dumping of refuse shall be prohibited in the F zone.
28.2.4 No part of an F zone shall be used to calculate any of the zone provisions required by
this By-law for a use located outside the F zone.
28.3 Special F Zones
28.3.1 F-1 (Key Maps 3 and 4)
28.3.1.1 Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 28.1 to the contrary, the lands zoned F-1
may only be used for the following uses:
- A conservation project;
- Passive recreation;
- An existing golf course.
28.3.1.2 Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 28.2.1 to the contrary, within the areas
used for the existing golf course as of September 28, 2023, the following accessory
buildings and structures for the existing golf course may be permitted:
- Stairways;
- Markers;
- Benches; and
- Irrigation systems.
These accessory buildings and structures may only be permitted with the prior written
approval of the Municipality and the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority.
No new buildings or structures are otherwise permitted within the lands zoned F-1.
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28.3.1.3 All other provisions shall continue to apply.
(As amended by By-law 129-2023)
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Section 29. Open Water (OW) Zone
29.1 Uses Permitted
No person shall within any OW zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure
except for one or more of the following uses:
- structures required for shipping and navigation, flood and erosion control;
- creation of and improvements to private and public beaches.
29.2 Special Provisions
29.2.1 No buildings or additions thereto and no placing or removal of fill shall be permitted
within any structures placed in the OW zone without the prior written permission of the
Municipality and The Ministry of Natural Resources in the area of the OW zone. An
environmental assessment may be required as a requisite condition for any
development in the OW zone.
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SECTION 30. HOLDING (-h) ZONE
30.1 Uses Permitted
No person shall within any (-h) zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure
except for one or more of the following uses:
- uses lawfully in existence on the date of passing of this By-law;
- buildings and structures lawfully in existence on the date of passing of this By-law;
- buildings and structures accessory to permitted uses.
30.2 Special Provisions
30.2.1 No new development of land will be permitted in a holding (-h) zone unless a rezoning
is obtained prior to new development.
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Section 31. Future Development (FD) Zone
31.1 Uses Permitted
No person shall within any FD zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure
for any purpose except one or more of the following uses:
- uses lawfully in existence on the date of the passing of this By-law;
- buildings and structures lawfully in existence on the date of the passing of this By-law;
- uses accessory to the permitted uses; and
- buildings and structures accessory to the permitted uses, not including the establishment
of new livestock buildings.
31.2 Zone Provisions
No person shall within any FD zone use any lot or erect, alter, or use any building or structure
except in accordance with the following provisions:
31.2.1 Front Yard (minimum) 10 metres
31.2.2 Rear Yard (minimum) 7.5 metres
31.2.3 Interior Side Yard (minimum) 7.5 metres
31.2.4 Exterior Side Yard (minimum) 10 metres
31.3 Special Provisions
31.3.1 The establishment of new livestock buildings is not permitted.
31.3.2 Final approval of subdivision of land in a Future Development zone will not be
permitted prior to a rezoning to the applicable zone.
31.3.3 Existing residences will only be allowed to expand, enlarge or re-establish provided
that the applicable residential zone provisions are complied with and the number of
dwelling units is not increased. (Amended by By-law 70-2016)
187
ENACTMENT
This By-Law shall come into effect
pursuant to Subsection 18 of Section 34
of
The Planning Act, 1990
READ a first time on the 9th day of December, 2013.
READ a second time on the 9th day of December, 2013.
READ a third time and passed on this 9th day of December, 2013.
___________________________
Deb Shewfelt, Mayor
CORPORATE SEAL
___________________________
Larry J. McCabe, Clerk
188
Zones and Symbols
Class
Zone
Symbol
Section Number
Residential
Residential Low
Density
R1
7.0
Residential Medium
Density
R2
8.0
Residential High
Density
R3
9.0
Commercial
Restricted Highway
Commercial
C2
12.0
Mixed Use Arterial
C3
13.0
Core Area
Commercial
C4
14.0
Mixed Use Core Area C5
15.0
Grouped Commercial C6
16.0
Recreational
Commercial
C7
17.0
Industrial
Light Industrial
M1
18.0
General Industrial
M2
19.0
Harbour Commercial
H1
23.0
Harbour Industrial
H2
24.0
Community Facility
Non-Site Specific
Minor Community
Facility
CF1
20.0
Non-Site Specific
Major Community
Facility
CF2
21.0
Site Specific
Community Facility
CF3
22.0
Special
Public Open Space
OS1
25.0
Private Open Space
OS2
26.0
Natural Environment
NE
27.0
Flood
F
28.0
Open Water
OW
29.0
Holding
(-h)
30.0
Future Development
FD
31.0
(Amended by By-law 62-2023)
H2-3
H2-4
H2-51
OW
OW
H2
OW
H2
COBOUR
BEACH ST
ELGIN AVENUE WEST
QUEBEC ST
LIGHTHOU
H
LAKE
HURON
Municipality of
Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh
See Key Map 05
See Key Map 02
0
180
90
Meters
1:5,000
.
Town of Goderich
Zoning By-Law
01
Amendments
20
05
04
19
13
10
18
03
09
12
11
08
15
01
16
06
17
07
14
02
July 05, 2023
1 Amended by By-law 75-2015
Zone
Natural Environment (NE)
Open Space (OS1)
Open Water (OW)
Floodway (F)
Conservation Authority
Notification Areas
Property Boundary
!(
Closed Landfill
Landfill 500m Buffer
Railway
Roads
Top of Bank
Watercourses
Waterbodies
Revision Date:
C7
H1
NE1
H2
OW
OW
COLBORNE S
ST. PATRICK
NORTH HARBOUR
ROAD WEST
ST. PATRICK STREET
CALEDONIA
ST.
G
E
OR
G
E
S
CRE
SCE
NT
CH ST
A
RTH
U
R S
T
R E
E T
NELSO
WATERLOO STREET NORTH
See Key Map 03
See Key Map 05
MAITLAND RIVER
See Key Map 01
See Key Map 06
Municipality of
Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh
0
125
62.5
Meters
1:3,500
.
Town of Goderich
Zoning By-Law
02
Amendments
20
05
04
19
13
10
18
03
09
12
11
08
15
01
16
06
17
07
14
02
July 05, 2023
1 Amended by By-law 62-2023
Zone
Natural Environment (NE)
Open Space (OS1)
Open Water (OW)
Floodway (F)
Conservation Authority
Notification Areas
Property Boundary
!(
Closed Landfill
Landfill 500m Buffer
Railway
Roads
Top of Bank
Watercourses
Waterbodies
Revision Date:
C32
C31
CF1
CF1
CF1
CF1
CF1
OS12
OS1
R2
R2
R2
R2
R2
R2
R22
R2
R2
R2
R2-8
R32
R3-52
OS22
NE2
NE2
OW
F-13
C7-3
NE-13
C7-33
COLBORNE S
ORTH STREET
TON STREET
HURCH STREET
DREW STREET
ANGLESEA STREET
TRAFALGAR STREET
BRUCE STREET EAST
BROCK STREET
WOLFE STREET
NAPIER STREET
ST. VINCENT STREET
GLOUCESTER TERRACE
CALEDONIA TERRACE
MONTCALM STREET
ST.
G
E
OR
G
E
S
CRE
SCE
N
T
NO RTH H
AR BO UR R
OAD EAST
BRUCE STREET WEST
NAPIER STREET
R E
E T
NORTH STREET
GLOUCESTER TERR
NELSON STREET WEST
VICTORIA ST N
O STREET NORTH
NELSON STREET EAST
MAITLAND RIVER
See Key Map 02
See Key Map 04
See Key Map 07
Municipality of
Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh
See Key Map 06
0
140
70
Meters
1:4,000
.
Town of Goderich
Zoning By-Law
03
Amendments
20
05
04
19
13
10
18
03
09
12
11
08
15
01
16
06
17
07
14
02
July 22, 2024
1 Amended by By-law 119-2016
2 Amended by By-law 62-2023
3 Amended by By-law 129-2023
Zone
Natural Environment (NE)
Open Space (OS1)
Open Water (OW)
Floodway (F)
Conservation Authority
Notification Areas
Property Boundary
!(
Closed Landfill
Landfill 500m Buffer
Railway
Roads
Top of Bank
Watercourses
Waterbodies
Revision Date:
T
EET
ANGLESEA STREET
CAMBRIA ROAD NORTH
TRAFALGAR STREET
BRUCE STREET EAST
BROCK STREET
WOLFE STREET
ALBERT STREET NORTH
NAPIER STREET
MONTCALM STREET
EAST
MAITLAN
ET
BLUEWATER HWY / HWY 21
GLOUCESTER TERR
VICTORIA ST N
ET EAST
See Key Map 03
See Key Map 08
MAITLAND RIVER
Municipality of
Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh
NE-14
R2
OS13
R2
R2
CF2
R2
F-14
M12
NE3
R2-2
R3-12-h5
R23
CF2-h3
R3-125
R2-2
R23
CF2
M12
R23
C7-34
CF2-2
CF13
OW
R2
R2-121
NE3
CF1
CF33
R2
OS23
F
R2
OS1
R2
M1
R33
20
05
04
19
13
10
18
03
09
12
11
08
15
01
16
06
17
07
14
02
Zone
Natural Environment (NE)
Open Space (OS1)
Open Water (OW)
Floodway (F)
Conservation Authority
Notification Areas
Property Boundary
!(
Closed Landfill
Landfill 500m Buffer
Railway
Roads
Top of Bank
Watercourses
Waterbodies
1:4,000
0
140
70
Meters.
Town of Goderich
Zoning By-Law
04
Amendments
Revision Date:
September 10, 2025
1 Amended by By-law 83-2014
2 Amended by By-law 136-2015
3 Amended by By-law 62-2023
4 Amended by By-law 129-2023
5 Amended by By-law 77-2025
C7-11
C7-2
H2
H2
H2
H2-11
NE1
OS1
OS1
OS11
OS11
OS1
R2
R2
R2
R2
R2
R2
R2
R21
R2
R2
R2-261
R31
R31
CF31
NE1
OS11
OW1
H2
OS11
D
WARREN STREET
ESSEX STREET
NORTH HARBOUR
ROAD WEST
CAYLEY STREET
BRITANNIA ROA
WILSON STREET
WIDDER STREET
COBOURG ST
ELIZABETH STREET
WELLESLEY STREET
SHORE CRESCENT
BEACH ST
BINGHAM DR
VICKERS LN
ESSEX STREET
COVE RD
BLAKE STREET W
BLAKE ST W
ELGIN AVENUE WEST
PICTON STREET WEST
QUEBEC STREET
LIGHTHOUSE ST
HARBOUR STREET
BRITANNIA ROAD WEST
WARREN STREET
LAKE
HURON
See Key Map 09
See Key Map 06
See Key Map 01
0
200
100
Meters
1:5,500
.
Town of Goderich
Zoning By-Law
05
Amendments
20
05
04
19
13
10
18
03
09
12
11
08
15
01
16
06
17
07
14
02
July 05, 2023
1 Amended by By-law 62-2023
Zone
Natural Environment (NE)
Open Space (OS1)
Open Water (OW)
Floodway (F)
Conservation Authority
Notification Areas
Property Boundary
!(
Closed Landfill
Landfill 500m Buffer
Railway
Roads
Top of Bank
Watercourses
Waterbodies
Revision Date:
CF1-11
H1
NE2
OS1
R2
R2
R2
R2
R2
R2
R2
R22
R2
R2
R2
R2
R2
R2
R22
R2
R2
R2
R2
R2
R2-1
R2-1
R2-151
R2-192
R2-272
31
R32
R3-12
R3-92
H2
H22
NE2
OW
OW
R23
COLBORNE STREET
MONTREAL STREET
WEST STREET
ELGIN AVENUE WEST
MARKET STREET
CHURCH STREET
ST. PATRICK STREET
LIGHTHOUSE STREET
ELGIN AVENUE WEST
ET
PICTON STREET WEST
LIGHTHOUSE STREET
NORTH HARBOUR
ROAD WEST
QUEBEC STREET
BRITANNIA ROAD WEST
T
EET
COBOURG ST
EET
ST. PATRICK STREET
WELLESLEY STREET
WATERLOO STREET SOUTH
ST. VINCENT S
CALEDONIA TERRACE
ST.
G
E
OR
G
E
S
CRE
SCE
N
T
BRUCE STR
VICKERS LN
WEST STREET
ET S
A
RTH
U
R S
T
R E
ET
WELLINGTON STREET
PICTON STREET W
BRITANNIA ROA
NELSON STREET
ELGIN AVENUE WEST
PICTON STREET WEST
QUEBEC STREET
LIGHTHOUSE ST
WATERLOO STREET NORTH
HARBOUR STREET
BRITANNIA ROAD WEST
See Key Map 05
See Key Map 11
See Key Map 02
See Key Map 03
See Key Map 07
0
125
62.5
Meters
1:3,500
.
Town of Goderich
Zoning By-Law
06
Amendments
20
05
04
19
13
10
18
03
09
12
11
08
15
01
16
06
17
07
14
02
August 08, 2023
1 Amended by By-law 119-2016
2 Amended by By-law 62-2023
3 Temporary Use By-law 45-2023 (Expires May 22, 2026)
Zone
Natural Environment (NE)
Open Space (OS1)
Open Water (OW)
Floodway (F)
Conservation Authority
Notification Areas
Property Boundary
!(
Closed Landfill
Landfill 500m Buffer
Railway
Roads
Top of Bank
Watercourses
Waterbodies
Revision Date:
C3
C3-7
C4
C4
C4
C4
C4
C4
C4
C4
C5
C57
C57
C5
C5
C5
C5
C57
C57
C52
C5
C57
C57
C5
C57
C57
C5
C57
C5
C5
C5-1
C5-2
C5-3
C5-43, 4
C5-55
CF1
CF1
CF1
CF1
CF1
CF1
CF1-9
CF2
R2
R2
R2
R27
R27
R2
R2
R2
R2
R2
R27
R2
R27
R2-10 R2-11
R2-207
R2-237
R2-46
R2-6
R2-7
R37
R37
R37
OS1
C4
R2-131
KINGSTON STREET
COLBORNE STREET
MONTREAL STREET
SOUTH STREET
NORTH STREET
HAMILTON STREET
EAST STREET
ELGIN AVENUE EAST
WEST STREET
ELGIN AVENUE WEST
MARKET STREET
CHURCH STREET
STANLEY STREET
NEWGATE STREET
ST. DAVID STREET
ST. ANDREW STREET
ST. PATRICK STREET
LIGHTHOUSE STREET
PICTON STREET EAST
VICTORIA STREET SOUTH
WATERLOO STREET SOUTH
EE
T
SOUTH STREET
PICTON STREET WEST
BRITANNIA ROAD WEST
NELSON STREET WEST
WATERLOO STREET NORTH
NELSON STREET EAST
VICTORIA STREET SOUTH
See Key Map 06
See Key Map 03
See Key Map 08
See Key Map 12
See Key Map 13
0
90
45
Meters
1:2,500
.
Town of Goderich
Zoning By-Law
07
Amendments
20
05
04
19
13
10
18
03
09
12
11
08
15
01
16
06
17
07
14
02
July 05, 2023
1 Amended by By-law 44-2015
2 Amended by By-law 123-2018
3 Amended by By-law 34-2020
4 Amended by By-law 31-2021
5 Amended by By-law 97-2021
6 Amended by By-law 09-2022
7 Amended by By-law 62-2023
Zone
Natural Environment (NE)
Open Space (OS1)
Open Water (OW)
Floodway (F)
Conservation Authority
Notification Areas
Property Boundary
!(
Closed Landfill
Landfill 500m Buffer
Railway
Roads
Top of Bank
Watercourses
Waterbodies
Revision Date:
C3
C3
C3-24
C4
C5-62
C4-4
C4-5
CF3
CF3
M1
M11
M11
NE3
R23
R2
R2
R2
R2
R2
R2
R2
R2
R2
R2
R2
R2
R23
R23
R2
R2
R2
R2
R2
R2-141
R2-5
R33
R33
R33
R33
R3-33
R3-73
NE
F
OW
ON STREET
ON STREET
STREET
AVENUE EAST
WGATE STREET
AVID STREET
EAST STREET
CAMBRIDGE STREE
GIBBONS STREET
PARK STREET
BRITANNIA ROAD EAST
ANGLESEA STREET
ST. DAVID STREET
CAMBRIA ROAD NORTH
NEWGATE STREET
MAITLAND
TRAFALGAR STREET
BRUCE STREET EAST
BROCK STREET
JONES STREET
WOLFE STREET
T EAST
ALBERT STREET NORTH
HINCKS STREET
ELGIN AVENUE EAST
OXFORD STREET
PALMERSTON STREET
VICTORIA STREET SOUTH
CYPRESS STREET
TRANG COURT
MAITLAND ROAD NORTH
TORONTO S TREET
HORTON STREET
PICTON STREET EAST
WALNUT STREET
OXFORD STREET
CAMBRIA ROAD SOUTH
ALBERT STREET SOUTH
STONEHOUSE STREET
BAYFIELD ROAD / HWY 21
HU
VICTORIA ST
STREET EAST
REGENT STREET
BRITANNIA ROAD EAST
ET
VICTORIA STREET SOUTH
REGENT STREET
CAMBRIDGE STREET
MARY STREET
HURON ROAD / HWY 8
See Key Map 04
See Key Map 07
See Key Map 14
See Key Map 15
See Key Map 13
0
160
80
Meters
1:4,500
.
Town of Goderich
Zoning By-Law
08
Amendments
20
05
04
19
13
10
18
03
09
12
11
08
15
01
16
06
17
07
14
02
July 05, 2023
1 Amended by By-law 119-2016
2 Amended by By-law 123-2022
3 Amended by By-law 62-2023
Zone
Natural Environment (NE)
Open Space (OS1)
Open Water (OW)
Floodway (F)
Conservation Authority
Notification Areas
Property Boundary
!(
Closed Landfill
Landfill 500m Buffer
Railway
Roads
Top of Bank
Watercourses
Waterbodies
Revision Date:
NE
NE-2
OS1
R1
R1
R2
R2
R2
R2
R2
NE
OS11
OW1
OS11
COVE RD
WARREN STREET
ESSEX STREET
CAYLEY STREE
WILSON STREET
WIDDER STREET
COBOURG ST
WELLESLEY STREET
LAKESIDE DRIVE
SHORE CRES
BINGHAM DR
ESSEX STREET
COVE RD
BLAKE ST W
ELGIN AVENUE WEST
PICTON STREET WEST
QUEBEC STREET
LIGHTHOUSE ST
BRITANNIA ROAD WEST
BENNETT ST W
SUNSET DR
WARREN STREET
WARREN STREET
LAKE
HURON
See Key Map 05
See Key Map 10
See Key Map 11
0
160
80
Meters
1:4,500
.
Town of Goderich
Zoning By-Law
09
Amendments
20
05
04
19
13
10
18
03
09
12
11
08
15
01
16
06
17
07
14
02
July 05, 2023
1 Amended by By-law 62-2023
Zone
Natural Environment (NE)
Open Space (OS1)
Open Water (OW)
Floodway (F)
Conservation Authority
Notification Areas
Property Boundary
!(
Closed Landfill
Landfill 500m Buffer
Railway
Roads
Top of Bank
Watercourses
Waterbodies
Revision Date:
COVE RD
LAKESIDE DRIVE
SHORE CRESCE
BINGHAM DR
BL
BLAKE ST W
BETHUNE CRES
BENNETT ST W
SUNSET DR
WARREN STREET
WARREN ST
WARREN STREET
See Key Map 09
LAKE
HURON
See Key Map 20
See Key Map 11
OS2
OW1
R1
R1-1-H3
R1-13
R1-13
R1-12,3
R1-13
R1-13
R1-12, 3
R1-13
R1-12, 3
R1-12, 3
R1-12, 3
OS1
NE1
R1-13
R1-13
OS2-1
OS1
R1-12,3
R1-1-H3
OS2
R1
CF3
OS11
20
05
04
19
13
10
18
03
09
12
11
08
15
01
16
06
17
07
14
02
Zone
Natural Environment (NE)
Open Space (OS1)
Open Water (OW)
Floodway (F)
Conservation Authority
Notification Areas
Property Boundary
!(
Closed Landfill
Landfill 500m Buffer
Railway
Roads
Top of Bank
Watercourses
Waterbodies
1:4,500
0
160
80
Meters.
Town of Goderich
Zoning By-Law
10
Amendments
Revision Date:
September 10, 2025
1 Amended by By-law 62-2023
2 Amended by By-law 88-2024
3 Amended by By-law 83-2025
COVE RD
WARREN STREET
PICTON STREET WEST
BLAKE STREET WEST
ESSEX STREET
BENNETT STREET WEST
CAYLEY STREET
BRITANNIA ROAD WEST
SUNSET DRIVE
SUNCOAST DRIVE WEST
RICH STREET
KEYS STREET
WILSON STREET
WIDDER STREET
LEE CRESCENT
ELIZABETH STREET
BETHUNE CRESCENT
MCDONALD STREET
B
A
LVINA D
R
I
VE W EST
BEILBY STREET
WATERLOO STR
YOUNG STREET
LAKESIDE DRIVE
BRIMICOMBE CRESCENT
COMOX CRESCENT
SHORE CRESCENT
LEONARD DRIVE
BINGHAM DR
CATHERINE STREET
WELLINGTON STREET S
JOHN STREET
OAK STREET
ESSEX STREE
WELLINGTON
COVE RD
BLAKE STREET WEST
SUNCOAST DRIVE W
BENNETT STREET WEST
PICTON STREET WEST
BRITANNIA ROAD WEST
BLAKE ST W
BETHUNE CRES
ELDON STREET
PICTON STREET WEST
BRITANNIA ROAD WEST
BENNETT ST W
SUNSET DR
WARREN STREET
WARREN ST
WARREN STREET
ELDON STREET
DOOLITT
RAGLAN STREET WEST
See Key Map 09
See Key Map 10
See Key Map 20
See Key Map 06
See Key Map 12
R1
R1
OS12
R1-13,4
R2
R22
OS1
CF2
R2-212
R2
R1
R1
OS1
R22
R32
R1-14
R1
R2
R2-9
R2-181
R1
R2
R1
R1
R1-1-H4
R2
R2
R1
R2
R1
R2
R1-13,4
R1
OS1
R1-14
20
05
04
19
13
10
18
03
09
12
11
08
15
01
16
06
17
07
14
02
Zone
Natural Environment (NE)
Open Space (OS1)
Open Water (OW)
Floodway (F)
Conservation Authority
Notification Areas
Property Boundary
!(
Closed Landfill
Landfill 500m Buffer
Railway
Roads
Top of Bank
Watercourses
Waterbodies
1:4,500
0
160
80
Meters.
Town of Goderich
Zoning By-Law
11
Amendments
Revision Date:
September 10, 2025
1 Amended by By-law 58-2021
2 Amended by By-law 62-2023
3 Amended by By-law 88-2024
4 Amended by By-law 83-2025
CF1-4
CF2
CF2
CF2
CF3
OS1
OS1
OS1
R1
R1
R1
R1
R1
R1
R1
R1
R1
R1
R1
R1
R1
R1
R1
R1
R1
R1
R2
R2
R2
R2
R2
R2
R2
R21
R2
R21
R21
R2
R31
R31
BENNETT STREET EAST
GIBBONS STREET
PICTON STREET WEST
BLAKE STREET WEST
BENNETT STREET WEST
TREET
BRITANNIA ROAD WEST
SUNSET DRIVE
SUNCOAST DRIVE WEST
RICH STREET
KEYS STREET
BLAKE STREET EAST
PICTON STREET EAST
WIDDER STREET
LEE CRESCENT
ELIZABETH STREET
BETHUNE CRESCENT
MCDONALD STREET
B
A
LVINA D
R
I
VE WEST
VICTORIA STRE
KROHMER DRIVE
BEILBY STREET
B
A
L
V
IN
A
D
R
I
V
E
E
A
ST
WATERLOO STR
YOUNG STREET
STRANG COURT
BRIMICOMBE CRESCENT
COMOX CRESCENT
CRESCENT
LEONARD DRIVE
RAGLAN STREET EAST
CATHERINE STREET
CAMERON STREET
WELLINGTON STREET S
JOHN STREET
OAK STREET
WELLINGTON
SOUTH STREET
BLAKE STREET WEST
SUNCOAST DRIVE W
BENNETT STREET WEST
BAYFIELD ROAD / HWY 21
PICTON STREET WEST
BRITANNIA ROAD WEST
ELDON STREET
BAYFIELD ROAD
SUNCOAST DRIVE EAST
GIBBONS STREET
ELDON STREET
SOUTH ST
DOOLITTLE LN
RAGLAN STREET WEST
CHRISTINA CT
SOUTH STREET
See Key Map 20
See Key Map 11
See Key Map 07
See Key Map 13
0
160
80
Meters
1:4,500
.
Town of Goderich
Zoning By-Law
12
Amendments
20
05
04
19
13
10
18
03
09
12
11
08
15
01
16
06
17
07
14
02
July 05, 2023
1 Amended by By-law 62-2023
Zone
Natural Environment (NE)
Open Space (OS1)
Open Water (OW)
Floodway (F)
Conservation Authority
Notification Areas
Property Boundary
!(
Closed Landfill
Landfill 500m Buffer
Railway
Roads
Top of Bank
Watercourses
Waterbodies
Revision Date:
C32
C3
C3
C32
C3
C32
C3
C32
C3
C3-11
C3-132
C3-20
C3-3
C3-4
C3-6
CF1-8
CF3
M2
R1
R1
R1
R1
R1-2
R2
R2
R2
R2
R2
R22
R2
R2
R2
R2
R2
R2
R2
R2
R2
R2
R22
R2-171
R2-181
R2-242
R2-242
R2-242
R2-242
R2-252
CAMBRIDGE STREET
ST
MAITLAND ROAD S
JONES STREET
HINCKS STREET
OXFORD STREET
MARTHA STREET
CYPRESS STREET
DAWNROSE DRIVE
TORONTO STREET
HO
PICTON STREET EAST
WALNUT STREET
OXFORD STREET
MARY STREET
TREET
HURON ROAD / HWY 8
JONES STREET
WELLS ST
WALNUT STREET
CAMBRIDG
TILT ST
REGENT STREET
STREET SOUTH
FAIRHAVEN LN
BRITANNIA ROAD EAST
MAPLE STREET
REGENT STREET
HURON ROAD
BENNETT ST E
CAMBRIDGE STREET
MARY STREET
HURON ROAD / HWY 8
See Key Map 08
See Key Map 13
S e Key Map 15
See Key Map 17
See Key Map 18
See Key Map 16
0
120
60
Meters
1:3,250
.
Town of Goderich
Zoning By-Law
14
Amendments
20
05
04
19
13
10
18
03
09
12
11
08
15
01
16
06
17
07
14
02
July 05, 2023
1 Amended by By-law 10-2022
2 Amended by By-law 62-2023
Zone
Natural Environment (NE)
Open Space (OS1)
Open Water (OW)
Floodway (F)
Conservation Authority
Notification Areas
Property Boundary
!(
Closed Landfill
Landfill 500m Buffer
Railway
Roads
Top of Bank
Watercourses
Waterbodies
Revision Date:
e
!(
M2
M2
M2
M2
M2-1
M2-4
F
M2
NE1
OW
CAMBRIDGE STREET
MAITLAND ROAD SOUTH
STREET
ALBERT STREET N
OXFORD STREET
MARTHA STREET
CYPRESS STREET
MAITLAND ROAD NORTH
HORTON STREET
ET EAST
WALNUT STREET
OXFORD STREET
MARY STREET
ALBERT STREET SOUTH
HURON ROAD / HWY 8
JONES STREET
WELLS ST
WALNUT STREET
CAMBRIDGE ST
REGENT STREET
BRITANNIA ROAD EAST
MAPLE STREET
REGENT STREET
HUR
CAMBRIDGE STREET
TREET
HURON ROAD / HWY 8
See Key Map 08
See Key Map 14
See Key Map 16
MAITLAND RIVER
Municipality of
Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh
0
160
80
Meters
1:4,500
.
Town of Goderich
Zoning By-Law
15
Amendments
20
05
04
19
13
10
18
03
09
12
11
08
15
01
16
06
17
07
14
02
July 05, 2023
1 Amended by By-law 62-2023
Zone
Natural Environment (NE)
Open Space (OS1)
Open Water (OW)
Floodway (F)
Conservation Authority
Notification Areas
Property Boundary
!(
Closed Landfill
Landfill 500m Buffer
Railway
Roads
Top of Bank
Watercourses
Waterbodies
Revision Date:
C31
C3
CF1
CF1
M1-5
M2
M2
M2-5
NE1
OS1
OS1
R1
R2
R2
OW
F
F
CAMBRIDGE STREET
MAITLAND ROAD SOUTH
PARSONS COURT
CYPRESS STREET
WALNUT STREET
MILL ROAD
ROAD / HWY 8
CAMBRIDGE ST
REGENT STREET
ST DRIVE EAST
FAIRHAVEN LN
MAPLE STREET
HURON ROAD / HWY 8
HURON ROAD
S
Key Map 14
See Key Map 15
ee Key Map 1
MAITLAND RIVER
Municipality of
Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh
Municipality of
Central Huron
0
160
80
Meters
1:4,500
.
Town of Goderich
Zoning By-Law
16
Amendments
20
05
04
19
13
10
18
03
09
12
11
08
15
01
16
06
17
07
14
02
July 05, 2023
1 Amended by By-law 62-2023
Zone
Natural Environment (NE)
Open Space (OS1)
Open Water (OW)
Floodway (F)
Conservation Authority
Notification Areas
Property Boundary
!(
Closed Landfill
Landfill 500m Buffer
Railway
Roads
Top of Bank
Watercourses
Waterbodies
Revision Date:
ee
8
S
SUNCOAST DRIVE EAST
HUCKINS STREET
HA STREET
EA
ST
DAWNROSE DRIVE
1
BAYFIELD ROAD
CHRISTINA C
TILT ST
MOONEY STREET
MACEWAN STREET
SUNC
WALNUT STREET SOUTH
BENNETT ST E
See Key Map 19
See Key Map 13
See Key Map 14
See Key Map 18
See Key Map 13
R1
C3
CF1
R3-183
C3-10
R3-43
M2
CF2-1
M2-8
R23
C6-11,4
C3
C3
R3-173
M2
CF3
C3-2
C33
C3
R2-313
M12
20
05
04
19
13
10
18
03
09
12
11
08
15
01
16
06
17
07
14
02
Zone
Natural Environment (NE)
Open Space (OS1)
Open Water (OW)
Floodway (F)
Conservation Authority
Notification Areas
Property Boundary
!(
Closed Landfill
Landfill 500m Buffer
Railway
Roads
Top of Bank
Watercourses
Waterbodies
1:3,000
0
110
55
Meters.
Town of Goderich
Zoning By-Law
17
Amendments
Revision Date:
September 10, 2025
1 Amended by By-law 53-2014
2 Amended by By-law 119-2016
3 Amended by By-law 62-2023
4 Amended by By-law 97-2024
C25
C2-25
M2
M2
M2
M2
M2
M2
M2-10
M2-144
M2-152
M2-7
M2-h3, 4
NE5
NE5
M2-131
M2
M2-144
MOONEY STREET
HUCKINS STREET
PARSONS COURT
MITCHELL STREET
BAYFIELD ROAD / HWY 21
BAYFIELD ROAD
MOONEY STREET
MACEWAN STREET
HURON ROAD / HWY 8
ERT ROAD
See Key Map 20
See Key Map 17
See Key Map 18
Municipality of
Central Huron
0
200
100
Meters
1:5,500
.
Town of Goderich
Zoning By-Law
19
Amendments
20
05
04
19
13
10
18
03
09
12
11
08
15
01
16
06
17
07
14
02
July 05, 2023
1 Amended by By-law 47-2015
2 Amended by By-law 90-2015
3 Amended by By-law 81-2015
4 Amended by By-law 79-2016
5 Amended by By-law 62-2023
Zone
Natural Environment (NE)
Open Space (OS1)
Open Water (OW)
Floodway (F)
Conservation Authority
Notification Areas
Property Boundary
!(
Closed Landfill
Landfill 500m Buffer
Railway
Roads
Top of Bank
Watercourses
Waterbodies
Revision Date:
C3-275
C3-27-h4
CF3-14
FD4
FD1
NE6
OS1-14
OS1-14
OS1-12
OS1-22
OS1-2
2
OS1-3-h4
OS1-3-h4
h
h
R1-45
R1-43, 5
R1-43, 5
R1-43
R1-4-h2
R1-4-h4
R1-4-h2
R1-53, 5
R1-8
3, 5
R2-286
R2-286
R2-28-h6
R2-28-h6
R2-28-h6
R2-28-h
6
R2-29-h6
R2-29-h6
R2-306
R2-306
R2-30-h6
R1-4-h2
R1-45
R1-4-h2
OS16
R2-306
R3-156,8
R3-19-h8
R1-9-h7
R1-9-h7
R1-9-h7
R1-9-h7
R1-9-h7
R1-9-h7
R1-9-h7
R1-9-h
7
R1-9-h7
R1-9-h7
R1-9-h
7
R1-9-h7
R1-9-h
7
R1-9-h
7
R1-9-h7
R1-9-h
7
R2-33-h7
R2-33-h7
R2-33-h7
R2-33-h
7
R2-33-h
7
R2-33-h7
R2-33-h
7
R2-33-h
7
R2-33-h
7
R2-34-h7
OS17
C3-29-h7
C3-29-h7
C3-29-h7
R2-358
COVE RD
BENNETT STREET EAST
BLAKE STREET WEST
BENNETT STREET WEST
SUNSET DRIVE
SUNCOAST DRIVE WEST
RICH STREET
BLAKE STREET EAST
LEE CRESCENT
BETHUNE CRESCENT
B
A
LVIN A D
R
I
VE W EST
KROHMER DRIVE
BEILBY STREET
B
A
L
V
IN
A
D
R
I
VE
E
A
ST
YOUNG STREET
LAKESIDE DRIVE
BRIMICOMBE CRESCENT
MITCHELL
COMOX CRESCENT
SHORE CRESCENT
LEONARD DRIVE
BINGHAM DR
CATHERINE STREET
JOHN STREET
OAK STREET
BLAKE STREET WEST
SUNCOAST DRIVE W
BENNETT STREET WEST
BAYFIELD ROAD / HWY 21
BLAKE ST W
BETHUNE CRES
ELDON STREET
BAYFIELD ROAD
SUNCOAST DRIVE EAST
GIBBONS STREET
BENNETT ST W
SUNSET DR
WARREN STREET
WARREN ST
W
SOUTH ST
DOOLITTLE LN
CHRISTINA CT
DECHERT ROAD
See Key
Map 10
See Key Map 19
See Key
Map 11
See Key
Map 12
LAKE
HURON
Municipality of
Central Huron
See Key
Map 13
See Key Map 17
0
270
135
Meters
1:7,400
.
Town of Goderich
Zoning By-Law
20
Amendments
20
05
04
19
13
10
18
03
09
12
11
08
15
01
16
06
17
07
14
02
October 09, 2024
1 Amended by By-law 119-2016
2 Amended by By-law 118-2017
3 Amended by By-law 21-2021
4 Amended by By-law 08-2022
5 Amended by By-law 52-2022
6 Amended by By-law 62-2023
7 Amended by By-law 126-2023
8 Amended by By-law 66-2024
Zone
Natural Environment (NE)
Open Space (OS1)
Open Water (OW)
Floodway (F)
Conservation Authority
Notification Areas
Property Boundary
!(
Closed Landfill
Landfill 500m Buffer
Railway
Roads
Top of Bank
Watercourses
Waterbodies
Revision Date:
T
his
map
is ent
itled Town of Goderich Schedule C, Roads Plan.
This map
displays Roads inf ormation within the Town of Goderich.
The following is a detailed list of the featu res
included in the map:
(specific to the layer s in the map)
Road Download formats (
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titled Town
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dule C - Par
king Plan.
This map di
splays Parking
Downtown in
formation wi
thin the Town of
Goderich.
The
following is a det
ailed list of t
he features inc
luded in the ma
p: (specific to
the layers in
the map)
Road
Download for
mats (shp, kml, c
sv)
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APPENDIX 1
ILLUSTRATION OF CELLAR
AND BASEMENT DEFINITIONS*
STOREY
FINISHED CEILING
FINISHED FLOOR
FINISHED
GRADE
STOREY
FINISHED CEILING
FINISHED FLOOR
FINISHED
GRADE
CELLAR
HAS MORE THAN ONE HALF OF
ITS HEIGHT,FROM FINISHED
FLOOR TO FINISHED CEILING,
BELOW ADJACENT FINISHED
GRADE.
BASEMENT
HAS LESS THAN ONE HALF OF
ITS HEIGHT,FROM FINISHED
FLOOR TO FINISHED CEILING,
BELOW ADJACENT FINISHED
GRADE.
*THE ILLUSTRATION OF CELLAR
AND BASEMENT DOES NOT FORM
PART OF THIS BY-LAW,BUT IS
PROVIDED FOR CONVENIENCE.
Appendix 2
Illustration Of Heights
Of Buildings*
FRONT OF
BUILDING
FINISHED SURFACE
ELEVATION
AVERAGE
ROOF SURFACE
PARAPET
HEIGHT OF BUILDING
HEIGHT OF BUILDING
RIDGE
EAVE
SIDE
FRONT
MEAN HEIGHT
HEIGHT OF BUILDING
AVERAGE
ELEVATION
DECK ROOF LINE
HEIGHT OF BUILDING
FRONT
SIDE
RIDGE
EAVE
MEAN HEIGHT
HEIGHT OF BUILDING
SIDE
FRONT
AVERAGE
ELEVATION
RIDGE
EAVE
SIDE
FRONT
MEAN HEIGHT
HEIGHT OF BUILDING
AVERAGE ELEVATION
FLAT ROOF
MANSARD ROOF
GABLE ROOF
HIP ROOF
GAMBREL ROOF
*THE ILLUSTRATIONS ARE FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY AND DO NOT FORM PART OF THIS BY-LAW.
APPENDIX 3
ILLUSTRATION OF LOT DEFINITIONS*
Maximum
135 degrees
Corner
STREET
STREET
100'
100'
Portion of Corner
Lot more than 100'
from corner
"LOT, CORNER"
Corner Lot, Straight
Sides
CORNER
LOT
CORNER
LOT
INTERIOR
LOT
INTERIOR
LOT
CORNER
LOT
THROUGH LOT
STREET
STREET
STREET
STREET
STREET
STREET
"LOT, CORNER"
Corner Lot, Curved
Side
STREET
Maximum
135 degrees
Side
Lot Line
Side
Lot Line
Front
Lot Line
Corner
Tangents to Street
Lines drawn through
extremities of Interior
Lot Lines
STREET
Lot Depth
Rear
Lot Line
Front
Lot Line
"LOT DEPTH"
Front and Rear Lot
Lines are Parallel
STREET
"LOT DEPTH"
No Rear Lot Line
Middle point
of Front
Lot Line
Lot Depth
Apex of triangle
formed by the
side Lot Lines
Side
Lot Line
Frontage mesured on
line perpendicular to
line joining middle points
of Front and Rear Lot Lines
Middle
point of
Rear
Lot Line
Side
Lot Line
Front
Lot Line
Middle point
of Front
Lot Line
Distance
specified
in By-Law
Lot Lines are not parallel
"LOT FRONTAGE"
STREET
STREET
Frontage measured on line
perpendicular to line joining
middle point of Front Lot Line
to apex of triangle formed
by the Side Lot Lines
Side
Lot Line
Distance
specified
in By-Law
Side
Lot Line
Middle point
of Front
Lot Line
No Rear Lot Line
"LOT FRONTAGE"
*The illustrations are for convenience only and do not form part of this By-Law.
Lot Depth
Middle point
of Rear
Lot Line
Middle point
of Front
Lot Line
Front and Rear Lot
Lines are not parallel
"LOT DEPTH"
SIDE LOT LINE
LOT DEPTH
LOT FRONTAGE
REAR
LOT LINE
SIDE LOT LINE
REQUIRED
REAR
YARD
REAR
YARD
REQUIRED
REAR
YARD
REAR
YARD
REQUIRED
INTERIOR
SIDE YARD
INTERIOR
SIDE YARD
BUILDING
"A"
BUILDING
"B"
REQUIRED
EXTERIOR
SIDE YARD
EXTERIOR
SIDE YARD
REQUIRED
FRONT
YARD
FRONT
YARD
REQUIRED
FRONT
YARD
FRONT
YARD
SETBACK
STREET LINE OR FRONT LOT LINE
CENTRE LINE OF STREET
STREET
STREET LINE OR SIDE LOT LINE
CENTRE LINE OF STREET
STREET
APPENDIX 4
ILLUSTRATION OF YARD
DEFINITIONS*
BUILDING "B" VOLUNTARILY INCREASED FRONT YARD, SIDE YARD, REAR YARD AND SETBACK ON CORNER LOT
*The illustrations are for convenience only and do not form part of this By-Law.
SETBACK
This page is ent
itled
To
wn
of Go
der
ich Appendix 5:
Illus
tra
tio
n of
Pa
rking Area Regul
ation
s R
equ
ireme
nts
by Configuratio
n.
T
his
pag
e di
spl
ays P
arking Regulatio
n i
nfo
rmat
ion
within the Town
of G
ode
rich.
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fu
rther infor
mation, or
information
in another
format please
contact Huron
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vices at [email protected] or 519-524-83
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This page i
s entitled
Town of Goderich Appendix 6: Barrie
r
F
r
e
e Parking Illustration.
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This page is entitled Town of Goderich Appendix 7: Metric Conversion Information.
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This page i
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pendix 8: Site Trian
gle.
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his pag
e dis
plays Site Triangle information within the Town of Goderich.
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