Town of Grand Valley Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2009-10 (Office Consolidation Dec 31, 2025)
Grand Valley, Ontario
· No. 2009-10
· adopted 2009-02-10
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OFFICE CONSOLIDATION DECEMBER, 2021
TOWN OF GRAND VALLEY
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW
BL 2009-10, as amended
TOWN OF GRAND VALLEY
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW
By-Law 2009-10, as amended
(passed February 10, 2009)
OFFICE CONSOLIDATION December 31, 2025
BY-LAW
NAME
FILE/ DEVELOPMENT
ZONE
MAP
2009
2009-41
Moroney
Z4-2009
362236 Concession Road 8-9
#125610 Garage
RR-1
YES
2009-45
Yvonne Edwards
Surplus Dwelling
Severance
Z5-2009
073187 Sideroad 24-25
#104910
RR
YES
2009-46
DEEP
Eco Energy Facility
#219400 & #219500
A-11
YES
2010
2010-07
Michel Paquette
Z6-2009
MDS exception for new dwelling
#109700
A-12
YES
2010-21
Housekeeping
Jun 30, 2010 Orica
OMB Decision
PL090471
Federal Explosive
Facility
033411 Side Road 21-22
#112100
A-14, A-15
YES
2010-36
Hostrawser
Self-storage facility
Z2-2010
9 Industrial Drive
#106517
M1-1
YES
2011
2011-5
HYDRO ONE
Temporary Use - hydro
staging yard
Z4-2010
282139 Concession Road 4-5
#116700
A-13
YES
2011-20
Trinier
Surplus dwelling severance
Z1-2011
#215710
RR, A-9
YES
2011-29
Eppenberger
Surplus dwelling severance
Z2-2011
#1010510
RR, A-9
YES
2011-35
Wind Turbine
OMB Settlement
PL080423 & PL080505
Z3-2011
Multiple properties
#21900 #120700 #120600
#120500 #125700 #125900
(H) Removal
YES
2011-41
Wind Turbine 13 &15
(Bruce)
Concession Road 12-13
#212850
(H) Removal
YES
2012
2012-08
Crane
Surplus Dwelling
Z1-2012
073129 Sideroad 24-25
#102225
RR
YES
2012-09
Thomasfield
Z3-2010 - Phase 1
RV-5 RM-5
RM-6 OS
YES
2012-16
Hostrawser
Infill lot
Z2-2012
70 Cooper
#332000
RV-6, RV-7
YES
2012-35
Thomasfield
Z5-2012 - Phase 1 lot coverage
RV-8
YES
2013
2013-33
Thomasfield
Z1-2013 - Phase 2
RM-7
YES
2013-42
Kuusisto/Schill
Surplus dwelling severance
Z2-2012
#208500
RR, A-9
YES
2014
2014-13
Thomasfield
Z2-2014
(H) Removal
RM-6
YES
2014-14
Young & Mazenhauer
Z1-2014
Surplus dwelling Severance
A-9 A-16
RR-19
2014-25
Housekeeping
Parking space size & amount
RV & Equipment, Sea
Containers, Wind Overlay
DELETED, Accessory Apts,
Hobby Farm, Downtown
Commercial, Home Industry &
Occupation
Various
2014-28
Hollenbeck - Baptist Church
Site specific institutional for
south side yard deficiency,
future development lands
Z3-2014
152 Main St. N
#325100
IN-4, D
YES
2014-41
Penrose
Z4-2014
401173 County Road 15
#209900
RH-1
YES
2014-45
Khan Sheik
Rear yard to abattoir
Z5-2014
193064 Amaranth East Luther Townline
#100175
A-5
YES
2015
2015-17
Fire Hall
Sea containers for
training facility with
height exception
Z1-2015
6 Industrial Drive
#106590
IN-3,
amended
YES
2015-51
Tupling
Z3-2015 & B1-2015
#104701 & #104800
A-9 RR
YES
2016
2016-05
Thomasfield Block 100
Z3-2015
(H) Removal
RM-5
YES
2016-06
Hollenbeck
(now Cachet Towns)
Z6-2014
RM-8-H
YES
2016-14
Housekeeping
Thomasfield/Moco Pt Lots
Housekeeping - Mapping Errors
x
YES
2016-15
Collinni Repeal,
Employment Lands
Housekeeping
x
YES
2016-16
Macascio/Belwood
Electric
Z1-2016
CH-1
YES
2016-20
Schills/Powerline
Z3-2016
RR-20
YES
2016-32
Housekeeping
AC Units, Landscaping Structures
Table 3.1.5.1
2016-37
Bonnefield
Z2-2016
A-9, A-17
YES
2016-40
Mazenhauer
Z6-2016
282393 County Road 10
#114950
A-18
YES
2016-52
Pilkey
Existing Undersized Lot
of Record
Z5-2016
075473 Sideroad 24-25
#215200
A-19
YES
2016-53
Achionni Vehicle
Commercial Vehicle (CV) to site
specific Rural Employment
M2-2
YES
2017
2017-06
Source Protection
Source Protection
Schedule A-3
YES
2017-17
Kerry's Place
Z1-2017
282096 Concession Road 4-5
#113350
RR-21
YES
2017-22
Petro-Gold - canopy
Z3-2017
202373 County Road 109
#100300
CH-2
N/A
2017-48
Thomasfield Block 142
Z2-2017
RV-9
YES
2017-51
Muho - Micro Brewery
Z4-2017
173488 County Road 25
#114540
RR-22
2017-59
Moco Farms
Z2-2015
Various
YES
2017-62
Creekway
Z7-2017 & B3-2017
#103010 & #10300
A-9 RR
YES
2018
2018-14
Parking Housekeeping
3.24, 3.25, 3.15.9, 3.15.1
2018-21
Turrell
B2-2018 - #110650
RR
YES
2018-36
Jarett
Z5-2017
10 William Street
#333100
EP-3
YES
2018-42
Hostrawser Emma St.
Z5-2018
11 Emma Street
#351200
CD-5
YES
2018-44
Cachet Phase 1
Z3-2018 Holding Removal
RV
YES
2018-50
Kamphuis
Z6-2018
362220 Concession Road 8-9
#125606
RR-23
YES
2018-57
Thomasfield Phase 3A
Z1-2015
RM-9 RV-11 OS
YES
2018-61
Cachet Phase 1 Block
30
Z8-2018
(H) Removal
RM-8
YES
2019
2019-05
Baglagbagan
Z9-2018
County Road 109
#101607
RR-24
YES
2019-11
AG Holdings (SCHILL)
Z10-2018
17452 County Road 25
#126300
RR, A-9
YES
2019-12
Bryan
Z11-2018
034605 21-22 Side Road
#202300
RR, A-9
YES
2019-26
Leonardo
Z1-2019
195004 Amaranth -East Luther Townline
#206600
RR-25
YES
2019-37
Webb Street
Z2-2019
22 Webb Street
#309000
RM
YES
2019-44
Martin
Reduction in MDS
Z4-2019
115418 Sideroad 27-28
#214900
A-20
YES
2019-45
Birkholz
Z5-2019
013047 East West Luther Townline
#103900
A-21
YES
2019-50
Leitch
Z6-2019
193216 Amaranth-East Luther Townline
#107450
RR-26
2019-61
Cachet Phase 2
Z3-2019
Holding Removal for Phase 2
RV
YES
2019-64
6 William Street
Z8-2019
#333000
EP-4
YES
2019-70
Fackler-Sambus
Z10-2019 & B3-2019
282331 Concession Road 4-5
#115960
RR, A-9
YES
2020
2020-08
147 Crozier Street
Z7-2019 - #320100
RV
YES
2020-32
128 Main Street
Z1-2020 - #325900
CD
YES
2020-33
OOSTERHOFF
Z2-2020 & B2-2020
402047 County Road 15
#208300 & #208350
RR, A-9
YES
2020-44
MOCO Farms Ltd
Z9-2019
MULTI
YES
2020-50
Lisgar - Scott Street
Z1-2018
20 Scott Street
#307300 & #307400
RV-12(H),
MR-10(H)
YES
2020-54
RENTSCH
Z4-2020 & B3-2020
361306 Concession Road 8-9
#124300
A-9, RR-27
YES
2020-56
MURRAY
Z5-2020
175277 County Road 25
#207050
RR-28
YES
2021
2021-05
KEMERINK
Z6-2020 & B4-2020
322462 Concession Road 6-7
Roll #120300
A-9, RR-29
YES
2021-06
ZIETSMA
Z7-2020
11 Mount Haven Cres
#127068
ER-1
YES
2021-09
Swiss Bell Farms
Z8-2020
321328 Concession Road 6-7
#118400 & #117600
A-22
YES
2021-19
GOULDING
Z2-2021
147 Amaranth St E.
#300100
EP-5
YES
2021-22
KLOET
Z3-2021
401239 County Road 15
#209100
RR-30
YES
2021-30
CORSEED
#106400
VARIOUS
2021-36
Community Living
Dufferin
Z4-2021
45 Cooper Street
#341600
IN-5
YES
2021-38
THOMASFILED Phase
3B
Z1-2015 & 22T-201501
#106200
RM-9(H)
RV-11(H)
YES
2021-39
Canadian Golden
Homes
Mixed Use
Z4-2018
100, 108, 114 Emma Street
#352300 #352400 #352500
CD-8(H)
CD(F)(H)
YES
2021-48
GRAND VALLEY PARK
Z5-2021
242264 Concession Rd 2-3
#106010
OS-4
YES
2021-49
McPHERSON
Z6-2021
10 Mount Haven Cres
#127016
ER-2
YES
2021-56
TUPLING
Z7-2021
073320 Sideroad 24-25
#110302
A-9
RR-31
YES
2021-61
GREENWOOD
Z1-2021
"0" County Road 25
#108650
RR-32
YES
2021-65
AMATO
Z8-2021
321312 Concession Road 6-7
#118650
A
YES
2021-69
KAMPHUIS
Z10-2021
073140 Sideroad 24-25
#104850
RR-33
YES
2021-75
GRAHAM
Z9-2021
282069 Concession Road 4-5
#117000
A RR EP
YES
2021-79
SOUSA
Z13-2021
11 Monty Avenue
#111648
RV-14
YES
2021-80
Town of Grand Valley
Zoning By-law
UPDATE PROJECT
Zoning Refresh
VARIOUS
YES
2022
2022-07
LEONARDO
Z11-2021
195004 Amaranth East Luther Townline
#206600
RR-25 (text)
N/A
2022-12
Thomasfield
Townhouse Block 43 7M-76
(H) REMOVAL
YES
2022-18
BH AGRI LTD
Z01-2022
241010 Concession Road 23
#103800
RR
A-9
YES
2022-37
KAMPHUIS/MILES
Z04-2022
362220 Concession Road 8-9
#125606
RR-23
YES
2022-39
PERRAULT
Z06-2022
34 Cooper Street
#342800
RV(F)-17
YES
2022-40
CASTILLO
Z07-2022
28 Mill Street W.
#333800
CD-9
YES
2022-51
Town of Grand Valley
Z05-2022 SEA CONTAINERS
TEXT
N/A
2022-57
JARRETT/MITCHEL
Z03-2020
10 William Street
#333100
EP-3/TEXT
N/A
2022-63
765182 Ontario Ltd.
Z12-2021 & 21T-202101
152 Main Street N
#325100
RM-12
OS
YES
2022-64
Thomasfield
Z02-2022 & 22T-202201
Grand Valley Business Park
M1(H)
YES
2022-65
MOCO Subdivision
Z09-2022 Technical Amendment
173087 County Road 25
#100500
Various
YES
2022-66
MBB Fab Inc.
Z10-2022
075527 Sideroad 24-25
#217800
A-23
YES
2022-68
GOBBATTO GROUP
Inc.
Z11-2022
173004 County Road 25
#100800
CH-3
YES
2022-78
28 Gier Street
Z12-2022
28 Gier Street
#304700
RV-16
YES
2023
2023-05
10 Watson Rod
Z08-2022
#106585
M1-2
YES
2023-07
TUCKEY
Z13-2022
073535 Sideroad 24-25
#113250
RR-34
YES
2023-14
HOLTZ Grain
Z01-2023
195516 Amaranth East-Luther Townline
#213500 & #213600
RR
A-9
YES
2023-22
DOEKES
Z02-2023
242003 Concession Road 2-3
#109900
RR-35
YES
2023-44
Thomasfield Phase 3B-1
Z04-2023(H)
Holding Removal
RV-11
YES
2023-50
FORRESTER
Z03-2023
502180 HWY 89
Roll #218600
RR-36
YES
2023-51
152 Main @ Rainey
Z06-2023(H)
152 Main @ Rainey
RM-12
YES
2024
2024-21
Urban Chickens
Z01-2024 - Housekeeping
Section 3.27
N/A
2024-46
A. & P. FARIS
Z05-2024
25 McIntyre Lane
Roll #110879
RV-18
YES
2024-51
S. & R. Magee
Z06-2024
68 Water Street
Roll #349900
EP-6
YES
2024-52
J. & L. BOND
Z07-2024 (B01-2024)
402287 County Road 15
Roll #207300
RR-37
YES
2025
2025-14
Hill Town Drive
(Town initiated)
Z02-2024
Hill Town Drive Subdivision
Monticello
RH-3(H)
YES
2025-16
Brakke Farm
Z04-2025
321339 Concession Road 6-7 -
Roll #122600
A-24
YES
2025-31
Sheldon Creek
Z05-2023
40, 50 & 60 Emma St. S.
Roll #352000, #352100, #352200
RM-14
RM(F)-14
2025-45
Deaken Farm
Surplus Farm Dwelling
B01-2025 & Z02-2025
115252 SR 27-28
Roll #207900
A-9
RR
2025-52
8 Rainey Drive
Z04-2025
8 Rainey Drive
Roll #311450
RV-19
Table of Contents
SECTION 1 - ADMINISTRATION
1
1.1 TITLE
1
1.2 AREA AFFECTED BY THIS BY-LAW
1
1.3 NEW CONSTRUCTION
1
1.4 ENFORCEMENT
2
1.5 COURT DECISION
2
1.6 REPEAL OF EXISTING BY-LAWS
2
1.7 EFFECTIVE DATE
2
1.8 USE OF LAND BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
3
1.9 APPLICATION OF OTHER REGULATIONS
3
1.10 MEASUREMENT
3
1.11 INSPECTION OF PREMISES
3
1.12 CHANGE IN USE
4
1.13 INTREPRETATION
4
1.14 TECHNICAL CHANGES
4
SECTION 2 - ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES
5
2.1 ZONES
5
2.2 ZONE SCHEDULE
5
2.3 DETERMINING ZONE BOUNDARIES
5
2.4 MULTIPLE ZONES ON ONE LOT
6
2.5 COMPLIANCE WITH ZONING BY-LAW
7
2.6 EXCEPTION ZONES
7
2.7 HOLDING PROVISIONS
7
2.8 FLOOD FRINGE (F) SYMBOL
8
2.9 WELL HEAD PROTECTION AREA (WHPA) ZONE OVERLAY
8
SECTION 3 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
12
3.1 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND USES
12
3.1.1
Permitted Uses
12
3.1.2
Setback and Yard Requirements
12
3.1.3
Lot Coverage
13
3.1.4
Height
13
3.1.5
Accessory Structure Encroachments
13
3.1.6
Garden Suite
14
3.1.7
Accessory Apartments
15
3.1.8
Accessory Dwelling Units in a Non-Residential Building
15
3.1.9
Cloth-Covered Structures
16
3.1.10 Outdoor Furnaces
16
3.1.11 Sea Containers, Storage Containers and Refuse Bins
16
3.2 CONSTRUCTION USES
18
3.3 ESTABLISHED BUILDING LINE
18
3.4 FRONTAGE ON A YEAR-ROUND MAINTAINED PUBLIC ROAD
18
3.5 HEIGHT EXCEPTIONS
19
3.6 HOME INDUSTRY
19
3.7 HOME OCCUPATION
20
3.8 MOBILE HOMES
20
3.9 MODEL HOMES (BL 2012-09)
21
3.10 NON-CONFORMING USES
21
3.10.1 Existing Uses
21
3.10.2 Permitted Exterior Extension, Alteration and Reconstruction
21
3.10.3 Permitted Interior Alteration
21
3.10.4 Restoration to a Safe Condition
22
3.10.5 Building Permit Issued
22
3.11 NON-COMPLYING LOTS, BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND USES
22
3.11.1 Permitted Buildings or Structures
22
3.11.2 Reconstruction of Existing Building
22
3.11.3 Existing Undersized Lots of Record
23
3.12 NOXIOUS TRADE
23
3.13 Number of Dwelling Units on a Lot
23
3.14 OUTDOOR STORAGE
23
3.15 PEAT EXCAVATION, pits AND QUARRIES
24
3.16 PLANTING STRIPS
24
3.17 PUBLIC USES
24
3.17.1 Location Restrictions
25
3.17.2 Provisions
25
3.17.3 Road and Service Installations
25
3.18 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
25
3.19 SERVICES REQUIRED
25
3.20 SIGHT TRIANGLES
26
3.21 SIGNS
26
3.22 SPECIAL SETBACKS
26
3.22.1 Livestock Facilities Setback
26
3.22.2 Roads and Roads Allowance Setbacks
26
3.22.3 Pits and Quarries Setback
27
3.22.4 Watercourses setback
27
3.22.5 Steep Slopes or Ravines setback
27
3.22.6 Cold Water Streams setback
27
3.22.7 Waste Disposal and Wastewater Treatment setback
27
3.22.8 Wetland Setback
27
3.23 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT
28
3.24 UNLICENSED MOTOR VEHICLES
28
3.25 WASTE DISPOSAL, LANDFILLS AND RECYCLING FACILITIES
29
3.26 WAYSIDE PITS AND QUARRIES
29
3.27 URBAN CHICKENS
29
3.28 WAYSIDE PITS AND QUARRIES
29
SECTION 4 - PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS
30
4.1 PARKING SPACE REQUIREMENTS
30
4.2 ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACES
30
4.3 PARKING AREA SURFACE
32
4.4 INGRESS AND EGRESS
32
4.5 ADDITIONS AND CHANGES TO EXISTING BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES 33
4.6 USE OF PARKING SPACES AND AREAS
33
4.7 RESIDENTIAL PARKING AND DRIVEWAY REQUIREMENTS
33
4.8 NUMBER OF SPACES REQUIRED
34
4.9 LOADING SPACE REQUIREMENTS
35
SECTION 5 - ZONE PROVISIONS
36
5.1 - AGRICULTURAL ZONES
36
5.1.1
General Prohibition
36
5.1.2
Permitted Uses
36
5.1.3 Zone Requirements
37
5.1.4
Agricultural Zones - Exceptions
38
5.2 Residential Zones
53
5.2.1
General Prohibition
53
5.2.2
Permitted Uses
53
5.2.3 Zone Requirements
54
5.2.4
Residential Zones - Exceptions
57
5.3 COMMERCIAL and Employment Zones
84
5.3.1
General Prohibition
84
5.3.2
Permitted Uses
84
5.3.3 Zone Requirements
88
5.3.4
Employment Zones - Exceptions
91
5.4 Other Zones
105
5.4.1
General Prohibition
105
5.4.2
Permitted Uses
105
5.4.3 Zone Requirements
107
5.4.4
Other Zones - Exceptions
109
SECTION 6 - DEFINITIONS
113
SECTION 7 ENACTMENT
153
7.1 FORCE AND EFFECT
153
7.2 READINGS BY COUNCIL
153
Town of Grand Valley Zoning By-law 09-10
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SECTION 1 - ADMINISTRATION
1.1 TITLE
This By-law may be referred to as "The Zoning By-law of the Town of Grand Valley."
1.2
AREA AFFECTED BY THIS BY-LAW
This By-law applies to all lands and lands under water within the Town of Grand Valley.
1.3
NEW CONSTRUCTION
The requirements of this By-law must be met prior to the erection or alteration of any
building or structure. All construction shall be in accordance with the Ontario Building
Code.
In addition to the requirement of any other By-law of the Corporation, every application
requesting municipal clearance, which shall include a consideration of zoning clearance,
as required for the issuance of a building permit, shall be accompanied by plans, in
triplicate, drawn to the appropriate scale and containing the following:
i. the true shape and dimensions of the lot;
ii. the location and dimensions of all buildings, structures or uses existing on the lot;
iii. the proposed location, height and dimensions of the building, structure or proposed
use;
iv. the proposed location and dimensions of any yards, setbacks, landscaped open
space, off-street parking, loading facilities, etc.;
v. a statement signed by the owner or his agent stating exactly the correct and
intended use of the land and each aforesaid building or structure and all information
necessary to determine whether or not each building, structure or use conforms
with the requirements of this By-law.
Each building permit application shall comply with the requirements of the Ontario
Building Code Act and its regulations in addition to all other requirements of the
Corporation.
If a proposed building, structure or use would violate any provisions of this By-law, no
building permit or municipal license or certificate shall be issued.
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No building or structure shall be erected except in accordance with the plans submitted
and approved for through municipal approval and the building permit process.
1.4
ENFORCEMENT
The conviction of an offender upon the breach of any of the provisions of this By-law
shall not operate as a bar to a prosecution against the same offender upon any
continued or subsequent breach of any such provision and any court of competent
jurisdiction may convict any offender repeatedly for repeat breaches of the By-law.
Any person who contravenes any of the provisions of this by-law or who owns or
occupies any land used or any buildings or structures erected, altered, enlarged or used
in contravention of any of the provisions of this By-law is guilty of an offence and upon
conviction shall pay a fine of not more than $25,000, and on a subsequent conviction, a
fine of not more than $10,000, exclusive of costs for each offence and each day of
violation shall constitute an offence.
Any corporation who contravenes any of the provisions of this By-law is liable on first
conviction to a fine of not more than $50,000 and on a subsequent conviction, to a fine
of not more than $25,000 for each day or part thereof upon which the contravention has
continued after the day on which the corporation was first convicted in accordance with
the Planning Act.
Any person or corporation convicted of a contravention of this By-law may be subject to
a Court Order prohibiting the continuation or repetition of the offence by the person or
corporation convicted.
1.5
COURT DECISION
A decision of a Court stating that one or more of the provisions of this By-law are invalid
in whole or in part does not affect the validity, effectiveness, or enforceability of the
other provisions or parts of the provisions of this By-law.
1.6
REPEAL OF EXISTING BY-LAWS
Upon this By-law coming into force and effect, By-law No. 1275 of the Township of East
Luther and By-law No. 91-10 of the Village of Grand Valley and all amendments thereto
are hereby repealed.
1.7
EFFECTIVE DATE
This By-law shall come into force the day that it was passed where there are no appeals
filed, or where appeals are filed, when all of the appeals are finally disposed of by the
Ontario Municipal Board.
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1.8
USE OF LAND BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
No lands, buildings or structures within the area covered by this By-law shall be used for
any purpose except as otherwise explicitly permitted by this By-law. Any use of land,
building or structure defined in this By-law but not specifically permitted in any zone is
prohibited by the By-law.
1.9
APPLICATION OF OTHER REGULATIONS
Nothing in this By-law shall serve to relieve any person from any obligation to comply
with the requirements of any other By-law of the Town of Grand Valley or any other
Federal or Provincial regulation that may affect the use of lands, buildings or structures
within the Town.
Where any Act or portion of an Act of the Ontario Government or Canadian Government
is referenced in this Plan, such reference shall be interpreted to refer to any subsequent
renaming of sections in the Act as well as any subsequent amendments to the Act, or
successor thereof. This provision is also applicable to any policy statement, regulation
or guideline issued by the Province or the municipality. No provision of this by-law shall
derogate from any applicable law
1.10 MEASUREMENT
The Metric system of measurement shall be the only standard applied in this By-law.
The following abbreviations, where used in this By-law, shall have the same meaning as
if the word were provided in full:
- ha - hectare
- m2 - square metre(s)
- m - metre
1.11 INSPECTION OF PREMISES
Any officer under Section 49 of the Planning Act or any building inspector under the
Building Code Act, upon producing proper identification, may enter at all reasonable
hours for the purpose of inspecting and examining any property or premise to which this
By-law applies where there is reason to believe that the land has been used or the
building or structure has been erected, altered or enlarged or used in violation of any of
the provisions of this By-law unless the room or premises is being used as a dwelling, in
which case, the entry shall be in accordance with Section 49 of the Planning Act or the
applicable sections of the Building Code Act, as the case may be.
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1.12 CHANGE IN USE
No person shall change the use of any land, building or structure, wholly or in part, prior
to obtaining the required approvals from the Corporation.
1.13 INTREPRETATION
Where the word "shall" is used in this By-law, it is mandatory and not discretionary.
Where the word "may" is used in this By-law, it is discretionary and not mandatory.
Where words are used in the present tense in this By-law, they shall include the future.
Where they are used in the plural, they shall include the singular unless the context
clearly indicates otherwise.
Where reference is made to "uses" in this By-law, it shall include uses, buildings or
structures, except where the context clearly indicates otherwise.
Where reference is made to "building" or "structure", it shall include any part thereof.
Where words are not defined by this By-law, where appropriate, a dictionary
interpretation may be used. An amendment to this By-law may be required for further
clarification and shall be required to permit a newly defined use.
1.14 TECHNICAL CHANGES
Revisions may be made to this By-law without the need for a Zoning By-law
Amendment in the following cases:
i. Corrections of grammar, spelling, punctuation or typographical errors or revisions to
format in a manner that does not change the intent of a provision.'
ii. Adding or revising technical information on maps or schedules that does not change
zone boundaries or affect the zoning of lands including, but not limited to, matters
such as updating and correcting parcel fabric, infrastructure information, keys,
labels, legends or title blocks.
iii. 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 part of this by-law and are editorially inserted for
convenience of reference only.
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SECTION 2 - ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES
2.1
ZONES
For the purposes of this By-law, the following zones are established, and they may be
referred to by the name or by the symbol set opposite the name of the zone below:
Zone
Symbol
Agricultural
A
Rural Residential
RR
Estate Residential
ER
Hamlet Residential
RH
Village Residential
RV
Multiple Residential
RM
Downtown Commercial
CD
Highway Commercial
CH
Employment
M1
Rural Employment
M2
Extractive Industrial
MX
Disposal Industrial
MD
Institutional
IN
Open Space
OS
Environmental Protection
EP
Development
D
2.2
ZONE SCHEDULE
The zones and zone boundaries are shown on the attached Schedules A-1, A-2 and A-
3, which form part of this By-law.
2.3
DETERMINING ZONE BOUNDARIES
Zone boundaries shall be determined using the following criteria:
i. A zone boundary shown approximately at a lot line, street or lane is considered to
be at the boundary of the lot line or street line.
ii. A zone boundary shown approximately in the centre line of a street or lane is
considered to be the centre line of the street or lane.
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iii. Unless the location of a zone boundary is specified by dimensions on the Schedule
to the Zoning By-law, a zone boundary, which lies within a lot, shall be fixed by the
scale of the Schedule upon which it is shown.
iv. A zone boundary shown following approximately a shoreline of a river or the centre
line of a creek, stream or drainage ditch is considered to be the shoreline or centre
line and moves with any natural change in the shoreline.
v. Where lands or lands under water have not been identified as being in a zone on
the Schedule, they shall be deemed to be in the Environmental Protection (EP)
Zone.
vi. Roads, bridges, rights-of-way and trails are generally not zoned, but shall be
deemed to be for public use in accordance with Section 3.18.
vii. The EP zone boundaries identified on the schedules are intended to generally
identify the location of potentially hazardous environmental features. During review
of development applications and building permit applications, if necessary, the
boundaries of the EP Zone shall be more precisely determine in consultation with
the Conservation Authority or other agencies having jurisdiction in the area. Where
detailed resource mapping and / or site inspection occurs, this may result in a minor
re-interpretation of the limits of the Environmental Protection (EP) Zone boundary.
Additionally, a technical evaluation, approved by the Conservation Authority may be
used to further delineate the limits of the EP Zone.
viii. The boundaries of the WHPA overlay on the Schedules identify the areas where the
policies of the Source Protection Plan apply. The boundaries for the circumstances
shown on the Schedules are intended to generally reflect the mapping in the
approved Assessment Report and the Specific Circumstances found in the Tables
of Drinking Water Threats, Clean Water Act, 2006, as amended.
2.4
MULTIPLE ZONES ON ONE LOT
Where a lot is divided into more than one zone under the provisions of this By-law, each
such portion of the lot shall be used in accordance with the zone provisions of this By-
law for the applicable zone as if it were a separate lot. The lot area and lot frontage
requirements of the most restrictive zone on the lot shall be applied to the entire lot.
The total number of dwellings and/or dwelling units on the whole of the lot shall not
exceed one, except where it is explicitly permitted.
When a lot contains more than one use, which is not an accessory use, the lot
requirements, regulations and provisions shall be applied to each use individually.
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2.5
COMPLIANCE WITH ZONING BY-LAW
No person shall change the use of any building, structure or land, or erect or use any
building or structure or occupy any land or building or make any addition or reduce the
area of any lot if the effect of such action is to cause the original, adjoining, remaining or
new building, structure or lot to be in contravention with this By-law.
Any use not specifically permitted by this By-law shall not be permitted in the Town of
Grand Valley. Section 5 of this By-law defines additional uses which are not permitted
in any zone under this By-law, and those uses, together with any other uses not
specifically permitted by this By-law shall require an amending by-law to be passed in
order for such use(s) to be permitted.
No person shall use any land or locate any building or structure such that the uses,
buildings or structures on other lands would no longer comply with the provisions of this
By-law, save and except for any legally non-conforming lots, buildings structures and/or
uses in accordance with section 3.10 of this By-law or legally non-complying lots,
buildings, structures and/or uses in accordance with section 3.11 of this By-law.
2.6
EXCEPTION ZONES
Where a zone symbol is followed by a dash and a number (for example A-1), there are
special provisions that apply to the lands in addition to any regulations of the primary
zone. These special provisions are contained in the exception section that applies to
the primary zone.
2.7
HOLDING PROVISIONS
Where a zone symbol is followed by a dash and the letter "H" (for example: M1-H), the
lands shall only be used for existing uses and the expansion of those uses as of the
date of adoption of this By-law.
Council may pass a By-law pursuant to Section 36 of the Planning Act to remove the
Holding (H) symbol, thereby placing the lands in the zone indicated by the zone symbol
when all of the following applicable requirements have been met:
i. the appropriate sanitary services and water supply have been approved to service
the land and/or are available;
ii. all conditions of consent or subdivision have been fulfilled, including the registration
of any agreements on the title of the lands;
iii. where the lands are subject to site plan control under Section 41 of the Planning
Act, a site plan agreement in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act
has been registered on the title of the lands;
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iv. where the lands are affected by adverse environmental or other constraints and
those constraints have been resolved to the satisfaction of Council;
v. the required permits from all other approval agencies have been issued;
vi. where the development of the lands may impose adverse financial impacts on the
Corporation and those impacts have been resolved to the satisfaction of Council;
and,
vii. any other requirements as provided for by the original By-law placing the lands
under the Holding Provision have been resolved.
2.8
FLOOD FRINGE (F) SYMBOL
Where a zone symbol is followed by the letter "F" enclosed in brackets (for example:
RV(F)), the lands are within the flood fringe area within the flood lines of the Grand
River, and are subject to the following additional regulations:
i. the habitable floor space elevation of the dwelling unit shall be located above the
regulatory flood level;
ii. all building openings shall be above the regulatory flood level, and shall be flood
proofed;
iii. no basement shall be constructed;
iv. mechanical, electrical, and heating equipment shall be located above the regulatory
flood level; and,
v. a permit shall be required in accordance with GRCA Reg. 150/06 for any
development.
2.9 WELL HEAD PROTECTION AREA (WHPA) ZONE OVERLAY
Where lands are shown to be within a WHPA on Schedule A-3, the lands are subject to
the following additional regulations:
a) WHPA A
The following uses shall be prohibited on lands zoned having a WHPA (A) overlay:
i. New waste disposal site within the meaning of Part V of the Environmental
Protection Act or the Ontario Water Resources Act, which does not require an
Environmental Compliance Approval;
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ii. Storage of waste;
iii. Handling and storage of fuel more than 2,500 litres;
iv. New facility storing and handling dense non-aqueous phase liquid for industrial,
commercial institutional and agricultural purposes;
v. New facility for the handling and storage of organic solvent;
vi. Salt storage;
vii. Existing and future storage and application of agricultural source material;
viii. Existing and future handling, storage and application of non-agricultural source
material to land;
ix.
Existing and future application and existing and future handling and storage of
commercial fertilizer;
x. Existing and future application and existing and future handling and storage of
pesticides;
xi.
Existing or future use of land as livestock grazing, or pasturing land, an outdoor
confinement area or farm animal yard;
xii. Existing handling and storage of fuel more than 2,500 litres activities in WHPA 'A'
shall be prohibited unless a Risk Management Plan is approved.
xiii. Existing facility storing and handling a dense non-aqueous phase liquid for
industrial, commercial, institutional, and agricultural purposes is prohibited unless
a Risk Management Plan is approved;
xiv. Existing facility for the handling and storage of an organic solvent is prohibited
unless a Risk Management Plan is approved.
b) WHPA B
The following uses shall be prohibited on lands having a WHPA (B) Overlay with a
vulnerability score of 10:
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i. new waste disposal site within the meaning of Part V of the Environmental
Protection Act or the Ontario Water Resources Act, which does not require an
Environmental Compliance Approval;
ii. storage of waste;
iii. new facility storing and handling dense non-aqueous phase liquid for industrial,
commercial institutional and agricultural purposes;
iv. new facility for the handling and storage of organic solvent;
v. salt storage;
vi. existing and future storage and application of agricultural source material;
vii. Existing and future handling, storage and application of non-agricultural source
material to land;
viii. Existing and future application and existing and future handling and storage of
commercial fertilizer;
ix. Existing and future application and existing and future handling and storage of
pesticides;
x. Existing or future use of land as livestock grazing, or pasturing land, an outdoor
confinement area or farm animal yard;
xi. Existing and future handling and storage of fuel more than 2,500 litres is prohibited
unless a Risk Management Plan is approved;
xii. Existing facility storing and handling a dense non-aqueous phase liquid for
industrial, commercial, institutional and agricultural purposes unless a Risk
Management Plan is approved;
xiii. existing facility for the handling and storage of an organic solvent is prohibited
unless a Risk Management Plan is approved.
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c) WHPA C
The following uses shall be prohibited on lands having a WHPA (C) Overlay unless a
Risk Management Plan has been prepared to the Town's satisfaction:
i. new waste disposal site within the meaning of Part V of the Environmental
Protection Act or the Ontario Water Resources Act, which does not require an
Environmental Compliance Approval;
ii. storage of waste.
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SECTION 3 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
The provisions of this section of the By-law shall apply to all lands within the Town of
Grand Valley unless otherwise specified. Where a general provision and zone provision
conflict, the most restrictive regulation shall apply.
3.1
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND USES
3.1.1 Permitted Uses
Where this By-law permits a lot to be used or a building or structure to be erected or
used for a purpose, that purpose shall include any accessory building or structure or
accessory use, provided the principal building, structure or use is already legally in
existence on the lot.
Legal non-conforming uses shall be permitted to have accessory uses, buildings and
structures in accordance with the provisions in this section of the By-law and the
provisions of the applicable zone. For the purposes of this By-law, an agricultural
building having a minimum floor area of 40m² shall also be considered a principal
building in an Agricultural Zone.
Accessory buildings, structures and uses shall not be permitted for:
i. any occupation for gain or profit conducted within an accessory to a dwelling unit or
on such lot associated therewith, except as is specifically permitted in accordance
with this By-law; or
ii. human habitation except where specifically permitted.
3.1.2 Setback and Yard Requirements
Notwithstanding the yard and setback provisions to the contrary of this By-law, any
accessory building or structure, which is detached from the principle building may be
erected and used in an interior side or rear yard, provided that the following
requirements are met:
i. Minimum Interior Side Yard
- 1.5 m
ii. Minimum Rear Yard
- 1.5 m
iii. Minimum Distance from any other building
- 2.0 m
iv. Any accessory building or structure shall not be located closer to the front lot line or
exterior side lot line than the principal building on the lot. Barns, livestock facilities,
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storage sheds, silos and other principle buildings can be located in front of a
dwelling, provided that the front yard requirement is met.
v. Maximum floor area of any accessory building or structure shall not exceed the floor
area of the principle building.
3.1.3 Lot Coverage
Unless otherwise specified in this By-law, the total maximum lot coverage of all
accessory buildings and structures, excluding swimming pools, parking areas, patios
and decks less than 1.8m in height shall be 10%. Accessory buildings and structures
are included within the calculation of total lot coverage.
3.1.4 Height
Unless otherwise specified in this By-law, the maximum height of any accessory
building or structure shall be 6m but shall not exceed the height restrictions of the
respective Zone and shall not be designed with a second storey or future habitable
space. The maximum height of a privacy screen shall be 3m.
Within the Rural Residential (RR), Estate Residential (ER) and Agricultural (A) zones
the maximum height of an accessory building or structure shall be 8m where a minimum
side yard and minimum rear yard of 6m is provided.
3.1.5 Accessory Structure Encroachments
Notwithstanding the yard and setback provisions to the contrary of this By-law, the
following accessory structures are permitted to encroach into the minimum yard and
setbacks required by this By-law by the distance specified in Table 1: Permitted
Encroachments.
Table 1: Permitted Encroachments
Accessory Structure
Permitted Encroachment
Sills, belts, courses, cornices, eaves, canopies,
gutters, awnings, eave troughs, chimneys,
parapets, pilasters or any other architectural,
ornament or similar structure
0.3m into any yard.
Fire escapes, exterior staircases
1.2m into rear and exterior side yard.
Bay windows
0.9m over a maximum of 3m in the
front, rear and exterior side yards.
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Balconies, Decks, Porches in excess of 1.8m
above finished grade
The yard requirements for the
principal building shall apply.
Unenclosed Decks, Steps, Porches, Balconies,
Terraces or Patios, and fire escapes equal to or
less than 1.8m above finished grade
1.8m into any required yard or
setback, but not closer than 1.2m to
any lot line.
Private septic systems and private well
Permitted in all yards but are
required to meet setbacks from
watercourses and waterbodies.
Satellite dishes not exceeding 1.0m in diameter
Permitted to encroach a maximum of
2m into an interior side yard and rear
yard only.
Clothes poles
Permitted in interior side yard and
rear yard only.
Flag poles, garden trellises, retaining walls less
than 1.0m above finished grade, signs
Permitted in all yards provided they
meet all applicable Town by-laws
and are a minimum of 3m from the
street line.
Fences having a maximum height of 1.8m
Permitted inside and rear yard but
shall not extend beyond the front wall
of the dwelling.
Windmills and wind turbine generators having a
maximum blade span of 2m and maximum
height of 12m
Permitted in all yards, where height
is measured as the vertical distance
between the ground and the
extension of the blade. A turbine or
windmill located on a roof or antenna
must meet the maximum height of
12m combined.
Air conditioner units and similar exterior
components
0.6m into a rear yard and side yard,
but no closer than 0.6m to the lot
line.
Landscaping structures
in a side yard, but no closer than
0.6m to the lot line.
3.1.6 Garden Suite
Garden suites may be permitted as a temporary use in any zone that permits a dwelling
unit as a principle use, and where:
i. the lot has a minimum lot area of 0.4ha;
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ii. where the sewage disposal system and water services are adequately sized for the
increased residential use;
iii. Council has passed a temporary use By-law under Section 37 of the Planning Act;
iv. there is an agreement between the owner and the Town that provides for the
removal of the building when it is no longer required;
v. the minimum floor area shall be 35m²;
vi. the lot is not developed with an accessory apartment, second dwelling for farm help
or any other second dwelling unit; and,
vii. the maximum floor area being 80m².
3.1.7 Accessory Apartments
Where an accessory apartment is permitted by this By-law, it shall only be permitted
where:
i. the lot has a minimum lot area of 0.4ha where located on private services or meets
the minimum lot area of the zone in which it is located;
ii. the sewage disposal system and water services are adequately sized for the
increased residential use if on private services or is connected to a municipal water
and sewage disposal system;
iii. the accessory apartment is attached or within the main dwelling unit;
iv. the lot is not developed with a temporary garden suite;
v. the minimum floor area being 35m²; and,
vi. a maximum of one accessory apartment is permitted unless expressly permitted by
this by-law.
3.1.8 Accessory Dwelling Units in a Non-Residential Building
Where an accessory dwelling unit is specifically permitted in a non-residential building,
such use shall only be permitted in accordance with the following provisions:
i. adequate sewage and water services shall be available;
ii. minimum floor area shall be 35m²;
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iii. the dwelling unit shall be distinctly separate from the non-residential use, having a
separate entrance, washroom, and kitchen facilities;
iv. maximum gross floor area shall be 50% of the non-residential use;
v. the dwelling unit shall be located above or behind the principle non-residential use;
and,
vi. no dwelling unit shall be located within a portion of a non-residential building which
is used to house livestock or has flammable fluids or hazardous materials stored in
bulk for commercial purposes or in conjunction therewith, nor a building used for a
motor vehicle service station, a motor vehicle repair garage, a motor vehicle body
shop or a marine or small engines service shop.
3.1.9 Cloth-Covered Structures
No cloth-covered structure shall be located within any front yard of any zone. Any cloth-
covered structure shall not be located closer to the front lot line or exterior side lot line
than the principle building on the lot. Cloth covered structures are included in the total
lot coverage. Cloth covered structures shall be designed as temporary structures and
are only permitted for a maximum of 2 years, and the owner shall enter into an
agreement with the Town for its removal after 2 years. A cover-all structure or cloth-
covered constructed with a building permit, and in accordance with the by-law as an
accessory use for Agriculture shall not be considered a cloth-covered structure under
this section of the by-law.
A permanent cover-all, steel-framed or structure similar in appearance shall not be
permitted as an accessory building or structure within the Village Residential (RV) Zone.
3.1.10 Outdoor Furnaces
Outdoor furnaces shall only be permitted on lots having a minimum area of 1.0ha, shall
have a minimum stack height of 2.8m and shall be setback not less than 30m from any
lot line. Outdoor furnaces shall not be permitted in any front or exterior side yard.
3.1.11 Sea Containers, Storage Containers and Refuse Bins
Sea Containers shall be prohibited except in accordance with the following instances:
i. Sea containers shall only be permitted in the Rural Area of the Town on a
permanent basis, not including the rural settlement areas of Colbeck, Monticello and
Mount Haven;
ii. Sea containers shall only be permitted as an accessory use to a permitted use
where a principal building exists, subject to Section 3.1 Accessory Buildings,
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Structures And Uses and the issuance of Municipal Approval (issued by the
Town).
iii. Temporary refuse containers or bins, used for construction waste or for disposing of
household contents, shall be permitted for a maximum of 30 days without a permit.
iv. Sea containers are not permitted in following zones: Development (D),
Environmental Protection (EP), Open Space (OS);
v. Sea containers shall not be located in a required parking area or required
landscaping area;
vi. Sea containers shall be used for storage purposes only and not for display,
advertising, screening, or fencing;
vii. The maximum number of sea containers on a property in the Rural Area, excluding
Colbeck, Monticello and Mount Haven, shall be limited to three (3);
viii. Sea containers shall not be stacked on top of each other;
ix. Sea containers shall be in a condition free from rust, peeling paint and any other
form of visible deterioration;
x. Sea containers may be permitted on a temporary basis in the Urban Area of the
Town and in the rural settlements of Colbeck, Monticello, and Mount Haven, with
written approval from Council with the following provisions:
(i) the temporary placement shall not exceed 30 days in a calendar year;
(ii) one sea container must be located in the driveway, setback a minimum 1m from
any lot line;
(iii) sea container does not exceed 2.5m in height and width, and does not exceed a
maximum length of 6m;
(iv) Municipal Approval is required.
xi. A sea container is permitted to be used as building material for the construction of a
residential dwelling, commercial, industrial, or institutional building, provided such
use of a sea container is in accordance with the Ontario Building Code, subject to a
Building Permit, Municipal Approval, and applicable zoning. A sea container used
as building material for the construction of a residential dwelling, commercial,
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industrial, or institutional building shall not be considered as an accessory building
and shall not count towards the maximum number of sea containers allowed on a
property.
3.2
CONSTRUCTION USES
A shed, construction trailer, container, debris bin, scaffold and/or other building or
structure incidental to construction and having a maximum floor area of 10 square
metres is permitted on any lot for so long as it is necessary for the work in progress and
until the work is completed or abandoned. For the purpose of this section, abandoned
shall mean the discontinuation of work for more than 8 months and/or the failure to
maintain a current building permit.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the contrary, where a dwelling is
destroyed, the residents may occupy a travel trailer on a temporary basis while the
dwelling is being reconstructed for a maximum of one year, provided that such trailer is
supplied with proper water and sewage disposal system, and the owner has entered
into an agreement with the Town for its removal.
3.3
ESTABLISHED BUILDING LINE
Notwithstanding the minimum front yard requirements of this By-law to the contrary,
where a dwelling is to be constructed between two existing lots, having a maximum
separation of 100m on which dwellings presently exist, the required minimum front yard
for that lot shall be the average front yard that lawfully exists on the two abutting lots.
3.4
FRONTAGE ON A YEAR-ROUND MAINTAINED PUBLIC ROAD
No person shall erect any building or structure in any zone unless the lot upon which
such building or structure is to be erected has frontage upon a year-round maintained
public road.
The above provisions shall not apply to prevent the erection of a permitted building or
structure on a lot in a registered Plan of Subdivision or Plan of Condominium where a
properly executed Agreement has been entered into with the Town, notwithstanding that
the road or roads will not be assumed by the Town.
Notwithstanding the requirement to have frontage on a year round maintained public
road, the enlargement, extension, renovation, reconstruction or other structural
alteration of an existing building or structure, which is located on a lot which does not
have frontage upon a year round maintained public road, shall be permitted provided
the use of such building or structure does not change and is permissible within the zone
in which it is located.
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3.5
HEIGHT EXCEPTIONS
Notwithstanding the height provisions of this By-law, where such new building or
structure, or accessory use building or structure is permitted, the maximum height for
the following shall be equivalent to the minimum achievable yard (measured from the
base of the structure or building to the closest lot line) for such building or structure:
i. a barn, livestock facility, a silo, a grain elevator;
ii. a church spire;
iii. a belfry, a flagpole;
iv. a clock tower;
v. a chimney;
vi. a water tank;
vii. a radio or television tower or antenna;
viii. an air conditioner duct;
ix. incidental equipment required for processing; and,
x. external equipment associated with internal equipment or machinery and conveying
equipment;
xi. noise attenuation wall or similar structures for the purpose of noise barrier
3.6
HOME INDUSTRY
Where a home industry is permitted, the following provisions shall apply:
i. In addition to persons living on the premises, not more than two employees shall be
engaged in the home industry;
ii. Such home industry may be located in part of a dwelling or in any accessory
building located on a lot on which a dwelling is in existence, provided the total gross
floor area utilized by the home industry does not exceed a maximum of 140m²;
iii. There shall be no display, other than a non-illuminated sign having a maximum
surface area of 1.0m², and all signage must be in accordance with the Sign By-law
of the Corporation;
iv. There shall be no outside storage of goods, materials or articles.
v. A minimum of two parking spaces shall be provided and located in the side or rear
yard only.
vi. A minimum lot area of 0.8ha is required for a property used as a home industry.
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3.7
HOME OCCUPATION
Where a home occupation is permitted, the following provisions shall apply:
i. In addition to persons living on the premises, not more than two employees shall be
engaged in the home occupation;
ii. There shall be no display, other than a non-illuminated sign having a maximum
surface area of 0.5m²;
iii. There shall be no goods, wares, or merchandise offered for sale or rent on the
premises other than what is produced on the premises;
iv. There shall be no outside storage of goods, materials, containers or animal
enclosures used in conjunction with the home occupation;
v. Not more than 25% of the gross floor area shall be used for the purposes of the
home occupation. The home occupation shall be conducted entirely within the
dwelling or attached garage;
vi. There shall be no mechanical or other equipment used except that which is
customarily used in a dwelling for domestic or household purposes or for use by a
hairdresser or barber, dentist, drugless practitioner, physician, or other professional
person;
vii. A home occupation shall not include a boarding or lodging house, an eating
establishment, or a facility offering accommodation or meals other than a Bed and
Breakfast establishment;
viii. A home occupation shall be secondary to the principal residence and shall not
change the residential character of the lot;
ix.
One home occupation only shall be permitted in conjunction with a single detached
dwelling; and,
x.
A minimum of two parking spaces shall be provided and located in the side or rear
yard only.
3.8
MOBILE HOMES
Mobile homes are generally not permitted within the Town. However, where a mobile
home is specifically permitted by this By-law, the following provisions shall apply:
i. minimum floor area shall be 55m²;
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ii. gear and towing equipment shall be removed;
iii. the mobile home shall be located on a permanent foundation;
iv. the mobile home shall be constructed to the standard required by the Town and the
County Building Department;
v. the mobile home shall be serviced with running water, a sewage disposal system
and electricity;
vi. Municipal approval and a building permit shall be required for the placement of
mobile homes on any lands within the Town.
3.9
MODEL HOMES (BL 2012-09)
Where a draft plan of subdivision has been approved and the subject lands are zoned
for residential development, and the Owner has entered into a subdivision (model
home) agreement, contrary to the General Provisions of this by-law relating to servicing,
frontage on a road and number of units per lot, model home(s) shall be permitted.
3.10 NON-CONFORMING USES
3.10.1 Existing Uses
The provisions of this By-law shall not apply to prevent the use of any non-conforming
existing lot, building or structure for any purpose prohibited by this By-law if such
existing lot, building, or structure was lawfully used for such purpose, prior to the
effective date of this By-law and provided that the lot, building or structure continues to
be used for that purpose.
3.10.2 Permitted Exterior Extension, Alteration and Reconstruction
The exterior of any building or structure which was lawfully used prior to the effective
date of this By-law for a purpose not permissible within the zone in which it is located,
prior to the effective date of this By-law, shall not be enlarged, extended more than
0.2m, reconstructed or otherwise structurally altered, unless such building or structure is
thereafter to be used for a purpose permitted within such zone.
3.10.3 Permitted Interior Alteration
The interior of any building or structure which was lawfully used for a purpose not
permissible within the zone in which it is located prior to the effective date of this By-law,
may be reconstructed, or structurally altered, in order to render the building or structure
more convenient for the existing purpose for which it was lawfully used.
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3.10.4 Restoration to a Safe Condition
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the strengthening or restoration to a safe condition
of any existing, legal non-conforming building or structure or part thereof, provided that
the strengthening or restoration does not increase the building height, size or volume or
change the existing, lawful use of such existing building or structure unless these
changes are necessary to provide for flood proofing.
3.10.5 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 Chief Building Official,
so long as the building or structure, when erected, is used and continues to be used for
the purpose for which it was erected.
3.11 NON-COMPLYING LOTS, BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND USES
3.11.1 Permitted Buildings or Structures
Where a building or structure is located on a lot having less than the minimum frontage,
minimum lot area, minimum dwelling size, minimum front yard, exterior side yard, side
yard or rear yard and/or any other setback required by this By-law, the said building or
structure may be enlarged, reconstructed, repaired and/or renovated provided that:
i. the enlargement, reconstruction, repair and/or renovation does not further reduce
the existing deficiency to less than the minimum required by this By-law and does
not increase the lot coverage to more than the maximum permitted or create any
other non-compliance to any other provision of this By-law;
ii. the building or structure is being used for a purpose permissible within the zone in
which it is located; and,
iii. all other applicable zone provisions of this By-law are complied with.
3.11.2 Reconstruction of Existing Building
Nothing in this By-law shall apply to prevent the reconstruction of any legal non-
complying building or structure which is accidentally damaged or destroyed by causes
beyond the control of the owner or where the owner has obtained a demolition permit
from the municipality. Such legal non-complying building or structure may be
reconstructed for the purpose of replacing the building or structure, even if such building
or structure did not conform with one or more of the provisions of this By-law provided
that the non-compliance is not further increased and provided that the reconstruction
occurs within 24 months of the damage or demolition being done. The reconstruction
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shall be the same dimensions and same location of the previous building or structure.
Any alterations to the building or structure shall require an amendment to this Zoning
By-law.
3.11.3 Existing Undersized Lots of Record
Where a lot, having a lesser lot area and/or lot frontage than required herein, existed on
the date of passing of this By-law, or where such a lot is created by a public authority,
such smaller lot may be used and a permitted building or structure, may be altered
and/or used on such smaller lot provided that the lot has a minimum frontage of 10m on
a public road that is maintained year-round and all other applicable zone provisions of
this By-law are complied with. Any of these existing undersized lots, which have been
increased in size following the passing of this By-law, but remain undersized, may also
be used in accordance with this provision.
Notwithstanding that an undersized lot may be used and a permitted building or
structure erected on a smaller lot, an existing undersized lot must have a minimum lot
area of 0.2ha and a minimum lot frontage of 12m to be used for a residential use,
provided that there is sufficient area for servicing and an identifiable reserve tile field
location where on private services. This section shall not apply where the provisions of
a zone or use require a specific minimum lot area for a specific use.
3.12 NOXIOUS TRADE
Except as may otherwise be specifically permitted in this By-law, no use shall be
permitted which, by its nature or the materials used therein, is defined as a noxious
trade, business or manufacture under the Health Protection and Promotion Act, as
amended, and the Regulations there under.
3.13 NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS ON A LOT
Unless otherwise permitted in this By-law, no more than one dwelling unit shall be
permitted on any lot.
3.14 OUTDOOR STORAGE
Except where specifically permitted, the outdoor storage of materials and goods;
junkyards; wrecking yards and salvage yards shall be prohibited.
Where outdoor storage is permitted, it shall not be permitted within a front yard.
All permitted outdoor storage shall be screened from view by a 1.8m high fence and a
minimum landscaped open space strip having a minimum width of 3m.
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3.15 PEAT EXCAVATION, PITS AND QUARRIES
The excavation of peat is prohibited within the area covered by this By-law, except as
specifically permitted by this By-law. No person shall use land or erect any building or
structure for the purpose of excavating or processing peat except as expressly provided
for in this By-law.
The establishment or operation of pits or quarries is prohibited within the area covered
by this By-law, except in the locations permitted by this By-law, and in accordance with
the provisions of this By-law. No person shall use land or erect any building or structure
for the purpose of processing, washing, screening, sorting or crushing rock, sand or
gravel, or any similar processes or materials, except as expressly provided for in this
By-law.
3.16 PLANTING STRIPS
Planting strips shall be required where a lot in an Institutional, Commercial, Industrial or
Open Space Zone abuts any road or Residential Zone or Residential use and shall
generally be 3m wide, and only interrupted within 1.5m of driveways and walkways or
as required for sight-triangles, or as determined through the site plan control process.
3.17 PUBLIC USES
Except as provided in section 3.18.2 and within the Environmental Protection (EP)
Zone, the provisions of this By-law shall not apply to prohibit the use of any lot or the
erection or use of any building or structure for the purposes of public uses and
municipal services, provided by the Town, County, or any Public Authority including any
Department or Ministry of the Government of Canada or Ontario or any Conservation
Authority established by the Government of Ontario and, for the purposes of this
section, shall include any utility provider, telephone, or cable company directly
distributing utilities, telephone, or cable services to the residents of the Town and any
natural gas distribution system where such company possesses all the necessary
powers, rights, licenses and franchises. For the purposes of this By-law, public uses
shall not include any facility used for residential purposes.
Where such building, structure or lot is located in any zone for the purposes of public
uses, the following shall apply:
i. there shall be no open storage except in accordance with the general provisions
and zone provisions;
ii. any zone provisions of the zone within which the building, structure or use is located
shall be complied with, except as specifically provided for in this section; and,
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iii. any buildings or structures shall be designed, located and maintained in general
harmony with the buildings permitted in such zone.
3.17.1 Location Restrictions
Notwithstanding any other provision contained in this By-law to the contrary, where a
public use is specifically mentioned as a permitted use within a specific zone
classification, then such public use shall only be permitted within that zone or zones and
shall comply with the zone provisions of the zone in which the specific public use is
permitted.
3.17.2 Provisions
No goods, materials or equipment shall be stored outside a building or structure used
for a public use, except as may otherwise be specifically permitted by this By-law.
The public use shall comply with all setback and coverage requirements of the zone in
which the use is located, except as otherwise provided in this By-law.
In any zone, except within an Environmental Protection (EP) zone, nothing in this By-
law shall prevent the use of any land as a public park, storm water management facility,
community park, playground, public walkway, road allowance or as a site of a statue,
monument, cenotaph, fountain, or other memorial, ornamental or landscaping structure.
3.17.3 Road and Service Installations
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent land from being used as a road or highway, or
prevent the installation of a water main, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, gas main,
pipeline, overhead or underground hydro, communication line or high voltage electrical
facilities provided that such construction or installation is undertaken by an authority
possessing all necessary powers, rights, licenses and franchises, and provided that the
location of such facility has been approved by the Corporation.
3.18 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Notwithstanding the permitted uses to the contrary of this By-law, the preservation,
protection, and improvement of any components of the natural environment through a
comprehensive management and maintenance program shall be permitted on all lands
covered by this By-law.
3.19 SERVICES REQUIRED
No person shall erect or use a building or structure for a residential purpose on any
lands unless the lands are serviced by an approved sewage disposal and water supply
system.
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3.20 SIGHT TRIANGLES
On a corner lot fronting on two public roads, within the triangular space formed by the
intersecting street lines (or the projection of two non-intersecting street lines) and a line
drawn from a point on one street line to a point on the other street line, such points
being 9 m, measured along the street line from the point of intersection of the street
lines, no motor vehicle shall be parked and no buildings or structures which would
obstruct vision shall be erected, and all landscaping shall have a maximum height of
1m.
Sight triangles may also be required at the intersection of a road and entrance or
driveway.
3.21 SIGNS
All signage must be in accordance with applicable Town Sign By-law(s).
Where a sign has a face area of greater than 4m², it shall be deemed an accessory
structure for the purposes of this By-law and shall meet the requirements of the zone in
which it is located.
3.22 SPECIAL SETBACKS
3.22.1 Livestock Facilities Setback
Notwithstanding any other yard or setback provisions in this By-law, no non-agricultural
use shall be permitted unless it complies with the Minimum Distance Separation
(MDS I).
Notwithstanding any other yard or setback provisions to the contrary of this By-law, no
livestock facility or manure storage facility shall be erected or expanded unless it
complies with the Minimum Distance Separation (MDS II).
In addition to the MDS requirements above, no livestock operation having greater than
300 NU on one lot or 5 NU/ha shall be permitted within 1000m of the Urban Area or any
lands zoned Village Residential (RV) or Multiple Residential (RM) Zone.
3.22.2 Roads and Roads Allowance Setbacks
Notwithstanding any other provisions contrary to this By-law, no building or structure
shall be constructed within 10m of a municipal road allowance or an established street
line.
Where a lot abuts a road allowance less than 20m in width, the street line shall be
established at 10m from the centre line of the street.
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Where a lot abuts a County Road, the street line shall be established at 15m from the
centre line of the street.
Where a lot abuts a highway, the street line shall be established at 20m from the centre
line of the street.
3.22.3 Pits and Quarries Setback
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law, no new residential development,
other than development on existing lots or draft plan approved lots shall be constructed
within 120m of the property line of a lot containing an existing pit or quarry.
3.22.4 Watercourses setback
All buildings or structures, except pump houses, erosion control structures and works
undertaken by the Corporation shall be located a minimum of 15m from the high-water
mark of any river, stream, creek or municipal drain.
3.22.5 Steep Slopes or Ravines setback
All buildings or structures shall be located a minimum of 15m from the top of bank of a
slope in excess of 25%.
3.22.6 Cold Water Streams setback
No building or structure, except pump houses and erosion control structures shall be
constructed within 30m of a cold-water stream.
3.22.7 Waste Disposal and Wastewater Treatment setback
No new habitable building or structure shall be located within 500m of a licensed or
closed Waste Disposal Area, or 150m from a licensed Sewage Lagoon or Wastewater
Treatment Facility.
3.22.8 Wetland Setback
All buildings and structures shall be located a minimum of 30m from the edge of a local,
or unevaluated wetland. A minimum setback of 120m is required to a wetland identified
as Provincially Significant by the Ministry of Natural Resources as amended from time
to time.
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3.23 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT
No vehicles or equipment shall be permitted within an exterior side yard. A maximum of
one recreational vehicle or equipment may be parked or stored year-round, only in the
rear or interior side yard where a dwelling is in existence on the same lot provided that:
i. It maintains a 1.5m setback to any lot line, and,
ii. The yard or portion thereof used for the storage of the recreational vehicle or
equipment is enclosed by a solid fence having a minimum height of 1.8m.
iii. In addition, one recreational vehicle or equipment may be located on a driveway,
provided that there are still two parking spaces with minimum dimensions of 3m x
6m maintained on the subject lands.
iv. Such storage shall only be permitted on a seasonal basis in the season for which
the recreational vehicle and equipment is primarily intended to be used in.
v. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the recreational vehicle and equipment stored on a
residential lot shall not extend onto the municipal right-of-way.
vi. No recreational vehicle or equipment shall be permitted if such permission would
result in a motor vehicle extending onto the municipal right-of-way or parking on the
street.
3.24 UNLICENSED MOTOR VEHICLES
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, no person may use any lot for the
parking or storage of any unlicensed vehicles excluding farm equipment, except that
such storage of vehicles may be permitted in a private garage. Accessory to a
Commercial and Industrial use, such vehicles are permitted on the lot, provided the
subject vehicles are not stored in a required yard and provided the storage of such
vehicles is permitted by this By-law.
The storage of derelict, unlicensed motor vehicles, including unlicensed motor vehicles
used for recreational purposes, such as race cars, demolition derby, all-terrain vehicles
and snowmobiles shall only be permitted subject to the following regulations:
i. Maximum of two vehicles stored outdoors;
ii. Outdoor storage shall only be permitted in the rear yard; and,
iii. The rear yard or portion thereof used for the storage of such vehicles shall be
enclosed by a solid fence having a minimum height of 1.8m.
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3.25 WASTE DISPOSAL, LANDFILLS AND RECYCLING FACILITIES
The making or establishment of new waste disposal and recycling facilities and new
landfills is prohibited within the area covered by this By-law. Expansions to existing
facilities shall be in accordance with the provisions of this By-law.
3.26 WAYSIDE PITS AND QUARRIES
A wayside pit or quarry, being a temporary pit or quarry opened and used by a public road
authority solely for the purpose of a particular project or contract of road construction and
not located on the road right-of-way, shall be permitted as a temporary use on all lands
covered by this By-law, for the duration of a specific road project, where the Owner of such
lands has entered into an agreement with the Corporation. After such road project is
complete, or the contract is expired, the wayside pit and quarry use shall be prohibited, and
lands shall be rehabilitated.
3.27 URBAN CHICKENS (By-law 2024-21)
The keeping of galliform and columbiform birds including but not limited to turkeys, chickens,
quail, partridge, pheasant, peacock, guinea fowl, grouse, pigeons, doves, dodoes, and
solitaires is not permitted in any zone within the Urban Settlement Boundary of the
Town (as defined in the Town's Official Plan) and in the Estate Residential (ER) and Hamlet
Residential (RH) zones.
The keeping of such birds is only permitted in the Agricultural Area (as defined in Town's
Official Plan) of the Town within the Agricultural (A) and Rural Residential (RR) zones as a
permitted Agricultural Livestock Operation.
3.28 ILLUSTRATIONS
In order to provide clarification and convenience in the interpretation of this by-law,
illustrations are provided for several common terms and definitions. These illustrations
do not form part of this By-law.
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SECTION 4 - PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS
4.1 PARKING SPACE REQUIREMENTS
4.1.1 The owner of land, building or structure erected or used for any of the purposes
hereinafter set forth shall provide and maintain parking spaces for the sole use of
the owner, occupant, or other persons entering upon or making use of the said
premises, from time to time.
4.1.2 Parking spaces are required under this By-law, in accordance with Section 46.7,
which contains the Parking Space Requirement Table.
4.1.3 When 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 for the separate parts of the building occupied by the separate
types of use.
4.1.4 Where the calculation of required spaces exceeds a whole space by more than
0.25, the required spaces shall be the next whole number.
4.1.5 Parking spaces shall have a minimum width of 3m and have a minimum length of
6m.
4.2
ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACES
Where parking spaces are required by this By-law, the following minimum number of
spaces for the use of persons with disabilities shall also be provided.
4.2.1 Accessible parking spaces must provide the following two types of parking
spaces for use of persons with disabilities:
i. Type A - a wider parking space which has a minimum width of 3.4m and signage
that identifies the space as "van accessible".
ii. Type B - a standard parking space which has a minimum width of 3m.
4.2.2 Access aisles that is the space between parking spaces that allows persons with
disabilities to get in and out of their vehicles, must be provided for all parking
spaces for the use of persons with disabilities in off-street parking facilities.
Access aisles shall be appropriately marked and may be shared by two parking
spaces for the use of persons with disabilities in a parking area and must meet
the following requirements:
i. They must have a minimum width of 1.5m.
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ii. They must extend the full length of the parking space.
iii. They must be marked with high tonal contrast lines.
4.2.3 All parking areas required by this By-law must have a minimum number of
parking spaces for the use of persons with disabilities, in accordance with the
following requirements:
i. One parking space for the use of persons with disabilities, which meets the
requirements of a Type A parking space, where there are 12 parking spaces or
fewer.
ii. Four per cent of the total number of parking spaces for the use of persons with
disabilities, where there are between 13 and 100 parking spaces in accordance with
the following ratio, rounding up to the nearest whole number:
(i)
Where an even number of parking spaces for the use of persons with
disabilities are provided in accordance with the requirements of this
paragraph, an equal number of parking spaces that meet the requirements
of a Type A parking space and a Type B parking space must be provided.
(ii)
Where an odd number of parking spaces for the use of persons with
disabilities are provided in accordance with the requirements of this
paragraph, the number of parking spaces must be divided equally between
parking spaces that meet the requirements of a Type A parking space and
a Type B parking space, but the additional parking space, the odd-
numbered space, may be a Type B parking space.
iii. One parking space for the use of persons with disabilities and an additional three
per cent of parking spaces for the use of persons with disabilities, where there are
between 101 and 200 parking spaces must be parking spaces for the use of
persons with disabilities, calculated in accordance with ratios set out in 4.2.3 b) i
and ii, rounding up to the nearest whole number.
iv. Two parking spaces for the use of persons with disabilities and an additional two
per cent of parking spaces for the use of persons with disabilities, where there are
between 201 and 1,000 parking spaces must be parking spaces for the use of
persons with disabilities in accordance with the ratios set out in 4.2.3 b) i and ii,
rounding up to the nearest whole number.
v. Eleven parking spaces for the use of persons with disabilities and an additional one
per cent of parking spaces for the use of persons with disabilities, where more than
1,000 parking spaces are provided must be parking spaces for the use of persons
with disabilities in accordance with the ratios set out in 4.2.3 b) i and ii, rounding up
to the nearest whole number.
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vi. In determining the location of parking spaces for the use of persons with disabilities
that must be provided locations that provide greater accessibility in terms of
distance from an accessible entrance or user convenience shall be selected.
vii. For the purposes of subsection (vi), the following factors may be considered in
determining user convenience:
(i)
Protection from the weather.
(ii)
Security.
(iii)
Lighting.
(iv)
Priority of maintenance.
4.3 PARKING AREA SURFACE
The location of parking spaces shall generally be determined through the site plan
control process and shall be maintained with asphalt, concrete or brick, or other
approved surfacing and designed for proper drainage. Planting strips shall be used to
buffer parking areas from residential uses and zones.
4.4 INGRESS AND EGRESS
Ingress and egress for parking areas shall comply with the following:
i. Ingress and egress to and from the required parking spaces and areas shall be
provided by means of unobstructed driveways or passageways of at least 3 metres
in width but not more than 9 metres in perpendicular width.
ii. The maximum width of any joint ingress and egress driveway ramp measured along
the street line shall be 6 metres.
iii. The minimum distance between any driveway ramp and a street line measured
along the street line intersected by such driveway ramp shall be 7.5 metres.
iv. Every lot shall be limited to the following number of driveway ramps:
(i) For the first 30 metres of frontage - not more than 2 driveway ramps
separated by a minimum of 9 metres.
(ii) For each additional 30 metres of frontage - not more than 1 additional
driveway ramp separated from any other ramp on the same property by a
minimum 9 metres.
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4.5 ADDITIONS AND CHANGES TO EXISTING BUILDINGS AND
STRUCTURES
The parking space requirements referred to herein shall not apply to any building or
structure lawfully in existence on the date of passage of this By-law, so long as the
gross floor area is not increased, and the use or number of dwelling units does not
change. If any addition is made to a building or structure that increases its gross floor
area or number of units, then parking spaces for the addition shall be provided in
accordance with the Parking Space Requirement Table. Where a change in use
occurs, parking spaces shall be provided for such new use in accordance with the
requirements of the Parking Space Requirement Table.
Where lands zoned Downtown Commercial (CD) are converted or intensified without
changing the ground floor area, no additional parking spaces shall be required. All effort
shall be made to provide as much parking as possible and a logical layout with abutting
parking lots.
4.6 USE OF PARKING SPACES AND AREAS
4.6.1 Parking spaces and areas required in accordance with this By-law shall be used
for the parking of operative, currently licensed motor vehicles only and for motor
vehicles used in an operation incidental to the permitted uses in respect of which
such parking spaces and areas are required or permitted.
4.6.2 Notwithstanding the foregoing, the owner or occupant of any lot upon which is
located a permitted dwelling, and where the lot has a minimum lot area of 2
hectares, the lot, building or structure may be used for the parking, storing or
housing of one commercial motor vehicle or trailer provided that such vehicle
does not exceed a ¾ ton load capacity. Such vehicle must be parked in an
exterior side or rear yard, or within a building.
4.6.3 Commercial motor vehicles used in conjunction with an agricultural operation and
one commercial truck or school bus are permitted in the Agricultural and Rural
Residential Zones.
4.7 RESIDENTIAL PARKING AND DRIVEWAY REQUIREMENTS
4.7.1 Notwithstanding the general parking requirements, it is the intent to maintain a
residential nature and landscaped open space in the residential areas. The
maximum width of any driveway shall be 6 metres.
4.7.2 There shall only be one driveway per residential lot zoned Village Residential
(RV), Hamlet Residential (HR), Estate Residential (ER) and Rural Residential
(RR). A zoning by-law amendment shall be required for a second driveway or
wider driveway.
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4.7.3 In any Residential Zone or residential use, a maximum of 50% of the area
between the face of the dwelling and the front lot line may be used for parking
areas. All remaining lands shall be developed as landscaped open space,
grassed areas and patios or decks.
4.8
NUMBER OF SPACES REQUIRED
The minimum number of off-street parking spaces required is set out in Table 3 -
Parking Space Requirements.
Table 3
Land Use
Minimum Off-Street Parking
Requirements
Assembly Area, Place of Worship,
Recreational Establishment, Private Club,
Tavern, or establishment licensed under
the Liquor License Act or other similar
places of assembly not otherwise
specified herein.
1 parking space for each four persons
that may be legally accommodated at any
one time
Restaurant, private clubs, taverns, eating
establishments
5 parking spaces plus 1 parking space for
every 4 persons that may be legally
accommodated at any one time
Home for the Aged, Nursing Home,
Seniors Apartments, Hospitals,
Institutions
5 parking spaces plus 1 parking space for
each 3 beds or fraction thereof
Hotel, Motel, Camping Establishment, or
other forms of temporary housing
5 parking spaces plus 1 parking space for
each guest room, cottage, cabin, or camp
site
Offices
(medical, dental, drugless practitioner,
clinic, business, financial, professional)
2 spaces per office or where common
working areas are provided, one space
per 20m² of floor area, excluding
communal hallways.
Residential
2 parking spaces per dwelling unit, where
one space may be located in a carport or
garage, provided such garage or carport
has a minimum width of 3m and minimum
length of 6m. Tandem parking shall also
be permitted.
Schools, nursery schools, commercial
schools, day care
4 spaces plus 2 space per classroom
(Assembly, gymnasium, and other uses
are to be calculated separate, in
accordance with this table)
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Motor vehicle body shop, motor vehicle
repair garage and similar motor vehicle
uses
4 parking spaces per service bay
Any other Commercial uses
1 parking space per 20m² of gross floor
area.
Any other Industrial uses
1 space per 50m² total floor area
Any other use, including assembly or
common areas in conjunction with any of
the categorized uses in this table
1 parking space per 20m² of gross floor
area
4.9
LOADING SPACE REQUIREMENTS
Loading spaces are required in accordance with the Loading Space Requirements
provided in Table 2. The owner of every commercial or industrial building or structure
erected for any purpose involving the receiving, shipping, loading or unloading of
persons, animals, goods, wares, merchandise or raw materials shall provide and
maintain loading and unloading spaces on the lot.
Table 4
Gross Floor Area of Building
Minimum Loading Spaces Required
Less than 280m²
None
281 m² to 2300m²
1 space
2301m² to 10,000m²
2 spaces
Exceeding 10,000m²
2 spaces plus 1 space for each additional
10,000m².
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SECTION 5 - ZONE PROVISIONS
5.1 - AGRICULTURAL ZONES
5.1.1 General Prohibition
No person shall, within any Agricultural "A" Zone, use any land, or erect, alter or use
any building or structure except in accordance with the following provisions.
5.1.2 Permitted Uses
Uses permitted in a Zone are noted by the symbol 'X' in the column applicable to that
Zone and corresponding with the row for a specific permitted use in Table 5.1.1. A
number(s) following the symbol 'X', zone heading or identified permitted use, indicates
that one or more conditions apply to the use noted or, in some cases, to the entire
Zone. Special Conditions are listed in the Footnotes below the Permitted Use Table
5.1.1.
The Agricultural Zones established by this By-law are as follows:
A - Agricultural
Table 5.1.1
Use
Zone
A
Accessory agriculturally related commercial use
X
Accessory apartment
X
Accessory dwelling unit for farm help in accordance with subsection 4.1.3
X
Agricultural crop operation
X
Agricultural implement sales establishment
X
Agricultural livestock operation
X
Agricultural produce outlet
X
Agricultural produce storage area or facility
X
Agricultural supply establishment
X
Asphalt plant, portable, temporary and accessory to a road project
X
Dwelling, single detached
X
Equestrian facility
X
Garden and nursery supply establishment
X
Grazing of livestock
X
Greenhouse, commercial
X
Hobby farm
X
Home industry
X
Home occupation
X
Kennel
X
Legal existing uses (a)
Veterinary hospital/clinic
X
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5.1.3 Zone Requirements
No person shall, within any Agricultural Zone, use any lot or erect, alter, use any
building or structure except in accordance with the following zone provisions. A
number(s) following the zone requirement, zone heading or description of the standard,
indicates an additional zone requirement. These additional standards are listed in the
Footnotes at the end of each table.
Table 5.1.2
Requirements
Zone
A
Minimum Lot Area (ha)
Minimum Lot Area
16ha
Minimum Lot Area for a Maximum of
1 Nutrient Unit
1.5ha
Minimum Lot Area for Hobby Farm
1.5ha
Minimum Lot Frontage
150m
Minimum Yard Requirements
Minimum Front Yard
30m
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
30m
Minimum Rear Yard
30m
Maximum Lot Coverage
10%
Maximum Height
12m
Minimum Ground Floor Area of
a One Storey Dwelling
110m2
Minimum Ground Floor Area of
a Two-Storey Dwelling
65m2
Accessory Dwelling for Farm
Help (1)
Minimum Lot Area with a livestock
operation including a livestock
building having a minimum floor area
of 600m2
39ha
Minimum Floor Area
35m2
Location
Separate
from
livestock
facility
Maximum Distance from Principal
Dwelling
20m
Footnotes to Table 5.1.2:
(1) An Accessory Dwelling for Farm Help shall also require an approved nutrient management
plan, the dwelling unit shall have a separate entrance, washroom and kitchen facility. A
mobile home may be used as an Accessory Dwelling for Farm Help where such mobile
home complies with Section 3.9 of this By-law with the exception of a permanent foundation,
and where Council has passed a Temporary Use By-law under Section 37 of the Planning
Act and where there is an agreement between the owner and the Town that provides for the
removal of the Mobile Home after a maximum of 10 years.
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5.1.4 Agricultural Zones - Exceptions
The provisions of this Section are modified as set out in Table 5.1.3 below.
- Column 1 sets out the exception number of each zone exception which corresponds to an area of the Town identified on the
Zoning Schedules by the same number and zone, preceded by a dash and the, denoting an exception. (i.e. SR-88)
- Column 2 sets out the Zoning By-law number.
- Column 3 sets out the additional uses permitted in the zone exception, if applicable.
- Column 4 sets out the only uses permitted in the zone exception, if applicable.
- Column 5 sets out the prohibited uses in the zone exception, if applicable.
- Column 6 sets out the zone requirements for the zone exception, if applicable.
- Column 7 sets out any additional provisions for the zone, if applicable.
All other provisions of the zone, unless specifically modified or amended by this Section, continue to apply to the lands subject to this
Section.
Table 5.1.3
Exception
Number
By-law
Number
Additional Permitted
Uses
Only Permitted
Uses
Uses Prohibited
Special Zone
Requirements
Other
Provisions
A-1
All Agricultural (A)
uses shall be
permitted,
notwithstanding
where the
existing lands do
not meet the
minimum lot area
requirement.
A-2
Second dwelling for full
time farm help
A-3
Two dwelling units
A-4
- Equipment welding
and painting
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- Motor vehicle body
work, painting, and
sales
A-5
One (1) single
dwelling unit and
the breeding,
raising and
processing of
pigeons, poultry or
fowl for human
consumption
- Minimum lot
frontage -
121m
- Maximum lot
area - 1.9ha
- Maximum lot
coverage of all
buildings and
structures - 5%
- Minimum front
yard for a
residential use -
30m
- Minimum front
yard for pigeon
processing and
breeding use -
75m
- Minimum
interior side
yard - 15m
- Minimum rear
yard - 7.5m
- Minimum
dwelling unit
ground floor
area - 110m2
A-6
Notwithstanding
the requirements
of Minimum
Distance
Separation (MDS
II), to the
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contrary, on lands
zoned Agricultural
Exception Six (A-
6), a new dairy
barn having
approximate
dimensions of
30m x 60m shall
be permitted with
a MDS of 240m
from a Type B
land use, and a
liquid manure
storage tank with
a tight fitting
cover shall be
permitted with a
MDS of 300m to
a Type B land
use, and in
accordance with
any Nutrient
Management
Plans/Strategy.
Two dwelling
units shall be
permitted on
lands zoned
Agricultural
Exception Six (A-
6).
A-7
- Screening
- Stockpiling
- Storage of soils
A-8
Existing dwelling shall
be permitted
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A-9
2011-20
2011-29
2013-42
2014-14
2015-51
2016-37
2017-62
2019-11
2019-12
2019-70
2020-33
2020-54
2021-05
Agricultural use,
excluding any
dwelling or
habitable living area
A-10
Agricultural tile
drainage business
- The repair and
assembly of tile
drainage
equipment,
farm equipment
and,
construction
equipment;
- Accessory
uses, including
an accessory
office shall be
permitted
- Accessory
outdoor storage
of materials
used in the tile
drainage
business shall
be permitted in
the rear and
side yard, but
shall not be
permitted in the
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required front
yard; and,
- The minimum
required side
yard for the
existing shop
shall be 10m
A-11
2009-46
- Composting
Facilities;
- Alternative
Energy Systems;
- Renewable
Energy Systems;
- Energy Co-
generation;
- The use of lands,
buildings or
structures
including
greenhouses for
the growing of
crops, including
nursery and
horticultural
crops, raising of
livestock and
other animals for
food, fur or fibre,
including game,
poultry and fish,
aquaculture,
apiaries,
agroforestry and
maple syrup
production;
- Uses secondary
to an Agricultural
- Minimum 30m
setback from
Highway 89
right-of-way.
- Minimum 15m
from Amaranth-
East Luther
Townline Road.
- Minimum 30m
from southern
lot line.
- Minimum 6m
from western
lot line.
- The minimum
frontage,
minimum lot
area, minimum
depth and
maximum lot
coverage
regulations
shall not apply.
- Vehicular
access shall be
limited to
Amaranth-East
Luther
Townline Road.
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use, including but
not limited to
uses that produce
value-added
Agricultural
products,
abattoirs,
livestock
marketing or
sales yard, a
seed cleaning
plant, and
Agricultural
produce
warehouse or
similar agri-
business.
- Uses with a direct
relationship to
Agricultural uses,
including but not
limited to, a grain
drying handling
and storage
facility;
- Agricultural
Supply
Establishments;
- Agricultural
Produce Outlets;
- Agricultural
Produce Storage
Area or Facilities;
- Greenhouses,
commercial;
- Accessory Uses,
being the use of
- Outdoor
storage of
goods,
materials, and
equipment,
accessory to
the main use,
shall be
permitted:
o Located to
the rear or
side of the
front wall
of the
main
building
but not
within a
required
setback.
o Shall be
visually
screened
by a 2.0m
high
fence,
earthen
berm or
landscapi
ng strip
that may
consist of
a
continuou
s
unpierced
row of
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lands or buildings
which are
incidental and
subordinate to
the principle use
of lands and
buildings and for
the purposes of
this by-law may
included, but is
not limited to,
outdoor storage,
office space,
education
facilities,
research facilities
and alternate fuel
distribution
stations.
evergreen
s or
shrubs.
-
Accessory
structures
shall be
located to the
rear of side of
the front wall
of the main
building but
not within a
required
setback.
A-12
2010-07
- Minimum front
yard
requirement
shall be 90m to
provide an
appropriate
setback to the
existing barn,
and Section
3.23.1 shall not
apply to further
restrict the
location of a
dwelling unit.
A-13
2011-5
- Contractor's
yard for the
Bruce to Milton
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Hydro One
Network Project
shall be
permitted as a
secondary use.
A contractor's
yard shall be
defined, in this
instance to
mean the use
of existing
buildings and
structures and
land where
Hydro One
Networks Inc.
stores
equipment and
materials
required for the
Bruce to Milton
Project and
accessory
office space
and meeting
rooms shall be
permitted.
- This use shall
expire January
2014
A-14
Agricultural crop
operation excluding
a single detached
dwelling and the
only permitted
employment use
shall be a federally
- Additional site-
specific
provisions shall
apply to a
federally
licensed
explosive
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licensed explosive
storage and
distribution facility
storage and
distribution
facility within
this zone:
a) anti-climb
fencing of a
minimum
height of 2.4m
shall be
installed
around the
entire
perimeter of
the 4.0ha
facility;
b) the maximum
height of any
building,
structure or
silo shall be
14m;
c) no heavily
encased
explosives,
including, but
not limited to
bombs or
artillery
projectiles,
shall be
permitted to
be
manufactured
, stored or
distributed on
or from the
zone;
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d) only the
following
materials, in
the following
quantities
shall be
permitted to
be stored
within the
zone:
i. Ammonium
Nitrate
Emulsion to a
maximum of 40
tonnes
ii. Ammonium
Nitrate Prill to a
maximum of 60
tonnes
iii. Diesel fuel to a
maximum of
10,000 litres
iv.
Detonators to
a maximum
of 1.2 million
detonator
units
v. Packaged
Explosives to a
maximum of
30,000kg
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vi. Sodium Nitrite
to a maximum
of 3,000kg
e) the number of
Mobile
Manufacturing
Units (MMU)
or equivalent
units within
the zone at
any one time
shall not
exceed seven
(7). A Mobile
Manufacturing
Unit is defined
as a process
vehicle or a
portable unit
in which
explosives
are
manufactured
f) accessory
maintenance,
repair and
storage of all
vehicles
related to the
federally
licensed
explosive
storage and
distribution
facility shall
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be permitted,
but shall not
include a
motor vehicle
repair garage,
as defined by
this by-law;
and,
g) no
manufacturing
of explosives
shall be
permitted on
site except
for any
calibrating of
process
vehicles or
transferring of
materials that
are incidental
to the storage
and
distribution of
explosives.
A-15
Existing muster points,
monitoring wells and
associated monitoring.
A-16
2014-14
Maximum of one
dwelling unit and one
existing farm-help or
cottage, where the
existing farm-help
dwelling, or cottage is
located within 50m of
the principle dwelling
-
No additional
farm-help
dwellings
-
Existing farm
help dwelling
shall not be
permitted to be
reconstructed
-
Minimum lot
frontage: 17m
for the west
access and
12m for the
east access;
-
Minimum
south side
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yard for a
dwelling -
24m
A-17
2016-37
- Minimum Lot
Area 1.4ha
- Maximum
number of
livestock to be
2NU (nutrient
units)
- Maximum
Distance
between
existing barn
structure and
existing
residence shall
be 45m.
A-18
2016-40
East side yard
setback shall be
10m.
A-19
2016-52
Residential use
shall be
permitted, subject
to having a
proper and safe
driveway and
obtaining all
necessary
permits for such
driveway or
upgraded
driveway.
Approval from the
conservation
authority may be
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required for
access upgrades.
A-20
2019-44
One accessory
structure (liquid
manure storage)
to be located a
minimum 152m
away from the
dwelling on the
property
municipality know
as 115435
Sideroad 27-28,
Roll#214400.
A-21
2019-45
One garden suite with
an adequate sewage
disposal system and
water services
- Minimum floor
area shall be
35m2
- Maximum floor
area shall be
80m2
A-22
2021-09
- Minimum East
interior side
yard setback to
the existing
cattle barn -
22m
A-23
2022-66
- Front yard
Setback 25m
- A maximum of
712m² GFA for
a Home
Industry use
A-24
2025-16
- Minimum front
yard setback
for accessory
- Exception A-
24 only
applies to the
existing/
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buildings -
5.0m
enlarged
accessory
building
adjacent to
the
purchased
ROW (B02-
2024, Plan
7R-6901)
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5.2 RESIDENTIAL ZONES
5.2.1 General Prohibition
No person shall, within any Residential Zone, use any land, or erect, alter or use any
building or structure except in accordance with the following provisions.
5.2.2 Permitted Uses
Uses permitted in a Zone are noted by the symbol 'X' in the column applicable to that
Zone and corresponding with the row for a specific permitted use in Table 5.2.1 A
number(s) following the symbol 'X' , zone heading or identified permitted use, indicates
that one or more conditions apply to the use noted or, in some cases, to the entire
Zone. Special Conditions are listed in the Footnotes below the Permitted Use Table,
Table 5.2.1
The Residential Zones established by this By-law are as follows:
RR
Rural Residential
ER
Estate Residential
RH
Hamlet Residential
RV
Village Residential
RM
Multiple Residential
Table 5.2.1
Use
Zones
RR
ER
RH
RV
RM
Accessory
apartment
X
X
X
X
X
Agricultural
crop operation
X
Dwelling,
apartment
X
Dwelling,
converted
X
X
Dwelling,
duplex
X
Dwelling, semi-
detached
X
Dwelling,
single
detached
X
X
X
X
X
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Dwelling,
townhouse
X
Dwelling,
triplex
X
Existing
agricultural
operations
X
Hobby farm
X
Home industry
X
Home
occupation
X
X
X
X
Park
X
5.2.3 Zone Requirements
No person shall, within a Residential Zone, use any lot or erect, alter, use any building
or structure except in accordance with the following zone provisions. A number(s)
following the zone requirement, zone heading or description of the standard, indicates
an additional zone requirement. These additional standards are listed in the Footnotes
at the end of each table.
Table 5.2.2
Requirements Requirements Zones
RR
ER
RH
RV (1)
RM
(5)
Minimum lot
area
Minimum lot
area
0.4ha
0.8ha
0.11ha
(water
services)
0.4ha
(private
services)
0.038ha
(6)
Minimum lot
area for a
hobby farm
1.5ha
N/A
N/A
N/A
Minimum Lot
Frontage
45m
60m
24m
(2)
(7)
Minimum Yard
Requirements
Minimum front
yard
30m
30m
7.5m
7m
7m
Minimum
interior side
yard
6m
6m
1.5m
1.2m
1.2m
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Minimum
exterior side
yard
30m
30m
7.5m
4.5m
4.5m
Minimum rear
yard
15m
30m
10m
6.0m
6m
Maximum lot
coverage
10%
10%
20%
50 % (3)
40%
Maximum
height
12m
12m
12m
12m
12m
Minimum
ground floor
area of a one-
storey dwelling
110m2
140m2
110m2
112m2.
(4)
N/A
Minimum
ground floor
area of a two-
storey dwelling
65m2
75m2
65m2
70m2 (4)
N/A
Footnotes to Table 5.2.2
1) Additional Requirements for RV Zone
a. Minimum separation between two dwellings on abutting lots - 1.8 m
b. The front wall of any attached or detached garage shall not be located closer to
the front lot line than the front wall of the dwelling, except a garage can extend in
line with a covered porch that extends along the entire front wall of the dwelling.
c. Permitted encroachments of Table 3.1.5.1 shall not be permitted within any
drainage swale or easement.
2) Minimum Lot Frontage:
a. Interior Lots - 12m
b. Corner Lots - 15m
3) Maximum lot coverage including accessory buildings, structures, hot tubs, patios
and decks but excluding pools.
4) Including garage.
5) Additional Requirements for RM Zone
a. Maximum number of connected row houses - 6 units
b. Minimum distance between two group of connected row houses - 2m
c. Minimum Gross floor area for a one-bedroom unit plus 14 square metres per
additional bedroom
d. Minimum landscaped open space - 20%
e. Maximum density - 50 units/ha
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f. Minimum landscaping open space strip abutting any lot line where more than one
unit is accommodated on a single lot - 3m in width
g. Minimum landscaping open space strip abutting any front and exterior side yard
for any corner lot - 3m in width
6) Minimum Lot Area:
a. Interior Lots - 0.02ha
b. Exterior Lots - 0.04ha
7) Minimum Lot Frontage:
a. Interior Lots per unit - 6m
b. Corner lots - 15m
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5.2.4 Residential Zones - Exceptions
The provisions of this Section are modified as set out in Table 5.2.3 below.
- Column 1 sets out the exception number of each zone exception which corresponds to an area of the Town identified on the
Zoning Schedules by the same number and zone, preceded by a dash and the, denoting an exception. (i.e. SR-88)
- Column 2 sets out the Zoning By-law number.
- Column 3 sets out the additional uses permitted in the zone exception, if applicable.
- Column 4 sets out the only uses permitted in the zone exception, if applicable.
- Column 5 sets out the prohibited uses in the zone exception, if applicable.
- Column 6 sets out the zone requirements for the zone exception, if applicable.
- Column 7 sets out any additional provisions for the zone, if applicable.
All other provisions of the zone, unless specifically modified or amended by this Section, continue to apply to the lands subject to this
Section.
Table 5.2.3
1. Exception
Number
2. By-law
Number
3. Additional
Permitted
Uses
4. Only Uses
Permitted
5. Uses
Prohibited
6. Special Zone Requirements 7. Other Special
Provisions
RR-1
2009-41
- Minimum front yard - 18m
- Minimum setback from a
watercourse - 15m
- Any accessory structure
shall be permitted to be
located 5m closet to the
front lot line than the
dwelling and shall be
permitted to have a
maximum height of 7.4m.
RR-2
Existing barn
and barn
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uses shall be
permitted
RR-3
Single
detached
dwelling, as
located
RR-4
Minimum setback from a
watercourse - 12m
RR-5
Safety
Inspection of
Vehicles
RR-6
Minimum gross floor area -
130m2
RR-7
Minimum front yard - 22.5m
RR-8
Existing
3.7m x 4.9m
accessory
building
- Minimum side yard - 1m
- Minimum rear yard - 1m
RR-9
Existing
propane refill
station
RR-10
Minimum front yard - 15m
RR-11
A garage that is
accessory to a
dwelling is
permitted in the
front yard but not
in the required
front yard of the
dwelling
RR-12
Maximum lot coverage -
10.6%.
RR-13
Accessory
dwelling
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RR-14
Minimum rear yard - 30m
RR-15
Minimum building areas -
167m2
RR-16
Minimum building areas -
119m2
RR-17
Lot frontage - 24m
RR-18
Minimum rear yard - 6m
RR-19
2014-14
- Minimum frontage - 18m
- Minimum lot size for a
hobby farm operation - 5ha
- Maximum number of
nutrient units - 4 NU
RR-20
2016-20
Minimum lot area - 0.28ha
RR-21
2017-17
Group home
for adults
with Autism
RR-22
2017-51
Accessory
structure
having a
maximum
floor area of
585m²
Micro-
brewery as a
home
industry
subject to
site plan
control
- Maximum floor area of all
structures, excluding the
single detached dwelling -
585m2
- Maximum floor area
devoted to home industry -
480m2
RR-23
2018-50
2022-37
- Minimum front yard for an
accessory structure - 2.5m
An accessory
structure shall be
permitted to be
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- Minimum set back from a
watercourse for an
accessory structure - 7.5m
located in the
front yard,
beyond the
principle
building.
One accessory
structure shall be
permitted to be
larger that the
principle dwelling
at 297m² for use
as a HOME
INDUSTRY
Parking to be
accommodated
on the existing
residential
driveway
RR-24
2019-05
Minimum front yard setback -
14.5m
RR-25
2019-26
2022-07
- Minimum front yard setback
for accessory building - 12m
- Minimum setback from
wetland - 15 m
Only one
accessory
building or
structure shall
be permitted to
be located closer
to the front lot
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line than the
principle building
on the lot.
The Sea
Container shall
be removed 3
years from the
date of this By-
law (Jan 11,
2025), at which
time, if not
removed, the
Applicant will
apply for the
appropriate
Zoning By-law
Amendment
RR-26
2019-50
One garden
suite with an
adequate
sewage
disposal
system and
water services
Maximum floor area 43m2
RR-27
2020-54
- Existing
dwelling
and
accessory
building;
- Existing
agricultural
operations;
Rear yard setback for the
existing dwelling 6m
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- Dwelling,
single
detached;
- Accessory
apartment;
RR-28
2020-56
Minimum front yard setback for
an accessory building - 20m
Only one
accessory
building or
structure shall be
permitted to be
located closer to
the front lot line
than the principle
building on the
lot.
RR-29
2021-05
Minimum lot frontage shall be
16m
RR-30
2021-22
Minimum front yard setback for
an accessory building - 7.5m
Only one
accessory
building or
structure shall be
permitted to be
located closer to
the front lot line
than the principal
building on the
lot
RR-31
2021-56
- Dwelling,
single
detached
- No
livestock or
agricultural
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- Accessory
apartment
- Home
Industry
- Home
Occupation
- Existing
400m² barn
operations
are
permitted
RR-32
2021-61
- 15m front yard setback
RR-33
2021-69
- North interior side yard
setback 3m
- North interior side yard
setback for a deck 1m
- Lot coverage (maximum)
12%
RR-34
2023-07
- Exterior side yard setback
28m
RR-35
2023-22
- Exterior side yard setback 6m
- Front yard setback 18m
RR-36
2023-50
- dwelling,
single
detached;
- accessory
apartment;
- home
industry;
- Lot Area: 0.1959 ha
- Frontage: 39 m
- Front yard setback: 2.8 m
- Exterior side yard setback:
3.4 m
- No minimum GFA for a single
detached dwelling
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- home
occupation;
RR-37
2024-52
- Hobby
Farm
- Existing
Accessory
Buildings
including Barn
are permitted
ER-1
2021-06
Second
driveway
along the
north
property line,
for a total of
two
driveways
ER-2
2021-49
- An accessory
building may
be
constructed
on the
property prior
to the
construction
and legal
existence of
the main
primary
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residential
dwelling
- The primary
dwelling unit
must be
constructed
by August
2023, and if
not built the
accessory
build must be
removed
RH-1
2014-41
One accessory structure shall
be permitted to have a
maximum height of 6.7m
whereas the provisions of
section 3.1.4 permit a
maximum height of 6 m, where
a minimum setback of 6m is
provided.
RH-2
- Motor
vehicle
repair
garage
- Retail
store
RH-3(H)
2025-14
- One (1)
single
- Detached
Additional
Lot Area 0.15ha to 0.20ha:
- Merged Lots
require a
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detached
dwelling;
- one (1)
accessory
apartment;
- one (1)
home
occupation;
Residential
Unit (ARU)
- MAXIMUM Dwelling Gross
Floor Area is 250m²
- MAXIMUM Dwelling Ground
Floor Area is 150m²
Lot Area 0.21ha to 0.30ha:
- MAXIMUM Dwelling Gross
Floor Area is 350m²
- MAXIMUM Dwelling Ground
Floor Area is 210m²
- Maximum lot coverage for all
lots including Accessory
Buildings is 15%
Zoning By-law
Amendment
RV-1
- Minimum corner lot frontage
- 15.09m
- Minimum exterior side yard
- 3.35m
- Minimum interior side yard
- 0.762m
RV(F)-2
- Minimum front yard - 4.57m
RV-3
Business or
professional
office
- Minimum front yard for the
existing building only - 3m
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- Minimum interior side yard
for the existing building only
- 1.2m
- Minimum rear yard for the
existing building only -
0.7m
RV-4
Drugless
practitioner's
office
(wellness
centre)
- Minimum Front Yard - 3.8m
- Minimum Exterior Side Yard
- 3.0m
- Minimum Interior Side Yard
abutting a Residential Zone
- 4.5m
- Minimum Rear Yard - 4.5m
- Maximum Building Height -
10m
- Minimum Landscaped Open
Space Strip abutting a front
yard, exterior side yard, and
abutting any residential
zone - 3.0m
Minimum Parking
Required shall
be seven (7) off-
street parking
spaces, where
one space is
permitted to be
located in the
existing attached
garage and one
(undersized)
space is
permitted directly
in front of the
garage.
RV-5
2012-09
- maximum dwelling height -
10m, measured as the
vertical distance between
the average grade at the
rear of the dwelling to the
highest point of the roof
surface
- Minimum front yard - 6.0m
- Minimum interior side yard
for a maximum of one
- No dwelling
shall be
constructed
with habitable
attic space,
rear facing
dormers,
second floor
rear
balconies and
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interior side yard where
such dwelling has a wall
with no windows shall be
0.6m, but the separation
between two dwellings on
abutting lots shall not be
less than 1.8m.
windows in
the roof line
facing the
rear yard.
- A living
fence, having
a minimum
width of 3m
shall be
required
along the rear
lot line of lots
148 to 187 a
living fence
having a
minimum
width of 1.2m
shall be
required
along the
east lot line of
Lots 142 and
188.
RV-6
2012-16
Minimum lot area - 0.034ha
Minimum front yard - 0m
Minimum south side yard to the
existing dwelling - 0m
The floor area of
the existing
dwelling shall be
considered the
minimum floor
area required.
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RV-7
2012-16
- Minimum lot area - 0.034ha
- Minimum ground floor area
of dwelling, including
attached garage - 85m2
- Minimum front yard - 4.5m
- Minimum exterior side yard
- 2.0m
- Dwelling must
include an
attached
garage,
having a
minimum
width of 3m
and minimum
depth of 6m
- Board-on-
board fence
shall be
constructed
along the rear
lot line
RV-8
2012-35
- Minimum front yard for
Phase 1 of Mayberry Hills
Subdivision - 6.0m
- Minimum interior side yard
for a maximum of one
interior side yard where
such dwelling has a wall
with no windows - 0.6m
- Minimum separation
between two dwellings on
abutting lots - 1.8m.
RV-9
2017-48
Semi-
detached
dwelling
- Minimum lot area - 0.03ha
Notwithstanding
the requirements
for frontage on a
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- Minimum lot frontage for
interior lots - 10m
- Minimum lot frontage for
corner lots - 12m
- Minimum interior side yard
for a maximum of one
interior side yard where
such dwelling has a wall
with no windows - 0.6m
- Minimum interior side yard
for semi-detached - 0m
- Minimum exterior side yard
- 4m
- The lot line abutting the
internal condo road shall be
considered the front lot line.
year-round
maintained
public road, lots
zoned RV-9 shall
be permitted on
a private condo
road.
RV-11
2018-57
2021-38
Minimum lot frontage for a
corner lot - 14.9m
Prior to the
removal of the
Holding
Provision from
the RV-11 Zone,
the following
condition shall
be satisfied:
- That the
Future
Development
Block be
merged with
additional
lands to
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create a
building lot in
compliance
with the RV
Zone prior to
the H being
lifted by
Council.
RV-12
2020-50
A double car
garage and a
double car
driveway is
required per
single detached
dwelling, to
provide for four
(4) parking
spaces per
dwelling, where
two (2) can be
accommodated
in a garage with
a minimum width
of 6m and a
minimum length
of 6m and two
(2) can be
accommodated
on the driveway.
RV-13(H)
2021-30
RV-14
2021-79
- Minimum front yard for Phase
1 Mayberry Hills Subdivision
6m
5
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- Minimum exterior side yard
setback 3m
- Minimum interior side yard for
a maximum of one interior
side yard where such a
dwelling has a wall with no
windows shall be 0.6m, but
the separation between two
dwellings on abutting lots
shall not be less that 1m
RV-15(H)
2022-65
- Minimum front yard setback
- 6.0m
- Minimum exterior side yard
- 3.0m
- Lot coverage maximum -
55%
- Maximum 85% of the area
between the face of the
dwelling and the front lot
line may be used for
parking areas
RV-16
2022-78
- A second driveway is
permitted
RV(F)-17
2022-39
34 Cooper
#342800
- Minimum front yard - 4.57m
- A Home
Occupation use
may be
permitted in an
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accessory
building.
RV-18
2024-46
25 McIntyre
Lane
#110879
2012-35
2024-46
- Minimum front yard for
Phase 1 of Mayberry Hills
Subdivision - 6.0 m
- Minimum interior side yard
for a maximum of one
interior side yard where
such dwelling has a wall
with no windows - 0.6m
- Minimum separation
between two dwellings on
abutting lots - 1.8 m
- Minimum interior and rear
yard setbacks for
EXISITING accessory
buildings or structures
0.60m
-
RM(F)-1
- Minimum apartment unit
floor area - 37m2
RM-2
- Minimum lot frontage 20m
- Minimum front yard 6.5m
- Minimum interior side yard
6.4m
- Minimum rear yard 4.6m
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RM-3
- Minimum lot area - 108m²
per dwelling unit;
- No frontage shall be
required if the lot has a
minimum 9m unrestricted
access registered on title;
- The only permitted use on
the portion of lands
providing street access to
the remaining land-locked
portions of the Multiple
Residential Exception Three
(RM-3) Zone shall be
access and off-street
parking.
- The only
permitted use
on the portion
of lands
providing
street access
to the
remaining
land-locked
portions of
the Multiple
Residential
Exception
Three (RM-3)
Zone shall be
access and
off-street
parking.
RM-4
- Minimum lot area shall be
300m2
- Minimum lot frontage for
interior lots shall be 10m
- No frontage shall be
required if the lot has a
minimum 9m unrestricted
access registered on title
- The only
permitted use
on the portion
of lands
providing
street access
to the
remaining
land-locked
portions of
the Multiple
Residential
Exception
Three (RM-3)
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Zone shall be
access and
off-street
parking.
RM-5
2012-09
- Town
houses
- Bungalofts
- Accessory
uses (open
space,
amenity
area, and
accessory
parking)
- Minimum number of
bungalofts on Block 241 -
50% of all units zoned RM-5
- Maximum number of
connected row houses - 8
units
- Maximum lot coverage,
including accessory
buildings and structures,
patios and decks - 50%.
- Minimum front yard - 6m
Bungaloft shall
be defined as a
single storey
townhouse unit
with a second
storey loft, or
rooms within the
truss structure.
- A living fence
shall be
required
along the
east lot line of
Block 241,
except where
a drainage
swale is
required
abutting such
lot line, in
which case
the living
fence shall be
located
immediately
abutting the
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drainage
swale.
Removal of
Holding
Provision:
Prior to the
Removal of the
Holding (H)
Provision from
the RM-5(H) or
RM(H) Zone, the
following
conditions shall
be satisfied:
- A site plan
agreement
between the
landowner
and the
Town, has
been
executed by
both parties
- Appropriate
sanitary
services and
water supply
have been
approved to
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service the
land and/or
are available,
to the
satisfaction of
the Town
Engineer
- Payment of
outstanding
taxes, fees,
hard services
component of
the
development
charge
RM-6
2012-09
2016-05
- Maximum number of
connected row houses - 8
units
- Minimum lot frontage for
interior lots - 6m
- Minimum lot area for interior
lots - 0.02ha
- Maximum lot coverage,
including accessory
buildings and structures,
patios and decks and pools
- 50%
Removal of
Holding
Provision:
Prior to the
Removal of the
Holding (H)
Provision from
the RM-5(H) or
RM-6(H) Zone,
the following
conditions shall
be satisfied:
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a) A site plan
agreement
between the
landowner
and the Town,
has been
executed by
both parties
b) Appropriate
sanitary
services and
water supply
have been
approved to
service the
land and/or
are available,
to the
satisfaction of
the Town
Engineer
c) Payment of
outstanding
taxes, fees,
hard services
component of
the
development
charge
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In all other
respects, the
provisions of this
By-law shall
apply.
RM-7
2013-33
- Town
houses
- Bungalofts
Accessory
uses (open
space,
amenity
area, and
accessory
parking)
- Maximum number of
connected row houses - 8
units
- Maximum lot coverage,
including accessory
buildings and structures,
patios and decks - 50%
Removal of
Holding
Provision:
Prior to the
Removal of the
Holding (H)
Provision from
the RM-7(H)
Zone, the
following
conditions shall
be satisfied:
a) A site plan
agreement
between the
landowner
and the Town,
has been
executed by
both parties
b) Appropriate
sanitary
services and
water supply
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have been
approved to
service the
land and/or
are available,
to the
satisfaction of
the
TownEngineer
c) Payment of
outstanding
taxes, fees,
hard services
component of
the
development
charge
RM-8
2018-61
- Minimum front yard shall be
8.0m
- Minimum interior side yard
on the east side - 12.0m
- All other side and rear yards
- 6.0m
- Maximum building height
shall not pierce a plane
measured at 45 degrees
from the southerly and
easterly lot line and not be
more than 12m.
Southerly lot line
shall be deemed
to be the front lot
line
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- 3.0m planting strip shall be
planted and maintained on
the southerly and easterly
lot lines.
RM-9(H)
2021-38
- Minimum lot area per unit -
270m2
- Minimum unit width - 6m
- Minimum driveway length
for each unit - 7m
- Minimum distance between
blocks of units - 2m
- Minimum exterior side yard
- 4.5m
- Maximum lot coverage -
50%
- Maximum building height -
12 m
- Maximum number of
connected units - 8
- Minimum landscaped open
space - 20%
- Maximum density - 50 units
per ha
RM-10(H)
2020-50
- Maximum number of
permitted townhome
dwellings - 13
-
Maximum number of
permitted single detached
dwellings - 9
-
Minimum front yard to a
cul-de-sac radius - 6m
A double car
garage and a
double car
driveway is
required per
single detached
dwelling, to
provide for four
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-
Minimum front yard
setback -6m
(4) parking
spaces per
dwelling, where
two (2) can be
accommodated
in a garage with
a minimum width
of 6m and a
minimum length
of 6m and two
(2) can be
accommodated
on the driveway.
RM-11(H)
2021-30
(Corseed)
- Minimum lot area shall be
180 m² per dwelling unit for
interior lots;
- Minimum lot area shall be
270 m² per dwelling unit for
exterior lots;
- Minimum lot frontage for
corner lots - 9 m;
- Minimum exterior side yard
- 3.0 m;
- Minimum front yard - 6.0 m;
- Maximum number of
connected row houses - 8
units;
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- Maximum lot coverage,
including accessory
buildings and structures,
patios and decks shall be
no more than 55%;
- Maximum density of 51
units per hectare.
RM-12
2022-63
- Exterior Lot Frontage 10m
- Coverage 47%
RM-13
2022-65
(Moco)
- Minimum front yard setback
- 6.0m
- Lot coverage maximum -
55% for Townhomes
- Minimum lot area - 270m²
for exterior lots
- Minimum lot frontage for
corner lots - 9.0m
- Minimum exterior side yard
- 3.0m
- Maximum number of
connected row houses - 7
- Maximum height - 13.0m
- Maximum 85% of the area
between the face of the
dwelling and the rear lot line
may be used for parking
areas
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5.3 COMMERCIAL AND EMPLOYMENT ZONES
5.3.1 General Prohibition
No person shall, within any Commercial and Employment Zone, use any land, or erect,
alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following provisions.
5.3.2 Permitted Uses
Uses permitted in a Zone are noted by the symbol 'X' in the column applicable to that
Zone and corresponding with the row for a specific permitted use in Table 5.3.1. A
number(s) following the symbol 'X', zone heading or identified permitted use, indicates
that one or more conditions apply to the use noted or, in some cases, to the entire
Zone. Special Conditions are listed in the Footnotes below the Permitted Use Table,
Table 5.3.1.
The Commercial and Employment Zones established by this By-law are as follows:
CD
Downtown Commercial
CH
Highway Commercial
M1
Employment
M2
Rural Employment
MX
Extractive Industrial
MD
Disposal Industrial
Table 5.3.1
Use
Zones
CD
CH
M1
M2
MX
MD
Accessory
apartment
X
X
Aggregate
extraction
operation
Agricultural
implement sales
outlet
X
X
X
Agricultural
manufacturing
establishment
X
Agricultural
processing
establishment
X
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Agricultural
produce storage
area or facility
X
X
Agricultural related
commercial use
X
Agricultural uses,
existing;
X
Apartments above
or behind a
permitted non-
residential use
X
Asphalt plant,
portable
X
Assembly Area
X
Auction
establishment
X
Bakery
X
Building supply
and lumber
establishment
X
Bulk fuel depot
X
Office, Business,
Professional or
Administrative
X
X
Clinic, medical;
X
Clinic
X
Commercial offices
X
Computer,
electronic or data
processing
X
Concrete batching
plant
X
Contractor or
tradesman
establishment
X
X
Convenience store
X
Day nursery
X
Drugstores or
Pharmacy
X
Dry cleaning
establishment
X
Entertainment
establishment
X
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Entertainment
establishment, but
not including an
adult entertainment
establishment
X
Equipment sales
and rental
establishment
X
X
X
Farmers market
X
Feed mill
X
X
Financial
institution;
X
X
Funeral home;
X
Gate house,
accessory;
X
Greenhouse,
commercial
X
Laundromat
X
Letter carrier depot
X
Lodging
accommodations
X
Manufacturing,
processing,
packaging,
fabricating and
assembly plant
X
Microbreweries
X
Liquor store
X
Motor vehicle body
shop
X
X
Motor vehicle
dealership
X
Motor vehicle parts
establishment
X
X
Motor vehicle
repair garage
X
X
Motor vehicle
service station
X
Motor vehicle
washing
establishment
X
Museums
X
Art gallery
X
Studio
X
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Cultural facility
X
Cultural School
X
Outdoor storage,
accessory
X
X
Parking garage or
parking structure
X
X
Parking garage,
structure, or lot;
X
Parking lot
X
X
Parking lot,
commercial
X
X
Peat extraction
X
Pit or quarry
X
Post office
X
Catalogue store
and mail-in depot
Printing or
publishing
establishment;
X
X
Private club
X
Recreational
establishment
X
X
Recreational
vehicles sales and
service
establishment.
X
X
X
Recycling facility
X
Research and
development
establishments
X
Research centre
X
tutoring, education
facilities
Residential
dwelling unit,
accessory, subject
to the provisions of
section 3.1.8;
X
Restaurant
X
X
X
Retail outlet or
large-scale retail
X
Retail outlet,
accessory for
products
X
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manufactures on
the premises
Retail outlet
X
Retail store
X
Sales office
X
Service and repair
establishment
X
Sawmill
X
School,
commercial
X
Service and repair
establishment
X
X
Service shop,
personal
X
Sewage treatment
facility or services
X
Tavern
X
Taxi establishment
X
Telecommunication
broadcasting or
transmission
establishment
X
X
Transportation
depot
X
X
Veterinarian
hospital/clinic;
X
Pet store
Video film outlet
X
Warehouse
X
X
Warehouse, mini or
self-storage facility
X
Waste disposal
area
X
Water reservoir
X
5.3.3
Zone Requirements
No person shall, within a Commercial and Employment Zone, use any lot or erect, alter,
use any building or structure except in accordance with the following zone provisions. A
number(s) following the zone requirement, zone heading or description of the standard,
indicates an additional zone requirement. These additional standards are listed in the
Footnotes at the end of each table
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Table 5.3.2
Requirement
Zones
CD
CH
M1
M2
MX
MD
Minimum Lot
Area
N/A
0.8ha
0.25ha
0.4ha
22ha
10ha
Minimum Lot
Frontage
N/A
60m
30m
60m
150m
60m
Minimum
Front Yard
N/A
25m
7.5m
15m
120m
60m
Minimum
interior side
yard
N/A
15m
4.5m
6m
120m
60m
Minimum
exterior side
yard
N/A
15m
7.5m
15m
120m
60m
Minimum rear
yard
2.5m (1)
7.5m (2)
7.5m
7.5m
120m
60m
Minimum rear
yard abutting
a residential
zone
4.5m
15m
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Maximum lot
coverage
75%
30%
50%
25%
N/A
30%
Maximum
height
12m
12m
12m
12m
12m
N/A
Minimum
landscaped
open space
strip abutting
any front lot
line and
exterior lot
line
N/A
3m
3m
3m
3m (1)
3m
Minimum
landscaped
open space
strip abutting
any
residential or
institutional
zone or use
3m (2)
3m
10m
10m
10m
10m
Minimum
setback from
any
3m
N/A
N/A
10m
N/A
N/A
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residential
zone or use
Maximum
ground floor
area devoted
to apartments
or residential
use
40%
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Footnotes to Table 5.3.2:
1) Minimum rear yard abutting a residential zone - 4.5m
2) Minimum rear yard abutting a residential zone - 15m
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5.3.4 Employment Zones - Exceptions
The provisions of this Section are modified as set out in Table 5.3.3 below.
- Column 1 sets out the exception number of each zone exception which corresponds to an area of the Town identified on the
Zoning Schedules by the same number and zone, preceded by a dash and the, denoting an exception. (i.e. SR-88)
- Column 2 sets out the Zoning By-law number.
- Column 3 sets out the additional uses permitted in the zone exception, if applicable.
- Column 4 sets out the only uses permitted in the zone exception, if applicable.
- Column 5 sets out the prohibited uses in the zone exception, if applicable.
- Column 6 sets out the zone requirements for the zone exception, if applicable.
- Column 7 sets out any additional provisions for the zone, if applicable.
All other provisions of the zone, unless specifically modified or amended by this Section, continue to apply to the lands subject to this
Section.
Table 5.3.3
1. Exception
Number
2. By-law
Number
3. Additional
Permitted
Uses
4. Only Uses
Permitted
5. Uses
Prohibited
6. Special Zone
Requirements
7. Other
Special
Provisions
CD-1
Parking spaces may
be located adjacent to
Amaranth Street,
within 0.5m of the
street line.
CD-2
- Minimum easterly
interior side yard
for the existing
building shall be
0.91m
- Any additions to
this building or
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new buildings
shall meet the
interior side yard
requirements of
the Downtown
Commercial (CD)
Zone.
CD-3 and
CD(F)-3
Existing wood
manufacturing
establishment,
including the
manufacturing
and retailing of
trim and
moulding and
wood specialty
products
CD-4
Storage enclosed
in a building, and
such building shall
be located on the
existing
foundation
CD-5
2018-42
Single detached
dwelling may be
constructed and
utilized for
residential
purposes until
such time as a
permitted
Downtown
Commercial
(CD) use is
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approved in
accordance with
the Town's Site
Plan Control By-
law.
CD-5M(H)
2017-59
Live-work unit:
- dwelling unit,
- art gallery
- artist studio
- bakery, take-
out restaurant,
coffee-shop
- clinics, fitness
center,
wellness
center
- commercial
school
- convenience
store
- offices
- personal
service shops
- retail stores
- service and
repair
establishments
(excluding
motor vehicle)
- Each "work" unit
shall have an
independent
entrance into the
unit from the
outside along the
front wall, where
the front wall shall
be considered the
wall adjacent to
the higher-order
road
- Parking shall be
required in
accordance with
the following
provisions:
o 2 spaces per
dwelling unit ,
where one
space may be
accommodated
in a garage
having
minimum
- Prior to the
Removal of
the Holding
(H)
Provision
from the
CH-5M(H)
Zone, the
following
additional
condition
shall be
satisfied:
a) A site
plan
agreement
between
the
landowner
and the
Town, has
been
executed
by both
parties
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dimensions of
3m x 6m
o Minimum of 1.5
spaces per
work unit,
where one
space may be
accommodated
in a garage
having
minimum
dimensions of
3m x 6m
- Minimum lot
frontage - 7m
- Maximum lot
coverage - 40%
- Minimum front
yard, side yard
and exterior side
yard setback shall
be 1.5m except
where a unit abuts
another live-work
unit it shall be 0m
- Maximum height -
12m
- Minimum required
landscape buffer
adjacent to a
residential zone -
4m
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- Minimum
landscape buffer
along front yard
and exterior side
yard - 1.5m deep
- Minimum rear yard
depth - 6m
CD-6
NOT USED
CD-7M(H)
2020-44
Live-work unit:
- dwelling unit,
- art gallery
- artist studio
- bakery, take-
out restaurant,
coffee-shop
- clinics, fitness
center,
wellness
center
- commercial
school
- convenience
store
- offices
- personal
service shops
- retail stores
- service and
repair
establishments
(excluding
motor vehicle)
- The business
establishment
shall be restricted
to the first floor;
- Each "work" unit
shall have an
independent
entrance into the
unit from the
outside along the
front wall, where
the front wall shall
be considered the
wall adjacent to
the higher-order
road;
- Parking shall be
required in
accordance with
the following
provisions:
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o 2 spaces per
dwelling unit ,
where one
space may be
accommodated
in a garage
having
minimum
dimensions of
3m x 6m
o Minimum of 1
space per work
unit, where one
space may be
accommodated
in a garage
having
minimum
dimensions of
3m x 6m
o Total parking
spaces per live-
work unit is
three (3).
- Minimum lot
frontage - 7m
- Maximum lot
coverage - 50%
- Minimum front
yard, side yard
and exterior side
yard setback shall
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be 1.2m except
where a unit abuts
another live-work
unit it shall be 0m
- Maximum height -
12m
- Minimum required
landscape buffer
adjacent to a
residential zone -
3m
- Minimum
landscape buffer
along front yard
and exterior side
yard - 1.5m deep
- Minimum rear yard
depth - 6m
- No outdoor
storage is
permitted.
CD-8(H)
CD-8(F)(H)
2021-39
100, 108, 114
Emma Street
#352300
#352400
#352500
- Loading Bay
Designate 1 parking
stall for temporary
loading off the front
parking
- Parking stall size
2.6 m x 6 m
- Barrier Free stall
size
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3.4 m x 6 m for Type
A2
6m x 6m for Type B
- Parking spaces
1.25 spaces/unit
- Planting strip
1.5 m to 1.7 m
abutting Emma St.
- Steep Slope Setback
13.5 m
CD-9
2022-40
Accessory
Building (Garage)
CD-9M(H)
2022-65
(Moco)
- dwelling unit
- art gallery
- artist studio
- bakery, take-
out restaurant,
coffee-shop
- clinics, fitness
center,
wellness
center
- commercial
school
- convenience
store
- offices
- personal
service shops
- The business
establishment shall
be restricted to the
first floor;
- Each "work" unit shall
have an independent
entrance into the unit
from the outside
along the front wall,
where the front wall
shall be considered
the wall adjacent to
the higher-order road;
- Parking shall be
required in
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- retail store
-
service and
repair
establishments
(excluding
motor vehicle)
accordance with the
following provisions:
a. 2 spaces per
dwelling unit,
where one space
may be
accommodated in
a garage having
minimum
dimensions of
3mx6m
b. Minimum of 1
space per work
unit, where one
space may be
accommodated in
a garage having
minimum
dimensions of
3mx6m
- Maximum lot
coverage - 80%
- Minimum Front Yard,
Side Yard and
Exterior Side Yard
Setback shall be 1.2m
except where a unit
abuts another live-
work unit it shall be
0m.
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- The front yard for the
live-work units shall
be County Road 25.
- Maximum Height 13m
- Minimum yard
abutting a residential
zone 1.2m
- Minimum landscaped
open space strip
abutting any
residential zone 1.2m
- Minimum setback
from any residential
zone or use 1.2m
- Maximum ground floor
area devoted to
apartments or
residential use - 60%
- Minimum landscape
buffer along front yard
and exterior side yard
1.5m deep
- Minimum rear yard
depth 6m
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- Minimum lot frontage
7m
- No outdoor storage is
permitted
- Maximum 85% of the
area between the face
of the dwelling and the
rear lot line may be
used for parking areas
CH-1
2016-16
Contractor's
yard
CH-2
2017-22
- Canopy having
maximum
dimensions of
5metres by
13.6metres may
extend into the
required front yard,
a maximum of
5metres from the
south wall of the
existing service
station
CH-3
2022-68
Retail Store
M1-1
2010-36
Warehouses
and/or mini or
self-storage
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facility and
accessory uses
M1-2
2023-05
-
Business
professional, or
administrative
office
-
Warehouse
-
Accessory
Retail
-
No landscaping
strips
-
Minimum parking 17
spaces
M2-1
-
Bus storage
-
Bus dispatching
office
-
Bus servicing
facility
-
Truck storage
-
Truck servicing
facility
M2-2
2016-53
- Contractor's
yard
- Bulk fuel depot
- Motor vehicle
station
- Restaurant
- Accessory
convenience
store
- Farm
implement
sales and
service
operation
- Concrete
batching
- Asphalt
plants
- Aggregate
crushing
operations
- Minimum side
yard setback -
10m
- Minimum setback
to a dwelling on a
separate lot - 20m
- Minimum 3m wide
landscaping strip
shall be required
and shall include
an un-pierced
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- Asphalt and
concrete
topsoil sorting,
mixing and
processing
facility
- Truck and/or
bus terminal
- Accessory
single
detached
dwelling or
accessory
apartment
- Manufacturing
- Accessory
outdoor
storage
grouping of
evergreen trees
- All new uses and
expansions shall
be subject to site
plan control
- MOE Compatibility
between Industrial
Facilities and
Sensitive Land
Uses (D-6
Guideline, as
amended or
replaced) shall
apply.
MX-1
- Sale of bulk
and bagged
wood mulch,
soils and
stones shall
be permitted
accessory to
an extractive
operation.
- Sale of
prefabricated
sheds,
pergolas and
gazebos.
- Sale of
trees,
shrubs and
other
horticulture
and a
commercial
greenhouse
or
landscaping
business.
- Minimum setback
from any property
line - 15m
- Minimum setback
from any road
allowance - 30m
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MX-2
- Conversion
of an addition
to the
existing
dwelling unit
with a
minimum
floor area of
110 square
metres to an
office
building and
weigh scales
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5.4 OTHER ZONES
5.4.1 General Prohibition
No person shall, within any Other Zone, use any land, or erect, alter or use any building
or structure except in accordance with the following provisions.
5.4.2 Permitted Uses
Uses permitted in a Zone are noted by the symbol 'X' in the column applicable to that
Zone and corresponding with the row for a specific permitted use in Table 5.4.1. A
number(s) following the symbol 'X', zone heading or identified permitted use, indicates
that one or more conditions apply to the use noted or, in some cases, to the entire
Zone. Special Conditions are listed in the Footnotes below the Permitted Use Table,
Table 5.4.1.
The Other Zones established by this By-law are as follows:
IN
Institutional
OS
Open Space
EP
Environmental Protection
D
Development
Table 5.4.1
Use
Zones
IN
OS
EP
D
Accessory
dwelling unit in a
non-residential
building in
accordance with
Section 3.1.8
X
Administrative
office for a public
authority
X
Agricultural crop
operation,
existing
X
Agricultural
livestock
operation,
existing
X
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Ambulance
station
X
Assembly area
X
Bank stabilization
X
Cemetery
X
Civic building
X
Clinic, medical
X
Club house
X
Conservation
X
Conservation
X
Cultural facilities
Day nursery
X
Driving range
X
Dwelling,
retirement
X
Dwelling unit,
existing
X
X
Fairground
X
X
Flood or erosion
control structure
X
Forest
management
X
X
Golf course
X
Hospital
X
Legal existing
uses
X (1)
Library
X
Nursing home
X
Park
X
X
Parking garage
or parking
structure,
accessory
X
Parking lot,
accessory
X
Parking lot
X
Recreational
establishment
X
X
Recreation use,
passive
X
X
Religious
institution
X
Restaurant;
accessory
X
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School
X
School,
commercial
X
School, college,
university, or
seminary
X
Stormwater
management
facility
X
Works yard,
municipal
X
Footnotes to Table 5.4.1
(1) Legally existing as of the date of passing of this By-law, including but not limited
to agricultural livestock operations, peat extraction, gravel extraction, and a
single detached dwelling.
5.4.3 Zone Requirements
No person shall, within and Other Zone, use any lot or erect, alter, use any building or
structure except in accordance with the following zone provisions. A number(s) following
the zone requirement, zone heading or description of the standard, indicates an
additional zone requirement. These additional standards are listed in the Footnotes at
the end of each table.
Table 5.4.2
Requirements
Zones
IN
OS
EP
D
Minimum lot area
for lots with
municipal water
and sewage
services
0.1ha
Existing
(1)
(2)
Minimum lot area
for lots on private
services
0.4ha
N/A
Minimum lot
frontage
30m
N/A
Minimum front
yard
6m
7.5m
Minimum interior
side yard
3m
7.5m
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Minimum exterior
side yard
6m
7.5m
Minimum rear
yard
4.5m
7.5m
Maximum lot
coverage
30%
N/A
Minimum
landscaped open
space strip
abutting any front
lot line and
exterior lot line
and any
Residential or
Institutional Zone
or use
3m
N/A
Maximum height
12m
12m
Footnote to Table 5.4.2
(1) No buildings or structures including accessory buildings or structures, with the
exception of pump houses and buildings and structures for flood and erosion, are
permitted in the Environmental Protection (EP) Zone.
(2) Minimum requirements shall be deemed those which existed at the date of
passage of this By-law. No new buildings or structures shall be permitted. Existing
buildings may be repaired, and minor additions and renovations shall be permitted.
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5.4.4 Other Zones - Exceptions
The provisions of this Section are modified as set out in Table 5.4.3 below.
- Column 1 sets out the exception number of each zone exception which corresponds to an area of the Town identified on the
Zoning Schedules by the same number and zone, preceded by a dash and the, denoting an exception. (i.e. SR-88)
- Column 2 sets out the Zoning By-law number.
- Column 3 sets out the additional uses permitted in the zone exception, if applicable.
- Column 4 sets out the only uses permitted in the zone exception, if applicable.
- Column 5 sets out the prohibited uses in the zone exception, if applicable.
- Column 6 sets out the zone requirements for the zone exception, if applicable.
- Column 7 sets out any additional provisions for the zone, if applicable.
All other provisions of the zone, unless specifically modified or amended by this Section, continue to apply to the lands subject to this
Section.
Table 5.4.3
1. Exception
Number
2. By-law
Number
3. Additional
Permitted
Uses
4. Only
Uses
Permitted
5. Uses
Prohibited
6. Special Zone
Requirements
7. Other Special
Provisions
IN-1
- Minimum floor
area of an
accessory
dwelling unit
shall be 487m2
IN-2
- Public uses
- Existing pump
houses for
municipal
supply system
- Existing well
or wells to
supply a
municipal
water system
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- Water tower
for the storage
and supply of
water to a
municipal
water system
IN-3
2015-17
- Public use
- Fire hall
- Training
structure
including the
use of metal
shipping
containers or
sea containers
- Shall be
permitted to have
a maximum
height of 10m
IN-4
2014-28
- Existing place of
worship shall be
permitted to have
a deficient south
side yard
IN-5
2021-36
- Group Home
- Maximum of 2
accessory
apartments
- Minimum
landscape strip
abutting a
residential zone
1.5m
Minimum Parking
- 10 spaces
- 2 barrier free
OS-1
Seasonal tent
trailer camping
establishment
OS-2
Seasonal
campground
OS-3
Private wells and
private sewage
Erection of all
buildings or
structures of
any kind
No person shall use any
lot or part of any lot
within any OS-3 Zone for
any purpose except as
part of a required yard
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OS-4
2021-48
- Pump House
for municipal
water system
- Well or Wells
to supply a
municipal
water system
- Water tower
for the storage
and supply of
water to a
municipal
water system
EP-1
- Retail
commercial
use
- One dwelling
unit
EP-2
One dwelling unit
and an addition or
renovation
EP-3
2018-36
2022-57
Carport and
second storey
extension/addition
Accessory
Building (Garage)
Residential
Maximum area of
66m2
EP-4
2019-64
Rear yard
covered patio
EP-5
2021-19
One accessory
building
- No human
habitation is
permitted in said
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accessory
building
EP-6
2024-51
68 Water St
#349900
- Lot coverage 13% - 20.8m² dwelling
addition
permitted
- 20.8m² deck
permitted
- 2nd driveway
permitted
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SECTION 6 - DEFINITIONS
ABATTOIR
Any building or premises providing for the slaughtering and accessory processing of
animals intended for human consumption.
ABUTTING
Having a common point or border with; having property or zoning boundary lines in
common.
ACCESSORY
A use, separate building or structure, which is usually incidental, subordinate,
exclusively devoted to and located on the same lot as the principle use building or
structure.
ACCESSORY APARTMENT
An attached dwelling unit having a maximum floor area of 80 m², including any
basement floor area that is accessory to the main dwelling on the same lot. The
accessory apartment shall be located below the main dwelling or be attached above
ground. An apartment attached above ground shall not be separated by any
uninhabitable building or structure or space, including, but not limited to a carport,
breezeway, or garage. The main dwelling unit shall continue to have the appearance of
a single detached dwelling and shall not resemble a duplex or multiple residential
building.
ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENT
Any premise or part thereof in or on which is provided, in pursuance of a trade, calling,
business or occupation, or to which an admittance or other fee is required;
entertainment or services that are designed to appeal to erotic or sexual appetites or
inclinations, including a body-rub business.
ADJACENT
Nearby; being separated only by street, navigable waterway; railway right-of-way or
other like feature. Properties touching at a common point or border shall be deemed to
abut.
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ADMINISTATIVE OFFICE FOR A PUBLIC AUTHORITY
A building or part of a building in which one or more persons are employed in the
management, administration, and direction for a public authority, including the Town,
County, Province or Country or any other public authority.
AERODROME, REGISTERED
The use of lands, buildings or structures for the purposes of air transportation services,
which such establishment is registered with Transport Canada as a registered
Aerodrome.
AGGREGATE EXTRACTION OPERATION
Any use of lands, buildings, structures or equipment for the purpose of extracting sand,
gravel or other aggregate materials. An aggregate extraction operation shall include the
extraction, sorting, and screening, washing, crushing and processing of aggregate
materials.
AGGREGATE PROCESSING PLANT, PORTABLE
Any equipment for the crushing, screening or washing of sand and gravel aggregate
materials, but not including a concrete batching plant or an asphalt plant, which
equipment is capable of being readily drawn or readily propelled by a motor vehicle and
which equipment is not considered permanently affixed to the site.
AGRICULTURAL LIVESTOCK OPERATION
Any agricultural use or uses, structures or buildings accessory thereto, including animal
husbandry, manure storage facilities and any other use customarily carried on in the
field of general agriculture, including the sale on the premises, of produce grown or
raised on the premises. Agricultural operation may include a single-detached dwelling
and such principal or main buildings and structures as a barn or silo as well as
accessory buildings and structures which are incidental to the operation of the
agricultural use. An agricultural livestock operation may include an agricultural crop
operation.
AGRICULTURAL CROP OPERATION
Any agricultural use or uses, structures or buildings accessory thereto, including field
crops, horticultural nurseries, growing of fruit, vegetables, flowers, shrubs, and any
other use customarily carried on in the field of general agriculture, including the sale on
the premises, of produce grown on the premises but shall not include any livestock
production or permanent manure storage facility. Agricultural operation may include a
single-detached dwelling and such principal or main buildings and structures as a barn
as well as accessory buildings and structures which are incidental to the operation of
the agricultural crop operation.
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AGRICULTURAL RELATED COMMERCIAL USE
Any commercial use that retails produce from an agricultural operation or provides
goods and services to agricultural operations.
AGRICULTURAL MANUFACTURING ESTABLISHMENT
A facility that receives, stores and/or processes agricultural materials/products for the
purpose of creating new products or materials.
AGRICULTURAL PROCESSING ESTABLISHMENT
The use of land, buildings or structures for the processing of products derived from
agricultural uses. 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, sale and transport, an egg grading establishment, seed cleaning,
and fertilizer mixing plant.
AGRICULTURAL SUPPLY ESTABLISHMENT
The use of land, buildings or structures for the purpose of supply of goods, materials or
services that are necessary to support agricultural uses as defined by this By-law.
These shall include such goods and services as the sale, processing and storage of
seed, fertilizer and chemical products, feed mill, farm machinery and equipment sales
and service, and animal and poultry health and breeding services.
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT SALES OUTLET
The use of land, buildings or structures for the commercial sale, storage or repair of
equipment and machinery directly associated with the agricultural use operation and
activities.
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE OUTLET
Any building or structure accessory to an agricultural use on the same lot where
agricultural goods or produce are made available for sale to the public.
AGRICULTURAL produce storage area or facility
A permanent or temporary building used to store agricultural products and may include
features to control temperature and humidity in order to maintain the quality of the farm
produce.
AIRSTRIP
The use of lands, buildings, or structure for the purposes of air transportation services
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ALTERATION
An addition, expansion, change or modification of a building, sign or structure, or the
accessory equipment thereof, that is not classified as ordinary repair. The moving of a
building or structure from one location to another location shall be deemed an alteration.
AMBULANCE STATION
Any building or premises from which ambulances are managed and at which personnel
are quartered and ambulances stored when not in use.
ASSEMBLY AREA
A building, or part of a building, in which facilities are provided for such purposes as
meetings for civic, educational, political, religious or social purposes and may include a
bingo hall, a banquet hall, a community centre, an auditorium, and may also include
accessory kitchen and bar facilities, private club or fraternal organization.
ART GALLERY
A place used for the exhibition or sale of crafts or works of art.
ASPHALT PLANT
Buildings, structures and facilities used for the manufacturing of asphalt, macadam and
other forms of coated road stone, using a number of aggregates, sand and a filler
product such as stone dust.
ASPHALT PLANT, PORTABLE
Machinery and equipment designed to be transported to various locations on a
temporary basis for the production of asphalt, macadam and other forms of coated road
stone.
ATTACHED
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, above or below grade.
AUCTION ESTABLISHMENT
The use of land, buildings or structures for the sale of goods, materials, livestock,
equipment or motor vehicles by an auctioneer to the public, and may include the
temporary storage of such goods and materials prior to the sale.
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AUTOMATED BANKING MACHINE
An unattended electronic machine in a public place, connected to a data system and
related equipment and activated by a bank customer to obtain cash and perform other
banking functions.
BAKERY
An establishment or premises where a variety of baked goods are prepared and/or
offered for sale.
BANK STABILIZATION
Bank stabilization means any work or best management practice undertaken to
minimize or avoid the erosion of materials from the banks of rivers and streams.
BARN
A building used for the purpose of housing livestock and may also include the storage of
feed, equipment and other materials used in connection with an agricultural operation.
BARN, STORAGE
A building used for the storage of feed, equipment, and other agriculturally related
materials or goods, but shall not include the housing of livestock or poultry.
BASEMENT
That portion of a building below the first floor and which is partly underground as
defined in the Building Code.
BED AND BREAKFAST
A home occupation within a single detached dwelling wherein not more than four rooms
are rented and meals are served to overnight guests for commercial purposes. A bed
and breakfast shall not include a restaurant or tavern.
BIOSOLID DISPOSAL
The spreading or placement of biological waste that has been partially treated in a
sewage treatment facility or waste vegetable materials including food waste or by
products of food production on lands in the Town.
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BOARDING OR ROOMING HOUSE
A single detached dwelling in which the owner or lessee supplies habitable rooms for
the accommodation of not more than three persons as their regular living
accommodations, with or without meals, for monetary gain.
BUILDING
A structure consisting of walls, roof and floor or a structural system serving the same
purpose as defined in the Building Code and including carports and cloth, plastic or vinyl
materials supported by structural frames.
BUILDING, MAIN OR PRINCIPAL
The main or principal building shall be any building or structure for which the principle
purpose or use is carried out, or a use or structure that is specifically permitted through
the permitted uses of a Zone. Where a use is permitted as an accessory use, such
accessory building or structure shall not be considered a principal or main building. In
the instance of a farm, both the farm residence and all barns shall be considered main
buildings.
BUILDING SUPPLY AND LUMBER OUTLET
A building or structure in which building, lumber, home improvement and/or construction
materials are offered or kept for sale and may include the fabrication of certain materials
related to home improvements, but shall not include a manufacturing or processing use.
A building supply and lumber outlet may include a building for administration and indoor
retail areas.
BULK FUEL DEPOT
Lands, buildings and structures for the storage and distribution of fuels and oils but
excluding retail sales on the lands.
CAMPING ESTABLISHMENT
Lands used for the parking and temporary use of camp sites occupied by tents, trailers,
motor homes, truck campers and recreational vehicles and accessory uses and facilities
such as administrative offices, sanitary facilities, recreational facilities and an accessory
convenience store.
CAMP SITE
A parcel of land within a camping establishment that is maintained as a site for the
location and temporary occupation of a tent, travel trailer, motor home, recreational
vehicle or truck camper, but not a mobile home.
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CANNABIS PRODUCTION FACILITY
Any building or structure which serves in the production, cultivation, processing, testing,
destroying, storing, packaging, or shipping of cannabis conducted by a licensed
producer but does not entail any retail sales component. For the purposes of this
definition cannabis refers to any plant that belongs to the genus Cannabis and a
"licensed producer" means a person who is authorized by a license issued under
the Cannabis Act (Canada) by Health Canada to produce cannabis for both medical and
recreational purposes.
CANNABIS RETAIL STORE
A retail store where cannabis is sold in accordance with the licensing and other
requirements of the Province under the Cannabis Licence Act, 2018 and Ontario
Regulation 468/18, as may be amended from time to time.
CATALOGUE STORE AND MAIL-IN DEPOT
A retail store where the merchant sells a wide variety of products where most of the
items are not displayed; customers select the products from printed catalogues or online
and fill out an order form for delivery and/or pick-up.
CEMETERY
Land that is set aside to be used as a place for the interment of the dead or in which
human bodies have been buried.
CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL
The official employed by the Town appointed under the Building By-law or pursuant to
the provisions of The Building Code Act, R.S.O., 1992 c.P. 23, as amended, and shall
include any Inspector likewise employed and appointed.
CIVIC BUILDING
Government buildings and offices for the Corporation, the County of Dufferin, The
Provincial and Federal Governments and any other government agencies.
CLINIC, MEDICAL
An establishment used by one or more qualified health practitioners and their staff
including physicians, dentists, chiropractors, optometrists, physiotherapists or other
human health treatment for the purposes of consultation, diagnosis and office treatment.
A medical clinic may be a private clinic or medical offices.
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CLINIC, Non-Medical
A building or part of a building that offers non-medical professional services or
consultation generally of a therapeutic or wellness nature
CLUB HOUSE
Any building used by a club for meetings or social activities.
COLD WATER STREAM
A water feature that has been defined by the ministry of natural resources or the Grand
River Conservation Authority as a cold water stream, due to its temperature and the
aquatics associated with the feature.
COMPOSTING FACILITIES
Any facilities or equipment used in, and any operations carries out, for converting
decomposable wastes of biological or organic origin into compost including collection,
sorting, handling, transportation, storage, processing and disposal.
COMPUTER, ELECTRONICS AND DATA PROCESSING
A retail store or establishment that provides expertise and knowledge relating to
computers and electronic devices, and may also repair, service and undertake data
processing.
CONCRETE BATCHING PLANT
Buildings and structures wherein sand, gravel, cement, water and other materials are
processed into concrete for construction purposes.
CONSERVATION
The wise use, protection and rehabilitation of natural resources according to principles
that will assure their highest economic social and environmental benefits. A
conservation use may include an aviary or arboretum.
CONTRACTOR'S or tradesman YARD
A building, structure or use of land by any general contractor or builder where
equipment and materials are stored or where a contractor performs accessory shop or
assembly work, or where manufacturing is performed by tradesmen requiring manual or
mechanical skills and may include a carpenter's shop, a locksmith's shop, a gunsmith's
shop, a plumbing and electrical contractor's or a heating/air conditioning contractor's
shop, a commercial welder's shop, or similar uses.
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CONVENIENCE STORE
A retail commercial establishment, not exceeding 200 square metres of gross floor area,
supplying groceries and other daily household necessities to the surrounding area,
whether or not such store is open for business seven (7) days a week or not.
CORPORATION
The Corporation of the Town of Grand Valley.
COUNCIL
The Council of the Corporation of the Town of Grand Valley.
CRISIS CENTRE
Crisis residence shall mean a single housekeeping unit licensed or funded by the
Province of Ontario for the short term (averaging 30 days or less) accommodation of
three to nine persons, exclusive of staff, living under supervision and who, by reason of
either emotional, mental, social or physical condition or legal status, require a group
living arrangement for their well-being.
CULTURAL FACILITY
A facility to showcase or exhibit art, history and/or cultural information and materials and
may include an accessory restaurant, gift shop, teaching room and administrative
offices.
DAY NURSERY
A day nursery operated for children within the meaning of the Day Nurseries Act, as
amended.
DECK
Deck shall mean a structure above the ground cantilevered from a dwelling unit or
supported by the ground or structures and open to the sky, located 0.3 metres or more
above finished grade.
DISCOVERY CENTRES
A building or structure dedicated to experiential based learning and discovering through
interactive displays that stimulate interest, enjoyment and understanding of range of
subject areas including but not limited to science and technology.
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DRIVING RANGE
An area of land, separate from a golf course, designed for hitting practice golf balls, also
referred to as a practice range.
DRY CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT
A building or part of a building used to provide cleaning and pressing of linens and
garments, to the general public.
DWELLING
A building or part of a building occupied or capable of being occupied, in whole or in
part as the home, residence or sleeping place of one or more persons either
continuously, permanently, temporarily or transiently, but does not include a hotel, motel
or other use separately defined by this by-law.
DWELLING, ACCESSORY
A use, separate building, or structure, which is usually incidental, subordinate,
exclusively devoted to and located on the same lot as the principle use, building or
structure but not including a building or structure which is used as a dwelling unless
specifically permitted. An accessory dwelling unit shall not be an accessory apartment.
DWELLING, APARTMENT
A separate building containing three or more dwelling units sharing a common corridor
or stair well.
DWELLING, CONVERTED
A dwelling existing as of the passage of this by-law, which may be enlarged, altered or
changed so as to provided therein up to a maximum of three dwelling units.
DWELLING, DUPLEX
The whole of a two-storey building divided horizontally into two separate dwelling units,
each of which has an independent entrance either directly or through a common
vestibule.
DWELLING, SEMI-DETACHED
The whole of a building divided vertically into two separate dwelling units.
DWELLING, SINGLE DETACHED
A detached building containing one dwelling unit only.
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DWELLING, TOWNHOUSE
A dwelling unit in a building divided vertically into no less than three and not more than
eight dwelling units attached by common walls extended from the base of the
foundation to the roof line, each dwelling unit having a separate entrance at grade.
DWELLING, TRIPLEX
The whole of a building divided horizontally into three separate dwelling units, each of
which has an independent entrance either directly or through a common vestibule.
DWELLING, RETIREMENT
A separate building containing three or more dwelling units sharing a common corridor
or stair well, and common facilities, including leisure areas, dining facility and may or
may not include on-site nursing staff. A retirement dwelling shall be intended to serve
the aging population.
DWELLING UNIT
A combination of rooms in which a kitchen, living quarters and sanitary conveniences
are provided for the exclusive use of the residents and with a private entrance from
outside the building or from a common hallway or stairway inside. It may include a
modular home constructed in accordance with the Building Code and C.S.A. A-277
Regulations.
DWELLING UNIT, ACCESSORY
A separate dwelling unit which is contained in a building that contains a permitted use
and the said accessory dwelling unit and is occupied by the owner or operator of the
permitted use.
ENERGY CO-GENERATION
The harnessing of heat energy that normally would be waster, to generate electricity.
ENERGY SYSTEM, ALTERNATIVE
Sources of energy or energy conservation processes that significantly reduce the
amount of harmful emissions to the environment (air, earth, and water) when compared
to conventional energy systems.
ENERGY SYSTEM, RENEWABLE
The production of electrical power from any energy source that is renewed by natural
processing including, but not limited to, wind, water, a biomass resource or product, or
solar and geothermal energy.
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ENERGY-FROM-WASTE FACILITIES
Renewable energy generation facilities that use renewable biomass resources and/or
waste products to produce energy for the needs of a user or to feed into a transmission
or local distribution grid. The facility includes all components, supporting infrastructure,
and outbuildings.
ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENT
Premises where entertainment is offered for gain or profit such as a motion picture or
other theatre, public hall, billiard or pool rooms, an establishment offering three or more
electronic games for public use, bowling alley, ice or roller skating rink, miniature golf
course and all other similar places of amusement.
ERECT
To build, construct, reconstruct, alter or relocate including any preliminary physical
operation such as excavating, grading, piling, cribbing, filling or draining, or structurally
altering any existing building or structure by an addition, deletion, enlargement or
extension.
EQUESTRIAN FACILITY
An area of land and buildings that are used as an educational or recreational centre for
horse training, handling, care, or for the lodging of horses. An equestrian facility may
include a boarding stable, being lands and buildings used for the boarding of horses for
commercial purposes. An equestrian facility may include a commercial riding school or
equestrian event facility.
EQUIPMENT SALES AND RENTAL
A building or part of a building or structure in which machinery, equipment and tools are
offered or kept for sale, rent, lease or hire under agreement for compensation, but shall
not include any other establishment defined or classified by this by-law, and shall not
include the storage of equipment for compensation.
ESTABLISHED BUILDING LINE
The average distance from the road line to existing buildings measured not more than
10 metres on either side of the lot on the same side of the street where the frontage has
been built upon, as of the date of passing of this By-law.
EXISTING
Legally existing as of the date of passing of this By-law.
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FAIRGROUND
A parcel of land, and may include buildings and structures where fairs, exhibitions,
circuses, sporting and other gatherings are held.
FARMERS MARKET
Retail sales of fresh fruit, vegetables, and other foods and related items, at a facility with
spaces occupied by several different temporary tenants on a short term basis, and may
be indoor or outdoor but does not include a roadside stand.
FEED MILL
A building, structure or lot used for the storing, cleaning and sale of grains, fertilizers
and related agricultural products.
FENCE, LIVING
A living fence is a continuous non-pierced arrangement of trees and shrubs, including
existing trees and/or a board-on-board fence, having a minimum height of 1.8m
FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
A building or structure or part thereof, which provides financial services where money is
deposited, kept, lent or exchanged, and shall include a bank, trust company, credit
union, money lending agency or similar banking services and may also include a
banking machine.
FINISHED GRADE
The average elevation of the finished surface of the ground at the natural ground level
measured at the base of the building or structure.
FIRE HALL
A municipal building set aside for the storage of municipal firefighting apparatus,
vehicles and equipment, and may include a dormitory facility and work areas, meeting
rooms and laundry facilities.
FIRST STOREY
The storey with its floor closest to grade and having its ceiling more than 1.8 metres
above grade or as defined in the Building Code.
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FLOOD OR EROSION CONTROL STRUCTURE
Erosion protection or control works and slope or shoreline stabilization works, approved
by a Conservation Authority.
FLOOR AREA
The total floor area of all storeys, or half storeys contained within the exterior faces of
the exterior walls of a building, but excluding private garages, breezeways, porches,
verandas, attic, basement and cellar. Where the length of one entire wall of the
basement or cellar, from floor to ceiling is above the adjacent finished grade level, and
is 7.3 metres in length, then 50% of a finished basement or cellar shall be included as
part of the floor area.
FLOOR AREA, GROSS
The total floor area, as hereinafter defined, exclusive of any portion of the building or
structure below finished grade measured between the exterior faces of the exterior walls
which is used for heating, the storage of goods or personal effects, laundry facilities,
recreational areas, the storage or parking of motor vehicles, exclusive of any private
garage, carport, basement, walkout basement, cellar, porch, veranda or sunroom
unless such sunroom is habitable during all seasons of the year.
FLOOR AREA, GROUND
The maximum ground floor area of a building measured by the outside walls, excluding,
in the case of a single detached dwelling, any private garage, carport, porch, veranda or
other floor area that is not habitable year-round.
FOREST MANAGEMENT
A system of practices for stewardship and use of forest land aimed at fulfilling relevant
ecological, economic and social functions of the forest in a sustainable manner.
FUNERAL HOME
Buildings or premises designed for the purpose of furnishing funeral supplies and
services to the public and includes facilities intended for the preparation of the dead
human body for internment or cremation, but does not include a cemetery,
columbarium, crematorium or place of worship.
GARAGE, PRIVATE DETACHED
A detached accessory building or portion of a dwelling which is designed or used for the
sheltering of a motor vehicle and/or storage of household equipment incidental to the
residential occupancy and which is fully enclosed and roofed and excludes a carport or
other open shelter.
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GARDEN AND NURSERY SALES ESTABLISHMENT
A place where young trees, bushes, flowers, sod and/or other plants are grown for
transplanting or for sale and may also include the sale of related accessory supplies
and garden items.
GARDEN SUITE
A detached temporary and portable dwelling unit occupied by an immediate family
member of the occupant of the primary residential use, not to exceed 80 square metres
in size and located on the same lot as a principle residential use, and shall not be
considered an accessory apartment.
GRANNY FLAT
A temporary dwelling unit having a maximum floor area of 80 square metres that is
accessory to the main dwelling on the same lot, which is occupied by the owner of the
lands. Such dwelling unit shall be attached and part of the main dwelling unit and
designed to be converted to part of the main dwelling unit. For greater certainty, a
granny flat shall be defined as an accessory apartment.
GATE HOUSE, ACCESSORY
A small structure located in a required front or side yard in the area between the street
line and the required yard which shall not exceed 9 square metres in size, and in the
case of this by-law, can only be located on lands within an Industrial Zone.
GAZEBO
A freestanding roofed accessory structure which is not enclosed, except for screening
or glass and which is utilized for the purposes of relaxation.
GOLF COURSE
Any property publicly or privately owned on which the game of golf is played, and
includes a par 3 golf course, accessory club house, accessory recreational facilities,
accessory driving range, miniature golf courses, together with accessory uses and
buildings customary thereto, including, but not limited to a pro shop, maintenance
building, snack bar and parking lot.
GOLF COURSE, MINNIATURE
An area of land wherein golf is played on a miniature course featuring obstacles and
usually includes a small building or structure for administrative purposes.
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GRAZING OF LIVESTOCK
A method of animal husbandry whereby domestic livestock are allowed to consume
grasses and other forages outdoors generally in pasture lands in order to sustain the
livestock for farming purposes.
GREENHOUSE, COMMERCIAL
A building for the growing of flowers, plants, shrubs, trees and similar vegetation which
may be transplanted or grown outdoors on the same lot containing such greenhouse,
and may be sold directly from such lot at wholesale or retail but shall not include selling
any accessory items.
GROUP HOME
A single housekeeping unit accommodating between three and six residents, excluding
staff, but which is supervised by staff on a daily basis, which provides special care and
treatment for physical or mental deficiency, physical handicap or other such cause. A
Group Home shall be funded, licensed, approved or supervised by the Province of
Ontario under a general or specific Act. A Group Home may include an accessory
administrative office.
HEIGHT (OF BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES)
The vertical distance measured between the average natural or finished grade at the
front of the building, and the highest point of the roof surface.
HIGH WATER MARK
The mark made by the action of water under natural conditions on the shore or bank of
a body of water, which action has been so common and usual and so long continued
that it has created a difference between the character of the vegetation or soil on one
side of the mark and the character of the vegetation or soil on the other side of the
mark.
HOBBY FARM
A hobby farm shall be an agricultural livestock operation or agricultural crop operation
that maintains a maximum number of nutrient units (NU) less than the lot area of the
subject lands (HA). A hobby farm shall be required to have a nutrient management
agreement to the Town's satisfaction. Barn or livestock facility shall be permitted,
including existing oversized barns
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HOME INDUSTRY
Any occupation conducted entirely within a building or part of a building accessory to a
single detached dwelling house that may include a trade or industrial activity, such as
processing, assembly, manufacturing, warehousing or workshop and shall not include
outdoor storage nor a kennel. A motor vehicle repair garage or motor vehicle body shop
shall not be permitted as a home industry.
HOME OCCUPATION
An occupation or profession related to the provision of services, carried on primarily by
the occupant of a dwelling within located within the dwelling unit, as an accessory use
and shall not include outdoor storage or a kennel.
HOSPITAL
An establishment primarily engaged in providing diagnostic services, extensive medical
treatment, surgical services, and continuous nursing. The establishment has an
organized medical staff on duty twenty-four hours a day, inpatient beds, equipment and
facilities, and provides complete health care. A hospital may include emergency room
care.
HOTEL
An establishment used mainly for the purposes of catering to the needs of the traveling
by providing furnished sleeping accommodations, and may also include accessory
meeting rooms, recreational facilities, banquet halls, dining rooms and kitchen facilities.
A hotel shall not include a boarding or rooming house or apartment houses.
KENNEL
An establishment for the keeping, breeding and raising of domesticated dogs for profit
or gain, but shall not apply to the keeping of animals in a veterinary establishment for
the purpose of observation and or recovery necessary to veterinary treatment.
LANDSCAPED OPEN SPACE
The open unobstructed space from ground to sky at grade on a lot which is maintained
as a landscaped area with grass, flowers, trees, bushes, natural vegetation and/or other
landscaping and may include any surfaced walk, patio or similar area but does not
include any driveway or ramp, whether surfaced or not, any curb, retaining wall, parking
area or any open space beneath or within any building or structure.
LAUNDROMAT
A building or part of a building providing commercial laundry washing machine and
drying machines to the general public.
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LETTER CARRIER DEPOT
A building for the sorting and processing of all types of mail for a specific geographic
area, and may include administrative offices, loading doors and loading spaces.
LIBRARY
A building containing a collection of literary documents or records kept for reference or
borrowing.
LIQUOR STORE
A self-contained store primarily for the sale of wine and spirits for home consumption,
and shall include both private and government operated outlets.
LIVE-WORK UNIT (BL 2017-59)
A building composed of a main floor workspace or commercial business with a dwelling
unit located above the commercial space.
LOADING SPACE
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.
LODGING ACCOMMODATIONS
A dwelling unit containing more than four (4) lodging units each designed or intended for
the lodging of persons in return for remuneration.
LOT
A parcel or tract of land described in a deed or other legal document which is legally
capable of conveying title and:
a. Which is a whole lot within a Registered Plan of Subdivision, or lot within a
Registered Plan of Condominium other than a Registered Plan of Subdivision which
has been deemed not to be a Registered Plan of Subdivision under a By-law
passed pursuant to Section 50(4) of The Planning Act R.S.O. 1990 as amended; or
b. Which is a legally separated parcel of land in existence on the date of passing of
this By-law without the owner holding the fee or the equity or redemption in, or
power or right to grant, assign or exercise a power of appointment with respect to
any abutting land; or
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c. The description of which is the same as in a deed which has received final consent
to a conveyance pursuant to Section 53 of The Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as
amended; or,
d. Which is the whole remnant remaining to an owner or owners after a conveyance is
made with final consent pursuant to Section 53 of The Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990,
as amended, but for the purpose of this paragraph no parcel or tract of land ceases
to be a lot by reason only of the fact that a part or parts of it has or have been
conveyed to or acquired by the Town of Grand Valley, Her Majesty in the Right of
Ontario or Her Majesty in the Right of Canada.
LOT AREA
The total horizontal area within the lot lines of a lot excluding the area of land covered
with water.
LOT, CORNER
A lot situated at the intersection of two or more streets, or at the intersection or a street
and a railway right-of-way, or a lot abutting on one or more parts of the same street, in
which an interior angle of less than 135 degrees is contained, between the front and
side lot lines abutting by the said street or streets.
LOT COVERAGE
The percentage of the lot area covered by buildings or structures excluding parking
areas, driveways, decks and walkways but including accessory structures and buildings
and any structure situated 2.5 metres above finished grade.
LOT FRONTAGE
The continuous horizontal distance of the front lot line between the side lot lines
measures at right angles. Where the front lot line is not a straight line, or where the side
lot lines are not parallel, the lot frontage shall be the horizontal distance of a line that is
7.5 metres back from and parallel to a continuous straight line, joining the two points
where the side lot lines intersect with the front lot line.
LOT, INTERIOR
A lot other than a corner lot and having frontage on one street only.
LOT LINE
Any boundary of a lot. For the purpose of this By-law, any combination of lines that
meet at an interior angle of not greater than 135 degrees shall be deemed to be one
line.
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LOT LINE, EXTERIOR
The side lot line which abuts the road on a corner lot.
LOT LINE, FRONT
a. Where a lot abuts a year-round maintained public road, the lot line abutting the
municipal road shall be deemed the front lot line.
b. In the case of a corner lot, the shorter lot line that abuts a road shall be deemed to
be the front lot line and the longer lot line that abuts a road shall be deemed an
exterior side lot line, but,
c. In the case of a corner lot with two lot lines of equal length abutting roads, the lot
line that abuts the wider road shall be deemed to be the front lot line, but where the
roads are of equal width, the lot line which abuts a Provincial Highway shall be
deemed to be the front lot line, and in the case of both roads being under the same
jurisdiction and of the same width, the owner of the lot may designate which road
line shall be the front lot line.
d. In the case where a lot abuts only a cul-de-sac, all of the frontage on the road cul-
de-sac shall be deemed to be the front lot line.
e. In the case of a through lot, the lot shall have two front lot lines.
LOT LINE, REAR
The lot line farthest from or opposite to the front lot line.
LOT LINE, SIDE
A lot line other than a front or rear lot line.
LOT, THROUGH
A lot bounded on opposite sides by roads but excluding a corner lot.
MANUFACTURING, PROCESSING, PACKAGING, FABRICATING AND
ASSEMBLY PLANT
A building or structure wherein assembly or repair or fabrication or processing or
packaging or manufacturing of goods and materials utilizing materials occurs, which
does not produce wastewater in excess of 4500 litres per day.
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MICROBREWERY
A small brewery operated in conjunction with a drinking establishment or restaurant
where beer produced onsite may be consumed on the premises or sold or distributed in
accordance with the Liquor Licence Act of Ontario.
MINIMUM DISTANCE SEPARATION
A setback or buffer established between a livestock facility and adjacent land uses to
minimize odour nuisance, as calculated using the Minimum Distance Separation (MDS)
formulae established by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food
MOBILE HOME
Any prefabricated temporary dwelling that is designed to be mobile, and constructed or
manufactured to provide a permanent residence for one or more persons in accordance
with CSA Z240 or Z241 or A-277 but does not include a park model home, travel trailer
or tent trailer or trailer otherwise designed.
MOTEL
An establishment used mainly for the purposes of catering to the needs of the traveling
by providing furnished sleeping accommodations and may also include accessory
kitchen facilities and dining area. A motel shall not include a boarding or rooming house
or apartment houses. All required parking is at grade and direct access is available
from the parking area to the individual units.
MOTOR VEHICLE
An automobile, truck, motorcycle, and any other vehicle propelled or driven or a
motorized snow vehicle, traction engine, farm vehicle or implement, self-propelled
implement or road building machine, including commercial motor vehicles, but does not
include the cars of electric or steam railways, or other motor vehicles running only upon
rails.
MOTOR VEHICLE BODY SHOP
A building or structure used for the painting or repairing of motor vehicle bodies, exterior
and undercarriage, and in conjunction with which there may be towing service and
motor vehicle rentals for customers while the motor vehicle is under repair, but shall not
include any other establishment otherwise defined or classified in this By-law.
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MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERSHIP
A building or structure where a franchised dealer displays motor vehicles for sale or rent
and in conjunction with which there may be used motor vehicle sales or rentals, a motor
vehicle repair garage, the sale of motor vehicle parts and accessories, a motor vehicle
service station, a motor vehicle gasoline bar or a motor vehicle body shop, but shall not
include any other establishment otherwise defined or classified in this By-law.
MOTOR VEHICLE, RECREATIONAL
A vehicle designed to provide temporary living accommodation but does not include a
mobile home, travel trailer or other vehicle defined herein.
MOTOR VEHCILE PARTS ESTABLISHMENT
A retail store/establishment that provides parts for motor vehicles, recreational vehicles,
farm equipment and similar materials, but does not include the manufacturing of part
nor the repair of vehicles and equipment.
MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR GARAGE
A building or structure which is used for the servicing and repairing or equipping
essential to the actual operation of motor vehicles and in conjunction with which there
may be a towing service, and accessory motor vehicle rentals for the convenience of
the customer while the motor vehicle is being repaired, but shall not include a wrecking
yard, salvage yard, motor vehicle body shop, motor vehicle storage or sales, or any
other use defined in this By-law.
MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICE STATION
A building, structure or pump island, for the sale of petroleum products, bio-fuels, fuel,
oil, antifreeze, gasoline additives, propane, natural gas, and similar fuelling and
powering products and supplies are kept for sale, and may also include small
accessories required for the operation of motor vehicles, and may include minor or
emergency repairs but shall not include a motor vehicle repair garage. A motor vehicle
service station may include public washroom facilities and may include an accessory
snack bar or convenience retail, but shall not include a variety or grocery shop or liquor
store.
MOTOR VEHICALE WASHING ESTABLISHMENT
A building and lot used for the washing or cleaning of motor vehicles by washing
equipment.
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MUSEUM
A building used for the preservation of a collection of paintings and other works of art, or
of objects of natural history, or of mechanical, scientific or philosophical inventions,
instruments, models or designs.
NON-COMPLYING
A lot, building or structure that does not fulfill the requirements of the zone provisions for
the zone in which the lot, building or structure is located.
NON-CONFORMING
A legal existing use or activity of any land, building or structure which does not conform
with the permitted uses, or activities permitted by this By-law, so long as it continues to
be used or enjoyed for that purpose and not discontinued for more than 24 months.
NURSING HOME
A building and premises maintained and operated for persons requiring nursing care,
and which is licensed under The Nursing Homes Act, as amended, and may include a
convalescent home.
NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLAN
A plan prepared for the disposal of manure and other waste products of a farming
operation that has been approved by the appropriate authority having jurisdiction.
NUTRIENT STORAGE FACILITY/MANURE STORAGE FACILITY
A permanent nutrient storage facility that is designed and constructed to contain liquid
or solid materials prescribed under the Nutrient Management Act, as well as any
associated guidelines and regulations, as amended from time to time.
NUTRIENT UNIT (NU)
An amount of nutrients that gives a fertilizer replacement value of the lower of 43
kilograms of nitrogen, or 55 kilograms of phosphates as nutrients, as defined in Ontario
Regulation 267/03 made under the Nutrient Management Act, 2002, as amended.
OFFICE, COMMERCIAL
A place which administrative, clerical or management services are conducted as the
main use including but not limited to the practice of a profession other than a medical
clinic insurance, provision of government or social services, travel agent, or realtor
uses.
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OFFICE, BUSINESS, PROFESSIONAL OR ADMINISTRATIVE
A building or part of a building in which one or more persons are employed in the
management, administration, direction or conducting of a business or where
professionally qualified persons and their staff serve clients or patients and may include
the offices of a non-profit or charitable organization. An office may include onsite and
offsite service to individuals and companies.
OUTDOOR FURNACE
A piece of equipment designed to burn materials for the purpose of heating a building,
which is located outside of the dwelling unit.
OUTSIDE STORAGE, ACCESSORY
The keeping of goods or materials, excluding junk, outside of a building and which,
where it is permitted, is only permitted accessory to a principal use.
OPEN SPACE, PUBLIC
Lands within the Town which are set aside and appropriately designated for public
access and use and which fulfills or is capable of fulfilling a recreational and/or non-
recreational role.
PARK
Any open space or recreational area, which may include neighbourhood, community,
regional and special parks or areas and may include playground areas, field houses,
community centres, bleachers, swimming pools, greenhouses, botanical gardens,
zoological gardens, picnic areas, skiing trails, bandstands, skating rinks, tennis courts,
bowling greens, bathing stations, curling rinks, refreshment rooms, fairgrounds, arenas,
or similar uses. An accessory parking area and buildings and structures for equipment
storage and club house uses shall also be permitted. A park shall not include the
racing of animals or motorized vehicles.
PARKING AREA
An area or areas of land or a building or part thereof which is provided and maintained
upon the same lot or lots upon which the principal use is located for the purpose of
storing motor vehicles and may include aisles, lands or private garages, but shall not
include any part of a street or road.
PARKING LOT
A parking area forming the principal use of a lot.
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PARKING LOT, COMMERCIAL
An area of land used for the parking of motor vehicles for a fee, with such use forming
the principal use of a lot.
PARKING GARAGE OR PARKING STRUCTURE
Any building or structure or portion thereof, either below or above grade that is used for
the temporary parking of motor vehicles.
PARKING SPACE
An area exclusive of any aisles, ingress or egress lanes, used for the temporary parking
or storage of motor vehicles, and may be located within a private garage.
PARTICIPATING PROPERTY
A parcel of land involved in a wind project through the leasing of land for the operating
of a wind turbine, or transformer.
PATIO
A platform or surfaced area without a roof, the surface of which is not more than 0.3
metres above finished grade, which is designed and intended for use as an accessory
to a dwelling or a commercial use.
PEAT
A soft brown soil composed of incompletely decomposed plant materials that forms in a
water-saturated environment. Peat extraction shall be the removal of peat from its
natural location, regardless of whether or not the peat is removed from the premises.
PERSON
Any human being, association, firm, partnership, incorporated company, corporation,
agent or trustee, and the heirs, executor, or other legal representatives of a person to
whom the context can apply according to law.
PET STORE
A retail business which sells different kinds of pet or companion animals to the public
and may include the ancillary storage and sale of animal supplies and pet accessories.
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PHARMACY OR DRUGSTORE
A retail store in which prescription drugs are dispensed and in which, among other
things, non-prescription medicines, health and beauty products, and associated sundry
items, may also be sold.
PIT
Any lands where unconsolidated gravel, stone, sand, earth, clay, fill, peat or other
earthen material is being or has been removed by means of an excavation to supply
materials for construction, industrial or manufacturing purposes, but does not include a
wayside pit.
PLANTING STRIP
An open space free of buildings or structures which is used for no other purpose than
planting a continuous, un-pierced hedgerow of trees, evergreens or shrubs, or other
natural vegetation having a minimum height of 1.5 metres.
PLAYGROUND
Any open space or recreational area that contains play equipment and may include
climbers, swings and similar structures geared to physical activity, but shall not include
playing fields or indoor facilities.
POST OFFICE
A building or facility wherein the public can purchase postage stamps for mailing
correspondence or merchandise, and also drop off or pick up packages or other special
delivery items. The building/facility provides storage and mail handling services in a
centralized location for the collection and distribution of mail.
PORCH
A structure abutting an entrance on a main wall of a building which may have a roof and
sides that are open, but shall not include a ground-oriented amenity area.
PROVINCIAL HIGHWAY
A public road under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Transportation.
PRINCIPAL OR MAIN BUILDING
A building or structure in which the principal use of the lot on which the building or
structure is located is conducted. In an agricultural zone, a barn or silo shall also be
considered principal or main buildings.
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PRINCIPAL USE
The primary activity, building or structure for which a lot is used, as permitted by this By-
law.
PRINTING OR PUBLISHING ESTABLISHMENT
A retail store/establishment that provides duplicating services using photocopying,
blueprint and offset printing equipment and may include the collating and binding of
booklets and reports. A printing or publishing establishment shall process, produce and
assemble printed works and may include the sale of these works and related items, but
does not include the manufacturing of materials required for the process itself.
PRIVACY SCREEN
A visual barrier used to shield any part of a yard from view from any adjacent parcel or
highway. A noise attenuation wall shall not be considered a privacy screen.
PRIVATE CLUB
Any building, structure or use of land by a group of members that is not open to the
general public. A private club may include meeting rooms, sport facilities, an accessory
kitchen and accessory office facilities.
PUBLIC AUTHORITY
Any Federal, Provincial, County or Municipal agencies, which includes any commission,
board, authority or department established by such agency and shall include Ontario
Hydro, and Bell Canada or their successors and including utility providers directly
distributing utilities, telephone or cable services to the residents of the Town.
PUBLIC USE
Any use for exclusively public purposes without reference to the ownership of the
building or structures or the land upon which it is situated, by any department or branch
of the Federal, Provincial, County Government or Town, under the direct authority of
these public use providers and implemented under the direct authority of these
providers.
QUARRY
Any lands where consolidated rock has been or is being removed by means of an open
excavation to supply material for construction, industrial or manufacturing purposes, but
does not include a wayside quarry or open pit metal mine.
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RECREATIONAL ESTABLISHMENT
An establishment that provides the space and equipment for recreational activities such
as sports, games and hobbies, including swimming pools, alpine and cross-country
skiing, courts, lawn bowling, skating rinks and athletic fields but excludes an Adult
Entertainment Establishment or similar erotic activities.
RECREATION USE, PASSIVE
Activities enjoyed outdoors, including bicycling, hiking, walking, bird watching and
resting in a specific natural environment and other sports activities that rely on the
natural landscape but shall not include the racing of animals, motor vehicles, motor
cycles or snowmobiles.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE SALES AND SERVICE OPERATION
An establishment which sells and services vehicles primarily designed as temporary
living quarters for recreation, camping, travel or seasonal use that are mounted on or
towed by another vehicle, and may include a camping trailer, fifth wheel trailer, travel
trailer and truck camper, and any similar uses.
RECYCLING FACILITY
A facility, other than a salvage yard, in which recoverable resources are located,
reprocessed and treated to return such products to a condition which they may again be
used for production. All activities except loading shall be conducted inside of a building.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT
Any trailer, camper, boat, RV, snow mobile, sea-doo, ATV, trailers for transporting such
recreational vehicles and attachments or similar vehicles or items used on a seasonal or
year-round basis but does not include a car, motorcycle, truck or passenger vehicle.
RELIGIOUS INSTITUTION
Churches, chapels, temples, parish halls and synagogues including offices for the
administration of the religious institution, convents, seminaries, monasteries, rectories,
parsonages and parish houses recognized in the Province of Ontario. Such place of
worship may include related religious, social, educational or charitable activities,
provided such activities or use are not specifically defined in this By-law.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ESTABLISHMENT
A facility designed for the purpose of research and development and includes offices
and workspaces or materials required in the field being explored and developed. A
research and development establishment may include limited processing and
manufacturing for testing purposes.
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RESIDENTIAL ZONE
Any lands zoned Village Residential (RV), Estate Residential (RE), Hamlet Residential
(RH), Multiple Residential (RM) or any site-specific zoning permitting a dwelling unit.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
The preservation, protection, and improvement of the natural environment through
comprehensive management and maintenance, under professional direction for both
the individual and society's use, both in the present and the future. Resource
Management Uses also means the management, development and cultivation of timber
resources to ensure the continuous production of wood or wood products, the provision
of proper environmental conditions for wildlife, the protection against floods and erosion,
the protection and production of water supplies and the preservation of the recreational
resource.
RESTAURANT
A building or part of a building where food and/or beverage is offered for sale or sold to
the public primarily for immediate consumption.
RETAIL STORE
Any establishment where the primary activity is the sale of goods, wares, merchandise,
substances or articles in broken lots or parcels, not in bulk, and includes limited storage
of such retail materials, but shall not include a retail outlet.
RETAIL OUTLET OR LARGE-SCALE RETAIL
Any large, single occupied building or unit used for retail purposes exceeding 80,000
square feet of gross floor area, either located in a freestanding building or in a building
group, or shopping center, possibly sharing parking areas and vehicular travel ways or
walkways. A retail outlet may include showrooms, interior display and accessory
warehousing of materials to be retailed in the same building.
ROAD, YEAR-ROUND MAINTAINED PUBLIC
A road, or highway under the jurisdiction of the Province of Ontario, County of Dufferin
or the Town or a private road within a registered plan of Condominium that is
maintained year round, so as to allow normal vehicular access to adjacent properties
and which, in the case of a municipal road is a road which has been constructed to
municipal standards and shall not include roads that have not yet been assumed nor
roads that are a common element or part of a condominium.
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ROAD, PRIVATE
A private right-of-way over private or public property which affords access to abutting
lots and is not maintained by a public body.
SALES OFFICE
An office equipped to handle a large volume of telephone calls for an organization such
as a retailer, bank, or marketing firm especially for taking orders or for providing
customer service.
SALVAGE OR WRECKING YARD
A lot or parcel outside of an enclosed building used for the storage and/or handing
and/or disassembly of scrap or derelict materials.
SALVAGE, JUNK OR WASTE
Any scrap, dismantled, inoperable or dilapidated motor vehicles, including parts,
machinery, household furniture, appliances, construction equipment, construction
materials, tanks, drums, tires, pipes, wire, wood, paper, metals, rags, glass and any
other kind of salvage or waste materials.
SAWMILL
A building, structure, or areas where timber is cut or sawed, either to finished lumber or
as an intermediary step, but does not include a building supply or lumber outlet.
SCHOOL
A public school, a separate school, a university, a community college, or a private
school authorized by the Province of Ontario.
SCHOOL, COMMERCIAL
A primary, elementary, secondary college, a university, or trade school operated on a
commercial basis, providing education and training in exchange for monetary fee or
tuition.
SCHOOL, CULTURAL
A building or part of a building that provides instruction in cultural symbols, language,
norms, values, history and artifacts and may include instruction and practices related to
traditions of craft or arts, clothing, dance, music and food.
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SCHOOL, COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OR SEMINARY
An institution of higher education, including teaching and research, and offering a
course of general studies leading to advanced academic degrees; which may include
related facilities such as but not limited to classrooms, libraries, laboratories,
dormitories, administration, physical plant, dining hall, campus center, theatre,
gymnasium and recreational facilities.
SERVICE AND REPAIR ESTABLISHMENT
A building or part of a building in which persons are employed in servicing and repairing
articles, goods, or materials, and shall not include personal service shops or the
servicing of motor vehicle. A service and repair establishment shop may include
providing a mobile service for the repair and servicing of larger or immobile equipment
and may include facilities for accessory retail sales of repaired items.
SERVICE SHOP, PERSONAL
A building or part of a building in which persons are employed in furnishing services and
otherwise administering to individual and personal needs of patrons such as barber
shops, beauty parlours, dry cleaning outlets, hair dressing shops, photograph studio
and shoe repair shops.
SETBACK
The horizontal distance from the centre line of the road right-of-way, lot line, or defined
physical feature measured at right angles to such centre line, to the nearest part of any
building or structure or use on the lot.
SEWAGE
The wastewater and matter from any use.
SEWAGE TREATMENT FACILITY OR SERVICES
Any works by a public authority for the collection, transmission, storage, treatment and
disposal of sewage, and may include a sewage lagoon. A sewage treatment facility or
services may also be a wastewater treatment facility.
SHED
An accessory building used for the storage and parking of vehicles, equipment, and
may also include the storage of materials accessory to an agricultural operation but
shall not include the housing of livestock.
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SHELTER, WINTERING
An accessory structure to an agricultural operation used for wintering shelter to provide
temporary, seasonal shelter to pasturing livestock shall be considered a shed.
SIGHT TRIANGLE
The triangular space on a corner lot fronting on two public roads, formed by the street
lines and a line drawn from a point on 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. 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.
SIGN
A message board or advertising devise that is attached to a building. Where such sign
is on a freestanding structure, such sign shall include the structure system supporting it.
STOREY
A storey is that part of a building between the surface of one floor and the ceiling above.
However, a cellar does not count as a storey. For the purpose of determining minimum
ground floor area of a dwelling, a dwelling described as split level, raised bungalow, or
having a partial second floor shall be considered a one storey dwelling.
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FACILITY
A designated area or structural device that is designed and constructed to control the
quantity and/or quality and/or velocity of stormwater runoff leaving a property to achieve
specific objectives such as reduce flooding and erosion, remove pollutants and provide
other amenities.
STREET
For the purposes of this by-law, a street shall be a road, and a road shall be a street.
See definition of road.
STREET LINE
The limit of the street or road allowance and is the dividing line between a lot and street
or road.
STRUCTURE
Anything man-made that is fastened to or into the earth or another structure or rests on
the earth by its own mass.
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STUDIO
An establishment used for the study of an art such as dancing, singing, acting,
modelling or the work place and retail shop of an artist, sculptor or photographer or an
establishment used for the making or transmission of motion pictures, radio or television
programs.
TANDEM PARKING
A parking configuration where two or more automobiles are parked on a driveway or in
any other designated parking area on a lot, lined up behind one another.
TAVERN
A tavern or public house as defined by The Liquor License Act but does not include a
hotel or restaurant.
TAXI ESTABLISHMENT
An establishment to provide taxis to the general public, for a charge, and may include a
parking lot and office space for dispatching and administration.
TELECOMMNICATION, BROADCASTING OR TRANSMISSION
ESTABLISHMENT
Any building, structure or use of lands to provide radio, television, digital or sound
broadcast and transmission.
TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER
A tower consisting of a pole, lattice tower or guyed mast which acts as an antenna or
supports one or more antennas on its structure. These towers support a range of
services including mobile phone base stations, single channel customer connection,
electrical and cell services. Advertising on a telecommunication tower is not considered
part of the telecommunication tower or use.
TENT
Any kind of temporary shelter for sleeping that is not permanently affixed to the site and
that is capable of being easily moved and is not considered a structure.
TOP OF BANK
The point projected by the stable slope of a bank associated with an existing or
abandoned watercourse, being the beginning of a significant change in the land surface,
hence from which the land surface slopes downward towards an abandoned or existing
watercourse. Where two or more slopes are located together, the slope that is highest
and furthest away from the watercourse shall be the slope considered the top of bank.
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TOWN
The Corporation of the Town of Grand Valley.
TRAILER, TRAVEL OR TENT TRAILER
Any trailer which is designed to be temporarily utilized for living, shelter and sleeping
accommodation, with or without cooking facilities and which has running gear and
towing equipment permanently attached and does not include a mobile home or any
other structure permanently affixed to the ground.
TRANSPORTATION DEPOT
Any building or land where operative buses, trucks, tractor-trailers or other fleet vehicles
are rented, leased, kept for hire, stored or parked for commercial purposes, and may
include a bus station, or taxi establishment.
TOWING ESTABLISHMENT
A business/building whose primary function is to tow disabled automobiles, trucks and
other motor vehicles from one place to another in order to seek repair of such vehicles.
A Towing Establishment does not include a motor vehicle repair garage nor the storage
of any disabled vehicles.
TUTORING EDUCATIONAL FACILITY
A building or part thereof where the provision of supplementary academic instruction is
provided.
USE
a. Any purpose for which a building or other structure or a parcel of land may be
designed, arranged, intended, maintained, or occupied; or,
b. Any activity, occupation, business or operation carried on, or intended to be carried
on, in a building or other structure or on a parcel of land.
UTILITY PROVIDER
Any provider of utilities directly supplying and distributing utilities to the residents of the
Town, and including Hydro One, Bell Canada, Rogers Cable, Enbridge, Consumers
Gas and any agency, which under public or private ownership, provides the public with
electricity, gas, heat, rail transportation, water, sewage, collection or other public
service.
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VETERINARY HOSPITAL/CLINIC
A facility for the prevention, cure or alleviation of disease and injury in animals, including
surgery, and wherein animals are treated and released or kept overnight, but shall not
include a kennel.
VIDEO FILM OUTLET
An operation that may be part of a convenience store or may be a stand-alone
establishment that provides video films for rent or lease for a charge. A video film outlet
may also rent or lease video viewing machinery and production equipment.
WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY
Any lands upon, into or through which garbage, refuse, domestic or industrial waste,
exclusive of liquid industrial waste, is disposed of, deposited, processed or managed
under controlled conditions and any machinery or equipment or operation for the
treatment, disposal or covering of waste, but excluding the treatment or disposal of
liquid industrial waste or hazardous waste. All waste shall be managed in accordance
with applicable Federal and Provincial legislation.
WAREHOUSE
A building or part of a building used for the storage and distribution of goods, wares,
merchandise, substances or articles and may include facilities for a wholesale or retail
commercial outlet, provided that they do not exceed 10 per cent of the gross floor area,
a mini warehouse facility, but shall not include a truck or transport terminal or yard.
WAREHOUSE, MINI OR SELF-STORAGE FACILITY
A building divided into separate units that is used for the storage of personal and
household items, where each unit is rented or leased for monetary gain. A self-storage
facility may also include land that is rented or leased to persons for the storage of
recreational vehicles and automobiles.
WASTE DISPOSAL AREA
A land fill site where garbage, refuse, domestic or industrial waste, exclusive of liquid
industrial waste, is disposed of or dumped.
WATERCOURSE
The natural or man-made bed and shore of a river, lake, stream, creek or municipal
drain where the primary focus is the conveyance or containment of water whether the
flow is continuous or not.
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WATER RESERVOIR
Most commonly an enlarged natural or artificial lake created using a dam to store water
and can be created in a number of ways, including controlling a watercourse that drains
an existing body of water, interrupting a watercourse to form an embayment within it,
through excavation, or building any number of retaining walls or levees.
WATER TAKING, COMMERCIAL
The extraction of water from ground or surface water sources in excess of 50,000 litres
per day for resale.
WAYSIDE PIT OR QUARRY
A temporary pit or quarry opened and used by a public road authority solely for the
purpose of a particular project or contract of road construction and not located on the
road right-of-way.
WETLAND
Areas that are seasonally or permanently covered by shallow water or soils that are
saturated, as well as lands where the water table is close to or at the surface, and shall
include swamps, bogs, fens and marshes, and which may be defined locally or
provincially, or may be unevaluated.
WHOLESALE ESTABLISHMENT
A facility for the sale and distribution of goods or materials for re-sale purposes only.
For the purpose of this section, sales and re-sales shall be conducted on the same
property as this facility.
WHPA
WELL HEAD PROTECTION AREA
WORKS YARD
Any land, building and/or structure owned by the Corporation of the Town of Grand
Valley, Public Utilities provider or the Province of Ontario and used for the storage,
maintenance and/or repair of material, equipment, machinery and/or motor vehicle used
in connection with civic works.
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YARD
A space adjoining a building or structure, excavation or the nearest open storage use,
or permitted use located on the same lot as the building, structure excavation or nearest
open storage use or permitted use, and which space is open, uncovered and
unoccupied from the ground to the sky, except for such accessory buildings, structures
or uses as are specifically permitted.
YARD, EXTERIOR SIDE
A side yard immediately adjacent to an exterior lot line.
YARD, FRONT
A yard extending across the full width of the lot between the front lot line and the
nearest wall of any building or structure on the lot for which the yard is required, or the
nearest open storage use on the lot, or the edge or rim of an excavation.
YARD, REAR
A yard extending across the full width of the lot between the rear lot line and the nearest
wall of any building, or the nearest open storage use on the lot, or the edge or rim of an
excavation on the lot for which the yard is required.
YARD, REQUIRED
The minimum yard required by the provisions of the By-law.
YARD, SIDE
A yard extending from the front yard to the rear yard between the side lot line and the
nearest wall of any building on the lot for which the yard is required.
ZONE
The category of use or activity of land, buildings, structures or activities permitted by this
By-law.
ZONE PROVISIONS
The permissible uses, the minimum area and dimensions of lots, the minimum
dimensions of yards, the maximum lot coverage, the minimum setback, gross floor area,
the minimum landscaped open space, the maximum height of buildings, minimum
parking requirements, and all other zone provisions are set out within the by-law for the
respective zones.
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DEFINITIONS ILLUSTRATIONS
FIGURE 1: DWELLING TYPES
FIGURE 2: HEIGHT (OF BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES)
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FIGURE 3: LOT LINES
FIGURE 4: LOT TYPES
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FIGURE 5: SIGHT TRIANGLES
FIGURE 6: YARDS
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SECTION 7 ENACTMENT
7.1 FORCE AND EFFECT
This By-law shall come into force and effect on the date it is passed by the Council of
the Corporation of the Town of Grand Valley subject to the applicable provisions of The
Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P. l3, as amended.
7.2 READINGS BY COUNCIL
THIS BY-LAW READ A FIRST TIME ON THE 10th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2009.
THIS BY-LAW READ A SECOND TIME ON THE 10th DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2009.
THIS BY-LAW READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED ON THE 10th DAY OF
FEBRUARY, 2009.
MAYOR: ___________________
John K. Oosterhof
(MUNICIPAL SEAL)
CLERK: ____________________
Jane Wilson