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SECTION 1 - TITLE & INTERPRETATION
1.1
Introductory Statement
This document is the Township of Guelph/Eramosa Comprehensive Zoning By-law
40/2016, as amended. The By-law replaces all previous Zoning By-laws in the jurisdiction,
as amended.
Zoning By-law No. 34/95 (referred to as "The Rockwood Ridge Subdivision By-law") was
originally approved by the Township of Eramosa on June 5, 1995. It is a separate zoning
by-law which is contained under Appendix A of this publication and applies to lands in the
Village of Rockwood as delineated on Schedule B - Map 1 and Map 2.
1.1.1 Purpose of a Zoning By-Law
A Comprehensive Zoning By-law is a precise document used by the Township of
Guelph/Eramosa (the Township) to regulate the use of land. It states which land
uses are currently permitted in the Township and provides other detailed
information.
The Township's Zoning By-law implements the objectives and policies of the
Wellington County Official Plan. The Zoning By-law acts as a legal tool under
Ontario's Planning Act for managing the use of land and future development in the
Township. Zoning By-laws also protect property owners from the development of
conflicting land uses. Any use of land or the construction or use of any building
or structure not specifically authorized by this By-law is prohibited.
1.1.2 Summary of Each Section
Section Title
Summary
1
Title &
Interpretation
Explains the title given to the entire document, and
the purpose of such document.
2
Administration
Provides guidelines on the interpretation and
administration of the Zoning By-law.
3
Definitions
Defines many of the words and terms used in the By-
law
4
General
Provisions
Describes and explains the general regulations
which apply to more than one of the Zones in the By-
law. The general regulations cover matters such as:
accessory buildings or structures, home
occupations, outdoor storage, accessory second
units, etc.
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Parking,
Stacking, &
Loading
Describes and explains the parking, stacking and
loading regulations which apply to more than one of
the Zones in the By-law.
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Agricultural (A)
Sets out the regulations for this Zone. The objective
of the Agricultural Zone is to conserve agricultural
land and to allow for agricultural use on prime
agricultural lands by permitting agricultural uses,
uses that support agriculture, and uses that add
value to agriculture, while prohibiting uses that are
not compatible with or hinder agriculture.
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Rural Residential
(RR)
Sets out the rules for this Zone. The objective of the
Rural Residential Zone is to limit uses to rural living
in detached dwellings on larger lots, primarily
within designated Hamlet Settlement areas.
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Village
Residential Low
Density (R1)
Sets out the rules for this Zone. The objective of the
Village Residential Low Density Zone is to allow low
density residential uses including detached
dwellings, semi-detached dwellings, duplex
dwellings, and accessory second units, within
areas with full municipal services.
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Village
Residential
Medium Density
(R2)
Sets out the regulations for this Zone. The objective
of the Village Residential Medium Density Zone is to
allow medium density residential uses within the
Urban Centre, including small lot detached
dwellings, semi-detached dwellings, and multi-unit
residential dwellings on full municipal services.
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Village
Commercial (C1)
Sets out the regulations for this Zone. The objective
of the Village Commercial Zone is to implement the
Central Business District policies of the Official Plan
by permitting a range of retail, administrative, and
cultural uses. The objective is also to allow for
intensification and development at a scale
appropriate for Rockwood.
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Village Service
Commercial (C2)
Sets out the regulations for this Zone. The objective
of the Village Service Commercial Zone is to provide
for a range of commercial, service, and
administrative uses that provides a transition from
the Central Business District/Village Commercial
Zone to adjacent residential areas.
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Hamlet Mixed
Use (C3)
Sets out the regulations for this Zone. The objective
of the Hamlet Mixed Use Zone is to permit a limited
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range of commercial and service uses at a scale
appropriate to Eden Mills.
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Highway
Commercial (C4)
Sets out the regulations for this Zone. The objective
of the Highway Commercial Zone is to allow for a
range of commercial uses to support the viability of
Hamlet Areas and rural industry.
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Rural Industrial
(M1)
Sets out the regulations for this Zone. The objective
of the Rural Industrial Zone is to permit a range of
dry industrial uses and limited service commercial
uses which require large lots, proximity to
transportation routes, and/or need to be close to
rural resources.
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Extractive
Industrial (M3)
Sets out the regulations for this Zone. The objective
of the Extractive Industrial Zone is to permit uses
that support and will not hinder aggregate
extraction, in accordance with related policy. In
addition the Zone permits uses that are appropriate
as rehabilitation, such as agricultural uses and
conservation.
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Disposal
Industrial (M4)
Sets out the regulations for this Zone. The objective
of the Disposal Industrial Zone is to permit waste
disposal, processing and transfer, composting, and
recycling facilities, consistent with the Official Plan
designation.
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Institutional (I)
Sets out the regulations for this Zone. The objective
of the Institutional Zone is to permit institutional
uses in appropriate locations, such that the uses
support creating a complete community.
18
Open Space
(OS1)
Sets out the regulations for this Zone. The objective
of the Open Space Zone is to limit the permitted
uses to active and passive recreational uses, and
other associated and supportive uses.
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Open Space
Restricted (OS2)
Sets out the regulations for this Zone. The objective
of the Open Space Restricted Zone is to limit the
permitted uses to passive recreational uses, and
the protection of natural areas.
20
Environmental
Protection (EP)
Sets out the regulations for this Zone. The objective
of the Environmental Protection Zone is to limit uses
to protect natural features and human life by
prohibiting development in hazardous areas, such as
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floodplains, in consistency with the policies of the
Grand River Conservation Authority.
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Special
Provisions
Includes site specific uses and regulations.
1.2
Title
This By-law shall be known as the "ZONING BY-LAW" of the Corporation of the Township
of Guelph/Eramosa.
1.3
Application
The provisions of this By-law shall apply to all lands lying within the Township of
Guelph/Eramosa.
1.4
Interpretation of Words
In this By-law:
1.
The word "shall" is mandatory
2.
Words used in the present tense include the future tense, and the converse.
3.
Words used in the plural number include the singular number, and the
converse.
4.
Unless the text requires otherwise:
i.
The word "used" shall include "designed to be used", "arranged to
be used" and "intended to be used".
ii.
The word "occupied" shall include "designed to be occupied",
"arranged to be occupied" and "intended to be occupied".
1.5
Application for Building Permit
Simply meeting the regulations of this By-law is not sufficient to be granted a Building
permit. Please refer to the Corporation's Building By-law for specific requirements.
1.6
Provincial Highways
In addition to meeting the regulations of this By-law, all proposed development located in
proximity of a provincial highway, and within the MTO permit control area, will be subject
to the approval of the Ministry of Transportation. In addition, owners should be aware that
MTO permits must be obtained prior to any construction being undertaken.
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1.7
Reference to Statutes & Agencies
Any reference to any statute within the body of this By-law shall be deemed to refer to the
statutes contained in the Revised Statutes of Ontario, 1990, as amended from time to time
and shall be deemed to include any successor Statute thereof. Any reference to an agency
by name shall be deemed to include any successor thereof.
1.8
Schedules to the By-Law
The following schedules, together with the notations and references thereon, are included
in and form part of this By-law:
Schedule "A", Maps 0-60;
Schedule "B", Maps 1-2;
Schedule "C".
1.9
Definitions
For the purposes of this By-law, the definitions and interpretations given herein shall
govern. Any word not defined, shall assume the common understanding of the word. The
presence of definitions of various uses contained in this By-law does not necessarily mean
the use is permitted within the Corporation unless specifically listed as a permitted use
in a Zone or Zones.