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SECTION 15: RESIDENTIAL ZONES
THE CITY OF HAMILTON
ZONING BY-LAW
April 10, 2024
15.3 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL - LARGE LOT (R2) ZONE
Explanatory Note: The R2 Zone applies to low density residential areas where lots are
predominantly larger than those in the R1 Zone and often located on roads with a rural
cross section. The intent of the R2 Zone is to permit a range of low density residential
housing types to meet the needs of the residents of the city.
No person shall erect, or use any building in whole or in part, or use any land in whole or
in part, within a Low Density Residential - Large Lot (R2) Zone for any purpose other
than one or more of the following uses or uses accessory thereto. Such erection or use
shall also comply with the prescribed regulations:
15.3.1
PERMITTED USES
Child Care Centre
Community Garden
Duplex Dwelling
Educational Establishment
Fourplex Dwelling
Lodging House
Residential Care Facility
Retirement Home
Semi-Detached Dwelling
Single Detached Dwelling
Street Townhouse Dwelling
Triplex Dwelling
Urban Farm
(By-law No. 25-155, August 06, 2025)
(By-law No. 25-229, December 10, 2025)
15.3.1.1
RESTRICTED USES
(NOT FINAL AND BINDING,
By-law No. 26-152, September
09, 2026)
In addition to Subsection 15.3.1, the
following uses shall be permitted in
accordance with the following
restrictions:
i)
Residential Care Facility:
1. Within the area identified on
Figure 55 of Schedule "F" -
Special Figures of this By-law,
every Residential Care Facility
shall be situated on a lot
having a minimum radial
separation distance of 300
metres from any lot line of
such lot, measured to the lot
line of any other lot occupied
by a Residential Care Facility.
SECTION 15: RESIDENTIAL ZONES
THE CITY OF HAMILTON
ZONING BY-LAW
April 10, 2024
15.3.1.2 PROHIBITED USES
(By-law No. 25-229, December 10,
2025)
(NOT FINAL AND BINDING, By-law No.
26-152, September 09, 2026)
Educational Establishment consisting
of a College or University
15.3.2
REGULATIONS
15.3.2.1
SINGLE DETACHED,
DUPLEX DWELLING,
TRIPLEX DWELLING,
CHILD CARE CENTRE,
EDUCATIONAL
ESTABLISHMENT,
LODGING HOUSE,
RESIDENTIAL CARE
FACILITY AND
RETIREMENT HOME
REGULATIONS
(By-law No. 25-229, December 10,
2025)
(By-law No. 25-155, August 06, 2025)
a) Minimum Lot Area
630.0 square metres;
b) Minimum Lot Width
18.0 metres;
c) Minimum Setback from the
Front Lot Line
4.0 metres;
d) Minimum Setback from a Side
Lot Line
i)
2.0 metres
ii)
Notwithstanding Section 15.3.2.1
d) i), 6.0 metres for an
Educational Establishment.
(By-law No. 25-229, December 10, 2025)
e) Minimum Setback from a
Flankage Lot Line
3.0 metres;
f) Minimum Setback from the
Rear Lot Line
7.5 metres;
g) Maximum Building Height
10.5 metres;
h) Maximum Lot Coverage
35%
SECTION 15: RESIDENTIAL ZONES
THE CITY OF HAMILTON
ZONING BY-LAW
April 10, 2024
i) Minimum Landscaped Area
i)
40%;
ii)
Within the landscaped area, the
requirements of Section 4.35 of
this By-law shall apply.
15.3.2.2
SEMI-DETACHED
DWELLING REGULATIONS
a) Minimum Lot Area for each
Dwelling Unit
315.0 square metres;
b) Minimum Lot Width for each
Dwelling Unit
9.0 metres;
c) Minimum Setback from the
Front Lot Line
4.0 metres;
d) Minimum Setback from a Side
Lot Line
2.0 metres, except for the side yard
related to the common wall of the semi-
detached dwelling unit, in which case a
minimum 0 metre side yard shall be
permitted.
e) Minimum Setback from a
Flankage Lot Line
3.0 metres;
f) Minimum Setback from the
Rear Lot Line
7.5 metres;
g) Maximum Building Height
10.5 metres;
h) Minimum Landscaped Area
i)
35%;
ii)
Within the landscaped area, the
requirements of Section 4.35 of
this By-law shall apply.
15.3.2.3
STREET TOWNHOUSE
DWELLING REGULATIONS
a) Minimum Lot Area for each
Dwelling Unit
180.0 square metres for each dwelling
unit.
SECTION 15: RESIDENTIAL ZONES
THE CITY OF HAMILTON
ZONING BY-LAW
April 10, 2024
b) Minimum Unit Width for each
Dwelling Unit
6.0 metres;
c) Minimum Setback from the
Front Lot Line
4.0 metres;
d) Minimum Setback from a Side
Lot Line
1.2 metres except for the side yard
related to the common wall of the street
townhouse dwelling unit, in which case
a minimum 0 metre side yard shall be
permitted.
e) Minimum Setback from a
Flankage Lot Line
3.0 metres;
f) Minimum Setback from the
Rear Lot Line
7.5 metres;
g) Maximum Building Height
10.5 metres;
h) Landscaped Area
In accordance with the requirements of
Section 4.35 a) and b) of this By-law.
15.3.2.4
FOURPLEX DWELLING
REGULATIONS
a) Minimum Lot Area
630.0 square metres;
b) Minimum Lot Width
18 metres;
c) Minimum Setback from the
Front Lot Line
4.0 metres;
d) Minimum Setback from a Side
Lot Line
2 metres;
e) Minimum Setback from a
Flankage Lot Line
3.0 metres;
f) Minimum Setback from the
Rear Lot Line
7.5 metres;
g) Maximum Building Height
10.5 metres;
h) Maximum Lot Coverage
35%;
SECTION 15: RESIDENTIAL ZONES
THE CITY OF HAMILTON
ZONING BY-LAW
April 10, 2024
i) Minimum Landscaped Area
i)
40%;
ii)
Within the landscaped area, the
requirements of Section 4.35 of
this By-law shall apply.
j) Visual Barrier
i)
A visual barrier shall be required
along side lot lines and the rear
lot line in accordance with the
requirements of Section 4.19 of
this By-law.
ii) Notwithstanding Section
15.3.2.4 j) i), rear yard parking
shall comply with the
requirements of Section 4.35 d).
k) Amenity Area
Amenity areas shall not be permitted in
the side yard or on the roof-top of the
dwelling.
l) Waste Storage
Outdoor waste storage shall be fully
enclosed and shall not be located in the
front yard.
(By-law No. 24-051, April 10, 2024)