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Table of Contents
SECTION 1
ADMINISTRATION AND INTERPRETATION .... 1-1
1.1 TITLE ............................................................................. 1-1
1.2 SCOPE OF BY-LAW .......................................................... 1-1
1.3 INTERPRETATION OF BY-LAW ........................................... 1-1
1.4 STRUCTURE ................................................................... 1-2
1.5 ZONING SCHEDULES (MAPS)............................................ 1-3
1.6 ILLUSTRATIONS .............................................................. 1-4
1.7 REFERENCES TO STATUTES AND AGENCIES ....................... 1-4
1.8 PERMITS ........................................................................ 1-4
1.9 CHANGE OF USE ............................................................. 1-4
1.10 APPLICATION FOR BUILDING PERMITS .............................. 1-5
1.11 PROVINCIAL STATUTES ................................................... 1-5
1.12 ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES ........................................ 1-5
1.13 SEVERABILITY ................................................................ 1-5
1.14 REPEAL OF EXISTING BY-LAWS ........................................ 1-6
1.15 EFFECTIVE DATE ............................................................. 1-6
1.16 REQUEST FOR AMENDMENTS ........................................... 1-6
SECTION 2
DEFINITIONS ................................................ 2-1
SECTION 3
GENERAL PROVISIONS .................................. 3-1
3.1 ACCESS TO PROVINCIAL HIGHWAYS ................................. 3-1
3.2 ADEQUATE MUNICIPAL SERVICES ..................................... 3-1
3.3 AMENITY AREA ............................................................... 3-1
3.4 BED AND BREAKFAST ...................................................... 3-2
3.5 BOARDING HOUSE .......................................................... 3-2
3.6 BOAT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE, AND TRAILER STORAGE .... 3-2
3.7 COMMUNICATION TOWERS .............................................. 3-3
3.8 COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING SETBACKS .......................... 3-3
3.9 EXISTING VACANT UNDERSIZED LOTS .............................. 3-4
3.10 EXPROPRIATION ............................................................. 3-4
3.11 FRONTAGE ON A PUBLIC ROAD ......................................... 3-4
3.12 GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR COMMERCIAL AND
INDUSTRIAL ZONES ........................................................ 3-4
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3.13 GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL AND RURAL
ZONES ........................................................................... 3-6
3.14 GROUP HOMES AND EMERGENCY SHELTERS ...................... 3-7
3.15 HOME OCCUPATIONS AND HOME INDUSTRIES ................... 3-8
3.16 KENNELS ...................................................................... 3-10
3.17 LANDSCAPED OPEN SPACE AND LANDSCAPED BUFFER
STRIPS ......................................................................... 3-10
3.18 LOADING SPACE REQUIREMENTS ..................................... 3-10
3.19 MULTIPLE USES ............................................................. 3-11
3.20 MULTIPLE ZONES ON ONE LOT ........................................ 3-11
3.21 NON-CONFORMING/NON-COMPLYING USES ...................... 3-12
3.22 OPEN STORAGE ............................................................. 3-12
3.23 PARKING PROVISIONS .................................................... 3-13
3.24 PERMITTED PROJECTIONS ABOVE THE HEIGHT LIMIT ........ 3-24
3.25 PERMITTED YARD ENCROACHMENTS ................................ 3-25
3.26 PROHIBITED USES ......................................................... 3-27
3.27 REGULATION FOR CONSOLIDATED LOT DEVELOPMENT ...... 3-27
3.28 SECONDARY DWELLING UNITS AND SLEEP CABINS ........... 3-28
3.29 SEPTIC SYSTEMS ........................................................... 3-30
3.30 SETBACK FROM WATERCOURSES AND WATERBODIES........ 3-30
3.31 SIGHT TRIANGLE ........................................................... 3-30
3.32 SLEEP CABIN [BY-LAW 167-2023] .... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT
DEFINED.
3.33 SPECIAL LAND USE PROVISIONS ..................................... 3-31
3.34 USES PERMITTED IN ALL ZONES ...................................... 3-33
SECTION 4
ZONES ........................................................... 4-1
4.1 RESIDENTIAL - FIRST DENSITY ZONE (R1) ........................ 4-1
4.1.1 GENERAL PURPOSE ........................................................ 4-1
4.2 RESIDENTIAL - SECOND DENSITY ZONE (R2) .................... 4-2
4.3 RESIDENTIAL - THIRD DENSITY ZONE (R3) ....................... 4-3
4.4 RESIDENTIAL - MOBILE HOME ZONE (RM) ......................... 4-4
4.5 RURAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE (RR) ....................................... 4-6
4.6 LOCAL COMMERCIAL ZONE (LC) ....................................... 4-8
4.7 GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONE (GC) ................................... 4-9
4.8 HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL ZONE (HC) ................................. 4-10
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4.9 TOURIST RECREATIONAL ZONE (TR) ................................ 4-10
4.10 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONE (ML) ........................................ 4-11
4.11 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ZONE (MH) ....................................... 4-13
4.12 EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIAL ZONE (MX) ............................... 4-15
4.13 RURAL ZONE (RU) .......................................................... 4-16
4.14 OPEN SPACE ZONE (OS) ................................................. 4-18
4.15 INSTITUTIONAL ZONE (I)................................................ 4-20
4.16 WASTE DISPOSAL ZONE (WD) ......................................... 4-20
4.17 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ZONE (EP) ........................ 4-21
4.18 HAZARD LAND ZONE (HL) ............................................... 4-22
4.19 BLACK STURGEON LAKE (RESTRICTED DEVELOPMENT
AREA) ZONE (BSL) ......................................................... 4-23
4.20 FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY ..................................... 4-25
4.21 RESIDENTIAL - SMALL HOME ZONE (SH) .......................... 4-26
SECTION 5
EXCEPTIONS .................................................. 5-1
SECTION 6
ZONING SCHEDULES (MAPS) ......................... 6-1
SECTION 7
AMENDING BY-LAWS ..................................... 7-1
Note: Maps may be viewed online at:
https://kenora.maps.arcgis.com/home/index.html
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Section 1
Administration and Interpretation
1.1
Title
This By-law may be cited as the "City of Kenora Zoning By-law."
1.2
Scope of By-law
1.2.1 Lands Subject to By-law
The provisions of this By-law shall apply to all lands within the corporate limits of
the City of Kenora.
1.2.2 Compliance with Other Restrictions
This By-law shall not reduce or mitigate any restrictions lawfully imposed by a
government authority having jurisdiction for any such restriction.
1.3
Interpretation of By-law
1.3.1 Definitions
In this By-law, unless the context requires otherwise, the definitions set out in
Section 2 shall apply. Where a term is not defined, its common usage shall apply.
1.3.2 Number
In this By-law, unless the context requires otherwise, words used in the singular
number include the plural, and vice versa.
1.3.3 "Shall" is Mandatory
In this By-law, the word "shall" is mandatory.
1.3.4 "Used" and "Occupied"
In this By-law, the words "used" and "occupied" shall include "intended",
"arranged", and "designed" to be used or occupied.
1.3.5 Measurements
Measurements of length and area used in this By-law are given in metric units (e.g.
metres, hectares).
1.3.6 Holding Zones
Holding zones are created by adding a lower-case "h" to the zone code on the
zoning maps, and that have the effect of allowing the uses set out in the
corresponding text of the by-law at some time in the future, when the holding
symbol is removed by an amendment to the zoning by-law once specified
conditions are met (e.g. such as conditions related to environmental,
transportation, servicing matters).
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1.3.7 Primary Zones
Primary zones are the basic structural unit of this Zoning By-law and identify a land
use category with permitted uses and regulations. Primary zones are indicated by a
set of symbols, for example R1 represents the Residential First Density Zone in this
By-law.
1.3.8 Subzones
Subzones are created by adding a number to the primary zone code, and have the
effect of modifying the uses or the regulations of the primary zone to the extent set
out in the text of the provisions for that subzone.
1.3.9 Exception Zones
Where a zone classification is followed by square brackets [ ] and a number (e.g.
RR[10]), this denotes an Exception Zone. Lands so zoned shall be subject to all of
the provisions of the zone represented by the classification except as otherwise
provided by the Exception provisions, which are listed in Section 5 in this By-law.
1.3.10
Temporary Use By-law
Where a zone classification is followed by a dash (-) and the letter "T", this denotes
a temporary use By-law pursuant to Section 39 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990.
Details concerning the temporary use are listed at the end of the specific zone
category and/or listed in the Exceptions Section of this By-law.
1.3.11
Split Zoning
Those lands shown on the Schedules to this By-law which have two zone categories
such as RR-HL are subject to the most restrictive zone with respect to permitted
uses and zone provisions.
1.3.12
Conflict
In the event of a conflict between this By-law and amendments thereto and any
other general or special by-law of the Municipality, the most restrictive By-law shall
prevail.
1.3.13
Request for Amendments
Minor amendments to the Zoning By-law are permitted without adopting an
amendment provided they do not change the intent of the Zoning By-law. Minor
amendments could include: number changes; cross-referencing; correcting
grammatical or typographical errors.
1.4
Structure
This zoning by-law is composed of six (6) main sections:
1) Administration and Interpretation
2) Definitions
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3) General Provisions
4) Zones
5) Exceptions
6) Zoning Schedules (Maps)
Section 1 - Administration and Interpretation sets out the area covered by the
By-law, requirements for compliance, interpretation of wording, and other
administrative matters. This By-law is subject to the Interpretation Act.
Section 2 - Definitions outlines the definitions of key terms used throughout the
By-law in order to facilitate the interpretation of the document. Illustrations are also
provided in Section 2 to illustrate a definition.
Section 3 - General Provisions sets out uses regulations that apply to all zones
and matters such as parking, landscaping, and other provisions for land
development. It also outlines those circumstances in which provisions of this By-law
shall not apply.
Section 4 - Zones sets out the general intent of each zone, the permitted uses
and the zoning regulations for development.
Section 5 - Exceptions sets out site-specific uses and provisions that apply to
certain properties that are subject to exception provisions through Zoning By-law
amendments or special consideration under previous by-law. Properties subject to
exception zones are indicated on the Maps.
Section 6 - Zoning Schedules (Maps) contains maps which specify the zones
that apply to all properties within the municipality. This complements the text and
forms part of this By-law, which sets out the specific uses and regulations that
apply within each zone.
1.5
Zoning Schedules (Maps)
1.5.1 Zones
For the purposes of this By-law, the zones may be referred to by the name (e.g.
Residential First Density) or by the zone code (e.g. R1).
1.5.2 Schedules
Schedule A consists of (Maps 1 to 6) which form part of this By-law. The extent and
boundaries of all zones are shown on Schedule A (Maps 1 to 6). A key map of the
area of the City is provided on each Map in the top right hand corner for geographical
reference purposes.
The colours provided on Schedule A (Maps 1 to 6) are for easy reference and zone
distinctions. The colours do not form part of this By-law.
1.5.3 Determination of Zone Boundaries
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Where any uncertainty exists as to the location of the boundary of any of the said
zones as shown on the zoning maps, the following rules shall apply:
a) A zone boundary shown approximately at a lot line, street or lane is
considered to be at the boundary of the lot line, street or lane.
b) A zone boundary shown approximately in the centre line of a street or lane is
considered to be at the centre line of the street or lane.
c) A zone boundary shown as following approximately a shore line or the centre
line of a watercourse is considered to be the present shore line or centre line
and moves with any natural change in the watercourse. Unless the location
of a zone boundary is specified by dimensions on the Schedule (Maps), a
zone boundary, which lies within a lot, shall be fixed by the scale of such
schedule upon which it is shown.
d) Unless otherwise indicated on the zoning schedules, streets, lanes, hydro
corridors, or rights-of-way for railroads, shall be deemed to be in the same
zone as the adjacent lands and where such streets, lanes or rights-of-way
separate different zones, unless otherwise indicated on the zoning schedules,
the centre lines of these shall constitute the boundary between the zones.
e) All land below the surface of a water body or watercourse as of the date of
this By-law came into effect shall be deemed to be in the same zone as per
the split-zoning on the land.
1.6
Illustrations
Illustrations are provided and form part of this By-law to clarify the intent of a
definition.
1.7
References to Statutes and Agencies
Where reference is made in this Zoning By-law to other documents, such as federal
or provincial Acts, or other legislation, or to other documents that are not part of
this By-law, it is understood that it is the latest approved version of the document
that is being reference unless otherwise specified.
Where this By-law makes reference to the jurisdiction of a public agency, and
where the name or responsibilities of such public agency are changed hereafter, the
said reference shall be deemed to include any and all successors to such public
agency having jurisdiction over the matters to which the said reference applies.
1.8
Permits
No building permit or license shall be issued where the permit is required for a
proposed use of land or a proposed erection, alteration, enlargement or use of any
building or structure that is in violation of any provisions of this By-law.
1.9
Change of Use
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No person shall change the existing use of any lands, building or structure to a
different type or class of use without determining that the intended use is in
accordance with the provisions of this By-law.
1.10
Application for Building Permits
Applications for building permits are required, per the Ontario Building Code Act
and Ontario Building Code.
1.11
Provincial Statutes
References to Provincial Statutes throughout this by-law shall include any
amendments and successors thereto.
1.12
Enforcement and Penalties
1.12.1
Enforcement
Unless otherwise stated, this By-law shall be administered and enforced by the
City's Community Development Manager or designate, including City of Kenora By-
law Officers [Kenora By-law #70-2014].
1.12.2
Penalty
Any person convicted of a violation of this By-law is liable, at the discretion of the
convicting Justice, on first conviction to a fine of not more than $25,000 and on a
subsequent conviction to a fine of not more than $10,000 for each day or part
thereof upon which the contravention has continued after the day on which that
person was first convicted in accordance with the Planning Act.
Any Corporation convicted of violation of this By-law is liable, at the discretion of
the convicting Justice, 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 that
Corporation was first convicted, in accordance with the Planning Act.
Where any building or structure or any part thereof is to be erected, altered,
reconstructed or extended, or any lot is being used or is to be used, in
contravention of any requirement of this By-law, such contravention may be
restrained by action at the instance of any rate-payer or of the Municipality
pursuant to provisions of the Planning Act, 1990, as amended, and/or any other
legislation applicable.
1.12.3
Remedy of Violation
In the event that a person is found guilty of contravening this By-law and is
directed to remedy any violation but fails to do so, the remedy may be carried out
by the City at the expense of the offender.
1.13
Severability
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Should any clause, section, sub-section or provision of this By-law be held invalid
by a court of competent jurisdiction, the validity of the remainder of this By-law
shall not be affected.
1.14
Repeal of Existing By-laws
All previous by-laws of the Corporation passed pursuant to Section 34 of the
Planning Act or its predecessors, are hereby repealed.
1.15
Effective Date
This By-law shall take effect the day after the last date for the filing of objections where there are no
objections received or where objections are received upon approval of the Ontario Municipal Board.
1.16
Request for Amendments
A request for an amendment to this By-law shall be accompanied by a completed copy of the
appropriate application form and all required supporting studies and documents as requested by the
City staff or Council.
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Section 2
Definitions
To the greatest extent possible, the words in this By-law have their ordinary
meanings and interpretations, unless otherwise defined in this By-law. Definitions
are given in this By-law to aid in the understanding and implementation of the
spirit, intent and meaning of this By-law.
A
Abattoir
A building, structure, or lot or part thereof used for the slaughter of livestock or
other animals for the purpose of processing or rendering.
Abut or Abutting
Abut means to share a common lot line, and abutting has a corresponding meaning.
Accessory
Accessory means aiding or contributing in a secondary way to a principal use to
carry out its function, and having regard to this definition:
a) an accessory use is a land use that is accessory to a principal use;
b) an accessory building is a building that houses an accessory use;
c) an accessory structure is a structure, that is not a land use, but is accessory
to a principal use and this definition is broadened to include tower antennas,
satellite dishes, wind turbines, and helicopter landing pads.
Act
The Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended.
Additional Residential Unit
A self-contained residential unit with private kitchen, bathroom facilities, and
sleeping areas within dwellings or within structures ancillary to a single-detached,
semi-detached, or multiple attached dwelling. It can be located within the main
residential building and/or in an accessory building on the same lot and has a
smaller gross floor area than the primary residential unit. [By-law No. 38-2023]
Agricultural Use
The cultivation of the soil to produce crops and the raising of farm animals, and
without limiting the generality of the foregoing includes:
a) the growing of crops.
b) nurseries, greenhouses, market gardens, orchards, vineyards, agro-forestry
operations and maple syrup production.
c) the keeping and raising of livestock, fowl, fish, bees, fur or wool-bearing
animals.
d) farm-based home industry involving the production of value-added or value-
retained products from produce grown or raised on-site.
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e) a farm produce outlet selling agricultural products produced on the premises;
or
f) uses of a farm-tourism nature that are secondary to and subordinate to the
agricultural use such as seasonal festivals or events, recreational activities,
or educational displays.
g) any building or structure customarily used in connection with a farm, and as
defined in the Ontario Building Code as a farm building.
Airport
The use of lands, buildings or structures for the purposes of air transportation
services and certified by Transport Canada.
Alcove
A recessed or built in area of a room usually including both sides and top.
Alter
When used in reference to a building or part thereof, means to change any one or
more of the external dimensions of such building or to change the type of
construction of the exterior walls or roof thereof. When used in reference to a lot,
means to change any of the lot dimensions, or to change any of the required yard
dimensions, landscaped open space or parking areas, or to change the location of
any boundary of such lot in relation to a public highway or laneway, whether such
alteration is made by conveyance or otherwise. The words "altered" and "alteration"
shall have corresponding meanings.
Amenity Area
The total passive or active recreational area provided on a lot for the personal,
shared or communal use by the residents of a building or buildings, and includes
balconies, patios, rooftop gardens and other similar features, but does not include
indoor laundry or locker facilities.
Ancillary Use
A listed, permitted land use that is additional, secondary and complementary to a
permitted principal use, but not accessory to the permitted principal use.
Animal Care Establishment
An establishment for the caring, grooming and training of household pets, but does
not include a kennel or an animal hospital.
Animal Hospital
A facility:
a) operated by one or more licensed veterinarians and associated staff.
b) providing medical, surgical, grooming or similar services solely for household
pets, but may include livestock where this use is permitted in a Rural or
Industrial zone; and
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c) providing shelter in conjunction with the hospital only during the period of
recovery.
Attached
When used in reference to a building, means a building otherwise complete in itself,
which is dependent for structural support, or complete enclosure, upon a wall or
walls shared in common with an adjacent building or buildings.
Art Gallery
A building, place or area where paintings, sculptures or other works of art are
exhibited, and shall also include a cultural interpretive centre.
Attic
The space between the roof and the ceiling of the top storey or between a dwarf
wall and a sloping roof, as defined in the Ontario Building Code.
Auction Centre
A building or part thereof used for the retail sale of goods or articles, to members of
the public, bidding the highest offer for those goods or articles during the sale
proceedings.
Automobile Body Shop
A place where the painting, major or structural repairs are made to motor vehicles.
Automobile Dealership
A building or structure where a dealer displays new or used motor vehicles for sale
or lease and may be in conjunction with an automobile service station, automobile
gas bar or an automobile body shop, but shall not include any other establishment
otherwise defined or classified in this By-law.
Automobile Gas Bar
A development used for the sale of automotive fuel, oils, propane, automotive fluids
and associated convenience store products. The gas bar may include a car wash as
an accessory use.
Automobile Rental Establishment
A place where new or used motor vehicles other than heavy vehicles are rented.
Automobile Service Station
A place that has one or more service bays or facilities for a mechanic to service and
repair motor vehicles other than heavy vehicles, which may also retail fuel and
other automotive products; or has one or more service bays which provide one or
more single or specialized service product installation for motor vehicles other than
heavy vehicles such as mufflers or oil changes.
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Bakery
A building where the production, mixing, compounding of baked goods is carried
out, and which may have an associated retail component.
Balcony Barn
A horizontal structure that projects from the exterior of a building and can only be
accessed from within the building.
Barn
A building used for the storage of equipment, supplies and vehicles related to
agricultural use, the housing of livestock and may include a workshop area.
Basement
One or more storeys of a building located below the first storey, as defined by the
Ontario Building Code.
Bed and Breakfast
An owner-occupied private home where accommodation and meals are provided to
the travelling public but does not include a boarding house, hostel, hotel, motel, or
resort.
Boarding House
A building containing rooming units, and which may also contain dwelling units and
an accessory administration office.
Boathouse
A detached accessory building or structure for the storage of watercraft and
watercraft related equipment but does not include open walkways or uncovered
docking facilities or kitchen and bathroom facilities, and is not for human
habitation.
Boat Port
An unenclosed accessory building or structure which is used to place a boat into or
take a boat out of a water body or used to moor, berth or store a boat. This
definition may include a boat launching ramp, boatlift, or dock, but shall not include
any building used for human habitation nor any boat service, repair or sales facility
or retail use.
Boat Slip
A single parking space for a boat or other marine vessel, forming part of a dock,
boathouse, boat port or other mooring facility.
Breezeway
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A roofed enclosed passage connecting two or more buildings or the main wall and a
deck, where the deck is part of the main building.
Building
A fully or partially enclosed structure having a roof supported by walls, columns,
piers or other structural systems.
Building height
The vertical distance between the average elevation of the finished grade of the
ground and a horizontal plane through to:
a) the highest point of the roof in the case of a building with a flat roof; or
b) the average point between eaves and ridges in the case of a gable, gambrel,
shed or hip roof; or
c) the underside of the roof deck in the case of a mansard roof.
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Bulk Sales and Storage Establishment
The use of land, a structure, or building for the purposes of buying and selling coal,
fuel, oil, wood, lumber and/or building materials but does not include any
manufacturing, assembling or processing uses.
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C
Campground
Land used for the parking and temporary use campsites occupied by tents, trailers,
recreational vehicles and accessory uses and facilities such as administrative
offices, sanitary facilities, recreational facilities and a convenience store.
Camp Site
A parcel of land within a campground that is maintained as a site for the location
and temporary occupation of a tent, trailer or recreational vehicle, but not for a
mobile home.
Car Wash
A building or structure containing facilities for the washing of motor vehicles for a
fee.
Carport
An accessory building either attached to or detached from the main building and
which has at least 40% of the perimeter open and unobstructed by any wall, door,
post or pier and which is used for the parking of vehicles. For the purpose of this
By-law, perimeter includes the wall of a building to which the carport is attached.
Cellar
A portion of a residential building, used for storage purposes only, which is more
than 50% below grade.
Cemetery
Land used or intended to be used for the burial of the deceased and dedicated for
cemetery purposes, including crematories, mausoleums, mortuaries, and
columbaria when operated in conjunction with and within the boundary of such
cemetery and operated under the Cemeteries Act.
Chief Building Official
The official appointed by the City of Kenora under the Building By-law or pursuant
to the provisions of the Ontario Building Code Act, as amended.
Cinema
A place where motion pictures are exhibited for public viewing.
City
The Corporation of the City of Kenora.
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Clinic
A building or part of a building where a medical doctor, dentist or other legally
qualified health care practitioner has a practice, and includes a medical or dental
laboratory and an ancillary retail store.
Commercial Storage Facility
Premises where individual enclosed areas are made available to the public for
keeping or storing goods or commodities but does not include any hazardous
material or fuel storage.
Communication Facility
Any tract of land, building or structure used for receiving and/or transmitting voice,
picture or printed signals, or otherwise defined in the Radio Communication Act.
Community Centre
A multi-purpose facility that offers recreational, cultural, day care, social,
community service, informational or instructional programs, and may include a
clinic as an ancillary use.
Community Garden
A communal garden provided for the sole use of or consumption by the individual or
individuals working the garden.
Conservation
The preservation, protection and improvement of the natural environment through
a comprehensive management and maintenance program administered by a public
agency for individual or public use. [By-law No. 85-2019]
Continuum Care Facility
A facility providing supervised or supportive in-house care for those who need
assistance with daily living, that may also provide on-going services, such as
medical or nursing care or counselling and social support services.
Contractor Service
A place of business for persons employed in trades such as construction,
landscaping, concrete, electrical, excavation, drilling, heating, plumbing, paving,
road construction, sewer or similar services of a construction nature which require
on-site storage space for materials, construction equipment or vehicles normally
associated with the contractor service. Any sales, display, office or technical
support services areas shall be accessory to the principal Contractor Service use.
Convenience Store
A retail store where a range of day-to-day items such as newspapers, confections,
foodstuffs, sundries and other such household items are sold in small quantities.
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Conversion
Change in use of land or a building or an act done in relation to land or a building which results in, or
is likely to result in, the change in the use of such land or building.
Correctional Facility
A place of secure temporary detention and a place of secure custody such as a secure custody group
home.
Council
The municipal Council of the Corporation of the City of Kenora.
D
Day Nursery
A premises as defined by the Day Nurseries Act, RSO, 1990, that receives more
than five children primarily for the purpose of providing temporary care or guidance
(or both) for a continuous period not exceeding 24 hours, and the children are:
a) under 10 years of age; or
b) under 18 years of age if the day nursery will be for children with a
developmental disability.
Deck
A structure without a roof, having a foundation to hold it erect, the floor which at
any point of the perimeter is more than 600 mm above adjacent grade, either
accessible from within the building or from outside when at grade and attached to
or abutting one or more walls of a building or constructed separate from a building,
with or without direct access to the ground, but shall not include a landing or step.
Development
The creation of a new lot, a change in land use, or the construction of buildings and
structures, requiring approval under the Planning Act.
Dock, Private
A private non-commercial wharf or pier where boats can remain for loading,
unloading or storage and shall include the water space occupied by any boat.
Drive-Through Facility
An establishment that provides or dispenses products or services, through an
attendant or an automated machine, to persons remaining in vehicles that are in
designated stacking aisles. A drive-through facility may be in combination with
other uses, such as a bank, restaurant or gas station.
Driveway
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A private way used for vehicular access from a parking space or parking lot to a
public street, and includes a right-of-way, or any land used to access other land.
Dry Cleaning Establishment
A building where dry cleaning, dry dying, cleaning or pressing of articles or goods of
fabric is carried on.
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 seasonally, irrespective of tenure or
ownership, but shall not include a seasonal dwelling, recreational vehicle, trailer or
motor home. Dwelling includes:
a) Dwelling unit, which means a room or rooms in which kitchen, sanitary
conveniences and sleeping quarters are provided for the exclusive use of the
occupants and with a private entrance from outside the building or from a
common corridor or stairway inside the building.
b) Dwelling unit, Accessory, means a dwelling unit that is in a separate
building or structure which is accessory to and located on the same lot as the
principal use, building or structure, but not including a building or structure
which is used as a dwelling unless specifically permitted.
c) Single-detached dwelling, which means a detached building
containing one dwelling unit only.
d) Semi-detached dwelling, which means a residential use
building divided vertically into two separate dwelling units each
of which has an independent entrance.
e) Duplex dwelling, which means 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.
f) Triplex dwelling, which means whole of a three-storey
building divided horizontally into three separate dwelling units,
each of which has an independent entrance either directly or
through a common vestibule.
g) Multiple attached dwelling, which means the whole of a
residential use building containing three or more dwelling
units that are divided vertically, each of which has an
independent entrance. For the purpose of this Zoning By-law, a rowhouse is
considered to be a multiple-attached dwelling.
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h) Stacked dwelling, which means a residential use
building containing four or more dwelling units,
where the units in each pair are divided
horizontally, and the pairs are divided vertically,
and in which each dwelling unit has an independent entrance.
i) Apartment dwelling, which means a building containing
four or more dwelling units, in which dwelling units have a
common entrance from street level and are served by a
common corridor.
j) Secondary dwelling (Additional Residential Unit): A self-contained
residential unit with private kitchen, bathroom facilities, and sleeping areas
within dwellings or within structures ancillary to a single-detached, semi-
detached, or multiple attached dwelling. It can be located within the main
residential building and/or in an accessory building on the same lot and has a
smaller gross or equivalent floor area than the primary residential unit. [By-
law No. 038-2023]
k) Converted dwelling, which means a residential use building that has been
altered, but not demolished and replaced, to increase the number of dwelling
units to three or more.
E
Embayment
A bay or bay-like formation on Black Sturgeon Lake.
Emergency Service
Includes police, fire, ambulance, search and rescue services, and may include
training facilities associated with the use.
Emergency Shelter
An establishment providing temporary accommodation to individuals who are in
immediate need of emergency accommodation and food, and may include ancillary
health care, counselling and social support services.
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Equestrian Establishment
An area of land which is used as an educational centre for horse training, handling,
care, or for the lodging of horses.
Erect
To build, construct, re-construct, alter or relocate and includes any preliminary
physical operation such as excavating, grading, piling, cribbing, filling or draining,
structurally altering any existing building or structure by an addition, deletion,
enlargement or extension.
Existing
In existence as of the date of the final passing of this By-law.
F
Farm
The use of land, building or structure for agricultural purposes, such as, without
limitation, the growing of crops, including nursery, biomass, and horticultural crops;
raising of livestock; raising of other animals for food, fur or fibre, including poultry
and fish; aquaculture; apiaries; agro-forestry and maple syrup production.
Financial Establishment
A place that provides a range of financial services, which may include a bank, trust
company or other financial institution, and automated bank machines as an
accessory use.
Floor Area, Gross
The total area of all floors above grade measured between the outside surfaces of
exterior walls or between the outside surfaces of exterior walls and the centre line
of firewalls except that, in any other occupancy than a residential occupancy, where
an access or a building service penetrates a firewall, measurements shall not be
taken to the centre line of such firewall.
Floor Area, Gross Leasable
The total floor area designed for tenant occupancy and exclusive use, measured
from the interiors of outside walls excluding floor area occupied by party walls and
excluding:
a) floor area occupied by mechanical, service and electrical equipment that
serve the building;
b) hallways; corridors; stairwells, elevator shafts and other voids; steps and
landings;
c) pedestrian malls serving as a common area between stores;
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d) administration or management offices;
e) bicycle parking; motor vehicle parking or loading facilities;
f) common washroom facilities that serve the building or tenants;
g) storage areas that are accessory to the principal use of the building; and
h) living quarters for a caretaker of the building.
Floor Area, Habitable
Means the design of floor areas and spaces as permitted by the Ontario Building
Code.
Floor Area Ratio
The ratio of the gross floor area of a building to the total area of the lot on which
the building is located.
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Food Processing Plant
An industrial use where agricultural or fish products are prepared, processed,
preserved, graded or stored, but does not include a restaurant or abattoir.
Food Service Vehicle
Any vehicle from which ready-made food is sold for consumption by the public
offsite and includes, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, wagons,
trailers and trucks, but does not include push carts, bicycle carts or other similar
devices which rely on human motive power to move, or a restaurant as defined
elsewhere in this By-law.
Forestry Use
The general raising, harvesting and milling of wood.
Fuel Storage Tank
A tank for the bulk storage of petroleum products or other inflammable fluids or
kept on the premises of a retail store or in a storage tank incidental to the primary
use of the premises, in compliance with applicable regulations.
Funeral Home
The business premises of an undertaker or funeral director whether or not the same
includes a school of instruction in embalming or preparation for burial of the human
remains.
G
Garage, Private
An accessory building or structure, including a portion of a building designed or
used for the sheltering of private motor vehicles and recreational vehicles and is
incidental to the residential occupancy and in which there are no facilities for the
repairing or servicing of vehicles for remuneration or commercial use. This
definition includes a carport.
Golf Course
A public or private area operated for the purpose of playing golf and includes a club
house and recreational facilities, accessory driving ranges and miniature golf
courses and similar uses.
Grade
The average level of proposed or finished ground adjoining a building at all exterior
walls, as defined by the Ontario Building Code.
Group Home
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A supervised residential use building for a maximum of ten persons, exclusive of
staff who live as a group in a single household living arrangement, and where the
residents require support or supervision on a daily basis, but excludes correctional
facilities and emergency shelters.
H
Heavy Equipment and Vehicle Sales, Rental and Servicing
A building or part of a building or structure in which heavy vehicles including farm
vehicles or equipment, and transport trucks or trailers are offered or kept for sale
or, rent, or service, but shall not include any other establishment defined or
classified by this By-law.
Heavy Industrial Use
Uses of a heavy industrial nature including:
a) the manufacture or processing of products from raw materials;
b) the production or use of flammable, explosive or other hazardous materials;
c) the storage of these products and materials; or
d) a wrecking yard.
Heavy Vehicle
A commercial motor vehicle as defined in the Highway Traffic Act, as amended or
re-enacted from time to time, and includes a bus, fire apparatus, road-building
machine or farm vehicle as defined in that Act, and all other types of construction
equipment, but excludes a motor vehicle.
Home Day Care
Premises used for the temporary care of five persons or less where such care is
provided in a dwelling unit, for a continuous period not exceeding twenty-four
hours.
Home Industry
Any occupation conducted entirely within a building or part of building accessory to
a main dwelling unit that includes but not limited to processing, assembly,
manufacturing or a workshop within.
Home Occupation
Home occupations shall include occupations or professions which are conducted
entirely within a dwelling unit. Home occupations shall not be permitted in
accessory buildings.
Horticultural Nursery
Buildings or structures and associated lands, used for the growing of flowers, fruits,
vegetables, plants, shrubs, trees or similar vegetation together with gardening tools
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and associated goods which are sold at retail from such building or lot to the
general public.
Hospital
Premises used as a private or public hospital under Province of Ontario legislation
for the care or treatment of:
a) persons afflicted with or suffering from sickness, disease or injury;
b) convalescent or chronically ill persons;
c) persons suffering from substance addictions; or
d) persons suffering from emotional, or psychological disorders; and may
include ancillary uses such as a restaurant, or a hostel for the short-term
accommodation of patients' families during treatment or convalescence.
Hostel
An establishment providing short-term semi-private commercial or non-profit
accommodation, which may include some limited accessory uses such as
restaurants or meeting rooms.
Hotel
Premises used by a business establishment to cater to the needs of the travelling
public by providing sleeping accommodation in rooms or suites, and may include an
ancillary restaurant and meeting rooms.
I
Instructional Facility
A facility that provides practical instruction or training in an art, hobby, skill or
trade; and includes a studio, a computer training facility, a martial arts school and
any other similar facility.
Interpretive Centre
A building or group of buildings that provides interpretation of a place of interest,
such as the natural environment through a variety of media, such as video displays,
information panels and exhibitions of material, and which may also include facilities
such as a refreshment stand or gift shop.
K
Kennel
A place for the keeping, breeding or temporary shelter of domestic animals, and
may include the following specific types of kennels as defined in the City of Kenora
Animal Control By-law, as amended:
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a) Shelter kennel, which means a place where animals are kept, for a fee, and
operated as a commercial business or by the Humane Society as a service to
the community.
b) Breeding kennel, which means a place where animals are kept for the
purposes of reproduction, and the use of or sale of the offspring. A breeding
kennel may be hobby or a professional type enterprise where the breeding is
to produce improved specimens of the breed and there is no more than two
(2) breeding animals of no more than two (2) breeds.
c) Working kennel, which means a place where a group of dogs are kept for a
specific purpose, such as hunting, security, tracking, obedience or rescue, or
mushing. The kennel owner must be a member in good standing of The
Canadian Kennel Club for a minimum of six (6) years and are registered with
a recognized association.
L
Landscaped Open Space
The part of a lot located outdoors that is available or used for the placement of any
or a combination of the following elements:
a) soft landscaping consisting of vegetation such as trees, shrubs, hedges,
ornamental plantings, grass and ground cover;
b) hard landscaping consisting of non-vegetative materials such as brick,
pavers, rock, stone, concrete, tile and wood, excluding monolithic concrete
and asphalt and any area used for parking, and including such features as a
walkway, patio, deck or in-ground pool; and
c) architectural elements consisting of decorative fencing, walls, sculptures,
gazebos, trellises, planters, benches and other similar features.
Landscaped Buffer Strip
An open space free of buildings or structures which is used for the growing and
maintenance of a continuous row of shrubs, trees or other natural vegetation to
screen or separate land uses from one another or a public street.
Lane
A public roadway of no more than 6.1 m in width which is intended primarily to give
access to the rear of buildings and associated parking.
Library
A library, branch library or distribution station to which the provisions of the Public
Libraries Act apply, as amended.
Light Equipment Sales And Rental Establishment
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A building or structure or part of a building or structure in which light machinery
and equipment such as automotive tools, cleaning equipment, concrete and
masonry equipment, electric tools and accessories, gasoline generators, moving
equipment; painting and decorating equipment; plumbing tools and other similar
tools and accessories are offered or kept for sale or rent under agreement for
compensation, but shall not include any other establishment defined or classified in
this By-law.
Light Industrial Use
Uses of a light industrial nature, including:
a) warehousing or distribution of finished parts or finished products;
b) the manufacture from previously prepared materials of finished parts or
finished products;
c) factory or assembly-line processes that involve the manufacture, processing,
assembly or packaging of finished parts or finished products made from
previously prepared materials; or
d) the repair or servicing of such products.
Loading Space
An off street space or berth on the same lot with a building, or contiguous with a
group of buildings, for the temporary parking of a vehicle while loading or unloading
merchandise or materials, and which abuts upon a street, lane or other appropriate
means of access.
Lot
A parcel of land or an assembly of contiguous parcels, including a:
a) corner lot which means a lot situated at the intersection of two or more
streets or at the intersection of a street and a railway right-of way having an
angle of intersection of less than 135 degrees;
b) irregular lot which means a lot where any interior angle formed by any two
lot lines is other than ninety (90) degrees;
c) through lot which means a lot bounded on two opposite sides by streets,
provided that if any lot qualifies both as a through lot and a corner lot as
defined herein, such lot is considered to be a corner lot for purposes of
applying the zoning by-law;
d) interior lot which means a lot other than a corner lot and a through lot;
e) waterfront lot which means a lot that has water access on a shoreline either
directly, or by abutting a shore reserve or unopened shore road allowance;
f) backlot is a lot without water frontage but with frontage onto a publicly
maintained road, but near a waterfront area that has been created through a
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severance or subdivision where access to the water is provided through
tenants in common or other approved legal interest.
Lot Area
The total area within the lot lines of a lot.
Lot Coverage
The proportion of the lot area that is covered by buildings, structures and covered
decks excluding parking areas, driveways, patios and sidewalks.
Lot Depth
The horizontal distance measured between the midpoint of the front lot line and the
midpoint of the rear lot line.
Lot Frontage
The horizontal distance between the side lot lines of a lot, measured parallel to the
front lot line at a point that is equal to the front yard setback requirement for the
zone. For a waterfront lot as defined in this By-law, the frontage shall be measured
as the horizontal straight line distance between the intersections of the side lot lines
with the shoreline.
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Lot Line
Any boundary line of a lot, including a:
a) front lot line which means, in the case of an interior lot, the line dividing the
lot from the street. In the case of a through lot or a corner lot, the shorter lot
line abutting a street shall be the front lot line. In the case of a corner lot or
a through lot where the lot lines abutting a street have the same length, the
lot line where the principal access to the lot is provided shall be deemed to
be the front lot line. In the case of a waterfront lot, the lot line abutting the
waterway shall be the front lot line.
b) rear lot line, which means the lot line farthest from or opposite to the front
lot line. If the lot has less than four (4) lot lines there shall be deemed to be
no rear lot line.
c) side lot line, which means a lot line other than a front or rear lot line.
M
Maintenance and Storage Yard
Any land, building and/or structure owned by a public entity that is used for the
storage, maintenance and/or repair of material, equipment, machinery and/or
motor vehicles used in connection with public works.
Marina
A commercial establishment or premises, containing docking facilities and located
on a watercourse or navigable waterway, where boats or boat accessories are
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berthed, launched, stored, serviced, repaired or kept for sale or rent and where
facilities for the sale of marine fuels and lubricants may be provided and may
include a convenience store and/or a restaurant as an accessory use.
Micro-Brewery
A brewery, completely contained within a structure that produces less than 12,500
hectolitres of beer per year. Microbreweries sell to the public by one or more of the
following methods: the traditional three-tier system (brewer to wholesaler to
retailer to consumer); the two-tier system (brewer acting as wholesaler to retailer
to consumer); and directly to the consumer through carryout's and/or on-site tap-
room or restaurant sales. Ancillary tasting of beer shall be permitted.
[The definition of Micro-Brewery is amended by By-law 22-2022, as it applies to the
land described in that by-law]
Mineral Aggregate Operation
An operation that includes:
a) lands under license or permit, other than for wayside pits and quarries,
issued in accordance with the Aggregate Resources Act;
b) for lands not designated under the Aggregate Resources Act, established pits
and quarries that are not in contravention of this and other municipal By-
laws and including adjacent land under agreement with or owned by the
operator, to permit continuation of the operation; and
c) associated facilities used in extraction, transport, beneficiation, processing or
recycling of mineral aggregate resources and derived products such as
asphalt and concrete, or the production of secondary related products.
Mineral Mining Operation
Operations, land and associated facilities, or, past producing mines with remaining
mineral development potential that have not been permanently rehabilitated to
another use, as regulated by the Mining Act.
Mobile Home
A dwelling unit transported in one piece suitable for long term occupancy, designed
to be transported on its own wheels or by other means and arriving at a site ready
for occupancy apart from incidental accessories and mechanical connections such as
location on foundation supports or anchoring arrangements and connections to
utilities. Such dwellings shall be certified to have been manufactured to the
structural requirements for mobile homes as specified in CAN/CSA standard
Z240.2.1 and to the Plumbing Requirements for Mobile Homes as specified in
CAN/CSA Standard Z240.3.1.
Mobile Home Park
A tract of land under single ownership, or condominium, which has been planned
and intended for the placement of mobile homes, and which consists of a group of
not less than two (2) individually serviced sites for the location of mobile homes.
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Mobile Home Site
A parcel of land within a mobile home park that is serviced and used for the
exclusive purposes of one mobile home.
Modular Home
Means a prefabricated or factory built residential building consisting of two or more
sections, neither of which comprises a dwelling unit, that may be attached side-by-
side or above and below to form one or more complete dwelling units for year
round residential occupancy, but this definition does not include recreational
vehicles, or mobile homes. The building shall be designed and constructed in
compliance with CSA A277 "Procedures for Factory Certification of Buildings".
Motel
One or more buildings for the purpose of catering to the needs of the traveling
public by furnishing sleeping accommodation, provided that each guest room may
be entered from a separate entrance to the outside.
Motor Vehicle
An automobile, truck, motorcycle, recreational vehicle, and any other vehicle
propelled or driven otherwise than by muscular power, but does not include a
heavy vehicle.
Museum
An institution that is established for the purpose of acquiring, conserving, studying,
interpreting, assembling and exhibiting to the public for its instruction and
enjoyment, a collection of artifacts of cultural or historical interest.
N
Navigable Waterway
A body of water that is capable of affording reasonable passage of floating vessels
of any description for the purpose of transportation, recreation or commerce.
Night Club
A place where alcoholic beverages are served to the public for a fee, with or without
food.
Non-Commercial Farm
A lot used principally for residential use and where accessory uses may include
small scale market gardening for retail. Livestock, including horses, will be limited
to a maximum of 4 nutrient units, as defined by the Nutrient Management Act, and
able to meet the Minimum Distance Separation formula.
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Non-Complying
A permitted use which does not comply with one or more regulations of this By-law
for the Zone in which such building or structure is located on the date of passing of
this By-law or amendments thereto.
Non-Conforming
A use of land that is not listed as a permitted use in the zone in which it is located
but which is tolerated because Section 34.(9), Planning Act (R.S.O. 1990) allows it
to continue so long as the use is not changed or discontinued from the date when
the zoning by-law was passed or amended.
Normal High Water Mark
The mark made by the action of water under natural conditions on the shore or
bank of a watercourse or water body or as established by a survey.
O
Obnoxious Use
Any use which is offensive by the creation or transmission of noise, vibration,
illumination, emissions, fumes, odour, dust or radiation, or any combination of
these, beyond any lot lines of the premises.
Office
A building or part thereof designed, intended or used for the practice of a
profession, the transaction and/or management of a business, or the conduct of
public services and administration, but shall not include a clinic or a financial
establishment.
Off-Leash Dog Area
A fenced facility where residents have the opportunity to exercise and socialize their
dogs off leash within a controlled environment.
Open Air Market
A temporary market held in an open area or in a building or structure where groups
of individual sellers display and offer goods or agricultural produce for sale to the
public, but does not include a garage sale.
Open Storage
Goods, materials, or refuse associated with a use, located outside of a building or
structure visually screened by a fence or other visual barrier, but shall not include
such items where they are not in the direct ownership of the occupant.
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Outdoor Recreational Facility
An area available to the public at large for sports and active recreation conducted
outdoors and may also include accessory buildings or structures and may also
include a restaurant.
P
Park
Includes a playground, sports field, botanical garden, outdoor public swimming pool
or parkway, and may also include accessory buildings or structures such as a
maintenance building, washroom or canteen.
Parking Lot
An area, building or structure used for the temporary parking of motor vehicles and
includes any related aisles and parking spaces but shall not include any part of a
driveway, a street or lane. This definition may include a parking garage.
Parking Space
A portion of a parking lot or parking garage used for the temporary parking or
storage of a motor vehicle, exclusive of any aisles or driveways.
Patio
A platform or surfaced area without a roof that is accessory to a dwelling or
commercial use which at any point of the walking surface perimeter is 600 mm or
less in height from adjacent grade.
Person
An individual, association, firm, partnership, corporation, trust, organization,
trustee or agent, and the heirs, executors or legal representatives of the person to
whom the context can apply according to law.
Personal Service Business
Personal service business means a place where:
a) a service is performed for the personal grooming and personal effects or
clothing of the consumer, including a hair styling salon; tattoo and piercing
parlours; spa; tanning salon; shoe repair shop; dry cleaning establishment;
laundromat; tailor shop or dressmaker shop; or massage therapy service but
excluding a body rub parlour;
b) a consultation or information service is provided by a professional, other than
a medical professional, including a travel agency or an interior decorator, or
c) other personal or business services are provided, including a printing,
publishing, photocopying, picture framing or photofinishing service, including
self-service operations.
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Place of Assembly
A building or part of a building in which facilities are provided for such purposes as
meetings for civic, educational, political or social purposes and shall include a
banquet hall, convention centre or private club.
Place of Worship
Includes, but is not limited to churches, chapels, temples, mosques, parish halls
and synagogues including offices for the administration of the religious institution,
convents, seminaries, monasteries, rectories, parsonages and parish houses.
Portable Asphalt Plant
A small, portable facility:
a) with equipment designed to heat and dry aggregate and to mix aggregate
with bituminous asphalt to produce asphalt paving material, and includes
stockpiling and storage of bulk materials used in the process; and
b) which is not of permanent construction, but which is to be dismantled at the
completion of the construction project.
Portable Concrete Plant
A small, portable facility:
a) with equipment designed to mix and/or crush cementing materials,
aggregate, water and admixtures to produce concrete, and includes
stockpiling and storage of bulk materials used in the process; and
b) which is not of permanent construction, but which is designed to be
dismantled at the completion of the construction project.
Post-Secondary Institution
A public educational institution that includes a:
a) university which means a place of higher education, which has a body of
teachers and students on the premises, and that offers instruction at the
undergraduate level, post-graduate level, or both, and which is empowered
by law to grant a degree upon the successful completion of a prescribed
course of study;
b) college which means a college of applied arts and technology or other similar
place of post secondary education which has a body of teachers and students
on the premises, and that provides instruction in business, a trade, or a
craft; and that is empowered by law to grant diplomas, licenses or
certificates that permit the holders to represent themselves as qualified to
work in a particular trade or occupation; or
c) any residential use buildings, dwelling units or rooming units ancillary to and
located on the same lot as a university or college.
Principal
The primary use of land or of a building.
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Provincial Highway
A public, improved road under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Transportation.
Public Agency
Any Federal, Provincial, District or Municipal agencies, and includes any public
department, ministry, commission, corporation, authority, board, utility, or other
agency established from time by such agencies. [By-law No. 85-2019]
Public Use
A use which is owned, occupied, used, or administered by a public agency. [By-law
No. 85-2019)
R
Recreational Facility
Premises where entertainment is offered for profit such as a cinema, public hall,
billiard or pool rooms, an establishment offering three or more electronic games for
public use, bowling alley, ice or roller skating rink, and all other similar places of
amusement, and may include a restaurant.
Recreational Rental Establishment
The use of land or structures for the rental of outdoor sports and games equipment,
including but not limited to boating and water sports, which may be run for-profit or
non-profit, but does not include a recreational vehicle or boat sales establishment.
Recreational Vehicle
A motorized vehicle designed to provide temporary living accommodations but does
not include a mobile home, trailer or other motor vehicle defined herein.
Recreational Vehicle or Boat Sales Establishment
A building or place where new or used recreational vehicles, trailers, snowmobiles,
boats and accessories are sold, rented or repaired.
Research and Development Centre
A place used for systematic research, data collection and manipulation, or technical
or scientific development of information or new products, and may include a
research laboratory; but excludes industrial and manufacturing operations other
than those required as part of the research.
Resort
A tourist establishment that provides accommodation throughout all or part of the
year and that may or may not have facilities for serving meals and furnishes
equipment, supplies or services to persons in connection with angling, hunting,
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camping or recreational purposes, and which may also include accommodation
facilities for staff.
Resort Commercial Establishment
An establishment with associated accommodation units under single ownership,
condominium, or other shared ownership structure, with shared resort amenities
and offering lodging by way of permit, lease, license, rental agreement, or similar
commercial arrangement. [By-law 41-2019]
Restaurant
A building or part of a building where food is prepared and offered for retail sale to
the public for immediate consumption either on or off the premises. Where
licensed, a restaurant may also serve alcohol.
Retail Store
A place where consumer goods are displayed for sale or rent, or sold directly to the
public for the purchaser's own use, and includes a garden centre and a pharmacy.
Retirement Home
A residential use building containing rooming units or a combination of rooming and
dwelling units, providing residence mostly to senior citizens who do not require
assistance with daily living, and which may provide ancillary health, personal
service, and recreational services to serve the residents of the home.
Rooming Unit
A room, or a suite of rooms, that constitutes a separate, independent residential
occupancy, but which is not self-contained and which requires access to other parts
of the principal dwelling or building intended to serve the residents, including
shower or bathtub facilities, kitchens, eating areas or bathrooms.
S
Satellite Dish
A structure used for the reception of television or radio signals relayed via a
transmitter.
School
As defined in the Education Act, and includes any other place of primary,
elementary, or secondary education which has a body of teachers and students on
the premises, and that provides instruction in the primary, elementary or secondary
courses of study authorized or approved by the Minister of Education for Ontario,
and also includes adult education and English or French as a second language
programs.
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Seasonal Dwelling
A single-detached dwelling constructed according to the cottage standards
established in the Ontario Building Code.
Secondary Dwelling
A self-contained residential unit with private kitchen, bathroom facilities, and
sleeping areas within the dwellings or within structures ancillary to a single-
detached, semi-detached or multiple attached dwelling. It can be located within the
main residential building and/or in an accessory building on the same lot and has a
smaller gross or equivalent floor area than the primary residential unit. [By-law
No. 167-2023]
Service and Repair Shop
A place where personal effects and household goods and appliances are repaired,
but does not include the repair of large equipment such as motor vehicles or heavy
equipment.
Setback
The least horizontal distance measured from and at right angles to the street line
abutting a front lot line to the nearest part of any building or structure on the lot, or
the nearest open storage use of the lot.
Sewage Facility
Any works by a public agency for the collection, storage, or treatment and disposal
of sewage. [By-law No. 85-2019]
Shipping Container
An article of transportation equipment, including one that is carried on a chassis,
that is strong enough to be suitable for repeated use and is designed to facilitate
the transportation of goods by one or more means of transportation and includes,
but is not limited to, intermodal shipping containers, body of transport trailer or
straight truck box but does not include a motor vehicle. Shipping containers include
containers originally used as an article of transportation equipment.
Shopping Centre
A group of predominantly commercial and service occupancies that:
a) is designed, developed and managed as a unit whether by a single owner or
a group of owners or tenants acting in collaboration;
b) is either in a single building or in multiple buildings on the same lot or
abutting lots, and may, but shall not be required to, be considered as one lot
for zoning purposes;
c) is made up entirely of uses permitted or lawful non-conforming on the site;
d) has a minimum size greater than a cumulative total of 2,000 m² of gross
leasable floor area; and has either:
i.
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ii.
a group of parking lots or parking garages or a combination thereof
which are managed as a unit by the same owner, owners or tenants of
the commercial and service occupancies required in subparagraph (a)
above, and are on the same lot or lots as the commercial and service
occupancies required in subparagraph (a) above.
Shore Road Allowance
Means a 20 m wide allowance along the shore of a navigable waterway and
designated road allowance originally reserved by the Crown along the shore of a
navigable waterway, but does not include an allowance that has become a road or
has been closed and conveyed.
Shore Reserve
A 20 m reserve owned by the Crown along a navigable waterway.
Sidewalk
A paved area for pedestrians and is usually beside a street or road.
Sleep Cabin
A building accessory to and subordinate to a permitted residential use designed to
provide additional sleeping quarters for occasional guests of the owner and without
kitchen facilities.
Snow Disposal Facility
A facility to which snow is transported for storage from other off-site locations.
Solid Waste Disposal Facility
A facility providing for the long-term storage or destruction of municipal solid
waste, and includes a landfill site or an incinerator.
Storage Yard
Land used for outdoor storage, including:
a) the storage of vehicles, including an automobile salvage operation or scrap
yard;
b) the storage of road maintenance material such as gravel or sand;
c) the storage of construction, building or landscaping material; and
d) the storage of heavy vehicles or construction equipment, and includes an
accessory maintenance garage used for the service and repair of the stored
vehicles and equipment.
Storey
That portion of a building other than a cellar or attic storey which is included
between one floor level and the next higher floor level or the ceiling.
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Street or Road
Any highway, road, boulevard, or other improved thoroughfare which has been
dedicated or deeded for public use.
Structure
Anything constructed that is fastened to or rests on the earth.
Studio
Building, or part thereof, used as a workplace for a photographer, craftsman or
artist, or for the instruction of art, music, dancing, languages or similar disciplines.
The sale of any artifacts produced therein shall only be as an accessory use.
Supportive Housing
A residential use building containing rooming units or a combination of rooming and
dwelling units, providing residence to any persons requiring supports to live, and
support services on-site which may or may not include collective dining facilities,
laundry facilities, counselling, educational services, and transportation. This does
not include Retirement Homes, Continuum Care Facilities, Correctional Facilities, or
Emergency Shelters. [By-law No. 54-2019]
Swimming Pool
A structure which is located on or in or above the ground, or within a building, and
which is capable of containing an artificial body of water for swimming, wading,
diving or recreational bathing with a water depth of 0.6 m or more at its deepest
point and may include a hot tub.
T
Taxi Stand
A lot or building used as a dispatch office and the parking of taxis and/or limousines
when not engaged in transporting persons or goods.
Technology Industry
An operation where advanced or sophisticated devices especially in the fields of
electronics and computers are manufactured, assembled, packaged or stored in an
office, studio or laboratory setting.
Theatre
A place where live theatrical performances or concerts are given on a stage before
an audience.
Trailer
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A vehicle that is, at any time, drawn upon a highway by a motor vehicle, another
motor vehicle or any device or apparatus not designed to transport persons or
property, temporarily drawn, propelled or moved upon such highway, and except a
side car attached to a motorcycle, and shall be considered a separate vehicle and
not part of the motor vehicle by which it is drawn and, for the purposes of this By-
law, does not include a mobile home.
Transportation Depot
Any building or land where buses, trucks or tractor-trailers are rented, leased, kept
for hire, stored or parked for commercial purposes, or for ticket purchases, and
may include a convenience store or restaurant.
U
Use
Means a use of land for any purpose; and "used" and "using", and other such forms
of the word, have a corresponding meaning.
Utility Installation
The actual building plant, works, utility line, tower, transmitter, relay, receiver,
pedestal or other equipment used to make or deliver a utility product, commodity
or service, and includes a storm water management facility, wind turbine, wind
turbine farm, solar panels, solar farm or similar facility. It also includes electricity
generation facilities, as well as transmission and distribution systems.
W
Warehouse
A building or part of a building used for the storage and distribution of goods,
wares, merchandise, substances or articles and may include accessory wholesale
facilities, but shall not include a truck or transport terminal or yard.
Waste Processing and Transfer Facility
A facility where waste is sorted, recycled, processed or temporarily stored prior to
transfer off site and may include a source separated organics and bio-solids
processing and storage facility.
Watercourse
A water body or the natural channel for a permanent or intermittent stream of
water, including a river, stream or lake, and which may include a navigable
waterway.
Waterfront
A piece of land that has lot frontage along a watercourse.
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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 a road construction and not located on
the road right-of-way.
Wildlife Conservation Reserve
A natural area including land and/or water used for the purpose of planned
management of natural resources, including wood lot management and the
preservation and enhancement of the natural environment, and which may also
include facilities for active and/or passive recreation.
Wind Turbine
A machine or device for converting the kinetic energy in wind into electrical energy
that is suitable for use. A wind turbine includes a tower, housing, blades, and
related appurtenances.
Wind Turbine, Height
The vertical distance between the average finished grade and the highest point of
the structure measured as the aggregate total of the base, tower and blade, when
the blade is in a vertical position.
Y
Yard
An area of a lot abutting a building that is intended for use for such purposes as
privacy space, landscaping, parking or access, and includes a:
a) front yard which means that yard that extends across the full width of the lot
between a front lot line and the nearest point of the principal building, not
including any permitted projections;
b) rear yard which means that yard that extends across the full width of the lot
between a rear lot line and the nearest point of the principal building not
including any permitted projections;
c) interior side yard which means that yard not abutting a public street or lane
that extends from the front yard to the rear yard between a side lot line and
the nearest point of the principal building, not including any permitted
projections; and
d) exterior side yard which means that yard abutting a public street or lane that
extends from the front yard to the rear yard between a side lot line and the
nearest point of the principal building, not including any permitted
projections.
Yard, Required
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The minimum distance required by this By-law between a lot line and a building,
and includes a required:
a) front yard which means the shortest distance between the front lot line and
any part of a building, not including any permitted projections;
b) rear yard which means the shortest distance between the rear lot line and
the nearest point of the principal building, not including any permitted
projections;
c) interior side yard which means the shortest distance between the side lot line
not abutting a street or lane and any part of a building between the front and
rear yards, not including any permitted projections; and
d) exterior side yard which means the shortest distance between a side lot line
abutting a street or lane and any part of a building between the front and
rear yards, not including any permitted projections.
Youth Camp
A facility designed for overnight accommodations for youth and staff, which may
include multiple single buildings designed to provide sleeping quarters without
water and sewer services and/or a communal youth hostel. [By-law 67-2022]
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Section 3
General Provisions
3.1
Access to Provincial Highways
Direct access onto a Provincial Highway shall be restricted. Development is
encouraged to utilize municipal roads wherever possible. Access will only be
considered to properties that meet the minimum safety and geometric
requirements of the Ministry of Transportation.
In addition to all applicable municipal requirements, all development located
adjacent to Provincial Highways shall require all necessary permits from the
Ministry of Transportation prior to any construction.
3.2
Adequate Municipal Services
No land shall be used or the intensity of any use of land expanded or any building
placed, erected, altered, enlarged, or used within the City of Kenora unless the land
is serviced by municipal water and sewer systems that have adequate capacity,
except under the following conditions:
a) where municipal water and/or sewage systems are not available, private
services approved by the Northwestern Health Unit may be permitted; or
b) where lands are subject to unique servicing constraints or restricted
connection privileges through separate municipal by-laws and through legal
and servicing agreement with the City of Kenora, such lands are considered
to be in compliance with this By-Law.
3.3
Amenity Area
Amenity areas must be provided for a residential use that is a permitted use in the
zone in which it is located, in accordance with Table 1 and the following provisions:
a) Amenity area must be located on the same lot as the use for which it is
provided.
b) Amenity area provided outdoors must not be located in a required front or
exterior side yard.
c) Where amenity area is located outside at grade, it may be included in the
landscaped area requirements.
d) Minimum required community amenity area may only be included as part of
a required landscaped buffer strip where it is aggregated into areas of 54 m2
or more.
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Table 1: Amenity Area Requirement
Use
Total Amenity
Area
Communal
Amenity Area
Layout of
Communal
Amenity Area
Apartment
dwelling,
Boarding house,
Nine (9) or more
dwelling units
above commercial
uses,
Retirement home,
Stacked dwelling
with nine (9) or
more dwelling
units
6 m2 per dwelling
unit and/or 10%
of the gross floor
area of each
rooming unit
Minimum of 50%
of the total
required amenity
area
Aggregated into
areas of up to 54
m2, and where
more than one
aggregated area is
provided, at least
one must be a
minimum of 54
m2.
Continuum care
facility
10% of the gross
floor area of each
rooming unit
All of the total
amenity area
Other uses
Not required
3.4
Bed and Breakfast
A bed and breakfast shall comply with the following:
a) The bed and breakfast forms part of a single-detached dwelling;
b) A new bed and breakfast shall meet the provisions of the zone in which it is
located;
c) A bed and breakfast shall be operated by a live-in owner with a maximum of
four (4) guest rooms; and
d) A bed and breakfast shall not change the residential character of an existing
dwelling unit.
3.5
Boarding House
A boarding house shall provide accommodation for at least three people and no
more than ten. Additional occupancy regulations may be specified in the relevant
provisions for each zone.
3.6
Boat, Recreational Vehicle, and Trailer Storage
Parking and storage of boats, recreational vehicles, trailers and similar vehicles
shall be permitted in any zone subject to the following provisions:
a) Boats, recreational vehicles, trailers or similar vehicles shall not be parked or
stored overnight in any commercial zone, unless commercial storage or
commercial sales are permitted.
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b) Boats, recreational vehicles, trailers or similar vehicles shall not be parked or
stored in any portion of a front yard.
c) Boats, recreational vehicles, trailers or similar vehicles may be parked or
stored in a garage.
d) Boats, recreational vehicles, trailers or similar vehicles shall be parked or
stored in an interior side or rear yard provided that the boat, recreational
vehicle, trailer, or similar vehicle is set back a minimum of 0.6 m from any
lot line, and the line dividing the side yard from the front yard, and shall be
visually buffered from the view of a street and abutting properties.
e) Any recreational vehicle or trailer shall not be occupied while parked or
stored on a lot.
f) Any number of boats, recreational vehicles, trailers or similar vehicles,
together not exceeding a total length of 11m may be stored in an interior
side or rear yard in any residential, rural residential or rural zone, provided
that the boat(s), recreational vehicles or trailers being stored are setback a
minimum of 0.6m from any lot line and the line dividing the side or rear yard
from the front yard.
g) The regulations of this section do not apply to any recreational vehicles or
trailers parked or stored within a campground.
h) The regulations of this section do not apply to any boats or trailers parked or
stored within a marina, or boat sales or commercial storage, or in
conjunction with any permitted dock, boathouse or boat port on the same
lot.
i) Notwithstanding any other provision in this By-law, boats, recreational
vehicle and trailer storage shall be permitted in any residential driveway
between May 1st and October 31st.
3.7
Communication Towers
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, the erection of communication
towers shall be subject to the City's Installation of Communication Towers Policy, as
amended, and the federal Radio-communication Act.
3.8
Compliance with Existing Setbacks
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law, in any zone where
undeveloped lots exist or are created by consent between developed lots, or where
a dwelling is to be reconstructed on a lot between developed lots, said lots being
within the same block and abutting the same street, the required front yard may
be:
a) not less than the minimum required within that zone, if adjoining buildings
comply with or exceed the required set-back;
b) not less than the average of the setbacks of the adjoining primary use
buildings if that average is less than the required yard setback for that zone.
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3.9
Existing Vacant Undersized Lots
Lots individually owned on the effective date of this By-law shall be deemed to
meet the frontage and lot area requirements of the applicable zone provided that all
other applicable provisions of this By-law are complied with.
An existing vacant lot having less than the minimum lot frontage or lot area
required by this By-law may be developed for all uses in the appropriate zone
provided that:
a) all other provisions of the By-law are satisfied;
b) the lot is serviced by public water supply and public sanitary sewer disposal
facilities or alternatively meets the requirements of the authority having
jurisdiction; and
c) the lot has a minimum frontage of 7.5 m or on a publicly owned and
maintained road or street.
Development may be permitted in any zone on a lot which is substandard with
regard to lot frontage or lot area, provided that the lot was legally registered and
existing at the time of final passage of this By-law and that the development meets
all other requirements of this By-law regarding that zone.
3.10
Expropriation
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law, a lot that becomes undersized
by reason of expropriation or purchase by any government agency for road use, the
lot may be used for a purpose permitted in the zone in which it is located provided
that all other requirements of the By-law are complied with.
3.11
Frontage on a Public Road
All lots shall front on a provincial or municipal road. Notwithstanding this
requirement, existing lots that do not front on a public road may be used in
accordance with the other provisions of this By-law.
3.12
General Provisions for Commercial and Industrial Zones
3.12.1
Adjacent to a Residential Zone
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law, where a lot in any Commercial
Zone or Industrial Zone fronts on a road opposite a Residential Zone or abuts a
Residential Zone, the following provisions shall apply:
a) No employee or visitor parking spaces, loading spaces or open storage shall
be permitted in any required front yard adjacent to a Residential Zone;
b) Open storage shall be prohibited in any required yard adjacent to a
Residential Zone.
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3.12.2
Automobile Service Stations
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law, where Automobile Service
Stations and Gas Bars are permitted in Commercial Zones, the following provisions
apply:
a) No portion of any pump island shall be located closer than 4.5 m to the lot
line along any street;
b) No portion of any ingress or egress driveway shall be located closer than 9 m
to the intersection of any street;
c) No portion of any ingress or egress driveway along any street line shall be
located closer than 3 m to any side lot line which abuts any other lot;
d) The width of any ingress or egress driveway along any street line shall not be
more than 9 m or less than 7.5 m;
e) The minimum distance between two driveways shall not be less than 9 m;
and
f) The minimum interior angle of any driveway to the street line shall be
greater than 60 degrees.
3.12.3
Drive-Through Facility
Where a drive-through facility is a listed permitted use, and is provided on a site,
off-street motor vehicle queuing space must be provided for that drive-through
facility leading both to and from each service bay, window, kiosk or booth for the
uses specified and at the rate set out in Table 2.
Table 2 - Minimum Number of Queing Spaces Required
Land Use
Minimum Number of Queueing Spaces
Required
Leading to Use
Leaving Use
Car Wash
Conveyor Type
10 before/in each
wash bay
1 after each wash bay (if
a through bay)
Automatic Type 10 before/in each
wash bay
Manual Type
5 before/in each
wash bay
Financial establishment with
accessory bank machine
3 before/at each
machine
1 after each machine
Restaurant
No order board: 4 spaces before/at service
window;
With order board: 11 spaces
In all other cases
3 spaces before/at service window
All drive through facilities and queuing spaces shall be designed, constructed and
maintained in accordance with Table 2 and the following provisions:
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a) each queuing space shall be a minimum of 3 m in width and 5.7 m in length;
b) no queuing line, drive-through window or order board may be located within
3 m of any lot line abutting a residential zone.
c) despite subsection b), where a queuing line, drive-through window or order
board is located 3 m or more from a residential zone, but is still within a yard
abutting a residential zone, it must be screened from view from that
residential zone by an opaque screen with a minimum height of 1.5 m.
3.13
General Provisions for Residential and Rural Zones
3.13.1
Residential Lot Occupancy
No more than one single-detached, semi-detached, duplex, triplex, stacked,
apartment, multiple attached or converted dwelling shall be erected on any lot.
Accessory structures may include Additional Residential Unit, in accordance with
specific zone provisions. In the Black Sturgeon Lake (Restricted Development
Area), Rural Residential or Rural Zones one (1) sleep cabin shall also be permitted
provided that the sleep cabin complies with all other zone requirements. [By-law
No. 038-2023] [By-Law No. 167-2023]
3.13.2
Through Lots
a) Notwithstanding any other provisions in this By-law, for any through lot that
is not also a corner lot in any Residential Zone, the minimum required front
yard setback applies on each street in accordance with the provisions of the
Residential zone in which the lot is located and the minimum required rear
yard setback does not apply.
b) Where through lot is also a corner lot in a Residential Zone, the exterior side
yard and rear yard provisions apply.
3.13.3
Parking and Storage of Commercial Vehicles and
Equipment in Residential Zones
a) A maximum of one (1) commercial vehicle may be parked or stored on a
serviced lot in a residential zone, provided that the commercial vehicle has a
permitted load capacity of 1.0 metric tonne or less and the commercial
vehicle is operated by the resident of the associated dwelling unit on the lot.
b) On unserviced residential or rural lots, commercial vehicles may be parked or
stored at a ratio of one (1) vehicle per 2,000 m² of lot area.
c) Within the Rural (RU) zone, a maximum of two (2) school buses which are
operative and currently licensed may be parked or stored on any lot.
3.13.4
Conversion of Residential Buildings
A converted dwelling may be created from a single-detached dwelling in any R3
Zone provided that:
a) The single-detached dwelling existed prior to the passing of this By-law;
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b) Each dwelling unit within the converted dwelling shall have a gross floor area
of at least 45 m²;
c) No external stairways other than an open fire escape are created as part of
the conversion.
3.13.5
Lot Depth
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law, no lot created after the
effective date of this By-law shall have a lot depth that is more than five (5) times
the frontage of the lot.
3.13.6
Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs
The swimming pool and / or hot tub shall be enclosed by a fence in accordance with
the City of Kenora Fence By-law as amended.
3.13.7
Outdoor Wood Burning Furnaces
Where an outdoor wood stove or furnace is established for heating of the primary
building or structure, it shall be considered as part of such building or structure and
shall conform to the provisions of the Forest Fires Prevention Act, and the City of
Kenora Outdoor Wood Burning Appliances By-law, as amended and all yard
requirements of the applicable zone. Outdoor wood burning furnaces are subject to
the following provisions:
a) Shall be permitted only in the RR and RU zones;
b) May only be installed on lots having an area of 1.0 hectares or greater;
c) Shall be supported by a non-combustible base or foundation that is designed
according to the manufacturer's instructions to support the weight of the
appliance. The base must in all cases extend a minimum of 0.3 m in all
directions from the appliance on all sides;
d) The top of the chimney for an appliance using solid fuel and installed and
erected outdoors shall be a minimum of 5 m above the adjacent ground and
shall be equipped with a spark arrestor and a rain cap;
e) Shall be located at least 15 m from any property line;
f) Shall be located at least 3 m from any trees or non-habitable structures;
g) Shall not be located in a front yard.
3.14
Group Homes and Emergency Shelters
Group homes and emergency shelters are permitted in the R1, R2, R3, RR, and RU
zones subject to the following provisions:
a) A group home or emergency shelter shall occupy a dwelling unit that is
permitted in the zone;
b) When a residential use building is converted to a group home or emergency
shelter, the group home or emergency shelter must occupy the whole of the
building including all attached units within the building;
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3.15
Home Occupations and Home Industries
3.15.1
Home Occupations
a) Permitted uses as a Home Occupation may include:
i.
Business and professional offices such as professions in the field of
engineering, accounting, planning, architecture/landscape architecture,
lawyer, family and personal counselling;
ii.
Health related professionals such as a physician, dentist or
veterinarian, physiotherapist, drugless practitioner, or chiropractor, so
long as the use is a general practice and does not function as a clinic
for any type of surgical procedure;
iii.
Personal services businesses services such as a hairdresser,
aesthetician and pet grooming, dressmaker, tailor, seamstress, tutor,
music teacher;
iv.
Artist's studio for the production and sale of arts and crafts;
v.
Mobile services such as boat cleaning/repair, business equipment
repair, chimney cleaning services, physical therapy, window cleaning
services, gardening/landscaping, handyman/maintenance, janitorial
services, so long as the service is not provided on the premises;
vi.
Catering services;
vii.
Mail order services, providing no merchandise is sold to customers
attending the property on which the dwelling, or home occupation is
located.
Where home occupations are permitted subject to the individual zones, the
following shall apply:
b) The home occupation shall be operated by an occupant of the dwelling unit;
c) Not more than one assistant who is not a resident in the dwelling unit may
operate in and from the dwelling;
d) Not more than 25% or 41.8 m² of the total floor area of the dwelling unit,
whichever is the lesser, is devoted to the home occupation;
e) The residential character of the dwelling shall not be altered or changed in
any way as a result of the home occupation;
f) There shall be no goods, wares or merchandise, other than arts and crafts
produced on the premises, offered for sale on the premises;
g) The occupation shall not create or become a nuisance by way of noise,
fumes, dust, odour, traffic or otherwise interfere with the enjoyment of the
residential amenities of the neighbourhood;
h) There shall be no outside storage or display of materials, containers, or
finished products, and no mechanical equipment used except that of a type
used for housekeeping purposes and/or recreational hobbies;
i) Where a home occupation is the office of a veterinarian, physician, or dentist,
the use shall be for consultation and emergency treatment only and not as a
clinic or hospital; and,
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j) There shall be no display, other than a non-illuminated sign of less than 0.3
m² in size, attached to the residence, to indicate to persons outside that any
part of the dwelling is being used for a purpose other than residential.
k) Except for one licensed motor vehicle with a maximum of 3500 kgs gross
vehicle weight (gvw), no business related materials, including machinery or
vehicles, shall be visible at any time on any lot upon which a home
occupation is carried out, nor shall any machinery or vehicles be parked or
stored on the lot unless completely enclosed within a building.
l) The width of the driveway, or any area dedicated to off street parking on the
premises, shall not exceed 40% of the width of the front lot line.
3.15.2
Home Industries
a) Home Industries shall be permitted in the Rural (RU) and Rural Residential
zone (RR), provided that the minimum lot size is 2.0 ha.
b) Permitted uses as a Home Industry could include, but not limited to:
i.
Welding;
ii.
Service and repair shop;
iii.
Wood working shop.
c) The home industry shall be operated by an occupant of the dwelling unit;
d) A maximum of three non-resident employees per principal dwelling unit shall
be permitted on site;
e) The residential character of the dwelling shall not be altered or changed in
any way as a result of the home occupation;
f) If the home industry is located within a dwelling unit, the cumulative size of
the home industry shall not exceed 25% of the unit's gross floor area or 28
m² whichever is the greater;
g) Sales areas are restricted to within the principle dwelling unit and accessory
buildings only;
h) No part of any garage or accessory building used for a home industry shall be
located closer than 10 m to any residential use on another lot, or to the side
lot line if the neighbouring lot is not developed within a residential use;
i) A maximum cumulative 5% of the total lot area or 100 m², whichever is the
lesser shall be permitted to be used for outdoor storage associated with the
home industry;
j) Outdoor storage shall be restricted to the rear yard and shall be located
within 10 m of the rear lot line. Outdoor storage shall be screened from view
from any abutting public street or abutting property with an opaque screen
or fence, with a minimum height of 1.4 m;
k) On-site storage of hazardous chemicals or explosives is prohibited;
l) No open storage shall lead to the creation of a salvage yard.
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3.16
Kennels
Kennels are only permitted in the Rural (RU) zone and shall comply with the
following provisions in addition to the requirements of the RU zone:
a) The kennel shall comply with all applicable municipal animal control and
licensing by-laws;
b) The kennel shall not create or become a nuisance by way of noise, fumes,
dust, odour, or traffic; There shall be no outside storage or display of
materials or containers; and
c) The kennel shall be a minimum distance separation of 150 m between the
kennel and any residence (not including the kennel owner's residence).
3.17
Landscaped Open Space and Landscaped Buffer Strips
Landscaped open space and buffer strips shall be provided in accordance with the
following general provisions:
a) Any part of a lot subject to Site Plan Control which is not occupied by
buildings, structures, parking area, loading spaces, driveways, excavations or
permitted outdoor storage areas shall be screened or buffered, except that
this provision shall not apply to any agricultural use.
b) Where landscaped open space of any kind, including a landscaped buffer
strip, is required adjacent to any lot line or elsewhere on a lot, nothing in this
By-law shall apply to prevent such landscaped open space from being
crossed by pedestrian walkways or a permitted driveway, provided that the
minimum angle of intersection between a driveway and a required
landscaped buffer strip shall be 60 degrees.
c) No part of any driveway, parking area, loading space, porch, roof-top
terrace, balcony, swimming pool or space enclosed within a building, other
than a landscaped area located above an underground parking area, shall be
considered part of the landscaped open space on a lot.
d) Where the lot line of a lot containing a non-residential use abuts a Residential
Zone, or abuts a street, then the portion of the non-residential use lot
directly abutting the residential zone or the street shall be used for a
continuous landscaped buffer strip with a minimum width of 3.0 m.
3.18
Loading Space Requirements
3.18.1
Loading Spaces Required
Any non-residential use or building, shall provide and maintain on the same lot as
the permitted use, facilities comprised of one (1) or more off-road loading spaces in
accordance with the provisions outlined in Table 7 and this Section.
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Table 3: Required Loading Spaces
Use
Minimum Number of Loading Spaces
Required
All Non-Residential
Uses (Gross floor
area)
0 - 500 m2
0
501 - 2,500 m2
1
2,501 - 7,500
m2
2
Over 7,500 m2
3
3.18.2
Loading Space Regulations
All loading spaces shall be designed, constructed and maintained in accordance with
the following provisions:
a) Each loading space shall have a minimum width of 3.5 m, a minimum length
of 9 m and a minimum vertical clearance of 4.2 m, and each space shall be
visibly designated and marked;
b) Driveways used for ingress and egress shall be clearly marked.
c) Loading spaces shall not be located within any required front or exterior side
yards and may not overlap any required parking spaces.
d) Where a loading space is located in a front or exterior side yard, or in any
yard abutting a residential zone, the loading space(s) must be screened from
the roadway or the residential zone by an opaque fence or hedgerow of at
least 2 m in height, except within the sight triangle area.
3.19
Multiple Uses
Where any land or building is used for more than one purpose, all provisions of this
By-law relating to each use shall be satisfied. Where there is a conflict such as in
the case of lot size or lot frontage, the more restrictive or stringent standards shall
apply.
3.20
Multiple Zones on One Lot
Where a lot is divided into more than one zone, each portion of the lot must be
used in accordance with the provisions of the applicable zone; however, the zone
boundary is not to be treated as a lot line. Where two or more provisions are
equally applicable, all provisions must be complied with or, where it is not possible
to comply with all the provisions applicable, the most restrictive provisions must be
complied with. This provision does not apply to lands that are subject to a Holding
(h) Provision.
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3.21
Non-Conforming/Non-Complying Uses
3.21.1 Non-Complying Building and Structures
a) Reconstruction, Enlargement and Extension
i.
Where a legal non-complying building or structure is damaged,
destroyed, or demolished, the building or structure may be
reconstructed within its original location, provided:
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The situation of non-compliance is not further increased; and
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All other provisions of the By-law are complied with.
ii.
A legal non-complying building or structure may be enlarged or
extended provided the situation of non-compliance is not further
increased and it complies with all other provisions of the By-law.
b) Development is permitted on any vacant lot existing as of the date of the
passing of this By-law and which lot is legally non-complying with respect to
lot width and lot area, provided:
i.
The proposed use is a use permitted in the zone in which the lot is
located; and
ii.
The proposed use does not contravene any other provisions.
3.21.2
Non-Conforming Uses
a) Continuation of Existing Uses
The provisions of this By-law shall not apply to prevent the use of any
existing lot or any existing building for any purpose prohibited by this By-law
if such lot or building was legally used for such purpose on the date of the
passing of this By-law and provided that the lot or building continues to be
used for that purpose.
b) Restoration of Buildings to a Safe Condition
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the strengthening or restoration to a safe
condition of any building or part thereof, lawfully used on the date of the
passing of this By-law, provided that such strengthening or restoration does
not increase the building height, size, volume, or change the use of such
building.
c) Reconstruction of Damaged Existing Building
Nothing in this By-law shall apply to prevent the reconstruction of any legal
non-conforming building which existed on the date of the passing of this By-
law, which is damaged by causes beyond the control of the owner, and such
building maybe be reconstructed in accordance with the previously existing
standards, even if such did not conform with one or more of the provisions of
this By-law, provided that the building height, size, volume, or lot coverage is
not increased. [City of Kenora By-law #12-2013]
3.22
Open Storage
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Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law, open storage shall not be
permitted in any required front yard in any zone within the Municipality.
3.23
Parking Provisions
3.23.1
Parking Spaces Required
When any new development is constructed, or a use is changed, provision shall be
made for off-road motor vehicle parking spaces in accordance with the
requirements of Table 4 and this Section.
All parking and loading spaces, and all associated driveways and aisles shall be
provided in accordance with the provisions of this By-law, and shall:
a) be set aside for and used exclusively for that purpose;
b) not be obstructed; and
c) be located on the same lot as the use or building for which they are provided,
except where otherwise permitted.
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Table 4: Required Parking Spaces
Use
Minimum Number of Parking Spaces Required
Residential Uses
Apartment dwelling
1 per dwelling unit [By-law No. 88-2025]
Bed and breakfast
1 per dwelling unit plus 1 per guest room
Boarding house
0.5 per boarding unit
Continuum care
facility
0.25 per rooming unit or 4 beds plus 1 per 100 m² of
gross floor area used for medical, health or personal
services
Converted dwelling
0.5 per dwelling unit
Duplex
1 per dwelling unit
Emergency shelter
1 per 100 m² of gross floor area
Group home
1 per 100 m² of gross floor area
Mobile home park /
mobile home site
1 per mobile home site plus 5 for each accessory
commercial or recreational use building
Multiple attached
dwelling
1 per dwelling unit [By-law No. 88-2025]
Retirement home
0.5 per dwelling unit or 4 beds plus 1 per 100 m² of
gross floor area used for medical, health or personal
services
Secondary dwelling
1 per dwelling unit
Semi-detached
dwelling
1 per dwelling unit
Single-detached
dwelling
1 per dwelling unit
Stacked dwelling
1 per dwelling unit [By-law No. 88-2025]
Supportive Housing
0.25 per rooming unit or 4 beds plus 1 per 100m2 of
gross floor area used for medical, health or personal
services. [By-law No. 54-2019]
Triplex dwelling
1 per dwelling unit
Non-Residential Uses
Abattoir
0.9 per 100 m2 of gross floor area plus 3.3 per 100 m2
of accessory office space
Agricultural use
2 per farm plus 3 per 100m2 of floor area of farm
produce outlet
Airport
0.5 per 100m2 of gross floor area used for passenger
terminal or aircraft hangar
Animal care
establishment
4 per 100 m² of gross floor area
Animal hospital
4 per 100 m² of gross floor area
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Use
Minimum Number of Parking Spaces Required
Art gallery
2 per 100 m² of gross floor area
Auction centre
2.2 per 100 m2 of gross floor area
Automobile body
shop
3 per service bay
Automobile dealership Sales/showroom area: 2 per 100 m² of gross floor area
Service area: 2 per service bay
Other areas: 1 per 100 m² of gross floor area
Automobile gas bar
Greater of 1 per 100 m² of gross floor area or 2 per
service bay
Automobile rental
establishment
Sales/showroom area: 2 per 100 m² of gross floor area
Service area: 2 per service bay
Other areas: 1 per 100 m² of gross floor area
Automobile service
station
Greater of 1 per 100 m2 of gross floor area or 2 per
service bay
Bakery
2 per 100 m² of gross floor area
Boat port
None
Campground
1 per camping site within campground
Car wash
None
Cemetery
None
Cinema
1 per 4 fixed seats
Clinic
5 spaces per practitioner
Commercial storage
facility
0.8 per 100 m² of gross floor area
Communication
facility
2.3 per 100 m² of gross floor area
Community centre
4 per 100 m² of gross floor area
Contractor service
0.8 per 100 m² of gross floor area
Correctional facility
1 per 100 m² of gross floor area
Convenience store
3.4 per 100 m² of gross floor area
Day nursery
2 per 100 m² of gross floor area
Dry cleaning
establishment
0.8 per 100 m² of gross floor area
Emergency service
1 per 100 m² of gross floor area
Equestrian
establishment
None
Financial
establishment
3.4 per 100 m² of gross floor area
Food processing plant
0.9 per 100 m2 of gross floor area plus 3.3 per 100 m2
of accessory office space
Forestry use
None except where an office is associated with the use,
the office parking space requirement shall apply
Funeral home
7 per 100 m² of gross floor area
Golf course
1 per 100 m² of gross floor area plus 4 per hole
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Use
Minimum Number of Parking Spaces Required
Heavy equipment and
vehicle sales, rental
and servicing
0.75 per 100 m² of gross floor area
Heavy industrial use
0.8 per 100 m² of gross floor area
Home day care
2 per 100 m² of gross floor area
Home industry
1 per home industry in addition to residential dwelling
type requirement
Home occupation
1 per home occupation in addition to residential
dwelling type requirement
Horticultural nursery
3 per 100 m2 of floor area of farm produce outlet
Hospital
1.4 per 100 m² of gross floor area
Hostel
0.5 per guest room plus one space per 10 m² of gross
floor area devoted to public uses such as dining rooms,
licensed beverage rooms and banquet rooms
Hotel
1 per guest room plus one space per 10 m² of gross
floor area devoted to public uses such as dining rooms,
licensed beverage rooms and banquet rooms
Instructional facility
3.4 per 100 m² of gross floor area
Kennel
1 per kennel with 4 or less dog runs
4 per kennel with more than 4 dog runs
Library
2 per 100 m² of gross floor area
Light equipment sales
and rental
establishment
2.5 per 100 m2 of gross floor area
Light industrial use
0.8 per 100 m² of gross floor area
Maintenance and
storage yard
2.3 per 100 m² of gross floor area
Marina
1 per boat slip plus any required parking spaces
required hereby for associated uses, including but not
limited to, a Restaurant and a Retail Store
Mineral aggregate
operation
None
Mineral mining
operation
None
Motel
1 per guest room plus 1 space per 100 m² of gross floor
area for accessory office areas
Museum
2 per 100 m² of gross floor area
Non-commercial farm
2 per farm plus 3 per 100m2 of floor area of farm
produce outlet
Office
2.3 per 100 m² of gross leasable floor area
Off-leash dog area
None
Open air market
3.4 per 100 m² of gross leasable area
Open storage
None
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Use
Minimum Number of Parking Spaces Required
Outdoor recreational
facility
4 per game surface plus 10 per 100 m² of gross floor
area used for dining assembly or common area
Park
Sports field - the greater of 1 per 4 fixed seats or 4 per
sports field
Other cases - none
Parking lot
None
Personal service
business
3.4 per 100 m² of gross leasable floor area
Place of assembly
10 per 100 m² of gross floor area
Place of worship
10 per 100 m² of gross floor area
Portable asphalt plant
None
Portable concrete
plant
None
Post-secondary
institution
1 per 100 m² of gross floor area
Recreational facility
4 per game surface plus 10 per 100 m² of gross floor
area used for dining assembly or common area
Recreational vehicle
or boat sales
establishment
Sales/showroom area: 2 per 100 m² of gross floor area
Service area: 2 per service bay
Other areas: 1 per 100 m² of gross floor area
Research and
development centre
0.8 per 100 m² of gross floor area
Resort
1 per guest unit plus one space per 10 m² of gross floor
area devoted to public uses such as dining rooms,
licensed beverage rooms and banquet rooms
Restaurant
10 per 100 m² of gross floor area
Retail store
3.4 per 100 m² of gross leasable floor area
Shopping centre
3.4 per 100 m² of gross floor area
School
Elementary School: 1.5 per classroom (includes
portables)
Secondary School: 4 per classroom (includes portables)
Service and repair
shop
3.4 per 100 m² of gross floor area
Sewage facility
None
Sleep cabin
None
Solid waste disposal
facility
None
Snow disposal facility
None
Storage yard
1 per 100 m² of gross floor area
Studio
2.5 per 100 m2 of gross floor area
Taxi stand
Three (3)
Technology industry
0.8 per 100 m² of gross floor area
Theatre
1 per 4 fixed seats
Transportation depot
0.8 per 100 m² of gross floor area
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Use
Minimum Number of Parking Spaces Required
Utility installation
0.8 per 100 m² of gross floor area
Warehouse
0.8 per 100 m² of gross floor area
Waste processing and
transfer facility
2.4 per 100 m2 of accessory office space
Wayside pit or quarry
None
Wildlife conservation
reserve
None
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3.23.2
Minimum Visitor
Parking
Visitor parking shall be provided on the
same lot for the following residential
uses: apartment dwelling, multiple
attached dwelling, and stacked dwelling.
The minimum visitor parking shall be 0.2
spaces per dwelling unit.
3.23.3
Driveway
Provisions for
Residential Zones
The following provisions shall apply to
residential uses that are permitted in all
Residential Zones in this By-law:
a) Driveways shall be permitted
subject to other provisions of the
Zoning By-law and subject to the
approval of an entrance permit
application by the City's Road
Supervisor.
b) The maximum width of driveways
shall be 6 m in R1 and R2.
c) The maximum width of any
abutting driveways along a
common lot line shall be 9 m.
d) The maximum width of a driveway
cannot exceed 40% of the lot
frontage, or 10 m, whichever is
less in the R3, RR, and RU zones.
e) The minimum distance of 15 m
shall be required for two
driveways on 1 lot.
3.23.4
Design of
Parking Areas
and Spaces
All off street parking areas and spaces
and below-grade parking areas and
spaces shall be designed, constructed
and maintained in accordance with Table
5 and the following provisions:
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a) Except in the case of single-detached, semi-detached, duplex dwellings,
multiple attached, stacked, no parking spaces may access directly onto a
public road.
b) Each regular or angled parking space shall have a minimum width of 2.85 m
and a minimum length of 6 m and shall be visibly designated and marked.
c) Each parallel parking space shall have a minimum width of 2.85 m and a
minimum length of 6.7 m.
d) Driveways used for ingress and egress shall be clearly marked.
e) Any off-street parking area providing more than four (4) parking spaces shall
be designed with adequate drainage facilities and may be maintained with a
hard, stabilized and dust-preventative surface, dependant on Site Plan
Control Agreement.
Table 5: Design of Parking Areas and Spaces
Angle of
Parking Spaces
Parking Space
Width
(Minimum)
Parking Space
Length
(Minimum)
Aisle Width
(Minimum)
90°
2.85 m
6.0 m
6.7 m
60°
2.85 m
6.0 m
5.5 m
45°
2.85 m
6.0 m
4.0 m
30°
2.85 m
6.0 m
3.4 m
Parallel
2.85 m
6.7 m
3.0 m
3.23.5
Barrier-Free Parking Spaces
Barrier-free parking spaces shall be provided at the rate specified in Table 6, and
shall meet all specifications of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act,
including but not limited to O.Reg 413/12: INTEGRATED ACCESSIBILITY
STANDARDS, regarding Barrier-Free Parking Design including, at a minimum:
a) Types of Barrier-free Parking Spaces
Off-street parking facilities must provide the following two types of parking
spaces for the use of persons with disabilities:
I.
Type A has a wider parking space, with a minimum width of 3.4 m,
and has signage that identifies the space as "van accessible". These
spaces are for people using larger mobility devices, such as
wheelchairs or scooters, who need more space to enter or exit
vehicles.
II.
Type B, a standard parking space which has a minimum width of 2.4
m. These spaces are for people who do not need extra space because
they do not use mobility devices or they use smaller devices, such as
canes or crutches.
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
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parking spaces for the use of persons with disabilities in off-street parking
facilities.
b) Access Aisles
All barrier-free parking stalls must have at least one access aisle. Access
aisles may be shared by two parking spaces for the use of persons with
disabilities in an off-street parking facility and must meet the following
requirements:
i.
They must have a minimum width of 1.5 m.
ii.
They must extend the full length of the parking space.
iii.
They must be marked with high tonal contrast diagonal lines, which
discourages parking in them, where the surface is asphalt, concrete or
some other hard surface.
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Table 6: Required Barrier-Free Parking Spaces
c) Minimum Number and Type of Barrier-Free Parking Spaces
i.
Number - The minimum number of barrier-free parking spaces
required will use the calculations as outlined in Table 6. All calculated
minimum barrier-free parking spaces must be rounded up to the
nearest whole number. The calculation of barrier-free parking spaces
must use the number of parking spaces calculated using the Zoning
By-law, Table 4: Required Parking Spaces. Any reduction in the
number of parking spaces permitted through zoning amendments,
minor variances, or other planning applications cannot be used for
these calculations. Barrier-free parking spaces are to be included in
the total number of required parking spaces, including any permitted
relief or reductions, and are not intended to increase the total number
of parking spaces required for a development.
ii.
Type - where an even number of parking spaces for the use of
persons with disabilities are provided in accordance with the
requirements outlined in Table 6, 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. Where an odd number of parking
spaces for the use of persons with disabilities are provided in
accordance with the requirements outlined in Table 6, 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.
d) Location of Barrier-Free Parking Spaces
In determining the location of parking spaces for the use of persons with
disabilities that must be provided where there is more than one off-street
parking facility at a site, an obligated organization may distribute them
among the off-street parking facilities in a manner that provides substantially
equivalent or greater accessibility in terms of distance from an accessible
Required Number of Parking
Spaces*
Minimum Number of Barrier-
Free Parking Spaces
1-25
1
26-100
Four percent of the total required
101-200
1 plus three percent of total
required
201-1,000
2 plus two percent total required
more than 1,000
11 plus one percent of total
required
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entrance or user convenience. The following factors may be considered in
determining user convenience:
Protection from the weather.
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Security
-
Lighting
-
Comparative maintenance
-
Grading.
e) Signage
Parking spaces for the use of persons with disabilities shall be distinctly
indicated by erecting an accessible permit parking sign in accordance with
Section 11 of Regulation 581 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990
(Accessible Parking for Persons with Disabilities) made under the Highway
Traffic Act. Type A barrier-free parking stalls must have signage that
identifies signage that identifies the space as "van accessible".
[By-law 20-2025]
3.23.6
New Uses in Existing Buildings
Notwithstanding any other provision in this By-law, when a new use commences in
an existing building, the new use need only supply the difference between the
required parking for the old use, and the required parking for the new use, as
outlined in Table 3. These spaces are in addition to the actual number of spaces
that existed on the day of the passing of this By-law, provided that the building's
gross floor area is not increased. The barrier-free parking requirements outlined in
Table 5 shall only be applied to the new parking spaces that are supplied on the lot.
3.23.7
New Uses in Existing Buildings in Harbourtown Centre
When a new use commences in an existing building located in the area designated
Harbourtown Centre in the Official Plan, no additional parking is required beyond
that already supplied, provided that the building's gross floor area is not increased.
If the building's gross floor area is increased, the parking requirements in Table 4
shall be applied to the additional gross floor area. The barrier-free parking
requirements outlined in Table 5 shall only be applied to the new parking spaces
that are supplied on the lot.
3.23.8
Off-Site Parking
Within any Commercial Zone, the required parking spaces may be supplied off-site
within 90 m of the main pedestrian access of the building, structure or use for
which the parking spaces are required, provided that a Site Plan Agreement is
registered on the title of the lands used for parking, which commits the parking
spaces to the related commercial site.
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3.23.9
More than One Use
Where more than one use is located on a lot, the total number of parking spaces
required shall be the sum of the parking space requirements for each separate use.
3.23.10
Prohibition of Tandem Parking in Parking Calculations
a) Tandem parking, defined as parking spaces arranged in a configuration
where one vehicle is positioned directly behind another, requiring the
movement of one vehicle to access the other, shall not be counted toward
the minimum parking requirements established in this By-law.
b) Notwithstanding 3.23.10(a), a parking space that is provided and maintained
for the exclusive use of the occupant of an additional residential unit (ARU)
may be a tandem parking space.
c) Except for the provision for ARUs, only independently accessible parking
spaces, where each vehicle has direct access to a driveway, aisle, or public
street without the need to relocate another vehicle, shall be included in the
calculation of required parking spaces.
d) Tandem parking spaces may be permitted but shall not contribute to the
required number of parking spaces for multi-unit residential, commercial,
institutional, or mixed-use developments.
3.23.11
Stall Width for Covered or Underground Parking
a) Notwithstanding any other provisions in the By-law, a reduced minimum
parking stall width of 2.6 metres shall be permitted for parking spaces
located within a covered or underground structure.
b) The reduced stall width shall not apply to accessible parking spaces, which
must comply with applicable accessibility standards.
c) No more than 75% of the total required parking stalls, inclusive of outdoor,
underground, and/or covered, for any development may have a width less
than 2.85 metres.
3.23.12
Accommodations for Obstructions Adjacent to Parking
Spaces
a) Where a parking space is located adjacent to a fixed obstruction such as a
wall, column, or other structural element, the minimum width of the parking
space shall be increased by 0.3 metres for each obstructed side.
b) An obstruction is defined as any fixed object situated within 0.3 metres of the
side of the parking spaces and more than 1.5 metres from the front or rear
of the space.
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3.24
Permitted Projections Above the Height Limit
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The maximum height limits do not apply to the structures listed below or to any
other similar structures that may require a height in excess of maximum height
limits in order to serve their intended purpose, unless otherwise specified in the by-
law and provided these structures are erected only to such height or area as is
necessary to accomplish the purpose they are to serve:
a) barn, silo, or other farm-related buildings or structures
b) bridge
c) chimney or smokestack
d) clock tower, church spire, steeple or belfry
e) construction equipment during the construction process
f) mechanical and service equipment or penthouse, elevator or stairway
penthouses
g) flag pole
h) hydro and other utility transmission and distribution towers
i) landscaped areas, roof-top gardens and terraces and associated safety
guards and access structures
j) ornamental dome, skylight, cupola or parapet
k) solar panels or solar collectors
l) utility poles
m) television, radio or telecommunication antenna, excluding a satellite dish or
tower antenna accessory to a permitted use in a residential zone
n) water tower
o) wind turbine and tower on a lot greater than 1.0 ha in area.
3.25
Permitted Yard Encroachments
Despite any other provision to the contrary, the following features are permitted to
encroach into a required yard in accordance with Table 3. This section does not
apply to:
a) accessory buildings; or
b) the encroachment of any listed feature into the minimum required setback
from watercourses or waterbodies; or
c) the encroachment of any listed feature into any required sight triangle.
Table 3: Permitted Yard Encroachments
Feature
Required Yard
Maximum Extent of
Encroachment
Ornamental structures: Sills,
belt courses, cornices, eaves,
canopies, chimneys, pilasters
or other ornamental
structures
Any required yard
0.75 m but not closer than
0.6 m to any lot line
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Feature
Required Yard
Maximum Extent of
Encroachment
Fire escapes, exterior
stairways, stoops, landings,
steps and ramps
Side or rear yard
1.5 m but not closer than 1.0
m to any lot line
Exterior stairway from a
dwelling to waterfronts.
Side or rear yard
No limit
Accessibility ramps
Any required yard
No limit
Alcoves
Front, rear, interior
or exterior side yard
0.5 m
Bay windows
Front, rear or
exterior side yard
1 m but not closer than 0.6
m to any lot line
Balconies attached to single-
detached, semi-detached,
duplex, triplex and stacked
dwellings;
Front, rear or
exterior side yards
1.8 m or half the required
yard whichever is least
Balconies attached to other
residential buildings
Any required yard
1.8 m or half the required
yard whichever is least.
Unenclosed porches, decks
and uncovered terraces
Front or rear yard
2.5 m including eaves and
cornices, but not closer than
1.0 m to any lot line.
Clotheslines
Interior side or rear
yard
No limit
Carports
Interior side or rear
yard
No closer than 1 m to any lot
line.
Private swimming pools, hot
tubs, saunas and gazebos,
pump houses including any
accessories
Interior side or rear
yard in a Residential
Zone
No closer than 1.5 m to the
side or rear lot line
Drop awnings, flag poles,
trellises, and signs
Any required yard
No closer than 1.0 m to any
lot line
Retaining walls
Any required yard
No closer than 1.0 m for
retaining walls exceeding
1,000 mm in exposed height.
Air conditioners, heat pumps
or similar equipment
Interior side or rear
yard
1.0 m but not closer than 0.3
m to any lot line
Boathouses, boat ports, boat
slips and docks (private)
Front yard of a lot
fronting on a
navigable waterway
No closer than 4.5 m to a
side lot line. Boathouses and
boat ports shall not project
more than 15 m from the
high water mark. Docks shall
not project more than 20 m
from the high water mark.
On the Winnipeg River, the
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Feature
Required Yard
Maximum Extent of
Encroachment
following elevations are from
the Dalles First Nation
upstream to the rapids below
Rideout Bay at Old Fort
Island below 320.6 m
Canadian Geodetic Vertical
Datum of 1928(CGVD28);
old Fort Island upstream to
the Lake of the Woods dams
below 321.4 m CGVD28
datum. On the Lake of the
Woods, the elevation is
324.60 m CGVD28 datum.
Fences
Fence regulations are
subject to the City's
Fence By-law.
Fence regulations are subject
to the City's Fence By-law.
Roof-top solar panel
Any Yard
1.0 m but no closer than 0.3
m to any lot line.
3.26
Prohibited Uses
Notwithstanding anything contained in this By-law, no land or building in any zone
shall be used for any purpose which from its nature or from the materials used is
declared to be a health hazard under the Health Protection and Promotion Act
without the consent of the local Medical Officer of Health as provided in that Act.
3.27
Regulation For Consolidated Lot Development
Where two or more abutting lots owned by the same entity are consolidated for the
purpose of development, the internal lot lines of the original lots shall not be
construed to be lot lines for the purposes of any zoning regulations, provided that
development on the consolidated lots complies with all applicable regulations of this
By-law.
Where a comprehensive plan of condominium or plan of subdivision has received
draft plan approval, as well as any required site plan approval, and where
registration of the plan is intended to occur in phases and/or stages, the lands to
which the draft approved plan of condominium or plan of subdivision is to be
located, shall be deemed to be one lot for the purposes of applying the provisions of
the By-law. Zoning provisions shall apply only to the external lot lines of the overall
plan of condominium or plan of subdivision, not to internal lot lines resulting from
the registration of any phase of a plan of condominium or plan of subdivision.
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3.28 Secondary Dwelling Units and Sleep Cabins
3.28.1
Secondary Dwelling Units in Urban Areas
Secondary dwelling units are permitted on any lot containing a single-detached
dwelling, semi-detached dwelling or multiple attached dwelling in the R1 -
Residential First Density Zone, the R2 - Residential Second Density Zone, R3 -
Residential Third Density Zone, and the SH - Residential Small Home Zone, subject
to the following provisions:
a) A maximum of two secondary dwelling units are permitted per lot.
b) One secondary dwelling unit is permitted in an ancillary building or structure
if the principal dwelling contains no more than one secondary dwelling unit
and no other building or structure ancillary to the primary use contains any
residential units.
c) Secondary dwelling units must be connected to both municipal water and
municipal sewage services. [By-law No. 167-2023]
3.28.2
Secondary Dwelling Units and Sleep Cabins in Rural
Areas
Secondary dwellings unit and sleep cabins are permitted on any lot containing a
single-detached dwelling in the RU - Rural Zone, and RR - Rural Residential Zone,
subject to the following provisions:
a) A maximum of one secondary dwelling unit is permitted per lot.
b) A secondary dwelling unit is permitted in the dwelling if no ancillary building
or structure contains any residential dwelling units.
c) One secondary dwelling unit is permitted in an ancillary building or structure
if the primary dwelling contains no more than one residential unit and no
other building or structure ancillary to the primary use contains any
residential units or sleeping quarters.
d) One sleep cabin is permitted in an ancillary building or structure if no other
building or structure ancillary to the primary use contains any residential
units or sleeping quarters.
e) If located within an ancillary building, the habitable floor area of a secondary
dwelling or sleep cabin shall not exceed 70 m2.
f) A secondary dwelling or sleep cabin may be incorporated into the second
floor of a detached garage.
g) A secondary dwelling or sleep cabin shall not be incorporated into a
boathouse or any other building, except as provided in subsection (f) above;
and
h) Secondary dwellings and sleep cabins containing washroom, laundry or
kitchen facilities must be connected to private sewer and water services
approved by the Northwestern Health Unit. [By-law No. 167-2023]
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Sleep cabins are permitted on any lot containing a single-detached dwelling in the
BSL - Black Sturgeon Lake (Restricted Development Area) Zone, subject to the
following provisions:
a) The habitable floor area of a sleep cabin shall not exceed 53.5 m²;
b) A maximum of one (1) sleep cabin is permitted on a lot
c) Sleep cabins shall not be equipped with kitchen facilities;
d) A sleep cabin may be incorporated into the second floor of a detached
garage, provided that the building height of the garage is less than 7 m; and
e) A sleep cabin shall not be incorporated into a boathouse or any other
building, except as provided in subsection (d) above. [By-law No. 167-2023]
3.28.3
General Regulations for Secondary Dwelling Units
The following regulations apply to all secondary dwelling units:
a) Secondary dwelling units must be located on the same lot as the principal
dwelling unit;
b) The following shall apply to vehicular access and parking for secondary
dwelling units:
i.
A secondary dwelling unit must not eliminate a required parking space
for the principal dwelling unit;
ii.
Parking for the secondary dwelling unit shall be provided in accordance
with the parking provisions in this by-law. Notwithstanding this, one
required parking space for a secondary dwelling unit may be stacked
behind the required parking of the host dwelling in a driveway but must
be wholly located within the boundaries of the lot;
c) Secondary dwelling units must not be limited by, nor included in, any density
control requirement, including for example, number of dwelling units and unit
per hectare counts.
d) A secondary dwelling unit shall not form part of a bed and breakfast,
emergency shelter, group home, rooming unit, or boarding house and shall
not be permitted on the same lot where any of the said uses are proposed.
e) A secondary dwelling unit is not permitted in any ancillary building or
structure that is not compliant with section 3.34.1 of this by-law."
f) A parking space must be provided in compliance with section 3.23 of this by-
law.
[By-law No. 167-2023]
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3.29
Septic Systems
No building or structure shall be erected on land used for a septic leaching bed or
within 5 m of the perimeter of a raised or partially raised septic field. No buildings
or structures shall be erected in the downslope direction of a raised or partially
raised septic leaching bed for 15 m from the perimeter of the raised area. On-site
septic disposal fields shall be located at least 30 m from a watercourse or water
body, or as far back from the watercourse or waterbody as determined by the Chief
Building Official of the approval authority.
3.30
Setback from Watercourses and Waterbodies
The following provisions shall apply to all setbacks from watercourses, waterbodies,
and shore reserves and subject to the setbacks established in each zone.
a) Subject to subsection (c), despite the provisions of the underlying zone, the
minimum setbacks set forth in subsection (b) must be provided to provide a
margin of safety from hazards associated with flooding and unstable slopes
and to help protect the environmental quality of watercourses and water
bodies.
b) Except for flood or erosion control works, or a public bridge or a marine
facility, no building or structure, including any part of a sewage system,
which does not require a plan of subdivision, or Site Plan Control approval,
shall be located closer than:
i.
20 m to the normal high water mark of any watercourse or water
body, or
ii.
15 m to the top of the bank of any watercourse or water body,
whichever is greater.
c) Development requiring a plan of subdivision or development that is subject
to Site Plan Control will be subject to the watercourse or water body setbacks
as determined by the conditions of draft approval or site plan approval
respectively.
3.31
Sight Triangle
3.31.1
Sight Triangle Area
On any corner lot no building or structure shall be erected, and no hedge, shrub,
bush, tree or other plant shall be permitted to grow to a height greater than 0.9 m
above the grade of the roadways that abut the lot, within a triangular area formed
by the part of the lot lines measured along each property line from the intersection
of those lines at the corner of the property closest to the street corner and a line
joining points on the property lines at a distance of 6 m from the point of
intersection.
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3.31.2
Fences within the Sight Triangle
Fences located within the sight triangle area are permitted in accordance with the
City of Kenora Fence By-law.
3.32 Sleep Cabin
Sleep cabins shall only be permitted in the Black Sturgeon Lake (Restricted
Development Area), Rural or Rural Residential Zone subject to the following
provisions:
a) The habitable floor area of a sleep cabin shall not exceed 53.5 m²;
b) A maximum of one (1) sleep cabin is permitted on a lot;
c) Sleep cabins shall not be equipped with kitchen facilities;
d) A sleep cabin may be incorporated into the second floor of a detached
garage, provided that the building height of the garage is less than 7 m; and
e) A sleep cabin shall not be incorporated into a boathouse or any other
building, except as provided in subsection (d) above.
[By-law No. 167-2023]
3.33 Special Land Use Provisions
3.33.1
Minimum Distance Separation Formulae
All farm and non-farm development is to be established in compliance with the
Minimum Distance Separation formulae established by the Province in order to
6m
6m
Building
Triangle
Street
Street
3m
3m
ILLUSTRATION OF CORNER SIGHT TRIANGLES
Corner denotes
intersection of
property lines
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minimize odour conflicts between livestock facilities and development, as amended
from time to time.
a) Minimum Distance Separation I (MDS I)
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law to the contrary, lands to
be rezoned from a RU zone to a Zone to permit residential, institutional,
commercial, industrial or recreational use, will comply with the MDS I
calculated using the requirements of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and
Rural Affairs, as amended.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law to the contrary, a
residential use to be located upon an existing lot of record, greater than 1.0
hectares in size and permitted by a RU zone, will comply with the MDS I
calculated using the requirements of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and
Rural Affairs, as amended.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law to the contrary, a
residential use to be located upon an existing lot of record 1.0 hectares or
less in size and permitted by a RU zone, will not be required to comply with
the MDS I calculated using the requirements of the Ministry of Agriculture,
Food and Rural Affairs, as amended.
b) Minimum Distance Separation II (MDS II)
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law to the contrary, a new or
expanding livestock facility permitted by a RU zone, will comply with the MDS
II calculated using the requirements of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and
Rural Affairs, as amended.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the MDS
II calculated separation distances will be measured from the nearest point of
an existing vacant lot of record 1.0 ha in size, or less, to the nearest point of
the proposed livestock facility.
A new or expanding livestock operation permitted by a RU zone in proximity
to an active cemetery shall comply with MDS II calculated using the
requirements of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, as
amended, and in accordance with Official Plan policies.
A closed cemetery will be subject to MDS II Guidelines and will be treated as
Type A uses in accordance with Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural
Affairs, as amended.
3.33.2
Separation Distances - Solid Waste Facilities
a) No person shall use any land, building or structure for a sensitive land use
(e.g. residential use, daycare centre, educational and health facility) or for a
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use that would impact a sensitive land use or other as identified unless it
complies with the following minimum separation distances:
Separation distances shall meet the following requirements:
i.
No development shall be permitted within 30 m of the perimeter of a
licensed Solid Waste Disposal Facility or Waste Processing and Transfer
Facility.
ii.
No Solid Waste Disposal Facility or Waste Processing and Transfer
Facility shall be located within 30 m of the high water mark of any
water body. The distance separation shall be measured from the
property boundary of the Solid Waste Disposal Facility or Waste
Processing and Transfer Facility.
iii.
No Solid Waste Disposal Facility or Waste Processing and Transfer
Facility shall be permitted on land covered by water or in any area
subject to flooding.
3.33.3
Height Restrictions on Lands in the Vicinity of the Airport
Lands in the vicinity of the Kenora Airport are subject to the federal Kenora Airport
Zoning Regulations (SOR/93-524), as amended. All development in this area shall
comply with these height restrictions and all other applicable federal regulations.
3.34
Uses Permitted in All Zones
Any lands may be used and any building or structure may be erected, altered,
enlarged or used in any zone for the following purposes, provided that such uses,
buildings, or structures shall be in compliance with the provisions and standards of
the zone in which they are located:
3.34.1
Accessory Buildings, Uses or Structures
a) An accessory use is permitted in any zone if:
i.
it is on the same lot as the principal use to which it is accessory; and
ii.
it exists to aid and contribute to the principal use to carry out the
function of that principal use.
b) Accessory buildings, uses or structures are permitted in any zone, subject to
the provisions of this By-law for the particular zone in which said building,
use or structure is located and provided that such accessory building, use or
structure shall not (be):
i.
used for human habitation, except where a dwelling is a permitted
accessory use;
ii.
built closer to the front lot line or waterfront than the minimum
distance required by this By-law for the main building on the lot;
iii.
located in the required front yard or the required exterior side yard in
the case of a corner lot;
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iv.
built closer to the street than the main building is to that street,
except in the case of a waterfront property in the R1 - Residential First
Density Zone, a waterfront property in the R2 - Residential Second
Density Zone, or a property in the RR - Rural Residential, BSL - Black
Sturgeon Lake (Restricted Development Area) or in the RU - Rural
zones. In the case of a waterfront property in the R1 - Residential First
Density Zone or R2 - Residential Second Density Zone, the accessory
structure shall be located at least 3 m from the rear lot line.
v.
built closer than 1 m to any interior side or rear lot line;
vi.
exceed 10% coverage of the total lot area;
vii.
built within 2 m of the main building or structure; and,
viii.
exceed 7.0 m in height.
c) When a boathouse, boat port, sauna, gazebo / picnic shelter, storage
building, pump house, dock, shoreline deck is erected on a lot that abuts a
navigable waterway, including for commercial and industrial uses, the
following provisions shall apply:
i.
no minimum setback is required for marine accessory uses on the lot
line that abuts the navigable waterway, but other uses are subject to
setback provisions in the applicable zone;
ii.
a minimum side yard setback of 4.5 m is required for accessory uses
located between the principal building and the navigable waterway;
iii.
a minimum rear yard setback of 3 m where access to the rear yard is
from a lane or street;
iv.
a minimum rear yard setback of 1 m in all other cases;
v.
any accessory buildings or structures located in the yard abutting the
navigable waterway shall be limited to the following:
-
boathouse (except in the Black Sturgeon Lake [Restricted
Development Area] Zone)
-
boat port
-
sauna
-
gazebo/picnic shelter
-
storage building
-
pump house
-
dock
-
shoreline deck; and
-
the accessory building or structure shall not exceed 80 m² in
size.
vi.
Only one of a boathouse or boat port is permitted per lot, which shall
not exceed
83 m2 in area, measured independently of any other accessory
building, use, or structure permitted in this section.
vii.
Docks shall not exceed 80 m2, measured independently of any other
accessory building, use, or structure permitted in this section.
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d) When a dwelling accessory to a non-residential use is permitted, such
dwelling unit shall:
i.
have a minimum gross floor area of 37 m²;
ii.
have bathroom and kitchen facilities that are separate from the non-
residential use;
iii.
have a separate parking space; and,
iv.
have a building entrance that is separate from the non-residential use.
e) Where a satellite dish or a television/radio antenna is established as an
accessory structure in any zone, it shall:
i.
not be located in any front or exterior side yard;
ii.
have a maximum height of 4 m in the case of a satellite dish, or 10 m
for a television/radio antenna; and
iii.
not be permitted in a non-residential zone except by Site Plan Control.
f) When an accessory garage is permitted it may not be built in advance of the
principal dwelling, except in the RR - Rural Residential Zone, RU - Rural
Zone, and the BSL - Black Sturgeon Lake (Restricted Development Area)
Zone.
g) When a shipping container is permitted, such shipping container shall:
i.
be used exclusively for the storage of goods and materials and shall
not be used as a garage, as human habitation, or to accommodate
uses such as work areas, shops, or offices;
ii.
only be permitted in the following zones: HC - Highway Commercial,
ML - Light Industrial, MH - Heavy Industrial, MX - Extractive
Industrial and RU - Rural, Open Space and I - Institutional;
iii.
be located no closer to the road than the principle structure;
iv.
not be located in any front yard where there is no other structure; and
v.
Site Plan Control shall be used for exterior finishes.
3.34.2
Construction Facilities
Any sheds, scaffolds, portable trailers, or other structures incidental to construction
or repair work in progress, which work has not been abandoned or finished, shall be
permitted in any zone, so long as the said structure(s) are not equipped with
kitchen facilities, sleeping quarters or other overnight accommodations. Structures
incidental to construction do not include recreational vehicles, trailers etc.
3.34.3
Wayside Pits and Quarries, Portable Asphalt Plants and Portable
Concrete Plants
Wayside pits and quarries, portable asphalt plants and portable concrete plants are
permitted in any zone for the duration of the construction of a public road or similar
project with the consent of the City.
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3.34.4
Utility Installations
a) A utility installation including electricity generation facilities and transmission
and distribution systems are permitted in all zones other than EP, MX or HL
subject to the following provisions:
i.
the form and appearance of any building containing the utility
installation must blend in with surrounding development and must
comply with zone setback provisions;
ii.
no offices, maintenance uses or indoor or outdoor storage facilities are
permitted except where otherwise allowed in the zone; and
iii.
no dust, smoke, noise or odour may be produced that is likely to be
dangerous or obnoxious.
b) Despite any provisions of this By-law, utility installations that are subject to
the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act are permitted in all
zones, and are not subject to the provisions of this Section.
c) A utility installation need not comply with the minimum lot area and
minimum lot frontage specified for the zone in which it is located.
d) Hydro distribution and transmission and telecommunications towers
providing service from utility operators may exceed the height limit
applicable to the zone, but must be no higher than is necessary to operate
effectively and safely.
e) Parking shall be provided on the basis of the actual gross floor area of the
utility installation.
f) Despite subsection (a), poles, pedestals, drop lines, cables, pipelines, kiosks,
cabinets and other similar equipment used to provide services from a utility
installation to a use, building or structure are not considered to constitute a
utility installation and are not subject to the provisions this Section.
g) Despite subsection (a), electrical substations are not permitted within the EP
or HL zones.
h) Despite the yard and setback requirements of the By-law to the contrary,
ground-mounted solar panels may be permitted in any zone provided that:
In residential zones:
i.
It is setback at least 0.3 m from a lot line;
ii.
It may not be located in a front yard, except within the RR - Rural
Residential Zone; and
iii.
It may not be located in an exterior side yard.
In non-residential zones:
i.
In a yard abutting a residential zone, it is setback at least 0.3 metres
from a lot line;
ii.
It may not be located in a front yard, except within the RU - Rural
Zone;
iii.
Despite provision (ii), solar panels shall not be permitted in the front
yard of lots abutting a navigable waterway in the RU - Rural Zone;
and
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iv.
In all other cases, there are no restrictions.
3.34.5
Public Uses
This By-law permits the use of land in any zone or the use, construction or re-
construction, of any building or structure for the purposes of the provision of public
services by the City or of any telephone company, cable company, transportation or
other public utility owned, operated or authorized by or for the City of Kenora, any
department of the Federal or Provincial Governments, including TransCanada
Pipeline, Hydro One or any conservation authority established by the Government
of Ontario provided that:
a) the use, building or structure complies with the provisions of that zone;
b) any building or structure is designed and maintained in general harmony with
the buildings and structures in that zone; and
c) there is no exterior storage of goods, materials or equipment in any
Residential zone.
Secondary uses, such as active and passive recreation, agriculture, community
gardens, other utilities and uses such as parking lots and outdoor storage that are
accessory to adjacent land uses, are encouraged on hydro corridor lands, where
compatible with surrounding land uses. However, a proponent should be aware of
the primacy of the electricity transmission and distribution facilities and that
secondary uses require technical approval from Hydro One Networks Inc.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law, the use of land or the use,
construction or re-construction of any building or structure for the purposes of a
public use, including but not limited to an institutional use, housing, and supportive
housing, but excluding a correctional facility, shall be permitted in the following
Zones:
a) Residential - First Density Zone (R1).
b) Residential - Second Density Zone (R2).
c) Residential - Third Density Zone (R3).
d) Local Commercial Zone (LC).
e) General Commercial Zone (GC).
f) Highway Commercial Zone (HC); and
g) Institutional Zone (I).
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Section 4
Zones
4.1 Residential - First Density Zone (R1)
4.1.1 General Purpose
This zone allows for the development of single-detached housing and other
compatible uses serviced by municipal water and sewer or with municipal water
only.
4.1.2 Permitted Uses
-
Bed and breakfast
-
Community garden
-
Emergency shelter
-
Group home
-
Home day care
-
Home occupation
-
Modular home
-
Park
-
Secondary dwelling
-
Single-detached dwelling
4.1.3 Zone Regulations
The following zone regulations apply to all permitted uses in the R1 Zone:
Zoning Mechanism
Provisions for servicing conditions
Municipal Water and
Sewer
Municipal Water Only
(a) Lot frontage
(minimum)
15 m
30 m
(b) Lot area (minimum)
450 m2
1,200 m2
(c) Front yard
(minimum)
7.5 m
7.5 m
(d) Interior side yard
(minimum)
1 storey: 1.5 m
2 storeys: 2.5 m
1 storey: 1.5 m
2 storeys: 2.5 m
(e) Exterior side yard
(minimum)
4 m
4 m
(f) Rear yard
(minimum)
8 m
8 m
(g) Gross floor area
(minimum)
80 m2
80 m2
(h) Lot coverage
(maximum)
40%
40%
(i) Building height
(maximum)
10 m
10 m
(j) In cases where waterfront lots are adjacent to a 20 m shore reserve, the
minimum front yard requirement shall be reduced to 1 m.
(k) Modular homes must be a minimum width of 6 m.
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4.2
Residential - Second Density Zone (R2)
4.2.1 General Purpose
This Zone allows for the development of single detached, semi-detached and duplex
housing, and other compatible uses on municipal water and sewer services.
4.2.2 Permitted Uses
The following are permitted uses in the R2 Zone:
-
Bed and breakfast
-
Boarding house
-
Community garden
-
Duplex dwelling
-
Emergency shelter
-
Group home
-
Home day care
-
Home occupation
-
Modular home
-
Park
-
Secondary dwelling
-
Semi-detached dwelling
-
Single detached dwelling
4.2.3 Zone Regulations
The following zone regulations apply to all permitted uses in the R2 Zone:
Zoning Mechanisms
Provisions
(a) Lot frontage
(minimum)
15 m
(b) Lot area (minimum)
450 m2
(c) Front yard (minimum)
7.5 m
(d) Interior side yard
(minimum)
1 storey: 1.5 m
2 storeys: 2.5 m
(e) Exterior side yard
(minimum)
4 m
(f) Rear yard (minimum)
8 m
(g) Gross floor area
(minimum)
80 m2
(h) Lot coverage
(maximum)
40%
(i) Building height
(maximum)
10 m
(j) In cases where waterfront lots are adjacent to a 20 m shore reserve, the
minimum front yard requirement shall be reduced to 1 m.
(k)The minimum interior side yard setback shall be reduced to zero for the lot line
corresponding to the party wall of a semi-detached dwelling.
(l) For any boarding house, the maximum number of rented rooms is four (4).
(m) Modular homes must be a minimum width of 6 m.
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4.3
Residential - Third Density Zone (R3)
4.3.1 General Purpose
This Zone allows for the development of a full range of housing forms and other
compatible uses serviced by municipal sewer and water.
4.3.2 Permitted Uses
The following are Permitted Uses in the R3 Zone:
-
Apartment dwelling
-
Bed and breakfast
-
Boarding house
-
Community garden
-
Converted dwelling
-
Duplex dwelling
-
Emergency shelter
-
Group home
-
Home day care
-
Home occupation
-
Modular home
-
Multiple attached dwelling
-
Park
-
Retirement home
-
Secondary dwelling
-
Semi-detached dwelling
-
Single-detached dwelling
-
Stacked dwelling
-
Triplex dwelling
4.3.3 Zone Regulations
The following zone regulations apply to all permitted uses in the R3 Zone:
Zoning
Mechanis
m
Provision
Dwelling Type
Other
permitte
d uses
Single-
Detache
d
Dwelling
s
Semi-
Detache
d and
Duplex
Dwellin
gs
Triplex
and
Convert
ed
Dwellin
gs
Multiple
-
Attache
d and
Stacked
Dwellin
gs
Apartme
nt
Dwelling
s
(a) Lot
frontage
(minimum)
15.0 m
18.0 m
23.0 m
6.0
m/unit
30.0 m
15.0 m
(b) Lot
area
(minimum)
450 m2
600 m2
700 m2
180
m2/unit
800 m2
450.0 m2
(c) Front
yard
(minimum)
7.5 m
7.5 m
7.5 m
6.0 m
7.5 m
7.5 m
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(d) Interior
side yard
(minimum)
1 storey:
1.5 m
2
storeys:
2.5 m
1 storey:
1.5 m 2
storeys:2
.5 m
4.0 m
2.5 m
4.0 m
1
storey:1.5
m
2
storeys:2.
5 m
(e) Exterior
side yard
(minimum)
4 m
4 m
4 m
4 m
4m
4m
(f) Rear
yard
(minimum)
8 m
8 m
10 m
8 m
10m
8m
(g) Gross
floor area
(minimum)
80 m2
65
m2/unit
45
m2/unit
65
m2/unit
37 m2/unit
80 m2
(h) Lot
coverage
(maximum)
40%
40%
40%
40%
40%
40%
(i) Building
height
(maximum)
10 m
10 m
10 m
11 m
10 m
10 m
(j) For semi-detached and duplex dwellings fronting onto a Provincial Highway, the
minimum lot frontage shall be 45 m when the posted speed limit is 80 km/h, and
31.5 m when the posted speed limit is 50 km/h.
(k) The minimum interior side yard setback shall be reduced to zero for the lot
line(s) corresponding to the vertical party wall(s) of semi-detached, multiple
attached and stacked dwellings.
(l) The maximum number of dwelling units in a multiple attached dwelling is eight
(8).
(m) For any boarding house, the maximum number of rented rooms is four (4).
(n) Modular homes must be a minimum width of 6 m.
4.4
Residential - Mobile Home Zone (RM)
4.4.1 Purpose
This Zone allows for the use of mobile homes and other compatible uses, serviced
by piped municipal sewer and water.
4.4.2 Permitted Uses
The following are Permitted Uses in the RM Zone:
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Home occupation
-
Mobile home
-
Mobile home park
-
Park
4.4.3 Zone Regulations
The following zone regulations apply to all permitted uses in the RM Zone:
Zoning Mechanism
Provision
(a) Lot frontage
(minimum)
15 m
(b) Lot area (minimum)
450 m2
(c) Front yard
(minimum)
6 m
(d) Interior side yard
(minimum)
3 m
(e) Exterior side yard
(minimum)
4 m
(f) Rear yard (minimum)
6 m
(g) Gross floor area
(minimum)
60 m2
(h) Lot coverage
(maximum)
40%
(i) Building height
(maximum)
8 m
(j) The maximum density shall be fifteen (15) lots per gross hectare.
(k) At least seven (7) percent of the mobile home park area shall be provided for
the park.
(l) A buffer strip of at least 7.5 m in depth adjoining all boundaries and free from
any buildings or structures shall be provided. Such strip shall be utilized for
landscaping in accordance with the Landscaped Open Space and Landscaped Buffer
Strips section of the By-law.
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4.5
Rural Residential Zone (RR)
4.5.1 Purpose
This Zone allows for the development of low density single-detached, seasonal or
permanent housing and compatible uses in a rural setting.
4.5.2 Permitted Uses
The following are permitted uses in the RR Zone:
-
Bed and breakfast
-
Boarding house
-
Community garden
-
Emergency shelter
-
Group home
-
Home day care
-
Home industry
-
Home occupation
-
Modular home
-
Non-commercial farm
-
Park
-
Seasonal dwelling
-
Single-detached dwelling
-
Sleep cabin
4.5.3 Zone Regulations:
The following zone regulations apply to all permitted uses located on surveyed
roadways in the RR Zone:
Zoning Mechanism
Provision
(a) Lot frontage
(minimum)
61 m
(b) Lot area (minimum)
1.0 ha
(c) Front yard (minimum)
15 m
(d) Interior side yard
(minimum)
3 m
(e) Exterior side yard
(minimum)
15 m
(f) Rear yard (minimum)
8 m
(g) Gross floor area
(minimum)
80 m2
(h) Lot coverage
(maximum)
25%
(i) Building height
(maximum)
10 m
(j) For lots abutting a non-surveyed roadway, the front property line shall be
deemed to be 10 m from the centre-line of the roadway. All zone regulations shall
follow from this measurement.
(k) For waterfront lots, the minimum front yard requirement shall be 20 m. In
cases where waterfront lots are adjacent to a 20 m shore reserve, the minimum
front yard requirement shall be reduced to 1 m.
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(l) For those permitted uses fronting on both a navigable waterway and a municipal
street, the minimum lot frontage requirement along the street shall be 11 m and for
the waterfront side shall be
61 m.
(m) For any non-commercial farm, the minimum lot area shall be 2 hectares.
(n) For any boarding house, the maximum number of rented rooms is four (4).
(o) Modular homes must be a minimum width of 6 m.
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4.6
Local Commercial Zone (LC)
4.6.1 Purpose
This zone allows for the development of commercial, office and service uses to
meet the day to day needs of residents, along with limited residential uses above
the ground floor.
4.6.2 Permitted Uses
The following are permitted uses in the LC Zone:
-
Animal care establishment
-
Bakery
-
Clinic
-
Community garden
-
Convenience store
-
Day nursery
-
Drive through facility
-
Dwelling unit
-
Financial establishment
-
Light equipment sales and
rental establishment
-
Office
-
Personal service business
-
Recreation facility
-
Restaurant
-
Retail store
-
Service and repair shop
-
Studio
4.6.3 Zone Regulations
The following are zone provisions for permitted uses in the LC Zone:
Zoning Mechanism
Servicing Condition
Municipal Water and
Sewer
Municipal Water Only
or No Piped
Municipal Services
(a) Lot frontage
(minimum)
18 m
25 m
(b) Lot area (minimum)
500 m2
1.0 ha
(c) Front yard
(minimum)
6 m
6 m
(d) Interior side yard
(minimum)
3 m
4 m
(e) Exterior side yard
(minimum)
7 m
7 m
(f) Rear yard
(minimum)
8 m
8 m
(g) Floor area ratio
(minimum)
1.0
1.0
(h) Lot coverage
(maximum)
40%
40%
(i) Building height
(maximum)
10 m
10 m
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(j) Dwelling units may only be located above or to the rear, but within the same
building, of one or more permitted uses that occupy the first floor of a non-
residential building.
(k) For lots abutting a non-surveyed roadway, the front lot line shall be deemed to
be 10 m from the centre-line of the roadway. All zone regulations shall follow from
this measurement.
(l) For any permitted convenience store, restaurant, drive through facility, or retail
store the maximum total gross floor area of the permitted use shall be 300 m2.
(m) For lots where the side or rear yard abuts a residential zone, the required side
yard shall be 6 m and the required rear yard shall 7.5 m, respectively.
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4.7
General Commercial Zone (GC)
4.7.1 Purpose
This Zone allows for a wide range of uses and services to meet the needs of
residents, businesses and tourists.
4.7.2 Permitted Uses
The following are permitted uses in the GC Zone:
-
Animal care establishment
-
Animal hospital
-
Art gallery
-
Automobile gas bar
-
Automobile rental
establishment
-
Automobile service station
-
Bakery
-
Car wash
-
Cinema
-
Clinic
-
Communication facility
-
Community garden
-
Continuum care facility
-
Day nursery
-
Apartment dwelling unit(s)
-
Financial establishment
-
Funeral home
-
Hostel
-
Hotel
-
Instructional facility
-
Library
-
Marina
-
Micro-brewery
-
Office
-
Open air market
-
Outdoor recreation facility
-
Parking lot
-
Personal service business
-
Place of assembly
-
Recreation facility
-
Recreational rental
establishment
-
Retail store
-
Restaurant
-
Service and repair shop
-
Shopping centre
-
Studio
-
Taxi stand
4.7.3 Zone Regulations
The following are zone regulations for permitted uses located on surveyed roads in
the GC Zone:
Zoning Mechanism
Land Use Condition
GC Zone abuts a
residential zone
(a) Side yard
(minimum)
5 m
(b) Rear yard
(minimum)
8 m
(c) The maximum building height of any permitted use is 11.0 m.
(d) Dwelling units may only be located within the same structure and above one or
more permitted uses that occupy the first floor of a non-residential use building. In
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one-storey buildings in the GC Zone, residential dwelling units are permitted,
provided that:
i.
Commercial uses occupy the front of the building; and
ii.
Residential uses comprise no more than 40% of the gross floor area of
the building.
(e) Residential dwelling units in multi-storey buildings are not permitted on the
ground floor.
(f) Each permitted dwelling unit shall have a minimum gross floor area of 37 m2.
(g) Commercial uses are permitted only on the ground floor of a building in the GC
Zone, unless the commercial use on upper storeys is an extension of the ground
floor use.
(h) Restaurants shall not include drive through facilities.
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4.8
Highway Commercial Zone (HC)
4.8.1 Purpose
This Zone allows for commercial development along major roads that serves the
travelling public and often requires large land areas for development.
4.8.2 Permitted Uses
The following are permitted uses in the HC Zone:
-
Automobile dealership
-
Automobile gas bar
-
Automobile service station
-
Automobile rental
establishment
-
Animal hospital
-
Car wash
-
Clinic
-
Commercial storage facility
-
Community garden
-
Convenience store
-
Drive through facility
-
Financial establishment
-
Food service vehicle
-
Funeral home
-
Horticultural nursery
-
Hostel
-
Hotel
-
Light equipment sales and
rental establishment
-
Light industrial use
-
Micro-brewery
-
Motel
-
Office
-
Outdoor recreation facility
-
Parking lot
-
Personal service business
-
Place of assembly
-
Recreation facility
-
Recreational rental
establishment
-
Recreational vehicle or boat
sales establishment
-
Restaurant
-
Retail store
-
Service and repair shop
-
Studio
- Resort Commercial
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4.8.3 Zone Regulations
The following are zone regulations for permitted uses in the HC Zone:
Zoning Mechanism
Servicing Condition
Municipal Water and
Sewer
Municipal Water Only
or No Piped Municipal
Services
(a) Lot frontage
(minimum)
18 m
25 m
(b) Lot area (minimum)
600 m2
1.0 ha
(c) Front yard
(minimum)
6 m
10 m
(d) Side yard
(minimum)
3 m
3 m
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(e) Rear yard
(minimum)
4 m
4 m
(f) Floor area ratio
(minimum)
1
1.0
(g) Lot coverage
(maximum)
50%
50%
(h) Building height
(maximum)
10 m
10 m
(i) A maximum of one dwelling unit shall be permitted as an accessory use to any
commercial use. The dwelling unit must be occupied by the business owner,
caretaker, security guard or similar employee.
(j) For lots abutting a non-surveyed roadway, the front property line shall be
deemed to be 10 m from the centre-line of the roadway. All zone regulations shall
follow from this measurement.
(k) For lots where the side or rear yard abuts a residential zone, the required side
yard shall be 6 m and the required rear yard shall be 7.5 m, respectively.
4.9
Tourist Recreational Zone (TR)
4.9.1 Purpose
This zone allows for a variety of accommodations to be established for recreational
and tourism purposes.
4.9.2
Permitted Uses
The following are Permitted Uses in the TC Zone:
-
Automobile gas bar
-
Automobile rental
establishment
-
Bed and breakfast
-
Campground
-
Community garden
-
Convenience store
-
Food service vehicle
-
Marina
-
Motel
-
Outdoor recreation facility
-
Recreation facility
-
Recreational vehicle or boat
sales establishment
-
Recreational rental
establishment
-
Resort
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4.9.3
Zone Regulations
The following are zone regulations for permitted uses in the TC Zone:
Zoning Mechanism
Servicing Condition
Municipal Water and
Sewer
Municipal Water Only
or No Piped
Municipal Services
(a) Lot frontage
(minimum)
20 m
50 m
(b) Lot area (minimum)
2,000 m2
1.0 ha
(c) Front yard
(minimum)
8 m
10 m
(d) Side yard
(minimum)
4.5 m
10 m
(e) Rear yard
(minimum)
8 m
10 m
(f) Floor area ratio
(minimum)
1.0
1.0
(g) Lot coverage
(maximum)
40%
40%
(h) Building height
(maximum)
10 m
10 m
(i) A maximum of one dwelling unit shall be permitted as an accessory use to any
commercial use. The dwelling unit must be occupied by the business owner,
caretaker, security guard or similar employee.
(j) For lots abutting a non-surveyed roadway, the front property line shall be
deemed to be 10 m from the centre-line of the roadway. All zone regulations shall
follow from this measurement.
(k) For rental units within any permitted resort, motel or campground, the
minimum total gross floor area shall be 20 m2 per unit.
(l) For any convenience store accessory to any permitted resort, motel or
campground, the maximum total gross floor area of the convenience store use shall
be 300 m2.
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4.10 Light Industrial Zone (ML)
4.10.1
Purpose
This zone allows for a wide range of low-impact light industrial land uses as well as
complementary commercial uses.
4.10.2
Permitted Uses
The following are permitted uses in the ML Zone:
-
Animal hospital
-
Automobile dealership
-
Automobile body shop
-
Automobile service station
-
Automobile rental
establishment
-
Bulk sales and storage
establishment
-
Commercial storage facility
-
Contractor service
-
Drive through facility
-
Dry cleaning establishment
-
Emergency service
-
Financial establishment
-
Food processing plant
-
Forestry use
-
Funeral home
-
Light equipment sales and
rental establishment
-
Light industrial use
-
Modular home (as an
accessory use)
-
Office
-
Open storage
-
Outdoor recreation facility
-
Parking lot
-
Recreation facility
-
Recreational rental
establishment
-
Recreational vehicle or boat
sales establishment
-
Service and repair shop
-
Snow disposal facility
-
Transportation Depot
-
Warehouse
-
Waste processing and transfer
facility
4.10.3
Zone Regulations
The following are zone provisions for permitted uses in the ML Zone:
Zoning Mechanism
Servicing Condition
Municipal Water and
Sewer
Municipal Water Only
or No Piped
Municipal Services
(a) Lot frontage
(minimum)
18 m
25 m
(b) Lot area (minimum)
1,000 m2
1.0 ha
(c) Front yard
(minimum)
6 m
8 m
(d) Interior side yard
(minimum)
4 m
6 m
(e) Exterior side yard
6 m
6 m
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(f) Rear yard
(minimum)
6 m
8 m
(g) Floor area ratio
(minimum)
1.0
1.0
(h) Lot coverage
(maximum)
75%
75%
(i) Building height
(maximum)
11 m
11 m
(j) A maximum of one dwelling unit shall be permitted as an accessory use to any
permitted use. The dwelling unit must be occupied by the business owner,
caretaker, security guard or similar employee.
(k) For lots where the front, side or rear yard abuts a residential zone, the required
front and/or side yard shall be 12 m and the required rear yard shall 15 m,
respectively.
(l) For any permitted waste processing and transfer facility, the nature of the
wastes will be limited to inorganic and non-hazardous wastes that do not have the
potential to generate significant odours (e.g. a recycling plant or depot).
(m) For any permitted restaurant or drive through facility, the maximum total gross
floor area of the permitted use shall be 300 m2.
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4.11 Heavy Industrial Zone (MH)
4.11.1
Purpose
This zone allows for a wide range of industrial uses, which by their nature, may
generate noise, fumes, odours and that may be obnoxious or hazardous. Some
limited complementary commercial and service-oriented uses are also permitted.
4.11.2
Permitted Uses
The following are permitted uses in the MH Zone:
-
Abattoir
-
Airport
-
Animal hospital
-
Auction centre
-
Automobile body shop
-
Automobile dealership
-
Automobile gas bar
-
Automobile service station
-
Automobile rental
establishment
-
Bulk sales and storage
establishment
-
Car wash
-
Contractor service
-
Drive through facility
-
Dry cleaning establishment
-
Emergency service
-
Food processing plant
-
Forestry use
-
Fuel storage tank
-
Heavy industrial use
-
Heavy equipment and vehicle
sales, rental and servicing
-
Light equipment sales and
service establishment
-
Light industrial use
-
Maintenance and storage yard
-
Modular Home (as an
accessory use)
-
Open storage
-
Parking lot
-
Recreational facility
-
Recreational vehicle or boat
sales establishment
-
Research and development
centre
-
Restaurant
-
Retail store
-
Service and repair shop
-
Sewage facility
-
Snow disposal facility
-
Storage yard
-
Technology industry
-
Transportation depot
-
Warehouse
-
Waste processing and transfer
facility
4.11.3
Zone Regulations
The following are zone provisions for permitted uses in the MH zone:
Zoning Mechanism
Servicing Condition
Municipal Water and
Sewer
Municipal Water Only
or No Piped
Municipal Services
(a) Lot frontage
(minimum)
18 m
25 m
(b) Lot area (minimum)
500 m2
1.0 ha
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(c) Front yard
(minimum)
6 m
6 m
(d) Interior side yard
(minimum)
3 m
4 m
(e) Exterior side yard
6 m
6 m
(f) Rear yard
(minimum)
8 m
8 m
(g) Building height
(maximum)
10 m
10 m
(h) A maximum of one dwelling unit shall be permitted as an accessory use to any
permitted use. The dwelling unit must be occupied by the business owner,
caretaker, security guard or similar employee.
(i) For lots where the front, side or rear yard abuts a residential zone, the required
front, side or rear yard shall be 18 m, respectively.
(j) A retail store is only permitted as an accessory use to another permitted use in
the MH zone and may not exceed 25% of the gross floor area of the principal use
on the lot.
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4.12 Extractive Industrial Zone (MX)
4.12.1
Purpose
This Zone allows for industrial uses associated with mineral and aggregate
extraction and processing as well as complementary industrial and commercial
uses.
4.12.2
Permitted Uses
The following are permitted uses in the MX zone:
-
Contractor service
-
Forestry use
-
Mineral aggregate operation
-
Mineral mining operation
-
Open storage
-
Transportation depot
4.12.3
Zone Regulations
The following are the zone regulations for permitted uses in the MX Zone:
Zoning Mechanism
Provision
(a) Lot frontage
(minimum)
25 m
(b) Lot area (minimum)
2 ha
(c) Front yard (minimum)
20 m
(d) Side yard (minimum)
20 m
(e) Rear yard (minimum)
20 m
(f) Lot coverage
(maximum)
75 %
(g) Building height
(maximum)
30 m
(h) For lots abutting a non-surveyed roadway, the front lot line shall be deemed to
be 10 m from the centre-line of the roadway. All zone regulations shall follow from
this measurement.
(i) For commercial uses fronting onto a Provincial Highway, the minimum lot
frontage shall be 45 m when the posted speed limit is 80 km/h, and 31.5 m when
the posted speed limit is 50 km/h.
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4.13 Rural Zone (RU)
4.13.1
Purpose
This Zone allows for the production of farm produce as well as recreational and
other compatible uses, as well as limited development of low density single-
detached, seasonal or permanent housing compatible uses in a rural setting.
4.13.2
Permitted Uses
The following are Permitted Uses in the Rural Zone:
-
Agricultural use
-
Animal hospital
-
Art gallery
-
Bed and breakfast
-
Boarding house
-
Cemeteries
-
Community garden
-
Contractor service
-
Day nursery
-
Emergency shelter
-
Equestrian establishment
-
Food processing plant
-
Forestry use
-
Golf course
-
Group home
-
Home day care
-
Home industry
-
Home occupation
-
Horticultural nursery
-
Interpretive centre
-
Kennel
-
Library
-
Marina
-
Mineral aggregate operation
-
Mineral mining operation
-
Mobile home
-
Modular home
-
Museum
-
Non-commercial farm
-
Open storage
-
Outdoor recreation facility
-
Park
-
Recreation facility
-
Retirement home
-
Seasonal dwelling
-
Single-detached dwelling
-
Sleep cabin
-
Snow disposal facility
-
Wildlife conservation reserve
4.13.3
Zone Regulations
The following zone regulations apply to all permitted uses located on surveyed
roadways in the RU Zone:
Zoning Mechanism
Provision
(a) Lot frontage
(minimum)
90 m
(b) Lot area (minimum)
2.0 ha
(c) Front yard (minimum)
15 m
(d) Side yard (minimum)
10 m
(e) Rear yard (minimum)
15 m
(f) Gross floor area
(minimum)
90 m2
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(g) Lot coverage
(maximum)
10 %
(h) Building height
(maximum)
24 m
(i) A maximum of one accessory dwelling unit shall be permitted in conjunction with
any agricultural use.
(j) For lots abutting a non-surveyed roadway, the front property line shall be
deemed to be 10 m from the centre-line of the roadway. All zone regulations shall
follow from this measurement.
(k) For waterfront lots, the minimum front yard requirement shall be 20 m. In
cases where waterfront lots are adjacent to a 20 m shore reserve, the minimum
front yard requirement shall be reduced to 1 m.
(l) Any open storage must be associated with another permitted use, and shall
comply with the open storage provisions in this By-law.
(m) For those permitted uses fronting on both a navigable waterway and a
municipal street, the minimum lot frontage requirement along the street shall be 11
m.
(n) Modular homes must be a minimum width of 6 m.
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4.14 Open Space Zone (OS)
4.14.1
Purpose
This Zone provides land for active and passive recreational uses and landscaped
buffers.
4.14.2
Permitted Uses
The following are permitted uses in the OS Zone:
-
Community centre
-
Community garden
-
Food service vehicle
-
Golf course
-
Interpretive centre
-
Off-leash dog area
-
Open-air market
-
Outdoor recreational facility
-
Park
-
Parking lot
-
Recreational facility
-
Recreational rental
establishment
-
Wildlife conservation reserve
4.14.3
Zone Regulations
The following zone regulations apply to permitted uses in the OS Zone:
Zoning Mechanism
Provision
(a) Front yard (minimum)
6 m
(b) Interior side yard
(minimum)
3 m
(c) Exterior side yard
(minimum)
6 m
(d) Rear yard (minimum)
8 m
(e) Building height
(maximum)
15 m
(f) Notwithstanding any other provision in this By-law, a park, parking lot, outdoor
recreational facility, and a wildlife conservation reserve shall be permitted uses on
Tunnel Island.
4.14.4
OS1 - TransCanada Pipeline Subzone
Any development adjacent to TransCanada Pipeline facilities shall comply with the
following regulations:
a) Pre-consultation with the City and with TransCanada or its designated
representative is required for any development within 200 m of the OS1
subzone.
b) Any excavation, blasting or moving of heavy equipment within the OS1
subzone or within 30 m of the OS1 subzone must be approved in writing by
TransCanada.
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c) No permanent building or structure may be located within the OS1 subzone
or within 7 m of the OS1 subzone.
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4.15 Institutional Zone (I)
4.15.1
Purpose
This zone allows for the development of public and privately owned facilities of an
institutional or community service nature.
4.15.2
Permitted Uses
The following are permitted uses in the Institutional (I) Zone:
-
Art gallery
-
Cemetery
-
Clinic
-
Community centre
-
Community garden
-
Continuum care facility
-
Correctional facility
-
Day nursery
-
Emergency service
-
Group home
-
Hospital
-
Instructional facility
-
Library
-
Museum
-
Office
-
Off-leash dog area
-
Outdoor recreational facility
-
Park
-
Place of assembly
-
Place of worship
-
Post-secondary institution
-
Recreational facility
-
Retirement home
-
School
-
Studio
-
Theatre
4.15.3
Zone Regulations
The following zone regulations apply to permitted uses in the Institutional (I) Zone:
Zoning Mechanism
Servicing Condition
Municipal Water and
Sewer
Municipal Water
Only or No Piped
Municipal Services
(a) Lot frontage
(minimum)
15 m
25 m
(b) Lot area (minimum)
450 m2
1.0 ha
(c) Front yard
(minimum)
6 m
6 m
(d) Interior side yard
(minimum)
3 m
4 m
(e) Exterior side yard
(minimum)
4 m
6 m
(f) Lot coverage
(maximum)
40%
40%
(g) Rear yard
(minimum)
10 m
10 m
(h) Building height
(maximum)
10 m
10 m
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4.16 Waste Disposal Zone (WD)
4.16.1
Purpose
This Zone is intended for uses associated with disposal and treatment of municipal
solid waste.
4.16.2
Permitted Uses
The following are permitted uses in the WD Zone:
-
Solid waste disposal facility
-
Waste processing and transfer facility
4.16.3
Zone Regulations
The following zone provisions apply to permitted uses in the WD Zone:
Zoning Mechanism
Provision
(a) Lot frontage
(minimum)
100 m
(b) Lot area (minimum)
10 ha
(c) Front yard (minimum)
20 m
(d) Side yard (minimum)
20 m
(e) Rear yard (minimum)
20 m
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4.17 Environmental Protection Zone (EP)
4.17.1
Purpose
This Zone provides protection to those areas which have historical and natural
significance such as First Nation burial grounds, fish and wildlife habitat. In
addition, this zoning is applied to land that is designated as Provincially Significant
Wetland in the City of Kenora Official Plan.
4.17.2
Permitted Uses
The following are permitted uses in the EP Zone:
-
Wildlife conservation reserve
4.17.3
Zone Regulations
The following zone regulations apply to permitted uses in the EP Zone:
a) The cutting, removal or burning of trees and other natural vegetation is
prohibited.
b) The placement or removal of topsoil is prohibited.
4.17.4
EP1 Subzone
a) Notwithstanding any other provision in this By-law, no buildings or structures
shall be permitted on the Provincially Significant Wetlands zoned as EP1 on
the Zoning Schedule (Maps) to this By-law.
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4.18 Hazard Land Zone (HL)
4.18.1
Purpose
This Zone identifies lands which are susceptible to flooding or erosion or any other
physical characteristic which could cause harm to persons or lead to the
deterioration of buildings and structures.
4.18.2
Permitted Uses
-
Wildlife conservation reserve
-
Dock
-
Farm, excluding any building
-
Park, provided there are no buildings located thereon except building used
as an open pavilion and for sanitary facilities or change houses for bathers.
-
Parking lot or any similar non-structural use accessory to a permitted use or
accessory to a permitted use in an adjacent zone, but on the same lot
4.18.3
Zone Regulations
a) The placement or removal of fill is subject to engineering studies
demonstrating minimal risk of environmental damage and/or the reduction of
potential hazards for which the land is designated.
b) All lands within 250 m of an abandoned mine hazard site, as designated on
Schedule A of the Official Plan, shall be included in the HL Zone.
c) No habitable building or structure in this Zone shall have a window or other
opening on the Winnipeg River for the following elevations:
i.
from the Dalles First Nation upstream to the rapids below Rideout Bay
at Old Fort Island below 320.6 m Canadian Geodetic Vertical Datum of
1928(CGVD28);
ii.
Old Fort Island upstream to the Lake of the Woods dams below 321.4
m CGVD28 datum.
d) No habitable building or structure in this Zone shall have a window or other
opening on the Lake of the Woods where the elevation is below 324.60 m
CGVD28 datum.
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4.19 Black Sturgeon Lake (Restricted Development Area) Zone (BSL)
4.19.1
Purpose
The purpose of the Black Sturgeon Lake (Restricted Development Area) Zone is to
implement the Black Sturgeon Lake (Restricted Development Area) Special Policy
Overlay in the City's Official Plan.
4.19.2
Permitted Uses
-
Dock, private
-
Seasonal dwelling
-
Single-detached dwelling
-
Sleep cabin
4.19.3
Zone Regulations
The following zone regulations apply to permitted uses in the BSL Zone:
Zoning Mechanism
Provision
(a) Lot area (minimum)
1.0 ha
(b) Lot area for back lot
(minimum)
2 ha
(c) Lot frontage in areas
that are not in a restricted
development area
(minimum)
61 m
(d) Lot frontage in a
restricted development
area (minimum)
122 m
(e) Road frontage for
back lot
90 m
(f) Front yard - Backlot
15 m
(g) Front yard -
Waterfront lot
20 m
(h) Front yard -
Waterfront lot, adjacent
to a 20-metre shore
reserve
1 m
(i) Side yard (minimum)
3 m
(j) Rear yard (minimum)
8 m
(k) Lot coverage
(maximum)
10%
(l) Building height
(maximum)
7.5 m
(m) Gross Floor Area
(minimum)
80 m²
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(n) For those permitted uses fronting on both a navigable waterway and a
municipal street, the minimum lot frontage requirement along the street shall be 11
m and for the waterfront side shall be minimum 90 m, or 61 m in a restricted
development area, as per the above table.
(o) Shoreline disturbance for any land on Black Sturgeon Lake shall be restricted to
a maximum of 25% of the lot frontage. This applies to, but is not limited to, all
structures, removal of vegetation, pathways, decks and docks.
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4.20 Future Development Overlay
4.20.1
Purpose
The purpose of the Future Development Overlay is to recognize land designated as
Special Policy Overlay - Future Development Area in the City's Official Plan that
represent older industrial sites or rural areas that may be prime locations for
development or redevelopment.
4.20.2
Permitted Uses
Notwithstanding the permitted uses in the underlying zone, development in the
Future Development Overlay shall be restricted to the following uses:
-
Existing uses
4.20.3
Overlay Regulations
Development on lands within the Future Development Overlay is subject to the
provisions of the underlying zone.
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4.21 Residential - Small Home Zone (SH)
4.21.1
General Purpose
This zone allows for the development of single-detached housing and other
compatible uses serviced by municipal water and sewer.
4.21.2
Permitted Uses
-
Community garden
-
Home day care
-
Home occupation
-
Modular home
-
Park
-
Single-detached dwelling
4.21.3
Zone Regulations
The following zone regulations apply to all permitted uses in the SH Zone:
Zoning Mechanism
Provisions for servicing conditions
Municipal Water and Sewer
(a) Lot frontage
(minimum)
15 m
(b) Lot area (minimum)
375 m2
(c) Front yard
(minimum)
7.5 m
(d) Interior side yard
(minimum)
1 storey: 1.5 m
2 storeys: 2.5 m
(e) Exterior side yard
(minimum)
4 m
(f) Rear yard
(minimum)
8 m
(g) Gross floor area
(minimum)
65 m2
(h) Lot coverage
(maximum)
40%
(i) Building height
(maximum)
7 m
(j) In cases where waterfront lots are adjacent to a 20 m shore reserve, the
minimum front yard requirement shall be reduced to 1 m.
(k) Modular homes must be a minimum width of 6 m.
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Section 5 - Exceptions
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Section 5
Exceptions
The provisions of this By-law have been modified for the lands to which the
exceptions described in the table below have been applied and are shown on the
Zoning Schedules (Maps) by the applicable exception number indicated in square
brackets "[#]" in the zone code.
Where an exception applies, the provisions imposed by that exception prevail over
any other provision in this By-law.
EXCEPTION
#
PROVISION
ZBL #
BY-LAW TEXT
[1] - R1
The minimum side yard
requirement shall be 1.5 m for
both 1 and 2 storey dwellings.
Pertains to Sunset Place & Sunrise
Place Development
[2] - R1
Are subject to a minimum front
yard setback of
20 m.
Pertains to 68, 70 & 72 Lakeside
Cres.
[3] - R1, RR
Additional permitted uses are:
meat processing, meat packing
and associated retail facility.
149-2014
Pertains to 951 Airport Rd.
(Weiner Shack) and 89 McDonald
Rd. (Carnivore Cuts)
[4] - HC
That the following additional uses
are permitted:
- Dwelling units above
commercial uses, not to
exceed 6 storeys and 20 m in
height; and
- Business and/or professional
offices.
That the yard setbacks be
established as follows:
1) Front setback 7 metres
2) Rear setback 5 metres
3) North side 1.5 metres
4) South side 3 metres.
129-2002
Notwithstanding other provisions,
the property specifically described as
40 Minnesota St. at the location of
the Norman Hotel, Registered Plan
M248, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7,
Parcels 30826 and 36910 be
zoned HC[4].
[5] - R3
The minimum front yard setback
requirement shall be zero (0) m.
Pertains to 20 Nash Street
[6] - RU
With the additional permitted use
of a training centre.
105-2005
Notwithstanding other provisions,
the property specifically described as
Concession 7 of Jaffray, Part of
Lot 4 Part 1 of KR 612, former
Pine Grove School, 168 Redditt
Rd. be rezoned from I - Institutional
to RU - Rural.
[7] -GC
The GC - General Commercial
zoning shall apply to the Museum
Annex and 6 m on the east side of
the building and 6 m on the south
side of the building.
4-2007
Pertains to 300 Main Street S.
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[8] - HC
With a single-family dwelling
added as a use.
7-2007
Notwithstanding other provisions,
the property specifically described as
1987 Highway 17 W, Mining
Location 280P, Part 1 of
Reference Plan 23R-9024, Parcel
40281 be rezoned with an added
use to HC - Highway Commercial.
[9] - R3
And to increase the maximum
building height from 10 metres to
15 metres.
6-2008
Notwithstanding other provisions,
the property specifically described as
Pin 42161-0600 being Pt. of
Block on Tunnel Island,
described as Pt 1, Plan 23R-
11404, locally know as the
Abitibi Staff House property, be
rezoned from HC - Highway
Commercial to R3 - Residential
Density.
[10] - RR
Hereby amended by adding the
use of retail fabric outlet.
67-2007
Notwithstanding other provisions,
the property specifically described as
1815 Highway 17 West, Part
Location 274P PCL 20479, be
rezoned to RR - Rural Residential
Exception.
[11] - ML
To permit a single-family dwelling
as a permitted use in ML - Light
Industrial designation.
23-2008
Notwithstanding other provisions,
the property specifically described as
Part 1 on Plan 23R-11341, by
rezoning from RU-Rural to ML-Light
Industrial.
[12] - HC
By adding "drive through
restaurant facility" as a permitted
use.
24-2008
Notwithstanding other provisions,
the property specifically described as
714 Lakeview Drive, Part of
Bulmer's Mill Loc, RP 23R4575
Part 1, PCL 33315 adding the
permitted use to HC - Highway
Commercial Zone.
[13]-EP
EP[13]- placement or removal of
topsoil or fill shall not be permitted
without expressed permission of
the City of Kenora; or the cutting,
removal or burning of trees and
other natural vegetation shall not
be permitted without the
expressed permission of the City of
Kenora.
30-2008
Notwithstanding any other
provisions, the property specifically
described as 46 Johnson Landing
Road, CON 7J N PT LOT 3 RP
KR687 Part 1 PCl 28112 from
current zoning to EP-Environmental
Protection *with mitigation measures
permitted.
[14] - RR
That the minimum lot size is
reduced from .8 hectares to .78
hectares.
32-2008
Notwithstanding other provisions,
the property specifically described as
716 Essex Road, CON 1 MEL NPT
N PT LOC FM66, RP 23R4210
PARTS 2 & 3; PCL 31146 &
23R7224 PT 2 PCL 38796, be
rezoned from RU - Rural to RR -
Rural Residential
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[15] - R3
A reduction in required lot size
from 700 square metres to 450
square metres and reduce site
width from 23 metres to 15.24
metres.
44-2008
Notwithstanding other provisions,
the property specifically described as
39 Rupert Rd. Plan M1 BLK 2 W
PT Lot 102 be rezoned to R3[15] -
Residential Third Density.
[16] - R3
Permitting a maximum of four (4)
units
16-2005
Notwithstanding other provisions,
the property specifically described as
Concession 6 of Jaffray, North
Part of Lot 6, Part 2 of Plan
KR725, 418 Rabbit Lake Road, in
the former Town of Jaffray
Melick, now in the City of
Kenora, be rezoned from R1 -
Residential, First Density to R3 -
Residential Third Density.
[17] - RR
To reduce the permitted lot size
requirement from 1 ha to .4 ha
and Specifically for Lot 14, to
require a 50 ft. side yard
requirement on the east side of the
lot.
104-2005
Notwithstanding other provisions,
the property specifically described as
Farm Location 222E, Duffus
Road, Kenora ON.
[18] - LC,
R3
LC[18] - to permit only a clinic,
personal service establishment,
studio, dental or other professional
offices & a residential use above.
R3[18] - with reduced frontage
requirement for each unit in a
stacked dwelling from 6 m per unit
(24 m) to 3.35 m per dwelling unit
(13.4m), and to increase the
maximum width of a driveway in
the R3 zone from 40% (or 10m) of
the lot frontage to 64% or 8.55
metres.
160-2004
175-2010
Notwithstanding other provisions,
the property specifically described as
503 First Street S., Plan 3 BLK 2
Lot 168, and 21 Mikado Ave. Plan
M1 BLK 2 RP KR 428 Part 1 & 21
½ Mikado Plan M1 BLK 2E of Lot
6, respectively be rezoned by
changing the zoning designation
from R2-Residential Second Density
to LC[18]-Local Commercial and
R3[18]-Residential Third Density.
[19] - R3
A maximum of four dwelling units
and to reduce the west side yard
from 2.5 metres to 2.13 metres.
78-2011
Notwithstanding other provisions,
the property specifically described as
540 Second St. S. Plan 3, Blk 2
Lot 149E be rezoned from R2-
Residential Second Density to
R3[19]-Residential, Third Density
[20] - I
To require 6 parking stalls on site,
2 on the west side to be parallel
stalls and to require that a lease
agreement be entered into
between the City of Kenora and
New Beginnings Church for the use
of municipal property for parking
purposes.
145-2011
Notwithstanding other provisions,
the property specifically described as
701 First St. S. Plan 3 Block 4
Part Lot 21 be rezoned from R2 -
Residential Second Density to I [20]
- Institutional.
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[21] - HC
To permit contractor service as a
light industrial use, to permit the
residential use to continue.
2-2012
Notwithstanding other provisions,
the property specifically described as
1B Matheson Bay Road, CON 1J
PT LOT 14 EB1628 PCL; 20681 &
1 A Matheson Bay Road CON 1J
PT LOT 14 LOC KM196 DES RP
KR1543 PART 1 PCL 27161 be
rezoned from RR - Rural Residential
to HC[21] - Highway Commercial
Exception.
[22] - RR
To permit a reduced frontage of 10
metres on Kerr Drive, for proposed
new lots 1, 2 and 3 associated with
application for consent no. B20/11.
20-2012
Notwithstanding other provisions,
the property specifically described as
192 Kerr Drive, Plan M755 BLK
22 PCL 32914 be rezoned from OS
- Open Space to RR[22] - Rural
Residential.
[23] - R3
With reduced floor area/unit of
55m2. This change will permit the
development of a four-plex, which
is an adaptive re-use of the
structure and associated parking.
22-2012
Notwithstanding other provisions,
the property specifically described as
211 Sixth Street South, PLAN M8
W PT LOT 57 PCL 15340 and
PLAN M8 E PT LOT 57 PCL 17378
be rezoned from LC - Local
Commercial to R3[23] - Residential
Third Density Exception.
[24]
Exception Unassigned
[25] - I
To allow for the additional
temporary use of an Emergency
Shelter.
3-2018
13-2017
Notwithstanding other provisions,
the property specifically located at
210 First Street North, PLAN 3
BLK 3 LOT 52 TO 55, known as
the City View Building and 116
Fifth Avenue South, known as
the Knox Church, Lots 258 & 259
on Plan 25, be changed from I -
Institutional to I-[25].
[26] - HC
The property may include a duplex
in addition to commercial use.
122-2012
Notwithstanding other provisions,
the property specifically described as
1429 Highway 17 East, PLAN
M63 PT LOT 256 & 257 PCL
20983 be rezoned from HC -
Highway Commercial to HC[26] -
Highway Commercial Exception.
[27] - GC
May include a micro-brewery in
conjunction with restaurant/food
service and to include retail and
wholesale production/sale.
136-2012
Notwithstanding other provisions,
the property specifically described as
350 Second Street South, PLAN
25 LOT 273 TO 274 be rezoned
from GC - General Commercial to
GC[27] - General Commercial
Exception.
[28] - R2
The property may include an office
use as an additional permitted use.
135-2012
Notwithstanding other provisions,
the property specifically described as
Plan M11, Lot 41 & north part of
40, 322 First Avenue S. be
rezoned to R2[28].
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[29] - BSL,
EP
The road frontage for Lot 19 be
reduced from 90 metres to 46
metres.
11-2013
Notwithstanding other provisions,
the property specifically described as
Part of Lot 5 Concession 1
Geographic Township of Melick,
city of Kenora, be rezoned to BSL -
Black Sturgeon Lake (Restricted
Development Area), EP -
Environment Protection.
[30] - TR/EP
Re-zoned to permit a
campground/tourist resort,
including limited agricultural uses
with accommodations limited to
tents & cabins, an outdoor
recreation facility with a maximum
of 1 accessory dwelling unit, & the
uses and structures normally
incidental to the foregoing
120-2014
Notwithstanding other provisions,
the property specifically described as
1808 Highway 17 West, PT ML
233 PLAN PCL 26309 to be
rezoned from RU-Rural Residential to
TR/EP[30]-Tourist Recreation /
Environmental Protection
[31] - RU
The lands noted shall be zoned to
permit Rural uses & a storage
facility, including structures
normally incidental to the forgoing.
148-2014
Notwithstanding other provisions,
the property specifically as 31
Villeneuve Road, Con 7J S Pt Lot
3 RP KR126 Parts 3-5 PCL
22741, from RU to RU[31].
[32] - RU
The lands shall be zoned to permit
EP-Environmental Protection uses
& a reduced frontage on the
Anderson Rd
40-2015
That the property specifically
described as 616 & 628 Anderson
Branch Road, Con 8J N Pt Lot 1
PCL 2226 from RU to RU[32].
[33] - RU,
EP
Permit the development of a single
lane access driveway, in addition
to the EP - Environmental
Protection uses
161-2015
Notwithstanding other provisions,
property described as Pt ML D666
Melick Pt 2 KR 4, Pt E Pt Location
D666 Melick as in LT 43312,
except Pts 8 & 9, 23R 12248, Pt
Location D666 Melick Pt 7 23R
12248 (James Road) from RU/EP
- Rural Environmental Protection to
RU/EP [33].
[34] - LC
Zoned to permit Local Commercial
uses, and a Bed and Breakfast
169-2015
Notwithstanding other provisions,
the property specifically described as
Plan 3 BLK 2 W PT Lot 157 and
158 to rezone from R3-Residential
Third Density to LC[34] - Local
Commercial.
[35] - R1
To be excepted from specific
zoning provisions required from
home occupations, including
accommodation of a total floor
area of 310m2 , which is 69% of
the building, to enable office space
for 7 employees and for the
operation of the occupation not to
be the resident.
14-2017
Change the zoning of property
specifically described as 1 Seventh
St. S. and legally described as Plan
3 BLK 3 LOT 52 to 55, from R1-
First Density Zone to R1[35].
Section 5 - Exceptions
City of Kenora Zoning By-law - Enacted December 15, 2015 - Updated 18 Feb 2026
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[36] - BSL
To except the property from
Section 3.13.5 to increase the
"frontage to depth ratio" from 1:5
to an average of 1:7.
24-2017
Change the zoning of property
located at 7044 Coker Road,
described as CON 3 MEL Part of
Lot 7; Part 1 of Plan 23R-5651;
PCL 34299 from RU-Rural to
BSL[36] Black Sturgeon Lake
(Restricted Development Area)
Zone.
[37] - RU
Changed to a site-specific use, to
allow for a commercial storage
facility on the northern half of the
lot being 70.8 metres from the
northern lot line.
50-2017
Notwithstanding other provisions,
the property described as 65 Goss
Road, Concession 2 of Melick,
North Part Lot 14 Designated as
23R-10516 Parts 2, 6, 7, 8, 9 &
10; Parcel 42450 be rezoned from
RU - Rural to RU[37]
[38] - RR
To allow for use of a converted
dwelling on a lot with reduced
frontage and would allow for an
existing building to apply for a
change of use permit to a
converted dwelling containing
three (3) units and allow for 0.43
ha of land to be transferred to an
abutting lot.
36-2018
Notwithstanding other provisions,
the property described as 1930
Highway 17 West, being Parcel
33035 Sec DFK; Part Mining
Location 233P, Part 1 of Plan
23R-5012; being PIN: 42174-
0029, be changed from RR-Rural
Residential to RR[38]
[39] - R3
To grant relief from provisions of
the Zoning By-law including the
interior side yard provisions of
2.5m to 0 metres; exterior side
yard from 4m to 0.35m, to
increase lot coverage from 40% to
55%; to amend the definition of a
"Street" as it pertains to the
subject lot, to allow for frontage on
a private road, as a site-specific
provision.
60-2018
Notwithstanding other provisions,
the property described as 1731
Railway Street, being PIN #
42176-0338, Part of Block B,
Plan M-28, being Part of Location
D-52 be changed from R3 -
Residential - Third Density Zone to
R3[39] - a site- specific Third
Density Zone.
[40] - RR
A site-specific zone to grant relief
from provisions of the Zoning By-
law to enable through lots with a
minimum frontage of 22 metres,
and minimum lot areas of 1.82
hectares; as well as to zone that
portion of the shoreline protecting
fish habitat & providing habitat for
Golden Eye Lichen & Cartilage
Lichen, being 20 metres in width &
approximately 420 metres in
length along the south shoreline,
Environmental Protection (EP)
Zone.
108-2018
Changing the zoning of property
located at Island K144, being PIN
# 42162-0024 known as Scott
Island, to be changed from RR-
Rural Residential to RR[40], a site-
specific zone.
[41] - MH
Site specific to grant relief for the
creation of one new lot (approx.
0.28 ha) & the retained portion
(approx. 0.97 ha), being less than
the required lot area for an
unserviced lot zoned MH.
131-2018
Notwithstanding other provisions,
the property specifically described as
1053 Lakeview Dr., PIN #
42161-0560 be changed from MH
Heavy Industrial to MH[41] a site
specific Heavy Industrial Zone.
Section 5 - Exceptions
City of Kenora Zoning By-law - Enacted December 15, 2015 - Updated 18 Feb 2026
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Permitted use of the property will
be limited to existing uses which
include industrial/commercial
barging, marine transportation
depot & contractor services, as site
specific provisions.
[42] - HC
That the zone regulations for Area
A are: Front Yard North - 6
metres, Front Yard South - 4.5
metres, East Side Yard - 1.6
metres, West Side Yard - 2.4
metres, Rear Yard - 4.5 metres,
Building Height - 15 metres, and
Lot Coverage - 44%.
That area C shall not include a
Resort Commercial Establishment,
the maximum building height shall
be 4.5 M & the rear yard setback
shall be reduced to 4.5 m, and
notwithstanding the provision of
Section 3.30 of Zoning By-law
101-2015, the front yard south
setback shall be reduced to 6
metres from 20 metres.
Area B is provided for context
purposes. It will remain zoned as
Residential - Third Density (R3).
Section 3.17 (d) of said Zoning By-
law 101-2015 shall not apply to
Area B so long as Area B is subject
to Site Plan Control.
Notwithstanding the provisions of
section 3.23.1of Zoning By-law
101-2015, a parking lot shall be
permitted on the lands identified
as Area B, municipally known as
49 Nash Drive, as an accessory
use to the uses in Area A and C.
41-2019
Notwithstanding other provisions,
the property described as 'Anchor
Inn' at 543 Lakeview Dr., 'Area
B' at 49 Nash Dr. and 'Area C' at
the southside of Nash Street, be
rezoned from HC-Highway
Commercial to HC[42]- Highway
Commercial with exception [42] to
allow for the development of uses
permitted within the HC- zone,
including a Resort Commercial
Establishment with up to thirty-five
(35) accommodation units as set out
in Area A and enable site specific
provisions.
[43] - R3
Supportive Housing is a permitted
use on this property.
54-2019
Pertaining to 661 Ninth Street
North
[44] - RU
Will use of the property as a small
farm & small campground, offering
people travelling with horses'
short-term accommodation, & the
potential for summer & year-round
cabins in a future phase of
development, not to exceed 25%
of the total property area.
112-2019
Notwithstanding other provisions,
the property located at 66
Cambrian Drive described as Part
of Part 1 Plan 23R7345; 1'
Reserve on Plan M639; NW end
of Cambrian Dr. be rezoned from
RU - Rural to RU[44] - Rural
Exception Zone.
[45] - R3
To allow an existing building to
apply for a change of use permit
for an apartment dwelling
containing six (6) units, & to
having interior & exterior access;
with legal non-complying building
setbacks (4.3 m front yard, 0.6 m
124-2019
Notwithstanding other provisions,
the property located at 915 Ottawa
Street, Plan 18 BLK 49 Lot 12;
Townsite of Keewatin be rezoned
from I to R3[45] - Residential Third
Density Exception Zone.
Section 5 - Exceptions
City of Kenora Zoning By-law - Enacted December 15, 2015 - Updated 18 Feb 2026
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interior side yard, 8 m rear yard),
and total of 10 parking spaces on
site & 7 parking spaces having
deducted lengths of 5.36 m.
[46] - ML
The minimum front yard shall be
reduced from 6m to 1.6m; the
minimum exterior side yard on the
Southerly side shall be reduced
from 6m to 1.7m; and the
minimum exterior side yard on the
Northerly side shall be reduced
from 6m to 2.4m.
191-2019
Notwithstanding other provisions,
the property located 661 Ninth
Street North, as illustrated on
Schedule "A" to this by-law, be
rezoned from the FD - Future
Development, ML - Heavy Industrial
& R2(h) - Residential Second Density
Zones, to ML[46] - Light Industrial
Exception Zone.
[47] - GC
and HL
For a portion of the property
located south of the existing
retaining wall & limit use to a
restaurant which is legally non-
complying.
186-2019
Notwithstanding other provisions,
the property specifically known as
310 Matheson St, generally
known as "The Boathouse"
Restaurant, be rezoned from GC -
General Commercial and HL -
Hazard Lands to GC and HL [47] -
General Commercial and Hazard
Land Exception Zone
[48] - TR
EP, HL
To bring an existing legal non-
conforming use as a marina into
conformity with the Kenora Zoning
By-law 101-2015, & to allow for
the development of a 557m2
recreational vehicle showroom with
a reduced rear yard setback of
3.43m.
17-2020
Notwithstanding other provisions,
the property described as 874 &
876 River Drive, Kenora ON,
locally known as "K-Sports
Marine" be rezoned from R2-
Residential Second Density, EP-
Environmental Protection and HL-
Hazard Land Zone to TR-Tourist
Recreational, EP-Environmental
Protection and HL-Hazard Lands,
Exception [48].
[49] - R3
To allow for the development of a
multiple attached dwelling
containing four (4) units & to
permit and accessory structure to
be located closer to the street than
the main building.
18-2020
Notwithstanding other provisions,
the property described as 1103
Fourth Street South, Kenora ON
be rezoned from R2 - Residential
Second Density Zone to R3[49] -
Residential Third Density Exception
Zone.
[50] - GC
A minimum front yard setback of
10m and a minimum exterior side
yard setback of 10m shall be
required.
191-2019
Notwithstanding other provisions,
the property located at 501 Ninth
Street N, as illustrated on Schedule
"A" to this by-law, be rezoned from
the FD - Future Development, MH -
Heavy Industrial & R2(h) -
Residential Second Density Zones, to
GC[50] - General Commercial,
Exception Zone.
[51] - RU
That on the subject lands to be
rezoned "RU[51] Rural, Exception
Zone a Commercial Storage
Facility shall be a permitted use.
110-2021
Notwithstanding other provisions,
the property specifically described as
865 East Melick Road, Kenora ON
will be rezoned from RU - Rural Zone
to RU[51] - Rural Exception Zone.
Section 5 - Exceptions
City of Kenora Zoning By-law - Enacted December 15, 2015 - Updated 18 Feb 2026
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[52] - HC
The definition of a "Micro-Brewery"
as it pertains to the subject lands
shall be amended to the following:
A building that is used for the self-
contained manufacturing,
production, storage, packing,
bottling, canning & shipping of no
more than 50,000 hectoliters of
beer per year authorized by a
license by the Alcohol and Gaming
Commission of Ontario & which
does not result in nuisances or
emissions (e.g. noise, odor, fumes,
vibrations). A small-scale brewery
may include the following
additional uses:
a) An area where products are
made on the premises &
products made off the
premises, by or in
collaboration with another
brewery, winery or distillery
are sold to the general public
for consumption on the
premises;
b) A private hospitality area for
tasting & dining where
products made on premises
are provided to private groups;
c) An area for the retail sale of
products made on the
premises for consumption off
the premises;
d) Special events and tours; and
e) An office for administrative
purposes.
22-2022
Notwithstanding other provisions,
the portion of 1415 & 1435
Valley Drive, identified on Schedule
A attached to this by-law, be
rezoned from RU- Rural Zone and
HC - Highway Commercial Zone to
HC[52] - Highway Commercial
Exception Zone.
[53] - RU
That on the subject lands:
a) Community Hall, Place of
Assembly and Youth Camp
shall be permitted uses;
b) A minimum setback of 7.0m
shall be required from any part
of a principal building or
structure from the edge of the
TransCanada pipeline right-of-
way;
c) A minimum setback of 3.0m
shall be required from any part
of an accessory building or
accessory structure from the
edge of the TransCanada
pipeline right-of-way;
d) A minimum setback of 7.0m
from the nearest portion of a
TransCanada pipeline right-of-
way shall also apply to any
67-2022
Notwithstanding other provisions,
the property located at 371
Strecker Road be rezoned from RU-
Rural Zone, MX- Extractive Industrial
Zone, TR[HL] - Tourist Recreational
Zone with a Hazard Land Exception
Zone overlay and EP -
Environmental Protection Zone to
RU[53] - Rural Exception Zone and
EP - Environmental Protection Zone.
Section 5 - Exceptions
City of Kenora Zoning By-law - Enacted December 15, 2015 - Updated 18 Feb 2026
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parking area or loading area,
including any parking spaces,
loading spaces, stacking
spaces, bicycle parking spaces
and any associated aisle or
driveway.
[54] - GC
That in the General Commercial,
Exception Zone [54]:
a) A dwelling unit is permitted on
the ground floor of a multi-
storey building;
b) A commercial use is permitted
on the fourth floor;
c) The minimum number of
parking spaces required for
each dwelling unit is 1.0
parking spaces & no visitor
parking is required; and
d) The maximum permitted
building height is 13.9m.
128-2022
Notwithstanding other provisions,
the property located at 216
Matheson Street South, be
rezoned from GC -General
Commercial Zone to GC[54] -
General Commercial Exception Zone.
[55] - ML
Exception Zone with permitted
site-specific Agricultural Use
(Greenhouse).
24-2023
Notwithstanding other provisions,
the property located at 65 Jones
Road be rezoned from ML - Light
Industrial Zone to ML[55] - Light
Industrial Exception Zone.
[56] - ML,
EP, HL
Non-habitable accessory storage
buildings, in which there is no
storage of chemical products, are
permitted in the Hazard Land
Zone.
39-2023
Notwithstanding other provisions,
the property located at 1439
Railway Street Kenora ON be
rezoned from ML - Light Industrial
Zone, EP - Environmental Protection
and HL - Hazard Land Overlay to
ML- Light Industrial Zone, EP -
Environmental Protection Zone and
HL[56] - Hazard Land Overlay
Exception Zone.
[57] - LC
That on the subject lands:
a) A shelter kennel is a permitted
use;
b) A shelter kennel may only be
used for the housing of cats;
c) The shelter kennel use is
restricted to indoor areas.
101-2015
Notwithstanding other provisions,
the property described as 725
Railway Street be rezoned from
LC- Local Commercial Zone to
LC[57] - Local Commercial
Exception Zone.
[58] - ML
That on the subject lands an
instructional facility is a permitted
use.
157-2023
Notwithstanding other provisions,
the property described as Lots 10
and 11, Plan 23M974 be rezoned
from ML - Light Industrial Zone to
ML[58] - Light Industrial, Exception
Zone.
[59] - RR
That on the subject lands the
minimum permitted lot size shall
be reduced to 0.95 ha.
156-2023
Notwithstanding other provisions,
the property identified as Lot 4 Plan
23M979 be rezoned from RU -
Rural Zone to RR[59] - Rural
Residential, Exception Zone.
Section 5 - Exceptions
City of Kenora Zoning By-law - Enacted December 15, 2015 - Updated 18 Feb 2026
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[60] - R3
To permit four (4) separate four-
unit dwellings to be built on a
single lot be approved.
2-2024
Notwithstanding other provisions,
the property described in File No.
D14-23-11 and described as the
Unaddressed Property, North of
the CPR Railyard and West of
Thirteenth Ave. N. be rezoned
from RU - Rural Zone and R1 -
Residential First Density Zone to
R3[60] - Residential Third Density,
Exception Zone with a site-specific
exemption.
[61] - HC
Permits the establishment of a
bulk fuel sales and handling
facility, including a warehouse,
office space, "card lock" and fuel
storage.
105-2024
Notwithstanding other provisions,
the easternmost 3.0 ha of a property
described as an unassigned
address on the Airport Road,
Kenora ON legally described as
PCL 14151 SEC DKF; PT
LOCATION D39 JAFFRAY PT 1 &
2 23R6798 KENORA be rezoned
from MX - Extractive Industrial Zone
to HC[61] - Highway Commercial,
Exception Zone.
[62] - LC
The addition of recreational rental
establishment as a permitted use.
107-2024
Notwithstanding other provision, the
property described as 834 River
Drive, legally described as PCL
28212 SEC DKE; PT LOCATION
368P JAFFRAY PT 2 & 3,
23R3347; AND PCL 25128 SEC
DFK; PT LOCATION368P JAFFRAY
PARTS 7, 8 & 9, 23R3347;
KENORA be rezoned from R2 -
Residential Second Density Zone to
LC[62] - Local Commercial
Exception Zone.
[63] - LC
That on the subject lands rezoned
Local Commercial, Exception Zone
[63]:
a) Mixed-use, multi-unit
residential development shall
be permitted with local
commercial use(s) on the main
floor and residential units on
the upper floors;
b) The maximum building height
shall be 15 metres; and
c) Employee and visitor parking
shall be permitted in a
required front yard adjacent to
a residential zone.
140-2024
Notwithstanding other provision, the
property described as PCL 25173
SEC DKF; FIRSTLY LT 4 CON 3
JAFFRAY PT 5, KR916 EXCEPT
PT, KR1125; SECONDLY PT LT 5
CON 3 JAFFRAY PT2, KRR916;
S/T LT 204349; KENORA be
rezoned from RU - Rural Zone to
LC[63] - Local Commercial
Exception Zone.
[64]-R1
Addition of a new site-specific
exception to R1 [64]:
a) Permitted Uses
- All uses in the R1 Zone; and
- A Day Nursery (Early learning
Centre)
b) Off-Site Parking
172-2025 Notwithstanding other provisions,
the property located in 67&69
Amethyst Street be rezoned from
R1 - Residential First Density Zone
to R1[64] - Residential First Density
Exception Zone.
Section 5 - Exceptions
City of Kenora Zoning By-law - Enacted December 15, 2015 - Updated 18 Feb 2026
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- Required parking for the Day
Nursery use may be provided
off-site within 120 metres of
the subject property, subject
to a valid lease agreement
maintained to the satisfaction
of the City of Kenora.
c) Driveway Width
- The maximum driveway width
shall be 9.0 metres,
consisting of one 4.5 metre
ingress lane and one 4.5 m
egress lane, to facilitate safe
drop-of and pick-up
circulation
Section 6 - Zoning Schedules (Maps)
City of Kenora Zoning By-law - Enacted December 15, 2015 - Updated February 19,2026
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Section 6
Zoning Schedules (Maps)
This Section includes the Key Map and the five (5) Zoning Schedules (Maps) for the
entire City of Kenora. The City is divided into 5 areas for easy reference. A key map
is provided in the top right hand corner of each Map for geographical reference
purposes.
Section 7 - Amending By-laws
City of Kenora Zoning By-law - Enacted December 15, 2015 - Updated February 19,2026
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Section 7
Amending By-laws
By-law No. 52-2016 Map Amendment: 100 First Avenue West from I Institutional
to R3 Residential - Third Density.
By-law No. 81-2016 Map Amendment Pine Portage Road from R2 Residential -
Second Density to R3 Residential - Third Density.
By-law No. 115-2016 Map Amendment: 1731 Railway Street from RU Rural Zone
to R3 Residential -Third Density.
By-law No. 3-2017 Map Amendment: 116 Fifth Avenue South from I-Institutional
to I[25], to allow for additional use of Emergency Shelter as defined in the by-law.
By-law No. 14-2017 Map Amendment: 1 Seventh Street South from R1 to R1[35]
and excepting property from provisions for home occupations, including
accommodation of a total floor area of 310 m2, which is 69% of the building, to
enable office space for seven (7) employees, and for the operation of the
occupation not to be by the resident.
By-law No. 24-2017 Map Amendment: 7044 Coker Road from RU Rural to
BSL[36] Black Sturgeon Lake (Restricted Development Area) Zone, and excepting
the property from Section 3.13.5, to increase the frontage to depth ratio from 1:5
to an average of 1:7.
By-law No. 50-2017 Map Amendment: 65 Goss Road from RU Rural to RU[37] to
allow for a commercial storage facility on the northern half of the lot being 70.8m
from the northern lot line.
By-law No. 62-2017 Map Amendment: Trojan Avenue / Lots 115, 116 & 117, Plan
M39, Blk L; Loc X21 from R2 Residential - Second Density Zone to R3 Residential -
Third Density Zone.
By-law No. 4-2018 Map Amendment: Lots 1 to 4, Plan M-106 from R2 Residential
- Second Density Zone to R3 Residential - Third Density Zone.
By-law No. 35-2018 Map Amendment: 166 Ritchie Road from RU Rural to RR
Rural Residential
By-law No. 36-2018 Map Amendment: 1930 Highway 17 West from RR Rural
Residential to RR[38], to allow for use of a converted dwelling on a lot with reduced
frontage, to accommodate a 3-unit dwelling and allow for 0.43 ha to be transferred
to an abutting lot.
By-law No. 59-2018 Map Amendment: 100 Kelly Lake Road from TR Tourist
Recreational Zone to BSL Black Sturgeon Lake (Restricted Development Area)
Zone.
By-law No. 60-2018 Map Amendment: 1731 Railway Street from R3 Residential -
Third Density to R3[39] to reduce the interior side yard from 2.5m to 0m, exterior
side yard from 4m to 0.35m, increase lot coverage from 40% to 55%, to amend
Section 7 - Amending By-laws
City of Kenora Zoning By-law - Enacted December 15, 2015 - Updated February 19,2026
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the definition of a "Street" as it pertains to the subject lot, to allow for frontage on
a private road, as a site specific provision.
By-law No. 108-2018 Map Amendment: Island K144 from RR Rural Residential to
RR[40], to allow lots with a minimum frontage of 22m and minimum lot area of
0.82ha, and to zone a portion of the shoreline protecting fish habitat and providing
habitat for Golden Eye Lichen and Cartilage Lichen, being 20m in width and
approximately 420m in length to EP Environmental Protection Zone.
By-law No. 131-2018 Map Amendment: 1053 Lakeview Drive from MH Heavy
Industrial to MH[41], to create one new lot (approx. 0.28ha) and the retained
portion (approx. 0.97ha), with permitted use limited to existing uses which include
industrial/commercial barging, marine transportation depot and contractor services,
as site specific provisions.
By-law No. 140-2018 (REPEALED) Map Amendment: Lots 25-37, Plan M63 from
HC Highway Commercial to I Institutional.
By-law No. 24-2019 Map Amendment: 200 First Street North from I Institutional
to R3 Residential - Third Density
By-law No. 39-2019 Repealed By-law No. 140-2018.
By-law No. 41-2019 (Under Appeal) Map Amendment: 543 Lakeview Drive, 49
Nash Drive / Block 3, Plan 3, Part of Lot 1 to 3, Part Main Street, RP 23R-12204
Parts 3 to 7 from HC Highway Commercial to TR[42] Tourist Recreational, to reduce
the east side yard setback from 4.5m to 1.6m, the west wide yard from 4.5m to
2.4m, the front yard setback to 6m, the rear yard to 4.5m, and building height to
15 in area 'A' and a two storey Club House and Administration Office with two
resort units, not to exceed 7m in height, to reduce the setback from water to 6m,
to reduce the rear yard setback to 4.5m in area 'C'.
By-law No. 54-2019 Text Amendment: 661 Ninth Street North from R2h to
R3[43], adding definition for 'Supportive Housing', and amending Table 4 of Section
3.23.
By-law No. 85-2019 Text Amendment: Definitions and Section 3.34.5
By-law No. 97-2019 Map Amendment: Property known as "Kendall House" - "will
have the effect of changing the zoning of the subject property being a legal non-
complying building for those uses permitted in the R3 Residential - Third Density
Zone".
By-law No. 98-2019 Text Amendment: Establishing SH Small Home Zone
(Section 4.20).
By-law No. 112-2019 Map Amendment: 66 Cambrian Drive from RU Rural to
RU[44] to allow a campground and resort as site specific exemptions, not to exceed
25% of the total property area.
Section 7 - Amending By-laws
City of Kenora Zoning By-law - Enacted December 15, 2015 - Updated February 19,2026
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By-law No. 124-2019 Map Amendment: 915 Ottawa Street from I Institutional to
site-specific RD[45] Residential - Third Density to allow an existing building with
non-complying setbacks, 10 parking spaces, seven with reduced lengths of 5.36m.
By-law No. 172-2019 (REPEALED) Map Amendment: 661 Ninth Street North
from FD, MH, and R2[h] to GC[50], ML, ML[46], R3[h], establish 10m front yard
and exterior side yard setbacks in the GD[50], and front yard of 1.6m, exterior side
yard (south) of 1.7m, and exterior side yard (north) of 2.4m in the ML[46], and h
holding zone may not be removed until conditions are met. [REPEALED]
By-law No. 186-2019 Map Amendment: 310 Matheson Street from GC and HL to
GC and HL[47].
By-law No. 187-2019 (REPEALED) Map Amendment: 768 Ninth Street North
from MH to GC. [REPEALED]
By-law No. 189-2019 Repealing By-law 172-2019.
By-law No. 191-2019 Map Amendment: former Abitibi mill site from FD, MH,
r2[h] to GC[50], ML, ML[46] and R3[h], with reduced setbacks and holding zones
as detailed in by-law.
By-law No. 17-2020 (REPEALED) Map Amendment: 874 & 876 River Drive from
R2 Residential Second Density, EP Environmental Protection, and HL Hazard Land
Zone to TR Tourist Recreational, EP Environmental Protection and HL Hazard Lands,
Exception [48] to bring an existing legal non-conforming use as a marina into
conformity with the zoning by-law, and to allow for the development of a 557 m2
recreational vehicle showroom with a reduced rear yard setback of 3.43m.
[REPEALED]
By-law No. 18-2020 Map Amendment: 1103 Fourth Street South from R2
Residential - Second Density to R3 Residential - Third Density Zone, Exception
[49], to allow for the development of a multiple attached dwelling containing four
(4) units and to permit an accessory structure to be located closer to the street
than the main building.
By-law No. 35-2020
By-law No. 10-2021 Map Amendment: 63 Nash Street from R3 Residential -
Third Density Zone to HC Highway Commercial Zone.
By-law No. 34-2021 [REPEALED] Central Park lands from OS Open Space Zone
to R3 Residential - Third Density Zone [REPEALED]
By-law No. 75-2021 Map Amendment: 613 Ottawa Street from GC General
Commercial Zone to R2 Residential - Second Density Zone.
By-law No. 76-2021 Map Amendment: 321 First Avenue South from GC General
Commercial Zone and HL Hazard Land Zone to GC[h] General Commercial, Holding
Zone. The holding symbol may be removed when a Record of Site Condition for
purposes of residential use is submitted to the Ministry of the Environment,
Conservation and Parks.
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By-law No. 110-2021 Map Amendment: 865 East Melick Road from RU Rural
Zone to RU[51] Rural, Exception Zone, to allow a commercial storage facility as a
permitted use.
By-law No. 126-2021 Map Amendment: 661 Ninth Street North from ML Light
Industrial Zone to GC General Commercial Zone.
By-law No. 148-2021 Map Amendment: NE corner of Sunset Bay Road and
Transmitter Road intersection from R1 Residential - First Density Zone to R2
Residential - Second Density Zone.
By-law No. 159-2021 Map Amendment: Unaddressed property east of Ninth
Avenue North from RU Rural Zone and I Institutional Zone, to R3 Residential -
Third Density Zone.
By-law No. 22-2022 Map Amendment & Text: 1415 & 1435 Valley Drive from RU
Rural Zone and HC Highway Commercial Zone to RU Rural Zone, HC[52] Highway
Commercial, Exception Zone and R3 Residential - Third Density Zone. HC[52] zone
amends the definition of a micro-brewery as it pertains to the subject lands as
follows:
A building that is used for the self-contained manufacturing, production, storage,
packing, bottling, canning, and shipping of no more than 50,000 hectolitres of beer
per year authorized by a license issued by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of
Ontario, and which does not result in nuisances or emissions (e.g. noise, odour,
fumes, vibrations). A small-scale brewery may include the following additional uses:
a) An area where products are made on the premises and products made off the
premises, by or in collaboration with another brewery, winery, or distillery,
are sold to the general public for consumption on the premises;
b) A private hospitality area for tasting and dining where products made on
premises are provided to private groups;
c) An area for the retail sale of products made on the premises for consumption
off the premises;
d) Special events and tours; and,
e) An office for administrative purposes.
By-law No. 37-2022 Map Amendment: 1439 Railway Street from ML Light
Industrial Zone and R2 Residential - Second Density Zone with a HL Hazard Land
Zone overlay and an EP Environmental Protection Zone overlay, to GC General
Commercial Zone with a HL Hazard Land Zone overlay and an EP Environmental
Protection Zone overlay.
By-law No. 67-2022 Map Amendment & Text: 371 Strecker Road from RU Rural
Zone, MX Extractive Industrial Zone, TR[HL] Tourist Recreational Zone with a
Hazard Land Exception Zone overlay, and EP Environmental Protection Zone, to
RU[53] Rural, Exception Zone and EP Environmental Protection Zone. On lands to
be rezoned RU[53]:
a) Community Hall, Place of Assembly, and Youth Camp shall be permitted
uses.
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b) A minimum setback of 7.0m shall be required from any part of a principal
building or structure from the edge of the TransCanada pipeline right-of-way.
c) A minimum setback of 3.0m shall be required from any part of an accessory
building or accessory structure from the edge of the TransCanada pipeline
right-of-way.
d) A minimum setback of 7.0m from the nearest portion of a TransCanada
pipeline right-of-way shall also apply to any parking area or loading area,
including any parking spaces, loading spaces, stacking spaces, bicycle
parking spaces, and any associated aisle or driveway.
By-law No. 86-2022 Map Amendment: 1401 River Dr from HC Highway
Commercial Zone to R3 Residential- Third Density Zone.
By-law No. 87-2022 Map Amendment: 216 Matheson Street South from I
Institutional Zone to GC General Commercial Zone.
By-law No. 115-2022 Text Amendment: Repeal of Zoning By-Law No. 34-2021.
By-law No. 128-2022 Map Amendment: 216 Matheson Street South from GC
General Commercial Zone to GC[54] General Commercial, Exception Zone and that
in the GC[54] zone:
a) a dwelling unit is permitted on the ground floor of a multi-storey building;
b) a commercial use is permitted on the fourth floor;
c) the minimum number of parking spaces required for each dwelling unit is 1.0
parking spaces and no visitor parking is required; and
d) the maximum permitted building height is 13.9m.
By-law No. 161-2022 Map Amendment: Unaddressed property on Nelson Street
from R1 Residential - First Density Zone to R2 Residential - Second Density Zone.
By-law No. 24-2023 Map Amendment: Unaddressed property on Jones Road from
ML Light Industrial Zone to ML[55] Light Industrial, Exception Zone, to allow for
Agricultural Use (greenhouse) to be a permitted use.
By-Law No.38-2023 Text Amendment: Amended Section 2 definitions, Section
3.13.1 Replacing "secondary dwelling" with "additional residential unit", and deleted
Section 3.28 Secondary Dwelling Units replaced with Section 3.28 Additional
Residential Unit.
By-law No. 39-2023 Map Amendment: 1439 Railway Street from ML Light
Industrial Zone, EP Environmental Protection Zone, and HL Hazard Land zone to ML
Light Industrial Zone, EP Environmental Protection Zone, and HL[56] Hazard Land,
Exception Zone, with not-habitable accessory storage buildings in which there is no
storage of chemical products permitted in the HL[56] zone.
By-law No.98-2023 Map Amendment: 725 Railway Street from LC Local
Commercial Zone to LC[57] Local Commercial, Exception Zone and in the LC[57]
zone:
a) A shelter kennel is a permitted use.
b) A shelter kennel may only be used for the housing of cats.
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c) The shelter kennel use is restricted to indoor areas.
By-law No. 108-2023 Map Amendment: 43 Rabbit Lake Road from HC Highway
Commercial Zone to R3 Residential - Third Density Zone.
By-law No. 120-2023 Map Amendment: 661 Ninth St N removal of the Holding
[h] provision from a portion of Lot 5 for which a record of Site Condition has been
completed, to allow the use of the land in accordance with the R3 Residential- Third
Density Zone.
By-law No. 153-2023 Map Amendment: Unaddressed property on Darlington
Drive from RU Rural Zone to ML Light Industrial Zone.
By-law No. 156-2023 Map Amendment: Unaddressed property off of Villeneuve
Road North from RU Rural Zone, HC[h] Highway Commercial, holding Zone, and RR
Rural Residential Zone to RR Rural Residential Zone, RR[59] Rural Residential,
Exception Zone, OS Open Space Zone, and RU Rural Zone, and that within the
RR[59] zone the permitted lot size is reduced to 0.95 ha.
By-law No. 157-2023 Map Amendment: Unaddressed property west of Ninth
Avenue North and north of Fifth Street North from ML Light Industrial Zone to ML
[58] Light Industrial, Exception Zone, to allow for Instructional Facility to be a
permitted use.
By-law No. 167-2023 Text Amendment: Updating regulations for secondary
dwellings (Section2 Definitions, Section 3.13.1, Section 3.28, deleting Section 3.32)
By-law No. 002-2024 Map and Text Amendment: Unaddressed property- North of
CPR Railyard and West of 13th Ave N from 'RU' Rural Zone and 'R1' Residential Frist
Density Zone to 'R3 [60]' Residential Third Density, Exception Zone with a site-
specific exemption Section 3.13.1.
By-law No. 12-2024 Map Amendment: 468 Darlington Drive from RU Rural Zone
to ML Light Industrial Zone.
By-law No. 13-2024 Map Amendment: 401 Sixth Avenue South from I
Institutional Zone to GC General Commercial Zone.
By-law No. 105-2024 Map and Text Amendment: Unaddressed property on
Airport Road from MX extractive Industrial Zone to R2[h] Residential- Second
Density zone, holding Zone and change zoning of the easternmost 3.0 ha from MX
Extractive Industrial Zone to HC [61] Highway Commercial Zone, Exception Zone
HC [61] permits the establishment of a bulk fuel sales and handling facility,
including a warehouse, office space, "card lock", and fuel storage.
By-law No. 106-2024 Map Amendment: 613 Ottawa Street from R2 Residential-
Second Density Zone to GC General Commercial Zone.
By-law No. 107-2024 Map and Text Amendment: 834 River Drive from R2
Residential- Second Density Zone to LC [62] Local Commercial Zone- exception LC
[62] addition of recreational rental establishment as a permitted use.
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By-law No. 140-2024 Map and Text Amendment: PCL 25173 SEC DRF; Firstly LT
4 CON 3 JAFFRAY PT 5, KR916 EXCEPT PT 1, KR1125: SECONDLY PT LT 5 CON 3
JAFFRAY PT 2, KR916; S/T LT 204349 from RU Rural Zone to LC [63] Local
Commercial Zone Exception Zone that in the LC [63] zone:
a) Mixed-use, multi-unit residential development shall be permitted with local
commercial use(s) on the main floor and residential units on the upper
floors;
b) The maximum building height shall be 15 metres; and
c) Employee and visitor parking shall be permitted in a required front yard
adjacent to a residential zone.
By-law No. 175-2024 Text Amendment: 1206 Sixth Street North from "R3[59]"
to "R3[60]" Residential- Third Density, Exception Zone, with a site-specific
exemption from 3.13.1 to permit four separate four-unit dwellings to be build on a
single lot, thereby correcting a numbering error.
By-law No.3-2025 Map Amendment: 661 Ninth Street N removal of the Holding
[h] provision from Lot 15 Plan 23M-974 R3[h], Residential third Density, Holding
Zone to R3- Residential Third Density.
By-law No. 20-2025 Text Amendment: Section 3.23.5 Barrier-Free Parking
Spaces deleted and replaced with updated text, table and figure.
By-law No. 87-2025 Map Amendment: Unaddressed property on Fourth Street
South, legally described as Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, Plan M25; and all that portion of
Cross Street located between 1st Avenue and 2nd Avenue on Plan M25 from R2-
Residential Second Density to R3[H] Residential Third Density with Holding
Provision. The holding [H] symbol shall not be removed until such time as the City
has received and approved final confirmation that site servicing, including sanitary,
stormwater, water supply, and road access, can be adequately provided in
accordance with municipal standards.
By-law No. 88-2025 Text Amendment: Section 3.23.1 Table 4 outlined minimum
required for apartment dwellings, multiple attached dwellings and stacked
dwellings, outside the Harbourtown Centre Area from 1.5 stalls per dwelling unit to
1 stall per dwelling unit. Added Section 3.23.10 Prohibition of Tandem Parking in
Parking Calculations, Section 3.23.11 Stall Width for Covered and Underground
Parking and Section 3.23.12 Accommodations for Obstructions Adjacent to Parking
Spaces.
By-law No. 136-2025 Map Amendment: Unaddressed property on Fourth Street
South legally described as Part 1, Part 5, and Part 6 removing Holding [H] symbol
from R3[H]-Residential Third Density Holding Zone and shall now be R3- Residential
Third Density.
By-law No. 172-2025 Map Amendment: 67 & 69 Amethyst Street R1 Zone-
Residential First Density Zone to R1[64] Residential First Density Zone, Exception
Zone and in the R1[64] zone:
a) Permitted Uses
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- All uses permitted in the R1 zone; and
- A Day nursery
b) Off-Site Parking
- Required parking for the Day Nursery use may be provided off-site within
120 metres of the subject property, subject to a valid lease agreement
maintained to the satisfaction of the City of Kenora
c) Driveway Width
- The maximum driveway width shall be 9.0 metres, consisting of one 4.5
metre ingress lane and one 4.5 metre egress lane, to facilitate safe drop-
off and pick-up circulation.
By-law No. 9-2026 Map Amendment: Unaddressed property on Fifth Street North
legally described as Part of Lot 6 Plan 23M-974 removing Holding [H] symbol from
R3[H]-Residential Third Density Holding Zone and shall now be R3- Residential
Third Density.