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Township of Larder Lake
Zoning By-law N0. 1465-13
File P-1880
June 25, 2013
247 Hearst Street
North Bay, ON P1B 8Z2
Tel: (705) 475-0040
TF: (866) 924-0128
Email: [email protected]
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The Corporation of the
Township of Larder Lake
Zoning By-Law № 1465-13
Table of Contents
Explanatory Note ...................................................................................................................... iv
How to Use this By-law ............................................................................................................ vii
Section 1 ADMINISTRATION ............................................................................................. 8
1.1
Title .............................................................................................................................. 8
1.2
Applications and Plans ................................................................................................. 8
1.3
Defined Area ................................................................................................................ 8
1.4
Effective Date .............................................................................................................. 8
1.5
Enforcement ................................................................................................................. 9
1.6
Inspection of Land, Buildings and Structures .............................................................. 9
1.7
Penalty .......................................................................................................................... 9
1.8
Repeal and Relationship to Former By-laws ............................................................. 10
1.9
Validity....................................................................................................................... 10
1.10
Other By-laws, Licenses, Permits and Regulations ............................................... 10
1.11
Conflict ................................................................................................................... 10
1.12
Interpretation .......................................................................................................... 10
Section 2 CONFORMITY REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................... 1
Section 3 DEFINITIONS ....................................................................................................... 1
Section 4 GENERAL PROVISIONS ..................................................................................... 1
4.1
Accessory Buildings, Structures and Uses ................................................................... 1
4.2
Accessory Residential Uses ......................................................................................... 4
4.3
Automobile Service Stations and Gasoline Bars ......................................................... 5
4.4
Bed and Breakfast Establishments ............................................................................... 6
4.5
Buildings to be Moved ................................................................................................. 6
4.6
Camps (Hunt Camps, Fishing Camps) ......................................................................... 7
4.7
Change of Use .............................................................................................................. 7
4.8
Cumulative Standards .................................................................................................. 7
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4.9
Drive-Through Facilities .............................................................................................. 7
4.10
Established Building Lines ....................................................................................... 8
4.11
Fences ....................................................................................................................... 8
4.12
Flood Plain ............................................................................................................... 9
4.13
Frontage on Roads and Water ................................................................................ 10
4.14
Height Exceptions .................................................................................................. 11
4.15
Home Based Businesses ......................................................................................... 12
4.16
Illumination ............................................................................................................ 14
4.17
Land Suitability for Use ......................................................................................... 14
4.18
Loading Space Requirements ................................................................................. 14
4.19
More than One Zone Applying to a Lot ................................................................. 15
4.20
Natural Vegetation Buffer ...................................................................................... 16
4.21
Non-Conforming Uses, Buildings, Structures and Lots ......................................... 16
4.22
Occupancy Restrictions .......................................................................................... 18
4.23
Open Storage .......................................................................................................... 18
4.24
Parking Requirements ............................................................................................ 19
4.25
Permitted Encroachments in Yards ........................................................................ 23
4.26
Public Uses Permitted ............................................................................................ 24
4.27
Sight Triangles ....................................................................................................... 25
4.28
Signs ....................................................................................................................... 25
4.29
Special Setbacks and Separation Distances ............................................................ 26
4.30
Streets, Paths and Parks .......................................................................................... 29
4.31
Temporary Construction Uses Permitted ............................................................... 29
4.32
Water Supply and Sewage Disposal ....................................................................... 30
Section 5 ZONES ................................................................................................................... 1
5.1
Zone Classification ...................................................................................................... 1
5.2
Zones ............................................................................................................................ 1
5.3
Interpretation of Zone Boundaries ............................................................................... 1
5.4
Use of Zone Symbols ................................................................................................... 2
5.5
LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R1) ZONE ........................................................... 4
5.6
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R2) ZONE .................................................... 6
5.7
HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R3) ZONE......................................................... 10
5.8
RURAL RECREATIONAL RESIDENTIAL (R4) ZONE ....................................... 12
5.9
TOWNSITE CENTRE (TC) ZONE .......................................................................... 13
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5.10
HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL (HC) ZONE ........................................................... 15
5.11
RECREATIONAL COMMERCIAL (RC) ZONE ................................................ 17
5.12
INDUSTRIAL (M) ZONE ..................................................................................... 19
5.13
EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIAL (MX) ZONE ........................................................ 21
5.14
INSTITUTIONAL (I) ZONE ................................................................................. 22
5.15
OPEN SPACE (OS) ZONE .................................................................................... 24
5.16
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (EP) ZONE ............................................... 25
5.17
NATURAL RESOURCES (NR) ZONE ................................................................ 26
5.18
MINERAL MINING (MM) ZONE ....................................................................... 28
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Explanatory Note
The purpose of this By-law is to implement the Official Plan of the Township of Larder Lake
and to regulate the use of land and the character, location and use of buildings and structures in
the Township of Larder Lake. This By-law applies to all land within the Township of Larder
Lake.
The By-law is passed by the authority of the Planning Act. Its contents conform to the Official
Plan for the Township of Larder Lake.
After the date of adoption of this By-law, any new development, redevelopment or alteration to
an existing use or building must comply with the requirements of this By-law before a building
permit can be issued. Applicants are encouraged to pre-consult with the Township on how the
zoning requirements apply.
Changes to the requirements contained in this By-law may be made with prior approval from the
Township as provided for under the Planning Act. Significant changes may require an
amendment to the Zoning By-law. Minor variances to the By-law may be granted by the
Township.
Minor Variances
Criteria for evaluating Minor Variances (section 45(1) of the Planning Act):
(1)
The general intent and purpose of the Official Plan are maintained;
(2)
The general intent and purpose of the Zoning By-law are maintained;
(3)
The variance is minor; and
(4)
The proposed use of land, building or structure is desirable for appropriate development.
Application must meet all four tests to be approved. Where a proposed variance is not minor or
cannot satisfy the criteria for a minor variance, an amendment to this Zoning By-law may be
required.
Zoning By-law Amendments
The Zoning By-law may be amended where the proposed amendment is consistent with the
Township's Official Plan. In accordance with the requirements of Section 34 of the Planning
Act, the usual procedure for amendments involves the following steps:
(1)
The person or public body wishing to change the Zoning By-law consults with the
municipality and then makes an application to the Council of the Corporation of the
Township of Larder Lake to amend the By-law (subsection 34(10.0.1) of the Planning
Act).
(2)
Council determines whether the application is a 'complete' application. Additional
information, reports or studies may be required to support the proposed amendment.
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Council has 30 days from the date of application to determine whether the application is
complete (s. 34(10.1-10.3)).
(3)
Once the application is considered complete, Council circulates to prescribed agencies
and bodies a Notice of Complete Application (s. 34(10.4)). If Council deems an
application incomplete or does not make a decision within 30 days from the date of
application, the person or public body may appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board
(OMB) to determine whether the application is complete (s. 34(10.5).
(4)
If an application is considered complete, Council advertises that a Public Meeting will be
held in order to consider the amendment to Zoning By-law. Advertisement is given 20
days in advance of the meeting (s. 34(12-13, 14.1)).
(5)
Council holds a Public Meeting and evaluates the appropriateness of the proposed
amendment. Council considers the proposal's conformity with the Official Plan,
adequacy of services, conformity with the provisions of the requested zone, suitability of
the proposed use in the proposed location, public opinion, etc. If the application is
satisfactory, the amending by-law is passed by Council.
(6)
Within 15 days of approval or refusal of the application, the Clerk will give written
notice of the approval of the application by advertisement and to those who made written
request to receive notice of a decision and the applicant (s. 34(10.9, 18)).
(7)
If Council approves the application, any person who stated their opinion on record prior
to the application being approved may appeal the decision of Council to the OMB within
20 days of notice being given of approval to the amendment to the Zoning By-law (s.
34(19)).
(8)
If Council refuses to approve the application or Council does not make a decision within
120 days from the date the application is deemed complete, the person or public body
may appeal to the OMB within 20 days of the notice of decision of refusal of the
application or within 20 days of the lapsing of the 120-day period (s. 34(11, 11.0.2)).
(9)
Amendment to the Zoning By-law comes into force if no appeal is filed within 20 days
of the notice of decision notifying of the approval of the amendment (s. 34(21)).
(10) If a decision or lack of decision is appealed to the OMB, the Board can make any
decision the Council of the Township had in regard to the specific application (s.
34(26)).
Validation of Title and Land Titles
A lot is defined in this by-law to mean a parcel or tract of land, within a registered plan or
subdivision or described in a deed or other legal document that is capable of being legally
conveyed. This typically means a lot which is created under the Planning Act. In the Rural
area, lots were created under an original plan of survey or as a patented mining claim. Since
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they were not created under the Planning Act, the lots will merge on title were they are owned
by the same property owner. For example, if the same land owner buys Lots 1 and 2,
Concession 1 in Skead Township, the lots will merge and become one lot. This means that if
the land owner wants to build on each of the original lots, the land owner will require a land
severance under the Planning Act to create two separate lots.
In some circumstances, there may be a question of title of a parcel where a property owner has
conveyed part of his land holdings after universal subdivision control came into effect (1970).
Where there is questionable title to abutting lands created under the Planning Act, a property
owner may apply under Section 57 of the Planning Act for a 'validation of title'.
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How to Use this By-law
Step 1 - Locate Your Property and Determine the Zone
Use the zoning schedules (maps) at the end of this document to locate the property you
are interested in. Identify the zone symbol that applies to that property. Zone examples
include R1, R2, R3, R4, TC, HC, RC, M, MX, I, OS, EP, NR and MM.
Step 2 - Determine What Uses are Permitted in the Zone
Use the Permitted Uses section of your Zone to determine what uses are permitted in
the Zone you have identified. Run your finger down the list to find the use you are
interested in. If you find the use you are interested in, it is permitted in the Zone.
Otherwise, it is not permitted in that Zone.
Step 3 - Determine What Zone Requirements Apply
Once the use is determined to be permitted, move down to the Zone Requirements
section. In this section it will indicate what the minimum requirements will be, i.e.
minimum lot area, frontage etc. These standards will help you determine where you can
locate a building or structure on your lot.
Step 4 - Determine if any General Provisions Apply
Development of the property may be affected by Section 4 (General Provisions).
General Provisions can apply to any zone anywhere in the municipality. This section
contains provisions that apply to such matters as Accessory Uses, Height Exceptions,
Home Based Businesses, etc. Use this section to determine how a particular land use
might be affected.
Step 5 - Clarify the Meaning of a Use
Throughout the by-law some words are shown in black italicized script. These words
are defined in Section 3 (Definitions). If you are unsure as to what a particular word
means or what the scope of a permitted use includes, then refer to the alphabetical list
of definitions to assist you. This section also contains illustrations which are intended
to help with understanding the definition.
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Section 1 ADMINISTRATION
Explanatory Note
Section 1 identifies the administrative controls and requirements of the By-law. It
names the By-law, states its relationship with other by-laws, defines the area to
which it applies, how it is to be enforced, etc. In essence, it identifies the legal
parameters within which the By-law functions.
1.1
Title
This By-law shall be known as the Zoning By-law or By-law No. 1465-13 of the Corporation
of the Township of Larder Lake.
1.2
Applications and Plans
In addition to the requirements of any Building By-law, every application for a building permit
shall be accompanied by a plan, drawn to scale and showing the following:
(a)
the true shape, dimensions and/or legal description of the lot to be built upon or
otherwise used;
(b)
the proposed location, height and dimensions of any building, structure or use proposed
for such lot;
(c)
the proposed location, setback, height and dimensions of yards, landscaping, off-street
parking spaces and off-street loading spaces required by this By-law;
(d)
the location of all existing buildings or structures on the lot, including the lot area, lot
coverage of existing and proposed structures;
(e)
a statement, signed by the owner disclosing the current use of all existing and proposed
uses of land, buildings or structures and such other information as may be required to
determine whether the uses conform with the requirements of this by-law.
1.3
Defined Area
The provisions of this By-law shall apply to all lands within the municipal boundaries of the
Corporation of the Township of Larder Lake.
1.4
Effective Date
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This By-Law shall come into full force and effect on the date of passing by Council, in
accordance with Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended.
1.5
Enforcement
This By-law shall be administered by the Zoning Administrator or such other person as may
from time to time be designated by Council, and no permit for the use of land or for the
erection or use of any building or structure or approval of application for any municipal license
within the jurisdiction of the Council shall be issued or given where the proposed building,
structure or use would be a violation of any provision of this By-law.
1.6
Inspection of Land, Buildings and Structures
(a)
Subject to Sections 49 and 49.1 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, the Chief Building
Official or other such person as may from time-to-time be designated by Council or any
person acting under his or her instructions, and upon producing proper identification, is
hereby authorized to enter, at all reasonable times, upon any property or premises for
the purpose of carrying out his duties under this By-law.
(b)
Notwithstanding any provisions of Section 1.6(a) hereof to the contrary, no officer or
employee of the Corporation shall enter any room or place actually being used as a
dwelling unit without obtaining the consent of the occupier, first having informed the
occupier that the right of entry may be refused, except under the authority of a search
warrant issued under Section 158 of the Provincial Offenses Act.
1.7
Penalty
(a)
Every person who violates any of the provisions of this By-law is guilty of an offense
and upon conviction thereof shall forfeit and pay a penalty not exceeding Twenty-Five
Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00), on a first conviction, and Ten Thousand Dollars
($10,000.00) on a subsequent conviction for each day or part thereof upon which the
contravention has continued after the day of the first conviction.
(b)
Where a corporation is convicted under subsection (a), the maximum penalty that may
be imposed is Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00) on a first conviction and Twenty
Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) on a subsequent conviction for each day or part
thereof upon which the contravention has continued after the day of the first conviction.
(c)
In the case where any building or structure is erected or altered, or any part thereof is
used, or any lot is used, in contravention of any of the requirements of this By-law, such
contravention may be restrained by action at the instance of any ratepayer or of the
Corporation pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Act or the Planning Act in that
behalf.
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1.8
Repeal and Relationship to Former By-laws
Insofar as it applies to the lands affected by this By-law, any By-laws passed under Section 34
of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, or its predecessor, are hereby repealed.
The adoption of this By-law shall not prevent any pending or future prosecution of, or action to
abate any existing violation of the said By-laws if the violation is also a violation of any of the
provisions of this By-law.
1.9
Validity
Should any Section or part of a Section of this By-law or Schedule hereto be declared by a
court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the same shall not affect the provisions of this
By-law as a whole or any part thereof other than the part declared to be invalid.
1.10 Other By-laws, Licenses, Permits and Regulations
Nothing in this By-law shall exempt any person from complying with the requirements of any
other By-law in force within the area affected by this By-law, or from applying for and
obtaining any permit, license, permission, authority or approval required by this or any other
By-law or regulation of the Corporation or by any other law and restrictions lawfully imposed
or in force by an authority having jurisdiction to make such restrictions.
1.11 Conflict
In the event of a conflict between this By-law and amendments thereto, and any general or
special By-law, the most restrictive By-law shall prevail.
1.12 Interpretation
(a)
Interpretation
The Legislation Act, S.O. 2006 applies to this By-law.
(b)
Definitions
Definitions are given in this By-law to aid in the understanding and implementation of
the true spirit, intent and meaning of the By-law. They are not to be used to avoid an
obligation imposed by the By-law or any requirement enacted in a substantive
provision of the By-law.
All terms shown in bold italicized font (e.g. hotel, place of amusement, alter, interior
side yard, place) in this By-law are defined in Section 3.
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(c)
Citation
This By-law may be cited by its long title ("A By-law to Regulate the Use of Land,
Buildings and Structures within the Township of Larder Lake"), its short title
("Township of Larder Lake Zoning By-law") or its by-law number, and any such
citation is to be taken as meaning the By-law as amended.
(d)
Gender Neutrality
This By-law is gender neutral and, accordingly, any reference to one gender includes
the other.
(e)
Reference
Appendices, diagrams, glossaries, explanatory notes, headings, indices, marginal notes
and references to former enactments or enabling legislation after a section or other
division of the By-law, do not form part of the By-law and are inserted for convenience
of reference only.
(f)
Measurement
This By-law utilizes the metric system to establish measurements when such
measurements form part of a regulation or a requirement. Imperial measurements are
inserted for convenience of reference only. In this By-Law, the word 'shall' is
mandatory; words in the singular include the plural; words in the plural include the
singular; words in the present tense include the future. Where linear distances other
than those referring to vertical measurements are specified, such linear distances are to
be measured on a horizontal plane.
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Section 2 CONFORMITY REQUIREMENTS
Explanatory Note
This Section establishes the authority and legitimacy of the By-law. It is composed
of statements which indicate that all development must comply with the zoning by-
law.
2.1
No land, building or structure shall be used and no building or structure shall be used, erected
or enlarged, altered or placed for any purpose within the area defined by this By-law, except as
specifically, or by necessary implication, authorized by this By-law and in conformity with all
the applicable provisions of this By-law.
2.2
Subject to the granting of such minor variances as may be necessary, no lands shall be severed
from any existing lot if the effect of such action is to cause the original, adjoining, remaining
or new building, structure, lot or use of land to be in contravention of any provision of this By-
law.
2.3
Various definitions within this by-law state that a use is permitted on land or within a structure
or in a building. Where the use is an outdoor type use, the setback provisions of the by-law
shall still apply. Consequently, the area occupied by the outdoor use shall be treated as if it
were a building so that the setback from a lot line can be enforced. (An example might be a
motorsport facility where you have an outdoor track. If the setback from the property line was
30 m then the edge of the track would be treated as a building and the setback of 30 m would
apply to that distance.)
2.4
Committee of Adjustment
Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 44 and 45 of the Planning Act, a duly appointed
Committee of Adjustment is authorized to grant relief to any provisions of the Zoning By-law
of the Township of Larder Lake, by way of granting a minor variance or by giving a
permission for the enlargement or extension of a non-conforming use or to permit a change of
use to a similar or more compatible use or to authorize a use that conforms with those
permitted in the By-law, despite that a use, building or structure may be defined in general
terms.
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Section 3 DEFINITIONS
Explanatory Note
For the purpose of this By-law, the definitions and interpretations given in this
Section shall govern. In this By-law, the word 'shall' is mandatory and not
directory; words in the singular include the plural, words in the plural include the
singular; the word 'used' includes 'arranged', 'designed' or 'intended to be used'.
The word 'occupied' shall include 'designed to be occupied' and 'arranged to be
occupied'.
General
Definitions of words and phrases used in this By-law that are not included in the list of
definitions in Section 3 shall have the meanings that are commonly assigned to them in the
context in which they are used as defined in the dictionary.
3. A
Accessory
When used to describe a use, building or structure, means a use, building or structure naturally
or normally incidental, subordinate and exclusively devoted to a main use, building or structure
and located on the same lot therewith. (See Figure 3-4) (Examples of accessory buildings or
structures are a detached garage, a storage shed, a sleep cabin or a swimming pool. Examples
of accessory uses are a home based business or a retail outlet within a manufacturing plant.)
Accessory Apartment - see Dwelling - Apartment-in-a-House
Accessory Building - see Accessory
Accessory Dwelling - see Dwelling - Accessory
Accessory Structure - see Accessory
Accessory Use - see Accessory
Adverse Effects
In accordance with the Environmental Protection Act, adverse effect shall mean one or more
of:
(a) impairment of the quality of the natural environment for any use that can be made of it;
(b) injury or damage to property or plant and animal life;
(c) harm or material discomfort to any person;
(d) an adverse effect on the health of any person;
(e) impairment of the safety of any person;
(f) rendering any property or plant or animal life unfit for human use;
(g) loss of enjoyment of normal use of property; and
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(h) interference with normal conduct of business.
Aggregate
Means gravel, sand, clay, earth, shale, limestone, dolostone, sandstone, marble, granite, rock
other than metallic ores, asbestos, graphite, kyanite, mica, nepheline syenite, salt, talc,
wollastonite, mine tailings or other material prescribed under the Mining Act.
Agricultural Use
Means the use of land, building(s) or structure(s) for:
(a)
the growing of crops, including all related activities such as soil preparation, manure or
fertilizer storage and application, planting, spraying, grain drying, irrigating, harvesting
and also including the storage and sale of the crops;
(b)
animal husbandry including the raising, boarding, and keeping of all forms of livestock
and fish (not including domestic animals such as dogs or cats), and all related activities
such as breeding, training, feeding, manure storage and grazing;
(c)
the production of animal products such as milk, eggs, wool, fur, or honey, including
related activities such as the collection, storage and sale of the products;
(d)
the use and storage of all forms of equipment or machinery needed to accomplish the
foregoing activities.
Agricultural use shall not be construed to include commercial activities related to agriculture
such as abattoirs, tanneries and retail sales outlets, or manufacturing and processing activities
involving farm crops or animal products such as cheese factories, grain mills or retail seed
sales, but may include the production and incidental sale of maple syrup.
Airfield, Private
Means land used for the purpose of landing, storing, taxiing or taking-off of private aircraft and
uses, buildings or structures accessory thereto, but shall not include a commercial airport or
airport governed by the Aeronautics Act.
Aisle
Means the travelled way by which motor vehicles enter and depart parking spaces.
Alter
(a)
When used in reference to a building, structure or part thereof, means:
(i) to change any one or more of the external dimensions of such building or
structure; or
(ii) to change the type of construction of the exterior walls or roof of such building
or structures; or
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(iii)to change the use of such building or structure or the number or types of uses or
dwelling units contained therein.
(b)
When used in reference to a lot means:
(i) to change the boundary of such lot with respect to a street or lane; or
(ii) to change any dimension or area, relating to such lot; or
(iii)to change the use of such lot or the number of uses located thereon.
(c)
When used in reference to a shoreline:
(i) means to change, straighten, divert or interfere in any way with the channel of
any watercourse or the lands surrounding the high water mark of a water body.
Ambulance Facility
Means a place or part thereof where professional paramedics and personnel are stationed and
their vehicles and equipment are kept.
Apartment Building - see Dwelling - Apartment
Apartment-in-a-house - see Dwelling - Apartment-in-a-House
Art Gallery
Means a place where paintings, sculptures or other works of art are exhibited or sold.
Asphalt Plant
Means an industrial facility used for the production of asphalt for immediate use in the paving
of roads and driveways and the damp-proofing of buildings or structures.
Attached
Means a building or structure otherwise complete in itself which is connected to, and which
depends for structural support upon a division wall or walls shared in common with an
adjacent building or buildings.
Auto Body Shop
Means a building or part thereof with a service bay, where painting, refinishing, restoration,
alterations or repairs are made to motor vehicles and where the services are performed for gain
or profit, but does not include a salvage yard.
Auto Repair Garage
Means a building used for the storage repair and servicing of motor vehicles, having at least
one (1) service bay where repairs essential to the actual operation of a motor vehicle are
performed for gain or profit.
Automobile Service Station
Means a place or a clearly defined space on a lot where gasoline or other motor vehicle fuels
and conveyance accessories are stored or kept for sale and where only minor or running repairs
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essential to the actual operation of motor vehicles are executed or performed, but shall not
include any other automotive use defined in this By-law. (See also Gasoline Bar)
Automotive Sales Establishment
Means a place used principally for the display and sale of new and/or used motor vehicles and
may include the servicing, repair, cleaning, body repair and repainting of motor vehicles, the
sale of automotive accessories and related products and the leasing or renting of motor
vehicles, but shall not include any other defined automotive uses. (See also Recreational
Vehicle Sales and Storage)
3. B
Bake Shop
Means a retail store where bakery products are offered for sale, some or all of which may be
prepared on the premises.
Bakery
Means a building or part thereof for producing, mixing, compounding or baking bread,
biscuits, cakes or other baked products and may include an accessory retail store which sells
goods manufactured on the premises.
Bank
Means an establishment in a building or part thereof where money is deposited, kept, lent or
exchanged.
Barrier-Free Parking Space - see Parking Space, Barrier Free
Basement
Means that portion of a
building between two floors
which is partly underground
but which has at least one-
half of its height from floor
to ceiling above the adjacent
finished grade. (See Figure 3-
1)
Bed
and
Breakfast
Establishment
Means a single detached dwelling in which no more than four (4) guest rooms are made
available for the temporary accommodation of the travelling or vacationing public. Such an
establishment shall be occupied by the owner of the dwelling unit or the lessee of the entire
unit and may offer meals to those guests residing in the establishment, but shall not offer
services to non-guests.
Figure 3-1
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Bingo Hall
Means a building or premise or part thereof used for bingo or a bingo event and is duly
registered under the Gaming Control Act and is in compliance with municipal by-laws and
approvals.
Boat House
Means a building or structure or part thereof not over 4.8 m (15.7 ft.) in height, used for the
storage of private boats and equipment accessory to their use, as an accessory use to a
residential use, no part of which shall be used for any residential or commercial purpose.
Despite anything in the foregoing to the contrary, rooftop decks or patios and screened
enclosures (i.e. gazebos) shall be allowed provided that the total aggregate height of all boat
house structures does not exceed the maximum height limit by more than 1.2 m (4.0 ft.).
Boat Launch
Means an area of land adjacent to a water body or watercourse that is used to launch and
remove small water vehicles from the water. Boat launches may be public or private.
Boat Slip
Means a temporary mooring space that is provided for the use of visitors arriving and departing
by a water vehicle.
Buffer Strip
Means a landscaped or planted area reserved for the purpose of screening or obstructing the
view of buildings, land or structures or shielding or blocking noise, lights or other nuisances
by the planting of trees and shrubs
or fences. (See Figure 3-2)
Building
Means any structure used or
intended for sheltering any use or
occupancy. The word 'building'
shall include the whole of such
structure or part thereof and shall
include any building types as
regulated by the Ontario Building
Code.
Building Code
Means the Ontario Building Code
Act and regulations thereunder, and any amendments thereto.
Figure 3-2
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Building Envelope
Means the buildable area on a lot, as defined
by all of the required yards and setbacks and
the maximum height provisions, within
which a building can be erected. (Figure 3-3)
Building Height - see Height
Building Inspector - see Chief Building
Official
Building, Main
Means a building in which is conducted the
principle uses of the lot on which it is
situated. (See Figure 3-4)
Building, Mixed Use
Means
a
building
containing more than one
land use category (e.g.
retail
commercial
and
residential,
office
and
residential, industrial and
retail,
etc.)
that
are
conceived and designed as
a single structure.
Building Official - see
Chief Building Official
Building, Temporary
Means a building or structure intended for removal or demolition within a prescribed time not
exceeding two (2) years or as set out in a building permit.
Building Supply Store
Means a commercial place where building supplies such as lumber, millwork, siding, roofing,
plumbing, electrical, heating, air conditioning, home improvement and similar goods are
stored, displayed, and kept for retail sale. This definition shall not include a lumber yard or a
salvage yard.
By-law Enforcement Officer
Means the officer or employee of the Township, or an amalgam of municipalities of which the
Township is a part of, charged with the duty of administering and enforcing the provisions of
municipal by-laws.
Figure 3-4
Figure 3-3
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3. C
Camp (Hunt Camp, Fishing Camp)
Means a building or structure intended to provide basic shelter and accommodation on a short-
term basis for persons engaged in such activities as hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, hiking or
other similar forms of recreation and to which no public services are provided (hydro, water,
sewage, garbage collection, or road maintenance). The definition of camp shall not include a
seasonal dwelling or any other dwelling defined herein.
Campground
Means an area of land, managed as a unit, providing short-term accommodation for tents,
recreational vehicles or campers where a fee is charged for such accommodation, but shall not
include mobile homes or a mobile home park. A campground may include accessory uses,
buildings and structures such as a laundromat, convenience store, sale of propane fuels or
others that are generally accessory to the operation of the campground.
Campsite
Means a plot or parcel of land within a campground intended for the exclusive temporary
occupancy by a recreational vehicle, tent or similar transportable accommodation together
with all yards and open space and may include on-site services such as a fire pit, hydro, water
and sewage disposal.
Car Port
Means a partially enclosed structure intended or
which is used for the sheltering of one or more
motor vehicles. A car port attached to the main
building is not an accessory structure (See Figure
3-5). A semi-detached car port is an accessory
structure divided vertically into two (2) separate
car ports by a common wall where each separate
private car port is located on separate, adjoining
lots.
Car Shelter - see Temporary Car Shelter
Car Wash
Means a building or structure or portion thereof used for washing or cleaning of motor
vehicles for gain, and may include the sale of fuel (e.g. gasoline, diesel, propane) and oil to its
customers. A car wash may be an accessory use to a principle main use (e.g. automobile
service station).
Catering Establishment
Means a commercial establishment or home based business in which food and beverages are
prepared for consumption off the premises and are not served to customers on the premises or
to take-out.
Figure 3-5
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Cellar
Means the portion of a building between two floors, which is partly underground and which
has more than one-half of its height from floor to ceiling below the finished grade. (See also
Basement and Figure 3-1)
Cemetery
Means land set aside to be used for the interment of human remains and includes a mausoleum,
columbarium or other building or structure intended for the interment of human remains.
Chief Building Official
Means an officer or employee of the Corporation of the Township of Larder Lake or an
amalgam of municipalities of which Larder Lake is a part of, appointed to enforce the
provisions of the Building Code Act.
Chip Wagon - see Licensed Refreshment Sales Vehicle
Cinema - see Theatre
Clinic
Means a building or part thereof used solely for the purpose of consultations, diagnosis and
treatment of patients, by more legally qualified medical professionals (e.g. physicians, dentists,
optometrists, chiropodists, chiropractors or drugless practitioners), together with their
qualified assistants and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the building may
include administrative offices, waiting rooms, laboratories, pharmacies or dispensaries directly
associated with the clinic, but shall not include accommodation for in-patient care or operating
rooms for major surgery.
Club - see Private Club
Commercial Floor Space
Means the sum of the areas of all floors of a building or part thereof used for commercial
purposes measured between the internal faces of the exterior walls, excluding the furnace-
room, laundry-room, washroom, stairwell or elevator shaft, or any area designed or used
permanently for storage space.
Commercial Greenhouse
Means a commercial place used for the growing of flowers, vegetables, shrubs, trees, and
similar vegetation for wholesale or retail sale. This definition shall not include any premises
for the growing of mushrooms.
Commercial Use
Means the use of land, buildings and/or structures for the purposes of buying and selling of
commodities and supplying of services, as distinguished from such uses as manufacturing or
assembling of goods, warehousing and construction. Commercial use also includes highway
commercial use and those commercial uses which rely on the tourist population. Examples of
commercial uses include retail stores, offices, automobile service stations, etc.
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Commercial Zone
Means the Townsite Centre (TC) Zone, the Highway Commercial (HC) Zone or the
Recreational Commercial (RC) Zone.
Communal Services - see Private Communal Sewage Services and Private Communal
Water Services
Communications Facility
Means an installation which transmits, receives and/or relays communications such as a
microwave relay tower, telephone line, cellular telephone tower, wireless internet tower, radio
or television broadcast tower or similar facility.
Community Centre
Means a place used for community activities, the ownership and/or maintenance of which is
vested with the Township or other organization for non-commercial purposes. Without limiting
the generality of the foregoing, community centres may include parks and open space, sports
fields, skateboard parks, playgrounds, courts, gymnasiums, places of assembly, swimming
pools, facilities for indoor and outdoor recreational, social or cultural activities.
Condominium
Means a building or buildings or part thereof which is held in separate private ownership and
where common elements are owned by the tenants in common (e.g. recreational facilities, open
space, outdoor areas, etc.) and which is administered and maintained by a corporation pursuant
to the provisions of the Condominium Act. A condominium may be for a residential,
commercial or industrial use.
Conservation Use
Means the use of lands which are intended to remain open in character with the priority use
given to preservation of their ecological uniqueness, wildlife production and their natural
features and may include non-commercial recreational uses only if conservation of the resource
is not jeopardized.
Construction Yard or Contractor's Yard
Means the place used as a depot for the storage and maintenance of equipment used by the
contractor or company, and may include facilities for the administration or management of the
business and the stockpiling or storage of supplies used in the business, but does not include
the crushing of virgin or recyclable aggregates or materials and the wholesale or retail sale of
building supplies or home improvement supplies.
Continuum-of-Care Facility
Means a building or a group of buildings which may include a seniors citizens apartment
building, a nursing home, a long-term care facility, home for the aged and facilities associated
with, and designed specifically to serve, the senior citizen population, such as clinics,
recreation centres, cafeterias, and personal service establishments, and may also include
independent senior's accommodation in separate structures/living units that share in services,
such as meals, medical care services, or recreation that are provided by the facility. A
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continuum-of-care facility differentiates from a nursing home in that those lodged at a
continuum-of-care facility are not capable of living independently without nursing care.
Convenience Store
Means a commercial establishment in a building or part thereof that sells convenience goods
and items of day-to-day personal or household use or necessity including food, beverages, on-
the-shelf pharmaceutical drugs, limited hardware products, tobacco products, periodicals and
other such products.
Corporation
Means the Corporation of the Township of Larder Lake.
Council
Means the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Larder Lake.
Coverage - see Lot Coverage
Crisis Care Facility
Means a residence that is licensed or funded by the Province of Ontario for the provision of
short term accommodation (averaging one month or less) of 3 to 10 persons, exclusive of staff,
living under supervision in a single housekeeping unit and who, by reason of their emotional,
mental, social or physical condition or legal status, require a group living arrangement for their
well-being.
Crisis Housing - see Crisis Care Facility
3. D
Day Care - see Day Nursery
Day Nursery
Means an establishment governed by the Day Nurseries Act that receives more than five (5)
children who are not of common parentage, primarily for the purpose of providing temporary
care, or guidance, or both temporary care and guidance, for a continuous period not exceeding
twenty-four hours, where the children are,
(a)
under eighteen years of age in the case of a day nursery for children with a
developmental disability, and
(b)
under ten years of age in all other cases.
Deck
Means a structure abutting a dwelling or building with no roof or walls except for visual
partitions and railings which is constructed on piers or a foundation above-grade for use as an
outdoor living area.
Detached
When used in reference to a building or structure, means a building or structure which is not
dependent on any other building or structure for structural support or enclosure.
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Development
Means the creation of a new lot, a change in land use, or the construction of buildings and
structures requiring approval under the Planning Act and shall be taken to include
redevelopment, but does not include activities that create or maintain infrastructure authorized
under an environmental assessment process, works subject to the Drainage Act, or
underground or surface mining of minerals or advanced exploration on mining lands.
District
Means the District of Timiskaming.
Dock, Floating
Means an accessory structure used for the mooring of water vehicles which is designed to
float freely on the surface of the water body and which may be secured to the shoreline.
Dock, Permanent
Means an accessory structure used for the mooring of water vehicles which is secured to the
shoreline and/or the bottom of the water body by concrete, metal or wood pillars or such other
foundation, the design of which facilitates the construction of a more or less permanent
structure.
Drive-Through Facility
Means a premise used to provide or dispense products or services through an attendant or a
window or an automated machine, to persons remaining in vehicles that are in a designated
queuing space; and may be in combination with other land uses. Kiosks within a parking
structure necessary for the operation of the parking facility or kiosks associated with a surface
parking area are not considered drive-through facilities.
Driveway
Means a vehicular access connected to only one public street or private road or thoroughfare,
which provides ingress to and/or egress from a lot, and may include a shared driveway but
shall not include a lane as defined herein.
Dry Cleaning Establishment - see Personal Service Establishment
Duplex - see Dwelling - Duplex
Dwelling
Means any building that is used or designed for use as a domestic establishment in which one
or more persons may sleep and prepare and serve meals, but shall not include a hotel or motel.
Recreational vehicles and trailers shall not be considered dwellings except for the purposes of
the Minimum Distance Separation.
Dwelling - Accessory
Means a dwelling which is incidental, subordinate and exclusively devoted to a main use and is
located on the same lot therewith.
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Dwelling - Apartment
Means a building containing three (3) or more dwelling units but shall not include a row
dwelling.
Dwelling - Apartment-in-a-house
Means a separate and self-contained dwelling unit (i.e. includes cooking, sanitation and
sleeping facilities) in a single detached dwelling or semi-detached dwelling and which has a
separate entrance.
Dwelling - Converted
Means a dwelling altered to contain a
greater number of dwelling units, with each
self-contained dwelling unit having a floor
space of not less than 55 m2 (592 ft.2).
Dwelling - Duplex
Means a building divided horizontally into
two (2) dwelling units, each unit of which
has an independent entrance. (See Figure 3-
6)
Dwelling - Mobile Home - see Mobile
Home
Dwelling - Park Model Trailer
Means a manufactured building designed
and constructed in conformance with
CAN/CSA-Z241 Series M "Park Model
Trailer", as set out in the Ontario Building
Code, and is used or intended to be used for
seasonal accommodation.
Dwelling - Row or Townhouse
Means a building consisting of a series of three (3) or more dwelling units but not more than eight
(8) units in a continuous row divided vertically into separate units by a common wall above grade,
and where each unit has an independent entrance. (See Figure 3-6)
Dwelling - Seasonal
Means a dwelling constructed as a secondary place of residence and is not the principal place
of residence of the owner or occupier thereof (e.g. cottage).
Dwelling - Semi-detached
Means a building on a single foundation divided vertically into two (2) separate dwelling units
by a common wall (See Figure 3-6)
Figure 3-6
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Dwelling - Single-detached
Means a detached building containing one (1) dwelling unit, and may include a modular
home (See Figure 3-6)
Dwelling - Triplex
Means the whole of a dwelling that is divided horizontally and/or vertically into three separate
dwelling units each of which has an independent entrance either directly from the outside or
through a common entrance. (See Figure 3-6)
Dwelling Unit
Means a building or a portion thereof occupied or capable of being occupied as the home or
residence of one (1) or more persons, where food preparation and sanitary facilities are
provided, but shall not include any part of a boarding house, hotel, motel, rental cottage or
cabin, garden suite, sleep cabin or loft-above-a-garage or similar commercial use of a private
or semi-private institution.
Dwelling Unit, Bachelor
Means a dwelling unit that does not have a specific room set aside for use as a bedroom. Such
dwelling units are oriented towards accommodating one (1) resident such as young single
people or senior citizens. The term 'bachelor dwelling unit' may be used to describe a
particular dwelling unit (e.g. apartment-in-a-house) rather than being classified as type of
dwelling unit. Where a dwelling unit meets the definition of a bachelor dwelling unit but is an
'apartment-in-a-house' or a 'loft-above-a-garage' according to the definitions of each in this
By-law, then the dwelling unit will be considered as an apartment-in-a-house or a loft-above-a-
garage instead of a bachelor dwelling unit for the purposes of this By-law.
3. E
Easement
Means the legal right acquired by contract to pass over, along, upon or under the lands of
another.
Equestrian Establishment
Means an establishment engaged in the operation of a horse riding academy or horse riding
stables.
Equipment Rental Establishment
Means a building or part of a building wherein the primary use is the rental of machinery,
equipment, furniture and fixtures and other goods.
Equipment and Vehicle Storage Yard - Industrial
Means an uncovered area which is used for the storage of machinery and equipment for use
in industrial and major construction undertakings, commercial vehicles, and other similar
goods requiring large areas for outside storage. Limited repair of such machinery,
equipment, vehicles and goods may be permitted in a building provided such repair is
clearly incidental and secondary to the storage use.
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Erect
Means to build, construct, reconstruct, alter or relocate and, without limiting the generality
of the foregoing, shall be taken to include 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.
Established Building Line
Means the average setback from the street line of existing buildings on one side of a
continuous 100 m (328.1 ft.) strip of land where three (3) or more of the lots having street
frontage upon the said side of the street have been built upon (See Figure 3-7). Where the
established building line is used in this By-law in reference to setbacks from the shoreline or
high water mark, the established building line shall mean the average setback from the high
water mark of existing buildings on a continuous 100 m (328.1 ft.) strip of land where three (3)
or more of the lots having water frontage upon the same water body or watercourse have been
built upon.
Established Grade
Means the average elevation of the finished level of the ground adjoining all of the walls of the
building or structure exclusive of any artificial embankments or berms.
Existing
Means existing as of the date of the passing of this By-law.
Exterior Side Lot Line - see Lot Line - Exterior Side
Exterior Side Yard - see Yard, Exterior Side
Figure 3-7
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3. F
Fairground
Means land devoted to entertainment on a seasonal or temporary basis and may include
grandstands, barns and other accessory buildings and structures normally associated with such
a use.
Farm
Means any agricultural use and includes apiaries, aviaries, berry or bush crops, breeding,
raising, training or boarding of horses or cattle, commercial greenhouses, farms devoted to the
hatching, raising and marketing of chickens, turkeys or other fowl or game birds, animals, fish
or frogs, farms for grazing, flower gardening, field crops, goat or cattle dairies, growing,
raising, picking, treating and storing of vegetables or fruit produced on the premises, nurseries,
orchards, riding stables, the raising of sheep or uses or enterprises as are customarily carried on
in the field of general agriculture. Farm may include a single detached dwelling, and such
principle or main buildings and structures as a barn or silo, as well as accessory buildings and
structures which are incidental to the operation of the farm.
Farm Produce Outlet
Means a use accessory to a farm which consists of the retail sale of agricultural products
produced on the farm where such outlet is located.
Farmer's Market
Means place where the farm products of a local farming community are sold at retail from
covered or uncovered areas designed for individual retailers.
Farming Use - see Agricultural Use
Fence
Means any barrier or structure constructed of chain link metal, wood, stone, metal, brick or
other similar materials or combinations of such materials which is erected for the purpose of
screening, safeguarding, retaining or enclosing property or delineating property lines.
Fill Area
Means the area of a waste management facility set aside for landfilling or dumping.
Fish Habitat
Means the spawning grounds and nursery, rearing, food supply, and migration areas which fish
depend directly or indirectly in order to carry out their life processes.
Fishing Camp - see Camp (Hunt Camp, Fishing Camp)
Flea Market
Means:
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(a)
a building or part thereof where goods are offered or kept for sale at retail to the
general public but shall not include any other retail establishment otherwise defined
herein;
(b)
an occasional or periodic market or sales event held in an open area, which may include
a street, or within a building or structure where independent sellers offer goods, new
and used, for sale to the public, but not including private garage sales;
(c)
a building or open area in which stalls or sales areas are set aside and which are
intended for use by various unrelated individuals to sell goods; or
(d)
a building or open area where food preserves or fresh produce or prepared foods are
sold, but does not include a restaurant.
Flood Elevation or Floodline
Means a line established by a one-in-one-hundred year storm as established by flood plain
mapping or by the Ministry of Natural Resources (See Figure 3-8).
Flood Fringe
Means the outer portion of the flood plain between the floodway and the flooding hazard limit.
Depths and velocities of flooding are generally less severe in the flood fringe than those
experienced in the floodway (See Figure 3-8).
Flood Plain
Means, for river stream and small inland lake systems, the area, usually low lands adjoining a
watercourse or water body, which has been or may be subject to flooding hazards (See Figure
3-8).
Figure 3-8
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Flood Proofing
Means a combination of structural changes and/or adjustments incorporated into the basic
design and/or construction or alteration of individual buildings, structures or properties
subject to flooding so as to reduce or eliminate flood damages.
Floodway
Means the portion of the flood plain where development and site alteration would cause a
danger to public health and safety or property damage (See Figure 3-8). Where the one zone
concept is applied, the floodway is the entire contiguous flood plain. Where the two zone
concept is applied, the floodway is the contiguous inner portion of the flood plain, representing
that area required for the safe passage of flood flow and/or the area where flood depths and/or
velocities are considered to be such that they pose a threat to life and/or property damage.
Where the two zone concept applies, the outer portion of the flood plain is called the flood
fringe.
Floor Area - Gross
Means the total area of all floors contained within a building measured between the exterior
faces of the exterior walls of the building and where there are no walls the total area of a floor
within the outer perimeter of the floor.
Floor Area - Net
Means usable or habitable space above or below grade, measured from the exterior face of the
exterior walls of the building or structure but shall not include:
(a)
any private garage, porch, veranda, and unfinished basement, cellar or attic;
(b)
any part of the building or structure below grade which is used for building services,
storage or laundry facilities;
(c)
any part of the building or structure used for the storage or parking of motor vehicles.
(d)
any part of the building used in common by the tenants of the building such as a mall,
aisle or hallway, elevator shaft or lobby, stairwell, any washroom, boiler room,
maintenance room, mechanical or electrical room, and any automobile parking facilities
provided within the building.
Forestry Use
Means the general raising, management and harvesting of wood and, without limiting the
generality of the foregoing, shall include the raising and cutting of fuel wood, pulpwood,
lumber, Christmas trees, other forestry products and silva culture practices.
Frontage - see Lot Frontage
Fuel Depot
Means land, buildings or structures used for the bulk storage, distribution and sale of gasoline,
propane, heating oil or motor oil.
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Full Municipal Services - see Sewage and Water Systems
Funeral Home
Means a building or part of a building wherein undertaking services are offered and may
include subsidiary activities such as the sale of caskets and funeral accessories, a chapel or
parlour provided such activities are clearly secondary and incidental to the main undertaking
service.
3. G
Garage - Private
Means an accessory building or portion of a main building, including a carport, which is
designed or used for parking or storage of one (1) or more motor vehicles of the occupants of
the premises and in which there are no facilities for repairing or servicing of such vehicles for
remuneration or commercial use. A detached garage is a private garage that is not connected to
a main building. A semi-detached garage is an accessory building divided vertically into two
(2) separate private garages by a common wall where each separate private garage is located
on separate, adjoining lots.
Garden Centre
Means an outdoor area primarily used for the retail of gardening equipment, products and
planting materials.
Garden Suite
Means a one-unit detached residential structure containing bathroom and kitchen facilities that
is ancillary to an existing residential structure and that is designed to be portable.
Gasoline Bar
Means one (1) or more pump islands, each consisting of one or more gasoline pumps, and a
shelter having a floor area of not more than 10 m2 (107.6 ft.2) which shall not be used for the
sale of any product other than liquids and small accessories required for the operation of motor
vehicles.
Gasoline Card Lock Facility
Means one (1) or more pump islands designed for the retail sale of gasoline or diesel fuel using
pumps which are operated automatically by credit or debit cards.
Gazebo
Means a freestanding, roofed accessory structure which is not enclosed, except for transparent
screening (e.g. glass, netting) and which is utilized for the purposes of relaxation in
conjunction with a main use but shall not include any other use or activity otherwise defined or
classified herein (See Figure 3-9).
Golf Course
Means a public or private area operated for the primary purpose of playing the sport of golf but
may also include such buildings and structures as are necessary for the operation and
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maintenance of the golf course and such club house facilities as restaurant, banquet,
conference and other uses of a social, recreational and entertainment nature normally
associated with golf course development.
Green Roof
Means a roof of a building where part of or the entire surface of the roof is intentionally
covered with vegetative material.
Greenhouse
Means a building used for the growing of flowers, plants, shrubs, trees and similar vegetation
which are not necessarily transplanted outdoors on the same lot containing such greenhouse.
Ground Floor
Means the floor that is level with or immediately above grade.
Group Home
Means a single housekeeping unit in a residential dwelling, which is registered with the
Municipality, in which three (3) to ten (10) persons (excluding supervisory or operating staff)
live together under responsible supervision consistent with the requirements of its residents for
a group living arrangement and which is licensed and/or approved under Provincial Statutes
and in compliance with municipal by-laws. (See also Crisis Care Facility)
Guest Room
Means a room or suite of rooms, which contains no facilities for cooking and which is used or
maintained for gain or hire by providing accommodation.
3. H
Habitable Room
Figure 3-9
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Means a room in a dwelling or habitable building used or intended to be used primarily for
human occupancy.
Hazardous Lands
Means property or lands that could be unsafe for development due to naturally occurring
processes. Along the shorelines of large inland lakes, this means the land, including that
covered by water, between a defined offshore distance or depth and the furthest landward limit
of the flooding hazard, erosion hazard or dynamic beach hazard limits. Along river, stream and
small inland lake systems, this means the land, including that covered by water, to the furthest
landward limit of the flooding hazard or erosion hazard limits.
Hazardous Substances
Means substances which, individually, or in combination with other substances, are normally
considered to pose a danger to public health, safety and the environment. These substances
generally include a wide array of materials that are toxic, ignitable, corrosive, reactive,
radioactive or pathological.
Hereafter
Means after the date of the passing of this By-law.
Height
Means the vertical distance between the average finished grade at the base of a building or
structure and in the case of a flat roof, the highest point of the roof surface or parapet wall,
whichever is the highest, or in the case of all other types of roofs, the mean height level
between the base of the roof and highest point of the roof.
Heliport
Means a landing area or pad used for the landing and take-off of helicopters and shall include
all necessary and incidental emergency services facilities, fuelling facilities and passenger and
cargo facilities.
Herein
Means in this By-law, and shall not be limited to any particular section of this By-law.
High Water Mark
Means the mark made by the action of water under natural conditions on the shore or bank of a
body of water, which action has been so common and usual and so long continued that it has
created a difference between the character of the vegetation or soil on one side of the mark and
the character of the vegetation or soil on the other side of the mark (See also Shoreline).
Highway
Means an improved public road under the jurisdiction of the Provincial government.
Holding Zone
Means a zone established under the enabling authority of Section 36 of the Planning Act where
uses may be permitted subject to meeting certain conditions set out in the Official Plan.
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Home for the Aged - see Continuum-of-Care Facility
Home Based Business
Means a privately operated legal occupation, enterprise or business which is carried out as a
use clearly accessory to a dwelling unit for pursuits conducted by the occupant thereof and any
employees and is compatible with a domestic household.
Home Occupation - see Home Based Business
Hospital
Means any institution, building or other premises or place that is established for the purposes
of the treatment of patients and that is approved under the Public Hospitals Act as a public
hospital.
Hotel
Means a building or buildings designed or used for the accommodation of the travelling or
vacationing public, containing therein five (5) or more guest rooms served by a common
building entrance. Accessory uses may include accommodation for permanent staff and one or
more beverage rooms, dining rooms, meeting rooms, restaurant or similar uses.
Hunt Camp - see Camp (Hunt Camp, Fishing Camp)
3. I
Individual On-Site Systems - see Sewage and Water Systems
Industrial Uses, Light - Class I Industry
Means a place of business for a small scale, self-contained plant or building which produces,
manufactures, assembles or stores a product which is contained in a package and has a low
probability of fugitive emissions, e.g. noise, odour, dust and vibration. Such industries operate
in the daytime only with infrequent movement of products and/or heavy trucks and no outside
storage. Examples include electronics manufacturing and repair, high technology industries,
furniture repair and refinishing, beverage bottling, package and crafting services, small scale
assembly, auto parts supply. 'Light Industrial Uses' or 'Class I Industry' is a classification and
other uses defined in this By-law may be classified as such.
Industrial Uses, Medium - Class II Industry
Means a place of business for medium scale process and manufacturing with outdoor storage
of wastes or materials (e.g. it has an open process) and where there are periodic or occasional
outputs of fugitive emissions, e.g. noise, odour, dust and/or vibration. Shift operations occur
and there is frequent movement of products and/or heavy trucks during daytime hours.
Examples include dry cleaning services, magazine printing establishments, paint spray booths,
welding shops, courier and transport services, heavy vehicle repairs, bulk fuel storage, raw
product storage (aggregates, logs/lumber), warehousing, contractor's yard. 'Medium Industrial
Uses' or 'Class II Industry' is a classification and other uses defined in this By-law may be
classified as such.
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Industrial Uses, Heavy - Class III
Means a place of business for large scale manufacturing or processing, characterized by: large
physical size, outside storage of raw and finished products, large production volumes and
continuous movement of products and employees during daily shift operations. It has frequent
outputs of major annoyance and there is high probability of fugitive emissions. Such uses are
intended to be secluded from residential or other sensitive land uses in order to limit any
potential adverse effects on the environment or the surrounding areas and public health.
Examples include manufacturing of paint and varnish, breweries, soaps and detergent
manufacturing, metal manufacturing, and solvent recovery plants. 'Heavy Industrial Uses' or
'Class III Industry' is a classification and other uses defined in this By-law may be classified as
such.
Influence Area
Means the area or areas at, above or below grade, associated with a facility that is subject to
one or more adverse effects which may be of varying duration, frequency and distance of
dispersal. This is an actual influence area. A potential influence area identifies where adverse
effects are generally expected to occur. An influence area or potential influence area acts as a
potential constraint for sensitive land use, or conversely, on the establishment of a facility,
unless evidence is provided that adverse effects are not a problem, or can be satisfactorily
mitigated to the level of trivial impact.
Institutional Use
Means any land, buildings or structures used for a non-commercial purpose by any
organization, group or association for government, religious, educational, charitable or
hospitable purposes and involving activities carried on for some public purpose and not for
profit, but excluding a private club, mental hospital, or any place of detention or correction.
Interior Lot - see Lot, Interior
3. K
Kennel
Means a building, structure or premises or portion of any of the foregoing, used for the
raising, housing, breeding or training of four (4) or more domesticated animals over the age of
four (4) months. This definition shall not include a veterinary establishment.
3. L
Lane
Means:
(a)
a subsidiary thoroughfare providing access from within a lot, principally from parking or
loading spaces or from a lot to a public street; or
(b)
a subsidiary public thoroughfare for the sole use of pedestrians and connecting public
streets, open spaces or buildings.
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Laundromat
Means a building or part thereof where coin-operated laundry machines are made available to
the public for the purpose of laundry cleaning.
Library
Means a building or part thereof where educational material (e.g. books, films, music, audio-
visual, magazines) are made available for public display and are lent to the public.
Licensed Refreshment Sales Vehicle
Means a vehicle which is currently licensed pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act and which is
equipped for the preparation, storage, heating, cooking, cooling or sale of foodstuffs or
beverages within or from the vehicle and may include exterior seating (e.g. picnic tables).
Livestock Facility
Means one or more barns or permanent structures with livestock-occupied portions, intended
for keeping or housing of livestock. A livestock facility also includes all manure or material
storage and anaerobic digesters.
Livestock Sales Outlet
Means a building or structure where livestock such as cattle, goats, sheep, horses or the young
thereof are bought and sold.
Loading Space
Means a space or bay located on a lot or within a building which is used or intended to be used
for the temporary parking of any commercial vehicle while loading or unloading goods,
merchandise, or materials in connection with the use of the lot or any building thereon, and
which has unobstructed access not necessarily in a straight line to a street.
Loft-Above-a-Garage
Means the portion of a garage located above the garage portion of the structure and is used for
sleeping accommodation in which cooking facilities shall not be provided but may contain
sanitary facilities. (See also Sleep Cabin)
Long Term Care Facility - see Continuum-of-Care Facility
Lot
Means a parcel or tract of land, within a registered plan or subdivision or described in a deed or
other legal document that is capable of being legally conveyed.
Lot Area
Means the total horizontal area measured within the limits of the lot lines of the lot.
Lot, Corner
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Means a lot situated at an intersection of two (2) or more streets, or at the intersection of two
parts of the same street which have an interior angle or intersection of not more than one-
hundred-and-thirty-five degrees (135º).
Where such street lines are curved, the angle of intersection of the street lines shall be deemed
to be the angle formed by the intersection of the tangents to the street lines, drawn through the
extremities of the side lot lines. In the latter case, the corner of the lot shall be deemed to be
that point on the street line nearest to the point of intersection of the said tangents (See Figure
3-10).
Lot Coverage
Means the percentage of the lot area covered by the ground floor area of all buildings located
on the lot.
Lot Depth
Means the horizontal distance between the front and rear lot lines. If the front and rear lot
lines are not parallel, 'lot depth' means the length of a straight line joining the middle of the
front lot line with the middle of the rear lot line. If there is no rear lot line, "lot depth" means
the length of a straight line joining the middle of the front lot line with the apex of the triangle
formed by the side lot lines (See Figure 3-13)
Lot Frontage
Means the horizontal distance between the side lot lines along the front lot line. Where such
side lot lines are not parallel, the lot frontage shall be the width of a lot measured between the
intersections of the side lot lines with a line 7.5 m (24.6 ft.) back from and parallel or
concentric to the front lot line. Arc distances shall apply on curved lines (See Figure 3-13).
Lot, Interior
Means a lot other than a corner or a through lot which is situated between adjacent lots and
has frontage on a street (See Figure 3-10).
Figure 3-10
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Lot Line
Means a boundary line of a lot (See Figure 3-10).
Lot Line, Exterior Side
Means a lot line located between the front and rear lot lines and dividing the lot from a street
(See Figure 3-10).
Lot Line, Front
Means:
(a)
In the case of an interior lot, the line dividing the lot from the street line, street
allowance or private road (See Figure 3-10).
(b)
In the case of a corner lot, the shorter lot line abutting a street shall be deemed to be the
front lot line. In such a case, the longer lot line abutting a street shall be deemed an
exterior side lot line.
(c)
In the case of a corner lot with two street lines of equal lengths, the lot line that abuts the
wider street, or abuts a Provincial highway shall be deemed to be the front lot line, and
in the case of both streets being under the same jurisdiction and of the same width, the
lot line where the principal access to the lot is provided shall be deemed to be the front
lot line.
(d)
In the case of a lot with water access only, the front lot line shall be on the water side. In
the case of a through waterfront lot with water access only, the longest shoreline shall
be deemed to be the front lot line.
(e)
In case of a lot with frontage on a public street or private road and on a water body, the
lot line adjacent to the high water mark shall be deemed the front lot line.
(f)
In the case of a corner lot abutting a 0.3 m (0.98 ft.) reserve or other reserve, the lot line
so abutting the reserve shall be deemed an exterior lot line and the other lot line abutting
the street shall be deemed to be the rear lot line.
(g)
In the case of a lot with private road, the lot line adjacent to the private road shall be
deemed to be the front lot line.
(h)
In all other cases not described above, the front lot line shall be deemed to be where the
principal access to the lot is approved.
Lot Line, Side Interior
Means a lot line other than a front, rear or side exterior lot line (See Figure 3-10).
Lot Line, Rear
Means the lot line furthest from, and opposite to, the front lot line (See Figure 3-10).
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Lot, Through
Means a lot having a frontage on two parallel or approximately parallel streets (See Figure 3-
10).
Lot, Waterfront
Means a lot that abuts a navigable waterway or body of water.
Lot, Width
Means the average horizontal dimension between the two longest opposite sides.
Lumber Yard
Means lands, buildings and structures where the primary use is the storage of construction
grade wood and building supplies for sale at retail or wholesale.
3. M
Main Building - see Building, Main
Main Use
Means the primary purpose for which the main building or structure on a lot is designed,
arranged, occupied and maintained, or in the case of a lot where there is no building or
structure, the primary purpose for which the lands are to be designed, arranged and maintained
Main Wall
Means any exterior wall of a building and all structural members essential to the support of a
fully enclosed space or roof exclusive of permitted projections.
Manure or Material Storage
Means permanent storage, which may or may not be associated with a livestock facility
containing liquid manure (<18% dry matter), solid manure (≥ 18% dry matter), or digestate (<
18% dry matter). Permanent storages may come in a variety of locations, materials, coverings,
elevations, configurations and shapes.
Marina
Means a building or structure on a waterfront with or without docking facilities where boats
and boat accessories are berthed, constructed, stored, serviced, repaired or kept for sale or rent
and where the facilities for the sale of marine fuels, marine equipment, lubricants, bait as well
as the sale of foods, provisions or supplies as an accessory use may be provided.
Marine Facility
Means a non-commercial building or structure which is used to moor, berth, or store a boat.
This definition may include a boat launching ramp, a boat lift, marine railway, dock or
boathouse, but does not include any building used for human habitation or a marina. A marine
facility shall also include a water intake facility and any flood or erosion control structure. No
part of a marine facility may be used as a dwelling unit.
Material Storage - see Manure or Material Storage
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Mine Hazard
Means any feature on a mine as defined under the Mining Act or any related disturbance of the
ground that has not been rehabilitated.
Mineral Aggregate Operation
Means:
(a)
lands under license or permit, other than for wayside pits and quarries, issued in
accordance with the Aggregate Resources Act, or successors thereto;
(b)
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 Deposits
Means areas of identified minerals that have sufficient quantity and quality based on specific
geological evidence to warrant present and future extraction.
Mineral Mining Operation
Means a mining operation and associated facilities, or, a past producing mine with remaining
mineral development potential that has not been permanently rehabilitated to another use.
Miniature Golf Course
Means an area of land, building or structure or premises or part thereof operated for profit or
gain as a commercial place of amusement in which facilities are provided to simulate the game
of golf or any aspect of the game on a small scale, but does not include a golf ball driving
range.
Minimum Distance Separation Formulae I and II
Means formulae developed by the Province to separate uses so as to reduce incompatibility
concerns about odour from livestock facilities and material or manure storage.
Mobile Home
Means any dwelling that is designed to be made mobile, and constructed or manufactured to
provide either a permanent or seasonal residence for one (1) or more persons, and which is not
less than 3 m (9.84 ft.) wide and the total area of which is not less than 46 m2 (495.1 ft2). A
mobile home does not include a travel trailer or tent trailer or trailer otherwise designed or a
modular home.
Mobile Home Park
Means lands which has been provided and designed for the location thereon of two (2) or more
occupied mobile homes.
Mobile Home Lot or Site
Means an area, similar to a lot, located in a mobile home park, intended to be or occupied by a
mobile home or a permitted accessory use.
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Mobile Home Yard
Means a line similar to a front yard, rear yard, interior or exterior side yard as if it were
applied to a Mobile Lot or Site.
Modular Home
Means a single detached dwelling consisting of two (2) or more modules which has been
prefabricated or manufactured in a factory remote from the site where it is intended to be used
and transported to the site for installation on a permanent foundation, but does not include a
Mobile Home or Park Model Trailer as otherwise defined.
Motel
Means a building or buildings designed or used for the accommodation of the travelling or
vacationing public, containing therein three (3) or more guest rooms, each guest room having a
separate entrance directly from outside and may include an accessory eating establishment or
restaurant. (See also Hotel and Tourist Establishment)
Motor Vehicle - see Vehicle
Municipal Sewage Services - See Sewage Disposal and Water Systems
Municipal Water Services - See Sewage Disposal and Water Systems
Municipality
Means the Corporation of the Township of Larder Lake.
Museum
Means an institutional place 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 scientific, natural, artistic, or historical interest, or other
interests.
3. N
Natural Heritage Features and Areas
Means features and areas, including significant wetlands, fish habitat, significant habitat of
endangered and threatened species, significant wildlife habitat and significant areas of
natural and scientific interest, which are important for their environmental and social values
as a legacy of the natural landscapes of an area.
Negative Impacts
Means:
(a)
in regard to fish habitat, the harmful alteration, disruption or destruction of fish
habitat, except where it has been authorized under the Fisheries Act, using the guiding
principle of no net loss of productive capacity.
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(b)
in regard to water, degradation to the quality and quantity of water, sensitive surface
water features and sensitive ground water features, and their related hydrologic
functions, due to single, multiple or successive development or site alteration activities;
and
(c)
in regard to other natural heritage features and areas, degradation that threatens the
health and integrity of the natural features or ecological functions for which an area is
identified due to single, multiple or successive development or site alteration activities.
Non-Complying
Means any existing building, structure or lot which does not comply with the zone
requirements and standards of this By-law.
Non-Conforming
Means any existing use, building, structure or lot which does not conform with the permitted
use provisions of any zone in this By-law.
Non-municipal Drinking Water System
Means a drinking water system that is not a municipal drinking water system.
Nursery
Means land and structures used for the growing of sod, flowers, bushes, trees, or other
gardening, landscaping, or orchard stock for wholesale or retail sale. (See also Commercial
Greenhouse)
Nursing Home - see Continuum-of-Care Facility
3. O
Occupancy Permit
Means a permit issued under the authority of the Planning Act by the Chief Building Official
which indicates that the proposed use of land or any building or structure on any such land is
in conformity with this By-law.
Office
Means a building, structure or part thereof used for the purpose of providing accommodation
for the performance and transaction of business including administrative, clerical and
professional activities (e.g. lawyer, doctor, dentist, architect, realtor, computer programming,
consultant, etc.), but shall not include the manufacturing of any product.
Official Plan
Means the Official Plan of the Township of Larder Lake planning area or parts thereof and
amendments thereto that may take from place time-to-time.
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Open Space
Means the open, unobstructed space on a lot including landscaped areas, pedestrian walkways,
patios, pools or similar areas but not including any driveway, ramp, parking spaces or aisles,
loading spaces or maneuvering areas and similar areas.
Open Storage
Means storage or display of goods, merchandise or equipment outside of a building or
structure on a lot or portion thereof. This definition shall not include the open storage of
goods or equipment incidental to a residential occupancy of a lot, a parking area or parking
space or the outdoor display of a limited number of samples of goods, merchandise or
equipment for the purpose of sales and advertisement.
Outdoor Display
Means an area set aside outside of a building or structure, used in conjunction with a business
located within the building or structure on the same property, for the display of sales or
seasonal produce may include garden supplies and Christmas trees, new merchandise or the
supply of services.
Owner
Means a mortgagee, lessee, tenant, occupant, or a person entitled to a limited estate or interest
in land, a trustee in whom the land is vested, a committee of the estate of a mentally competent
person, an executor, an administrator or a guardian.
3. P
Park
Means an area of land, whether enclosed or not, maintained by the Municipality or other
public authority for the enjoyment, health and well-being of people and open to the public with
or without charge and, for the purposes of this definition, includes a Provincial Park or
Conservation Area with or without campground facilities.
Parking Area
Means a lot or portion thereof required in accordance with the provisions of this By-law for the
temporary storage or parking of motor vehicles accessory or incidental to uses in all zones, and
shall not include the storage or parking of four (4) or more motor vehicles for hire and gain,
display or for sale.
Parking Lot - Commercial
Means a lot or portion thereof used for the temporary storage or parking of four (4) or more
vehicles for hire and gain but does not include the sale of new or used vehicles or the storing of
impounded or wrecked vehicles. A commercial parking lot may used in association with a
commercial use for the purpose of subsection 4.26(i) of this By-law and the parking lot may or
may not be for hire or gain.
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Parking Space
Means an area used for the temporary parking of one (1) motor vehicle that is not less than 18
m2 (193.75 ft2) measuring not less than 2.7 m (8.85 ft.) in width by 5.5 m (18 ft.) in length
exclusive of driveways or aisles.
Parking Space, Barrier-Free
Means an parking space of not less than 22.2 m2 (238.9 ft2) measuring a minimum of 3.7 m
(12.1 ft.) in width by 5.5 m (18 ft.) in length exclusive of driveway aisles, for the temporary
parking of a motor vehicle used by a handicapped or disabled person.
Partial Services - see Sewage and Water Systems
Person
Shall include an individual, an association, a chartered organization, a firm, a partnership, a
corporation, an agent or trustee and the heirs, executors or other legal representatives of a
person to whom the context can apply according to law.
Personal Service Establishment
Means a commercial place wherein a personal service is performed. This definition may
include, but is not limited to, businesses or services such as a barber shop, hair styling salon,
shoe repair shop, tattoo and piercing parlour, spa, tanning salon, dry cleaning outlet, tailor
shop, dressmaker shop, massage therapy service, photofinishing, picture framing, publishing
and photocopying, but excludes any manufacturing or fabrication of goods for sale.
Pharmacy - see Retail Store
Pit
Means a place where unconsolidated gravel, stone, sand, earth, clay, fill, mineral or other
material is being or has been removed by means of open excavation and includes the
processing thereof for commercial purposes including screening, sorting, wading, crushing and
other similar operations together with required buildings and structures, but does not include a
wayside pit.
Place
Means lands, buildings and/or structures.
Place of Amusement
Means an establishment operated for commercial gain or profit wherein amusement facilities
are provided such as a video arcade or arcade, billiard or pool room, pinball machines and
video games but does not include an adult entertainment parlour, casino or bingo hall. (See
also Bingo Hall)
Place of Assembly
Means a place where facilities are provided for such purposes as meetings for civic,
educational, political or social purposes, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing,
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may include such facilities as a banquet hall or private club, but shall not include a place of
worship or community centre.
Place of Worship
Means a place or an open area dedicated to religious worship and may include a manse or
rectory located on the same lot therewith, but does not include a manse or rectory that is
established on a separate lot.
Playground
Means a park or part thereof which is equipped with active recreational facilities oriented to
children.
Portable Asphalt/Concrete Plant
Means a facility with equipment designed to mix or heat and dry aggregate and to mix
aggregate with bituminous asphalt to produce concrete or asphalt paving materials and
includes stockpiling and storage of bulk materials used in the process, which is not of
permanent construction but is designed to be dismantled and moved to another location as
required. Portable asphalt plants must comply with the Ministry of the Environment's
separation distances and must obtain a certificate of approval from the Ministry of the
Environment.
Printing and Publishing Establishment
Means a building or part thereof used primarily for printing, regardless of the method, and
publishing of newspapers, periodicals, books, maps and similar publications and also includes
the sale and servicing of printing and duplicating equipment.
Private Airfield - see Airfield, Private
Private Club
Means a building or part of a building used as a meeting place by an association of persons who are
bona fide members, which owns, hires or leases the building or part thereof, the use of such premises
being restricted to members and their guests for social, cultural, recreational, business or athletic
purposes.
Private Communal Sewage Services - see Sewage Disposal and Water Systems
Private Communal Water Services - see Sewage Disposal and Water Systems
Private Road
Means a private right-of-way over private property which affords access to at least two (2)
abutting lots and which is not maintained by a public authority. This may include an
unassumed or unmaintained public street.
Private School - see School, Private
Public Access Point
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Means public land designated by the appropriate authority and developed and maintained by
the authority as a public access to a navigable water body. (See also Marine Facility)
Public Authority
Means the Township of Larder Lake and any Boards or Commissions thereof and any
Ministry, Commission or Department of the Governments of Ontario or Canada, or recognized
public utility or agencies established or exercising any power or authority under any special or
general statute and includes any committee or local authority established by By-law of
Council.
Public Service Use
Means a building, structure or lot used for public services by the Township of Larder Lake,
and any Ministry, Department or Commission of the Governments of Ontario and Canada, any
telephone, telegraph or railway company, any company supplying natural gas, Hydro One, and
any public utilities company or similarly recognized agencies.
Public Storage - see Self-Storage Facility
Public Street
Means a public or common roadway or highway affording the principal means of access to
abutting properties which has been dedicated to and or assumed by a public authority.
Public Use
Means the use of land, building or structures by civic, religious, educational, charitable,
fraternal, social or recreational societies, agencies, boards or committees so long as the activity
is not conducted for a profit, and any business is accessory to the main use.
Public Utility
Means a water works or water supply system, sewage works, electrical power or energy
generating transmission or distribution system, street lighting system, natural or artificial gas
works or supply system, a transportation system or a telephone system, scientific research
system, and includes any lands, buildings or equipment required for the administration or
operation of any such system and which is operated by a public authority or a publicly
governed company.
3. Q
Quarry
Means a place where unconsolidated rock has been or is being removed by means of an open
excavation and includes the processing thereof for commercial purposes including screening,
sorting, washing, crushing and other similar operations, required buildings and structures, but
does not include a wayside quarry.
3. R
Reconstruction
Means to re-build, erect or assemble a previously existing building or structure.
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Recreation Dwelling - see Dwelling - Seasonal or Camp
Recreational Commercial Establishment
Means an place where any recreational, social or cultural uses are operated commercially for
profit on lands in private ownership, such as health clubs, open or enclosed skating or curling
rinks, open or enclosed pools, open or enclosed badminton or tennis courts, squash courts,
bowling alleys, gymnasia, band shell or open theatre, and other similar uses but does not
include a casino or bingo hall. The definition of recreational commercial establishment shall
not include golf courses, miniature golf courses, campgrounds, marinas, parks or cabins.
Recreational Vehicle
Means any vehicle so constructed that is suitable for being attached to a motor vehicle for the
purpose of being drawn or is propelled by the motor vehicle and is capable of being used for
living, sleeping, eating or accommodation of persons on a temporary, transient or short term
basis, even if the vehicle is jacked up or its running gear is removed. Examples include a motor
home, tent trailer, a camper trailer, a recreational trailer, a fifth wheel or a bus converted into a
motor home or a park model trailer, as defined. For the purposes of this definition, a
recreational vehicle shall be considered a structure for the purposes of establishing setbacks
only. A recreational vehicle shall not be deemed to include a mobile home or a manufactured
home. The definition of a recreational vehicle shall not be interpreted to include recreational
equipment such as boats, boat or vehicle trailers, personal water craft, snowmobiles, all-terrain
vehicles (ATVs) or other equipment used for recreational purposes and which are normally
stored or parked on a lot. Recreational vehicles shall be considered dwellings for the purposes
of Minimum Distance Separation where one (1) or more persons are able to sleep and prepare
and serve meals within the vehicle.
Recreational Vehicle Campground - see Campground
Recreational Vehicle Sales and Storage
Means a place which is used for the display, storage and/or sale of boats, trailers, campers and
other recreational vehicles or recreational equipment.
Recycling Depot or Transfer Station
Means a special waste management facility which serves as a temporary storage site for clean
materials such as glass, paper, cardboard, plastic, metal and other similar products which will
be transferred to another location for reuse. This definition does not include any other type of
waste management system. (See also Waste Management Facility)
Redevelopment
Means the removal or rehabilitation of buildings or structures from land and the construction,
reconstruction or erection of other buildings or structures in their place.
Renovation
Means the repair and restoration of a building or structure to safe condition, but shall not
include its replacement.
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Residence - see Dwelling Unit
Residential Use
Means the use of land, buildings or structures for human habitation.
Residential Zone
For the purposes of this By-law, residential zone shall mean the Low Density Residential (R1)
Zone, Medium Density Residential (R2) Zone, High Density Residential (R3) Zone and
Recreational Residential (R4) Zone.
Responsibility Agreement
Means a legal agreement between the municipality and a developer that stipulates the
conditions under which communal services will be constructed, operated and maintained, as
well as, the action to be undertaken by the municipality in the event of default. Responsibility
agreements form the basis for a preventative mechanism by establishing responsibilities for
proper construction, operation and maintenance management practices and by providing up-
front secured funds for any remedial measures that may be necessary in the event of default.
Restaurant
Means a building or structure or part thereof where food is prepared and offered for sale to the
public for consumption within or outside the building or structure or off the premises.
Retail Store
Means a building or part thereof wherein goods, wares, merchandise, substances or articles are
offered for sale to the general public, and may include the limited storage and display of goods,
wares, merchandise, substances or articles, and shall not include any other use defined herein.
Retirement Home
Means a residence providing accommodation primarily for retired persons or couples where
each private bedroom or living unit has a separate private bathroom and separate entrance from
a common hall but where common facilities for the preparation and consumption of food are
provided and common lounges, recreation rooms and medical care facilities may also be
provided. Such a facility shall be for adults who are capable of living independently without
nursing care. (See also Continuum-of-Care Facility)
Right-of-Way
Means an area of land acquired for or devoted to the provision of a road.
Road - see Public Street
3. S
Salvage Yard
Means a place where used goods, wares, merchandise, articles, motor vehicles, machinery or
parts thereof are processed or sold for further use, dismantled or abandoned. This definition
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may include a junk yard, a scrap metal yard, a recycling depot and an automobile wrecking
yard on the premises.
Satellite Dish
Means a structure designed and used for the reception of television signals related back to
earth from a communications satellite.
Sawmill or Planing Mill
Means a place where timber is cut or sawed, either to finished lumber or as an intermediary
step.
Sawmill, Portable
Means equipment which is portable (e.g. may be drawn by a vehicle) and is used on a
temporary basis for the cutting of saw logs.
Sauna
Means an accessory building or structure not exceeding 10 m2 (107.6 ft2) wherein facilities
are provided for the purpose of inducing perspiration and may include a change room and
shower and may be constructed as part of a boat house.
School
Means an institutional place for the education or instruction of a body pupils by a body of
teachers, and shall include an elementary or secondary school, adult education and English or
French as a second language programs, but shall not include a studio, museum, post-secondary
educational institution, any type of home based business, or any other use defined herein.
Screening
Means the use of landscaping, walls, fences, hedges or other ornamental fixtures to shield or
visually hide the view from one (1) property to another.
Seating Capacity
Means the number of persons which can be accommodated in a building or structure or part
thereof in a seated position on chairs, benches, forms or pews.
Self-Storage Facility
Means a commercial building or part of a building wherein items are stored in separate,
secured storage areas or lockers which are generally accessible by means of individual loading
doors.
Semi-detached Garage - see Garage - Private
Sensitive Land Use
Means a land use or outdoor spaces where routine or normal activities occurring at reasonably
expected times would experience one (1) or more adverse effects from contaminant discharges
generated by nearby facilities and includes, but is not limited to, a dwelling, day nursery, or an
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educational or health facility (e.g. school, hospital). A sensitive land use may be a part of the
natural or built environment.
Setback
Means:
(a)
With reference to a road or street, the least horizontal distance between the front lot
line and the nearest building line.
(b)
With reference to a water body, the least horizontal distance between the high water
mark of the water body and the nearest building line.
(c)
With reference to a building, structure or land use and not applicable under paragraph
(a) or (b), shall mean the least horizontal distance from the building, structure or land
use in question.
Sewage Disposal and Water Systems
(a)
Full Municipal Services
Means the combination of municipal sewage services and municipal water services.
(b)
Individual On-Site Systems
Means individual autonomous water supply and sewage disposal systems that are owned,
operated and managed by the owner of the property upon which the system is located
and which do not serve more than five (5) residential units/lots.
(c)
Partial Services
Means municipal sewage services or private communal sewage services and individual
on-site water services; or municipal water services or private communal water services
and individual on-site sewage services.
(d)
Municipal Sewage Services
Means a sewage works within the meaning of Section 1 of the Ontario Water Resources
Act that is owned or operated by the Municipality of Larder Lake.
(e)
Municipal Water Services
Means a municipal drinking-water system within the meaning of Section 2 of the Safe
Drinking Water Act, 2002.
(f)
Private Communal Sewage Services
Means a sewage works that serves six (6) or more lots or private residences and is not
owned by the Municipality of Larder Lake.
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(g)
Private Communal Water Services
Means a non-municipal drinking water system that services six (6) or more lots or
private residences.
Sewage Disposal System - see Sewage Disposal and Water Systems
Sewage Lagoon
Means an area of land used for the discharge and disposal of sewage waste and that has a
standing Certificate of Approval issued by the Ministry of the Environment.
Sewage Treatment Facility
Means a facility where sewage is collected, transmitted and treated and has a standing
Certificate of Approval issued by the Ministry of the Environment.
Sewage Works
Means any works for the collection, transmission, treatment and disposal of sewage or any part
of such works, but does not include plumbing to which the Building Code Act applies.
Shooting Range or Rifle Club
Means a place used for recreational target practice, skeet shooting, gun or hunter safety
instruction and is operated by a club or organization.
Shoreline
Means a lot line or portion thereof which abuts or parallels the high water mark of a water
body or watercourse.
Shoreline Structure
Means a boat house (wet or dry), a boat port, a float plane hangar, a sauna or steam bath, a
dock or wharf, a gazebo, or a viewing deck.
Side Exterior Yard - see Yard, Side
Exterior
Side Interior Lot Line - see Lot Line,
Side Interior
Side Interior Yard - see Yard, Side
Interior
Side Yard - see Yard, Side
Sight Triangle
Means a triangular space formed by the
street lines abutting a corner lot and a third
Figure 3-11
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line drawn from a point on a street line to another point on a street line, each such point being
5 m (16.4 ft.) from the point of intersection of the street lines. Where the two street lines do not
intersect at a point, the point of intersection of the street lines shall be deemed to be the
intersection of the projection of the street lines or the intersection of the tangents to the street
lines. (See Figure 3-11)
Sign
Means any writing, letter work or numeral, any pictorial representation, illustration, drawing,
image or decoration, any emblem, logo, symbol or trademark or any device with similar
characteristics which:
(a)
is a structure, or part of a structure, or which is attached thereto or mounted thereon;
and
(b)
which is used to advertise, inform, announce, claim, give publicity or attract attention.
Significant Habitat of Endangered and Threatened Species
Means the habitat, as approved by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, that is necessary
for the maintenance, survival, and/or the recovery of naturally occurring or reintroduced
populations of endangered species or threatened species, and where those areas of occurrence
are occupied or habitually occupied by the species during all or any part(s) of its life cycle.
Significant Wetland
Means a wetland area identified as provincially significant by the Ontario Ministry of Natural
Resources using evaluation procedures established by the Province, as amended from time to
time.
Significant Wildlife Habitat
Means a wildlife habitat that is ecologically important in terms of features, functions,
representation or amount, and contributing to the quality and diversity of an identifiable
geographic area or natural heritage system.
Skateboard Park
Mean a building or structure or part thereof or an area of land occupied by structures used in
skateboarding, roller skating, roller blading, BMX riding or other similar activities, such
structures including ramps, half-pipes, rails, etc.
Sleep Cabin
Means an accessory building or structure, located on the same lot as the principal building or
structure, the accessory use being for sleeping accommodation in which cooking facilities
shall not be provided but may contain sanitary facilities. (See also Loft-Above-a-Garage)
Solar Collector
Means a device consisting of photovoltaic panels that collect solar power from the sun. A solar
collector may be attached to a building or structure or erected on a post(s).
Solid Waste Disposal Site - see Waste Management Facility
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Solarium
Means a glassed-in structure or room projecting from an exterior or main wall of a building
which may be used for sunning, therapeutic exposure to sunlight, or for a use where the intent
is to optimize exposure to sunlight.
Stacking Lanes
Means an on-site lane for motorized vehicles which accommodates vehicles using a drive-
through facility that is separated from other vehicular traffic and pedestrian circulation.
Stacking lanes may be separated by any combination of barriers, markings or signage.
Storey
Means that portion of a building other than a cellar or basement included between the surface
of any floor and the surface of the floor, roof deck, ceiling or roof immediately above it. (See
Figure 3-12)
Street - see Public Street, Private Road or Street Allowance
Street Allowance
Shall have a corresponding meaning to that of Public Street or Private Road.
Street Line
Means the limit of the road or street allowance and is the dividing line between a lot and a
public street or private road.
Structure
Means anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires location on the ground or
attached to something having location on the ground and, without limiting the generality of the
Figure 3-12
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foregoing, includes a recreational vehicle and a sewage disposal system but does not include a
fence.
Studio
Means a building or part thereof used,
(a)
as the workplace of a cabinetmaker, ornamental welder, photographer, artist, or artisan
or any similar artist or craftsman, where unique articles are made or fabricated and
offered for sale.
(b)
for the instruction of art, music, languages or similar disciplines.
Swimming Pool
Means an open or covered pool used for swimming, wading, diving or recreational bathing
which is at least 50 cm (19.6 inches) in depth, and may include a hot tub, inflatable pool or
whirlpool.
3. T
Tavern
Means a building or part thereof where liquor, beer or wine are served for consumption on the
premises, with or without food, and is licensed under the Liquor License Act.
Temporary Building - see Building, Temporary
Temporary Shelter
Means a non-permanent commercially prefabricated
accessory structure that is erected and used to provide
shelter to a vehicle and is designed to be easily
dismantled or removed. (See Figure 3-13)
Theatre
Means a building or part thereof used for the
presentation
of
motion
pictures
or
staged
entertainment. The definition of theatre shall not include drive-in theatres.
Theme Park
Means an entertainment or amusement facility or park developed around one or more themes.
Through Lot - see Lot, Through
Tourist Cabin - see Sleep Cabin
Tourist Cabin Establishment
Means a place providing sleeping accommodation in rental cabins for the travelling or
vacationing public. A tourist cabin establishment provides a minimum of four (4) cabin units
Figure 3-13
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for rent, and may include accessory facilities which support the use such as, without limiting
the generality of the foregoing, administration offices but shall not include a restaurant that
serves the general public.
Tourist Establishment
Means place used for the purpose of sleeping accommodation on a temporary basis by tourists
or vacationers, including a hotel, motel, lodge or bed and breakfast, and rental cottage or cabin
where more than three (3) such rental units occupy the same property, including accessory
uses such as dining, meeting and beverage rooms and similar uses.
Tourist Outfitters Establishment
Means a place which operates throughout all or part of a year which may or may not furnish
overnight accommodation and facilities for serving meals and furnishes equipment, supplies or
services to persons in connection with angling, hunting, camping or other similar recreational
purposes.
Township
Means the Corporation of the Township of Larder Lake.
Trailer - see Recreational Vehicle
Transportation Depot
Means place where commercial vehicles are kept for hire, rental and/or lease, or stored and/or
parked for remuneration and/or from which such vehicles are dispatched for hire as common
carriers and where such land, structure or building may be used for the storage and/or
distribution of goods, wares, and merchandise.
3. U
Use
Means the purpose for which any land, building, structure or any combination thereof is
designed, arranged, occupied or maintained.
3.V
Vehicle
Means a motor vehicle, traction engine, farm tractor, road-building machine, bicycle and any
vehicle drawn, propelled or driven by any kind of power, including muscular power, but does
not include a snowmobile or a street car.
Veterinary Establishment
Means an establishment located within a building or part of a building used by a veterinarian
where animals are treated and where domestic animals may be kept for treatment within a
building, but shall not include a commercial kennel.
Video Rental Outlet
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Means a building or part of a building wherein the primary use is the rental of video materials
(e.g. DVDs, tapes, Blu-ray discs, etc.) and may include the rental of video cassette recorders,
video cameras, video games and the sale of other such items related to audio-visual
entertainment.
Viewing Deck
Means a structure that is designed and oriented on the ground to provide a view of a particular
area of feature (e.g. lake, valley). A viewing deck shall not exceed 16.7 m2 (179.76 ft2) and
may be screened-in but shall not be enclosed by walls. The definition of viewing deck does not
include a gazebo, deck, patio or any other shoreline structures.
Viewing Platform - see Viewing Deck
3. W
Warehouse
Means a building or part thereof used primarily for the operation of general merchandise
warehousing, cold storage or other storage facilities and includes a centre for distribution of
wholesale goods and commodities for resale to retailers; to industrial, commercial, institutional
or professional users, and/or to other wholesalers. (See also Self Storage Facility)
Waste Management Facility
Means a site which is licensed or approved by the Ministry of the Environment and/or its
agents where garbage, refuse, domestic or industrial waste, excluding radioactive or toxic
chemical wastes, is disposed of or dumped. This definition shall include waste transfer stations,
processing sites, and recycling depots. (See also Recycling Depot).
Watercourse
Means the natural channel for a perennial or intermittent creek, stream or river.
Waterfront
Means the lands adjacent to the common boundary of a water body or watercourse with an
area of land.
Water Access Lot
Means a lot that is provided access by a navigable water body or watercourse.
Water Body
Means any bay, lake, river, wetland or canal but excluding a drainage or irrigation channel.
Water Frontage
Means the strip of land comprising part of a lot that directly abuts a water body or
watercourse. When used as an adjective, means a lot or lands that has frontage on a water body
or watercourse.
Water System - see Sewage and Water Systems
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Water Vehicle
Means any vehicle drawn, propelled or driven by any kind of power, including muscular
power, on water. The definition of water vehicle shall not include a snowmobile or any other
vehicle that is capable of being propelled or driven on both land and water.
Wayside Pit
Means land from which unconsolidated aggregate is removed by means of open excavation for
use in a public undertaking.
Wayside Quarry
Means a place from which consolidated aggregate is removed by means of open excavation for
use in a public undertaking.
Welding Shop
Means a building or structure or part thereof where metal products are joined, repaired or
shaped by welding but no mass productions shall be involved.
Wetland
Means lands that are seasonally or permanently covered by shallow water, as well as lands
where the water table is close to or at the surface. In either case the presence of abundant water
has caused the formation of hydric soils and has favoured the dominance of either hydrophytic
or water tolerant plants. The four major types of wetlands are swamps, marshes, bogs and fens.
Lands being used for agricultural purposes, that are periodically 'soaked' or 'wet', or which no
longer exhibit wetland characteristics are not considered to be wetlands for the purposes of this
definition.
Wildlife Habitat
Means areas where plants, animals and other organisms live, and find adequate amounts of
food, water shelter and space needed to sustain their populations. Specific wildlife habitats of
concern may include areas where species concentrate at a vulnerable point in their annual life
cycle; and areas which are important to migratory or non-migratory species (see also
Significant Wildlife Habitat).
Wind Turbine, Small
Means a wind energy conversion structure consisting of a wind turbine, a tower and associated
control or conversion electronics, which has a rated capacity of not more than 300 kilowatts,
and which is intended to provide electrical power for use on-site (either behind the meter or
off-grid) and is not intended or used to produce power for resale. The definition of small wind
turbine also includes vertical axis wind turbines which consist of blades rotating around a
vertical motor shaft. For the purposes of this By-law, a small wind turbine shall be considered
an accessory structure.
Wind Turbine, Large
Means a wind energy conversion structure consisting of a wind turbine, a tower and associated
control or conversion electronics, which has a rated capacity of 2 megawatts or greater, and
which is connected to the provincial electrical system and is which intended to generate
electricity for sale off-site.
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Workshop or Custom Workshop
Means a building, structure or part thereof where manufacturing is performed by a tradesman,
requiring manual or mechanical skills and may include a carpenter's shop, a locksmith's shop, a
gunsmith's shop, a tinsmith's shop, a commercial welder's shop or similar uses.
Wrecking Yard - see Salvage Yard
3. Y
Yard
Means the area between a main wall of a building and a lot line that, except for landscaping or
accessory buildings, structures and uses and projections specifically permitted elsewhere in
this By-law, is unobstructed above grade.
Yard Sale
Means the occasional or infrequent sale (e.g. one or two days annually), of household goods,
clothing, furniture, tools, recreational equipment or other secondhand articles or sundry items,
usually by the households on an individual property, but may include a joint sale by neighbours
on the same street or a joint sale at a school, place of worship or other location. (See also Flea
Market)
Yard, Front
Means the space extending across the full width of a lot between the front lot line and the
nearest part of any main building or structure for which such yard is required (See Figure 3-
13).
Yard, Rear
Means a space extending across the full width of a lot between the rear lot line and the nearest
part of any main building or structure for which such a yard is required. Where there is no
Figure 3-13
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rear lot line, the rear yard shall be measured from the intersection of the side lot lines to the
closest point of the main building (See Figure 3-13).
Yard, Side
Means a space extending from the front yard to the rear yard between the side lot line and the
nearest part of any main building or structure for which such a yard is required (See Figure 3-
13).
Yard, Exterior Side
Means a side yard adjacent to a public street or private road (See Figure 3-13).
Yard, Interior Side
Means a side yard other than an exterior side yard (See Figure 3-13).
3. Z
Zone
Means a designated area of land use demarcated on the Schedules attached hereto.
Zoning Administrator
Means a person who has been appointed by By-law by the Council of the Municipality for the
purpose of enforcing the requirements of the zoning by-law and without limiting the foregoing,
may include a By-law Enforcement Officer, the Chief Building Official and the Clerk of the
Municipality.
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Section 4 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Explanatory Note
The General Provisions section of the By-law states the regulations which apply
regardless of the specific zoning. Whereas the zones provide site specific controls
corresponding to such items as permitted uses and locational restrictions, the
General Provisions provide regulations more general in nature, applying to a
variety of uses regardless of zoning.
4.1
Accessory Buildings, Structures and Uses
4.1.1 Where a lot is devoted to a permitted use, customary accessory uses, buildings and
structures are permitted provided that:
(a)
All accessory uses, buildings and structures to a permitted main use shall be
located on the same lot and in the same zone as the main use.
(b)
The use of any accessory building or structure for human habitation is not
permitted except where specified in this By-law.
(c)
No accessory building or structure shall be erected closer to the front lot line or
the exterior side lot line than the minimum front yard and external side yard
setbacks required for the main building. This provision shall be exempted:
(i)
for lots with water frontage;
(ii)
for a partially enclosed shelter not exceeding 2.32 m2 (25 ft2) for use by
children waiting for a school bus on lots equal to or greater than 0.4 ha
(0.99 ac);
(iii) for a gatehouse required to provide security to a premises or property;
(iv) for detached garages and storage buildings and structures where the main
building on the lot is setback twice the required front yard or exterior side
yard setback; and
(v)
for mineral mining operations and mineral aggregate operations.
(d)
In the case of a through lot that is not deemed to be a corner lot, accessory
buildings and structures are not erected closer to the rear lot line than the
required front yard setback for those abutting lots that are not through lots;
(e)
Any building or structure which is attached to the main building shall not be
considered an accessory building or structure (Examples: garage, carport,
balcony, deck).
(f)
Except where specified otherwise, no accessory building or structure shall be
erected less than 1 m (3.28 ft.) to any interior side lot line or rear lot line except
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for common semi-detached garages which may be centered on a mutual side lot
line. No accessory building or structure shall be located less than 2 m (6.56 ft.)
from a main building or other accessory buildings or structures located on the
same lot or on an adjacent lot.
(g)
Despite paragraph (c), a boat house, pump house, boat port, float plane hangar,
dock or wharf may be located in the yard located between the shoreline and the
main building where a lot abuts a navigable watercourse or water body, provided
that the approval of any government authority having jurisdiction has been
obtained and provided that the boat house, pump house, boat port, float plane
hangar, dock or wharf is located not closer than 2 m (6.56 ft.) to the nearest
adjacent lot line and does not encroach on the frontage of adjacent lots when the
lot boundaries are extended into the water.
(h)
Despite paragraph (c), a shoreline structure, not including a boat house, pump
house, boat port, float plane hangar, dock or wharf, shall be setback a minimum
of 30 m (98.4 ft.) from any high water mark or shoreline in any yard adjacent to
a water body. This setback shall be reduced for shoreline structures (excluding
sheds and storage buildings) where there is an established building line and
provided the average setback is not less than 15 m (49.2 ft.), in accordance with
Section 4.10.
(i)
Temporary shelters are considered to be accessory structures for the purpose of
this By-law and shall comply with the provisions of this section;
(i)
Temporary shelters shall only be located on a side yard or rear yard.
(j)
Accessory uses, buildings and structures shall not be erected or established prior
to the erection or establishment of the main building or use, except:
(i)
where it is necessary for the storage of tools and materials in connection
with the construction of the main use, building or structure, and
(ii)
where a new main use, building or structure is to be erected or established
on a lot thereby making the existing main use, building or structure the
accessory use, building or structure upon erection or establishment of the
new main use, building or structure.
(k)
A boxcar, sea container or similar temporary or portable storage structure or unit
shall not be permitted in the Low Density Residential (R1) Zone or the Medium
Density Residential (R2) Zone.
(l)
A community garden for the local production of food shall be permitted as an
accessory use in any zone.
(m) Alternative energy systems including solar, wind and geothermal facilities
producing less than 3Kw shall be permitted in any residential, commercial
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industrial or rural zone provided that the setback from any side yard or rear yard
lot line is not less than 1.5 m (4.992 ft.) and provided that the setback from any
front lot line or exterior side yard lot line is not less than 6 m (19.6 ft.)
4.1.2 Swimming Pools
Private swimming pools, both above-ground and in-ground, both open and covered,
including inflatable pools, shall be permitted and shall be subject to any By-law of the
Township regarding swimming pools and the following requirements:
(a)
Outdoor Open Pools
(i)
Open pool areas shall be totally enclosed by a fence constructed of suitable
materials, having a minimum height of 1.52 m (5 ft.) with a self-locking
gate and shall be setback a minimum of 1.52 m (5 ft.) from the pool. Where
a pool is an above-ground pool, any combination of the pool wall and
surrounding fence or structure totaling a minimum of 1.52 m (5 ft.) in
height shall be deemed to meet these fencing requirements provided that
there is a self-locking gate of equivalent arrangement to prevent
unauthorized entry. (See also Section 4.10 of this By-law)
(ii)
The maximum height of an above-ground pool shall not be more than 2 m
(6.56 ft.) above grade.
(iii)
Any accessory building or structure required for changing clothing, for
storage, for pumping or filtering or for any similar purposes, shall comply
with all requirements of Section 4.1.1 and the zone in which it is located.
(iv)
No outdoor swimming pool shall be located in any front yard or exterior
side yard.
(v)
Despite paragraph (iv), outdoor swimming pools which are accessory to
community centres, hotels and motels may be located in the front yard or
exterior side yard and shall meet all other requirements of this By-law.
(vi)
Outdoor swimming pools shall be setback a minimum of 1.52 m (5 ft.)
from all lot lines.
(b)
Indoor Pools
Indoor or covered pools not located within or attached to a main building shall
comply with the accessory building requirements of Section 4.1.1.
(c)
Pools in the Flood Plain
The establishment of any swimming pool in an identified flood plain area shall be
subject to the approval of the Ministry of Natural Resources or it's designate.
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4.2
Accessory Residential Uses
(a)
One (1) sleep cabin or one (1) loft-above-a-garage shall be permitted per lot as an
accessory use to a permitted dwelling in the Recreational Residential (R4) Zone. Lofts,
where located above a garage, and sleep cabins shall not exceed 37 m² (400 ft.²) in gross
floor area. The loft portion of a loft-above-a-garage structure shall not exceed one (1)
storey.
(b)
Sleep cabins and lofts-above-a-garage shall not be considered dwelling units and shall
not be rented out to the public for gain or profit.
(c)
Sleep cabins and lofts-above-a-garage shall not be erected on a lot on which a garden
suite is located.
(d)
Despite Section 4.1.1 of this By-law, no sleep cabin or loft-above-a-garage shall be
erected closer than 3 m (9.84 ft.) to any interior side lot line or rear lot line. No sleep
cabin or loft-above-a-garage shall be located less than 3 m (9.84 ft.) from a main
building.
(e)
The erection, alteration, enlargement or extension of any sleep cabin or loft-above-a-
garage shall not exceed the maximum lot coverage requirement in the zone in which the
sleep cabin or loft-above-a-garage is located.
(f)
Apartments-in-a-house shall be permitted as accessory uses to a single detached or
semi-detached dwelling located in the Larder Lake Urban Settlement Area Boundary.
(g)
Apartments-in-a-house shall be considered dwelling units for the purposes of this By-
law.
(h)
Apartments-in-a-house may be rented out to the public for gain or profit and may be
subject to any licensing requirements of the Township of Larder Lake.
(i)
Accessory residential uses described in this Section shall not be established unless the
provisions for servicing under Section 4.32 and the provisions for parking under Section
4.24 can be met.
(j)
Section 4.1 shall also apply to the establishment of accessory residential uses described
in this Section.
(k)
Where permitted by a temporary use by-law under Section 39 of the Planning Act, a
garden suite shall be permitted as an accessory use to a main residential use in any
residential zone except the Medium Density Residential (R2) Zone provided:
(i) the lot conforms with the zone requirements in which the garden suite is to be
located;
(ii) the maximum net floor area is 74 m² (800 ft.²);
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(iii)notwithstanding anything in this By-law to the contrary, the maximum height of
the garden suite is 6 m (19.7 ft.);
(iv) the garden suite is located in a rear or interior side yard and meets the minimum
yard and minimum accessory use lot coverage requirements set out in the
corresponding zone, and is set back a minimum of 3 m (9.8 ft.) from any rear or
side lot line;
(v) the provisions for servicing under Section 4.32 and the provisions for parking
under Section 4.24 can be met.
(l)
A garden suite shall not be considered a dwelling unit for the purposes of this By-law
and shall not be rented out to the public for gain or profit.
(m) A garden suite shall not be erected on a lot on which a sleep cabin or loft-above-a-
garage is also located.
(n)
Accessory dwellings may be permitted as accessory uses to commercial and industrial
uses in accordance with the Additional Provisions of the respective zone.
4.3
Automobile Service Stations and Gasoline Bars
Where automobile service stations and gasoline bars are permitted in this By-law, and
notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the following provisions
shall apply:
(a)
The minimum lot frontage for any interior lot shall be 35 m (114.83 ft.) and the
minimum frontage for a corner lot shall be 40 m (131.23 ft.) at the exterior side lot line
and 35 m (114.83 ft.) at the front lot line.
(b)
The minimum distance between any portion of the gasoline pump island and any lot line
shall be 4.50 m (14.76 ft.).
(c)
Where the lot is a corner lot, no portion of any gasoline pump island shall be located
closer than 3.05 m (10 ft.) to a sight triangle.
(d)
The width of any entrance or exit driveway or combined entrance or exit driveway
measured at the front lot line or exterior side lot line shall not be greater than 9 m (29.53
ft.) and there shall not be more than two (2) driveways per lot.
(e)
The minimum distance between driveways measured along the street line intersected by
such driveways shall be 8 m (26.25 ft.).
(f)
The minimum distance between a driveway and intersection of street lines, measured
along the street line intersected by such driveway, shall be 9 m (29.53 ft.).
(g)
The minimum distance between an interior side lot line and any driveway shall be 3 m
(9.84 ft.).
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(h)
A minimum of 1 m (3.28 ft.) of landscaped open space shall be provided along any lot
line abutting a street, and such landscaped open space shall be continuous, except for
driveways or walkways for accessing the lot.
4.4
Bed and Breakfast Establishments
A bed and breakfast establishment shall be permitted as an accessory use to a permitted
single detached dwelling in any zone subject to the following requirements:
(a)
Bed and breakfast establishments are not subject to the home based business
requirements of Section 4.14 of this By-law.
(b)
The operation of a bed and breakfast establishment shall be incidental and secondary to
the main use of the single detached dwelling. The use of the dwelling as a bed and
breakfast establishment shall not change the residential character of the dwelling.
(c)
The requirements for the provision of off-street parking spaces shall be met in
accordance with Section 4.24.
(d)
The requirements of the local Health Unit, where applicable, shall be met.
(e)
One (1) sign may be permitted to advertise the bed and breakfast establishment. Such
sign shall not exceed 1 m2 (10.76 ft2) in surface area and shall not be back-lit. The
permitted sign may be a freestanding sign in a front or side yard or may be attached to a
wall of a permitted building or structure. The sign may be illuminated by lights where
the illumination is directed directly onto the sign and does not create a glare on adjacent
properties (See also Section 4.15). Signs may also be subject to any Sign By-law as may
from time to time be enacted by the Township under the Municipal Act.
(f)
The bed and breakfast establishment shall only employ or be operated by persons whose
principal residence is the dwelling unit containing the bed and breakfast establishment;
(g)
A breakfast service shall be provided to guests.
(h)
The building in which the bed and breakfast establishment is located shall comply with
all applicable Building Code and Fire Code regulations.
4.5
Buildings to be Moved
A building or structure may be moved within or into the Township of Larder Lake provided a
permit is first obtained from the Zoning Administrator and the building or structure is a
permitted use and meets all relevant requirements of this By-law.
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4.6
Camps (Hunt Camps, Fishing Camps)
(a)
Where a camp is to be established as an accessory use to a dwelling on the same lot, the
camp structure shall be separated from all dwellings on the same lot a minimum
distance of 500 m (1,640.4 ft.).
(b)
Where a camp is to be established as the main use of a lot, the camp shall be separated a
minimum of 300 m (984.25 ft.) from dwellings on adjacent lots.
(c)
A camp shall not be serviced with electricity or running water.
4.7
Change of Use
The use of a lot, building or structure which, under the provisions of this By-law, is not
permitted within the zone in which such lot, building or structure is located, shall not be
changed except to a use which is permissible within such zone or as otherwise authorized by
the Committee of Adjustment under Section 45(2) of the Planning Act.
4.8
Cumulative Standards
Notwithstanding anything in this By-law to the contrary, where any lot, building or structure
is used for more than one (1) purpose, the applicable provisions of this By-law which serve to
regulate each use shall be complied with. (When a lot, building or structure accommodates
more than one use, the parking space requirements, loading space requirements and other
such requirements related to each use shall be the sum of the requirements for the separate
uses)
4.9
Drive-Through Facilities
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law, where a building or structure
incorporates a drive-through facility, the following provisions shall apply:
(a)
Drive-through facilities are a permitted use in the Townsite Centre (TC) Zone and the
Highway Commercial (HC) Zone;
(b)
A drive-through facility is a principle use in combination with another use, neither of
which may be construed as accessory to the other, and all regulations pertaining to each
shall apply;
(c)
The minimum distance of a vehicle space in a stacking lane shall be 2.7 m (8.8 ft.) by 6
m (19.6 ft.);
(d)
No part of an order board shall be located closer than 10 m (32.8 ft.) from the property
boundary of any property occupied by or zoned for a residential use;
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(e)
No part of any stacking lane shall be permitted to locate in a front yard; and
(f)
All drive-through facilities shall conform to the requirements for parking areas set out in
Section 4.24 (h).
4.10 Established Building Lines
(a)
Despite the yard and setback provisions of this By-law to the contrary, where a
permitted building or structure is to be erected on a lot in a the Larder Lake Urban
Settlement Area Boundary, where there is an established building line extending on
both sides of the lot, such permitted building or structure may be erected closer to the
street line than required by this By-law provided such permitted building or structure is
not erected closer to the street line than the established building line. All other
provisions of this By-law shall apply.
(b)
Despite the setback provisions of this By-law to the contrary, where a permitted
shoreline structure is to be erected on a lot with water frontage, where there is an
established building line extending on both sides of the lot, such permitted shoreline
structure may be erected closer to the high water mark than required by this By-law
provided such permitted shoreline structure is not erected closer to the high water mark
than the established building line or 15 m (49.2 ft.), whichever setback is greater.
4.11 Fences
Any fence erected hereafter within the municipality shall conform to the provisions of any
Fence By-law as may from time-to-time be enacted under the Municipal Act or any provisions
for fences set out in this By-law and as follows:
(a)
Fences in a Residential Zone
(i)
The maximum height of a fence in the interior side or rear yard shall be 2 m
(6.56 ft.) measured from the average grade.
(ii)
The maximum height of a fence in the front yard or exterior side yard shall be 1
m (3.28 ft.) measured from the average grade.
(iii)
No fence shall be erected so as to obstruct a sight triangle.
(iv)
An unpierced hedgerow or other unpierced planting in a front or exterior side
yard shall be deemed to be a fence.
(v)
The use of barb-wire, spire tips, sharp objects or any device for projecting an
electric current in any fence construction is prohibited.
(b)
Fences in a Non-Residential Zone
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(i)
The maximum height of a fence in any yard of a non-residential use shall be
limited to 2.5 m (8.2 ft.) where the fence is a chain-link fence or other similar
transparent construction material, or 2 m (6.56 ft.) for any other materials.
(ii)
No fence shall be erected so as to obstruct a sight triangle.
(iii)
The use of barb-wire, spire tips, sharp objects or any device for projecting an
electric current in any fence construction is prohibited.
(c)
Paragraph (b) shall not apply to fences required for public service uses or
communication facilities.
(d)
Where there is a conflict between this By-law and a Fence By-law enacted under the
Municipal Act, the provisions of the Fence By-law shall prevail.
4.12 Flood Plain
The following provisions shall apply to areas located below any engineered flood elevation.
The flood elevation of Larder Lake has been identified at 287 m (941.6 ft.). No person shall
use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure in the flood plain except in
accordance with the following provisions:
(a)
Permitted Uses
(i)
Buildings or structures intended for flood or erosion control or slope
stabilization
(ii)
All buildings and structures in existence on the day of passing of this By-law
(iii)
Low impact buildings such as a gazebo and viewing deck, but not a shed,
detached garage, sauna or storage building.
(iv)
A swimming pool
(v)
Conservation Uses
(vi)
Marine facilities
(vii)
Parks, not including buildings or structures associated with parks unless
permitted elsewhere in this subsection (Examples: gazebo permitted but not a
storage building)
(viii) Hydro-electric generating facilities, not including the main building of such
facility
(ix)
Infrastructure incidental to a water supply or waste water treatment facility such
as a water intake or sewer outfall but not including the main building of such
facility.
(b)
Prohibited Uses
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Buildings and structures shall not be permitted to locate in hazardous lands where the
use is:
(i)
an institutional use associated with hospitals, day nurseries, continuum-of-care
facilities, retirement homes and schools, where there is a threat to the safe
evacuation of the sick, the elderly, persons with disabilities or the young during
an emergency as a result of flooding, failure of floodproofing measures or
protection works or erosion;
(ii)
an essential emergency service such as that provided by fire, police and
ambulance stations and electrical substations, which would be impaired during
an emergency as a result of flooding, the failure of floodproofing measures
and/or protection works, and/or erosion; and
(iii)
uses associated with the disposal, manufacture, treatment or storage of
hazardous substances.
(c)
Additional Provisions
(i)
Any new building or structure or any enlargement of or addition to any
buildings or structures permitted in the flood plain after the day of passing of
this By-law shall incorporate appropriate engineered construction techniques
which reduce or eliminate the risks of flood damage from erosion or unstable
slopes.
(ii)
Modification of the flood plain through dumping, filling, excavation or site
grading of land or the diversion or alteration of any watercourse or the
obstruction of the flood capacity by any means is prohibited unless otherwise
permitted and/or approved by the agency having authority.
4.13 Frontage on Roads and Water
(a)
No building or structure shall be erected in any zone unless the lot upon which such
building or structure is to be erected has frontage onto and direct access to a publicly
owned and maintained road that is open year-round, except:
(i)
existing lots of record created prior to the date of adoption of this By-law that are
in the Recreational Residential (R4) Zone where frontage may be on a private
road or where the lot is an authorized water access lot in accordance with
paragraph (a)(ii);
(ii)
authorized water access lots and islands where parking is available through a
legal agreement on land that is accessible by motor vehicle (a legal agreement
does not include a boat slip rented or leased from the municipality unless the
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agreement for the boat slip specifically states that the use of the boat slip may be
used for access to a water access lot);
(iii)
camps;
(iv)
buildings and/or structures associated with a mineral mining operation or
forestry uses, which may have frontage on a public road, private road or resource
access road;
(v)
a resource related use on Crown Land;
(vi)
a wayside pit or quarry;
(vii) any passive outdoor recreational use or activity such as skiing, snowmobiling,
hiking, mountain biking or similar activities;
(viii) public utilities.
(ix)
mineral exploration.
(b)
For subsections (iii), (iv), (vi), and (viii), where frontage is not on a public street or a
private road, access shall be provided by a legal right-of-way to the property.
(c)
Despite paragraph (a), where a maintenance or subdivision agreement exists between
the municipality and a land owner and is registered on title, frontage on an unassumed,
unopened or unmaintained right-of-way shall be deemed to conform to the provisions
of this section, provided that such lot frontage is in conformity with the standards set
out in the corresponding zone or any exception thereto.
(d)
In addition to all the requirements of the Corporation of the Township of Larder Lake,
the erection of all buildings and structures within the Ontario Ministry of
Transportation's Permit Control Area is subject to the requirements and/or permits of
the Ontario Ministry of Transportation.
4.14 Height Exceptions
The maximum height requirements of this By-law shall not apply to any of the following:
-
Air conditioning system
-
Chimney
-
Place-of-worship spire or belfry
-
Clock tower
-
Communications tower
-
Drying tower
-
Elevator or stairway enclosure
-
Enclosed mechanical and electrical
equipment penthouse
-
Farm-related buildings and
structures such as a silo or windmill,
but not including a barn or dwelling
-
Flag pole
-
Headframe or hoist
-
Hydro-electric transmission tower
-
Lightning rod
-
Ornamental dome or cupola
-
Satellite dish
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-
Security Camera
-
Skylight
-
Solar collector panel
-
Television or radio antennae
-
Ventilating fan or skylight
-
Water tower or tank
-
Weathervane
-
Wind turbine
4.15 Home Based Businesses
(a)
The following home based businesses shall be permitted as accessory to any permitted
residential use:
(i)
professional and consulting services (examples: architect, engineer, financial
advisor, accountant, consultant, legal services, physician, teleworker)
(ii)
instructional services (examples: music lessons, dance, art, academic tutoring)
(iii) home craft businesses (examples: quilter, potter, jeweler, painter/visual artist,
small scale assembler)
(iv) day nursery
(v)
distribution sales office or mail order sales (examples: cosmetics, clothing or small
household appliances)
(vi) offices for contractors and trades (examples: plumber, electrician)
(vii) repair services (examples: small appliances, computers)
(viii) high technology uses (examples: internet services, office call centre services,
desktop publishing, computer hardware and software development)
(ix) personal care services (examples: hairdresser, barber, massage therapist,
esthetician)
(x)
catering establishment.
(xi) Studio
(xii) Pet grooming, but not including overnight keeping of animals
(xiii) Sale of bait for recreational fishing purposes
(b)
A restaurant, clinic, kennel, any retail or wholesale store or vending outlet, laundry
services, veterinary establishment, multiple chair hairdresser or barber, place of
amusement, funeral parlour, small engine repair, automobile repair, tourist
establishment, workshop, storage yard, machine shop, auto repair garage,
convalescent home, mortuary, or any use that cannot be categorized under paragraph (a)
shall not be permitted as a home based business.
(c)
Home based businesses may be permitted provided that:
(i)
the use is clearly secondary to the use of the dwelling unit as a private residence
and shall be located within the dwelling unit and/or an accessory building;
(ii)
where instruction is carried on (e.g. instructional services), there shall not more
than five (5) pupils accommodated at any given time;
(iii) no more than two (2) home bases businesses shall be permitted in any one (1)
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dwelling unit;
(iv) not more than 25% of the gross floor area of a dwelling unit, up to a maximum of
50 m2 [538.2 ft2], may be used for home based business purposes. Where two (2)
home based businesses exist within a single dwelling unit, the maximum gross
floor area used for the combined businesses shall not exceed 25% of the dwelling
unit up to a maximum of 50m2 [538.2 ft2];
(v)
a home based business operating in an accessory building or structure in the Low
Density Residential (R1) Zone shall not occupy an accessory building or structure
exceeding the maximum lot coverage provision for Accessory Uses, Buildings and
Structures in the zone;
(vi) home based businesses in the Medium Density Residential (R2) Zone or Townsite
Centre (TC) Zone shall not be permitted in an accessory building or structure;
(vii) the home based business shall be operated by the owner or occupant of the
dwelling unit within which it is located and shall not employ more than one (1)
non-household members who works on-site;
(viii) the use does not create nor become a public nuisance in regard to noise, traffic,
parking or health safety, and shall not be a noxious use, trade, business or activity;
(ix) there is no outdoor storage or display to indicate to persons outside that any part
of the property is being used for a use other than residential;
(x)
only one (1) sign may be permitted to advertise the home based business. Such
sign shall not exceed 1 m2 (10.76 ft2) in surface area and shall not be back-lit. The
permitted sign may be a freestanding sign in a front or side yard or may be
attached to a wall of a permitted building or structure. The sign may be
illuminated by lights where the illumination is directed directly onto the sign and
does not create a glare on adjacent properties (See also Section 4.15). Signs may
also be subject to any Sign By-law as may from time to time be enacted by the
Township under the Municipal Act.
(xi) no outside waste associated with the business shall be permitted;
(xii) parking is provided in accordance with Section 4.24 of this By-law;
(xiii) the business does not generate excessive traffic and shall not create a traffic
hazard;
(xiv) the business does not receive clients or deliveries between the hours of 9:00 p.m.
(2100 hours) and 7:00 a.m. (0700); and
(xv) the business is legal and has obtained any necessary permits or licenses from the
municipality and/or any other applicable government body having jurisdiction.
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(d)
Bed and breakfast establishments shall not be subject to this Section of the By-law. (See
Section 4.4 of this By-law)
4.16 Illumination
Illumination of buildings, structures, grounds and yards shall be permitted provided that:
(a)
The illumination does not cause direct or indirect glare on a street that may interfere
with traffic or pedestrian safety;
(b)
The illumination does not consist of a colour or be so designed or located that it may be
confused with traffic signals; and
(c)
The illumination does not cause direct or indirect glare on land or buildings in any zone
in which residential uses are permitted.
4.17 Land Suitability for Use
Notwithstanding anything in this By-law to the contrary, no building or structure that is
habitable, provides overnight accommodation, or is used for commercial, industrial or
institutional purposes, shall be erected, constructed or altered on land which, by reason of its,
rocky, low-lying, marshy, unstable character which is in a flood plain or which is located or
may be located on organic soil or steep slopes unless it can be demonstrated through
professionally acceptable engineering techniques that the physical constraint can be mitigated
or overcome and that the requirements of the Ontario Building Code with respect to
construction can be met. (See also Section 4.12)
4.18 Loading Space Requirements
For every building or structure erected after the date of passing of this By-law for a
commercial, institutional and industrial use, involving the shipping, loading or unloading of
persons, animals, wares, merchandise or other goods, loading facilities and spaces shall be
provided and maintained in accordance with the following requirements:
(a)
The loading space requirements stated in this Section shall not apply to buildings or
structures in existence as of the date of passing of this By-law, but shall apply to floor
areas added as part of any expansion or enlargement to such buildings or structures
after the date of passing of this By-law.
(b)
Each loading space shall have a minimum height clearance of 4.5 m (14.74 ft.) and
shall be at least 3.5 m (11.48 ft.) in width by 10 m (32.81 ft.) in length.
(c)
Loading spaces shall be located in a building or structure, an open rear yard or an open
side yard on the same lot on which the main use is located and the loading space is
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required, provided such a space is in an area whose distance from a lot line to the
building or structure is not less than 7.5 m (24.6 ft.) and shall have unobstructed access
to and from a street by a driveway, lane or aisle of a minimum width of 6 m (19.7 ft.).
(d)
The number of required loading spaces shall be based on net floor area of the building
or structure as follows:
(i)
Commercial Uses
Net Floor Area
Minimum Required Loading Spaces
0 - 200 m2
0
[0 - 2,152.78 ft2]
200.01 - 500 m2
1
[2,152.89 - 5,381.96 ft2]
over 500 m2
1 plus 1 additional space for each
additional 300 m2 [3,229.17 ft2] of net
floor area or part thereof
[over 5,381.96 ft2]
(ii)
Industrial Uses, excluding mineral mining operations and mineral aggregate
operations
Net Floor Area
Minimum Required Loading Spaces
0 - 350 m2
0
[0 - 3,767.37 ft2]
350.01 - 1,000 m2
1
[3,767.48 - 10,763.91 ft2]
over 1,000 m2
1 plus 1 additional space for each
additional 1,000 m2 [10,763.91 ft2] of
net floor area or part thereof
[over 10,763.91 ft2]
(e)
Notwithstanding paragraphs (a), (b), (c) and (d), there shall be no minimum number of
parking spaces required for non-residential use (not including non-residential uses that
provide overnight accommodation, e.g. hotel, motel) in the Townsite Centre (TC) Zone
for lots with frontage on Godfrey Street south of Second Avenue.
4.19 More than One Zone Applying to a Lot
Where a lot is divided into more than one (1) zone, each such portion of the lot shall be used in
accordance with the provisions of this By-law for the zone where such portion of the lot is
located.
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4.20 Natural Vegetation Buffer
(a)
The first 30 m (98.4 ft.) from the high water mark of a water body or a tributary shall
be preserved as a natural vegetation buffer where the cutting or removal of trees, shrubs
or ground cover will not be permitted except for the removal of dead or diseased trees,
debris or noxious plants. An access corridor not greater than 9 m (29.5 ft.) in width
passing through the natural vegetation buffer shall be permitted to provide an access
between the main use of the land and the shoreline. (Figure 4-1)
(b)
Paragraph (a) shall not apply where a site plan agreement in effect.
4.21 Non-Conforming Uses, Buildings, Structures and Lots
(a)
Continuation of Existing Uses
Nothing in this By-law shall apply to prevent the use of any land, building or structure
for any purpose prohibited by the By-law if such land, building or structure was
lawfully used for such purpose on the day of the passing of the By-law so long as it
continues to be used for that purpose. The non-conforming use of any land, building or
Figure 4-1
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structure shall not be changed or enlarged except to a use which is in conformity with
the provisions of the zone in which the land, building or structure is located, without
permission from the Committee of Adjustment pursuant to the Planning Act.
(b)
Prior Building Permits
Nothing in this By-law shall apply to prevent the erection or use of any building or
structure for a purpose prohibited by this By-law for which a permit has been issued
under the Building Code Act, prior to the day of passing of this By-law, so long as the
building or structure when erected is used and continues to be used for the purpose for
which it was erected and provided the permit has not been revoked under the Building
Code Act.
(c)
Road Widening
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the use of any land, building or structure or the
erection of any building or structure on a lot which does not comply to the minimum
lot frontage and/or lot area and/or front yard setback and in the case of a corner lot,
the side yard setback, as a result of a road widening taken by the Township of Larder
Lake or the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario, provided all other requirements of
this By-law are complied with.
(d)
Reconstruction of Existing Use
(i)
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the reconstruction or strengthening to a
safer condition of any non-complying building or structure which is destroyed
or rendered uninhabitable by fire or other natural cause, provided the height and
gross floor area are not increased, and the new building or structure is erected
or on the same building footprint
(ii)
An existing non-complying building or structure may be renovated only,
provided the renovation does not further reduce any zoning requirements or
increase the gross floor area.
(e)
Extension or Addition to Existing Building or Structure
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the extension or addition to a building, structure
or individual on-site sanitary sewage disposal system which is used for a purpose
specifically permitted within the zone in which such building or structure is located and
which building or structure existed at the date of passing of this By-law but which
building or structure does not comply with one or more of the zone requirements of
this By-law, provided such extension or addition does not further reduce the
requirements of this By-law.
(f)
Undersized Lots
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(i)
Notwithstanding anything else to the contrary in this By-law, where a vacant lot
in the Low Density Residential (R1) Zone having a lesser lot frontage and/or lot
area than is required by this By-law is held under distinct and separate
ownership from adjoining lots as of the date of passing of this By-law, the lot
may be used for a purpose permitted in the zone in which it is situated provided
it has an absolute minimum lot area of 450 m2 (4,843.8 ft2) and an absolute
minimum lot frontage of 15 m (49.2 ft.) and all other requirements of this By-
law are complied with.
(ii)
Notwithstanding anything else to the contrary in this By-law, where a vacant lot
in the Recreational Residential (R4) Zone having a lesser lot area than is
required by this By-law is held under distinct and separate ownership from
adjoining lots as of the date of passing of this By-law, the lot may be used for a
purpose permitted in the zone in which it is situated provided it has an absolute
minimum lot area of 0.5 ha (1.24 ac) and all other requirements of this By-law
are complied with.
4.22 Occupancy Restrictions
Human habitation shall not be permitted in any of the following buildings, structures, vehicles
or parts thereof unless the building, structure or parts thereof meet all the requirements of the
Fire Code, the Ontario Building Code and any other applicable regulations, policies or acts:
(a)
Any private garage or other building which is accessory to a main use unless permitted
in this By-law;
(b)
Any truck, bus, coach or streetcar body, whether or not the same is mounted on wheels;
and
(c)
Any cellar, as defined in this By-law.
4.23 Open Storage
Open storage shall be permitted in the Industrial (M) and Highway Commercial (HC) zones in
accordance with the following:
(a)
The open storage is accessory to the main use of the lot;
(b)
Open storage shall not be permitted within any front yard or any minimum side or rear
yard where such yard abuts lands zoned Low Density Residential (R1), Institutional (I)
or Open Space (OS).
(c)
Any area of open storage shall be enclosed by a fence, or as otherwise regulated by a
site plan agreement under Section 41 of the Planning Act; and
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(d)
No open storage area shall occupy any required off-street parking or loading space so
as to reduce the number of parking or loading spaces below the number required by
Sections 4.18 or 4.24 of this By-law.
4.24 Parking Requirements
(a)
Except as provided herein, no vehicles shall be parked or stored in a zone in which
residential uses are permitted unless the vehicle is located within a garage, car port,
driveway, parking space, designated parking area or on a street as permitted by a By-
law enacted by the municipality.
(b)
Notwithstanding anything in this By-law to the contrary, there shall be no minimum
number of parking spaces required for non-residential uses (not including non-
residential uses that provide overnight accommodation, e.g. hotel, motel) in the
Townsite Centre (TC) Zone for lots with frontage on Godfrey Street south of Second
Avenue.
(c)
No parking space in a zone in which residential uses are permitted shall be used for
the outdoor parking or storage of a motor vehicle unless such vehicle is used in
operations incidental to the main and accessory use of the lot on which it is parked or
stored.
(d)
Each standard parking space shall have a minimum width of 2.7 m (8.86 ft.) and a
minimum length of 6 m (19.7 ft.). Each barrier-free parking space shall have a
minimum width of 3.7 m (12.1 ft.) and a minimum length of 6 m (19.7 ft.).
(e)
Unless permitted elsewhere in this By-law, where two (2) or more uses are permitted in
any one (1) building or on any one (1) lot, the total number of off-street parking spaces
shall be calculated based on the sum of spaces required for each separate use.
(Example: Where a seasonal dwelling and a sleep cabin are constructed on a lot, the
lot shall be provided with a minimum of three (3) parking spaces)
(f)
The parking space requirements shall not apply to any building in existence at the date
of passing of this By-law so long as the gross floor area, as it existed at said date is not
increased and no change in use occurs. If an addition is made to the building or
structure which increases the gross floor area, or a change in use occurs, then parking
spaces for the addition or area changed in use shall be provided. Additional parking
spaces shall not be required where the gross floor area of a dwelling unit is increased.
(g)
The following supplementary regulations shall apply to parking spaces and parking
areas for single detached, semi-detached, duplex, triplex, converted, seasonal and
row or townhouse dwellings:
(i)
The driveway and parking area shall be constructed of asphalt, concrete, paver stones,
crushed stone or similar materials and shall be maintained and treated so as to reduce
dust, scattering of stones and similar potentially undesirable effects on adjoining
properties;
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(ii)
No more than fifty percent (50%) of the area of any required front yard shall be
used or constructed as a driveway and/or parking area.
(iii)
No more than fifty percent (50%) of the lot frontage, as defined in this By-law,
shall be used or constructed as a driveway or parking area.
(h)
The following supplementary regulations shall apply to parking areas for five (5) or
more vehicles:
(i)
Any parking area shall be constructed of asphalt, concrete, paver stones,
crushed stone or similar materials and shall be maintained and treated so as to
reduce dust scattering of stones and similar undesirable effects on adjoining
properties and shall incorporate drainage facilities that comply with the
requirements of the Township.
(ii)
Ingress and egress directly to and from every parking space shall be by means
of a driveway, lane or aisle having a width of at least 6 m (19.7 ft.) for two-way
traffic and 3.5 m (11.5 ft.) for one-way traffic where parking is angled.
(iii)
A driveway or lane which does not provide ingress and egress directly to a
parking space shall have a minimum width of 3.5 m (11.48 ft.) where designed
for one-way vehicular circulation or 6 m (19.7 ft.) where designed for two-way
vehicular circulation.
(iv)
Barrier-Free Parking Requirements
Where five (5) or more parking spaces are required by this By-law, barrier-free
parking shall be provided in accordance with the following table:
Number of Standard
Parking Spaces
Required by this By-law
Number of Barrier-
free Parking Spaces
Required
5-25
1
26-50
2
51-75
3
76-100
4
101-150
5
151-200
6
Over 200
4% of the number of
standard parking
spaces required
(i)
Except where permitted elsewhere in this By-law, the required parking for residential
uses in any zone shall be provided on the same lot as the dwelling unit. For all other
uses, the parking spaces shall be provided within 100 m (328.1 ft.) of building it is
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intended to serve, subject to an agreement, deed or renewable lease which provides for
same. Parking for a permitted water access lot shall be provided at a public access point
that is secured by a legal agreement and is on the same water body and is accessible by
navigable water.
(j)
Despite paragraphs (h) (iv) and (k), if the calculation of the minimum parking space
requirements results in a fraction, the minimum requirement shall be the next higher
whole number. (Example: 7.23 spaces shall be deemed to require 8 parking spaces)
(k)
The owner of every building or structure erected, enlarged or used for any of the
purposes hereinafter set forth, except authorized water access lots, shall provide and
maintain for the sole use of the owner, occupant or other persons entering upon or
making use of the said premises from time to time, off-street parking spaces and areas
as follows:
Use
Minimum Number of Parking Spaces Required
Residential Uses:
Single Detached Dwelling
2 spaces per dwelling unit
Semi-Detached Dwelling
Duplex Dwelling
Triplex Dwelling
Converted Dwelling
Seasonal Dwelling
Row or Townhouse Dwelling
Park Model Trailer
Apartment Dwelling
1.5 spaces per dwelling unit (1 space per Bachelor
Apartment Unit), 15% of which shall be reserved as visitor
parking
Apartment-in-a-House, Garden Suite, Loft-
Above-a-Garage, Sleep Cabin, Retirement Home
1 space per unit
Bed and Breakfast
1 space for each guest room in addition to the required
residential spaces
Home Based Business
1 space in addition to the required residential spaces plus 1
space per employee
Continuum-of-Care Facility
1 space for every 6 patient beds plus 1 space for every 4
employees.
Group Home, Crisis Care Facility
1 space for every 5 residents plus 1 space per employee
Other Uses:
Ambulance Facility
1.5 spaces per employee
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Use
Minimum Number of Parking Spaces Required
Art Gallery, Studio, Veterinary Establishment,
Convenience Store, Personal Service
Establishment
1 space per 45 m2 [484.4 ft2] of gross floor area, minimum
3 spaces
Auto Body Shop, Automobile Repair Garage,
Automobile Service Station, Gasoline Bar,
Gasoline Card Lock Facility
3 spaces per service bay
Building Supply Store, Lumber Yard, Garden
Centre, Nursery
1 space for every 20 m2 [215.3 ft2] of gross floor area of
bulk storage
Camp
0 parking spaces
Campground
1 space per campsite plus the required spaces for any
associated uses based on this table (e.g. restaurant) but not
including an administration office in relation to the
campground
Car Wash (self service)
1 waiting spaces per wash bay excluding the wash bay
Car Wash (automatic service)
5 waiting spaces per wash bay excluding the wash bay
Clinic
1 space per 15 m2 [161.5 ft2], whichever is greater
Construction Yard or Contractor's Yard,
Equipment and Vehicle Storage Yard,
Equipment Rental Establishment, Portable
Asphalt/Concrete Plant, Salvage Yard
Where use does not include buildings, 1 space per hectare
[2.47 ac]. Where use includes buildings, 1 space per 30 m2
[322.9 ft2] of gross floor area for retail, showroom and
administration, plus 200 m2 [2,152.8 ft2] for warehousing
and wholesaling, where applicable
Drive-through Facility
Stacking lanes shall accommodate a minimum of 10
vehicles
Funeral Parlour
1 space per 20 m2 [215.3 ft2] of gross floor area, minimum
3 spaces
Equestrian Establishment
3 spaces
Heliport, Private Airfield
1 space
Hotel, Motel, Tourist Establishment, Tourist
Outfitters Establishment (with road access)
1 space per guest room or suite, plus the required spaces for
any associated use (e.g. restaurant)
Industrial Use, Sawmill or Planing Mill
1 space for every 100 m2 [1,076.4 ft2] of floor area up to
200 m2 [2,152.9 ft2], plus 1 additional space for every 200
m2 [2,159.9 ft2] of floor area thereafter
Library, Museum, Day Nursery
1 space per 40 m2 [430.6 ft2] of gross floor area
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Use
Minimum Number of Parking Spaces Required
Marina
1 space for every seasonal boat slip, plus 1 space for every 4
transient boat slip plus 1 trailer space forever 10 boat slips
Miniature Golf Course
1.5 spaces per course
Public Service Use
1 space per 20 m2 [215.3 ft2] of gross floor area, minimum
3 spaces
Place of Assembly, Place of Worship, Theatre
1 space per 4 persons accommodated according to the
maximum permitted seating capacity, or 1 space per 10 m2
[107.64 ft2] where there are no fixed seats
Restaurant, Tavern
1 space per 10 m2 [107.64 ft2] of gross floor area
Retail Store, Bank, Flea Market (where
contained within a building)
1 space per 20 m2 [215.3 ft2] of gross floor area, minimum
5 spaces
School (elementary)
1 space per classroom (includes portables)
School (secondary)
5 per classroom (includes portables)
School (post-secondary)
2 per 100 m2 [1,076 ft2]
Warehouse
1 space per 100 m2 [1,076.4 ft2] of gross floor area
All other uses not listed above
1
space per 30 m2 [322.9 ft2] of
gross floor area
4.25 Permitted Encroachments in Yards
(a)
Every part of any yard required by this By-law shall be open and unobstructed by any
building or structure from the ground to the sky except those listed in the following
table. These structures shall be permitted to project into the minimum yards required by
this By-law for the following specified distances:
Structure
Maximum Projection into Required Yard
Chimney breasts, cornices, sills, pilasters,
eaves or gutters, solar collectors (where
attached to building), heat pumps,
ventilators, shutters, cornices, parapets,
pilasters or other ornamental structures
1 m (3.28 ft.) into any front, rear or side yard
Canopies which are at least 2.13 m (7 ft.) in
vertical clearance above the established
grade, with or without supporting posts
2 m (6.5 ft.) into any yard
Canopies for entrances to apartment
buildings and commercial buildings
Notwithstanding any other provisions in this
By-law, a canopy or portico over a major
entrance to an apartment dwelling building or
commercial building may project into the
required yard a distance equal to one-half
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Structure
Maximum Projection into Required Yard
(50%) the setback of the building from the
street line
Window awnings, window bays
1 m (3.28 ft.) into front, rear and exterior side
yards
Ramps for use by handicapped, steps and
walkways
No maximum into any yard
Unenclosed porch, uncovered platform
landing, patio or deck, balconies or steps
3.0 m (9.8 ft.), including eaves and cornices,
into any front or rear yard
Balconies
1 m (3.28ft) into any yard for apartment
dwellings, duplex dwellings, row or
townhouse dwellings, triplex dwellings, or
similar dwellings containing multiple dwelling
units
Fire escapes, exterior stair cases
1 m (3.28 ft.) into rear and exterior side yards
Gate House in any Industrial Zone
Unlimited into any front or side yard
Fences, hedges, shrubs, trees, freestanding
walls, flagpoles, light standards, garden
trellises, clothes lines and similar structures
or features, security cameras
Unlimited in any yard
Accessory building or structure
As permitted by and as specified in this By-
law
(b)
No structure permitted to project into any required yard by paragraph (a) shall obstruct
a sight triangle.
4.26 Public Uses Permitted
Any land may be used and any building or structure may be erected or used for the purpose of
a public service by a public authority in any zone provided that:
(a)
The lot coverage and yard requirements prescribed for the zone in which such land,
building or structure is located are complied with;
(b)
No goods, materials or equipment is stored in the open in a residential zone;
(c)
Any building erected in a residential zone under the authority of this Section shall be
designed and maintained in general harmony with the residential buildings of the type
permitted in the zone; and
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(d)
Parking and loading requirements as contained in this By-law shall be complied with.
4.27 Sight Triangles
(a)
Notwithstanding any provision of this By-law to the contrary, within any area defined
as a sight triangle, the following uses shall be prohibited:
(i)
A building, structure or use which would obstruct the vision of drivers of motor
vehicles.
(ii)
A fence or tree, hedge, bush or other vegetation, other than agricultural crops,
the top of which exceed 1 m (3.28 ft.) in height above the elevation of the
centrelines of abutting streets.
(iii)
A parking area.
(iv)
A finished grade which exceeds the elevation of the centrelines of abutting
streets by more than 0.5 m (1.65 ft.).
(b)
Railway Crossings and Sight Distances
No obstruction to the vision of motor vehicle operators higher than 1 m (3.28 ft.) above
grade including, but not limited to, buildings, structures, parking spaces, storage,
vegetation or planting strips is permitted on any lot abutting an at-grade intersection of
a street or private road and:
(i)
a railway track where automatic signal protection is provided within the triangle
formed by connecting to a point 3 m (9.84 ft.) from the intersection of the
centerline of the street and the centerline of the railway right-of-way; or
(ii)
a railway track where automatic signal protection is not provided within the
triangle formed by connecting to a point 45 m (147.64 ft.) from the intersection
of the centerline of the street and the centerline of the railway right-of-way.
For the purposes of this Section, an agricultural crop, chain link fence or other similar
feature that can be seen through is not an obstruction.
4.28 Signs
Unless otherwise states in this By-law, signs shall be permitted in accordance with any
applicable by-laws of the Corporation of the Township of Larder Lake.
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Figure 4-2 - Illustration of Rail Sight Triangles for the application of Subsections 4.27(b) (i) and
4.27(b) (ii)
4.29 Special Setbacks and Separation Distances
(a)
Provincial Highway
Notwithstanding anything else to the contrary in this By-law, all buildings and
structures in all zones of this By-law shall be setback from the right-of-way of a
provincial highway a distance of 14 m (45.9 ft.) for commercial uses and 8 m (26.2 ft.)
for residential uses, or as otherwise prescribed by the Ontario Ministry of
Transportation.
(b)
Water Bodies and Watercourses
(i)
All habitable buildings and structures (dwellings, sleep cabins, garden suites,
recreational vehicle, etc.), non-residential buildings, on-site sewage disposal
systems, detached garages, sheds and storage buildings shall be setback a
minimum of 30 m (98.4 ft.) from the high water mark of any water body or
watercourse.
(ii)
Shoreline structures (not including boat houses, boat ports, float plane hangars,
docks or wharfs) shall be setback a minimum of 15 m (49.2 ft.) from the high
water mark of any water body or watercourse.
(iii)
There shall be no setback from the high water mark of any water body or
watercourse for boat houses, boat ports, float plane hangars, docks, wharfs or
similar structures associated with the shoreline. All other setback requirements
of Section 4.1.1 of this By-law shall apply.
(iv)
The setbacks required by paragraphs (b) (i), (b) (ii) and (b) (iii) shall be
measured as the shortest horizontal distance from the nearest part of the
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building or structure or the edge of the filter bed/tile bed/leaching bed of a
sewage disposal system to the high water mark of the water body or
watercourse.
(c)
Agricultural Uses
(i)
Any new livestock facility or manure or material storage shall comply with the
Minimum Distance Separation Formulae II as amended by the Province from
time to time, where applicable.
(ii)
Any new sensitive land use located on a lot greater than 1 ha (2.47 ac) shall
comply with the Minimum Distance Separation Formulae I as amended by the
Province from time to time, where applicable. The Minimum Distance
Separation Formulae I shall not apply to lots located within the Larder Lake
Urban Settlement Area Boundary.
(iii)
A recreational vehicle where one (1) or more persons are able to sleep and
prepare and serve meals within the vehicle shall be considered a dwelling for the
purposes of the Minimum Distance Separation Formulae I and II.
(iv)
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the reconstruction of any sensitive land use
that does not comply with the Minimum Distance Separation Formulae I which
is unintentionally damaged by fire or other natural cause, provided the height
and bulk are not increased, the new building or structure is located no closer to a
livestock facility than prior to the catastrophe, and provided that reconstruction
is commenced within two (2) years from the date of destruction. The
reconstruction of any non-conforming or non-complying building which is
unintentionally damaged by fire or other natural cause shall be encouraged to
occur on lands that meet the requirements of the Minimum Distance Separation
Formulae I and all other requirements of this By-law.
(v)
The reconstruction of any non-conforming sensitive land use initiated by the
owner of the non-conforming sensitive land use shall comply with all provisions
of the Minimum Distance Separation Formulae I and all other requirements of
this By-law.
(d)
Industrial Uses
(i)
The minimum separation distance between a sensitive land use and a Class I
Industrial Use shall be 20 m (65.62 ft.) and shall be measured from the nearest
lot line of the sensitive land use to nearest lot line of the Class I Industrial Use,
or vice versa.
(ii)
The minimum separation distance between a sensitive land use and a Class II
Industrial Use shall be 70 m (229.7 ft.) and shall be measured from the nearest
lot line of the sensitive land use to nearest lot line of the Class II Industrial Use,
or vice versa.
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(iii)
The minimum separation distance between a sensitive land use and a Class III
Industrial Use shall be 300 m (984.3 ft.) and shall be measured from the
nearest lot line of the sensitive land use to nearest lot line of the Class III
Industrial Use, or vice versa.
(iv)
Paragraphs (i) to (iii) shall not apply to prevent the use of land and the erection
of buildings and structures on lots of record in existence on the date of passing
of this By-law; however, any expansion of an industrial use shall comply with
the separation distances.
(e)
Waste Management Facilities
(i)
No sensitive land uses shall be erected within 500 m (1,640.4 ft.) of a waste
management facility.
(ii)
No use of land shall be permitted within 30 m (98.4 ft.) of the fill area of an
operating or closed waste management facility unless the use directly
associated with the waste management facility.
(f)
Sewage Lagoon
No land shall be used for a sensitive land use and no building or structure shall be
erected for a sensitive land use less than 400 m (1,312.34 ft.) of a sewage lagoon.
(g)
Rail Lines
No buildings or structure for a sensitive land use (e.g. dwelling, day nursery, etc.)
shall be erected within 75 m (246.06 ft.) of the right-of-way of a rail line.
(h)
Pits and Quarries
(i)
No land shall be used for a sensitive land use and no building or structure shall
be erected for a sensitive land use less than 300 m (984.25 ft.) of an aggregate
pit.
(ii)
No land shall be used for a sensitive land use and no building or structure shall
be erected for a sensitive land use less than 1,000 m (3,280.84 ft.) of a quarry.
(iii)
No sensitive land use (e.g. dwelling, day nursery, etc.) shall be erected within
500 m (1,640.4 ft.) of lands zoned Mineral Aggregate Resource (MX) Zone.
(i)
Mine Hazards
(i)
Lands identified as having a known mine hazard or within 1,000 m (3,280.84
ft.) of a known mine hazard shall not be used unless the mine hazard has been
rehabilitated or measures taken to mitigate known or suspected hazards or it is
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demonstrated that no hazard to public health and safety exists. Any required
remediation or rehabilitation or mitigation measures shall be undertaken using
acceptable engineering practices and where applicable, complies with the
requirements of the Mining Act.
(ii)
The provisions for addressing a mine hazard as set out in this section shall not
be deemed to limit the Municipality's authority to impose other measures
through the site plan control process under Section 41 of the Planning Act.
(j)
Group Homes and Crisis Care Facilities
(i)
Where group homes and crisis care facilities are permitted in this By-law, such
group home or crisis care facility shall be approved and/or licensed under
Provincial statutes and shall be in compliance with any applicable municipal by-
laws. Group homes and crisis care facilities shall be permitted in the Larder
Lake Urban Settlement Area Boundary.
4.30 Streets, Paths and Parks
(a)
Notwithstanding the list of permitted uses in each zone established by this By-law,
parks, recreational paths, walkways, streets, lanes, highways, monuments and heritage
sites are permitted in all zones of this By-law.
(b)
Uses listed in paragraph (a) shall not be subject to the lot area or lot frontage of the
zone in which such use is located.
(c)
All buildings and structures erected as part of a use listed in paragraph (a) shall
comply with all zone requirements of the zone in which such buildings or structures are
located except the lot area and lot frontage.
4.31 Temporary Construction Uses Permitted
(a)
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the use of land or the use or erection of a
temporary building or structure or a scaffold or other equipment essential to the
construction in progress for which a building permit has been granted, but only until
such time as the work has been finished or abandoned or such equipment is no longer
required.
(b)
In addition, temporary accommodation for a business which is intended to occupy a
building which is under construction with the work in progress on such building, may
be temporarily permitted on the same lot in the form of a mobile, relocateable, portable
or transportable building provided:
(i)
approval is obtained pursuant to the matters contained herein;
(ii)
such temporary accommodation is removed from the lot immediately
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upon completion of construction, abandonment of construction or at such time as
in the opinion of the municipality it is no longer required.
4.32 Water Supply and Sewage Disposal
(a)
In the Larder Lake Urban Settlement Area Boundary, no person shall hereafter erect
and use in whole or in part any building or structure unless the said building or
structure is serviced with full municipal services.
(b)
For lands outside of the Larder Lake Urban Settlement Area Boundary, no person shall
hereafter erect and use in whole or in part any building or structure unless the building
or structure is properly connected to an approved water supply and a sewage disposal
system under the Ontario Water Resources Act or the Building Code Act unless the use
is exempted under the Building Code Act.
(c)
Partial Services
Where a zone symbol is followed by a dash and the symbol 'p' (e.g. 'R3-p'), the lands
so designated shall be subject to all of the provisions of the zone represented by the
symbol contained in the prefix. The suffix '-p' provides provision that such lands may
be used where serviced by partial services in the form of municipal water services and
individual on-site sewage services. The carter Crescent subdivision may be serviced by
partial services for water.
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Section 5 ZONES
5.1
Zone Classification
For the purposes of this By-law, the Township of Larder Lake is divided into the following
zones as named and described in the following sections, the boundaries of which are shown on
the attached Zoning Schedule and which forms part of this By-law.
5.2
Zones
Zone Symbol
Low Density Residential Zone
R1
Medium Density Residential Zone
R2
High Density Residential Zone
R3
Rural Recreational Residential Zone
R4
Townsite Centre Zone
TC
Highway Commercial Zone
HC
Recreational Commercial Zone
RC
Industrial Zone
M
Extractive Industrial Zone
MX
Institutional Zone
I
Open Space Zone
OS
Environmental Protection Zone
EP
Natural Resources Zone
NR
Mineral Mining Zone
MM
5.3
Interpretation of Zone Boundaries
(a)
When determining the boundary of any zone as shown on any Schedule forming part of
this By-law, the following provisions shall apply:
(i)
A boundary indicated as following a highway, street or lane shall be the centre
line of such highway, street or lane;
(ii)
A boundary indicated as following a watercourse, creek, stream or the right-of-
way of a railway or an electrical, gas or oil transmission line shall be the centre
line of such watercourse, creek, stream or right-of-way;
(iii) A boundary indicated as following the high water mark shall follow such
shoreline, and in the event of a change in the high water mark, the boundary shall
be construed as moving with the actual high water mark;
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(iv) A boundary indicated as approximately following lot lines shown on a Registered
Plan of Subdivision, or Reference Plan, or Township lot lines shall follow such lot
lines;
(v)
Where a boundary is indicated as approximately parallel to a street line or other
feature, indicated in paragraphs (i), (ii), and (iii) above, and the distance from such
street line or other feature is not indicated, and paragraph (iv) above is not
applicable, such boundary shall be construed as being parallel to such street line or
other feature, and the distance therefrom shall be determined according to the
scale shown on the appropriate Schedule;
(vi) A boundary indicated as following the limits of the Municipality shall follow such
limits.
(vii) In the event a dedicated street, lane or right-of-way shown on any Schedule
forming part of this By-law is closed, the property formerly in such street, lane or
right-of-way shall be included within the zone of the adjoining property on either
side of such closed street, lane or right-of-way. If a closed street, lane or right-of-
way is the boundary between two or more different zones the new zone boundaries
shall be the former centre line of the closed street, lane or right-of-way.
5.4
Use of Zone Symbols
The Symbols listed in Section 5.2 shall be used to refer to land, buildings and structures and
the uses thereof permitted by this By-law in the said zones, and wherever in this By-law the
word 'zone' is used, preceded by any of the said symbols, such zones shall mean any area
within the Township of Larder Lake delineated on the attached Zoning Schedule and
designated therein by the said symbol.
(a)
Exception Zones
Where the zone symbol designating certain lands is shown on the Zoning Schedule
followed by a dash and a number (e.g. M-1), the special exception may be found in the
By-law which deals with the particular zone. Lands zoned as such shall be subject to all
regulations and requirements of the zone except as otherwise provided by the special
exception provisions.
(b)
Holding Provisions
Where a zone symbol on the Zoning Schedule is followed by the suffix "-h", the lands
shall be deemed to be in a special Holding Zone. Lands in a Holding Zone may only be
used for existing uses and shall be in accordance with the provisions of the applicable
zone, not including Permitted Uses. The holding symbol may only be removed by a by-
law passed by Council.
(c)
Well Head Protection Areas
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Where a zone symbol on the Zoning Schedule is followed by the suffix "-w", those lands
are part of a Well Head Protection Area. Uses permitted on those lands with the suffix "-
w" shall be limited only to those existing uses, and the "-w" shall only be removed when
the policies of the Official Plan of the Township of Larder Lake regarding Well Head
Protection are satisfied.
(d) Partial Services
Where a zone symbol on the Zoning Schedule is followed by the suffix "-p", those lands
are serviced with partial services, and Section 4.33(c) of this By-law shall apply.
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5.5
LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R1) ZONE
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure in the Low
Density Residential (R1) Zone except in accordance with the provisions of this Section and of
any other relevant Sections of this By-law.
5.5.1 Permitted Uses
-
Dwelling - Single Detached
-
Group Home (See Section 4.29(j))
-
Public Use (See Section 4.26)
-
Accessory uses, buildings and structures to the foregoing permitted uses including
Section 4.1 Accessory Uses, Section 4.2 Accessory Residential Uses, Section 4.4 Bed &
Breakfast Establishment, and Section 4.15 Home Based Businesses)
5.5.2 Zone Requirements
Single Detached Dwelling, Group Home
Minimum Lot Area ........................................................................................ 600 m² (6,458.56 ft2)
Minimum Lot Frontage .......................................................................................... 20 m (65.62 ft.)
Minimum Yard Requirements - Main Building
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Front Yard ......................................................................................... 4.5 m (14.76 ft.)
-
Rear Yard ............................................................................................. 6 m (19.69 ft.)
-
Interior Side Yard ................................................................................... 2 m (6.56 ft.)
-
Exterior Side Yard .................................................................................. 3 m (9.84 ft.)
Maximum Building Height
-
Main Building..................................................................................... 12 m (39.37 ft.)
-
Accessory Building .............................................................................. 6 m (19.69 ft.)
Maximum Lot Coverage
-
Main Building ....................................................................................................... 40%
-
Accessory Uses, Buildings and Structures ............................................................ 10%
Maximum Number of Dwelling Units per Lot ............................................................................. 1
5.5.3 Additional Provisions
(a)
Despite the Maximum Number of Dwellings Units per Lot allowed in the Low
Density Residential (R1) Zone, apartments-in-a-house shall be permitted in
accordance with Section 4.2.
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(b)
Accessory uses, buildings and structures, accessory residential uses (garden
suite, bed and breakfast establishments, fences, home based businesses),
servicing, parking, street frontage, public uses, water supply and sewage disposal
and other general provisions shall be in accordance with Section 4 of this By-law.
5.5.4 Exception Zones
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5.6
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R2) ZONE
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure in the
Medium Density Residential (R2) Zone except in accordance with the provisions of this
Section and of any other relevant Sections of this By-law.
5.6.1 Permitted Uses
-
Continuum-of-Care Facility
-
Dwelling - Duplex
-
Dwelling - Semi-detached
-
Dwelling - Row or Townhouse
-
Group Home (See Section 4.29(j))
-
Public Use (See Section 4.26)
-
Retirement Home
-
Accessory uses, buildings and structures to the foregoing permitted uses including
Section 4.1 Accessory Uses, Section 4.2 Accessory Residential Uses, and Section
4.15 Home Based Businesses)
5.6.2 Zone Requirements
(a)
Semi-detached Dwelling (where both dwelling units occupy the same lot),
Duplex Dwelling
Minimum Lot Area .................................................................... 600 m² (6,458.56 ft2)
Minimum Lot Frontage ...................................................................... 20 m (65.62 ft.)
Minimum Yard Requirements - Main Building
-
Front Yard ............................................................................... 4.5 m (14.76 ft.)
-
Rear Yard ................................................................................... 6 m (19.69 ft.)
-
Interior Side Yard ......................................................................... 2 m (6.56 ft.)
-
Exterior Side Yard ........................................................................ 3 m (9.84 ft.)
Maximum Building Height
-
Main Building........................................................................... 12 m (39.37 ft.)
-
Accessory Building .................................................................... 6 m (19.69 ft.)
Maximum Lot Coverage
-
Main Building............................................................................................. 35%
-
Accessory Uses, Buildings and Structures ................................................. 10%
Maximum Number of Dwelling Units per Lot ......................................................... 2
(b)
Semi-detached Dwelling (where one dwelling unit occupies a lot)
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Minimum Lot Area ........................................ 300 m² (3,229.17 ft2) per dwelling unit
Minimum Lot Frontage ..........................................10 m (32.81 ft.) per dwelling unit
Minimum Yard Requirements - Main Building
-
Front Yard ............................................................................... 4.5 m (14.76 ft.)
-
Rear Yard ................................................................................... 6 m (19.69 ft.)
-
Interior Side Yard ........................................ 2 m (6.56 ft.), or 0 m (0 ft.) where
abutting another semi-detached dwelling unit
-
Exterior Side Yard ........................................................................ 3 m (9.84 ft.)
Maximum Building Height
-
Main Building........................................................................... 12 m (39.37 ft.)
-
Accessory Building .................................................................... 6 m (19.69 ft.)
Maximum Lot Coverage
-
Main Building............................................................................................. 35%
-
Accessory Uses, Buildings and Structures ................................................. 10%
Maximum Number of Dwelling Units per Lot ......................................................... 1
(c)
Row or Townhouse Dwelling (where only one row or townhouse dwelling unit
occupies a lot)
Minimum Lot Area ........................................ 300 m2 (3,229.28 ft2) per dwelling unit
Minimum Lot Frontage ..........................................10 m (32.81 ft.) per dwelling unit
Minimum Yard Requirements - Main Building
-
Front Yard .................................................................................. 4 m (13.12 ft.)
-
Rear Yard ................................................................................... 6 m (19.69 ft.)
-
Interior Side Yard ....................... 2 m (6.56 ft.), or 0 m (0 ft.) where abutting
another row or townhouse dwelling unit
-
Exterior Side Yard ...................................................................... 4 m (13.12 ft.)
Maximum Building Height
-
Main Building........................................................................... 12 m (39.37 ft.)
-
Accessory Building .................................................................... 6 m (19.68 ft.)
Maximum Lot Coverage
-
Main Building............................................................................................. 35%
-
Accessory Use, Buildings and Structures..................................................... 5%
Maximum Number of Dwelling Units per Lot ......................................................... 1
Minimum Landscaped Open Space ...................................................................... 20%
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(d)
Row or Townhouse Dwelling (where two or more row or townhouse dwelling
units occupy a lot)
Minimum Lot Area ........................................ 300 m2 (3,229.17 ft2) per dwelling unit
Minimum Lot Frontage ..........................................10 m (32.81 ft.) per dwelling unit
Minimum Yard Requirements - Main Building
-
Front Yard .................................................................................. 4 m (13.12 ft.)
-
Rear Yard ................................................................................... 6 m (19.69 ft.)
-
Interior Side Yard ...................................................................... 2 m (6.56 ft.)
-
Exterior Side Yard ...................................................................... 4 m (13.12 ft.)
Maximum Building Height
-
Main Building........................................................................... 12 m (39.37 ft.)
-
Accessory Building .................................................................... 6 m (19.68 ft.)
Maximum Lot Coverage
-
Main Building............................................................................................. 35%
-
Accessory Use, Buildings and Structures..................................................... 5%
Minimum Landscaped Open Space ...................................................................... 20%
(e) Continuum-of-Care Facility, Retirement Home
Minimum Lot Area .................................................................... 800 m2 (8,611.41 ft2)
Minimum Lot Frontage ...................................................................... 25 m (82.02 ft.)
Minimum Yard Requirements - Main Building
-
Front Yard .................................................................................. 6 m (19.69 ft.)
-
Rear Yard ................................................................................... 7 m (22.97 ft.)
-
Interior Side Yard ....................................................................... 6 m (19.69 ft.)
-
Exterior Side Yard ...................................................................... 7 m (22.97 ft.)
Maximum Building Height
-
Main Building....................................................................... 12 m (39.37 ft.) or
3 storeys, whichever is lesser
-
Accessory Building .................................................................... 8 m (26.25 ft.)
Maximum Lot Coverage
-
Main Building............................................................................................. 40%
-
Accessory Use, Buildings and Structures..................................................... 5%
Minimum Landscaped Open Space ...................................................................... 25%
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5.6.3 Additional Provisions
(a)
Accessory uses, buildings and structures, accessory residential uses, fences,
home based businesses, parking, public uses, street frontage, water supply and
sewage disposal and other general provisions shall be in accordance with Section
4 of this By-law.
5.6.4 Exception Zones
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5.7
HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R3) ZONE
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure in the High
Density Residential (R3) Zone except in accordance with the provisions of this Section
and of any other relevant Sections of this By-law.
5.7.1 Permitted Uses
-
Dwelling - Apartment
-
Dwelling - Triplex
-
Public Use (See Section 4.26)
-
Accessory uses, buildings and structures to the foregoing permitted uses including
Section 4.1 Accessory Uses, Section 4.2 Accessory Residential Uses, Section 4.4
Bed & Breakfast Establishment, and Section 4.15 Home Based Businesses)
5.7.2 Zone Requirements
(a)
Apartment Dwelling
Minimum Lot Area (3 or less dwelling units) ........................... 800 m2 (8,611.41 ft2)
Minimum Lot Area (4 or more dwelling units) ...................... 800 m2 (8,611.41 ft2) +
200 m2 (2,152.78 ft2) per
dwelling unit over 3
Minimum Lot Frontage ...................................................................... 25 m (82.02 ft.)
Minimum Yard Requirements - Main Building
-
Front Yard .................................................................................. 6 m (19.69 ft.)
-
Rear Yard ................................................................................... 7 m (22.97 ft.)
-
Interior Side Yard ....................................................................... 6 m (19.69 ft.)
-
Exterior Side Yard ...................................................................... 7 m (22.97 ft.)
Maximum Building Height
-
Main Building....................................................................... 12 m (39.37 ft.) or
3 storeys, whichever is lesser
-
Accessory Building .................................................................... 8 m (26.25 ft.)
Maximum Lot Coverage
-
Main Building............................................................................................. 40%
-
Accessory Use, Buildings and Structures..................................................... 5%
Minimum Landscaped Open Space ...................................................................... 25%
(b)
Triplex Dwelling
Minimum Lot Area .................................................................... 600 m2 (6,458.56 ft2)
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Minimum Lot Frontage ...................................................................... 20 m (65.62 ft.)
Minimum Yard Requirements - Main Building
-
Front Yard ............................................................................... 4.5 m (14.76 ft.)
-
Rear Yard ................................................................................... 6 m (19.69 ft.)
-
Interior Side Yard ......................................................................... 3 m (9.84 ft.)
-
Exterior Side Yard ................................................................... 4.5 m (14.76 ft.)
Maximum Building Height
-
Main Building.......................................................................12 m (39.37 ft.) or
3 storeys, whichever is lesser
-
Accessory Building .................................................................... 8 m (26.25 ft.)
Maximum Lot Coverage
-
Main Building............................................................................................. 35%
-
Accessory Use, Buildings and Structures..................................................... 5%
Maximum Number of Dwelling Units per Lot ......................................................... 3
Minimum Landscaped Open Space ...................................................................... 20%
5.7.3 Additional Provisions
(a)
Accessory uses, buildings and structures, accessory residential uses, (bed and
breakfast establishments, camps, fences, flood plain, home based businesses),
natural vegetation buffer, special setbacks, parking, street frontage, water supply
and sewage disposal and other general provisions shall be in accordance with
Section 4 of this By-law.
5.7.4 Exception Zones
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5.8
RURAL RECREATIONAL RESIDENTIAL (R4) ZONE
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure in the Rural
Recreational Residential (R4) Zone except in accordance with the provisions of this
Section and of any other relevant Sections of this By-law.
5.8.1 Permitted Uses
-
Dwelling - Seasonal
-
Dwelling - Single Detached
-
Public Use (See Section 4.26)
-
Accessory uses, buildings and structures to the foregoing permitted uses including
Section 4.1 Accessory Uses, Section 4.2 Accessory Residential Uses, Section 4.4
Bed & Breakfast Establishment, and Section 4.15 Home Based Businesses)
5.8.2 Zone Requirements
Minimum Lot Area ....................................................................................... 0.8 ha (1.98 ac)
Minimum Lot Frontage .............................................................................. 60 m (196.85 ft.)
Minimum Yard Requirements - Main Building
-
All Yards ............................................................................................ 10 m (32.81 ft.)
Maximum Building Height
-
Main Building..................................................................................... 12 m (39.37 ft.)
-
Accessory Building .............................................................................. 6 m (19.69 ft.)
Maximum Lot Coverage
-
Main Building......................................................................................................... 5%
-
Accessory Uses, Buildings and Structures ............................................................. 2%
Maximum Number of Dwelling Units per Lot ................................................................... 1
5.8.3 Additional Provisions
(a) Accessory uses, buildings and structures, accessory residential uses, (bed and
breakfast establishments, camps, fences, flood plain, home based businesses),
natural vegetation buffer, special setbacks, parking, street frontage, water supply
and sewage disposal and other general provisions shall be in accordance with
Section 4 of this By-law.
5.8.4 Exception Zones
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5.9
TOWNSITE CENTRE (TC) ZONE
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure in the
Townsite Centre (TC) Zone except in accordance with the provisions of this Section and
of any other relevant Sections of this By-law.
5.9.1 Permitted Uses
-
Dwelling units above ground
floor commercial
-
Art Gallery
-
Bake Shop
-
Bank
-
Clinic
-
Convenience Store
-
Day Nursery
-
Drive-through Facility (See
Section 4.9)
-
Dwelling, Apartment
-
Dwelling, Duplex
-
Dwelling, Semi-detached
-
Dwelling, Single Detached
-
Dwelling, Triplex
-
Funeral Home
-
Office
-
Hotel
-
Laundromat
-
Library
-
Museum
-
Parking Lot - Commercial
-
Personal Service
Establishment
-
Place of Assembly
-
Place of Amusement
-
Post Office
-
Private Club
-
Public Use (See Section 4.26)
-
Restaurant
-
Retail Store
-
Retirement Home
-
Service Outlet
-
Studio
-
Tavern
-
Theatre
-
Veterinary Establishment
-
Video Rental Outlet
-
Accessory uses, buildings and
structures to the foregoing
permitted uses (See Section
4.1 Accessory Uses, Section
4.2 Accessory Residential
Uses)
5.9.2 Zone Requirements
Minimum Lot Area .............................................................................. 300 m2 (3,229.17 ft2)
Minimum Lot Frontage ................................................................................ 10 m (32.81 ft.)
Minimum Yard Requirements - Main Building
-
Rear Yard ............................................................................................. 6 m (19.69 ft.)
-
Exterior Side Yard .................................................................................. 1 m (3.28 ft.)
Maximum Building Height
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Main Building.................................................................................12 m (39.37 ft.) or
3 storeys, whichever is lesser
-
Accessory Building .............................................................................. 8 m (26.25 ft.)
Maximum Lot Coverage
-
Main Building....................................................................................................... 80%
-
Accessory Use, Buildings and Structures............................................................... 5%
Maximum Number of Dwelling Units per Lot ................................................................... 8
5.9.3 Additional Provisions
(a)
Accessory uses, buildings and structures, accessory residential uses, drive-
through facilities, fences, loading, open storage, parking, public uses, street
frontage, water supply and sewage disposal and other general provisions shall be
in accordance with Section 4 of this By-law.
5.9.3 Additional Provisions
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5.10 HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL (HC) ZONE
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure in the
Highway Commercial (HC) Zone except in accordance with the provisions of this
Section and of any other relevant Sections of this By-law.
5.10.1 Permitted Uses
-
Ambulance Facility
-
Auto Body Shop
-
Auto Repair Garage
-
Automobile Service Station
(See Section 4.3)
-
Automotive Sales
Establishment
-
Building Supply Store
-
Car Wash
-
Clinic
-
Drive-through Facility (See
Section 4.9)
-
Equipment Rental
Establishment
-
Farmer's Market
-
Flea Market
-
Funeral Home
-
Garden Centre
-
Gasoline Bar (See Section 4.3)
-
Greenhouse
-
Hotel
-
Lumber Yard
-
Motel
-
Nursery
-
Parking Lot - Commercial
-
Place of Assembly
-
Place of Worship
-
Printing and Publishing
Establishment
-
Private Club
-
Public Use (See Section 4.26)
-
Recreational Vehicle Sales
and Storage
-
Restaurant
-
Retail Store
-
Self-Storage Facility
-
Service Outlet
-
Studio
-
Tavern
-
Theatre
-
Transportation Depot
-
Veterinary Establishment
-
Welding Shop
-
Workshop
-
Accessory uses, buildings and
structures to the foregoing
permitted uses including an
accessory dwelling (See
Section 5.10.3 (a), also
Section 4.1 Accessory Uses)
5.10.2 Zone Requirements
Minimum Lot Area .............................................................................. 900 m2 (9,687.52 ft2)
Minimum Lot Frontage .................................................................................. 30 m (98.4 ft.)
Minimum Yard Requirements - Main Building
-
Front Yard ......................................................................................... 4.5 m (14.76 ft.)
-
Rear Yard ............................................................................................. 6 m (19.69 ft.)
-
Interior Side Yard .............................................................................. 4.5 m (14.76 ft.)
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Exterior Side Yard .................................................................................. 5 m (16.4 ft.)
Maximum Building Height
-
Main Building..................................................................................... 12 m (39.37 ft.)
-
Accessory Building .............................................................................. 8 m (26.25 ft.)
Maximum Lot Coverage
-
Main Building....................................................................................................... 55%
-
Accessory Use, Buildings and Structures............................................................. 10%
Maximum Number of Dwelling Units per Lot ................................................................... 1
Minimum Landscaped Open Space ................................................................................ 25%
5.10.3 Additional Provisions
(a)
One (1) dwelling unit shall be permitted as an accessory dwelling to a commercial
use provided:
(i)
the dwelling unit is included in and forms a subordinate part of the
building containing the main use, unless the main use is a place of
worship, flea market, garden centre, lumber yard, self-storage facility or
transportation depot, in which case such dwelling unit may be located in
a separate building;
(ii)
the dwelling unit has a minimum floor area of 60 m2 (645.8 ft2) and does
not represent more than 33% of the total floor area of the total combined
area of the dwelling unit and the main use; and
(iii)
the dwelling unit is not an accessory use to an automotive service station,
auto body shop, auto repair garage, gasoline bar or commercial parking
lot.
(b)
Accessory uses, buildings and structures, automobile uses, drive-through
facilities, fences, loading, open storage, parking, public uses, special setbacks,
streets and parks, street frontage, water supply and sewage disposal and other
general provisions shall be in accordance with Section 4 of this By-law.
5.10.4 Exception Zones
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5.11 RECREATIONAL COMMERCIAL (RC) ZONE
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure in the
Recreational Commercial (RC) Zone except in accordance with the provisions of this
Section and of any other relevant Sections of this By-law.
5.11.1
Permitted Uses
-
Campground
-
Equestrian Establishment
-
Marina
-
Miniature Golf Course
-
Public Use (See Section 4.26)
-
Tourist Cabin Establishment
-
Tourist Outfitters Establishment
-
Accessory uses, buildings and structures to the foregoing permitted uses
including an accessory dwelling (See Section 5.11.3 and Section 4.1 Accessory
Uses)
5.11.2
Zone Requirements
(a)
Campground
Minimum Lot Area ............................................................................ 1 ha (2.47 ac)
Minimum Lot Frontage ................................................................ 60 m (196.85 ft.)
Minimum Yard Requirements - Main Building and Campsites
-
Front Yard ............................................................................ 10 m (32.81 ft.)
-
Rear Yard ............................................................................. 10 m (32.81 ft.)
-
Interior Side Yard
Where interior side yard abuts a residential
or Institutional (I) Zone ................................................ 10 m (32.81 ft.)
All other Cases ................................................................... 5 m (14.76 ft.)
-
Exterior Side Yard ................................................................ 10 m (32.81 ft.)
Maximum Building Height
-
Main Building....................................................................... 12 m (39.37 ft.)
-
Accessory Building ................................................................ 8 m (26.25 ft.)
Maximum Lot Coverage
-
Main Building......................................................................................... 10%
-
Accessory Use, Buildings and Structures................................................. 5%
Maximum Number of Dwelling Units per Lot ..................................................... 1
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Minimum Landscaped Open Space .................................................................. 20%
(b)
All Other Uses
Minimum Lot Area ......................................................................... 0.8 ha (1.98 ac)
Minimum Lot Frontage ................................................................ 60 m (196.85 ft.)
Minimum Yard Requirements - Main Building
-
Front Yard ............................................................................ 10 m (32.81 ft.)
-
Rear Yard ............................................................................. 10 m (32.81 ft.)
-
Interior Side Yard
Where interior side yard abuts a residential
or Institutional (I) Zone ............................................... 7.5 m (24.61 ft.)
All other Cases ................................................................... 5 m (14.76 ft.)
-
Exterior Side Yard ................................................................ 10 m (32.81 ft.)
Maximum Building Height
-
Main Building....................................................................... 12 m (39.37 ft.)
-
Accessory Building ................................................................ 8 m (26.25 ft.)
Maximum Lot Coverage
-
Main Building........................................................................................... 5%
-
Accessory Use, Buildings and Structures................................................. 2%
Maximum Number of Dwelling Units per Lot ..................................................... 1
Minimum Landscaped Open Space .................................................................. 20%
5.11.3
Additional Provisions
(a)
Accessory Residential Use
One (1) dwelling unit shall be permitted as an accessory use to a permitted
main use in the Recreational Commercial (RC) Zone. Such dwelling unit may
be a single detached dwelling or it may be part of another building on the lot.
Where the dwelling unit is part of another building, it shall not occupy more
than 50% of such building.
(b)
Accessory uses, buildings and structures, fences, flood plain, open storage,
parking, special setbacks, streets and parks, water supply and sewage disposal,
street frontage and other general provisions shall be in accordance with Section
4 of this By-law.
5.11.4 Exception Zones
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5.12 INDUSTRIAL (M) ZONE
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure in the
Industrial (M) Zone except in accordance with the provisions of this Section and of
any other relevant Sections of this By-law.
5.12.1 Permitted Uses
-
Class I Industry (Light Industrial Uses) (See Section 4.29(d))
-
Class II Industry (Medium Industrial Uses) (See Section 4.29(d))
-
Class III Industry (Heavy Industrial Uses) (See Section 4.29(d))
-
Construction Yard or Contractor's Yard
-
Forest Products Processing Facility
-
Lumber Yard
-
Parking Lot - Commercial
-
Portable Asphalt/Concrete Plant
-
Public Use (See Section 4.26)
-
Self-Storage Facility
-
Transportation Depot
-
Warehouse
-
Welding Shop
-
Workshop
-
Accessory uses, buildings and structures to the foregoing permitted uses (See
Section 4.1 Accessory Uses)
5.12.2 Zone Requirements
Minimum Lot Area ................................................................................... 0.4 ha (0.99 ac)
Minimum Lot Frontage .......................................................................... 45 m (147.64 ft.)
Minimum Yard Requirements - Main Building
-
Front Yard ........................................................................................ 6 m (19.69 ft.)
-
Rear Yard ......................................................................................... 6 m (19.69 ft.)
-
Interior Side Yard ............................................................................... 5 m (16.4 ft.)
-
Exterior Side Yard ............................................................................ 6 m (19.69 ft.)
Maximum Building Height
-
Main Building................................................................................. 12 m (39.37 ft.)
-
Accessory Building .......................................................................... 8 m (26.25 ft.)
Maximum Lot Coverage
-
Main Building................................................................................................... 35%
-
Accessory Use, Buildings and Structures......................................................... 10%
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Minimum Landscaped Open Space ............................................................................ 20%
5.12.3
Additional Provisions
(a)
Accessory uses, buildings and structures, fences, special separation distances
(4.26 (d)), loading, parking, street frontage, water supply and sewage disposal
and other general provisions shall be in accordance with Section 4 of this By-
law.
5.12.4 Exception Zones
(a)
Industrial Exception 1 (M-1) Zone: Waste Management Facility
Notwithstanding anything in this By-law to the contrary, a waste management
facility shall be the only use of lands permitted in the Industrial Exception 1 (M-
1) Zone.
(b)
Industrial Exception 2 (M-2) Zone: Sewage Lagoon
Notwithstanding anything in this By-law to the contrary, a municipal sewage
lagoon shall be the only use of lands permitted in the Industrial Exception 2 (M-
2) Zone.
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5.13 EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIAL (MX) ZONE
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure in the
Extractive Industrial (MX) Zone except in accordance with the provisions of this
Section and of any other relevant Sections of this By-law.
5.13.1 Permitted Uses
-
Pit
-
Public Use (See Section 4.26)
-
Quarry
-
Wayside Pit
-
Wayside Quarry
-
Accessory uses, buildings and structures to the foregoing permitted uses (See
Section 4.1 Accessory Uses)
5.13.2 Zone Requirements
All Buildings and Structures
All Yards ........................................................................................ 10 m (32.81 ft.)
5.13.3 Additional Provisions
(a)
Accessory uses, buildings and structures, fences, special separation distances
(4.29 (h) - pits and Quarries, parking, street frontage and other general
provisions shall be in accordance with Section 4 of this By-law.
5.13.4 Exception Zones
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5.14 INSTITUTIONAL (I) ZONE
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure in the
Institutional (I) Zone except in accordance with the provisions of this Section and of
any other relevant Sections of this By-law.
5.14.1 Permitted Uses
-
Community Centre
-
Crisis Care Facility (See Section 4.29(j))
-
Fire Station
-
Library
-
Municipal Office
-
Museum
-
Place of Worship
-
Place of Assembly
-
Public Use (See Section 4.26)
-
School
-
Accessory uses, buildings and structures to the foregoing permitted uses (See
Section 4.1 Accessory Uses)
5.14.2 Zone Requirements
(a)
School, Community Centre
Minimum Lot Area ........................................................... 1,000 m² (10,763.91 ft2)
Minimum Lot Frontage .................................................................. 30 m (98.43 ft.)
Minimum Yard Requirements - Main Building
-
Front Yard ................................................................................ 5 m (16.4 ft.)
-
Rear Yard ............................................................................. 10 m (19.69 ft.)
-
Interior Side Yard ..................................................................... 5 m (16.4 ft.)
-
Exterior Side Yard .................................................................... 5 m (16.4 ft.)
Maximum Building Height
-
Main Building....................................................................... 12 m (39.37 ft.)
-
Accessory Building ................................................................ 8 m (26.25 ft.)
Maximum Lot Coverage
-
Main Building......................................................................................... 40%
-
Accessory Uses, Buildings and Structures ............................................. 10%
Minimum Landscaped Open Space .................................................................. 20%
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(b)
All Other Uses
Minimum Lot Area ................................................................ 600 m² (6,458.56 ft2)
Minimum Lot Frontage .................................................................. 20 m (65.62 ft.)
Minimum Yard Requirements - Main Building
-
Front Yard ........................................................................... 4.5 m (14.76 ft.)
-
Rear Yard ............................................................................... 6 m (19.69 ft.)
-
Interior Side Yard ................................................................... 4 m (13.12 ft.)
-
Exterior Side Yard ............................................................... 4.5 m (14.76 ft.)
Maximum Building Height
-
Main Building....................................................................... 12 m (39.37 ft.)
-
Accessory Building ................................................................ 8 m (26.25 ft.)
Maximum Lot Coverage
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Main Building......................................................................................... 35%
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Accessory Uses, Buildings and Structures ............................................. 10%
Minimum Landscaped Open Space .................................................................. 20%
5.14.3 Additional Provisions
(a)
Accessory uses, buildings and structures, fences, loading, parking, street
frontage, water supply and sewage disposal and other general provisions shall
be in accordance with Section 4 of this By-law.
5.14.4 Exception Zones
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5.15 OPEN SPACE (OS) ZONE
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure in the
Open Space (OS) Zone except in accordance with the provisions of this Section and of
any other relevant Sections of this By-law.
5.15.1 Permitted Uses
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Cemetery
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Golf Course
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Marina
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Park
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Public Use (See Section 4.26)
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Accessory uses, buildings and structures to the foregoing permitted uses (See
Section 4.1 Accessory Uses)
5.15.2 Zone Requirements
Minimum Yard Requirements - All Buildings
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All Yards ............................................................................................ 5 m (16.4 ft.)
All Buildings and Structures
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Maximum Height ........................................................................... 12 m (39.37 ft.)
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Maximum Lot Coverage .................................................................................. 10%
Minimum Landscaped Open Space ............................................................................ 75%
5.15.3 Additional Provisions
(a)
Accessory uses, buildings and structures, fences, parking, street frontage, water
supply and sewage disposal and other general provisions shall be in accordance
with Section 4 of this By-law.
5.15.4 Exception Zones
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5.16 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (EP) ZONE
5.16.1 Permitted Uses
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Conservation Use
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Public Use (See Section 4.26)
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Accessory uses, buildings and structures to the foregoing permitted uses (See
Section 4.1)
5.16.2 Zone Requirements
5.16.3 Additional Provisions
(a)
No buildings or structures of any kind shall be erected in the Environmental
Protection (EP) Zone.
5.16.4 Exception Zones
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5.17 NATURAL RESOURCES (NR) ZONE
5.17.1 Permitted Uses
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Agricultural Use
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Camp (See Section 4.6)
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Conservation Use
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Forestry
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Mineral Exploration
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Existing Residential Uses
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Sawmill
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Existing Tourist Commercial Establishments
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Accessory uses, buildings and structures to the foregoing permitted uses (See
Section 4.1Accessory Uses, Section 4.2 Accessory Residential Uses, Section
4.15 Home Based Businesses)
5.17.2 Zone Requirements
(a)
Camps
Minimum Lot Area .......................................................................... 5 ha (12.35 ac)
Minimum Yard Requirements
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All Yards ............................................................................ 15 m (161.42 ft.)
(b)
Agricultural Use, Sawmill
Minimum Lot Area ............................................................................ 1 ha (2.47 ac)
Minimum Lot Frontage ................................................................ 60 m (196.85 ft.)
Minimum Yard Requirements - Main Building
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Front Yard ............................................................................ 10 m (32.81 ft.)
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Rear Yard ............................................................................. 15 m (49.21 ft.)
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Interior Side Yard ................................................................. 15 m (32.81 ft.)
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Exterior Side Yard ................................................................ 15 m (49.21 ft.)
Maximum Building Height
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Main Building....................................................................... 12 m (39.37 ft.)
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Accessory Building ................................................................ 8 m (26.25 ft.)
Maximum Lot Coverage
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Main Building........................................................................................... 5%
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Accessory Uses, Buildings and Structures ............................................... 2%
Maximum Number of Dwelling Units per Lot ..................................................... 1
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(c)
All Other Uses
Minimum Yard Requirements - All Buildings
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All Yards .................................................................................. 5 m (16.4 ft.)
5.17.3 Additional Provisions
(a)
Notwithstanding Section 5.17.2, reconstruction of existing residential uses in
the Natural Resources (NR) Zone shall be subject to the zone requirements of
Section 5.7 of this By-law (Recreational Residential (R4) Zone Requirements).
(b)
Notwithstanding Section 5.17.2, reconstruction of existing tourist commercial
establishments in the Natural Resources (NR) Zone shall be subject to the zone
requirements of Section 5.11 of this By-law (Recreational Commercial (RC)
Zone Requirements).
(c)
A camp shall be permitted as the main use or as an accessory use of a lot in the
Natural Resources (NR) Zone.
(d)
Accessory uses, buildings and structures, accessory residential uses, bed and
breakfast establishment, fences, parking, street frontage, special separation
distances, camp provisions, water supply and sewage disposal and other general
provisions shall be in accordance with Section 4 of this By-law.
5.17.4 Exception Zones
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5.18 MINERAL MINING (MM) ZONE
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure in the
Mineral Mining (MM) Zone except in accordance with the provisions of this Section
and of any other relevant Sections of this By-law.
5.18.1 Permitted Uses
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Agricultural Use
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Conservation Use
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Forestry
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Mineral Exploration
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Mineral Mining Operation
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Public Use (See Section 4.26)
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Accessory uses, buildings and structures to the foregoing permitted uses (See
Section 4.1)
5.18.2 Zone Requirements
All Buildings and Structures
All Yards (means the setback on all sides)..................................... 10 m (32.81 ft.)
5.18.3 Additional Provisions
(a)
Accessory uses, buildings and structures, special separation distances (Section
4.29 (b) and (l), parking, street frontage and other general provisions shall be in
accordance with Section 4 of this By-law.
5.18.4 Exception Zones