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ZONING BY-LAW No. 45-12
TOWNSHIP OF MACHAR
Prepared by
December 10, 2012
Consolidated January, 2021
Consolidated August, 2023
LIST OF PLANNING APPROVALS
4.7.4.1 - Backlot Residential Exception (BR*1) Zone (July, 2021)
4.8.5.3 - Rural Exception (RU*3) Zone (June 2015)
4.8.5.8 -- Rural Exception (RU*8) (H) Zone (May 2013)
4.8.5.9 -- Rural Exception (RU*9) (H) Zone (August 2013)
4.8.5.10 - Rural Exception (RU*10) Zone (August, 2015)
4.8.5.11 - Rural Exception (RU*11) Zone (May, 2016)
4.8.5.12 - Rural Exception (RU*12) Zone (July, 2020)
4.9.6.5 - Commercial Employment Exception (CE*5) Zone (July, 2020)
4.17.4.1 - Institutional Exception (I*1) Zone (September, 2016)
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MACHAR
BY-LAW NO. 45-12
Being a by-law to regulate the use of land and the character,
location and use of buildings or structures
in the Township of Machar.
WHEREAS the Council of the of the Township of Machar passed By-Law 45-12;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Township of Machar did pass By-Law 43-12 adopting the
Official Plan;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Township of Machar now deems it desirable and in the public
interest to rescind By-Law 17-91 and all amendments thereto, and enact a new Comprehensive
Zoning By-Law under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, which will serve to regulate the
use of the land and the character, location and size of buildings and structures within the boundaries
of the Township of Machar;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Township of Machar enacts a by-law as follows:
Table of Contents
ZONING BY-LAW NO. 45-12 ........................................................................................... 0
TOWNSHIP OF MACHAR ................................................................................................ 0
PREPARED BY ..................................................................................................................... 0
LIST OF PLANNING APPROVALS ................................................................................. 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................................................................... 3
SECTION 1 ....................................................................................................................... 1
ADMINISTRATION ........................................................................................................... 1
1.1 TITLE ......................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 AREA AFFECTED BY THIS BY-LAW ................................................................................ 1
1.3 BUILDING PERMITS ..................................................................................................... 1
1.4 ENFORCEMENT ........................................................................................................... 1
1.5 SEVERABILITY PROVISION ........................................................................................... 1
1.6 REPEAL OF EXISTING BY-LAWS ................................................................................... 1
1.7 EFFECTIVE DATE ........................................................................................................ 1
1.8 METRIC AND IMPERIAL TERMS ..................................................................................... 1
1.9 REFERENCE TO LEGISLATION ...................................................................................... 1
SECTION 2 ....................................................................................................................... 2
ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES......................................................................................... 2
2.1 ZONES ....................................................................................................................... 2
2.2 ZONE SCHEDULE ........................................................................................................ 2
2.3 DETERMINING ZONE BOUNDARIES ............................................................................... 2
2.4 COMPLIANCE WITH ZONING BY-LAW ............................................................................ 3
2.5 HOLDING PROVISIONS ................................................................................................ 3
SECTION 3 ....................................................................................................................... 4
GENERAL PROVISIONS ................................................................................................. 4
3.1 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND USES ....................................................... 4
3.2 BUFFER STRIPS .......................................................................................................... 8
3.3 COMMUNAL ACCESS WATERFRONT LANDING .............................................................. 8
3.4 CONSTRUCTION USES ................................................................................................ 8
3.5 DWELLING UNITS ON A LOT ......................................................................................... 9
3.6 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AREA .......................................................................... 9
3.7 ESTABLISHED BUILDING LINE IN RESIDENTIAL ZONE..................................................... 9
3.8 FRONTAGE ON IMPROVED PUBLIC ROAD, PRIVATE ROAD OR NAVIGABLE WATERWAY ... 9
3.9 HEIGHT EXCEPTIONS ................................................................................................ 10
3.10 HOME OCCUPATION ................................................................................................ 10
3.11 HOME INDUSTRY .................................................................................................... 11
3.12 MINIMUM DWELLING UNIT SIZE ............................................................................... 11
3.13 MINIMUM DISTANCE SEPARATION ............................................................................ 12
3.14 MINIMUM OPENING ELEVATION ............................................................................... 12
3.15 MOBILE HOMES ...................................................................................................... 12
3.16 MULTIPLE USES ON ONE LOT .................................................................................. 12
3.17 MULTIPLE ZONES ON ONE LOT ................................................................................ 12
3.18 NON-COMPLYING LOTS, BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES ............................................ 12
3.19 NON-CONFORMING USES ........................................................................................ 14
3.20 OUTDOOR STORAGE ............................................................................................... 15
3.21 PARKING AREA REGULATIONS ................................................................................ 15
3.22 PITS, QUARRIES AND PEAT EXTRACTION ................................................................. 19
3.23 PUBLIC USES ......................................................................................................... 19
3.24 REDUCTION OF REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................. 20
3.25 RESTRICTIONS ON DWELLING UNITS IN NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS ...................... 20
3.26 SEPTIC SYSTEMS ................................................................................................... 20
3.27 SETBACK FROM WATERCOURSES ............................................................................ 20
3.28 SETBACKS FROM WASTE DISPOSAL AREAS ............................................................. 20
3.29 SETBACKS FROM RAILWAYS .................................................................................... 21
3.30 SETBACKS FROM TRANSCANADA PIPELINES ............................................................ 21
3.31 SHIPPING CONTAINER REGULATION ........................................................................ 21
3.32 SHORELINE STRUCTURES AND FACILITIES ............................................................... 21
3.33 SIGHT TRIANGLES .................................................................................................. 21
3.34 SIGNS .................................................................................................................... 22
3.35 TEMPORARY HOUSING ............................................................................................ 22
3.36 THROUGH LOTS ...................................................................................................... 22
3.37 TRAILER PARK AND PRIVATE RECREATIONAL USES ................................................. 22
3.38 TRAILERS, MOBILE HOMES AND CAMPERS ............................................................... 22
3.39 SOURCE WATER PROTECTION INTAKE ZONE ........................................................... 23
SECTION 4 ..................................................................................................................... 24
PROVISIONS FOR SPECIFIC USES ............................................................................. 24
4.1
RESIDENTIAL ZONE (R) ...................................................................................... 24
4.1.1 PERMITTED USES ................................................................................................. 24
4.1.2 REGULATIONS FOR PERMITTED USES ..................................................................... 24
4.1.3 REGULATIONS FOR GROUP HOMES ........................................................................ 24
4.1.4 REGULATIONS FOR ACCESSORY APARTMENTS ....................................................... 24
4.1.5 EXCEPTIONS .......................................................................................................... 24
4.2
SHORELINE RESIDENTIAL ZONE (SR) .............................................................. 26
4.2.1 PERMITTED USES ................................................................................................. 26
4.2.2 REGULATIONS FOR PERMITTED USES ..................................................................... 26
4.2.3 EXCEPTIONS .......................................................................................................... 26
4.3
LIMITED SERVICE RESIDENTIAL (LSR) ............................................................. 29
4.3.1 PERMITTED USES ................................................................................................. 29
4.3.2 REGULATIONS FOR PERMITTED USES ..................................................................... 29
4.3.3 EXCEPTIONS .......................................................................................................... 29
4.4
ESTATE RESIDENTIAL (ER) ................................................................................ 30
4.4.1 PERMITTED USES .................................................................................................. 30
4.4.2 REGULATIONS FOR PERMITTED USES ..................................................................... 30
4.4.3 REGULATIONS FOR ACCESSORY APARTMENTS ....................................................... 30
4.4.4 EXCEPTIONS .......................................................................................................... 30
4.5 MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL ZONE (RM) ................................................................. 31
4.5.1 PERMITTED USES .................................................................................................. 31
4.5.2 REGULATIONS FOR PERMITTED USES ..................................................................... 31
4.5.3 REGULATIONS FOR RETIREMENT HOMES ................................................................ 31
4.5.4 EXCEPTIONS .......................................................................................................... 31
4.6
RESIDENTIAL MOBILE HOME ZONE (RMH)....................................................... 32
4.6.1 PERMITTED USES .................................................................................................. 32
4.6.2 REGULATIONS FOR PERMITTED USES ..................................................................... 32
4.6.3 ................................................................................................................................ 32
4.6.4 ................................................................................................................................ 32
4.6.5 EXCEPTIONS .......................................................................................................... 32
4.7
BACKLOT RESIDENTIAL ZONE (BR).................................................................. 33
4.7.1 PERMITTED USES .................................................................................................. 33
4.7.2 REGULATIONS FOR PERMITTED USES ..................................................................... 33
4.7.3 ................................................................................................................................ 33
4.7.4 EXCEPTIONS .......................................................................................................... 33
4.8
RURAL ZONE (RU) ............................................................................................... 34
4.8.1 PERMITTED USES" ................................................................................................. 34
4.8.2 REGULATIONS FOR PERMITTED USES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. .................... 34
4.8.3 REGULATIONS FOR SINGLE DETACHED DWELLINGS. ............................................... 34
4.8.4 REGULATIONS FOR HOBBY FARMS ......................................................................... 35
4.8.5 EXCEPTIONS .......................................................................................................... 35
4.9
COMMERCIAL EMPLOYMENT ZONE (CE) ......................................................... 39
4.9.1 PERMITTED USES .................................................................................................. 39
4.9.2 REGULATIONS FOR PERMITTED USES ..................................................................... 39
4.9.3 REGULATIONS FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS .................................................. 39
4.9.4 SETBACKS FROM RESIDENTIAL ZONE ..................................................................... 40
4.9.5 REGULATIONS FOR ACCESSORY OFFICE USE ......................................................... 40
4.9.6 EXCEPTIONS .......................................................................................................... 40
4.10 COMMERCIAL TOURIST (CT) ZONE ................................................................... 42
4.10.1 PERMITTED USES ................................................................................................ 42
4.10.2 REGULATIONS FOR PERMITTED USES ................................................................... 42
4.10.3 ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS FOR RENTAL CABINS OR COTTAGES ............................ 42
4.10.4 EXCEPTIONS ........................................................................................................ 42
4.11 COMMERCIAL TOURIST PARK (CTP) ZONE ...................................................... 43
4.11.1 PERMITTED USES ................................................................................................ 43
4.11.2 REGULATIONS FOR PERMITTED USES ................................................................... 43
4.11.3 REGULATIONS FOR INDIVIDUAL SITES WITHIN A TOURIST PARK .............................. 43
4.11.4 EXCEPTIONS ........................................................................................................ 43
4.12 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL ZONE (M1) .................................................................... 44
4.12.1 PERMITTED USES ................................................................................................ 44
4.12.2 REGULATIONS FOR PERMITTED USES ................................................................... 44
4.12.3 PLANTING STRIPS ................................................................................................ 44
4.12.4 EXCEPTIONS ........................................................................................................ 44
4.12.4.1 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL EXCEPTION ONE (M1*1) ZONE ........................................ 45
4.13 EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIAL - PIT - ZONE (M2P) ................................................. 46
4.13.1 PERMITTED USES ................................................................................................ 46
4.13.2 REGULATIONS FOR PERMITTED USES .................................................................... 46
4.13.3 ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS FOR PITS ..................................................................... 46
4.13.4 PLANTING STRIP REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................... 46
4.13.5 EXCEPTIONS ........................................................................................................ 46
4.14 EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIAL - QUARRY - ZONE (M2Q) ....................................... 47
4.14.1 PERMITTED USES ................................................................................................ 47
4.14.2 REGULATIONS FOR PERMITTED USES .................................................................... 47
4.14.3 ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS FOR QUARRIES ............................................................ 47
4.14.4 PLANTING STRIP REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................... 47
4.14.5 EXCEPTIONS ........................................................................................................ 47
4.15 DISPOSAL INDUSTRIAL ZONE (M3) ................................................................... 48
4.15.1 PERMITTED USES ................................................................................................ 48
4.15.2 REGULATIONS FOR PERMITTED USES .................................................................... 48
4.15.3 ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS FOR SALVAGE OR WRECKING YARDS .......................... 48
4.15.4 ADDITIONAL SETBACKS FROM RESIDENTIAL ZONES ............................................... 48
4.15.5 EXCEPTIONS ........................................................................................................ 48
4.16 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ZONE (EP) ..................................................... 49
4.16.1 PERMITTED USES ................................................................................................ 49
4.16.2 REGULATIONS FOR PERMITTED USES ................................................................... 49
4.16.3 EXCEPTIONS ........................................................................................................ 49
4.17 INSTITUTIONAL ZONE (I) ..................................................................................... 50
4.17.1 PERMITTED USES ................................................................................................ 50
4.17.2 REGULATIONS FOR PERMITTED USES .................................................................... 50
4.17.3 MINIMUM PARKING REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................... 50
4.17.4 EXCEPTIONS ........................................................................................................ 50
4.18 OPEN SPACE ZONE (OS) .................................................................................... 52
4.18.1 PERMITTED USES ................................................................................................ 52
4.18.2 REGULATIONS FOR PERMITTED USES: .................................................................. 52
4.18.3 ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS FOR PUBLIC PARKS .................................................... 52
4.18.4 EXCEPTIONS ........................................................................................................ 52
4.19 HOLDING PROVISIONS ....................................................................................... 53
4.20 TEMPORARY USES ............................................................................................. 55
SECTION 5 ..................................................................................................................... 56
DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................. 56
TABLES
Table 1
Shoreline Structures and Facilities
Table 2
Non-complying Buildings and Structures
Table 3
Parking Regulations
Table 4
Holding Provisions
Table 5
Temporary Uses
APPENDICES
MINIMUM DISTANCE SEPARATION FORMULAES
ILLUSTRATIONS
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SECTION 1
ADMINISTRATION
1.1
Title
This By-law may be referred to as "The Zoning By-law for the Township of Machar"
1.2
Area Affected by this By-law
This By-law applies to all lands within the geographic Township of Machar.
1.3
Building Permits
The requirements of the By-law must be met before a Building Permit is issued by
the Township for the erection or alteration of any building or structure.
1.4
Enforcement
Any person convicted of a violation of this By-law is liable, at the discretion of the
convicting Justice, on first conviction to a fine of not more than $20,000 and on a
subsequent conviction to a fine of not more than $10,000 for each day or part
thereof upon which the contravention has continued after the day on which the
person was first convicted.
1.5
Severability Provision
A decision of a Court stating that one or more of the provisions of this By-law are
invalid in whole or in part does not affect the validity, effectiveness, or enforceability
of the other provisions or parts of the provisions of this By-law.
1.6
Repeal of Existing By-laws
By-law No. 7-84 and all amendments thereto are hereby repealed.
1.7
Effective Date
This By-law shall come into force the day that it was passed in accordance with
the provisions of the Planning Act.
1.8
Metric and Imperial Terms
The imperial measurements contained in this By-law are included for convenience
only and do not form part of the By-law. The metric measurements contained in
this By-law are the only measurements to be used in determining compliance with
the By-law.
1.9
Reference to Legislation
Where this Zoning By-law makes reference to legislation, then the references shall
be deemed to mean that as presently existing, or as amended, replaced or re-
enacted, from time-to-time by the Province, and shall be deemed to include, in
addition to the statute itself, all regulations passed thereunder.
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SECTION 2
ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES
2.1
Zones
For the purpose of this By-law the following zones are established and they may
be referred to by the name or by the symbol set opposite the name of the zone as
indicated below:
R
Residential
RM
Residential Multiple
ER
Estate Residential
SR
Shoreline Residential
LSR
Limited Service Residential
BR
Backlot Residential
RMH
Residential Mobile Home
RU
Rural
CE
Commercial Employment
CT
Commercial Tourist
CTP
Commercial Tourist Park
M1
General Industrial
M2P
Extractive Industrial - Pit
M2Q
Extractive Industrial - Quarry
M3
Disposal Industrial
I
Institutional
OS
Open Space
EP
Environmental Protection
2.2
Zone Schedule
The zones and zone boundaries are shown on Schedule A which forms a part of
this By-law.
2.3
Determining Zone Boundaries
a)
A zone boundary which is shown approximately at a lot line, street or lane
is considered to be at the boundary of the lot line, street or lane.
b)
A zone boundary shown approximately at the centre line of a street or lane
is considered to be the centre line of the street or lane.
c)
Unless the location of a zone boundary is specified by dimensions on the
zoning map, a zone boundary which lies within a lot shall be fixed by the
scale of the Schedule upon which it is shown.
d)
A zone boundary shown following approximately a shoreline or the centre
line of a creek, stream or channel is considered to be the shoreline or
centre line and moved with any natural changes to the waterbody or
watercourse.
e)
All lands below the surface of a waterbody or watercourse shall be
deemed to be in the Environmental Protection (EP) Zone.
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f)
All municipally owned road allowances which are not used as improved
public streets shall be deemed to be in the Open Space (OS) Zone.
2.4
Compliance with Zoning By-law
No person shall change the use of any building, structure or lot or erect or use any
building or structure or use or occupy any lot or building in whole or in part, except
in conformity with the provisions of this By-law.
2.5
Holding Provisions
Notwithstanding any other provision in this By-law, where a Zone symbol is
followed by the letter (H), no person shall use the land to which the letter (H) applies
for any use other than the use which existed on the date this By-law was passed,
until the (H) is removed in accordance with the policies of the Official Plan and the
provisions of Section 4.19 this By-law and / or the requirements of any amending
By-law, and the requirements of the Planning Act, as amended.
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SECTION 3
GENERAL PROVISIONS
3.1
Accessory Buildings, Structures and Uses
a)
Permitted Uses
Where this By-law provides that a lot may be used and a building or
structure may be erected or used for a purpose, that purpose shall include
any accessory building or structure or accessory use provided that a valid
building permit for the principal use, if required, is issued or that the
principal building or structure is already in existence on the lot.
Accessory buildings shall not be used for:
i)
any occupation for gain or profit conducted within or accessory to
a dwelling unit or lot except as specifically permitted in accordance
with this By-law; or
ii)
any building used for human habitation except where specifically
permitted by this By-law.
iii)
food preparation or cooking facilities unless specifically permitted.
Where this By-law permits, a farm, a barn shall be considered as a
principal building
b)
Setback Requirements
Except as otherwise provided by this By-law, any accessory building or
structure shall comply with the yard requirement of the zone within which
it is located. This provision shall not apply to prevent the construction of
docks, marine facilities, gazebos or pumphouses as may otherwise be
permitted in this By-law.
c)
Lot Coverage and Height
The total lot coverage of all accessory buildings and structures, except
swimming pools, shall not exceed 5 per cent of the lot area nor shall the
height of any accessory building or structure exceed 5.5 metres.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, within Commercial Employment Zone, the
total lot coverage of all accessory buildings or structures shall not exceed
10 per cent of the lot area, nor shall the height of any accessory building
or structure exceed the height restrictions of the respective Industrial
Zone. Within the Rural Zone, the height of any accessory building or
structure shall not exceed 6.5 metres.
d)
Accessory Structure Encroachments
Notwithstanding the yard and setback provisions of this By-law to the
contrary, drop awnings, clothes poles, flag poles, garden trellises,
retaining walls, fences, signs or similar uses which comply with this By-law
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are permitted in any required yard or in the area between the street line
and the required yard. Septic systems shall comply with the applicable
Setbacks from Watercourses in Section 3.27.
e)
Boat Dock or Launching Ramp
Notwithstanding the yard provisions of this By-law to the contrary, a boat
launching ramp or a dock may be erected and used in any yard, or
pertaining to a lot abutting on a navigable waterway, provided such
ancillary structure is located no closer to the side lot line or the 90 degree
projection of the side lot line where it meets the tangent of the front lot line
at the shoreline than is provided in Table 1 below.
Table 1 - Shoreline Structures and Facilities
Lot Frontage (Metres)
Minimum Side Yard Setback (Metres)
< 31 m
6.0
31 - 60 m
9.0
> 60 - 90 m
15.0
> 90 m
20.0
f)
Boathouses
Notwithstanding the yard and setback provisions of this By-law to the
contrary, a boathouse may be constructed in the front yard of a lot abutting
a navigable waterway subject to the following provisions:
i)
maximum width
4.0 metres or 15 per cent of the
lot frontage, whichever is the
lesser;
ii)
minimum side yard
As in Table 1;
iii)
minimum lot frontage
30 metres;
iv)
maximum height
4 metres.
Boathouses shall not be permitted beyond the limit of the normal
high water mark.
v)
Number of Boathouses
Where a lot has more than 180 metres of frontage, a second
boathouse shall be permitted, provided that the boathouse is
located no closer than 100 metres to an existing boathouse.
g)
Garages or Other Accessory Buildings or Accessory Structures
Notwithstanding the yard and setback provisions of this By-law to the
contrary, an attached or detached private garage or other accessory
building or accessory structure may be erected and used in an interior side
or rear yard, provided that:
i)
Interior Side Yard
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Where such accessory building or accessory structure is located
in an interior side yard, it shall not be closer than 2.0 metres to the
interior side lot line.
ii)
Rear Yard
Where such accessory building or accessory structure is located
in a rear yard, it shall not be closer than 2.0 metres to the interior
side lot line and 5.0 metres to the rear lot line.
iii)
Commercial and Industrial Uses
Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions, no building or structure
accessory to a Commercial or Industrial use shall be erected
closer than 3 metres to an interior side lot line within an Industrial
or Commercial Zone.
h)
Decks, Steps, Balconies or Patios
Notwithstanding the yard and setback provisions of this By-law to the
contrary, decks, steps, balconies and patios may project into any required
yard or setback a maximum distance of 1.5 metres, but not closer than 1.2
metres to any lot line. Where the floor of any porch, balcony or deck is in
excess of 1.0 metres above finished grade, the setback requirements for
the principle use shall apply. For the purposes of calculating the required
yards in any zone, these structures shall not be considered part of the
building.
i)
Gazebos
Notwithstanding the yard and setback requirements of this By-law to the
contrary, a gazebo may be permitted in the front yard of a lot adjacent to
a waterbody provided that:
i)
the maximum area is 10.0 square metres;
ii)
it is setback at least 5.0 metres from the normal average or
maintained high water mark;
iii)
it is setback at least 2.0 metres from any side lot line;
iv)
the height shall not exceed 3.0 metres; and,
v)
there is no sauna or hot tub in the front yard.
j)
Guest Cabins
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the contrary, one
guest cabin is permitted on a lot in the Backlot Residential (BR), Limited
Service Residential (LSR) and the Shoreline Residential (SR) Zones
provided that:
i)
no cooking facilities are located in the building;
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ii)
the building has an area of 24 square metres or less;
iii)
the building has a height not greater than one storey, unless
located within the second storey of a garage;
iv)
the building complies with all of the setbacks that apply to the
principal building on the lot;
v)
for the purpose of determining the number of Guest Cabins on a
lot all habitable accessory structures shall be considered a Guest
Cabin;
vi)
on the lands abutting a navigable waterway, where a lot has at
least 45 metres of frontage. An additional Guest Cabin is
permitted with each additional 90 metres of lot frontage; and,
vii)
no deck attached to a guest cabin shall exceed 25% of the Gross
Floor Area of the guest cabin.
k)
Fire Escapes
Notwithstanding the yard and setback provisions of this By-law to the
contrary, unenclosed fire escapes may project into any required setback a
maximum distance of 1 metre.
l)
Gate House in Commercial Employment Zone
Notwithstanding the yard and setback provisions of this By-law to the
contrary, in an Employment Zone, a gate house shall be permitted in a
required front or side yard or in the area between the street line and the
required setback.
m)
Ornamental Structures
Notwithstanding the yard and setback provisions of this By-law to the
contrary, sills, chimneys, cornices, eaves, gutters, parapets, or other
ornamental structures may project into any required yard or the area
between the street line and the required setback a maximum distance of
0.6 metres.
n)
Saunas
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the contrary, no more
than one sauna is permitted in a separate building or on a deck attached
to the main building between the normal or maintained high water mark of
the lake and the main building or structure on a lot in the Shoreline
Residential (SR) and Limited Service Residential (LSR) Zones provided
that:
i)
it has an area of 10 square metres or less;
ii)
is set back at least 15.0 metres from the normal or maintained
high water mark of the lake;
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iii)
is set back at least 2.0 metres from any interior or exterior side lot
line;
iv)
the maximum height of the sauna is not greater than 3.0 metres;
v)
it has no sanitary and/or shower facilities; and,
vi)
there is no gazebo or hot tub located within 30.0 metres of the
normal or maintained high water mark of the lake.
o)
Hot Tubs
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the contrary, no more
than one hot tub is permitted between the normal or maintained high water
mark of the lake and the main building or structure on a lot in the Shoreline
Residential (SR) Zone provided that:
i)
it has an area of 10 square metres or less;
ii)
is set back at least 15.0 metres from the normal or maintained
high water mark of the lake;
iii)
is set back at least 2.0 metres from any interior or exterior side lot
line; and,
iv)
there is no gazebo or sauna located within 30.0 metres of the
normal or maintained high water mark of the lake.
3.2
Buffer Strips
Where a buffer strip is required in any zone, it shall be located within that zone and
shall be the minimum width as specified in the regulations for that zone. It shall
not form part of any required landscaped open space or yard requirement. Within
required buffer areas, a solid and continuous landscape screen shall be planted
and maintained. The landscaping shall consist of such species so as to continually
restrict a clear view beyond such buffer strip.
3.3
Communal Access Waterfront Landing
Where this By-law permits a waterfront landing the following shall apply:
i)
a maximum dockage of 1 slip per 3.8 metres (12.5 feet) of water
frontage.
ii)
vehicle parking shall be provided as set out in Section 3.21 of this
By-law.
3.4
Construction Uses
A tool shed, not exceeding 20 square metres, construction trailer, scaffold or other
building or structure incidental to construction is permitted in all areas within the
Township on the lot where it is situated and only for so long as it is necessary for
the work in progress and until the work is completed or abandoned. For the
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purpose of this Section, abandoned shall mean the discontinuation of work for
more than 120 consecutive days or the failure to maintain a current building permit.
3.5
Dwelling Units on a Lot
Unless specified elsewhere in this By-law, no more than one dwelling unit shall be
permitted on a lot.
On the lands abutting a navigable waterway, where a lot has at least 180 metres
of frontage, a second dwelling unit is permitted provided that there is not more than
one guest cabin on the lot.
3.6
Environmental Protection Area
Lands zoned Environmental Protection (EP) may be included in the calculation of
lot area and yard requirements except that, lands below the normal or maintained
high water mark shall not be included as part of the lot area. Setback requirements
in this By-law shall be measured from the limit of the normal or maintained high
water mark.
3.7
Established Building Line in Residential Zone
Notwithstanding the yard and setback provisions and any other provision of this
By-law to the contrary, where a permitted dwelling house is to be erected in a
Residential zone, between permitted dwellings on the same street, such permitted
dwelling may be built with a yard and setback equal to the average setback of the
adjacent dwellings on the same side of the street, within 100 metres of the lot, but
the yard depth shall not be less than 3 metres from the front or exterior side lot
line, and need not be more than the minimum yard and setback requirements of
this By-law. This provision shall not apply where the setback is measured from the
shoreline.
3.8
Frontage on Improved Public Road, Private Road or Navigable Waterway
a)
Improved Public Road
No person shall erect any building or structure in any Zone after the date
of passing of this By-law, unless the lot upon which such building or
structure is to be erected has frontage upon an improved public road.
The above provisions shall not apply to prevent the erection of a permitted
building or structure on a lot in registered plan of subdivision where a
Subdivision Agreement has been entered into with the Township,
notwithstanding that the road or roads will not be assumed by the
Township until the end of the maintenance period, nor shall it apply to
prevent the enlargement, extension, renovation, reconstruction or other
structural alteration of an existing building or structure, which is located on
a lot which does not have frontage upon an improved public road, provided
the use of such building or structure does not change and is permissible
within the Zone in which it is located.
b)
Frontage on Private Road
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Notwithstanding the provision in 3.8 (a) where a lot fronts upon a private
road or private right-of-way, a use, building or structure shall be permitted
on such lot, in accordance with the applicable provisions of this By-law
provided such private road or private right-of-way existed as of the date of
passing of this By-law.
c)
Navigable Waterway
Notwithstanding the provisions of 3.8 (a) and (b) where a lot is only
accessible by a navigable waterway, such lot may be used for a Seasonal
Residential Dwelling and accessory uses only.
d)
Hunt Camps
Notwithstanding the provisions of 3.8 (a) and (b) a Hunt Camp shall be
permitted if it is located on an existing lot which has access onto an
unimproved municipal road allowance, a private road or a maintained
municipal road.
3.9
Height Exceptions
Notwithstanding the height provisions of this By-law to the contrary, nothing in this
By-law shall apply to prevent the erection, alteration, or use of a barn or silo, a
church spire, a belfry, a flag pole, a clock tower, a chimney, a water tank, a windmill
less than 10 metres in height, a radio or television tower or antenna, an air
conditioner duct, a grain elevator, incidental equipment required for processing,
external equipment associated with internal equipment or machinery and
conveying equipment, which exceeds the maximum height requirements provided
the main or principal use is permitted within the Zone in which it is located and
provided all other applicable provisions of this By-law are complied with.
3.10
Home Occupation
Where a Home Occupation is a permitted use the following regulations shall apply:
a)
a maximum of three (3) people may be engaged in the home occupation,
one of which must be a resident of the dwelling;
b)
there shall be no display, other than a sign having a maximum area of 0.5
square metres, to indicate to persons outside that any part of the dwelling
is being used for a purpose other than residential. In any residential zone,
no display or sign to indicate that the dwelling is being used for a purpose
other than residential shall be permitted;
c)
there shall be no goods, wares, or merchandise offered for sale or rent
from the dwelling which are not manufactured or processed on the
premises. The resale of products not manufactured or processed on the
property is prohibited;
d)
not more than 30 per cent of the gross floor area of the dwelling shall be
used for the purposes of home occupation, and such home occupation
shall be conducted entirely within the dwelling house or dwelling unit;
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e)
there shall be no outside animal enclosures or external storage of goods
or materials in conjunction with the home occupation use; and
f)
a home occupation shall not include a boarding or lodging house, an
eating establishment, or a group home, but may include a bed and
breakfast establishment.
3.11
Home Industry
Where a Home Industry is a permitted use the following provisions shall apply:
a)
a maximum of four (4) persons may be engaged in the home industry;
b)
such home industry may be located in part of a dwelling, or in any
accessory building located on a lot on which a dwelling is in existence,
provided the total gross floor area utilized by the home industry does not
exceed a maximum of 150 square metres (1615 sq. ft.);
c)
there shall be no outside storage of goods, materials or articles;
d)
only currently licensed motor vehicles, associated with the home industry
may be parked or stored on the lot but only within an interior side or rear
yard;
e)
there shall be no emission of noise, odour or dust which is not normally
attributed to the use of the land for other uses permitted in the zone;
f)
a home industry shall be clearly secondary to the main residential use and
shall not change the residential character of the dwelling on the lot; and,
g)
the home industry shall comply with the following minimum lot area, yard
and setback provisions:
i)
minimum lot area
0.8 hectares
(2.0 acres)
ii)
minimum setback from all
30.0 metres
(100 feet)
lot lines
iii)
minimum separation from
100.0 metres
(328 feet)
dwelling in existence on
another lot
h)
maximum sign size
1.0 sq m
(10.7 sq. ft.)
Existing buildings which do not meet the setback requirements of
subsection ii) may be used for home industries provided that all of the
other provisions in this section are met.
3.12
Minimum Dwelling Unit Size
No dwelling unit shall have a ground floor area of less than 65m2 (700 sq. ft.) unless
specifically provided for by this By-law.
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3.13
Minimum Distance Separation
No building shall be constructed in the rural and agricultural zoned which does not
conform to the MDS1 and MDSII Formulas as determined by Appendix 1 attached
to and forming part of this By-law.
Setbacks for new dwellings constructed on lots other than the lot containing the
barn from barns containing livestock shall be required in conformity with the MDSI
Formula, attached to and forming part of this By-law as Appendix 1.
New barns or expansions to existing barns shall require setbacks in conformity
with the MDSII Formula, attached to and forming part of this By-law as Appendix
1.
3.14
Minimum Opening Elevation
On lots abutting Bray Lake, no opening to a dwelling or addition to a dwelling which
increases the floor area of the dwelling shall have an opening to such dwelling or
addition less than the minimum elevation of 350.1 G.S.D.
3.15
Mobile Homes
a)
the structure must be constructed to C.S.A. Standard Z240 or Z241;
b)
the structure is located on permanent foundations with the running gear
and towing equipment removed;
c)
the structure shall have at least 80 square metres (860 sq. ft.) of ground
floor area;
d)
the structure shall be completely enclosed from the surface of the finished
grade to the roof; and,
e)
the structure shall be fully serviced with running water, electricity and
sanitary sewage facilities.
Mobile homes having an area of less than 80 square metres shall be permitted in
the Residential Mobile Home (RMH) Zone only.
3.16
Multiple Uses on One Lot
Where any land, building or structure is used for more than one permitted use, the
applicable Zone Provisions of this By-law which serve to regulate each such use
shall be complied with.
3.17
Multiple Zones on One Lot
Where a lot is divided into more than one Zone under the provisions of this By-law,
each such portion of the lot shall be used in accordance with the Zone provisions
of this By-law for the applicable Zone as if it were a separate lot.
3.18
Non-Complying Lots, Buildings and Structures
a)
Buildings on Undersized Lots
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Where a building or structure is located on a lot having less than the
minimum frontage and/or lot area, or where the building or structure having
less than the minimum setback, front yard and/or side yard and/or rear
yard required by this By-law, the said building or structure may be
enlarged, reconstructed, repaired and/or renovated provided that the
enlargement, reconstruction or renovation and/ or repair does not further
reduce the front yard, and/ or side yard, and/ or rear yard or increase lot
coverage beyond the requirements of this By-law except as follows;
b)
Reconstruction of Existing Building
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the enlarged, repaired, replaced,
renovated or reconstruction of a legally existing building that does not
comply with the provisions in this By-law, provided that no part of the
building that is non-complying is increased in volume except as permitted
in Table 2.
For the purpose of applying these provisions, the most restrictive
regulation shall apply to a non-complying building.
Table 2 - Non-complying Buildings and Structures
Column 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Existing Dwelling
Distance from
Shoreline
Maximum Gross
Floor Area
Increase
Shoreline
Width Increase
(max) (1)
Maximum
Ground Floor
Area
(2)
Less than 5 m
23 sq. m.
0%
93 sq.m
≥5 m & <10 m
32.5 sq. m.
20%
112 sq.m
≥10 m & <15 m
46 sq. m.
30%
125 sq.m.
≥15 m & < 23 m
56 sq. m.
60%
139 sq.m
Footnotes for Table 1
(1)
Shoreline width of the dwelling shall be measured along the exterior wall of the building
that faces the waterbody measured at right angles to the shoreline.
(2)
Notwithstanding the maximum floor area increase of Column 2, a dwelling may be
expanded to the maximum floor area set out in Column 4.
i)
the building or structure is being used for a purpose permissible
within the Municipality in which it is located; and,
ii)
all other applicable Provisions of this By-law are complied with.
c)
Existing Undersized Lots
Where a lot, having a lesser lot area and/or lot frontage than required
herein, existed on the date of passing of this By-law, or where such a lot
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is created by a public authority or correction of title, such a smaller lot may
be used and a permitted building or structure may be erected and/or used
on such a smaller lot provided that the lot is at least 930 square metres,
all other applicable provisions of this By-law are complied with and
provided that a sewage system that complies with the regulations under
Building Code can be installed on the lands.
Lots which have been increased in size following adoption of this By-law
may also be used in accordance with this provision.
3.19
Non-conforming Uses
a)
Continuation of Existing Uses
The provisions of this By-law shall not apply to prevent the use of any
existing lot, building or structure for any purpose prohibited by this By-law
if such existing lot, building or structure was lawfully used for such
purposes, prior to the effective date of this By-law and provided that the
lot, building or structure continues to be used for that purpose.
b)
Exterior Extension
The exterior of any building or structure which was lawfully used prior to
the effective date of this By-law for a purpose not permissible within the
Zone in which it is located, shall not be enlarged, extended, reconstructed
or otherwise structurally altered, unless such building or structure is
thereafter to be used for a purpose permitted within such Zone, and
complies with all requirements of this By-law for such Zone unless these
changes are necessary to provide for flood proofing or insulation of the
building.
c)
Interior Alteration
The interior of any building or structure which was lawfully used, prior to
the effective date of the By-law, for a purpose not permissible within the
Zone in which it is located, may be reconstructed or structurally altered for
the existing purpose for which such building or structure was lawfully used.
d)
Restoration
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the strengthening or restoration to a
safe condition of any existing, legal non-conforming building or structure
or part thereof, provided that the strengthening or restoration does not
increase the building height, size or volume or change the existing, lawful
use of such existing building or structure or unless these changes are
necessary to provide for flood proofing or insulation of the building.
e)
Reconstruction of Existing Dwellings
Nothing in this By-law shall apply to prevent the reconstruction of any
permitted building which is damaged or destroyed. Such permitted
building may be reconstructed in accordance with the previously existing
standards, even if such did not conform with one or more of the provisions
of this By-law, but the non-compliance may not be further increased.
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Buildings damaged or destroyed as the result of natural flooding shall not
be reconstructed except in accordance with the provisions of this By-law.
f)
Building Permit Issued
The provisions of this By-law shall not apply to prevent the use of any
existing lot, building or structure for any purpose prohibited by this By-law
for which the footings or foundations have been constructed prior to the
passing of this By-law, so long as the building or structure, is substantially
completed within one year after the date of the passing of this By-law and
a building permit is issued by the Chief Building Official.
3.20
Outdoor Storage
No portion of a lot shall be used for the storage of goods or materials unless such
storage is within a building, or unless the following provisions are complied with, in
the event that the storage is in the open:
a)
such open storage is accessory to the use of the main building on the lot;
b)
open storage is behind the front or exterior wall of the main building facing
any street, and complies with all yard requirements;
c)
such open storage does not cover more than 15 percent of the lot area;
and,
d)
any portion of a lot used for open storage is screened from adjacent uses
and streets adjoining the lot, by a building, planting strip, and/or fence. All
fences shall extend at least 1.8 metres in height from the ground.
3.21
Parking Area Regulations
a)
Parking Space Requirements
Parking spaces and areas are required under this By-law, in accordance
with the Parking Space Requirement Table. The owner of every building
or structure erected or used for any of the purposes listed shall provide
and maintain parking spaces and areas accordingly.
If any computation of parking space requirement as set forth in this section
results in a number containing a fraction above 0.25, that remaining
fraction shall be counted as one parking space.
b)
Parking Area Surface
Parking spaces, areas and driveways connecting the parking space or
area with a street shall be maintained with a stable surface which is treated
so as to prevent the raising of dust. Such parking spaces or areas shall,
before being used, be constructed of crushed stone, gravel, asphalt,
concrete or similar material and shall include provisions for drainage
facilities.
c)
Ingress and Egress Provisions
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i)
ingress and egress to and from the required parking spaces and
areas shall be provided by means of unobstructed driveways or
passageways at least 3.0 metres but not more than 9.0 metres in
perpendicular width;
ii)
the maximum width of any joint ingress and egress driveway
ramp measured along the street line shall be 9.0 metres;
iii)
the minimum distance between any two driveways on one lot or
between a driveway and an intersection of street lines measured
along the street line intersected by such driveway shall be 8.0
metres; and
iv)
the minimum angle of intersection between a driveway and a
street line shall be 60 degrees.
v)
Every lot shall be limited to the following number of driveways,
namely:
a.
up to the first 15.0 metres of lot frontage, not more than
one driveway;
b.
greater than 15.0 metres of lot frontage but not more than
30.0 metres of frontage, not more than two driveways with
a combined width not exceeding 30 percent of the lot
frontage; and,
c.
for each additional 30.0 metres of lot frontage, not more
than one additional driveway.
d)
More Than One Use on a Lot
When a building or structure accommodates more than one type of use,
the parking space requirement for the whole building shall be the sum of
the requirements for the separate parts of the building occupied by the
separate types of use.
e)
Parking Area Location on Lot
Notwithstanding the yard and setback provisions of this By-law to the
contrary, uncovered surface parking areas shall be permitted in the
required yards or in the area between the street line and the required
setback.
f)
Additions To, or Changes In, The Use of Existing Buildings and Structures
The parking space requirements referred to herein shall not apply to any
existing building or structure so long as the gross floor area is not
increased. If any addition is made to a building or structure which
increases its gross floor area, parking spaces for the addition shall be
provided as required by the Parking Space Requirement Table. Where a
change in use occurs, parking spaces shall be provided for such new use
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in accordance with the requirements of the Parking Space Requirement
Table.
The provision of this paragraph shall not apply to require the
establishment of parking spaces for a dwelling which existed at the date
of passing of this By-law.
g)
Use of Parking Spaces and Areas
Parking spaces and areas required in accordance with this By-law shall
be used for the parking of operative, currently licensed vehicles only, and
for vehicles used in operation incidental to the permitted uses in respect
of which such parking spaces and areas are required or permitted.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the owner or occupant of any lot, building
or structure in the Residential (R) Zone, Backlot Residential (BR) Zone or
Shoreline Residential (SR) Zone, shall not use any lot, building or
structure for the parking, storing or housing of more than one commercial
motor vehicle with a base length measured from the front axle to the rear
axle, in excess of 5.0 metres. For the purpose of this section, a
commercial motor vehicle shall be as defined by the Highway Traffic Act.
h)
Winter Use
If the parking area is required to be used in the winter, an area equal to
20% of the required parking area shall be provided for snow storage on
the lot.
Table 3 - Parking Space Requirement Table
Type of Use
Minimum Off-street Parking Requirements
Assembly Hall, Auditorium, Arena,
Community Centre, Place of Worship,
Private Club, Farmers Market or other
similar places of assembly
1 parking space for each four persons that
may be legally accommodated at any one
time.
Business
and/or
Professional
Office, Financial Establishment, Retail
Commercial Establishment, Personal
Service
Shop
including
a
Home
Occupation or Home Industry.
1 parking space for each 20 m2 of gross floor
area of the building directly related to the
specified permitted use.
Camp Site
1 parking space per site.
Curling Rink
4 parking spaces for each curling sheet plus
such additional parking as is required for a
lounge licensed in accordance with The Liquor
License Act of Ontario, R.S.O. 1980, c244, as
amended.
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Type of Use
Minimum Off-street Parking Requirements
Eating Establishment or Tavern
1 parking space for each 9 m2 fraction thereof,
or 1 parking space for each 4 persons or
fraction
thereof,
that
may
be
legally
accommodated at any one time, whichever is
greater.
Eating Establishment, Drive-In
1 parking space for each 2 square metres or
fraction thereof gross floor area.
Golf Course
24 parking spaces for each 9 holes of golfing
facilities.
Home for the Aged, Nursing Home
1 parking space for each four beds or fraction
thereof.
Hotel, Motel, Resort, College or Cabin
Establishment, Tourist Establishment,
Camp Site, Camping Establishment
1 parking space for each guest room, cottage,
cabin or camp site, plus such or parking
facilities as are required for an eating
establishment
or
entertainment
lounge
licensed in accordance with The Liquor
License Act, as amended, should such exist.
Liquor Licensed Premises, exclusive of
an eating establishment, but including
an entertainment lounge, public house
or lounge licensed in accordance with
The Liquor License Act as amended,
and the Regulations thereunder.
1 parking space for each 4 persons that may
be legally accommodated at any one time.
Manufacturing, Processing,
Assembling or Fabricating Plant,
Wholesale Establishment or
Warehouse
1 parking space per 35 square metres of gross
floor area or portion thereof.
Marina
2 parking spaces for every 1 boat slip and 1
parking space for every 8 m2 of gross floor
area devoted to commercial use, exclusive of
storage areas.
Medical, Veterinary or Dental Clinic, or
Offices of a Drugless Practitioner
5 parking spaces per practitioner, plus 1
parking space for each examination room
exceeding 5 rooms
Residential, Residential Mobile Home
2 parking spaces per dwelling unit.
Waterfront Landing
2 parking spaces for every 1 boat slip.
Uses Permitted by this By-law other
than those listed in this Table
1 parking space per 35 m2 of gross floor area.
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3.22
Pits, Quarries and Peat Extraction
The making or establishment of pits or quarries and the extraction of peat is
prohibited within the area covered by this By-law, except in the locations permitted
by this By-law, and in accordance with the express provisions of this By-law. No
person shall use or occupy land or erect any building or structure or conduct any
activity on land for the purpose of processing, washing, screening, sorting or
crushing of rock, sand, gravel, or peat except as expressly provided for in this By-
law.
3.23
Public Uses
a)
Public Services
The provisions of this By-law shall not apply to prohibit the use of any lot
or the erection or use of any building or structure for the purposes of public
uses provided by the Township, or any Public Authority including any
Department or Ministry of the Government of Canada or Ontario and, for
the purposes of this Section, shall include Hydro One, any telephone,
telegraph or cable TV company and any natural gas distribution system
operated by a Company distributing gas to the residents of the Township,
which company possesses all the necessary powers, rights, licenses and
franchises.
b)
Location Restrictions
Notwithstanding any other provision contained in this By-law to the
contrary, where a public use is only permitted within a specific Zone
classification, then such public use shall only be permitted within that Zone
or Zones and shall comply with the Zone Provisions of the Zone or Zones
in which the public use is permitted, save and except that there shall be
no minimum lot area or lot frontage requirement. This provision does not
apply to Crown Agencies.
c)
Provisions
i)
no goods, materials or equipment shall be stored outside the
building or structure located on the lot, except as may otherwise
be permitted under this By-law;
ii)
the zone provisions of the Zone in which the use is located shall
be complied with except as otherwise provided in paragraph d of
this By-law;
iii)
no building or structure erected in accordance with the provisions
of this Section shall be used for the purposes of an office or
maintenance or works depot.; and,
iv)
that such building or structure is designed and maintained in
general harmony with the uses permitted within the respective
Zone.
d)
Streets and Installations
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Nothing in this By-law shall prevent land from being used as a street or
highway, or prevent the installation of a watermain, sanitary sewer, storm
sewer, gas main, pipeline or overhead or underground hydro, or
communication line or high voltage and extra high voltage electrical
facilities owned and operated and maintained by Hydro One.
3.24
Reduction of Requirements
No person shall change the purpose for which any land, building or structure is
used or erect any building, or structure, or construct an addition to any existing
building or structure, or sever any lands, if the effect of such action is to cause the
original adjoining, remaining or new building, structure or lot to be in contravention
with this By-law.
3.25
Restrictions on Dwelling Units in Non-Residential Buildings
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the contrary, no dwelling unit
shall be located within a portion of a non-residential building which has gasoline or
other flammable fluids stored in bulk for commercial purposes, in conjunction
therewith, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, a dwelling unit shall
not be permitted within a motor vehicle service station, a motor vehicle repair
garage, a marina, a motor vehicle body shop or a marine sales and service shop.
3.26
Septic Systems
Septic Systems shall be located a minimum of 30 metres from the shoreline.
Where sewage systems cannot be set back 30 metres from the shoreline they shall
utilize tertiary treatment systems that reduce or eliminate phosphorus and nitrate
from reaching the shoreline.
3.27
Setback from Watercourses
a)
Eagle Lake, King Lake, Bray Lake, Hamilton Lake
No building or structure, except marine facilities, boathouses, gazebos, or
buildings and structures used for flood and erosion control shall be located
within 23m of the normal or maintained high water mark of Eagle Lake,
King Lake, Bray Lake and Hamilton Lake.
b)
All Other Watercourses
No building or structure, except marine facilities, boathouses, gazebos, or
buildings and structures used for flood and erosion control shall be located
within 30m of the normal or maintained high water mark of any lake, or
any river, stream or other watercourse not listed in 3.28 (a).
c)
Vegetative Buffer
Except for buildings and structures otherwise permitted in this By-law the
required setbacks in subsections a) and b) shall be maintained as a natural
vegetative buffer.
3.28
Setbacks from Waste Disposal Areas
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No dwelling shall be located within 500 metres of a licensed Waste Disposal Fill
Area or 100 metres from a licensed Sewage Lagoon or Sewage Treatment Facility.
3.29
Setbacks from Railways
No building or structure shall be located closer than 30.0 m to a railway right of
way.
3.30
Setbacks from TransCanada Pipelines
No permanent habitable buildings, structures or excavations shall be located
closer than 7.0 m to a gas pipeline right of way. Non-habitable accessory buildings
and structures shall be setback a minimum of 3.0 metres from the right of way.
3.31
Shipping Container Regulation
Shipping containers may be used within the Rural and Commercial Employment
zones as an accessory use to a principal use on the property provided that they
meet the zone provisions for accessory buildings.
3.32
Shoreline Structures and Facilities
a)
Where an encroachment onto the bed of the waterbody is proposed,
permission to construct or install the in-water and / or shoreline structure
or facility shall only be permitted if approval to occupy the area has been
obtained from or meets the prescriptive requirements of the authority
having jurisdiction.
b)
Where a boathouse or boat port is permitted, the owner shall have
acquired the Shoreline Road Allowance, where existing, prior to the
construction of the boathouse or boat port.
c)
No more than 10% or a maximum of 15 metres of the shoreline frontage
of a lot, whichever is less, of any lot shall be occupied by in-water or
shoreline structures and facilities. The remaining 90% of the shoreline
area to a depth of 15 metres from the highwater mark shall be maintained
as a natural vegetative buffer.
d)
No shoreline structure shall project more than 22.0 metres from the
shoreline into the water.
3.33
Sight Triangles
On a corner lot, within the triangular space formed by the street lines and a line
drawn from a point in one street line to a point in the other street line, each such
point being 9.0 metres measured along the street line from the point of intersection
of the street lines, no motor vehicle, as defined in The Highway Traffic Act, R.S.Ol,
1980 c.198, as amended, shall be parked, no building or structure which would
obstruct the vision of drivers of motor vehicles shall be erected, and no land shall
be used for the purposes of growing shrubs or trees in excess of 0.6 metres in
height. Such triangular space may hereinafter be referred to as a "sight triangle".
Where the two 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.
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3.34
Signs
The provisions of this By-law shall not apply to prevent the erection, alteration or
use of any sign provided such sign complies with the By-laws of the Township
including the specific sign provisions for home occupations and home industries
as provided in this By-law.
3.35
Temporary Housing
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, to the contrary, where a
dwelling is destroyed, and a Building Permit for reconstruction of the dwelling has
been issued by the Township for the subject lands, the residents may occupy a
travel trailer on a temporary basis but only during the period which the dwelling is
being reconstructed to a maximum of one year.
3.36
Through Lots
Where a lot, which is not a corner lot, has a lot frontage on more than one street,
the setback and front yard requirements contained herein shall apply on each
street in accordance with the provisions of the Zone or Zones in which such lot is
located.
3.37
Trailer Park and Private Recreational Uses
The establishment of trailer parks, mobile home parks, summer camps, private
clubs, commercial clubs, camping establishments or private recreational parks
shall be prohibited within the area covered by this By-law, save and except where
such are specifically permitted.
3.38
Trailers, Mobile Homes and Campers
a)
Parking and Storage
The parking and storing of trailers, motorized mobile homes, truck
campers, tent trailers and travel trailers shall be prohibited in all Zones
except where such trailer, motorized mobile home, truck camper, tent
trailer or travel trailer is stored on the occupants lot, where a dwelling is in
existences on the same lot, but only in the rear or interior side yard or in
such areas where such parking and storage is expressly permitted by this
By-law.
b)
Use
The use of trailers, motorized mobile homes, truck campers, tent trailers
and travel trailers shall be prohibited in all Zones except in areas where
such use is expressly permitted by this By-law.
c)
Temporary Use
Notwithstanding Sections 3.38 (a) and 3.37 (b), a tent trailer, a travel trailer
or a truck camper can be located and used on any lot in the Shoreline
Residential (SR), Backlot Residential (BR) or Rural (RU) zones for no
more than 30 days in a calendar year.
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3.39
Source Water Protection Intake Zone
On the lands shown hatched on Schedule "B" identified as Source Water Intake
Protection Zone One (SW-IPZ-1) the following activities shall be prohibited
specifically including:
-
Pesticide storage including the retail sale, manufacturing, processing, and
wholesaling;
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Road salt storage greater than 5,000 tonnes;
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Consolidated snow storage facility or snow dump (areas where snow is
likely to be transported from offsite);
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The storage of agricultural source material;
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The handling and storage of non-agricultural source material;
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The handling and storage of commercial fertilizer;
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The use of land as livestock grazing or pasturing land;
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An outdoor confinement area or farm-animal yard;
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Storage of tailings from mines or a mine tailings pond;
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An area for land farming of petroleum refining/mining waste;
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The land filling of hazardous or municipal waste; and;
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The land filling of solid non-hazardous industrial or commercial waste
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SECTION 4
PROVISIONS FOR SPECIFIC USES
Where this By-law permits specific uses in areas described below, only those uses specifically
identified as permitted uses shall be permitted in those described areas. No building, structure or
use of land shall be permitted unless specifically permitted.
4.1
RESIDENTIAL ZONE (R)
No person shall within any Residential Zone (R) use any land, or erect, alter or use
any building or structure except in accordance with the following provisions.
4.1.1
Permitted Uses
i)
An accessory apartment
ii)
A day nursery
iii)
A group home
iv)
A home occupation in accordance with Section 3.10 of this By-law
v)
A public park
vi)
A single detached dwelling
4.1.2
Regulations for Permitted Uses
Metric
Imperial
a)
Minimum Lot Area
2,000 sq m
.49 acres
b)
Minimum Lot Frontage
30 m
98.5 ft
c)
Minimum Front Yard
15 m
49.2 ft
d)
Minimum Interior Side Yard
3m
9.8 ft
e)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
7.5 m
24.6 ft
f)
Minimum Rear Yard
15 m
49.2 ft
g)
Maximum Lot Coverage
15%
15%
h)
Maximum Height
9 m
29.5 ft
i)
Minimum Ground Floor Area
80 sq m
861.2 sq ft
j)
Minimum Dwelling Unit Size
NA
NA
4.1.3
Regulations for Group Homes
Group Homes shall be prohibited within 300 metres of any established Group
Home.
4.1.4
Regulations for Accessory Apartments
Accessory Apartments shall meet the requirements of the Ontario Building Code.
4.1.5
Exceptions
4.1.5.1
Residential Exception One (R*1) Zone
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.1.1, Permitted Uses, the lands located
on Lot 20, Plan PSR 1069, located within Lot 6, Concession 2 and zoned as R*1
on Schedule A, may only be used for the indoor repair of motor vehicles in a
building having an area of no greater than 112 m2 (1200 sq ft). The outdoor
storage of vehicles requiring repair is permitted on a temporary basis only; while
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awaiting parts or customer pick up. In all other respects the provisions of the
Residential (R) Zone shall apply.
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4.2
SHORELINE RESIDENTIAL ZONE (SR)
No person shall within any Shoreline Residential Zone (SR) use any land, or erect,
alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following
provisions.
4.2.1
Permitted Uses
i)
A single detached dwelling
4.2.2
Regulations for Permitted Uses
Metric
Imperial
a)
Minimum Lot Area
1.0 ha
2.54 acres
b)
Minimum Lot Frontage
60 m
197 ft
c)
Minimum Front Yard
23 m
75.4 ft
d)
Minimum Interior Side Yard
6 m
19.7 ft
e)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
7.5 m
24.6 ft
f)
Minimum Rear Yard
10 m
32.8 ft
g)
Maximum Lot Coverage
i)
within 60 metres from the shoreline - 10% of lot area within
60 metres of the shoreline
ii)
more than 60 metres from
the shoreline
- 15% of the total lot area
h)
Maximum Height
10 m
33 ft
i)
Minimum Ground Floor Area
60 sq m
645.8 sq ft
j)
Minimum Dwelling Unit Size
NA
NA
k)
Maximum Height of Building within
the front 23 metres of a lot
7 m
23 ft.
4.2.3
Exceptions
4.2.3.1
Shoreline Residential Exception One (SR-1) Zone
Notwithstanding any other provision in this By-law, the following provisions apply
to land zoned Shoreline Residential Exception One (SR*1) as shown on amended
Schedule "A".
a)
Minimum Lot Area
0.112 ha
0.28 acres
b)
Minimum Lot Frontage
21.34 m
70 ft
c)
Minimum Front Yard
20.10 m
66 ft
d)
Minimum Interior Side Yard
0.91 m
3 ft
4.2.3.2
Shoreline Residential Exception Two (SR-2) Zone
Notwithstanding the regulations of Section 4.2.2 (c) and 3.1 (a), on lands located
in the SR-2 Zone, described legally as Lots 2A and 3A, Plan M-177 located in Part
of Lot 31, Concession 3, a detached private garage shall be permitted prior to the
establishment of a principle dwelling.
Furthermore, a private garage permitted in the SR-2 Zone shall have a maximum
floor area of 150 m2, and the minimum front yard setback for all buildings and
structures in the SR-2 Zone shall be 8 metres.
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4.2.3.3
Shoreline Residential Exception (SR-3) Zone
Notwithstanding the regulations of Section 4.2.2 (c) and 3.1 (a), on lands located
in the SR-3 Zone, described legally as Parts 1 and 2, Plan 42R-19180, Part B, Plan
42R-2491 and Part A, Plan RD-289 located in Part of Lot 15, Concession 10, the
following provisions shall apply:
a)
Minimum Lot Area - 0.5 hectares
b)
Minimum Lot Frontage - 85 metres
c)
Minimum Shoreline Setback - 30 metres
In addition, the following provisions shall apply to the subject lands:
d)
One dock per lot shall be permitted in the area on Schedule A-1 with an
asterisk (*) and no other structures or buildings shall be permitted within
the Minimum Shoreline Setback.
e)
Tree removal shall not be permitted within the Minimum Shoreline Setback
with the exception of a pathway from the dwelling to the dock which shall
be no wider than 2 metres in width.
f)
The provisions of this By-law and additional site development matters shall
be the subject of a Site Plan and/or Development Agreement with the
Township of Machar.
4.2.3.4
Shoreline Residential Exception (SR-4) Zone
Notwithstanding the regulations of Section 4.2.2 (c) and 3.1 (a), on lands located
in the SR-4 Zone, described legally as Parts 1 and 4, and Part 6, Plan 42R-19251,
located in Part of Lot 12, Concession 12, the following provisions shall apply:
a)
Minimum Lot Area - 3.5 hectares
b)
Minimum Lot Frontage - 45 metres
c)
Minimum Shoreline Setback - 23 metres
d)
Minimum Shoreline Setback for a Septic System - 30 metres
In addition, the following provisions shall apply to the subject lands:
e)
One dock per lot shall be permitted and no other structures or buildings
shall be permitted within the Minimum Shoreline Setback.
f)
Tree removal shall not be permitted within the Minimum Shoreline Setback
with the exception of a pathway from the dwelling to the dock which shall
be no wider than 2 metres in width.
g)
The provisions of this By-law and additional site development matters shall
be the subject of a Site Plan and/or Development Agreement with the
Township of Machar.
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4.2.3.5
Shoreline Residential Exception (SR-5) Zone
Notwithstanding the regulations of Section 4.2.2 (c) and 3.1 (a), on lands located
in the EP and SR-5 Zone, described legally as Part 2, Plan 42R-2491, located in
Part of Lot 15, Concession 10, the following provisions shall apply:
a)
Minimum Total Lot Area - 1 hectare
b)
Minimum Lot Area Above the Water's Edge - 0.89 hectares
c)
Minimum Lot Frontage - 66 metres
d)
Minimum Shoreline Setback - 30 metres
In addition, the following provisions shall apply to the subject lands:
e)
One dock shall be permitted in the area on Schedule A labeled with an
asterisk (*) and no other structures or buildings shall be permitted within
the Minimum Shoreline Setback or any land located in the EP Zone.
f)
Tree removal shall not be permitted within the Minimum Shoreline Setback
with the exception of a pathway from the dwelling to the dock which shall
be no wider than 2 metres in width.
g)
Prior to any site alteration, the provisions of this By-law and additional site
development matters shall be the subject of a Site Plan and/or
Development Agreement with the Township of Machar.
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4.3
LIMITED SERVICE RESIDENTIAL (LSR)
No person shall within any Limited Service Residential Zone (LSR) use any land,
or erect, alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the
following provisions.
4.3.1
Permitted Uses
i)
A single detached dwelling
4.3.2
Regulations for Permitted Uses
Metric
Imperial
a)
Minimum Lot Area
1.0 ha
2.54 acres
b)
Minimum Lot Frontage
60 m
197 ft
c)
Minimum Front Yard
23 m
75.4 ft
d)
Minimum Interior Side Yard
6 m
19.7 ft
e)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
7.5 m
24.6 ft
f)
Minimum Rear Yard
10 m
32.8 ft
g)
Maximum Lot Coverage
i)
within 60 metres from the shoreline - 10% of lot area within
60 metres of the shoreline
ii)
more than 60 metres from
the shoreline
- 15% of the total lot area
h)
Maximum Height
10 m
33 ft
i)
Minimum Ground Floor Area
60 sq m
645.8 sq ft
j)
Minimum Dwelling Unit Size
NA
NA
k)
Maximum Height of Building within
the front 23 metres of a lot
7 m
23 ft.
4.3.3
Exceptions
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4.4
ESTATE RESIDENTIAL (ER)
No person shall within any Estate Residential Zone (ER) use any land, or erect,
alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following
provisions.
4.4.1
Permitted Uses
i)
an accessory apartment
ii)
a home occupation in accordance with Section 3.11 of this By-law
iii)
a single detached dwelling
4.4.2
Regulations for Permitted Uses
Metric
Imperial
(approx.)
i)
Minimum Lot Area
-
4000 m2
0.98 acres
ii)
Minimum Lot Frontage
-
60 m
196.8 ft
iii)
Minimum Front Yard
-
30 m
98.5 ft
iv)
Minimum Interior Side Yard
-
7.5 m
25 ft
v)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
-
6.0 m
19.7 ft
vi)
Minimum Rear Yard
-
7.5 m
25 ft
vii)
Maximum Lot Coverage
-
10%
10%
viii)
Maximum Height
-
9.0 m
30 ft
ix)
Minimum Ground Floor Area
-
93 m2
1001 sq ft
x)
Minimum Dwelling Unit Size
-
NA
NA
4.4.3
Regulations for Accessory Apartments
Accessory Apartments shall meet the requirements of the Ontario Building Code.
4.4.4
Exceptions
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4.5
MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL ZONE (RM)
No person shall within any Multiple Residential Zone (RM) use any land, or erect,
alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following
provisions:
4.5.1
Permitted Uses
i)
an apartment unit
ii)
a duplex dwelling
iii)
a four-plex dwelling
iv)
a nursing home
v)
a retirement home
vi)
a semi-detached dwelling
vii)
a seniors residence
viii)
a six-plex dwelling
ix)
a townhouse dwelling
x)
a triplex dwelling unit
4.5.2
Regulations for Permitted Uses
Metric
Imperial (approx.)
i)
Minimum Lot Area
-
1000 m2/unit
0.24 acres / unit
ii)
Minimum Lot Frontage
-
30 m
98.5 ft
iii)
Minimum Front Yard
-
15 m
49 ft
iv)
Minimum Interior Side Yard
-
3 m
10 ft
v)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
-
7.5 m
25 ft
vi)
Minimum Rear Yard
-
7.5 m
25 ft
vii)
Maximum Lot Coverage
-
30%
30%
viii)
Maximum Height
-
12 m
40 ft
ix)
Minimum Ground Floor Area
NA
NA
x)
Minimum Dwelling Unit Size
60 m2
646 sq. ft.
4.5.3
Regulations for Retirement Homes
A retirement home, shall be permitted in the Multiple Residential Zone subject to
the following provisions:
i)
Minimum Open Space
-
20%
20%
ii)
Maximum unit size
-
150 m2
1600 sq ft
4.5.4
Exceptions
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4.6
RESIDENTIAL MOBILE HOME ZONE (RMH)
No person shall within any Residential Mobile Zone (RMH) use any land, or erect,
alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following
provisions.
4.6.1
Permitted Uses
i)
a mobile home dwelling units
4.6.2
Regulations for Permitted Uses
Metric
Imperial
i)
Minimum Lot Area
-
2000 m2/unit
0.49 acres/unit
ii)
Minimum Lot Frontage
-
30 m
98.5 ft
iii)
Minimum Front Yard
-
15 m
49.2 ft
iv)
Minimum Interior Side Yard
-
10 m
32.8 ft
v)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
-
15. m
50 ft
vi)
Minimum Rear Yard
-
10 m
33 ft
vii)
Maximum Lot Coverage
-
15%
15%
viii)
Maximum Height
-
5 m
16.4 ft
ix)
Minimum Ground Floor Area
-
NA
NA
x)
Minimum Mobile Home Site Size
-
NA
NA
4.6.3
No less than 10% of the total area of any mobile home community establishment
shall be devoted to common recreational areas and facilities, such as playgrounds,
swimming pools, community buildings and pathways for pedestrian and cyclists.
At least one principal common recreational area shall contain not less than 5% of
the total area of the community.
4.6.4
Every mobile home park shall be serviced with an approved gas, water, sewer and
electrical distribution system with connections thereto on every mobile home site.
4.6.5
Exceptions
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4.7
BACKLOT RESIDENTIAL ZONE (BR)
No person shall, within any Backlot Residential Zone (BR), use any land, or erect,
alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following
provisions.
4.7.1
Permitted Uses
i)
Resource Management uses, excluding buildings or dwellings
ii)
a single detached dwelling
4.7.2
Regulations for Permitted Uses
Metric
Imperial
i)
Minimum Lot Area
-
1.6 ha
3.9 acres
ii)
Minimum Lot Frontage
-
105 m
344.5 ft
iii)
Minimum Front Yard
-
30 m
98.5 ft
iv)
Minimum Interior Side Yard
-
7.5 m
25 ft
v)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
-
10 m
33.8 ft
vi)
Minimum Rear Yard
-
7.5 m
25 ft
vii)
Maximum Lot Coverage
-
5%
5%
viii)
Maximum Height
-
9 m
30 ft
ix)
Minimum Ground Floor Area
-
60 m2
646 ft
x)
Minimum Dwelling Unit Site Size
-
NA
NA
4.7.3
Where a Backlot Residential lot and a Shoreline Residential lot are held within the
same ownership and divided only by a Road, the Backlot Residential lot may be
used for a garage and buildings accessory to the primary dwelling on the Shoreline
Residential lot. Septic systems for the primary use on the Shoreline Residential lot
may be located on the Backlot Residential lot.
4.7.4
Exceptions
4.7.4.1
Backlot Residential One (BR*1) Zone
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, a detached garage
shall be permitted in the front yard and the following provisions shall apply for the
Backlot Residential One (BR*1) Zone:
a)
Minimum Setback from the Front Lot Line for a Detached Garage - 15
metres.
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4.8
RURAL ZONE (RU)
No person shall within any Rural (RU) Zone use any land, or erect, alter or use any
building or structure except in accordance with the following provisions:.
4.8.1
Permitted Uses"
i)
An accessory apartment
ii)
A farm and a farm house
iii)
A farm produce sales outlet provided such produce is the product of the
farm on which the outlet is situated
iv)
Resource management uses
v)
A home occupation or a home industry subject to Sections 3.10 and 3.11
of this By-law
vi)
A hunt camp
vii)
A riding school or boarding stables
viii)
A single detached dwelling
ix)
A specialized farm and a farm house
x)
A veterinary hospital
xi)
A wayside pit or a wayside quarry
4.8.2
Regulations for Permitted Uses unless otherwise specified.
Metric
Imperial
a)
Minimum Lot Area
10 ha
24.7 acres
b)
Minimum Lot Frontage
135 m
442.9 ft
c)
Minimum Front Yard
40 m
131.2 ft
d)
Minimum Interior Side Yard
15 m
49.2 ft
e)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
30 m
98.5 ft
f)
Minimum Rear Yard
15 m
49.2 ft
g)
Maximum Lot Coverage
NA
NA
h)
Maximum Height
NA
NA
i)
Minimum Ground Floor Area
NA
NA
j)
Minimum Dwelling Unit Size
NA
NA
4.8.3
Regulations for Single Detached Dwellings.
Metric
Imperial
a)
Minimum Lot Area
1.0 ha
2.5 acres
b)
Minimum Lot Frontage
90 m
295.2 ft
c)
Minimum Front Yard
15 m
49.2 ft
d)
Minimum Interior Side Yard
6 m
19.7 ft
e)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
15 m
49.2 ft
f)
Minimum Rear Yard
15 m
49.2 ft
g)
Maximum Lot Coverage
NA
NA
h)
Maximum Height
9 m
29.5 ft
i)
Minimum Ground Floor Area
80 sq m
861.2 sq ft
j)
Minimum Dwelling Unit Size
NA
NA
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4.8.4
Regulations for Hobby Farms
Metric
Imperial
a)
Minimum Lot Area
2.0 ha
5 acres
b)
Minimum Lot Frontage
30 m
98.5 ft
c)
Minimum Front Yard
15 m
49.2
d)
Minimum Interior Side Yard
3m
9.8 ft
e)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
7.5m
24.6 ft
f)
Minimum Rear Yard
15 m
49.2 ft
g)
Maximum Lot Coverage
15%
15%
h)
Maximum Height
9 m
29.5 ft
i)
Minimum Ground Floor Area
80 sq m
861.2 sq ft
j)
Minimum Dwelling Unit Size
NA
NA
k)
Maximum Number of Animals
1 Nutrient Unit
per Hectare
4.8.5
Exceptions
4.8.5.1
Rural Exception One (RU*1) Zone
In addition to the permitted uses listed in Section 4.8.1, a septic disposal site in
accordance with the Environmental Protection Act is permitted on those lands
zoned Rural Exception One (RU*1) as shown on Schedule "A".
4.8.5.2
Rural Exception Two (RU*2) Zone
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.8.3 to the contrary, the following
provisions apply to lands zoned Rural Exception Two (RU*2) as shown on
Schedule "A".
a)
The minimum lot frontage of a lot comprised of Part 1, Plan 42R-12498
shall be 32.01 m and the minimum lot area shall be .1651 ha.
b)
The minimum lot frontage of a lot comprised of Parts 2 and 6, Plan 42R-
12498 shall be 7.32 m.
c)
The minimum lot frontage of a lot comprised of Parts 3 and 5, Plan 42R-
12498 shall be 6.20 m and the minimum lot area shall be .162 ha.
d)
The minimum lot frontage of a lot comprised of Part 4, Plan 42R-12498
shall be 47.45 m and the minimum lot area shall be .20 ha.
4.8.5.3
Rural Exception Three (RU*3) Zone
Notwithstanding the permitted uses and regulations of Sections 3.1 and 4.8.2, on
lands located in Part of Lot 17, Concession 5, and located in the RU*3 Zone, in the
Township of Machar, a country store forming part of a maple syrup processing
building shall be permitted as an accessory use to a farm dwelling.
For the purpose of the RU*3 Zone, a country store shall be permitted to retail farm
produce including frozen meats and other produce serving the surrounding rural
and recreational markets such as pet food, supplies and crafts, provided the
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majority of products offered for sale are produced on the farm. The sale of
fireworks or fuel shall not be permitted in the RU*3 Zone.
Furthermore a country store shall be subject to the provisions of Section 3.11
(home industry), with the exception Section 3.11 (home industry) with the exception
of Section 3.11 (g) ii), and shall not be connected to running water or a septic
system.
The RU*3 Zone recognizes the non-compliant front yard of the existing maple
syrup processing structure and will permit the expansion of the structure to
accommodate the country store.
4.8.5.4
Rural Exception Four (RU*4) Zone
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this By-law, the following additional
provisions apply on lands zoned Rural Exception Four (RU*4) as shown on
Schedule "A":
a)
In addition to the existing single detached dwelling, a maximum of 18
additional dwelling units are permitted in multiple-unit buildings; and,
b)
The maximum number of dwelling units permitted in a multiple-unit
building is 3.
4.8.5.5
Rural Exception Five (RU*5) Zone
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this By-law, an accessory dwelling in
an accessory detached building are permitted uses on lands zoned RU*5 as shown
on amended Schedule "A". The maximum permitted floor area for the accessory
dwelling is 720 square feet.
4.8.5.6
Rural Exception Six (RU*6) Zone
Notwithstanding the permitted uses and regulations of Sections 4.8.1 and 4.8.3,
on lands located in the RU*6 Zone, described legally as Part 1, Plan 42R19410,
located in the East Part of Lot 5, Concession 4, the only permitted use shall be
one detached dwelling and the following provisions shall apply:
a)
Minimum Lot Area - 0.656 hectares
b)
Minimum Lot Frontage - 65.35 metres
4.8.5.7
Rural Exception Seven (RU*7) Zone
Notwithstanding the permitted uses and regulations of Sections 4.8.1 and 4.8.3,
on the remainder of the lands located in the RU*7 Zone, described legally as Part
of Lot 5, Concession 4, Parcel 17412 the only permitted use shall be a detached
dwelling and detached accessory garage that existed on the date this By-law was
passed and the following provisions shall apply:
a)
Minimum Lot Area - 10 hectares
b)
Minimum Lot Frontage - 139.393 metres
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4.8.5.8
Rural Exception (RU*8) (H) Zone
Notwithstanding the permitted uses and regulations of Sections 4.8.2, 4.8.3 and
4.8.4, on lands located in the RU*8 Zone, located in Part of Lot 10, Concession 2,
the only permitted use shall be:
a)
One existing detached dwelling with existing Class 4 Private Septic
System; and,
b)
One septic effluent bed in association with the Class 4 Private Septic
System servicing Mapleton Retirement Village.
For the purpose of the RU*8 Zone, the maximum combined daily effluent rating for
the septic system serving the existing detached dwelling and the new septic
system serving the Mapleton Retirement Village shall not exceed 10,000 litres/day.
Furthermore the minimum lot area of a parcel located in the RU*8 Zone shall be 6
hectares.
4.8.5.9
Rural Exception (RU*9) (H) Zone
Notwithstanding the permitted uses and regulations of Sections 4.8.1 and 4.8.2,
on lands legally described as Con 5, Part Lot 19, Plan PSR-864, Part 8, Pcl 9606
N/S, Plan 42R-3065, Part 1 and located in the RU*9 Zone, in the Township of
Machar, the only permitted uses shall be:
a) A place of worship; or,
b) A detached residential dwelling.
For the purpose of the RU*9 Zone, the minimum lot area shall be 0.46 hectares.
Lands in the RU*9 are subject to a Holding symbol. Where lands are proposed to
be used for use b), the following conditions shall be fulfilled to Council's
satisfaction:
a) A change of use permit shall be obtained;
b) Confirmation shall be provided that the private septic system is suitable for the
proposed use or a permit shall be obtained to ensure the septic system is
suitable for the proposed use;
c) Confirmation that drinking water is compliant with Ontario standards for safe
drinking water.
4.8.5.10
Rural Exception (RU*10) Zone (By-law 16-15)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, a hunt camp with a
maximum gross floor area of 93m2 shall be permitted and the following provision
shall apply:
a)
Minimum Front Yard
15.3 metres
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In addition, the following provision shall apply to the subject lands:
b)
The owner shall register on title an agreement that acknowledges that the
property is located on a road which is not maintained year round by the
Township and therefore is not provided municipal services such as
snowplowing, road maintenance, emergency services, garbage pick-up
and school bussing.
4.8.5.11
Rural Exception (RU*11) Zone
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, a hunt camp with a
maximum gross floor area of 215.5 m shall be permitted and the following
provisions shall apply:
a)
Minimum Front Yard
30.4 metres
In addition, the following provision shall apply to the subject lands:
b)
The owner shall register on title an agreement that acknowledges that the
property is located on a road allowance which is not maintained year round
by the Township and therefore is not provided municipal services such as
snowplowing, road maintenance, emergency services, garbage pick-up
and school bussing.
4.8.5.12
Rural Exception (RU*12) Zone
Notwithstanding the regulations and standards for the permitted uses in the Rural
(RU) Zone, the following shall apply for the Rural Exception Twelve (RU*12) Zone:
a)
Minimum Front Yard - 8 metres
b)
Minimum Interior Side Yard (Western Side Yard) - 4 metres
c)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard - 10 metres
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4.9
COMMERCIAL EMPLOYMENT ZONE (CE)
No person shall within any Commercial Employment (CE) Zone use any land, or
erect, alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following
provisions:
4.9.1
Permitted Uses
i)
an automobile service station
ii)
a building supply and lumber outlet
iii)
a combination or group of commercial uses within one commercial building
convenience store
iv)
a commercial nursery or greenhouse
v)
a dwelling unit in a portion of commercial building except in the case of a
parking lot, or motor vehicle service station
vi)
an enclosed manufacturing, processing, assembling and/ or fabricating
plant service shop or personal service shop
vii)
an existing retirement home
viii)
a farm produce sales outlet
ix)
a light equipment sales and rental establishment
x)
a marina
xi)
a motel or hotel
xii)
a motor vehicle body shop
xiii)
a motor vehicle licensing dealership
xiv)
an office accessory to the commercial use
xv)
a place of entertainment
xvi)
a professional office
xvii)
a restaurant
xviii)
a retail store
xix)
a warehouse
xx)
a wood products or planing mill
xxi)
a workshop
4.9.2
Regulations for Permitted Uses
Metric
Imperial (approx.)
a)
Minimum Lot Area
-
3000m2
0.74 acres
b)
Minimum Lot Frontage
-
45 m
147.6 ft
c)
Minimum Front Yard
-
15 m
49.2 ft
d)
Minimum Interior Side Yard
-
6 m
19.7 ft
e)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
-
10 m
33 ft
f)
Minimum Rear Yard
-
10.0 m
33 ft
g)
Maximum Lot Coverage
-
40%
40%
h)
Maximum Height
-
9.0 m
30 ft
i)
Maximum Ground Floor Area
NA
NA
j)
Minimum Dwelling Unit Size
NA
NA
k)
Minimum Landscaped Open Space
20%
20%
4.9.3
Regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units
Where a dwelling unit is built on a lot as an accessory lot to a commercial use, the
minimum lot area shall be increased by 1,100 m2 (0.27 acres)
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4.9.4
Setbacks from Residential Zone
Where a commercial employment use abuts a Residential Zone, the minimum yard
from the Residential Zone shall be 30 metres (98.5 ft.)
4.9.5
Regulations for Accessory Office Use
Office space that is accessory to the primary use in the Commercial Employment
Zone shall not exceed 25% of the Gross Floor Area of the building.
4.9.6
Exceptions
4.9.6.1
Commercial Employment Exception One (CE*1) Zone
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.9.1 to the contrary, an automobile
service station which does not sell fuel for motor vehicles is permitted on lands
within the Commercial Employment Exception One (CE*1) Zone as shown on
Schedule "A".
4.9.6.2
Commercial Employment Exception Two (CE*2) Zone
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.9.1 to the contrary, a camping
establishment with a maximum of four campsites and a marina are permitted on
lands within the Commercial Employment Exception Two (CE*2) Zone as shown
on Schedule "A".
4.9.6.3
Commercial Employment Exception Three (CE*3) Zone
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.9.1 to the contrary, on lands zoned
Commercial Employment Exception Three (CE*3) only the following uses shall be
permitted:
i)
a convenience retail store;
ii)
one detached residential dwelling;
iii)
a service shop or personal service shop; and
iv)
the storage of boats and boat accessories, tent trailers, travel trailers and
truck camper
In all other respects, the provisions of this By-law shall apply.
4.9.6.4
Commercial Employment Exception Four (CE*4) Zone
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.9.1 to the contrary, a camping
establishment with a maximum of 14 campsites is permitted on lands within the
Commercial Employment Exception Four (CE*4) Zone as shown on Schedule "A".
4.9.6.5
Commercial Employment Exception Five (CE*5) Zone
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned
Commercial Employment Exception Five (CE*5) the following uses shall be
permitted in addition to the permitted uses of the Commercial Employment (CE)
Zone:
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i)
A sawmill
ii)
Storage of heavy equipment
iii)
Open storage of goods or materials accessory to the sawmill use
Notwithstanding the regulations for permitted uses in Section 4.9.2 of the Zoning
By-law, the following provision shall apply:
i)
Minimum required setback for buildings, structures, sawmill, storage of
heavy equipment, and open storage of goods or materials accessory to the
sawmill use from mutual lot line shared with CN Rail (eastern lot line) - 15
metres.
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4.10
COMMERCIAL TOURIST (CT) ZONE
No person shall within any Tourist Commercial (CT) Zone use any land, or erect,
alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following
provisions:
4.10.1
Permitted Uses
i)
an accessory convenience store or sub-post office
ii)
an accessory marina
iii) an accessory single detached dwelling
iv) a cabin establishment
v) a cottage establishment
vi) a summer camp
vii) a tourist establishment
4.10.2
Regulations for Permitted Uses
Metric
Imperial (approx.)
a)
Minimum Lot Area
1.6 ha
4.0 acres
b)
Minimum Lot Frontage
60 m
199 ft
c)
Minimum Front Yard
23 m
75 ft
d)
Minimum Interior Side Yard
6 m
20 ft
e)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
10 m
33 ft
f)
Minimum Rear Yard
6 m
20 ft
g)
Maximum Lot Coverage
NA
NA
h)
Maximum Height
9.0 m
30 ft
i)
Minimum Ground Floor Area
NA
NA
j)
Minimum Dwelling Unit Size
NA
NA
k)
Minimum Frontage on a Lake
6 m/unit or 2
20 ft/unit or 6.6
per person
ft. per person,
whichever is
whichever is
greater
greater
4.10.3
Additional Regulations for Rental Cabins or Cottages
Minimum Floor Area 15.5 m2 (167 sq. ft) exclusive of closets, bathrooms, porches
and verandahs, plus an additional 7.5 m2 (81 sq. ft) for every sleeping room.
Each rental cabin or cottage shall be separated from other rental cabins or
cottages by a minimum landscaped open space of 6 m (20 ft).
4.10.4
Exceptions
4.10.4.1
Commercial Tourist Exception One (CT*1) Zone
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.10.2(g) to the contrary, a maximum of
365 persons ma be accommodated on lands within the Commercial Tourist
Exception One (CT*1) Zone as shown on Schedule "A".
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4.11
COMMERCIAL TOURIST PARK (CTP) ZONE
No person shall within any Tourist Commercial (CTP) Zone use any land, or erect,
alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following
provisions:
4.11.1
Permitted Uses
i)
an accessory retail store
ii)
a camping establishment
iii)
a tourist establishment
4.11.2
Regulations for Permitted Uses
Metric
Imperial (approx.)
a) Minimum Lot Area
1.5 ha
3.7 acres
b) Minimum Lot Frontage
120 m
394 ft
c) Minimum Front Yard
23 m
75 ft
d) Minimum Interior Side Yard
15 m
50 ft
e) Minimum Exterior Side Yard
30 m
99 ft
f)
Minimum Rear Yard
15 m
50 ft
g) Maximum Lot Coverage
NA
NA
h) Maximum Height
NA
NA
i)
Minimum Ground Floor Area
NA
NA
j)
Minimum Dwelling Unit Size
NA
NA
k) Minimum Frontage on a Lake
6 m / unit
20 ft / unit
4.11.3
Regulations for Individual Sites within a Tourist Park
a)
Minimum Site Area
185 m2
1992 sq. ft.
b)
Minimum Open Space per Total
Camping Park
50%
50%
c)
Maximum Lot Coverage by all
Camping Sites and all related and
Accessory buildings and structures
50%
50%
4.11.4
Exceptions
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4.12
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL ZONE (M1)
No person shall within any General Industrial Zone (M1) use any land, or erect,
alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following
provisions:
4.12.1
Permitted Uses
i.
an accessory single detached dwelling
ii.
a bulk fuel depot
iii.
a cartage, express truck, transport or bus terminal or yard
iv.
a contractor's yard
v.
a lumber yard
vi.
a manufacturing , processing, assembling and / or fabricating plant
vii.
an open storage use of goods or materials if accessory to a use permitted
in the zone
viii.
a professional office
ix.
a repair garage
x.
a retail outlet or wholesale outlet or business office accessory to a
permitted use provided that it does not exceed 25% of the gross floor area
xi.
a sawmill
xii.
a transmission or radio tower
xiii.
a warehouse
xiv.
a wood products or planing mill
xv.
a workshop
4.12.2
Regulations for Permitted Uses
Metric
Imperial (approx.)
a)
Minimum Lot Area
8000 m2
2.0 acres
b)
Minimum Lot Frontage
90.0 m
300 ft
c)
Minimum Front Yard
15.0 m
50 ft
d)
Minimum Interior Side Yard
6.0 m
20 ft
e)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
10.0 m
33 ft
f)
Minimum Rear Yard
15.0 m
50 ft
g)
Maximum Lot Coverage
50%
50%
h)
Maximum Height
10.0 m
33 ft
i)
Minimum Ground Floor Area
NA
NA
j)
Minimum Dwelling Unit Size
NA
NA
l)
Minimum Lot Depth
75 m
246 ft
4.12.3
Planting Strips
Where lands used for Industrial purposes abut a Residential lot, a planting strip at
least 10.0 metres (33 feet) wide shall be provided and maintained along that lot
line so abutting.
Where a salvage or wrecking yard is permitted, a 6.0 metre wide planting strip and
a solid fence at least 3.0 metres high shall be provided along that portion of the lot.
4.12.4
Exceptions
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4.12.4.1
General Industrial Exception One (M1*1) Zone
Notwithstanding Section 4.12.1, on lands located in Part of Lot 10, Concession 1
in the Township of Machar and zoned (M1*1), the only permitted use shall be a
single detached residential dwelling unit. In addition, a home industry or home
occupation shall also be permitted as an accessory use to a single detached
residential dwelling unit.
For the purpose of the M1*1 Zone, the provisions of Section 3.11 to By-law 45-12
as amended shall apply with the exception of items a), b), and g) and the following
additional provisions shall apply with respect to home industries and home
occupations:
a)
The landowner or tenant in the dwelling must be the proprietor of the home
industry;
b)
In addition to the proprietor, no more than one (1) additional person may
be employed in the home industry;
c)
Such home industry may be located in part of a dwelling or in any
accessory building located on the lot, provided the total gross floor area
utilized by the home industry does not exceed 100 square metres;
d)
Retail sales are permitted provided such sales are limited to goods
produced on the premises in conjunction with the home industry
e)
All of the above provisions shall also apply to home occupations including
Section 3.11 c), d), e) and f) and the provisions contained in Section 3.10
to By-law 45-12 shall not be applicable in the M1*1 Zone;
f)
For the purpose of the M1*1 Zone, the definition of a home industry under
Section 5 to the By-law 45-12 as amended shall apply and further a home
industry shall not involve the repair, slavage or storage of boats, engines,
recreation equipment, autos, trucks or heavy equipment nor any other use
defined by By-law 45-12 as amended;
Furthermore, the following provisions shall apply to the placement and construction
of detached dwellings and detached or attached accessory buildings in the M1*1
Zone:
g)
The existing lot area, frontage and depth of lots in the M1*1 Zone shall be
the minimum requirement and the minimum interior side yard for
residential uses shall be 3.0 metres, the minimum front yard shall be 6
metres, the maximum lot coverage shall be 15% and on Part 4, RP 42R-
7449, the minimum exterior side yard shall be 15 metres;
h)
An attached or detached accessory building may be permitted within the
minimum required exterior side yard, provided such building or structure
maintains a minimum 5 metre setback from the exterior lot line; and,
i)
The maximum height of any detached accessory building shall not exceed
4.5 metres and a gate house shall not be a permitted use in the M1*1
Zone.
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4.13
EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIAL - PIT - ZONE (M2P)
No person shall within any Extractive Industrial Pit (M2P) Zone use any land, or
erect, alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following
provisions:
4.13.1
Permitted Uses
i
Agricultural uses and buildings or structures accessory thereto but excluding
dwellings
ii
A contractor's yard
iii
The establishment of pits for the purpose of extracting unconsolidated
gravel, stone, sand, earth, clay, fill, mineral or other from the earth
iv
The processing of natural materials including screening, sorting, washing
and crushing operations
4.13.2
Regulations for permitted uses
Metric
Imperial (approx.)
a)
Minimum Lot Area
6.0 ha
15 acres
b)
Minimum Lot Frontage
190.0 m
625 ft
c)
Minimum Front Yard
130.0 m
425 ft
d)
Minimum Interior Side Yard
120.0m
400 ft
e)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
130.0m
425 ft
f)
Minimum Rear Yard
120.0 m
400 ft
g)
Maximum Lot Coverage
NA
NA
h)
Maximum Height
NA
NA
i)
Maximum Ground Floor Area
NA
NA
4.13.3
Additional regulations for pits
No pit or the processing of sand, gravel or stone at the extraction area shall be
located within 215 metres (700 ft) of any abutting lot in a Residential Zone.
No pit shall be located closer than 120 metres (400 ft) to an existing dwelling or 30
metres (100 ft) from a municipal road allowance lot line or watercourse.
4.13.4
Planting Strip Requirements
A planting strip shall be required along each front and exterior side lot line and any
lot line that abuts a Residential lot. The planting strip shall have a minimum width
of 15 metres (50 ft).
4.13.5
Exceptions
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4.14
EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIAL - QUARRY - ZONE (M2Q)
No person shall within any Extractive Industrial Pit (M2Q) Zone use any land, or
erect, alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following
provisions:
4.14.1
Permitted Uses
i.
Agricultural uses and buildings or structures accessory thereto but
excluding dwellings
ii.
A contractor's yard
iii.
The establishment of quarries for the purpose of open excavation
extraction of consolidated rock
iv.
The processing of natural materials including screening, sorting, washing
and crushing operations
4.14.2
Regulations for permitted uses
Metric
Imperial (approx.)
a)
Minimum Lot Area
6.0 ha
15 acres
b)
Minimum Lot Frontage
190.0 m
625 ft
c)
Minimum Front Yard
130.0 m
425 ft
d)
Minimum Interior Side Yard
120.0m
400 ft
e)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
130.0m
425 ft
f)
Minimum Rear Yard
120.0 m
400 ft
g)
Maximum Lot Coverage
NA
NA
h)
Maximum Height
NA
NA
i)
Maximum Ground Floor Area
NA
NA
4.14.3
Additional regulations for quarries
No quarry or the processing of stone at the extraction area shall be located within
215 metres (700 ft) of any abutting lot in a Residential Zone.
No quarry shall be located closer than 120 metres (400 ft) to an existing dwelling
or 30 metres (100 ft) from a municipal road allowance lot line or watercourse.
4.14.4
Planting Strip Requirements
A planting strip shall be required along each front and exterior side lot line and any
lot line that abuts a Residential lot. The planting strip shall have a minimum width
of 15 metres (50 ft).
4.14.5
Exceptions
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4.15
DISPOSAL INDUSTRIAL ZONE (M3)
No person shall within any Disposal Industrial (MD) Zone use any land, or erect,
alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following
provisions:
4.15.1
Permitted Uses
i)
an approved solid waste land-fill site or management facility
ii)
a salvage yard
iii)
a wrecking yard
4.15.2
Regulations for permitted uses
Metric
Imperial (approx.)
a)
Minimum Lot Area
10 ha
25 acres
b)
Minimum Lot Frontage
30 m
99 ft
c)
Minimum Front Yard
30 m
99 ft
d)
Minimum Interior Side Yard
30 m
99 ft
e)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
30 m
99 ft
f)
Minimum Rear Yard
30 m
99 ft
g)
Maximum Lot Coverage
(including any open storage use)
35%
35%
h)
Maximum Height
NA
NA
i)
Minimum Ground Floor Area
NA
NA
4.15.3
Additional Regulations for Salvage or Wrecking Yards
Where a salvage or wrecking yard abuts any Residential or Open Space Zone, a
planting strip shall be provided along that portion of the lot.
4.15.4
Additional Setbacks from Residential Zones
Where a Disposal Industrial Zone abuts a Residential or Open Space Zone, the
minimum yards shall be increased by 100%.
4.15.5
Exceptions
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4.16
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ZONE (EP)
No person shall within any Environmental Protection Zone (EP) use any land, or
erect, alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following
provisions:
4.16.1
Permitted Uses
i)
Agriculture
ii)
Resource Management Uses
iii)
Marine Facilities and Boathouses subject to Section 3.1
4.16.2
Regulations for Permitted Uses
4.16.2.1
Marine Facilities
Marine facilities and boathouses may be permitted in accordance with Section 3.1
provided that they are accessory to permitted uses on the appertaining lands
where such a use is permitted in the appertaining zone.
4.16.2.2
Permitted Buildings and Structures
No buildings or structures including accessory buildings or structures with the
exception of marine facilities, boathouses, pumphouses and buildings or structures
used for flood and erosion control are permitted in the Environmental Protection
(EP) Zone.
4.16.3
Exceptions
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4.17
INSTITUTIONAL ZONE (I)
No person shall within any Institutional (I) Zone use any land, or erect, alter or use
any building or structure except in accordance with the following provisions:
4.17.1
Permitted Uses
i
an ambulance station
ii
an assembly hall
iii
a cemetery
iv
a fire hall
v
a library
vi
a municipal office, works garage
vii
a post office
viii
a place of worship
ix
a public utility service building
x
a retirement home
xi
a school
4.17.2
Regulations for permitted uses
Metric
Imperial (approx.)
a)
Minimum lot area
3000m2
0.74 acres
b)
Minimum Lot Frontage
45 m
148 ft
c)
Minimum Front Yard
10 m
33 ft
d)
Minimum Interior Side Yard
10 m
33 ft
e)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
10 m
33 ft
f)
Minimum Rear Yard
15 m
49 ft
g)
Maximum Lot Coverage
25%
25%
h)
Maximum Height-
10 m
33 ft
4.17.3
Minimum Parking Requirements
No parking space or part thereof shall be located and no land shall be used for the
temporary parking or storage of any motor vehicle within 1.5 m (5 ft) of any lot line
which does not abut a public street or boundary of any Residential (R).zone.
4.17.4
Exceptions
4.17.4.1
Institutional Exception (I*1) Zone
Notwithstanding the permitted uses and regulations of Sections 4.17.1, 4.17.2, on
lands located within the I*1 Zone, described legally as Part 15, 18 and 19, Plan
42R-16737 and located in Part of Lot 11, Concession 1, in the Township of Machar,
the only permitted uses shall be:
a)
A place of worship;
b)
An assembly hall;
c)
A library;
d)
A public facility; or,
e)
A private school.
For the purpose of the I*1 Zone, the minimum lot area shall be 0.66 hectares and
the maximum height for a place of worship shall be 15 metres. Furthermore, the
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minimum rear yard shall be 14 metres and notwithstanding Section 3.21 the
minimum number of parking spaces in the I*1 Zone shall be 67.
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4.18
OPEN SPACE ZONE (OS)
No person shall within any Open Space (OS) Zone use any land, or erect, alter or
use any building or structure except in accordance with the following provisions:
4.18.1
Permitted Uses
i)
a non-commercial marine facility
ii)
a public park
iii)
a resource management activities, excluding buildings, structures or
dwellings
iv)
a seasonal camping parks under the ownership of a public agency or
authority
4.18.2
Regulations for Permitted Uses:
Metric
Imperial (approx.)
a)
Minimum lot area
4 ha
9.8 acres
b)
Minimum Lot Frontage
120 m
394 ft
c)
Minimum Front Yard
40 m
33 ft
d)
Minimum Interior Side Yard
15 m
33 ft
e)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
40 m
33 ft
f)
Minimum Rear Yard
15 m
49 ft
g)
Maximum Height
10.5 m
34 ft
h)
Maximum Lot Coverage
NA
NA
i)
Minimum Ground Floor Area
NA
NA
j)
Minimum Dwelling Unit Size
NA
NA
4.18.3
Additional Regulations for Public Parks
No buildings or structures associated with a public park with the exception of
bathing stations and refreshment stands are permitted in the Open Space (OS)
Zone.
4.18.4
Exceptions
4.18.4.1
Open Space Exception One (OS*1) Holding Zone
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.19.1 to the contrary, a golf course, an
accessory single detached dwelling and a single detached dwelling or dwelling unit
occupied by staff is permitted on lands within the Open space Exception One
(OS*1) Zone as shown on Schedule "A".
4.18.4.2
Open Space Exception Two (OS*2) Holding Zone
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.19.1 to the contrary, a golf course and
associated facilities accessory to a golf course are permitted with the Open Space
Exception Two (OS*2) zone as shown on amended Schedule "A".
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4.19
HOLDING PROVISIONS
4.19.1
Unless otherwise provided in this By-law to the contrary, where a Zone symbol is
preceded by, a letter "H" and a number - for example H1M3 - no person shall use
or permit the use of the land to which the letter (H) applies for any use other than
the use which legally existed on the date the By-law applying the Holding provision
came into effect or the use(s) permitted in the By-law enacting the Hold, or expand
or replace an existing building or structure as the case may be, until the Hold (H)
is removed in accordance with the policies of the Official Plan and Section 36 of
the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended
4.19.2
Council may pass a By-law pursuant to Section 36 of the Planning Act, as
amended to remove the Holding (H) Symbol, thereby placing the lands in the zone
indicated by the zone symbol, when all of the applicable requirements have been
met. For the purposes of this By-law, a number of distinct holding provisions have
been applied as set out in Table 4, below:
Table 4 - Holding Provisions
Col. 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Col. 5
Col.6
Symbol
Application
Property/
Legal
Description
Conditions for
Removal
Date
Enacted
Date
Removed
H1
Multiple
Locations
The lifting of the H1
Holding provision
permitting the
development of any
new use or new or
enlarged buildings
and structures
requiring a water
supply within the
waste disposal
assessment area
shall not be
permitted until
Council receives
confirmation from
the Ministry of the
Environment that all
of the studies
required by the
Township have been
completed in
accordance with
Section C2.2 of the
Official Plan
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Col. 1
Column 2
Column 3
Column 4
Col. 5
Col.6
Symbol
Application
Property/
Legal
Description
Conditions for
Removal
Date
Enacted
Date
Removed
H2
Multiple
Locations
The lifting of the H2
Holding provision
permitting the
development of any
new use or new
buildings and
structures within the
Rural Employment
Area shall not be
permitted until
Council is satisfied
that an appropriate
subdivision
agreement and / or
site plan agreement
and / or
development
agreement has been
executed.
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4.20
TEMPORARY USES
Where on Schedules to this By-law, a symbol "T", and a number, identify a property
that is subject to a temporary use permission one or more additional but temporary
uses are permitted on the lands noted until the permission granted by the site
specific Temporary Use By-law expires in accordance with the policies of the
Official Plan and Section 39 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended.
Table 5, below, identifies the Temporary Use Zones within the Township.
Table 5 - Temporary Uses
Symbol
Zone
Designation
Property/Legal
Description
Temporary Uses
Permitted
Date
Enacted
Expiry
Date
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SECTION 5
DEFINITIONS
5.1
ACCESSORY
A use, separate building or structure, which is incidental, subordinate, exclusively
devoted to and located on the same lot as the principal use, building or structure
but not including a building or structure which is used as a dwelling unless
specifically permitted.
5.2
ACCESSORY APARTMENT
A separate dwelling unit which is contained in a building which was originally
designed as a detached dwelling and continues to be occupied by the owner.
5.3
AGGREGATE
Gravel, sand, clay, earth, shale, stone, limestone, dolostone, sandstone, marble,
granite, rock, other than metallic ores, or other prescribed materials under the
Aggregate Resource Act.
5.4
AGRICULTURAL BUILDING
Any building or structure customarily used in connection with a farm other than a
residence.
5.5
AGRICULTURE, INTENSIVE
Lands on which the predominant economic activity consists of but is not limited to
the raising of intensive livestock, chickens or other fowl, the raising of fur bearing
animals, the raising of swine, sheep or goats, the raising of cattle or dairying of
cattle, in excess of 100 units, as defined by the minimum distances formulae
attached to and forming part of this By-law.
5.6
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE OUTLET
The use of land, buildings or structures for the purposes of buying or selling or the
processing, storage and supply of commodities and services that support
agricultural operations.
5.6.1
AGRICULTURAL SOURCE MATERIAL
Material used for land application of nutrients that originate from agricultural
activities such as livestock operations. May include manure, livestock bedding,
runoff water from animal yards or manure storage and compost (See Nutrient
Management Act, 2002 for legal description)
5.7
AGRICULTURAL USE
Any agricultural use or uses, structures or buildings accessory thereto, including
field crops, animal husbandry, tree nurseries and any other use customarily carried
on in the field of general agriculture, including the sale on the premises, of produce
grown or raised on the premises.
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5.8
AIRFIELD, HOBBY
Any land, lot or building used for the purpose of landing, storing or flying of model
airplanes
5.9
AIRPORT HANGER
A building or structure designed and used for the shelter of aircrafts.
5.10
AIRSTRIP, PRIVATE
Lands used for the purpose of landing, storing, taxiing or taking-off of private
aircrafts.
5.11
AISLE
The area used by motor vehicles for access to and from all off-street parking
spaces, but does not include an access driveway.
5.12
ASSEMBLY HALL
A building or part of a building used for the gathering of groups of persons for a
specific function. Full kitchen facilities shall not be provided.
5.13
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY
A facility where meals, lodging, and continuing nursing care may be provided for
compensation, including assisted living facilities, nursing homes, retirement
homes, and medical receiving homes.
5.14
ATTACHED
A building otherwise complete in itself, which depends, for structural support or
complete enclosure, upon a division wall or walls shared in common with adjacent
building or buildings.
5.15
AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATION
A building or place where gasoline, oil, grease, antifreeze, tires, tubes, tire
accessories, electric light bulbs, sparkplugs and batteries for motor vehicles are
stored or kept for sale, or where motor vehicles may be oiled, greased or washed
or have their ignition adjusted, tires inflated or batteries charged, or where only
minor or running repairs essential to the actual operation of motor vehicles are
executed or performed.
5.16
BANQUET HALL
A building or part thereof, used for the gathering of groups of people for a specific
function including the consumption of food and drink and shall include full kitchen
facilities
5.17
BARN
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A building used for the housing of livestock or agricultural products kept or grown
on the lands on which the building is located.
5.18
BASEMENT
That portion of a building partly underground, but having less than one-half of its
clear height below the average lot grade.
5.19
BED AND BREAKFAST
A home occupation within a single family dwelling wherein no more than 3 guest
rooms are made available for temporary accommodation of the traveling or
vacationing public. Such an establishment may offer light meals to those persons
temporarily residing at the establishment. A Bed and Breakfast Establishment
shall not include a restaurant or a Tourist Establishment.
5.20
BOARD WALK
An elevated public pedestrian walkway constructed over a public street, over a
water feature or along a shoreline.
5.21
BOATHOUSE
Any building or enclosure in which one or more boats, ships or float planes and
related equipment are stored, kept or repaired, where there is no habitable living
quarters included.
5.22
BUILDING
A structure whether temporary or permanent, used or built for the shelter,
accommodations or enclosure of persons, animals, materials or equipment. Any
tent, awning, bin, bunk, platform, vessel or vehicle used for any of the said
purposes shall be deemed a building.
5.23
BUILDING SUPPLY AND LUMBER OUTLET
A building or structure in which building or construction and home improvement
materials are offered or kept for sale at retail and may include the fabrication of
certain materials related to home improvements but does not include any use or
activity otherwise defined or classified herein.
5.24
BULK FUEL DEPOT
Lands, buildings and structures for the storage, distribution of fuels and oils but not
including retail sales except key lock operations.
5.25
BUSINESS, PROFESSIONAL OFFICE OR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
A building or part of a building in which one or more persons are employed in the
management, direction or conducting of a business or where professionally
qualified persons and their staff serve clients or patients who seek advice,
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consultation or treatment and may include the administrative offices of a non-profit
or charitable organization.
5.26
CABIN
A single storey structure or building which is maintained for the accommodation of
an individual or individuals where facilities for cooking are not provided.
5.27
CABIN ESTABLISHMENT
A tourist establishment comprised of two (2) or more cabins arranged singled or in
pairs and which does not provide cooking facilities.
5.28
CAMP SITE
An area within a camping establishment of at least 186 square metres that is
occupied on a temporary basis only, by the trailer, motorized home, truck camper,
camper or tent, but not a mobile home.
5.29
CAMPING ESTABLISHMENT
A tourist establishment consisting of at least five (5) camping sites and comprising
land used or maintained as grounds for the camping or temporary parking of
trailers, motorized mobile homes, truck campers, campers or tents, and licensed
under the Tourism Act.
5.30
CEMETERY
The land that is set apart or used as a place for the internment of the dead or in
which human bodies have been buried.
5.31
CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL
An official employed by the Township appointed under the Building By-law or
pursuant to the provisions of The Building Code Act, as amended, and shall include
any Inspector likewise employed and appointed.
5.32
CLINIC
An establishment in which medical, dental or other professional healing treatment
is given to human beings.
5.33
COMMERCIAL NURSERY AND/OR GREENHOUSE
Any land or building used for the growing of flowers, fruits, vegetables, plants,
shrubs, trees and/or similar vegetation, and may include the retail sale of such
products and gardening tools and implements.
5.34
COMMUNITY CENTRE
Any track of land, or building, or any part of any building used for community
activities without purpose of gain.
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5.35
CONTRACTOR'S YARD
A yard of any general contractor or builder where equipment and materials are
stored or where a contractor performs shop or assembly work but does not include
any other yard or establishment otherwise defined or classified herein.
5.36
CORPORATION
The Corporation of the Township of Machar.
5.37
COTTAGE
A building within a cottage establishment to accommodate one (1) or more guests
which contains at least two (2) rooms; which is at least partially furnished; and,
which provides facilities to permit the guest to prepare and cook food.
5.38
COTTAGE ESTABLISHMENT
A tourist establishment comprising of two (2) or more cottages owned or leased by
the same person.
5.39
COUNCIL
The Council of the Corporation of the Township of Machar.
5.40
COUNTRY MARKET/ FLEA MARKET
A building or track of land used for the temporary exhibit, storage and temporary
retail sale of merchandise, goods, wares, produce, crafts and arts for the utilization
and consumption of the general public provided that any temporary exhibit, storage
and temporary retail sales occurring does not include the sale of livestock and
auction sales
5.41
DAY NURSERIES
A day nursery operated for pre-school age children within the meaning of the Day
Nurseries Act, as amended.
5.42
DECK
Is an elevated structure attached to a building with no walls or roof or structure
serving the same purpose as a wall or roof.
5.43
DOCK
A structure for the mooring of boats, attached to or forming part of the mainland.
5.44
DWELLING
A building or part of a building occupied or capable of being occupied, in whole or
in part as the home, residence or sleeping place of one or more persons either
continuously, permanently, temporarily or transiently but shall not include a mobile
home having less than 65 square metres in area.
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5.45
DWELLING, ACCESSORY
A use, separate building, or structure, which is usually incidental, subordinate,
exclusively devoted to and located on the same lot as the principal use, building
or structure but not including another dwelling.
5.46
DWELLING, APARTMENT
A building containing three or more dwelling units, sharing a common hall and
common entrance at grade.
5.47
DWELLING, DETACHED
A detached building containing one dwelling unit only.
5.48
DWELLING, DUPLEX
A building that is divided horizontally into separate dwelling units, each of which
has an independent entrance either directly or through a common vestibule.
5.49
DWELLING, SEMI-DETACHED
A building that is divided vertically into two separate dwelling units, each of which
has a separate entrance at grade.
5.50
DWELLING, TOWNHOUSE
A dwelling unit in a building divided vertically into no less than three nor more than
eight dwelling units attached by common walls extended from the base of the
foundation to the roof line, each dwelling unit having a separate entrance at grade.
5.51
DWELLING, FOUR-PLEX
The whole of a building that is divided vertically by common party walls into four
separate dwelling units, each of which has two common party walls.
5.52
DWELLING UNIT
A room or rooms in which a kitchen, living quarters and sanitary conveniences are
provided for the exclusive use of the residents and with a private entrance from
outside the building or from a common hallway or stairway inside.
5.53
ESTABLISHED BUILDING LINE
The average distance from the street line or shoreline to existing buildings in any
block where more than half the frontage has been built upon, at the date of passing
of this By-law.
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5.54
FARM
Any farming or 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 produce produced on the premises; nurseries;
orchards; riding stables; the raising of sheep or goats; the raising of swine; tree
crops; market gardening; bee keeping; wood lots; such uses or enterprises as are
customarily carried on in the field of general agriculture. "Farm" includes a single-
family dwelling house, and such principal or main buildings and structure as a barn
or silo, as well as accessory buildings and structures which are incidental to the
operation of the farm.
5.55
FARM, HOBBY
Means an area of land on which a barn, stable or shelter may be erected for
animals (as per the farm definition) kept to a maximum of five (5) Nutrient Units,
as defined by the Nutrient Management Act and able to meet the Minimum
Distance Separation Formula.
5.56
FARM, SPECIALIZED
Any land on which the predominant economic activity consists of raising chickens,
turkeys, or other fowl, the raising of fur bearing animals, the raising of swine, goats,
horses, or cattle on feed lots, the raising or boarding of dogs or cats or the growing
of mushrooms.
5.57
FARM PRODUCE RETAIL OUTLET
A building, or part of a building, in which farm produce, exclusive of meat or poultry,
is offered for sale at retail. But shall not include the sale of farm produce which has
been reprocessed not shall it include a slaughter house.
5.58
FINISHED GRADE
The average elevation of the finished surface of the ground at ground level on any
one side of a building or structure.
5.59
FLOOD FRINGE
Those lands being part of the flood plain which delineates the area beyond the
floodway, which includes the remaining lands susceptible to flooding.
5.60
FLOOD PLAIN
The flood-prone area, usually lowlands, adjoining the channel of a river, stream or
watercourse which are susceptible to being inundated by water from any source.
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5.61
FLOODWAY
The channel of a river or other watercourse and the adjacent land areas where the
flood waters are in excess of 1.0 metres deep and are moving at greater than 1.0
metres cubed per second.
5.62
FLOOR AREA, GROSS
The total floor area, as hereinafter defined, exclusive of any portion of the building
or structure below finished grade measured between the exterior faces of the
exterior walls which is used for heating, the storage of goods or personal effects,
laundry facilities, recreational areas, the storage or parking of motor vehicles,
exclusive of any private garage, carport, basement, walkout basement, cellar,
porch, verandah, deck or sunroom unless such sunroom is habitable during all
seasons of the year.
5.63
FLOOR AREA, GROUND
The maximum ground floor area of a building measured by the outside walls,
excluding, in the case of a dwelling house, any private garage, carport, porch,
verandah, deck or sunroom (unless such sunroom is habitable at all seasons of
the year).
5.64
GARAGE, PRIVATE
A detached accessory building or portion of a dwelling house which is designed or
used for the sheltering of a private motor vehicle and storage of household
equipment incidental to the residential occupancy and which is fully enclosed and
roofed and excludes a carport or other open shelter.
5.65
GAZEBO
A freestanding roofed building which is not enclosed, except for screening or glass
and which is utilized for the purposes of relaxation in conjunction with a residential
dwelling but shall not include any other use or activity otherwise defined or
classified in this By-law.
5.66
GOLF COURSE
A public or private area operated for the purpose of playing golf, and includes a
par 3 golf course, club house and recreational facilities, accessory driving ranges
and miniature golf courses, and similar uses.
5.67
GRADE, ESTABLISHED
The average elevation of the finished grade of the ground immediately surrounding
a building or structure.
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5.68
GROUP HOME
A single-detached dwelling unit in which not more than 10 persons, having
physical, social or mental handicaps reside in a household under the appropriate
supervision of supervisory personnel, who may also reside in the dwelling unit, and
which is licensed and/or approved for funding under provincial statutes and in
compliance with municipal by-laws. A dwelling unit occupied for the purpose of
providing shelter for persons on parole or released from penal institutions, or for
persons ordered to reside there as a result of a conviction of a criminal offence is
not a group home.
5.69
GUEST CABIN
A single storey accessory structure which is not attached to the main dwelling on
a lot which is maintained for the accommodation of an individual or individuals
where facilities for cooking are not provided.
5.70
HEAVY EQUIPMENT SALES AND RENTAL
A building or part of a building or structure in which commercial vehicles, heavy
machinery and equipment are offered or kept for sale, rent, lease or hire under
agreement for compensation, but shall not include any other establishment defined
or classified in this By-law.
5.71
HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS
The vertical distance, measured from the natural or average finished grade to the
highest point on the highest part of the building or structure.
5.72
HIGH WATER MARK SETBACK
The setback will be measured from the normal average or maintained water level
of the lake or river.
5.73
HOME INDUSTRY
Any occupation of an industrial nature conducted entirely within a building or part
of a building accessory to a single-detached dwelling house.
5.74
HOME OCCUPATION
An occupation carried on by the occupant of a dwelling on his premises as a
secondary use in connection with which there is no display, no stock in trade nor
commodity sold upon the premises and may include a day nursery or a bed and
breakfast establishment.
5.75
HOTEL
A part of a building, building or group of buildings where sleeping accommodations
(with or without meals) is provided to the public, but where no individual private
cooking facilities are provided.
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5.76
HUNT CAMP
Shall mean a building or structure having a maximum area of 75 square metres
(807 sq ft) consisting of one or more rooms which is at least partially furnished and
may include facilities for the preparation of food and overnight accommodation on
a temporary basis for use only during the hunting or fishing seasons but shall not
include any other establishments or use as may be defined or classified in this By-
law.
5.77
IMPROVED PUBLIC ROAD
A street, road or highway under the jurisdiction of the Province of Ontario or the
Township which is maintained so as to allow normal vehicular access to adjacent
properties and which, in the case of a Township Road, is a road for which the
Township receives construction and maintenance subsidies from the Ministry of
Transportation and Communications.
5.78
KENNEL
Shall mean a building or structure where domestic household pets are kept, raised
and/or boarded for commercial purposes.
5.78.1
LANDFARMING
Means the biodegradation of petroleum refining wastes by naturally occurring soil
bacteria by means of controlled application of the wastes to land followed by
periodic tilling.
5.79
LANDSCAPED OPEN SPACE
The open unobstructed space from ground to sky at grade on a lot accessible by
walking and which is suitable for the growth and maintenance of grass, flowers,
trees, bushes and other landscaping and includes any surfaced walk, patio or
similar area but does not include any driveway or ramp, whether surfaced or not,
any curb, retaining wall, parking area or any open space beneath or within any
building or structure.
5.80
LAUNDROMAT
A self-serve clothes washing establishment containing one or more washers and
drying, ironing, finishing or other incidental equipment, and laundry receiving
depot.
5.81
LIGHT EQUIPMENT SALES AND RENTAL ESTABLISHMENT
A building or structure or part of a building or structure in which light machinery
and equipment such as air compressors and related tools and accessories;
augers; automotive tools; cleaning equipment; light compaction equipment;
concrete and masonry equipment; electric tools and accessories; fastening
devices such as staplers and tackers; floor and carpet tools; gasoline generators;
jacks and hydraulic equipment; lawn and garden tools; ladders; moving equipment;
painting and decorating equipment; pipe tools and accessories; plumbing tools and
accessories; pumps; hoses; scaffolding; welding equipment; and, other similar
tools and appurtenances are offered or kept for rent, lease or hire under agreement
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for compensation, but shall not include any other establishment defined or
classified in this By-law.
5.82
LODGING HOUSE/ BOARDING HOUSE
A dwelling in which the proprietor supplies for a fee, sleeping accommodations
with board for at least three people and nor more than 10 people exclusive of the
proprietor, members of the proprietors family and employees of the establishment,
but does not include a hostel.
5.83
LOGGING
The removal or cutting of logs from harvestable timber for commercial purposes,
either by selective, strip or clear-cutting operations.
5.84
LOT
A parcel or tract of land described in a deed or other legal document which is legally
capable of being conveyed.
5.85
LOT AREA
The total horizontal area within the lot lines of a lot above the normal or maintained
high water mark.
5.86
LOT, CORNER
A lot situated at the intersection of two or more streets, or at the intersection of a
street and a railway right-of-way, or a lot abutting on one or more parts of the same
street, in which an interior angle of less than one hundred and thirty-five (135)
degrees is contained, between the front and side lot lines abutting by the said street
or streets.
5.87
LOT COVERAGE
The percent of the lot area covered by buildings or structures, including porches,
verandas and any other roofed area but excluding parking areas, driveways and
uncovered decks less than 1.0 metres in height, and walkways.
5.88
LOT FRONTAGE
The horizontal distance between side lot lines measured at right angles from the
side lot lines. Where the side lot lines are not parallel, the lot frontage shall be
measured as a minimum distance between the points at which the side lot lines
intersect with the front lot line."
5.89
LOT LINE, INTERIOR
A lot line which does not abut a street
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5.90
LOT LINE
Any boundary of a lot.
5.91
LOT LINE, EXTERIOR SIDE
The side lot line which abuts an improved public street or an unopened road
allowance on a corner lot.
5.92
LOT LINE, FRONT
The lot line that abuts the street, but in the case of any lot having water access,
the front lot line shall be the lot line abutting the high water mark of the navigable
waterway, or the lot line abutting the Crown Shoreline Reserve and:
a)
In the case of a corner lot or through lot, the shorter lot line that abuts a
street or navigable waterway shall be deemed to be the front lot line and
the longer lot line that abuts a street or navigable waterway shall be
deemed the exterior side lot line, but,
b)
In the case of a corner lot or through lot with two lot lines of equal length
abutting streets, the lot line that abuts the wider street shall be deemed to
be the front lot line, but where the streets are of equal width, the lot line
which abuts a Provincial Highway shall be deemed to be the front lot line,
and in the case of both streets being under the same jurisdiction and of
the same width, the line over which access to the property is gained shall
be the front lot line.
5.93
LOT LINE, REAR
The lot line farthest from or opposite to the front lot line.
5.94
LOT, THROUGH
A lot bounded on opposite sides by streets or navigable waterways.
5.95
LUMBER YARD
A building, structure or yard in which building materials are offered or kept for sale
at retail and may include the fabrication of lumber products.
5.96
MANUFACTURING, PROCESSING, ASSEMBLY AND/OR FABRICATING
PLANT
A building used for the purpose of manufacturing, assembly, making, preparing,
inspecting, finishing, treating, altering, repairing, warehousing, or storing or
adapting for sale of any goods, substance, article, or product.
5.97
MARINA
An establishment or premises, containing docking facilities, where boats or boat
accessories are berthed, stored, serviced, repaired, or kept for sale or rent and
where facilities for the sale of marine fuels and lubricants may be provided.
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5.98
MARINE FACILITY
An accessory structure which is used to take a boat into or out of a navigable
waterway, or to moor a boat. This definition includes a launching ramp, boat lift,
or dock but does not include any building or any boat servicing, repair, or sales
facility.
5.99
MARINE SALES AND SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT
A building or part of a building and associated lands where a dealer displays new
and used boats and boat accessories for sale at retail or for rental, and where
marine equipment is services or repaired and may include boat storage facilities.
5.100
MINIMUM OPENING ELEVATION
The lowest elevation on a habitable building that is constructed to withstand
flooding.
5.101
MOBILE HOME
Any dwelling that is designed to be mobile, and constructed or manufactured to
provide a permanent residence for one or more persons certified in accordance
with C.S.A. Standard Z240 or 241, but does not include a travel trailer or tent trailer
or trailer otherwise designed.
5.102
MOBILE HOME PARK
A parcel of land which is developed and managed as a unit where individual lots
are made available on a rental basis for the placing of a mobile home, where the
ownership and responsibility for the maintenance of private internal roads,
services, communal areas and buildings, including snow plowing and removal,
garbage collection, together with general park management rests with
management.
5.103
MOTEL
A structure containing a series of living or sleeping units with individual interior
sanitary conveniences, including motor courts or tourist courts. All required
parking is at grade and direct access is available from the parking area to the
individual units.
5.104
MOTOR VEHICLE
An automobile, truck, motorcycle, and any other vehicle propelled or driven
otherwise than by human power, but does not include the cars of electric or steam
railways, or other motor vehicles running only upon rails, or a motorized snow
vehicle, traction engine, farm tractor, self-propelled implement of husbandry or
road building machine within the meaning of The Highway Traffic Act, as amended.
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5.105
MOTOR VEHICLE, COMMERCIAL
Any commercial motor vehicle within the meaning of The Highway Traffic Act, as
amended.
5.106
MOTOR VEHICLE BODY SHOP
A building or structure used for the painting or repairing of motor vehicle bodies,
exterior and undercarriage, and in conjunction with which there may be towing
service and motor vehicle rentals for customers while the motor vehicle is under
repair, but shall not include any other establishment otherwise defined or classified
in this By-law.
5.107
MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERSHIP
A building or structure where a franchised dealer displays motor vehicles for sale
or rent and in conjunction with which there may be used motor vehicle sales or
rentals, a motor vehicle repair garage, a motor vehicle service station, a motor
vehicle gasoline bar or a motor vehicle body shop, but shall not include any other
establishment otherwise defined or classified in this By-law.
5.108
MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR GARAGE
A building or structure where the exclusive service performed or executed on motor
vehicles for compensation shall include the installation of exhaust system, repair
of the electrical system, transmission repair, brake repair, radiator repair, tire repair
and installation, rustproofing, motor vehicle diagnostic centre, major and minor
mechanical repairs or similar use and in conjunction with which there may be a
towing service, a motor vehicle service station and motor vehicle rentals for the
convenience of the customer while the motor vehicle is being repaired, but shall
not include any other establishment otherwise defined or classified in this By-law.
5.109
MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICE STATION
A building or structure where gasoline, oil, grease, antifreeze, tires, tubes, tire
accessories, electric light bulbs, sparkplugs, batteries and automotive accessories
for motor vehicles and new retail goods are stored or kept for sale to the general
public, or where motor vehicles may be oiled, greased or washed, or have their
ignition adjusted, tires inflated or batteries charged, and where mechanical or
running repairs essential to the actual operation of motor vehicles are executed or
performed. Such shall require public washrooms.
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MUNICIPAL, PROVINCIAL WORKS GARAGE
Any land, building and/or structure owned by the Corporation of the Township of
Machar or the Province of Ontario and used for the storage, maintenance and/or
repair of material, equipment, machinery and/or motor vehicle used in connection
with civic works.
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TOWNSHIP
The Corporation of the Township of Machar
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NON-AGRICULTURAL SOURCE MATERIAL
Used to apply to land as nutrients that do not originate from agricultural activities.
Includes pulp and paper biosolids, sewage biosolids, non-agricultural compost and
any other material capable of being applied to land as a nutrient that is not from an
agricultural source (see Nutrient Management Act, 2002 for legal description)
5.112
NON-COMPLYING
A lot, building or structure on a lot that does not fulfill the requirements of the zone
provisions for the zone in which the lot, building or structure is located.
5.113
NON-CONFORMING
An existing use or activity of any land, building or structure which does not conform
with the permitted uses, or activities of this By-law for the Zone in which such
existing land, building or structure is located, so long as it continues to be used or
enjoyed for that purpose.
5.114
NURSERY OR GREENHOUSE, COMMERCIAL
A building or structure, and lands associated therewith, for the growing of flowers,
fruits, vegetables, plants, shrubs, trees or similar vegetation together with
gardening tools and implements which are sold at retail from such building or lot
to the general public.
5.115
NURSING HOME
Any premises maintained and operated for persons requiring nursing care.
5.116
NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLAN
A technical document which specifies how an agricultural operation is to store,
manage and distribute agricultural nutrients (manure).
5.117
OPEN STORAGE
Any accessory storage outside of a principal or main building or structure on the
lot.
5.118
OUTDOOR RECREATION AREA
A place designed and/or equipped for the conduct of sports, leisure time activities
and other recreational activities, but shall not require buildings. It may include
accessory structures to the principle use. It may include such items as signs,
benches, and goal posts.
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PARK, PRIVATE RECREATION
An open space or recreational area, other than a public park, operated on a
commercial and/or private member basis, and which includes one or more of the
following facilities or activities:
a)
Areas for walking, riding and cross-country skiing but does not include the
racing of animals, motor vehicles, motor cycles or snowmobiles;
b)
Swimming and wading areas;
c)
Accessory recreational or playground areas such as picnic areas, tennis
courts, lawn bowling greens, outdoor skating rinks, athletic fields,
swimming pools and similar uses;
d)
Buildings and structures accessory to the foregoing including a
refreshment booth or pavilion, and administrative offices; and,
e)
An accessory club house; and
f)
Parking lots accessory to the foregoing.
5.120
PARK, PUBLIC
Any open space or recreational area, owned or controlled by the Corporation or by
any Board, Commission or other Authority established under any statute of the
Province of Ontario and may include therein neighbourhood, community, and
special parks or areas and may include one or more athletic fields, field houses,
fair grounds or similar uses.
5.121
PARKING AREA
An area or areas of land or a building or part thereof which is provided and
maintained upon the same lot or lots upon which the principal use is located for
the purpose of parking motor vehicles.
5.122
PARKING LOT
A parking area forming the principal use of a lot.
5.123
PARK MODEL TRAILER
Any vehicle so constructed that is suitable for being attached to a motor vehicle for
the purpose of being drawn or propelled by the motor vehicle, and capable of being
used for living, sleeping or eating accommodation of persons, notwithstanding that
such vehicle is jacked up or that its running gear is removed. A Park model trailer
shall not include any trailer used primarily for the purpose of sale or storage.
5.124
PARKING SPACE
An area, for the parking or storage of motor vehicles, having a minimum width of
3 metres (10 feet) and a minimum area of 18.5 square metres (200 sq. ft.),
exclusive of any aisles, ingress or egress lanes.
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PATIO
A platform or surfaced area without a roof, the surface of which is not more than
0.3 metres above finished grade.
5.126
PERSON
Any human being, association, firm, partnership, incorporated company,
corporation, agent or trustee, and the heirs, executor or other legal representatives
of a person to whom the context can apply according to law.
5.127
PIT
A place where unconsolidated gravel, stone, sand, earth, clay, fill, mineral or other
material is being or has been removed by means of an excavation to supply
materials for construction, industrial or manufacturing purposes, but does not
include a wayside pit.
5.128
PLACES OF WORSHIP
Churches, chapels, temples, parish halls and synagogues including offices for the
administration of the religious institution, convents, seminaries, monasteries,
rectories, parsonages and parish houses.
5.129
PLANTING STRIP
An open unobstructed space free of buildings or structures which is used for the
growing and maintenance of grass, flowers, shrubs, natural vegetation or other
landscaping.
5.130
PORCH
Is a partially enclosed, or fully enclosed structure attached to and forming part of
a building.
5.131
PORTABLE PROCESSING PLANT
Any equipment for the crushing, screening or washing of sand and gravel
aggregate materials, but not including a concrete batching plant or an asphalt
plant, of which the equipment is capable of being readily drawn or readily propelled
by a motor vehicle and which equipment is not considered permanently affixed to
the site.
5.132
PRINCIPAL OR MAIN BUILDING
Any building which is carried on the principal purpose for which the building lot is
used and shall include a barn or silo used in conjunction with a farm.
5.133
PRIVATE CLUB
A non-profit, non-commercial organization, which carries on social, cultural,
athletic and/or recreational activities.
5.134
PRIVATE ROAD
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A private right-of-way over private property which affords access to abutting lots.
5.135
PROVINCIAL HIGHWAY
A street under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Transportation and
Communications.
5.136
PUBLIC AUTHORITY
Any Federal, Provincial, County or Municipal agencies, and includes any
commission, board, authority or department established by such agency.
5.137
QUARRY
A place where consolidated rock has been or is being removed by means of an
open excavation to supply material for construction, industrial or manufacturing
purposes, but does not include a wayside quarry or open pit metal mine.
5.138
RECONSTRUCTION
Shall mean the act of repairing, restoring or renovating more than 50% of the GFA
of an existing building to a safe or better condition but shall not constitute the
demolition and replacement of a building or structure.
5.139
RECREATIONAL AREA
A place designed and/or equipped for the conduct of sports, leisure time activities
and other recreational activities, but shall not include buildings. It may include
accessory structures to the principle use. It may include such items as signs,
benches and goal posts.
5.140
RECREATIONAL DWELLING
A single detached dwelling that is used for temporary occupation on a seasonal
basis by persons who maintain a permanent residence in another location.
5.141
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
A self propelled vehicle used as a temporary accommodation for seasonal
recreational purposes and equipped with sanitary and cooking facilities.
5.142
RESORT
A tourist establishment that operates throughout all or part of the year and that has
facilities for serving meals and furnishes equipment, supplies or services to
persons in connection with angling, hunting, camping or recreational purposes and
may include a Liquor Licensed Premises.
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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY
The preservation, protection and improvement of the components of the natural
environment through a comprehensive management and maintenance program
administered by a public authority for individual or public use, including forestry
and wildlife management areas.
5.144
RESTAURANT
A building or part of a building where food is offered for sale or sold to the public
primarily for immediate consumption.
5.145
RETAIL STORE
A building where goods, wares, merchandise, substances or articles, are offered
or kept for sale at retail or rental and includes storage on or about the store
premises of limited quantities of such goods, wares, merchandise, substances, or
articles sufficient only to service such stores but does not include any retail outlet
otherwise classified or defined in this By-law.
5.146
RETIREMENT HOME
A residential development consisting of a group of self-care units, either attached
or detached, with ancillary facilities that provides social and recreational activities
for use by its inhabitants, such facilities and forms of housing being designed for,
and offered to persons who are at or near retirement area. Ancillary facilities may
include nursing and medical facilities, chapels, meeting rooms, recreational
facilities, therapy rooms, kiosk facilities and the like.
5.147
RIDING SCHOOL OR BOARDING STABLE
An area of land which is used as an educational centre for horse training, handling,
care, or for the lodging of horses.
5.148
SALVAGE OR WRECKING YARD
A place where motor vehicles and parts are wrecked, disassembled, repaired and
resold, where second-hand goods, including waste paper, bottles, automobile
tires, clothing, other scrap materials and salvage are collected to be sorted and
where used lumber and used building materials are stored for sale or resale.
5.149
SAWMILL
A building, structure or area where timber is cut or sawed, either to finished limber
or as an intermediary step.
5.150
SCHOOL
A public school, a separate school, a university, a community college or a private
school authorized by the Province of Ontario.
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SERVICE SHOP
A building or part of a building, not otherwise defined or classified in this By-law,
for the servicing or repairing of articles, goods or materials, as well as facilities for
accessory retail sales, but shall not include the servicing, repairing or sales of
motor vehicles.
5.152
SERVICE SHOP, PERSONAL
A building, or part of a building, in which persons are employed in furnishing
services and otherwise administering to the individual and personal needs of
persons, such as a barber's shop, a ladies hairdressing establishment and a shoe
repair shop.
5.153
SETBACK
The horizontal distance from the centre line of the street right-of-way, measured at
right angles to such centre line, or in the case of a lot having frontage on a
navigable waterway take the horizontal distance from the high water mark to the
nearest part of any building or structure or excavation on the lot.
5.154
SHIPPING CONTAINER
An article of transportation equipment, including one that is carried on a chassis,
that is strong enough to be suitable for repeated use and is designed to facilitate
the transportation of goods by one or more means of transportation and includes,
but is not limited to, intermodal shipping containers, body of transport trailer or
straight truck box
5.155
STREET
A highway as defined under The Highway Traffic Act, or the Municipal Act or a
road which has been assumed and is maintained by the Corporation of the
Township of Machar.
5.156
STREET LINE
The limit of the street or road allowance and is the dividing line between a lot and
street or road.
5.157
STRUCTURE
Anything man-made that is fastened to or into the earth or rests on the earth by its
own mass or is attached to something having location on the ground, or is attached
to a building including a septic system, holding tanks, satellite receiving dishes,
and heat pumps. A floating dock or boardwalk shall be considered a structure.
5.158
SUMMER CAMP
A camp which is privately owned and operated, or a camp which is operated by a
charitable corporation approved under The Charitable Institutions Act, as
amended, or a camp within the meaning of the regulations made under The Public
Health Act, as amended.
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TAVERN
A building or part thereof at which alcoholic beverages may be prepared and
served for consumption or the premises with or without food.
5.160
TENT
Any kind of temporary shelter for sleeping that is not permanently affixed to the
site and that is capable of being easily moved and is not considered a structure.
5.161
TERTIARY SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEM
A system for the purification of wastewater in which nitrates and phosphates, as
well as fine particles, are removed; the process follows removal of raw sludge
and biological treatment
5.162
TOWNSHIP
The Corporation of the Township of Machar.
5.163
TOURIST ESTABLISHMENT
Any premises operated to provide sleeping accommodation for the traveling public
or sleeping accommodation for the use of the public engaging in recreational
activities, and includes the services and facilities in connection with which sleeping
accommodation is provided including a resort and a cottage establishment but
does not include:
a)
A camp operated by a charitable corporation approved under The
Charitable Institutions Act, as amended;
b)
A summer camp within the meaning of the regulations made under The
Health Protection and Promotion Act, as amended; or
c)
A club owned by its own members and operated without profit or gain.
5.164
TRAILER
A vehicle that is at any time drawn upon a highway by a motor vehicle and for the
purposes of this By-law does not include a mobile home.
5.165
TRAILER, CONSTRUCTION
Any trailer designed to be temporarily located on a parcel of land during the
construction of a building or the development of land utilized for temporary shelter
and/or the storage of equipment related to the construction occurring on the land
and having the running gear and towing equipment permanently attached.
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TRAILER, TRAVEL OR TENT
Any trailer which is designed to be temporarily utilized for living, shelter and
sleeping accommodation, with or without cooking facilities and which has running
gear and towing equipment that is permanently attached and is not permanently
affixed to the ground.
5.167
TRUCK CAMPER
Any unit so constructed that it may be attached upon a motor vehicle, as a separate
unit, and capable of being temporarily utilized for the living, sleeping or eating
accommodation of persons.
5.168
USE
a)
Any purpose for which a building or other structure or a parcel of land may
be designed, arranged, intended, maintained, or occupied; or,
b)
Any activity, occupation, business or operation carried on, or intended to
be carried on, in a building or other structure or on a parcel of land.
5.169
UTILITY PROVIDER
Any agency, which under public or private ownership, provides the public with
electricity, gas, heat, rail, transportation, water, sewage, collection or other public
service.
5.170
VERANDA
Is an unenclosed structure attached to a building having a floor and roof.
5.171
VEGETATIVE BUFFER
An area where the land is used only for the growing and maintenance of indigenous
natural vegetation.
5.172
VEHICLE
A motor vehicle, trailer, traction engine, farm tractor, road building machine and
any vehicle drawn, propelled or driven by any kind of power, including muscular
power, but does not include a motorized snow vehicle or the cars of electric or
steam railways running only upon rails.
5.173
VETERINARY HOSPITAL
The premises of a veterinary surgeon where animals are treated or kept.
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WAREHOUSE
A building or part of a building used for the storage and distribution of goods,
wares, merchandise, substances or articles and may include facilities for a
wholesale or retail commercial outlet, provided that they do not exceed 10 per cent
of the gross floor area, but shall not include a truck or transport terminal or yard.
5.175
WASTE DISPOSAL AREA
A place where garbage, refuse, domestic or industrial waste, exclusive of liquid
industrial waste, is disposed of or dumped.
5.176
WATERBODY
A navigable river or lake have a surface area in excess of 10 hectares (25 acres).
5.177
WATERCOURSE
The natural channel for a perennial or intermittent stream of water including a river
or stream.
5.178
WATERFRONT LANDING
Means the use of land, parking vehicles and storing boats, which facilitate access
by persons to one or more residential properties, to which access is gained by
water.
5.179
WAREHOUSE
A building or part of a building used for the storage and distribution of goods,
wares, merchandise, substances or articles and may include facilities for a
wholesale or retail commercial outlet, but shall not include facilities for a truck or
transport terminal or yard.
5.180
WAYSIDE PIT OR QUARRY
A temporary pit or quarry opened and used by a public road authority solely for the
purpose of a particular project or contract of road construction and not located on
the road right-of-way.
5.181
WRECKING YARD
An area outside of an enclosed building where motor vehicles are disassembled,
dismantled or junked, or where vehicles not in operable condition, or used parts of
motor vehicles, are stored.
5.182
WOODCHIPPER
A machine that processes logs into wood chips
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WORKSHOP
A building or structure where manufacturing is performed by tradesmen requiring
manual or mechanical skills and may include a carpenter's shop, a locksmith's
shop, a gunsmith's shop, a tinsmith's shop, a commercial welder's shop, or similar
uses.
5.184
YARD
Any open unoccupied space appurtenant to a building measured from the closest
supporting structure of the building to the lot line.
5.185
YARD, EXTERIOR SIDE
A yard extending from the front yard to the rear yard between the exterior side lot
line and the nearest wall of any building on the lot for which the yard is required.
5.186
YARD, FRONT
A yard extending across the full width of the lot between the front lot line and the
nearest wall of any building or structure on the lot for which the yard is required.
5.187
YARD, REAR
A yard extending across the full width of the lot between the rear lot line and the
nearest wall of any building on the lot for which the yard is required.
5.188
YARD, REQUIRED
The minimum yard required by the provisions of the By-law.
5.189
YARD, INTERIOR SIDE
A yard extending from the front yard to the rear yard between the interior side lot
line and the nearest wall of any building on the lot for which the yard is required.
5.190
ZONE
The category of use or activity of land, buildings, structures or activities permitted
by this By-law.
5.191
ZONE PROVISIONS
The permissible uses, the minimum area and dimensions of lots, the minimum
dimensions of yards, the maximum lot coverage, the minimum setback, gross floor
area, the minimum landscaped open space, the maximum height of buildings,
minimum parking requirements, and all other Zone provisions are set out within
the By-law for the respective Zones.
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SECTION 6
ENACTMENT
BY-LAW READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 10th DAY OF DECEMBER, 2012.
BY-LAW READ A THIRD AND FINAL TIME AND PASSED THIS 10th DAY OF DECEMBER 2012.
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