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ZONING BY-LAW No. 2001-26
MUNICIPALITY OF MAGNETAWAN
November 1, 2001
CONSOLIDATED May 9, 2018
CONSOLIDATED October 25, 2023
CONSOLIDATED November 27, 2024
CONSOLIDATED MAY 6, 2025
CONSOLIDATED NOVEMBER 19, 2025
NOTICE OF PASSING OF A ZONING BY-LAW
BY THE CORPORATION OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF MAGNETAWAN
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of
Magnetawan passed By-law No. 2001-26 on the 26th day of September 2001
under Section 34 of the Planning Act. RSO 1990, CP.13 as amended:
AND TAKE NOTICE THAT any person or agency may appeal to the Ontario
Municipal Board in respect of the By-law by filling with the clerk of the Municipality
of Magnetawan not later than the 23rd day of October, 2001, a notice of appeal
setting out the objection to the By-law and the reasons in support of the objection.
An explanation of the purpose and effect of the By-law describing the lands to
which the By-law applies is found below. The complete By-law is available for
inspection at the Municipal Office during regular office hours.
Dated at the Municipality of Magnetawan, this ____ day of ________________,
2001.
Brenda Fraser
Clerk/Administrator
EXPLANATORY NOTE TO BY-LAW No. 2001-26
OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF MAGNETAWAN
Lands Affected:
By-law No. 2001-26 is a Comprehensive Zoning By-law that applies to all of the
lands within the geographic limits of the Municipality of Magnetawan. For this
reason, no key map is attached to this notice.
Purpose and Effect:
By-law No. 2001-26 is intended to regulate the use of all lands, buildings and
structures within the Township.
This By-law permits and regulates the use of land as shown on Schedule 'A' to the
Zoning By-law. Uses that legally existed prior to the date of adoption of this By-law
will be permitted to continue. Any new use not specifically permitted by the By-law
is prohibited. New development occurring after this By-law comes into effect must
comply with the regulations set out in the By-law.
CORPORATION OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF MAGNETAWAN
BY-LAW No. 2001-26
A By-law to regulate the use of land and the character,
location and use of buildings or structures
in the Municipality of Magnetawan.
WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Magnetawan
passed By-laws 92-22, 11-1985, 1998-28 and 2000-14 to regulate the use of land
and the character, location and use of buildings or structures in the former
Townships of Chapman, Croft and Spence, and the Village of Magnetawan.
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Magnetawan
did pass
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Magnetawan
now deems it desirable and in the public interest to rescind By-laws 92-22, 1998-
28, 11-1985 and 2000-14 and all Amendments thereto, and enact a new
Comprehensive Zoning By-law under Section 34 of the Planning Act, 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 Municipality of
Magnetawan.
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of
Magnetawan enacts a By-law as follows:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS .........................................................................................
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 ............................................................................. 2
1.6
REPEAL OF EXISTING BY-LAWS ...................................................................... 2
1.7
EFFECTIVE DATE .......................................................................................... 2
1.8
METRIC AND IMPERIAL TERMS ....................................................................... 2
1.9
REFERENCE TO LEGISLATION ......................................................................... 2
SECTION 2 ........................................................................................................... 3
ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES............................................................................. 3
2.1
ZONES ......................................................................................................... 3
2.2
ZONE SCHEDULE .......................................................................................... 3
2.3
DETERMINING ZONE BOUNDARIES .................................................................. 3
2.4
COMPLIANCE WITH ZONING BY-LAW ............................................................... 4
SECTION 3 ........................................................................................................... 5
GENERAL PROVISIONS ..................................................................................... 5
3.1
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND USES ........................................... 5
3.2
ANTENNAE, TOWERS, SATELLITE DISHES AND WINDMILLS ............................... 9
3.3
BUFFER STRIPS .......................................................................................... 10
3.4
CONSTRUCTION USES ............................................................................... 100
3.5
Construction Uses, Temporary.......................................................10
3.6
DIMENSIONS AND SHAPE ........................................................................... 111
3.7
Additional Dwelling Units............................................................ 11
3.8
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AREA ......................................................... 133
3.9
FRONTAGE ON IMPROVED PUBLIC ROAD, PRIVATE ROAD OR NAVIGABLE
WATERWAY .............................................................................................. 133
3.10 HEIGHT EXCEPTIONS .................................................................................. 15
3.11 HOME OCCUPATION .................................................................................... 15
3.12 HOME INDUSTRY ......................................................................................... 15
3.13 HUNT CAMP............ ...............................................................16
3.14 MINIMUM DISTANCE SEPARATION ................................................................. 17
3.15 MINIMUM DWELLING UNIT SIZE 17
3.16 MINIMUM OPENING ELEVATION .................................................................... 17
3.17 MOBILE HOMES .......................................................................................... 17
3.18 MULTIPLE USES ON ONE LOT ...................................................................... 18
3.19 MULTIPLE ZONES ON ONE LOT .................................................................... 18
3.20 LEGAL ON-COMPLYING LOTS, BUDILINGS AND STRUCTRES...... 18
3.21 NON-CONFORMING USES .........................................................19
3.22 OUTDOOR STORAGE ................................................................................... 21
3.23 PARKING AREA REGULATIONS................................................ 21
3.24 PITS, QUARRIES AND PEAT EXTRACTION .................................................... 255
3.25 PUBLIC USES
25
3.26 REDUCTION OF REQUIREMENTS ................................................................... 26
3.27 RESTRICTIONS ON DWELLING UNITS IN NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS ............ 26
3.28 SETBACK FROM WATERCOURSES ................................................................. 26
3.29 SETBACKS FROM WASTE DISPOSAL AREAS .................................................. 27
3.30 STORAGE CONTAINERS ............................................................................... 27
3.31 SIGNS ........................................................................................................ 28
3.32 THROUGH LOTS .......................................................................................... 28
3.33 TRAILER PARK AND PRIVATE RECREATIONAL USES ....................................... 28
3.34 TRAILER, TRAVEL TRAILER OR TENT .............................................................. 28
3.35 TINY HOMES 29
3.36 SHORT-TERM ACCOMMODATION............................................. 30
3.37 SEPTIC SYSTEMS.................................................................. 30
SECTION 4 ......................................................................................................... 31
PROVISIONS FOR SPECIFIC USES ................................................................. 31
4.1
RURAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE (RR) .......................................................... 31
4.2
SHORELINE RESIDENTIAL ZONE (RS) ................................................. 34
4.3
VILLAGE RESIDENTIAL ZONE (RV) ....................................................... 48
4.4
MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL ZONE (RM) .................................................... 50
4.5
RESIDENTIAL MOBILE HOME ZONE (RMH) .......................................... 51
4.6
RURAL ZONE (RU) .................................................................................. 52
4.7
AGRICULTURAL ZONE (A) ..................................................................... 56
4.8
GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONE (CG) .................................................... 57
4.9
VILLAGE COMMERCIAL ZONE (CV)...................................................... 60
4.10 TOURIST COMMERCIAL (CT) ZONE ...................................................... 63
4.11 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL ZONE (M1) ....................................................... 68
4.12 EXTRACTIVE IDUSTRIAL (MX).....................................................70
4.13 DISPOSAL INDUSTRIAL ZONE (MD) ...................................................... 72
4.14 INSTITUTIONAL ZONE (I) ....................................................................... 73
4.15 OPEN SPACE ZONE (OS) ....................................................................... 74
4.16 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ZONE (EP) ....................................... 75
4.17 TEMPORARY USES ................................................................................ 76
SECTION 5 ......................................................................................................... 77
DEFINITIONS ..................................................................................................... 77
LIST OF PLANNING EXEMPTIONS ................................................................. 113
TABLES
Table 1 Parking Space Requirement Table
Table 2 Temporary Use Table
APPENDICES
Diagrams
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SECTION 1
ADMINISTRATION
1.1
Title
This By-law may be referred to as "The Zoning By-law for the
Municipality of Magnetawan".
1.2
Area Affected by this By-law
This By-law applies to all lands within the geographic Municipality of
Magnetawan.
1.3
Building Permits
The requirements of the By-law must be met before a Building Permit
is issued by the Municipality for the erection or alteration of any
building or structure.
1.4
Enforcement
Every person and/or owner and/or occupant who contravenes and/or
directs another person(s) to contravene and/or permits another
person the doing of any act which contravenes any of the provisions
of this By-law is guilty of an offence and may be subject to:
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fees under the Administrative Monetary Penalties By-law as
listed in the current Fees and Charges By-law, and/or
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fines or charges as per the current Fees and Charges By-law
and/or
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upon conviction is liable to a fine and/or remediation
and/or costs of enforcement, for each offence exclusive of
the costs;
-
each day a contravention occurs may result in a fee
And further, in addition to any other remedy and to any other penalty
the person convicted may also be prohibited from continuing or
repeating the offence in accordance with the provisions of section
442 of the Municipal Act
Pursue any other collection mechanisms available to the Municipality
pursuant to the Regulations or a law which may include deeming the
outstanding amount to be unpaid taxes and adding this outstanding
amount to the tax roll and collecting it in the same manner as
Municipal Taxes.
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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
Upon this By-law coming into effect the following By-laws and all
Amendments thereto are hereby repealed: 92-22, 1998-28, 2000-14
and 11-1985.
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:
RR
-
Rural Residential
RS
-
Shoreline Residential
RV
-
Village Residential
RM
-
Multiple Residential
RMH -
Residential Mobile Home
RU
-
Rural
A
-
Agricultural
CG
-
General Commercial
CT
-
Tourist Commercial
CV
-
Village Commercial
M1
-
General Industrial
M2
-
Disposal Industrial
MX
-
Industrial Extractive
I
-
Institutional
OS
-
Open Space
EP
-
Environmental Protection
2.2
Zone Schedule
The zones and zone boundaries are shown on Schedules A, B and
C, which form 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 road.
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 road.
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.
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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 navigable waterbody or
watercourse with the exception of the Distress River shall be
deemed to be in the Open Space (OS) Zone. Lands below
the Distress River, shall be deemed to be in the Environmental
Protection (EP) 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.
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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 structures is already in existence on the lot unless the erection
of an accessory structure is specifically permitted within this By-law absent
the principal use.
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)
human habitation except where specifically permitted
by this By-law.
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 pump houses as may otherwise be permitted in
this By-law.
c)
Lot Coverage and Height
The total lot coverage of all accessory buildings and
structures, excluding swimming pools, shall not exceed 5 per
cent of the lot area nor shall the height of any accessory
building or structure exceed 5.0 metres except where
otherwise permitted.
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d)
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
Where such accessory building or accessory structure
is located in an interior side yard, and is 5.0 metres or
less in height, the minimum setback for the interior side
lot line shall be 1.5 metres.
ii)
Rear Yard
Where such accessory building or accessory structure
is located in a rear yard and is 5.0 metres or less in
height, the minimum setback to the rear lot line shall be
1.5 metres except, where the rear lot line abuts a
municipally maintained road, it shall not be closer than
10 metres to the rear lot line.
iii)
Height
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this by-law to
the contrary, a detached garage shall have a maximum
height of 7.6 metres, provided all other applicable
provisions of this by-law are met.
iv)
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.
e)
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 are permitted in any required
yard or in the area between the street line and the required
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yard. A satellite dish shall be prohibited in a front yard and
exterior side yard. Septic systems shall comply with the
applicable Setbacks from Watercourses in Section 3.35.
f)
Setback from Principal Building
An accessory building may be erected no closer than 2.4
metres from the principal building on the lot.
g)
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 on
land including, vacant land provided;
i)
such ancillary structure is located no closer than 1.5
metres to a side lot line or;
ii)
the 90 degree projection of the side lot line where it
meets the tangent of the front lot line at the shoreline;
or
iii)
the property owner of the vacant land is an owner on
title of an adjacent back lot parcel or a water access
only parcel.
h) Boathouses
Notwithstanding the yard and setback provisions of this By-
law to the contrary, a boathouse may be constructed
pertaining to a lot abutting a navigable waterway subject to
the following provisions:
i)
One-Storey Boathouses
a) maximum width
15 metres or 25 per cent
of the lot frontage,
whichever is the lesser;
b) minimum side yard
6 metres;
c) minimum lot frontage
30 metres; and
d) maximum height
5.0 metres
iii)
Two-Storey Boathouses
a) maximum width 15 metres of 25% of the lot
frontage, whichever is less;
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b) minimum side yard 6 metres;
c) minimum lot frontage 75 metres;
d) maximum height 7.6 metres;
e) prior to the issuance of a building permit, the
Chief Building Official shall receive foundation
plans certified by a professional engineer or
professional architect;
f)
maximum projection of second storey decks of 4
metres (13ft) from any wall of a two-storey
boathouse.
iv)
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.
i) 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 2.0 metres, but not closer than 1.5 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 side yard and rear yard
requirements for the principal building shall apply. For the
purposes of calculating the required yards, these structures
shall not be considered part of the building.
j) 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 4.0 metres from the normal
average or maintained high water mark;
iii)
it is setback at least 2.0 metres from any side lot line;
and,
iv)
the height shall not exceed 5.0 metres.
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k) Guest Cabins
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the
contrary, a guest cabin is permitted on a lot provided that:
i)
no cooking facilities are located in the building;
ii)
no servicing (septic system or well) is located in the
building;
iii)
the building has an area of 40 square metres or less;
iv)
the building has a height not greater than 5.0 metres;
v)
the building complies with all of the setbacks that
apply to the principal building on the lot;
vi)
for the purpose of determining the number of Guest
Cabins on a lot, the second storey of a habitable
boathouse that existed as of January 1, 2023, or other
accessory building shall be considered a Guest Cabin;
and,
vii)
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 frontage.
l) Shoreline Saunas
A shoreline sauna is a permitted accessory building which
may be located in any required front yard of a lot abutting a
shoreline provided:
i)
Minimum setback of 4.5 metres is maintained from the
normal or maintained high water mark;
ii)
A minimum setback of 4.5 metres is maintained from
the side lot lines;
iii)
The structure does not exceed 10 square metres in
floor area;
iv)
The height of the structure does not exceed 4.2
metres; and
v)
Approval is obtained from any government agency
having jurisdiction.
3.2
Antennae, Towers, Satellite Dishes and Windmills
Radio and televisions antenna towers, satellite dishes and dish
antennas, windmills less than 10 metres in height and other similar
structures are permitted in any zone provided they meet the
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minimum requirements of the zone in which they exist and are not
located in any front yard or exterior side yard.
3.3
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.
3.4
Construction Uses
One tool shed, not exceeding 15 square metres (approx. 161.46 sq
ft) , or one construction trailer, or one storage container, incidental to
construction is permitted in all areas within the Municipality 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
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.
Notwithstanding the provisions set out in Section 3.7 to the contrary,
where a Building Permit for construction of a dwelling has been
issued by the Municipality, an existing dwelling may be occupied by
the property owner(s) on a temporary basis only during the period
when there is an active building permit for a new dwelling on the
subject lands and subject to the property owner entering into an
agreement with the Municipality that requires the removal of the
existing dwelling or conversion of the existing dwelling to an
accessory building.
3.5
Construction Uses, Temporary
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, to the contrary,
where a Building Permit for construction of a dwelling has been
issued by the Municipality for the subject lands, the property owner(s)
may occupy a travel trailer on a temporary basis but only during the
period which the dwelling is being constructed to a maximum of
eighteen months, provided that the trailer is licensed by the
Municipality.
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3.6
Dimensions and Shape
No lot shall have a lot depth exceeding 5 times the lot width.
3.7
Additional Dwelling Units
Additional Dwelling Units are permitted within the Agricultural (A)
Zone, Rural Residential (RR) Zone; the Shoreline Residential (RS)
Zone; the Village Residential (RV) Zone; the Multiple Residential
(RM) Zone; the Residential Mobile Home (RMH) Zone; and the Rural
(RU) Zone.
A maximum of two (2) Additional Dwelling Units (one (1) attached
and one (1) detached) may be permitted in association with a single
detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling, or townhome dwelling in
accordance with the regulations specified by the Zone category in
which the Additional Dwelling Unit is permitted.
For the purposes of determining the number of dwelling units on a
lot, the second storey of an existing habitable boathouse, equipped
with cooking and/or sanitary facilities shall be considered as the
Additional Dwelling Unit (detached).
a) Additional Dwelling Unit (Attached)
i)
A maximum of one Additional Dwelling Unit (attached)
shall be permitted within the same building as a single
detached dwelling or semi-detached dwelling, with or
without an Additional Dwelling Unit (detached);
ii)
The Additional Dwelling Unit (attached) shall be built in
accordance with all relevant regulations within both the
Building Code and Fire Code;
iii)
The owner of the principal dwelling shall demonstrate to
the satisfaction of the North Bay Mattawa Conservation
Authority (or alternative) that the individual sewage
disposal system has sufficient capacity to accommodate
the additional flows from the unit;
iv)
The gross floor area of the Additional Dwelling Unit
(attached) shall be limited to a minimum of 450 sq ft to a
maximum of 50 percent of the total gross floor area
including the development of the Additional Dwelling Unit
area (attached).
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v)
An Additional Dwelling Unit (attached) shall only be
accessed via an existing residential vehicular entrance;
vi)
An Additional Dwelling Unit (attached) shall not be
permitted within the regulated floodplain area; and
vii)
A minimum of one (1) parking space shall be provided for
the exclusive use of the occupier(s) of the secondary
dwelling unit.
viii)
MDS shall apply to any new Additional Dwelling Unit when
the presence of livestock barns, manure storages or
anaerobic digesters on adjacent lands are observed or
when directed by Staff, with the object of minimizing
conflicts (attached).
b) Additional Dwelling Unit (Detached)
i)
The Additional Dwelling Unit (detached) shall only be
permitted in whole or in part of a building which is
accessory to, and subordinate to a single detached
dwelling, or semi-detached dwelling, on the same lot, and
with or without one Additional Dwelling Unit (attached);
ii)
On the lands abutting a navigable waterway, where a lot
has at least 180 metres of frontage, an additional dwelling
unit (detached) is permitted in a rear yard, provided that
there is not more than one (1) guest cabin on the lot;
iii)
Where two (2) or more single detached dwellings exist
upon a lot, an Additional Dwelling Unit (detached) is not
permitted within an accessory structure;
iv)
The maximum height of the Additional Dwelling Unit
(detached) shall be no greater than the provided maximum
height permitted within the required zones;
v)
An Additional Dwelling Unit (detached) shall not be
permitted within the regulated floodplain area;
vi)
The Additional Dwelling Unit (detached) shall not be
severed from the lot containing the single detached
dwelling, or semi-detached dwelling;
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A minimum of one (1) parking space shall be provided for
the exclusive use of the occupier(s) of the Additional
Dwelling Unit (detached);
viii)
Minimum Distance separation (MDS) when the presence
of livestock barns, manure storages or anaerobic digesters
on adjacent lands are observed or when directed by Staff,
with the object of minimizing conflicts (detached);
ix)
The Additional Dwelling Unit (detached) shall be built in
accordance with all relevant regulations of both the
Building Code and Fire Code;
x)
The owner of the principal dwelling shall demonstrate to
the satisfaction of the North Bay Mattawa Conservation
Authority (or alternative) that the Additional Dwelling Unit
(detached) can be appropriately serviced with a sewage
disposal system;
xi)
The additional Dwelling Unit (detached) shall be placed
upon a permanent footing/foundation; and,
xii)
Tenants of an Additional Dwelling Unit (detached) must
not be required to access the unit through the primary
dwelling unit. As such, an Additional Dwelling Unit
(detached) must have direct pedestrian access from a
public street or laneway. A direct pedestrian access may
be by an unobstructed walkway that is built in accordance
with the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians
with Disabilities Act.
3.8
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.
3.9
Frontage on Improved Public Road, Private Road or Navigable
Waterway
a)
Improved Public Road
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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 Municipality, notwithstanding that the
road or roads will not be assumed by the Municipality 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
Notwithstanding the provision in 3. 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 3.9 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)
Hunting/Fishing Camps
Notwithstanding the provisions of 3.9 a), b) and c)
Hunting/Fishing 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.
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3.10 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.
3.11 Home Occupation
Where a Home Occupation is a permitted use the following
regulations shall apply:
a)
no person, other than a person living on the premises, shall
be engaged in the occupation of providing merchandise
and/or services to customers with the exception of one
employee who is not a resident in 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)
not more than 25 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;
d)
there shall be no outside storage of goods or materials in
conjunction with the Home Occupation use; and
e)
a Home Occupation shall not include a boarding or lodging
house, a restaurant, or a group home, or kennel.
3.12 Home Industry
Where a Home Industry is a permitted use the following provisions
shall apply:
a)
a maximum of four (4) persons, who are not residents, may be
engaged in the home industry;
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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;
c)
there shall be no outside storage of goods, materials or
articles;
d)
Notwithstanding section 3.12I a maximum of four 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 residential uses;
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
1.0 hectares
ii)
minimum setback from all
30.0 metres
lot lines
iii)
minimum separation from
100.0 metres
dwelling in existence on
another lot
h)
maximum sign size
1.0 sq m
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.
3.13
Hunting/Fishing Camps
Hunting/Fishing camps are permitted in the Rural (RU) Zone subject
to the following:
i)
A minimum floor area of 10 square metres;
ii)
A maximum height of 5 metres;
iii)
A maximum floor area of 65 square metre approx. 700
square feet);
iv)
A hunting/fishing camp must be a minimum of 100 metres
from an existing dwelling or public road;
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v)
A hunting/fishing camp shall not include servicing (septic
system or well);
vi)
A hunting/fishing camp is only permitted where a building
permit for a dwelling unit is not available; and
vii)
The provision of municipal road services on unopened
road allowances or private rights-of-way will not be
available.
3.14 Minimum Distance Separation
No building shall be constructed in the rural and agricultural zoned
which does not conform to the MDSI and MDSII Formulas as the
Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs unless the building or
structure is proposed on an existing lot of record.
Setbacks for new dwellings constructed on lots created after the
approval of this By-law, other than the lot containing the barn from
barns containing livestock shall be required in conformity with the
MDSI Formula.
New barns or expansions to existing barns shall require setbacks in
conformity with the MDSII Formula.
3.15 Minimum Dwelling Unit Size
Unless otherwise permitted in this Zoning By-law No., the minimum
size of any dwelling unit shall be 17.5m2 (188ft2) and shall be subject
to applicable approvals under the Ontario Building Cote.
3.16 Minimum Opening Elevation
Where lands abut Lake Cecebe or Ahmic Lake no opening to a
habitable building shall be located below the following elevations.
Abutting Lake Cecebe
285.60 m CGD
Abutting Ahmic Lake
283.16 m CGD
3.17 Mobile Homes
Mobile homes may be used as dwelling units in zones where
permitted and where they meet the following requirements:
a) the structure must be constructed to C.S.A. Standard Z240 or
Z241;
b) the structure is located on permanent foundations with the
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running gear and towing equipment removed;
c) the structure shall have at least 65 square metres 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.
Building permits are required for the placement of mobile homes on
any lands.
3.18 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.
3.19 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.
3.20
Legal Non-Complying Lots, Buildings and Structure
a)
Buildings on Undersized Lots
Where a building or structure is located on a lot having less
than the minimum frontage and/or lot area, and/or 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, replaced, repaired and/or
renovated provided that:
i)
the enlargement, reconstruction, replacement repair
and/or renovation does not reduce the required front
yard, and/ or required side yard, and/ or required rear
yard or increase lot coverage beyond the requirements
of this By-law;
ii)
the height of the existing legal non-complying building
or structure is not increased, within a required yard.
iii)
the building or structure is being used for a purpose
permitted within the Zone in which it is located;
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iv)
all other applicable Provisions of this By-law are
complied with.
b)
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 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 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 lot area or lot frontage
following enactment of this By-law shall be deemed to comply
to the By-law, and may be used in accordance with the
provisions of the By-law.
3.21
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.
g)
Interior Alteration
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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 existing non-conforming dwelling which is damaged by
causes beyond the control of the owner other than flooding,
or which is demolished and reconstructed by the owner. The
existing dwelling may be reconstructed in the same location
on which it existed on the date of the passage of this By-law
even if such did not comply with one or more of the provisions
of this By-law, but the non-conformity may not be further
increased.
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.
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3.22 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 specifically
permitted by this By-law and 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.
3.23
Parking Area Regulations
a) Parking Space Requirements
Parking spaces and areas are required under this By-law, in
accordance with Table 1, 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.
Commercial uses on lots within the Village Commercial Zone
in the Magnetawan Townsite shall not be subject to the
parking requirements established in Table 1.
b) Parking Area Surface
Parking spaces, areas and driveways connecting the parking
space or area with a street shall be maintained with a stable
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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
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 12.0 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
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
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by the Parking Space Requirement Table. Where a change
in use occurs, parking spaces shall be provided for such new
use 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 on the lot.
h)
Winter Use
If the parking area is required to be used in the winter, an
additional area equal to 20% of the required area shall be
provided for snow storage.
i) Barrier Free Parking
Where the parking requirement for any use is 4 or more
spaces, barrier free parking spaces shall be provided in
accordance with the following:
a)
Each space shall have a minimum width of 4 m and
minimum length of 5.5 m
b)
Each space shall be hard-surfaced and level;
c)
Each space shall be located near and accessible to an
entrance; and,
d)
Each space shall be appropriately identified for its
intended use by persons with limited mobility or other
disabilities.
e)
The number of barrier free spaces shall be 20% of the
minimum off street parking requirements.
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TABLE 1: 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.
Restaurant 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.
Golf Course
24 parking spaces for each 9 holes of
golfing facilities.
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
a restaurant or entertainment lounge
licensed in accordance with The
Liquor License Act, as amended,
should such exist.
Liquor
Licensed
Premises,
exclusive of a restaurant, 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.
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.
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Type of Use
Minimum Off-street Parking
Requirements
Type of Use
Minimum Off-street Parking
Requirements
Residential, Residential Mobile
Home
2 parking spaces per dwelling.
Workshop
1 parking space per 35 m2 of gross
floor area.
Uses Permitted by this By-law
other than those listed in this
Table
1 parking space per 35 m2 of gross
floor area.
3.24 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.
3.25
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 Municipality, 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 Municipality, 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
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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; and
ii)
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.
d)
Streets and Installations
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent a public authority from
providing or using land as a street nor prevent the installation
of a utility main including a water main, sanitary sewer, storm
sewer, gas main, pipeline or overhead or underground hydro,
telephone or other utility supply or communication line.
3.26 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.
3.27 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.
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No building or structure except marine facilities, gazebos,
boathouses and pumphouses shall be located within 20 metres of
the normal or maintained high water mark of any river, stream or
other watercourse.
3.29 Setbacks from Waste Disposal Areas
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.
3.30 Storage Containers/Shipping Container
Storage/shipping containers shall only be permitted within the
following zones: Rural (RU), Rural Residential (RR), General
Industrial (MX), Extractive Industrial (MX), Disposal Industrial (MD),
Institutional (I) and General Commercial (CG), Agricultural (A).
Notwithstanding
the
provisions
of
this
By-law,
storage
containers/shipping containers shall adhere to the provisions of
Section 3 (Accessory Buildings, Structures and Uses) and shall be
used exclusively for the storage of goods and materials and may not
be used to accommodate work areas, shops, office uses or retail
sales. Storage containers/shipping containers shall not be permitted
to be located within the front yard or exterior side yard.
Storage/Shipping Containers shall be subject to the following
regulations:
a)
A shipping or storage container shall be permitted as an
accessory building within Municipality in accordance with the
following:
i.
The container shall be restricted to storage only. It
shall not be used as a dwelling or for any gainful
occupation;
ii.
The container meets all provisions of Section 3.1 of
this By-law;
iii.
A maximum of one (1) container shall be permitted
within Residential Zones;
iv.
A maximum of two (2) containers shall be permitted
within Commercial and Industrial Zones;
v.
Containers shall not be stacked on top of another;
vi.
Containers shall not exceed the length of 12 metres;
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vii.
Containers shall comply with the Ontario Building Code,
where applicable;
viii.
Shall be buffered from adjacent properties with a visual
barrier being either a fence, tree line, or natural berm,
higher than the height of the container. to the same height
of the container;
ix.
Shall be maintained in good condition free from rust,
peeling paint and any other form of visible deterioration.
3.31 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 municipality including the specific sign provisions for
Home Occupations and home industries as provided in this By-law.
3.32 Through Lots
Where a lot, which is not a corner lot, has lot frontage on more than
one street, or more than one waterbody the setback and front yard
requirements contained herein shall apply on each street or
waterbody in accordance with the provisions of this By-law.
3.33 Trailer Park and Private Recreational Uses
Unless specified elsewhere in this By-law, 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.
3.34 Trailer, Travel Trailer or Tent Trailer "Trailer"
One trailer, travel trailer or a tent trailer may be located within the
Rural (RU), Agricultural (A) and Rural Residential (RR) Zones where
the trailer is licensed by the Municipality and;
i)
it is not located within 30 metres of the shoreline;
ii)
the appropriate sanitary facilities are provided on site in
accordance with the requirements for a habitable building;
and,
iii)
the trailer is roadworthy and is legally capable of being
towed on a public roadway
iv)
The subject property shall have an installed and
approved 911/civic address.
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3.35
Tiny Homes
A tiny home may be located on a Residential property in accordance
with the following:
1.
No tiny home shall be smaller than 17.5 m2 (188ft2), which
is the minimum required size set out in the Ontario Building
Code;
2.
A tiny home shall not exceed 37 square meter (398 ft2);
3.
The structure must be located on permanent foundations
with the running gear and towing equipment removed;
4.
A tiny home must also have necessary servicing such as
water and sewage;
5.
A tiny home must comply with all requirements of the
Ontario Building Code.
3.36
Short Term Accommodations
One Short Term Accommodation per property, as defined herein and
within the Municipality, and may be permitted within the Agricultural
(A), Rural (RU), Rural Residential (RR), Shoreline Residential (RS)
and Village Residential (RV) Zones and shall be subject to a
licensing system under the Municipal Act.
3.37 Septic Systems
a)
The following minimum opening elevation and shoreline
setback provisions apply to leaching bed septic systems:
Provision
Lots Abutting or
Adjacent to _______
Minimum Shoreline
Setback for Leaching
Bed Components a) 20
metres from the high
water mark
Minimum Elevation for
the Leaching Bed
Components
The Regulatory Flood
Elevation, which is
identified as the"100-year
flood" or Regional Flood
Event.
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b)
The following minimum opening elevation and shoreline
setback provisions apply to tertiary treatment septic systems:
Provision
Lots Abutting or
Adjacent to _______
Minimum Shoreline
Setback for the
Treatment Unit and
Leaching Bed
Components
a) 20 metres from the
high water mark
Minimum Elevation for
the Treatment Unit and
Leaching Bed
Components
The Regulatory Flood
Elevation, which is
identified as the"100-year
flood" or Regional Flood
Event.
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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
RURAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE (RR)
No person shall within any Rural Residential Zone (RR) 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)
detached dwelling
ii)
home occupation
iii)
bed and breakfast establishment
iv)
resource management uses
4.1.2
Regulations for Permitted Uses
Metric
i)
Minimum Lot Area
- 1.0 ha
ii)
Minimum Lot Frontage
- 60.0 m
iii)
Minimum Front Yard
- 15.0 m
iv)
Minimum Interior Side Yard
- 7.5 m
v)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
- 15.0 m
vi)
Minimum Rear Yard
- 7.5 m
vii)
Maximum Lot Coverage
- 5%
viii)
Maximum Building Height
- 10.5 m
4.1.3
Exceptions
4.1.3.1
Rural Residential Exception One (RR-1) Zone
Part of Lot 23 and Lot 24, East Side of West Street (Sider)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the
minimum rear yard setback from the road allowance shall be 1.5
metres.
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4.1.3.2
Rural Residential Exception Three (RR-3) Zone
Part of Lot 97, Concession A, Part 42R-3642, Part 1 and PSR-
416, Part 1 in the former geographic Township of Chapman)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the
minimum lot area shall be 0.4 hectares, and the minimum lot frontage
shall be 45 metres.
4.1.3.3
Rural Residential Exception Four (RR-4) Zone
Plan 256 Lot 79 on West Whalley Lake Road
Notwithstanding the provisions of 4.1.2 to the contrary, within the
Rural Residential Exception Four (RR-4) the following shall apply:
a) The minimum side yard setback to the north lot line shall be 2.4
metres; and,
b) The minimum side yard setback to the south lot line shall be 6.1
metres;
c) The maximum permitted lot coverage shall be 10%.
4.1.3.4
Rural Residential Exception Five (RR-5) Zone, as amended.
Concession 10, Lot 24, formerly the geographic township of
Chapman
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, within
the Rural Residential Exception Five (RR-5) Zone the following
shall apply:
1. Minimum Interior Side Yard (West)-150 metres.
2. That the Applicant enter into a Site Plan Control Agreement with
the Municipality.
4.1.3.5
Rural Residential Exception Six (RR-06) Zone, as amended.
Croft Concession 9, Part Lot 24, 6502 Highway 124
1. Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary,
within the RR-06 Zone the following provisions:
i) Minimum Lot Area
0.11ha
ii) Minimum Lot Frontage
42m
All other provisions of this By-law shall continue to apply.
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4.1.3.6
Rural Residential Exception Seven (RR-07) Zone, as amended.
Concession A, Part Lot 97 Plan 416, 47 Highway 510
1. Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary,
within the RR-07 Zone the following provisions:
i. A motor vehicle repair shop shall be permitted within a building no
greater than 122m2.
ii. Outdoor storage of vehicles shall be permitted while awaiting
repair and shall be located to the north side of the existing
structure subject to the application.
iii. The existing 15m vegetative buffer fronting Highway 510 shall be
maintained.
iv. The applicant apply for, and be approved for, a Change of Use
permit to convert the subject private storage garage to repair
garage (Group F Division 2) in compliance with the Ontario
Building Code.
All other provisions of this By-law shall continue to apply.
4.1.3.7
Rural Residential Exception Eight (RR-08) Zone, as amended.
Concession 8, Part Lot 3, 4601 Highway 124
1.
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary,
within the RR-08 Zone the following provisions:
i.
A Home Industry is permitted, use including a building or part of
a building where marine equipment is serviced or repaired.
ii.
Outside storage of equipment associated with the Home Industry
shall also be permitted.
iii.
In addition to the permitted uses within the RR Zone, the
following uses shall be permitted:
a) Farm
b) Farm produce outlet accessory to a farm
c) Logging
d) Resource management activities
e) Riding school or boarding stables
4.1.3.8
Rural Residential Exception Nine (RR-09) Zone, as amended.
Concession 8, Part Lot 3, 4601 Highway 124
1.
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary,
within the RR-08 Zone the following provisions:
a) Farm
c) Farm produce outlet accessory to a farm
d) Logging
e) Resource management activities
f) Riding school or boarding stables
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4.2
SHORELINE RESIDENTIAL ZONE (RS)
No person shall within any Shoreline Residential Zone (RS) 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)
detached dwelling
ii)
home occupation
iii)
bed and breakfast establishment
4.2.2
Regulations for Permitted Uses
Metric
i)
Minimum Lot Area
- 1.0 ha
ii)
Minimum Lot Frontage
- 90 m
iii)
Minimum Front Yard
- 15 m
iv)
Minimum Interior Side Yard
- 3.5 m
v)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
- 7.5 m
vi)
Minimum Rear Yard
- 10.0 m
vii)
Maximum Lot Coverage
- 15%
viii)
Maximum Building Height
- 10.7 m
ix)
Minimum Ground Floor Area
- 65.0
mx)
Minimum Natural Vegetation Area
or Landscaped Open Space
- 70% of front yard.
4.2.3
Additional Dwelling Units
i)
Where a lot has at least 180 metres of frontage on a
waterbody, including but not limited to, Lake Ahmic,
Cecebe Lake or the Magnetawan River, an Additional
Dwelling Unit (detached) is permitted in the rear yard
subject to the provisions of Section 3.6 (b);
ii)
Additional Dwelling Units (detached) are not permitted
within shoreline storage buildings (i.e., boathouses);
iii)
Additional Dwelling Units (attached) are permitted subject
to the provisions of Section 3.6 (a)."
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4.2.4
Exceptions
4.2.4.1
Shoreline Residential Exception Eight (RS-8) Zone
Notwithstanding the requirements of this By-law to the contrary the
following provisions will apply to the lands within the Shoreline
Residential Exception Eight (RS-8) Zone in Part of lots 11 and 12,
Concession 7, geographic Township of Croft as identified on
Schedules "1,2 and 3" attached hereto:
a)
Permitted Uses, Buildings and Structures as identified on
Schedule "3" and more particularly described as follows:
i)
North Parcel (Part 1 of Reference Plan No. 42R-16258)
-
A one and one half storey existing dwelling
-
A one and one half storey proposed garage
-
An existing privy to be relocated as shown
-
An existing dock
-
And existing deck
-
A proposed septic system
-
A proposed deck
ii)
South Parcel (Part 2 of Reference Plan No. 42R-
16258)
-
A one and one half storey existing dwelling
-
A one and one half storey existing garage and
sleeping cabin
-
An existing concrete barbeque pad
-
An existing boathouse and dock
-
An existing deck
-
A proposed septic system
-
A proposed deck
b) Size and Location of Buildings and Structures
The size and location of the permitted buildings and structures
are indicated on a site plan attached to a consent agreement
that is registered on the title of both parcels at the Land
Registry Office in the Town of Parry Sound in the District of
Parry Sound. No buildings or other structural development is
permitted beyond that identified on Schedule "3" to this By-
law.
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Habitat Area Zones
The habitat area zones are those areas on each parcel
outside of building, structure, driveway and septic locations
including that found in the Hardwood Bush identified in
Schedule "3", the Site Plan where the significant vegetation is
to be maintained except as provided in the Site Plan and
Consent Agreement described above.
Habitat Area Zones are made up of the conifer fringe along
the shoreline, the conifer patches between the shoreline and
the rear lot line, and, associated regenerating deciduous
shrubs and sapling generally within thirty (30) metres of
conifer cover, and identified on Schedule "3", the Site Plan.
For the purposes of this By-law, the term "significant
vegetation" means "coniferous vegetation and associated
regenerating deciduous shrubs and saplings generally within
thirty (30) metres of conifer cover, significant to deer for winter
habitat."
c) Lot Standards
As identified on Schedules "2" and "3", the minimum lot size
shall be 0.542 hectares for the north parcel (Part 1) and 0.63
hectares for the south parcel (Part 2). The minimum lot
frontage shall be 45 metres for each parcel.
d) Other Provisions
All other general applicable provisions or zone requirements
if not specifically addressed in this amending By-law shall
continue to apply.
4.2.4.2
Shoreline Residential Exception Nine (RS-9) Zone
Notwithstanding the setback requirement from High Water mark and
the minimum front yard setback in the RS Zone, on lands located in
Part of Island H in Ahmic Lake (Croft) and zoned RS-9, the minimum
setbacks between the two front corners of main dwelling and the high
water mark shall be 3.96 metres at the north-east corner and 11
metres at the south-east corner.
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4.2.4.3
Shoreline Residential Exception Ten (RS-10) Zone
(Part of Lot 20, Concession 8, Croft)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3.1 (g) (iii), and on lands
within the RS-10 zone, a second boathouse shall be permitted within
2.0 metres of an existing boathouse and the following provisions
shall apply:
a)
The maximum width of the existing boathouse shall be 6.0
metres;
b)
The maximum width of the new boathouse shall be 15.25
metres, and
c)
The maximum height of the new boathouse shall not exceed
1 storey.
4.2.4.4
Shoreline Residential Exception Fourteen (RS-14) Zone
(Part of Lot 22, Concession 1, Chapman)
Notwithstanding, the regulations for permitted uses, on lands in Part
of Lot 1, Concession 22 and located in the RS-14 Zone, the minimum
interior side yard shall be 0.75 metres and further this minimum shall
only apply to buildings which existed on the date this By-law was
passed.
4.2.4.5
Shoreline Residential Exception Fifteen (RS-15) Zone
(Part of Lots 28 and 29, Concession 5, Chapman)
Notwithstanding, Section 4.2.2.(i) in the Shoreline Residential (RS)
Zone, on lands in Part of lot 28 and 29, concession 5 and located in
the RS-15 Zone, the minimum lot frontage shall be 65 metres.
The Holding symbol shall be removed subject to the approval of the
Ontario Municipal Board of Consent Application B045/07 or a
withdrawal or dismissal of the appeal to B045/07.
4.2.4.6
Shoreline Residential Exception (RS-18) Zone
(Part of Lot 20, Concession 5, Croft 42R 18872)
Notwithstanding Section 4.2.2 in the Shoreline Residential (RS)
Zone, for lands located in Part of Lot 20, concession 5 and legally
described as Parts 1 through 5, Plan 42R 18872 and located in the
RS-18 Zone, the following provisions shall apply:
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1.
Minimum shoreline frontage shall be 85 metres;
2.
Minimum lot area shall be 0.85 hectares;
3.
Minimum depth of natural vegetated buffer along the full width
of the shoreline shall be 15 metres measured at right angles
to the shoreline;
4.
Maximum width of shoreline activity area 10 metres located at
or near the water's edge;
5.
Maximum area of shoreline activity area shall be 50m2;
6.
Maximum width of trail from dwelling to shoreline activity area
shall be 2.5 metres;
7.
Minimum setback from water's edge for a septic system shall
be 30 metres.
Furthermore, for lands located in the RS-18 zone, Sections 3.1 (f)
and 3.6 (second and third paragraphs) of By-law 2001-26 shall not
apply.
4.2.4.7
Shoreline Residential Exception Nineteen (RS-19) Zone
(Part of Lot 20, concession 5, Croft)
Notwithstanding Section 4.2.2 in the Shoreline Residential (RS)
Zone, for lands located in Part of Lot 20, Concession 5 and legally
described as Parts 6 and 7, Plan 42R-18872 and located in the RS-
19 Zone, the following provisions shall apply:
1.
Minimum shoreline frontage measured at right angles from
interior lot lines shall be 50 metres;
2.
Minimum lot area shall be 0.85 hectares;
3.
Minimum depth of natural vegetated buffer along the full width
of the shoreline shall be 15 metres measured at right angles
to the shoreline;
4.
Maximum width of shoreline activity area 10 metres located at
or near the water's edge;
5.
Maximum area of shoreline activity area shall be 50m2;
6.
Maximum width of trail from dwelling to shoreline activity area
shall be 2.5 metres; and,
7.
Minimum setback from water's edge for septic system shall
be 30 metres.
Furthermore, for lands located in the RS-19 zone, Sections 3.1 (f)
and 3.6 (second and third paragraphs) of By-law 2001-26 shall not
apply.
For the purposes of the RS-18 and RS-19 Zones, the following
definitions shall apply:
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1.
Natural Vegetated Buffer - shall mean lands which abut the
water's edge which are maintained in a natural vegetated
state with the exception of the Shoreline Activity Area.
Outside of the Shoreline activity Area, pruning or removal of
dying, dead or diseased trees is permitted provided that
replanting of native species is undertaken to replace such
trees or vegetation.
2.
Shoreline Activity Area - shall mean lands located within the
Natural Vegetated Buffer which abut the shoreline and are
used for recreation and activity associated with the lake.
Within the Shoreline Activity Area, no building or structures
are permitted which require a Building Permit under the
Ontario Building Code Act.
4.2.4.8
Shoreline Residential Twenty (RS-20) Zone
(Part of Lots 27 and 28, Concession 4, RP PSR-593, REM Part 2
geographic Township of Chapman)
Notwithstanding the provisions in this by-law to the contrary, the
permitted minimum Lot frontages are as follows:
i)
North parcel:
- Minimum Lot Frontage: 79 metres
ii)
South Parcel:
- Minimum Lot Frontage: 89 metres
4.2.4.9
Shoreline Residential Twenty One (RS-21) Zone
(Part of Lot 22, Concession 9, geographic Township of Croft)
Notwithstanding the provisions in this by-law to the contrary the
maximum permitted shoreline width shall be 13.4 metres.
4.2.4.10
Shoreline Residential Twenty Two (RS-22) Zone
(Part of Lot 19, Concession 3, geographic Township of Croft)
Notwithstanding the provisions in this by-law to the contrary, the
maximum shoreline width of the existing single detach dwelling shall
be 17.09 metres.
4.2.4.11
Shoreline Residential Twenty Three (RS-23) Zone
(Part of Lot 19, Concession 3, geographic Township of Croft)
Notwithstanding the provisions in this by-law to the contrary the
following provisions apply lands zoned RS-23:
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1.
One 25m2 floating platform per lot is permitted. The entire
floating platform and canoe dock will extend out into the marsh
a maximum of 15 metres from the shoreline. The floating
platform will be attached to the shoreline from which would
extend a 2 metre wide by 10 metre long, steel-pile supported
dock suitable for the launching of non-motorized watercraft to
access the marsh environment.
2.
To prevent harm to fish habitat, the following standard
protocols and procedures shall be followed, as included in the
December 2015
Supplementary Fish Habitat
Impact
Assessment prepared by Blythe and Associates:
a.
Seasonal-residential building envelopes shall be sited
at least 15 metres back from the edge of the lake;
b.
Any fill materials used to elevate the building site shall
be protected with adequate sediment and erosion
control measures that shall be maintained until the
areas of disturbed and unconsolidated soils are
revegetated or stabilized by other permanent methods;
and
c.
A shoreline vegetation buffer zone of 5 metres shall be
maintained in a natural state, save for periodic pruning
of brush to facilitate access to the non-motorized
watercraft floating platform.
4.2.4.12
Shoreline Residential Twenty Four (RS-24) Zone
(Part of Lot 2, Concession 14, geographic Township of Spence)
Notwithstanding Section 4.2 or Section 3.1 in the Shoreline
Residential (RS) Zone, for lands located on Part of Lot 2, Concession
14 and located in the RS-24 Zone, the following provisions shall
apply:
1.
Minimum required exterior side yard of a detached garage
with an area of 58 square metres shall be 0.9 metres.
4.2.4.13
Shoreline Residential Twenty Five (RS-25) Zone
(Part of Lot 18, Concession 5, in the former geographic
Township of Croft)
The subject lands can be developed for a residential use with no
frontage on an improved public road.
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The owner shall enter into an Agreement with the Municipality to
acknowledge that the lands are on a private road and that the
Municipality may not be able to provide emergency services should
the road not be maintained by the owner.
4.2.4.14
Shoreline Residential Twenty Six (RS-26) Zone
(Concession 5, Croft Plan M40, Part Block A. Parcels 25053
P.S.S.S., in the former geographic Township of Croft - 338A
Cedar Croft Road)
Notwithstanding Section 4.2.2 in the Shoreline Residential (RS)
Zone, the following provisions shall apply:
- Minimum Lot Area shall be 0.65 hectares; and
- Minimum Lot Frontage shall be 71 metres.
4.2.4.15
Shoreline Residential Twenty Seven (RS-27) Zone
(Concession 5, Croft Plan M40, Part Block A. Parcel 8753
P.S.S.S., in the former geographic Township of Croft - 338B
Cedar Croft Road)
Notwithstanding Section 4.2.2 in the Shoreline Residential (RS)
Zone, the following provisions shall apply:
- Minimum Lot Area shall be 0.85 hectares;
- Minimum Lot Frontage shall be 67 metres; and
- Minimum Exterior Side Yard Setback shall be 3 metres.
4.2.4.16
Shoreline Residential Twenty Eight (RS-28) Zone
(Part of Lot 15, Concession 8, PCL 422, geographic Township of
Croft)
Notwithstanding Section 4.2.2 to the contrary, within the Shoreline
Residential Exception Twenty-Eight (RS-28) Zone, a 13.4 metre front
yard setback shall be permitted.
4.2.4.17
Shoreline Residential Exception Twenty Nine (RS-29) Zone
(Lot 7, Croft Plan 181, geographic township of Croft - 497 Rocky
Reef Road, Ahmic Harbour, Magnetawan)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3.1 (k) to the contrary,
within the Shoreline Residential
Exception Twenty Nine (RS-29) Zone the following shall apply:
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a) Only one guest cabin shall be permitted.
b) The maximum floor area of a guest cabin shall be 101.5 square
metres.
c) The maximum permitted height of a guest cabin shall be 6
metres.
d) The guest cabin shall be setback a minimum of 15 metres to the
west of the dwelling.
4.2.4.18
Shoreline Residential Exception Thirty (RS-30) Zone
(Spence Plan 42M552, Block 7, Johnston Road, Magnetawan)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.2.2 vi) to the contrary,
within the Shoreline Residential Exception Thirty (RS-30) Zone a
minimum rear yard setback of 8.5 metres shall be permitted.
4.2.4.19
Shoreline Residential Exception Thirty One (RS-31) Zone
(Lot 39, PCL 15531 S/S, M-Plan 230, 340 Wurm Road)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3.1 (h) and Section 4.2.2
to the contrary, within the Shoreline Residential Exception Thirty One
(RS-31) Zone the following shall apply:
a) a minimum rear yard setback of 4.5 metres shall be permitted for
a detached garage.
b) Maximum lot coverage shall be 18%.
4.2.4.20
Shoreline Residential Exception Thirty Two (RS-32) Zone
(Con. 1, Lot 10, (Chapman), PIN 52079-0149LT; Minkler's Lane
off of South Horn Lake Road)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, within
the Shoreline Residential Exception Thirty Two (R S-32) Zone the
following shall apply:
a) Notwithstanding Section 3.8 (Frontage on Improved Public Road,
Private Road or Navigable Waterway) in the Zoning By-law, a
permitted use and permitted accessory buildings and structures
shall be permitted with access via a private road;
a) The minimum setback requirement for a septic system shall be
30 metres from a watercourse or waterbody;
b) A minimum 20 metre natural shoreline vegetation buffer shall be
provided along all watercourses and waterbodies. Natural
vegetation shall be maintained in the shoreline buffer area. Tree
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and vegetation removal shall only be permitted for hazardous
trees and for an area 10 metres in width in order to access the
shoreline;
c) Permitted docks shall be a floating dock, pole dock, or
cantilevered dock. Crib docks are not permitted.
d) A minimum 10 metre setback from the groundwater seepage
area identified on Schedule ".A-l " attached to this By-law shall
be maintained for all buildings and structures, inclusive of docks.
4.2.4.21
Shoreline Residential Exception Thirty Three (RS-33) Zone
Concession 2, Part Lot 7, Plan M34 Block A and RP PSR873,
Parts 2 and 5, RP PSR938, Parts 7,8,9 and 11, PCL12513 15038
SS, former geographic Township of Croft, 191 Little Lane
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, within
the Shoreline Residential Exception Thirty Three (RS-33) Zone the
following shall apply:
1. The minimum required side yard setback for a dock and/or
single storey boathouse shall be 30 metres from the northeast
interior side lot line and its 30.4 metre (100 feet) projection into
the water.
2. All development shall be subject to Site Plan Control pursuant to
Section 41 of the Planning Act.
4.2.4.22
Shoreline Residential Exception Thirty Four (RS-34) Zone
(Plan 326, Lot 46)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, within
the Shoreline Residential Exception Thirty Four (RS-34) Zone the
following shall apply:
a) A free standing-deck and gazebo shall be permitted.
4.2.4.23
Shoreline Residential Exception Thirty Five (RS-35) Zone
Plan 181 Part Lot 6, Registered Plan 42R14553, Part 3,
Together with ROW, former geographic Township of Croft, 537
Rocky Reef Road
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, within
the Shoreline Residential Exception Thirty Five (RS-35) Zone the
following shall apply:
1. A secondary dwelling unit measuring 188.2 square metres in
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area shall be permitted.
2. The secondary dwelling unit shall be subject to the provisions of
Section 4.2.2.
3. All development shall be subject to Site Plan Control pursuant to
Section 41 of the Planning Act.
4.2.4.24
Shoreline Residential Exception Thirty Six (RS-36) Zone
Concession 2, Part Lot 7, Plan M34 Block A and RP PSR873,
Parts 2 and 5, RP PSR938, Parts 7,8,9 and 11, PCL12513 15038
SS, former geographic Township of Croft, 191 Little Lane
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, within
the Shoreline Residential Exception Thirty Six (RS-36) Zone the
following shall apply:
1. The maximum number of accessory buildings within 100 metres
of the water shall be fourteen (14), #A-N, and include the
following;
2. The maximum floor area of 'Building A' shown on Schedule A
shall be 71.7 square metres;
3. The maximum floor area of 'Building B' shown on Schedule A
shall be 102 square metres;
4. The maximum floor area of 'Building C' shown on Schedule A
shall be 26.2 square metres;
5. The maximum floor area of 'Building D' shown on Schedule A
shall be 45 square metres;
6. The maximum floor area of 'Building E' shown on Schedule A
shall be 98.8 square metres;
7. The maximum floor area of 'Building F shown on Schedule A
shall be 18.8 square metres;
8. The maximum floor area of 'Building G' shown on Schedule A
shall be 67.9 square metres;
9. The maximum floor area of "Building H' shown on Schedule A
shall be 15.5 square metres;
10. The maximum floor area of "Building I" shown on Schedule A
shall be 20.1 square metres;
11. The maximum floor area of "Building J" shown on Schedule A
shall be 7.2 square metres;
12. The maximum floor area of "Building K" shown on Schedule A
shall be 27.6 square metres;
13. The maximum floor area of "Building L" shown on Schedule A
shall be 9.3 square metres;
14. The maximum floor area of "Building M" shown on Schedule A
shall be 22.3 square metres;
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15. The maximum floor area of "Building N" shown on Schedule A
shall be 1.7 square metres;
16. All development shall be subject to Site Plan Control pursuant to
Section 41 of the Planning Act;
4.2.4.25
Shoreline Residential Exception Thirty-Seven (RS-37) Zone
(Concession 6, Part Lot 34, Registered Plan 42R2457, Part1
PCL 15564 S/S PCL 6433 S/S in the former geographic
Township of Spence)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, within
the Shoreline Residential Exception Thirty-Seven (RS-37) Zone the
following shall apply:
a) All principal building development shall remain a minimum of 10
metres away from the Environmental Protection Zone boundary.
b) Docks shall be supported by steel piles, floats (floating dock, or
cantilevered dock construction. Crib docks are not permitted.
c) A minimum 20 metre natural shoreline vegetation buffer shall be
provided along all watercourses and waterbodies. Natural
vegetation shall be maintained in the shoreline buffer area. Tree
and vegetation removal shall only be permitted for hazardous
trees, the construction of permitted decks, and shoreline
structures and for an access pathway having a maximum width
of 2.0 metres in order to access the shoreline.
4.2.4.26
Shoreline Residential Exception Thirty-Eight (RS-38) Zone
(Plan 253 Lots 1 to 3 in the former geographic Township of
Chapman)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary,
within the Shoreline Residential Exception Thirty-Eight (RS-38)
Zone the following shall apply:
Size and location of Buildings and Structures;
The size and location of the permitted residential building is
indicated on the site plan attached to the by-law and that no
building or development is permitted beyond the area identified
in Schedule 'A'.
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4.2.4.27
Shoreline Residential Exception (RS-39) Zone (Plan 181
and 42R-11082 on Rocky Reef Road, Municipality of
Magnetawan, District of Parry Sound),
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.2, and on lands
within the RS-39 Zone, the following provisions shall apply:
a) The minimum front yard setback from the water's edge for all
buildings and structures shall be 20 metres;
b) The minimum front yard setback from water's edge for a septic
system shall be 30 metres;
c) A vegetation preservation area shall be required for the lands
located within 20 metres of the water's edge and a 3 metre wide
pathway for access to the water's edge shall be permitted along
with a 80 square metre shoreline activity area; and,
d) Shoreline structures, including a dock, are permitted in
accordance with the other provisions of the By-law.
4.2.4.28
Shoreline Residential Exception Holding (RS-H) Zone
(Con 4 Part Lot 6-7, Parts 6 & 7 Plan 42R-17369 former
geographic Township of Croft)
Notwithstanding, the permitted uses in the Residential Shoreline
(RS) Zone, on lands in Part of Lot 6 and 7, Concession 4 and
located in the RS Zone, the Holding symbol shall be removed
upon the preparation and approval of an Environmental Impact
Study (EIS) to review deer wintering habitat and any other natural
heritage features. The EIS will also establish a suitable building
site and dock envelope location and also identify any required
mitigation measures to be completed prior to the removal of the
holding symbol and prior to future development on the lot.
4.2.4.29
Shoreline Residential Exception (RS-40) Zone (Con 14 PT Lot
13, 42R-2703 Part 8 to 13 42R-11082) on Silver Lake Road,
Municipality of Magnetawan, District of Parry Sound)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary,
within the Residential Shoreline Exception Forty (RS-40) Zone, the
following shall apply:
i)
The minimum front yard for the severed lot shall be 80 metres;
ii) The minimum lot size for the severed lot shall be 0.47
hectares; and
iii) The minimum lot area for the retained lot shall be 0.91
hectares.
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Shoreline Residential Exception (RS-41) Zone (Con 4 Pt Lot
13) which is a water access lot in the former Township of
Croft, Municipality of Magnetawan.
Notwithstanding the requirements of this By-law to the contrary, the
following provisions will apply to the lands within the Shoreline
Residential Exception forty-one (RS-41) Zone in Part Lot 13,
Concession 4, Reference Plan PCL 699 S/S, Municipality of
Magnetawan, District of Parry Sound:
i. The maximum size of a guest cabin within a two-storey
boathouse shall be 95 square metres (inclusive of a covered
and enclosed porch of a maximum of 30 square metres).
ii. The maximum permitted width of the two-storey boathouse
shall be 15.5 metres;
iii. The maximum permitted length of the two-storey boathouse
shall be 9.5 metres;
iv. The maximum permitted width of the second-story deck and
dock attached to the two-storey boathouse shall be 21 metres;
and
v. The maximum permitted length of the second-story deck and
dock attached to the two-storey boathouse shall be 12.5
metres.
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4.3
VILLAGE RESIDENTIAL ZONE (RV)
No person shall within any Village Residential Zone (RV) 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)
detached dwelling
ii)
semi-detached dwelling
iii)
duplex dwelling
iv)
converted dwelling
v)
home occupation
vi)
bed and breakfast establishment
4.3.2
Regulations for Permitted Uses
Metric
i)
Minimum Lot Area
-
0.4 ha
ii)
Minimum Lot Frontage
-
20.0 m
iii)
Minimum Front Yard
-
6.0 m
iv)
Minimum Interior Side Yard
-
3.0 m
v)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
-
6.0 m
vi)
Minimum Rear Yard
-
7.5 m
vii)
Maximum Lot Coverage
-
20%
viii)
Maximum Building Height
-
10.7 m
4.3.3
Exceptions
4.3.3.1
Village Residential Exception Five (RV-5) Zone
(Lots 18, 19, 20 and 21, Reference Plan 319, 53 Stanley Street,
Magnetawan)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.3.2 (i) to the contrary,
within the Village Residential Exception Five Zone (RV-5) the
following shall apply:
a) The minimum lot area for Property 'B' on Schedule A-l shall be
0.37 hectares.
b) A dock for Property 'A' on Schedule A-l attached shall be limited
to the current shoreline access and shall be a floating dock with
a maximum width of 1.8 metres;
c) In order to extend out beyond the edge of the dense aquatic
macrophytes, a dock for Property 'B ' on Schedule A-l attached
shall be a minimum length of 40 metres. Such dock shall be a
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floating dock with a maximum width of 1.8 metres;
d) No buildings or structures are permitted in those lands zoned
Environmental Protection Zone (EP) on Schedule A-l attached,
except as provided in this By-law.
.
4.3.3.2
Village Residential Exception Six (RV-06) Zone
Plan 319 EPT Lot 3 S/S (Village of Magnetawan), 6 Bay Street
Notwithstanding the setback requirement from the High Water Mark
in Section 3.25, the minimum setback requirement shall be 7.3
meters at the southeast comer of the subject lands and further this
minimum shall only apply to structures which existed on the date
this By-law was passed, (shed and fence).
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4.4
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:
4.4.1
Permitted Uses
i)
detached dwelling
ii)
duplex dwelling
iii)
semi-detached dwelling
iv)
converted dwelling
v)
four-plex dwelling
vi)
six-plex dwelling
vii)
townhouse dwelling
viii)
retirement community
ix)
nursing home
x)
seniors' residence
xi)
retirement home
xii)
triplex dwelling units
xiii)
apartment units
4.4.2
Regulations for Permitted Uses
Metric
i)
Minimum Lot Area
-
1.0 ha
ii)
Minimum Lot Frontage
-
40 m
iii)
Minimum Front Yard
-
6.0 m
iv)
Minimum Interior Side Yard
-
6.0 m
v)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
-
6.0 m
vi)
Minimum Rear Yard
-
7.5 m
vii)
Maximum Lot Coverage
-
30%
viii)
Maximum Building Height
-
10.5 m
4.4.3
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%
ii)
Maximum unit size
-
150 m2
iii)
All entrances shall be at grade.
4.4.4
Exceptions
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4.5
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.
4.5.1
Permitted Uses
i)
mobile home park
ii)
recreational facilities, commercial and service facilities and/or
a community centre that will be accessory to the mobile home
park and is intended to serve only the mobile home
community
4.5.2
Regulations for Permitted Uses
Metric
Imperial
(approx.)
i)
Minimum Lot Area
-
1.0 ha
ii)
Minimum Lot Frontage
-
100.0 m
iii)
Minimum Front Yard
-
30.0 m
iv)
Minimum Interior Side Yard
-
7.5 m
v)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
-
15.0 m
vi)
Minimum Rear Yard
-
7.5 m
vii)
Maximum Lot Coverage
-
5%
viii)
Maximum Building Height
-
9.0 m
ix)
Minimum Ground Floor Area
-
65.0 m2
x)
Minimum Mobile Home Site Size
-
195 m2
4.5.3
No less than 10% of the total area of any mobile home park 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.
4.5.4
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.
4.5.5
Exceptions
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4.6
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:
4.6.1
Permitted Uses
i)
detached dwelling
ii)
duplex dwelling
iii)
semi-detached dwelling
iv)
home occupation
v)
home industry
vi)
cemetery
vii)
farm
viii)
farm produce outlet accessory to a farm
ix)
fire hall
x)
golf course
xi)
group home
xii)
hunt camp
xiii)
kennel
xiv)
logging
xv)
lodging or boarding house
xvi)
municipal or provincial offices or works garage
xvii)
portable asphalt or concrete batching plant
xviii) public park
xix)
resource management activities
xx)
riding school or boarding stables
xxi)
veterinary hospital
xxii)
bed and breakfast establishment
4.6.2
Regulations for Permitted Uses
Metric
i)
Minimum Lot Area
- 10 ha
ii)
Minimum Lot Frontage
- 134 m
iii)
Minimum Front Yard
- 15.0 m
iv)
Minimum Interior Side Yard
- 15.0 m
v)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
- 15.0 m
vi)
Minimum Rear Yard
- 15.0 m
vii)
Maximum Lot Coverage
- 25%
viii)
Maximum Building Height
- 10.5 m
2.
No kennel shall be located within 120 metres of a residential
dwelling on another lot.
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4.6.3
Exceptions
4.6.3.1
Rural Exception One (RU-1)
(Lot 7, Concession 11, Chapman, Crane)
Notwithstanding Section 3.6, Dwelling Units on a Lot, to the contrary,
a Garden Suite shall be permitted within the RU-1B Zone as shown
on Schedule A
4.6.3.2
Rural Exception Two (RU-2)
Lucky Seven Hunt Camp, Part Lot 23, Concession 4, Croft
Notwithstanding the regulations of Section 4.6 and Section 5.70 to
the contrary, on lands zoned Rural Exception Two (RU-2) a hunt
camp having a maximum floor area of 135 square metres shall be
permitted.
Prior to any development occurring within the Rural Exception Two
(RU-2) Zone, the owner shall enter into a development agreement
with the Municipality of Magnetawan with respect to road access.
In all other respects, the provisions of this By-law shall apply.
4.6.3.3
Rural Exception Seven (RU-7)
Part 1, Plan 42R-12729, being Part of Lot 104, Concession A,
geographic Township of Chapman.
Notwithstanding the regulations of Section 4.6.1 the subject lands
may be used for the indoor repair of motor vehicles in a building
having an area of no greater than 140 m2. The outdoor storage of
vehicles requiring repair is permitted on a temporary basis only; while
awaiting part or customer pickup.
4.6.3.4
Rural Temporary Use Two (RU-T2)
(Croft Concession 10, Part Lot 26 Registered Plan 42R 3291,
Part 1 and Part 2, 12 25th and 26th Sideroad)
Section 4.17 of By-law 2001-26 is hereby amended by adding the
following in "Table 2: Temporary Uses":
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Table 2: Temporary Uses
Symbol
Zone
Property
/
Legal
Description
Temporary
Uses
Permitted
Date
Enacted
Expiry
Date
RU-T2
Rural
(RU)
12 25th &
26th
Sideroad
Croft
Concession
10, Part Lot
26
Registered
Plan
42R
3291, Part
1 and Part
2
A
garden
suite
measuring
43
square
metres
in
size shall be
permitted.
This by-law
remains
in
full
force
and
effect
for
a
maximum
often
(10)
years from
the date of
passing
hereof.
August
14,
2019
August
14,
2029
4.6.3.5
Rural Exception Eight (RU-8) Zone, as amended.
Concession A, Lots 72 & 73 & Part Lot 74 REM PCL 821 SS,
former Township of Spence, 1743 Nipissing Road South,
Magnetawan
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, within
the Rural Exception Eight (RU-8) Zone the following shall apply:
1. A Contractor's Yard shall be permitted.
2. Outdoor storage areas within the Rural Exception Eight (RU-8)
Zone shall be screened from views from the roadway and
adjacent residential uses.
3. All development shall be subject to Site Plan Control pursuant to
Section 41 of the Planning Act.
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4.6.3.6
Rural Exception Nine (RU-9) Zone, as amended.
Concession 8, Part Lot 12, PCL 17622 S/S
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, within
the Rural Exception Nine (RU-9) Zone the following shall apply:
1. The minimum required setback from a watercourse shall be 40
meters.
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4.7
AGRICULTURAL ZONE (A)
No person shall within any Agricultural Zone (A) 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)
farm
ii)
farm produce outlet accessory to a farm
iii)
home occupation
iv)
home industry
v)
kennel
vi)
riding school or boarding stables
vii)
veterinary hospital
viii)
resource management activities
ix)
riding school or boarding stable
i)
bed and breakfast establishment
4.7.2
Regulations for Permitted Uses
Metric
i)
Minimum Lot Area
-
20.0 ha
ii)
Minimum Lot Frontage
-
135.0 m
iii)
Minimum Front Yard
-
15.0 m
iv)
Minimum Interior Side Yard
-
15.0 m
v)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard -
30.0 m
vi)
Minimum Rear Yard
-
15.0 m
vii)
Maximum Lot Coverage
-
5%
viii)
Maximum Building Height
-
12 m
ix)
No kennel shall be located within 120 metres of a residential
dwelling on another lot.
4.7.3
Specialized Farm
A specialized farm shall only be permitted where the operator has
submitted a Nutrient Management Plan to the satisfaction of Council.
4.7.4
Exceptions
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4.8
GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONE (CG)
No person shall within any General Commercial (CG) 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)
bank or financial institutions
ii)
business, professional and administrative offices
iii)
building supply outlet
iv)
lumber yard
v)
clinic
vi)
commercial nursery and/or greenhouse
vii)
community centre
viii)
country market/ flea market
ix)
day nursery
x)
light equipment sales and rental establishment
xi)
golf course
xii)
marina sales and service establishment
xiii)
motel
xiv)
hotel
xv)
motor vehicle body shop
xvi)
motor vehicle dealership
xvii)
motor vehicle repair garage
xviii) motor vehicle service station
xix)
personal service shop
xx)
parking lot
xxi)
place of worship
xxii)
post office
xxiii) public or private club
xxiv) restaurant or tavern
xxv)
retail store
xxvi) service shop
xxvii) residential dwelling units located on the second storey of a
building or to the rear of the main building
4.8.2
Regulations for Permitted Uses
Metric
(approx.)
i)
Minimum Lot Area
- 1.0 ha
ii)
Minimum Lot Frontage
- 60.0 m
iii)
Minimum Front Yard
- 15.0 m
iv)
Minimum Interior Side Yard
- 6.0 m
v)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
- 15.0 m
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vi)
Minimum Rear Yard
- 10 m
vii)
Maximum Lot Coverage
- 50%
viii)
Maximum Building Height
- 10.7 m
4.8.3
Setbacks from Residential Lot
Where a commercial use abuts any lot used for residential purposes,
the minimum yard from the residential lot shall be 3.0 metres.
4.8.4
Exceptions
4.8.4.1
General Commercial Exception One (CG-1) Zone
Part of Lot 26, Concession 7, geographic Township of Chapman
(346 River Road) Gindl
Notwithstanding the permitted uses in the General Commercial (CG)
Zone to the contrary, a commercial airfield, including a flying school,
tours, aircraft rental, aircraft maintenance and accessory uses shall
be permitted in the General Commercial Exception One (CG-1)
Zone.
In all other respects the provisions of this By-law shall apply.
4.8.4.2
General Commercial Exception Two (CG-2) Zone
(Part of Lot 1, Concession 8, Part 1 of Plan 42R-4455, in the
Former Township of Croft - Davis)
No person shall within any General Commercial Exception Two (CG-
2) Zone, use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure
except for a heavy equipment and motor vehicle repair garage,
including the repair of dump trucks, and roads and landscaping
equipment, in an enclosed building, in accordance with the following:
i)
Maximum Height
14 metres
ii)
Minimum setback from any residential lot line
70 metres
In all other respects, the provisions of this By-law shall apply.
4.8.4.3
General commercial Exception (CG-3) Zone
(Part of Lot 35, Concession 8, Chapman)
In addition to the permitted uses in the General Commercial (CG)
Zone, on lands in Part of Lot 35, Concession 8 and located in the
CG-3 Zone, additional permitted uses shall include a mini-storage
facility and a storage and/or maintenance building for a dry-mix
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cement business. For the purpose of the CT-3 Zone, the following
definition of mini-storage shall apply:
Mini-Storage - shall mean a self-storage facility consisting of a
building or buildings containing individual, self-contained units that
are leased to the general public as a commercial venture for the
purpose of storing personal and/or household goods.
4.8.4.4
General Commercial Exception Four (CG-4) Zone
(Part of Lot 6, Concession 8 in the geographic Township of
Croft)
1)
Notwithstanding the provisions in this by-law to the contrary,
the following uses are permitted in the CG-4 Zone:
- Dwelling Unit
- Marina Sales and service establishment
- Motor Vehicle Repair Garage
- Service Shop
2)
The owner shall enter into a Site Plan Control Agreement with
the Municipality, as per By-law 2010-44 and the Municipal
Official Plan.
4.8.4.5
General Commercial Exception Two (CG-2) Zone
(4855 - 520)
1) THAT Section "4.8" of By-law 2001-26 be amended by adding
the following temporary permitted uses in the CG-2 Zone for the
property located at 4855 Highway 520 in the Municipality of
Magnetawan:
- A research and development business for rock cutting
saws and blades.
2) THAT A research and development business for rock cutting
saws and blades shall be defined as:
An enterprise where research, development, manufacturing and
testing of rock cutting equipment is undertaken. Rock cutting and
retail sales may also be conducted with the business. Cutting shall
be undertaken indoors, and outdoor storage shall be limited and
accessory to the principal use.
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4.9
VILLAGE COMMERCIAL ZONE (CV)
No person shall within any Village Commercial (CV) 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)
bank or financial institutions
ii)
business, professional and administrative offices
iii)
clinic
iii)
commercial nursery and/or greenhouse
iv)
community centre
v)
country market/ flea market
vi)
day nursery
vii)
light equipment sales and rental establishment
viii)
motel
ix)
hotel
xi)
motor vehicle body shop
xii)
motor vehicle dealership
xiii)
motor vehicle repair garage
xiv)
motor vehicle service station
xv)
personal service shop
xvi)
parking lot
xvii)
place of worship
xviii) post office
xix)
public or private club
xx)
restaurant or tavern
xxi)
retail store
xxii)
service shop
xxiii) residential dwelling units located on the second storey of a
building or to the rear of the main building
4.9.2
Regulations for Permitted Uses
Metric
i)
Minimum Lot Area
- 0.4 ha
ii)
Minimum Lot Frontage
- 20 m
iii)
Minimum Front Yard
- NIL
iv)
Minimum Interior Side Yard
- 3.0 m
v)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
- 6.0 m
vi)
Minimum Rear Yard
- 10.0 m
vii)
Maximum Lot Coverage
- 50%
viii)
Maximum Building Height
- 10.7m
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4.9.3 Setbacks from Residential Lot
Where a commercial use abuts any lot used for residential purposes,
the minimum yard from the residential lot shall be 3.0 metres.
4.9.4
Exceptions
4.9.4.1
Village Commercial Exception One (CV-1) Zone
(South Part of Lot 6, Plan 319, Church Street, Village of
Magnetawan)
Notwithstanding the Permitted Uses in the Village Commercial (CV)
Zone and definitions in the By-law, to the contrary, on lands within
the Village Commercial Exception One (CV-1) Zone, the parking and
accessory repair of motor vehicles, including industrial and farm
equipment shall be permitted.
In all other respects, the provisions of this By-law shall apply.
4.9.4.2
Village Commercial Exception Two (CV-2) Zone
(Part of Lot 94, Concession A, Lot 19, 20 E/S Miller Street,
Reference Plan 319, Lot 18, WIS Richmond Street, Reference
Plan 319 and Lot 19, WIS Richmond Street, Reference Plan 319
in the former geographic Township of Chapman)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this by-law, only the following uses
are permitted on lands zoned "Village Commercial Exception Two
(CV-2) Zone":
- Boat Storage
- Business, professional and administrative offices
- Day Nursery
- Marine Sales and Service Establishment
- Parking Lot
- Personal Service Shop
- Post Office
- Retail Store
- Residential dwelling units located on the second storey of a
building or to the rear of the main building.
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the
following minimum yard requirements shall be applied to lands in the
"Village Commercial Exception Two (CV-2) Zone":
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- The Minimum Front Yard shall be 3 metres and be maintained as
a vegetated buffer.
- The Minimum Interior Side Yard shall be 3 metres and be
maintained as a vegetated buffer.
- The Minimum Rear Yard shall be 3 metres and be maintained as
a vegetated buffer.
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4.10 TOURIST COMMERCIAL (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)
cabin establishment
ii)
camping establishment
iii)
cottage establishment
iv)
golf course
v)
hotel
vi)
marina
vii)
motel
viii)
restaurant
ix)
summer camp
x)
tavern
xi)
tourist establishment
xii)
accessory assembly hall
xiii)
accessory convenience store or sub-post office
xiv)
accessory detached dwelling
4.10.2
Regulations for Permitted Uses
Metric
i)
Minimum Lot Area
-
1.6 ha
ii)
Minimum Lot Frontage
-
120.0 m
iii)
Minimum Front Yard
-
30.0 m
iv)
Minimum Interior Side Yard
-
15.0 m
v)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
-
30.0 m
vi)
Minimum Rear Yard
-
15.0 m
vii)
Maximum Lot Coverage
-
20%
viii)
Maximum Building Height
-
10.7 m
ix)
Minimum Frontage on a
Waterbody
-
6.0 m/unit
x)
Maximum Density
- 10 units/ha
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4.10.3
Regulations for Camping, Cottage and Cabin Establishments
Metric
i)
Minimum Site Area
-
150.0 sq m
ii)
Minimum open space
-
50% of total park
iii)
Maximum lot coverage by
all sites and all related and
accessory buildings and
structures
-
5% of total park
iv)
minimum amenity area
-
10% of total park
4.10.4
Exceptions
4.10.4.1
Tourist Commercial Exception (CT-1) Zone
(Part of Lots 28 and 29, Concession 5, Chapman)
Notwithstanding, the permitted uses in the Tourist Commercial (CT)
Zone, on lands in Part of Lot 28 and 29, Concession 5 and located
in the CT-1 zone, the only permitted uses shall be three rental cabins,
an office, ancillary storage and commercial tourist recreation
amenities.
Furthermore, notwithstanding Section 3.14 Minimum Opening
Elevation, on lands located in the CT-1 Zone, up to three rental
cabins may be established at 284.67 CGD.
4.10.4.2
Tourist Commercial Exception (CT-2) Zone
(Part of Lots 28 and 29, Concession 5, Chapman)
Notwithstanding, the permitted uses in the Commercial (CT) Zone,
on lands in Part of Lot 28 and 29, Concession 5 and located in the
CT-2 Zone, the only permitted uses shall be a light equipment sales
and rental establishment, a marine sales and service establishment
and a detached dwelling. For the purpose of the CT-2 Zone, a tractor
sales and repair business shall be considered a light equipment
sales and rental establishment. Furthermore, in the CT-2 Zone, the
following additional provisions shall apply:
a)
minimum setback from any interior or rear zone boundary
shall be 10 metres;
b)
the area used for open storage may not exceed 4,000 square
metres;
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c)
open storage shall not include salvage or wreckage uses;
4.10.4.3
Tourist Commercial Exception Three (CT-3) Zone, as amended.
Croft Con 3, PT Lot 19, CON 4, Lots 18 and 19, PCL 1943 S/S,
180 Lost Forest Park Lane, Magnetawan
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, within
the Tourist Commercial Exception Three (CT-3) Zone the following
shall apply:
1. The only permitted use shall be a "Cottage Establishment - Lost
Forest Park"
2. A Cottage Establishment - Lost Forest Park, is a use
characterized by multiple park model trailers on one lot used
seasonally. The park model trailer sites must be leased by
individuals that are shareholders in accordance with the Lost Forest
Park Shareholder Agreement and Lease Agreement. Other
buildings and structures and recreational uses that support the use
and are accessory to the use are also permitted.
3. Cottages shall be comprised of Park Model Trailers only.
4. For the purpose of this Zone, a Park Model Trailer shall be defined
as follows:
A Park Model Trailer means a recreational vehicle that is
designed to be mobile, and constructed or manufactured to
provide a seasonal residence for one or more persons
in accordance with CSA Z241, but does not include a travel
trailer or tent trailer or trailer otherwise defined in this by-law.
5. The maximum number of Park Model Trailers shall be 50.
6. The maximum floor area of a Park Model Trailer, Double Wide
Park Model Trailer or Park Model Trailer with addition shall be 1,080
square feet.
7. The minimum required setback for a Park Model Trailer, Deck, or
other building or structure shall be20 metres, or as existing at the
time of passing of this by-law, whichever is less.
8. The maximum number of docks shall be 38.
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9. The area between the shoreline and any Park Model Trailer or
attached deck shall be known as a vegetation preservation and
regeneration area where vegetation removal shall only occur for
trees that are a safety hazard. Revegetation through native
plantings shall be encouraged.
10. Minimum required lot area-- as existing.
11. Minimum required lot frontage-- as existing
4.10.4.4
Tourist Commercial Exception Four (CT-4) Zone, as amended.
Croft CON 3 and 4 PT Lot 17 PCL 12303 SS, 1608 Lakeside
Trail, Magnetawan
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, within
the Tourist Commercial Exception Four (CT-4) Zone the
following shall apply:
a) Notwithstanding 4.10.1 the following shall be an additional
permitted use a "Seasonal Camping Establishment".
b) For the purpose of the Tourist Commercial Exception 4 (CT-4)
Zone:
i) a "Seasonal Camping Establishment" shall mean a use
that is occupied on a seasonal basis and includes:
1) camp sites; and,
2) buildings and structures and recreational uses that
support the use and are accessory to the use of the
camp sites.
ii) a Park Model Trailer shall mean a recreational vehicle that
is designed to be mobile, and constructed or manufactured
to provide a seasonal residence for one or more persons in
accordance with CSA Z241, but does not include a travel
trailer or tent trailer or trailer otherwise defined in this by-law.
iii) a Camp Site shall mean a camp site that is capable of
accommodating tents, travel trailers, recreational vehicles
and Park Model Trailers any or all of which are occupied or
used by a holder of a rental agreement or a guest of a holder
of a rental agreement on a seasonal basis.
c) Camp sites limitations:
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i. A maximum of 70 camp sites are permitted of which a
maximum of 25 camp sites may be occupied by a Park
Model Trailer;
d) The185 square metres referenced in the Camp Site definition
shall not apply.
e) All provisions of Section 4.10.2 with the exception of subsections
4.10.2 ix) and x) shall apply.
f) Additional regulations for tents, travel trailers and recreational
vehicles:
i. Minimum Setback from Shoreline-8 metres
ii. Minimum Setback for a tent, travel trailer, recreational
vehicle, Park Model Trailer, sheds, or decks from a Lot Line,
other than afront or rear lot line - 10 metres subject to the
following exceptions:
a. Where an existing, travel trailer, recreational
vehicle or Park Model Trailer is less than 3 metres
from the lot line and replaced with a new, travel trailer,
recreational vehicle or Park Model Trailer; the new
travel trailer, recreational vehicle or Park Model
Trailer shall be a minimum of 3 metres from the lot
line.
b. Where an existing travel trailer, recreational vehicle
or Park Model Trailer is less than10 metres from the
lot line but greater than 3 metres from the lot line, any
replacement travel trailer, recreational vehicle or Park
Model Trailer shall be located no closer to the lot line
than the setback of the existing travel trailer,
recreational vehicle or Park Model Trailer it replaces
g) Additional regulations for Park Model Trailers:
i The minimum required setback from the shoreline for a
Park Model Trailer and Deck associated with a Park Model
Trailer shall be 20 metres subject to the following
exceptions:
1)Seasonal Site B1 -14.6 metres - Park Model Trailer
- 11.5 metres- Deck
2) Seasonal Site B2 - 13.1 meters- Park Model Trailer
- 10 metres- Deck
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4.11 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:
4.11.1
Permitted Uses
i)
bulk fuel depot
ii)
cartage, express truck, transport or bus terminal or yard
iii)
contractors' yard
iv)
lumber yard
v)
manufacturing, processing, assembling and/or fabricating
plant
vi)
retail outlet or wholesale outlet or business office accessory
to a permitted use provided that it does not exceed 25 per cent
of the gross floor area of the principal use
vii)
sawmill
viii)
salvage or wrecking yard
ix)
warehouse
x)
wood products or planning mill
xi)
workshop
xii)
accessory detached dwelling
xiii)
open storage use of goods or materials if accessory to another
permitted use
4.11.2
Regulations for Permitted Uses
Metric
i)
Minimum Lot Area
- 1.0 ha
ii)
Minimum Lot Frontage
- 90.0 m
iii)
Minimum Front Yard
- 15.0 m
iv)
Minimum Interior Side Yard
- 6.0 m
v)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
- 10.0 m
vi)
Minimum Rear Yard
- 15.0 m
vii)
Maximum Lot Coverage
- 50%
viii)
Maximum Building Height
- 10.0 m
ix)
Setback from high watermark
- 120 m
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4.11.3
Planting Strips
Where lands used for Industrial purposes abut a Residential lot, a
planting strip at least 10.0 metres 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.
4.11.4
Exceptions
4.11.4.1
General Industrial Exception One (M1-1) Zone
Notwithstanding the permitted uses in the General Industrial (M1)
zone to the contrary, within the General Industrial Exception One
(M1-1) Zone a public works yard shall also be permitted.
In all other respect the provisions of the General Industrial (M1) Zone
shall apply.
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4.12 EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIAL ZONE (MX)
No person shall within any Extractive Industrial (MX) Zone 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)
pits and quarries
ii)
the processing of natural materials including screening,
sorting, washing and crushing operations
iii)
peat extraction
iv)
agricultural uses, buildings and structures accessory thereto
but excluding dwellings
v)
logging and forest products processing
vi)
resource management activities
vii)
contractor's yard
4.12.2
Regulations for permitted uses
Metric
i)
Minimum Lot Area
-
6.0 ha
ii)
Minimum Lot Frontage
-
190.0 m
iii)
Minimum Front Yard
-
130.0 m
iv)
Minimum Interior Side Yard
-
120.0m
v)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
-
130.0m
vi)
Minimum Rear Yard
- 120.0 m
4.12.3
Additional regulations for pits and quarries
No pit, quarry or the processing of sand, gravel or stone shall be
located within 215 metres of any abutting lot in a Residential Zone.
No pit or quarry shall be located closer than 120 metres to an existing
dwelling or 30 metres from a municipal road allowance lot line or
watercourse.
4.12.4
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.
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4.12.5
Exceptions
4.12.5.1
Extractive Industrial Exception One (MX-1) Zone
(Part Lot 27, Concession 5, Chapman, (Muskoka Thinstone))
Notwithstanding Sections 3.23 of Zoning By-law No. 2001-26, as
amended, on lands located in Part Lot 27, Concession 5 and zoned
Extractive Industrial Exception (MX-1), the only permitted uses shall
be a staging, storage and loading area together with an accessory
building, all of which is accessory to an existing legal non-conforming
quarry to accommodate storage and granite processing as well as
administrative offices and a retail showroom.
Within the MX-1 Zone, uses which are not permitted include portable
or fixed cement or asphalt plants or the stockpiling and storage of
aggregate based recyclable material not originating on site.
Notwithstanding Sections 4.12.2. and 4.12.3, any building in the MX-
1 Zone shall maintain a minimum 50 metre setback from the front lot
line and a 120 metre setback from the boundary of the Distress River
Provincially significant Wetland.
For land located within the MX-1 Zone, no building permit shall be
issued until the owner enters into or amends an existing
Development Agreement with the Municipality of Magnetawan.
In all other respects the provisions of By-law 2001-26, as amended,
shall apply.
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4.13 DISPOSAL INDUSTRIAL ZONE (MD)
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:
4.13.1
Permitted Uses
i)
approved solid waste land-fill site or management facility
ii)
approved recycling facility
iii)
salvage yard
iv)
wrecking yard
v)
open storage
vi)
sewage lagoon
4.13.2
Regulations for permitted uses
Metric
i)
Minimum Lot Area
-
10.0 ha
ii)
Minimum Lot Frontage
-
60.0 m
iii)
Minimum Front Yard
-
60.0 m
iv)
Minimum Interior Side Yard
-
60.0m
v)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
-
60.0m
vi)
Minimum Rear Yard
-
60.0 m
vii)
Maximum Lot Coverage
(including any open storage
use)
-
35%
viii)
Maximum Building Height
-
12.0 m
ix)
Setback from residential uses
-
500 m
x)
Setback from municipal road
-
500 m
allowances and watercourses
xi)
minimum landscaped open
space
-
20%
4.13.4
Planting Strip and Fencing Requirements
A planting strip and fence 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. A solid fence
at least 3.0 metres high shall also be provided along that portion of
the lot.
4.13.5
Exceptions
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4.14 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:
4.14.1
Permitted Uses
i)
ambulance station
ii)
business, professional and administrative offices
iii)
community centre
iv)
banquet hall
v)
day nursery
vi)
fire station
vii)
library
viii)
municipal office
ix)
museum
x)
public works yard
xi)
nursing home
xii)
place of worship
xiii)
school
4.14.2
Regulations for permitted uses
Metric
i)
Minimum lot area
-
0.5 ha
ii)
Minimum Lot Frontage
-
30 m
iii)
Minimum Front Yard
-
7.5 m
iv)
Minimum Interior Side Yard
-
3.0 m
v)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
-
7.5 m
vi)
Minimum Rear Yard
- 7.5 m
vii)
Maximum Lot Coverage
-
35%
viii)
Minimum Landscaped Open
Space
- 10%
4.14.3
Planting Strip
In any yard abutting a Residential Zone a planting strip having a
minimum width of 3.0 metres shall be required.
4.14.4
Exceptions
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4.15 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:
4.15.1
Permitted Uses
i)
public park
ii)
resource
management
activities,
excluding
buildings,
structures or dwellings,
iii)
accessory marine facility,
iv)
accessory boathouse
4.15.2
Regulations for Permitted Uses:
No buildings or structures including accessory buildings or structures
with the exception of pump houses and buildings and structures for
flood and erosion control are permitted in the Open Space (OS) Zone
unless specifically provided for in this By-law.
4.15.3
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.
4.15.4
Regulations for Marine Facilities and Boathouses
Marine facilities and Boathouses shall be permitted in the Open
Space (OS) Zone provided that they are accessory to the permitted
uses in the zone on the pertaining lands.
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)
conservation
ii)
resource management activities
iii)
passive public parks
4.16.2
Regulations for Permitted Uses
No buildings or structures including accessory buildings or structures
with the exception of pump houses and buildings and structures for
flood and erosion control are permitted in the Environmental
Protection (EP) Zone.
4.16.3
Floating Docks
Where the frontage of a residential lot is zoned Environmental
Protection (EP) in its entirety, a floating dock, having a maximum
width of 0.8 m shall be permitted.
4.16.4
Exceptions
4.16.4.1
Environmental Protection Exception One (EP-1) Zone
(Concession 6, Part Lot 34, Registered Plan 42R2457, Part 1
PCL 15564 S/S PCL 6433 S/S in the former geographic
Township of Spence)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, within
the Environmental Protection Exception One (EP-1) Zone the
following shall apply:
a) Shoreline Structures shall not be permitted.
b) The maximum width of a driveway shall be 3 metres
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4.17 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 2, below, identifies the Temporary Use Zones within the
Municipality.
TABLE 2: TEMPORARY USES
Symbol
Zone
Designation
Property/Legal
Description
Temporary
Uses
Permitted
Date
Enacted
Expiry
Date
T1
CV
All lands in the
zone
Tents and
Trailers may
be used for
purposes
permitted in
the By-law.
No additional
parking shall
be required.
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SECTION 5
DEFINITIONS
Term
Definition
1
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 and, in
the case of a building or structure, may or may not be attached
to the main building on the same lot.
2
Accessory
Building
A use, separate building or structure, which is usually
incidental, subordinate, exclusively devoted to and located on
the same lot as the principle use, building or structure.
3
Accessory Use
A use of land, buildings or structures that is normally incidental
or subordinate to the principle use, building or structure located
on the same lot.
4
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
Agricultural
Building
Any building or structure customarily used in connection with
an agricultural use other than a residence.
6
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.
7
Agriculture
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.
8
Agriculture 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.
9
Airfield, Private
Land used for the purpose of the landing, storing, taxiing or
taking off of private aircraft, but not an airport under the
regulation of the Ministry of Transport.
10
Airport Hanger
A building or structure designed and used for the shelter of
aircrafts.
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Airstrip, Private
Lands used for the purpose of landing, storing, taxiing or
taking-off of private aircrafts.
12
Aisle
The area used by motor vehicles for access to and from all off-
street parking spaces but does not include an access
driveway.
13
Alter
a) When used in reference to a building or structure or part
thereof:
1. To change any one or more of the external dimensions
thereof;
2. To make any change in the supporting members or to the
type of construction of the exterior walls or roof thereof;
or,
3. To alter the use thereof.
b) When used in reference to a lot:
1. To change the lot area, lot depth, lot frontage, water
frontage or lot coverage thereof;
2. To change the width, depth or area of any yard, court,
setback, landscaped open space or parking area
thereon;
3. To change the location of any boundary of such lot,
whether such alteration is made by conveyance or
alienation of any portion of such lot or otherwise; or,
4. To alter the use thereof; or,
c) When used in reference to a use:
1. To discontinue and replace, in whole or in part, a use
specifically defined herein with any other use specifically
defined herein or with any use not specifically defined
herein;
2. In the case of an industrial use, to change the mode of
operation thereof or the type of commodity being
produced or processed,
3. In the case of a residential use, to change the number of
dwelling units or guest rooms in a dwelling or rooming
house, or to change the number of mobile home
dwellings in a mobile home park; or,
4. In the case of a use not specifically defined herein, to
change in any way the type or scale thereof.
ALTERED and ALTERATION have corresponding meanings.
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Animal Hospital
A building or structure or part thereof, that is used for the
purpose of consultation, diagnosis and office treatment of
animals, birds and pets and may include the boarding or
lodging of these animals, birds and pets in fully enclosed
buildings.
15
Art Gallery
A building used for the preservation of collections of paintings
or other works of art and devoted primarily to the recreation
and/or education of the public, and may include the exhibition
and sale of paintings and other works of art, whether by the
proprietor or others.
16
Assembly Hall
A building or structure, or part thereof, where facilities are
provided for civic, educational, musical, recreational, theatrical,
political, religious or social events, including, without limiting
the generality of the foregoing, a recreation and community
centre, auditorium, cinema, theatre, playhouse, opera house,
concert hall, public museum, exhibition hall, convention centre
and community social centre, but does not include any place of
amusement, commercial recreation centre, place of worship,
stadium or drive-in theatre as defined herein, or any retail store
or restaurant except as an accessory use.
17
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.
18
Automotive
Sales
Establishment
A building and lot, or either in singular, used for the display and
sale of new and used motor vehicles and may include the sale,
servicing, repairing, cleaning, polishing, greasing, the sale of
automotive accessories and related products and the leasing
or renting of motor vehicles, utility or boat trailers, and shall
involve a body shop body where the repair and repainting of
motor vehicles can take place as an accessory use within the
same building, but shall not include any other defined
automotive use.
19
Automotive
Service Station
An automotive use where vehicle fuels, lubricants and
accessories are offered for retail sale and may include an
accessory convenience store, and which contains facilities for
the minor repair, maintenance or cleaning of vehicles indoors,
other than the repairing or painting of vehicle bodies, but does
not include any other automotive use defined herein.
20
Bakery
A food processing plant where food products of which flour,
grains, meal or sugar are the principal ingredients are
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produced, mixed, compounded, baked or otherwise prepared,
but does not include a restaurant or other premises where
such products are made only for consumption on the premises.
21
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.
22
Barn
A building used for the housing of livestock or agricultural
products kept or grown on the lands on which the building is
located.
23
Bed and
Breakfast
Establishment
A single detached dwelling in which not more than three (3)
guest rooms are used or maintained for the accommodation of
the traveling or vacationing guests, in which the proprietor
resides, supplying lodgings and meals for the guests.
24
Berm
A landscaped mound of earth.
25
Board Walk
An elevated public pedestrian walkway constructed over a
public street, over a water feature or along a shoreline.
26
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.
27
Boathouse, Two
Storey
Any accessory building or enclosure in which one or more
boats, or float planes and related equipment are stored, kept or
repaired and where the second storey is maintained for the
accommodation of an individual or individuals where facilities
for cooking are not provided. A two storey habitable
boathouse shall be considered a guest cabin for the purposes
of determining the number of permitted accessory buildings on
a lot.
28
Building
A structure consisting of walls, roof and floor or a structural
system serving the same purpose as defined in The Building
Code Act, S.O. 1992, Chapter 23.
29
Building Height
Building Height means the vertical distance between the top of
the subfloor of the basement storey, where one exists, or the
top of the subfloor of the first storey of the building, where the
top of the subfloor of the first storey is more than 1.22 metres
above the average finished grade on any side of the building,
building height shall be measured from the point 1.22 metres
above grade, and:
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a) the highest point of the roof surface of a flat or domed roof,
or any other roof with a cupola except in the case of a
boathouse or boat port; or
b) the deck line of a mansard roof; or
c) the midpoint between the eaves and the peak for any roof
structure that has a peak.
When applied to accessory buildings, building height shall be
measured as the vertical distance between the average natural
grade and the peak of the roof on all sides of the building.
When applied to in-water boathouses and boat ports, building
height shall be measured from the high water level to the
midpoint between the eaves and the peak.
30
Building,
Multiple Unit
A building containing three or more dwelling units, with some
of the dwelling units accessed by a common corridor system
and/or entrance and some of the dwelling units accessed
directly from the outside, but not including a triplex, a fourplex,
a townhouse building or an apartment building.
31
Building,
Principle
A building or structure in which the primary use of the land is
conducted.
32
Bulk Storage
Tank
A tank or container for the bulk storage of petroleum, gasoline,
diesel or other fuels, oil, gas, propane, or flammable liquid or
fluid, but does not include a container for flammable liquid, gas
or fluid legally and properly kept in a retail store or a tank for
storage incidental to some other use of the premises where
such tank or container is located.
33
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.
34
Bulk Fuel Depot
Lands, buildings and structures for the storage, distribution of
fuels and oils but not including retail sales except key lock
operations.
35
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, consultation or
treatment and may include the administrative offices of a non-
profit or charitable organization.
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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.
37
Cabin
Establishment
A tourist establishment comprised of two (2) or more cabins
arranged singled or in pairs and which does not provide
cooking facilities.
38
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.
39
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.
40
Carport
An accessory private garage, either attached to or detached
from the main building, which is partially enclosed with a roof
but open at each end and on at least one side except for any
necessary structural roof supports.
41
Cellar
A portion of a building below the first storey floor which is partly
or wholly underground and which has more than 50% of its
height, from finished floor to finished ceiling or to the underside
of the floor joints of the first floor, below the average finished
grade level adjacent to the exterior walls of the building.
42
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.
43
Centreline
With reference to a public street, a line drawn parallel to and
equidistant from the limits of the public street and with
reference to a private street, a line drawn parallel to and
equidistant from the edges of the paved surface of the private
street.
44
Chief Building
Official
An official employed by the Municipality 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.
45
Clinic
An establishment in which medical, dental or other
professional healing treatment is given to human beings.
46
Club, Private
A premises used as a meeting place by members and guests
of non-profit and non-commercial organizations for community,
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social or cultural purposes. This definition does not include
uses that are normally carried out as a commercial enterprise.
47
Commercial
Landscape
Operation
Premises used for the growing of plants, storage of plants,
aggregates, topsoil and other material used to landscape the
earth and uses for the exclusive purpose of providing
landscape contracting services.
48
Commercial
Self-Storage
Facility
Lands and buildings used, rented or leased to persons for the
storage of household and personal items, including
recreational vehicles and automobiles, within separate units
forming part of a wholly enclosed building.
49
Community
Centre
Any track of land, or building, or any part of any building used
for community activities without purpose of gain.
50
Condominium
The ownership of individual units with common elements as
defined in "The Condominium Act", where:
1) The unit comprises not only the space enclosed by the unit
boundaries but all material parts of the land within the
space;
2) The common elements means all the property except the
units and private parking spaces;
3) The common elements are owned by the owners as
tenants in common.
51
Conservation
An area of land that is generally left in its natural state and
which is used to preserve, protect and/or improve components
of the natural heritage system of other lands for the benefit of
man and the natural environment and which may include, as
an accessory use, hiking trails and/or cross country ski trails,
buildings and structures such as nature interpretation centers
and public information centres.
52
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.
53
Convenience
Store
A retail store not exceeding 150 m2 net floor area wherein
various convenience goods and items of day-to-day personal
or household use or necessity including, without limiting the
generality of the foregoing, food, beverages, pharmaceutical
drugs, light hardware products, tobacco products and
periodicals, are offered for sale.
54
Corporation
The Corporation of the Municipality of Magnetawan.
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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.
56
Cottage
Establishment
A tourist establishment comprising of two (2) or more cottages
owned or leased by the same person.
57
Council
The Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of
Magnetawan.
58
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.
59
Day Care
Centre
A building or part thereof duly licensed by the Province of
Ontario as a "day nursery" under the Day Nurseries Act,
R.S.O. 1990, Chapter D.2.
60
Deck
A roofless, unenclosed structure, accessory to a dwelling,
consisting of a platform raised 0.6 metres or more above
finished grade, supported by the ground with or without steps
to provide access to the ground.
61
Development
The erection of one or more buildings or structures on land or
the making of an addition or alteration to a building or structure
that has the effect of substantially increasing the size or
usability thereof, or the laying out and establishment of a
commercial parking lot or a mobile home park, or a change in
land use, or the construction of buildings and structures, any of
which require approval under the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990,
c.P.13, as amended.
62
Dock
A structure for the mooring of boats, attached to or forming
part of the mainland.
63
Driveway
A passageway that provides vehicular access to parking areas,
loading spaces, buildings or structures, on a lot, from a road or
private access road.
64
Dwelling Unit
A building or part of a building occupied or capable of being
occupied, in whole or in part as the home, including a group of
rooms used or designed or intended to be used by one or more
persons as a single, independent and separate housekeeping
establishment in which food preparation and sanitary facilities
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are provided for the exclusive use of such person or persons;
and which has a private entrance from outside the building or
from a common hallway inside the building.
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Dwelling Unit
Area
The habitable area contained within the inside walls of a
dwelling unit, excluding any private garage, carport, porch,
verandah, unfinished attic, cellar or sun room (unless such sun
room is habitable in all seasons of the year), public or common
walls or area, stairways or elevator shaft.
66
Dwelling Unit,
Additional
(Attached)
A self-contained dwelling unit with kitchen and bathroom
facilities within a single detached or semi-detached dwelling on
the same lot that accommodates the primary dwelling unit.
67
Dwelling Unit,
Additional
(Detached)
A self-contained dwelling unit with kitchen and bathroom
facilities within an accessory building on the same lot that
accommodates the primary single detached or semi-detached
dwelling unit, but does not include a boathouse.
68
Dwelling Unit
Apartment
A building containing three or more dwelling units, sharing a
common hall and common entrance at grade.
69
Dwelling,
Boarding House
A detached dwelling in which the owner or his agent resides
and in which lodging for more than two persons other than
members of the owner's or agent's family, in return for
remuneration or for the provision of services or both and in
which the guest rooms do not have bathrooms and kitchen
facilities for the exclusive use of the individual occupants but
shall not include a motel, hotel, bed and breakfast, hostel,
hospital, children's home, long term care facility, retirement
home or other similar establishment.
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Dwelling,
Converted
A dwelling which has been altered or converted as to provide
therein two (2) but not more than four( (4) dwelling units none
of which shall be located in the cellar of the dwelling.
71
Dwelling,
Detached
A detached building containing one dwelling unit only.
72
Dwelling,
Duplex
A dwelling containing two dwelling units, but does not include
any dwelling erected as, or in the form of, a pair of semi-
detached dwellings.
73
Dwelling, Semi-
Detached
A building that is divided vertically into two separate dwelling
units, each of which has a separate entrance at grade.
74
Dwelling,
Townhouse
A dwelling unit in a building divided vertically into no less than
three nor more than eight dwelling units attached by common
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walls extended from the base of the foundation to the roof line,
each dwelling unit having a separate entrance at grade.
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Erect
To build, place, construct, reconstruct, relocate or alter by
means of an addition, enlargement or extension, and includes
any preliminary physical operation preparatory to such work
including, but not so as to limit the generality of the foregoing,
excavating, filling or draining, or structurally altering any
existing building or structure by an addition, deletion,
enlargement or extension.
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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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Existing
Existing as of the date of the enactment of the provision that
contains that word.
EXIST has a corresponding meaning.
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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 may or may not include a
detached dwelling being secondary to the primary farm use.
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Farm,
Specialized
Land on which the predominant use is the raising of chickens,
turkeys or other fowl, rabbits or other fur bearing animals, a
broiler plant, the growing of mushrooms, the keeping of
animals for medical purposes or the specialized feeding of
hogs, sheep, goats, horses or cattle in a confined area.
For the purposes of this definition the following ratio of animals
per .4 ha (1 acre) shall be used in determining the minimum
requirement for the specialize use:
1. Three (3) cattle
2. Five (5) adult goats
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3. Four (4) horses
4. One hundred (100) domestic rabbits
5. Five (5) mink
6. Five (5) foxes
7. Three (3) dogs
8. Thirty-five (35) fowl
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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 nor shall it include a slaughter house.
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Farmers Market
A specialty retail commercial use contained either within
enclosed building or on lands in the "open-air" which involves
the sale of artifacts, crafts, farm produce and other goods,
either new or used, which cater to the travelling public and
local community.
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Finished Grade
The average elevation of the finished surface of the ground at
ground level on any one side of a building or structure.
83
Finished Grade,
Average
The average elevation of the finished surface of the ground at
ground level on all sides of a building or structure.
84
First Storey
The storey with its floor closes to grade and having its ceiling
more than 1.8 m above grade or as defined in the Building
Code.
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Fish
Farming/Fish
Hatchery
The raising and selling of fish, such activity being undertaken
as commercial venture.
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Floor Area, Net
The aggregate of the floor areas of a building above or below
established grade, but excluding car parking areas within the
building, stairways, elevator shafts, service/mechanical rooms
and penthouses, washrooms, garbage/recycling rooms, staff
locker and lunch rooms, loading areas, a public concourse or
common hallway, any space with a floor to ceiling height of
less than 1.8m and any part of a basement that is unfinished,
is used solely for storage purposes and is not accessible to the
public.
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Floor Level
The level of a building, being the basement, cellar, or other
storey of a building
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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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Floodway
The channel of a river or other watercourse and the adjacent
land areas where the floodwaters are in excess of 1.0 metres
deep and are moving at greater than 1.0 metres cubed per
second.
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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.
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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).
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Forestry Use
An area of land used for:
a) Cultivating or harvesting trees, with or without a sawmill
where the sawing, splitting or sale of timber originates solely
on the same lot therewith as uses accessory thereto;
b) The management of woodlands, including accessory uses
such as the construction and maintenance of forest access
roads;
c) The production of maple syrup; or
d) Passive outdoor recreation.
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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.
94
Garden Suite
A one unit detached residential structure containing bathroom
and kitchen facilities that is ancillary to an existing detached
dwelling and that is designed to be temporary and/or portable.
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Gas Bar
A main or accessory automotive use where vehicle fuels and
lubricants are offered for retail sale, and may include an
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accessory convenience store, but does not include any
automotive use engaged in the sale, rental, storage or repair of
vehicles, except where such use is specifically permitted
hereby.
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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.
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Golf Course
A public or private area operated for the purpose of playing
golf, and includes a par 3 golf course, clubhouse and
recreational facilities, accessory driving ranges and miniature
golf courses, and similar uses.
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Grade
The level of the ground adjacent to the outside wall of a
building or structure.
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Greenhouse,
Commercial
A building used for the growing of flowers, fruits, vegetables,
plants, shrubs, trees and similar vegetation which are not
necessarily transplanted outdoors on the same lot containing
such greenhouse, but are sold directly from the lot either at
wholesale or retail.
100
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.
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Group Home
Type 2
A single housekeeping unit in a detached dwelling or dwelling
unit within a commercial building which shall be maintained
and operated primarily for:
a) Persons who have been placed on probation under the
provisions of the Probation Act, the Criminal Code of
Canada, or any Act passed to replace the forgoing Act, the
Criminal Code of Canada, or any Act passed to replace the
foregoing Acts;
b) Persons who have been released on parole under the
provisions of the Ministry of Correctional Services Act, or
Parole Board of Canada or any Act passed to replace the
foregoing Acts;
c) Persons who have been charged under the Young Offenders
Act but who have been placed in open or secure custody.
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Guest Cabin
A single storey accessory structure which is not attached to the
main dwelling on a lot which is maintained for the occasional
accommodation of an individual or individuals where facilities
for cooking and sanitation are not provided.
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Height
Means the vertical distance between the average natural grade
at the front of the structure or features, and the top of the
structure or features.
104
High
Water
Mark
The location where the high water level of a lake or river meets
the land.
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High water level
Mean the highest normal or controlled water level of a lake.
106
Home Industry
Any occupation of an industrial nature conducted entirely
within a building or part of a building accessory to a detached
dwelling.
107
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 which is clearly subordinate or incidental to the
principal use of the dwelling for residential purposes.
108
Hotel
A building, group of buildings or parts thereof that provide
sleeping accommodation for the travelling public or for
recreational purposes, with or without accessory restaurants,
banquet halls, facilities for the temporary exhibition and sale of
goods on an intermittent basis, dining rooms premises licensed
under The Liquor License Act, and includes any establishment
containing guest rooms which is defined as a "hotel" in the
Hotel Registration of Guests Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.H.17, and
shall also include a motel or hostel, but does not include any
residential or rooming house or short term accommodation
use, as defined in this By-law.
109
Hunting or
Fishing Camp
A building or structure consisting of one or more rooms and
may include facilities for the preparation of food and overnight
accommodation on a temporary basis only during hunting or
fishing seasons, but shall not include any other establishment
or use as may be defined or classified in this By-law.
110
Improved Public
Road
A street, road or highway under the jurisdiction of the Province
of Ontario or the Municipality which is maintained so as to
allow normal vehicular access to adjacent properties and
which, in the case of a Municipality Road, is a road for which
the Municipality receives construction and maintenance
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subsidies from the Ministry of Transportation and
Communications.
111
Kennel
An establishment where dogs, cats or other small domestic
animals or household pets are bred or raised primarily for the
purpose of sale, or are trained or boarded for gain or profit, but
does not include a veterinary clinic.
112
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.
113
Landscaping
An area of open land used and maintained for:
a) The growth and cultivation of grass, flowers, shrubs, trees
and other vegetation;
b) The conservation of natural features, including rock
formations, waterbodies and woodlots; or,
c) The provision of landscaping features including, but not
necessarily restricted to, planting strips, retaining walls,
outdoor recreation facilities, play areas, permitted outdoor
swimming pools, surfaced walks and patios, but does not
include any areas used as a parking area, driveway, loading
space, outdoor storage area or any space beneath or within
any building or structure.
114
Leaching Bed
An absorption system constructed as absorption trenches or
as a filter bed, located wholly in ground or raised or partly
raised above ground, as required by local conditions, to which
effluent from a treatment unit is applied for treatment and
disposal and that is composed of:
a) the soil, as defined in Part 8 of Division B of the Ontario
Building Code, leaching bed fill or other filter media that is
contained between the surface on which the sanitary sewage
is applied and the bottom of the bed;
b) The distribution pipe and the stone or gravel layer in which
the distribution pipe is located; and
c) The backfill above the distribution pipe, including the topsoil
and sodding or other anti-erosion measure, and the side
slopes of any portion elevated above the natural ground
elevation.
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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 for
compensation, but shall not include any other establishment
defined or classified in this By-law.
116
Loading Space
An off-street space or berth located on the same lot as a
permitted use and used for the parking of a vehicle loading or
unloading merchandise or materials pertinent to such use.
117
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.
118
Logging
The removal or cutting of logs from harvestable timber for
commercial purposes, either by selective, strip or clear-cutting
operations.
119
Lot
A parcel or tract of land described in a deed or other legal
document which is legally capable of being conveyed.
120
Lot Area
The total horizontal area within the lot lines of a lot above the
normal or maintained high water mark.
121
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.
122
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.
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Lot Depth
The horizontal distance between the midpoints of the front and
rear lot lines, and where there is no rear lot line, the length of a
line within the lot between the midpoint of the front lot line and
the apex of a triangle formed by the side lot lines.
124
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."
125
Lot Line, Interior
A lot line which does not abut a street.
126
Lot Line
Any boundary of a lot.
127
Lot Line,
Exterior Side
The side lot line which abuts an improved public street or an
unopened road allowance on a corner lot.
128
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.
129
Lot Line, Rear
The lot line farthest from or opposite to the front lot line.
130
Lot Line, Interior
Side
A lot line other than a front or rear lot line.
131
Lot, Through
A lot bounded on opposite sides by streets or navigable
waterways.
132
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.
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Manufacturing
and Processing
A building used for the assembly or development of a product.
134
Manufacturing,
Light
An industrial use engaged in or used for the assembly or repair
or fabrication of goods and materials utilizing materials which
have been manufactured in another location and which does
not produce wastewater in excess of 4500 liters per day,
chemical by-products or utilize an area for outdoor storage of
goods or materials except for equipment or vehicles which are
for sale, lease or hire.
135
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.
136
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.
137
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
serviced or repaired and may include boat storage facilities.
138
Market Garden
Land used for the growing of vegetables, berry crops, fruit
crops, flowers and mushrooms, nurseries and nursery sales
stations and greenhouses.
139
Minimum
Opening
Elevation
The lowest elevation on a habitable building that is constructed
to withstand flooding.
140
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 (mobile home) or 241 (park model), but does not include
a tiny home, travel trailer or tent trailer or trailer otherwise
designed.
141
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
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plowing and removal, garbage collection, together with general
park management rests with management.
142
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.
143
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.
144
Motor Vehicle,
Commercial
Any commercial motor vehicle within the meaning of The
Highway Traffic Act, as amended.
145
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.
146
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.
147
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, rust proofing, 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.
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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.
149
Municipal,
Provincial
Works Garage
Any land, building and/or structure owned by the Corporation
of the Municipality of Magnetawan 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.
150
Municipality
The Corporation of the Municipality of Magnetawan
151
Museum
Buildings used, or to be used for the preservation of a
collection of paintings or other works of art, or of objects of
natural history, or of mechanical, scientific or philosophical
inventions, instruments, models or designs, and dedicated to
the recreation of the public, together with any libraries, reading
rooms, laboratories and other offices and premises used or to
be used in connection therewith.
152
Non-Complying
When used in reference to a lot, building or structure, means a
lot building or structure which does not comply with, one or
more of the provisions of this By-law.
153
Non-Conforming When used in reference to a use, lot, building or structure, a
use, lot building or structure which does not conform to, or
comply with, one or more of the provisions of this By-law, or
which is not permitted herein.
NON-CONFORMITY has a corresponding meaning.
154
Non-Habitable
Living Space
Any floor space in a dwelling or dwelling unit other than
habitable living space, and includes bathroom, laundry, pantry,
lobby, communicating corridor, stairway, closet, boiler room or
other space for service and maintenance of the dwelling and
for access to, and vertical travel between storeys or as defined
in the Building Code Act.
155
Non-Profit or
Charitable
Institution
An institution or organization which is incorporated as a "non-
profit institution" under the Corporations Act, R.S.O. 1990,
c.C.38, as amended, or to which the Charitable Institutions Act,
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R.S.O. 1990, c.C.9, as amended, applies, or the premises of
any such institution.
156
Nursery or
Garden Supply
Centre
A building and/or lot, where young trees and other plants are
grown for transplanting or sold for transplanting and may also
include the sale of related accessory supplies.
157
Nursery School
A day nursery within the meaning of The Day Nurseries Act,
R.S.O., 1990, cD2 as amended from time to time, and shall
include a day care centre.
158
Nursing Home
A nursing home within the meaning of "The Nursing Homes
Act".
159
Nutrient
Management
Plan
A plan prepared for the disposal of manure and other waste
products of a farming operation that has been approved by the
appropriate authority having jurisdiction.
160
Obnoxious Use
A use which, from its nature or operation, creates a nuisance
or is liable to become a nuisance or offensive by the creation
of noise or vibration, or by reason of the emission of gas,
fumes, dust or objectionable odour, or by reason of the matter,
waste or other material generated by the use, and without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, shall include any uses
which may be declared to be a noxious or offensive trade or
business.
161
Off-Street
Parking Space
A portion of a building or lot designated by the occupant or
owner for use for the parking of a motor vehicle.
162
Open Space
Unoccupied space open to the sky on the same lot with a
building.
163
Open Storage
The uncovered storage or display of goods, materials,
merchandise or equipment on a lot or portion thereof.
164
Outdoor
Amenity Area
An outdoor space, unobstructed by buildings and which cannot
be travelled upon by motor vehicles.
165
Outdoor Display
And Sales
Outdoor open space area where produce or merchandise is
displayed and/or sold and/or where services are provided in
conjunction with a business located within a building or
structure on the same lot.
166
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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Outdoor Storage The storage of goods and materials including vehicles for hire
or sale, outside a building.
168
Park, Private
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.
169
Park, Public
An area of public land used primarily for active or passive
recreational purposes of any kind or as a conservation area,
including any buildings and structures accessory thereto.
170
Parking Aisle
That part of a parking area which provides on site access to
parking spaces, but does not include a driveway.
171
Parking Area
An outdoor, indoor or underground area which is provided on a
lot for the parking of one or more vehicles, and includes
parking aisles, but does not include driveways or any area
where vehicles for sale or repair are kept or stored.
172
Parking Lot
A parking area which constitutes a main use on a lot and
where vehicles are parked for remuneration.
173
Parking Space
That portion of a parking area, exclusive of any driveway or
parking aisle, which is used for the parking of not more than
one vehicle.
174
Patio
A platform or surfaced area without a roof, the surface of which
is not more than 0.6 metres above finished grade, which is
designed and intended for use as an accessory to a dwelling
or a commercial use.
175
Person
Any human being, association, firm, partnership, incorporated
company, corporation, agent or trustee, and the heirs, executor
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or other legal representatives of a person to whom the context
can apply according to law.
176
Personal
Service Shop
A building or part thereof wherein a personal service is
performed, including, but not necessarily restricted to, a barber
shop, a beauty salon, a shoe repair shop, a tailor or
dressmaking shop, a dry cleaning depot, a laundromat, a
photographic studio or the premises of an optician, but does
not include any other used defined herein.
177
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.
178
Place of
Amusement
A commercial establishment where indoor facilities are
provided for participatory entertainment and amusement
activities, or where exhibits are displayed for gain or profit, and
includes, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, a
bowling alley, pool hall, billiards parlour, arcade or game
establishment, pinball arcade and wax museum.
179
Place Of
Entertainment
A motion picture or live theatre, arena, auditorium,
planetarium, concert hall and other similar uses but shall not
include an adult entertainment parlour, any use entailing the
outdoor operation or racing of animals or motorized vehicles, a
casino or any other establishment accommodating or providing
gambling or gaming activities, wagering or betting, video lottery
or gaming machines, or any other similar type of gambling use.
180
Place 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.
181
Planting Strip
An open space free of buildings or structures that is used for
no other purpose than an area of landscaped open space.
182
Porch
A structure with a roof and at least one side that is open and
unenclosed, that is accessed by stairs from grade and which
provides access to the first storey of a dwelling unit.
183
Portable Asphalt
Plant
A temporary facility, to be dismantled at the completion of a
construction project, where:
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(a) Equipment is used to heat and dry mineral aggregate and
to mix it with bituminous asphalt to produce asphalt paving
material; and,
(b) Bulk materials used in the process described in clause (a)
are kept.
184
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.
185
Principal Use
The primary purpose for which a lot, building or structure is
used, or is intended to be used.
186
Private
Academy,
Philanthropic or
Religious
School
A school, other than a public or separate school, where
academic subjects are taught or which is maintained for
philanthropic or religious purposes.
187
Private Camp
An establishment that provides reserved accommodation in the
form of cabins, rooms or campsites, which is not open to the
travelling public, and has centralized facilities for dining and
recreation, and provides recreational, religious or educational
programs.
188
Private Club
A non-profit, non-commercial organization, which carries on
social, cultural, athletic and/or recreational activities.
189
Private Road
A private right-of-way over private property which affords
access to abutting lots.
190
Provincial
Highway
A street under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Transportation
and Communications.
191
Public Authority
Any Federal, Provincial, County or Municipal agencies, and
includes any commission, board, authority or department
established by such agency.
192
Public Works
Yard
Any land, building and/or structure owned by a public agency
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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Quarry
A "quarry" as defined in the Aggregate Resources Act, R.S.O.
1990, c.A.8, as amended, but does not include a wayside
quarry.
194
Queuing Lane
An area of land that is used exclusively for motor vehicles
whose occupants are waiting to be provided with goods,
materials or services.
195
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.
196
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.
197
Recreational
Establishment
A use of land, building or structure that has been designed and
equipped for the conduct of athletic and leisure time activities
including but not limited to a public hall, billiard or pool room,
bowling alley, ice/curling or roller skating rink, swimming pool,
miniature golf or driving range, an establishment offering three
or more electronic video games for public use and other similar
uses, but shall not include a commercial fitness centre, adult
entertainment parlour, any use entailing the outdoor operation
or racing of animals or motorized vehicles, a casino or any
other establishment accommodating or providing gambling or
gaming activities, wagering or betting, video lottery or gaming
machines, or any other similar type of gambling use, or any
other sports or leisure time use otherwise defined in this By-
law.
198
Recreational
Vehicle
Any vehicle that is suitable for being attached to a motor
vehicle for the purpose of being drawn or is self-propelled, and
may be capable of being used on a short term recreational
basis for living, sleeping or eating accommodation of human
beings and includes a travel trailer, pick-up camper, motorized
camper or tent trailer.
199
Rental Store
A retail store in which a building, or part of a building where
goods are kept for the purpose of temporary loan to the public
and shall include a light equipment sales and rental
establishment. A sum of money is paid for the use of the goods
for a set period of time and after which the goods are returned.
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However, a rental store shall not include an automotive leasing
establishment or heavy equipment sales and rental.
200
Repair Shop
A premises used primarily for the repair of household articles
but shall not include shops for the repair of internal combustion
engines, motor vehicles or other similar uses.
201
Reserve
A strip of land abutting a public road and owned by the
authority having jurisdiction over such a public road.
202
Residential Use
The use of land and buildings for human habitation.
203
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.
204
Resource
Management
The preservation, protection and improvement of the natural
environment through comprehensive management and
maintenance, under professional direction for both the
individual and society's use, both in the present and the future.
Resource Management Uses also means the management,
development and cultivation of timber resources to ensure the
continuous production of wood or wood products, the provision
of proper environmental conditions for wildlife, the protection
against floods and erosion, the protection and production of
water supplies and the preservation of the recreational
resource.
205
Restaurant
A premises in which the principal business is the preparation
and serving of food and refreshments to the public for
consumption at tables within or outside the building and which
may include the preparation of food in a ready-to-consume
state for consumption outside of the premises.
206
Restaurant,
Take-out
A place where food and drinks are prepared and offered for
sale to the public but does not necessarily provide facilities for
consumption thereof on the premises other than in parking
areas.
207
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.
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Term
Definition
208
Retaining Wall
A wall built as a grade separation structure.
209
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 age. Ancillary facilities may include nursing and
medical facilities, chapels, meeting rooms, recreational
facilities, therapy rooms, kiosk facilities and the like.
210
Riding School or
Boarding Stable
An area of land and buildings that are used as an educational
or recreational centre for horse training, handling, care, or for
the lodging of horses. Commercial operations may be subject
to Site Plan Control.
211
Salvage or
Wrecking Yard
A place where motor vehicles and parts are wrecked,
disassembled, repaired and resold, where second-hand goods,
including wastepaper, 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.
212
Sawmill
A building, structure or area where timber is cut or sawed,
either to finished limber or as an intermediary step.
213
School
A public school, a separate school, a university, a community
college or a private school authorized by the Province of
Ontario.
214
School,
Commercial
A school conducted for gain of profit such as a studio of
dancing, art school, music school, drama school, school of
calisthenics, business or trade school, training centre or any
other specialized school but shall not include a school as
defined in this By-law or a private academic, religious, or
philanthropic school.
215
Senior Citizens
Home
A building used to board and lodge senior citizens, with or
without medical care, whether under private or public
ownership, and approved under the provisions of "The
Charitable Institutions Act" or "The Homes for The Aged and
Rest Homes Act".
216
Service Shop,
Heavy
A shop not otherwise classified or defined in this By-law,
whether conducted in conjunction with a retail store or not, for
servicing or repairing tires (including vulcanizing or retreading),
batteries, brakes or radiators, automotive ignition, exhaust or
electrical systems, furnaces or oil burners, water or air coolers
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Term
Definition
and domestic water heaters, fixtures and equipment and any
other like articles, the business of renting automobiles or
trucks, light construction or lawn care equipment, the business
of kitchen, plumbing, electrical supplies and fixtures, and
includes the regular place of business of a master painter,
carpenter, welder, tinsmith, electrician or plumber where his
equipment, stock-in-trade, supplies and tools, accessory goods
and materials can be assembled and stored.
217
Service Shop,
Light
A shop not otherwise classified or defined in this By-law that
does not produce noise or scrap, whether conducted in
conjunction with a retail store or not, for servicing or repairing
radio and television receivers, vacuum cleaners, refrigerators,
washing machines, sewing machines and other household and
domestic appliances, musical instruments, sound and public
address systems, garments and hosiery, shoes, cameras,
toys, jewellery, watches, clocks, safes and locks, bicycles,
wheelchairs, orthopedic appliances and similar article of
personal use;
And also may include a hardware store, a computer equipment
sales, service and supply outlet, and a photographic
processing laboratory and supply outlet.
218
Septic System
a) a leaching bed system; or
b) a tertiary treatment system, with a treatment unit as
defined by the Ontario Building Code, which meets the
Treatment Unit Effluent Quality Criteria of Table 8.6.2.2 of
the Ontario Building Code.
219
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.
220
Sewage
The wastewater and matter from any use.
221
Shoreline
Storage Building
A shed, boathouse, boat port or other similar storage building
used for the berthing or sheltering of watercraft, watercraft
related equipment, or the safekeeping of personal items, which
is built or anchored near the shoreline of a navigable waterway
or on land. For the purposes of this definition, a shoreline
storage building shall not include living quarters for human
habitat and shall not be used for the storage of motor vehicles,
other than watercrafts. The maximum height of a shoreline
storage building shall be 5 metres except where otherwise
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Term
Definition
permitted. A gazebo, pumphouse, or sauna shall not be
considered as a shoreline storage building.
222
Short Term
Accommodation
Means use of a residential Dwelling Unit that offers a place of
accommodation or temporary residence, or occupancy by way
of concession, permit, lease, licence, rental agreement or
similar arrangement whether written or verbal for fewer than
twenty-eight (28) consecutive calendar days throughout all or
part of the year with no on-site management throughout all or
part of the year. Short-term Accommodation uses shall not
mean a motel, hotel, bed and breakfast establishment, tourist
establishment,
tourist
cabin
establishment,
or
similar
commercial accommodation use.
223
Sidewalk
A paved area within the municipal right-of-way that is designed
for use by pedestrians.
224
Sign
Any structure, device, light or natural object including the
ground itself, or any part thereof, or any device attached
thereto, or painted or represented thereon, which is used to
identify, advertise or attract attention to any object, product,
place, activity, person, institution, organization, firm, group,
commodity, profession, enterprise, industry or business, or
which displays or includes any letter, work, model, number,
banner, flag, pennant, insignia, device or representation used
as an announcement, direction or advertisement, that is
intended to be seen from off the premises or from a parking lot.
225
Site
The land subject to an application.
226
Site Plan
A scaled drawing showing the relationship between lot lines
and any use, buildings or structures existing or proposed on a
lot, including such details as parking areas, driveways,
walkways, landscaped areas, building areas, lot sizes,
buildings heights, floor areas, densities, areas for special uses,
tile beds and reserve areas if required, woodlots, and contour
lines.
227
Solarium
a predominantly glazed structure attached to a main building
that has walls and a roof which permit sunlight to enter.
228
Special Needs
Facility
Housing, including dedicated facilities, that are designed to
accommodate individuals with specific needs and includes a
crisis residence, long term care facilities and retirement
homes, where varying degrees of support services are
provided including meal preparation, laundry, housekeeping,
respite care and attendant services.
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Term
Definition
229
Storage
Container/
Shipping
Container
means the trailer portion of a tractor-trailer unit, transport truck
without the running gear, a rail or sea container, or structure
similar in nature whether collapsible or not which can be used
for the shipping and transportation of goods and materials.
230
Storey
means a part of a building between the surface of one floor
and the ceiling above. However, a cellar does not count as a
storey.
231
Storey,
Basement
means any storey below the first storey which is at least 50%
above finished grade along wall face at the front of the
building.
232
Storey, Cellar
means any storey below the first storey which is more than
50% below finished grade (measured from finished floor to
finished ceiling).
233
Storey, First
means the storey with its floor closest to finished grade and
having its ceiling at least 1.5 metres above finished grade, but
is not a basement.
234
Storey, Half
means that portion of a building situated above the first storey
that is wholly or in part within the roof .
235
Stormwater
Management
Pond
A detention basin that temporarily stores or treats collected
stormwater runoff and releases it at a controlled rate.
236
Street
A public highway under the provisions of The Municipal Act,
apply and which afford a principal means of access to abutting
lots.
237
Street Line
A lot line dividing a lot from a public road and is the limit of the
road allowance.
238
Street or Road,
Public
A public highway as defined by "The Municipal Act" and "The
Highway Traffic Act" and shall exclude a lane or any private
right-of-way or unopened road allowance, or any street which
is shown on a Registered Plan of Subdivision that has been
deemed not to be a registered plan of subdivision under "The
Planning Act", or has not been assumed by the Town.
239
Structure
Anything that is erected, built or constructed of parts joined
together and attached or fixed permanently to the ground or
any other structure. For the purpose of this By-law, a retaining
wall that has a height of 1.0m or less, a light standard and a
sign shall be deemed not to be structures.
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Term
Definition
240
Subfloor
The finished flooring of a basement or cellar or the first course
of flooring supported by joists of any other floor level of a
building.
241
Suite
A single room or series of rooms of complementary use,
operated under a single tenancy and includes dwelling units,
individual guest rooms in motels, hotels, boarding houses,
rooming houses and dormitories as well as individual stores
and individual or complementary rooms for business and
personal services occupancies.
242
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.
243
Supermarket
A building, or part thereof, containing a departmentalized food
store.
244
Tavern
A building or part thereof at which alcoholic beverages may be
prepared and served for consumption or the premises with or
without food.
245
Temporary
Building
A building or structure intended for removal or demolition
within a prescribed time as set out in a building permit
application.
246
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.
247
Theatre
Means a place of public assembly intended for the production
and viewing of the performing arts or the screening and
viewing of motion pictures and consisting of an auditorium with
permanently fixed seats solely for a viewing audience.
248
Tiny Home
A ground-oriented permanent dwelling that is detached, and
non-motorized, small in size (less than 50m2) and using a
compact design.
249
Top of Bank
A point of line which is the beginning of a significant change in
the land surface, thence from which the land surface slopes
downward towards an abandoned or existing watercourse.
Where two or more slopes are located together, the slope that
is highest and furthest away from the watercourse shall be the
slope considered the top of bank.
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Term
Definition
250
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.
251
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 the storage of equipment related to the
construction occurring on the land and having the running gear
and towing equipment permanently attached.
252
Trailer or Travel
Trailer or Tent
Trailer "Trailer"
Any vehicle, structure, or conveyance that is designed,
modified, or used for human occupancy, lodging, sleeping, or
living, whether or not it is capable of being towed, self-propelled,
or affixed to the ground. Without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, this includes, but is not limited to: recreational
vehicles, buses, vans, trucks and other vehicles altered or not
in whole or in part for habitation but does not include a mobile
home or a park model home.
253
Training and
Rehabilitation
Centre
Facilities providing educational, pre-vocational, vocational and
life-skill training to individuals.
254
Transport
Terminal
Any premises where commercial vehicles are kept for hire,
rental or lease, or are stored or parked for remuneration, or
from which commercial vehicles are dispatched for hire as
common carriers.
255
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.
256
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,
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Term
Definition
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.
257
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.
258
Vehicle
Any carriage, conveyance or other device capable of being
propelled, driven or drawn by any kind of power, including
motor power or wind power, and includes, without limiting the
generality of the foregoing, a passenger automobile, trailer,
truck, boat, aircraft, tractor, farm implement, mobile crane or
shovel, snowmobile or motorcycle, but does not include a
pedal bicycle, canoe or other device powered solely by means
of human effort, or a mobile home dwelling.
259
Vehicle,
Recreational
A non-commercial vehicle used primarily for recreational or
vacation purposes, including, but not necessarily restricted to,
a travel or tent trailer, a boat, a snowmobile, all terrain vehicle
or any trailer or other vehicle capable of being used for the
temporary vacation living accommodation of one or more
persons.
260
Veranda
Is an unenclosed structure attached to a building having a floor
and roof.
261
Veterinary
Clinic/Hospital
A building or part thereof, with or without related structures,
wherein animals and birds of all kinds are treated or kept for
treatment by a registered veterinarian, but does not include a
kennel.
262
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.
263
Water Taking,
Commercial
The extraction on water from ground or surface water sources
in excess of 50,000 litres per day for resale.
264
Waterbody
A navigable river or lake having a surface area in excess of 10
hectares (25 acres).
265
Watercourse
The natural channel for a perennial or intermittent stream of
water including a river or stream.
266
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
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Definition
contract of road construction and not located on the road right-
of-way.
267
Wetland
Land such as a swamp, marsh, bog or fen (not including land
that is being used for agricultural purposes and no longer
exhibits wetland characteristics) that,
a) is seasonally or permanently covered by shallow water or
has the water table close to or at the surface,
b) has hydric soils and vegetation dominated by hydrophytic or
water-tolerant plants, and
c) has been further identified, by the Ministry of Natural
Resources or by any other person, according to evaluation
procedures established by the Ministry of Natural
Resources, as amended from time to time.
268
Wind Farm
Lands on which more than one wind turbine that generates
electrical power for commercial sale are located.
269
Wind Turbine
A structure comprised of a tower and rotating blades designed
to convert wind energy to electrical power.
270
Woodland
A treed area, woodlot or forested area 0.5 acre and over in
size, other than a cultivated fruit or nut orchard or a plantation
established for the purpose of producing Christmas trees.
271
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.
272
Woodchipper
A machine that processes logs into wood chips.
273
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.
274
Yard
An area of land which:
a) Is appurtenant to, and located on the same lot as, a main
building or structure; and
b) Is open, uncovered and unoccupied from the ground to the
sky, except for those uses specifically permitted thereon
elsewhere in this By-law.
275
Yard, Exterior
Side
A yard abutting a street line, and includes a front yard and a
corner side yard as defined herein.
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Definition
276
Yard, Front
A yard extending across the full width of a lot between the front
lot line of such lot and the nearest part of any main building or
structure on such lot.
277
Yard, Interior
Side
A yard extending from the front yard to the rear yard of a lot
and from an interior lot line of such lot to the nearest part of
any main building or structure on such lot.
278
Yard, Maximum
The maximum distance of a yard from a lot line. In calculating
the maximum yard, the minimum horizontal distance from the
respective lot line shall be used.
279
Yard, Minimum
Required
That part of a yard which:
a) Is located adjacent to a lot line;
b) Has the minimum front yard depth, rear yard depth or side
yard width required hereby.
c) Does not contain or include any buildings, structures or
outdoor parking areas except where such uses are
specifically permitted thereon elsewhere herein.
In calculating the minimum required yard, the shortest
horizontal distance from the respective lot line shall be used.
280
Yard, Privacy
A yard directly adjoining an exterior wall of a dwelling unit for
use solely by the occupants thereof, but does not include any
part of a parking area.
281
Yard, Rear
A yard extending across the full width of a lot between the rear
lot line of such lot and the nearest part of any main building or
structure on such lot, but excluding any part of a corner side
yard as defined herein.
282
Yard, Required
The minimum yard required by the provisions of the By-law.
283
Yard, Side
An interior side yard or corner side yard.
284
Zone
The category of use or activity of land, buildings, structures or
activities permitted by this By-law.
285
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 ___th DAY OF __________,
20__.
BY-LAW READ A THIRD AND FINAL TIME AND PASSED THIS __th DAY OF
_________ 20____.
_________________________
MAYOR
_________________________
CLERK
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LIST OF PLANNING APPROVALS
BY-
LAW
NUMB
ER
APPLICANT
LOCATION
DATE
(APPROVAL
)
EXCEPTIO
N
2001-
27
Miller
Pt Lot 21, Con 2,
Croft
Sept 26, 2001 RS-6
2002-
05
Housekeeping
1
Policy and map
Jan 2002
2002-
26
Cleave
Pt Lot 12, Con 7,
Croft
RS-7
2002-
27
Powis
Pt Lot 21, Con 3,
Croft
RU-1
(deleted by
2004-31
-
Crane)
2002-
30
Housekeeping
2
Provisions and map
Sept 11, 2002
2002-
29
White
Pt Lots 23,24, Con IX,
Ahmic Harbour
RV
MV
Little
Nov 13, 2002
Front Yard
MV
Shields
Nov 13, 2002
Front Yard
2003-
03
Pew
Part of Lots 11 and
12, Concession 7.
Plan 42R-16258
Jan 22, 2003
RS-8
2003-
07
Tilson
(lot
creation)
5352 Hwy 124/520,
Pt Lots 11, 12, Con 8,
Croft
Feb 12/03
RR
2003-
03
Pew
Pt Lots 11 & 12, Con
7, Ahmic Lake, Croft
2003
RS-8
2003-
01
Vista
Investments
Muskoka Inc.
Development
Agreement
January
8,
2003
2003-
11
Gindl
Part of Lot 26, Con 7,
Chapman (346 River
Road)
April 23, 2003
(APPEALED)
CG-1
2003-
12
Miller
Repealed by 2004-19
2003-
17
Charlton
Part Lots 2 and 3,
Plan
319
North
Sparks
Street,
Magnetawan
May 28, 2003 CV
2003-
18
Grasley
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BY-
LAW #
APPLICANT
LOCATION
DATE
(APPROVAL)
EXCEPTION
2003-
19
Lucky
Seven
Hunt Camp
Development
Agreement
2003-
20
Lucky
Seven
Hunt Camp
Part
Lot
23,
Concession 4, Croft
May 28, 2003 RU-2
2003-
21
Gamble
South Part of Lot 6,
Plan
319
Church
Street, Magnetawan
May 28, 2003 CV-1
2003-
25
Daunley
Deeming By-law
2003-
27
Pew
Site Plan
2003-
28
Langford
Deeming By-law
2003-
29
Housekeeping
By-law 3
Provisions & map
August
27,
2003
2003-
30
Langford
Lot 20, Plan 319 King
Street, Lot 21, Plan
319,
Village
of
Magnetawan
September
24, 2003
RM
2004-
21
Barry
Part
Lot
3,
Concession
8,
Chapman, 1639 Hwy
124, 1683B Highway
124
May 26, 2004 RU and RR
2004-
13
Simmon's
Lake
Subdivision
Agreement
2004-
25
Little
Deeming By-law
2004-
30
EP Revision
Village
July 28, 2004
RV and RS
2004-
31
Crane
Lot 7, Concession 11,
Croft
July 28, 2004
RU-1
(replaced
Powis
exception)
2005-
07
Stewart Davis
Part
of
Lot
1,
Concession 8, Part 1
of Plan 42R-4455
February
9,
2005
CG-2
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BY-
LAW #
APPLICANT
LOCATION
DATE
(APPROVAL)
EXCEPTION
Green
Part
Lot
20,
Concession 8, Croft -
2nd boathouse
March 2005
RS-*
Road By-law
definitions,
frontage
on roads, seasonal
roads
March 2005
2005-
16
Part
of
Lot
20,
Concession 8, Ahmic
Lake, Township of
Croft
June 8, 2005
RS-10
and
EP
2005-
17
Part of Island H, in
Ahmic Lake, Croft
June 8, 2005
RS-9
2005-
20
3105 Highway 520,
PCL 12812 SS, Part
of Lot 24, Concession
3, Part 1, PSR-916,
Chapman
August
10,
2005
RS
2006-
06
Part
of
Lot
75,
Concession
B,
Spence
(139
Windmill Lane)
February 22,
2006
RS-11
and
RS-12
(Appealed)
2006-
15
Part
of
Lot
75,
Concession
B,
Spence
(139
Windmill Lane)
May 24, 2006 Repealed
2006-06
2006-
25
Part
of
Lot
14,
Concession 10, Part
2, Plan 42R-9738,
Croft (1 Pine Tree
Road)
December
13, 2006
RS
2007-
08
Part of Lots 28 and
29, Concession 3,
Chapman (526 Deer
Run Road,)
April 25, 2007 RU
2007-
10
Part
of
Lot
6,
Concession 8, Part 2,
Plan 42R-7381 Croft
May 8, 2007
RU-4
2007-
27
Mooney
Part
of
Lot
22,
Concession 1, Lot 52,
Plan M-65, Chapman
November
28, 2007
RS-14
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BY-
LAW #
APPLICANT
LOCATION
DATE
(APPROVAL)
EXCEPTION
2008-
10
Yuratovich
Deeming By-law
2008-
11
Weidmark
Parts 1-8, Plan 42R-
10398, Part of Lots
28, 29, Concession 5,
Chapman
May 28, 2008 RS-15, CT-2
2008-
12
McDougall
PCL 17392 S/S. Part
of Lot 6, Concession
12, Chapman
May 28, 2008 RU-5
2008-
20
Lafleur
Menard
Part 2, Plan 42R-
6376, Part of Lot 24,
Plan M-372, Part of
Lot 17, Concession
11, Croft
June
25,
2008
RS-16
208-22
Coughtrey
Deeming By-law
July 9, 2008
2008-
23
Cleave
Part
of
Lot
35,
Concession
8,
Chapman
July 9, 2008
CG-3
2008-
26
Osborne
Deeming By-law
July 23, 2008
2008-
28
Lighthouse
Landing
Cottage
Resort
Part of Lots 28 and
29, Concession 5,
Chapman
August
27,
2008
CT-1
2008-
30
Fraser
Part
of
Lot
58,
Concession
B,
Spence
September
24, 2008
RU-6
2008-
37
Wright
Part
of
Lot
14,
Concession 10, Lot
17, Parcel 474 PSSS,
Croft (475B Poverty
Bay Road West)
December
10, 2008
RS
2008-
38
Paquette
Part
of
Lot
14,
Concession 10, Lot
17,
Parcel.
474
PSSS,
Croft
(501
Poverty
Bay
road
West)
December
10, 2008
RS
2009-
52
James
Deeming By-law
August
12,
2009
2009-
54
James
and
Richmond
Deeming By-law
August
26,
2009
Municipality of Magnetawan Zoning By-law
Update July 25, 2012
Consolidated May 9, 2018 and November 2, 2023, November 15, 2023, November 27, 2024,
May 6,2025, November 19, 2025.
117
BY-
LAW #
APPLICANT
LOCATION
DATE
(APPROVAL)
EXCEPTION
2009-
56
Rouse
Part
of
Lot
4,
Concession 1, Croft
August
26,
2009
RR
2009-
64
Putman
010 00312110
Part of Lots 102 and
103, Concession B,
Chapman
October
28,
2009
RR
2010-
06
010 00211810
Part
of
Lot
26,
Concession
9,
Chapman
February 10,
2010
M1-1
2010-
26
Turner
030 00108550
030 00108525
Part
of
Lot
1,
concession 5, Parts 1
and 2, Croft
June
28,
2010
RS
2010-
33
Muskoka
Thinstone
010 00150600
Part
Lot
27,
Concession
5,
Chapman
August
11,
2010
MX-1
2011-
05
Deeming By-law
January
12,
2011
-
2011-
24
010 00117124
Lot 21, concession 1
Plan M-503 Part Lot
13, 42R10601 Part 1,
Chapman
(247
Chapman Drive)
July 27, 2011
RR-2
2011-
34
Part Lots 4 and 5,
Concession 1 and 2,
Croft
August
24,
2011
RS
2012-
10
Deeming
Bylaw
(Hannah)
Lot 24 and 25 w/s
south Sparks Street
Registered Plan 319
May 9, 2012
2012-
12
Housekeeping
By-law
Updates to By-law
May 24, 2012
2012-
17
Amend
Schedules and
Definitions
to
By-law 2001-
26
Non-conforming uses
and
update
Definitions Section
July 25, 2012
2012-
22
Reich
030 00206703
PT Lot 11 and 12,
Concession 8, Part
Lot 11, Concession 7
October
10,
2012
RS
2012-
23
Amend
Provisions
in
By-law 2012-
26
Non-Complying
Building and Update
Definitions Section
October
10,
2012
Municipality of Magnetawan Zoning By-law
Update July 25, 2012
Consolidated May 9, 2018 and November 2, 2023, November 15, 2023, November 27, 2024,
May 6,2025, November 19, 2025.
118
BY-
LAW #
APPLICANT
LOCATION
DATE
(APPROVAL)
EXCEPTION
2012-
27
Clark - Village
Plan 319, Part of Lot
1, All of Lots 2 and 3
and Part of Kent
Street,
Registered
Plan 319 (Chapman)
November
14, 2012
RV
2013-
11
Ahmic
Lake
Enterprises
Ltd.
(Swiss
House)
030 00504100
Part of lots 16 and 17,
concession
8
and
Part of Lots 16 and
17,
Concession
9
(Croft)
May 22, 2013 CT
2013-
19
Watts
Part Lot 25 and parts
1 to 3, Concession 7,
Plan
42R018689
(Chapman Township)
September
25, 2013
EP
2013-
20
Rouse
Magnetawan
Land Trust
030 00102100
Part of Lots 3,4,5,
Concession 1 and
Part of Lots 4 and 5,
Concession 2 (Croft
Township)
September
25, 2013
EP
2013-
22
Deeming
By-
law
(Dingman)
020 00200800
Lot 21 E/S Frank
Street and Lot 20 E/S
Frank Street Plan 319
October
23,
2013
2013-
24
1895507
Ontario Inc.
030 00407402
Part
Lot
19,
Concession 3, (Croft)
December
11, 2013
RR
2014-
08
Housekeeping
Bylaw
Correct
Error
Omission and Minor
Housekeeping
Changes
March
12,
2014
2014-
09
Magnetawan
Watershed
Land Trust
Part of Lots 4 and 5,
Concession 1, Part
15, Plan 42R-19589
(Croft)
March
26,
2014
EP
2014-
18
Deeming
By-
law (Weber)
020 00203700
Lot 19 W/S Stanley
Street and Lot 20 W/s
Stanley Street Plan
319
July 9, 2014
2014-
24
Deeming
By-
law (James)
020 00206200
Lot 24 W/S James
Street and Lot 24 E/S
Richmond
Street,
Plan 319
August
26,
2014
RR
Municipality of Magnetawan Zoning By-law
Update July 25, 2012
Consolidated May 9, 2018 and November 2, 2023, November 15, 2023, November 27, 2024,
May 6,2025, November 19, 2025.
119
BY-
LAW #
APPLICANT
LOCATION
DATE
(APPROVAL)
EXCEPTION
2015-
09
Wilson/ Smith,
Bartlett
Part
Lot
97,
Concession A, 42R-
3642, Part 1 and
PSR-416,
part
1,
Chapman Township
February 25,
2015
RS
2015-
10
Jenney
Part Lots 27 and 28,
Concession 4, RP
PSR-593, REM Part
2
Chapman
Township
March
25,
2015
RS
2015-
12
Deeming
By-
law (Langford
Family
Investments)
020 00209902
Lot 19, E/S Miller
Street, Lot 18, W/S
Richmond Street, Lot
19, W/S Richmond
Street Plan 319
May 13, 2015
2015-
13
Langford
Family
Investments
020 00209902
Lot 19, E/S Miller
Street, Lot 18, W/S
Richmond Street, Lot
19, W/S Richmond
Street Plan 319
May 13, 2015 CV-2
2015-
15
Bahr
030 00507003
Part
of
Lot
22,
concession 9, 11213
Bayview
Road.
Ahmic Lake, Croft
Township
May 27, 2015 RS-21
2015-
21
Coutts
010 00304300
Part
Lot
84,
Concession
B,
9
Rose Lane, Ahmic
Lake,
Chapman
Township
August
12,
2015
RS-22
2015-
28
Kooy
010 00106200
010 00105705
Part
Lot
10,
Concession 1, Horne
Lake,
Chapman
Township
December
21, 2015
RS
2016-
10
1895507
Ontario Inc.
Part
Lot
19,
Concession 3, Croft
Township,
42R-
20119
Parts
2,3,5
and 6, Neighick Lake
March
23,
2016
RS-23
2016-
13
Pringle
010 00301840
Part
Lot
104,
Concession A, 42R-
12729,
Part
1,
Chapman Township
March
23,
2016
RU-7
Municipality of Magnetawan Zoning By-law
Update July 25, 2012
Consolidated May 9, 2018 and November 2, 2023, November 15, 2023, November 27, 2024,
May 6,2025, November 19, 2025.
120
BY-
LAW #
APPLICANT
LOCATION
DATE
(APPROVAL)
EXCEPTION
No By-
law
Deeming
By-
law
(Kennedy)
Part Lot 15, W/S
Richmond Street Part
Lot
16,
W/s
Richmond
Street,
42R--16335 Part 1
and 42R-16571, Part
1, Plan 319, 17 Bank
Street
August
5,
2016
2016-
40
Comartin
040 00707710
Part
Lot
2,
Concession
14,
Spence
Township,
Ahmic
Lake,
116
Bells Bay Trail
November 9,
2016
RS-24
2016-
41
Kucek
/
Phillips
Part
Lot
11,
concession 7, Plan
42R 19366, Part 2,
Croft Township, 255
Chikopi Road
November 9,
2016
RR
2016-
46
Marszewski
(Deeming By-
law)
010 00140200
Lots 15 and 16, Plan
M230
November
23, 2016
2017-
30
Winkelmolen /
Langford
030 00412300
030 00412302
Part
Lot
18,
concession 5, Plan
42R-4545,
Part
1,
Chapman Township
June
14,
2017
RS-25
2017-
30
Fraser
/Francoeur
030 00205720
Part
Lot
6,
concession 8 315 Old
Highway Road East
June
28,
2017
CG-4
2018-
11
Fleming
030 00411909
030 00411910
Concession 5 Croft
Plan M40, Part Block
A
Parcels
25053
P.S.S.S and 8753
P.S.S.S.,
Ahmic
Lake, 338A and 338B
Cedar Croft Road
February 28,
2018
RS-26
RS-27
2018-
12
Pettit
030 00207800
Concession 8, Part
Lot 15, Ahmic Lake,
Township of Croft, 84
Robinson Road
February 28,
2018
RS-28
Municipality of Magnetawan Zoning By-law
Update July 25, 2012
Consolidated May 9, 2018 and November 2, 2023, November 15, 2023, November 27, 2024,
May 6,2025, November 19, 2025.
121
BY-
LAW #
APPLICANT
LOCATION
DATE
(APPROVAL)
EXCEPTION
2018-
35
Willing
030 00500109
Lot 7, Croft Plan 181,
Geographic
Township of Croft,
497
Rocky
Reef
Road,
Ahmic
Harbour,
Magnetawan
May 23, 2018 RS-29
2018-
45
Romolo
040 00708234
Spence
Plan
42M552,
Block
7,
Johnston
Road,
Magnetawan
June
27,
2018
RS-30
2018-
46
Tye
020 00202300
21 Victoria St.
Lots 18, 19, 20 and
21, Reference Plan
319,
53
Stanley
Street, Magnetawan
June
27,
2018
RV-5
2018-
67
Merian
Fuels
Inc
030 00205010
4855 Highway 520
September
26, 2018
CG-2
2018-
74
Brown
010 00142500
Lot 39, PCL 15531
S/S, M-Plan 230, 340
Wurm Road
November
14, 2018
RS-31
2019-
04
Fuss
010 00215400
Plan 326, Lot 46
January
9,
2019
RS-34
2019-
05
Noll
010 00106000
Concession 1, Lot 10
(Chapman),
PIN
52079-0149LT,
Minkler's Lane off of
South
Horn
Lake
Road
January
9,
2019
RS-32
2019-
38
Bolte
030 00509301
Croft Concession 10,
Part
Lot
26
Registered Plan 42R
3291, Part 1 and Part
2, 12 25th and 26th
Sideroad,
Municipality
of
Magnetawan
August
14,
2019
RU-T2
2019-
50
Jackson
030 00215300
Plan 256 Lot 79 on
West Whalley Lake
Road
August
14,
2019
RR-4
Municipality of Magnetawan Zoning By-law
Update July 25, 2012
Consolidated May 9, 2018 and November 2, 2023, November 15, 2023, November 27, 2024,
May 6,2025, November 19, 2025.
122
BY-
LAW #
APPLICANT
LOCATION
DATE
(APPROVAL)
EXCEPTION
2020-
55
Onley
030 00500114
Croft Con 5 PT Lots
19
and
20
RP
42R18872 Parts 1
and 2 RP 42R19090
Part 3, 292 Clayton's
Bay Trail
September
23, 2020
RS-18
(Amended
2009-55)
2020-
56
Reid
Plan 181 Part Lot 6,
Registered
Plan
42R14553, Part 3,
Together with ROW,
former
geographic
Township of Croft,
537
Rocky
Reef
Road
September
23, 2020
RS-35
2021-
14
Little
030 00403305
Concession 2, Part
Lot 7, Plan M34 Block
A and RP PSR873,
Parts 2 and 5, RP
PSR938, Parts 7, 8, 9
and 11, PCL12513
15038
SS,
former
geographic Township
of Croft, 191 Little
Lane
March
17,
2021
RS-36,
RS
33
2021-
37
Long
040 00601400
Concession A, Lots
72 & 73 & Part Lot 74
REM PCL 821 SS,
former Township of
Spence,
1743
Nipissing
Road
South, Magnetawan
June
30,
2021
RU-8
2021-
46
527775
Ont
Ltd
030 00409900
Croft CON 3, PT Lot
19, CON 4, Lots 18
and 19, PCL 1843
S/S, 180 Lost Forest
Park
Lane,
Magnetawan
September 1,
2021
CT-3
2021-
61
Young
010 00205310
Concession 8, Part
Lot 12, PCL 17622
S/S
November
24, 2021
RU-9
Municipality of Magnetawan Zoning By-law
Update July 25, 2012
Consolidated May 9, 2018 and November 2, 2023, November 15, 2023, November 27, 2024,
May 6,2025, November 19, 2025.
123
BY-
LAW #
APPLICANT
LOCATION
DATE
(APPROVAL)
EXCEPTION
2022-
11
Crozier
010 00220800
Concession 10, Part
Lot 2, PCL 24466
March
23,
2022
RR
2022-
33
Harris
Concession 4, Part
Lot 14, Part Lot 15
RP PSR1413 Part 1
PCL
21081
SS
formally
the
Township of Croft
July 6, 2022
RR
2022-
55
Woods
030 00706100
Croft Concession 9,
Part Lot 24, 6502
Highway 124
October
19,
2022
RR-06
2023-
13
Ferrante
010 00225200
Concession 11, Lot 7,
former Municipality of
Chapman
March
29,
2023
RU, RR, and
EP
Replaced
Crane
2023-
19
Camp
Klahanie
030 00409700
Croft CON 3 and 4 PT
Lot 17 PCL 12303
SS,
1680Lakeside
Trail, Magnetawan
March
10,
2023
CT-4
2023-
41
Tripp
020 00106700
Plan 319 EPT Lot 3
S/S
(Village
of
Magnetawan), 6 Bay
Street
August
23,
2023
RV-06
2023-
42
Green
030 00504500
Part
Lot
20,
Concession8 (Croft),
121 Trails End Lane,
Ahmic Lake
August
23,
2023
RS
2023-
49
Municipality of
Magnetawan
Zoning By-law
Housekeeping
Amendment
Entire Township
2023-
51
Zhang
040 00301500
Concession 6, Part
Lot 34, Registered
Plan 42R2457, Part 1
PCL 15564 S/S PCL
6433
S/S,
former
geographic Township
of Spence
October
4,
2023
RS-37
and
EP-1
Municipality of Magnetawan Zoning By-law
Update July 25, 2012
Consolidated May 9, 2018 and November 2, 2023, November 15, 2023, November 27, 2024,
May 6,2025, November 19, 2025.
124
2023-
55
Langford
Family
Investments
020 00210000
Lot 19, E/S Miller
Street, Lot 18, W/S
Richmond Street, Lot
19, W/S Richmond
Street Plan 319
2023-10-25
CV-2
extended
2024-
01
Seibels
030 00107805
Con 4 Pt Lots 27 & 28
Plan PSR-593 Part 1
January
17,
2024
RS-H
2024-
09
Langford
010 00121600
Con 1 Pt Lot 26 & 27
February 21,
2023
RR
2024-
10
Schiedel
010 00302700
Plan PSR-416, Con A
Pt Lot 97
Feb 21-24
RR-7
Zwierschke
01000138800
Plan 593, Con 4 Pt
Lot 27 & 28 Pat 1
March
14,
2024
Minor
Variance
2024-
25
Weins
010 00105250
Con 1 Pt Lot 9, Part 1
42R-10938
June
19,
2024
RS and EP
2024-
32
Lorusso
010 00306300
Parts 1 -3 of Plan 253 2024-July -3
RS-38
2024-
34
Goodjohn
030
0040750200
Con 3& 4, Pt Lot 19 &
20, 42R-16910
July 24, 2024
RS and EP
2024-
45
Moore
03000500111
Plan 181 and 42R-
11082
October
17,
2024
RS-39
and
EP
2024-
50
Municipality of
Magnetawan
Zoning By-law
Housekeeping
Amendment
Schedule B - Village
of Magnetawan, 9
Jackson
Road
rezoned
to
be
included
in
Community
Boundary
Schedule A-1
Croft,
45
Grandview
Lane rezoned
from CT to RS
Schedule A-
1 Croft, 63
Grandview
Lane
rezoned
from CT to
RS
2024-
49
Cordua
040
007124800
Con 14 Part Lot 13
42R-2703 Parts 8 to
13 - 184 Silver Lake
Road
November 6,
2024
RS-40
2025-
17
Herrnstein
030 00409301
Croft Con 4 PT Lot 13 April 16, 2025 RS-41
2025-19
Woodruff
01000223400
Con
10
Lot
24
Chapman
April 16, 2025 RU-RR
2025-20
Municipality of
Magnetawan
Zoning By-law
Housekeeping
Amendment
Entire Municipality
Municipality of Magnetawan Zoning By-law
Update July 25, 2012
Consolidated May 9, 2018 and November 2, 2023, November 15, 2023, November 27, 2024,
May 6,2025, November 19, 2025.
125
BY-LAW
#
APPLICANT
LOCATION
DATE
(APPROVAL)
EXCEPTION
2025-26 Saunders
030
0030234400
M391 Part 4
May 14, 2025
Specific
setbacks
exempted
2025-32 Mulligan
030 00205410
Con 8 Pt Lot 3 42R-
12391 Part 1
4601 Highway 124
June 25th,
2025
RR-08
2025-32 Mulligan
030 00205410
Con 8 Pt Lot 3 42R-
12391 Part 1
4601 Highway 124
June 25th,
2025
RR-09
2025-42 Longhurst
010 00207800
Con 8 Lot 26
28 River Road
September
17th, 2025
RR
2025-49 Alldred
010 00221500
Con 10 Lot 8
185 Halls Road
October 29th,
2025
RU
2025-53 Municipality of
Magnetawan
Zoning By-law
Housekeeping
Amendment
Entire Municipality