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Part 4 - Residential Zones
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part 4: Residential Zones
PURPOSE ....................................................................................................................... 4.1 ~ 1
4.1
GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONES .............................. 4.1 ~ 1 to 16
4.1.1
Additional Residential Unit (ARU) ................................................................................. 4.1 ~ 1
4.1.2
Accessory Buildings and Structures ................................................................................ 4.1 ~ 3
4.1.3
Play Equipment ............................................................................................................... 4.1 ~ 4
4.1.4
Swimming Pool ............................................................................................................... 4.1 ~ 4
4.1.5
Encroachments and Projections ....................................................................................... 4.1 ~ 5
4.1.6
External Heating, Air Conditioning, Home Back-up Generator,
and Pool Heating/Filtering Equipment ............................................................................ 4.1 ~ 6
4.1.7
Setback to Railway Right-of-Way, Parkway Belt Zone,
Utility Zone and Pipeline Easements .............................................................................. 4.1 ~ 6
4.1.8
Setbacks to Greenlands Zones ......................................................................................... 4.1 ~ 6
4.1.9
Driveways and Parking ................................................................................................... 4.1 ~ 6
4.1.10
Parking of Commercial Motor Vehicles .......................................................................... 4.1 ~ 8
4.1.11
Trailer and Recreational Vehicle Parking ....................................................................... 4.1 ~ 8
4.1.12
Garage Regulations ......................................................................................................... 4.1 ~ 9
4.1.13
deleted by 0048-2025 .................................................................................................... 4.1 ~ 10
4.1.14
Common Element Condominium (CEC) ...................................................................... 4.1 ~ 11
4.1.15
Apartment Zones ........................................................................................................... 4.1 ~ 11
4.1.15.1
Additional Uses ........................................................................................................ 4.1 ~ 11
4.1.15.2
Long-Term Care Buildings ...................................................................................... 4.1 ~ 11
4.1.15.3
deleted by 0111-2019/LPAT Order 2021 March 09 ................................................ 4.1 ~ 11
4.1.15.4
Reduced Landscaped Buffer .................................................................................... 4.1 ~ 11
4.1.15.5
Guest Units ............................................................................................................... 4.1 ~ 11
4.1.15.6
Encroachments and Projections in Apartment Zones ............................................... 4.1 ~ 12
4.1.15.7
Minimum Amenity Area .......................................................................................... 4.1 ~ 12
4.1.16
Home Occupation .......................................................................................................... 4.1 ~ 12
4.1.17
Resident Physician, Dentist, Drugless Practitioner or Health Professional ................... 4.1 ~ 13
4.1.18
Group Home .................................................................................................................. 4.1 ~ 13
4.1.19
Receiving/Telecommunication Device ......................................................................... 4.1 ~ 13
4.1.20
deleted by 0174-2023 .................................................................................................... 4.1 ~ 13
4.1.21
Height ............................................................................................................................ 4.1 ~ 13
4.1.22
Maximum Gross Floor Area (GFA) - Infill Residential ................................................ 4.1 ~ 14
4.1.23
Fourplex......................................................................................................................... 4.1 ~ 14
4.2
RL AND RS ZONES
(DETACHED DWELLINGS AND
SEMI-DETACHED - TYPICAL LOTS) .......................................... 4.2.1 ~ 1 to 4.2.3 ~ 142
4.2.1
RL and RS Permitted Uses and Zone Regulations ....................................................... 4.2.1 ~ 1
4.2.2
Residential Large Lot Exception Zones ....................................................................... 4.2.2 ~ 1
4.2.3
Residential Small Lot Exception Zones ....................................................................... 4.2.3 ~ 1
4.2.4
deleted by 0048-2025 ................................................................................ 4.2.4 ~ 1 to 4.2.6 ~ 2
to 4.2.6
4.3
deleted by 0048-2025 ................................................................................ 4.3.1 ~ 1 to 4.3.3 ~ 2
to 4.3.3
4.4
deleted by 0048-2025 ................................................................................ 4.4.1 ~ 1 to 4.4.5 ~ 2
to 4.4.5
4.5
R12 TO R14 ZONES
(DETACHED DWELLINGS - MODULAR LOTS) ............................ 4.5.1 ~ 1 to 4.5.4 ~ 2
4.5.1
R12 to R14 Permitted Uses and Zone Regulations ..................................................... 4.5.1 ~ 1
4.5.2
R12 Exception Zones .................................................................................................. 4.5.2 ~ 1
4.5.3
R13 Exception Zones .................................................................................................. 4.5.3 ~ 1
4.5.4
R14 Exception Zones .................................................................................................. 4.5.4 ~ 1
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4.6
deleted by 0048-2025 ................................................................................ 4.6.1 ~ 1 to 4.6.2 ~ 2
to 4.6.2
4.7
R16 ZONE
(DETACHED DWELLINGS ON A CEC - ROAD) ........................... 4.7.1 ~ 1 to 4.7.2 ~ 26
4.7.1
R16 Permitted Uses and Zone Regulations .................................................................. 4.7.1 ~ 1
4.7.2
R16 Exception Zones ................................................................................................... 4.7.2 ~ 1
4.8
deleted by 0048-2025 ................................................................................ 4.8.1 ~ 1 to 4.8.3 ~ 2
to 4.8.3
4.9
RM3 ZONE
(SEMI-DETACHED ON A CEC - ROAD) ........................................... 4.9.1 ~ 1 to 4.9.2 ~ 4
4.9.1
RM3 Permitted Uses and Zone Regulations................................................................. 4.9.1 ~ 1
4.9.2
RM3 Exception Zones .................................................................................................. 4.9.2 ~ 1
4.10
RM4 ZONE
(TOWNHOUSES) ............................................................................. 4.10.1 ~ 1 to 4.10.2 ~ 76
4.10.1
RM4 Permitted Uses and Zone Regulations............................................................... 4.10.1 ~ 1
4.10.2
RM4 Exception Zones ............................................................................................... 4.10.2 ~ 1
4.11
RM5 ZONE
(STREET TOWNHOUSES) ............................................................. 4.11.1 ~ 1 to 4.11.2 ~ 74
4.11.1
RM5 Permitted Uses and Zone Regulations................................................4.11.1 ~ 1
4.11.2
RM5 Exception Zones..........................................................................4.11.2 ~ 1
4.12
RM6 ZONE
(TOWNHOUSES ON A CEC - ROAD) .......................................... 4.12.1 ~ 1 to 4.12.2 ~ 54
4.12.1
RM6 Permitted Uses and Zone Regulations ...............................................4.12.1 ~ 1
4.12.2
RM6 Exception Zones .........................................................................4.12.2 ~ 1
4.13
deleted by 0114-2025...............................................................4.13.1 ~ 1 to 4.13.2 ~ 2
to 4.13.2
4.13A
RM8 ZONE
(BACK TO BACK AND/OR
STACKED TOWNHOUSES).........................................4.13A.1 ~ 1 to 4.13A.2 ~ 22
4.13A.1
RM8 Permitted Uses and Zone Regulations............................................................ 4.13A.1 ~ 1
4.13A.2
RM8 Exception Zones ............................................................................................. 4.13A.2 ~ 1
4.14
RM9 AND RM10 ZONES
(BACK TO BACK AND STACKED TOWNHOUSES)..............4.14.1 ~ 1 to 4.14.3 ~ 10
4.14.1
RM9 and RM10 Permitted Uses and Zone Regulations ............................................. 4.14.1 ~ 1
4.14.2
RM9 Exception Zones ................................................................................................ 4.14.2 ~ 1
4.14.3
RM10 Exception Zones .............................................................................................. 4.14.3 ~ 1
4.14A
RM11 ZONE
(BACK TO BACK TOWNHOUSES
ON A CEC - ROAD)......................................................4.14A.1 ~ 1 to 4.14A.2 ~ 12
4.14A.1
RM11 Permitted Uses and Zone Regulations.......................................................... 4.14A.1 ~ 1
4.14A.2
RM11 Exception Zones ........................................................................................... 4.14A.2 ~ 1
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4.14B
RM12 ZONE
(BACK TO BACK TOWNHOUSES
ON A STREET)..............................................................4.14B.1 ~ 1 to 4.14B.2 ~ 2
4.14B.1
RM12 Permitted Uses and Zone Regulations.......................................................... 4.14B.1 ~ 1
4.14B.2
RM12 Exception Zones ........................................................................................... 4.14B.2 ~ 1
4.15
RA1 TO RA5 ZONES
(APARTMENTS) ............................................................................ 4.15.1 ~ 1 to 4.15.6 ~ 108
4.15.1
RA1 to RA5 Permitted Uses and Zone Regulations ................................................... 4.15.1 ~ 1
4.15.2
RA1 Exception Zones ................................................................................................ 4.15.2 ~ 1
4.15.3
RA2 Exception Zones ................................................................................................ 4.15.3 ~ 1
4.15.4
RA3 Exception Zones ................................................................................................ 4.15.4 ~ 1
4.15.5
RA4 Exception Zones ................................................................................................ 4.15.5 ~ 1
4.15.6
RA5 Exception Zones ................................................................................................ 4.15.6 ~ 1
4.16
RA6 AND RA7 ZONES
(URBAN APARTMENTS) ................................................................. 4.16.1 ~ 1 to 4.16.3 ~ 2
4.16.1
RA6 and RA7 Permitted Uses and Zone Regulations ................................................ 4.16.1 ~ 1
4.16.2
RA6 Exception Zones ................................................................................................ 4.16.2 ~ 1
4.16.3
RA7 Exception Zones ................................................................................................ 4.16.3 ~ 1
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PURPOSE
The purpose of this Part is to provide a number of Residential Zones, that allow for a variety of housing
forms in appropriate locations throughout the City. 1
4.1
GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONES
In addition to the provisions contained in Parts 1 to 3 of this By-law, the following General Provisions for
Residential Zones shall also apply:
4.1.1
Additional Residential Unit (ARU)
(0174-2017), (0181-2018/LPAT Order 2019 February 15), (0174-2023), (0048-2025),
(0114-2025)
4.1.1.1
A maximum of two attached ARUs, or a maximum of one attached ARU and
one detached ARU, are permitted per lot, and shall comply with the provisions contained
in Table 4.1.1.1 - Additional Residential Unit (ARU).
Table 4.1.1.1 - Additional Residential Unit (ARU)
Column
A
B
Line
1.0
A maximum of two attached ARUs
are permitted only in these zones
RL, RS, R12 to R14, R16, RM3,
RM5 and RM6
2.0
A maximum of one attached ARU
and one detached ARU are permitted
only in these zones
RL, RS, R12 to R14, R16, RM3,
RM5 (2) and RM6 (2)
3.0
An attached ARU shall comply with
the regulations of the zone in which it
is located and with the provisions
contained in Subsection 4.1.1 of this
By-law
4.0
A detached ARU shall comply with
the provisions contained in
Subsection 4.1.1 and Table 4.1.1.14
of this By-law
NOTES:
(1)
deleted by 0114-2025
(2)
See Article 4.1.1.13 of this By-law.
4.1.1.2
Additional parking spaces shall not be required for an attached ARU or a detached
ARU.
4.1.1.3
A home occupation shall not be permitted in an attached ARU or detached ARU.
4.1.1.4
A lot with an attached ARU(s) and/or a detached ARU shall have one and not more
than one driveway.
4.1.1.5
An addition to facilitate an attached ARU(s) shall not alter the existing use of the subject
dwelling as defined by this By-law.
4.1.1.6
Notwithstanding Line 2.0 contained in Table 4.1.1.14 of this By-law, a two storey
detached ARU shall be permitted on through lots and shall be:
(1)
subject to the two storey detached ARU provisions contained in Table 4.1.1.14
of this By-law; and
(2)
permitted up to a maximum of 100 m² in floor area - detached ARU.
1 The purpose statement is for clarification purposes and does not form part of this By-law.
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4.1.1.7
For the purposes of Subsection 4.1.1, a building or structure that contains a garage and
a one storey detached ARU shall be subject to:
(1)
deleted by 0114-2025
(2)
the one storey detached ARU provisions contained in Table 4.1.1.14 of this
By-law.
4.1.1.8
For the purposes of Subsection 4.1.1, a building or structure that contains a garage and
a two storey detached ARU shall be subject to:
(1)
deleted by 0114-2025
(2)
the two storey detached ARU provisions contained in Table 4.1.1.14 of this
By-law.
4.1.1.9
The maximum lot coverage of a lot containing an attached ARU and/or detached ARU
shall be the greater value of 45%, or the permitted maximum lot coverage identified in
the Base Zone, Exception Zone or Exception Zone Schedule.
4.1.1.10
A balcony or deck shall not be permitted on the second storey of a two storey detached
ARU.
4.1.1.11
Notwithstanding Table 4.1.1.14 of this By-law, a detached ARU shall not have a
height - highest ridge greater than the height of the primary dwelling on the lot and a
lot coverage greater than the primary dwelling of the lot in which they are located.
4.1.1.12
deleted by 0114-2025
4.1.1.13
Notwithstanding Article 4.1.1.1 and Line 2.0 contained in Table 4.1.1.1 of this By-law,
only RM5 and RM6 zones with corner lots and through lots shall permit a detached
ARU.
4.1.1.14
A detached ARU shall comply with the provisions contained in Table 4.1.1.14 -
Detached Residential Unit (Detached ARU).
Table 4.1.1.14 - Detached Additional Residential Unit (Detached ARU)
Column
A
B
Line
1.0
TYPE
One Storey
Detached ARU
Two Storey
Detached ARU
2.0
MAXIMUM SIZE:
2.1
Lot area less than or equal to 750 m²
2.2
Lot area greater than 750 m²
3.0
LOCATION
Rear Yard
Rear yard and/or exterior side yard for
corner lots zoned RL and RS
4.0
MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA -
DETACHED ARU:
4.1
Lot area less than or equal to 550 m²
55 m²
n/a
4.2
Lot area greater than 550 m²
10% of the lot area, up to a maximum
of 100 m²
5.0
MAXIMUM HEIGHT -
HIGHEST RIDGE:
5.1
sloped roof
4.6 m
6.8 m
5.2
flat roof
3.0 m
5.8 m
6.0
SETBACKS:
6.1
Minimum setback to interior side
lot line
0.6 m (1)
1.8 m (1)
6.2
Minimum setback to rear lot line
1.8 m (1)
1.8 m (1)
6.3
Minimum setback to exterior side
lot line
2.5 m (1)
4.5 m (1)
NOTE:
n/a means not applicable
(1) See Subsection 4.1.8 of this By-law.
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4.1.2
Accessory Buildings and Structures
(0379-2009), (0308-2011), (0297-2013), (0181-2018/LPAT Order 2019 February 15),
(0112-2019), (0018-2021), (0174-2023), (0162-2024/OLT Order 2025 September 22),
(0048-2025), (0114-2025)
4.1.2.1
Accessory buildings and structures shall be permitted on a lot in RL, RS, R12 to R14,
R16, RM3 to RM6, RM8, RM9 and RA1 to RA7 zones in compliance with the
regulations contained in Table 4.1.2.2 - Accessory Buildings and Structures.
4.1.2.1.1
deleted by 0112-2019
4.1.2.2
For the purpose of Subsection 4.1.2 of this By-law, an outdoor fireplace within 3.0 m of
the roof or walls of a dwelling shall be exempt from Line 4.0 contained in Table 4.1.2.2 -
Accessory Buildings and Structures.
Table 4.1.2.2 - Accessory Buildings and Structures
Column
A
B
Line
1.0
TYPE
Accessory Buildings and Structures
Lot Area Greater
than or Equal
to 750 m2
Lot Area Less
than 750 m2
2.0
SIZE:
2.1
Maximum area occupied per
accessory building and structure
20 m2
10 m2
2.2
Maximum area occupied combined
for all accessory buildings and
structures
60 m2
30 m2
3.0
MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE:
combined for all accessory
buildings and structures
5% of the lot area (1)
n/a (1)
4.0
MAXIMUM HEIGHT:
to highest point of the building
or structure
3.5 m
3.0 m
5.0
LOCATION
Not permitted between the front wall of
the dwelling and the front lot line
6.0
SETBACKS:
6.1
Minimum setback to exterior side
lot line
The exterior side yard regulations of the
applicable zone shall apply
6.2
Minimum setback to interior side
lot line for accessory buildings
and structures located in an
interior side yard
The interior side yard regulations of the
applicable zone shall apply (2)(3)
6.3
Minimum setback to interior side
and rear lot lines for accessory
buildings and structures located
in the rear yard
1.2 m (4)
0.61 m (4)
NOTES:
n/a means not applicable.
(1)
See Article 4.1.2.6 of this By-law.
(2)
See Article 4.1.2.7 of this By-law.
(3)
See Article 4.1.2.8 of this By-law.
(4)
See Subsection 4.1.8 of this By-law.
4.1.2.3
Decks and/or balconies are not permitted on top, above or projecting from any part of an
accessory building or structure.
4.1.2.4
For the purposes of Subsection 4.1.2 of this By-law, a deck, porch, balcony, detached
ARU, and/or detached garage shall not be considered to be an accessory building or
structure.
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4.1.2.5
For the purpose of Subsection 4.1.2 of this By-law, a building or structure, other than an
attached garage, that is connected to a dwelling by an underground corridor or hallway,
or by a corridor or hallway above grade with a width less than 5.0 m at any point, shall be
considered an accessory building or structure.
4.1.2.6
The maximum lot coverage in an applicable zone is inclusive of the combined total area
used for all accessory buildings and structures, as well as a detached garage.
4.1.2.7
In zones where the interior side yard is regulated by the number of storeys, the interior
side yard to an accessory structure, and a detached garage shall comply with the yard
required for a one storey dwelling.
4.1.2.8
In zones having a combined width of interior side yards regulation, accessory
structures, as well as a detached garage shall comply with the required interior side
yard regulation and the combined width of interior side yards regulation.
4.1.3
Play Equipment
(0297-2013), (0181-2018/LPAT Order 2019 February 15), (0196-2023), (0114-2025),
(0125-2025)
4.1.3.1
Play equipment is permitted accessory to a residential building and shall comply with
the regulations contained in Table 4.1.3.1 - Play Equipment Regulations.
Table 4.1.3.1 - Play Equipment Regulations
Column
A
B
Line
1.0
MAXIMUM AREA OCCUPIED
5.5 m2
2.0
MAXIMUM HEIGHT:
from established grade to highest point of the structure
3.0 m
3.0
LOCATION:
3.1
Play equipment for detached dwelling, semi-detached,
linked, fourplex and street townhouse
rear yard only
4.0
MAXIMUM PERCENTAGE OF THE TOTAL PERIMETER
OF THE PLAY EQUIPMENT PERMITTED TO BE
ENCLOSED BY WALLS, DOORS AND/OR WINDOWS
BUT EXCLUDING SCREENING
50%
5.0
MINIMUM SETBACKS TO INTERIOR SIDE AND
REAR LOT LINES
0.61 m
4.1.3.2
Play equipment accessory to a detached dwelling, semi-detached, linked dwelling,
fourplex and street townhouse that does not comply with the regulations contained in
Table 4.1.3.1 - Play Equipment Regulations shall be considered to be an accessory
building or structure and shall comply with the regulations contained in Table 4.1.2.2 -
Accessory Buildings and Structures.
4.1.4
Swimming Pool
(0297-2013), (0181-2018/LPAT Order 2019 February 15), (0196-2023), (0114-2025)
4.1.4.1
An outdoor swimming pool is permitted accessory to a detached dwelling,
semi-detached, linked dwelling, fourplex and street townhouse subject to the
following regulations:
4.1.4.1.1
No part of an outdoor swimming pool is permitted in a front or required exterior side
yard;
4.1.4.1.2
An outdoor swimming pool shall be set back a minimum of 1.5 m from all lot lines,
measured from the inside wall of the outdoor swimming pool.
4.1.4.2
An outdoor swimming pool is permitted as an accessory use on lots containing any other
form of residential dwelling not identified in Article 4.1.4.1 of this By-law, provided that
an outdoor swimming pool shall be set back a minimum of 3.0 m from any lot line,
measured from the inside wall of the outdoor swimming pool.
4.1.4.3
A swimming pool shall also be permitted within a building, structure or part thereof
which shall comply with the regulations of the zone in which it is located.
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4.1.5
Encroachments and Projections
(0325-2008), (0158-2013), (0297-2013), (0190-2014), (0144-2016), (0181-2018/LPAT Order
2019 February 15), (0208-2022), (0174-2023), (0196-2023), (0114-2025)
Unless otherwise regulated within this By-law, all required yards for detached dwelling,
semi-detached, linked dwelling, fourplex and street townhouses shall be unobstructed
except for the following:
4.1.5.1
A porch or a deck, located at and accessible from the first storey or below the
first storey of the dwelling, inclusive of stairs, may encroach:
(1)
a maximum of 1.6 m into a required front and/or exterior side yard;
(2)
a maximum of 5.0 m into a required rear yard.
4.1.5.2
Notwithstanding the provisions contained in Article 4.1.5.1 of this By-law, a porch or
deck that is located at and accessible from the first storey or below the first storey of the
dwelling, inclusive of stairs, and is located in the rear yard shall have a minimum
setback of:
(1)
1.5 m from the rear lot line;
(2)
0.0 m from an interior side lot line for a lot with a dwelling requiring a 0.0 m
interior side yard;
(3)
0.61 m from an interior side lot line for a lot with a dwelling requiring more
than a 0.0 m interior side yard;
(4)
0.61 m from an exterior side lot line.
4.1.5.3
A porch or deck, located at and accessible from the first storey or below the first storey
of the dwelling inclusive of stairs, and is located in an interior side yard may encroach a
maximum of 0.6 m provided that the interior side yard is a minimum of 1.2 m.
4.1.5.4
An awning may encroach a maximum of 0.61 m into a required front yard and/or
exterior side yard; a maximum of 5.0 m into a required rear yard provided that the
awning shall have a minimum setback of 1.5 m to a lot line; and a maximum of 0.61 m
into a required interior side yard provided that the interior side yard is a minimum of
1.2 m.
4.1.5.5
A window, chimney, pilaster or corbel, window well, and stairs may encroach a
maximum of 0.6 m into a required yard provided that the yard is a minimum of 1.2 m.
4.1.5.6
Notwithstanding the provisions contained in Articles 4.1.5.1 to 4.1.5.6 and 4.1.5.8 to
4.1.5.11 of this By-law, encroachments and/or projections shall not be permitted in a
minimum required setback to a Greenlands Zone contained in Table 4.1.8.1 of this
By-law.
4.1.5.7
Decorative paving, pool decking, and other hard surfaced landscape material are
permitted an unlimited encroachment in a required rear yard, provided that they do not
exceed 0.3 m in height above grade at any point, and maintain a minimum setback to any
lot line of 0.61 m.
4.1.5.8
Notwithstanding the provisions contained in Article 4.1.5.5 of this By-law, stairs,
stairwells or retaining walls to facilitate an entrance below grade at any point shall be
permitted in required rear yards and interior side yards provided that the minimum
setback to an interior side lot line and rear lot line shall be 1.2 m.
4.1.5.8.1
Stairs, stairwells or retaining walls to facilitate an entrance below grade at any point shall
be permitted in front and exterior side yards and may encroach:
(1)
a maximum of 1.2 m into a required front yard, provided that the front yard is a
minimum of 6.5 m; and
(2)
a maximum of 1.2 m into a required exterior side yard, provided that the
exterior side yard is a minimum of 6.0 m.
4.1.5.9
A building projection, with windows that cover a minimum of 50% of the total
projection, may encroach a maximum of 0.61 m into a required front, exterior and/or
rear yard, provided that the building projection is not more than 3.0 m wide.
4.1.5.10
A balcony may encroach a maximum of 1.0 m into a required front, exterior side or
rear yard.
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4.1.5.11
A freestanding deck may be located in a rear yard provided that it does not exceed 1.2 m
in height above grade at any point, is uncovered and is not closer than 0.61 m to any side
lot line and 1.5 m to any rear lot line.
4.1.5.12
A window well may encroach a maximum of 1.2 m into a required rear yard.
4.1.5.13
No projections outside of a buildable area shall be permitted unless specified through a
site specific Exception Zone or Exception Schedule. Where a projection is permitted, the
portion of the projection that is outside of the buildable area shall not be considered a
yard encroachment.
4.1.6
External Heating, Air Conditioning, Home Back-up Generator, and Pool
Heating/Filtering Equipment
(0212-2015), (0181-2018/LPAT Order 2019 February 15), (0048-2025), (0114-2025)
4.1.6.1
External heating, air conditioning, home back-up generator, and pool heating/filtering
equipment may be located in a required yard, other than a front yard, provided that it is
not closer than 0.61 m to any lot line.
4.1.6.2
Roof top external heating and/or air conditioning equipment are not permitted in RL, RS,
R12 to R14, R16 and RM3 to RM6 zones.
4.1.7
Setback to Railway Right-of-Way, Parkway Belt Zone, Utility Zone and Pipeline
Easements
(0111-2019/LPAT Order 2021 March 09), (0114-2025), (0054-2026)
4.1.7.1
The minimum setback from the closest exterior wall of a dwelling unit, attached ARU
and/or detached ARU to a railway right-of-way shall be 30.0 m.
4.1.7.2
Where an Exception Zone specifies a minimum setback of a detached dwelling,
semi-detached, linked dwelling or street townhouse to a Parkway Belt Zone, Utility
Zone or a pipeline easement, the setback shall also apply to an attached ARU and/or
detached ARU.
4.1.8
Setbacks to Greenlands Zones
(0179-2018)
4.1.8.1
The minimum setback for all buildings, structures, parking areas and swimming pools
in Residential Zones to all lands zoned G1 or G2 Base Zone, shall be the greater of 5.0 m
or the required yard/setback.
4.1.8.2
The setback for an outdoor swimming pool shall be measured from the inside wall of the
swimming pool to a G1 or G2 Base Zone or a G1 or G2 Exception Zone.
4.1.9
Driveways and Parking
(0325-2008), (0379-2009), (0308-2011), (0297-2013), (0190-2014), (0212-2015), (0174-2017),
(0181-2018/LPAT Order 2019 February 15), (0111-2019/LPAT Order 2021 March 09),
(0196-2023), (0162-2024/OLT Order 2025 September 22), (0182-2024), (0048-2025),
(0114-2025), (0125-2025)
All driveways and parking in Residential Zones shall comply with the provisions
contained in Part 3 of this By-law and the following:
Table 4.1.9A - Maximum Driveway Width
Column
A
B
C
D
Line
1.0
LOT FRONTAGE RANGES
Less than 6.0 m
6.1 m - 16.9 m
17.0 m or Greater
2.0
Maximum driveway width
3.0 m
6.0 m
8.5 m
Part 4 - Residential Zones
Revised: 2026 June 30
Page 4.1 ~ 7
4.1.9A.1
Notwithstanding Sentences 1.1.2.3.1 and 1.1.2.3.2 of this By-law, on a lot with an
Exception Zone, or subject to area specific provisions in this By-law, or where a minor
variance has been approved by the Committee of Adjustment on or before
October 09, 2024, the maximum driveway width shall be based upon the greater
measurement between the regulations contained in Part 4 of this By-law and the
maximum driveway width permissions identified in the Exception Zone, Exception Zone
Schedule, or minor variance.
4.1.9A.2
Notwithstanding Article 4.1.9A.1 of this By-law, Article 4.1.9A.1 shall not apply to all
lands zoned RM4, RM8, RM9, RM10 and RA1 to RA7, including Exception Zones.
4.1.9A.3
For the purposes of Subsection 4.1.9, where a lot frontage includes a decimal value, the
value shall be rounded to the nearest one decimal place for the purposes of determining
the applicable provisions in Table 4.1.9A. Values less than 0.05 shall be rounded down,
and values equal to or greater than 0.05 shall be rounded up.
4.1.9.1
The calculation of driveway width shall include any continuous hard surface area that
may be used for the parking of motor vehicles;
4.1.9.1.1
Where a driveway width includes a required aisle, the maximum driveway width shall
not apply;
4.1.9.1.2
A maximum of one driveway shall be permitted per lot in RL, RS, R12 to R14, R16,
RM3 and RM6 zones;
4.1.9.2
Any hard surface area used or accessible for the purpose of parking a motor vehicle shall
be included in the driveway width calculation;
4.1.9.2.1
Notwithstanding Article 4.1.9.2 of this By-law, one walkway attached to a driveway with
a maximum attachment of 1.5 m shall be permitted on each side of a driveway;
See Illustration No. 14 - Section 1.3 - Illustrations
4.1.9.2.2
Parking of motor vehicles shall not be permitted on a landscaped soft area;
4.1.9.3
Tandem parking is permitted on a driveway in all Residential Zones except RA1 to
RA7 zones;
4.1.9.4
The nearest part of a driveway or any other parking area for a detached dwelling,
semi-detached, linked dwelling, fourplex and end unit of a street townhouse shall be a
minimum distance of 0.6 m from a rear lot line and any side lot line other than the
common side lot line separating an attached semi-detached, an attached
street townhouse or a detached garage with a joint party wall;
4.1.9.5
A hammerhead shall only be permitted on a lot with a lot frontage greater than or equal
to 15.0 m;
4.1.9.6
A hammerhead shall have a maximum width of 2.6 m and a maximum length of 3.0 m
extending perpendicularly from the driveway and shall be set back a minimum of 0.6 m
from the front, interior and exterior lot lines;
See Illustration No. 5 - Section 1.3 - Illustrations.
4.1.9.7
The outdoor parking of a motor vehicle shall only be permitted on a driveway and/or
parking space;
4.1.9.8
Parking spaces shall only be accessed by a driveway and/or aisle;
4.1.9.9
A circular driveway shall only be permitted on a lot with a lot frontage greater than or
equal to 22.5 m, provided that the circular driveway is located in a front or exterior
side yard;
See Illustration No. 12 - Section 1.3 - Illustrations.
4.1.9.10
A circular driveway and the access points shall only be located in one yard;
4.1.9.11
A circular driveway shall not cover more than 50% of the yard in which it is located;
4.1.9.12
The combined width of the two points of access of a circular driveway shall not exceed
8.5 m;
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Revised: 2026 June 30
Page 4.1 ~ 8
4.1.9.13
For lots having a lot frontage of 18.0 m or greater, a driveway shall be subject to the
following:
(1)
the maximum width shall be 8.5 m;
(2)
the maximum width may be increased to 10.5 m for that portion of the driveway
that is within 6.0 m of the garage face and which is providing direct vehicular
access to the garage;
(3)
the driveway shall not cover more than 50% of the area of the front yard and/or
exterior side yard.
See Illustration No. 11 - Section 1.3 - Illustrations.
4.1.9.14
deleted by 0212-2015
4.1.10
Parking of Commercial Motor Vehicles
(0325-2008)
The parking of a commercial motor vehicle in Residential Zones shall comply with the
provisions contained in Part 3 of this By-law and the following:
4.1.10.1
A commercial motor vehicle shall only be parked on a driveway or within a garage;
4.1.10.2
A maximum of one commercial motor vehicle shall be parked on a lot in a Residential
Zone subject to the following:
4.1.10.2.1
The commercial motor vehicle shall be less than or equal to 3 000 kg registered gross
weight or 2 600 kg vehicle curb weight and be less than 5.6 m in length and 2.0 m in
height;
4.1.10.2.2
The required number of motor vehicle parking spaces for the applicable Residential
Zone shall be maintained, not including the space used for the parking of a commercial
motor vehicle;
4.1.10.3
A commercial motor vehicle that is actively engaged in a delivery and/or service is
deemed not to be in contravention of this By-law;
4.1.10.4
A maximum of one commercial motor vehicle shall be permitted to park entirely within
an enclosed garage provided that the vehicle can legally access the property and provided
that the required number of parking spaces for the applicable Residential Zone is
maintained;
4.1.10.5
The outdoor parking of school buses shall be permitted on lands used for a place of
religious assembly, public school or private school, provided that such parking shall not
be permitted within the required yards.
4.1.11
Trailer and Recreational Vehicle Parking
(0325-2008), (0308-2011), (0297-2013)
4.1.11.1
Outdoor parking of a trailer, with or without a boat, personal watercraft or snowmobile,
or a recreational vehicle shall only be permitted in a Residential Zone, in compliance with
the provisions contained in Part 3 of this By-law and Sentence 4.1.11.1.1 or 4.1.11.1.2 of
this By-law.
4.1.11.1.1
One trailer, with or without one boat, or up to two personal watercraft or snowmobiles, or
one recreational vehicle, is permitted on a driveway subject to the following:
(1)
the maximum combined length of a trailer, exclusive of tongue, with or without a
boat, inclusive of attached motor, personal watercraft or snowmobile, or a
recreational vehicle shall be 5.2 m;
(2)
the maximum combined height of a trailer, with or without a boat, inclusive of
attached motor, personal watercraft or snowmobile, or a recreational vehicle shall
be 2.0 m;
(3)
the parking space used for a trailer, with or without a boat, personal watercraft
or snowmobile, or a recreational vehicle shall be in addition to the required
number of parking spaces for the applicable Residential Zone;
(4)
the minimum setback of a trailer, with or without a boat, personal watercraft or
snowmobile, or a recreational vehicle to a lot line shall be 0.6 m.
Part 4 - Residential Zones
Revised: 2026 June 30
Page 4.1 ~ 9
4.1.11.1.2
One trailer, with or without one boat, or up to two personal watercraft or snowmobiles, or
one recreational vehicle, is permitted subject to the following:
(1)
the maximum combined length of a trailer, exclusive of tongue, with or without a
boat, inclusive of attached motor, personal watercraft or snowmobile, or a
recreational vehicle shall be 7.0 m;
(2)
the maximum combined height of a trailer, with or without a boat, inclusive of
attached motor, personal watercraft or snowmobile, or a recreational vehicle shall
be 3.0 m;
(3)
the parking space used for a trailer, with or without a boat, personal watercraft
or snowmobile, or a recreational vehicle shall be in addition to the required
number of parking spaces for the applicable Residential Zone;
(4)
the trailer, with or without a boat, personal watercraft or snowmobile, or a
recreational vehicle shall be parked only in an interior side yard behind the
front wall of the dwelling or in the rear yard;
(5)
the minimum setback of a trailer, with or without a boat, personal watercraft or
snowmobile, or a recreational vehicle to an interior side lot line or rear lot line
shall be 1.2 m;
(6)
the minimum setback of a trailer, with or without a boat, personal watercraft or
snowmobile, or a recreational vehicle to the exterior side lot line and/or rear lot
line, where the rear lot line abuts a street, shall be 7.5 m.
4.1.11.2
Notwithstanding Sentence 4.1.11.1.1 of this By-law, a maximum of one trailer exclusive
of tongue, with or without one boat inclusive of attached motor, personal watercraft or
snowmobile, or one recreational vehicle, less than or equal to 7.0 m in length, and less
than 3.0 m in combined height, may be parked on a driveway in a Residential Zone, on a
temporary basis for a period of not more than 72 hours in any one calendar month.
4.1.12
Garage Regulations
(0325-2008), (0297-2013), (0181-2018/LPAT Order 2019 February 15), (0112-2019),
(0018-2021), (0208-2022), (0048-2025), (0114-2025)
4.1.12.1
An attached garage in RL, RS, R12 to R14, R16, RM3 to RM6 and RM8 to RM12 zones
shall comply with the regulations contained in Table 4.1.12.1 - Garage Regulations.
4.1.12.2
A detached garage in RL, RS and RM8 zones shall comply with the regulations
contained in Table 4.1.12.1 - Garage Regulations.
Table 4.1.12.1 - Garage Regulations
Column
A
B
C
Line
Attached Garage
Detached Garage
1.0
MAXIMUM NUMBER
PERMITTED PER LOT
1 (1)
1 (1)
2.0
SIZE:
2.1
Maximum floor area measured from
the inside face of walls
75 m2
75 m2
2.2
deleted by 0114-2025
2.3
deleted by 0114-2025
3.0
MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE
The maximum
lot coverage for
the dwelling in the
applicable zone is
inclusive of the
attached garage
10% of the lot area (3)
Table 4.1.12.1 continued on next page
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Page 4.1 ~ 10
Column
A
B
C
Line
Attached Garage
Detached Garage
Table 4.1.12.1 continued from previous page
4.0
MAXIMUM HEIGHT:
4.1
Sloped roof - highest ridge
The maximum height
for the dwelling in the
applicable zone
4.6 m
4.2
Flat roof
The maximum height
for the dwelling in the
applicable zone
3.0 m
4.3
Maximum height of eaves
n/a
3.0 m
5.0
LOCATION
n/a
Not permitted between
the front wall of the
dwelling and the
front lot line
6.0
SETBACKS:
6.1
Minimum setback to exterior side
lot line
The exterior side yard
regulations of the
applicable zone
shall apply
The exterior side yard
regulations of the
applicable zone
shall apply
6.2
Minimum setback to interior side
lot line for garage located in an
interior side yard
The interior side yard
regulations of the
applicable zone
shall apply
The interior side yard
regulations of the
applicable zone shall
apply (4)(5)
6.3
Minimum setbacks to interior side
and rear lot lines for detached
garage located in the rear yard
where lot area greater than or equal
to 750 m2
n/a
1.2 m (6)(7)
6.4
Minimum setbacks to interior side
and rear lot lines for detached
garage located in the rear yard
where lot area less than 750 m2
n/a
0.61 m (6)(7)
6.5
Minimum setback of a detached
garage located in the rear yard to
the dwelling on the same lot
n/a
1.2 m
7.0
MINIMUM AREA OF
ATTACHMENT OF A
DWELLING AND ATTACHED
GARAGE ABOVE GRADE
5.0 m in length and
2.0 m in height
n/a
NOTES:
n/a means not applicable.
(1)
See Article 4.1.12.5 of this By-law.
(2)
deleted by 0018-2021.
(3)
See Article 4.1.2.6 of this By-law.
(4)
See Article 4.1.2.7 of this By-law.
(5)
See Article 4.1.2.8 of this By-law.
(6)
See Subsection 4.1.8 of this By-law.
(7)
See Article 4.1.12.6 of this By-law.
4.1.12.3
A deck is not permitted on top, above or projecting from an attached or detached garage.
4.1.12.4
A balcony with a maximum area of 10 m2 is permitted on top of an attached garage,
provided that the balcony does not project more than 1.0 m beyond the garage face.
4.1.12.5
Only one attached garage or one detached garage shall be permitted per lot, except in
RM4 and RM8 to RM12 zones.
4.1.12.6
On two adjoining lots in a Residential Zone, a detached garage with a joint party wall is
permitted.
4.1.13
deleted by 0048-2025
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Revised: 2026 June 30
Page 4.1 ~ 11
4.1.14
Common Element Condominium (CEC)
(0297-2013)
4.1.14.1
CEC - visitor parking spaces shall be provided within a common element area.
4.1.14.2
The width of the paved portion of a CEC - road shall be the perpendicular distance
measured between the inside faces of opposing curbs. At the point where a CEC - visitor
parallel parking space abuts a CEC - road, the width of the paved portion of the
CEC - road shall be the perpendicular distance measured between the CEC - visitor
parallel parking space and the inside face of the opposing curb.
(0181-2018/LPAT Order 2019 February 15)
4.1.15
Apartment Zones
4.1.15.1
Additional Uses
Additional uses are permitted within RA1 to RA5 zones, subject to the following
provisions:
(0325-2008), (0174-2017), (0111-2019/LPAT Order 2021 March 09)
4.1.15.1.1
Additional uses are limited to a retail store, service establishment, financial
institution, office and medical office - restricted;
4.1.15.1.2
An additional use shall be contained within an apartment building;
4.1.15.1.3
An additional use shall not be permitted above the first storey of an apartment
building;
4.1.15.1.4
Additional on-site parking is not required for additional uses permitted in
Sentence 4.1.15.1.1 of this By-law;
4.1.15.1.5
deleted by 0111-2019/LPAT Order 2021 March 09
4.1.15.1.6
deleted by 0111-2019/LPAT Order 2021 March 09
4.1.15.1.7
deleted by 0111-2019/LPAT Order 2021 March 09
4.1.15.2
Long-Term Care Buildings
For the purpose of calculating the number of dwelling units in a long-term care
building, two long-term care beds shall equal one long-term care dwelling unit.
(0174-2017)
4.1.15.3
deleted by 0111-2019/LPAT Order 2021 March 09
4.1.15.4
Reduced Landscaped Buffer
The required landscaped buffer of two abutting properties with zoning to permit
apartment, long-term care and/or retirement buildings may be reduced to 0.0 m for
that portion of the common lot line where there are shared driveways and/or aisles.
(0174-2017)
4.1.15.5
Guest Units
(0190-2014), (0162-2024/OLT Order 2025 September 22), (0125-2025)
Guest units are permitted within RA1 to RA7 and CC1 to CC4 zones, subject to the
following:
4.1.15.5.1
Guest units shall only be permitted in an apartment having 75 or more dwelling units,
or in a long-term care building having 75 or more beds, or in a retirement building
having 75 or more retirement dwelling units; (0174-2017)
4.1.15.5.2
A maximum of 5 guest units are permitted;
4.1.15.5.3
The maximum size of a guest unit shall not exceed 30 m2;
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Revised: 2026 June 30
Page 4.1 ~ 12
4.1.15.5.4
A kitchen is not permitted within a guest unit;
4.1.15.5.5
Additional on-site parking is not required for a guest unit permitted in Article 4.1.15.5.
4.1.15.6
Encroachments and Projections in Apartment Zones
(0162-2024/OLT Order 2025 September 22)
No projections outside of a buildable area shall be permitted unless specified through a
site specific Exception Zone or Exception Schedule. Where a projection is permitted, the
portion of the projection that is outside of the buildable area shall not be considered a
yard encroachment.
4.1.15.7
Minimum Amenity Area
(0055-2026)
Notwithstanding Sentence 1.1.2.3.1 of this By-law, on a lot subject to an Exception Zone,
area specific provisions in this By-law, or a minor variance approved by the Committee
of Adjustment, the minimum amenity area requirement for new dwelling units
constructed on or after the date of enactment and passing of this By-law (April 29, 2026),
shall be the lesser of the requirement identified in Line 15.4.1 contained in Table 4.15.1
of this By-law, or the minimum amenity area required in the applicable Exception Zone,
area specific provisions or minor variance.
4.1.16
Home Occupation
(0297-2013), (0144-2016), (0111-2019/LPAT Order 2021 March 09)
4.1.16.1
A home occupation is permitted within a detached dwelling in a Residential Zone
subject to the following:
4.1.16.1.1
The following home occupations are permitted:
(1)
tutoring;
(2)
music instruction;
(3)
artist or artisan;
(4)
office.
4.1.16.1.2
The total area used for a home occupation shall not exceed 25% of the gross floor area -
residential of the detached dwelling, to a maximum of 50 m2;
4.1.16.1.3
For the purpose of calculating the area devoted to a home occupation, gross floor area -
residential shall include all areas above and below established grade used for the home
occupation;
4.1.16.1.4
A home occupation shall be conducted wholly within a detached dwelling;
4.1.16.1.5
Only one home occupation shall be permitted within a detached dwelling;
4.1.16.1.6
The dwelling in which the home occupation is located shall be the principal private
residence of a person or persons conducting the home occupation and they must not be
an occasional or casual resident thereof;
4.1.16.1.7
A home occupation shall not employ staff who are not a resident of the detached
dwelling;
4.1.16.1.8
Outdoor storage or outdoor display of merchandise, material or equipment associated
with a home occupation is not permitted;
4.1.16.1.9
There shall be no visible indication from the exterior of the detached dwelling that a
home occupation is carried on in the detached dwelling;
4.1.16.1.10
The maximum number of clients attending a home occupation at any one time shall
be two;
4.1.16.1.11
A home occupation shall not create noise, vibration, fumes, odour, dust, glare, or
radiation which is detectable outside of the detached dwelling;
4.1.16.1.12
In addition to the required number of parking spaces for the detached dwelling, one
additional parking space for the home occupation shall be provided;
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Page 4.1 ~ 13
4.1.16.1.13
Tandem parking spaces shall be permitted;
4.1.16.1.14
An aisle adjacent to parking spaces is not required.
4.1.16.2
(0297-2013), deleted by 0144-2016
4.1.17
Resident Physician, Dentist, Drugless Practitioner or Health Professional
(0111-2019/LPAT Order 2021 March 09)
Where an office of a resident physician, dentist, drugless practitioner or health
professional is legally existing on the date of passing of this By-law, it is deemed to be
in compliance with the regulations of this By-law.
4.1.18
Group Home
A group home shall only be permitted within a detached dwelling in a Residential Zone.
(0379-2009), (0111-2019/LPAT Order 2021 March 09)
4.1.18.1
deleted by 0111-2019/LPAT Order 2021 March 09
4.1.18.2
(0379-2009), deleted by 0111-2019/LPAT Order 2021 March 09
4.1.18.3
(0308-2011), deleted by 0111-2019/LPAT Order 2021 March 09
4.1.19
Receiving/Telecommunication Device
A receiving/telecommunication device with a dish diameter exceeding 1.0 m shall
comply with the regulations contained in Table 4.1.19 - Receiving/Telecommunication
Device Regulations.
Table 4.1.19 - Receiving/Telecommunication Device Regulations
Column
A
B
Line
1.0
Location
Rear yard only or on the roof
of a dwelling with more than
three storeys
2.0
Maximum height from established grade to top of
receiving/telecommunication device located in a
rear yard
4.0 m
3.0
Minimum setback to any lot line where a
receiving/telecommunication device is located in a
rear yard
1.8 m
4.1.20
(0158-2013), (0190-2014), (0174-2017), (0181-2018/LPAT Order 2019 February 15),
(0111-2019/LPAT Order 2021 March 09), (0117-2022), deleted by 0174-2023
4.1.21
Height
(0174-2017), (0111-2019/LPAT Order 2021 March 09), (0158-2023),
(0203-2023/OLT Order 2024 September 09), (0125-2025)
4.1.21.1
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law, the calculation of height and storey
for apartment, long-term care and retirement buildings and stacked townhouses,
shall be exclusive of mechanical or architectural appurtenances such as mechanical
equipment, mechanical penthouse, elevator machine rooms, telecommunication
equipment and enclosures, parapets, turrets, cupolas, and elevator and stair enclosures,
located on the roof of a dwelling provided that the maximum height of the top of such
elements is no higher than 6.0 m above the height limit otherwise applicable.
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Revised: 2026 June 30
Page 4.1 ~ 14
4.1.21.2
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law, the calculation of height for
apartment, long-term care and retirement buildings, shall be exclusive of an enclosed
rooftop amenity area provided that:
(1)
the enclosed amenity area does not occupy more than 30% of the rooftop;
(2)
it is setback a minimum of 3.0 m from the outermost edge of the rooftop; and,
(3)
the height of such element is no higher than 4.5 m above the height limit
otherwise applicable.
4.1.22
Maximum Gross Floor Area (GFA) - Infill Residential
(0208-2022)
The gross floor area (GFA) infill - residential may be reduced by the area of void in a
floor, to a maximum of 10% of the permitted maximum gross floor area (GFA) infill -
residential.
4.1.23
Fourplex
(0196-2023), (0182-2024), (0048-2025), (0114-2025), (0054-2026)
4.1.23.1
In addition to the provisions contained in Parts 1 to 3 and Section 4.1 of this By-law, new
fourplexes shall comply with the provisions contained in Table 4.1.23.1 - New Fourplex.
Table 4.1.23.1 - New Fourplex
Column
A
B
Line
1.0
A new fourplex is permitted only in these
zones
RL, RS and R16
2.0
MINIMUM LOT AREA
2.1
Interior lot
295 m2
2.2
Corner lot
415 m2
3.0
MINIMUM LOT FRONTAGE
3.1
Interior lot
9.75 m
3.2
Corner lot
13.5 m
4.0
MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE
(1)
5.0
MINIMUM FRONT YARD
6.0 m
6.0
MINIMUM EXTERIOR SIDE YARD
4.5 m
7.0
MINIMUM INTERIOR SIDE YARD
1.2 m
8.0
MINIMUM REAR YARD
7.5 m
9.0
MAXIMUM DWELLING UNIT
DEPTH
20.0 m
10.0
MAXIMUM HEIGHT - HIGHEST
RIDGE:
sloped roof
10.6 m
11.0
MAXIMUM HEIGHT:
flat roof
8.1 m
12.0
PARKING AND DRIVEWAY
12.1
Minimum parking spaces
(2)(3)
12.2
Maximum driveway width
(2)(3)
NOTES:
(1) See Article 4.1.23.3 of this By-law.
(2) See Subsection 4.1.9 of this By-law.
(3) See Part 3 of this By-law.
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Revised: 2025 September 30
Page 4.1 ~ 15
4.1.23.2
The conversion of a detached dwelling, semi-detached, linked dwelling or
street townhouse to a fourplex is permitted subject to the provisions contained in
Table 4.1.23.2 and Article 4.1.23.4 of this By-law.
Table 4.1.23.2 - Conversion of an Existing Detached Dwelling, Semi-Detached,
Linked Dwelling or Street Townhouse to a Fourplex
Column
A
B
Line
1.0
Conversion of a detached dwelling,
semi-detached, linked dwelling or
street townhouse legally existing on
December 06, 2023, to a fourplex shall
comply with the regulations of the zone
in which it is located
(1)
2.0
The enlargement of a detached dwelling,
semi-detached, linked dwelling or
street townhouse legally existing on
December 06, 2023, for the purposes of
conversion to a fourplex shall not be
permitted
NOTE:
(1) See Article 4.1.23.4 of this By-law.
4.1.23.3
The overall maximum lot coverage of a lot shall be permitted to increase by up to an
additional 10% from the base zone requirement, of which 10% is solely calculated
towards a new fourplex.
4.1.23.4
Notwithstanding the provisions of Line 12.2 contained in Table 4.1.23.1, Line 1.0
contained in Table 4.1.23.2, and Articles 4.1.9.1 and 4.1.9.2 of this By-law, maximum
driveway width shall not apply to a parking area in a rear yard, subject to the
following:
(1)
the parking area shall only be accessed by a driveway in an interior side yard or
rear yard;
(2)
maximum of four parking spaces within the parking area.
Part 4 - Residential Zones
Revised: 2023 November 30
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