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MUNICIPALITY OF MISSISSIPPI MILLS
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW #11-83
OFFICE CONSOLIDATION
July 10, 2026
This is an Office Consolidation of Comprehensive Zoning By-law #11-83 and
amendments thereto, which has been prepared for convenience purposes only. While
every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of the information contained herein,
reference should be made to the original By-law and all amendments thereto for all legal
purposes.
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW NO. 11-83
OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF MISSISSIPPI MILLS
SECTION 1 - TITLE .................................................................................................................................. 1-1
SECTION 2 - APPLICATION OF BY-LAW .............................................................................................. 2-1
SECTION 3 - INTERPRETATION ............................................................................................................ 3-1
3.1
TEXT ......................................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2
ZONING MAP ........................................................................................................................... 3-2
3.2.1
Boundaries of the Zones ...................................................................................................... 3-2
3.2.2
Precedence of Schedules .................................................................................................... 3-2
3.2.3
Streets and Rights-of-Way ................................................................................................... 3-2
3.2.4
More Than One Zone on a Lot ............................................................................................. 3-3
3.2.5
Environmental Hazard (EH) Zone Boundary ........................................................................ 3-3
3.3
ORGANIZATION AND STRUCTURE OF THE BY-LAW ........................................................................... 3-3
TABLE 3.3 - THE STRUCTURE OF THE BY-LAW ............................................................................................ 3-3
SECTION 4 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS ...................................................................................... 4-1
4.1
ADMINISTRATION ................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.2
APPLICATIONS, PLANS AND PERMITS ................................................................................. 4-1
4.3
CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY .......................................................................................... 4-1
4.4
INSPECTION OF PREMISES................................................................................................... 4-1
4.5
VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES ............................................................................................... 4-2
4.6
REMEDIES ............................................................................................................................... 4-2
4.7
LICENCES, PERMITS AND OTHER BY-LAWS ....................................................................... 4-3
4.8
GREATER RESTRICTIONS OF OTHERS TO GOVERN ......................................................... 4-3
4.9
SEWAGE DISPOSAL APPROVAL ........................................................................................... 4-3
4.10
METRIC MEASUREMENTS ..................................................................................................... 4-3
4.11
TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO THE ZONING BY-LAW ............................................................. 4-3
4.12
COMMENCEMENT .................................................................................................................. 4-4
4.13
VALIDITY .................................................................................................................................. 4-4
4.14
TRANSITION ............................................................................................................................ 4-4
SECTION 5 - DEFINITIONS ..................................................................................................................... 5-1
SECTION 6 - GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR ALL ZONES ..................................................................... 6-1
6.1
ACCESSORY USES, BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES ......................................................... 6-1
TABLE 6.1A - PROVISIONS FOR ACCESSORY USES, BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES .......................................... 6-1
TABLE 6.1B - ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS FOR ACCESSORY USES, BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES ........................ 6-2
6.2
ADEQUATE MUNICIPAL SERVICES ...................................................................................... 6-3
6.3
BOAT LIFTS, DOCKS ............................................................................................................... 6-4
6.4
CORNER SIGHT TRIANGLES ................................................................................................. 6-4
6.4.1
Corner Lots on Municipal Streets ......................................................................................... 6-4
6.4.2
At Railway Grade Crossings ................................................................................................ 6-5
6.4.3
At Street Intersections with County or Provincial Streets ..................................................... 6-6
6.5
DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES ................................................................................................. 6-6
6.6
DRAINAGE OF LOTS ............................................................................................................... 6-6
6.7
FRONTAGE ON A PUBLIC STREET ....................................................................................... 6-6
6.8
HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS ......................................................................................................... 6-7
6.9
LOTS HAVING LESS AREA AND/OR FRONTAGE ................................................................. 6-7
6.10
MINIMUM DISTANCE SEPARATION ...................................................................................... 6-7
6.11
MOBILE HOMES AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AS DWELLINGS .................................. 6-8
6.12
MUNICIPAL STREETS ............................................................................................................. 6-8
6.12.1
Municipal Streets - Class 1 ............................................................................................. 6-8
6.12.2
Municipal Streets - Class 2 ............................................................................................. 6-8
6.13
NON-CONFORMING USES ..................................................................................................... 6-9
6.14
NON-COMPLYING USES ........................................................................................................ 6-9
6.14.1 Rebuilding, Repairs and Renovations .................................................................................. 6-9
6.14.2 Additions and Accessory Uses Permitted ............................................................................ 6-9
6.15
OCCUPANCY RESTRICTIONS ............................................................................................. 6-10
6.16
OPEN STORAGE - COMMERCIAL, BUSINESS PARK AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES ........... 6-10
6.16.1
Minimum Setbacks ......................................................................................................... 6-10
6.16.2
Fencing .......................................................................................................................... 6-10
6.16.3
Surface Treatment ......................................................................................................... 6-10
6.16.4
Parking and Loading Spaces to be Preserved .............................................................. 6-11
6.16.5
Lighting ........................................................................................................................... 6-11
6.17
ORNAMENTAL STRUCTURES ............................................................................................. 6-11
6.18
PERMITTED PROJECTIONS ABOVE THE HEIGHT LIMIT ................................................... 6-11
6.19
PERMITTED PROJECTIONS INTO REQUIRED YARDS ...................................................... 6-12
TABLE 6.19 - PERMITTED PROJECTIONS INTO REQUIRED YARDS ............................................................. 6-12
6.20
PLANTING AREAS ................................................................................................................. 6-14
6.21
PROVISIONS FOR THE HANDLING AND TRANSFER OF PROPANE AND NATURAL GAS ............ 6-14
6.22
REDUCTION OF REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................... 6-15
6.23
SENSITIVE LAND USE SETBACK FROM MINERAL AGGREGATE ZONES ....................... 6-15
6.24
SETBACKS FROM WATERCOURSES AND WATERBODIES ............................................. 6-16
6.24.1
Municipal Drains ............................................................................................................. 6-16
6.25
SETBACKS FROM WASTE DISPOSAL AREAS (WD) ZONE ............................................... 6-16
6.26
SETBACKS FROM ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (EP) ZONE ...................................... 6-16
6.27
SETBACK REQUIREMENTS, ADDITIONAL .......................................................................... 6-17
6.28
SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS ........................................................................................... 6-17
6.29
SIGNS ..................................................................................................................................... 6-18
6.30
SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................ 6-18
6.31
TEMPORARY USES, BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES DURING CONSTRUCTION OR SPECIAL EVENTS ........ 6-18
6.32
SOURCE WATER PROTECTION OVERLAY ........................................................................ 6-18
6.33
YARDS AND OPEN SPACE TO BE RESERVED ................................................................... 6-20
6.34
ZONING OVER WATERBODIES ........................................................................................... 6-20
SECTION 7 - SPECIFIC USE PROVISIONS ............................................................................................ 7-1
7.1
AGRICULTURAL (A) AND RURAL (RU) ZONES ..................................................................... 7-1
7.1.1
Accessory Detached Dwellings ............................................................................................ 7-1
7.1.2
Provisions for Liquid Manure Storage Facilities ................................................................... 7-1
7.1.3
Existing Lots ......................................................................................................................... 7-2
7.1.4 Nutrient Units On Lots Under 4 Hectares (10 Acres) ........................................................... 7-2
7.2
AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONS, GAS BARS, ETC. ........................................................ 7-2
7.3
COMMERCIAL, VILLAGE & INDUSTRIAL ZONES .................................................................. 7-3
7.3.1
Lighting ................................................................................................................................. 7-3
7.3.2
Hold for future use. ............................................................................................................... 7-3
7.3.3
Accessory Detached Dwelling .............................................................................................. 7-3
7.3.4
Existing Lots ......................................................................................................................... 7-4
7.4
UTILITY INSTALLATIONS ........................................................................................................ 7-4
7.5
WAYSIDE PITS AND WAYSIDE QUARRIES ........................................................................... 7-4
SECTION 8 - RESIDENTIAL PROVISIONS ............................................................................................. 8-1
8.1
AMENITY AREA ....................................................................................................................... 8-1
TABLE 8.1 - AMENITY AREA ..................................................................................................................... 8-1
8.2
BED AND BREAKFAST ............................................................................................................ 8-1
8.3
CONVERSIONS ....................................................................................................................... 8-2
8.4
DAY NURSERIES ..................................................................................................................... 8-3
8.5
DWELLING UNITS BELOW GRADE ........................................................................................ 8-3
8.6
ESTABLISHED BUILDING LINE IN BUILT-UP AREA .............................................................. 8-3
8.7
GARDEN SUITES ..................................................................................................................... 8-4
TABLE 8.7 - PROVISIONS FOR GARDEN SUITES ......................................................................................... 8-4
8.8
GROUP HOMES ....................................................................................................................... 8-5
8.9
HOME-BASED BUSINESS - DOMESTIC AND HOUSEHOLD ARTS ...................................... 8-5
8.10
HOME-BASED BUSINESS - PROFESSIONAL USES ............................................................. 8-6
8.11
HOME-BASED BUSINESS - RURAL BUSINESS .................................................................... 8-7
8.12
HOME-BASED BUSINESS - FARM VACATION ...................................................................... 8-8
8.13
ONE DWELLING PER LOT ...................................................................................................... 8-8
8.14
OPEN STORAGE - RESIDENTIAL ZONES ............................................................................. 8-9
8.15
ROOMING UNITS IN PRIVATE DWELLINGS ........................................................................ 8-10
8.16
ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL UNITS ...................................................................................... 8-10
8.17
ACCESSORY APARTMENT .................................................................................................. 8-11
SECTION 9 - PARKING, QUEUING & LOADING SPACING PROVISIONS .......................................... 9-1
9.1
GENERAL PARKING PROVISIONS ........................................................................................ 9-1
9.2
MINIMUM PARKING SPACE RATES ....................................................................................... 9-1
TABLE 9.2 - MINIMUM PARKING SPACE RATES .......................................................................................... 9-2
9.3.1
Minimum Visitor Parking Space Rates ................................................................................. 9-5
TABLE 9.3 - MINIMUM VISITOR PARKING SPACE RATES ............................................................................. 9-5
9.3.2
Accessible Parking Spaces .................................................................................................. 9-5
9.3.3
Cash-in-lieu of Parking ......................................................................................................... 9-6
9.3.4
Parking Lot Required ............................................................................................................ 9-6
9.3.5
Calculation of Spaces ........................................................................................................... 9-6
9.3.6
Size and Accessibility of Parking Spaces ............................................................................ 9-6
9.3.7
Provisions and Location of Spaces ...................................................................................... 9-7
9.3.8
Application of Parking Requirements ................................................................................... 9-7
9.3.9
Driveways ............................................................................................................................. 9-8
9.3.10 Surfacing and Drainage of Parking Areas and Access Lanes .............................................. 9-9
9.3.11 Illumination of Parking Areas or Driveways .......................................................................... 9-9
9.3.12 Aisle Widths .......................................................................................................................... 9-9
9.4
LANDSCAPING PROVISIONS FOR PARKING LOTS ............................................................. 9-9
TABLE 9.4
MINIMUM REQUIRED WIDTH OF A LANDSCAPED BUFFER OF A PARKING LOT ............................ 9-10
9.5
BICYCLE PARKING SPACE RATES AND PROVISIONS ...................................................... 9-10
TABLE 9.5 - BICYCLE PARKING SPACE RATES ......................................................................................... 9-10
9.6
LOADING REGULATIONS ..................................................................................................... 9-10
9.6.1
Access ................................................................................................................................ 9-11
9.6.2
Loading Space Dimensions ................................................................................................ 9-11
9.6.3
Location of Loading Space ................................................................................................. 9-11
9.6.4
Surface and Drainage of Spaces and Driveways ............................................................... 9-11
9.6.5
Application of Loading Space Requirements ..................................................................... 9-12
9.6.6
Cumulative Standards ........................................................................................................ 9-12
9.6.7
Landscaping ....................................................................................................................... 9-12
SECTION 10 - ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES ...................................................................................... 10-1
10.1
GENERAL ............................................................................................................................... 10-1
10.2
ZONE SYMBOLS .................................................................................................................... 10-1
10.3
SPECIAL PROVISIONS FROM OTHER BY-LAWS ............................................................... 10-2
10.4
SPECIAL EXCEPTION PROVISIONS .................................................................................... 10-2
10.5
INCORPORATION OF ZONING MAP .................................................................................... 10-2
10.6
SPECIAL HOLDING PROVISIONS ........................................................................................ 10-2
10.7
SPECIAL TEMPORARY ZONING PROVISIONS ................................................................... 10-2
10.8
OVERLAYS............................................................................................................................. 10-3
SECTION 11 - AGRICULTURAL (A) ZONE .......................................................................................... 11-1
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE ................................................................................................................... 11-1
11.1
USES PERMITTED ................................................................................................................ 11-1
11.2
ZONE PROVISIONS ............................................................................................................... 11-2
11.3
SPECIAL PROVISIONS ......................................................................................................... 11-2
SECTION 12 - RURAL (RU) ZONE ........................................................................................................ 12-1
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE ................................................................................................................... 12-1
12.1
USES PERMITTED ................................................................................................................ 12-1
12.2
ZONE PROVISIONS ............................................................................................................... 12-2
12.3
SPECIAL PROVISIONS ......................................................................................................... 12-2
SECTION 13 - RESIDENTIAL FIRST DENSITY (R1) ZONE ................................................................. 13-1
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE ................................................................................................................... 13-1
13.1
USES PERMITTED ................................................................................................................ 13-1
CONDITIONAL PERMITTED USES ............................................................................................................... 13-1
13.2
ZONE PROVISIONS ............................................................................................................... 13-2
13.3
R1 SUBZONES ....................................................................................................................... 13-3
13.4
SPECIAL PROVISIONS ......................................................................................................... 13-5
SECTION 14 - RESIDENTIAL SECOND DENSITY (R2) ZONE ............................................................ 14-1
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE ................................................................................................................... 14-1
14.1
USES PERMITTED ................................................................................................................ 14-1
CONDITIONAL PERMITTED USES ............................................................................................................... 14-1
14.2
ZONE PROVISIONS ............................................................................................................... 14-2
14.3
R2 SUBZONES ....................................................................................................................... 14-3
14.4
SPECIAL PROVISIONS ......................................................................................................... 14-5
SECTION 15 - RESIDENTIAL THIRD DENSITY (R3) ZONE ................................................................ 15-1
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE ................................................................................................................... 15-1
15.1
USES PERMITTED ................................................................................................................ 15-1
CONDITIONAL PERMITTED USES ............................................................................................................... 15-1
15.2
ZONE PROVISIONS ............................................................................................................... 15-2
15.4
SPECIAL PROVISIONS ......................................................................................................... 15-4
SECTION 16 - RESIDENTIAL FOURTH DENSITY (R4) ZONE ............................................................ 16-1
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE ................................................................................................................... 16-1
16.1
USES PERMITTED ................................................................................................................ 16-1
CONDITIONAL PERMITTED USES ............................................................................................................... 16-2
16.2
ZONE PROVISIONS ............................................................................................................... 16-2
16.3
SPECIAL PROVISIONS ......................................................................................................... 16-4
SECTION 17 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL (RR) ZONE ............................................................................... 17-1
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE ................................................................................................................... 17-1
17.1
USES PERMITTED ................................................................................................................ 17-1
17.2
ZONE PROVISIONS ............................................................................................................... 17-1
17.3
SPECIAL PROVISIONS ......................................................................................................... 17-2
SECTION 18 - LIMITED SERVICE RESIDENTIAL (LSR) ZONE .......................................................... 18-1
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE ................................................................................................................... 18-1
18.1
USES PERMITTED ................................................................................................................ 18-1
18.2
ZONE PROVISIONS ............................................................................................................... 18-1
18.3
SPECIAL PROVISIONS ......................................................................................................... 18-1
SECTION 19 - AGRICULTURAL COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONE .............................................................. 19-1
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE ................................................................................................................... 19-1
19.1
USES PERMITTED ................................................................................................................ 19-1
19.2
ZONE PROVISIONS ............................................................................................................... 19-1
19.3
SPECIAL PROVISIONS ......................................................................................................... 19-2
SECTION 20 - DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL (C2) ZONE ..................................................................... 20-1
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE ................................................................................................................... 20-1
20.1
USES PERMITTED ................................................................................................................ 20-1
20.2
ZONE PROVISIONS ............................................................................................................... 20-2
20.3
SPECIAL PROVISIONS ......................................................................................................... 20-2
SECTION 21 - HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL (C3) ZONE .......................................................................... 21-1
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE ................................................................................................................... 21-1
21.1
USES PERMITTED ................................................................................................................ 21-1
21.2
ZONE PROVISIONS ............................................................................................................... 21-2
21.3
SPECIAL PROVISIONS ......................................................................................................... 21-3
SECTION 22 - SHOPPING CENTRE COMMERCIAL (C4) ZONE ........................................................ 22-1
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE ................................................................................................................... 22-1
22.1
USES PERMITTED ................................................................................................................ 22-1
22.2
ZONE PROVISIONS ............................................................................................................... 22-1
22.3
SPECIAL PROVISIONS ......................................................................................................... 22-2
SECTION 23 - RURAL COMMERCIAL (C5) ZONE .............................................................................. 23-1
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE ................................................................................................................... 23-1
23.1
USES PERMITTED ................................................................................................................ 23-1
23.2
ZONE PROVISIONS ............................................................................................................... 23-2
23.3
SPECIAL PROVISIONS ......................................................................................................... 23-2
SECTION 24 - TOURIST COMMERCIAL (C6) ZONE ........................................................................... 24-1
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE ................................................................................................................... 24-1
24.1
USES PERMITTED ................................................................................................................ 24-1
24.2
ZONE PROVISIONS ............................................................................................................... 24-2
24.3
SPECIAL PROVISIONS ......................................................................................................... 24-2
SECTION 25 - LOCAL COMMERCIAL (C7) ZONE ............................................................................... 25-1
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE ................................................................................................................... 25-1
25.1
USES PERMITTED ................................................................................................................ 25-1
25.2
ZONE PROVISIONS ............................................................................................................... 25-2
25.3
SPECIAL PROVISIONS ......................................................................................................... 25-3
SECTION 26 - VILLAGE CORE (V) ZONE (REPLACES HAMLET CORE) ......................................... 26-1
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE ................................................................................................................... 26-1
26.1
USES PERMITTED ................................................................................................................ 26-1
26.2
ZONE PROVISIONS ............................................................................................................... 26-2
26.3
SPECIAL PROVISIONS ......................................................................................................... 26-3
SECTION 27 - BUSINESS PARK (E1) ZONE........................................................................................ 27-1
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE ................................................................................................................... 27-1
27.1
USES PERMITTED ................................................................................................................ 27-1
27.2
ZONE PROVISIONS ............................................................................................................... 27-3
27.3
SPECIAL PROVISIONS ......................................................................................................... 27-3
SECTION 28 - LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (M1) ZONE ................................................................................... 28-1
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE ................................................................................................................... 28-1
28.1
USES PERMITTED ................................................................................................................ 28-1
28.2
ZONE PROVISIONS ............................................................................................................... 28-2
28.3
SPECIAL PROVISIONS ......................................................................................................... 28-3
SECTION 29 - MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL (M2) ZONE ............................................................................... 29-1
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE ................................................................................................................... 29-1
29.1
USES PERMITTED ................................................................................................................ 29-1
29.2
ZONE PROVISIONS ............................................................................................................... 29-2
SECTION 30 - AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRIAL (M3) ZONE ................................................................. 30-1
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE ................................................................................................................... 30-1
30.1
USES PERMITTED ................................................................................................................ 30-1
30.2
ZONE PROVISIONS ............................................................................................................... 30-1
30.3
SPECIAL PROVISIONS ......................................................................................................... 30-2
SECTION 31 - RURAL INDUSTRIAL (M4) ZONE ................................................................................. 31-1
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE ................................................................................................................... 31-1
31.1
USES PERMITTED ................................................................................................................ 31-1
31.2
ZONE PROVISIONS ............................................................................................................... 31-1
31.3
SPECIAL PROVISIONS ......................................................................................................... 31-2
SECTION 32 - COMMUNITY FACILITY (I) ZONE ................................................................................. 32-1
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE ................................................................................................................... 32-1
32.1
USES PERMITTED ................................................................................................................ 32-1
32.2
ZONE PROVISIONS ............................................................................................................... 32-2
32.3
SPECIAL PROVISIONS ......................................................................................................... 32-2
SECTION 33 - PARKLAND AND OPEN SPACE (OS) ZONE ............................................................... 33-1
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE ................................................................................................................... 33-1
33.1
USES PERMITTED ................................................................................................................ 33-1
33.2
ZONE PROVISIONS ............................................................................................................... 33-1
33.3
OS SUBZONES ...................................................................................................................... 33-2
33.4
SPECIAL PROVISIONS ......................................................................................................... 33-3
SECTION 34 - MINERAL AGGREGATE PIT (MP) ZONE ..................................................................... 34-1
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE ................................................................................................................... 34-1
34.1
USES PERMITTED ................................................................................................................ 34-1
34.2
ZONE PROVISIONS ............................................................................................................... 34-1
34.3
SPECIAL PROVISIONS ......................................................................................................... 34-2
SECTION 35 - MINERAL AGGREGATE QUARRY (MQ) ZONE .......................................................... 35-1
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE ................................................................................................................... 35-1
35.1
USES PERMITTED ................................................................................................................ 35-1
35.2
ZONE PROVISIONS ............................................................................................................... 35-2
35.3
SPECIAL PROVISIONS ......................................................................................................... 35-2
SECTION 36 - MINERAL AGGREGATE RESERVE (MR) ZONE ......................................................... 36-1
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE ................................................................................................................... 36-1
36.1
USES PERMITTED ................................................................................................................ 36-1
36.2
ZONE PROVISIONS ............................................................................................................... 36-1
36.3
SPECIAL PROVISIONS ......................................................................................................... 36-1
SECTION 37 - ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD (EH) ZONE ..................................................................... 37-1
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE ................................................................................................................... 37-1
37.1
USES PERMITTED ................................................................................................................ 37-1
37.2
STRUCTURES PERMITTED .................................................................................................. 37-1
37.3
ZONE PROVISIONS ............................................................................................................... 37-1
37.4
SPECIAL PROVISIONS ......................................................................................................... 37-2
SECTION 38 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (EP) ZONE ............................................................. 38-1
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE ................................................................................................................... 38-1
38.1
USES PERMITTED ................................................................................................................ 38-1
38.2
STRUCTURES PERMITTED .................................................................................................. 38-1
38.3
SPECIAL PROVISIONS ......................................................................................................... 38-1
SECTION 39 - WASTE DISPOSAL (WD) ZONE ................................................................................... 39-1
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE ................................................................................................................... 39-1
39.1
USES PERMITTED ................................................................................................................ 39-1
39.2
ZONE PROVISIONS............. .................................................................................................. 39-1
39.3
SPECIAL PROVISIONS ......................................................................................................... 39-1
SECTION 40 - DEVELOPMENT (D) ZONE ............................................................................................ 40-1
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE ................................................................................................................... 40-1
40.1
USES PERMITTED ................................................................................................................ 40-1
40.2
ZONING PROVISIONS ........................................................................................................... 40-1
40.3
SPECIAL PROVISIONS ......................................................................................................... 40-1
SECTION 41 - ENACTMENT.................................................................................................................. 41-1
41.1
CONFLICT WITH OTHER BY-LAWS ..................................................................................... 41-1
41.2
REPEAL OF EXISTING BY-LAWS ......................................................................................... 41-1
41.3
EFFECTIVE DATE .................................................................................................................. 41-1
SECTION 42 - ZONING SCHEDULES ................................................................................................... 42-1
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CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF MISSISSIPPI MILLS
BY-LAW NO. 11-83
BEING a by-law to regulate the use of land and the erection, use, bulk, height, spacing of and
other matters relating to buildings and structures and to prohibit certain uses of land and the
erection and use of certain buildings and structures in the Municipality of Mississippi Mills.
WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills considers it
advisable to restrict the use of land and the erection of buildings and structures on land situated
within the Municipality of Mississippi Mills;
AND WHEREAS authority is granted under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as
amended, to the Council of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills to exercise such powers;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills enacts
as follows:
MUNICIPALITY OF MISSISSIPPI MILLS
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW
1
SECTION 1 - TITLE
This By-law may be cited as the "Comprehensive Zoning By-law of the Municipality of
Mississippi Mills."
MUNICIPALITY OF MISSISSIPPI MILLS
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW
1
SECTION 2 - APPLICATION OF BY-LAW
No building or structure shall hereafter be erected or altered, and the use of any building, structure
or lot shall hereafter not be changed in whole or in part except in conformity with the provisions
of this By-law. The provisions of this By-law shall apply to all lands within the boundaries of the
Corporation of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills.
MUNICIPALITY OF MISSISSIPPI MILLS
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW
1
SECTION 3 - INTERPRETATION
3.1
TEXT
a)
The particular shall control the general;
b)
The word "shall" is mandatory and not discretionary; and the word "may" is
permissive; the words "used" and "occupied" shall include the words "intended or
arranged" and "designed to be used or occupied";
c)
Words used in the present tense shall include the future; and words used in the
singular number shall include the plural and the plural shall include the singular
unless the context clearly indicates the contrary;
d)
A "building" or "structure" includes any part thereof;
e)
The provisions of this By-law shall be held to be the minimum requirements except
where the word maximum is used, in which case the maximum requirements shall
apply;
f)
For the purpose of this By-law, the definitions and interpretations given herein shall
govern.
g)
The Interpretation Act (Ontario) R.S.O. 1990 applies to this By-law.
h)
Definitions are given in this By-law to aid in the understanding and implementation
of the true spirit, intent and meaning of the By-law. They are not to be used to
avoid an obligation imposed by the By-law or any requirement enacted in a
substantive provision of the By-law.
i)
This By-law is to be read and applied in a way that will ensure the effective
implementation of its provisions and intent.
j)
Where a situation arises that is not covered by a specific regulation, the provisions
of this By-law apply by analogy to that situation, so that the application that is made
is the one that ensures effective implementation of this By-law.
k)
Where a situation arises that is not covered by a specific regulation, or where two
or more regulations are equally applicable, all provisions must be complied with
or, where it is not possible to comply with all the provisions applicable, the most
restrictive provisions must be complied with.
l)
Where an exception, suffix, schedule or overlay applies, the provisions imposed
by that exception, suffix, schedule or overlay prevail over any other provisions in
the Zoning By-law.
m)
This By-law is gender-neutral and, accordingly, any reference to one gender
includes the other.
n)
Unless otherwise defined, the words and phrases used in this By-law have their
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normal and ordinary meaning.
o)
Whether or not a word or term used in this By-law is defined, it is not included
within the meaning of any other word or term used in this By-law, whether or not
that other word or term is defined.
p)
The abbreviations "m" and "m2" are used in the Zoning By-law text and mean
'metres' and 'square metres' respectively.
3.2
ZONING MAP
3.2.1 Boundaries of the Zones
Where any uncertainty exists as to the boundary of any zone as shown on the Zoning Map
Schedule, the following provisions shall apply:
a)
where a zone boundary is indicated as following and is within the boundary of a
street, lane, railway right-of-way, or watercourse, the boundary shall be the centre
line of such street, lane, railway right-of-way or watercourse;
b)
where a zone boundary is indicated as approximately following lot lines shown on
a registered plan of subdivision or lot lines of the original municipal survey fabric,
the boundary shall follow such lot lines;
c)
where a zone boundary is indicated as approximately parallel to any street line and
the distance from the street line is not indicated, such boundary shall be construed
as being parallel to such street line, and the distance therefrom shall be according
to the scale shown on the Zoning Map Schedule;
d)
where a zone boundary is indicated as following a shoreline, the boundary shall
follow such shoreline and, in the event that the shoreline changes, the boundary
shall be taken as having moved with the shoreline; and
e)
where any zone boundary is left uncertain after application of the provisions of
clauses a), b), c) and d) above, then the boundary shall be determined by the scale
shown on the Zoning Map Schedule measured from the centre of the zone line.
f)
Wherever it occurs, the municipal limit is the boundary of the zone adjacent to it.
3.2.2 Precedence of Schedules
In the event of a conflict or inconsistency between the Zoning Schedules and another
Schedule, the other Schedule shall take precedence over Zoning Schedules for those
lands to which it more particularly refers.
3.2.3 Streets and Rights-of-Way
A street, public lane, railway right-of-way, electrical transmission right-of-way, or
watercourses shown on the Schedule hereto, unless otherwise indicated, shall be included
within the zone of adjoining property on either side thereof and where such street, public
lane, right-of-way or watercourse serves as a boundary between two or more different
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zones, the centreline of such street, public lane, right-of-way or watercourse, and
extending in the general direction of the long dimension thereof, shall be considered the
boundary between zones unless otherwise indicated.
3.2.4 More Than One Zone on a Lot
Where a lot has two or more of its parts classified in different zones, then the provisions
for each zone shall apply to each part as if said part was a separate lot, except that the lot
area requirement for a permitted use in an Agricultural zone may include any part of that
lot that may be zoned Environmental Protection.
3.2.5 Environmental Hazard (EH) Zone Boundary
The boundary of the Environmental Hazard (EH) zone has been derived from information
provided by the Mississippi Valley Conservation (MVC), based on their flood plain maps.
The MVC flood plain maps are acknowledged as being more accurate than the Zoning
Schedules attached to and forming part of this By-law. In cases where the boundary of
the EH zone is in question, reference should be made to the MVC flood plain mapping.
Any variation from the EH zone boundary on the attached Zoning Schedules consistent
with the MVC flood plain mapping will not require an amendment to this By-law. Any
variation from the EH zone boundary on the attached Zoning Schedules which is not
consistent with the MVC flood plain mapping will require an amendment to this By-law.
3.3
ORGANIZATION AND STRUCTURE OF THE BY-LAW
The organization and structure of this By-law is set out in Table 3.3, below:
TABLE 3.3 - THE STRUCTURE OF THE BY-LAW
(I) Name of the
Mechanism
(II) Description of the
Mechanism
(III) Legal Effect
(IV) Where Used
(1) General and
Specific Use
Provisions
Regulations that apply
on a broad level
Enacts provisions that
apply to most uses or
to a specific use in
most cases
Sections 6, 7 and 8
and of the Zoning
By-law
(2) Primary
Zone
The basis structural unit
of the Zoning By-law. A
land use category with
specific permitted uses
and regulations
Regulates areas of
similar or compatible
land uses
Indicated by one of
the symbols set out in
Section 10.1, e.g. R1
(3) Subzone
Sub-category of
primary zone
Imposes regulations to
deal with the unique
characteristics of an
area while maintaining
the purpose of the
primary zone
Indicated by a letter or
number added to the
primary zone symbol;
e.g. R2A
(4) Overlay
An additional layer of
regulation
Imposes regulations
that take precedence
over the underlying
zoning or over any
other provisions of the
Shown on the zoning
maps by a distinctive
marking (e.g. shading
or hatching) and may
overlap the
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By-law (heritage,
source water protection
[By-law #16-93])
boundaries of the
underlying zones
(5) Suffix
A simple form of
overlay
Adds regulation to
anyone
(h-Holding Zone)
Shown by a "suffix" to
the primary zone on
the zoning maps,
e.g. R2-h
(6) Schedule
A document appended
to and forming part of
the By-law that contains
detailed regulations or
complex descriptions
Imposes specific or
detailed regulations
that are meant to apply
only in specific
circumstances or to
specific situations
A separate document,
plan or map
appended to the
Zoning By-law and
indicated on the
zoning maps by a
specific schedule
number
(7) Exception
A modification to the
zoning of a site, used
only when none of the
above mechanisms is
appropriate. All other
provisions of the By-law
continue to apply
Allows a use that would
not be permitted
otherwise; prohibits a
use that would be
permitted otherwise, or
makes any
modifications to the
regulations applicable
to the site. Contains
only the provision being
modified and does not
repeat regulations
which already apply
The text of the
exception is contained
within the Exception
section to each zone
and the area to which
the exception applies
is shown on the
zoning map by a
number following the
zone, e.g. R2-3, the
number following the
dash corresponds to
the exception in the
text
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SECTION 4 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
4.1
ADMINISTRATION
This By-law shall be administered by the Municipal Planner or the person designated by
the Corporation as the Zoning Administrator.
4.2
APPLICATIONS, PLANS AND PERMITS
(a)
In addition to all the requirements of the Corporation's Building By-Law or any other
By-Law of the Corporation, every application for a building permit shall be
accompanied by a plan (prepared by an Ontario Land Surveyor if deemed
necessary) in duplicate, (one copy of which shall be retained by the Chief Building
Official) drawn to scale and showing the following:
i)
the true dimensions of the lot to be built upon or otherwise used;
ii)
the proposed location, height and dimensions of any building, structure or
use proposed for such lot;
iii)
the proposed locations and dimensions of any yards, setback, landscaped
open space, off-street parking and loading facilities required by this By-law;
iv)
the location of all existing buildings and structures on the lot; and,
v)
a statement signed by the owner, disclosing the exact use proposed for
each aforesaid building, structure or use giving all information necessary
to determine if such proposed or existing building, structure or use
conforms to the requirements of this By-law.
(b)
No building permit shall be issued where the proposed building, structure, or use
would be in violation of any of the provisions of this By-law or any other By-law of
the Corporation.
(c)
In addition to all other requirements of the Corporation, every application for a
building permit shall be made in compliance with the Ontario Building Code Act,
S.O. 1992, and amendments thereto.
4.3
CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY
No person shall change the use of any building or structure on any land without first
obtaining an Occupancy Permit from the Chief Building Official [By-law #18-77].
4.4
INSPECTION OF PREMISES
(a)
Where an employee of the Corporation believes on reasonable grounds that there
has been a contravention of this By-law, the employee may, at all reasonable times
and upon producing proper identification, enter and inspect any property on or in
respect of which he or she believes the contravention is occurring.
(b)
Except under the authority of a search warrant issued under Section 49.1 of the
Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, an employee of the Corporation shall not enter any
room or place actually used as a dwelling without requesting and obtaining the
consent of the occupier, first having informed the occupier that the right of entry
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may be refused and entry made only under the authority of a search warrant.
(c)
Notwithstanding Section 4.4(a), all legally executed applications to amend this
By-law under Section 34 (10) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 and/or directed to
the Committee of Adjustment under Section 45 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990,
are hereby deemed to have authorized entry of property for employees of the
Corporation.
4.5
VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES
(a)
Every person who contravenes any of the provisions of this By-law is guilty of an
offence and on conviction is liable:
i)
on a first conviction to a fine of not more than twenty-five thousand dollars
($25,000); and
ii)
on a subsequent conviction to a fine of not more than ten thousand dollars
($10,000) for each day or part thereof upon which the contravention has
continued after the day on which he was first convicted.
(b)
Every corporation which contravenes any of the provisions of this By-law is guilty
of an offence and on conviction is liable:
i)
on a first conviction a fine of not more than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000);
and
ii)
on a subsequent conviction to a fine of not more than twenty-five thousand
dollars ($25,000) for each day or part thereof upon which the contravention
continued after the day on which the corporation was first convicted.
(c)
Every such fine shall be recoverable under the Provincial Offenses Act, all the
provisions of which apply, except that any imprisonment shall be as provided in
the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001.
4.6
REMEDIES
(a)
In case any building or structure is, or is proposed to be erected, altered,
reconstructed, extended or enlarged, or any building or structure (or part thereof)
is, or is proposed to be, used in contravention of any requirement of this By-law,
such contravention may be restrained by action at the insistence of any ratepayer
or of the Corporation pursuant to the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, as amended,
Section 440.
(b)
Where a person guilty of an offence under this By-law has been directed to remedy
any violation and is in default of doing any matter or thing required, such matter or
thing shall be done by the Corporation at the expense of such person.
(c)
Where a person has refused or neglected to reimburse the Corporation for the cost
of such work, thing or matter done, the same may be recovered by the Corporation
by an action or otherwise and such amount shall be added to the collector's roll
and form a lien in a like manner as municipal taxes.
(d)
Where any By-law of the Municipality, passed under the authority of the Planning
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Act is contravened and a conviction entered, in addition to any other remedy and
to any penalty imposed by the By-law, the Court in which the conviction has been
entered, and any court of competent jurisdiction thereafter, may make an order
prohibiting the continuation or repetition of the offence by the person or persons
convicted.
4.7
LICENCES, PERMITS AND OTHER BY-LAWS
Nothing in this By-law shall exempt any person from complying with the requirements of
the Building By-law or any other By-law in force with the Corporation or from obtaining any
license, permission, permit, authority or approval required by this or any other By-law of
the Corporation unless hereinafter specifically stated.
4.8
GREATER RESTRICTIONS OF OTHERS TO GOVERN
Nothing in this By-law shall reduce the severity of restrictions lawfully imposed by a
government authority having jurisdiction to make such restrictions.
4.9
SEWAGE DISPOSAL APPROVAL
Where the issuance of a permit for a building or structure or change of use of an existing
building or structure may affect any sewage system either on the subject lands or adjacent
lands or any water supply, no building permit shall be issued for such building or structure
unless the building permit application is accompanied by an approved permit for the
proposed method of sewage disposal in accordance with the Building Code Act for
systems with a design capacity of less than 10,000 litres (2,200 gallons) per day, or from
the Ministry of the Environment for systems with a design capacity of greater than 10,000
litres (2,200 gallons) per day.
4.10 METRIC MEASUREMENTS
All measurement figures used in this By-law shall be metric measurement.
4.11 TECHNICAL REVISIONS TO THE ZONING BY-LAW
Revisions may be made to this By-law without the need for a Zoning By-law amendment
in the following cases:
(a)
correction of grammar, punctuation or typographical errors or revisions to format
in a manner that does not change the intent of a provision;
(b)
adding or revising technical information on maps or schedules that does not affect
the zoning of lands including, but not limited to, matters such as updating and
correcting infrastructure information, keys, legends or title blocks; and
(c)
changes to appendices, footnotes, headings, indices, marginal notes, tables of
contents, illustrations, historical or reference information, page numbering, footers
and headers, which do not form a part of this By-law and are editorially inserted
for convenience of reference only.
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4.12 COMMENCEMENT
Where one or more appeals are filed under subsection 34(19) of the Planning Act, the
affected portions of this By-law do not come into force until all such appeals have been
withdrawn or finally disposed of, whereupon the By-law, except for those parts of it that
are repealed by or at the direction of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, is deemed to
have come into force on the day that it was passed [By-law #18-77].
4.13 VALIDITY
Should any section or provision of this By-law for any reason be declared invalid by a court
of competent jurisdiction, such declaration does not affect the validity of the By-law as a
whole and all the remaining sections or provisions of this By-law remain in full force and
effect until repealed.
4.14 TRANSITION
(1)
Despite Section 4.12, this By-law does not apply to prevent the issuance of a
building permit for a project or which a completed application for a:
(i)
building permit;
(ii)
Committee of Adjustment approval;
(iii)
site plan control approval;
(iv)
payment in lieu of parking agreement;
(v)
part lot control approval; or
(vi)
approval of draft plan of subdivision
was received prior to commencement of this By-law.
(2)
For the purposes of subsection (1), "complete application" means an application
which would have been approved or granted on the date of commencement of this
By-law, had it been processed or disposed of on that day.
(3)
Where a project qualifies under subsection (1), the building permit for that project
may be issued, or the Committee of Adjustment approval, site plan control
approval, the payment in lieu of parking agreement, the part lot control approval
and the approval of the draft plan of subdivision may be granted if the project in
question complies with the provisions of the applicable Zoning By-law as it read on
the date of commencement of this By-law.
(4)
Nothing in this By-law applies so as to continue the exemption provided by this
section beyond the issuance of the permit upon which the exemption is founded;
and in no case does the exemption mentioned in subsection (3) continue beyond
the repeal of this subsection.
(5)
Once the permit, agreement or approval under subsection (1) has been granted,
the provisions of this By-law apply to the land in question.
(6)
Subsections (1) to (5) are repealed three years from the date of enactment.
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SECTION 5 - DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of this By-law, the definitions and interpretations given in this Section shall
govern.
"ABATTOIR" means a building or structure wherein animals are slaughtered, and/or processed
for packaging, distribution and resale.
"ACCESSORY" when used to describe a use, building or structure means a use, building, or
structure subordinate, incidental and exclusively devoted to the main use, building or structure
located on the same lot therewith and not designed or intended for human habitation, unless
specifically permitted by this By-law.
"ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL UNIT" means a separate dwelling unit subsidiary to an associated
principal dwelling unit and located either within the same building as the associated principal
dwelling unit or in a building or structure ancillary to the associated principal dwelling.
"AGRICULTURAL ACCESSORY BUILDING" means a building or structure which is associated
with, and located on land devoted to an agricultural use, used for the housing of farming
equipment, livestock, and/or the production, storage or processing of agricultural and horticultural
produce or feeds. A greenhouse is considered an agricultural accessory building [By-law #14-09].
"AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRIAL USE" means an industrial use directly related to agriculture and
requiring proximity to farm operations and includes such uses as commercial grain mill, feed mill,
grain drying, livestock sales and marketing yards, abattoir."
"AGRICULTURAL USE" means the growing of crops (including nursery, market gardens and
horticultural crops), the raising of livestock and other animals for food or fur, (including dairy or
beef cattle, poultry, swine, sheep, fish and non-traditional livestock, such as deer, bison, emu,
pheasant, etc.), equine related activities, aquaculture, apiaries, forestry, maple syrup production,
orchards and associated farm buildings and structures. May include associated on-farm buildings
and structures, including accommodation for full-time farm labour when the size and nature of the
operation requires additional employment.
"AGRICULTURE USE, SPECIALIZED" means an intensive farm or land on which market
gardening, orchards or a plant nursery provides the main occupation for the operator and may
include an accessory farm dwelling.
"AISLE" means a portion of a parking lot which abuts one or more off-street parking spaces to
which it provides access and which is not used for the parking of vehicles.
"ALTER" when used in reference to a building or part thereof, means to change any one or more
of the internal or external dimensions of such building or to change the type of construction of the
exterior walls or roof thereof. When used in reference to a lot, the word "alter" means to change
the width, depth, or area of any required yards, setback, landscaped open space or parking area,
to change the location of any boundary of such lot with respect to a street or lane, whether such
alteration is made by conveyance or alienation of any portion of said lot, or otherwise. The word
"altered" and "alteration" shall have a corresponding meaning.
"AMENITY AREA" means the total passive or active, designed recreational area provided on a
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lot for the personal, shared or communal use of the residents of a building or buildings, and
includes balconies, patios, rooftop gardens and other similar features, but does not include indoor
laundry or locker facilities [By-law #18-77].
"AMUSEMENT CENTRE" means an indoor entertainment facility providing for amusement
diversion or pastime, including a video game or pinball arcade; bingo hall; bowling alley; billiard
hall or pool hall.
"AMUSEMENT PARK" means an indoor or outdoor entertainment facility providing for a range of
activities and recreation, including a zoo or aquarium, electronic or mechanical rides such as a
go-cart track or sports-adventure and participation games such as laser tag; paintballing; batting
cage; or miniature golf facility.
"ANCILLARY USE" means a listed, permitted land use that is additional, secondary and
complementary to a permitted principal use, but not accessory to the permitted principal use.
"ANIMAL CARE ESTABLISHMENT" means an establishment for the caring, grooming and
training of household pets, but does not include a kennel or an animal clinic.
"ANIMAL CLINIC" means a facility:
(a)
operated by one or more licensed veterinarians and associated staff;
(b)
providing medical, surgical, grooming or similar services solely for household pets,
but may include livestock where this use is permitted in a rural or industrial zone;
and
(c)
providing shelter in conjunction with the hospital only during the period of recovery.
"ARTIST STUDIO" means the workplace of an artist or craftsman, including a painter, a sculptor
or a photographer, where goods including jewelry or fine art such as portraits or sculptures are
produced in small quantity and may be provided for sale.
"ASSEMBLY HALL" means a building or part of a building in which facilities are provided for civic,
educational, political, religious or social purposes and shall include a banquet hall or private club.
"ATTACHED" when used in reference to a building, means a building otherwise complete in itself
which depends for structural support or complete enclosure upon a division wall or division walls
shared in common with adjacent building or buildings.
"ATTIC" means the portion of a building situated wholly or in part within the roof and which is not
a half storey.
"AUTOMOBILE BODY SHOP" means a place used for complete motor vehicle repairs to bodies,
frames or motors and/or painting, upholstering and/or complete collision work, but shall not
include a wrecking or salvage yard.
"AUTOMOBILE CAR WASH" means a building or structure or lot or part thereof used for the
washing and cleaning of motor vehicles and shall not include any other automotive use defined
in this By-law.
"AUTOMOBILE CARE" means a place where mufflers, glass, tires or other similar minor parts
and items are offered for sale and installation on motor vehicles.
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"AUTOMOBILE GAS BAR" means a place, containing not more than eight fuel pumps and may
include a structure of not greater than 18.5 m2 (199.1 ft2) where gasoline and/or oil is kept for sale
with or without lubricants or other items and accessories associated with the operation of
automobiles and normally sold at a gasoline pump island, but where no servicing, repair or
equipping of motor vehicles is carried on, but shall not include any other automotive use defined
in this By-law.
"AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATION" means a place where retail goods including gasoline, oil,
grease, antifreeze, tires, sparkplugs, batteries and other automobile accessories may be sold
incidentally and where minor or running repairs essential to the operation of motor vehicles are
executed or performed but shall not include any other uses otherwise defined herein.
"AUTOMOTIVE SALES ESTABLISHMENT" means a building and/or lot used for the display and
sale of new or used motor vehicles and may include the servicing, repair, cleaning, polishing and
greasing of motor vehicles, the sale of automotive accessories and related products and the
leasing or renting of motor vehicles.
"AUTOMOTIVE WRECKING ESTABLISHMENT" means a building and/or lot used for the
wrecking or dismantling of motor vehicles and for the storage and sale of scrap material, salvage
and parts obtained therefrom, but does not include any other automotive use defined in this
By-law.
"AWNING" means a canvas or other stretchable material on a frame that is used to keep the sun
or rain off a storefront, window or doorway, or deck that is free of enclosing walls [By-law #18-77].
"BAKERY" means a place where baked foods are produced and processed for packaging,
distribution and resale off the premises. A bakeshop is a permitted accessory use in a bakery.
"BANK" means a place that provides a range of financial services and includes a trust company
or other financial institution, and may include an accessory use bank machine.
"BANK MACHINE" means a principal use automated banking terminal activated by a bank
customer to obtain cash withdrawals and other banking services, but does not include a bank
machine that is accessory to another use.
"BAR" means a licensed drinking establishment, the principal business of which is to serve any
sort of beverage alcohol to the public for consumption on the premises, and may include a full-
service restaurant [By-law #18-77].
"BASEMENT" means the portion of a building between two floor levels which is partly below
finished grade and is not a storey [By-law #19-14].
"BED AND BREAKFAST" means a detached dwelling, containing not more than three rooms
available for sleeping accommodation of the vacationing or travelling public for not more than
eight (8) persons in which breakfast shall be offered. A bed and breakfast establishment shall
not include a restaurant and the owner/operator must occupy said dwelling.
"BUILDING" means any structure, other than a fence, being a permanent edifice fixed to, or
supported by the soil, and used or intended to be used for the shelter, accommodation or
enclosure of persons, animals or chattels.
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"BUILDING, PRINCIPAL" or "PRINCIPAL STRUCTURE" means the building or structure in which
is conducted the principal use of the lot on which it is situated.
"BUILDING, TEMPORARY" shall mean a building or structure intended for removal or demolition
within a prescribed time, not exceeding two years, as set out in a building permit.
"BUILDING BY-LAW" means any "Building By-law" within the meaning of the Planning Act R.S.O.
1990 and the Building Code Act R.S.O. 1992.
"BUILDING LINE" means a line within a lot drawn parallel to a lot line establishing the minimum
distance between that lot line and any portion of a building or structure which may be erected.
"BUILDING LINE, ESTABLISHED" means the average distance between the street and the
building line for all main buildings on the same side of the street within the block as of the date of
the passing of this By-law.
"BUILDING SETBACK" means the minimum horizontal distance between a defined line and the
nearest part of any building or structure on the lot.
"BUILDING SUPPLY OUTLET" means the use of land, building or structure for the sale, storage
and/or display of goods, merchandise or equipment used in building and construction.
"BULK SALES ESTABLISHMENT" means the use of land, building or structure for the purposes
of buying, storing and selling fuels, oil, wood, coal, landscaping material, and nursery stock, but
does not include manufacturing, assembling or processing uses.
"BULK SALES ESTABLISHMENT - AGRICULTURAL" means the use of land, building or
structure for the purposes of buying and selling agricultural products, nursery stock and/or garden
supplies.
"BUTCHER SHOP" means a place where animals, poultry and/or fish are processed, packaged
and offered for retail sale on the premises, but shall not include an abattoir.
"CAMPGROUND" means a lot used for not more than seven (7) months in any consecutive twelve
(12) month period, for the parking and use of travel trailers, tent-trailers, tents or similar
transportable accommodation, together with all yards and open space defined in this By-Law, but
shall not include a mobile home as defined in this By-Law. A campground may include the off-
season storage of travel trailers, tent-trailers or similar transportable accommodation.
"CAMPGROUND PLOT" means a parcel of land within a campground intended for occupancy by
travel trailers, tents, camper trailers and similar recreation vehicles together with all yards and
open space defined in this By-law but shall not include a mobile home.
"CANNABIS" means a part, or mixture of substances including, a cannabis plant, including the
phytocannabinoids produced by, or found in, such a plant regardless of whether that part has
been processed or not, but shall not include non-viable seeds, mature stalks, hemp fibers or roots
of the plant. psychoactive drug from the cannabis plant, commonly known as marijuana, used for
medical or recreational purposes in its derivative forms, that is produced, tested, stored,
distributed, and/or sold. [By-law #19-92].
"CANNABIS GROWING FACILITY" means any number of building or structures licensed by
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Health Canada for the purposes of producing cannabis. Production of cannabis shall be deemed
to including, manufacturing, synthesizing, altering chemical properties, cultivating, propagating or
harvesting the product. Incendiary uses may also include: the on-site storage of commercial
motor vehicles (trucks, tractors and/or trailers) for freight, handling including pick-up, delivery and
transitory storage of goods incidental to motor freight shipment directly related to the permitted
use(s). [By-law #19-92].
"CANOPY" means a roof free of enclosing walls over an entrance to a building, structure or
gasoline pump island.
"CARPORT" means a covered structure attached to the wall of the main building and used for the
storage of passenger motor vehicles. The roof of said structure shall be supported only by piers
or columns so that fifty (50) percent of its wall area adjacent to the lot line is unenclosed.
"CATERING ESTABLISHMENT" means a place where food is prepared in large quantities and is
then delivered and consumed elsewhere.
"CEMETERY" means,
(a)
land that has been established as a cemetery under the Funeral, Burial and
Cremation Services Act, 2002, a private Act or a predecessor of one of them that
related to cemeteries, or
(b)
land that was recognized by the registrar as a cemetery under a predecessor of
the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 that related to cemeteries,
and includes,
(c)
land that, in the prescribed circumstances, has been otherwise set aside for the
interment of human remains, and
(d)
a mausoleum or columbarium intended for the interment of human remains.
"CENTRELINE" means the midpoint of any street, railway, street, lane or railway right-of-way.
"CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL" means the officer or employee of the Corporation for the time being
appointed by by-law with the duty of enforcing the provisions of the Building Code Act, Building
By-law, and other similar By-laws of the Corporation.
"CHIP WAGON" means a trailer, or vehicle, licensed by the Corporation that is designed to be
made mobile from which food is prepared and offered for sale to the public for consumption
outside [By-law #18-77].
"CINEMA" means a place where motion pictures are exhibited for public viewing.
"CLUB, COMMERCIAL" means a building or premises used as an athletic, recreational or social
club operated for gain or profit.
"CLUB, PRIVATE" means a building or premises used as an athletic, recreational or social club
not operated for gain or profit. This definition may include a social service club, a fraternity or
sorority, a hostel or a labour union hall.
"COLUMBARIUM" means a structure designed for the purpose of interring cremated human
remains in sealed compartments.
"COMMERCIAL MOTOR VEHICLE" means a motor vehicle having permanently attached thereto
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a truck or delivery body and includes ambulances, hearses, casket wagons, fire apparatus, police
patrols, motor buses and tractors used for hauling purposes on the highways.
"COMMERCIAL STORAGE" means a place in which more than one storage unit is rented and
used for the temporary storage of household items, vehicles and/or commercial goods and
materials, but does not include any business operation or use associated with the storage. Each
unit is physically separated from other units within the building and has its own entrance.
"COMMERCIAL USE" means the use of any land, building or structure for the purpose of offices
or retail buying or selling of commodities, but does not include uses for warehousing, wholesaling,
manufacturing or assembling of goods, or a shopping centre.
"COMMUNITY CENTRE" means a place that is used for community activities, whether for
commercial purposes or not, the control of which is vested in the corporation, a local board or
agent thereof.
"CONSERVATION AREA" means an area of land owned, leased, or having a right of use by a
public authority and managed for the purposes of preserving and improving the natural features
of the environment.
"CONSTRUCTION TRAILER" means a building or structure that is designed to be made mobile
and drawn by a separate vehicle, and is used for the purpose of storage or administration on a
site while building construction is taking place, as set out in a building permit. For the purposes
of this definition, a mobile home as defined by this By-law shall not be considered a construction
trailer.
"CONTAINER SALTES AND RENTAL ESTABLISHMENT" means the use of land for the
temporary erection and storage of shipping containers which are rented or sold for transport off-
site for use by the general public [By-law 19-62].
"CONTRACTOR'S OR TRADE ESTABLISHMENT" means a building or part of building where
mechanical, electrical, structural, plumbing, landscaping or like contractors conduct their
businesses, whether in conjunction with a retail store or not, and may include offices, display
areas and storage areas, but shall not include open storage.
"CONVENIENCE STORE" means a building or part of a building wherein convenience
commercial goods and foodstuffs which serve the day-to-day needs of local residents are offered
for sale. Such stores shall be limited to a maximum size of 400 m2 (4307 ft2).
"CONVERSION" means the alteration of, but not demolition of a residential use building to
increase the number of principal dwelling units or rooming units, resulting in the creation of a use
which must be a permitted use in the zone and does not include the creation or addition of an
additional residential unit.
"CORPORATION" means the Corporation of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills.
"COUNCIL" means the Municipal Council of the Corporation.
"COUNTRY INN" means a unique form of accommodation for the travelling public, similar to a
Bed and Breakfast, but of a slightly larger scale, which are found in older buildings with historic
character. In addition to serving meals to those seeking accommodation, Country Inns may also
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serve meals to the general public, although this should not be the principal function of the Inn [By-
law #18-77].
"COUNTY" means the Corporation of the County of Lanark.
"COURT" means with respect to a motel, hotel, condominium dwelling, apartment dwelling,
retirement home or other medium to high density accommodation type, an open area bounded
on all sides by buildings and used for such uses as a passive recreational area, swimming pool
and deck, or children's play area [By-law #18-77].
"CREMATORIUM" means a building fitted with appliances for the purpose of cremating human
remains that has been approved or consented to as a crematorium in accordance with sections
83 to 87 of the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002, or a predecessor of it and
includes everything necessarily incidental and ancillary to that purpose.
"CREMATORIUM SERVICES" means services provided in respect of the cremation of dead
human bodies and includes such services as may be prescribed.
"CUSTOM WORKSHOP" means a building or part of a building where individual custom
productions such as drapes, venetian blinds, handmade leather goods, orthopaedic and
prosthetic appliances, weaving, awnings and other non-offensive, non-dangerous custom
production is carried out, but does not include any factory production or any shop or factory
otherwise classified or defined in this By-law. A custom workshop may include an accessory retail
use up to 25% of the gross leasable floor area.
"DAIRY" means a building or portion of a building where dairy products are produced and
processed for packaging, distribution and resale off premises. A dairy may include an accessory
retail use up to 25% of gross leasable floor area.
"DAYCARE" means a premise that receives more than five children who are not of common
parentage, primarily for the purpose of providing temporary care, or guidance, or both temporary
care and guidance, for a continuous period not exceeding twenty-four hours, where the children
are:
a) Under eighteen years of age in the case of special needs childcare centres, and
b) Under ten years of age in all other cases, but does not include part of a public school,
separate school or private school within the meaning of the Education Act of part of a
school continued for established under Section 13 of the Education Act.
"DAY NURSERY" and "DAYCARE" have a corresponding meaning
"DENSITY" means the ratio of the number of dwelling units to the lot area.
"DISPLAY AND SALES AREA" means an area of a building which is:
(a)
accessory to a permitted use in that building;
(b)
primarily used for the display of samples, patterns or other goods and
(c)
wherein orders are taken for merchandise which is stored in bulk in part of that
building for future delivery to its customers.
"DRIVE-IN THEATRE" means a place of public assembly intended for the screening and viewing
of motion pictures by customers seated in motor vehicles parked therein.
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"DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITY" means a premise used to provide or dispense products or
services through an attendant or a window or an automated machine, to persons remaining in
vehicles that are in a designated queuing space, and may be in combination with other land use.
Kiosks within a parking structure or associated with a surface parking area are not considered
drive through facilities.
"DRIVEWAY" means the area between the travelled portion of a street and a parking lot used by
motor vehicles for access to and from the parking lot, but does not include an aisle. A driveway
on a residential lot may be used as one or more parking spaces, excluding the required parking
spaces, where specifically permitted herein.
"DRY CLEANER'S DISTRIBUTION STATION" means a building used for the purpose of receiving
articles or goods of fabric to be subjected to the process of dry cleaning, dry dyeing or cleaning
elsewhere and for the pressing and distribution of any such articles or goods which have been
subjected to any such process.
"DRY CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT" means a building where dry cleaning, dry dyeing, cleaning
or pressing of articles or goods of fabric is carried on.
"DWELLING" means a building occupied or capable of being occupied exclusively as a home,
residence or sleeping place by one or more persons, and one or more families, but shall not
include any mobile home, construction trailer, travel trailer, hotel, motel, a home for the aged,
nursing home or hospital.
(a)
"ACCESSORY DWELLING" means a detached dwelling subordinate and
incidental to the principal use, building or structure located on the same lot
therewith.
(b)
"ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL UNIT" means a separate dwelling unit subsidiary to
an associated principal dwelling unit and located either within the same building as
the associated principal dwelling unit or in a building or structure ancillary to the
associated principal dwelling.
(c)
"APARTMENT DWELLING, LOW RISE" means a residential use building of three
or fewer storeys in height containing four or more principal dwelling units, other
than a multiple attached dwelling or stacked dwelling.
(d)
"CONVERTED DWELLING" means a building originally designed as a one-family
dwelling which has been altered or converted so as to provide therein not more
than four dwelling units, with or without separate entrances, which may be located
partially in the basement [By-law #19-14].
(e)
"DETACHED DWELLING" means a separate dwelling unit constructed for
permanent use and containing only one dwelling unit and occupied by one or more
persons and constructed for year-round human habitation, but does not include a
mobile home. For the purposes of this definition, a detached dwelling with up to
two additional dwelling units as defined in this by-law is deemed to be a detached
dwelling.
(f)
"DUPLEX DWELLING" means a separate dwelling unit constructed for permanent
use and containing only one principal dwelling unit and occupied by one or more
persons and constructed for year-round human habitation, which may include a
Additional Residential Unit, but does not include a mobile home [By-law #18-77].
For the purposes of this definition, a duplex dwelling with up to two additional
dwelling units as defined in this by-law is deemed to be a duplex dwelling.
(g)
"FOURPLEX" means a building which is divided vertically or horizontally into four
separate dwelling units, each of which has an independent entrance, either directly
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or through a common vestibule.
(h)
"SEASONAL DWELLING" means a detached dwelling unit constructed and used
as a secondary place of residence for seasonal vacations and recreational
purposes, and not as the principal residence of the owner or occupant thereof and
is not intended for permanent occupancy notwithstanding that it may be designed
and/or constructed for year-round or permanent human habitation. Furthermore,
every seasonal dwelling shall include any two or more of the following:
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a building power supply requiring Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) approval
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a septic system that exceeds Class 1 status as per Part 8 of the Ontario
Building Code
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a primary heating source or a secondary heating source [By-law #15-118
& By-law #18-77].
(i)
"SEMI-DETACHED DWELLING" means one of a pair of attached single dwelling
units constructed for permanent use with a common wall dividing the pair of
dwelling units vertically, each of which has an independent entrance either directly
from the outside or through a common vestibule. For the purposes of this definition,
a semi-detached dwelling with up to two additional dwelling units as defined in this
by-law is deemed to be a semi-detached dwelling.
(j)
"TOWNHOUSE" means a building that is divided vertically into five or more
dwelling units, but not exceeding 8 units, each of which has independent entrances
to a front and rear yard immediately abutting the front and rear walls of each
dwelling unit [By-law #18-77].
(k)
"TRIPLEX" means a building which is divided horizontally or vertically into three
separate dwelling units, each of which has an independent entrance, either directly
or through a common vestibule.
(l)
"TOWNHOUSE, BACK-TO-BACK" means a building that is divided vertically into
four or more dwelling units, not exceeding 16 units, each of which has independent
entrances to a front yard immediately abutting the front wall of each dwelling unit.
(m)
"TOWNHOUSE, STACKED" means a building that is divided horizontally and
vertically into four or more dwelling units, not exceeding 16 units, each of which
has an independent entrance at ground level.
(n)
"ROW DWELLING" means a vertically separated triplex, fourplex or townhouse
dwelling with each dwelling unit divided vertically from another by a party wall. For
the purposes of this definition, a row dwelling with up to two additional residential
units as defined in this by-law is deemed to be a row dwelling.
"DWELLING UNIT" means two or more rooms used or intended for the domestic use of one or
more individuals living as a single housekeeping unit, with cooking, living, sleeping and sanitary
facilities. A seasonal dwelling shall have a similar meaning but shall be limited to non-permanent
occupancy.
(a)
"DWELLING UNIT ACCESSORY, ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT" means a
dwelling unit which is subordinate and incidental to the permitted Non-Residential
Use.
(b)
"DWELLING UNIT, BACHELOR" means a dwelling unit consisting of one bathroom
and not more than one habitable room providing therein living, dining, sleeping and
kitchen accommodation in appropriate individual or combination room or rooms
[By-law #18-77].
"EARTH ENERGY SYSTEMS" means "mechanical equipment that transfers thermal energy to
and/or from the ground for the purposes of heating and/or cooling a building or for utility purposes.
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"ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVE AND EDUCATIONAL AREA" means a natural area for
environmental research, observation and education that does not include a building, but may
include weather protection shelters, boardwalks, observation platforms, pedestrian bridges,
educational displays, as well as other similar outdoor structures provided for incidental or
complementary leisure activities, such as hiking and bird watching.
"EQUESTRIAN ESTABLISHMENT" means a commercial establishment where horses are
housed or boarded and are available for riding, riding instruction, agility training or jumping.
"EQUIPMENT RENTAL OUTLET" shall mean the use of land and buildings for the rental of
equipment, machinery, furniture and fixtures which are primarily of a size and type which would
be used for home improvement or household purposed and which would generally be
transportable by the general public.
"ERECT" when used in this By-law includes building, construction, reconstruction and relocation
and, without limiting the generality of the word, also includes:
(a)
altering any existing building or structure by an addition, enlargement, extension
or other structural change; and
(b)
any work for the doing of which a building permit is required under the Ontario
Building Code.
"ERECTED" and "ERECTION" shall have a corresponding meaning.
"EXISTING", unless otherwise indicated, means existing on the date of passing of this By-law.
For the purposes of this By-law, any existing lot which is of a lesser size than that required by this
By-law and which has been increased in size through consent of the Lanark County Land Division
Committee, shall be deemed to be an 'existing lot'. Further, any lot which is reduced in size
through acquisition via consent of the Lanark County Land Division Committee to a size which is
less than that required by this By-law, shall also be deemed to be an 'existing lot'.
"EXPROPRIATION" means conveyances to and expropriation by the Corporation or any other
authority having the power of expropriation, and includes the taking or receiving of land by the
Corporation or any other authority having the power of expropriation, either in satisfaction of a
condition imposed on a consent to a severance by the County of Lanark or as a condition of the
Corporation's site plan control approval process, or any other process allowing the Corporation
or any other expropriation authority having jurisdiction, the right to require such a conveyance.
"EXTERNAL DESIGN" means the arrangement and/or pattern of materials forming the exterior of
a building or structure.
"FAIRGROUND" means lands where fairs, circuses or exhibitions are held primarily outdoors,
and includes any accessory and temporary buildings.
"FARM IMPLEMENT ESTABLISHMENT" means a retail establishment which deals in the sale or
rental of new and used agricultural machinery and may include the servicing and/or repair of such
machinery as a secondary use but does not include the sale of new and used automotive vehicles
or supplies.
"FARM SUPPLIES DEALERSHIP" means a building wherein farm supplies which may include
feed, seed, agricultural chemicals, hardware, farm working apparel, etc. may be sold or rented.
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"FILL LINE" means the line which delineates the boundary of the lands which are subject to The
Fill, Construction and Alteration to Waterways Regulations.
"FLOOD FRINGE" means the outer portion of the flood plain between the floodway and the limit
of the regulatory flood. Flood depths and velocities are generally less severe in the flood fringe
than those experienced in the floodway.
"FLOOD LINE" means the line which delineates 1:100 year flood boundary.
"FLOOD PLAIN" has the same meaning as it has under the Conservation Authorities Act, and the
regulations made under that Act, both as amended or re-enacted from time to time.
"FLOOD PROOFED" means those established technical measures for buildings, structures or
properties prone to flooding, which are implemented to reduce or eliminate flood damage. Flood
proofed non-residential uses and alterations to existing non-conforming uses may incorporate wet
passive measures.
"FLOOR AREA" means:
(a)
for a dwelling or dwelling unit, the total area of the storeys contained within the
inside walls of the dwelling exclusive to any garage, carport, porch, verandah,
unfinished attic, sunroom or unfinished basement, and including common
hallways, common stairways, or other common areas and the thickness of exterior
walls; and
(b)
for a building other than a dwelling or dwelling unit, the total area of all the floors
contained within the outside walls of the building.
"FORESTRY OPERATION" means the planting, management and/or harvesting of timber
resources including the establishment of a temporary or portable sawmill as an accessory use for
the processing of timber resources taken from the lot on which the temporary or portable sawmill
is located, but does not include the establishment of a permanent sawmill, as herein defined.
"FUEL PUMP ISLAND" means a structure on a lot of an automobile gas bar or automobile service
station where fuel pumps are located.
"FUEL STORAGE" means a building or structure or depot designed and used exclusively as a
storage facility for combustible liquids.
"FUNERAL ESTABLISHMENT" means premises where funeral services are supplied; has the
same meaning as in the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002.
"FUNERAL SERVICES" means the care and preparation of dead human bodies and the
co-ordination of rites and ceremonies with respect to dead human bodies, but does not include
services provided by a cemetery or crematorium owner under the Cemeteries Act; has the same
meaning as in the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002.
"GARAGE, PARKING" means an enclosed structure used for the temporary parking of more than
4 vehicles available for public use either for free, for compensation or as an accommodation to
customers; the permanent parking of more than 4 vehicles available for private use either for free
or for compensation by property owners or tenants; or the combination of temporary and
permanent parking of more than 4 vehicles available for public or private use [By-law #18-77].
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"GARAGE, PRIVATE" means a detached accessory building or portion of a dwelling designed
and used for the sheltering of private motor vehicles, travel trailers, boats, and the storage of
household equipment incidental to the residential occupancy and in which no business,
occupation or service is conducted for profit or gain.
"GARAGE, PUBLIC" means a government facility used for the storage and servicing of Street
construction and maintenance equipment and materials.
"GARDEN CENTRE" means an outdoor or indoor area used primarily for the display and retail
sale of plants, gardening and landscaping supplies and equipment.
"GARDEN SUITE" means a one-unit detached residential structure containing bathroom and
kitchen facilities that is ancillary to an existing residential structure and that is designed to be
portable.
"GENERAL STORE" means a retail establishment which deals primarily in goods required by the
residents of the immediate vicinity to meet their day-to-day household and shopping needs.
"GOLF COURSE" means a public or private area operated for the purpose of playing golf and
includes a driving range, clubhouse and restaurant if located on the same property and is
considered as a secondary use.
"GRADE" means:
(a)
when used with reference to a building, the average elevation of the finished
surface of the ground where it meets the exterior of the front of such building;
(b)
when used with reference to a structure, shall mean the average elevation of the
finished surface of the ground immediately surrounding such structure;
(c)
when used with reference to a street, Street or highway means the elevation of the
street, or highway established by the Municipality or other designated authority.
"GREENHOUSE" means a building and/or structure used for the growing of flowers, vegetables,
shrubs, trees and similar vegetation, including any part of a building, structure or area used for
the sale of garden supplies and landscaping materials which may include seeds, bulbs, tools, etc.
This definition shall not include any premises for the growing of mushrooms.
"GROSS FLOOR AREA" means the total area of each floor whether located above, at or below
grade, measured from the interiors of outside walls and including floor area occupied by interior
walls and floor area created by bay windows, but excluding:
(a)
floor area occupied by shared mechanical, service and electrical equipment that
serve the building;
(b)
common hallways; corridors; stairwells; elevator shafts and other voids; steps and
landings;
(c)
bicycle parking; motor vehicle parking or loading facilities;
(d)
common laundry, storage and washroom facilities that serve the building or
tenants;
(e)
common storage areas that are accessory to the principal use of the building;
(f)
common amenity area and play areas accessory to a principal use on the lot; and
(g)
living quarters for a caretaker of the building.
"GROSS LEASABLE FLOOR AREA (GLFA)" shall mean the gross floor area designated for the
exclusive use and occupancy of an owner or tenant or used as a single premise, and includes
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any basement, mezzanine or upper floor areas, as expressed in square metres and measured
from the centre lines of partition walls between premises and/or the exterior face of outside walls,
but shall exclude:
(a)
any utility room occupied by mechanical, electrical, heating, cooling or similar
equipment that serves the building;
(b)
publicly accessible space not used for the sale or display of merchandise including:
washrooms, balconies, hallways, stairways, elevator shafts, landings and similar
void spaces;
(c)
offices or rooms used for building management or custodial purposes;
(d)
staff locker rooms and lunch rooms;
(e)
enclosed parking or loading areas;
(f)
storage areas that are accessory to the principal use to a maximum of 10% of the
floor area of the principal use.
"GROUND FLOOR" means that floor at or nearest grade.
"GROUP HOME, TYPE A" means a single household unit in a dwelling, in which 3 to 10 residents
(excluding staff or receiving family) live together under responsible supervision consistent with
the requirements of its residents, who, by reason of their emotional, mental, social or physical
condition, require a group living arrangement. The home is licensed or approved under Provincial
Statute and complies with Municipal By-laws. This definition does not include residences for
young offenders or boarding/rooming dwelling houses.
"GROUP HOME, TYPE B" means a single household unit in a dwelling in which residents live
together under custodial supervision consistent with the particular needs of its residents. A Young
Offenders Type B group home shall be licensed or approved by either the Ministry of Community
and Social Services or the Ministry of Correctional Services under the Young Offenders Act. An
Adult Offenders Type B group home, or Community Resource Centre, shall be licensed or
approved by the Ministry of Correctional Services under the Ministry of Correctional Services Act.
"GUEST CABIN" means an accessory detached building or structure, one storey maximum
height, without kitchen facilities and maintained for the accommodation of non-paying guests
having a maximum ground floor area of 23.2 m2 (249.7 ft2).
"GUEST ROOM" means a room or suite of rooms which contain no facilities for cooking or for the
installation of cooking equipment and which is used or designed for gain or profit by providing
accommodation to the travelling or vacationing public.
"HABITABLE ROOM" means a room designed to provide living, dining, sleeping or kitchen
accommodation. This definition may include a bathroom, den, library or enclosed sunroom, but
shall not include any porch, veranda, unfinished attic, or unfinished basement [By-law #19-14].
"HEIGHT" when used with reference to a building or structure, means the vertical distance
between the average grade at the front of such building or structure to the highest point thereon
exclusive of any ornamental dome, chimney, tower, cupola, steeple, church spire, water storage
tank, electrical apparatus, television or radio antenna, or structure for the mechanical equipment
required for the operation of such building or structure. Without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, the highest point shall be taken as:
(a)
in the case of a flat roof, the highest point of the roof surface or parapet, whichever
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is the greater.
(b)
in the case of a mansard roof, the deck roof line.
(c)
in the case of a gable, hip or gambrel roof, the mean height between the eaves
and ridge.
Where the height is designated in terms of storeys, it means the designated number of storeys
above and including the first storey.
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Figure 1: Illustration of Heights of Buildings
"HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLE SALES, RENTAL AND SERVICING" includes the sale,
rental, servicing and accessory storage of heavy vehicles including farm vehicles or equipment,
and transport trucks or trailers.
"HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL MALL" means a building divided into a number of self-contained units
which are occupied by uses which are permitted uses in the Highway Commercial zone, provided
that not more than a total of 25% of the gross leasable floor area of the mall shall be occupied by
retail store and personal service shop uses.
"HOBBY FARM" means the keeping, breeding, raising and grazing of livestock and/or poultry,
other than domestic pets, for the personal use of the household operating the hobby farm and
excludes an agricultural use as herein defined which is operated for commercial purposes.
"HOME-BASED BUSINESS" means one or more businesses operated by a resident as
secondary and subordinate uses to a residence or farm, and includes home-based daycare.
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"HOSPITAL" means a hospital as defined under the Public Hospitals Act, R.S.O. 1990, or under
the Private Hospitals Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended.
"HOTEL" means any hotel or hostel in one main building or in two or more buildings used mainly
for the purposes of catering to the needs of the travelling public by supplying furnished sleeping
accommodation in rooms to which access is obtained through a common hall or commonly shared
space, and may include a restaurant and/or bar, but does not include any other establishment
otherwise defined or classified in this By-law [By-law #18-77].
"HUNT OR FISHING CAMP" means a building or structure which is occupied for limited times
during the year as a base for hunting, fishing and similar outdoor activities, but which is not a
single detached dwelling or a seasonal dwelling as defined herein.
"INDUSTRIAL MALL" means a building divided into a number of self-contained units which are
occupied by uses which are permitted uses in a zone in which industrial uses are permitted.
"INDUSTRY, NON-EFFLUENT PRODUCING" means an industrial use which does not utilize
process waters and which does not produce wastewater.
"INSTITUTION" means a building or part of a building used for a non-commercial purpose by an
organized body or society for promoting a particular purpose. This definition may include a library,
college, university, or similar use, but shall not include an assembly hall.
"KENNEL" means a building, structure or premises or portion of any of the foregoing, used for the
raising or housing of five or more dogs, over the age of four months.
"LANDSCAPED AREA" means that part of a lot located outdoors that is available or used for the
placement of any or a combination of the following elements:
(a)
soft landscaping consisting of vegetation, such as trees, shrubs, hedges,
ornamental plantings, grass and ground cover;
(b)
hard landscaping consisting of non-vegetative materials, such as brick, pavers,
rock, stone, concrete, tile and wood, excluding monolithic concrete and asphalt
and any area used for parking, and including such features as a walkway, patio,
deck or in-ground pool; and
(c)
architectural elements consisting of decorative fencing, walls, sculptures, gazebos,
trellises, planters, benches and other similar features.
"LANDSCAPED BUFFER" means a landscaped area located inside and along the perimeter of a
lot intended to screen or separate land uses either from one another or from a public street.
"LANE" means a public thoroughfare which affords a secondary means of access to abutting lots
and which is not intended for general traffic circulation.
"LAUNDRY FACILITY" means a building or part of a building, used for the purpose of receiving
articles or goods of fabric or leather and subjecting such articles or goods to a cleaning and drying
process.
"LAUNDROMAT" means a building or part of a building containing two or more washing and/or
self-service dry-cleaning machines and/or dryers for use by the public which is operated for profit
or gain.
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"LIBRARY" means a library, branch library to which the provisions of the Public Libraries Act,
R.S.O. 1990, apply.
"LIGHT INDUSTRIAL USE" means:
(a)
warehousing or distribution of finished parts or finished products;
(b)
the manufacture from previously prepared materials of finished parts or
finished products;
(c)
factory or assembly-line processes that involve the manufacture, processing,
assembly or packaging of finished parts or finished products made from
previously prepared materials; or
(d)
the repair or servicing of such products.
"LIVESTOCK UNIT" means the equivalent values for various types of animals and poultry based
on manure production and production cycles as set out in the minimum distance separation
formulae of the Province of Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
"LOADING SPACE" means a space or bay located on a lot which is used or intended to be used
for the temporary parking of any vehicle while loading or unloading goods, merchandise, animals
or materials used in connection with the use of the lot or any building thereon.
"LODGE" means one main building and/or two or more buildings used mainly for the purpose of
catering to the needs of the tourist and travelling public by supplying food and furnishing sleeping
accommodation and recreation facilities, and staff accommodation, and includes any portion of
the premises licensed under the Liquor License Act, but does not include any other establishment
otherwise defined in this By-law.
"LOT"
(a)
means a parcel of land or contiguous parcels of land under one ownership and
which is described in a deed or other document legally capable of conveying an
interest in land and which deed is on record in the Registry Office or land titles
office for the Lanark Registry Division; or
(b)
means a parcel land shown as a lot or block on a Registered Plan of Subdivision,
but a Registered Plan of Subdivision for the purposes of this paragraph does not
include a Registered Plan of Subdivision which has been deemed not to be a
Registered Plan of Subdivision under a By-law passed pursuant to Section 50.4 of
The Planning Act, as amended from time to time.
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Figure 2: Illustration of Lot Definition
"LOT, CORNER" means a lot situated at the intersection of two or more streets or two parts of
the same street of which the two adjacent sides upon the street line or street lines include an
angle of not more than one hundred and thirty-five (135) degrees and where such adjacent sides
are curved, the angle included by the adjacent sides shall be deemed to be the angle formed by
the intersection of the tangents of the street lines drawn through the extremities of the interior lot
lines.
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Figure 3: Illustration of Corner Lot (Parallel Lot Lines)
"LOT, INTERIOR" means a lot other than a corner lot and having frontage on one street only.
"LOT, THROUGH" means a lot bounded on two opposite sides by streets, but does not include a
corner lot.
"LOT AREA" means the total horizontal area within the lot lines of a lot, excluding the horizontal
area of such lot covered by water, or marsh or between the rim of the banks of a river or
watercourse, or areas between the top and toe of a cliff or embankment having a slope of
30 degrees or more from the horizontal, provided that only the lot area lying within the zone in
which a proposed use is permitted may be used in calculating the minimum lot area under the
provisions of this By-law for such permitted use. In the case of corner lots having a street line
rounding of a radius 6 m (19.7 ft) or less, the lot area of such lot shall be calculated as if the lot
lines were produced to their point of intersection.
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Figure 4: Illustration of Corner Lot (Curved Side)
Figure 5: Illustration of Irregular Lot (No Parallel Lot Lines)
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Figure 6: Illustration of Irregular Lot (No Rear Lot Line)
"LOT COVERAGE" means that part of a lot covered by a building but does not include:
(a)
eaves or eavestrough or any other feature that is located at or above the ceiling of
the first storey; or
(b)
any projection permitted under Part 6.18 and Part 6.19.
"LOT DEPTH" means the horizontal distance between the front and rear lot lines. If the front and
rear lot lines are not parallel, "lot depth" means the length of a straight line joining the middle of
the front lot line with the middle of the rear lot line. When there is no rear lot line, "lot depth"
means the length of a straight line joining the middle of the front lot line with the apex of the
triangle formed by the side lot lines.
"LOT FRONTAGE" means the horizontal distance between the side lot lines, such distance being
measured perpendicularly to a line joining the middle of the front lot line with either the middle of
the rear lot line or the apex of the triangle formed by the side lot lines at the minimum distance
from the front lot line at which erection of buildings or other structures is permitted by this By-law.
"LOT LINE" means any boundary of a lot.
"LOT LINE, FRONT" means the line dividing the lot from the street.
(a)
In the case of an interior lot, means the line dividing the lot from the street.
(b)
In the case of a corner lot, the shorter lot line abutting a street shall be deemed the
front lot line and the longer lot line abutting a street shall be deemed an exterior
side lot line. If such lot lines are equal lengths, the front lot line shall be deemed
to be the lot line as established by building orientation and/or main access.
(c)
In the case of a through lot, the lot line which provides the principal means of
access shall be deemed to be the front lot line and the opposite lot line shall be the
rear lot line.
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(d)
In the case of a waterfront lot, the lot line abutting a street shall be deemed to be
the front lot line. If such lot has frontage on more than one street, the front lot line
shall be deemed to be the lot line as established by building orientation and/or main
access.
(e)
In the case of an irregular lot, the shortest lot line abutting a street shall be deemed
to be the front lot line, or the front lot line shall be deemed to be the lot line as
established by building orientation and/or main access, whichever is the more
appropriate.
(f)
Where the "Lot" does not abut a street, the "Front Lot Line" shall be determined to
be the boundary of the "Lot" closest to the street from which access to the "Lot" is
gained.
"LOT LINE, REAR" means the lot line farthest from and opposite of the front lot line in the case of
a lot having four (4) or more lot lines. If a lot has less than four (4) lot lines, there shall be deemed
to be no rear lot line.
"LOT LINE, SIDE" means any lot line other than a front lot line or rear lot line.
"MARINA" means a lot, building or structure containing docking facilities, boat launching ramps,
lifts, boathouses, and located on a waterbody, where boats and 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, and may include a building or structure for the sale of accessories
or refreshments, but does not include a marine facility.
"MARINE FACILITY" means an accessory building structure located on a waterfront lot which is
used to take a boat into or out of a waterbody, to moor, to berth or to store a boat. This definition
may include a boat-launching ramp, boatlift, dock, or boathouse, but shall not include any building
used for human habitation or a marina.
"MAUSOLEUM" means a structure, other than a columbarium, used as a place for the interment
of human remains in tombs, crypts or compartments.
"MEDICAL FACILITY" means a place where a medical doctor, dentist or other legally qualified
health care practitioner has his or her practice, and includes a medical or dental laboratory.
"MICRO-BREWERY" means a building or structure used to brew local beer for sale and
distribution and may include a retail facility not exceeding 25% of the gross leasable area [By-law
#15-06].
"MOBILE HOME" means any dwelling that is designed to be made mobile, and constructed or
manufactured to provide a permanent or seasonal residence for one or more persons, but does
not include a travel trailer or tent trailer or trailer otherwise designed. A mobile home shall be
distinguished from other forms of prefabricated transportable housing by reason of a design which
is in accordance with Regulation Z-240.2.1-1979 of the Canadian Standards Association, as
amended from time to time.
"MOTEL" means one or more buildings used primarily for the purpose of catering to the traveling
public by furnishing sleeping accommodation and may include permanent staff quarters, tourist
cabins, sleeping and housekeeping units, but does not include any other establishment otherwise
defined or classified in this By-law.
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For the purpose of this section, a
(a)
"HOUSEKEEPING UNIT" means a unit for the overnight accommodation of the
travelling public which may include sanitary and food preparation facilities.
(b)
"SLEEPING UNIT" means a unit for the overnight accommodation of the travelling
public, but does not include food preparation facilities.
(c)
"TOURIST CABIN" means a detached sleeping unit.
(d)
"TOURIST COTTAGE" means a detached housekeeping unit.
"MOTOR HOME" means a self-propelled dwelling unit.
"MOTOR VEHICLE" includes an automobile, motorcycle, recreational vehicle, motorized boat,
motorized snow vehicle and any other vehicle propelled or driven otherwise than by muscular
power, but excludes a heavy vehicle.
"MUNICIPAL DRAIN" means a drainage works as defined by The Drainage Act, as amended from
time to time.
"MUNICIPAL PLANNER" means the officer or employee of the Corporation with the duty of
enforcing the provisions of the Zoning By-law and other similar By-laws of the Corporation.
"MUSEUM" means a lot, building and/or structure used for the storage and exhibition of objects
illustrating antiquities, natural history, arts, etc. and which is publicly or privately owned or
managed.
"NIGHTCLUB" means a place where food or drink may be served and has an open floor area
used for dancing to music, and viewing musical performances or other forms of entertainment.
"NON-COMPLYING" means a use of land that is listed as a permitted use in the zone in which it
is located, but which enjoys a limited immunity from the regulatory provisions of the By-law
because the law analogous to Section 34(9), Planning Act (R.S.O. 1990), but applicable to the
regulation of the site conditions rather than use, protects the existing site conditions as long as
those site conditions are not changed.
"NON-CONFORMING" means a use of land that is not listed as a permitted use in the zone in
which it is located, but which is tolerated because Section34 (9), Planning Act (R.S.O. 1990),
allows it to continue as long as the use is not changed or discontinued from the date when the
Zoning By-law was passed.
"NORMAL HIGH WATER MARK" means the mark made by the action of water under natural
conditions on the shore or bank of a watercourse or waterbody, the action having been so
common or usual or so long continued that it has created a distinction in the general terrestrial
vegetation, in changes in soil characteristics or be the edge of some embankment particularly
scored by the action of water. It is a variable line in characteristics indicators and distinctiveness,
and it is identified by the consideration of all visible evidence, not alone by one indicator, as
located by an Ontario Land Surveyor.
"NUISANCE" means any condition existing that is or may become injurious or dangerous to health
or that prevents or hinders or may prevent or hinder in any manner the suppression of disease.
"NURSING HOME" means a building containing multiple rooms with common access to eating,
bathrooms, recreation and leisure areas for temporary occupancy by those requiring nursing or
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other care where meals, personal care, nursing services and medical care and treatment are
provided or made available, as defined under the Nursing Homes Act, but does not include any
premises falling under the jurisdiction of the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007 - O. Reg. 79/10,
the Private Hospitals Act, R.S.O., 1990 or the Public Hospitals Act, R.S.O., 1990, as amended.
"OBNOXIOUS USE" means a use which is offensive by reason of its emission of odour, smoke,
dust, noise, gas, fumes, vibration, or refuse matter, and a use which, under The Health, Protection
and Promotion Act, R.S.O. 1990 or its regulations, has been declared to be noxious.
"OFFICE" means a place used by an agency, business or organization for:
(a)
the transaction of administrative, clerical, data processing or management
business;
(b)
the practice of a profession other than a medical facility; or
(c)
the provision of government or social services and other similar services.
"ONE HUNDRED YEAR FLOOD" means that flood, based on analysis of precipitation, snowmelt,
or a combination thereof, having a return period of 100 years on average, or having a 1% chance
of occurring or being exceeded in any given year.
"OUTDOOR COMMERCIAL PATIO" means an outdoor area where food, beverage, wine, spirits
or any of them are served to the public or members of a club or organization.
"PAINTBALL OPERATION, COMMERCIAL" means a building or part of a building or lot or part
of a lot where the use of facilities and/or accessories are sold to persons to engage in target
practice, games of combat and related activities using paintball pellets ejected from air rifles,
pistols or other devices. A Commercial Paintball Operation may include an accessory retail store
and/or a restaurant [By-law #15-40].
"PAINTBALL OPERATION, PRIVATE" means a building or part of a building or lot or part of a lot
other than a Commercial Paintball Operation where the use of facilities and/or accessories are
provided to persons to engage in target practice, games of combat and related activities using
paintball pellets ejected from air rifles, pistols or other devices. A Private Paintball Operation is
not operated for gain or profit [By-law #15-40].
"PARK" includes a playground, sports field, botanical garden, outdoor public swimming pool or
parkway, and may also include accessory buildings or structures such as maintenance building,
washroom or canteen.
"PARKING LOT" means a lot or place other than a building used for the parking of four or more
motor vehicles, which includes the parking spaces, aisles and driveways, but excludes the interior
landscaped islands and medians, the required perimeter landscaped buffer to a lot line, and an
area used solely for the display of vehicles for sale.
"PARKING SPACE" means a space enclosed in a principal or accessory building or unenclosed,
that is available for the parking of a motor vehicle and which is accessible from a street or lane.
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Figure 7: Illustration of Parking Space Definitions
"PARKING SPACE, ANGLE" means a parking space which is accessed from an aisle or driveway
and which permits the entry or exit from said parking space without the need to travel over any
other parking space.
"PARKING SPACE, PARALLEL" means a parking space which is accessed from an aisle, Street
or driveway that is beside and runs the same direction as the aisle, Street or driveway.
"PARKING SPACE,TANDEM" means a parking space which is only accessed by travelling over
one other parking space.
"PERSON" means any human being, association, firm partnership, incorporated company,
corporation, agent or trustee, and the heirs, executors or other legal representatives of a person
to whom the context can apply according to law.
"PERSONAL SERVICE BUSINESS" means a place where:
(a)
a service is performed for the personal grooming and personal effects or clothing
of the consumer, including a hair styling salon; tattoo and piercing parlours; spa;
tanning salon; shoe repair shop; dry cleaning outlet and accessory dry-cleaning
equipment; laundromat; tailor shop or dressmaker shop; or massage therapy
service, but excluding a body rub parlour;
(b)
a consultation or information service is provided by a professional, other than a
medical professional, including a travel agency or an interior decorator; or
(c)
other personal or business services are provided, including printing, publishing,
photocopying, picture framing or photofinishing service, including self-service
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operations.
"PET, HOUSEHOLD" means a domestic animal which is tamed and commonly kept in a dwelling
unit either with free movement or confined in an appropriate container, but shall not include a
domesticated animal which is commonly kept, bred, raised or grazed as an agricultural use, an
animal requiring unusual care beyond normal feeding or grooming, or an animal representing a
hazard or danger to the health, safety or well-being of the occupants of the dwelling unit.
"PIT" means a place where unconsolidated gravel, stone, sand, earth, clay, fill, mineral or other
material is being or has been removed by means of an open excavation to supply material for
construction, industrial or manufacturing purposes, but does not include a wayside pit. For the
purposes of this By-law, a pit must be licensed pursuant to the Aggregate Resources Act R.S.O.
1990, as amended or succeeded.
"PLACE OF ASSEMBLY" means a place designed and used to accommodate gatherings of
people such as clubs, reception halls, conference centres, legion halls, assembly halls and
lodges, and for events such as trade shows, banquets, and political or other conventions.
"PLACE OF WORSHIP" means a building or structure designed and constructed or erected for
the sole purpose of public or private worship of a Supreme Deity or deities.
"PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS" means a group of dwellings situated on the same lot and
that share common facilities such as access to a public Street, parking facilities, open space and
recreational areas, and which are designed as an integral part of a residential complex [By-law
18-73]
"PRIMARY HEATING SOURCE" means a heating source that includes but is not limited to Gas
Forced Air, Oil Drip Furnace, Oil Forced Air, In Floor Heating, or Electric Baseboard. A primary
heating source allows consistent heating of a building for extended periods of time without
constant attention or refill of fuel source [By-law #15-118].
"PRINCIPAL" when used to describe a use, building or structure, means a use, building or
structure, one to which any other is subordinate and constitutes the main use of a lot therewith.
"PRINTING ESTABLISHMENT" means a business which furnishes a service of printing or for the
publication of periodical or other written material.
"PRIVATE-HOME DAY CARE" means the temporary care for reward or compensation of five
children or less who are under ten years of age where such care is provided in a private residence,
other than the home of a parent or guardian of any such child, for a continuous period not
exceeding twenty-four hours.
"PUBLIC AUTHORITY" means any School Board, Public Utility Commission, Transportation
Commission, Public Library Board, Board of Parks Management, Board of Health, Board of
Commissioners of Police, Conservation Authority, or other board or commission or committee of
a local authority established or exercising any power or authority under any general or special
Statute of Ontario with respect to any of the affairs or purposes of a municipality or a portion
thereof and includes any committee or local authority established by By-law of the municipality.
"PUBLIC LANE" means a public right-of-way that provides a secondary means of access from a
public street to abutting lots.
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"PUBLIC USE" means the use of any land, building or structure by a public authority.
"PUBLIC UTILITY" means any water works, sewerage works, gas works, electric heat, light or
power works, telegraph and telephone lines and works for the transmission of gas, oil, water or
electrical power or energy, or any similar works supplying the general public with necessary
services or conveniences.
"PUTRESCIBLE" means able to decompose quickly enough to cause odours and attract flies,
such as putrescible waste.
"QUARRY" means a place where consolidated rock has been or is being removed by means of
an open excavation to supply material for construction, industrial, or manufacturing purposes, but
does not include a wayside quarry or open pit metal mine. For the purposes of this By-law, a
quarry must be licensed pursuant to the Aggregate Resources Act R.S.O. 1990, as amended or
succeeded.
"RECREATIONAL AND ATHLETIC FACILITY" means a public space designed and equipped
with facilities such as a swimming pool, squash or tennis courts, gymnasia, weightlifting and
exercise rooms and used for recreational, fitness or athletic pastimes, and may include an
ancillary sports field or sports arena, or ancillary retail food store which exclusively sells pre-
packaged food and athletic goods [By-law #18-77].
"RECREATIONAL VEHICLE" means a vehicle designed for use principally for recreation and
includes a travel trailer, tent trailer, motor home, boat, boat trailer, snowmobile, all terrain vehicle,
etc.
"RECREATIONAL VEHICLE SALES" means a building and/or lot where recreational vehicles are
kept for display and/or sale. Permitted accessory uses may include those normally required for
performing maintenance and repair, including service centre, service bays, body shop, storage of
parts, etc.
"RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION FACILITY" means a generation facility that generates
electricity from a renewable energy source and that meets such criteria as may be prescribed by
regulation and includes associated or ancillary equipment, systems and technologies as may be
prescribed by regulation, but does not include an associated waste disposal site.
"RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTRE" means a place used for systematic research, data
collection and manipulation, or technical or scientific development of information or new products,
and may include a research laboratory; but excludes industrial and manufacturing operations
other than those required as part of research.
"RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY" means an establishment providing supervised or supportive in-
house care for those who need assistance with daily living, that may also provide ongoing medical
or nursing care or counselling, and personal services.
""RESTAURANT" includes a:
(a) "Fast-food restaurant" which means a building or part of a building which sells food
and beverages over a counter to its customers for consumption within the building or
outdoor commercial patio, for consumption in a motor vehicle on the premises, or for
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consumption off the premises;
(b) "Full-service restaurant" which means a building or part of a building that sells and
serves food and beverages to patrons seated at tables within the building or within an
outdoor commercial patio, for consumption on the premises or for consumption off the
premises; and
(c) "Takeout restaurant" which means a building or part of a building or motor vehicle or
a trailer that does not have seating capacity for diners and instead:
a. sells food and beverages over the counter for pickup by the consumer for
consumption off the premises, or
b. delivers food and beverages directly to the consumer for consumption off the
premises.
"RETAIL FOOD STORE" means a store where primarily food, as well as other personal,
convenience and household items and services, is provided for sale directly to the public and
includes a supermarket, butcher shop, bakery shop, produce outlet, delicatessen or farmers'
market.
"RETAIL STORE" means a building or part of a building in which goods, wares, merchandise,
substances, articles or things are offered or kept for sale at retail but does not include any
establishment otherwise defined or classified in this By-law.
"RETIREMENT HOME" means a residential use building containing rooming units or a
combination of rooming and dwelling units, providing residence mostly to senior citizens who do
not require assistance with daily living, and which may provide ancillary health, personal service,
and recreational services to serve the residents of the home.
"RETIREMENT HOME, CONVERTED" means the whole of a residential use building or the whole
or part of any other building that was converted to a retirement home.
"RISK MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL (RMO)" means the risk management official appointed under
Part IV of the Clean Water Act [By-law #18-77].
"ROOMING HOUSE" means a principal dwelling within the whole of a residential use building that
contains at least four rooming units, and which may also contain dwelling units and an
administration office accessory to the operation of the house.
"ROOMING HOUSE, CONVERTED" means the whole of a residential use building or the whole
or part of any other building that was converted to a rooming house.
"ROOMING UNIT" means a room, or a suite of rooms, that constitutes a separate, independent
residential occupancy, but which is not self-contained and which requires access to other parts of
the principal dwelling or building intended to serve the residents, including shower or bathtub
facilities, kitchens, eating areas or bathrooms.
"RIGHT-OF-WAY, PRIVATE" means land owned by an individual other than a public authority
over which right-of-way has been granted to others for access purposes.
"SALVAGE YARD" means a lot, building and/or structure where goods, wares, merchandise
articles or things are stored, handled, processed for further use and/or are abandoned, and
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includes a junk yard, a scrap metal yard, an automobile wrecking yard or premises, but does not
include a waste disposal site.
"SAMPLE AND SHOWROOM" means a building or part of a building used for the display of
samples, patterns or other goods for viewing by the consumer and where purchase orders are
taken, provided that articles from the display are not taken from the premises.
"SANITARY SEWER " or "MUNICIPAL SEWER" means a system of underground conduits,
operated either privately or by a municipal corporation or by the Ministry of the Environment, which
carries sewage to a place of treatment which meets with the approval of the Ministry of the
Environment.
"SAWMILL" means a building, structure or area where timber is cut or sawed, either to finished
lumber, or as an intermediary step and may include accessory processing involving planing,
grading, and/or drying.
"SAWMILL, PORTABLE" means a trailer, or vehicle that is designed to be made mobile and that
is used for the cutting and sawing of timber, either to finished lumber or as an intermediary step.
"SCHOOL" has the same meaning as in the Education Act, and includes any other place of
primary, elementary, or secondary education which has a body of teachers and students on the
premises, and that provides instruction in the primary, elementary or secondary courses of study
authorized or approved by the Minister of Education of Ontario, and also includes adult education
and English or French as second language programs.
"SCHOOL, COMMERCIAL" means a school, other than any school classified or defined in this
by-law, and includes the studio of a dancing teacher or music teacher, an art school, golf school,
school of calisthenics, business school, craft school, or other such specialized school.
"SECONDARY HEATING SOURCE" means a heating source includes but is not limited to Wood
Burning Fireplace, Pellet Stove and Airtight Woodstove. A Secondary Heating Source consists of
heating systems that are easily depleted and require constant attention to ensure the fuel is
provided to maintain heat within the building [By-law #15-118].
"SERVICE AND REPAIR SHOP" means a place where personal effects and household goods
and appliances are repaired, but does not include the repair of large equipment, such as motor
vehicles, heavy equipment or heavy motors.
"SETBACK" the least horizontal dimension between the centreline of a street allowance,
measured at right angles to such centreline, and the nearest part of any excavation, building or
structure on the lot, or the nearest open storage use on the lot.
"SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM" means any class of sewage works, with a designed capacity of
less than 10,000 litres (2,200 gallons) per day, as defined in the Building Code Act and the
Building Code.
"SHOPPING CENTRE" means a group of predominantly commercial and service occupancies
that:
(a)
is designed, developed and managed as a unit whether by a single owner or a
group of owners or tenants acting in collaboration;
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(b)
is either in a single building or in multiple buildings on the same lot or abutting lots,
and may, but shall not be required to, be considered as one lot for zoning purposes;
(c)
is made up entirely of uses permitted or lawful non-conforming on the site;
(d)
has either:
i)
a common parking lot or parking garage or a combination thereof; or
ii)
a group of parking lots or parking garages or a combination thereof which
are managed as a unit by the same owner, owners or tenants of the
commercial and service occupancies required in paragraph (a) above, and
are on the same lot or lots as the commercial and service occupancies
required in subparagraph (a) above.
"SIGHT TRIANGLE" means the triangular space formed by intersecting street lines and a line
drawn from a point in one street line to a point on the other street line, which must be kept clear
of obstructions such as hedges so that people on one Street can see cars approaching on the
other. Where the two street lines do not intersect at a point, the point of intersection of the street
lines shall be deemed to be the intersection of the projection of the street lines or the intersection
of the tangents to the street lines.
"SITE PLAN" means a scaled drawing prepared to illustrate the relation between the lot lines and
the uses, buildings or structures existing or proposed on a lot, including such details as parking
areas, walkways, landscaped areas, lighting, building areas, minimum yards, floor areas,
easements, drainage contours, and areas for special uses.
"SNOW DISPOSAL FACILITY" means a facility to which snow is transported for storage from
other off-site locations.
"SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY" means a facility providing for the long-term storage or
destruction of municipal solid waste, and includes a landfill site or an incinerator.
"STORAGE YARD" means land used for outdoor storage, including:
(a)
the storage of vehicles;
(b)
the storage of Street maintenance material such as gravel or sand;
(c)
the storage of construction, building or landscaping materials; and
(d)
the storage of heavy vehicles or construction equipment, and includes an
accessory maintenance garage used for the service and repair of the stored
vehicles and equipment.
"STOREY" means that portion of a building between any floor and the floor, ceiling or roof next
above, provided that any portion of a building partly below grade level shall not be deemed a
storey unless its ceiling is at least 2 m (6.6 ft) above grade. Provided also that any portion of a
storey exceeding 4.5 m (14.8 ft) in height shall be deemed an additional storey for each 4.5 m
(14.8 ft) or fraction thereof of such excess.
"STOREY, HALF" or "HALF STOREY" means the portion of a building located wholly or partly
within a sloping roof, having a floor area of not less than one-half or more than two-thirds of the
floor area of the storey next below, sidewalls not less than 1 m in height and a ceiling with a
minimum height of 2.5 m (8.2 ft) over an area equal to at least 50 percent of its floor area.
"STREET, OPEN PUBLIC" means an open thoroughfare under the jurisdiction of the Corporation,
the County, the Province of Ontario, or the Government of Canada. This definition includes
highways, streets, rights-of-way and street allowances, but excludes private rights-of-way.
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"STREET, PRIVATE" means a street, not otherwise defined herein, which is described on a plan
of subdivision or on a plan of condominium which is not under the jurisdiction of the Corporation,
but which has been approved by the Corporation.
"STREET, UNOPENED PUBLIC" means a street which has not been assumed by the
Corporation, the County, the Province of Ontario, or the Government of Canada as a public
thoroughfare.
"STREET LINE" means the limit of the street allowance and is the dividing line between a lot and
a street.
"STRUCTURE" means anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires location on the
ground, or on water, or attachment to something having a fixed location on the ground, or on
water, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, includes walls, floors, roofs, signs,
billboards, and private outdoor swimming pools, and an object designed and intended to float, but
does not include freestanding walls, hedges, fences, furniture, or chattel [By-law #18-77].
"SUGARBUSH" means a maple tree forest used for the harvesting of sap for the purpose of
producing maple syrup and related products, either on site or elsewhere, and associated on-farm
buildings and structures.
"SWIMMING POOL" means any body of water located indoors or outdoors contained by artificial
means, and having a depth of greater than 0.6 m (2.0 ft) at any point, and used and maintained
for the purpose of swimming, wading, diving or bathing.
"TAXI STATION" means a building or structure or a part thereof used in whole or in part to
dispatch taxis and includes adjacent land used to store vehicles used for the taxi business.
"TENT" means a temporary structure used for temporary human shelter that is not permanently
fixed to the ground and is capable of being easily moved.
"THEATRE" means a place where live theatrical performances or concerts are given on a stage
before an audience.
"TOP OF BANK" means a boundary where a majority of normal discharges and channel forming
activities takes place. The top of bank boundary will contain the active stream channel, active
floodplain, and their associated banks.
"TOURIST CAMPGROUND" means a lot which is used to provide temporary accommodation for
the public, or members of an organization in tents, or recreational vehicles, or in tourist trailers,
whether or not a fee is charged or paid for such accommodation, and includes accessory uses
such as recreation and leisure areas, restaurant, convenience store, souvenir shop, etc.
"TOURIST ESTABLISHMENT" means a building or buildings which are used to accommodate
the travelling public for gain or profit by supplying them with sleeping accommodation with or
without meals, and shall include a tourist guest house, tourist cabins, resort, a motel, and a hotel.
Accessory uses such as recreation and leisure areas, restaurant, convenience store, souvenir
shop, etc. are included in this definition.
"TOURIST GUEST HOUSE" means a single detached dwelling and/or an accessory building to
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a single detached dwelling in which more than three guest rooms are used to accommodate the
travelling public for gain or profit and may include the provision of meals to the guest room
occupants.
"TRAILER" means any vehicle constructed to be attached to and propelled by a motor vehicle
and that is capable of being used by persons for living, sleeping, working or eating, even if the
vehicle is jacked-up or its running gear is removed.
"TRAINING CENTRE" means a place where an employer provides job-related training or
instruction to its employees that is designed to improve job performance or enhance the career
advancement opportunities of those employees.
"TRANSMISSION TOWER" means a structure, over 20 m (65.6 ft) in height, designed and
erected for the purpose of transporting or carrying hydroelectric power in quantities equal to, or
greater than, 100,000 volts.
"TRANSPORTATION TERMINAL" means a lot, building or structure where trucks or tractor
trailers are kept for hire, rent or lease, are stored, or parked for remuneration, or from which trucks
or tractor trailers are dispatched for hire as common carriers and includes buildings or structures
used for storage or distribution of goods, wares or merchandise.
"USE" as a verb, means anything permitted by the owner or occupant of any land, building or
structure, directly or indirectly, or by or through any trustee, tenant, servant or agent acting for or
with the knowledge and assent of such owner or occupant, for the purpose of making use of the
said land, building or structure. The phrase "used for" includes "arranged for", "designed for",
"maintained for" or "occupied for".
"USE" as a noun, means any of the following depending on the context:
(a)
any purpose for which land, buildings or other structures may be arranged,
designated, designed, intended, maintained, or occupied, or
(b)
any occupation, business, activity, or operation carried on, or intended to be
carried on, in a building or other structure or on land, or
(c)
a name of a tract of land or a building or other structure which indicates the purpose
for which it is arranged, designated, intended, maintained or occupied.
"UTILITY" means an entity operating with a regulated industry that has been given the express
right or subsequent legal duty to supply the general public with a product, commodity or service,
and includes a stormwater management facility and a wind turbine farm.
"UTILITY LINE" means a utility line as defined in the Ontario Energy Board Act.
"WAREHOUSE" means a building used for the storage and distribution of goods and equipment
including self-storage units and mini-warehouses and may include one accessory dwelling unit
for a facility manager.
"WASTE DISPOSAL SITE" means,
(a)
any land upon, into, in or through which, or building or structure in which, waste is
deposited, disposed of, handled, stored, transferred, treated or processed, and
(b)
any operation carried out or machinery or equipment used in connection with the
depositing, disposal, handling, storage, transfer, treatment or processing referred
to in clause (a).
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"WASTE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM" means any facilities or equipment used in, and any
operations carried out for, the management of waste including the collection, handling,
transportation, storage, processing or disposal of waste, and may include one or more waste
disposal site.
"WASTE PROCESSING AND TRANSFER FACILITY (non-putrescible)" means a facility where
non-putrescible waste is sorted, processed and temporarily stored prior to transfer off site and
may include a recycling operation.
"WASTE PROCESSING AND TRANSFER FACILITY" means a facility where putrescible and
non-putrescible waste is sorted, processed or temporarily stored prior to transfer off site and may
include a source separated organics and biosolids processing and storage facility.
"WATER FRONTAGE" means a piece of land fronting on a waterbody.
"WATER SUPPLY PIPED" or "MUNICIPAL WATER" means a distribution system of underground
piping and related storage, including pumping and purification appurtenances operated by the
municipality and/or its agent for public use and which have been approved by the Ministry of the
Environment.
WATERBODY" means any bay, lake, river, canal, as well as any floodplain associated with the
waterbody, but excluding a drainage or irrigation channel and any other watercourse.
"WATERCOURSE" means any depression of 1 m or more below the surrounding land serving to
give direction to a current of water at least nine months of the year, having a bed and well-defined
banks, as well as any floodplain associated with the watercourse. Creeks, streams, municipal
drains and other similar watercourses are included in this definition.
"WAYSIDE PIT OR WAYSIDE QUARRY" means a temporary pit or quarry licensed under the
Aggregate Resources Act, R.S.O. 1990 opened and used by a public street authority solely for
the purpose of a particular project or contract of street construction and not located on the street
right-of-way.
"WEDDING AND EVENTS VENUE" shall mean a venue for uses that are celebratory in nature
such as wedding ceremonies and receptions, anniversaries, and corporate events, which may
also include associated cooking, banquet, licensed bar, washroom and parking facilities. The
venue shall be secondary in nature to the principal agricultural use of the property, and shall occur
primarily within former agricultural outbuildings in a manner which respects the agricultural and
historical character of the surrounding area, and avoids disruption with nearby lands through the
use of appropriate noise control, buffering, servicing, and traffic management amongst other
appropriate operational controls [By-law #13-122].
"WELL" means a private underground source of water which has been rendered accessible by
the drilling or digging of a hole from ground level to the water table and may include a private
piped system from a surface water source.
"WELLNESS CENTRE" means a building or part thereof used to provide a range of therapeutic
and wellness disciplines such as massage therapy, energy medicine, naturopath medicine,
acupuncture, homeopathy, health counselling and personal training, and may include accessory
uses such as administrative offices, treatment rooms, physical fitness rooms, and waiting rooms.
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[By-law #19-92]
"WINERY" Shall mean the uses associated with the growing production of grapes, fruits or other
produce directly associated with onsite cider or wine making process. Buildings or structures on
the site may be used for value-added services including storage, display, processing, tasting,
hospitality room, administrative facilities, outdoor patio area. An on-site restaurant, dining facility,
commercial kitchen, banquet hall, retail facility or other uses that are normally incidental,
subordinate and accessory to the main permitted use may also be permitted where it is
demonstrated that they are secondary to the primary use. [By-law #19-52]
"YARD" means an area of a lot abutting a building that is intended for use for such purposes as
privacy space, landscaping, parking or access.
"YARD, EXTERIOR SIDE" or "EXTERIOR SIDE YARD" means a side yard (corner) immediately
adjoining a street that extends from the front yard to the rear yard between a side lot line and the
nearest point of the principle building, not including a projection permitted under Part 6.18.
"YARD, FRONT" or "FRONT YARD" means a yard extending across the full width of a lot,
measured perpendicularly from the front lot line to the closest wall of any main buildings or
structures on the said lot, not including a projection permitted under Section 6.19.
"YARD, INTERIOR SIDE" means a side yard not abutting a public street that extends from the
front yard to the rear yard between the side lot line and the nearest point of the principal building,
not including a projection permitted under Section 6.19.
"YARD, REAR" or "REAR YARD" means a yard extending across the full width of a lot, measured
perpendicularly from the rear lot line to the closest wall of any main building or structure on the
said lot, not including a projection permitted under Section 6.19.
"YARD, INTERIOR" means a yard other than a front yard, exterior (corner) side yard, interior side
yard or rear yard.
"YARD SETBACK" means the distance required by this By-law between a lot line, not including
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an exterior (corner) lot line, and building, and includes:
(a)
front yard setback which means the shortest distance between the front lot line
and any part of a building, not including projections permitted under Section 6.19;
(b)
rear yard setback which means the shortest distance between the rear lot line and
the nearest point of the principal building, not including a projection permitted
under Section 6.19;
(c)
interior side yard setback which means the shortest distance between the side lot
line not abutting a street and any part of a building between the front and rear
yards, not including a projection permitted under Section 6.19;
(d)
exterior (corner) side yard setback which means the shortest distance between a
side lot line abutting a street and any part of a building between the front and rear
yards, not including a projection permitted under Section 6.19.
"ZONE" means an area delineated on the Zoning Schedule established and designated by this
By-law for a specific use.
"ZONING ADMINISTRATOR" means the officer or employee of the Corporation for the time being
charged with the duty of enforcing the provisions of the Zoning By-law of the Corporation.
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SECTION 6 - GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR ALL ZONES
6.1
ACCESSORY USES, BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
(1)
An accessory use is permitted in any zone if:
(a)
it is on the same lot as the principal use to which it is accessory; and
(b)
it exists to aid and contribute to the principal use to carry out the function
of that principal use.
(2)
No person shall, where an accessory use is in a different building than the principal
use to which it is accessory, use that accessory building:
(a)
for human habitation; and
(b)
in non-compliance with the provisions set out in Table 6.1.
(3)
For the purposes of this section, the determination of whether or not a use is an
accessory use or an ancillary use to a principal use should be made by referencing
the definitions of accessory, accessory building, accessory structure, accessory
use and ancillary use. It should be noted that a building is a land use, be it a
principal use, an accessory use or an ancillary use.
(4)
This Section does not apply to satellite dishes or tower antennas in residential
zones either of which could be by definition an accessory structure as they are
regulated in another Section of this By-law.
(5)
A garden suite is not considered to be an accessory use and it is regulated by
Section 8.7 of this By-law.
(6)
This Section does not apply to unenclosed, uncovered decks or decks accessed
seamlessly by an opening that is, or is capable of being, an entrance with an area
less than 10m2 (108ft2) [By-law #18-77].
TABLE 6.1A - PROVISIONS FOR ACCESSORY USES, BUILDINGS OR
STRUCTURES
I
Zoning Mechanism
II
R1, R2, R3,
LSR, V, RR
III
RU, A, C1, C5,
M3, M4, MP,
MQ, MR
IV
All Other
Zones
V
Endnotes
(1) Minimum Front Lot Line
Setback
Same as required for principal building
1, 4, 6
(2) Minimum Exterior Side
Yard Setback and Minimum
Rear Yard Setback Where
the Rear Lot Line Abuts a
Street
Same as required for principal building
1, 4, 6
(i) In an
Interior
Same as required for principal
building
0.6 m
1, 2, 3, 4,
6
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(3) Minimum
Side Yard
Setback
Side Yard
or
Exterior
Side Yard
(ii) In a Rear
Yard
1.2 m
1 m
0.6 m
1, 2, 3, 4,
6
(4) Minimum Rear Lot Line
Setback Where the Rear
Lot Line Does Not Abut a
Street
1.2 m
1 m
0.6 m
1, 4, 6
(5) Maximum Height
4.5 m
(a) A and RU
zones:
12 m
6 m
4, 6
(b) All other
zones:
6 m
6
(6) Maximum Cumulative Area
of All Accessory Buildings
Combined
The lesser of
55 m2 or 50%
of the area of
the yard in
which they are
located
The greater of
150 m2 or 5% of
the area of the
total lot
No restrictions 6
(7) Maximum Number of
Accessory Buildings
Permitted on a Lot
2
3
3
6
(8) Maximum Number of
Agricultural Accessory
Buildings Permitted on a
Lot
Not permitted
No restrictions
Not permitted
6
(9) Minimum Required
Distance from Any Other
Building Located on the
Same Lot
1.2 m
5, 6
TABLE 6.1B - ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS FOR ACCESSORY USES, BUILDINGS
OR STRUCTURES
Endnotes
I
Endnote
Number
II
Additional Provision
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1
For a marine facility where it abuts a watercourse, no setback is required
from the watercourse
2
For shared garages or carports erected on a common side lot line, the
side lot line setback for the shared garages or carports may be 0 m.
3
(i) For children's play structure, aboveground swimming pools, hot tubs,
and swimming pools/hot tubs located within a building or structure
(note: for the purposes of this provision the height of a play structure
means the highest point designed for a child to safely stand, sit or
climb):
Abutting a residential zone: a distance equal to the height of the
structure; no less than 1.5 metres from a lot line for a pool or hot tub
(ii) For children's play structure, aboveground swimming pools, hot tubs,
and swimming pools/hot tubs located within a building or structure
(note: for the purposes of this provision the height of a play structure
means the highest point designed for a child to safely stand, sit or
climb):
Not abutting a residential zone: 0.6 m; no less than 1.5 metres from a
lot line for a pool or hot tub
4
(a) wind turbine with a power rating of 1 kilowatt or less - setback equal to
height above grade
(b) wind turbines with a power rating higher than 1 kilowatt but less than 3
kilowatt - not permitted any zones except the RU, A, C1, C5, M3, M4,
MP, MQ, MR zones, subject to the following additional restrictions:
(i) from any dwelling unit or residential zone: the greater of 500 m or
a distance equal to seven times the rotor diameter, and
(ii) 30 m from any lot line
(c) See Green Energy Act, 2009 - Renewable Energy Approvals (REA)
process for other situations
(d) wind turbines are exempt from maximum height restrictions
5
Except in the case of a hot tub, where no minimum distance from any
other building located on the same lot applies
6
No accessory uses, buildings or structures are permitted in the EP zone
6.2
ADEQUATE MUNICIPAL SERVICES
(1)
No land can be used or the intensity of any use of land expanded or any building
placed, erected, altered, enlarged, or used within the public service area of the
Ward of Almonte unless the land is serviced by municipal water, sewage and
drainage systems that have adequate capacity.
(2)
With the exception of wells that are required for environmental site assessment
purposes as per Ontario Regulation 153/04 (Environmental Protection Act), on any
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land within the Ward of Almonte (Schedule C) the following are prohibited:
(a)
drilling of a new groundwater well;
(b)
drilling to make an existing groundwater well any deeper; and
(c)
the installation of a groundwater heat pump, except as approved by the
Municipality of Mississippi Mills [By-law #18-77].
6.3
BOAT LIFTS, DOCKS
A boat lift or dock for pleasure boats may be erected and used in the rear yard of a lot
backing on a navigable waterway, provided such accessory structures are located no
closer than 2 m (6.5 ft) to the side lot line, and the documented approval of the government
body having jurisdiction has been obtained.
6.4
CORNER SIGHT TRIANGLES
6.4.1 Corner Lots on Municipal Streets
(a)
For any detached, duplex, semi-detached or triplex dwelling located on a corner
lot, no obstruction to the vision of motor vehicle operators higher than 0.75 m
above grade, including but not limited to buildings, structures or vegetation, is
permitted within the triangle formed by that part of the lot lines measured along
each street from the intersection of those lines at the street corner, or the projection
of those lines, for the distance of 6 m, and a line drawn between those two lines to
form the base of the triangle.
(b)
For development other than that listed in (a), the required corner sight triangle will
be determined through the Site Plan Control Approval process.
(c)
For the purposes of subsections (1) and (2), an agricultural crop, chain link fence
or other similar feature that can be seen through is not an obstruction.
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6.4.2 At Railway Grade Crossings
Where any street crosses a railway at the same grade, no building, structure or
landscaping shall hereafter be erected closer to the point of intersection of the centreline
of both the railway and the street than 30 m (98.4 ft) where automatic signal protection is
provided and 45 m (147.6 ft) where no automatic signals are provided.
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6.4.3 At Street Intersections with County or Provincial Streets
(a)
In all zones, on a corner lot having frontage on a County or Provincial Street, no
building or structure shall be erected, and no vehicle shall be parked in such a
manner as to materially impede vision above a height of 0.8 m (2.6 ft) above the
centreline grade of the intersecting streets in the triangular area bounded by the
street lines of the corner lot and a line from the points along said street lines a
distance of 30 m (98.4 ft) from the point of intersection of the said street lines.
(b)
The provisions of this Section shall not apply to built-up areas as defined herein,
and/or Towns, Villages or Cities as defined in the Highway Traffic Act; however,
the provisions of Section 6.4.1 shall apply in these areas. For the purposes of this
Section, a "built-up area" means the territory contiguous to a highway and not
within a city, town or village where:
i)
not less than 50% of the frontage on one side of the highway, for a distance
of not less than 200 m (656 ft), contains separate lots and such lots are
occupied by non-agricultural uses including non-farm residential uses,
businesses, schools or churches; or
ii)
not less than 50% of the frontage on both sides of the highway for a
distance of not less than 100 m (328 ft), contains separate lots and such
lots are occupied by non-agricultural uses including non-farm residential
uses, businesses, schools or churches.
6.5
DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES
(1)
No use shall be permitted which, from its nature or the materials used therein, is
declared to be a public health hazard under The Health Protection and Promotion
Act or regulations thereunder.
6.6
DRAINAGE OF LOTS
(1)
All lands, buildings and structures shall provide adequate drainage consistent with
the common law of water and shall provide adequate outlet for any increase in flow
or change of direction of collected and surface water onto adjoining lots.
6.7
FRONTAGE ON A PUBLIC STREET
(1)
No building or structure shall be erected in any zone except the Limited Services
Residential (LSR) Zone unless the lot on which such building or structure is located
has frontage on a street which is an improved street and is part of the Corporation's
approved street system. This provision shall not apply to a lot on a registered plan
of subdivision where an agreement between the owner and the Corporation, which
includes provisions for the construction of the streets in the subdivision, is
registered in the Registry Office or the Land Titles Office. Notwithstanding the
above, a non-residential building or structure accessory to a permitted agricultural,
forestry or conservation use shall not require frontage on an improved street, nor
shall a hunting or fishing camp.
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6.8
HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS
(1)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands
identified by the diagonal hatching adjacent to the Almonte General Hospital on
Schedule A, no building or structure and no accessory building or structure shall
be permitted to extend in height above the elevation of the flight path for the helipad
at the Almonte General Hospital, pursuant to the regulations of Transport Canada.
For the purposes of determining the elevation of the flight path, the following chart
may be used as a guide; however, this chart does not form part of this By-law and
the regulations of Transport Canada shall apply in determining the height limit for
any buildings or structures under the flight path.
Figure 8: Illustration of Elevation of Flight Path
6.9
LOTS HAVING LESS AREA AND/OR FRONTAGE
(1)
Where a lot having a lesser lot area, lot depth and/or lot frontage than that required
wherein is held under distinct and separate ownership from abutting lots as shown
by a registered conveyance in the records of the Registry or Land Titles Office at
the date of the passing of this By-law, or where such a lot is created as a result of
any expropriation or dedication required for site plan approval, such smaller lot
may be used and a building or structure may be erected, altered or used on such
smaller lot, provided that all other requirements of this By-law are met.
6.10 MINIMUM DISTANCE SEPARATION
(1)
Notwithstanding any other yard or setback provisions of this By-law to the contrary,
no residential, institutional, commercial, industrial or recreational use, located on a
separate lot and permitted in the Zone in which the lot is situated, shall be erected
or altered unless it complies with the Minimum Distance Separation (MDS I)
calculated using the MDS Formula. Notwithstanding the aforementioned, existing
vacant lots which cannot be developed as a result of MDS I may be developed
subject to the approval of the Committee of Adjustment.
(2)
Notwithstanding any other yard or setback provisions of this By-law to the contrary,
no livestock facility shall be erected or expanded unless it complies with the
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Minimum Distance Separation (MDS II) calculated using the MDS Formula.
Notwithstanding the aforementioned, existing livestock facilities which cannot be
expanded as a result of MDS II may be expanded subject to the approval of the
Committee of Adjustment.
(3)
Notwithstanding the above, Sections 6.13 and 6.14 of this By-law shall apply to
non-agricultural buildings and livestock facilities which existed at the date of the
passing of this By-law and which do comply with the Minimum Distance Separation
Formula.
(4)
Where a new or expanded livestock facility is proposed adjacent to a vacant
non-farm residential parcel of land containing a lot area of 2 ha (4.9 ac) or less, the
minimum separation distance shall be calculated from the nearest part of the new
or expanded agricultural use to the boundary of the vacant lot.
(5)
Where a new or expanded livestock operation is proposed adjacent to a vacant
non-farm residential parcel of land containing a lot area greater than 2 ha (4.9 ac),
the minimum separation distance shall provide for a minimum building area on the
vacant lot of 1 ha (2.5 ac).
(6)
Notwithstanding the above, in the rural or agricultural zones, MDS does not apply
to livestock facilities with the capacity to house less than 5 nutrient units [By-law
#18-77].
(7)
Notwithstanding the above, MDS 1 does not apply in approved settlement area
designations.
6.11 MOBILE HOMES AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AS DWELLINGS
(1)
No mobile home or recreational vehicle shall be used for residential or non-
residential purposes within the Municipality except as a temporary office,
temporary residence, tool storage shed or similar use on a construction site subject
to the terms and conditions set out in a building permit or agreement with the
Corporation. Notwithstanding the aforementioned, a mobile home may be used
as a garden suite residence in accordance with the requirements of this By-law,
and a recreational vehicle may be used in accordance with Section 8.14 [By-law
#18-77].
6.12 MUNICIPAL STREETS
6.12.1 Municipal Streets - Class 1
(1)
Improved streets under the jurisdiction of the Corporation which are maintained on
a year-round basis.
6.12.2 Municipal Streets - Class 2
(1)
Improved streets under the jurisdiction of the Corporation shall, for the purposes
of the By-law, mean that the Corporation is not obligated to provide services on a
year-round basis or at all.
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6.13 NON-CONFORMING USES
(1)
Nothing in this By-law shall apply:
(a)
to prevent the use of any land, building or structure for any purpose
prohibited by this By-law if such land, building or structure was lawfully
used for such purpose on the day of the passing of this By-law, so long as
it continues to be used for that purpose; or
(b)
to prevent the erection for a purpose prohibited by this By-Law of any
building or structure for which a permit has been issued under Section 5 of
the Building Code Act, prior to the day of the passing of this By-law, so long
as the building or structure when erected is used and continues to be used
for the purpose for which it was erected and provided that the permit has
not been revoked under Section 8 of the Building Code Act; or
(c)
to prevent the repair or replacement in whole or in part, or the strengthening
to a safe condition of any building or structure or part of any such building
or structure which does not comply with the provisions of this By-law,
provided such alteration or repair does not increase the height, size or
volume or change the use of such building or structure; or
(d)
to prevent the restoration of any building or structure which does not
comply with the provisions of this By-law, where such building or structure
is damaged by fire or an act of nature, provided that:
-
such restoration does not increase the height, size or volume or
change the use of such building or structure;
-
all efforts are made with such reconstruction to improve the
non-conforming nature of the building or structure.
(3)
A non-conforming use of a lot, building or structure shall not be changed except to
a use which is permissible within such zone, or such other compatible uses as may
be approved under Section 45 of the Planning Act, RSO 1990.
(4)
A non-conforming use shall be considered to be terminated once the use ceases
and the property is used for a permitted use.
6.14 NON-COMPLYING USES
(1)
Rebuilding, Repairs and Renovations
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the rebuilding, repair or renovation of a non-complying
use, building or structure which has been damaged or destroyed by fire or natural disaster
provided that such rebuilding, repair or renovation does not further contravene this By-law.
Efforts should be made to have the rebuilding of buildings or structures comply with all
applicable setbacks and yard provisions of the applicable zone.
(2)
Additions and Accessory Uses Permitted
Nothing in this By-Law shall prevent an accessory use, an extension or an addition being
made to a building or structure which is used for a purpose specifically permitted within
the zone in which such building or structure is located and which building or structure
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legally existed at the date of passing of this By-law but which building or structure does
not comply with one or more of the Zone Provisions of this By-law, provided such
accessory use, extension or addition does not further contravene any of the provisions of
this By-law and is in compliance with Sections 4.8 and 4.9 of this By-law.
6.15 OCCUPANCY RESTRICTIONS
(1)
Human habitation shall not be permitted in any of the following buildings, structures
or parts thereof;
(a)
any private garage or other building which is accessory to a residential use;
(b)
any truck, bus, coach or streetcar bodies whether or not the same is
mounted on wheels;
(c)
any building or structure before the main wall and roof have been erected,
application of the exterior siding and roofing has been completed and the
kitchen, heating and sanitary conveniences have been installed unless
approval of the Chief Building Official has been obtained in advance;
(d)
any trailer other than as temporary or seasonal accommodation, pursuant
to Section 8.14 herein [By-law #19-14].
6.16 OPEN STORAGE - COMMERCIAL, BUSINESS PARK AND INDUSTRIAL
ZONES
6.16.1 Minimum Setbacks
(1)
The minimum setback from any front, side or rear lot line of any permitted open
storage in any commercial, business park or industrial zone shall be no less than
the respective minimum front, side or rear yard for the zone in which the said open
storage is located unless otherwise specified hereinafter.
(2)
In any lot in an industrial, business park or commercial zone, where any side or
rear lot line abuts a lot in the same zone as the zone in which the said lot is located,
the minimum setback of any open storage shall be 3 m (9.8 ft) from the said side
or rear lot line.
6.16.2 Fencing
(1)
Except for a lot used for any defined "Automotive" use, other than an Automotive
Wrecking Establishment, any permitted open storage which adjoins a street, or a
lot in any commercial, business park or industrial zone other than the zone in which
the said open storage is located, or an agricultural zone, shall be screened from
view from the said street or lot through the erection and maintenance of a fence
having a minimum height of 2 m (6.6 ft).
6.16.3 Surface Treatment
(1)
Any permitted open storage area, or vehicular access thereto, involving the
storage, parking or display of motor vehicles for the purpose of sale, lease, rental,
washing, service or repair, or any primary means of vehicular access to any
permitted open storage area, shall be constructed and maintained with a stable
surface of crushed stone or gravel adequately treated to prevent the raising of dust
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or loose particles, and shall include provisions for adequate drainage facilities.
6.16.4 Parking and Loading Spaces to be Preserved
(1)
Unless otherwise permitted, any areas used for permitted open storage shall be in
addition to and separate from such areas as may be required by this By-law for the
provisions of off-street parking or loading spaces.
6.16.5 Lighting
(1)
Where lighting facilities are provided in conjunction with any permitted open
storage, such lighting shall be so arranged as to project light only onto the open
storage area and away from any adjoining lands or the sky.
6.17 ORNAMENTAL STRUCTURES
(1)
A statue, monument, cenotaph, fountain or other such memorial or ornamental
structure endorsed by the Corporation may be permitted in all zones subject to
the building permit process.
6.18 PERMITTED PROJECTIONS ABOVE THE HEIGHT LIMIT
(1)
The maximum height limits do not apply to the structures listed below or to any
other similar structures that may require a height in excess of a maximum height
limits in order to serve their intended purpose, unless otherwise specified in the
By-law and provided these structures are erected only to such height or area as is
necessary to accomplish the purpose they are to serve:
-
barn, silo, or other farm-related buildings or structures
-
bridge
-
chimney or smokestack
-
clock tower, church spire, steeple or belfry
-
construction equipment during the construction process
-
mechanical and service equipment or penthouse, elevator or stairway
penthouses
-
flagpole
-
hydro and other utility transmission and distribution towers
-
landscaped areas, rooftop gardens and terraces and associated safety guards
and access structures
-
ornamental dome, skylight, cupola or parapet
-
solar panels or solar collectors
-
utility poles
-
television, radio or telecommunication antenna, excluding a satellite dish or
tower antenna accessory to a permitted use in a residential zone
-
water tower
-
wind turbine and tower on a lot greater than 0.8 ha in area.
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(2)
Notwithstanding the foregoing, limitations prescribed by the Federal Ministry of
Transportation or practices recommended by the Ministry with respect to height
limitations and appropriate lighting in the vicinity of airfields shall prevail.
6.19 PERMITTED PROJECTIONS INTO REQUIRED YARDS
(1)
Despite any other provision to the contrary, the following features and other similar
features are permitted to project from a principal building into a required yard in
accordance with Table 6.19. Where no yard setback is specified, the provisions
of Table 6.19 do not apply. This section does not apply to:
(a)
accessory buildings which are regulated by Section 6.1, except for
projections set out in row (2) of Table 6.19 [By-law #18-77]; and
(b)
the projection of any structure listed in Table 6.19, row (6) into the minimum
required setback from watercourses or waterbodies.
TABLE 6.19 - PERMITTED PROJECTIONS INTO REQUIRED YARDS
[Amended by By-law #12-49 amended by By-law #18-77 & further amended by By-law #23-078
as indicated in the table]
I
Feature
Maximum Size and Extent of Projection
II
For Residential Use
Buildings
III
For All Other Buildings
(1) Chimney, chimney
box and fireplace box
1 m, but not closer than
0.3 m to a lot line
2 m, but not closer than 0.6 m to a
lot line
(2) Eaves, eavestroughs
and gutters
1 m, but not closer than
0.3 m to a lot line
2 m, but not closer than 0.3 m to a
lot line
(3) Ornamental elements
such as sills, belt courses,
cornices, parapets and
pilasters
0.6 m, but not closer than
0.3 m to a lot line
1.2 m, but not closer than 0.6 m to a
lot line
(4) Canopies and
awnings
(a) Residential use buildings other than low-rise apartment
dwellings and mid-hire rise apartment dwellings: 1.8 m, but not
closer than 3 m to a lot line
(b) All other buildings including a low-rise apartment dwelling and
mid-high-rise apartment dwelling:
(i) a distance equal to ½ the depth of a front, rear or exterior side
yard but not closer than 3 m to a front lot line and 0.6 m to a rear
or exterior side lot line, and
(ii) 1.8 m into an interior side yard, but not closer than 0.6 m to a
side lot line
(5) Fire escapes, open
stairways, stoop, landing,
steps and ramps
(a) Wheelchair ramps - no limit
(b) Other features: at or below the floor level of the first floor - no
limit; other cases 1.5 m, but not closer than 1.0 m to a lot line
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(6) Covered or uncovered
balcony, porch and deck,
including those with a
minimum of 1 unenclosed
side, where sides are
limited to 1.8 metres in
height or guardrails not
exceeding 1.2 metres
[By-law #26-018]
a) Project up to 3.0 metres into the provided front yard and no
closer than 3.0 metres to the front lot line, or in the case of a
provided front yard setback that is less than 5.0 metres no
closer than 2.0 metres to the front lot line;
b) No closer than 2.0 metres to the rear lot line;
c) No closer than the minimum required interior side yard
setback;
d) Project up to 2.0 metres into the provided exterior side yard
and no closer than 2.0 metres to the exterior side lot line, or
in the case of a provided exterior side yard setback that is
less than 4.0 metres, no closer than 1.0 metre to the exterior
side lot line; and
e) Notwithstanding provision (c), if the principal use of the
building is a semi-detached dwelling, vertically separated
triplex or fourplex, or townhouse dwelling:
i. Where uncovered, no limit to the shared
interior lot line;
ii. Where covered, no closer than 1.0 metre to
the shared interior lot line
f) Notwithstanding provision (b), where covered, and with a
walking surface greater than 0.6 metres in height:
i. 3.65 metre maximum projection into the
required rear yard, but no closer than 2.0
metres to the rear lot line.
[By-law #26-018]
(7) Bay window where
window faces a lot line
1 m, but not closer than
3 m from a front lot line
and 1.2 m from all other
lot lines
No restriction
(8) Features incidental to
home design (including
but not limited to window
wells, gas metres, air
conditioning units,
exhaust, solar panels,
heat pumps, or similar
equipment) [By-law #18-
77].
(a) 1 m, but not closer to
a lot line than 0.6 m, and
may not be located in a
front yard or a corner
side yard;
(b) notwithstanding, no
projection shall obstruct
an easement or legal
right-of-way [By-law #18-
77].
(a) In a yard abutting a residential
use - 1 m, but not closer to a lot line
than 0.3 m;
(b) Other cases - no restriction;
(c) notwithstanding, no projection
shall obstruct an easement or legal
right-of-way [By-law #18-77].
I
Zoning Mechanism
II
R1, R2, R3, LSR, V
III
A, C1, M3, EP, MP,
MQ, MR, RU, C5,
M4, RR
IV
All Other
Zones
(9) Pergolas and other
structures above the
walking surface of a deck
or porch
a maximum height of 2.5 metres above the walking surface of a
deck or porch
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6.20 PLANTING AREAS
(1)
Except in the Downtown Commercial Zone, where any lot in a Commercial,
Business Park, Shopping Centre or Industrial Zone abuts a lot in a residential zone
or where any lot used for institutional purposes abuts a lot in a residential zone,
then a continuous strip of landscaped open space having a minimum width of 3 m
(9.8 ft) shall be provided along the abutting lot line.
(2)
In a yard in any non-residential zone except the Downtown Commercial Zone,
where the required parking abuts a lot in a residential zone, then a continuous strip
of landscaped open space a minimum width of 3 m (9.8 ft) shall be provided along
the abutting lot line.
(3)
In any zone where the required parking abuts a street, then a strip of landscaped
open space a minimum width of 1.5 m (4.9 ft) shall be provided along the lot line
abutting the street and the landscaped strip shall be continuous except for aisles
and driveways required for access to the parking area.
(4)
In the Downtown Commercial Zone, where any lot abuts a lot in a residential zone,
a visual barrier a minimum of 1.5 m (4.9 ft) in height shall be established along the
lot line.
(5)
In all cases where driveways or walks extend through the landscaped open space,
it shall be permissible to interrupt the strip within 3 m (9.8 ft) of the edge of such
driveway or within 1.5 m (4.9 ft) of the edge of such walk.
(6)
No accessory use shall be permitted to locate within the required landscaped open
space.
(7)
A Planting Area referred to in this subsection may form part of any Landscaped
Open Space required by this By-law.
(8)
A private buffer strip consisting of a 1.5 m (min.) berm, 1.5 m privacy fence and
plantings providing a minimum 70% screen must be included between active
agricultural land and new residential development. When the buffer strip is
incorporated into private residential lots, these lots should have a minimum depth
of 40 m and include a 10 m "no-build" buffer strip adjacent to the agricultural land.
(9)
The retention and/or establishment of mature tree cover and native shrubs and
vegetative cover on lands within 15 m of a highwater mark of a water resource is
required as part of any development application. Notwithstanding the 15 m
vegetative buffer, a water access area of a maximum of 9 m in width may be
permitted provided the natural shoreline is protected and balance of waterfront is
maintained in a natural state.
6.21 PROVISIONS FOR THE HANDLING AND TRANSFER OF PROPANE AND
NATURAL GAS
(1)
Facilities relating to the handling and transfer of propane and natural gas, including
tanks and associated compressors, pumps and other similar facilities, must not be
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located in any required front, side, corner side or rear yard, nor closer than 30 m
to any lot line abutting a residential zone.
(2)
Despite subsections (1), the minimum of 30 m may be reduced to a minimum of
15 m where it can be demonstrated that appropriate noise abatement measures
have been undertaken to ensure that noise levels at the boundary of the residential
zone do not create a nuisance for uses in that abutting residential zone.
6.22 REDUCTION OF REQUIREMENTS
(1)
No person shall:
(a)
change the purpose for which any lot, building or structure is used, or
(b)
erect any new building or structure, or
(c)
add to or take away from any existing building or structure, or
(d)
reduce any lot in area by conveyance or alienation of any portion thereof
or otherwise,
if the effect of such action is to cause the original, adjoining, remaining or new
building structure or lot to be in contravention of this By-law.
(2)
In the event that a contravention of this By-law occurs as a result of any action
described in Section 6.22(a), no building or structure located on the lot shall
thereafter be used until the requirements of this By-law applicable thereto are
complied with.
(3)
The provisions of Section 6.22(a) and 6.22(b) shall not apply to lands severed
pursuant to the provisions of the Expropriations Act or to street widening acquired
by a governmental authority.
6.23 SENSITIVE LAND USE SETBACK FROM MINERAL AGGREGATE ZONES
(1)
Despite any other provisions to the contrary, no new building consisting of a
sensitive land use (e.g. dwelling, dwelling units or rooming units) may be
constructed any closer than:
(a)
150 m for licensed pits above the water table in the Mineral Aggregate Pit
(MP) Zone, or
(b)
300 m for licensed pits below the water table in the Mineral Aggregate Pit
(MP) Zone, or
(c)
300 m to an Aggregate Resource-Pit Reserve (MR) Zone, or
(d)
500 m for licensed quarries above or below the water table in the Mineral
Aggregate Quarry (MQ) Zone, or
(e)
500 m for Aggregate Resource-Quarry Reserve (MR) Zone.
(2)
Where development is on an existing lot of record and separation distances cannot
be achieved, development may take place within the separation distance subject
to the approval of the Committee of Adjustment. Such development shall be
permitted only if:
(a)
the resource use would not be feasible; or
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(b)
the proposed land uses or development serves a greater long-term public
interest; and
(c)
issues of public health, public safety and environmental impact are
addressed.
6.24 SETBACKS FROM WATERCOURSES AND WATERBODIES
(1)
Despite the provisions of the underlying zone, the minimum setbacks set forth in
subsection (2) must be provided to provide a margin of safety from hazards
associated with flooding and unstable slopes and to help protect the environmental
quality of watercourses and waterbodies.
(2)
Except for flood or erosion control works, or a public bridge or a marine facility,
development shall be setback a minimum of 30 m from the highwater mark or 15m
from the flood line, whichever is greater. Any septic tank or tile field shall be
setback a minimum of 30 m from the highwater mark or 23 m from the flood line,
whichever is greater.
6.24.1 Municipal Drains
(1)
Notwithstanding any yard provisions of this By-law, except as otherwise provided,
no person shall hereafter erect any permanent building or structure in any zone
which is:
(a)
closer than 15 m (49.2 ft) from an open municipal drain as defined in the
Drainage Act R.S.O. 1990; or,
(b)
closer than 8 m (26.2 ft) to an enclosed municipal drain as defined in the
Drainage Act R.S.O. 1990.
(2)
Notwithstanding the above, no setback shall be required for public facilities such
as drainage culverts, municipal, county or provincial bridges and other similar
public facilities.
6.25 SETBACKS FROM WASTE DISPOSAL AREAS (WD) ZONE
(1)
No building or structure erected and used for human habitation shall be located
closer than 500 m (1640 ft) from any area zoned for and containing a licensed
waste disposal site either within or without the limits of the Corporation.
(2)
No building or structure used for human habitation shall be located closer than
200 m (656 ft) from any area zoned for and/or containing a licensed sewage
treatment works or a closed waste disposal site either within or outside the limits
of the Corporation.
(3)
Notwithstanding the above-noted section, nothing in this By-law shall prevent an
addition or extension being made to an existing structure used for human
habitation in compliance with the requirements of the applicable zone.
6.26 SETBACKS FROM ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (EP) ZONE
(1)
The Environmental Protection (EP) zone only applies to lands which have been
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identified as provincially or locally significant wetlands.
(2)
Development within 120 m of a provincially significant wetland or 50 m of a locally
significant wetland (adjacent lands) may take place in accordance with the land
use zoning shown on the land use Schedules to this Plan only when it has been
demonstrated through an Environmental Impact Assessment that there will be no
negative effects on the natural features or ecological functions of these wetlands.
(3)
Notwithstanding Section 6.26(2), established agricultural uses, existing as of
August 29, 2006, are permitted to continue within and adjacent to provincially and
locally significant wetlands. New or expanded agricultural structures or the
clearing or draining of lands within the limits of wetlands are prohibited.
(4)
Notwithstanding Section 6.26(2), minor expansions or alterations to existing
buildings or structures or the construction of accessory buildings or structures is
permitted within the adjacent lands without an environmental impact assessment.
(5)
Notwithstanding Section 6.26(4), no development is permitted within a 30 m
setback from a wetland.
(6)
All development within 120 m of provincially significant wetlands or 50 m of a
locally significant wetland shall be subject to the Site Plan Control By-law.
6.27 SETBACK REQUIREMENTS, ADDITIONAL
(1)
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law, no persons shall hereafter, in
any zone:
(a)
erect any permanent residential building or structure closer than 30 m
(98.4 ft) to the centreline of any County or Provincial Street, or
(b)
erect any permanent non-residential building or structure closer than 45 m
(147.6 ft) to the centreline of any County or Provincial Street, or
(c)
erect any permanent building or structure closer than 10 m (33 ft) from the
edge of the TransCanada Pipeline right-of-way. Accessory structures shall
have a minimum setback of 3m (9.8ft) from the limit of the right of way, or
(d)
erect any permanent residential building or structure closer than 90 m
(295 ft) from the edge of a railway right-of-way within the Ramsay Ward
and Pakenham Ward.
(2)
Subsection 6.27(a) shall not apply to prevent the erection of a building or structure
between two existing buildings not more than 100 m (328 ft) apart closer to any
County or Provincial Street than the average setback from such Street of the
existing building, plus an additional 2 m (6.6 ft), but in no case closer than 23 m
(75.5 ft).
6.28 SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS
(1)
A private sewage disposal system may be permitted in all zones except the
Environmental Hazard (EH) Zone and the Environmental Protection (EP) Zone.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, new private sewage disposal systems shall not be
permitted within the boundaries of the Almonte Ward (Schedule C).
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6.29 SIGNS
(1)
Nothing in this By-law shall apply to prevent the use of signs on any land, building
or structure, but the erection, use and maintenance of such signs shall be subject
to the provisions of the Sign By-law of the Corporation and the provisions of this
By-law for Home Occupations and Sight Triangles. Notwithstanding the above, the
County of Lanark Sign Policy shall prevail on streets under the County's jurisdiction
and the MTO Sign Policy shall prevail on streets under the Province of Ontario
jurisdiction.
6.30 SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS
(1)
No development shall take place on any parcel of land zoned as Site Plan Control
Area in the Site Plan Control By-law unless the Council of the Corporation has
approved such plans and drawings required under the provisions of the Site Plan
Control By-law.
6.31 TEMPORARY USES, BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES DURING
CONSTRUCTION OR SPECIAL EVENTS
(1)
Despite any provision to the contrary, the following temporary buildings, structures
or equipment are permitted in any zone, except an EH or EP zone, during a period
of construction or special events:
(a)
the use of land or the use or erection of a temporary building, structure or
equipment essential to the construction or special event in progress on that
land;
(b)
a temporary office for the sale of residential lots or residential units, and
(c)
in a rural zone, a mobile home as temporary accommodation for a period
not to exceed 24 months while a permanent dwelling unit is being erected
on the same land.
(2)
The minimum yard setback provisions of the applicable zone and the parking
provisions do not apply to these temporary buildings, structures or equipment.
(3)
These temporary buildings, structures or equipment may be located on lands only
until such time as the work has been completed or abandoned or such buildings,
structures or equipment are no longer required.
(4)
In the case of a temporary office for the sale of residential lots or residential units
not situated in a zone where offices are a permitted use, such office must not
exceed the height limit applicable to that zone.
6.32 SOURCE WATER PROTECTION OVERLAY
[Originally 'Wellhead Overlays', amended by By-law #16-93]
(1)
The following provisions take precedence over the provisions of the underlying
zone. They apply to land uses within an area affected by the Source Water
Protection Overlay in order to restrict development in wellhead protection areas,
intake protection areas, and areas where groundwater protection due to
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vulnerability of aquifers or significant groundwater recharge areas as shown on the
Schedules to this By-law to:
(a)
Provide for the protection of municipal water supplies from contamination
(b)
Prohibit the establishment or expansion of land uses that pose a risk of
contaminating the groundwater or surface water that supply municipal
drinking water systems
(c)
Require study within areas that are associated with either highly vulnerable
areas or Significant Groundwater Recharge Areas prior to development
being approved
(d)
Work with the Risk Management Official (RMO) to ensure that development
within the overlay is only allowed to proceed once the development has
received the appropriate approvals [By-law #18-77].
General Provisions
The following General Provisions apply to the lands within the Source Water Protection
(SWP) Overlay:
(1)
All applications for development within the Source Water Protection Overlay shall
be accompanied by a completed Source Protection Activity Checklist unless
exempted by the Municipality and/or the RMO.
(2)
No Building Permit or Site Plan Control approval shall be issued for any use within
the Source Water Protection Overlay area without the prior review of the potential
impact upon Source Water by the Municipality and/or the RMO.
(3)
Properties having parts lying within more than one sensitivity rating as shown on
the SWP Overlay, or only having a part of the property within the SWP Overlay
area, shall be subject to the restrictions applicable to the more sensitive rating,
subject to the approval of the Municipality and/or the RMO.
(4)
Notwithstanding clauses 1 or 2 above, properties lying within the SWP Overlay
area, other than Wellhead Protection Area A with a score of 10, may be developed
for solely for residential purposes that are on full municipal water and sanitary
sewer services without need for approval of a Source Protection Activity Checklist.
(5)
Any non-residential use that is proposed that has the potential to use, store or
undertake the following types of activity, or which may use any of the items listed
in this Section, shall be prohibited until it is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the
Municipality and/or the RMO that the use does not represent a significant threat to
drinking water:
(a)
Waste disposal site
(b)
Future Sewage Plants, storage and discharges, including industrial
discharges, combined sewage discharges and sewage treatment plant by-
pass discharge
(c)
In WHPA-A and WHPA-B with a score of 10: the handling and storage of
liquid fuel
(d)
In WHPA-A and WHPA-B with a score of 10, or IPZ 9 or 8: livestock grazing
(e)
In WHPA-A and WHPA-B with a score of 10, or IPZ 9: the application,
storage or handling of commercial fertilizer to land
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(f)
In WHPA-A and WHPA-B with a score of 10, or IPZ 9: the handling and
storage of: pesticide, liquid fuel at private outlets, street salt, dense non-
aqueous phase liquid (excluding incidental volumes for personal/domestic
use), organic solvent
(g)
Snow storage/disposal site.
(6)
Any non-residential use that has the potential to impact the supply of water by
removing water from an aquifer without returning it to the same aquifer shall not be
permitted unless it has been demonstrated to the satisfaction of the RMO that the
use would not be a significant drinking water threat.
(7)
The installation of all types of earth energy systems is prohibited in WHPA-A and
WHPA-B
Scope of Land Use Categories
For the purposes of implementing Schedules D1, D2 and D3 of the Community Official
Plan, and Appendices "L and "M" of the Source Protection Plan, Schedules H-1, H-2, and
H-3 to this By-law describe the extent of the Source Water Protection Overlay.
6.33 YARDS AND OPEN SPACE TO BE RESERVED
(1)
When any part of a lot is required by this By-law to be reserved as a yard or other
open space, it shall continue to be used and maintained in all cases regardless of
changes in ownership of such land or part thereof. The area for yards and other
open space shall be computed using the area within the lot lines of the lot proposed
for building purposes.
6.34 ZONING OVER WATERBODIES
(1)
For the purposes of this By-law, all lands below the highwater mark where the flood
plain has not been defined, or from the inland side of the flood line, are zoned
Environmental Hazard Area.
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SECTION 7 - SPECIFIC USE PROVISIONS
7.1
AGRICULTURAL (A) AND RURAL (RU) ZONES
7.1.1 Accessory Detached Dwellings
In the Agricultural (A) or Rural (RU) zones detached dwellings shall be considered as
accessory uses when the principal use of the property is agricultural. Notwithstanding
anything in this By-law as otherwise provided, a second single-detached dwelling may be
erected on a lot with a minimum lot area of 40 ha, within the Agriculture (A) or Rural (RU)
zones, provided one dwelling is occupied by the owner of the land and the other dwelling
is occupied by a person or persons, whose principal occupation is involved in the
agricultural operation. For the purpose of this provision, a mobile home may be used as
a second accessory detached dwelling.
7.1.2 Provisions for Liquid Manure Storage Facilities
In the Agricultural (A) or Rural (RU) Zone, no facility for the storage of liquid shall hereafter
be constructed or altered except in accordance with the following provisions. The liquid
manure storage facility shall:
(a)
be constructed of:
(i)
reinforced concrete or corrosion proof steel using current Ontario Ministry
of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs plans or plans individually stamped
by a professional engineer, or;
(ii)
properly compacted clay which meets or exceeds the Ontario Ministry of
Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs' guidelines on earthen manure storage.
(b)
have walls that
i)
extend 1.5 m (4.9 ft) or more above the surrounding grade level; with solid
continuous fencing of plywood, metal panelling, or other suitable material,
erected on top of or in contact with these walls extending 1.2 m (3.9 ft) or
more above the top edge of these walls; thus providing a windbreak for a
total height of 2.7 m (8.8 ft) above the surrounding grade level, or
ii)
extend 0.25 m (0.8 ft) or more above the surrounding grade level; and have
a solid cover of plywood, metal panelling or other suitable material erected
on top of these walls; thus providing an effective top seal for the storage
facility, and
(c)
have a safety sign warning of toxic gases installed at every access;
(d)
be adequate in size to contain the total amount of manure generated in any 240-
day period by the agricultural operation;
(e)
be sealed to prevent surface drainage or groundwater from gaining access;
(f)
be erected not less than 100 m (328 ft) from any lake, stream, pond, or municipal
drain;
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(g)
be erected in accordance with the setback requirements of the Minimum Distance
Separation Formula II;
(h)
a covered storage facility shall have:
(i)
access ports that weigh at least 20.4 kilograms (45 pounds) and are
attached by a chain to the storage top; and
(ii)
a cover strong enough to support all vehicles and animal load or is
protected by a safety fence and permanent warning signs.
(i)
an uncovered storage facility has walls or gates that:
(i)
extend 1.5 m (4.9 ft) above adjacent ground level;
(ii)
are constructed of concrete or other materials with an opening less than
10 centimetres (4 inches) in size; and
(iii)
have three (3) strands of barbed wire on top, if fence is climbable.
(j)
notwithstanding the foregoing paragraphs, liquid manure storage lagoons may be
permitted provided that solid continuous fencing of plywood, metal panelling, or
other suitable material extending to a height of at least 1.5 m (4.9 ft) above the
surrounding grade level, is erected around the perimeter of such lagoon and
provided that such lagoon is located not less than 60 m (196.8 ft) from any lake,
stream, pond, municipal drain, or the edge of an Environmental Protection Area
Zone boundary, whichever is greater.
7.1.3 Existing Lots
(a)
In the Agricultural (A) or Rural (RU) Zones, an existing lot, or a lot created by the
Lanark Land Division Committee, may be used for any non-residential use
permitted by the applicable zone notwithstanding that such lot may have a lesser
lot area and/or frontage than the minimum required by the applicable zone,
provided that all other provisions of this By-law are complied with, including the
Minimum Distance Separation provisions of Section 6.10.
(b)
In the Agricultural (A) or Rural (RU) Zone, an existing lot or a lot created by the
Lanark Land Division Committee may be used for non-farm residential purposes,
notwithstanding that such lot may have lesser lot area and/or frontage than the
minimum required and provided that such lot and building conforms to the
provisions for non-farm residential uses of the zone and all other provisions of this
By-law, including the Minimum Distance Separation provisions of Section 6.10.
7.1.4 Nutrient Units On Lots Under 4 Hectares (10 Acres)
On lots within the Agricultural (A) or Rural (RU) zone that are under 4 ha (10 ac) in size,
the maximum number of nutrient units permitted shall be limited to 1 nutrient unit per
0.4 ha (1 ac) of land [By-law #18-77].
7.2
AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONS, GAS BARS, ETC.
(1)
Where automobile service stations, gas bars and retail propane/compressed
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natural gas transfer facilities are permitted in this By-law, the following provisions
shall apply:
a)
The minimum lot frontage shall be 38 m (124.7 ft) when on municipal
services and 45 m (147.6 ft) while on private services;
b)
The minimum yard requirements for the main building shall be as follows:
1.
front yard depth
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
2.
exterior side yard width
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
3.
interior side yard width
3.5 m (44.5 ft) except where
the yard abuts a Residential Zone or
residential use, the minimum shall
be 7.5 m (24.6 ft)
4.
rear yard depth
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
c)
The minimum distance between any portion of a fuel pump island and any
front or exterior side lot line shall be 6 m (19.7 ft).
d)
The minimum distance between any portion of a fuel pump island and any
rear or interior side lot line shall be 4.5 m (14.8 ft).
e)
Where the lot is a corner lot, no portion of any pump island shall be located
closer than 3 m (9.8 ft) to a straight line between a point in the front lot line
and a point in the exterior side lot line, each such point being 15 m (49.2 ft)
distant from the intersection of such lines.
f)
The minimum distance between a driveway and the intersection of street
lines, measured along the street line shall be 4.5 m (14.8 ft).
g)
The minimum interior angle of intersection between a driveway and a street
line shall be 45 degrees and the maximum interior angle between a
driveway and a street line shall be 90 degrees.
7.3
COMMERCIAL, VILLAGE & INDUSTRIAL ZONES
7.3.1 Lighting
Where lighting facilities and/or illuminated signs are provided, they shall be so arranged
to minimize the possibility of glare to car passengers or pedestrians in the vicinity.
7.3.2 Hold for future use.
7.3.3 Accessory Detached Dwelling
A detached dwelling, accessory to a non-residential use shall be located on the lot so that
there is a private amenity area abutting each exterior wall which is measured as though
the detached dwelling is located on a separate lot in accordance with the zone provisions
for the Residential Type 2 (R2) zone.
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7.3.4 Existing Lots
In any Commercial Zone where an existing lot has a lesser area and/or frontage than
required in the applicable Commercial Zone, such lot may be used in accordance with the
applicable zone provided that all other requirements of this By-law are complied with.
7.4
UTILITY INSTALLATIONS
(1)
A utility installation is permitted in all zones other than EP, MP, MQ or MR subject
to the following provisions:
(a)
the form and appearance of any building containing the utility installation
must blend in with surrounding development and must comply with zone
setback provisions.
(b)
no offices, maintenance uses or indoor or outdoor storage facilities are
permitted except where otherwise allowed in the zone; and
(c)
no dust, smoke, noise or odour may be produced that is likely to be
dangerous or obnoxious.
(2)
Despite subsection (1), utility installations that are subject to the requirements of
the Environmental Assessment Act are permitted in all zones, and are not subject
to the provisions of this Section.
(3)
A utility installation need not comply with the minimum lot area and minimum lot
width specified for the zone in which it is located.
(4)
Hydro distribution and transmission and telecommunications towers providing
service from utility operators may exceed the height limit applicable to the zone,
but must not be higher than is necessary to operate effectively and safely.
(5)
Parking need only be provided on the basis of the actual gross floor area of the
utility installation.
(6)
Despite subsection (1), poles, pedestals, drop line, cables, pipelines, kiosks,
cabinets and other similar equipment used to provide services from a utility
installation to a use, building or structure are not considered to constitute a utility
installation and are not subject to the provisions of this Section.
(7)
Despite subsection (1), electrical substations are not permitted within the EH zone.
7.5
WAYSIDE PITS AND WAYSIDE QUARRIES
(1)
Wayside pits, wayside quarries and related portable plants and portable concrete
plants are permitted in all zones other than EP.
(2)
Where a wayside pit, wayside quarry, portable asphalt plant or portable concrete
plant is located on prime agricultural lands, the site shall be rehabilitated in
accordance with Section 3.5.6 Aggregate Extraction on Prime Agricultural Lands
of the Community Official Plan.
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SECTION 8 - RESIDENTIAL PROVISIONS
8.1
AMENITY AREA
(1)
Amenity area must be provided for residential use that is a permitted use in the
zone in which it is located, in accordance with Table 8.1.
(2)
Amenity area must be located on the same lot as the use for which it is provided.
(3)
Amenity area provided outdoors must not be located in a required front or exterior
side yard.
(4)
Where amenity area is located outside at grade, it may be included in the
calculation of landscaped area requirements.
(5)
Minimum required communal amenity area may only be included as part of a
required landscape buffer where it is aggregated into areas of 54 m2 or more.
TABLE 8.1 - AMENITY AREA
I Land Use
II Total Amenity
Area
III Communal
Amenity Area
IV Layout of
Communal Amenity
Area
(1) Apartment
building, low-rise
more than four
dwelling units
(2) Retirement
Home
(3) Retirement
Home, Converted
6 m2 per dwelling
unit, and 10% of the
gross floor area of
each rooming unit
A minimum of 50% of
the required total
amenity area
Where more than one
aggregated area is
provided, at least one
must be a minimum of
54 m2 [By-law #18-77].
(4) Residential Care
Facility
10% of the gross
floor area of each
rooming unit
All of the total
amenity area
Other Uses
Not required
8.2
BED AND BREAKFAST
(1)
Where listed as a permitted use, a bed and breakfast business may be conducted
within a detached dwelling provided that:
(a)
The lot and detached dwelling in which the Bed and Breakfast
establishment is located must meet all the requirements of the zone in
which it is located.
(b)
No person, other than members of the household who operate the
establishment shall be employed except as is necessary for housekeeping
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purposes.
(c)
Each guestroom shall have a minimum floor area of 10.5 m2 (113ft2).
(d)
Guestrooms are not permitted within an attic.
(e)
No Bed and Breakfast shall provide more than 3 guestrooms for overnight
accommodation.
(f)
No food or drink shall be offered or kept for sale for persons who are not
guests of the establishment.
(g)
A sign shall be permitted provided such sign is not greater than 0.3 m2
(3.23 ft2) in area.
(h)
A maximum eight (8) guests shall be permitted to stay within a Bed and
Breakfast.
8.3
CONVERSIONS
(1)
A residential use building may be converted to any residential use permitted in the
residential zone or exception zone in which it is located, and may be enlarged to
the full building envelope permitted in the zone for the original residential use
building that existed prior to conversion.
(2)
Subsection (1) applies, with all necessary modifications, to a non-complying
residential use building as long as the conversion does not increase the degree to
which the building is non-complying.
(3)
Any conversion that results in the creation of a retirement home, converted;
rooming house, converted; or converted dwelling must be serviced with public
sewer and water, except in the V - Village Core Zone, where such uses may be
permitted, if listed as permitted uses, on approved private services where public
services are not available.
(4)
A residential use building converted under subsection (1) must, after conversion,
continue to meet the lot area, lot width, height and yard setback provisions,
applicable to the original residential use for which the building was used prior to
conversion.
(5)
A building converted under subsection (1) must, after conversion, meet the parking
provisions that apply to the newly converted use.
(6)
Where a residential use building, located in a residential zone, is converted to a
retirement home, converted; rooming house, converted; or group home, such uses
must occupy the whole of the building.
(7)
A residential use building converted pursuant to this section is not permitted to
have any additional new driveway, except in the case of an exterior lot, where such
new driveway may only be created in the yard that did not contain a driveway prior
to the conversion.
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(8)
A residential use building converted pursuant to this section is not permitted to
have any new doorway entrance added to a front wall, whether before, during or
after conversion.
(9)
Subsection (8) does not,
(a)
prohibit the conversion of a building that originally contained more than one
doorway entrance in a front wall, nor
(b)
require the removal of a doorway entrance to a building that already
contained more than one entrance in a front wall, nor
(c)
prohibit an internal lobby or vestibule with one doorway entrance in the front
wall, nor
(d)
prohibit a new doorway entrance added to a front wall where one previously
did not exist.
8.4
DAY NURSERIES
(1)
Where permitted, day nurseries are subject to the following provisions:
1.
Lot Area (minimum)
465 m2
(5,005 ft2)
2.
Lot Frontage (minimum)
15 m
(49.2 ft)
3.
Front Yard Depth (minimum)
6 m
(19.7 ft)
4.
Exterior Side Yard Width (minimum)
6 m
(19.7 ft)
5.
Interior Side Yard Width (minimum)
3 m
(9.8 ft)
6.
Rear Yard Depth (minimum)
8 m
(26.2 ft)
7.
Landscaped Open Space (minimum)
30%
8.
Height of Building (maximum)
11 m
(36.1 ft)
(2)
A private home day care, as herein defined, shall be permitted in any dwelling unit
as a home-based business in accordance with the provisions of Section 8.9.
8.5
DWELLING UNITS BELOW GRADE
Repealed by By-law #19-14
8.6
ESTABLISHED BUILDING LINE IN BUILT-UP AREA
(1)
Where the front yard setback of at least one of the residential lots on either side of
another residential lot is less than the required front yard setback for the zone but
was lawfully established, the front yard setback for the middle residential lot may
be reduced to the greater of,
(a)
1.5 m, or
(b)
the average of the two front yard setbacks of the other two lots.
(2)
Where one of the lots on either side of the middle lot mentioned in subsection (1)
is vacant, and the other lot is less than the required front yard setback for the zone
but was legally established, the front yard setback for the middle lot may be
reduced to the greater of,
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(a)
1.5 m, or
(b)
the average of the required front yard setback for the zone and the front
yard setback of the lot that is not vacant.
(3)
Subsections (1) and (2) apply to both an addition to a residential building or to a
new residential building on the middle lot.
(4)
Where the front yard setback of the residential lot abutting a corner lot is less than
the required front yard setback for the zone, either the exterior side yard setback
or the front yard setback of an exterior lot may be reduced to the greater of,
(a)
1.5 m, or
(b)
the front yard setback of the abutting residential lot that faces the same
street, but only one of the yards abutting a street is permitted this reduced
setback.
8.7
GARDEN SUITES
(1)
A garden suite is only permitted where a site-specific, temporary zoning by-law
allows one.
(2)
Garden suites are subject to a legal agreement between the Municipality and the
owner of the main dwelling. The agreement is registered on title, stipulating the
name of the tenant, the period of time the agreement is in effect (up to a maximum
of ten years), the removal and restoration of the property once the unit is removed,
and penalties that will be invoked for failure to comply with the terms of the
agreement.
(3)
Where a garden suite is permitted by the temporary zoning mentioned in
subsections (1) and (2), the following provisions apply:
(a)
only one garden suite is permitted per lot;
(b)
the garden suite must be on the same lot as a principal residential use
building;
(c)
the principal residential use building must be either a detached dwelling or
a semi-detached dwelling;
(d)
the detached dwelling or semi-detached dwelling must be a permitted use
in the zone;
(e)
the garden suite must comply with the regulations set out in Table 8.7; and
(f)
despite subsection (3) (e), these regulations may be varied on a site-
specific basis through the temporary zoning by-law;
(g)
garden suites are not subject to Official Plan density calculations.
(4)
Subsection (3) does not preclude both units of a semi-detached dwelling having a
garden suite.
(5)
A garden suite is not permitted on a lot containing an additional residential unit.
TABLE 8.7 - PROVISIONS FOR GARDEN SUITES
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I Zoning Mechanism
II Provision
(1) Maximum height
4.6 m and 1 storey
(2) Permitted Location
In the rear yard only
(3) Minimum Setback
(a) From a side lot line
Same as a principal building
(b) From a rear lot line
2.3 m
(4) Maximum Lot Coverage
(i) 35% of the area of the
rear yard
(ii) a garden suite is not
included in the calculation of
any other maximum lot
coverage requirements
(5) Minimum distance from any other building on the lot
1.2 m
(6) Driveways
No driveway, other than one
already on the lot prior to the
installation of the garden
suite, is permitted
(7) Maximum floor area
65% of the gross floor area
of the principal building on
the lot
(8) Parking
No additional parking is
required
8.8
GROUP HOMES
(1)
Type A Group Homes may be a permitted use in all zones in which a single
detached dwelling is permitted as a principal use in accordance with the following
provisions.
(a)
Type A Group Homes shall not be permitted in accessory single detached
dwelling houses nor in accessory dwelling units.
(b)
Type A Group Homes may be permitted in single-detached dwellings and
in both units of semi-detached and duplex dwellings, provided that both
units are occupied by one group home operation and that the total number
of residents (excluding staff or receiving family) in both units does not
exceed ten [By-law #18-77].
8.9
HOME-BASED BUSINESS - DOMESTIC AND HOUSEHOLD ARTS
(1)
Where listed as a permitted use, a home-based business - domestic or household
art may be conducted within a dwelling unit and may include dressmaking and
tailoring, private home daycare, instruction in the arts and crafts, painting, sculping,
pottery, picture framing, furniture refinishing and repair, catering (preparation of
food to be served elsewhere), yoga or other personal fitness instruction, in
accordance with the following provisions.
(a)
The said dwelling unit is occupied as a place of residence by the individual
operating the home-based business.
(b)
Not more than thirty-five percent (35%) of the gross floor area of the
dwelling, or 65 m2 whichever is the lesser, is devoted to the business.
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(c)
The business is carried on by at least one member of the household
residing on the premises.. Two additional employees, other than a
household member residing on the premises, shall be permitted provided
one additional parking space is provided on the lot.
(d)
There is no display of goods or advertising other than a plate or sign which
is not larger than 0.3 m2 in area, not flashing or back lit. Signs shall adhere
to the Municipality's Sign By-law provisions.
(e)
The rental or retail sales permitted as part of a home-based business shall
be limited to those items produced, assembled, repaired or otherwise has
value added to, within the dwelling unit or is associated with a service being
provided as part of the home-based business.
(f)
There is no outside storage of goods or material, except for child play
furniture and structures for a Private Home Daycare use.
8.10 HOME-BASED BUSINESS - PROFESSIONAL USES
(1)
Where listed as a permitted use, Home-Based Business - Professional Use may
be carried on within a dwelling unit by professional practitioners such as trades
persons, accountants, architects, auditors, engineers, insurance agents, land
surveyors, lawyers, notaries, realtors, medical practitioners, chiropractors,
dentists, veterinarians, photographers, professional consultants, telecommuters,
and hairdressers for professional purposes in accordance with the following
provisions:
(a)
The said dwelling unit is occupied as a place of residence by the
professional user.
(b)
Not more than thirty-three percent (33%) of the gross floor area of the
dwelling, or 60 m2 (645 ft2) whichever is the lesser, is devoted to the
business.
(c)
The business is carried on by a member of the household residing on the
premises and all articles sold are produced by members of the household.
Two additional employees, other than a household member residing on the
premises, shall be permitted provided one additional parking space is
provided on the lot.
(d)
The residential character of the dwelling is not changed, nor does the
home-based business become a public nuisance, in particular, in regard to
noise, traffic, vibration, fumes, dust, effluent, odour, or parking.
(e)
There is no display of goods or advertising other than a plate or sign which
is not larger than 0.3 m2 (3.23 ft2) in area, not flashing or back lit. Signs
shall adhere to the Municipality's Sign By-law provisions [By-law #18-77].
(f)
No mechanical equipment is used except if reasonably consistent with the
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use of a dwelling. The home-based business uses(s) shall not interfere with
telephone, television, radio, or satellite reception.
(g)
The rental or retail sales permitted as part of the home-based business
shall be limited to those items produced, assembled, repaired or
otherwise has value added to, within the dwelling unit or is associated
with a service being provided as part of the home-based business.
(h)
There is no outside storage of goods or material.
(i)
One off-street parking space is provided for every 19 m2 (204.5 ft2) of floor
space occupied by the professional use.
(j)
Where the Home-Based Business - Professional Use is in the form of a
trades person business, the storage of equipment and material necessary
to conduct the home-based business shall be permitted within an
accessory building, provided the area devoted to the home-based business
is not more than 100 m2 (1076 ft2) and is confined by walls on all sides, and
the accessory building complies with all other setbacks and provisions of
this By-law [By-law #18-77].
8.11 HOME-BASED BUSINESS - RURAL BUSINESS
(1)
Where listed as a permitted use, a Home-Based Business - Rural Business may
be conducted within a dwelling, a farm building or an accessory building and shall
be limited to welding, machining, seed dealing, small machinery repair, cabinet
making, furniture making or repair, arts and craft studio, carpentry, the sale and
service of equestrian equipment and trades person business purposes in
accordance with the following provisions:
(a)
The said dwelling unit is occupied as a place of residence by the
professional user.
(b)
Not more than thirty-three percent (33%) of the gross floor area of the
dwelling is devoted to the business.
(c)
Where the rural home-based business is located within an accessory
building, such accessory building must be a minimum of 70 m (230 ft) from
any part of a dwelling located on surrounding properties and must comply
with all other setbacks and provisions of this By-law. Not more than 100 m2
(1076 ft2), confined by walls on all sides, of an accessory building shall be
devoted to a rural home-based business. Any change in use of an
accessory structure to accommodate a rural home-based business will
require a permit under the Building Code Act, Chap. 14, R.S.O. 1990 [By-
law #18-77].
(d)
The business is carried on by a member of the household residing on the
premises and all articles sold are produced by members of the household.
Two additional employees, other than a household member residing on the
premises, shall be permitted provided one additional parking space is
provided on the lot.
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(e)
Such home industry is clearly secondary to the main use and does not
change the rural character of the area.
(f)
There is no advertising other than a plate or sign which is not flashing or
back lit and not larger than 1 m2 (10.8 ft2) in area and not flashing. Signs
shall adhere to the Municipality's Sign By-law provisions [By-law #18-77].
(g)
The rental or retail sales permitted as part of the a home-based business
shall be limited to those items produced, assembled, repaired or otherwise
has value added to, within the dwelling unit or is associated with a service
being provided as part of the home-based business.
(h)
There is no outside storage of goods, materials or equipment unless fully
enclosed by a fence or other enclosure which provides visual screening.
8.12 HOME-BASED BUSINESS - FARM VACATION
(1)
Where listed as a permitted use, a Home-Based Business - Farm Vacation
business may be conducted within a farm dwelling provided that:
(a)
The lot and detached dwelling in which the Home-Based Business - Farm
Vacation establishment is located must meet all the requirements of the
zone in which it is located.
(b)
No person, other than members of the household who operate the
establishment shall be employed except as is necessary for housekeeping
purposes.
(c)
Each guest room shall have a minimum floor area of 10.5 m2 (113 ft2).
(d)
Guestrooms are not permitted within an attic.
(e)
No Home-Based Business - Farm Vacation shall provide more than
3 guestrooms for overnight accommodation.
(f)
No food or drink shall be offered or kept for sale for persons who are not
guests of the establishment.
(g)
There is no display of goods or advertising other than a plate or sign which
is not larger than 0.3 m2 (3.23 ft2) in area, not flashing or back lit. Signs shall
adhere to the Municipality's Sign By-law provisions [By-law #18-77].
(h)
A maximum of eight (8) guests shall be permitted to stay within a
Home-Based Business - Farm Vacation.
8.13 ONE DWELLING PER LOT
1) Except where specifically permitted in this By-law, no more than one dwelling shall be
located on a lot.
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2) Notwithstanding Section 8.13(1), more than one dwelling may ne permitted on a lot
provided that all of the following are met:
a. The lot is within an approved draft plan of subdivision;
b. The Subdivision Agreement and Subdivision Plan have been fully executed;
c. All required securities have been posted and any required Certificate of Insurance
has been provided confirming that the required coverage levels have been
secured, to the satisfaction of the Municipality;
d. Each dwelling is sited in accordance with the lot configuration shown in the
approved draft plan of subdivision, and development shall not result in more than
one (1) dwelling per lot following registration of the subdivision; and
e. Each dwelling complies with all provisions of this by-law following registration.
8.14 OPEN STORAGE - RESIDENTIAL ZONES
[Amended by By-law #18-77
(1)
In any Residential Zone:
(a)
No person shall block any required front yard or rear yard with the location
of a building or structure, or by the storage of lumber, salvage or similar
material.
(b)
No person shall use any lot for the parking or storage of any commercial
vehicle in excess of 2000 kg (4409 lb) vehicle weight.
(c)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8.12 (b), the occupant of any
dwelling may use any garage situated on the same lot for the housing or
storage of one commercial vehicle, not exceeding 4500 kg. (9920 lb)
vehicle weight, which vehicle is operated by the owner.
(d)
No person shall use any lot for the outside parking or storage of:
(i)
a motor vehicle which has had part or all of its superstructure
removed;
(ii)
a motor vehicle which is unlicensed.
(e)
No person shall use any lot for the purpose of outside parking or storage of
a recreational vehicle, except as permitted below:
(i)
one boat which shall not exceed 8.5 m (27.9 ft) in length;
(ii)
one tourist vehicle which shall not exceed 8.5 m (27.9 ft) in length;
(iii)
two snowmobiles;
(iv)
one tourist trailer which shall not exceed 8.5 m (27.9 ft) in length,
exclusive of hitch or tongue.
This provision shall not apply to prevent the parking or storage of one or more
boats on a lot which abuts a shoreline.
(2)
In all zones in which a dwelling is permitted as a principal use:
(a)
Where a recreational vehicle is parked in any yard on a lot, such vehicle
shall not be used for living or sleeping accommodation for longer than
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30 consecutive days by any person in transit between one place and
another; but in no case shall such living or sleeping accommodation be
leased or rented.
(b)
Where a lot has an area of 1ha or less, the parking or outside storage of a
recreational vehicle may be permitted for a period of not more than 72 hours
in any one calendar month in a front yard or exterior side yard.
(c)
Notwithstanding the foregoing, where a lot is used for a dwelling house or
houses containing more than two (2) dwelling units, the limitations imposed
herein shall not restrict the number of recreational vehicles that are stored
on the lot provided the area, building or structure used for such storage
complies with the yard provisions of the zone in which such area, building
or structure is located and has been approved by the Corporation under a
site plan agreement. Such area, building or structure shall be in addition to
the required parking.
8.15 ROOMING UNITS IN PRIVATE DWELLINGS
(1)
In the case of the R1, R2, R3, and R4 zones, up to three rooming units are
permitted in a detached dwelling; and in each principal dwelling unit of a semi-
detached dwelling, duplex dwelling, and townhouse dwelling.
(2)
In the case of the V, RU, and RR zones, up to two rooming units are permitted in
a detached dwelling; and in each principal dwelling unit of a semi-detached
dwelling and a duplex dwelling.
(3)
In no case, may the cumulative total of rooming units within the whole of one of the
residential use buildings, listed in subsections (1) and (2) above, result in the
creation of a rooming house, or rooming house, converted.
(4)
Rooming units are not permitted within additional residential units and garden
suites.
(5)
Rooming units are not permitted on a lot containing an additional residential unit..
8.16 ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL UNITS
1) An additional residential unit is permitted in any detached, semi-detached, row dwelling,
townhouse or duplex dwelling, or in a building or structure ancillary to a detached, semi-
detached or duplex dwelling in any zone that permits any one or more of these dwelling
types.
2) A maximum of two additional residential units are permitted per lot, except in the case of
vertically attached principal units, two additional residential units are permitted per
principal dwelling unit.
a. Notwithstanding Section 8.16(2), a maximum of three additional residential units
are permitted per lot with a primary detached dwelling in the urban settlement
area of Almonte, provided the lot is zoned R1 or R2 and meets the minimum area
and frontage requirements of the R1 zone for municipally serviced lots.
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3) All additional residential units are subject to the following provisions:
a. The entrance (doorway) to the additional residential unit within a single detached
dwelling or demi-detached dwelling is provided in the side or rear yard and is not
permitted within the front wall of the principal dwelling unit. For the purpose of
single detached or semi-detached dwelling on an exterior lot, the location of the
entrance to the principal dwelling is considered the front wall.
b. The additional residential unit is located on the same lot as a principal dwelling
unit and is not a standalone, principal use capable of being severed.
c. The lot containing the principal dwelling unit and additional residential unit has
frontage on a street which is an improved street and is part of the Corporation's
approved street system.
d. The gross floor area of an additional residential unit located at or above ground is
limited to an amount equal to 40% of the gross floor area of the principal dwelling
unit except in the case of an additional residential unit located in a basement,
with only the entrance at grade, may occupy the entire basement.
e. The principal dwelling unit shall be considered whichever dwelling unit has the
greatest gross floor area.
f. A maximum of two additional residential units are permitted an ancillary structure.
g. A detached additional residential unit must be located within 40 metres of the
principal dwelling unit.
h. A detached additional residential unit is subject to the performance standards
outlined in Table 6.1A - 'Provisions for Accessory Uses, Buildings or Structures',
subject to the following:
i. The floor area of the additional residential unit shall not apply to the
calculation of Table 6.16A(6) - 'Maximum Cumulative Area of All
Accessory Buildings Combined'
ii. The additional residential unit shall not apply to the calculation of Table
6.1A(7) - 'Maximum Number of Accessory Buildings Permitted on a Lot'
i.
The additional residential unit must be connected to the existing water and sewer
services for the principal dwelling unit subject to the following:
i. In the case of a lot serviced by private services (well and septic system)
within the urban settlement area of Almonte, the principal dwelling unit
must be connected to municipal services to permit an additional
residential unit; or
ii. In the case of a lot connected to municipal services, servicing of the
additional residential unit must be provided through the principal dwelling
unit; or
iii. In the case of lot serviced by private services (well and septic system), at
least one of the private services must be shared with the principal
dwelling unit.
j.
An additional residential unit is not permitted on a lot that is legally non-
complying with respect to lot width or lot area.
k. An additional residential unit is not permitted where the existing residential use is
a legal non-conforming use.
l.
Where an additional residential unit is located on a lot, neither a garden suite nor
any rooming units are permitted on that lot.
8.17 ACCESSORY APARTMENT
[Section 8.1 added by By-law #18-77, sections that follow have adjusted
accordingly]
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(1)
Accessory Apartments are subject to the requirements outlined under Section
8.16 of this By-law.
(2)
Notwithstanding Section 8.16(2), Accessory Apartments are permitted in the A
and RU Zones.
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SECTION 9 - PARKING, QUEUING & LOADING SPACING PROVISIONS
9.1
GENERAL PARKING PROVISIONS
(1)
Parking, queuing and loading spaces and all driveways and aisles leading to those
spaces must be provided for each land use in accordance with the provisions of
Section 9 of this By-law, and
(a)
must be set aside for and used exclusively for that purpose;
(b)
must not be obstructed; and
(c)
must be located on the same lot as the use or building for which they are
provided, except where otherwise permitted.
(2)
Despite subsection (1), a seasonal garden centre or a temporary special event
accessory to retail store, retail food store or shopping centre may be located such
that it temporarily prevents the use of a portion of the required or provided parking
spaces, aisles or driveways, provided that:
(a)
the majority of the parking spaces continue to be available in compliance
with this By-law;
(b)
the garden centre or temporary special event does not obstruct access to
a fire route.
No additional parking is required for these special activities or for an outdoor
commercial patio. For the purpose of this Section, a temporary special event
includes a seasonal or short-term fair, carnival, show, exhibit or other similar
events.
(3)
All motor vehicle parking spaces and queuing and loading spaces must have
unobstructed access directly to a public street by:
(a)
a driveway or private way;
(b)
an aisle leading to a driveway; or
(c)
a public lane.
(4)
All motor vehicle parking spaces, queuing and loading spaces, and aisles and
driveways leading to those spaces must have a surface which is:
(a)
hard, stable and dust preventative in Almonte and Villages;
(b)
usable in all seasons in the Rural area.
9.2
MINIMUM PARKING SPACE RATES
(1)
Off-street motor vehicle parking must be provided for any land use at the rate set
out in Table 9.2 below. In addition, visitor parking must be provided in accordance
with Section 9.3.
(2)
For the purpose of this Section, 0.5 m of fixed bench seating is equivalent to one
fixed seat.
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(3)
Despite subsection (1), where a restaurant, bar, place of assembly, place of
worship or recreational and athletic facility is located within a shopping centre, and
one or more occupancies of that same use comprise more than 30% of the gross
leasable area of the shopping centre, then the minimum required parking for that
use will be calculated at the parking rate specified for that use, and not at the
shopping centre rate.
(4)
For uses that are not listed in Table 9.2, parking space rates for a comparable land
use will be applied.
TABLE 9.2 - MINIMUM PARKING SPACE RATES
I Land Use
Minimum Number of Parking Spaces Required
II Almonte
III Villages
III Rural Areas
Uses Related - Residential or in accordance with Section 9.3.3
Apartment - Low
Rise
1.2 per dwelling unit
N/A
Back-to-Back
Townhouse
1 per dwelling unit
Bed and Breakfast
1 per dwelling unit plus 0.5 for each guest
room [By-law #18-77]
1 per dwelling unit
plus 1 per guest
room
Converted dwelling,
Dwelling Units, in the
same building with
other uses
0.5 per dwelling unit
1 per dwelling unit
Detached dwelling
1 per dwelling unit
Garden Suite
None
Group Home
1 per 100 m2 of gross floor area, minimum of 1
Home-based
Business
None
1 per home-based business
Residential Care
Facility
0.25 per dwelling unit or rooming units plus 1 per 100 m2 of gross floor
area used for medical, health or personal services
Retirement Home,
converted retirement
home
Rooming House,
converted Rooming
House
0.25 per rooming unit
0.5 per rooming unit
Additional
Residential Unit
One (1) per additional residential unit, on a lot containing a single
detached dwelling or semi-detached dwelling, which shall not be
located in tandem to the required principal dwelling unit parking rate.
In all other cases, one (1) per additional residential unit, which can be
located in tandem to the required principal dwelling unit parking rate.
Townhouse
1 per dwelling unit
Triplex Dwelling
1 per dwelling
Stacked Townhouse
1 per dwelling unit
Semi-detached
1 per dwelling unit
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dwelling
Duplex dwelling
1 per dwelling unit
Fourplex dwelling
1 per dwelling unit
Use-Related Non-Residential
Agriculture Use
2 per farm plus 3 per 100 m2 of floor area of farm produce outlet
Agriculture Industrial
Use
0.8 per 100 m2 of gross floor area
Airport
0.5 per 100 m2 of gross floor area used for passenger terminal or
aircraft hangar
Amusement Centre
4 per alley, court, ice sheet, game table or other game surface plus
10 per 100 m2 of gross floor area used for dining and assembly
Amusement Park
Animal Clinic
0.5 per 100 m2 of
gross floor area
4 per 100 m2 of gross floor area
Artist Studio
0.75 per 100 m2 of
gross floor area
2.5 per 100 m2 of
gross floor area
3.4 per 100 m2 of
gross floor area,
minimum of
5 spaces
Automobile Body
Shop
3 per serviced bay
Automobile
Dealership
1. sales/showroom area - 2 per 100 m2 of gross floor area
2. other areas - 1 per 100 m2 of gross floor area
Automobile Rental
Establishment
Automobile Service
Station
Greater of 1 per 100 m2 of gross floor area or 2 per service bay
Bank
2.5 per 100 m2 of
gross floor area
3.4 per 100 m2 of gross floor area
Bank Machine
None
Bar
None
6 per 100 m2 of gross floor area
Campground
1 per camping site within campground
Car Wash
None
Catering
Establishment
0.75 per 100 m2 or 0.8 per 100 m2 of gross floor area
Cemetery
None
Cinema
1 per 8 fixed seats
Convenience Store
2.5 per 100 m2 of
gross floor area
3.4 per 100 m2 of gross floor area
Day nursery
2 per 100 m2 of gross floor area
Environmental
Preserve and
Education Facility
None
Equestrian
Establishment
None
Fairground
None
Forestry Operation
None
Funeral
establishment
0.75 per 100 m2 of
gross floor area
7 per 100 m2 of gross floor area
Golf Course
1 per 100 m2 of gross floor area plus 4 per hole
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Heavy Equipment
and Vehicle Sales,
Rental and Servicing
0.75 per 100 m2 of gross floor area
Hospital
1.4 per 100 m2
Hotel
1 per guest unit for up
to 40 guest units, and
1 per 6 guest units
over 40 units
1 per guest unit
Library
2.5 per 100 m2 of gross floor area
Light Industrial Use
0.8 per 100 m2 of gross floor area
Marine Facility
1 per 100 m2 of gross floor area plus 1 per boat slip
Medical Facility
4 per 100 m2 of gross floor area
Mineral Extraction
Operation
None
Municipal Service
Centre
2 per 100 m2 of gross floor area
Museum
0.75 per 100 m2 of
gross floor area
2 per 100 m2 of gross floor area
Nightclub
6 per 100 m2 of gross floor area
Office
1.8 per 100 m2 of
gross floor area
2.3 per 100 m2 of gross floor area
Personal Service
Business
2.5 per 100 m2 of
gross floor area
3.4 per 100 m2 of gross floor area
Place of Assembly
Place of Worship
10 per 100 m2 of gross floor area of assembly area
Post Office
2 per 100 m2of gross floor area
Post Secondary
Educational
Institution
1 per 100 m2 of gross floor area
Printing Plant
0.8 per 100 m2 of gross floor area
Recreational and
Athletic Facility
2 per alley, court, ice sheet, game table or other game surface plus 10
per 100 m2 of gross floor area used for dining, assembly or common
area
Restaurant
3 for first 50 m2 of
gross floor area plus
10 per 100 m2 of
gross floor area over
50 m2 of gross floor
area
10 per 100 m2 of gross floor area
Restaurant - Fast
Food
Restaurant - Full
Service
Restaurant - Take
Out
1.5 for first 50 m2 of
gross floor area plus
5 per 100 m2 of gross
floor area over 50 m2
of gross floor area
5 per 100 m2 of gross floor area
Retail Food Store
2.5 per 100 m2 of
gross floor area
3.4 per 100 m2 of gross floor area
Retail Store
School
Secondary School - 3 per classroom
Others - 1.5 per classroom
Service and Repair
Shop
2.5 per 100 m2 of
gross floor area
3.4 per 100 m2 of gross floor area
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Shopping Centre
3.4 per 100 m2 of gross leasable floor area
Snow Disposal
Facility
None
Solid Waste
Disposal Facility
None
Sports Arena
1 per 4 fixed seats
Storage Yard
1 per 100 m2 of gross floor area
Theatre
1 per 8 fixed seats
1 per 4 fixed seats
Training Centre
1.8 per 100 m2 of
gross floor area
2.4 per 100 m2 of gross floor area
Utility Installation
0.5 per 100 m2 of
gross floor area
0.8 per 100 m2 of gross floor area
Warehouse
0.5 per 100 m2 of
gross floor area
0.8 per 100 m2 of gross floor area
Wayside Pit or
Quarry
None
9.3.1 Minimum Visitor parking space rates
(1)
In addition to the parking required under Section 9.2, off-street visitor motor vehicle
parking must be provided for the land uses and at the rate set out in Table 9.3.
TABLE 9.3 - MINIMUM VISITOR PARKING SPACE RATES
I Land Use
Minimum Number of Visitor Parking
Spaces Required
Apartment Building, Low-Rise
0.2 per dwelling unit
Townhouse
0.2 per dwelling unit
9.3.2 Accessible Parking Spaces
Included in the number of parking spaces required in Section 9.2 for all uses, save and
except for Residential uses, shall be Accessible parking spaces designed in accordance
with the following:
Parking Spaces Required
No. of Accessible
per Section 9.2
Spaces Required
9 or less
0
10-25
1
26-50
2
51-75
3
76-100
4
101-150
5
151-200
6
201-300
7
301-400
8
401+
2% of the total
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9.3.3 Cash-in-lieu of Parking
The Minimum Parking Requirements for Non-Residential Uses required herein may be
reduced or waived provided the owner enters into an Agreement with the Corporation
under Section 40 of the Planning Act, RSO 1990.
9.3.4 Parking Lot Required
Where more than three (3) parking spaces are required and such parking spaces are to
be located together, such parking spaces shall be located in a parking lot or parking
garage.
9.3.5 Calculation of Spaces
(a)
When a building or lot accommodates more than one use or purpose the required
parking spaces shall be the sum total of the required parking spaces for the
separate uses or purposes. Parking facilities for one use shall not be considered
as providing required parking for any other use.
(b)
If calculation of the required parking spaces results in a fraction the required
parking spaces shall be the higher whole number.
9.3.6 Size and Accessibility of Parking Spaces
Every parking space shall maintain a minimum area and width and shall be accessible
from unobstructed manoeuvring aisles and shall be in accordance with the following
regulations:
(a)
in the case of a private garage or carport, the minimum interior size of a parking
space: 2.75 m x 5.75 m. Notwithstanding the interior size of the garage, the
minimum width of a garage door: 2.4 m.
(b)
in the case of regular or angled parking spaces, consisting of a minimum width of
2.75 m and a minimum length of 5.75 m, with the parking space measured at right
angles to the angle of parking; and
(c)
in the case of parallel parking spaces, consisting of a minimum width of 2.75 m
and a minimum length of 6.7 m.
(d)
Notwithstanding the parking space size requirements listed above, the minimum
parking space width for accessible parking shall be 3.9 m (12.8 ft). Where two or
more angled accessible parking spaces are located together, the minimum parking
space width shall be 3.2 m (10.5 ft).
(e)
Notwithstanding the parking space requirements listed above, for a parking lot with
five or more spaces, 20% of the parking spaces may be provided as compact
vehicle parking spaces. Where compact vehicle parking spaces are provided, they
must be signed as such and consist of a minimum width of 2.4m and a minimum
length of 4.6m.
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9.3.7 Provisions and Location of Spaces
(a)
Parking spaces shall be provided at the time of erection, expansion, and/or
conversion of any building or structure, or at the time any building or structure is
enlarged.
(b)
Required parking in a Residential Zone shall be located on the same lot or within
the same building as the use for which said parking is required.
(c)
Where the owner of a non-residential building or structure proposes to provide the
required parking spaces and areas in a location other than on the same lot as the
use that requires such spaces and areas, then such shall be located not more than
150 m (492 ft) from the said lot. Where required parking is not provided on the
same lot, the lot or part of the lot where the parking is located shall be required to
be dedicated parking under a long-term lease in favour of the property which
requires the parking spaces and areas.
(d)
Unless otherwise provided for herein, uncovered parking spaces shall be permitted
in yards in accordance with the following:
i)
all yards, except in the required front yard unless located in a driveway
leading to a required parking space
ii)
For open space and commercial uses, all yards, provided that no part of
any parking area, other than a driveway, is located closer than 1.5 m to any
street line.
iii)
For industrial and institutional uses interior side and rear yards only, except
for visitor parking covering not more than 15% of the front yard area,
provided that no part of any parking area, other than a driveway, is located
closer than 1.5 m to any street line.
9.3.8 Application of Parking Requirements
(a)
The parking area requirements referred to herein shall not apply to any building in
existence at the date of passing of this By-law so long as the floor area as it existed
at such date is not increased and the building or structure is used for a purpose
which does not require more parking spaces according to this section, than were
required by its use at the date of passing of the By-law.
(b)
If a use is changed or a building is enlarged in floor area or there is an increase
the number of dwelling units or otherwise as would require an additional number
of parking spaces, then such additional parking spaces shall be provided based
on said change of use or expansion. In the case of a change in use, the number
of additional parking spaces required will be determined by calculating the
difference between that which would be required by the new and the existing uses
[By-law #18-77].
(c)
When a building or structure accommodates more than one type of use, the
parking area requirements shall be the sum of the requirements for the separate
parts of the building or structure occupied by the separate types of use.
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9.3.9 Driveways
(a) For all zones other than a Residential zone, a driveway leading to required and
provided parking spaces shall be unobstructed and at least 3.0 m wide but not more
than 9.0 m. the maximum width of a shared driveway is 9.0 m.
i. For Residential zones, a driveway leading to required and provided
parking spaces shall be unobstructed and a minimum 3.0 m wide and
maximum 6.5 m wide or 50% of the lot frontage, whichever is less.
For corner lots with less than 60 m of frontage only one driveway is
permitted. The maximum width of a shared driveway is 6.5 m.
(b) For all other zones other than a Residential zone, all lots are limited to the following
number of driveways:
1. One driveway if the lot frontage is less than 60 m;
2. Two driveways if the lot frontage is 60 m to 90 m;
3. A maximum of three driveways of the lot frontage is greater
than 90 m.
i.
Residential zones are limited to the following number of driveways:
1. One driveway is the lot frontage is less than 60 m
2. A maximum of two driveways if the lot frontage is greater than
90 m
(c) A driveway serving a residential use or in a Residential zone shall not be located
closer than the required interior side yard setback or required corner side yard
setback. Notwithstanding the foregoing, for those driveways which are abutting and
service two lots, the setback shall be "nil". For those driveways located in the rear
yard, the minimum rear yard setback shall be 1.2 m.
(d) The minimum distance from a driveway and an intersection of two public streets,
measured along the street line is 7.0 m, except for automobile service stations, gas
bars and retail propane or compressed natural gas transfer facilities where the
minimum is 4.5 m.
(e) The minimum angle of an intersection of a driveway and a public street line is 60
degrees.
(f) Parking lots serving any use other than a residential use with less than four units,
shall be designed in such a manner that any vehicle entering or exiting a public
street need not travel in a backwards manner.
(g) A driveway serving a non-residential use shall not be located closer than 3.0 m to a
lot which is in a Residential zone or a lot where a residential dwelling is the principal
use.
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9.3.10 Surfacing and Drainage of Parking Areas and Access Lanes
Each parking lot and driveway connecting the parking lot with a street shall be surfaced
with asphalt, concrete, interlocking pavers or similar hard surfaces, except that in the case
of a dwelling house containing not more than three dwelling units, such parking area and
driveway may be constructed of any stable surface treated so as to prevent the raising of
dust or loose particles. Drainage shall be provided so as to prevent the flow of surface
water onto adjoining lots.
9.3.11 Illumination of Parking Areas or Driveways
When parking areas and/or driveways are illuminated, lighting fixtures shall be so
arranged that no part of any fixture shall be more than 9 m (29.5 ft) above the adjoining
finished grade and light shall be directed downward only onto the parking area or driveway
and away from any adjoining lands or the sky.
9.3.12 Aisle Widths
Aisles between parking spaces shall provide unobstructed access from each parking
space to a driveway and shall be established on the basis of the following:
Angle of Parking
Minimum Aisle Width
0o to 55o
4.0 m
56o to 75o
5.8 m
90o
6.0 m
9.4
LANDSCAPING PROVISIONS FOR PARKING LOTS
(1)
Except in the case of an industrial zone, a minimum of 20% of the area of any
parking lot must be provided as a perimeter or interior landscaped area comprised
of the following [By-law #18-77]:
(a)
a landscaped buffer must be provided between the perimeter of the parking
lot and a lot line in accordance with Table 9.4. A driveway may cross the
landscaped buffer;
(b)
in addition to the landscaped buffer, interior landscaping may be provided
including various landscaped islands, landscaped medians, pedestrian
pathways or public plazas to meet the minimum 20% requirement;
(c)
a landscaped island shall be located at the end of each parking aisle and
shall be a minimum of 2.5 m wide and include one tree per parking row;
and
(d)
in the case of large-scale highway commercial and shopping centre
developments, parking areas will be broken up into smaller areas
separated by treed islands that are 1.8 m - 3.7 m wide, with trees every
7.6 m - 12.2 m.
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TABLE 9.4 MINIMUM REQUIRED WIDTH OF A LANDSCAPED BUFFER OF A
PARKING LOT
I Location of
Landscaped Buffer
II For a parking lot
containing 10 or
fewer spaces
III For a parking lot
containing more than
10 but fewer than
100 spaces
IV For a parking
lot containing
100 or more
spaces
Abutting a street
3 m
Not abutting a street
1.5 m
3 m
5 m
(2)
All outdoor loading and refuse collection areas contained within a parking lot must:
(a)
be located at least 9 m from a lot line abutting a public street;
(b)
be located at least 3 m from any other lot line;
(c)
be screened from view by an opaque screen with a minimum height of 2m;
and
(d)
not be in a front yard [By-law #18-77]
9.5
BICYCLE PARKING SPACE RATES AND PROVISIONS
(1)
Bicycle parking must be provided for the land uses and at the rate set out in
Table 9.5 for lands located within the Town of Almonte.
TABLE 9.5 - BICYCLE PARKING SPACE RATES
I Land Use
II Minimum Number of Spaces Required
Apartment building, low-rise
0.50 per dwelling unit
School
1 per 100 m2 of gross floor area
Bank, convenience store, daycare, office,
post office, post-secondary educational
institution, restaurant, retail food store, retail
store
1 per 250 m2of gross floor area
Library, municipal service centre, personal
service business, service and repair shop,
shopping centre
1 per 500 m2 of gross floor area
Airport, hospital, hotel, light industrial use,
medical facility
1 per 1,000 m2 of gross floor area
Animal clinic, storage yard, warehouse
1 per 2,000 m2 of gross floor area
All other non-residential uses
1 per 1,500 m2 of gross floor area
(2)
Bicycle parking must be located on the same lot as the use or building for which it
is provided.
(3)
Bicycle parking spaces must be located in order to provide convenient access to
main entrances or well-used areas.
9.6
LOADING REGULATIONS
(1)
The owner or occupant of any lot, building or structure erected or used for any
purpose, other than an agricultural use, involving the frequent receiving, shipping,
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loading or unloading of persons, animals, goods, wares and merchandise and raw
materials, shall provide and maintain at the premises, on the lot occupied by the
building or structure and not forming part of a street or lane, within the zone in
which such use is located, loading and unloading spaces in accordance with
Table 9.6. Table 9.6 -Minimum Number of Vehicle Loading Spaces Required
Minimum Number of Vehicle Loading Spaces Required per m2 of Gross Floor Area
I
Land Use
II
Less than
350 m2
III
350-999 m2
IV
1,000-1,999
m2
V
2,000-
4,999 m2
VI
5,000 m2
and over
Light industrial use,
warehouse,
hospital, museum,
place of worship,
post secondary
educational
institution, school,
sports arena,
theatre
0
1
2
Office
0
1
2
Retail food store,
shopping centre
0
1
2
All other non-
residential uses
0
1
2
Residential Uses
None required
9.6.1 Access
Access to loading spaces shall be by means of a driveway at least 4 m (13.1 ft) wide
contained within the lot on which the spaces are located and leading to a street or public
lane located within or adjoining the zone in which the use is located.
9.6.2 Loading Space Dimensions
Each loading space shall be at least 9 m (29.5 ft) long, at least 3 m (9.8 ft) wide and shall
have a vertical clearance of at least 4 m (13.1 ft).
9.6.3 Location of Loading Space
The loading space or spaces required shall be located in the interior side or rear yard.
Loading spaces may be in front and exterior side yards if set back from the street line a
minimum distance of 10 m and where there is a vegetative buffer [By-law #18-77].
9.6.4 Surface and Drainage of Spaces and Driveways
Loading spaces and driveways thereto shall be surfaced with asphalt, concrete,
interlocking pavers or similar hard surfaces. Drainage should be provided so as to prevent
the flow of surface water onto adjoining lots.
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9.6.5 Application of Loading Space Requirements
The loading space requirements referred to herein shall not apply to any building in
existence at the date of passing of this By-law so long as the floor area as it existed at
such date is not increased. However, if a building is enlarged in floor area as would require
an additional number of loading spaces, then such additional loading spaces shall be
provided based on said expansion or enlargement. Notwithstanding Section 9.6, where
the building or structure is deficient in loading spaces, a loading space shall not be required
for an expansion of 25 m2 (269 ft2) or greater and less than 100 m2 (1076 ft2).
9.6.6 Cumulative Standards
Where there are two or more uses located on the same lot, the loading space requirements
shall be the sum of the requirements of each use.
9.6.7 Landscaping
Where a loading area adjoins any residential zone or a street, then a planting area of a
minimum width of 3 m (9.8 ft) shall be provided within the lot requiring such loading area
and along the lot lines adjoining such residential zone or street.
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SECTION 10 - ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES
10.1 GENERAL
For the purposes of this By-law, the land area of the Corporation is hereby divided into
various generalized and specific "Zones" to which the provisions and regulations herein
shall respectively apply.
10.2 ZONE SYMBOLS
(a)
The following Zones are hereby established and are zoned on the Zoning Map
Schedules by symbols consisting of letters and numbers or letters only, as the
case may be:
Zone
Symbol
Agricultural
A
Rural
RU
Residential First Density
R1
Residential Second Density
R2
Residential Third Density
R3
Residential Fourth Density
R4
Limited Service Residential
LSR
Rural Residential
RR
Agricultural Commercial
C1
Downtown Commercial
C2
Highway Commercial
C3
Shopping Centre Commercial
C4
Rural Commercial
C5
Tourist Commercial
C6
Local Commercial
C7
Village Core
V
Business Park
E1
Light Industrial
M1
Medium Industrial
M2
Agricultural Industrial
M3
Rural Industrial
M4
Community Facility
I
Parkland and Open Space
OS
Mineral Aggregate Pit
MP
Mineral Aggregate Quarry
MQ
Mineral Aggregate Reserve
MR
Environmental Hazard
EH
Environmental Protection
EP
Waste Disposal
WD
Development
D
(b)
Whenever in this By-law the term "Zone" is used, preceded or followed by any
symbol, as the case requires, such combination shall refer to any area delineated
on the zoning maps and zoned therein by said symbol.
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10.3 SPECIAL PROVISIONS FROM OTHER BY-LAWS
Where any of the zone symbols described in Section 10.2(a) are shown on the zoning
maps followed by a dash and number, (e.g. C1-01-17), then special provisions to the
normal zone provisions apply to such lands. The number following the dash shall identify
the by-law in which such special provisions may be found. Unless specified otherwise in
the referenced by-law, all other provisions of the zone and this By-law shall apply to the
lands.
10.4 SPECIAL EXCEPTION PROVISIONS
Where any of the zone symbols described in Section 10.2(a) are shown on the zoning
maps followed by a dash and a letter (e.g. R1-a) then special provisions and/or uses to
the normal zone provisions apply to such lands. Such special provisions will be found by
reference to that section of the By-law which deals with that particular zone. Lands zoned
in this manner shall be subject to all restrictions of the zone, except as otherwise provided
by the special exception provision.
10.5 INCORPORATION OF ZONING MAP
The locations and boundaries of the zones established by this By-law are shown on the
maps appended hereto and which are referred to as the zoning maps and comprise the
sectional parts of the zoning map and such maps together with everything shown thereon
and all succeeding amendments thereto are hereby incorporated into and are declared to
form part of this By-law.
10.6 SPECIAL HOLDING PROVISIONS
Any parcel or area of land in any zone on the zoning maps of this By-law may be further
classified as a holding zone with the addition of the suffix "h". The intent is to signify
Council's approval in principle to future development of the land for the purposes indicated
by the symbol. The holding classification added to a given zone shall restrict development
of the land until such time as the demand for the development of the land is sufficient to
warrant immediate development.
Where a holding zone applies, no lands shall be used and no buildings or structures shall
be erected or used for any purpose other than uses existing on the date of passing of this
By-law. Any change from the holding status shall require an amendment to this By-law
and the Corporation may require that the applicant enter into an agreement for the
development of the land prior to the amendment being adopted.
Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section, alterations, additions or enlargements to
existing residential building or structures and accessory structures will be permitted
provided such buildings and structures were lawfully used for residential purposes on the
date of the passing of this By-law and provided such alterations, additions or enlargements
conform to all other provisions of this By-law.
10.7 SPECIAL TEMPORARY ZONING PROVISIONS
(1)
Where the zone symbol zoning certain lands is followed by the letter "t" (for
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example R1-t), then special provisions apply to permit a use or uses in addition to
the uses permitted in the zone in which the lands are located for a specified period
of time following which the use or uses shall cease. Temporary uses shall only be
permitted by an Amendment to this By-law which amends the appropriate
Schedule by adding the letter "t" to the zone symbol on the lands where the
temporary use is located and by amending the appropriate zone:
(a)
to describe the lands on which the temporary use or uses is/are permitted
including the municipal address where appropriate;
(b)
to list the permitted temporary use or uses;
(c)
to specify the time period for which the temporary use or uses is/are
permitted including the date on which the use or uses is/are to cease, on
which date the Amendment shall be deemed to be repealed and the
temporary use(s) shall be deemed to be repealed and the temporary use(s)
no longer permitted;
(d)
to describe any conditions which apply to the temporary use or uses.
(2)
In accordance with Section 39 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, the period of time
which a temporary use by-law shall be in effect shall not exceed:
(a)
ten (10) years from the day of the passing of the By-law, in the case of a
by-law authorizing the temporary use of a garden suite; or
(b)
three (3) years from the day of the passing of the By-law in all other cases.
10.8 OVERLAYS
Source Water Protection overlays are shown as dashed areas on Schedules H-1, H-2,
and H-3 as dashed areas on the zoning map and referenced in the legend, and that the
effect of invoking the general provisions covering Source Water Protection provisions
contained in Section 6.32 for the dashed areas [By-law #16-93].
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SECTION 11 - AGRICULTURAL (A) ZONE
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE
The purpose of the A - Agricultural Zone is to:
(1)
recognize and permit agricultural uses in areas designated Agricultural in the
Community Official Plan;
(2)
restrict the range of uses to agricultural, forestry and related accessory uses in
order to preserve these prime agricultural areas from loss to other uses; and
(3)
regulate uses in a manner that respects the character of the area and minimizes
land use conflicts.
11.1 USES PERMITTED
No person shall within the "A" zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or
structure for any purpose except one or more of the following uses:
(a)
Residential Uses
-
detached dwelling accessory to an agricultural use
-
a non-farm detached dwelling in accordance with Section 7.1.3
-
a group home type A within a non-farm detached dwelling
-
garden suite
-
accessory apartment [By-law #17-61]
(b)
Non-Residential Uses
-
agricultural use
-
agricultural use, specialized
-
bed and breakfast
-
conservation area
-
dairy
-
equestrian establishment
-
forestry operation
-
home-based business - professional use
-
home-based business - rural business
-
home-based business - farm vacation
-
pit, Class A
-
sugarbush
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11.2 ZONE PROVISIONS
No person shall within the "A" zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or
structure except in accordance with the following provisions:
Provisions
Agricultural
Non-Farm Residential
Lot Area, Minimum (ha)
40
0.4
Lot Frontage, Minimum (m)
150
45
Side Yard, Minimum (m)
20
6
Rear Yard, Minimum (m)
20
9
Front Yard, Minimum (m)
20
9
Exterior Side Yard, Minimum (m)
20
9
Maximum Height of detached dwelling (m)
11
11
Lot Coverage, Maximum
5%
15%
Minimum Separation from an accessory detached
dwelling to any structure where animals are
housed (m)
30
30
11.3 SPECIAL PROVISIONS
11.3.1 Notwithstanding their 'A' Zoning, on those lands delineated as 'A-1' on Schedule "A" to
this By-law the rights for one farm related severance transferred to Part of Lot 22,
Concession 12, Pakenham Ward, Municipality of Mississippi Mills.
11.3.2 Notwithstanding their 'A' zoning, lands zoned as 'A-2' may be used in compliance with
the A zone provisions contained in this By-law, excepting however, that:
1)
the minimum lot area shall be 17.8 ha (44 ac).
11.3.3 Notwithstanding their 'A' zoning, lands zoned as 'A-3' may be used in compliance with
the A zone provisions contained in this By-law, excepting however, that:
1)
the minimum lot area shall be 32 ha (79 ac); and
2)
on lands zoned A-3a no residential uses shall be permitted.
11.3.4 Notwithstanding their 'A' zoning, lands zoned as 'A-4' may be used in compliance with
the A zone provisions contained in this By-law, excepting however, that:
1)
the minimum lot frontage for a non-farm residential lot shall be 7.8 m (25.5 ft)
11.3.5 Notwithstanding their 'A' zoning, lands zoned as 'A-5t' may be used in compliance with
the A zone provisions contained in this by-law, excepting however, that:
1)
a garden suite shall be a permitted temporary use;
2)
a garden suite shall cease to be a permitted use effective August 3, 2014; and
3)
on lands zoned A-5 no residential uses shall be permitted.
11.3.6 Notwithstanding their 'A' zoning, lands zoned as 'A-6' may be used in compliance with
the A zone provisions contained in this By-law, excepting however, that:
1)
on lands zoned A-6 no residential uses shall be permitted.
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11.3.7 (reserved)
11.3.8 Notwithstanding their 'A' Zoning, on those lands zoned as 'A-8', a Special Support Home
for Developmentally Handicapped Adults shall be permitted.
11.3.9 Notwithstanding their 'A' zoning, lands zoned as 'A-9' may be used in compliance with
the RU zone provisions contained in this By-law, excepting however, that:
1)
one accessory residential apartment shall be a permitted use.
11.3.10 Notwithstanding their 'A' zoning, those lands zoned as 'A-10' have had the rights for a
farm related severance (B87-99) transferred to Part of the East ½ of Lot 20,
Concession 6, Ramsay Ward, Municipality of Mississippi Mills and this is notice thereof.
11.3.11 Notwithstanding the Agricultural (A) zone, lands zoned A-11 on Schedule 'A' to this By-
law, except that the following provisions shall apply.
i.
All buildings, structures and septic tank or tile field, shall be setback
a minimum of 30 metres from the watercourse.
11.3.12 Notwithstanding their 'A' Zoning, on those lands delineated as 'A-12' on Schedule 'A' to
this By-law a gift shop shall be permitted in accordance with the following provisions:
1)
the gift shop shall be restricted to the area of the garage and basement of the
residential dwelling as they existed on May 4, 1993; and
2)
no expansion or extension of the garage or basement for the purpose of enlarging
the gift shop shall be permitted without an amendment to this By-law.
11.3.13 Notwithstanding the A zoning, lands zoned as A-13 on Schedule "A" to this by-law, may
be used in compliance with the A zone provisions contained in this by-law, excepting
however, that all residential uses are prohibited.
11.3.14 Notwithstanding their 'A' Zoning, on those lands delineated as 'A-14' on Schedule 'A' to
this By-law, may be used in compliance with the A zone provisions contained in this by-
law, excepting however, that all residential uses are prohibited
11.3.15 [By-law #12-47] Notwithstanding the "A" zoning, lands zoned as A-15 on Schedule "A"
to this by-law, may be used in compliance with the "A" zone provisions contained in this
by-law, excepting however, that all residential uses are prohibited.
11.3.16 [By-law #18-77 with amended Section #, repeals #13-91] Notwithstanding their 'A'
Zoning, lands delineated as 'A-16' on Schedule 'B' to this By-law may be used in
compliance with the 'A' Zone provisions contained within this By-law, excepting however,
that:
1)
the minimum lot frontage shall be 9.1 m (30.0 ft).
11.3.17 [By-law #13-122] Notwithstanding their 'A' Zoning, lands delineated as 'A-17' on
Schedule 'A' to this By-law may be used in compliance with the 'A' Zone provisions
contained within this By-law, excepting however, that a WEDDING AND EVENTS
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VENUE and a single GUEST ROOM shall be permitted uses.
11.3.18 [By-law #14-40] Notwithstanding the 'A' zoning, those lands zoned as 'A-18' on Schedule
'B' to this By-law, shall be used in compliance with the 'A' zone provisions contained in
the By-law, excepting however, that all residential uses shall be prohibited.
11.3.19 [By-law #14-40] Notwithstanding the 'A' Zoning, lands delineated as 'A-19' on Schedule
'A' to this By-law may be used in compliance with the 'A' Zone provisions contained within
this By-law, excepting however, that:
1)
the minimum lot area requirements shall be 3.6ha (8.9ac)
2)
the minimum lot frontage shall be 141.0m (459.3 ft).
3)
the minimum side yard setback shall be 8.67m (28.4ft)
4)
the minimum rear yard setback shall be 5.62m (18.4ft)
11.3.20 [By-law #15-14] Notwithstanding their "A" zoning, lands zoned as "A-20" on Schedule 'A'
to this by-law, may be used in accordance with the A zone provisions contained in this
by-law, excepting however, that:
1)
the minimum lot frontage shall be 6.1 m (20 ft);
2)
the minimum lot area shall be 20.3 ha (50.1 ac); and,
3)
all residential uses are prohibited.
11.3.21 [By-law #15-20] Notwithstanding their "A" zoning, lands zoned as "A-21" on Schedule 'A'
to this by-law, may be used in accordance with the A zone provisions contained in this
by-law, excepting however, that all residential uses are prohibited.
11.3.22 [By-law #15-20] Notwithstanding their "A" zoning, lands zoned as "A-22" on Schedule 'A'
to this by-law, may be used in accordance with the A zone provisions contained in this
by-law, excepting however, that the maximum number of accessory buildings permitted
shall be four (4).
11.3.23 [By-law #15-53] Notwithstanding their "A" zoning, lands delineated as "A-23t" on
Schedule 'A' to this by-law, may be used in accordance with the A zone provisions
contained in this by-law, excepting however that:
1)
A garden suite shall be a permitted temporary use; and,
2)
A garden suite shall cease to be a permitted use effective May 19, 2025.
11.3.24 [By-law #16-05] Notwithstanding their "A" zoning, lands zoned as "A-24" on Schedules
'A' and 'B' to this by-law, may be used in accordance with the A zone provisions
contained in this by-law, excepting however, that:
1)
All residential uses are prohibited; and,
2)
The minimum lot area shall be 38.2ha (94.4ac).
11.3.25 [By-law #16-05] Notwithstanding their "A" zoning, lands zoned as "A-25" on Schedules
'A' and 'B' to this by-law, may be used in accordance with the A zone provisions
contained in this by-law, excepting however, that the minimum lot frontage shall be 10.5m
(34.4ft).
11.3.26 [By-law #16-34] Notwithstanding their "A" zoning, lands delineated as "A-26" on
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Schedules 'A' and 'B' to this by-law, may be used in accordance with the A zone
provisions contained in this by-law, excepting however that all residential uses are
prohibited.
11.3.27 [By-law #16-34] Notwithstanding their "A" zoning, lands delineated as "A-27" on
Schedules 'A' and 'B' to this by-law, may be used in accordance with the A zone
provisions contained in this by-law, excepting however that the maximum number of
accessory buildings shall be four (4).
11.3.28 [By-law #18-24] Notwithstanding their 'A' zoning, lands zoned as 'A-28' on Schedule 'A'
to this By-law, may be used in compliance with the A Zone provisions contained in this
by-law, excepting however, that:
1)
all residential uses are prohibited; and
2)
the minimum lot area shall be 32.8ha
11.3.29 [By-law #18-41 with amended Section #] Notwithstanding their 'A' zoning, lands zoned
as 'A-29' on Schedule 'A' to this By-law, may be used in compliance with the A Zone
provisions contained in this by-law, excepting however, that:
1)
all residential uses are prohibited; and
2)
the minimum lot area shall be 21.0ha
11.3.30 [By-law #18-65] Notwithstanding their 'A' zoning, lands zoned as 'A-30' on Schedule 'A'
to this By-law, may be used in compliance with the A Zone provisions contained in this
by-law, excepting however, that:
1)
0m of frontage is required; and
2)
that the lands are not subject to Section 6.7
11.3.31 [By-law #18-85] Notwithstanding their 'A' zoning, lands zoned as 'A-31' on Schedule 'A'
to this By-law may be used in compliance with A Zone provisions contained in this by-
law, excepting however, that:
1)
all residential uses are prohibited
11.3.32 [By-law #18-76 with amended Section #] Notwithstanding their 'A' zoning, lands zoned
as 'A-32' on Schedule 'A' to this By-law, may be used in compliance with the A Zone
provisions contained in this by-law, excepting however, that:
1)
all residential uses are prohibited; and
2)
the minimum combined lot area of the retained lands resulting from Consent
Application B18/005 shall be 36.7 ha
11.3.33 [By-law #19-16] Notwithstanding their 'A' zoning, lands zoned as 'A-33' on Schedule 'A'
to this By-law may be used in compliance with A Zone provisions contained in this by-
law, excepting however, that:
1)
all residential uses are prohibited
11.3.34 [By-law #19-67] Notwithstanding their 'A' zoning, lands zoned as 'A-34' on Schedule 'A'
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to this By-law may be used in compliance with A Zone provisions contained in this by-
law, excepting however, that:
1) all residential uses are prohibited
11.3.35
[By-law #19-89] Notwithstanding their 'A' zoning, lands zoned as 'A-
35' on Schedule 'A' to this By-law, may be used in compliance with the A Zone
provisions contained in this by-law, excepting however, that:
1) all residential uses are prohibited; and
2) the minimum permitted lot area is 34ha.
11.3.36
[By-law #20-079] Notwithstanding their 'A' Zoning, on those lands delineated as 'A-
36' on Schedule 'A' to this By-law, may be used in compliance with the A zone
provisions contained in this by-law, excepting however, that:
i)
all residential uses are prohibited; and
ii)
the minimum lot area may be 31.08ha
11.3.37
[By-law #20-079] Notwithstanding their 'A' Zoning, on those lands delineated as
'A-37' on Schedule 'A' to this By-law, may be used in compliance with the A zone
provisions contained in this by-law, excepting however, that:
i) the minimum lot frontage may be 10m."
11.3.38
[By-law #20-081] (Retained Lands) Notwithstanding their 'A' Zoning, on those
lands delineated as 'A-38' on Schedule 'A' to this By-law, may be used in
compliance with the A zone provisions contained in this by-law, excepting
however, that:
i) all residential uses are prohibited; and
ii) the minimum lot area may be 30.78ha.
11.3.39
[By-law #20-081] (Severed Lands) Notwithstanding their 'A' Zoning, on those lands
delineated as 'A-39' on Schedule 'A' to this By-law, may be used in compliance
with the A zone provisions contained in this by-law, excepting however, that:
i) the minimum lot area may be 10.5 ha; and
ii) that notwithstanding the uses permitted in the definition of "agricultural" uses,
the following uses shall not be permitted: raising of large livestock including
dairy or beef cattle, poultry, swine, deer, bison etc, in excess of 1 nutrient unit."
11.3.40
[By-law #21-073] Notwithstanding their 'A' Zoning, on those lands delineated as
'A-40' on Schedule 'A' to this By-law, may be used in compliance with the A zone
provisions contained in this by-law, excepting however, that:
i)
all residential uses are prohibited; and
ii)
the minimum lot area may be 33 ha
11.3.41
[By-law #21-082] Notwithstanding the provisions of the 'A' Zone, on those lands
delineated as 'A-41' on Schedule 'A' to this By-law, shall be used in accordance
with the following provisions:
i) the minimum lot frontage shall be 19 metres.
ii) the minimum lot area shall be 30.14 hectares
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11.3.42 [By-law #22-018] Notwithstanding their 'A' Zoning, on those lands delineated as 'A
42' on Schedule 'A' to this By-law, may be used in compliance with the A zone
provisions contained in this by-law, excepting however, that:
i) the minimum lot frontage shall be 13 metres
11.3.43 [By-law #22-018] Notwithstanding their 'A' Zoning, on those lands delineated as 'A-
43' on Schedule 'A' to this By-law, may be used in compliance with the A zone
provisions contained in this by-law, excepting however, that:
i) the minimum lot area of an agricultural use shall be 37 hectares
ii) all residential uses shall be prohibited
11.3.44
[By-law #22-035] Notwithstanding their 'A' Zoning, on those lands delineated as
'A-44' on Schedule 'A' to this By-law, may be used in compliance with the A zone
provisions contained in this by-law, excepting however, that:
i) Notwithstanding Section 6.24, the minimum setback from the top of bank is 15
metres.
ii) the minimum lot frontage is 12 metres.
11.3.45
[By-law #23-022] Notwithstanding the 'A' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'A-
45' on Schedule 'A' to this By-law, may be used in compliance with the A zone
provisions contained in this by-law, excepting however that:
i.
The minimum lot area is 16 ha.
ii.
All residential uses are prohibited
11.3.46
[By-law #24-011] Notwithstanding the 'A' zoning, lands zoned 'A-46' on Schedule
'A' to this by-law may be used in compliance with the 'A' zone provisions contained
in this by-law, except that the following provisions shall apply:
i.
The minimum lot area is 29 ha.
11.3.47
[By-law #24-063] Notwithstanding the 'A' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'A-
47' on Schedule 'A' to this By-law, may be used in compliance with the 'A' zone
provisions contained in this by-law, excepting however that:
i.
The minimum lot area is 39.2 ha.
ii.
All residential uses are prohibited
11.3.48
[By-law #25-020] Notwithstanding the Agricultural (A) zoning, lands zoned A-48
on Schedule 'A' to this By-law may be used in compliance with the A zone
provisions contained in this By-law, except that the following provisions shall
apply:
i.
All residential uses are prohibited
ii.
Minimum lot area: 8 hectares
11.3.49
[By-law #25-023] Notwithstanding their 'A' zoning, on those lands delineated as
'A-49' on Schedule "A" of this By-law, a septage disposal use shall be permitted
in accordance with the requirements of the Health Unit.
11.3.50
[By-law #25-023] Notwithstanding the 'A' zoning, lands designated as 'A-50' on
Schedule "A" to this By-law, may be used in compliance with the A zone
provisions contained in this By-law, excepting however, that all residential uses
are prohibited.
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11.3.51
[By-law #25-023] Notwithstanding the 'A' zoning, those lands designated as 'A-
51' on Schedule "A" to this By-law, shall be used in compliance with the A zone
provisions contained in this By-law, excepting however, that all residential uses
shall be prohibited.
11.3.52
[By-law #25-023] Notwithstanding the 'A' zoning, those lands designated as 'A-
52' on Schedule "A" to this By-law, shall be used in compliance with the A zone
provisions contained in this By-law, excepting however, that:
i.
All residential uses shall be prohibited
ii.
The minimum lot area is 36.6 ha.
11.3.53
[By-law 25-072] Notwithstanding their 'A' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'A-
53' on Schedule 'A' to this By-law, may be used in compliance with the A zone
provisions contained in this by-law excepting however that:
i.
All residential uses are prohibited
ii.
The minimum lot area is 20.1 ha
iii.
The minimum lot frontage is 66 m
11.3.54
[By-law 26-032] Notwithstanding their 'A' zoning, on those lands zoned as 'A-54'
on Schedule 'A' to this By-law, may be used in compliance with the A zone
provisions contained in this By-law, excepting however, that:
i.
All residential uses are prohibited
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SECTION 12 - RURAL (RU) ZONE
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE
The purpose of the RU - Rural Zone is to:
(1)
accommodate agricultural, forestry, non-farm residential lots by severance in
areas designated Rural in the Community Official Plan;
(2)
recognize and permit this range of rural-based land uses which often have large
lot or distance separation requirements; and
(3)
regulate various types of development in manners that ensure compatibility with
adjacent land uses and respect the rural context.
12.1 USES PERMITTED
No person shall within the "RU" zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or
structure for any purpose except one or more of the following uses:
(a)
Residential Uses
-
detached dwelling
-
detached dwelling accessory to an agricultural use
-
garden suite
-
group home type A within a non-farm single detached dwelling
-
accessory apartment [By-law #17-61]
(b)
Non-Residential Uses
-
agricultural uses
-
bed and breakfast
-
conservation areas
-
forestry
-
hobby farm
-
home-based business - domestic and household arts
-
home-based business - professional use
-
home-based business - rural business
-
home-based business - farm vacation
-
hunt or fishing camp
-
pit, Class A
-
sugarbush
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12.2 ZONE PROVISIONS
No person shall within the 'RU' zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or
structure except in accordance with the following provisions:
Provisions
Rural Use
Agricultural Use
Non-Farm Residential
Lot Area, Minimum (ha)
10
40
1
Lot Frontage, Minimum (m)
150
150
45
Side Yard, Minimum (m)
15
20
6
Rear Yard, Minimum (m)
15
20
9
Front Yard, Minimum (m)
15
20
9
Exterior Side Yard, Minimum
(m)
15
20
9
Maximum Height of detached
dwelling (m)
11
11
11
Lot Coverage, Maximum
5%
5%
15%
Minimum Separation from
accessory detached dwelling to
any structure where animals are
housed (m)
30
30
30
Minimum Separation between
non-farm buildings and
structures on lands adjacent to
the Agricultural designation (m)
150
n/a
150
12.3
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
12.3.1 Notwithstanding their 'RU' Zoning, on those lands delineated as 'RU-1' no vegetation
shall be materially altered within the 90 m (295 ft) front yard except for the purpose of a
driveway providing access to the lot.
12.3.2 (reserved)
12.3.3 Notwithstanding their 'RU' Zoning, on those lands delineated as 'RU-3' to this By-law a
recording/teaching studio shall be permitted.
12.3.4 (reserve for future use)
12.3.5 (reserved)
12.3.6 (reserved)
12.3.7 Notwithstanding their 'RU' Zoning, on those lands delineated as 'RU-7' a single detached
dwelling shall be permitted in accordance with the following provisions:
3)
the minimum interior side yard shall be 5.5 m (18.0 ft)
12.3.8
Notwithstanding their 'RU' Zoning, on those lands delineated as 'RU-8' to this By-law the
minimum interior side yard from the southerly lot line shall be 5.5 m (18.0 ft).
12.3.9
(reserved)
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12.3.10 Notwithstanding their 'RU' Zoning, on those lands delineated as 'RU-10' to this By-law all
uses of the land are prohibited except for passive open space. No buildings or structures
shall be erected on the lands and no type of passive open space uses which would result
in the alteration of the natural conditions of the property shall be permitted.
12.3.11 (reserved)
12.3.12 (reserved)
12.3.13 1)
Notwithstanding their 'RU' zoning, where lands are zoned as
'RU-13a' to this By-law,
i)
the minimum lot area shall be 8.4 ha (21 ac);
ii)
the minimum lot frontage shall be 100 m (328 ft); and
iii)
the minimum front yard setback shall be 100 m (328 ft).
2)
Notwithstanding their 'RU' zoning, where lands are zoned as 'RU-13b' to this By-
law,
i)
the minimum lot area shall be 4.5 ha (11.1 ac);
ii)
the minimum lot frontage shall be 100 m (328 ft); and
iii)
the minimum front yard setback shall be 100 m (328 ft).
3)
Notwithstanding their 'RU' zoning, where lands are zoned as 'RU-13c' to this By-
law,
i)
the minimum lot area shall be 4.1 ha (10.1 ac);
ii)
the minimum lot frontage shall be 100 m (328 ft); and
iii)
the minimum front yard setback shall be 100 m (328 ft).
4)
Notwithstanding their 'RU' zoning, where lands are zoned as 'RU-13d' to this By-
law,
i)
the minimum lot area shall be 1.5 ha (3.7 ac);
ii)
the minimum lot frontage shall be 100 m (328 ft); and
iii)
the minimum front yard setback shall be 100 m (328 ft).
12.3.14 1)
Notwithstanding their 'RU' zoning, lands zoned as 'RU-14a' to this By-law, may be
used in compliance with the RU zone provisions contained in this By-law,
excepting however, that:
i)
the minimum lot area shall be 1.1 ha (2.7 ac); and,
ii)
the minimum lot frontage shall be 85 m (278 ft)
2)
Notwithstanding their 'RU' zoning, lands zoned as 'RU-14b' to this By-law, may be
used in compliance with the RU zone provisions contained in this By-law,
excepting however, that:
i)
the minimum lot area shall be 1.4 ha (3.5 ac); and,
ii)
the minimum lot frontage shall be 90 m (295 ft)
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3)
Notwithstanding their 'RU' zoning, lands zoned as 'RU-14b' to this By-law, may be
used in compliance with the RU zone provisions contained in this By-law,
excepting however, that:
i)
the minimum lot area shall be 1.2 ha (3.0 ac); and,
ii)
the minimum lot frontage shall be 55 m (180 ft)
4)
Notwithstanding their 'RU' zoning, lands zoned as 'RU-14d' to this By-law, may be
used in compliance with the RU zone provisions contained in this By-law, excepting
however, that:
i)
the minimum lot area shall be 1.2 ha (3.0 ac); and,
ii)
the minimum lot frontage shall be 125 m (410 ft).
12.3.15 Notwithstanding their 'RU' zoning, lands zoned as 'RU-15t' to this By-law, may be used
in compliance with the RU zone provisions contained in this By-law, excepting however,
that:
1)
a garden suite shall be a permitted temporary use;
2)
a garden suite shall cease to be a permitted use effective December 10, 2012; and
3)
the maximum height of the garden suite structure shall be 17.5 ft.
12.3.16 (repealed by By-law #18-25)
12.3.17 Notwithstanding their 'A' zoning, lands zoned as 'RU-17' this By-law, may be used in
compliance with the 'RU' zone provisions contained in this By-law, excepting however,
that:
1)
lot frontage shall be measured at a distance of 15 m (49.2 ft) from the southern
extent of the municipal street allowance;
2)
the minimum lot frontage for a non-farm residential lot shall be 45 m (147.6 ft); and
3)
the minimum lot area shall be 3.8 ha (9.3 ac).
12.3.18 Notwithstanding their 'RU' zoning, lands zoned as 'RU-18' to this By-law, may be used
in compliance with the RU zone provisions contained in this By-law, excepting however,
that:
1)
Section 6.26, Setbacks from Environmental Protection (EP) Zone shall not apply;
2)
no building or structure shall be located closer that 30 m (98.4 ft) from any area
within the Environmental Protection (EP) zone; and
3)
no site alteration, including such activities as fill, grading and excavation, that would
change the landform and natural vegetative characteristics of the site shall be
permitted within 30 m (98.4 ft) of any area within the Environmental Protection (EP)
zone without the written permission of the Mississippi Valley Conservation
Authority and the Municipality.
12.3.19 Notwithstanding their 'RU' zoning, lands zoned as 'RU-19' to this By-law, may be used
in compliance with the RU zone provisions contained in this By-law, excepting however,
that:
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1)
the minimum lot frontage shall be 7.1 m (23 ft);
2)
the minimum lot area shall be 1.3 ha (3.2 ac); and
3)
site-specific setbacks for all development, including septic systems shall be the
greater of one of the following:
i)
a 2 m erosion allowance, plus a stable slope allowance of three times the
height of the slope plus a 6 m erosion access allowance:
ii)
15 m from the crest of the slope; or
iii)
50 m from the highwater mark.
iv)
The minimum lot frontage shall be measured at the location where the
shortest lot line of the individual lot abuts the unopened municipal street
allowance which is being used as a private street; and
v)
Section 6.7 of the Zoning By-law, Frontage on a Public Street shall not apply.
12.3.20 (reserved)
12.3.21 Notwithstanding their 'RU' zoning, lands zoned as 'RU-21' may be used in compliance
with the RU zone provisions contained in this By-law, excepting however, that:
1)
Section 6.7 of the Zoning By-law, Frontage on a Public Street shall not apply; and
2)
the front lot line shall be that lot line which abuts the private street.
12.3.22 Notwithstanding their 'RU' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'RU-22' the following
commercial uses shall be permitted:
-
a small engine sales, service and storage business
-
an agricultural equipment sales, service and storage business
-
a machine shop
-
a welding shop
-
a contractors or trade establishment
-
a custom workshop
12.3.23 (repealed by By-law #14-05)
12.3.24 Notwithstanding their 'RU' zoning, lands zoned as 'RU-24t' on Schedule 'A' to this By-
law, may be used in compliance with the RU zone provisions contained in this by-law,
excepting however, that:
1)
A garden suite shall be a permitted temporary use;
2)
A garden suite shall cease to be a permitted use effective July 19th, 2020; and
3)
the maximum height of the garden suite structure shall be 17.5 ft
12.3.25 Notwithstanding their 'RU' zoning, lands zoned as 'RU-25t' on Schedule 'A' to this By-
law, may be used in compliance with the RU zone provisions contained in this by-law,
excepting however, that:
1)
A garden suite shall be a permitted temporary use;
2)
A garden suite shall cease to be a permitted use effective February 28th, 2021;
12.3.26 (reserve for future use)
12.3.27 [By-law #12-56] Notwithstanding their 'RU' zoning, lands zoned as 'RU-27" on Schedule
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'A' to this By-law, may be used in compliance with the RU zone provisions contained in
this by-law, excepting however, that:
1)
Section 6.7 of the Zoning By-law, Frontage on a Public Street shall not apply;
2)
The front lot line shall be that lot line which abuts the private street.
12.3.28 (reserve for future use)
12.3.29 [By-law #14-05 with amended Section #] Repealed March 1, 2017
12.3.30 [By-law #14-12 with amended Section #] Notwithstanding the 'RU' zoning, those lands
zoned as RU-30 on Schedule 'A' to this By-law, shall be used in compliance with the RU
zone provisions contained in this By-Law, excepting however, that:
1)
the minimum lot area shall be 4.5 ha (11.1 ac); and
2)
the minimum lot frontage shall be 11 m (36 ft)
12.3.31 [By-law #15-05 with amended Section #] Notwithstanding the "RU" zoning, lands zoned
as "RU-31" on Schedule 'A' to this by-law, may be used in accordance with the RU zone
provisions contained in this by-law, excepting however, that:
1)
A Place of Assembly shall be permitted, with operations limited to a 30-day
timeframe between the months of June and July; and,
2)
The maximum number of buildings used to support the Place of Assembly use shall
be 21.
12.3.32 [By-law #15-47 with amended Section #] Notwithstanding their "RU" zoning, lands
delineated as "RU-32" on Schedule 'A' to this by-law, may be used in accordance with
the RU zone provisions contained in this by-law, excepting however that a semi-
detached dwelling shall be a permitted use.
12.3.33 [By-law #18-25] Notwithstanding their 'A' zoning, lands zoned as 'RU-33' to this By-law,
may be used in compliance with the 'RU' zone provisions contained in this By-law,
excepting however, that:
1)
all buildings, structures and septic systems shall have a 30m setback from the top
of a bank associated with the Mississippi River;
2)
the minimum lot frontage for a non-farm residential lot shall be 45 m (150 ft);
3)
the minimum lot area of the severed parcel created by consent application
B122/02, whose boundaries are amended by consent application B17/057, shall
be 4.05 ha (10 ac);
4)
the minimum lot area of the severed parcel created by consent application
B123/02, whose boundaries are amended by consent application B17/058, shall
be 5.55 ha (13.7 ac); and
5)
the minimum lot area of the retained parcel created by consent application
B123/02, whose boundaries are amended by consent application B17/058, shall
be 4.21 ha (10.4 ac).
12.3.34 [By-law #19-52] Notwithstanding their "RU" zoning, lands delineated as "RU-34h" on
Schedule 'A' to this by-law may be used for the following additional purposes:
(1) Winery
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(2) Micro-Brewery
(3) Dairy
The holding provision (h) shall maintain a water consumption operating limit of no more
than 1000L/day, to be lifted upon approval by the Municipality and Conservation
Authority of the following:
(1) Appropriate hydrological studies that support the required water use,
maintaining appropriate water quality and quantity standards of the aquifer.
12.3.35
[By-law
#19-92]
Notwithstanding
their
"RU"
zoning,
lands
delineated
as
"RU-35h" on Schedule 'A' to this by-law may be used for the following additional
purposes:
(1) Cannabis Growing Facility (Max gross floor area of 380m²)
(2) Wellness Centre
(3) Detached Accessory Dwelling Units (no more than 8 units)
The holding provision (h) shall prohibit further construction of new buildings on the site
until such time as the applicant has demonstrated the following:
(1)
The completion of a geotechnical analysis to the satisfaction of the
MVCA;
(2)
The submission and approval of a septic system for the proposed
wellness centre by the Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit;
(3)
The completion of an Environmental Impact Assessment to the
satisfaction of the Municipality and MVCA;
(4)
The submission of a Site Plan Control application respecting the full build
out of the site including the management of impacts resulting from grading
and drainage of the lands;
12.3.36
[By-law # 21-074] Notwithstanding their 'RU' Zoning, on those lands delineated as
'RU-36' on Schedule 'A' to this By-law, may be used in compliance with the RU
zone provisions contained in this by-law, excepting however, that:
i) an Additional Residential Unit is permitted in an ancillary building; and
ii) the maximum Ground Floor Area of an Additional Residential Unit in an ancillary
building be limited to 120% the Ground Floor Area of the primary dwelling
12.3.37
[By-law # 22-022By] Notwithstanding their 'RU' Zoning, on those lands delineated
as 'RU-37' on Schedule 'A' to this By-law, may be used in compliance with the RU
zone provisions contained in this by-law, excepting however that the performance
standards shall be set out by Schedule 'B' of this by-law.
12.3.38
[By-law #19-62] Notwithstanding their "RU" Zoning, lands delineated as "RU-38"
on Schedule 'A' to this by-law may be used for the following additional purposes:
(1) Commercial Storage
(2) Container Sales and Rental Establishment
(3) Agricultural Equipment Sales, Service & Storage Business
12.3.39
[By-law #22-047] Notwithstanding their 'RU' zoning, on those lands delineated as
'RU-39' on Schedule 'A' to this By-law, may be used in compliance with the RU
zone provisions contained in this by-law, excepting however, that:
i) The minimum rear yard setback is 30 metres
ii) The minimum southerly interior side yard setback is 30 metres
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12.3.40
[By-law #22-060] Notwithstanding the 'RU' zoning, on those lands delineated as
'RU-40' on Schedule 'A' to this By-law, may be used in compliance with the RU
zone provisions contained in this by-law, excepting however, that:
i) The minimum frontage is 20 metres
ii) The minimum lot area is 1.5 ha.
iii) All residential uses are prohibited
12.3.41
[By-law # 22-063] Notwithstanding their 'RU' zoning, on those lands delineated as
'RU-41' on Schedule 'A' to this By-law, a single detached dwelling shall be
permitted in accordance with RU zone provisions contained in this by-law,
excepting however, the 30 metre setbacks set out by Schedule 'B' of this by-law.
12.3.42
[By-law #22-018] Notwithstanding their 'RU' Zoning, on those lands delineated as
'RU-42' on Schedule 'A' to this By-law, may be used in compliance with the A zone
provisions contained in this by-law, excepting however, that:
i) the minimum lot area of an agricultural use shall be 16 hectares
ii) all residential uses shall be prohibited
12.3.43
(reserve for future use)
12.3.44
(reserve for future use)
12.3.45
[By-law #25-007] Notwithstanding their 'RU' zoning, on those lands delineated as
'RU-45' on Schedule 'A' to this By-law, a battery energy storage system shall be
permitted in accordance with the RU zone provisions contained in this by-law.
12.3.46
[By-law #24-057] Notwithstanding the 'RU' zoning, on those lands delineated as
'RU-46' on Schedule 'A' to this By-law, may be used in compliance with the RU
zone provisions contained in this by-law excepting however that:
i.
All residential uses are prohibited.
ii.
The minimum lot area is 36.6 ha.
12.3.47
[By-law #25-009] Notwithstanding the 'RU' zoning, on those lands zoned 'RU-47'
on Schedule 'A' of this By-law, may be used in compliance with the 'RU' zone
provisions contained in this By-law, excepting however, that:
i.
A Light Industrial Use is permitted limited to the repair and service
construction hoist elevator lifts that have been manufactured and
assembled off-site.
ii.
A maximum of three structures limited to no more than 315 m2 of gross
floor area shall be permitted for a light industrial use.
iii.
A maximum of four accessory structures shall be permitted for a
residential use in accordance with Section 6.1.
iv.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, agricultural accessory structures are
permitted in accordance with Section 6.1.
12.3.48
[By-law #25-034] Notwithstanding their 'RU' zoning, on those lands zoned 'RU-48'
on Schedule 'A' of this By-law, may be used in compliance with the 'RU' zone
provisions contained in this By-law, excepting however, that:
i.
The following uses shall be included as permitted uses, in addition to
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those normal RU permitted uses:
-
Automotive Sales Establishment
-
Recreational Vehicle Sales
-
Automotive Care
-
Heavy Equipment and Vehicle Sales, Rental, and Servicing
-
Contractor's or Trade Establishment
ii.
A maximum of one structure limited to no more than 297 m2 of gross floor
area shall be permitted for those uses noted in Section 12.3.48(i)
iii.
Outdoor storage associated with the uses noted in Section 12.3.48(ii) is
permitted in the interior side and rear yards only and shall be fully
screened from adjacent streets. Outdoor storage includes, but is not
limited to, the storage of light, heavy , and recreational vehicles intended
for sale, awaiting service, or pending customer pickup
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SECTION 13 - RESIDENTIAL FIRST DENSITY (R1) ZONE
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE
The purpose of the R1 - Residential First Density Zone is to:
(1)
limit the building form to single detached dwellings in areas designated as
Residential and Rural Settlement Area & Village in the Community Official Plan;
(2)
permit a number of other residential uses to provide additional housing choices
within detached residential areas;
(3)
permit ancillary uses to the principal residential use to allow residents to work at
home;
(4)
regulate development in a manner that is compatible with existing land use
patterns so that the residential character of a neighbourhood is maintained or
enhanced; and
(5)
permit different development standards, identified by subzones, primarily for
developing areas zoned Residential in the Almonte Ward, which promote efficient
land use and compact form incorporating newer design approaches [By-law #18-
77].
13.1 USES PERMITTED
(1)
The following uses are permitted uses subject to:
(a) the provisions of subsection 13.2 (1) to (3);
(b) a maximum of 3 guest bedrooms in a bed and breakfast;
(c) a maximum of 10 residents is permitted in a group home Type A;
(d) a maximum of 10 residents is permitted in a retirement home, converted
accessory apartment
bed and breakfast
detached dwelling
garden suite
group home Type A
home-based business - domestic and household arts
home-based business - professional uses
park
rooming house, converted
country inn
CONDITIONAL PERMITTED USES
(2)
The following conditional use is also permitted in the R1 zone, subject to the
following:
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(a) it is located on a lot fronting on and having direct vehicular access to
Main Street East or West; and
(b) a maximum of seven rooming units, or a maximum of one dwelling unit and
six rooming units.
(3)
The following conditional use is also permitted in the R1 zone, subject to the
following:
(a) the use is located in residential buildings with heritage value and the unique
historic characteristics of the buildings are preserved in keeping with the
Municipality's heritage and design policies and guidelines.
(b) adequate off-street parking is provided per Section 9 - Parking, Queuing,
and Loading Spacing Provisions of this Plan;
(c) each guest room has a minimum floor area of 25 square meters;
(d) signage shall be in keeping with the Municipality's heritage and design
policies and guidelines;
(e) a minimum of 15% of the site has to be maintained as usable landscaped
open space;
(f)
the site has to be located on or within 50 m of an arterial street;
(g) the use is subject to Site Plan Control;
(4)
A dwelling, semi-detached is permitted in the R1 zone, subject to the following:
a) the lot is located within the urban settlement boundary of Almonte and
serviced by municipal services; and
b) development complies with performance standards for a 'Dwelling, Semi-
detached' as outlined in Table 14.2 of this By-law
13.2 ZONE PROVISIONS
(2)
The zone provisions are set out in Tables 13.2A, 13.3A and 13.3B
(3)
A park is not subject to the provisions of Tables 13.2A, 13.3A and 13.3B, however,
any development will be subject to the zone provisions for a detached dwelling.
(4)
Conversions that alter an existing residential use building to create another listed
permitted use are subject to the provisions of Section 8.3 - Conversions.
TABLE 13.2A - R1 Zone
Provisions
No Municipal Water
or Sewer
Either Municipal
Water or Sewer
Municipal Water
and Sewer
Lot Area, Minimum (m2)
4000 (c)
1000 (c)
450
Lot Frontage, Minimum
(m)
30
20
18
Front Yard, Minimum (m)
7.5
6
6
Side Yard, Minimum (m)
3 (d)
3 (d)
1.2 (a), (d)
Exterior Side Yard,
Minimum (m)
7.5
7.5
4.5
Rear Yard, Minimum (m)
10
10
7.5
Building Height,
9
9
9
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Maximum (m)
Lot Coverage, Maximum
30%
30%
40%, 45%(e)
Footnote
a)
The minimum interior side yard width shall be 1.2 m, except where a garage or
carport is located in the rear yard and accessed by a driveway, the minimum shall
be 4.5 m.
b)
The maximum gross density shall be 15 units per hectare.
c)
Lots serviced by private services may require lot sizes larger than that necessary to
meet zone provisions in order to accommodate the servicing systems capable of
handling the increased levels of water consumption and sewage generation that
may be associated with these uses.
d)
On lots abutting a non-residential use the minimum interior side yard requirement is
3.5 m.
e)
If the dwelling type is a bungalow, maximum lot coverage is 45%.
13.3 R1 SUBZONES
In the R1 Zone, the following subzones and provisions apply such that:
(1)
(a) Column I lists the subzone character;
(b)
Columns II through IX inclusive, establish required zone provisions applying
to development in each subzone;
(c)
Column X lists the reference number of additional provisions applying in each
subzone. The additional provisions themselves are provided in Table 13.3B.
Where an additional provision applies, the corresponding provision specified
in Table 13.3B takes ultimate precedence over any provision provided in
Table 13.3A;
(2)
Despite any other provision of this By-law, retirement homes, converted dwellings
and rooming houses are prohibited on lands zoned R1 and developed with private
services.
TABLE 13.3A - R1 SUBZONE PROVISIONS
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
Sub-Zone
Min. Lot
Frontage (m)
Min. Lot Area
(m2)
Max. Building
Height (m)
Min.-Max. Front
Yard Setback
(m)
Min. Exterior
Side Yard
Setback (m)
Min. Rear Yard
Setback (m)
Min. Side Yard
Setback (m)
Max. Lot
Coverage
(and other
Provisions)
End Notes (see
Table 13.4B)
A
18
540
9.5
4.5
4.5
7.5
varies
na
1, 2
B
15
450
9.5
3-5
3
7.5
1.2
na
2
C
15
440
9.5
6
4.5
7.5
varies
na
1, 2
D
12
360
9.5
4.5
4.5
7.5
1.2
na
2
E
12
360
9.5
3-5
3
7.5
1.2
na
2
F
12
360
9.5
4.5
4.5
7.5
1.2
na
2
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G
12
360
9.5
6
4.5
7.5
1.2
na
2
H
12
360
9.5
3-5
3
6
varies
na
3, 4
I
12
360
9.5
3-5
3
6
varies
na
4, 5
J
8.5
250
11
3
3
6
1.8
55%
4, 6,
7, 8,
9, 10,
11, 12
TABLE 13.3B - ADDITIONAL ZONING PROVISIONS
I
Endnote
Number
II
Additional Zoning Provision
1.
Minimum total interior side yard setback is 2.5 m, with one minimum yard, no less
than 1.2m. Where there is a corner lot on which is located only one interior side yard,
the minimum required interior side yard setback equals the minimum required for at
least one yard.
2.
Minimum rear yard setback is 25% of the lot depth which must comprise at least
25% of the area of the lot, however, it may not be less than 6.0 m and need not exceed
7.5 m. Despite the foregoing, on lots with depths of 15 m or less, the minimum rear
yard setback is 4.0 m.
3.
Minimum front yard setback is 4.0 m for any attached private garage. The
minimum setback between the vehicular entrance to a private garage or carport and an
existing or planned sidewalk is 6.2 m.
4.
Minimum total interior side yard setback is 1.8 m, with one minimum yard no less
than 0.6 m. Where there is a corner lot on which is located only one interior side yard,
the minimum required interior side yard setback equals the minimum required for at
least one yard.
5.
Access to a lot by means of a rear lane is permitted, provided the rear lane is a
minimum of 8.5 m wide. Where access is via the rear lane, the minimum rear yard
setback may be reduced to 1.0 m and, in no case, may the width of the garage, carport
or driveway exceed 50% of the house width.
6.
Notwithstanding the maximum building height in Table 13.3A, the maximum
building height for those lots with lot widths less than or equal to 9.2 metres: 12
metres.
7.
Notwithstanding the minimum front yard setback, the minimum setback
between the front face of a garage and sidewalk or road edge, whichever is
closer: 6.2 metres.
8.
Notwithstanding the minimum exterior side yard setback, the minimum setback
between the front face of a garage and sidewalk or road edge, whichever is
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closer: 6.2 metres.
9.
The minimum rear yard setback shall be 6 metres.
10.
Notwithstanding Section 6.19 (6) porches located in the front or exterior side
yards with foundations are considered permitted projections.
11.
Section 9.3.6(a) does not apply.
12.
Notwithstanding Section 9.3.9:
a. The minimum distance from a driveway to an interior lot line: same as the
minimum interior side yard setback of the R1J zone;
b. The minimum width of a driveway for lots with 9.2 m of lot width or less: 60%
of lot width; and
c. The maximum width of a driveway for lots greater than 9.2 m of lot width:
50% of lot width.
13.4 SPECIAL PROVISIONS
13.4.1
Notwithstanding their 'R1' Zoning, those lands delineated as 'R1-1' to this By-law shall
be used for residential purposes in accordance with the 'R1' Zone provisions contained
in this By-law, excepting, however, that:
1) Minimum Lot Area
-
800 m2
(8611 ft2);
2) Minimum Lot Frontage
-
20 m
(65.6 ft)
3) Minimum Dwelling Unit Area for:
b) a one-storey dwelling
-
74 m2
(796 ft2)
c)
1.5 storey dwelling
-
88 m2
(947 ft2)
d) 2 or more storey dwelling
-
102 m2
(1097 ft2);
4) Minimum Interior Side Yard
-
2.3 m
(7.5 ft)
5) An accessory building may be located in an exterior side yard provided that such
accessory building is located not less than 2.4 m (7.8 ft) from the exterior lot line.
13.4.2
Notwithstanding their 'R1' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'R1-2' to this By-law, a
special care home as defined herein shall be permitted in addition to a single detached
dwelling, in accordance with the following provisions:
1) Lot Area (minimum)
-
1,800 m2
(19,375 ft2)
2) Lot Frontage (minimum)
-
45 m
(147 ft)
3) Front Yard Depth (minimum)
-
10 m
(32 ft)
4) Interior Side Yard Width (minimum)
-
6 m
(19 ft)
5) Rear Yard Depth (minimum)
-
10 m
(32 ft)
6) Landscaped Open Space (minimum)
-
50%
7) Parking Spaces (minimum)
-
5
8) Special care home shall be defined as a dwelling house consisting of not more
than 12 bedrooms, in which common living, dining and kitchen accommodations
are provided for persons requiring special care but shall not include a
boarding/rooming dwelling house as defined in Section 5.
13.4.3
Notwithstanding their 'R1' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'R1-3' to this By-
law, a medical facility shall be included as a permitted use.
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13.4.4
Notwithstanding their 'R1' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'R1-4' to this By-law,
the permitted uses shall be restricted to one single detached dwelling.
13.4.5
Notwithstanding their 'R1' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'R1-5' to this By-law, a
single detached dwelling shall be permitted in accordance with the R1 zone provisions,
excepting however that:
1) the minimum lot frontage shall be 45 m (147 ft); and
2) the minimum lot area shall be 2,000 m2 (21,528 ft2)
13.4.6
Notwithstanding their 'R1' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'R1-6' to this By-law, a
single detached dwelling shall be permitted in accordance with the R1 zone provisions,
excepting however that:
1)
the minimum lot frontage shall be 80 m (262 ft); and
2)
the minimum lot area shall be 8,000 m2 (86,114 ft2)
13.4.7
Notwithstanding their 'R1' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'R1-7' to this By-law, a
single detached dwelling shall be permitted in accordance with the R1 zone provisions,
excepting however that:
1)
the minimum lot frontage shall be 61 m (200 ft); and
2)
the minimum lot area shall be 4,000 m2 (43,057 ft2)
13.4.8
Notwithstanding their 'R1' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'R1-8' to this By-law, a
single detached dwelling shall be permitted in accordance with the R1 zone provisions,
excepting however that:
1)
the minimum floor area shall be 93 m2 (1,001 ft2); and
2)
the minimum lot area shall be 1,672 m2 (17,997 ft2).
13.4.9
Notwithstanding their 'R1' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'R1-9' to this By-law, a
single detached dwelling shall be permitted in accordance with the R1 zone provisions,
excepting however that:
1)
the minimum rear yard shall be 7.5 m (24.6 ft);
2)
the minimum interior side yard shall be 6 m (16.6 ft);
3)
the minimum floor area shall be 110 m2 (1,184 ft2);
4)
accessory buildings shall not occupy more than 5% of the total lot area;
5)
all buildings including accessory buildings except a marine facility shall be set
back a minimum of 24 m (78 ft) from the highwater mark;
6)
no building or structure, except a marine facility shall be erected below the 395 ft
contour based on Canadian Geodetic Datum; and
7)
no part of any tile filed shall be installed within 15 m (49 ft) of the centreline of any
existing drainage course.
13.4.10 Notwithstanding their 'R1' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'R1-10' to this By-law,
a single detached dwelling shall be permitted in accordance with the R1 zone
provisions, excepting however that:
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1)
the minimum lot frontage shall be 25.5 m (83 ft);
2)
the minimum lot area shall be 1,390 m2 (14,962 ft2);
3)
the minimum rear yard shall be 7.4 m (24 ft); and
4)
the minimum side yard shall be 4.5 m (14.7 ft).
13.4.11 Notwithstanding their 'R1' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'R1-11' to this By-law,
a single detached dwelling shall be permitted in accordance with the R1 zone
provisions, excepting however that:
1)
the minimum lot frontage shall be 24 m (78 ft).
13.4.12 Notwithstanding their 'R1' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'R1-12' to this By-law,
a single detached dwelling shall be permitted in accordance with the R1 zone
provisions, excepting however that:
1)
the minimum rear yard shall be 7.5 m (24.6 ft).
13.4.13 Notwithstanding their 'R1' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'R1-13' to this By-law,
a single detached dwelling shall be the only permitted use.
13.4.14 Notwithstanding their 'R1' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'R1-14' to this By-law,
a single detached dwelling shall be permitted in accordance with the R1 zone
provisions, excepting however that:
1)
the minimum lot area for two of the three lots shall be 1,376 m2 (14,811 ft2) and
1,538 m2 (16,555 ft2) respectively;
2)
Section 6.24, Watercourse Setbacks shall not apply; and
3)
the minimum setback from the highwater mark for any sewage disposal system or
any building or structure, except a marine facility, shall be 15 m.
13.4.15 Notwithstanding their 'R1' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'R1-15' to this By-law,
all buildings and structures, including sewage disposal systems shall be set back a
minimum of 30 m (98 ft) from the crest of bank.
13.4.16 Notwithstanding their 'R1' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'R1-16' to this By-law,
development shall be permitted in accordance with the R1 zone provisions, excepting
however that:
1)
the minimum lot area shall be 1,260 m2 (13,562 ft2); and
2)
the minimum lot frontage shall be 24 m (78 ft).
13.4.17 Notwithstanding their 'R1' zoning, lands zoned as 'R1-17-h' to this By-law may be used
in compliance with the R1 zone provisions contained in this By-law, excepting however,
that:
1)
the minimum lot frontage shall be 24 m (80 ft);
2)
the minimum lot area shall be 2,100 m2 (22,600 ft2); and
3)
the setback from the highwater mark for all buildings and structures shall be 45 m
(147 ft).
13.4.18 Notwithstanding their 'R1' zoning, lands zoned as 'R1-18' to this By-law may be used
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in compliance with the R1 zone provisions contained in this By-law, excepting, however,
that:
1)
buildings and structures may be serviced by municipal water supply only.
13.4.19 Notwithstanding their 'R1' zoning, lands zoned as 'R1-19' to this By-law may be used
in compliance with the R1 zone provisions contained in this By-law, excepting however,
that:
1)
development may proceed on private well and septic system services and shall be
subjected to the "no municipal water or sewer" R1 zone provisions.
13.4.20 Notwithstanding their 'R1' zoning, lands zoned as 'R1-20' to this By-law may be used
in compliance with the with the R1 zone provisions contained in this By-law, excepting
however, that:
1) the minimum front yard setback for the main residential dwelling shall be 3.0 m
(9.8 ft) with a garage, detached or attached being no closer than 6.0 m (19.7 ft)
from the front lot line;
2) the minimum interior side yard setback shall be 1.2 m (3.9 ft);
3) the minimum exterior side yard setback shall be 3.0 m (9.8 ft); and
4) the maximum lot coverage shall be 40%.
13.4.21 Notwithstanding the 'R1' zoning, lands zoned as 'R1-21' to this By-law may be used in
compliance with the R1 zone provisions contained in this By-law, excepting however,
that:
1) the minimum lot area shall be 450 m2 (4,844 ft2);
2) the minimum lot frontage shall be 15.0 m (50 ft);
3) the minimum front yard setback for the main residential dwelling shall be 3.0 m
(9.8 ft) with a garage, detached or attached, being no closer than 6.0 m (19.7 ft)
from the font lot line;
4) the minimum interior side yard setback shall be 1.2 m (3.9 ft);
5) the minimum exterior side yard setback shall be 3.0 m (9.8 ft); and
6) the maximum lot coverage shall be 40%.
13.4.22 Notwithstanding their 'R1' zoning, lands zoned as 'R1-22' to this By-law, may be used
in compliance with the R1 zone provisions contained in this By-law, excepting however
that:
1)
the minimum required setback from the highwater mark for any building or
structure shall be 18.0 m (759 ft) and a minimum natural buffer of 15 m (50 ft), in
which no site alteration can occur.
2)
an unenclosed deck structure may encroach into the highwater mark setback up
to a maximum of 2.0 m (6.56 ft), provided that the deck structure does not exceed
3 m (9.8 ft) in width.
13.4.23 Notwithstanding their 'R1' zoning, lands zoned as 'R1-23' to this By-law may be used
in compliance with the R1 zone provisions contained in this By-law, excepting however,
that:
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1)
to allow for the construction of a single detached dwelling without frontage on a
public street.
13.4.24 Notwithstanding their 'R1' zoning, lands zoned as 'R1-24' to this By-law may be used
in compliance with the R1 zone provisions contained in this By-law, excepting however,
that:
1) the minimum lot area shall be 450 m2 (4844 ft2);
2) the minimum lot frontage shall be 15.0 m (50 ft);
3) the minimum front yard setback for the main residential dwelling shall be 3.0 m
(9.8 ft) with a garage, detached or attached, being no closer than 6.0 m (19.7 ft)
from the font lot line;
4) the minimum interior side yard setback shall be 1.2 m (3.9 ft);
5) the minimum exterior side yard setback shall be 3.0 m (9.8 ft); and
6) the maximum lot coverage shall be 45%.
13.4.25 Notwithstanding their 'R1' zoning, lands zoned 'R1-25' may be used in compliance with
the R1 zone provisions contained in this By-law, excepting however, that:
1)
a spa (personal service shop) and related accessory uses shall be permitted.
13.4.26 Notwithstanding their 'R1' zoning, on those lands zoned as 'R1-26' the following
additional provisions apply:
1) the minimum lot frontage shall be 12 m (39 ft); and
2) a spa (personal service shop) and related accessory uses shall be permitted.
13.4.27 Notwithstanding their 'R1' zoning, on those lands zoned as 'R1-27-h' the following
provisions shall apply:
1) the minimum lot frontage of Lot No. 10 shall be 25 m;
2) no setback from the regulatory flood plain is required;
3) the minimum front yard setback on Lots No 1, 2, 3, 4 and 16 shall be 6 m;
4) on lots subject to both a Residential First Density (R1) and Environmental Hazard
(EH) Zone, the entire lot shall be used to apply lot area, lot coverage, and setback
provisions; and
5)
the holding provision shall be lifted, and the sensitive land use setbacks
established in Section 6.23 shall be deemed to not apply, upon approval of the
following to the satisfaction of the Municipality:
a) A Mineral Impact Assessment Study to be undertaken by a qualified
professional identifying the impact of the proposed development on the
quarry, located west of the site, including future expansion in depth or
extent and vice versa, and outlining mitigation measures to address
any identified impact.
13.4.28 Notwithstanding their 'R1' zoning, lands zoned as 'R1-28' to this By-law may be used
in compliance with the R1 zone provisions contained in this By-law, excepting however,
that:
1) the minimum lot frontage shall be 10.7 m (35 ft)
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13.4.29
[By-law #14-45] Notwithstanding the R1I zoning, lands zoned as R1I-29 on Schedule
"A" to this by-law, may be used in compliance with the R1I zone provisions contained
in this by-law, the following provisions shall apply:
1)
the minimum Lot Area shall be 360.0m2;
2)
the minimum lot frontage shall be 12.0m;
3) the minimum front yard setback shall be 3.0m;
4) the minimum setback between the vehicular entrance to a private garage or carport
and an existing or planned sidewalk is 6.2m. No portion of a private garage or a
carport shall be located more than 2.5m closer to a street lot line than the closer
of:
a.
a building front wall or side; or
b.
a covered porch or veranda that is at least 2.5m wide.
5) the minimum rear yard setback shall be 6.0m;
6) the minimum interior side yard setback shall be 1.2m;
7) the minimum exterior side yard setback shall be 3.0m;
8) the maximum building height shall be 9.5m; and
9) the maximum lot coverage shall be 50% for a two-storey and 55% for a Bungalow
13.4.30
[By-law #15-74 with amended Section #] Notwithstanding their "R1" zoning, lands
zoned as "R1-29" on Schedule 'A' to this by-law, may be used in accordance with the
R1 zone provisions contained in this by-law, excepting however that the minimum lot
frontage shall be 7.62 m (25 ft).
13.4.31
[By-law #17-12 with amended Section #] Notwithstanding their "R1" zoning delineation,
lands delineated as "R1-30t" on Schedule 'A' to this by-law, may be used in accordance
with the R1 zone provisions contained in this by-law, excepting however that:
1) A garden suite shall be a permitted temporary use within the westerly interior side
yard; and
2) A garden suite shall cease to be a permitted use effective February 7, 2027.
13.4.32
[By-law #18-80 (repeals #18-10) with amended Section #] Notwithstanding the R1I
zoning, lands zoned as R1I-31 on Schedule "A" to this by-law may be used in
compliance with the R1I zone provisions contained in this by-law, except that the
following provisions shall apply:
1) The maximum lot coverage shall be 48%.
13.4.33
[By-law #18-79] Notwithstanding the R1I zoning, lands zoned as R1I-33 on Schedule
'A' to this by-law may be used in compliance with the R1I zone provisions contained in
this by-law, except that the following provisions shall apply:
1) the minimum front yard setback shall be 3-6.2m;
2) the minimum interior setback shall be 1.2m; and
3) the lot maximum lot coverage shall be 50%, but if a bungalow it shall be 55%
13.4.34
[By-law #24-17] Notwithstanding the provisions of the R1J zone for lands zoned as
R1J-h on Schedule 'A' to this by-law, the holding provision will remain until such time
as the Owner has received a Notice of Decision from the County of Lanark for Draft
Plan of Subdivision application 09-T-23002.
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13.4.35
[By-law #24-011] Notwithstanding the R1 zoning, lands zoned R1-32 on Schedule 'A'
to this by-law may be used in compliance with the R1 zone provisions contained in this
by-law, except that the following provisions shall apply:
1) the minimum lot area: 8.0 ha.
2) the minimum front yard setback from Rosebank Street: 95 metres
3) the minimum side yard setback: 40 metres
4) the minimum rear yard setback: 5 metres
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SECTION 14 - RESIDENTIAL SECOND DENSITY (R2) ZONE
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE
The purpose of the R2 - Residential Second Density Zone is to:
(1)
restrict the building form to low density residential uses in areas designated as
Residential and Rural Settlement Area & Village in the Community Official Plan;
(2)
allow a number of other residential uses to provide additional housing choices
within the second density residential areas;
(3)
permit ancillary uses to the principal residential use to allow residents to work at
home;
(4)
regulate development in a manner that is compatible with existing land use patterns
so that the detached, two and three principal dwellings, residential character of a
neighbourhood is maintained or enhanced; and
(5)
permit different development standards, identified by subzones, primarily for
developing areas zoned Residential in the Almonte Ward, which promote efficient
land use and compact form incorporating newer design approaches [By-law #18-
77].
14.1 USES PERMITTED
(1)
The following uses are permitted uses subject to:
a. the provisions of subsection 14.2 (1) to (5);
b. a maximum of 3 guest bedrooms in a bed and breakfast;
c. a maximum of 10 residents in a group home Type A;
d. a maximum of 10 residents is permitted in a retirement home, converted.
accessory apartment
bed and breakfast
dwelling, detached, in accordance with the R1 zone provisions
dwelling, duplex
dwelling, triplex
dwelling, semi-detached
dwelling, converted
group home type A
home-based business - domestic and household arts
home-based business - professional uses
park
CONDITIONAL PERMITTED USES
(2)
The following conditional use is also permitted in the R2 zone, subject to the
following:
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(a)
it is located on a lot fronting on and having direct vehicular access to
Main Street East or West; and
(b)
a maximum of seven rooming units, or a maximum of one dwelling unit
and six rooming units.
rooming house, converted
(3)
The following conditional use is also permitted in the R2 zone, subject to the
following:
(a)
the use is located in residential buildings with heritage value and the unique
historic characteristics of the buildings are preserved in keeping with the
Municipality's heritage and design policies and guidelines.
(b)
adequate off-street parking is provided per Section 9 - Parking, Queing,
and Loading Spacing Provisions of this Plan;
(c)
each guest room has a minimum floor area of 25 square meters;
(d)
signage shall be in keeping with the Municipality's heritage and design
policies and guidelines;
(e)
a minimum of 15% of the site has to be maintained as usable landscaped
open space;
(f)
the site has to be located on or within 50 m of an arterial street;
(g)
the use is subject to Site Plan Control;
country inn
14.2 ZONE PROVISIONS
(1)
The zone provisions are set out in Tables 14.2A, 14.3A and 14.3B.
(2)
A park is not subject to the provisions of Tables 14.2A, 14.3A and 14.3B, however
any development will be subject to the zone provisions for a detached dwelling.
(3)
Conversions that alter an existing residential use building to create another listed
permitted use are subject to the provisions of Section 8.3 - Conversions.
(4)
Minimum lot width, lot area and parking requirements for semi-detached dwellings
shall apply to each portion of a lot on which each individual dwelling unit is located,
whether or not that parcel is to be severed.
(5)
Minimum interior side yard setback is deemed to be 0 m between individual units
that are permitted to be vertically attached.
TABLE 14.2A - R2 Zone [By-law #18-77]
Provisions
Dwelling, Semi-
detached
Dwelling,
Duplex
Dwelling,
Triplex
Lot Area, Minimum (m2)
320 (a)
460
230(a)
Lot Frontage, Minimum (m)
10 (a)
15
18(a)
Front Yard, Minimum (m)
6
6
6
Side Yard, Minimum (m)
1.2 (b)
1.2 (b)
1.2 (b)
Exterior Side Yard, Minimum (m)
6
6
6
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Rear Yard, Minimum (m)
7.5
7.5
7.5
Maximum Height - main building (m)
11
11
11
Lot Coverage, Maximum
40%, 45% (e)
40%
40%, 45% (e)
Footnotes:
(a)
The minimum lot area and minimum lot frontage requirements are per dwelling
unit.
(b)
The minimum interior side yard width shall be 1.2 m, except where a garage or
carport is located in the rear yard and accessed by a driveway, the minimum shall
be 4.5 m.
(c)
The minimum dwelling unit area shall be 46 m2 (495 ft2) plus 9.5 m2 (102 ft2) for
each bedroom.
(d)
The maximum gross density shall be 15 units per hectare.
(e)
If the dwelling type is a bungalow, maximum lot coverage is 45%.
14.3 R2 SUBZONES
In the R2 Zone, the following subzones and provisions apply such that:
(1)
(a)
Column I lists the subzone character;
(b)
Columns II through IX inclusive, establish required zone provisions
applying to development in each subzone;
(c)
Column X lists the reference number of additional provisions applying in
each subzone. The additional provisions themselves are provided in
Table 14.3B. Where an additional provision applies, the corresponding
provision specified in Table 14.3B takes ultimate precedence over any
provision provided in Table 14.3A;
(2)
Despite any other provision of this By-law, retirement homes, converted dwellings
and rooming houses are prohibited on lands zoned R2 and developed with private
services.
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TABLE 14.3A - R2 SUBZONE PROVISIONS
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
Sub-Zone
Principal
Dwelling Type
(Permitted)
Min. Lot
Frontage (m)
Min. Lot Area
(m2)
Max. Building
Height (m)
Min. Front Yard
Setback (m)
Min. Exterior
Side Yard
Setback (m)
Min. Rear Yard
Setback (m)
Min. Side Yard
Setback (m)
End Notes (see
Table 11.3B)
A
Detached,
Duplex,
Semi-
detached
20
21
10.5
600
630
315
11
11
11
5
5
5
4.5
4.5
4.5
9
9
9
1
2
1
1
2, 3
4, 5
B
Detached,
Semi-
detached
18
10.5
540
315
11
11
5
5
4.5
4.5
6
6
1.2
1.2
C
Detached,
Semi-
detached
15
9
450
270
11
11
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
7.5
7.5
1
1.2
6
6
D
Detached,
Duplex,
Semi-
detached
15
15
7.5
450
225
11
11
3
3
3
3
7.5
7.5
1.2
1.2
6
6
E
Duplex,
Semi-
detached
15
9
440
270
11
11
3
3
3
3
6
6
1.2
1
8, 9
8, 9
TABLE 14.3B - ADDITIONAL ZONING PROVISIONS
I
Endnote
Number
II
Additional Zoning Provision
1.
Minimum lot area is 600 m2 when served by public water supply and a public sanitary
sewer and 690 m2 when serviced by public water supply or a sanitary sewer only.
2.
Minimum lot frontage is 21 m when served by a public water supply and a public
sanitary sewer and 26 m when served by public water supply or a sanitary sewer only.
3.
Minimum lot area is 645 m2 when served by public water supply and a public sanitary
sewer and 920 m2 when serviced by public water supply or a sanitary sewer only.
4.
Minimum lot frontage is 10.5 m when served by a public water supply and a public
sanitary sewer and 15 m when served by public water supply or a sanitary sewer only.
5.
Minimum lot area per dwelling unit is 320 m2 when served by a public water supply
and a public sanitary sewer and 500 m2 per dwelling unit when serviced by public
water supply or a sanitary sewer only.
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6.
Minimum rear yard setback is 25% of the lot depth which must comprise at least 25%
of the area of the lot, however it may not be less than 6.0 m and need not exceed
7.5 m. Despite the foregoing, on lots with depths of 15 m or less, the minimum rear
yard setback is 4.0 m.
7.
Minimum total interior side yard setback is 3 m, with one minimum yard, no less than
1.2 m. Where there is a corner lot on which is located only one interior side yard, the
minimum required interior side yard setback equals the minimum required for at least
one yard.
8.
The minimum setback between the vehicular entrance to a private garage or carport
and an existing or planned sidewalk is 6.2 m. No portion of a private garage or carport
shall be located more than 2.5 m closer to a street lot line than the closer of:
a.
a building front wall or side, or
b.
a covered porch or veranda that is at least 2.5 m wide.
9.
Access to a lot by means of a rear lane is permitted, provided the rear lane is a
minimum of 8.5 m wide. Where access is via the rear lane, the minimum rear yard
setback may be reduced to 1.0 m, and in no case may the width of the garage, carport
or driveway exceed 50% of the width of the rear lot line.
14.4 SPECIAL PROVISIONS
14.4.1
Notwithstanding their 'R2' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'R2-1' to this By-law,
development shall be permitted in accordance with the R2 zone provisions, excepting
however that:
1)
the minimum front yard shall be 4.5 m (14.7 ft).
14.4.2
Notwithstanding their 'R2' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'R2-2' to this By-law,
development shall be permitted in accordance with the R2 zone provisions, excepting
however that:
1)
the minimum front yard shall be 3.6 m (11.8 ft); and,
2)
the minimum side yard shall be 0.9 m (2.9 ft).
14.4.3
Notwithstanding their 'R2' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'R2-3' to this By-law,
a triplex dwelling within and existing building shall be permitted.
14.4.4
Notwithstanding their 'R2' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'R2-4' to this By-law,
development shall be permitted in accordance with the R2 zone provisions, excepting
however that:
1)
the minimum front yard shall be 2.3 m (7.5 ft).
14.4.5
Notwithstanding their 'R2' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'R2-5' to this By-law,
development shall be permitted in accordance with the R2 zone provisions, excepting
however that the following shall be included as permitted uses:
2)
artist or photographic studio;
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3)
office;
2)
personal service shop; and
3)
repair service shop.
(a)
Notwithstanding their 'R2-5' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'R2-5-1' the
minimum side yard setback for an accessory structure may be 0.3 m.
14.4.6
[By-law #19-109] Notwithstanding their 'R2' zoning, on the lands delineated as 'R2-6'
on Schedule 'A' to this By-law the following commercial uses shall also be permitted:
1) Medical Facility;
2) Pharmacy
And one (1) parking space for the residential unit may be permitted in the front yard.
14.4.7
Notwithstanding their 'R2' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'R2-7' to this By-law,
development shall be permitted in accordance with the R2 zone provisions, excepting
however that:
1)
the minimum lot area shall be 310 m2 (3,336 ft2); and
2)
the minimum lot frontage shall be 8.5 m (27.8 ft).
14.4.8
Notwithstanding their 'R2' zoning, lands zoned as 'R2-8' to this By-law, may be used
in compliance with the R3 zone provisions contained in this By-law, excepting
however, that:
1)
the minimum lot frontage for a single detached dwelling shall be 15.5 m (51 ft).
14.4.9
Notwithstanding their 'R2' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'R2-9' a dwelling unit
may be permitted in an accessory detached garage and further that a detached garage
containing a dwelling unit may have a rear yard or side yard setback of 1 m.
14.4.10
Notwithstanding their 'R2' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'R2-10' the minimum
lot frontage should be 17.6 m (57.8 ft).
14.4.11
Notwithstanding their 'R2' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'R2-11' a detached
garage existing on the date of the passing of this By-law may be used as an
accessory dwelling unit.
14.4.12
Notwithstanding their 'R2' zoning, lands zoned as R2-12 to this By-law, may be used
in compliance with the R2 zone provisions contained in this By-law, excepting
however, that:
1)
the minimum lot area shall be 283 m2 (3,046 ft2) for a semi-detached dwelling.
2)
the minimum lot frontage shall be 9.3 m (30.5 ft).
14.4.13
Notwithstanding the 'R2' Zoning, those lands delineated as 'R2-13' on Schedule 'A' to
this by-law shall be issued in accordance with the 'R2' Zone provisions contained in
this by-law excepting however, that:
1)
A health care clinic including chiropractic, physical therapy, acupuncture and
massage services is permitted if such use is contained within the existing
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dwelling on the subject property.
14.4.14
[By-law #12-32] Notwithstanding their "R2" zoning, on those lands delineated as "R2-
14" shall permit a County Inn with a minimum room size of 15.3m2 (165ft2)
14.4.15
[By-law #14-45 & #18-78 with amended Section #] Notwithstanding the R2E zoning,
lands zoned as R2E-15 on Schedule "A" to this by-law, may be used in compliance
with the R2E zone provisions contained in this by-law, the following provisions shall
apply:
1)
the minimum Lot Area shall be 270.0m2
2)
the minimum lot frontage shall be 9.0m
3)
the minimum front yard setback shall be 3.0m
4)
the minimum setback between the vehicular entrance to a private garage
or carport and an existing or planned sidewalk is 6.2m. No portion of a private
garage or a carport shall be located more than 2.5m closer to a street lot line
than the closer of:
a)
a building front wall or side; or
b)
a covered porch or veranda that is at least 2.5m wide.
5)
the minimum rear yard setback shall be 6.0m
6)
the minimum interior side yard setback shall be 1.2m
7)
the minimum exterior side yard setback shall be 3.0m.
8)
the maximum building height shall be 11.0m
9)
the maximum lot coverage shall be 45% for a two-storey and 50% for a
Bungalow
14.4.16
[By-law #16-49 & #18-77 (repeals #15-89) with amended Section #] Notwithstanding
their "R2" zoning, lands zoned as "R2-16" on Schedule 'A' to this by-law, may be used
in accordance with the R2 zone provisions contained in this by-law, excepting
however that:
1)
The minimum front yard shall be 3 m (9.84 ft);
2)
The minimum rear lane width shall be 6 m (19.69 ft);
3)
The holding provision shall be lifted upon approval of the following to the
satisfaction of the Municipality:
a)
approval of a site plan control application, including drawing, which
demonstrates conformity to the Community Official Plan (COP) and
compatibility with the surrounding neighbourhood with respect to
urban design; and
b)
execution of a site plan agreement between the owner and the
Municipality.
14.4.17
[By-law #18-77 with amended Section #, repeals #16-21] Notwithstanding their "R2"
zoning delineation, lands delineated as "R2-17-h" on Schedules 'A' and 'B' to this by-
law, may be used in accordance with the R2 zone provisions contained in this by-law,
excepting however that the holding provision shall be lifted once municipal water and
sewer systems have been extended to the lands.
14.4.18
[By-law #18-80 (repeals #18-10) with amended Section #] Notwithstanding the R2E
zoning, lands zoned as R2E-18 on Schedule "A" to this by-law may be used in
compliance with the R2E zone provisions contained in this by-law, except that
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following provisions shall apply:
1)
the maximum lot coverage shall be 55%; and
2)
single-detached dwellings shall adhere to R1I-31 standards.
14.4.19 [By-law #19-94] Notwithstanding the permitted uses of the "R2" zone, on the lands
denoted as "R2-19" on Schedule "A" of this bylaw, the uses shall be limited to "Semi
detached dwellings" in accordance with the zone provisions of Table 14.2A.
14.4.20
[By-law # 21-001] Notwithstanding their 'R2D' zoning, lands zoned as 'R2D-20' on
Schedule "A" to this by-law, may be used in compliance with the R2D zone
provisions contained in this by-law, excepting however, that:
i)
the minimum front yard setback is 6.0m for any attached private garage.
14.4.21
[By-law #23-012] Notwithstanding the R2 zoning, lands zoned R2-20 on Schedule
'A' to this by-law may be used in accordance with the R2 zone provisions contained
in this by-law, excepting however that the following provisions for a dwelling, semi-
detached:
1. The minimum rear yard: 6.5 metres;
2. The minimum exterior side yard: 5.0 metres;
3. The minimum interior side yard: 1.2 metres;
4. The minimum lot frontage: 9.0 metres
5. The minimum lot area: 270 m²
14.4.22 [By-law # 21-072] Notwithstanding the provisions of the 'R2' Zone, on those lands
delineated as 'R2-22' on Schedule 'C' to this By-law, shall be used in accordance with
the following provisions:
i) the minimum lot frontage requirement shall be 16.76 metres.
14.4.23
[By-law #26-017] Notwithstanding their 'R2' zoning, on those lands zoned 'R2-23' on
Schedule 'A' of this By-law may be used in accordance with the R2 zone provisions
contained in this By-law, excepting however that the following provisions for a dwelling,
semi-detached shall apply:
1)
The minimum lot frontage shall be 9.0m per principal dwelling unit; and
2)
The minimum lot area shall be 250m2 per principal dwelling unit
14.4.24
[By-law #26-017] Notwithstanding their 'R2' zoning, on those lands zoned 'R2-24' on
Schedule 'A' of this By-law may be used in accordance with the R2 zone provisions
contained in this By-law, excepting however that the following provisions for a dwelling,
semi-detached shall apply:
1)
The minimum lot frontage shall be 7.5m per principal dwelling unit
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SECTION 15 - RESIDENTIAL THIRD DENSITY (R3) ZONE
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE
The purpose of the R3 - Residential Third Density Zone is to:
(1)
permit a mix of medium density residential uses, including four-plex and
townhouses in areas designated as Residential and Rural Settlement Area &
Village in the Community Official Plan;
(2)
allow a number of other residential uses to provide additional housing choices
within the third density residential areas;
(3)
permit ancillary uses to the principal residential use to allow residents to work at
home;
(4)
regular development in a manner that is compatible with existing land use patterns
so that the medium density residential character of a neighbourhood is maintained
or enhanced; and
(5)
permit different development standards, identified by subzones, primarily for
developing areas zoned Residential in the Almonte Ward, which promote efficient
land use and compact form incorporating newer design approaches [By-law #18-
77].
15.1 USES PERMITTED
(1)
The following uses are permitted uses subject to:
(a)
the provisions of subsection 15.2 (1) to (5);
(b)
a maximum of 3 guest bedrooms in a bed and breakfast;
(c)
a maximum of 10 residents in a group home Type A;
(d)
a maximum of 10 residents is permitted in a retirement home, converted
accessory apartment
bed and breakfast
dwelling, converted
four-plex
townhouse
group home, type A
home-based business - domestic and household arts
home-based business - professional uses
park
CONDITIONAL PERMITTED USES
(2)
The following conditional use is also permitted in the R3 zone, subject to the
following:
(a)
it is located on a lot fronting on and having direct vehicular access to
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Main Street East or West; and
(b)
a maximum of seven rooming units, or a maximum of one dwelling unit and
six rooming units.
rooming house, converted
(3)
The following conditional use is also permitted in the R3 zone, subject to the
following:
(a)
the use is located in residential buildings with heritage value and the unique
historic characteristics of the buildings are preserved in keeping with the
Municipality's heritage and design policies and guidelines.
(b)
adequate off-street parking is provided per Section 9 - Parking, Queuing,
and Loading Spacing Provisions of this Plan;
(c)
each guest room has a minimum floor area of 25 square m;
(d)
signage shall be in keeping with the Municipality's heritage and design
policies and guidelines;
(e)
a minimum of 15% of the site has to be maintained as usable landscaped
open space;
(f)
the site has to be located on or within 50 m of an arterial street;
(g)
the use is subject to Site Plan Control;
country inn
15.2 ZONE PROVISIONS
(2)
The zone provisions are set out in Tables 15.2A, 15.3A and 15.3B.
(3)
A park is not subject to the provisions of Tables 15.2A, 15.3A and 15.3B, however
any development will be subject to the zone provisions for a detached dwelling.
(4)
Conversions that alter an existing residential use building to create another listed
permitted use are subject to the provisions of Section 8.4 - Conversions.
(5)
Minimum lot width, lot area and parking requirements for townhouses shall apply to
each portion of a lot on which each individual dwelling unit is located, whether or
not that parcel is to be severed.
(6)
Minimum interior side yard setback is deemed to be 0 m between individual units
that are permitted to be vertically attached.
TABLE 15.2A - R3 Zone
No person shall within any R3 Zone use any lot or erect or use any building or structure except in
accordance with the following provisions:
Provisions
Fourplex, Dwelling
Townhouse, Dwelling
Unit
[By-law #18-77]
Lot Area, Minimum (m2)
920
168
Lot Frontage, Minimum (m)
20(a)
5.5
Front Yard, Minimum (m)
6
6
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Rear Yard, Minimum (m)
7.5
7.5
Side Yard, Minimum (m)
3
0 (b)
Exterior Side Yard, Minimum (m)
6
6
Maximum Height (m)
11
11
Lot Coverage, Maximum
40
40, 55(d)
Footnotes:
a. Where fourplex dwelling units are vertically separated, the minimum lot frontage for
townhouse dwelling units shall be 5.5m.
b. The minimum side yard adjoining an end unit shall be 1.2 m.
c. The minimum dwelling unit area shall be 46 m2 (495 ft2) plus 9.5 m2 (102 ft2) for each
bedroom.
d. Maximum lot coverage for a townhouse is 55%.
TABLE 15.3A - R3 SUBZONE PROVISIONS
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
Sub-Zone
Principal
Dwelling Type
(Permitted)
Min. Lot
Frontage (m)
Min. Lot Area
(m2)
Max. Building
Height (m)
Min. Front Yard
Setback (m)
Min. Exterior
Side Yard
Setback
(m)
Min. Rear Yard
Setback (m)
Min. Side Yard
Setback (m)
End Notes (see
Table 15.3B)
A
Fourplex
20
920
11
5
6
7.5
3
4
B
Townhouse
6
180
11
5
4.5
varies
1.2
1
C
Townhouse
6
180
11
3
3
varies
1.2
1
D
Townhouse
4.5
110
11
5
4.5
varies
1.2
1
E
Townhouse
5.6
165
11
3
3
6
0.3
AA
Townhouse
6
150
11
3
3
6
1.2
2, 3
TABLE 15.3B - ADDITIONAL ZONING PROVISIONS
I
Endnote
Number
II
Additional Zoning Provision
1.
Minimum rear yard setback is 25% of the lot depth which must comprise at least 25%
of the area of the lot, however it may not exceed 7.5m. Despite the foregoing, on lots
with depths of 15 m or less, the minimum rear yard setback is 4.0 m.
2.
The minimum setback between the vehicular entrance to a private garage or carport
and an existing or planned sidewalk is 6.2 m. No portion of a private garage or carport
shall be located more than 2.5 m closer to a street lot line than the closer of:
(a)
a building front wall or side; or
(b)
a covered porch or veranda that is at least 2.5 m wide.
3.
Access to a lot by means of a rear lane is permitted, provided the rear lane is a
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minimum of 8.5 m wide. Where access is via the rear lane, the minimum rear yard
setback may be reduced to 1.0 m, and in no case may the width of the garage, carport
or driveway exceed 50% of the width of the rear lot line.
4.
Where fourplex dwelling units are vertically separated, the minimum lot frontage for
townhouse dwelling units shall be 5.5m.
15.4
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
15.4.1
Notwithstanding their 'R3' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'R3-1' to this By-Law,
development shall be permitted in accordance with the R3 zone provisions, excepting
however that:
1)
the minimum interior side yard shall be 2 m (6.5 ft); and
2)
the minimum number of parking spaces shall be 1 per dwelling unit.
15.4.2
(reserved)
15.4.3
Notwithstanding their 'R3' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'R3-3' to this By-Law,
development shall be permitted in accordance with the R3 zone provisions, excepting
however that:
1)
the minimum interior side yard shall be 3.6 m (11.8 ft);
2)
the minimum exterior side yard shall be 5 m (16.4 ft); and
3)
the minimum rear yard shall be 5.8 m, except where there are 2 side yards, no
rear yard is required provided that both side yards have a minimum width of 5 m
(16.4 ft).
15.4.4
Notwithstanding their 'R3' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'R3-4' to this By-Law,
a townhouse shall be permitted in accordance with the following provisions:
1)
the minimum front yard shall be 3 m (9.8 ft);
2)
the minimum exterior side yard shall be 2 m (6.5 ft);
3)
the minimum side yard shall be 0, except that the minimum yard width adjoining
an end unit shall be 0.9 m (2.9 ft); and
4)
the maximum number of dwelling units shall be 4.
15.4.5
Notwithstanding their 'R3' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'R3-5' to this By-Law,
development shall be permitted in accordance with the R3 zone provisions, excepting
however that:
1)
the minimum lot area shall be 2000 m2 (21528 ft2), plus 270 m2 (2906 ft2) for
every dwelling unit in addition to the first 3 dwelling units;
2)
minimum lot frontage shall be 6 m (19.6 ft) for each townhouse dwelling unit;
3)
the minimum front yard shall be 6 m (19.6 ft);
4)
the minimum exterior side yard shall be 9 m (29.5 ft);
5)
the minimum interior side yard shall be 1.83 m (6 ft);
6)
the minimum rear yard shall be 9 m (29.5 ft); and
7)
development may take place on private sewage disposal and private water
supply.
15.4.6
Notwithstanding their 'R3' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'R3-6' the minimum
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exterior side yard setback shall be 3 m (9.8 ft) and the minimum front yard setback
shall be 3 m (9.8 ft).
15.4.7
Notwithstanding their 'R3 - Residential Type 3' zoning, lands zoned as 'R3-7 -
Residential Type 3 Exemption 7' to this By-law, may be used in compliance with the
R3 zone provisions contained in this by-law, excepting however, that:
1) the minimum lot area shall be 165 m2;
2)
the minimum front yard setback for the main residential dwelling shall be 3.0 m
with a garage, detached or attached, being no closer than 6.0 m from the front lot
line;
3)
the minimum interior side yard setback shall be 1.2 m on end unit and 0.0 m for
interior walls;
4)
the minimum exterior side yard setback shall be 3.0 m;
5)
the maximum lot coverage shall be 45%.
15.4.8
Notwithstanding the 'R3 - Residential Type 3' zoning, lands zoned as 'R3-8 -
Residential Type 3 Exemption 8' to this By-law may be used in compliance with the
R3 zone provisions contained in this By-law, excepting however, that:
1)
the minimum lot area shall be 165 m2;
2)
the minimum front yard setback for the main residential dwelling shall be 3.0 m
with a garage, detached or attached, no closer than 6.0 m from the front lot line;
3)
the minimum interior side yard setback shall be 1.2 m on end unit and 0.0 m for
interior walls;
4)
the minimum exterior side yard setback shall be 3.0 m;
5)
the maximum lot coverage shall be 55%.
15.4.9
Notwithstanding their 'R3 - Residential Type 3' zoning, lands zoned as 'R3-h -
Residential Type 3 Holding' to this By-law, may be used in compliance with the R3
zone provisions contained in this by-law, excepting however, that:
1)
that the owner provides a pre-servicing report by a qualified professional
engineer licensed to practice in the Province of Ontario
2)
that a development plan for the remaining lands in Henderson Section on Plan
6262 is completed.
15.4.10
[By-law #18-77, repeals #14-32] Notwithstanding the 'R3' zoning, those lands zoned
as R3-10 on Schedule 'C' to this By-law, shall be used in compliance with the R3 zone
provisions contained in this By-Law, excepting however, that:
1)
the principal dwelling type permitted shall be a Townhouse;
2) the minimum lot frontage shall be 8.8m;
3) the minimum lot area shall be 150m²;
4) the maximum building height shall be 9m;
5) the minimum front yard setback shall be 3m;
6) the minimum exterior side yard setback shall be 3m;
7) the minimum rear yard setback shall be 7.5m;
8) the minimum side yard adjoining an end unit shall be 1.2m;
9) the maximum lot coverage shall be 55%;
10) the minimum dwelling unit area shall be 46m² plus 9.5m² for each bedroom;
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11) the maximum net density shall be 35 units per net hectare;
12) the minimum setback between the vehicular entrance to a private garage or
carport and an existing or planned sidewalk is 6.2m. No portion of a private
garage or carport shall be located more than 2.5m closer to a street lot line than
the closer of:
(a) a building front wall or side; or
(b) a covered porch or veranda that is at least 2.5 m wide.
15.4.11
[By-law #14-45] Notwithstanding the R3 zoning, lands zoned as R3-11 on Schedule
"A" to this by-law, may be used in compliance with the R3 zone provisions contained
in this by-law, the following provisions shall apply:
1)
the minimum Lot Area shall be 165.0m2
2)
the minimum lot frontage shall be 5.5m
3)
the minimum front yard setback shall be 3.0m with a garage being no closer
than 6m
4)
the minimum rear yard setback shall be 7.5m
5)
the minimum interior side yard setback shall be 1.2m
6)
the minimum exterior side yard setback shall be 3.0m.
7)
the maximum building height shall be 11.0m
8)
the maximum lot coverage shall be 55%
15.4.12
[By-law #18-80 (repeals #18-10) with amended Section #] Notwithstanding the R3
zoning, lands zoned as R3-12 on Schedule "A" to this by-law, may be used in
compliance with the R3-8 zone provisions contained in this by-law, except that the
following provisions shall apply:
1)
the maximum lot coverage shall be 62%; and
2)
the minimum rear yard setback shall be 6m.
15.4.13
[By-law #18-77 with amended Section #, repeals #16-28] Notwithstanding the 'R3-
Residential Third Density zoning, lands zoned as 'R3-13- Residential Third density
Exception 13 on Schedule 'A' to this By-law, may be used in compliance with the R1E,
R2E and R3E subzone provisions contained in this by-law, excepting however, that:
1)
all zoning provisions associated with the R1E sub zone shall apply except for
the minimum lot frontage and minimum front yard setback. The minimum lot
frontage shall be 11m (36.08ft) and the minimum front yard setback shall be 6m
(19.7ft).
2)
all zoning provisions associated with the R2D sub zone shall apply.
3)
all zoning provisions associated with the R3E sub zone shall apply.
4)
townhouse dwellings may also include any building that is divided vertically into
four or more dwelling units, each of which has an independent entrance to a
front yard and rear yard immediately abutting the front and rear walls of each
dwelling unit.
15.4.14
[By-law #18-73] Notwithstanding their "R3" zoning, lands delineated as "R3-14" on
Schedule "A" to this by-law may be used in accordance with the following provisions
contained in this by-law:
i) "Planned Unit Developments" may be a permitted use in accordance with the R3
provisions.
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15.4.15 [By-law #20-067] Notwithstanding their "R3" zoning, lands delineated as "R3-15"
on Schedule 'A' to this by-law may be used in accordance with the provisions of
this bylaw, excepting however that:
(1) the minimum lot area is 160m²;
(2) the minimum exterior side yard setback is 3m;
(3) the minimum rear yard setback is 6m;
(4) the maximum lot coverage of 65%; and
(5) the maximum net density is 55 units per ha.
The holding provision (h) shall prohibit development on the subject lands
until such time as the applicant has demonstrated the following:
(1) The completion of a Stormwater Management Plan to the satisfaction of the
Municipality of Mississippi Mills and the Mississippi Valley Conservation
Authority."
15. 4. 16 [By-law #23-013] Notwithstanding the R3 zoning, lands zoned R3-16 on Schedule 'A'
to this by-law may be used in accordance with the R3 zone provisions contained in
this by-law, excepting however that:
1. Fourplex, Dwelling is subject to the provisions of Townhouse, Dwelling Unit.
2. The minimum front yard setback between the vehicular entrance to a private
garage or carport is 6.0 m. No portion of a private garage or carport shall be
located more than 3.0 m closer to the front lot line than a covered porch or
veranda
15.4.17
[By-law #24-018] Notwithstanding the provisions of the 'R3' zone for those lands
zoned as 'R3-17-h Residential Third Density Exception 16' on Schedule 'A' to this By-
law, may be used in compliance with R3 zone provisions contained in this By-law,
excepting however, that:
i.
The minimum lot area: 160m2
ii.
The minimum front yard setback: 3 metres
Notwithstanding the minimum front yard setback, the minimum setback
between the front face of a garage and sidewalk or road edge, whichever is
closer: 6.2 metres
iii.
The minimum exterior side yard setback: 3 metres. Notwithstanding the
minimum exterior side yard setback, the minimum setback between the front
face of a garage and sidewalk or road edge, whichever is closer: 6 metres.
iv.
The minimum rear yard setback: 6 metres.
v.
The maximum lot coverage: 62%
vi.
Section 9.3.6(a) does not apply.
vii.
Notwithstanding Section 9.3.9:
a. The minimum distance from a driveway to an interior lot line: same as
the minimum interior side yard setback of the R3-16 zone.
b. The maximum width of a driveway: 60% of the width of the lot.
viii.
Notwithstanding Section 6.19(6) porches located in the front or exterior side
yards with foundations are considered permitted projections.
ix.
Notwithstanding the provisions of the R3-16 zone for lands zoned as R3-16-h
on Schedule 'A' to this by-law, the holding provision will remain until such time
as the Owner has received a Notice of Decision from the County of Lanark for
Draft Plan of Subdivision application 09-T-23002.
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15.4.18
[Reserved for future use]
15.4.19
[By-law #25-059] Notwithstanding the provisions of the 'R3' zone for those lands
zoned as 'R3-h' for the lands identified on Schedule 'A' to this By-law, shall be
used in accordance with the following provisions:
1. The holding provision shall be lifted once municipal water and sewer
systems are available along the frontage of the property.
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SECTION 16 - RESIDENTIAL FOURTH DENSITY (R4) ZONE
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE
The purpose of the R4 - Residential Fourth Density Zone is to:
(1)
permit a mix of medium density residential uses including townhouses and 3 storey
apartments in areas designated as Residential and Rural Settlement Area &
Village in the Community Official Plan;
(2)
allow a number of other residential uses to provide additional housing choices
within the third density residential areas;
(3)
permit ancillary uses to the principal residential use to allow residents to work at
home;
(4)
regulate development in a manner that is compatible with existing land use
patterns so that the medium density residential character of a neighbourhood is
maintained or enhanced; and
(5)
permit different development standards, identified by subzones, primarily for
developing areas zoned Residential in the Almonte Ward, which promote efficient
land use and compact form incorporating newer design approaches [By-law #18-
77].
16.1 USES PERMITTED
(1)
The following uses are permitted uses subject to:
(a)
the provisions of subsection 16.2 (1) to (4);
(b)
a maximum of 3 guest bedrooms in a bed and breakfast;
(c)
a maximum of 10 residents in a group home Type A;
(d)
a maximum of 10 residents is permitted in a retirement home, converted.
accessory apartment
bed and breakfast
dwelling, apartment (low-rise)
dwelling, converted
group home, type A
home-based business - domestic and household arts
home-based business - professional uses
park
residential care facility, in accordance with the I zone provisions
retirement home, in accordance with the I zone provisions
retirement home, converted
townhouse, in accordance with the R3 zone provisions
townhouse, back-to-back
townhouse, stacked
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CONDITIONAL PERMITTED USES
(2)
The following conditional use is also permitted in the R4 zone, subject to the
following:
(a)
it is located on a lot fronting on and having direct vehicular access to
Main Street East or West; and
(b)
a maximum of seven rooming units, or a maximum of one dwelling unit and
six rooming units.
rooming house, converted
(3)
The following conditional use is also permitted in the R4 zone, subject to the
following:
(a)
the use is located in residential buildings with heritage value and the unique
historic characteristics of the buildings are preserved in keeping with the
Municipality's heritage and design policies and guidelines.
(b)
adequate off-street parking is provided per Section 9 - Parking, Queuing,
and Loading Spacing Provisions of this Plan;
(c)
each guest room has a minimum floor area of 25 square meters;
(d)
signage shall be in keeping with the Municipality's heritage and design
policies and guidelines;
(e)
a minimum of 15% of the site has to be maintained as usable landscaped
open space;
(f)
the site has to be located on or within 50 m of an arterial street;
(g)
the use is subject to Site Plan Control;
country inn
16.2 ZONE PROVISIONS
(1)
The zone provisions are set out in Table 16.2A
(2)
A park is not subject to the provisions of Table 16.2A, however any development
will be subject to the zone provisions for a detached dwelling.
(3)
Conversions that alter an existing residential use building to create another listed
permitted use are subject to the provisions of Section 8.3 - Conversions.
(4)
Minimum interior side yard setback is deemed to be 0 m between individual units
that are permitted to be vertically attached.
TABLE 16.2A - R4 Zone
No person shall within any R4 Zone use any lot or erect or use any building or structure except in
accordance with the following provisions:
Provisions
Dwelling, Apartment (low-rise)
Lot Area, Minimum (m2)
600
Lot Frontage, Minimum (m)
30
Front Yard, Minimum (m)
5
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Rear Yard, Minimum (m)
7.5
Side Yard, Minimum (m)
6
Exterior Side Yard, Minimum (m)
6
Maximum Height (m)
11
Lot Coverage, Maximum (%)
45
Courts
(c)
Privacy Yards
(d)
Equipped Children's Play Area
(e)
TABLE 16.2A - R4 SUBZONE PROVISIONS
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IV
X
Sub-Zone
Min. Lot
Frontage (m)
Min. Lot Area
(m2)
Maximum Building
Height (m)
Min. Front
Yard Setback
(m)
Min. Exterior Side
Yard Setback (m)
Min. Rear Yard
Setback (m)
Min. Total Side
Yard Setback (m)
Maximum number
of dwelling units in
a block
End Notes (see
Table 13.4B)
A
5.5
75
11
3
3
0
1.2
16
f, g, h,
i, j, k, l
Footnotes:
(a)
The maximum density shall be one dwelling unit per 137 m2 (1474 ft2) of lot area.
(b)
Where a building is in a court, the distance between opposing sidewalls of the
building forming the court shall be not less than 12 m (39 ft).
(c)
Privacy yards with a minimum depth of 6 m (19.6 ft) which are clear and
unobstructed by any parking area or driveway, other than a private driveway for
the exclusive use of a dwelling unit, shall be provided adjoining any ground floor
habitable room window, except for a dwelling containing less than 10 dwelling
units, in which case a driveway shall be permitted to be within 3 m of an end wall
in an interior side yard.
Within a privacy yard, an area with a minimum depth of 3 m (9.8 ft) unobstructed
by any public or joint pedestrian access shall be provided adjoining any ground
floor habitable room window.
For the purpose this provision a window shall be considered to be a ground floor
window if any part of the glazing is less than 2.5 m (8.2 ft) above the adjacent
finished grade.
(d)
For dwelling houses which do not have a separate privacy yard for the exclusive
use of each dwelling unit, a children's play area shall be provided.
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The children's play area shall be a minimum of 4% of the lot area which may be
included in the area calculated as required landscaped open space.
The children's play area shall be located not less than 6 m (19 6 ft) from a ground
floor habitable room window and not in the front or exterior side yards.
For the purpose of this provision, a window shall be considered to be a ground
floor window if any part of the glazing is less than 2.5 m (8.2 ft) above the adjacent
finish grade
e) Notwithstanding the minimum front yard setback, the minimum setback between the
front face of a garage and sidewalk or road edge, whichever is closer: 6.2 metres.
f) Notwithstanding the minimum exterior side yard setback, the minimum setback
between the front face of a garage and sidewalk or road edge, whichever is closer: 6.2
metres.
g) The minimum side yard setback for interior walls: 0 metres and for end units: 1.2
metres.
h) Notwithstanding Section 6.19(6) porches located in the front or exterior side yards
with foundations are considered permitted projections.
i) Notwithstanding Table 6.19 - Permitted Projections into Required Yards, an air
conditioning unit may be permitted to project into the front yard if the unit is located
on a balcony or the corner or exterior side yard but not closer than 1.0 metre to an
exterior lot line.
j) Section 9.3.6(a) does not apply.
k) Notwithstanding Section 9.3.9:
i. The minimum distance from a driveway to an interior lot line: same as the
minimum interior side yard setback of the R4A zone; and
ii. The maximum width of a driveway: 55% of the width of the lot.
l) Notwithstanding the provisions of the R4A zone for lands zoned as R4A-h on
Schedule 'A' to this by-law, the holding provision will remain until such time as the
Owner has received a Notice of Decision from the County of Lanark for Draft Plan of
Subdivision application 09-T-23002
16.3
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
16.3.1
Notwithstanding their 'R4' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'R4-1' to this By-law,
development shall be permitted in accordance with the R4 zone provisions, excepting
however that:
1)
one parking space shall be required for every 4 persons capacity in the seniors
housing project.
16.3.2
Notwithstanding their 'R4' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'R4-2' to this By-law,
the permitted uses shall be restricted to an apartment dwelling with a maximum of
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30 dwelling units.
16.3.3
Notwithstanding their 'R4' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'R4-3' to this By-law,
the following uses are permitted in addition to the uses of the R4 zone:
1)
office, containing a maximum gross leasable floor area of 195 m2 (2099 ft2); and
2)
group home in both halves of a semi-detached dwelling house provided that the
total number of residents in both units does not exceed 10.
16.3.4
Notwithstanding their 'R4' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'R4-4' to this By-law,
development shall be permitted in accordance with the R4 zone provisions, excepting
however that:
1)
a single detached dwelling is a permitted use in accordance with the provisions of
the R1 zone, provided that the permitted R4 uses which may be located in the
same zone meet all of the provision of the R4 zone.
16.3.5
Notwithstanding their 'R4' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'R4-5' to this By-law,
development shall be permitted in accordance with the R4 zone provisions, excepting
however that:
1)
single detached dwelling house and semi-detached dwelling house shall be
permitted uses;
2)
zone provisions for single detached dwelling house shall be as stated in the R1
zone;
3)
zone provisions for semi-detached dwelling house shall be as stated in the R2
zone;
4)
notwithstanding the R2 zone provisions, the minimum lot frontage for a semi-
detached dwelling house shall be 10.05 m (33 ft); and
5)
an accessory attached or detached garage shall not extend more than 1.5 m
(4.9 ft) into the front yard beyond the front face of the principal dwelling.
16.3.6
Notwithstanding their 'R4' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'R4-6' to this By-Law,
development shall be permitted in accordance with the R4 zone provisions, excepting
however that:
1) the minimum lot area shall be 1.5 ha (3.7 ac);
2) the minimum rear yard shall be 10.5 m (34.4 ft);
3) the maximum number of units shall be 40; and,
4) development may take place on private sewage disposal and private water supply.
16.3.7
Notwithstanding their 'R4' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'R4-7' to this By-law, a
nursing home shall be permitted in accordance with the R4 zone provisions, excepting
however that:
1)
the minimum lot area shall be 2 ha (4.9 ac);
2)
the minimum lot frontage shall be 165 m (541 ft);
3)
the minimum front yard shall be 7.5 m (24.6 ft);
4)
the minimum interior side yard shall be 15 m (49.2 ft);
5)
the minimum rear yard shall be 30 m (98.4 ft); and
6)
the minimum landscaped open space shall be 50%.
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16.3.8
Notwithstanding their 'R4' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'R4-8' to this By-law,
development shall be permitted in accordance with the R4 zone provisions, excepting
however that following non-residential uses shall be permitted and zoning provisions
apply:
1)
permitted non-residential uses shall include an artist or photographic studio,
assembly hall, bakeshop, community centre, dry cleaning distribution centre,
fraternal lodge, laundromat, museum, office, personal service shop, place of
entertainment, retail store, restaurant, takeout restaurant;
2)
the minimum lot area shall be 1.6 ha (3.9 ac);
3)
the minimum lot frontage shall be 79 m (259 ft);
4)
the minimum front yard shall be 2 m (6.5 ft)
5)
the minimum interior side yard shall be 1 m (3.2 ft);
6)
the minimum exterior side yard shall be 0 m;
7)
the minimum rear yard shall be 9 m (29.5 ft);
8)
the maximum number of dwelling units shall be 72; and
9)
the maximum non-residential gross leasable floor area shall be 1,320 m2
(14,208 ft2).
16.3.9
Notwithstanding their 'R4' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'R4-9' to this By-law,
development shall be permitted in accordance with the R4 zone provisions, excepting
however, that:
1)
single detached dwelling house and semi-detached dwelling house shall be
permitted uses;
2)
zone provisions for single detached dwelling house shall be as per Section 14.2 of
this By-law;
3)
zone provisions for semi-detached dwelling house shall be as per Section 14.2 of
this By-law;
4)
notwithstanding Section 14.2, the minimum lot frontage for a semi-detached
dwelling house shall be 10.05 m (33 ft); and
5)
the following non-residential uses shall only be permitted in a structure existing at
the date of the passing of the By-law
-
beer and wine brewing establishment
-
water bottling establishment
-
public use
-
office
-
contractor's or tradesman's establishment
-
warehousing
6)
No open storage of goods or materials shall be permitted as part of the
establishment and operation of a non-residential use.
16.3.10 Notwithstanding their 'R4 - Residential Type 4 zoning, lands zoned as 'R4-10 -
Residential Type 4 Exception 10 on Schedule 'A' to this By-law, may be used in
compliance with the R4 zone provisions contained in this by-law, excepting however,
that:
1) the maximum lot density shall be one dwelling unit per 114m2 (1,227ft2) of lot area.
16.3.11 Notwithstanding the R4 zoning, lands zoned as R4-11 on schedule "A" to this by-law,
may be used in compliance with the R4 zone provisions contained in this by-law,
excepting however, that:
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1) the minimum front yard setback shall be 4.5m (8.4ft).
2) the minimum privacy yard depth shall be 2.55m (8.4ft).
16.3.12 Notwithstandingthe 'R4' zoning, lands zoned as R4-12 on Schedule "A" to this by-law,
may be used in compliance with the R4 zone provisions contained in this by-law,
excepting however, that:
1) that the permitted uses shall be restricted to an apartment dwelling with a maximum
of 31 dwelling units.
16.3.13
(repealed by By-law #18-77)
16.3.14 [By-law #14-85 with amended Section #] Notwithstanding the R4 zoning, lands zoned
as R4 on Schedule "A" to this by-law, may be used in accordance with the R4-13 zone
provisions contained in this by-law, excepting however that:
1) the minimum lot frontage shall be 22 m (72.2ft)
16.3.15
[By-law #17-73 with amended Section #] Notwithstanding their "R4" zoning delineation,
lands delineated as "R4-14" on Schedule 'A' to this by-law, may be used in accordance
with the R4 zone provisions contained in this by-law, except however, that:
1) the permitted uses shall be restricted to a low-rise apartment dwelling containing a
maximum of 9 dwelling units;
2) the minimum dwelling unit size shall be 22.7m2 (244ft2).
16.3.16
[By-law #18-77 with amended Section #, repeals #16-36] Notwithstanding their "R4"
zoning delineation, lands delineated as "R4-15" on Schedule 'A' to this by-law, may be
used in accordance with the R4 zone provisions contained in this by-law, excepting
however, that:
1) the permitted uses shall be restricted to a low-rise apartment dwelling containing a
maximum of 7 dwelling units, home-based business - domestic and household
arts, and home-based business - professional uses;
2) the northerly minimum interior side yard shall be 1.81 m (5.94 ft); and
3) the minimum rear yard shall be 0.75 m (2.46 ft).
16.3.17 [By-law #20-025] Notwithstanding their "R4" zoning, lands delineated as "R4-16" on
Schedule 'A' to this by-law may be used in accordance with the provisions of this bylaw,
excepting however that:
1) the maximum density shall be no more than 1 unit per 111m² of lot area;
2) the minimum setback between a habitable room window and a parking space shall
be 4.80m;
3) minimum 1.0m fence and no berm shall be required on the south property line of
the site;
4) the minimum privacy yard depth shall be 4.30m;
5) the maximum combined width of driveways on the site shall be 13.4m."
16.3.18 [By-law #21-081] Notwithstanding the provisions of the 'R4' Zone, on those lands
delineated as 'R4-17' on Schedule 'D' to this By-law, shall be used in accordance
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with the following provisions:
i) Privacy Yard: Nil
ii)Equipped Children's Play Area: Nil
16.3.19
[By-law 25-036] Notwithstanding the provisions of the R4A zone for the lands
zoned as R4A-1 on Schedule 'A' to this by-law:
i.
The following additional uses are permitted:
Townhouse, stacked
Planned unit development
Daycare
Day nursery
Place of assembly
School
Community centre
ii.
Uses within a Planned Unit Development shall satisfy the provisions for each use
as if said use was a separate lot except for the minimum lot area and minimum
lot frontage
iii.
Footnotes (a) to (e) do not apply;
iv.
Front, rear, and interior side yard setbacks as per Schedule "B" Section 42.2 to
By-law No. 11-83;
v.
The minimum lot area: 600 m2;
vi.
The minimum lot frontage: 35 metres
16.3.20
[By-law 26-041] Notwithstanding the provisions of the R4 zone for the lands
zoned as R4-20 on Schedule 'A' to this by-law:
i.
The following additional uses are permitted:
Planned unit development
ii.
Footnotes (a) to (g) do not apply
iii.
Front, rear, and interior side yard setbacks as per Schedule 'B'
Section 42.4 to By-law No. 11-83
iv.
Maximum Number of Dwelling Units: 18
v.
Maximum Height (m) for an apartment dwelling, low rise: 8
vi.
Minimum Number of Parking Spaces Required: 0.5 per dwelling unit
16.3.21
[By-law 25-060] Notwithstanding their 'R4' zoning, on those lands delineated as
'R4-21-h' on Schedule 'A' to this By-law, may be used in compliance with the R4
zone provisions contained in this by-law excepting however that:
1. Semi-detached dwellings shall be a permitted use, subject to the holding
provision (h) being lifted by the Municipality; and,
2. The holding provision shall be lifted once the municipal water and sewer
systems are available along the frontage of the property and the property
front onto an opened, municipal road
16.3.22
[By-law 25-061] Notwithstanding their 'R4' zoning, on those lands delineated as
'R4-22' on Schedule 'A' to this By-law, may be used in compliance with the R4
zone provisions contained in this by-law excepting however that:
1. Semi-detached dwellings shall be a permitted use, in compliance with
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the R2 zone provisions contained in this by-law
16.3.23
[By-law 25-062] Notwithstanding the provisions of the 'R4' zone, on those lands
zoned 'R4-23' on Schedule 'A' of this By-law, may be used in compliance with
the R4 zone provisions contained in this By-law, excepting however that:
1) The following uses shall be included as additional permitted uses:
Daycare
Place of assembly
Medical clinic
School
Commercial school
Community centre
Personal service business
Nursing home
Home-based business, professional
Home-based business, domestic/household arts
Medical facility
Wellness centre
Office
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SECTION 17 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL (RR) ZONE
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE
The purpose of the RR -Rural Residential Zone is to:
(1)
recognize and permit limited residential development in areas designated as Rural
and Rural Settlement Area & Village in the Community Official Plan [By-law #18-
77];
(2)
permit residential-only uses as well as related and accessory uses;
(3)
regulate development in a manner that respects the rural character of the area.
17.1 USES PERMITTED
(1)
The following uses are permitted subject to the following:
1.
the provisions of subsection 17.2 (1) to (3);
2.
a maximum of three guest bedrooms is permitted in a bed and breakfast
3.
a maximum of 10 persons are permitted in a group home
bed and breakfast
dwelling, detached
garden suite
group home, Type A
home-based business - domestic and household arts
home-based business - professional uses
17.2 ZONE PROVISIONS
(1)
The zone provisions are set out in Table 17.2A
(2)
A park is not subject to the provisions of Table 17.2A
(3)
Conversions that alter an existing residential use building to create another listed
permitted use are subject to the provisions of Section 8.3 - Conversions.
TABLE 17.2A - RR ZONE
No person shall within any RR Zone use any lot or erect or use any building or structure except
in accordance with the following provisions:
Provisions
Permitted
Lot Area, Minimum (m2)
4,000
Lot Frontage, Minimum (m)
45
Front Yard, Minimum (m)
15
Rear Yard, Minimum (m)
25
Side Yard, Minimum (m)
6
Exterior Side Yard, Minimum (m)
15
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Maximum Height (m)
11
Lot Coverage, Maximum (%)
15
17.3 SPECIAL PROVISIONS
17.3.1 Notwithstanding their 'RR' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'RR-1' to this By-Law, the
minimum lot frontage shall be in accordance with the registered plan of subdivision.
17.3.2 (Reserved)
17.3.3 Notwithstanding their 'RR' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'RR-3' to this By-Law,
development shall be permitted in accordance with the RR zone provisions, excepting
however that:
1)
all buildings, structures and sewage disposal systems shall be set back a minimum
of 15 m (49.2 ft) from the edge of the drainage course.
17.3.4 Notwithstanding their 'RR' zoning, lands zoned as 'RR-4', may be used in compliance with
the RR zone provisions contained in this By-law, excepting however, that:
1)
no person shall within the RR-4 Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building
or structure for any purpose except for one or more of the 'RR-Rural Residential'
permitted uses and provided it is serviced by municipal sewer and municipal water
supply systems. No more than a total of 175 residential units shall be permitted within
the RR-4 zone.
2)
Provisions
Single Detached
Semi-Detached
Dwelling
Dwelling
minimum lot area
1,500 m2
1,000 m2 (i)
minimum lot frontage
20 m (65 ft)
15 m (49 ft) (ii)
minimum front yard
6 m (19 ft) (iii)
6 m (19 ft) (iii)
maximum front yard
25 m (82 ft) (iii)
25 m (82 ft) (iii)
minimum exterior front yard
6 m (19 ft)
6 m (19 ft)
minimum side yard
5 m (16 ft) (iv)
5 m (16 ft) (iv)
minimum rear yard
20 m (65 ft)
20 m (65 ft)
maximum lot coverage
30%
30%
(i)
minimum lot area is per dwelling unit
(ii)
minimum lot frontage is per dwelling unit
(iii)
in order to achieve a staggered front yard setback, there shall be a minimum
of 4 m (6 ft) difference between the front yard setback for abutting dwellings
located on the same side of a street (for the purpose of this section a semi-
detached dwelling shall be considered one dwelling)
(iv)
where a garage or carport is attached to the main building the minimum side
yard may be reduced to 3 m (9.8 ft) on one side.
(a)
Notwithstanding their 'RR-4' zoning, lands zoned as 'RR-4a' to this By-law may
be used in compliance with the RR-4 zone provisions contained in this By-law,
excepting however, that:
i) minimum front yard shall be 25 m (82 ft)
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(b)
Notwithstanding their 'RR-4' zoning, lands zoned as 'RR-4b' to this By-law,
may be used in compliance with the RR-4 zone provisions contained in this By-
law, excepting however, that:
i) despite Section 6.38 of this By-law to the contrary, the minimum setback
from the centreline of a County street for a permanent residential building
shall be 25 m (82 ft).
(c) Notwithstanding their 'RR-4' zoning, lands zoned as 'RR-4c' on Schedule
'A' of this By-law, may be used in accordance with the RR-4 zone
provisions contained in this By-law, excepting however that the following
provisions for a primary detached dwelling shall apply:
i)
the minimum interior side yard setback shall be 3.0 metres.
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SECTION 18 - LIMITED SERVICE RESIDENTIAL (LSR) ZONE
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE
The purpose of the LSR -Limited Service Residential Zone is to:
(1)
recognize and permit limited service residential development in areas designated
as Rural in the Community Official Plan;
(2)
permit residential-only used as well as related and accessory uses;
(3)
regulate development in a manner that respects the rural character of the area.
In this By-law, limited service means municipal services which may normally be provided on an
opened public street will not be guaranteed including, but not limited to, snow ploughing, Street
grading, school busing, garbage pickup, access by emergency vehicles, sanitary sewers, or piped
water supply.
18.1
USES PERMITTED
No person shall within the "LSR" zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or
structure for any purpose except one or more of the following uses:
-
a single detached dwelling
-
a seasonal detached dwelling
-
buildings, structures and uses accessory to a permitted use
-
sewage disposal system
18.2
ZONE PROVISIONS
No person shall within any LSR Zone use any lot or erect or use any building or
structure except in accordance with the following provisions:
PROVISIONS
Minimum lot area
4000 m2
(43,055.6 ft2)
Minimum lot frontage
60 m
(98.4 ft)
Minimum front yard
7.5 m
(24.6 ft)
Minimum exterior side yard
7.5 m
(24.6 ft)
Minimum side yard
3 m
(9.8 ft)
Minimum rear yard
7.5 m
(24.6 ft)
Maximum building height
11 m
(36.1 ft)
Maximum lot coverage
15 %
18.3
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
18.3.1
Notwithstanding their 'LSR' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'LSR-1' to this By-law,
development shall be permitted in accordance with the LSR zone provisions, excepting
however that:
1)
the minimum lot area shall be 0.8 ha (1.9 ac); and
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2)
the minimum lot frontage shall be 120 m (393 ft).
18.3.2
Notwithstanding their 'LSR' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'LSR-2' to this By-law,
development shall be permitted in accordance with the LSR zone provisions, excepting
however that:
1)
the minimum lot area shall be 1.0 ha (2.4 a);
2)
the minimum lot frontage shall be 120 m (393 ft); and
3)
the minimum setback from the Madawaska River shall be 30 m (98 ft).
18.3.3
Notwithstanding their 'LSR' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'LSR-3' to this By-law,
development shall be permitted in accordance with the LSR zone provisions, excepting
however that:
1)
the minimum lot area shall be 9.0 ha (22 ac); and
2)
the minimum lot frontage shall be 300 m (984 ft).
18.3.4
Notwithstanding their 'LSR' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'LSR-4' to this By-law,
development shall be permitted in accordance with the LSR zone provisions, excepting
however that:
1)
the minimum lot area shall be 0.6 ha (1.4 ac); and
2)
the minimum setback from Lake Madawaska shall be 30 m (98 ft), measured
horizontally from the crest of the lake.
18.3.5
Notwithstanding their 'LSR' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'LSR-5' to this By-law,
development shall be permitted in accordance with the LSR zone provisions, excepting
however that:
1)
the minimum lot area shall be 9.5 ha (23.4 ac).
18.3.6
Notwithstanding their 'LSR' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'LSR-6' to this By-law,
development shall be permitted in accordance with the LSR zone provisions, excepting
however that:
1)
the minimum lot area shall be 0.1 ha (0.24 ac);
2)
the minimum rear yard shall be 6 m (19.6 ft); and
3)
the minimum setback from the flood plain shall be 7 m (22.9 ft).
18.3.7
Notwithstanding their 'LSR' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'LSR-7' to this By-law,
development shall be permitted in accordance with the LSR zone provisions, excepting
however that:
1)
the minimum lot area shall be 50 ha (123 ac).
18.3.8
(reserved)
18.3.9
(reserved)
18.3.10 Notwithstanding their 'LSR' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'LSR-10' to this By-
law, the minimum lot area shall be 82 ha (202 ac) and the minimum lot frontage shall
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be 640 m (2,099 ft). In addition, no development shall be permitted within 120 m (393 ft)
of the unclassified wetland without the completion of an Environmental Impact Study to
the satisfaction of the Corporation.
18.3.11 Notwithstanding their 'LSR' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'LSR-11' to this By-
law, the permitted uses of the 'RU - Rural' zone shall be permitted in addition to the
LSR uses. The minimum lot area shall be 80.9 ha (199 ac). No building or structure
shall be located on land which is part of the Pakenham Wetland Complex unless
approved by the Corporation.
18.3.12 Notwithstanding their 'LSR' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'LSR-12' to this By-
law, the permitted uses of the 'RU - Rural' zone shall be permitted in addition to the
LSR uses. The minimum lot area shall be 80.9 ha (199 ac). No building or structure
shall be located on land which is part of the Pakenham Wetland Complex unless
approved by the Corporation.
18.3.13 Notwithstanding their 'LSR' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'LSR-13' to this By-
law, the permitted uses of the 'RU - Rural' zone shall be permitted in addition to the
LSR uses. The minimum lot area shall be 161.9 ha (400 ac). No building or structure
shall be located on land which is part of the Pakenham Wetland Complex unless
approved by the Corporation.
18.3.14 Notwithstanding their 'LSR' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'LSR-14' to this By-
law, the permitted uses of the 'RU - Rural' zone shall be permitted in addition to the
LSR uses. The minimum lot area shall be 70.8 ha (174 ac). No building or structure
shall be located on land which is part of the Pakenham Wetland Complex unless
approved by the Corporation.
18.3.15 Notwithstanding their 'LSR' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'LSR-15' to this By-
law, the permitted uses of the 'RU - Rural' zone shall be permitted in addition to the
LSR uses. The minimum lot area shall be 40.5 ha (100 ac).
18.3.16 Notwithstanding their 'LSR' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'LSR-16' to this By-
law, the permitted uses of the 'RU - Rural' zone shall be permitted in addition to the
LSR uses. The minimum lot area shall be 71.2 ha (175 ac). No building or structure
shall be located on land which is part of the Pakenham Wetland Complex unless
approved by the Corporation.
18.3.17 Notwithstanding their 'LSR' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'LSR-17' to this By-
law, the minimum lot area shall be 10.5 ha (25 ac). No building or structure shall be
located on land which is part of the Pakenham Wetland Complex unless approved by
the Corporation.
18.3.18 Notwithstanding their 'LSR' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'LSR-18' to this By-
law, no buildings or structures, including septic systems shall be located closer than
30 m (98 ft) to the top-of-bank of Glen Creek.
18.3.19 Notwithstanding their 'LSR' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'LSR-19' to this By-
law, the minimum lot frontage shall be 27 m (88 ft), the minimum rear yard shall be
10.5 m (34 ft) and the floor area shall be 37 m2 (398 ft2).
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18.3.20 Notwithstanding their 'LSR' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'LSR-20' to this By-
law, the minimum lot area and frontage shall be as shown on Plan 26R1995, Part 11.
18.3.21
[By-law #16-98] Notwithstanding their "LSR" zoning delineation, lands delineated as
"LSR-21" on Schedule 'A' to this By-law may be used in accordance with the LSR zone
provisions, excepting however, that:
1) the maximum lot coverage for the principal building shall be 18.7%;
2) the minimum development setback to the flood line associated with the
Mississippi River shall be 1.2 m (3.94ft); and,
3) the minimum septic tank setback to the flood line associated with the Mississippi
River shall be 5 m (16.40ft).
18.3.22
[By-law #18-101] Notwithstanding their "LSR" zoning, on those lands delineated as
"LSR-22" on Schedule 'B' to this By-law may be used in accordance with the LSR zone
provisions, excepting however, that:
1) the setback from the erosion hazard lands associated with the Mississippi River
shall be 21.5m measured from the crest of the slope on the western boundary of
the property.
18.3.23
(reserved)
18.3.24
[By-law #21-091] Notwithstanding the provisions of the 'LSR' Zone, on those
lands delineated as 'LSR-25' on Schedule 'A' to this By-law, shall be used in
accordance with the following provisions:
i) the minimum lot frontage shall be 0 metres.
ii) the minimum lot area shall be 4,047 m2
18.3.25
[By-law #21-096] Notwithstanding the provisions of the 'LSR' Zone, on those
lands delineated as 'LSR-h' on Schedule 'A' to this By-law, shall be used in
accordance with the following provisions:
The holding provision (-h) shall prohibit further construction of new buildings on
the site. The holding provision shall be lifted upon approval of the following to the
satisfaction of the Municipality:
a) The registration of a Site Plan Control agreement on the title of the
property. The site plan agreement will include conditions that
address the elements of the proposed development including, but
not limited to, the following:
i.
the design, use and maintenance of the adjacent portion of
Municipal unopened Street
ii.
applicable securities to be held by the municipality
iii.
any notifications to be registered on title regarding the
limited municipal services such as garbage pick up,
snowploughing and emergency access.
18.3.26
[By-law #22-022] Notwithstanding their 'LSR' Zoning, on those lands delineated
as 'LSR-26-h' on Schedule 'A' to this By-law, may be used in compliance with the
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LSR zone provisions contained in this by-law, excepting however that the
performance standards shall be set out by Schedule 'B' of this by-law.
The Holding Provision (-h) shall prohibit further construction of new buildings on
the site. The Holding Provision shall be lifted upon approval of the following to
the satisfaction of the Municipality:
a)
The holding provision will require that the Owners enter into a Site Plan
Agreement with the Municipality in order to register an agreement on title
regarding use, maintenance and liability agreement regarding the private
Street and limited services provided by the Municipality.
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SECTION 19 - AGRICULTURAL COMMERCIAL (C1) ZONE
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE
(1)
permit agriculturally related businesses and services in areas designated as
Agriculture in the Community Official Plan but with lower priority agricultural
lands; and
(2)
regulate development in a manner that has a minimal impact on the surrounding
agricultural area or villages.
19.1 USES PERMITTED
(1)
No person shall within the C1 Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building
or structure for any purpose except one or more of the following C1 uses, namely:
accessory dwelling unit
animal clinic
bulk sales outlet dealing primarily in farm-related goods and supplies
butcher shop
dairy
equestrian establishment
farm implement establishment
garden centre
greenhouse
retail store engaged in the sale of farm produce or landscaping and garden
supplies
19.2 ZONE PROVISIONS
(1)
No person shall within any C1 Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building
or structure except in accordance with the following provisions:
TABLE 19.2 - C1 ZONE PROVISIONS
Provisions
Permitted
Lot Area, Minimum (m2)
2,000
Lot Frontage, Minimum (m)
30
Front Yard, Minimum (m)
12
Rear Yard, Minimum (m)
7.5
Side Yard, Minimum (m)
if adjacent to a non-residential use
6
if adjacent to a residential use
12
Exterior Side Yard, Minimum (m)
12
Maximum Height (m)
11
Landscaped Open Space (%)
20
Lot Coverage, Maximum (%)
35
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(2)
A lot used for a permitted commercial use may contain one accessory residential
dwelling unit (either attached or detached) for the owner or operator of said
commercial use, subject to the following regulations:
(a)
that a dwelling unit which forms part of the main building shall be located on
the ground floor to the rear of the commercial use or on the second or higher
floors of the main building;
(b)
that only one accessory dwelling unit is permitted per lot and shall not be
permitted as a separate lot; and
(c)
an accessory dwelling unit detached shall be subject to the yard
requirements of the C1 Zone.
19.3 SPECIAL PROVISIONS
19.3.1 Notwithstanding their 'C1' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'C1-1' a commercial
storage structure shall be limited to 3,716 m2 (40000 ft2) and shall be located to the north
of the existing residential dwelling which fronts on County Street #20.
19.3.2 Notwithstanding the C1 zoning, the lands zoned as C1-3 on Schedule "A" to this by-law,
may be used in compliance with the C1 zone provisions contained in this by-law, excepting
however, that:
1)
The loading space shall be at least 5.7m (18.7ft) long, at least 3.0 m (9.8ft) wide
and shall have a vertical clearance of at least 3m (13.1ft).
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SECTION 20 - DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL (C2) ZONE
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE
The purpose of the Downtown Commercial (C2) Zone is to:
(1)
accommodate a broad range of uses including commercial, residential and
institutional uses, including mixed-use buildings but excluding auto-related uses,
in areas designated Downtown Commercial in the Community Official Plan;
(2)
foster and promote compact, mixed-use pedestrian-oriented development;
(3)
recognize the area's rich architectural heritage, visual landmarks, mix of land uses
and importance to the community's social fabric;
(4)
impose development standards that will promote intensification while ensuring that
the street continuity, scale and character is maintained, and that the uses are
compatible and complement the surrounding land uses.
20.1 USES PERMITTED
No person shall within the C2 Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or
structure for any purpose except one or more of the following uses and provided it is
serviced by municipal water supply and sanitary sewers.
(a)
Residential Uses
-
A dwelling unit or units in the form of apartments in the upper storeys of a non-
residential building or to the rear of a non-residential store front use.
(b)
Non-Residential Uses
amusement centre
animal care
animal clinic
artist studio
assembly hall
bakery
bank
bank machine
bar
bed and breakfast
catering establishment
cinema
club, commercial
commercial use
community centre
convenience store
day nursery
drive-through facility
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dry cleaner's distribution station
home-based business - Professional Use
home-based business - Domestic and household arts
hotel
institution
medical facility
museum
nightclub
office
outdoor commercial patio
parking lot
personal service business
place of assembly
place of worship
post office
public and private parks
recreational and athletic facility
restaurant
retail food store
retail store
service and repair shop
theatre
20.2 ZONE PROVISIONS
(1)
No person shall within any C2 Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building
or structure except in accordance with the following provisions.
TABLE 20.2 C2 ZONE PROVISIONS
Provisions
Permitted
Lot Area, Minimum (m2)
Nil
Lot Frontage, Minimum (m)
Nil
Front Yard, Minimum (m)
Nil
Rear Yard, Minimum (m)
Nil
where the yard abuts a lot line in residential zone
3
Side Yard, Minimum (m)
Nil
where the yard abuts a lot in a residential zone
3
Exterior Side Yard, Minimum (m)
Nil
Maximum Height (m)
12 (a)
(2)
Accessory detached dwellings in accordance with Section 7.3.3.
Footnote:
a) Maximum building height of 12 metres, not to exceed 3-storeys
20.3 SPECIAL PROVISIONS
20.3.1
Notwithstanding their 'C2' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'C2-1' the following
provisions shall apply:
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1) the minimum side yard width for a building existing at the date of the passage of
the By-law shall be 0.17 m (0.55 ft);
2) the minimum number of parking spaces shall be 10;
3) the maximum number of 5 parking spaces may be located off site; and
4) a parking area shall be located no closer than 0.8 m (26 ft) to a lot line or street.
20.3.2
Notwithstanding their 'C2' zoning, lands zoned as 'C2-2' to this By-law may be used in
compliance with the C2 zone provisions contained in this By-law, excepting however,
that:
1) two accessory residential dwelling units may be permitted;
2) one non-residential local commercial unit not to exceed 185 m2 may be permitted;
3) the total number of on-site parking spaces required for the permitted residential
and non-residential units shall be six (6);
4) the front yard, side yard, exterior side yard and rear yard setbacks and the
maximum building height shall be as they exist with the existing structure on the
date of the passing of the By-law; and
5) the minimum landscaped open space shall be as it existed on the date of the
passing of the By-law.
20.3.3
Notwithstanding their 'C2' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'C2-3' the permitted
uses shall be restricted to an automobile washing establishment.
20.3.4
Notwithstanding their 'C2' zoning, on those lands delineates as 'C2-4' the permitted
uses shall include residential uses in accordance with the R2 zone provisions.
20.3.5
Notwithstanding their 'C2' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'C2-5' the permitted
uses shall include five residential dwelling units without the existence of non-residential
uses.
20.3.6
Notwithstanding their 'C2' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'C2-6' the following
additional provisions apply:
1)
a triplex shall be included as a permitted residential use.
20.3.7
Notwithstanding their 'C2' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'C2-7' the permitted
uses shall include a duplex dwelling in accordance with the R2 zone provisions.
20.3.8
Notwithstanding their 'C2' zoning, lands zoned as 'C2-8' to this By-law may be used in
compliance with the C2 zone provisions contained in this By-law, excepting however,
that:
1) Cash-in-lieu of Parking provisions shall be extended to two accessory residential
apartment units.
20.3.9
Notwithstanding their 'C2' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'C2-9' the permitted
uses shall include a maximum of 5 dwelling units, one of which may be permitted in the
basement.
20.3.10
Notwithstanding their 'C2' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'C2-10' to this By-law,
development shall be permitted in accordance with the R3 zone provisions, excepting
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however that:
1)
the minimum front yard shall be 7 m (22.9 ft); and
2)
the minimum rear yard shall be 7 m (22.9 ft).
20.3.11
Notwithstanding their 'C2' zoning, lands zoned as 'C2-11' to this By-law, may be used
in compliance with the C2 zone provisions contained in this By-law, excepting however,
that:
1)
the maximum building height is 18 m (59 ft).
20.3.12
Notwithstanding their "C2" zoning, on those lands delineated as "C2-12" permits an
apartment as a permitted use without the existence of non-residential uses
20.3.13 [By-law 20-068] Notwithstanding their "C2" zoning, lands delineated as "C2-13" on
Schedule 'A' to this by-law may also be used for "triplex" and "fourplex" uses, and up to
50% of the gross floor area of the rear of the ground floor may be used for residential
uses. The following specific provisions also apply:
1. Minimum setback between a parking space and a habitable room
window of 1.37m; and
2. Minimum setback between a driveway aisle and a habitable room
window of 0m."
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SECTION 21 - HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL (C3) ZONE
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE
The purpose of the Highway Commercial (C3) Zone is to:
(1)
accommodate a broad range of automobile-oriented commercial uses; and
(2)
impose development standards that will improve the visual image of highway
commercial areas and develop them as gateways to the urban communities.
21.1 USES PERMITTED
No person shall within a C3 Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure
for any purpose except one or more of the following uses.
-
amusement centre
-
amusement park
-
animal care establishment
-
animal clinic
-
automobile body shop
-
automobile car wash
-
automobile care
-
automobile gas bar
-
automobile sales establishment
-
automobile service station
-
bakery
-
bank
-
bank machine
-
building supply outlet
-
club, commercial
-
commercial storage
-
commercial use
-
contractor's or trade establishment
-
convenience store
-
custom workshop
-
drive-in theatre
-
drive-through facility
-
dry cleaner's distribution station
-
farm implement establishment
-
farm supplies dealership
-
funeral establishment
-
garden centre
-
highway commercial mall
-
hotel
-
laundromat
-
laundry facility
-
motel
-
office
-
parking lot
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-
personal service business
-
place of assembly
-
place of worship
-
post office
-
recreational and athletic facility
-
recreational vehicle sales
-
restaurant
-
retail food store
-
retail propane/compressed natural gas transfer facility
-
retail store
-
service and repair shop
-
sample and showroom
-
taxi station
-
tourist establishment
-
transportation terminal
-
warehouse
-
wholesale outlet
-
buildings or uses accessory to foregoing
21.2 ZONE PROVISIONS
(1)
No person shall within any C3 Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building
or structure except in accordance with the following provisions:
TABLE 21.2 C3 ZONE PROVISIONS
Provisions
No Municipal Water
or Sewer
Either Municipal
Water or Sewer
Municipal Water and
Sewer
Lot Area,
minimum
2,000 m2
(21,527 ft2)
1,500 m2
(16,146 ft2)
Nil
Lot Frontage,
minimum
30 m
(98.4 ft)
25 m
(82.0 ft)
30 m
(98.4 ft)
Front Yard,
minimum
12 m
(39 ft)
12 m
(82.0 ft)
6 m
(19.7 ft)
Rear Yard,
minimum
7.5 m
(24.6 ft)
7.5 m
(24.6 ft)
6 m
(19.7 ft)
Side Yard,
minimum
6 m
(19.7 ft)
6 m
(19.7 ft)
3 m (2)
(9.9 ft)
Exterior Side
Yard, minimum
12 m
(39 ft)
12 m
(39 ft)
6 m
(19.7 ft)
Landscaped
Open Space,
minimum
20% (3)
20% (3)
10% (3)
Building Height
(main building),
maximum
14 m
(45.9 ft)
14 m
(45.9 ft)
14 m
(45.9 ft)
Outdoor
Storage
(4)(5)
(4)(5)
(4)(5)
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(a)
Where the interior side yard abuts a lot in a Residential Zone, the minimum
side yard setback shall be 6 m (19.6 ft).
(b)
The minimum required Landscaped Open Space shall include a solid fence
a minimum of 1.5 m (4.9 ft) in height constructed of wood, metal or equivalent
material along any lot line that abuts a lot in a Residential, Open Space or
Institutional Zone.
(c)
Outdoor storage is permitted subject to:
(a)
being located in an interior side yard or rear yard;
(b)
being completely enclosed and screened from a public street, and from
residential or institutional zone; and
(d)
Garbage shall be stored within metal containers in an area designed
expressly for that purpose which is surrounded by opaque screening that is
minimum 2m tall [By-law #18-77].
21.3
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
21.3.1 Notwithstanding their 'C3' zoning, on those lands delineated as C3-1' to this By-law,
development shall proceed in accordance with the C3 zone provisions, excepting
however, that:
1)
the following uses shall not be permitted:
-
automobile body shop
-
commercial storage
-
contractor's or tradesman's establishment
-
custom workshop
-
dry cleaning plant
-
residential uses
2)
the following shall be included as permitted uses, in addition to those normal C3
permitted uses
-
medical facility
-
equipment rental outlet
-
garden centre
-
education and training facility
-
parking lot
-
public use
-
research and development centre
-
computer, electronic or data processing establishments
-
scientific or technological establishment
-
communication and information establishment
-
business and government services
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21.3.2 Notwithstanding their 'C3' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'C3-2' apartment units
are permitted in a non-residential building, provided that the non-residential uses in the
building at the time do not include the following uses:
-
automobile body shop
-
automobile gas bar
-
automobile service station
-
retail propane/compressed natural gas transfer facility gas cylinder handling facility
21.3.3 [By-law # 23-050] Notwithstanding their 'C3' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'C3-3',
to this By-law, development shall proceed in accordance with the 'C3' zone provisions,
excepting however that:
1) Only the following uses are permitted:
- animal care establishment
- animal clinic
- automobile car wash
- automobile care
- automobile gas bar
- automobile sales establishment
- automobile service station
- bakery
- bank
- bank machine
- club, commercial
- commercial use
- convenience store
- drive-through facility
- funeral establishment
- highway commercial mall
- hotel
- motel
- office
- personal service business
- post office
- recreational and athletic facility
- restaurant
- retail food store
- retail store
- service and repair shop
- sample and showroom
- taxi station
- tourist establishment
- buildings or uses accessory to foregoing
21.3.4 (reserved)
21.3.5 (reserved)
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21.3.6 Notwithstanding their 'C3' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'C3-6 the only permitted
uses will be commercial storage and an accessory dwelling. The commercial storage
will only be permitted within the existing buildings on the property. Open storage shall
not be permitted.
21.3.7 (reserved)
21.3.8 (reserved)
21.3.9 Notwithstanding their 'C3' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'C3-9-h' to this By-law,
development shall proceed in accordance with the 'C3' zone provisions, excepting
however that:
2)
the following uses shall not be permitted:
-
automobile body shop
-
automobile care
-
automobile gas bar
-
automobile rental
-
automobile sales
-
automobile service station
-
automobile washing establishment
-
commercial storage
-
contractor's or tradesman's establishment
-
dry cleaning distribution station
-
dry cleaning plant
-
farm custom work
-
farm implement sales
-
farm supplies dealership
-
gas cylinder handling facility
-
parking lot
-
recreational vehicle sales
-
retail propane/compressed natural gas transfer facility
-
taxi station
-
transportation terminal
3)
the following shall be included as permitted uses, in addition to the remaining
permitted C3 uses:
-
medical facility
-
education and training facility
-
research and development facilities
-
computer, electronic or data processing establishment
-
scientific or technological establishment
-
communication and information establishment
-
business and government services
4)
the holding provision shall be lifted upon approval of the following to the satisfaction
of the Municipality:
-
Approval of a site plan application, including drawing, that demonstrates
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conformity to the Community Official Plan (COP) including but not limited to
highway commercial gateway policies, the impact of the highway commercial
lands on adjacent residential development (i.e., buffering, screening,
setbacks), integration with other surrounding commercial development,
parking, loading, outside storage, signage, building locations, access points
and traffic flow, environmental impacts, tree retention, landscaping and
lighting, and pedestrian linkages;
-
Approved site access to be shown on the site plan, supported by a Traffic
Impact Study, if required, to be to the satisfaction of Municipality and the
County of Lanark;
-
Site stormwater management plan for the site;
-
Hydrogeological Assessment to be undertaken by a qualified professional as
per Wellhead protection policies of the COP
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SECTION 22 - SHOPPING CENTRE COMMERCIAL (C4) ZONE
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE
The purpose of the Shopping Centre Commercial (C4) Zone is to:
(1)
allow Shopping Centre Commercial development in the Highway Commercial
designation of the Community Official Plan; and
(2)
impose development standards that will ensure that the uses are compatible and
complement surrounding land uses.
22.1 USES PERMITTED
No person shall within the C4 Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or
structure for any purpose except one or more of the following uses and provided it is
serviced by municipal water supply and sanitary sewers.
(a)
Residential Uses
None
(b)
Non-Residential Uses
-
shopping centre
-
buildings or uses accessory to foregoing
22.2 ZONE PROVISIONS
(1)
No person shall within any C4 Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building
or structure except in accordance with the following provisions.
TABLE 22.2 - C4 ZONE PROVISIONS
Provisions
Permitted
Lot Area, minimum (m2)
1,000
Lot Frontage, minimum (m)
30
Front Yard, minimum (m)
15
Exterior Side Yard, minimum (m)
6
Side Yard, minimum (m)
3
Rear Yard, minimum (m)
3
Building Height, maximum (m)
14
Landscaped Open Space, minimum (%)
10
Gross Floor Area, maximum (m2)
3,500
Floor Space Index, maximum
0.45
Outdoor Storage
Prohibited (5)
(a)
Where the interior side yard abuts a lot in a Residential Zone, the minimum
side yard setback shall be 6 m (19.6 ft).
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(b)
Where the rear yard abuts a lot in a Residential Zone, the minimum rear yard
setback shall be 6 m (19.6 ft).
(c)
The minimum required Landscaped Open Space shall include a solid fence
a minimum of 1.5 m (4.9 ft) in height constructed of wood, metal or equivalent
material along any lot line that abuts a lot in a Residential, Open Space or
Institutional Zone.
(d)
Garbage shall be stored within metal containers in an area designed
expressly for that purpose which is surrounded by opaque screening that is
minimum 2 m tall [By-law #18-77].
22.3 SPECIAL PROVISIONS
22.3.1 Notwithstanding their 'C4' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'C4-1' the maximum gross
leasable floor area shall be 6,500 m2.
22.3.2 (reserved)
22.3.3 Notwithstanding their 'C4' zoning, lands zoned as 'C4-3' to this By-law, may be used in
compliance with the C4 zone provisions contained in this by-law, excepting however, that:
1)
the minimum front yards setback shall be 7.52 m (24.67ft);
2)
that the shopping centre shall have a maximum gross floor area of 4,890 m2
(51,768 ft2);
3)
in addition to the permitted 4,890 m2 (51,768 ft2) of gross floor area, a retail pad of
232 m2 (2,500 ft2) shall be permitted;
4)
that the individual commercial units within the shopping centre shall have a
minimum gross floor area of 185.8 m2 (2,000 ft2) shall be permitted;
5)
notwithstanding sub section iii) a maximum of three commercial units with a
minimum gross floor area of 139.4 m2 (1,500 ft2) shall be permitted;
6)
that the shopping centre may include a covered/enclosed walkway not to exceed
1,114 m2 (11,991 ft2) in size;
7)
a total of 139m2 (1,500ft2) of space within the covered/enclosed walkway may be
used for kiosk type commercial uses;
8)
in addition to the permitted 4,890 m2 (51,768 ft2) of gross floor area, 279 m2 (3,000
ft2) of accessory storage and accessory office space may be permitted in a second
storey of the mall structure; and
9)
a reduction in the required minimum parking from 303 spaces to 281 spaces to be
provided on site.
22.3.4 [By-law #20-113 to further amend By-law #12-48] "Notwithstanding the 'C4' zoning, on
lands delineated as 'C4-4' the following additional provisions shall apply:
1) The following residential uses are permitted as additional uses:
-
apartment dwelling, low rise, in accordance with the R4 zone
-
apartment dwelling, mid rise, in accordance with the apartment dwelling, low
rise provisions of the R4 zone
-
dwelling unit or units in the form of apartments in the upper storeys of a non-
residential building
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2) For the purpose of this exception zone, an "apartment dwelling, mid rise" means
a residential use building of four or fewer storeys in height containing four or
more principal dwelling units, other than a multiple attached dwelling or stacked
dwelling.
3) Notwithstanding the applicable zone provisions, the following provisions shall
apply to residential uses:
a)
Maximum Height (m)
15m or 4 storeys
b)
Maximum Density
50 units per net hectare
c)
Minimum Setback from Ottawa Street (m)
60m
Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 3(c) above, the minimum required
setback from Ottawa Street shall not apply to a dwelling unit located in the upper
storeys of a non-residential building.
Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 16.2, the minimum required rear yard
associated with an apartment dwelling low rise or mid rise shall be 26m.
The holding provision (h) shall prohibit development on the subject lands until such
time as the applicant has obtained Site Plan Control approval from Council.
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SECTION 23 - RURAL COMMERCIAL (C5) ZONE
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE
The purpose of the Rural Commercial (C5) Zone is to:
(a)
permit the development of resource-based and recreational commercial uses
which serve the rural community and visiting public in areas mainly designated as
Rural in the Community Official Plan;
(b)
accommodate a range of commercial uses including services for the travelling
public as well as agriculture-related, vehicle-oriented and resource-based products
and services; and
(c)
regulate development in a manner that has a minimal impact on the surrounding
rural area or villages.
23.1 USES PERMITTED
(1)
No person shall within a C5 Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or
structure for any purpose except one or more of the following uses.
(a)
Residential Uses
-
an accessory dwelling unit forming an integral part of the building or
structure containing a permitted non-residential use except
automobile uses
-
A detached dwelling
(b)
Non-Residential Uses
animal care establishment
animal clinic
artist studio
automobile care
automobile gas bar
butcher
contractor's or trade establishment
dairy
drive-through facility
equestrian establishment
fairground
farm implement establishment
garden centre
heavy equipment and vehicle sales, rental and servicing
greenhouse
lodge
marina
marine facility
motel
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recreational vehicle sales
buildings, structures and uses accessory to a permitted use
CONDITIONAL PERMITTED USES
(2)
The following conditional uses are permitted subject to the following:
(a)
The provisions of subsections 23.2(1) and 23.2(2);
(b)
Provided that they are located in the same building or on the same lot as a
permitted use:
accessory dwelling
bank machine
convenience store
23.2 ZONE PROVISIONS
(1)
No person shall within any C5 Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building
or structure except in accordance with the following provisions:
TABLE 23.2 - C5 ZONE PROVISIONS
Provisions
Permitted
Lot Area, minimum (m2)
4,000
Lot Frontage, minimum (m)
30
Front Yard, minimum (m)
12
Side Yard, minimum (m)
6
Exterior Side Yard, minimum (m)
12
Rear Yard, minimum (m)
7.5
Building Height, maximum (m)
11
Lot Coverage, maximum (%)
25
Landscaping of Yards
Required front and exterior side yards
to be landscaped except for
driveways crossing the front or corner
side yard leading to a parking area.
Outdoor Storage
Outdoor storage permitted in interior
side and rear yards only; must be
screened and concealed from view
from abutting streets and from
abutting non-commercial or non-
industrial zones.
(2)
Accessory detached dwellings in accordance with Section 7.3.3.
23.3 SPECIAL PROVISIONS
23.3.1 Notwithstanding their 'C5' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'C5-1' an abattoir is
permitted.
23.3.2 (reserved)
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23.3.3 Notwithstanding their 'C5' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'C5-3' a single use building
and/or structure shall be permitted, not to exceed the following gross leasable floor area
per lot:
Category I
Use
Area
an antique shop
929 m2 (10,000 ft2)
an automobile service station
a bank
a craft shop
an entertainment lounge
a farm machinery sales and service
a farm produce outlet
a nursery or garden supply centre
a personal service shop
a restaurant
a retail store
a service outlet
a veterinary clinic or hospital
an accessory dwelling
Category II
Use
Area
a commercial garage
1,400 m2 (15,069 ft2)
an equipment storage establishment
a motel
a vehicle sales and service
23.3.4 Notwithstanding their 'C5' zoning, those lands zoned as 'C5-4' to this By-law, may be used
in compliance with the C5 zone provisions contained in this By-law, excepting however
that the minimum lot frontage shall be 10 m.
23.3.5 Notwithstanding their 'C5' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'C5-5' no building or
structure may be located or erected below the one-hundred-year flood elevation of 91.1 m
(298.8 ft) above sea level, without the written approval of Council and the Mississippi
Valley Conservation Authority.
23.3.6 [By-law #12-22] Notwithstanding their "C5" zoning, on those lands delineated as "C5-6"
permitted uses shall be limited to the following:
-
An accessory dwelling unit forming an integral part of the building or structure
containing a permitted non-residential use except automobile uses
-
A detached dwelling
-
Industrial uses including only machine and welding shops
-
Veterinarian clinics and offices
-
Commercial school
-
Farm Custom Work
-
Feed mills
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-
Grain elevators and /or drying establishments
-
Contractor's or tradesman's establishment
-
Transportation terminal
-
Dairy
-
Riding stables and equestrian centres
-
A sewage disposal system
-
Buildings, structures and uses accessory to a permitted use
-
Storage yard accessory to the contractor's or tradesman's establishment.
23.3.7 [By-law #12-83] Notwithstanding their "C5" zoning, on those lands delineated as "C5-7"
limits the uses permitted on the property to include the following:
-
An accessory dwelling unit forming an integral part of the building or structure
containing a permitted non-residential use except automobile uses
-
A detached dwelling
-
Industrial uses including only welding shops
-
Recreational Vehicle Sales and Service
-
Veterinarian clinics and offices
-
Commercial school
-
Farm Custom Work
-
Feed mills
-
Grain elevators and /or drying establishments
-
Contractor's or tradesman's establishment
-
Transportation terminal
-
Dairy
-
Riding stables and equestrian centres
-
A sewage disposal system
-
Buildings, structures and uses accessory to a permitted use
-
Storage yard accessory to the contractor's or tradesman's establishment.
23.3.8 [By-law #16-44 with amended Section #] Notwithstanding their "C5" zoning delineation,
lands delineated as "C5-8" on Schedule 'A' to this by-law, may be used in accordance with
the C5 zone provisions contained in this by-law, excepting however that a contractor's or
trade establishment as defined herein shall be the only permitted use. A contractor's or
trade establishment shall be defined as a building or part of building where mechanical,
electrical, structural, plumbing, landscaping or like contractors conduct their businesses,
whether in conjunction with a retail store or not, and may include offices and indoor and
outdoor storage and display areas.
23.3.9 [By-law #16-44 with amended Section #] Notwithstanding their "C5" zoning delineation,
lands delineated as "C5-9" on Schedule 'A' to this by-law, may be used in accordance with
the C5 zone provisions contained in this by-law, excepting however that outdoor storage
shall be the only permitted use.
23.3.10 [By-law #18-77 with amended Section #, repeals #15-08] Notwithstanding their C5
zoning, lands zoned as "C5-10" on Schedule 'A' to this by-law, may be used in compliance
with the C5 zone provisions contained in this by-law, excepting however, that a MICRO-
BREWERY shall be an additional permitted use.
23.3.11 [By-law #18-77, repeals #12-76] Notwithstanding their "C5" zoning, on those lands
delineated as "C5-11" permitted uses shall be limited to the following:
-
An accessory dwelling unit forming an integral part of the building or structure
containing a permitted non-residential use except automobile uses
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-
A detached dwelling
-
Industrial uses including only machine and welding shops
-
Veterinarian clinics and offices
-
Commercial school
-
Farm Custom Work
-
Feed mills
-
Grain elevators and /or drying establishments
-
Contractor's or tradesman's establishment
-
Transportation terminal
-
Dairy
-
Riding stables and equestrian centres
-
A sewage disposal system
-
Buildings, structures and uses accessory to a permitted use
-
Storage yard accessory to the contractor's or tradesman's establishment.
-
Commercial Storage Facility
23.3.12 [By-law #15-30 with amended Section #] Notwithstanding their 'C5' zoning, on those
lands delineated as 'C5-12' a shopping plaza including any C3 permitted use shall be
permitted. The maximum floor area for a shopping plaza shall be 750 m2 (8,073 ft2). A
flea market shall be a permitted use. The sales area for the flea market use shall be a
maximum of 700 m2 (7,534 ft2) and shall be located in accordance with the yard
requirements of the C5 zone.
a) 23.3.13
[By-law #24-035] Notwithstanding the 'C5' zoning, on those lands
delineated as 'C5-13- h' on Schedule 'A' to this By-law, the following provisions
shall apply:The Holding Provision (-h) shall prohibit the construction of any new
land uses or buildings for any land uses other than those listed in 23.3.13(b).
The Holding Provision shall be lifted upon approval of the following, to the
satisfaction of the Municipality:
i. A Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP)
acknowledged Record of Site Condition (RSC), that is certified
by a qualified person as defined in Ontario Regulation 153/04
and indicates that the environmental condition of the site is
suitable for a proposed land use not listed in 23.3.13(b);
ii. All supporting environmental documentation such as Phase
One and Two Environmental Site Assessment and remediation
reports etc. to the Municipality to review;
iii. All environmental reports and Record of Site Condition must
extend third party reliance to the Municipality of Mississippi
Mills;
b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) above, this Holding Provision does not prevent
the issuance of a building permit necessary to authorize the following uses:
i. Animal clinic
ii. Artist studio
iii. Automobile care
iv. Automobile gas bar
v. Contractor's or trade establishment
vi. Farm implement establishment
vii. Heavy equipment and vehicle sales, rental and servicing
viii. Recreational vehicle sales
ix. Autobody
x. Auto sales
xi. Commercial storage
xii. Convenience store
xiii. Custom workshop
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xiv. Farm supplies dealership
xv. Service and repair shop
xvi. Wholesale outlet
xvii. Equipment rental outlet
xviii. Self-storage
xix. Retail store
xx. Bulk sales establishment - agricultural
xxi. Building and structures accessory to a permitted use listed in
this subsection.
23.3.13 [By-law 25-004] Notwithstanding the 'C5' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'C5-13-h'
on Schedule 'A' to this By-law, the following provisions shall apply:
a) The Holding Provision (-h) shall prohibit the construction of any new land uses or buildings
for any land uses other than those listed in 23.3.13 (b). The Holding Provision shall be
lifted upon approval of the following to the satisfaction of the Municipality:
i. A Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP)
acknowledged Record of Site Condition (RSC), that is certified by a
qualified person as defined in Ontario Regulation 153/04 and indicates
that the environmental condition of the site is suitable for a proposed land
use not listed in 23.3.13 (b);
ii. All supporting environmental documentation such as Phase One and Two
Environmental Site Assessment and remediation reports etc. to the
Municipality for review;
iii. All environmental reports and Record of Site Condition must extend third
party reliance to the Municipality of Mississippi Mills.
b. Notwithstanding subsection (a) above, this Holding Provision does not prevent
the issuance of a building permit necessary to authorize the following uses:
i. Animal clinic
ii. Artist studio
iii. Automobile care
iv. Automobile gas bar
v. Contractor's or trade establishment
vi. Farm implement establishment
vii. Heavy equipment and vehicle sales, rental and servicing
viii. Recreational vehicle sales
ix. Autobody
x. Auto sales
xi. Commercial storage
xii. Convenience store
xiii. Custom workshop
xiv. Farm supplies dealership
xv. Service and repair shop
xvi. Wholesale outlet
xvii. Equipment rental outlet
xviii. Self-storage
xix. Retail store
xx. Bulk sales establishment - agricultural
xxi. Buildings and structures accessory to a permitted use listed in this
subsection
23.3.14 [By-law 25-004] Notwithstanding their 'C5' zoning, the lands zoned 'C5-14' on Schedule
'A' of this By-law, development shall proceed in accordance with the C5 zone provisions,
excepting however, that:
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i.
The following uses shall be included as permitted uses, in addition to those normal C5
permitted uses:
-
Automobile Sales Establishment
-
Restaurant
ii.
In the case of a Restaurant as the primary uses on the lands municipally known as
7317 County Road 29, the lands municipally known as 7307 County Road 29 shall
only be permitted to supply parking for a Restaurant use on the lands municipally
known as 7317 County Road 29.
iii.
A Restaurant as the primary use is not permitted on the lands municipally known as
7307 County Road 29.
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SECTION 24 - TOURIST COMMERCIAL (C6) ZONE
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE
The purpose of the Tourist Commercial (C6) Zone is to:
(1)
permit the development of recreational commercial uses which serve the
community and visiting public in areas mainly designated as Rural in the
Community Official Plan;
(2)
accommodate a range of tourist commercial uses including services for the
travelling public as well as agriculture-related, vehicle-oriented and resource-
based products and services; and
(3)
regulate development in a manner that has a minimal impact on the surrounding
rural area or villages.
24.1 USES PERMITTED
No person shall within a C6 Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure
for any commercial purpose except one or more of the following uses:
(a)
Residential Uses
-
an accessory dwelling unit forming an integral part of the building or structure
containing a permitted non-residential use
-
an accessory detached dwelling
(b)
Non-Residential Uses
-
amusement park
-
assembly hall
-
bed and breakfast
-
bar
-
drive-in theatre
-
drive-through facility
-
hotel
-
hunt or fishing camp
-
lodge
-
marina
-
marine facility
-
motel
-
museum
-
private park
-
propane, consumer outlet
-
propane, retail
-
public park
-
place of entertainment
-
restaurant
-
tourist establishment
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-
tourist guest house
-
buildings, structures and uses accessory to a permitted use.
24.2 ZONE PROVISIONS
(1)
No person shall within any C6 Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building
or structure except in accordance with the following provisions:
TABLE 24.2 - C6 ZONE PROVISIONS
Provisions
Permitted
Lot Area, minimum (m2)
4,000
Lot Frontage, minimum (m)
30
Front Yard, minimum (m)
10
Side Yard, minimum (m)
4.5
Exterior Side Yard, minimum (m)
6
Rear Yard, minimum (m)
10
Building Height, maximum (m)
11
Lot Coverage, maximum (%)
25
Landscaped Open Space, minimum (%)
20
Landscaping of Yards
Required front and exterior side yards
to be landscaped except for
driveways crossing the front or corner
side yard leading to a parking area.
Outdoor Storage
Outdoor storage permitted in interior
side and rear yards only; must be
screened and concealed from view
from abutting streets and from
abutting non-commercial or non-
industrial zones.
(2)
Accessory detached dwellings in accordance with Section 7.3.3.
24.3 SPECIAL PROVISIONS
24.3.1 (reserved)
24.3.2 (reserved)
24.3.3 Notwithstanding their 'C6' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'C6-3' the only permitted
use shall be a golf driving range.
24.3.4 Notwithstanding their 'C6' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'C6-4' a conference centre
shall be an additional permitted use.
24.3.5 [By-law #16-69 - as amended by LPAT Decision PL160874] Notwithstanding the 'C6'
zoning delineation, lands delineated as 'C6-5(h)' on Schedule "A" to this by-law may be
used in accordance with the C6 zone provisions contained in this by-law, the following
provisions shall apply:
1. A "Tourist Campground" shall be an additional permitted use;
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2. The minimum lot frontage for the "Tourist Campground" shall be 10m;
3. The minimum size of new "Campground Plots" shall be 350m2;
4. The minimum frontage of new Campground Plots shall be 16.5m;
5. Notwithstanding Section 6.24, setbacks from Watercourses and
Waterbodies, the minimum setback from the high-water mark shall be 15m;
6. Notwithstanding Section 6.26, setbacks from Environmental Protection (EP)
zone, no new buildings or structures shall be permitted within 30m of the
Provincially Significant Wetland.
7. The total maximum number of Campground Plots permitted on the lands
shall be One Hundred (100).
8. Notwithstanding Section 6.20(9) no water access area of any width will be
permitted within the required vegetative buffer of retained and additionally
established mature tree cover and native shrubs and vegetation within 15
metres of the high-water mark of White Lake save and except as may be
established as communal access, marina and docking facilities at the
single identified location.
Notwithstanding the C6 zoning, on those lands delineated as C6-5 and Open Space (OS)
Exception and Environmental Protection (EP) to this By-Law future development shall
proceed in accordance with the following:
(a) There shall be maintenance, protection and non-disturbance of the
identified sandy shore area which is utilized by nesting turtles;
(b) Measures shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the Municipality for
the maintenance, protection and non-disturbance of the shoreline
vegetation within 15 m of the high water mark and within the 30 m buffer
established for the PSW/ANSI and woodland, as well as the inland
wooded swamp and surrounding forested area;
(c) Notwithstanding the above, development of a marina, boat launch or any
flood control measures are permitted subject to the recommendations of
the EIA, the MNRF and the Department of Fisheries.
(d) The Sewage disposal system shall include phosphorus abatement
technology;
(e) The owner/Applicant shall proceed to implement steps for the continued
and eventual relocation of all buildings, trailers and structures outside the
15 m shoreline setback, and the 30 m PSW/ANSI setback, and provisions
are to be contained within the site plan control agreement to effect this
relocation as soon as is possible. No new buildings, trailers or structures
shall be located within these setbacks.
The holding provision (h) shall remain in place until the following provisions have been
satisfied:
(1) The completion of a Stage 1 Archaeological Assessment, and, if directed,
in a Stage 1 Assessment, an additional Stage 2 Archaeological Field
Investigation and Assessment and other assessments as may be directed;
(2) The issuance of all environmental approvals of the tertiary sewage
treatment system with phosphorus reduction technology by the Ministry of
Environment, Conservation and Parks and any other required regulatory
body;
(3) The completion and approval of a final Stormwater Management Plan for
the Site;
(4) The issuance of all necessary permits for Works impacting fish habitat by
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the Department of Fisheries and Oceans;
(5) The issuance of all necessary permits for shore Works by the Ministry of
Natural Resources and Forestry; and
(6) The execution and registration of a Site Plan Control Agreement.
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SECTION 25 - LOCAL COMMERCIAL (C7) ZONE
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE
The purpose of the Local Commercial (C7) Zone is to:
(4)
allow a variety of small, locally-oriented convenience and service uses as well as
residential uses in the Rural Settlement Area & Villages designation of the
Community Official Plan;
(5)
restrict the non-residential uses to individual occupancies or in groupings as part
of a small plaza that would meet the needs of the surrounding residential areas;
(6)
provide an opportunity to accommodate residential or mixed use development; and
(7)
impose development standards that will ensure that the size and scale of the
development are consistent with that of the surrounding area.
25.1 USES PERMITTED
No person shall within the C7 Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or
structure for any purpose except one or more of the following uses.
(a)
Residential Uses
-
A dwelling unit or units in the upper storeys of a non-residential building or to
the rear of a non-residential storefront use
-
Accessory dwelling unit
-
Bed and Breakfast
-
Home-based business - Professional Uses
-
Home-based business- Domestic and household arts
(b)
Non-Residential Uses
-
animal care establishment
-
animal clinic
-
artist studio
-
automobile gas bar
-
bakery
-
bank
-
convenience store
-
day nursery
drive-through facility
-
dry cleaner's distribution station
-
funeral establishment
-
laundromat
-
medical facility
-
office
-
personal service business
-
place of assembly
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-
place of worship
-
post office
-- restaurant
- retail food store
-
retail store
-
service and repair shop
25.2 ZONE PROVISIONS
(1)
No person shall within any C7 Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or
structure except in accordance with the following provisions.
TABLE 25.2 - C7 ZONE PROVISIONS
Provisions
No Municipal Water
or Sewer
Either Municipal
Water or Sewer
Municipal Water and
Sewer
Lot Area,
minimum
2,000 m2
(21,527 ft2)
1,500 m2
(16,146 ft2)
Nil
Lot Frontage,
minimum
30 m
(98.4 ft)
25 m
(82.0 ft)
10 m
(49.2 ft)
Front Yard,
minimum
6 m
(19.7 ft)
6 m
(19.7 ft)
6 m
(19.7 ft)
Rear Yard,
minimum
7.5 m
(24.6 ft)
7.5 m
(24.6 ft)
7.5 m
(24.6 ft)
Side Yard,
minimum
3 m
(9.9 ft)
3 m
(9.9 ft)
1 m (a)
(3.3 ft)
Exterior Side
Yard, minimum
6 m
(19.7 ft)
6 m
(19.7 ft)
3.5 m
(11.5 ft)
Landscaped
Open Space,
minimum
40% (b)
30% (b)
20% (b)
Gross Leasable
Floor Area,
maximum
300 m2
(3,229 ft2)
300 m2
(3,229 ft2)
1,000 m2 (c)
(10,764 ft2)
Building Height
(main building),
maximum
11 m
(36.1 ft)
11 m
(36.1 ft)
11 m
(36.1 ft)
Outdoor
Storage
Prohibited (d)
Prohibited (d)
Prohibited (d)
Footnotes:
(a) Where the interior side yard abuts a lot in a Residential Zone, the minimum side
yard setback shall be 3 m (9.8 ft).
(b) The minimum required Landscaped Open Space shall include a solid fence a
minimum of 1.5 m (4.9 ft) in height constructed of wood, metal or equivalent
material along any lot line that abuts a lot in a Residential, Open Space or
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Institutional Zone.
(c) No single non-residential use shall exceed 300 m2 (3229 ft2).
(d) Garbage shall be stored within metal containers in a fenced area designed
expressly for that purpose. All other storage must be completely enclosed within
a building.
(2)
Accessory detached dwellings in accordance with Section 7.3.3.
25.3 SPECIAL PROVISIONS
25.3.1
(reserved)
25.3.2
(reserved)
25.3.3
Notwithstanding their 'C7' zoning, lands zoned as 'C7-3' to this By-law, may be used
in compliance with the C7 zone provisions contained in this By-law, excepting
however, that:
1)
the permitted local commercial uses shall be one or more of the following: an
artist or photographic studio, convenience store, financial office, office, personal
service shop, retail store, restaurant, takeout restaurant, general store, post
office, home occupation-professional uses, home occupation-domestic and
household arts, and bed and breakfast;
2)
the permitted residential use shall be a single detached dwelling with an attached
commercial unit.
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SECTION 26 - VILLAGE CORE (V) ZONE (Replaces Hamlet Core)
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE
The purpose of the Village (V) Zone is to:
(1)
allow a variety of small, locally-oriented convenience and service uses as well as
residential uses in the Rural Settlement Area & Villages designation of the
Community Official Plan;
(2)
restrict the non-residential uses to individual occupancies or in groupings as part
of a small plaza that would meet the needs of the surrounding residential areas;
(3)
provide an opportunity to accommodate residential or mixed-use development;
and
(4)
impose development standards that will ensure that the size and scale of the
development are consistent with that of the surrounding area.
The Village Core (V) zone only applies to identified lands within the Hamlet of Pakenham.
26.1 USES PERMITTED
(1)
No person shall within the V Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or
structure for any purpose except one or more of the following uses:
(a)
Residential Uses
-
home-based business - day care (domestic & household arts)
-
home-based business - professional
-
uses permitted under the R1 zone
-
a dwelling unit or units in the upper storeys of a non-residential
building or to the rear of a non-residential store front use.
-
bed and breakfast
-
converted dwelling
(b)
Non-Residential Uses
-
amusement centre
-
animal care establishment
-
animal clinic
-
artist studio
-
assembly hall
-
automobile gas bar
-
automobile service station
-
bakery
-
bank
-
bank machine
-
bar
-
catering establishment
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-
cinema
-
community centre
-
convenience store
-
day nursery
drive-through facility
-
dry cleaner's distribution station
-
funeral establishment
-
hotel
-
institution
-
laundromat
-
library
-
marine facility
-
medical facility
-
museum
-
office
-
parking lot
-
personal service business
-
place of assembly
-
post office
-
public park
-
recreational and athletic facility
-
residential care facility
-
restaurant
-
retail food store
-
retail store
-
taxi station
-
tourist establishment
-
tourist guest house
26.2 ZONE PROVISIONS
(1)
No person shall within any V Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or
structure except in accordance with the following provisions.
TABLE 26.2 - V ZONE PROVISIONS
Provisions
Permitted
Lot Area, minimum (m2)
Nil
Lot Frontage, minimum (m)
Nil (a)
Front Yard, minimum (m)
Nil (a)
Exterior Side Yard, minimum (m)
Nil (a)
Side Yard, minimum (m)
Nil (b)
Rear Yard, minimum (m)
Nil (c)
Building Height, maximum (m)
11
Minimum width of Landscaped Area:
abutting a street
3
abutting a residential or institutional zone
3
other cases
No Minimum
(a)
Where the front yard or exterior side yard abuts a street across from a
Residential zone, the minimum front yard setback shall be 7.5 m (24.6 ft).
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(b)
Where the interior side yard abuts a lot in a Residential zone, the minimum
yard shall be 3 m (9.8 ft).
(c)
Where the rear yard abuts a lot in a Residential zone, the minimum rear yard
shall be 7.5 m (24.6 ft)
(2)
Accessory detached dwellings in accordance with Section 7.3.3.
26.3 SPECIAL PROVISIONS
26.3.1 Notwithstanding their 'V' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'V-1' a licensed day
nursery shall be permitted in accordance with the following additional provisions:
1)
lands zoned V-1 shall be considered a single lot;
2)
the minimum exterior side yard shall be 3 m (9.8 ft); and
3)
the minimum number of required parking spaces shall be 16.
26.3.2 Notwithstanding their 'V' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'V-2' the following
additional uses shall be permitted:
-
automobile care
-
automobile sales and/or rental
-
automobile service station
-
automobile washing establishment
-
consumer outlet propane/compressed natural gas transfer facility
-
dry cleaning plant
-
retail propane/compressed natural gas transfer facility
-
buildings or uses accessory to foregoing
26.3.3 Notwithstanding their 'V' zoning, lands zoned as 'V-3' to this By-law, may be used in
compliance with the V zone provisions contained in this By-law, excepting however, that:
1)
the minimum lot frontage shall be 18.5 m (61 ft); and
2)
the minimum lot area shall be 970 m2 (0.24 ac).
26.3.4 Notwithstanding their 'V' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'V-4' metal
fabrication in 2,000 ft2 of an existing building may be permitted.
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SECTION 27 - BUSINESS PARK (E1) ZONE
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE
The purpose of the Employment Park (E1) Zone is to:
(1)
permit a wide range of commercial and industrial uses in accordance with the
Business Park designation of the Community Official Plan;
(2)
promote
high
quality
and
consistent
development
standards
for
the
Mississippi Mills Business Park;
(3)
develop in accordance with business park design guidelines which set out a unified
master plan approach.
27.1 USES PERMITTED
(1) The following uses are permitted subject to the provisions of 27.2 (1) to 27.2
(3) and provided that the uses comply with Section 6.32 and do not store/handle
quantities of more than threshold of 25 Litres (L) of dense non aqueous phase
liquids (DNAPLs), or are otherwise exempted from this requirement by the
applicable source water protection policies:
- business office
- business and government services
- communication and information establishment
- computer, electronic or data processing establishment
- drive-through facility
- education and training facility
- equipment rental outlet
- factory outlet
- garden centre
- home furnishing retail
- hotel
- light industrial uses
- lodging facility
- medical facility
- motel
- public use
- repair and service establishment
- research and development centre
- restaurant
- retail store
- scientific or technological establishment
- showroom
- training centre
- warehousing
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- wholesale outlet
- wholesaling and distribution centre
- uses permitted in Sections 21 and 28
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27.2 ZONE PROVISIONS
(1) No person shall within any E1 Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure
except in accordance with the following provisions:
TABLE 27.2 - E1 ZONE PROVISIONS
I
ZONING MECHANISMS
II
PROVISIONS
(a) Lot Area, minimum (m2)
No minimum
(b) Lot Width, minimum (m)
No minimum
(c) Lot Coverage, maximum
65%
(d) Front Yard Setback, minimum (m)
6 m
(e) Exterior Side Yard Setback, minimum (m)
3 m
(f) Side Yard Setback, minimum (m)
(i) Abutting a Residential Zone: 15 m
(ii) In all other cases: 3 m
(g) Rear Yard Setback, minimum (m)
(i) Abutting a Residential Zone: 15 m
(ii) In all other cases: 3 m
(h) Width of Landscaped Area, minimum (m)
(i) Abutting a Residential Zone: 3 m
(ii) Abutting a street: 3 m
(iii) In all other cases: no minimum
(i) Building Height, maximum (m)
(i) Within 20 m of a residential zone: 11 m
(ii) In all other cases: 14 m
(2) Open Storage
Notwithstanding any other provisions in this By-law, open storage shall only be permitted in the
provided rear yard and subject to the following:
(i) open storage is an accessory use;
(ii) open storage complies with the exterior side yard and side yard provisions of Table 27.2;
(iii) any portion of the area used for open storage is concealed from view by an opaque
fence; and
(iv) open storage shall be located a minimum of 20 m from a Residential Zone.
(3) Building and Site Design
(a) The primary entrance of the main building shall face the street and have direct pedestrian
connection via a sidewalk to the street.
27.3 SPECIAL PROVISIONS
27.3.1 [By-law 24-045] Notwithstanding the 'Business Park (E1)' zoning designation, lands
designated as 'Business Park Exemption 1 (E1-1)' on Schedule 'A' to this By-law, may be used
in compliance with E1 zone provisions contained in this By-law excepting however that:
1) Minimum setback of a Class I Industrial uses or accessory uses to a Class I Industrial
use from a Residential zone, Parkland and Open Space zone and Community Facility
zone: 20 metres.
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27.3.1 as replaced by By-law #21-075
Notwithstanding the 'E1' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'E1-1':
1)
The following uses are prohibited:
o Residential uses
2)
The following uses shall also be permitted:
o Medical facility
o Showroom
o Equipment rental outlet
o Garden centre
o Education or training facilities
o Research and development facilities
o Computer, electronic or data processing establishments
o Scientific or technological establishment
o Communication and information establishment
o Business and government services
o Public use
o Parking lot
3)
The following uses shall also be permitted provided that they do not store/handle
quantities of more than threshold of 25 Litres (L) of dense non aqueous phase liquids
(DNAPLs), or are otherwise exempted from this requirement by the applicable source
water protection policies:
o automobile body shop
o automobile car wash
o automobile care
o automobile dealership
o automobile rental establishment
o building supply outlet
o bulk sales establishment
o Commercial storage
o contractor's or trade establishment
o custom workshop
o dry cleaning establishment
o office
o post office
o printing establishment
o recreational vehicle sales
o service and repair shop
o taxi station
o technology industry.
4)
Required parking shall be permitted in all yards for all permitted uses subject to all
other provisions of this By-law.
5)
An Open Storage Area is permitted as an accessory use to all permitted uses
subject to all other provisions of this By-law."
27.3.2 Notwithstanding their 'E1' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'E1-1:
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1)
the following uses shall not be permitted
-
open storage area
-
residential uses
-
commercial storage
2)
the following shall be additional permitted uses
-
medical facility
- showroom
- equipment rental outlet
- garden centre
- education or training facilities
- research and development facilities
- computer, electronic or data processing establishments
- scientific or technological establishment
- communication and information establishment
- business and government services
- public use
- parking lot
27.3.3 [By-law #14-84] Notwithstanding the 'E1-1' zoning, lands zoned as 'E1-2' on Schedule
'C' to this by-law may be used in accordance with the 'E1-1' zone provisions contained
in this by-law, excepting however that:
1)
the minimum rear yard setback shall be 7.5 m (24.6ft); and
2)
the minimum side yard setback shall be 7.5 m (24.6ft).
27.3.4 [By-law #18-89 with amended Section #] Notwithstanding their 'E1' zoning, on those
lands delineated as 'E1-3':
1)
the following uses shall not be permitted:
-
residential uses
-
commercial storage
2)
the following shall be additional permitted uses:
-
medical facility
-
showroom
-
equipment rental outlet
-
garden centre
-
education or training facilities
-
computer, electronic or data processing establishment
-
scientific or technological establishment
-
communication and information establishment
-
business and government services
-
public use
-
parking lot
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SECTION 28 - LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (M1) ZONE
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE
The purpose of the Light Industrial (M1) Zone is to:
1)
permit a wide range of low impact light industrial uses in accordance with the
Industrial designation of the Community Official Plan;
2)
allow a variety of complementary uses such as recreational, health and fitness
uses and service commercial (e.g. convenience store, personal service business,
restaurant, automobile service station and gas bar), occupying small sites on
individual pads or in groupings as part of a small plaza, to serve the employees of
the Industrial area, the general public in the immediate vicinity, and passing traffic;
3)
prohibit retail uses in areas zoned as Industrial but allow limited sample and
showroom space that is secondary and subordinate to the primary use of buildings
for the manufacturing and warehousing of the product;
4)
prohibit uses which are likely to generate noise, odour, dust and vibrations; and
5)
provide development standards that would ensure compatibility between uses and
would minimize the negative impact of the uses on adjacent non-industrial uses.
28.1 USES PERMITTED
(1)
The following uses are permitted subject to the following:
(a)
the provisions of subsections 28.2 (1) to 28.2 (3)
-
animal care establishment
-
animal clinic
-
automobile body shop
-
automobile car wash
-
automobile care
-
automobile dealership
-
automobile rental establishment
-
building supply outlet
-
bulk sales establishment
-
catering establishment
-
commercial storage
-
consumer outlet propane/compressed natural gas transfer facility
-
contractor's or trade establishment
-
crematorium
-
custom workshop
-
dry cleaning establishment
-
fairgrounds
-
funeral establishment
-
gas cylinder handling facility
-
industrial mall
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-
light industrial uses
-
office
-
parking lot
-
place of assembly
-
post office
-
printing establishment
-
production studio
-
recreational and athletic facility
-
recreational vehicle sales
-
research and development centre
-
service and repair shop
-
taxi station
-
technology industry
-
training centre
-
buildings or uses accessory to foregoing
(2)
The following uses are also permitted subject to:
(a)
the provisions of subsections 28.2 (1) to 28.2 (3);
(b)
the cumulative total gross floor area for these uses not exceeding 2,999 m2;
(c)
each use not exceeding 300 m2 of gross floor area; and
(d)
the provisions of subsection 28.1(2)(c) above does not apply to
amusement centre, amusement park and recreational and athletic
facility.
-
animal care establishment
-
amusement centre
-
amusement park
-
automobile gas bar
-
automobile service station
-
automobile washing establishment
-
bank
-
convenience store
-
drive-through facility
-
instructional facility
-
personal service business
-
recreational and athletic facility
-
restaurant
28.2 ZONE PROVISIONS
(1)
No person shall within any M1 Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building
or structure except in accordance with the following provisions:
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TABLE 28.2 - M1 ZONE PROVISIONS
I
ZONING MECHANISMS
II
PROVISIONS
(a) Minimum lot area
2,000 m2
(b) Minimum lot width
No minimum
(c) Maximum lot coverage
65%
(d) Minimum front yard and exterior side yard setback
7.5 m
(e) Minimum side yard
setback
(i) for uses listed in section
23.1 abutting a residential or
institutional zone
(ii) all other cases
15 m
7.5 m
(f) Minimum rear yard
setback
(i) for uses listed in section
23.1 abutting a residential or
institutional zone
(ii) all other cases
15 m
7.5 m
(g) Maximum floor space index
2
(h) Maximum building height
(i) within 20 m of a residential
zone
(ii) all others cases
11 m
14 m
Minimum width of
landscaped area
(i) abutting a residential or
institutional zone
(ii) abutting a street
(iii) in all other cases
3 m; may be reduced to 1 m
if a 1.4 m high opaque
screen is provided
3 m
No minimum
(2)
Accessory display and sales area must be within the same building as the use to
which it is accessory and must not exceed 25% of the gross floor area.
28.3 SPECIAL PROVISIONS
28.3.1 Notwithstanding their 'M1' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'M1-1' the only permitted
use shall be a woodworking establishment, consisting of the planning and cutting of rough
lumber and the fabrication of wood products.
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SECTION 29 - MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL (M2) ZONE
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE
The purpose of the Medium Industrial (M2) Zone is to:
(1)
permit a wide range of industrial uses, including those which, by their nature,
generate periodic or occasional outputs of fugitive emissions e.g. noise, odour,
dust and/or vibration, in accordance with the Industrial designation of the
Community Official Plan;
(2)
allow a variety of complementary uses such as recreational, health and fitness
uses and service commercial (e.g. convenience store, personal service business,
restaurant, automobile service station and gas bar), occupying small sites on
individual pads or in groupings as part of a small plaza, to serve the employees of
the Industrial area, the general public in the immediate vicinity, and passing traffic;
(3)
prohibit retail uses in areas zoned as Industrial but allow limited sample and
showroom space that is secondary and subordinate to the primary use of buildings
for the manufacturing and warehousing of the product;
(4)
provide development standards that would ensure that the industrial uses would
not impact on adjacent non-industrial areas.
29.1 USES PERMITTED
(1)
The following uses are permitted subject to the following:
(a)
the provisions of subsections 29.2 (1) to 29.2 (2)
-
animal clinic
-
automobile body shop
-
automobile car wash
-
automobile care
-
automobile service station
-
catering establishment
-
commercial storage
-
contractor's or trade establishment
-
crematorium
-
custom workshop
-
dry cleaning establishment
-
fairgrounds
-
fuel storage
-
garden nursery
-
heavy equipment and vehicle sales, rental and servicing
-
leaf and yard waste composting facility
-
light industrial uses
-
medium industrial uses
-
office
-
parking lot
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printing plant
-
production studio
-
research and development centre
-
service and repair shop
-
storage yard
-
technology industry
-
training centre
-
truck transport terminal
-
warehouse
(2)
The following uses are also permitted subject to:
(a)
the provisions of subsections 29.2 (1) to 29.2 (2);
(b)
the cumulative total gross floor area for these uses not exceeding 2,999 m2;
(c)
each use not exceeding 300 m2 of gross floor area; and
(d)
the provisions of subsection 29.1(2)(c) above does not apply to amusement
centre, amusement park and recreation and athletic facility.
-
amusement centre
-
amusement park
-
animal care establishment
-
automobile gas bar
-
automobile washing establishment
-
bank
-
convenience store
-
drive-through facility
-
instructional facility
-
personal service business
-
place of assembly
-
recreational and athletic facility
-
restaurant
29.2 ZONE PROVISIONS
(1)
No person shall within any M2 Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building
or structure except in accordance with the following provisions:
TABLE 29.2 - M2 ZONE PROVISIONS
I
ZONING MECHANISMS
II
PROVISIONS
(a) Minimum lot area
4,000 m2
(b) Minimum lot width
No minimum
(c) Minimum front yard and exterior side yard setback
7.5 m
(d) Minimum side and rear
yard setback
(i) for uses listed in section
24.1 abutting a residential or
institutional zone
(ii) all other cases
15 m
7.5 m
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(e) Maximum floor space index
2
(f) Maximum building height
(i) within 20 m of a residential
zone
(ii) all others cases
11 m
14 m
Minimum width of
landscaped area
(i) abutting a residential or
institutional zone
(ii) in all other cases
7.5 m
3 m
(2)
Accessory display and sales area must be within the same building as the use to
which it is accessory and must not exceed 25% of the gross floor area.
29.3
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
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SECTION 30 - AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRIAL (M3) ZONE
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE
The purpose of the Agricultural Industrial (M3) Zone is to:
(1)
permit agricultural industrial development in areas designated as Agriculture in
the Community Official Plan but with lower priority agricultural lands; and
(2)
regulate development in a manner that has a minimal impact on the surrounding
agricultural area or villages.
30.1
USES PERMITTED
(1)
The following uses are permitted subject to the following:
(a)
the provisions of subsections 30.2 (1) to 30.2 (2)
-
abattoirs
-
accessory dwelling unit
-
animal husbandry services
-
bulk sales outlet dealing primarily in farm-related goods and
supplies
-
butcher shop
-
custom machinery operators
-
dairy
-
farm implement establishment
-
farm supplies dealership
-
feed mill
-
grain drying
-
greenhouse
-
livestock assembly points
-
retail store engaged in the sale of farm produce or landscaping and
garden supplies
-
seed cleaning plants
-
storage for farm produce
30.2 ZONE PROVISIONS
(1)
No person shall within any M3 Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building
or structure except in accordance with the following provisions:
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TABLE 30.2 - M3 ZONE PROVISIONS
I
ZONING MECHANISMS
II
PROVISIONS
(a) Minimum lot area
4,000 m2
(b) Minimum lot width
30 m
(c) Minimum front yard and exterior side yard setback
15 m
(d) Minimum side and rear
yard setback
(i) for uses listed in section
25.1 abutting a residential or
institutional zone
(ii) all other cases
15 m
7.5 m
(e) Maximum lot coverage
50%
(f) Maximum building height
(i) within 20 m of a residential
zone
(ii) all others cases
11 m
14 m
Minimum width of
landscaped area
(i) abutting a residential or
institutional zone
(ii) in all other cases
7.5 m
3 m
(2)
A lot used for a permitted industrial use may contain one accessory residential
dwelling unit (either attached or detached) for the owner or operator of said
industrial use, subject to the following regulations:
(a) that a dwelling unit which forms part of the main building shall be located on
the ground floor to the rear of the industrial use or on the second or higher
floors of the main building;
(b) that only one accessory dwelling unit is permitted per lot and shall not be
permitted as a separate lot; and
(c) that an accessory dwelling unit detached shall be subject to the yard
requirements of the A Zone.
30.3
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
30.3.1 Notwithstanding their "M3" zoning, on those lands delineated as "M3-1" to this By-law, the
permitted uses of the 'Rural Commercial' (C5)' Zone are also permitted.
30.3.2 [By-law 24-040] Notwithstanding their 'M3' zoning, the lands zoned 'M3-2' on Schedule 'A'
to this By-law, development shall proceed in accordance with the M3 zone provisions,
excepting however, that:
i) The permitted uses shall be limited to:
-
Agricultural industrial use
-
All uses permitted in Section 11.1(b)
ii) The following uses shall be included as permitted uses that are ancillary to an
agricultural industrial use:
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Office
-
Restaurant
-
Retail store
-
Accessory dwelling
iii) The maximum building height shall be 18 metres.
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SECTION 31 - RURAL INDUSTRIAL (M4) ZONE
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE
The purpose of the Rural Industrial (M4) Zone is to:
(1)
permit rural industrial development in areas designated as Rural in the Community
Official
Plan
which
demonstrate
compatibility
with
surrounding
uses,
environmental features, and natural resources;
(2)
impose development standards that will ensure that the size and scale of the
development are consistent with the rural character they are located in.
31.1 USES PERMITTED
(1)
The following uses are permitted subject to:
(a) the provisions of subsections 31.2 (1) to 31.2 (2)
-
abattoirs
-
accessory dwelling unit
-
animal husbandry services
-
bulk sales outlet dealing primarily in farm-related goods and
supplies
-
[By-law #13-73] commercial storage facility
-
custom machinery operators
-
farm implement dealer
-
feed mill
-
grain drying
-
greenhouse
-
livestock assembly points
-
retail store engaged in the sale of farm produce or landscaping
and garden supplies
-
seed cleaning plants
-
storage for farm produce
31.2 ZONE PROVISIONS
(1)
No person shall within any M4 Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building
or structure except in accordance with the following provisions:
TABLE 31.2 - M4 ZONE PROVISIONS
I
ZONING MECHANISMS
II
PROVISIONS
(a) Minimum lot area
4,000 m2
(b) Minimum lot width
30 m
(c) Minimum front yard and exterior side yard setback
15 m
(d) Minimum side and rear
yard setback
(i) for uses listed in section
25.1 abutting a residential or
15 m
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institutional zone
(ii) all other cases
7.5 m
(e) Maximum lot coverage
50%
(f) Maximum building height
(i) within 20 m of a residential
zone
(ii) all others cases
11 m
14 m
Minimum width of
landscaped area
(i) abutting a residential or
institutional zone
(ii) in all other cases
7.5 m
3 m
(2)
A lot used for a permitted industrial use may contain one accessory residential
dwelling unit (either attached or detached) for the owner or operator of said
industrial use, subject to the following regulations:
(a) that a dwelling unit which forms part of the main building shall be located on
the ground floor to the rear of the industrial use or on the second or higher
floors of the main building;
(b) that only one accessory dwelling unit is permitted per lot and shall not be
permitted as a separate lot; and
(c) an accessory dwelling unit detached shall be subject to the yard requirements
of the A Zone.
31.3 SPECIAL PROVISIONS
31.3.1 Notwithstanding their 'M4' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'M4-1 a building
contractor, including a landscape supply depot and retail outlet shall be the only
permitted use.
31.3.2 Notwithstanding their 'M4' zoning, lands zoned as 'M4-2' to this By-law, may be used in
compliance with the M4 zone provisions contained in this By-law, excepting however,
that:
the permitted uses shall be limited to a parking lot, recreation sport fields and accessory
buildings, structures and uses.
31.3.3 Notwithstanding their 'M4' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'M4-3' an accessory
dwelling shall not be permitted.
31.3.4
[By-law #15-108] Notwithstanding their "M4-4" zoning, lands zoned as "M4-4-h" on
Schedule 'A' to this by-law, may be used in accordance with the M4 zone provisions
contained in this by-law, excepting however that:
1)
Automobile body shop, contractor's or trade establishment, building supply outlet,
commercial storage, custom workshop, light industrial use, service and repair
shop, and warehouse shall be additional permitted uses, subject to the holding
provision being lifted by the Municipality; and,
2)
The holding provision shall be lifted once the following has been completed to the
satisfaction of the Municipality:
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a)
Approval of a site plan control application, including an updated
Environmental Impact Assessment, which demonstrates that the additional
permitted uses and expanded development of the property shall not
negatively impact the Burnt Lands Alvar Area of Natural and Scientific
Interest; and,
b)
Execution of a site plan agreement between the owner and the Municipality.
31.3.5
[By-law #16-04] Notwithstanding their "M4" zoning, lands zoned as "M4-5" on Schedule
'A' to this by-law, may be used in accordance with the M4 zone provisions contained in
this by-law, excepting however that commercial storage shall be a permitted use.
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SECTION 32 - COMMUNITY FACILITY (I) ZONE
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE
The purpose of the Community Facility (I) Zone is to:
(1)
permit a range of community uses, institutional accommodation and emergency
service uses to locate in areas designated as Residential, Commercial and
Industrial in the Community Official Plan;
(2)
community facilities should be located in the Town of Almonte, the Village of
Pakenham and the Villages of Clayton, Appleton and Blakeney; and
(3)
minimize the impact of these institutional uses located in close proximity to
residential uses by ensuring that such uses are of a scale and intensity that is
compatible with neighbourhood character.
32.1 USES PERMITTED
(1)
The following uses are permitted subject to the following:
(a)
the provisions of subsection 32.2 (1)
(b)
a maximum of 10 residents is permitted in a group home; and
(c)
a maximum of 3 ancillary rooming units are permitted within a place of
worship.
-
community centre
-
day nursery
-
emergency service
-
funeral establishment
-
group home
-
hospital
-
library
-
municipal service centre
-
museum
-
one dwelling unit ancillary to a permitted use
-
park
-
place of assembly
-
place of worship and ancillary rooming units
-
post office
-
recreational and athletic facility
-
residential care facility
-
retirement home
-
retirement home, converted
-
rooming house
-
rooming house, converted
-
school
-
sports arena
-
training centre limited to job instruction / training with a school
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32.2 ZONE PROVISIONS
(1)
The zone provisions are set out in Table 32.2.
TABLE 32.2 - I ZONE PROVISIONS
Provisions
No Municipal Water
or Sewer
Either Municipal
Water or Sewer
Municipal Water and
Sewer
Lot Area,
minimum
2,000 m2
(21,527 ft2)
1,500 m2
(16,146 ft2)
Nil
Lot Frontage,
minimum
30 m
(98.4 ft)
30 m
(98.4 ft)
Nil
Front Yard,
minimum
9 m
(29.5 ft)
9 m
(29.5 ft)
6 m
(19.7 ft)
Rear Yard,
minimum
7.5 m
(24.6 ft)
7.5 m
(24.6 ft)
7.5 m
(24.6 ft)
Side Yard,
minimum
5 m
(16.4 ft)
5 m
(16.4 ft)
5 m
(16.4 ft)
Exterior Side
Yard, minimum
9 m
(29.5 ft)
9 m
(29.5 ft)
6 m
(19.7 ft)
Landscaped
Open Space,
minimum
20% (a)
20% (a)
10% (a)
Building Height
(main building),
maximum
14 m
(45.9 ft)
14 m
(45.9 ft)
14 m
(45.9 ft)
Footnote:
(a)
The minimum required Landscaped Open Space shall include a solid fence a
minimum of 1.5 m (4.9 ft) in height constructed of wood, metal or equivalent material
along any lot line that abuts a lot in a Residential or Open Space Zone.
32.3 SPECIAL PROVISIONS
32.3.1 Notwithstanding their 'I' Zoning, on those lands delineated as 'I-1' a hydroelectric power
generating facility and an existing semi-detached dwelling shall be the only permitted
uses subject to the I provisions, excepting however, that:
1)
Section 28.2 shall not apply;
2)
Section 6.1 shall not apply;
3)
Section 6.24 shall not apply;
4)
access may be provided from a registered right-of-way; and
5)
any buildings or structures relating to the power generating facility shall be in
accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of Natural Resources and the
Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority.
32.3.2 Notwithstanding their 'I' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'I-2' the permitted uses
shall be restricted to a funeral establishment and three apartment units.
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32.3.3 [By-law #14-35] Notwithstanding the I zoning, lands zoned as I-3 on Schedule "A" to this
by-law, may be used in compliance with the I zone provisions contained in this by-law,
the following provisions shall apply:
1)
the maximum building height shall be 14.5m (47.6ft); and
2)
that the roof top lantern may project an additional 3.16m (10.4ft) beyond the
maximum building height.
32.3.4
[By-law #18-07] Notwithstanding their "I" zoning, lands delineated as "I-4" on Schedule
'A' to this by-law may be used in accordance with the I-3 zone provisions contained in
this by-law, excepting however that:
1)
"semi-detached" and "townhouse" dwellings are also permitted;
2)
Section 8.13 shall not apply
3)
a maximum of 32 dwelling units shall be permitted;
4)
the Minimum Interior Side Yard Setback shall be 4.5m; and
5)
the Minimum Rear Yard Setback shall be 4.5m.
32.3.5 [By-law #21-020] Notwithstanding the provisions of the "I" zone, for lands delineated as
"I-6h"" on Schedule 'A' to this by-law, the following provisions shall apply:
1) Pursuant to subsection 32.1, a retirement home includes an apartment, townhouse
and semi-detached dwelling units providing residences mostly to senior citizens who
do not require assistance with daily living, and which may provide ancillary health,
personal service, and recreational services to serve the residents of the home.
2) Notwithstanding Table 6.19 paragraph 6, the encroachment of enclosed sunrooms
of up to 10 sq. metres in area are permitted to encroach no more than 3 m into a
required yard while maintaining a front lot line and exterior side yard lot line setback
of not less than 3 m and 1 m from other lot lines. However, where the lot line abuts
existing and/or future industrial zones enclosed sunrooms must maintain a 10.0 m
setback to the abutting lot line.
3) Notwithstanding subsection 8.1, a communal amenity area for a townhouse or semi-
detached retirement home dwelling may be provided off-site.
4) Section 8.13 does not apply for this development.
5) Notwithstanding subsection 9.3.7 clause c), required visitor parking spaces for a
townhouse or semi-detached retirement home dwelling may be provided off-site.
6) Notwithstanding subsection 9.3.7 clause d) subclause iv), required parking may be
provided in a front yard.
7) Notwithstanding subsection 9.3.9, there shall be no limitation on the number or
location of driveways for a townhouse or semi-detached retirement home dwelling.
These will be approved through Site Plan.
8) Notwithstanding subsection 9.3.9 clause f), required parking for a townhouse or
semi-detached retirement home dwelling may be designed in such a manner that
requires vehicles to travel in a backwards motion.
9) A minimum 10.0 metre (m) yard setback abutting the employment and future
industrial zones is required which area will include a private buffer strip consisting of
a 1.5 m (min.) berm or 1.5 m privacy fence and plantings providing a minimum 70%
screen.
10) A minimum separation of 3.0 metres (m) between dwellings;
11) That provisions requiring a setback or 'no-build' zone abutting agricultural land do
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not apply
12) The holding 'h' provision will remain until such time as the property has frontage on
an open municipal Street.
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SECTION 33 - PARKLAND AND OPEN SPACE (OS) ZONE
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE
The purpose of the Parkland and Open Space (OS) Zone is to:
(1)
permit parks, open space and related compatible uses to locate in areas
designated as Parkland and Open Space in the Community Official Plan; and
(2)
ensure that the range of permitted uses and applicable regulations is in keeping
with the low scale, low intensity open space nature of these lands.
33.1 USES PERMITTED
(1)
The following uses are permitted subject to the following:
(a)
the provisions of Section 33.2 (1)
-
amusement park
-
community centre
-
environmental preserve and educational area
-
fairground
-
museum
-
municipal boat launching and docking
-
park
-
place of assembly
-
recreational and athletic facility
-
sports arena
(2)
The following conditional use is permitted subject to:
(a)
the provisions of Section 33.2(1),
(b)
the use being ancillary to a community centre or museum, and
(c)
the use occupying a maximum of 30% of the gross floor area of a
community centre, museum or recreational and athletic facility, sports
arena
convenience store
drive-through facility
restaurant
33.2 ZONE PROVISIONS
(1)
The zone provisions are set out in Table 32.2 below.
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TABLE 33.2 - OS ZONE PROVISIONS
I
ZONING MECHANISMS
II
PROVISIONS
Lot Area, minimum
No minimum
Lot Width, minimum
6 m
Front Yard, minimum
7.5 m
Exterior Side Yard, minimum
7.5 m
Side Yard, minimum
7.5 m
Rear Yard, minimum
7.5 m
Lot Coverage, maximum
50%
Building Height, maximum
11 m
33.3 OS SUBZONES
In the OS Zone, the following subzones and provisions apply such that:
(1)
(a)
Column I lists the subzone character;
(b)
Columns II through IX inclusive, establish required zone provisions applying
to development in each subzone;
(c)
Column X lists the reference number of additional provisions applying in each
subzone. The additional provisions themselves are provided in Table 33.4B.
Where an additional provision applies, the corresponding provision specified
in Table 33.3B takes ultimate precedence over any provision provided in
Table 33.3A;
TABLE 33.3A - OS SUBZONE PROVISIONS
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
Sub-Zone
Permitted
Uses
Min. Lot
Frontage (m)
Min. Lot Area
(m2)
Max. Building
Height (m)
Min. Front Yard
Setback (m)
Min. Exterior
Side Yard
Setback (m)
Min. Rear Yard
Setback (m)
Min. Side Yard
Setback (m)
End Notes (see
Table 29.4B)
A
Golf
Courses
30
2,000
14
12
12
7.5
6
1
B
Ski Resort
N/A
N/A
14
12
12
12
12
2, 3
C
Tent and
Trailer
Camp-
grounds
100
20,000
14
12
12
12
12
1, 4, 5,
6, 7, 8
D
Cemetery
30
1,000
14
6
7.5
7.5
7.5
9
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TABLE 33.3B - ADDITIONAL ZONING PROVISIONS
I
Endnote
Number
II
Additional Zoning Provision
1.
Minimum landscaped open space is 20% which shall include a solid fence a minimum
of 1.5 m in height constructed of wood, metal or equivalent material along any lot line
that abuts a lot in a Residential, Open Space or Institutional Zone.
2.
Frontage on a Public Street shall not apply.
3.
Maximum density is 10 campsites per 0.4 ha.
4.
Minimum lot area for a tent and trailer campground is 235 m2.
5.
Minimum campsite frontage is 15 m.
6.
Density of tent and trailer campground sites is 30 campsites per hectare and a
maximum of 100 sites.
7.
Garbage shall be stored within metal containers in a fenced area designed expressly
for that purpose.
8.
Maximum lot coverage is 40%.
33.4 SPECIAL PROVISIONS
33.4.1
Notwithstanding their "OSA" Zoning, on those lands delineated as 'OSA-1' the only
permitted uses shall be a golf driving range, a miniature golf course, retail uses
accessory to a permitted use.
33.4.2
Notwithstanding their 'OS' zoning, lands zoned as 'OS-1' to this By-law, may be used
in compliance with the OS1 zone provisions contained in this By-law, excepting
however, that:
1)
The permitted open space uses shall include a public use, and a stormwater
management system, provided that no less than 60% of lands within the OS-1
zone are designed and dedicated as functional public open space.
33.4.3 [reserved for future use]
33.4.4 Notwithstanding Section 33.1, the following additional uses are permitted:
-
Stormwater management facility
-
Pump station
1) Notwithstanding the provisions of the OS-4 zone for lands zoned as OS-4-h on
Schedule 'A' to this by-law, the holding provision will remain until such time as the
Owner has received a Notice of Decision from the County of Lanark for Draft Plan of
Subdivision application 09-T-23002
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SECTION 34 - MINERAL AGGREGATE PIT (MP) ZONE
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE
The purpose of the Mineral Aggregate Pit (MP) Zone is to:
(1)
permit licensed or permitted mineral extraction operations in areas designated as
Mineral Aggregate Pit in the Community Official Plan;
(2)
allow a limited range of permitted uses which are related to or compatible with the
mineral extraction operations, as well as interim uses that would not sterilize the
potential of future mineral extraction operation on the lands within the MP zones;
and
(3)
impose regulations to minimize the impact of mineral extraction on the surrounding
area.
34.1 USES PERMITTED
(1)
The following uses are permitted subject to:
(a)
the provisions of Section 34.2 (1)
-
agricultural use
-
asphalt plants, ready-mix concrete plants and aggregate transfer
stations within Class A pit operations
-
forestry operation
-
pit
-
process of natural materials extracted from the site including
screening, sorting washing, crushing, storing, portable ready
mix/concrete, asphalt plant, and other similar operations accessory to
an extractive industrial operation
(2)
The following conditional uses are permitted subject to the following:
(a)
the provisions of Section 34.2 (1)
(b)
the use is located on the same lot s an operating pit;
(c)
the use mobile home is for a security guard or caretaker;
(d)
the waste processing and transfer facility is limited to inert construction
materials such as concrete and asphalt;
one mobile home
waste processing and transfer facility (non-putrescible)
34.2 ZONE PROVISIONS
(1)
Zone provisions are set out in Table 34.2 below.
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TABLE 34.2 - MP ZONE PROVISIONS
I
ZONING MECHANISMS
II
PROVISIONS
Lot Area, minimum
10 ha
Lot Width, minimum
30 m
Front Yard, minimum
30 m
Exterior Side yard, minimum
30 m
Side Yard, minimum
15 m
Rear Yard, minimum
15 m
Width of Landscaped Area (all lot lines), minimum
15 m
Building Height, maximum
11 m
34.3
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
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SECTION 35 - MINERAL AGGREGATE QUARRY (MQ) ZONE
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE
The purpose of the Mineral Aggregate Quarry (MQ) Zone is to:
(1)
permit licensed or permitted mineral extraction operations in areas designated as
Mineral Aggregate Quarry in the Community Official Plan;
(2)
allow a limited range of permitted uses which are related to or compatible with the
mineral extraction operations, as well as interim uses that would not sterilize the
potential of future mineral extraction operation on the lands within the MQ zones;
and
(3)
impose regulations to minimize the impact of mineral extraction on the surrounding
area.
35.1 USES PERMITTED
(1)
The following uses are permitted subject to:
(a) the provisions of Section 35.2
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agricultural use, see Section 11
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asphalt plant, ready-mix concrete plants and aggregate transfer
stations
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forestry operation
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pit
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quarry
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process of natural materials extracted from the site including
screening, sorting washing, crushing, storing, portable ready
mix/concrete, asphalt plant, and other similar operations accessory to
an extractive industrial operation
(2)
The following conditional uses are permitted subject to the following:
(a) the provisions of Section 35.2
(b) the use is located on the same lot s an operating pit;
(c) the use mobile home is for a security guard or caretaker;
(d) the waste processing and transfer facility is limited to inert construction
materials such as concrete and asphalt;
one mobile home
waste processing and transfer facility (non-putrescible)
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35.2 ZONE PROVISIONS
(1)
Zone provisions are set out in Table 35.2 below.
TABLE 35.2 - MQ ZONE PROVISIONS
I
ZONING MECHANISMS
II
PROVISIONS
Lot Area, minimum
10 ha
Lot Width, minimum
30 m
Front Yard, minimum
30 m
Exterior Side yard, minimum
30 m
Side Yard, minimum
15 m
Rear Yard, minimum
15 m
Width of Landscaped Area (all lot lines), minimum
15 m
Building Height, maximum
10 m
35.3 SPECIAL PROVISIONS
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SECTION 36 - MINERAL AGGREGATE RESERVE (MR) ZONE
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE
The purpose of the Mineral Aggregate Reserve (MR) Zone is to:
(1)
identify those areas that are designated as Mineral Aggregate Reserve in the
Community Official Plan for which at present there is no licensed mineral extraction
operations;
(2)
identify those lands where as yet unexploited mineral aggregate resources exist,
until a request is made for a rezoning to a Mineral Aggregate Pit - MP zone or
Mineral Aggregate Quarry - MQ zone to permit a mineral extraction operation;
(3)
allow for an interim period a limited range of permitted uses of a nature that would
not sterilize the potential of future mineral extraction operation on the lands or
neighbouring lands; and
(4)
impose regulations reflective of the MP or MQ zone as lands in the MR zone may
potentially be rezoned to MP or MQ to permit mineral extraction operations.
36.1 USES PERMITTED
(1)
The following uses are permitted subject to:
(a)
the provisions of Section 36.2
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agricultural use
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environmental preserve and education area
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equestrian establishment
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forestry operation
36.2 ZONE PROVISIONS
(1)
The use provisions are set out in Table 36.2 below:
TABLE 36.2 - MR ZONE PROVISIONS
I
ZONING MECHANISMS
II
PROVISIONS
Lot Area, minimum
10 ha
Lot Width, minimum
30 m
Front Yard, minimum
30 m
Exterior Side yard, minimum
30 m
Side Yard, minimum
15 m
Rear Yard, minimum
15 m
Width of Landscaped Area (all lot lines), minimum
15 m
Building Height, maximum
11 m
36.3
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
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SECTION 37 - ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD (EH) ZONE
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE
The purpose of the Environmental Hazard (EH) Zone is to:
(1)
recognize lands which are designated in the Community Official Plan as Flood
Plain;
(2)
permit only those uses which are safe and assist in the protection of the
environmental attributes of these lands in keeping with applicable Community
Official Plan policies; and
(3)
regulate development to protect humans from hazards and constraints and
minimize impacts to the natural environment.
37.1 USES PERMITTED
No person shall within any Environmental Hazard Zone use any lot for any purpose except
for one or more of the following uses:
-
public park, conservation areas, picnic areas, historic sites excluding
buildings
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forestry use excluding buildings
-
agricultural uses excluding buildings
-
marina
-
marina facility
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Conservation
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place of recreation excluding buildings
37.2 STRUCTURES PERMITTED
(1)
No person shall within any Environmental Hazard Zone erect, alter or use any
building or structure for any purpose except for one or more of the following:
(a) non-habitable buildings or structures designed for the purposes of flood
and/or erosion control
(b) non-habitable, non-enclosed buildings and/or structures accessory to parks,
conservation and picnic areas, such as picnic shelters
(c) non-habitable Marina facility building and structures
(2)
Any permitted building or structure must receive the written approval of the
Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority and the Corporation.
(3)
The placement of fill within the EH zone is prohibited unless under permit from the
Mississippi Valley Conversation Authority
37.3 ZONE PROVISIONS
No person shall within any Environmental Protection Zone use any land or erect, alter or
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use any building or structure, except in accordance with the following provisions:
Provisions
Flood Control Buildings
building setback
9 m (29.5 ft) from any Lot line
maximum building height
11 m (36.1 ft)
37.4 SPECIAL PROVISIONS
37.4.1
Notwithstanding their 'EH' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'EH-a' the following
provisions shall apply:
1)
a detached dwelling shall be permitted in accordance with the R2 zone provisions;
2)
the minimum first floor elevation for a dwelling shall be 136.1 m (446 ft) geodetic;
3)
no openings, electrical service, or living space shall be permitted below 136.1 m
(446 ft) geodetic;
4)
the final surface elevation of a crawlspace for a dwelling shall be no lower than
135.0 m (442 ft) geodetic;
5)
Section 6.24 shall not apply; and
6) in addition to the normal permit process, the location of dwellings, wells and septic
systems shall require the approval of the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority
through their approval process.
37.4.2
Notwithstanding their 'EH' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'EH-b' the following
provisions shall apply:
2) a detached dwelling shall be permitted in accordance with the R2 zone provisions;
3) the minimum first floor elevation for a dwelling shall be 127.2 m (417.3 ft) geodetic;
4) no openings, electrical service, or living space shall be permitted below the
127.2 m (417.3 ft) geodetic;
5) the final surface elevation of a crawl space for a dwelling shall be no lower than
135.0 m (442.9 ft) geodetic;
6) Section 6.24 shall not apply; and
7) in addition to the normal permit process, the location of dwellings, wells and septic
systems shall require the approval of the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority
through their approval process.
37.4.3
Notwithstanding their 'EH' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'EH-1' a hydro-electric
generating station and the permitted uses of the C5 zone shall be permitted, provided:
1)
no extensions, enlargements or additions shall be permitted to the existing building
2)
no openings, services or utilities shall be permitted below the 116.5 m (382.2 ft)
flood elevations
3)
no new buildings or structures shall be permitted
37.4.4
Notwithstanding their 'EH' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'EH-2' the only
permitted use shall be open space.
1)
the only permitted use shall be an existing seasonal dwelling
2)
the minimum lot frontage shall be 20.7 m (67.9 ft)
3)
the minimum lot area shall be 418.04 m2 (4,499.8 ft2)
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4)
no person shall erect any building or structure below the 135.6 m (444.8 ft) contour
line, unless it is flood proofed and no openings shall be permitted below this
elevation
37.4.5
Notwithstanding their 'EH' Zoning, on those land delineated as 'EH-3' a hydro-electric
power generating facility shall be a permitted use subject to the following provisions:
1)
Section 32.2 shall not apply
2)
Section 6.1 shall not apply
3)
Section 6.24 shall not apply
4) access may be provided from a registered right-of-way
5)
any buildings or structures relating to the power generating facility shall be in
accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of Natural Resources and the
Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority
37.4.6 [By-law # 22-062] Notwithstanding their 'EH' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'EH-4'
on Schedule 'A' to this By-law, may be used in compliance with the EH-a zone
provisions contained in this by-law, excepting however, that:
i. The minimum front yard setback is 6.9 metres
37.4.7 [By-law #22-069] Notwithstanding their 'EH' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'EH-5'
on Schedule 'A' to this By-law, may be used in compliance with the EH-a zone
provisions contained in this by-law, excepting however, that:
i.
The minimum rear yard setback is 6.94 metres;
ii.
The minimum front yard setback is 5.20 metres;
iii.
The minimum side yard setback is 1.07 metres;
iv.
The maximum lot coverage is 31%; and,
v.
The maximum permitted projection into a required yard is 3.03 metres for a deck
in the rear yard.
37.4.8 [By-law #24-055] Notwithstanding the 'EH' Zoning, those lands delineated as 'EH-6' on
Schedule 'A' to this By-law shall be used in accordance with the 'EH-a' Zone provisions
contained in this By-law, excepting however, that:
1) The minimum front yard setback shall be 6.6 metres;
2) The minimum side yard setback for an accessory building shall be 2 metres;
3) The maximum lot coverage shall be 30% of the area within the Flood Fringe,
as determined by the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority.
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SECTION 38 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (EP) ZONE
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE
The purpose of the Environmental Protection (EP) Zone is to:
(1)
recognize lands which are designated in the Community Official Plan as Wetlands;
(2)
permit only those uses which are compatible with and assist in the protection of
the environmental attributes of these lands, or are in keeping with applicable
Community Official Plan policies; and
(3)
regulate development to minimize the impact of any buildings or structures within
these environmental areas.
38.1 USES PERMITTED
No person shall within any EP Zone use any lot for any purpose except for one or more of
the following uses:
-
Conservation
-
Existing uses
-
Forestry excluding related buildings or structures
-
Agricultural uses excluding related buildings or structures
38.2
STRUCTURES PERMITTED
No building or structure shall be erected or enlarged and no change of use shall be
permitted.
38.3
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
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SECTION 39 - WASTE DISPOSAL (WD) ZONE
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE
The purpose of the Waste Disposal (WD) Zone is to:
(1)
recognize lands which are used for waste management purposes;
(2)
permit only those uses which are compatible with waste management; and
(3)
regulate development to protect humans from hazards and constraints and
minimize impacts to the natural environment.
39.1 USES PERMITTED
No person shall within any WD Zone use any lot or erect or use any building or structure
for any purpose except for one or more of the following uses:
(a)
Residential Uses
-
Prohibited
(d)
Non-residential Uses
-
leaf and yard waste composting facility
-
waste disposal site
-
waste processing and transfer facility
-
waste processing and transfer facility (non-putrescible)
-
water and waste water treatment facility
39.2
ZONE PROVISIONS
No person shall within any WD Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or
structure except in accordance with the following provisions:
Provisions
Non-Residential
Lot Area, minimum
N/A
Lot Frontage, minimum
N/A
Lot Coverage, maximum
N/A
Setback from any lot or street line for structures, minimum
15 m
Setback (dumping / disposal of waste) from lot line, minimum
30 m
Building Height, maximum
10 m
39.3 SPECIAL PROVISIONS
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SECTION 40 - DEVELOPMENT (D) ZONE
PURPOSE OF THE ZONE
The purpose of the Development (D) Zone is to:
(1)
recognize lands intended for future urban development in the Town of Almonte,
and future village development within the Villages of Pakenham, Appleton,
Blakeney and Clayton;
(2)
limit the range of permitted uses to those which will not preclude future
development options; and
(3)
impose regulations which ensure a low scale and intensity of development to
reflect the characteristics of the existing land uses.
40.1 USES PERMITTED
No person shall within a D Zone use any lot or erect or use any building or structure, for
any purpose except for the following:
-
uses, buildings and structures legally existing at the date of passing of this
By-Law.
-
accessory structures for uses, buildings and structures legally existing at the
date of passing of this By-Law.
40.2 ZONING PROVISIONS
Zoning Mechanism
Provisions
Lot Area, minimum
existing
Lot Frontage, minimum
existing
Front Yard, minimum
6 m (19.7 ft)
Side Yard, minimum
6 m (19.7 ft)
Exterior Side Yard, minimum
6 m (19.7 ft)
Rear Yard, minimum
8 m (26.2 ft)
Height, maximum
11 m (36.1 ft)
40.3 SPECIAL PROVISIONS
40.3.1
Notwithstanding their 'D' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'D-1' a detached dwelling
shall be permitted in accordance with the R1 zone provisions.
40.3.2
Notwithstanding their 'D' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'D-2' a detached dwelling
shall be permitted in accordance with the R1 zone provisions.
40.3.3
Notwithstanding their 'D' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'D-3' two detached
dwellings shall be permitted in accordance with the R1 zone provisions.
40.3.4
Notwithstanding their 'D' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'D-4' existing outbuildings
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may be used for office, training and meeting uses, provided that there is no increase in
the gross leasable floor area.
40.3.5
Notwithstanding their 'D' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'D-5' development may
proceed on private services; Section 4.9, Frontage on an open street shall not apply;
and, the minimum setback from a railway right-of-way for a single detached dwelling shall
be 30 m.
40.3.6
Notwithstanding their D' Zoning, on those lands delineated as 'D-6' on Schedule 'A' to
this By-law a hobby farm shall be permitted in accordance with the following provisions:
1)
the hobby farm shall be restricted to one barn with a maximum gross floor area of
100 m2 (1076 ft2); and
2)
the barn shall comply with the provisions of Section 6.2, Accessory Structures.
40.3.7
Notwithstanding their 'D' zoning, those lands zoned as 'D-7' on Schedule 'A' to this By-
law, a mail order arts and crafts supply business shall be permitted in a 2,160 ft2
accessory building containing warehousing, packaging and office space.
40.3.8 [By-law #18-77, repeals #11-13] Notwithstanding their "D" zoning, on those lands
delineated as "D-8" to permit the construction of accessory structures.
40.3.9 [By-law #15-39] Notwithstanding their "D" zoning, lands zoned as "D-9" on Schedule 'A'
to this by-law, may be used in accordance with the D zone provisions contained in this
by-law, excepting however that the minimum lot area shall be 20,803 m2 (223,922 ft2).
40.3.10 [By-law #15-74, #19-114] Notwithstanding their "D" zoning, lands zoned as "D-10" on
Schedule 'A' to this by-law, may be used in accordance with the D zone provisions
contained in this by-law, excepting however that:
1)
the minimum lot frontage shall be 25.62 m (84 ft); and
2)
the minimum lot area shall be 8.55 ha (21.13 ac).
40.3.11 [By-law #16-65] Notwithstanding their "D" zoning delineation, lands delineated as "D-11"
on Schedule 'A' to this by-law, may be used in accordance with the D zone provisions
contained in this by-law, excepting however that:
1)
the minimum lot frontage shall be 483.55 m (1,586.45 ft); and
2)
the minimum lot area shall be 14.76 ha (36.47 ac).
40.3.12 [By-law 19-53] Notwithstanding their 'D' zoning, on those lands delineated as 'D-12' a
single detached dwelling shall be permitted in accordance with the R1 zone provisions
and applicable general provisions of Section 5 and 8.
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SECTION 41 - ENACTMENT
41.1 CONFLICT WITH OTHER BY-LAWS
In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between this By-law and any other general or
special By-law of the Corporation, the provisions of this By-law shall prevail.
41.2 REPEAL OF EXISTING BY-LAWS
That By-law No. 01-70 shall be and is hereby repealed and all previous by-laws passed
under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 or a predecessor thereof, shall be
deemed to have been repealed, except to the extent that any of the said By-laws prohibited
the use of any land, building or structure for a purpose that is also prohibited by this By-
law.
41.3 EFFECTIVE DATE
This By-law shall come into force on the date it is passed by Council subject to the
provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 and amendments thereto.
BY-LAW READ a first and second time this 5th day of December, 2011
BY-LAW READ a third time, passed, signed and sealed in open Council this 5th day of
December, 2011.
_________________________
_________________________
, Mayor
, Town Clerk
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SECTION 42 - ZONING SCHEDULES
42.1 Schedule B of By-law #22-022
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42.2 Schedule B of By-law #22-061
30 Metre Setback.
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42.3 - Schedule B of By-law #25-007
Area to be rezoned from Rural, Special Exception 45-h (RU-42-h) to Rural, Special
Exception 45 (RU-45)
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42.4 - Schedule B of By-law #25-036
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42.5 - Schedule B of By-law #26-041