Zoning By-law 45-2014 (Consolidated August 2026)
Morris-Turnberry, Ontario
· No. 45-2014
· adopted 2014-10-21
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Municipality of Morris-Turnberry
Zoning law
October 21, 2014
Consolidated August 2026
Prepared By:
Municipality Of Morris-Turnberry
County Of Huron Planning and Development Department
Municipality of Morris-Turnberry Zoning By-law
August 25, 2026
MUNICIPALITY OF MORRIS-TURNBERRY
Zoning By-law
Consolidation
This document is a consolidation of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry Zoning By-law 45-2014 and
subsequent amendments made thereto. This compilation is for convenience for administrative
purposes only and does not represent true copies of the by-laws it contains. Neither the County of
Huron nor the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry is responsible for any errors or omissions which have
occurred in the preparation of this consolidated copy. Any legal interpretation of this document should
be verified with the Clerk-Treasurer of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry.
This Consolidated Zoning By-law contains
the following amendments to By-law 45-2014:
By-law 80-2014
By-law 67-2019 (Temporary Use-Expires Aug 15/2024)
By-law 81-2014
By-law 68-2019
By-law 19-2015
By-law 69-2019 (Temporary Use-Expires Aug 13/2039)
By-law 42-2015
By-law 79-2019
By-law 47-2015
By-law 86-2019
By-law 71-2015
By-law 92-2019 (Temporary Use-Expires Nov 5/2022
By-law 01-2016
By-law 94-2019
By-law 20-2016
By-law 105-2019
By-law 27-2016
By-law 24-2020
By-law 48-2016
By-law 11-2021
By-law 95-2016
By-law 32-2021
By-law 111-2016
By-law 34-2021
By-law 42-2017
By-law 35-2021
By-law 67-2017 (Deeming)
By-law 41-2021
By-law 76-2017 (Temporary Use -
Expires Sept 4, 2037)
By-law 44-2021
By-law 81-2017
By-law 57-2021
By-law 87-2017
By-law 58-2021 (Temporary Use-Expires Nov 16/2024)
By-law 95-2017
By-law 38-2021
By-law 04-2018
By-law 24-2022
By-law 13-2018
By-law 27-2022
By-law 42-2018
By-law 48-2022
By-law 66-2018
By-law 16-2023
By-law 20-2019
By-law 30-2023
By-law 61-2019
By-law 37-2023
By-law 66-2019
By-law 38-2023
By-law 43-2023
By-law 22-2024
By-law 30-2024
By-law 28-2025
By-law 17-2026
By-law 18-2026
By-law 23-2026
By-law 36-2026
By-law 37-2026
By-law 37-2026
Municipality of Morris-Turnberry Zoning By-law
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Municipality of Morris-Turnberry
Zoning changes pursuant to Section 1.25 Minor Lot Enlargement,
Section 3.21 Lot Enlargement, Minor and Section 3.43 Surplus Farm Residence Severance
Severance
File #
Address
Legal Description
Date of
Decision
B59/14
40774 Browntown Rd
Part Lots 6 and 7, Concession 2, Morris
Ward
May 28 2015
B46/16
84446 London Rd
Lots 1 & 2, Concession 6, Morris Ward
Dec 22, 2016
B25/17
42451 Cranbrook Rd
Lots 27 & 28, Concession 7, Morris Ward
Sept 7, 2017
B40/17
40581 Moncrieff Rd
Lot 5, Concession 9, Morris Ward
Sept 28, 2017
B65/17
86843 Mcdonald Line
Lot 10, Concession A, Turnberry Ward
Sept 14, 2017
B83/17
Lot 18, Concession 6, Turnberry Ward
April 13, 2018
B19/17
41732 St Michaels Rd
South Pt Lot 19, Concession 7, Morris Ward
Nov 20, 2017
B03/18
41797 Harriston Rd
N Pt Lots 39 & 40, Concession 1, Turnberry
July 25, 2018
C50/18
41928 Orange Hill Rd
Lot 10, Concession 5, Turnberry Ward
Sept 24, 2018
B77/17
86691 Clyde Line
Part of Lot 30, Concession 1, Morris
Sept 5, 2018
C12/18
41779 Morris-Turnberry Rd
N ½ Lots 39 & 40, Concession 1, Morris
April 6, 2018
C02/19
42370 Jamestown Rd
Con 1 S Pt Lot 52 S Pt Lot;53, Morris
Dec, 5, 2019
C55/19
41339 Jamestown Rd
Con 2 N Pt Lot 14, Morris
Feb, 20, 2020
C06&07/20 41005 Browntown Rd
Morris Con 3 N Pt Lots 8 To;10 And Rp 22R-
6514 Part 1
March 4, 2020
C10/20
41033 Cardiff Rd
Morris Con 4 Pt Pt Lot 10 Pt;Rd Allow And
Rp 22r6490 Part;2
March 6, 2020
C70/20
41016 Cardiff Rd
Con 3 S Pt Lot 10
Dec 14, 2020
C84/20
42103 Salem Rd
Con 6 Pt Lot 8
Feb 24, 2021
C33/20
42058 Cranbrook Rd
Con 6 S Pt Lot 23
April 27, 2021
C83/20
42033 Morris-Turnberry Rd
Con 1 N Pt Lot 45 N Pt Lot;46
April 29, 2021
C91/20
42161 Salem Rd
Con 6 Lot 7 E Pt Lot 8
April 30, 2021
C19/21
39861 Turnberry-Culross
Road West
Concession 12, Lot 23, W Part Lot 22
April 12, 2021
C42/21
42582 Amberley Road
Concession 1, Part Lots 58 And 59
August 16, 2021
C55/21
42459 Orange Hill Road
Lot 2, Concession 4
August 11, 2021
C64/21
42514 Amberley Road
Concession 1, Part Lots 56 And 57
November 8,
2021
C94/21
41666 Browntown Road
Concession 2, S Pt Lot 17, S Pt Lot 18
December 9,
2021
C11-2023
26 Orchard Lane
Concession 6, Part Lot 29
March 31, 2023
C27-2023
39646 Glennon Rd
Concession 11, Lot 25
July 19, 2023
C54-2023
84362 Clegg Line
South ½ Lot 6, Concession 6,
September 29,
2023
C55-2023
90739 Belmore Line
Lot 43 & 44, Concession 1
September 27,
2023
C60-2023
41971 Morris-Turnberry Rd
Concession 1, N Pt Lot 43 N Pt Lot 44
April 9, 2024
C61-2023
86676 Ramsay Line
Part Lots 51 & 52, Concession 1
November 13,
2023
C66-2023
41971 Morris-Turnberry
Road
Lot 10, Concession 10
November 15,
2023
C07-2024
42297 Moncrieff Road
Concession 8, Lot 26, Morris Ward
March 7, 2024
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Severance
File #
Address
Legal Description
Date of
Decision
C10-2024
42201 Jamestown Road
North Part Lot 25, Concession 2
March 28, 2024
C15-2024
42064 Turnberry Road
Part Lot 44 & 45, Concession 1
April 18, 2024
C28-2024
90020 Gilmour Line
South Part Lot 15, Concession 7, Turnberry
Ward
July 3, 2024
C38-2024
40401 Glenannon Road
Lot 18, Concession 10
July 26, 2024
C58-2024
41488 Walton Road
South Part Lot 16, Concession 9
December 5,
2024
C78-2024
90128 Kieffer Line
Concession 7, Pt Lots 3, 4, 5, Concession 8,
Pt Lot 4
March 25, 2025
C24-2025
83025 Brussels Line
Lot Plan 312, Lot 8, Part Lot 7
July 30, 2025
C42-2025
90121 Gilmour Line
Lot Concession 7, North Part Lot 16
November
7,2025
C60-2025
40370A Amberley Road
Lot Concession 1, Part Lot 6
December
15,
2025
C71-2025
40560
Howick-Turnberry
Road
W Pt Lot 18 E Pt Lot 19, Concession 9
July 16, 2026
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The Zoning By-Law of The Corporation
of The Municipality of Morris-Turnberry
By-Law No. 45 - 2014
Being A By-Law, Under the Provisions of Section 34 of The Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, As Amended
T=to Regulate the Use of Lands and the Character, Location and Use of Buildings and Structures and
to Prohibit Certain Buildings and Structures in Various Defined Areas of The Corporation of the
Municipality of Morris-Turnberry.
Whereas the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry considers it advisable
to regulate the use of land situated within the defined areas, as hereinafter designated, for the
purpose of preventing any further development which would create an adverse effect on the
Corporation, and to prevent the use of lands that would jeopardize future orderly development and
expansion, and to protect the natural environment.
Now therefore the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry ENACTS as
follows:
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Application, Administration, Enforcement, Interpretation and Schedules ............................. 1
Section 2: Definitions ........................................................................................................................ 111
Section 3: General Provisions ............................................................................................................. 52
Section 4: General Agriculture (AG 1) ............................................................................................... 745
Section 5: Restricted Agriculture (AG2) .............................................................................................. 80
Section 6: Agriculture Commercial-Industrial (AG3) .......................................................................... 882
Section 7: Agricultural Small Holding (AG4)........................................................................................ 87
Section 8: Rural Golf Course (AG5) .................................................................................................... 91
Section 9: Natural Environment - Full Protection Zone (NE1) ............................................................ 92
Section 10: Natural Environment - Limited Protection Zone (NE2) .................................................. 993
Section 11: Natural Environment - Development Permitted Zone (NE3) ............................................ 96
Section 12: Extractive Resource Zone (ER1)...................................................................................... 99
Section 13: Extractive Industrial Zone (ER2) .................................................................................... 101
Section 14: Village Residential - Low Density (VR1) ......................................................................... 102
Section 15: Village Residential - Medium Density (VR2) .................................................................. 108
Section 16: Residential Park (R4) ..................................................................................................... 111
Section 17: Village Industrial (VM1) .................................................................................................. 114
Section 18: Village Commercial - General (VC1) ............................................................................. 117
Section 19: Village Commercial - Highway (VC2) ............................................................................ 119
Section 20: Community Facility (CF) ................................................................................................. 126
Section 21: Disposal Zone (DS) ........................................................................................................ 128
Section 22: Communications & Utility (U) ......................................................................................... 129
Section 23: Development Zone (D) ................................................................................................... 130
Section 24: Salvage Yard (C4) .......................................................................................................... 131
Section 25: Floodway Zone (FW) ...................................................................................................... 133
Section 26: Flood Fringe (FF) ........................................................................................................... 134
Section 27: Airport Lands (AL) .......................................................................................................... 135
List of Appendices ............................................................................................................................. 137
Appendix 1: Illustration of Cellar and Basement Definitions .............................................................. 138
Appendix 2: Illustration of Heights of Buildings ................................................................................. 139
Appendix 3: Illustration of Lot Definitions .......................................................................................... 140
Appendix 4: Illustration of Yard Definitions ....................................................................................... 141
Appendix 5: Illustration of Parking Area Requirements by configuration ........................................... 142
Appendix 6: Illustration of Floodway and Flood Fringe Concept ....................................................... 143
Appendix 7: Accessibility Parking Requirements .............................................................................. 144
Appendix 8: Sight Triangles .............................................................................................................. 145
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Appendix 9: Metric Conversion Information ...................................................................................... 146
Appendix 10: Recommended Height Restrictions in Proximity to the Richard LeVan Airport ........... 148
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Key Map Section
Municipality of Morris-Turnberry Schedule A
Municipality of Morris- Turnberry Schedule A Index Map
Morris (Northeast)
Morris (Northwest)
Morris (Southeast)
Morris (Southwest)
Turnberry (East)
Turnberry (North)
Turnberry (West)
Bluevale
Lowertown
North of Wingham
East of Wingham
Belmore
Belgrave
Adjacent to Brussels
Walton
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Section 1: Application, Administration, Enforcement,
Interpretation and Schedules
1.1
Title
This By-law shall be known as the Zoning By-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of
Morris-Turnberry.
1.2
Acts
All Acts as stated in this By-law are in accordance with the most recent Revised Statutes of
Ontario (R.S.O.)
1.3
Application
1.3.1 The provisions of this By-law shall apply to all lands within the boundaries of the Corporation of
the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry.
1.3.2 No person shall use any land, or erect, alter or use any building, structure or part thereof within
the limits of the Corporation of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry except in conformity with
the provisions of this By-law.
1.3.3 No person shall use any building, structure or part thereof, erected or altered in contravention
of this By-law so long as such building, structure or part thereof, continues to contravene the
provisions of this By-law.
1.3.4 No lot shall be reduced in area by the conveyance, mortgage or other alienation of a part
thereof so that any remaining yard or other open space is less than that required by this By-
law. If any such reduction occurs, such lots and any building or structure thereon shall not
thereafter be used by any person unless and until the said yard or requirements of this By-law
are complied with.
1.3.5 The preceding subsection shall not apply to a lot reduced in area by the conveyance to or
expropriation by the Corporation of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry or any other authority
having the powers of expropriation.
1.3.6 No person shall change the purpose for which any lot, building or structure is used, or erect,
alter, or use any building or structure, or sever any lands from an existing lot, 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.
1.4
Administration and Enforcement
This By-law shall be administered and enforced by such person or persons as shall be appointed
from time to time by By-law of the Corporation of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry, and no permit
for the use of any land, building or structure or approval of any application for any municipal license
within the jurisdiction of the Council shall be issued where the proposed building, structure or use
would be in violation of any provisions of this By-law.
1.5
Zoning Compliance or Building Inspection
The Zoning Administrator, Building Inspector, or any employee of the Municipality acting under the
direction of the Zoning Administrator or any peace officer having jurisdiction in the Municipality is
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hereby authorized to enter, with prior notification and the consent of the owner, between the hours of
8:00 o'clock a.m. and 6:00 o'clock p.m. on any day but Sunday upon any property or premises or
structure for the purpose of discharging his duties and obligations under this By-law, or if there is
reason to believe that the provisions of the By-law are not being complied with in whole or in part.
Where the owner or occupier refuses consent, entry may be made under the authority of a search
warrant issued under the Provincial Offences Act.
1.6
Licenses and Permits
No Municipal permit, certificate, or license shall be issued where the said permit is required for a
proposed use of land or a proposed erection, alteration, enlargement or use of any building or
structure that is in violation of any provisions of this By-law.
1.7
Certificate of Zoning Compliance
No change may be made in the type of use of any land covered by this By-law or any building or
structure on any such land until a Certificate of Zoning Compliance has been issued by the
Municipality to the effect that the proposed use is not contrary to the By-law.
1.8
Buildings to be Moved
In all zones, any building or structure which is moved from one location to another, whether within the
zone or from one zone to another, or from any location beyond the boundary of the Municipality, into
any zone, shall be considered as being a new building or structure and shall comply with the
provisions of this By-law. No building, over 10 sq. metres, residential or otherwise, shall be moved
within the limits of the Municipality or shall be moved into the Municipality from outside, without a
permit from the Chief Building Official.
1.9
Sign Permits
A sign permit may be required for the erection of any sign upon private or public property which shall
only be issued if such sign is in conformity with the Municipal Sign By-law.
1.10 Violation and Penalty
Every person who uses or alters the use of any land or lot or alters or erects or uses any building or
structure in a manner contrary to any requirements of this By-law, or who causes or permits such use
or erection or alteration, or who violates any provisions of this By-law or causes or permits a violation,
is guilty of an offence and upon conviction thereof shall be liable to a fine as set out in Section 67 of
the Planning Act, as amended, for each offence, and each day of the occurrence of the offence shall
be deemed to be a separate occurrence. Every such penalty shall be recoverable under the
Provincial Offences Act, as amended from time to time.
1.11 Severability
If any provision of this By-law, including any part of the zoning as shown on the zoning maps, is for
any reason held to be invalid, it is hereby declared to be the intention, that all the remaining
provisions shall remain in full force and effect until repealed, notwithstanding that one or more
provisions shall have been declared to be invalid.
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1.12 Remedies
1.12.1 Where 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,
or any land is or is proposed to be used, in contravention of the provisions of this By-law, the
same may be restrained by action at the instance of any ratepayer, or of the County of Huron
or of the Municipality pursuant to the provisions of the Planning Act, the Municipal Act, or the
Administration of Justice Act, as amended from time to time.
1.12.2 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 at his/her expense.
1.12.3 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 in like manner as
municipal taxes.
1.13 Litigation
This By-law shall not affect the rights of any party or any land concerned in any action, litigation or
other proceeding pending on the date of the final passage thereof, except to the extent to be
determined in the final adjudication of such action, litigation or other proceedings.
1.14 Unlawful Uses
Any use established in violation of this by-law or a predecessor of this By-law will be deemed to have
been established unlawfully.
1.15 Repeals
From the coming into force of this By-law all previous By-laws passed under Section 34 of the
Planning Act or a predecessor thereof, shall be deemed to have been repealed.
1.16 Meaning of Terms
1.16.1 Use
Unless the context otherwise requires, the expression "use" or "to use" in this By-law shall
include anything done or 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 with the
knowledge or consent of such owner or occupant, for the purpose of making use of the said
land, building or structure.
1.16.2 Tense, Plurality and Gender
For the purpose of this By-law, words used in the present tense include the future; words in
the singular number include the plural and words in the plural include the singular number.
Words imparting the masculine gender shall include the feminine and the converse.
1.16.3 Shall
The word "shall" will always be construed as mandatory in this By-law.
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1.16.4 Alter
For the purposes of this By-law, the word "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 decrease/increase the width, depth or area
thereof or to decrease/increase the width, depth or area of a required yard, setback,
landscaped open space or parking area, or to change the location of any boundary of such lot
with respect to a public highway or laneway, whether such alteration is made by conveyance
or alienation of any portion of said lot, or otherwise; the words "altered" and "alteration" shall
have the same corresponding meaning.
1.16.5
Person
The word "person" means any human being, association, firm, partnership, incorporated
company, corporation, agent or trustee, and the heirs, executors, or other legal representatives
of an individual to whom the context can apply according to law.
1.17 Applications for Building Permits
1.17.1 Application in all Zones
1.17.1.1 Within all zones, every applicant for a building permit for a new building or an addition to a
building shall, in addition to all the requirements of the Ontario Building Code, include a site
plan drawn to scale showing:
- the dimensions of the lot
- the location and dimensions of all existing and proposed buildings and storage facilities
- the dimensions of all yards, drives, and parking areas
- the location of all easements which may be located on the property
- any application for the establishment of a private outdoor swimming pool will be
required to submit additional information as set out in the Municipal Swimming Pool By-
law
- a statement signed by the owner of the property giving the exact nature of all proposed
use of all buildings and lands
1.17.1.2 In addition, the Chief Building Official may require any or all of the following information:
- the type and size of livestock buildings and manure storage, and lot area of farms within
1,000 metres
- information concerning curbing, retaining wall, or alteration to natural drainage, if
applicable
- the location of any municipal or private tile drainage which may drain any neighbouring
property
- the location of any municipal services which are available on this property (water,
sewage, telephone and gas)
- a permit from the County of Huron Public Works/Highways Department may be required
for lands adjacent to a County Highway
- a permit may be required from the Conservation Authority for proposals within
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Conservation Authority Notification Areas
- approval may be required for private sewage facilities if land is not municipally serviced
- other information as required
1.17.2 Applications in AG1 and AG2 zones
1.17.2.1 In addition to the above, applications for all buildings for livestock and all structures for
manure storage will provide the following additional information:
- distances to all lot lines, proposed buildings, and/or storage facilities
- the location, distance and use of all buildings within 1,000 metres of the proposed
building and/or storage facility
- type of livestock, livestock capacity, and the type of manure disposal
- will be required to submit additional information as set out in the Nutrient Management
Act
- A statement signed by the owner of the property giving the exact nature of the proposed
use of all buildings and land
1.18 Application for Rezoning, Minor Variance and Expansion of Legal Non-Conforming Use
Applications for rezoning, minor variance and expansion of legal non-conforming use are available at
the Municipal Office.
In addition to all the requirements of the Corporation's Building By-law, or any other By-law of the
Corporation, every application shall be accompanied by a plan, in duplicate, (a copy of which shall be
retained by the Zoning Administrator), drawn to scale, and showing the following:
The true dimensions of the lot to be built upon or otherwise used
The proposed location, height, and dimensions of any building, structure or use proposed for
such lot
The proposed location and dimensions of any yards, setback, landscaped open space, off-
street parking spaces or off-street loading facilities required by this By-law
The location of all existing buildings or structures on the lot shown on the plan
Information showing landscaping, curbing, drainage, retaining walls and any other physical
addition to the site
An affidavit signed by the owner, indicating the exact use proposed for each aforesaid building,
structure or use, and giving all information necessary to determine if such proposed or existing
building, structure or use conforms with the requirements of this By-law
Notwithstanding the provisions of any other By-law of the Corporation, 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
1.19 Information as to Conformity
1.19.1 Any person requiring written information as to whether a lot or any building erected thereon is
situated in conformity with the provisions of this By-law, shall present to the Zoning Administrator or
the authorized alternate:
an application fee in an amount established by Council by resolution from time to time
a current plan of survey signed by an Ontario Land Surveyor showing the boundaries of the lot
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and the location of al buildings and structures thereon
any other information as the Zoning Administrator or the authorized alternate may require.
1.19.2 Information as to conformity issued hereunder is subject to the condition that the Corporation
of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry shall not be bound by any information issued in error.
1.19.3 Where information as to conformity is issued with respect to a non-conforming use such
information shall so state.
1.19.4 If an application for information as to conformity does not comply with the above Section
1.19.1, the Zoning Administrator or the authorized alternate may issue such information
notwithstanding such non-compliance, if he/she is satisfied as to the correctness and
adequacy of the application made.
1.20 Errors and Omissions - Obligation to Comply
The lack of a survey or adequate information or an error or omission does not relieve the applicant
from responsibility for complying with the provisions of this By-law.
1.21 Zones, Symbols, Section Numbers
For the purposes of this By-law the Municipality is hereby divided into the following use zones:
Class
Zone
Symbol
Section
Number
Agriculture
General Agriculture
AG1
4
Restricted Agriculture
AG2
5
Agricultural Commercial/Industrial
AG3
6
Agricultural Small Holding
AG4
7
Rural Golf Course
AG5
8
Natural Environment
Natural Environment - Full Protection
NE1
9
Natural Environment - Limited
Protection
NE2
10
Natural Environment - Development
Permitted
NE3
11
Extractive
Extractive Resource
ER1
12
Extractive Industrial
ER2
13
Urban
Village Residential - Low Density)
VR1
14
Village Residential - Medium Density)
VR2
15
Residential Park
R4
16
Village Industrial
VM1
17
Village Commercial- General
VC1
18
Highway Commercial
VC2
19
Special
Community Facility
CF
20
Disposal Zone
DS
21
Communications & Utility
U
22
Development Zone
D
23
Salvage Yard
C4
25
Floodway Zone
FW
25
Flood Fringe Zone
FF
26
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Class
Zone
Symbol
Section
Number
Airport Lands
AL
27
1.21.1 The permitted uses, the minimum size and dimensions of lots, the minimum size of yards, the
maximum lot coverage, the minimum setback, the minimum landscaped open space, the
maximum height of buildings and all other provisions are set out herein for the respective
zones.
1.21.2 The extent and boundaries of all the said zones are shown on Schedule "A" (Key Maps) which
form part of this By-law and are attached hereto.
1.21.3 The symbols/zones listed in the subsection above may be used to refer to buildings and
structures, the uses of lots, buildings and structures permitted by this By-law in the said zones,
and whenever in this By-law the word "Zone" is used, preceded by any of the said symbols,
such zones shall mean any area within the Corporation within the scope of this By-law,
delineated on Schedule "A" (Key Maps) and designated thereon by the said symbol.
1.21.4 Where the Zone symbol designating certain lands as shown on Schedule "A" (Key Maps) is
followed by a dash and a number, (for example VR1-1), then special provisions apply to such
lands and such special provisions will be found by reference to that section of the By-law
which deals with that particular zone. Lands designated in this manner shall be subject to all
the restrictions of the zone except as otherwise provided by the special provisions.
1.22 Zoning Map
The Zones set out above and the boundaries of such zones are shown upon the maps attached
hereto, marked 'Schedule "A" (Key Maps)' and are designated as the Zoning Maps. The zones,
boundaries and maps form part of this By-law.
1.23 Boundaries of Zones
Zone boundaries, are construed to be property lines, lot lines, street lines, railway right-of-way, or
boundaries of Registered Plans as interpreted in accordance with Schedule "A", Key Map Legend.
Where uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of the various zones as shown on the
Schedule "A" (Key Maps) the following rules shall apply:
1.23.1 Right-of-way Limits
Unless otherwise indicated, the boundaries of a zone as shown on the Schedule "A" (Key
Maps) are the street right-of-way lines or lane right-of-way lines. Any street right-of-way wholly
within the boundary of a zone as shown on the Schedule "A" (Key Maps) are deemed not to be
zoned but are to be used for public highway purposes;
1.23.1 Centre Line Limits
Where any zone boundary is shown as approximately the centre line of a street, lane,
watercourse or any other right-of-way, such zone boundary shall be construed to follow the
centre line of the street, lane, watercourse or other right-of-way;
1.23.2 Lot Lines
Where the Zone boundaries are not shown to be streets, roads or lanes, and where indicated
boundaries on the Schedule "A" (Key Maps) are approximately lot lines, the said lot lines shall
be construed to be the zone boundaries unless the said boundaries are otherwise indicated on
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the maps;
1.23.3 Schedule Limits
The limit of any map forming part of this By-law as shown on the Schedule "A" (Key Maps)
shall be deemed to be the boundary of the Zone adjoining such limit;
1.23.4 Symbol of Zones
Where one symbol is used on the Schedule "A" (Key Maps) to indicate the zone classification
of an area divided by a street, road or lane, the said symbol shall establish the classification of
the whole of such area;
1.23.5 Closed Street, Road or Lane, Railway or Highway Right-of-Way
In the event a street, lane, railway or highway right-of-way, shown on the Schedule "A" (Key
Maps) is closed, the property formerly in said street, lane, railway of highway right-of-way shall
be included within the zone of the adjoining property on either side of the said closed street,
lane, railway or highway right-of-way.
In the event the said street, lane, railway or highway right-of-way shown on Schedule "A" (Key
Maps) was a zone boundary between two or more different zones, the new zone boundary
shall be the former centerline of the said closed road, lane or right-of-way.
Where the land formerly included in such street, lane, railway or highway right-of-way is
purchased in its entirety by an abutting landowner, the said land shall be included in the same
zone as that of the abutting landowner purchasing said land; or
Where the land formerly included in such street, lane, and railway or highway right-of-way is
purchased in its entirety by a person or persons other than an abutting landowner, the said
land shall be included in the abutting zone which is the most restrictive in terms of use or
density;
1.23.6 Boundaries Other Than Streets, Roads or Lot Lines
Where a zone boundary is not a street, road or lane, nor a lot line, and a specific measurement
indicating the position of the said boundary is not shown on the Key Map, or indicated in the
text of the By-law, the position thereof shall be determined by scaling from the Schedule "A"
(Key Maps). The middle line of the boundary line shall be used for the purposes of scaling;
1.23.7 Zone Abuts Natural Watercourse
Where any zone on the Schedule "A" (Key Maps) abuts a natural watercourse, such zone shall
be deemed to apply to the natural watercourse and any islands within the watercourse.
1.24 Additional Information Shown on Schedule "A" (Key Maps) and Appendix 10
Natural Environment Adjacent Lands and/or Conservation Authority Notification Area
The Provincial Policy Statement and Conservation Authorities Act require that development on
lands adjacent to natural environment areas, and land which may be subject to natural
environment hazards, such as erosion or flooding, be reviewed by the Conservation Authority
or applicable agency. In some cases an Environmental Impact Study or Conservation Authority
permit is required. This area is shown on the Schedule "A" (Key Maps) and identified as
"Conservation Authority Notification Areas" for information only. It is not a zone.
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Potential Influence Area of Municipal Landfills
The potential influence area of closed and open municipal landfills as identified by the Morris-
Turnberry Official Plan is a 500 metre radius around the landfill site. The distance is calculated
from the boundaries of the site certified to receive waste including areas which have already
received waste. This area is shown on Schedule "A" (Key Maps). It is not a zone.
Airport Lands
The Richard W. LeVan Airport is located at Part Lot 7-14, Concession 1, Morris. There is a
private airstrip located at Lot 11, 12 Concession B, Turnberry. Symbols identifying the location
of these airports are provided for information purposes. Airports are regulated by the
Aeronautics Act and are not regulated by the Zoning By-law.
Appendix 10: Height Restrictions Around Richard W. LeVan Airport provides recommended
height restrictions for properties in proximity to the Richard W. LeVan Airport to protect the
flight paths for the airport. This is not a zone.
1.25 Minor Lot Enlargement
This provision applies only where a severance is granted for the purpose of minor lot enlargement.
The zoning shall extend to incorporate the lands which are severed and merged.
For example, where lands zoned AG1 are severed and merged on title with abutting lands zoned
AG3 or AG4, the zoning of the receiving AG3 or AG4 property shall extend to incorporate the lands
previously AG1.
1.26 Minimum Requirements
In interpreting and applying the provisions of this By-law, they are held to be the minimum
requirements for the orderly, economic and attractive development of the Municipality.
1.27 Uses Not Listed as Permitted
Uses not listed as permitted in a zone or otherwise provided for in this By-law shall be prohibited in
such zone except as provided for under Section 3.29 Non-Conforming Uses of this By-law.
1.28 Use of Examples
Where examples are provided to explain a by-law provision, these examples are illustrative only.
1.29 Effective Date
This By-law shall take effect from the date of passing by Council and shall come into force upon
approval under the Planning Act, as amended from time to time.
1.30 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:
1.30.1 correction of numbering, cross-referencing, grammar, punctuation or typographical errors or
revisions to format in a manner that does not change the intent of a provision;
1.30.2 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 or correcting lot line information;
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updating and correcting infrastructure information; conservation authority regulated lands and top of
bank features; keys, legends or title blocks; and
1.30.3 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. (As per By-
law 30-2023)
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Section 2: Definitions
For the purpose of this By-law the definitions and interpretation given in this section shall govern:
Abattoir
shall mean a building, structure or lot or part thereof used for the slaughter of livestock or other
animals for the purpose of processing or rendering.
Accessory
when used to describe a use, building or structure, means a use, or a detached building or structure,
that is naturally and normally incidental, subordinate and exclusively devoted to supporting the
principle use, building or structure and located on the same lot therewith. This does not include an
accessory residence unless otherwise specified.
Additional Residential Unit
means an additional residential unit shall be an accessory dwelling unit with its own kitchen, sanitary
facilities and bedroom(s)/sleeping area.
Adjacent Lands
means those lands abutting a specific natural heritage feature or area where it is likely that
development or site alteration would have a negative impact on the feature or area. Examples of
natural heritage features include: a wetland, water course, sinkhole or a woodlot.
Adult Day Center
shall mean a facility providing activities, programs and services for adults not including residential
accommodation.
Aggregate
shall mean gravel, sand, clay, earth, shale, stone, limestone, dolostone, sandstone, marble, granite,
rock or other similar material.
Agricultural Industrial Establishment
shall mean the use of land and/or buildings or structures for the manufacturing and wholesale and/or
retail sales of goods that are necessary to support agricultural uses, as defined in this by-law. These
include such goods as farm machinery and equipment used for tillage of soil, the planting, spraying,
harvesting, transporting, treatment, processing and storage of grain, forage, feed, or forest products,
products used for the housing and husbandry of livestock, poultry and fur-bearing animals, and the
storage, handling and processing of milk, eggs, and manure and the manufacture of sub-surface
drainage materials and equipment.
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Agricultural Processing Establishment
shall mean the use of land and/or buildings or structures for the processing of products derived from
agricultural uses, as defined in this By-law. These shall include such products as seed, grain, feed
and forage processing, storage and transport, fruit and vegetable storage and treatment, livestock
and poultry assembly, sales and transport, a cheese factory, an egg grading station, a saw mill, an
abattoir, a dead stock removal facility.
Agricultural Service Establishment
shall mean the use of land and/or buildings or structures for the purposes of buying or selling
commodities and services that are necessary to support agricultural uses as defined in this By-law.
These shall include such sales and services as welding and machinery repairs, farm drainage and
excavation, agricultural related trucking, well-drilling, contracting and trades related to farm buildings
and structures, and custom spray, tillage, planting and harvesting services.
Agricultural Supply Establishment
shall mean the use of land and/or buildings or structures for the purpose of supply of goods, materials
or services that are necessary to support agricultural uses as defined by this By-law. These shall
include such goods and services as sale, processing and storage of seed, feed, fertilizer and
chemical products, farm machinery and equipment sales and service, and animal and poultry health
and breeding services.
Agricultural Use, General
means general farming and without limiting the generality of the foregoing shall include such uses as:
the general cultivation of land and the associated production, conditioning, processing and storage of
field crops, vegetables, fruit, horticultural crops and nursery stock and the selling of such produced on
the premises, the breeding and care of livestock, fowl, fur-bearing animals and bees, and the selling
of such stock or the product of such stock raised on the premises, and the management of forest, and
the sale of forest products, including fuel wood, pulp wood, timber, Christmas trees, and maple
products, and includes a farm dwelling and accessory buildings and uses but does not include a
cannabis production facility.
Agricultural Use, Limited
means the planting and harvesting of field, bush, vine, forest, or tree crops and grazing not including
an accessory residence, livestock building or cannabis production facility.
Air Treatment Control
shall mean the functional use of properly maintained industrial grade multi-stage carbon filtration
system, or similar technology, to reduce and/or treat the emission of pollen, dust and odours expelled
from a facility and sized accordingly in comparison to the facility it services as designed by a qualified
person.
Alter
shall mean any alteration in a bearing wall or partition or column, beam, girder or other supporting
member of a building or structure or any increase in area or volume of a building or structure. When
used in reference to a lot, the word "alter" means to decrease the width, depth or area of any required
yard, setback, landscaped open space or parking area, or to change the location of any boundary of
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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 words "altered" and "alteration" shall have a
corresponding meaning.
Ambulance Station
shall mean the use of land, buildings or structures for the storage, maintenance and dispatching of
ambulance vehicles and which may include amenities for staff.
Amenity Area
means an area or areas within the boundaries of a lot intended for use for recreation, aesthetic
purposes for a multiple dwelling project and may include landscaped open areas, patios, balconies,
communal lounges, swimming pools, recreation facilities and any other areas which may be used for
recreational or aesthetic purposes, but shall not include any driveway or parking area.
Animal Group
means livestock and poultry grouped according to their manure production.
Animal and Poultry Health and Breeding Service
shall mean the premises of a veterinary surgeon where animals, birds or other livestock are treated or
kept, or the facility used for the insemination of livestock or poultry.
Antenna, Free Standing
means the use of land, buildings or structure for the purpose of sending or receiving electromagnetic
waves. Any antenna over 16.6 metres (54 feet) above grade level is considered a structure.
Art Gallery
shall mean a building or part thereof where works of art such as paintings, sculptures, pottery, glass
and weaving are displayed for public viewing and may include sales of art and/or art supplies and art
instruction.
Asphalt/Concrete/Ready Mix Batching Plant
means an individual establishment used for the production of asphalt, concrete, ready mix or products
used in building or construction and includes facilities for the administration and management of the
business, the stockpiling of bulk materials used in the production process or a finished product
manufactured on the premises and the storage and maintenance required equipment.
Asphalt Plant, Portable
shall mean a temporary asphalt batching plant established for a public road project.
Assembly Hall
means a building, or part of a building, in which facilities are provided for such purposes as meetings
for charitable, civic, cultural, educational, political, religious or social purposes and shall include a
banquet hall, private club or fraternal organization, or community centre.
Attached
means a building otherwise complete in itself, which depends for structural support or complete
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enclosure, upon a division wall or walls shared in common with adjacent building or buildings.
Auction Sales Facility
means a building or land used for the occasional sale of items excluding livestock.
Auction Sales Facility, Livestock
means a building or land used for the occasional sale of livestock and related agricultural items.
Automotive Repair Establishment
means a building and/or lot where the rebuilding, repair, or reconditioning of motor vehicles or parts
thereof, including collision service, painting and steam cleaning, is carried on but does not include an
automobile service station, or wrecking yard.
Automotive Sales and Service Establishment
shall mean a building and/or lot used for the display and sale of new or used motor vehicles,
motorized recreational vehicles, light construction and lawn care equipment, and/or the servicing,
repair, cleaning, polishing and greasing of these products, the sale of accessory and related products,
the leasing or renting of motor vehicles, the retail sales of automotive lubricants and fuels, but shall
not include any other automotive use defined in this By-law.
Automotive Washing Establishment
shall mean a building and lot used for the washing or cleaning of motor vehicles by automobile
washing equipment with a capacity greater than five cars per hour, and may include the sale of fuels
to motor vehicles, but shall not include any other automotive use defined in this By-law.
Automotive Wrecking Establishment
includes all automotive related salvage operations as included within a "Salvage Yard" as defined in
this By-law, in which 3 or more unlicensed derelict vehicles are stored outdoors.
Bed and Breakfast Establishment
means a detached dwelling, in which the proprietor resides, where no more than 4 guest rooms are
made available by the residents of the dwelling to travelers or vacationers for temporary
accommodation and their guest's meals. Parking requirements are noted in the General Provisions
Section of this By-law. This definition does not include a hotel, motel, boarding/lodging house or
restaurant.
In certain commercial zones, a bed and breakfast establishment may be permitted in conjunction with
the attached or detached accessory dwelling unit as permitted in this Zoning By-law.
Basement
shall mean that portion of a building between two floor levels which is partly below finished grade
level but which has at least fifty percent of its height from finished floor to finished ceiling above
adjacent finished grade level and in which the height from adjacent finished grade level to the ceiling
is less than 2 metres.
Boarding or Lodging House
means any house or building in which the proprietor resides and occupies at least 10 percent of the
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floor space used for the purposes of the boarding house as his residence, and supplies for hire or
gain to persons other than members of the proprietor's family, lodging with or without meals in rooms
furnished by the proprietor with necessary furnishings, but does not include a hotel, motel, apartment
dwelling or nursing home.
Brewing Establishment
means a commercial establishment where individuals produce beer, wine and/or cider, for personal
consumption off the premises; and where beer, wine and/or cider ingredients and materials are
purchased. Equipment and storage area is used for a fee by the same individuals.
Building
includes any structure whether temporary or permanent, used or built for any purpose other than a
lawful boundary, wall or fence. Any enclosure, awning, bin, bunk or other container, or platform, used
upon any land or in conjunction with or connected to any structure for any purpose shall be deemed a
building.
Building By-law
means any building By-law within the meaning of the Ontario Building Code Act, as amended from
time to time.
Building Envelope
means the buildable area on a lot, defined by the minimum front yard depth, rear yard depth and side
yard width requirements and maximum height requirements, within which a building can be erected.
Building Height (See Appendix 2)
shall mean the vertical distance from the finished grade level to:
1. in the case of a flat roof, the highest point of the roof surface or parapet, whichever is the
higher
2. in the case of a mansard roof, the roof deck line, or
3. in the case of any other roof, the mean height between the eaves and the ridge; but exclusive
of any structure accommodating an elevator, staircase, water tank, ventilating fan, skylight,
aerial, steeple, cupola, chimney, firewall, smoke stack or other ornamental or utilitarian
structure which rises above the roof level but does not provide habitable living space.
Building Inspector
means the Chief Building Official or other employees of the Municipality for the time being charged
with the duty of enforcing the provisions of the Building By-law and the Ontario Building Code, which
shall mean any By-law of the Municipality from time to time in force regulating the erection, alteration
or repair of building.
Building Line
shall mean a line, the purpose of which is to establish the closest points to a street at which the
building or structures may be located. The location of the building line shall be such that it is parallel
to the centre line of the street and offset from the street line, as defined in Section 2 of this By-law, a
distance equal to the minimum front yard dimension.
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Building, Main or Principle
shall mean the building designed and/or intended to accommodate the principal use permitted by this
By-law.
Building Setback
shall mean the minimum horizontal distance between the lot line and the nearest part of any building,
structure or open storage use on the lot.
Building Supply and Sales Establishment
see 'Lumber Yard'
Bulk Sales Establishment
means the use of land, a structure or a building for the purposes of buying and selling fuel, oil, wood,
coal, lumber, nursery stock, but does not include manufacturing, assembling or processing uses.
Bus Depot
means a facility for the boarding and de-boarding of passengers from inter-municipal buses and may
include a public washroom or rest area, bus ticket sales and ancillary office.
Business Office
means any building or part of a building in which one or more persons are employed in the
management, direction or conducting of an agency, business brokerage, or labour organization, and
shall exclude such uses as retail sale, manufacture, assembly or storage of goods, or places of
assembly and amusement.
By-law Enforcement Officer
means the officer or employee of the Corporation charged with the duty of administering and
enforcing the provisions of this By-law.
Campground
shall mean a recreational establishment operated by a private or public organization where children
and adults are temporarily accommodated in tents, cabins, cottages or lodges and shall include a day
camp or scout camp, but does not include a trailer campground or a mobile home park.
Cannabis
shall mean the plants hemp and marijuana in the family Cannabaceae.
Cannabis Production Facility
means lands, buildings or structures used for producing, processing, testing, destroying, packaging
and/or shipping of cannabis authorized by an issued license or registration by the federal Minister of
Health, pursuant to the Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations, SOR/2016-230, to the
Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, SC 1996, c 19, as amended from time to time, or any
successors thereo.
Canopy
shall mean a roof free of enclosing walls over an entrance to a building, structure, or gasoline pump
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island.
Carport
shall mean a parking space that is enclosed or partially enclosed and has a roof, and is for the
purpose of storing one or more private vehicles.
Catastrophe
An unanticipated, disastrous loss of part or all of a livestock facility, dwelling or other use due to fire,
collapse, flood, wind or other such event.
Cellar
shall mean that portion of a building between two floor levels which has more than fifty percent of its
height from finished floor to finished ceiling below adjacent finished grade level.
Cemetery
means a cemetery, columbarium or mausoleum within the meaning of the Cemetery Act of Ontario.
Chief Building Official (CBO)
means a chief building official appointed by the Municipality under Section 3 or 4 of the Building Code
Act. The CBO may also be the Municipal Building Inspector.
Church or Place of Worship
shall mean a building commonly used by any religious for public worship, and may include a rectory
or manse, church hall, auditorium, day nursery or religious school associated with or accessory
thereto.
Clinic
shall mean a building or part thereof, used exclusively by physicians, dentists, their staff, and their
patients for the purpose of consultation, diagnosis and office treatment. Without limiting the generality
of the foregoing, a clinic may include administrative offices, waiting rooms, treatment rooms,
laboratories, pharmacies and dispensaries directly associated with the clinic, but shall not include
accommodation for in-patient care or operating rooms.
Commercial Motor Vehicle
means any motor vehicle having permanently attached thereto a truck or delivery body and without
limiting the generality of the foregoing includes: ambulances, hearses, motor buses and tractors used
for hauling purposes.
Commercial Storage Warehouse
shall mean an enclosed building used for the storage of household, business and recreational goods,
typically on a rental basis: the rental units may be singular or multiple.
Commercial Use
shall mean the use of land, structure or building for the purposes of buying or selling commodities
and/or supplying services, but does not include an industrial use.
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Commercial Grouped
means a planned commercial development consisting of a self-contained group of commercial
establishments commonly known as a shopping centre or a shopping mall designed, developed and
managed as an interdependent unit using common facilities, including on-site parking. Grouped
commercial developments provide a wide range of general commercial uses, and in addition to the
primary commercial uses, ancillary grouped commercial uses include an administrative office, used
exclusively for the grouped commercial development, private loading, service, refuse disposal,
mechanical, electrical, maintenance and storage areas.
Community Facility
means a land use which provides facilities for public service and public use which are owned or
operated by public, semi-public or private enterprise or regulations for the health, protection and
welfare of the community. Community facilities include but are not limited to:
a) Public utilities such as a waterworks system, sewage works system, electric power, electricity
generation facilities and transmission and distribution systems, hydro corridors, gas,
communications facilities, roads and railway networks, flood and erosion control works
b) Government buildings such as administration offices, court houses, post offices, assessment
and registry offices
c) Cultural facilities such as libraries, museums, auditoriums, theaters, historic sites, and civic
and convention centres
d) Sport facilities such as arenas, race tracks, fair grounds, and stadiums, health and recreation
facility
e) Public service facilities such as police and fire stations, cemeteries, works yards and garages
f) Institutions such as churches, schools, hospitals, day care centres, group homes, fraternal or
other non-profit organizations
Condominium
shall mean a building in which each individual unit is held in separate private ownership and all floor
space, facilities and outdoor areas used in common by all tenants, are owned, administered and
maintained by a corporation created pursuant to the provisions of the appropriate statute.
Condominium Act
means the Condominium Act, 1998, S.O. 1998, c. 19, as amended from time to time and includes the
former Condominium Acts of Ontario as in force from time to time.
Conservation
shall mean the use of land and/or water for the purpose of planned management of natural resources.
Conservation Area
shall mean an area of land owned or leased by a public authority and used for flood and erosion
control purposes and/or day use recreational purposes.
Conservation Authority Notification Areas
shall mean lands regulated by the local Conservation Authority and include fill regulated areas and/or
adjacent lands (as defined) to significant natural environment areas.
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Contractors Yard or Shop
means land or buildings used for the non-offensive performance of shop or assembly work or the
non-offensive storage of heavy machinery, plant or equipment such as cranes, ploughs, tractors and
road making equipment and building and construction materials.
Construct
means to do anything in the erecting, installation or extension or material alteration or repair of a
building and includes the installation of a building unit fabricated or moved from elsewhere.
Corporation
means the Corporation of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry.
Council
means the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry.
County
means the Corporation of the County of Huron.
Coverage
see "Lot Coverage"
Dangerous Trades
means explosives, flammable or combustible liquids or gases, toxic substances, radioactive material,
corrosive or any other product or substance that is considered dangerous to life when handled or
transported.
Day Nursery - as defined in the Day Nursery Act
means a premises that receives more than 5 children who are not of common parentage, primarily for
the purpose of providing temporary care, or guidance, or both temporary care and guidance, for a
continuous period not exceeding 24 hours, where the children are,
- Under 18 years of age in the case of a day nursery for children with a developmental disability,
and
- Under 10 years of age in all other cases,
But does not include part of a public school, separate school or private school under the Education
Act.
Daylight or Sight Triangle
means an area free of buildings or structures and which area is to be determined by measuring from
the point of intersection of street lines on a corner lot, the distance required by this By-law along each
such street line and joining such points with a straight line and the triangular-shaped land between
the intersecting street lines and the straight line joining the points the required distance along the
street lines is the daylight triangle.
Detached
shall mean totally separate and in no way connected.
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Development
shall mean the creation of a new lot, a change in land use, or the construction of buildings and
structures, requiring approval under the Planning Act, as amended from time to time.
Driveway
shall mean a vehicular passageway having at least one end thereof connected to a public
thoroughfare, and providing ingress to and/or egress from a lot.
Dry Cleaner's Establishment
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 distribution of any such articles
or goods which have been subjected to any such process.
Dry Industry
shall mean an industry which by nature of its operation, process, or fabrication of raw materials or
service rendered does not require a water supply other than that available from within the limits of the
lot upon which the use is located, does not discharge effluent from the limits of the lot upon which the
use is located or from which the only sewage effluent to be dispersed of within the limits of the said lot
will be that produced from normal sanitary and eating facilities required for the employees.
Dwelling
means a building, or part thereof, occupied or capable of being occupied as a home, residence or
sleeping place by one or more persons, constructed on-site, or off-site, in parts designed to be
transported to a lot and where they are joined as integral units and placed on a permanent foundation
over a cellar or basement, but shall not include travel trailers, mobile homes, double-wide mobile
homes, tourist trailers, camper and motor vehicles, hotels or boarding or rooming houses, motels,
institutions or living quarters for a caretaker, watchman or other persons or persons using living
quarters which are accessory to a non-residential building or structure.
a) Accessory Dwelling - means a dwelling which is accessory to a building or use as permitted
by this By-law
b) Apartment Dwelling - means a building or part thereof consisting of three or more dwelling
units which units have a common entrance from the street level and the occupants of which
have the right to use of common halls and/or stairs and/or elevators and yards but does not
include a boarding or lodging house, a motel or a hotel.
c) Bed and Breakfast - see 'Bed and Breakfast Establishment'
d) Boarding, Lodging or Rooming House - means a building, a portion of which is used as the
residence of the lessee, tenant or owner, in which sleeping accommodation with or without
meals is provided for consideration to persons other than such lessee, tenant, or owner or
members of his family, and which is not open to the public on an equal basis, and does not
include a hotel, motel or multiple-family dwelling/nursing home or home for the aged.
e) Converted Dwelling - means a dwelling unit constructed for permanent use which has been
converted so as to provide therein up to three additional dwelling units provided the main
dwelling unit was erected prior to the passing of this By-law and further that any changes or
alterations to convert the dwelling do not increase its area, height or volume or extend beyond
the exterior limit of the existing building, with the exception that a stairwell, entrance, vestibule
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or porch may be established provided that the addition does not increase the total grand floor
area by more than 5% and does not change the single family residential character of the
building.
f) Detached Dwelling - means a completely detached permanent dwelling to which entrance is
gained only by a private entrance outside the building, and containing only one dwelling
g) Duplex Dwelling - means the whole of a dwelling that is divided horizontally into 2 separate
dwelling units each of which has an independent entrance either directly from the outside or
through a common vestibule.
h) Enlarged Dwelling- means a detached dwelling which is enlarged to accommodate not more
than two dwelling units. The enlarged portion of the dwelling must be attached to the existing
dwelling by a minimum of 25% common wall. The enlarged dwelling must appear visually as
one dwelling unit, and meet the setback provisions of the AG1 zone and the provisions of the
Ontario Building Code, as amended from time to time.
i) Farm Dwelling - means a dwelling unit that is naturally and normally incidental and
subordinate and exclusively used in conjunction with a farm and is situated on the same lot.
j) Home for the Aged, Dwelling - shall mean a "home for the aged" as defined under the
Homes for the Aged and Rest Homes Act, as amended from time to time.
k) Modular Home - a pre-fabricated single detached dwelling built in a factory for transport to a
permanent location for installation and constructed in conformity with CSA Standard A277
l) Rowhouse Dwelling - means a separate building that is divided vertically into three or more
dwelling units each of which has a separate and independent entrance at finished grade and
separated from the adjoining unit by units by a common unpierced wall with no interior access
between each dwelling unit and includes a row house, or a townhouse.
m) Multiple Family Dwelling - means the whole of a dwelling not otherwise defined herein,
which contains three or more dwelling units
n) Nursing Home Dwelling - shall mean a nursing home as defined under the Nursing Home
Act, as amended from time to time.
o) Quadruplex Dwelling -means a pair of two attached duplex dwellings or four attached single
dwelling units.
p) Semi-Detached Dwelling - means a building that is completely divided vertically into 2
dwelling units by a party wall of masonry construction, each dwelling unit having independent
entrance either directly from the outside or through a common vestibule.
q) Triplex -means the whole of a building that is divided into three (3) separate dwelling units,
each of which has an independent entrance either directly from the outside or through a
common vestibule.
Dwelling Unit
means one or more habitable rooms constituting self-contained living quarters for use of one or more
individuals including the provision of kitchen and sanitary facilities and sleeping accommodation for
the exclusive use of such individual or individuals, and having a private entrance from outside the
building or from a common hallway or stairway inside the building.
Dwelling with Supports
Means a residence for the short or long term accommodation of persons who, by reason of their
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emotional, mental, social or physical condition or legal status, require a group living arrangement for
their well-being. This shall include, for example, a group home, transitional housing, hospice, respite
care, crisis care facility but shall not include a hotel or motel.
Easement
shall mean a right or privilege that one has over the lands of another, registered on title to the said
lands under the Registry Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chap. R.20, as amended, and may pertain to access
rights above, below or on the said lands.
Eating Establishments
a) Restaurant - shall mean a building or structure or part thereof used to prepare food and offer
for sale and sell food for immediate consumption within the building or structure, or adjacent
patio and may include an accessory take-out or drive through service. Refer to Section 3.39
'STACKING LANES' in General Provisions.
b) Drive-through Restaurant - shall mean an element of a restaurant use associated with
ordering and serving food and beverages to patrons where they remain within a Motor Vehicle,
and includes any associated speaker system and order board. Refer to Section
3.39'STACKING LANES' in General Provisions.
c) Take-out Restaurant - shall mean a building or structure or part thereof where food is
prepared and offered for sale to the public to be taken out and/or delivered for consumption off
the premises.
d) Portable Food Outlet- shall mean a trailer, tent or vehicle that is designed to be made mobile,
from which food is prepared and offered for sale to the public for consumption outside. A
portable food outlet may only be permitted in accordance with the corporation licensing By-law.
Equipment Sales & Rental
means a building or part of a building or structure in which heavy machinery equipment is offered for
sale or kept for rent, lease or hire under agreement for compensation, but shall not include any other
establishment defined or classified in this By-law.
Erect
includes build, construct, or reconstruct, alter, enlarge and relocate and without limiting the generality
of the foregoing, shall be taken to include any associated physical operation such as excavating,
grading, berming, piling, cribbing, filling or draining, structurally altering any existing building or
structure by an addition, deletion, enlargement or extension.
Established Building Line
see 'General Provisions' Section
Established Grade
see 'Grade, Established'
Existing
means in existence, being an actuality as of the date of the final passing of this By-law.
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Expanded livestock facility
Any building activity to construct or expand a livestock facility that requires a building permit and
results in an increase, or decrease, in Nutrient Unit capacity on a lot, where there already was some
existing Nutrient Unit capacity.
External Design
means the type colour, arrangement, shape, texture or pattern of material forming the exterior of a
building.
Extractive Use
use shall mean the use of land and/or buildings, or structures for the removal of gravel, stone, sand,
earth, clay, fill, mineral or other similar substance for construction, industrial or manufacturing
purposes; and includes accessory uses.
Farm
shall mean a parcel of land together with its dependent buildings including all associated on-farm
buildings and structures held for the purpose of agricultural use.
Farm Produce Sales Outlet
Deleted by By-law 20-2016
Farmers Market
shall mean a building, part of a building, or an open outdoor area where agricultural produce, food
items, plants, and craft items are offered or temporarily stored for occasional retail sale on the site by
more than one vendor, but does not include a flea market.
Farm Produce Sales Outlet
means a fruit, vegetable, flower, or farm produce stand set up as an accessory use to an agricultural
use on a farm, used for the sale of produce from that same agricultural use.
Fence
shall mean a barrier, comprised of wooden, metal or plastic posts, wire mesh or hedge, for example,
used as a boundary or means of enclosure. For the purpose of this By-law, a fence shall not be
considered as a structure.
Fill, Construction and Alteration to Waterways
shall mean the regulations as defined by the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority or the Ausable
Bayfield Conservation Authority.
Financial Office or Institutions
shall mean any building used for the premises of a bank, trust company, finance company, mortgage
company or investment company.
First livestock facility
means any building activity to construct a livestock facility that requires a building permit and results
in an increase in Nutrient Unit capacity on a lot, where there was no existing Nutrient Unit capacity.
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Flea Market
means an occasional or periodic market held in an open area or in a building or structure, where
groups of individual sellers display and offer goods for sale to the public, but does not include a
private garage sale.
Flood Way- (See Appendix 6)
means the area of the flood plain required to pass the deep, fast flowing flood water, and will be
determined in consultation with the Conservation Authority but will not exceed the one in one hundred
year flood.
Flood Fringe - (See Appendix 6)
means the peripheral area, typically characterized as being susceptible to low velocity, shallow
flooding, and will be based on the land between the outer boundary of the flood way and the outer
boundary of the regulatory flooding hazard limit, which will not exceed the regional storm flood line.
Flood Plain - (See Appendix 6)
means the area flooded as a result of the regional storm. The flood plain consists of the flood way
and flood fringe.
Flood, Regulatory
means the standard of the said Conservation Authority used to define the limit of the flood plain for
regulatory purposes.
Floodline, Regulatory
means the limits of the floodplain in the Municipality, based on a storm centred event equivalent to
Hurricane Hazel of 1954.
Floor Area
means the sum total area of a floor or floors in the building or buildings on a lot measured from the
exterior faces of the exterior walls or from the centre line of the common walls separating two
buildings, provided that where a floor area is within a roof structure without external walls, the floor
area shall be measured from the exterior face of the vertical perimeter wall. The floor area does not
include basements, cellars, attics, garages, verandahs, porches or other similar appurtenant
structures and excludes any floor area with a ceiling height less than 2 metres. Where the terrain
permits a walkout basement, 25% of the floor area of the walkout basement may be considered as
habitable floor area.
Floor Area, Gross
shall mean in the case of a dwelling, the aggregate of the areas of all habitable rooms measured from
the exterior walls, but excluding any detached accessory buildings, a breezeway, unenclosed
sunroom, porch and/or verandah, attic, or cellar. In the case of a building other than a dwelling, the
aggregate of the area of all floors devoted to retail sales, customer service and/or office use
measured from the outside face of exterior walls but excluding storage, mezzanine areas, mechanical
rooms, common halls, stairwells, garbage and electrical rooms, parking structures and similar uses
ancillary to the main use. The gross floor area in each zone applies only to that portion of such lot that
is located within said zone.
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Floor Area, Ground
shall mean the floor area of the lowest storey of a building approximately at or first above the average
finished grade level, excluding any basement or cellar, which area is measured between the exterior
faces of the exterior walls at the floor level of such storey but:
1. excludes car parking areas within the building; and
2. for the purpose of this paragraph the walls of an inner court are and shall be deemed to be
exterior walls.
Floor Area Ratio
means the floor area in square metres of all buildings on a lot, divided by the area of the lot in square
metres and expressed as a percentage.
Floor Area, Retail
shall mean the gross floor area of a commercial building devoted to retail purposes.
Flowpath
shall mean a surface channel or depression that conducts liquids away from the facility, site or area.
Forestry
shall mean the use of land for the growth and management of trees.
Frontage
means the width of a lot measured along the street line.
Fuel Storage Tank
means a tank for the bulk storage of petroleum gasoline, fuel oil, gas or inflammable liquid or fluid, but
does not include a container for inflammable liquid or fluid legally and properly kept in a retail store or
a tank for storage merely incidental to some other use of the premises where such tank is located.
Funeral Home
shall mean a commercial use for the purpose of furnishing funeral supplies and services to the public
and includes facilities for the preparation of deceased human bodies for interment or cremation and
may include a chapel for funeral purposes.
Garage, Attached
shall mean a private garage, accessory to a dwelling unit on the same lot and attached by a common
wall and/or common roof structure and is designed or used for the sheltering of private motor vehicles
and the storage of household equipment incidental to residential occupancy and in which there are no
facilities for repairing or servicing such vehicles for remuneration or commercial use and is fully
enclosed and excludes a carport or other open shelter; provided however, for the purpose of
determining lines of setback and side yard, an attached garage shall be considered part of the main
building. Also for the purposes of this definition, a wall between a house and an attached garage may
be considered "common" as long as at least 40% of the length of the attached garage wall is common
with the dwelling wall.
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Garage, Detached
shall mean a private garage, accessory to a dwelling unit on the same lot, which is designed or used
for the sheltering of private motor vehicles and the storage of household equipment incidental to
residential occupancy and in which there are no facilities for repairing, or servicing such vehicles for
remuneration or commercial use, and is fully enclosed and excludes a carport or other open shelter.
Garage, Government
shall mean a municipal or provincial facility used for the storage and servicing of road construction
and maintenance equipment and materials.
Garage, Mutual
shall mean a private garage which:
a) contains sufficient space for the parking of not less than 2 permitted vehicles
b) is situated astride a common side lot line between 2 adjacent lots
c) is accessory to a main use on each of such lots
Garage, Public
shall mean a municipal or provincial facility used for the storage and servicing of road construction
and maintenance equipment and materials.
Garage Sale
shall mean an occasional sale held by the occupants of a dwelling unit on their own premises, of
household goods and not merchandise which was purchased for resale or obtained on consignment.
No person shall conduct more than 6 garage sales per year at one location, with a maximum duration
of one weekend per sale.
Garden Centre
shall mean the use of land, buildings or structures for the purpose of selling and raising plants, shrubs
and trees and includes the storage and sale of products generally used for landscaping and
gardening purposes.
Garden Suite
shall mean 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 and permitted in
accordance with the provisions (Section 39) of the Planning Act, as amended from time to time.
Gas Compression Station
shall mean the use of land, buildings or structures for the storage, regulation of flow and distribution
of natural gas.
Gas Station
see 'Motor Vehicles Sales or Service Establishment'
Gasoline Bar
shall mean one or more pump islands, each consisting of one or more gasoline pumps, and shelter
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having a floor area of not more than 10 square metres, excluding washrooms, which shall not be
used for the sale of any product other than liquids and small accessories required for the operation of
motor vehicles and shall not be used for repairs, oil changes, or greasing.
Golf Course
means a public or private area operated for the purposes of playing golf and includes a par 3 golf
course, driving ranges, miniature courses and associated recreational uses such as a club house,
swimming pool and tennis court.
Golf Driving Tee or Range
shall mean a use which provides facilities designed and operated primarily for the practicing of golf
shots but does not include a Golf Course as defined herein.
Grade
shall mean the crown of the road fronting the lot that it serves.
Grade, Established
means the average elevation of the surface of the ground at the base of a building at the front wall
exclusive of any embankment in lieu of steps. On streets where a sidewalk is provided by the
Municipality of Morris-Turnberry it is the elevation of the sidewalk grade as fixed by the Municipality.
Grade, Finished
means the average elevation of the finished surface of the ground at ground level of a building or
structure.
Grain Elevator
means a facility for the storage, processing and marketing of grain.
Greenhouse, Commercial
means a building or structure used for the growing of flowers, plants, shrubs, trees and similar
vegetation which are not necessarily transplanted outdoors on the same lot containing such building
or structure, but are sold directly from such lot at wholesale or retail but does not include a cannabis
production facility.
Grouped Commercial
means a building or structure used for the growing of flowers, plants, shrubs, trees and similar
vegetation which are not necessarily transplanted outdoors on the same lot containing such building
or structure, but are sold directly from such lot at wholesale or retail but does not include a cannabis
production facility.
Guest Room
means a room or suite of rooms in a dwelling unit used or maintained for the accommodation of the
public.
Habitable Room
shall mean any room within a dwelling unit used or capable of being used for living, eating and
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sleeping, but excluding a cellar or any portion thereof, bathroom, toilet room, serving or storage
pantry, laundry and corridor.
Hazard Lands, Natural
shall include: flooding, erosion, unstable slopes, sinkholes, and lands adjacent to ravines, river
valleys, streams and water bodies.
Height
when used with reference to a building or structure shall mean the vertical distance between the
finished grade at the front of the building or structure and:
1. in the case of a flat roof, the highest point of the roof surface or the parapet, whichever is the
greater;
2. in the case of a pitched roof, the point mid-way between the eaves and the ridge.
Heritage Conservation District
shall mean a district as defined under Section V of the Ontario Heritage Act, as amended from time to
time.
Historic Site
shall mean an area containing buildings or places in which historic events occurred, or having special
public value because of notable architecture or features relating to the cultural or artistic heritage of
the community.
Home For The Aged
See 'Dwelling, Home for the Aged'
Home Industry
shall mean a gainful occupation including an animal kennel, day nursery, carpentry, electrical,
woodworking, window framing, welding, plumbing, machine or auto repair shop, service shop, or
blacksmith, conducted in whole or in part in an accessory building to a single family detached
dwelling by the residents, provided that:
1. there is no external advertising other than a sign erected in accordance with any By-laws of
the Corporation regulating signs;
2. outside storage of goods, materials or equipment shall occur to the rear of the accessory or
main building;
3. such home industry is not an obnoxious trade, business or manufacture;
4. such home industry is clearly secondary to the main residential or agricultural use and does
not change the residential character of the dwelling;
5. not more than 2 persons, other than the owner, are employed therein on a full-time basis;
and
6. the lot shall be an existing lot with not less than 24 metres of frontage and 60 metres of
depth and a total area of not less than 1,850 square metres.
7. the maximum size of an accessory home industry (including building and outdoor storage)
shall be a maximum of 10% of the lot area or 2 acres, whichever is less
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8. such home industry shall not result in significant volumes of vehicular traffic or on-street
parking which cause the disruption of normal activities of adjacent residential properties or
negatively impact on the operating viability and safety of the highway
Home Occupation
shall mean any occupation which is carried out as an accessory use either within a dwelling or
permitted accessory building on the same lot and operated by members of the one family residing in
a dwelling or dwelling unit provided that:
1. not more than one person, other than the owner or a member of the family is employed
therein on a full-time basis;
2. there is no display, other than a legal sign, to indicate to persons outside that any part of
the dwelling, dwelling unit or lot is being used for a purpose other than residential.
3. such home occupation is clearly secondary to the main residential use and does not
change the residential character of the dwelling or dwelling unit nor create or become a
public nuisance, particularly in regard to noise, noxious odours or emission of smoke, traffic
or parking;
4. such home occupation does not interfere with television or radio reception;
5. not more than 25%of the gross floor area of the dwelling unit is used for the purposes of
home occupation uses; and
6. such home occupation uses may include a service or repair shop, a personal service shop,
the office of a doctor; dentist, chiropractor, drugless practitioner, lawyer, or real estate
agent, insurance agent, planner, architect, photographer or engineer, day nursery, but not
including a clinic, a hospital, a nursing home, and a tea room. An animal kennel and small
internal combustion engine repair shall not be deemed to be a home occupation.
Hospital
as defined under the Public Hospitals Act, or under the Private Hospitals Act, as amended from time
to time.
Hostel
shall mean an establishment providing accommodation for the traveling public and may include
communal spaces such as a kitchen.
Hotel
shall mean a building or part thereof used to accommodate the travelling public for gain or profit, by
supplying them with sleeping accommodation (with or without meals) but without private cooking
facilities provided that each guest room may only be entered from the interior of the building. A hotel
may include public rooms licensed under the Liquor Licensing Act, as amended from time to time.
This does not include boarding houses or guest cabins.
Industry, Dry
shall mean an industry which by nature of its operation, process, or fabrication of raw materials or
services rendered does not require a water supply for processing. The only sewage effluent will be
that produced from normal sanitary and eating facilities required for the employees.
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Industrial Use, General
shall mean the use of land, building or structure for the purpose of manufacturing, assembling,
making, preparing, inspecting, ornamenting, finishing, treating, altering, repairing, warehousing, or
storing or adapting for sale of any goods, substance, article or thing, including the storage of building
and construction equipment and materials, but not including any noxious industry, pit or oil well.
Industrial Use, Light
shall mean the manufacturing, assembly or processing of component parts to produce finished
products suitable for retail or service trade but does not include food, beverage, tobacco, rubber,
leather, textile and knitting, wood printing, metal fabricating or similar industries if these operations
involve stamping presses, furnaces, machinery, or the emission of any air or water pollution, that can
be smelled, heard or otherwise perceived outside of the building.
Industrial Mall
means a building or group of buildings designed, developed, owned and managed as a unit
containing two or more separated spaces for lease or occupancy by industrial uses as established by
this By-law.
Institutional Use
see "Community Facility"
Kennel
means any lot, building or structure where domesticated animals are commercially housed, groomed,
bred, boarded, trained or sold and which may offer provisions for minor medical treatment.
Laboratory
shall mean a building, or part thereof, used for scientific, medical and/or research purposes.
Landscaped Open Space
shall mean open space comprised of lawn and/or ornamental shrubs, flowers and trees and may
include space occupied by paths, walks, courts and patios, but shall not include parking areas, traffic
aisles, driveways, ramps, or storage of equipment, vehicles or other materials.
Landscaping
means a combination of trees, shrubs, flowers, grass or other horticultural elements, together with
decorative stonework, paving, screening or other architectural elements, all of which is designed to
enhance the visual amenity of a property and to provide a screen to mitigate any objectionable
aspects that may detrimentally affect adjacent land but does not include parking areas, patios,
walkways, driveways, traffic aisles or ramps.
Lane
means a public thoroughfare which affords only a secondary means of access to abutting lots and
which is not intended for general traffic circulation.
Laundromat
shall mean an establishment containing one or more washers and could include drying, ironing,
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finishing and incidental equipment, provided that only water, soaps and detergents are used and
provided that no such operation shall emit any noise or vibrations which cause a nuisance or
inconvenience within or without the premises. This definition may include a self-service coin operated
Laundromat.
Library
shall mean a library, branch library or distribution station to which the provisions of the Public
Libraries Act, as amended from time to time, apply.
Livestock
includes dairy, beef, swine, poultry, horses, goats, sheep, ratites, fur-bearing animals, deer and elk,
game animals, birds, and other animals identified in Table 1 of the Minimum Distance Separation
formulae.
Livestock Housing Facility
One or more barns or permanent structures with livestock-occupied portions, intended for keeping or
housing livestock. A livestock facility also includes all manure or material storages and anaerobic
digesters.
Livestock Housing Capacity
means the maximum livestock capacity for all facilities on a lot at any time, even if currently empty but
able to house livestock.
Loading Space
means an off-street space on the same lot as the building or contiguous to a group of buildings, for
the temporary parking of a commercial vehicle while loading or unloading merchandise or materials,
and which abuts upon a street, lane or other appropriate means of access.
Lot- (See Lot Illustration of Definition in Appendix 3)
In this by-law lot shall mean a contiguous parcel of land which is owned by one person, or by more
persons than one as tenants in common as to the whole parcel, or as joint tenants as to the whole
parcel, and which parcel of land is also:
a) a whole of a lot or block on a registered Plan of Subdivision;
b) a whole of a unit on a Vacant Land Condominium Plan;
c) the whole of a contiguous parcel of common elements within a Vacant Land Condominium
Plan or within a Common Elements Condominium Plan;
d) the whole of the lands within a Standard Condominium Plan; or
e) a parcel which may otherwise be conveyed separately without contravening the Planning Act,
provided that the sub-paragraph (e) shall not apply to a unit within a Standard Condominium
Plan.
Lot, Corner
means a lot situated at the intersection of, or abutting upon, two or more public roads, provided
that the angle of intersection of such streets is not more than 135 degrees.
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Lot, Interior
means a lot other than a corner lot.
Lot, Through
shall mean a lot bounded on two opposite sides by a street. If any lot qualifies as being both a
"Lot, Corner" and a "Lot, Through", as hereinbefore defined, such lot shall be deemed a "Lot,
Corner" for the purpose of this By-law.
Lot Area
is the total horizontal area within the limits of a lot, and for the purpose of this definition the lot area in
each zone shall apply only to that portion of such lot which is located within said zone unless
otherwise specified.
Lot Coverage
shall mean the percentage of the lot area, covered by all buildings above ground level, and shall not
include that portion of such lot area which is occupied by a building or portion thereof which is
completely below ground level, and for the purpose of this definition the lot coverage in each zone
shall be deemed to apply only to that portion of such lot which is located within said zone.
Lot Depth
means the horizontal distance between the front and rear lot lines. Where these lines are not parallel,
it shall be the length of a line joining the mid-points of the front and rear lot lines; for lots with curved
front lot lines, the measurement shall be taken from a line drawn parallel to the chord of the arc of the
curve constituting the front lot line, lying midway between said chord and a line drawn parallel to said
chord and tangent to said arc. 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
shall mean the horizontal distance between the side lot lines measured at right angles. Where the
front lot line is not a straight line, or where the side lot lines are not parallel, the lot frontage shall be
measured by a line 7.5 metres back from, and parallel to, the chord of the lot frontage. (For the
purpose of this By-law the chord of the lot frontage is a straight line joining the two points where the
side lot lines intersect the front lot lines.)
Lot Line
means any boundary of a lot or a vertical projection thereof.
a) Front Lot Line
means the lot line that abuts the street except that, in the case of a corner lot, the shorter lot
line that abuts the street shall be deemed the front lot line and the longer lot line that abuts the
street shall be deemed the exterior lot line. In addition:
1. in the case of a corner lot with two street lines of equal lengths, the lot line that abuts the
wider street or abuts a Provincial Highway shall be deemed to be the front lot line, and in
the case of both streets being under the same jurisdiction, or of the same width, the
Municipality may designate either street line as the front lot line;
2. in the case of a corner lot abutting a .3 metre reserve the lot line so abutting the .3 metre
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reserve shall be deemed an exterior side lot line and the other line abutting the street shall
be deemed the front line;
3. in the case of a through lot, the longer boundary dividing the lot from the street shall be
deemed to be the front line and opposite shorter boundary shall be deemed to be the rear
lot line. In case each of such lot lines should be of equal length the Municipality may
designate either street line as the front lot line.
b) Rear Lot Line
means the lot line furthest from or opposite the front lot line.
c) Lot Line, Side
means a lot line other than a front or rear lot line.
1. Exterior Side Lot Line
shall mean any lot line other than a front lot line or rear lot line which abuts a public
street/road/lane.
2. Interior Side Lot Line
shall mean a side lot line other than an exterior side lot line
Lot of Record
shall mean a lot or parcel of land that can legally be conveyed and which includes lots on a registered
plan of subdivision, parcels created by consent in accordance with The Planning Act, as amended
from time to time, or any other distinct and separate holding, the deed to which is registered in the
Land Registry Office and which lot or parcel of land was legally created prior to the date of passing of
this By-law. For the purposes of this definition, lots of record shall not include those lots on a
registered plan of subdivision which been deemed not to be a registered plan of subdivision for the
purposes of Section 49(4) of The Planning Act, as amended from time to time.
Lumber Yard
shall mean a place of business which retails lumber and related materials and may include open
storage and warehousing.
Main Building
see "Building, Main or Principle"
Main Wall
shall mean the exterior front, side or rear wall of a building or structural members essential to the
support of a fully enclosed space or roof (where such members are nearer to a lot line than the said
exterior wall).
Manure, Liquid Storage Facility
means a building or structure in which animal waste is stored in a liquid state.
Manure, Solid Storage Facility
means a building or structure in which animal waste is stored in a solid state.
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Mineral Aggregate Operation
shall mean:
1. Lands under license or permit, other than for wayside pits and quarries, issued in
accordance with the Aggregate Resources Act, or successors thereto;
2. For lands not designated under the Aggregate Resources Act, established pits and quarries
that are not in contravention of this by-law including adjacent land under agreement with or
owned by the operator, to permit continuation of the operation; and
3. Associated facilities used in extraction, transport, beneficiation, processing or recycling of
mineral aggregate resources and derived products such as asphalt and concrete, or the
production of secondary related products
Miniature Golf Course
shall mean a use which provides facilities designed and operated primarily for what is commonly
known as miniature golf but does not include a Golf Driving Tee or Range or a Golf Course as defined
herein.
Minimum Distance Separation (MDS I):
is a tool to determine a required distance for new development from existing livestock facilities as
determined by the Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) Formulae approved by the Province of
Ontario (as amended from time to time).
Minimum Distance Separation (MDS II):
is a tool to determine a required distance for a new or expanding livestock facility from an existing use
or approved development area as determined by the Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) Formulae
approved by the Province of Ontario (as amended from time to time).
Mobile Home
shall mean a pre-fabricated dwelling unit designed for occupancy by one or more persons on a
permanent basis, having a floor area of not less than 50 square metres, designed to be towed on its
own chassis (notwithstanding that its running gear is or may be removed), constructed in conformity
with CSA 240 Series, placed or designed to be placed on permanent foundations, and connected or
designed to be connected to public utilities, but shall not include a travel trailer, tent trailer or a trailer
otherwise designed.
Mobile Home, Double Wide
shall mean a prefabricated dwelling unit occupied or designed for occupancy by one or more persons
on a permanent basis, towed or designed to be towed in two or more separate sections with each
section towed or designed to be towed on its own chassis and joined together to form one dwelling
unit and placed on a permanent foundation, and connected or designed to be connected to public
utilities, but shall not include a travel trailer, or single-family detached dwellings constructed in parts,
designed to be transported to a lot and where they are joined as integral units and placed on a
permanent foundation.
Mobile Home Park
shall mean a lot containing two or more mobile home sites and which is under single management
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and ownership, used for the siting of mobile homes together with commercial-recreational and service
uses for Mobile Home Park residents, including any building, structure or enclosure forming a part of
such mobile home park.
Mobile Home & Recreational Vehicle Sales & Service Establishment
shall mean land, building or structure used for the sale and service of Mobile Homes, Modular
Homes, and Travel/Tent Trailers.
Motorized Recreational Vehicle Sales and Service
shall mean land, building or structure used for the sale and service of motorized recreational vehicles
such as: boats, motorcycles, snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles.
Mobile Home Site
shall mean an area of land within a mobile home park occupied by or intended for occupancy by one
mobile home together with all yards and open space required by this By-law.
Modular Home
see 'Dwelling, Modular Home'
Motel
means a separate building of two or more connected or detached buildings designed and used for the
purpose of catering to the needs of the travelling public by furnishing sleeping accommodation with or
without supplying food and/or other refreshments. A motel may include accessory recreational
facilities and each guest room may be entered directly from the exterior of the building. A motel shall
not include a boarding or rooming house or a hotel.
Motor Home
see 'Travel Trailer'
Motor Vehicle
shall mean an automobile, truck, motorcycle or motorized snow vehicle, or all-terrain vehicle but does
not include the cars of electric or steam railways, or other vehicles running only on rails, or a traction
engine, farm tractor, self-propelled instrument of husbandry or road building machine.
Motor Vehicle Body Shop
shall mean a building and/or lot used for the repair and painting of motor vehicles but does not
include any other motor vehicle uses.
Motor Vehicle, Derelict
shall mean a motor vehicle that is in a wrecked, discarded, dismantled, inoperative or abandoned
condition; and does not have a current license plate.
Motor Vehicle Repair Shop
shall mean a building and/or land used for the servicing, repair, cleaning, polishing, lubrication and
greasing of Motor Vehicles and may include minor vehicular body repair and re-painting, but shall not
include any other Motor Vehicle Use defined in this By-law.
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Motor Vehicle Rust Proofing Establishment
a building used for the application of rust proofing materials on motor vehicles.
Motor Vehicle Sales or Service Establishment
shall mean a building and/or lot used for the display and sale of new or used motor vehicles, and/or
the servicing, repair, cleaning, polishing and greasing of these products, the sale of accessories and
related products, the leasing or renting of motor vehicles and the retail sales of motor vehicle
lubricants and fuels. This establishment may also include such minor body repair that may be
incidental to the mechanical servicing and repair of motor vehicles.
Motor Vehicle Washing Establishment
shall mean a building and lot used for the washing or cleaning of motor vehicles by automobile
washing equipment and may include the sale of fuels to motor vehicles, but shall not include any
other automotive use defined in this By-law.
Motor Vehicle Wrecking Establishment
see 'Salvage Yard'
Municipal Drain Closed
shall mean "drainage works" as defined by the Drainage Act, as amended from time to time, located
entirely within the ground.
Municipal Drain Open
shall mean "a drainage works" as defined by the Drainage Act, as amended from time to time.
Municipality
shall mean the Corporation of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry.
Natural Environment
shall mean areas of wetlands, woodlands, watercourses, valleylands, and / or environmentally
sensitive areas (ESAs); ESAs may include: life science areas of natural and scientific interest
(ANSIs); habitat for threatened or endangered species; wildlife habitat; earth science areas of natural
and scientific interest (ANSIs).
Navigable Waterway
shall mean a navigable body of water or stream as deemed under the Beds of Navigable Waters Act.
Non-Complying
means a legally existing lot or building or buildings that is permitted by the provisions for the zone in
which such lot or building or buildings is located as of the date of passing of this by-law, which does
not meet the zone provisions with respect to yards, lot area, frontage, parking, setback, or any other
provision of this By-law applicable to that zone.
Non-Conforming
means a legally existing use that is not permitted in the Zone in which it is located.
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Nursing Home
See Dwelling, Nursing Home
Nutrient Unit (NU):
An amount of nutrients that give a fertilizer replacement value of the lower of 43 kilograms of nitrogen,
or 55 kilograms of phosphate as nutrient (as defined in Ontario Regulation 267/03 made under the
Nutrient Management Act, 2002) and as provided by the Minimum Distance Separation (MDS)
Formulae approved by the Province of Ontario (as amended from time to time).
Noxious Use / Contaminant
shall mean an offensive use or trade within the meaning of The Public Health Act or any use which is
a nuisance by reason of emission of airborne or waterborne odours, gases, dirt, smoke, noise,
vibration, fumes, cinders, soot or waste, or the depositing or leaving of unsightly objects or chattels on
land, which may be hazardous or injurious as regards health or safety or which prejudices the
character of the surrounding area or interferes with or may interfere with the normal enjoyment of any
use of land, building or structure.
Obstacle Limitation Surface
means a surface that establishes the limit to which objects may project into the airspace associated
with an aerodrome so that aircraft operations at the aerodrome may be conducted safely. The
Obstacle Limitation Surface includes a Takeoff and Approach Surface, a Transitional Surface and an
Outer Surface.
Occupancy
shall mean to reside in as owner or tenant on a permanent or temporary basis.
Office
means any building or part of a building in which business may be transacted, a service performed or
consultation given, but excludes such uses as retail sale, repair, manufacture, assembly or storage of
goods, or places of assembly and amusement.
Office, Business
means any building or part of a building in which one or more persons are employed in the
management, direction or conducting of an agency, business brokerage, or labour organization, and
shall exclude such uses as retail sale, manufacture, assembly or storage of goods, or places of
assembly and amusement.
Office, Professional
means any office where professionally qualified persons, technical assistants and associated clerical
staff are employed and where clients or patients go for advice, consultation or treatment. Without
limiting the generality of the forgoing, professional office uses may include: business providing
qualified professional services such as physicians, lawyers, drugless practitioners, and planners; and
any other use of a similar nature which conforms to the criteria above; but shall not include the uses
of a Personal Service Shop or Service Shop.
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Official Plan
shall mean the Official Plan for the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry, including amendments thereto as
adopted by Municipal Council and as approved by the County of Huron.
On-Farm Diversified Use:
Means uses that are secondary to the principal agricultural use of the property and are limited in area.
On-farm diversified uses include, but are not limited to, home occupations, home industries, agri-
tourism uses and uses that produce value-added agricultural products. On-farm diversified uses may
include accessory retail of goods produced on the property or goods produced on farms location
within a 50km radius.
Open Space, Usable
shall mean an area of land on the site which is suitable for landscaping, including any part of the site
occupied by recreational accessory buildings, any surfaced walk, patio or similar area, any sports or
recreational area, any ornamental or swimming pool, and the roof or other part of a building or
structure open to the air and suitable for landscaping and used as a recreational area but excluding
any driveway or ramp, whether surfaced or not, any curb, retaining wall, motor vehicle parking area,
or loading space.
Outdoor Display
shall mean the open air display of goods or merchandise for sale.
Outside Amenity Area
means an outdoor rear yard amenity area within the boundaries of a lot for aesthetic and recreational
use and may include landscaped open areas, patios and swimming pools but shall not include any
driveway or parking area.
Outside Storage
means the storage of goods, merchandise or equipment in the open air and in unenclosed portions of
buildings which are open to the air on the sides.
Outer Surface
means a surface located in a horizontal plan above the Richard LeVan Airport and its environs. The
Outer Surface at the Richard LeVan Airport is 45 metres above aerodrome elevation and extends to
4000 metres from the geographic centre (middle of main runway).
Owner
shall mean the person who holds legal title to a piece of property
Park Model Trailer
means a manufactured building used or intended to be used for residential occupancy designed and
constructed in conformity with CAN/CSA-Z241 Series - M, "Park Model Trailers".
Park, Private
means a non-commercial recreational area other than a public park used by the owner and their
guests, and may include therein one or more swimming pools, wading pools, picnic areas,
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refreshment rooms, tent camping areas, tennis courts, bowling greens, or similar open space uses.
Park, Public
means a recreational area owned or controlled by the Corporation or by any Board, Commission or
other Authority established under any statute of the Province of Ontario, or any religious, charitable or
philanthropic organizations. The Municipality may consider including a 'naturalization' component to
all parks within Natural Environment zones.
Parking Aisle
shall mean a portion of a parking area which abuts on one or more sides parking spaces to which it
provides access and which is not used for the parking of vehicles.
Parking Area, Required
shall mean an area of land which is provided and maintained upon the same lot or lots upon which
the principal use is located and which area:
a) comprises all parking spaces of at least the minimum number required according to the
provisions of this By-law, and all driveways, aisles, maneuvering areas, entrances, exists, and
similar areas used for the purpose of gaining access to and egress from the said parking
spaces, but shall not include any part of a highway, street or road; and
b) is provided and maintained in accordance with all applicable provisions of this By-law.
Parking Lot
shall mean a lot used or intended for the temporary parking of 2 or more motor vehicles and may
include aisles, parking spaces and related entrance and exit lanes, but shall not include any part of a
road.
Parking Space
shall mean a space on which a motor vehicle may be temporarily parked. For 'Parking Area
Regulations' see General Provisions.
Permitted
shall mean permitted by this By-law.
Person
includes any individual, association, partnership, corporation, Municipal Corporation, agent or trustee
and the heirs, executors or other legal representative of a person to whom the context can apply
according to law.
Personal Services Shop
see "Service Shop - Personal" and "Service Shop - General"
Petroleum Work
shall mean as defined by the Oil, Gas and Salt Resources Act, as amended from time to time, a
Pipeline or Petroleum Well and every part thereof and adjunct thereto that is used in the drilling for or
the production or storage of oil or gas.
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Pit
shall mean a place where consolidated gravel, stone, earth, clay, fill, mineral, consolidated rock, or
other material is being or has been removed by means of an open excavation to supply material for
construction, industrial or manufacturing purposes.
Pit, Wayside
means a temporary pit opened and used by a public authority solely for the purpose of a particular
project or contract of road construction and not located on the road right-of-way.
Place of Entertainment
means a motion picture amusement arcade or other theatre, auditorium, billiard or pool room, bowling
alley, ice or roller skating rink, curling rink, or dance hall, but does not include any place of
entertainment or recreation otherwise defined or classified in this By-law.
Plant, Hot Mix
means a building or structure used for the manufacturing of asphalt in a form suitable for the
immediate use in the paving of roads or driveways and the damp proofing of buildings and structures.
Plant, Ready Mix
means a building or structure used for the manufacturing of concrete in a form suitable for the
immediate use in the construction of buildings, structures, roads or driveways.
Planting Strip
means an area which shall be used for no purpose other than planting a row of trees or a continuous
unpierced hedgerow of evergreens or shrubs not less than 1.5 metres high, immediately adjacent to
the lot line or portion thereof along which such planting strip is required.
Playground
means an area of landscaped open space, equipped with children's equipment, such as slides,
swings or wading pools.
Point of Reception
"Point of reception" is a definition that is used by the Ministry of Environment in assessing an
application for a Certificate of Approval for wind energy facilities. A point of reception includes the
following structures/uses on separately titled lots: a dwelling; recreational residence; hotel; motel;
nursing home; retirement home; hospital; campground; school; or place of worship on a separately
titled lot.
Portable Asphalt Plant
means a facility with equipment designed to heat and dry aggregate and to mix aggregate with
bituminous asphalt to produce asphalt paving material, and includes stockpiling and storage of bulk
materials used in the process. It is not of permanent construction, but is designed to be dismantled at
the completion of the construction project.
Private Club
means a building or part of a building used as a meeting place for members of a chartered
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organization, and shall include a lodge a fraternity or sorority house, hostel, and a labour union hall.
Private Garage or Carport
means an attached or detached accessory building or portion of a dwelling house which is designed
or used for the sheltering of private motor vehicles and storage of household equipment incidental to
the residential occupancy.
Privacy Fence
shall mean a solid and continuous fence constructed of suitable material to a height of not less than
1.5 metres (5.0 feet) so as to provide a year round visual barrier.
Professional Office
see 'Office, Professional'
Public Authority
shall mean the Council and any School Board, Public Utility Commission, Transportation
Commission, Public Library Board, Board of Parks Management, Board of Health, Planning
Committee or other board or commission or committee of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry
established or exercising any power or authority under any general or special statutes of Ontario with
respect to any of the affairs or purposes of the Municipality or a portion thereof, and includes any
committee or local authority established by By-law of the Municipality. The Federal Government of
Canada and the Government of the Province of Ontario and any boards, departments, commission or
agencies thereof may be considered as public authorities.
Public Building
shall mean any building or structure owned or leased by a municipal corporation, county corporation,
Province of Ontario or the Government of Canada and in which government activities are carried out.
Public Utility
shall mean a waterworks, a water supply system, sewage works, electricity generation facilities and
transmission and distribution systems, hydro corridors, street lighting system, natural or artificial gas
works or supply system, a transportation system or a telephone system, and includes any lands,
buildings or equipment required for the administration or operation of any such system.
Pump Island
means that portion of an automobile service station, public garage or portion of a non-residential use
for the retail sale of automotive fuels, which includes the gas pumps, concrete base, overhead
canopy and kiosk, but shall not include any part of any building for the repair or service of vehicles.
Reconstruction
shall mean to construct again.
Recreation, Active
shall mean the use of land, water and/or building for the purpose of organized active leisure activities
and shall include an arena, a golf course and a sports field, and motorized vehicle trails.
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Recreation, Passive
shall mean the use of land and/or water for the purpose of passive leisure activity and shall include
such uses as a park, a garden, a picnic area and the like, equestrian and hiking trails, as well as a
playground with activity equipment for children.
Recycling Centre
shall mean a building or an area where materials, excluding motor vehicles and farm machinery, are
collected, separated and processed.
Redevelopment
means development subsequent to the total or partial removal of buildings from land.
Regulatory Flood
see 'Flood, Regulatory'
Regulatory Floodline
see 'Floodline, Regulatory'
Renovation
means the repair and restoration of a building to good condition within existing external walls but shall
not include its replacement.
Replacement
shall mean when used in reference to a building or structure or part thereof, and the rebuilding,
repairing or restoring of more than 25% of the total building or structure.
Research and Development Facility/Laboratory
shall mean a building or group of buildings in which are located facilities for scientific research,
investigations, testing or experimentation.
Residence
see 'Dwelling'
Residential Use
means the use of a building or structure or parts thereof as a private dwelling.
Restaurant
see 'Eating Establishment'
Retail Sales or Service Area
shall mean floor area where goods and services are made available for sale but shall not include
storage areas or other commercial uses.
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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 and includes storage on or about the store premises of
limited quantities of such goods, wares, merchandise substances, articles or things sufficient only to
service such stores but does not include a food or grocery store, any manufacturing, processing or
construction uses.
Retirement Home
shall mean a building for the accommodation of senior citizens, within single or double rooms or
suites which do not contain kitchens, and where central kitchen, dining and laundry facilities are
provided for the residents, together with other communal facilities, under the supervision of resident
and other staff, but which shall not include a Nursing Home, licensed under the Nursing Homes Act,
as amended from time to time.
Right-of-Way
shall mean a legal agreement which affords access to abutting lots.
Road (Private)
shall mean a road which is not assumed by the Ministry of Transportation, the County of Huron or the
Municipality and shall provide private access to any lots abutting thereon.
Road, Street or Highway (Public)
means a road which has been assumed by the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, the
County of Huron or the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry and shall mean such public highway, street or
road as affords the main means of access to any lots abutting thereon.
For the purpose of setbacks, an unopened or unassumed road allowance shall also be considered a
road, street or highway (public).
a) Road, Arterial - are designed to facilitate through traffic. These roads will be developed, where
possible, on a 100 foot road allowance and direct access will be limited so as not to impede the
efficient flow of through traffic. In North Huron, all King's Highways are arterial roads.
b) Road, Collector - have the dual function of carrying moderate volumes of traffic and providing
land access. Collector roads distribute traffic between local and arterial roads and carry lighter
volumes for shorter trips than an arterial road. These roads will be developed, where possible, on
a 100 foot road allowance. In North Huron, all County Roads are collector roads.
c) Road, Local - provide localized access and minimize through traffic. These roads will be
developed, where possible, on a 66 foot road allowance. In North Huron, all Municipal roads are
local roads.
Rural Areas
means lands located outside of settlement areas, including natural environment and agricultural
areas.
Salvage Yard
includes a lot and/or premises for the storage and/or handling and/or sale of scrap or used materials,
which without limiting the generality of the foregoing, shall include waste paper, rags, wood, bottles,
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bicycles, vehicles, tires, metal and/or other scrap material and salvage and includes a junk yard,
scrap metal yard and an automotive wrecking establishment, including ancillary automotive sales and
service establishment and premises.
Sawmill
shall mean the use of land, building or structure for the purpose of processing logs or other unfinished
wood into lumber, shingles, pallets, sawdust, firewood or related products.
School
means a school under the jurisdiction of a Board as defined in the Education Act or the Universities or
Colleges Act, as amended from time to time.
a) School, Commercial means a school operated by one or more persons for gain or profit.
b) School, Private means a school other than a public school or commercial school under the
jurisdiction of a private non-profit board of trustees or governors, a religious organization, or a
charitable institution.
c) School, Public means a public school under the jurisdiction of a public agency
Seniors Home
see 'Home for the Aged, Dwelling'
Separation Distance
means the horizontal distance between buildings or structures measured from the closest point on the
exterior wall of such buildings or structures.
Service Shop
Service Shop, Personal
means a building or part of a building not otherwise defined or classified herein, for the
performance of personal services such as health studios, a barber shop or beauty parlor.
Service Shop, General
means a building or part of a building used for the servicing, cleaning, maintenance, renovation, or
repair of articles, goods or materials, including radio, television, and appliance repair shops, and
laundromats. This definition shall not include any manufacturing operation, or any establishment
used for the service or repair of motor vehicles.
Service Station
means a building and/or lot used for the service and repair of motor vehicles and may include the sale
of fuels, lubricants and parts for motor vehicles.
Setback
See 'Building Setback'
Settlement Areas
means towns, villages and hamlets where development is concentrated, and the surrounding land
has been designated for urban development in the Official Plan.
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Sewage Treatment Plant
shall mean the use of land and/or buildings for the purposes of treatment and disposal of sanitary
sewage and includes accessory transfer stations and pumping stations.
Shopping Centre
shall mean a group of commercial establishments conceived, designed, developed and managed as
an interdependent and inter-related unit whether by a single owner or tenant or by a group of owners
or tenants, acting in collaboration and shall include a parking lot.
Sign
means a name, identification, description, device, display, or illustration which is affixed to, or
represented directly or indirectly upon a building, structure or lot and which directs attention to an
object, product, place, activity, person, institution, organization or business. A sign permit may be
required for the erection of any sign up on private or public property in accordance with the Municipal
Sign By-law.
Sinkhole
sinkholes are closed depressions that form by the dissolution of underlying soluble bedrock and they
function as connections between surface and groundwater.
Site Plan
shall mean a scaled drawing showing the relationship between the lot lines and the uses, buildings or
structures existing or proposed on a lot, including such details as parking area, driveways, walkways,
landscaped areas, building areas, minimum yards, building heights, floor areas, densities and areas
for special uses.
Solar Collector
shall mean a device or combination of devices and/or structures that transform solar energy into
thermal, chemical or electrical energy.
Solar Energy System
shall mean a system designed for the collection, storage and distribution of solar energy.
Sports and Recreation Facility
shall mean land, buildings or structures used for the purpose of active leisure activities and shall
include such uses as an arena, swimming pool, community centre, curling rink, outdoor ice rink, a
sports field and uses accessory thereto.
Stockyard
shall mean the use of land, a building or a structure for the temporary containment of livestock.
Storage (Commercial) Warehouse
see 'Commercial Storage Warehouse'
Storey
shall mean that portion of a building between any floor and the floor, ceiling or roof next above,
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provided that any portion of a building partly below grade level shall not be deemed a storey unless
its ceiling is at least 1.8 metres above average finished grade and provided also that any portion of a
storey exceeding 4 metres in height shall be deemed an additional storey for each 4 metres or
fraction thereof of such excess.
Storey, Half
shall mean the portion of a building located wholly or partly within a sloping roof having a floor area of
not less than one-third or more than two-thirds of the floor area of the storey next below, sidewalls not
less than 1.2 metres in height and a ceiling with a minimum height of 2.3 metres over an area equal
to at least 50% of its floor area.
Street
See 'Road, Street or Highway (Public)'
Street Line
means the boundary line between a street and a lot.
Structure
shall mean anything that is erected, built or constructed of parts joined together or any such erection
fixed to or supported by the soil and/or any other structure, including manure storage facilities. For the
purposes of this By-law "structure" does not include a fence, retaining wall, hedge, light standards,
tombstones, sports screening, signs or a swimming pool.
Swimming Pool
means any body of water located outdoors, contained by artificial means, and having a depth of
greater than .3 metres at any point, and used and maintained for the purpose of swimming, wading,
diving or bathing, not including an existing or new pond built for agricultural purposes.
Takeoff and Approach Surface
means an inclined plan beyond the end of a runway and preceding the threshold of a runway.
Tavern
shall mean tavern as defined by the Liquor License Act, as amended from time to time.
Temporary Building
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.
Temporary Use
means the use of land, building or structure for a construction office, tool shed, or for the storage of
scaffolds, equipment and material which is incidental to and necessary for construction work in
progress for so long as the same are necessary for the construction work which has neither been
finished nor abandoned on the same lot. 'Abandoned' means the failure to proceed expeditiously with
the construction of a work.
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Temporary accommodation for aeronautics uses
means a maximum of four lounge chairs or cots in a single room available to pilots resting at the
Richard Levan Airport between flights. Adequate washroom facilities will be provided. Temporary
accommodation for aeronautics uses shall not include a motel, hotel, boarding, lodging or rooming
house.
Tenant
means a person or group who occupies a building, structure or land by rental agreement.
Terms
all terms used in this By-law, which are not otherwise specifically define, shall have the meanings
given to them by the Planning Act and the Condominium Act at the relevant point in time.
Theatre
shall mean an establishment which produces/performs plays, films and live theatre productions along
with any appropriate accessory uses used in performance productions and management; in addition,
an accessory art gallery and food concession may be permitted.
Tillable Hectares
means the total area of land including pasture that can be cultivated.
Top-of-Bank
means a line delineated at a point where the oblique plane of the slope meets the horizontal plane.
Trailer
A trailer may include a trailer for the transport of vehicles, equipment and materials.
Trailer and Tent Park
shall mean any land upon which overnight, short term or seasonal accommodation for 2 or more
travel trailers used or intended to be used for human occupation is provided and includes ancillary
commercial laundry, social and recreational facilities.
Transitional Surface
means a complex surface along the side of the runway strip at the Richard LeVan Airport and part of
the side of the approach surface that slopes upwards and outwards up to the outer surface.
Travel Trailer
shall mean any vehicle so constructed that it is suitable for being attached to a motor vehicle for the
purposes of being drawn or propelled by the said motor vehicle and capable of being used for living,
sleeping or eating accommodation, notwithstanding that such vehicle is jacked up or, that its running
gear is removed.
Travel Trailer Sales Establishment
shall mean a building, structure or lot used for the display and sale of travel trailers and includes the
servicing or repair of said travel trailers.
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Truck Transport Terminal
shall mean a building or structure, or lot used for the parking, repairing or dispatching of Commercial
motor Vehicles or trailers, as defined by the Highway Traffic Act, as amended from time to time.
Underwing Camping
means a maximum of 6 tent sites with access to washroom facilities as an accessory use to the
Richard LeVan Airport. Tent sites are to be used by pilots and airplane passengers as temporary
accommodation in tents at the Richard LeVan Airport.
Unit in a Plan of Condominium
means a part of the property designated as a unit by the description and includes the space enclosed
by its boundaries and all of the land, structures and fixtures within this space in accordance with the
declaration and description.
Urban
means those land uses designated for residential, recreational, commercial, industrial, community
facility or developmental within a recognized Town, Village, Hamlet or other recognized urban area.
Urban Expansion
means the outward expansion of settlement areas for such uses as residential, recreational,
community facility, commercial and industrial.
Use
shall mean the purpose for which any land, building, structure, or premises, or part thereof, is
arranged, designed or intended to be used, or is or may be occupied or maintained and the words
'used', 'to use' and 'uses' have a corresponding meaning.
Utility Service Building
shall mean a building used in connection with the supplying of local utilities services including a water
or sewage pumping station, a water storage reservoir, a gas regulator building, a hydro sub-station, a
telephone building for exchange, long distance or repeater purposes (but does not include major
hydro corridors and transformer stations of 230kv or more).
Veterinarian's Clinic
shall mean a building or part thereof wherein animals of all kinds are treated or kept for treatment by
a registered veterinarian, and where such animals can be temporarily boarded.
Warehouse
shall mean a building used or intended to be used for the bulk storage of goods, merchandise or
materials and shall include wholesale establishments.
Waste Disposal Site
shall mean any land approved by the Ministry of the Environment upon, into or in which waste may be
deposited or processed.
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Water Supply
shall mean a distribution system of underground piping and related storage, including pumping and
purification appurtenances owned and operated by the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry and/or the
Ontario Ministry of the Environment for public use.
Water System, Communal
shall mean a private water distribution supply system in which water is piped to more than one
dwelling or business operation.
Watercourse
shall mean a natural/artificial channel for a stream and, for the purpose of this By-law, includes a
channel for an intermittent stream.
Wholesale Use
means any establishment which sells merchandise to others for resale and/or to industrial or
commercial users.
Wind Energy Facility
shall mean any device and related equipment that is used, or designed to be used, for the production
of electrical power where wind is the energy source, including wind turbines, vertical axis wind
turbines and horizontal axis wind turbines.
Wind Energy Facility, Small-Scale
wind energy facilities which are intended to generate electricity. A small-scale wind energy facility in
an urban zone has a maximum nameplate capacity of 25 kW. A small-scale wind energy facility in an
agricultural zone has a maximum nameplate capacity of 500 kW.
Wind Energy Facility, Commercial Scale
scale wind energy facilities are wind energy facilities which have a nameplate capacity exceeding 500
kilowatts (kW) and are intend to generate electricity for commercial purposes.
Yard
means an open area of land, unoccupied and unobstructed except as otherwise provided for or
required by this By-law, located on the same lot or zone within a lot with a main building or structure.
See Appendix 4, Illustration of Yard Definitions.
Yard, Front
means a yard extending across the full width of the lot or zone within the lot between the front line of
the lot and the nearest part of any building or structure on the lot, or the nearest open storage use on
the lot.
"Front Yard Depth" means the least horizontal dimension between the front lot line of the lot
and the nearest part of any building or structure on the lot, or the nearest open storage use on
the lot.
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Yard, Rear
means a yard extending across the full width of the lot or zone within the lot between the rear lot line
of the lot or rear zone boundary and the nearest open storage use on the lot.
"Rear yard Depth" means the least horizontal dimension between the rear lot line of the lot or
rear zone boundary and the nearest part of any building or structure on the lot or zone, or the
nearest open storage use on the lot or zone.
Yard, Side
means a yard extending from the front yard to the rear yard and from the side lot line of the lot or side
zone boundary to the nearest part of any building or structure on the lot, or the nearest open storage
use on the lot.
"Side Yard Depth" means the least horizontal dimension between the side lot line of the lot or
side zone boundary and the nearest part of any building or structure on the lot or zone, or the
nearest open storage use on the lot or zone.
"Side Yard Exterior" shall mean a side yard immediately adjoining a public street
"Side Yard Interior" shall mean a side yard immediately adjoining a lot and does not include an
exterior sideyard.
Zone
means an area delineated on the Zoning Map or Zoning Map Schedules and established by this By-
law for a specific use.
Zoning Administrator
shall mean the officer or employee of the Corporation charged with the duty of administering and
enforcing the provisions of this By-law.
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Section 3: General Provisions
3.1
Application
The provision of this section shall apply to all zones except as otherwise indicated in the applicable
zone provisions.
3.2
Application of Other By-Laws, Regulations, Legislation
Nothing in this By-law shall operate to relieve any person from the obligation to comply with the
requirements of the Ontario Building Code Act or any other By-law of the Municipality in force from
time to time or the obligation to obtain any other license, permit, authority or approval lawfully
required by a governmental authority having jurisdiction to make such restrictions. This includes
where appropriate, regulations and permits as administered by the Maitland Valley Conservation
Authority.
3.3
Accessibility
All new buildings, with the exception of residences, should have regard to accessibility. Accessibility
issues will be considered in accordance with the Ontarians with Disabilities Act and or municipal
legislation regarding accessibility.
3.4
Accessory Buildings
Private garages or other accessory buildings or structures:
3.4.1 shall not be used for human habitation except where a dwelling is a permitted accessory use;
3.4.2 shall not be built in a front yard. Where an accessory building or structure is built on a corner
lot, it shall be located in the side yard which is not adjacent to the flanking street or in the rear
yard and not closer to a street than the setback required for the main building, except that this
provision does not apply in AG1 or AG2 Zones.
3.4.3 when detached, shall not exceed 6 metres in height nor contain more than two storeys except
when in a VC2 zone where the maximum height is 10 metres not containing more than two
storeys (as per By-law 48-2022);
3.4.4 shall not exceed 10 percent coverage of the total lot area;
3.4.5 shall not be built closer than 1.25 metres to a lot line except for semi-detached garages which
may be centred on a mutual side lot line;
3.4.6 shall not be built closer than 2 metres to a main building
3.4.7 shall not be considered for the purposes of calculating lot coverage even if attached to the
main building in any way, except for accessory residential uses.
3.4.8 in all zones except AG1 and AG2 no accessory building or accessory use shall be established
on any site or lot until and unless the main building or use to which it is accessory is
established.
3.5 Bed & Breakfast Special Provisions
A tearoom or dining room in conjunction with an approved Bed & Breakfast shall be allowed in any
zone permitting a Bed & Breakfast, provided:
a)
No commercial fat fryers or commercial exhaust fans will be allowed. Only appliances and
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fixtures normally used in a residence will be allowed.
b)
A maximum of 30% of the floor area of the house may be used for seating area for the tea
room or dining room.
c)
The hours of operation shall be between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
d)
The required parking for a tearoom or dining room shall be the same as for a 'Bed and
Breakfast' in the Parking Area Regulations, General Provisions. This parking will be required
in addition to the parking required for the dwelling and the bed and breakfast. All parking for
the tearoom or dining room shall be totally located on the property and shall not be located in
the front yard or exterior side yard. All other provisions of this parking regulation shall be
complied with.
e)
No sign except a small sign to recognize the business shall be allowed. Any sign for a bed
and breakfast and a tearoom or dining room shall be approved by the Municipality prior to
installation. No exterior signs with interior lighting shall be allowed.
f)
Building Code Act requirements for the septic system have been satisfied.
3.6
Buildings Per Lot
No person shall erect more than one main building on a lot or establish more than 1 main use on a lot
unless otherwise specified within this By-law, except:
3.6.1 permitted buildings and uses in a General Agricultural Zone (AG1), Agricultural Commercial
Industrial (AG3), Village Industrial (VM1), Community Facility (CF) or Airport Lands (AL)
Zone;
3.7
Regulation of Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines
and Watercourses
The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority and the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority have
jurisdiction in the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry.
The regulations of a Conservation Authority affect certain areas such as:
- floodplains
- areas subject to slope instability and soils instability
- hazardous areas along the Lake Huron shoreline
- riverine valleys
- wetlands
No development is permitted on lands shown within Conservation Authority Notification Area until it
has been determined that the proposed development meets the requirements of all applicable laws
regulated by the respective Conservation Authority.
Prior written permission of a Conservation Authority may be required to construct a building or
structure, place or remove fill of any kind, or alter or interfere with a watercourse, shoreline or
wetland. These areas are identified on the Key Maps of this By-law.
It is recommended that prior to the commencement of any of the above activities, the Conservation
Authority be contacted to determine if their Regulations apply to the lands. Further information
regarding these regulations is available at the Conservation Authorities' offices.
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3.8
Dangerous Uses
No land, building or structure except automobile service stations, and duly licensed installations for
the bulk storage of gasoline, lubricating oil, fuel oils and propane may be used for commercial or
industrial purposes which are likely to create danger to health, or danger from fire or explosion which
without limiting the generality of the foregoing shall include storage or manufacture of coal oil, water
oil, rock oil, fuel oil, burning fluid, gas, naptha, benzene, gasoline, dynamite, dualine, nitroglycerine,
gunpowder, petroleum and petroleum products.
3.9
Determination of Natural Environment Zone Boundaries
Where a natural environment zone boundary in this by-law is to be determined, the person authorized
by Council to enforce this by-law shall determine such zone boundary by reference to the zone limits
as shown on this by-law and by a site inspection of the subject property.
3.10 Encroachment Expection
Where a building or structure is legally established and believed to be in compliance with the Zoning
By-law but is subsequently shown, by an Ontario Land Surveyor's legal survey, not to comply with the
provisions of the Zoning By-law, an encroachment of 0.25 metres is permitted into any yard.
3.11 Encroachments
3.11.1
Encroachment in Yards, Permitted
Every part of any yard required by this By-law shall be open and unobstructed by any structure from
the ground to the sky provided however, that fences and hedges in accordance with the provisions of
Section 3.17 (Fences) of this By-law shall be permitted and that those structures listed in the following
table shall be permitted to project into the minimum yards indicated for the distances specified below:
Structure
Yards in which projection is
permitted
Maximum projection
permitted from main wall
Sills, belt courses,
cornices, eaves, gutters,
chimneys or pilasters
All yards
0.75 metres
Fire escapes and
exterior staircases
Rear yard or side yard
1.5 metres
Window bays
Front, rear and exterior side yards
only
1 metre over a width of 3
metres
Balconies
Front, rear and exterior side yards
only for single-detached dwellings
1.5 metres
Open, roofed porches
not exceeding one storey
in height, uncovered
terraces
All yards
2.5 metres including eaves
and cornices provided that
no porch or terrace extends
closer than within 1.0
metres of any lot line or
prevents access to any rear
yard
Retaining Walls
All yards
No maximum or minimum
requirements.
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3.11.2 Encroachment Exception
Where a building or structure is legally established and believed to be in compliance with the Zoning
By-law but is subsequently shown, by an Ontario Land Surveyor's legal survey, not to comply with the
provisions of the Zoning By-law, an encroachment of 0.25metres is permitted into any yard.
3.12 Established Front Yard
Notwithstanding the yard and setback provisions of this By-law to the contrary, a building may be
erected closer to the street line than required by the zone provisions provided that the proposed
building may not be established closer to the street than the average setback of the 2 nearest
buildings on the same side of the street within 200 metres.
3.13 Exceptions to Height Limitations
The height limitations of this By-law shall not apply to cell towers, chimneys, church spires, clock
towers, elevator enclosures, flag poles, grain elevators, silos, sky-lights, television or radio antennae,
ventilators, water tanks, windmills, or wind turbines.
3.14 Existing Agricultural Lots
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4 to the contrary, all lots zoned AG1 (General Agriculture)
which are between 10 and 49 acres in size, and existed on the date of passing of the Municipal
Zoning By-law, are permitted one single family residence which is not accessory to agriculture subject
to the following siting provisions:
3.14.1 The residence complies with Minimum Distance Separation (MDS)
3.14.2 The residence has access to an open public road
3.14.3 There is suitable on-site sewage disposal and potable water supply.
3.15 Exterior Lighting
The type, location, height, intensity and direction of lighting shall be designed to ensure that lighting is
confined to the building face, parking area and vicinity of the site and does not cast glare onto
adjacent properties adversely affecting the use of the property or onto an adjacent public street which
would pose a vehicular safety hazard. Energy conservation measures should be considered to
ensure the site is not illuminated more than necessary.
3.16 External Building Materials
The following building materials shall not be used for the exterior vertical finished facing on any wall
of any building or structure within the Municipality:
- tar paper or building paper
- asphalt roll type siding or insul brick
- plain concrete or plain cinder block in Residential areas
- galvanized steel in VR1, VC1 zones.
3.17 Fences
No fence more than 2 metres in height shall be allowed in VR1, VR2, with the exception of fences
surrounding pools, the maximum height which shall be 2.5 metres.
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3.18 Garden Suites
Garden Suites are permitted in the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry in accordance with the provisions
of the Planning Act, Section 39.1. A Garden Suite may transition to a permanent Additional
Residential Unit provided it meets the provisions of the appropriate section of this Bylaw. (as per By-
law 48-2022)
As a condition to passing a by-law authorizing the temporary use of a garden suite under the
Planning Act, the Municipal Council may require the owner of the suite or any other person to enter
into an agreement with the municipality dealing with such matters related to the temporary use of the
garden suite as the council considers necessary or advisable, including:
a) The installation, maintenance and removal of the garden suite
b) The period of occupancy of the garden suite by any of the persons named in the agreement
c) The monetary or other form of security that the council may require for actual or potential cost
to the municipality related to the garden suite.
3.19 Hazard Land Requirements
In addition to the zone provisions of the applicable zones, this By-law shall regulate development on
and adjacent to Hazard lands. Hazard lands include those lands that are susceptible to flooding or
erosion, have steep slopes or soil instability or other environmental or human made hazard.
No development shall be permitted on hazard lands or adjacent to hazard lands until required studies
have been completed to the satisfaction of, and approved by the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry and
the Conservation Authority. Hazard lands may be zoned Flood Fringe (FF), Floodway (FW), Natural
Environment (NE1) or Natural Environment (NE2). All hazard lands are subject to this general
provision.
3.20 Loading Space Regulations
3.20.1
Loading Space Requirements
The owner or occupant of any lot, building or structure in a Commercial, Community Facility, or
Industrial Zone, erected or used for any purpose involving the receiving, shipping, loading or
unloading of persons, animals, goods, wares, 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 or unloading facilities comprising
one or more loading or unloading spaces 9metres long, 3.5 metres wide and having a vertical
clearance of at least 4metres, and in accordance with the following schedule:
Total Floor Area of
Building or Structure
Minimum Number of
Loading Spaces
0 to 200 sq. m
0
Exceeding 200 sq. m
1
3.20.2 Access
Access to loading or unloading spaces shall be by means of a driveway at least 4.0 metres wide
contained within the lot on which the spaces are located and leading to a street or lane located within
or adjoining the Commercial, Community Facility or Industrial Zone.
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3.20.3 Location
The loading space or spaces required shall be located in the interior side or rear yard unless set back
from the street line a minimum distance of 16 metres.
3.20.4 Additions to Buildings
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 as such date is not increased. If
an addition is made to the building or structure which increases the floor area, then additional loading
space shall be provided for each addition or change of use as required by Section 3.20.1 of this By-
law for such addition or change of use.
3.21 Lot Enlargement, Minor
Where lands are severed and merged on title with abutting lands, the zoning on the abutting lands
property shall apply to the lands to be merged on title. This provision applies only where a consent is
granted for the purpose of a minor lot enlargement. The resulting lot area of the retained parcel is
deemed to comply with the provisions of this zoning by-law.
3.22 Lot Size, Agricultural Severance
Where a new agricultural lot is created by severance and conforms with the Official Plan and has a
minimum lot area between 18 and 38 hectares, the said lot is deemed to comply with the minimum lot
area provisions of this By-law (Section 4). This provision pertains to both the severed and retained lot
area.
3.23 Lots, Through
Where a lot, which is not a corner lot, has frontage on two streets, the front yard setback
requirements shall apply on each street in accordance with the provisions of the zone or zones in
which such lot is located. This setback provision does not apply to a through lot between a street and
a lane.
3.24 Lots, Two or More
Where two or more lots in a Plan of Subdivision are used together as a single parcel on which a
building or structure exists or is to be established, yards, setbacks, and other applicable provisions
shall be calculated as they apply to the parcel as a whole containing such building or structure.
Where the building or structure does not meet the zoning provisions with respect to setback from the
common lot line between the lots being developed as a single parcel, the lots being developed must
first be deemed not to be a registered subdivision, pursuant to section 50(4) of The Planning Act.
3.25 Lots to Front on Public Road
Unless otherwise specified by this by-law, a building or structure shall not be erected nor any land,
building, or structure used unless the property abuts or fronts on an open public road.
3.25.1 Plan of Subdivision
Lots in a registered plan of subdivision are deemed to meet the requirement to front on a street
where the agreement registered on title between the Municipality and the subdivision
developer provides for the use and development of lots in the subdivision prior to the
Municipality's assumption of the roads in the subdivision.
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3.25.2 Plan of Condominium
For a Plan of Condominium, only the development as a whole must front on a street provided
all the units within the condominium plan have legally enforceable access to a road.
3.27 Non-Complying Buildings and Structures
Where a building or structure was legally established prior to the date of the passing of this By-law,
and is permitted by the provisions of the zone in which such use, building or structure is located, but
does not meet the zone provisions with respect to yards, lot area, frontage, parking, setback or any
other provisions of this By-law applicable to that zone, the said building or structure shall be deemed
to comply with the By-law and may be enlarged, extended, reconstructed, repaired or renovated
provided that:
3.27.1 The enlargement, extension, reconstruction, repair or renovation does not further reduce the
compliance of that building or structure, with the provision(s) of the By-law to which it does
not comply; and
3.27.2 Where a non-complying building is removed or destroyed, such building may only be
reestablished or reconstructed, within 2 years from the date of destruction. Following this
period of time the building may only be reestablished in conformity with the provisions of the
by-law;
3.27.3 Where a house or barn which has been destroyed or intentionally removed is to be
reestablished within a period of 2 years the establishment of a different house or barn on a
neighbouring lot shall be subject to the separation distances included within Minimum
Distance Separation Formulae as if the house or barn which was removed or destroyed was
still present.
3.27.4 MDS and Catastrophes
- Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law to the contrary, where a building or
structure is destroyed in whole or in part, by a catastrophe, MDS I will not be applied when the
building or structure is rebuilt provided that it is built no closer to livestock facilities than before
the catastrophe
- Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law to the contrary, where a livestock facility is
destroyed in whole or in part, by a catastrophe, MDS II will not be applied when the livestock
facility is rebuilt, provided it is built no closer to surrounding land uses and lot lines than before
the catastrophe, and the values of Factor A, B and/or D have not been increased for the
livestock facility.
3.27.5 Continuation of Legal Non-Complying Status
In the case of a rezoning or severance these provisions shall continue to apply such that the
building or structure shall be deemed to comply with any applicable zoning provisions, except
parking requirements, resulting from such rezoning
3.27.6 Location of Reconstructed Building
Where a non-complying building is removed or destroyed, such building may be reconstructed
in a different location than the original building, on the same lot, provided that the new location
does not further reduce the compliance with the provisions of the By-law to which the original
building did not comply.
3.27.7 All other applicable provisions of this By-law are complied with.
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3.27.8. For the purpose of Section 3.27 a non-complying building or structure which existed on the
date of passing of this By-law shall be considered legally established.
3.28 Non-Complying Lots, Existing Undersized
Notwithstanding anything contained in this By-law, an existing legal non-complying lot which lacks the
required frontage and/or area and/or depth for a lot in the respective zone, shall be deemed to be a
lot that may be used for the uses permitted by this By-law and a building or structure may be erected,
altered, or used thereon provided that:
3.28.1 The parcel can be legally conveyed by way of deed, transfer, mortgage, charge or agreement
of sale and purchase without consent under Section 50 of the Planning Act, as amended from
time to time.
3.28.2 All relevant requirements of the appropriate authority for septic systems/sanitary systems are
complied with.
3.28.3 All other requirements of this By-law, including the appropriate zone, are complied with.
3.29 Non-Conforming Uses
3.29.1. Continuation of Existing Uses
The provisions of this By-law shall not apply to prevent the use of any lot, building or structure
for any purpose prohibited by this By-law if such lot, building or structure was lawfully
established and used for such purpose on the date of passing of this By-law, and provided that
it continues to be used for that purpose. All other applicable provisions of this by-law are
complied with. (Amended by By-law 20-2016)
3.29.2. Replacement of Buildings or structure for Non-Conforming Uses
If a building or structure used for a non-conforming use is removed or destroyed, it may be
replaced provided the non-conforming use has continued and the replacement building or
structure does not further reduce the compliance with the provisions of the By-law to which the
removed or destroyed building or structure did not comply, if any. (Amended by By-law 20-
2016)
3.29.3. Building Permit Issued
The provisions of this By-law shall not apply to prevent the erection or use for a purpose
prohibited by this By-law of any building or structure, the plans for which have prior to the date
of passing of this By-law been approved by the Building Inspector, so long as the building or
structure when erected is used and continues to be used for the purpose for which it was
erected and provided the erection of such building or structure is commenced within 2 years
after the date of the passing of this By-law; and such building or structure is completed within a
reasonable time after the construction thereof is commenced.
3.29.4. Strengthening, Repairing or Renovating Buildings or Structures Used for Non-
Conforming Uses
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the strengthening to a safe condition, the repair or
renovation of any building or structure or part of any building or structure which use does not
conform with the provisions of this By-law, provided such strengthening, repair or renovation:
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- Does not further reduce the compliance with the provisions of the By-law to which the
building or structure does not comply, if any; and
- Does not involve any alteration of use and the building or structure continues to be used for
the purpose. (Amended by By-law 20-2016)
3.29.5
Conservation Authority Regulated Lands
Within Natural Environment zones, Flood Way zones, Flood Fringe zones and areas regulated
by the Conservation Authority, a Conservation Authority permit may be required. (Amended by
By-law 20-2016)
3.29.6 Deleted by By-law 20-2016
3.29.7 Deleted by By-law 20-2016
3.30 Occupancy Incomplete Building
No new building or structure intended for human occupancy or use shall be occupied before the main
side walls and roof have been erected and the external siding and roofing have been completed and,
where applicable, kitchen, heating and sanitary conveniences have been installed and are in
satisfactory working order.
3.31 Outdoor Solid Fuel Combustion Appliances
3.31.1 Setbacks
No outdoor solid fuel combustion appliances shall be installed at less than 30 metres from any
property line or less than 150 metres from any residence on a separate lot. No outdoor solid
fuel combustion appliance shall be installed less than 10 metres from any combustible
materials or fuel tanks.
3.31.2
No Incineration of Waste
No outdoor solid fuel combustion appliances shall be used for the incineration of waste.
3.31.3
Zone Restrictions
Outdoor solid fuel combustion appliances shall not be permitted in the VR1, VC1 zones.
3.31.4
Approvals
Prior to the installation of any outdoor solid fuel combustion appliance each appliance shall be
approved by the Chief Building Official and permit fees shall be as set out in the Municipal
Building By-law. All outdoor solid fuel combustion appliances shall bear a C.S.A. or U.L.
approval rating and be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Prior to the
use of and following installation of any outdoor solid fuel combustion appliance each appliance
shall be inspected and approved by the Chief Building Official or his/her designate.
3.32 Parking Area Regulations
The minimum number of parking spaces required for the uses set out in this By-law is provided as
follows:
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Type of Use
Minimum Parking Requirements
Assembly Hall, Auditorium,
Arena, Church, Funeral
Home, Sports Field, Theatre
1 per 4 persons of maximum designed capacity of the facility
Auction Sale Facility, Flea
Market
Minimum 40 parking spaces.
Bowling Alley; Curling Rink;
Driving Range; Social,
Service, or Golf Country Club
1 per 10 square metres of total floor area devoted to public use
of all club buildings, plus:
- 2 per golfing green,
- 2 per lawn bowling green,
- 2 per tennis or racquetball court,
- 4 per curling ice sheet,
- 3 per indoor bowling lane,
- 1 per every driving range tee box.
Where any one club provides seasonal recreational facilities
such as golf (summer), or curling (winter), parking spaces for
these activities shall only be provided for the season requiring
the greatest number of parking spaces.
Clinic or Veterinary Clinic
6 per practitioner
Dwelling, Bed & Breakfast
establishment
2 per dwelling unit plus 1 per guest room
Dwelling,
Detached, semi-detached,
duplex, converted, modular
1 space for each dwelling unit
Dwelling,
Apartment, and other multiple
unit dwellings
1.5 spaces for each dwelling unit
Dwelling,
Group Home
2 per dwelling unit plus 1 per 4 group home residents
Dwelling,
Home for the aged, nursing
homes
1 per 3 beds
Dwelling,
Lodging house, boarding or
rooming house
1 per dwelling unit and 1 per room for rent
Eating establishment,
restaurant, tavern
1 per 4 persons of maximum designed capacity, plus 10 for
drive-in establishments
Fire hall
5 per bay
Furniture store, wholesale
establishment
1 per 90 square metres of retail floor area
Grouped Commercial
6 spaces for each one hundred 100 sq. m of gross floor area.
Hospital
1 parking space for each 2 beds.
Hotel or Motel
3 plus 1 per guest room
Industrial Establishments and
Warehouses
1 parking space for each 90 sq. m of gross floor area
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Type of Use
Minimum Parking Requirements
Motor Vehicle Repair
Establishment, Service
Station, Sales & Service
Establishment
4 plus 1 per repair bay
Offices and Government
Buildings
1 parking space for each 40 sq. m or fraction thereof of floor
space in the building
Public Building, except where
specifically identified
1 space for each 30 sq. m of gross floor area.
Minimum of 3 spaces for a library.
Retail Store, Department
Store, Personal Service Shop
1 per 20 sq. m of retail and/or customer service floor area.
School, Daycare
1 space per 6 children who may be legally accommodated
School, Elementary
The greater of 1.5 per classroom or 1 per 10 square metres of
auditorium assembly area
School, Secondary
The greater of 5 per classroom or 1 per 7.5 square metres of
auditorium assembly area.
Supermarket, Grocery Store
1 space for each 10 sq. m of gross floor area.
Uses permitted by this By-law
other than those referred to
above
1 per 40 square metres of total floor area
3.32.2
Calculation of Spaces
- When a building or lot accommodates more than one use or purpose the required parking
spaces shall be the sum of the required parking spaces for the separate uses or purposes.
- If calculation of the required parking spaces results in a number that is not a whole number,
the required parking spaces shall be the next higher whole number.
- No parking lot area shall be located on a septic tank and tile bed disposal area.
- For all parking areas other than parking for VR1 and VR2 zones, a minimum of 1 accessible
parking space shall be required.
3.32.3
Parking Spaces for Individuals with Special Needs
3.32.3.1 Accessible parking spaces shall be provided to accommodate a varying range of
abilities including those in wheelchairs, limited mobility and those caring for small
children.
Number of
Automobile Parking
Spaces
Number of Accessible
Parking Spaces*
Number of Limited Mobility
Parking Spaces*
1-50
1
1
51-100
2
2
101-200
4
2
201-300
5
3
301-500
6
4
501 and over
6 plus 1 for each 100 over
500
4 plus 1 for each 100 over 500
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*the number of parking spaces required may not be sufficient for some facilities (e.g. seniors' centres)
where increased numbers of persons with disabilities may be expected.
3.32.3.2 Designated accessible parking spaces shall:
-
Be located on an accessible route that provides a safe path of travel from the parking area to
the accessible entrance of the building. Where possible, the parking area should be located
within 30m of the accessible entrance.
-
Level and firm surface.
-
Have a minimum vertical clearance of 2.75m
-
Have a minimum width of 2.7m and a length of 5.5m
-
Have an adjacent access aisle of a minimum of 2m, clearly indicated by markings.
-
All accessible parking spaces shall be designated by painting a sign on the pavement and
erecting a post mounted sign that displays the international symbol for accessibility, as
illustrated in Appendix 7.
3.32.3.3 Designated limited mobility & caregivers only parking spaces shall:
- Have a minimum width of 3.2m wide and a length of 5.5m
- All limited mobility & caregivers only parking spaces shall be designated by erecting a post
mounted sign that displays the international symbol for accessibility, as illustrated in
Appendix 7.
3.32.4. Use of Parking Spaces and Areas
Any area where off-street parking is required under this By-law shall be used for no other parking
purpose than for the parking of operative passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles used in
operations incidental to the permitted uses on the lot, all bearing currently valid license plates.
For the purposes of this subsection "commercial motor vehicle" shall mean any commercial vehicles
as defined in the Highway Traffic Act.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, no person shall within any Residential Zone use any part of any front
yard except the driveway for the parking or temporary storage of tent trailers, motor homes, land
cruisers, truck campers, boats or motorized snow vehicles and no person shall use any part of a front
yard in a hamlet for the parking or storage of a house trailer.
No person shall in any Zone use any tourist or travel trailer for the purpose of providing temporary or
permanent living or eating accommodation. Sleeping accommodation may be provided in a tourist or
travel trailer, truck camper or motor home for a period not exceeding 14 days annually,
notwithstanding that such trailer is jacked up or that its running gear is removed.
3.32.5
Parking Area Location on Lot
Notwithstanding the yard and setback provisions of this By-law to the contrary, uncovered surface
parking areas shall be permitted in the required yards or in the area between the street line and the
required setback as follows:
Zone
Yards in which Required Parking Permit
Agricultural
All yards provided that no part of any parking area, other than a driveway, is
located closer than 1 metre to any street line.
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Zone
Yards in which Required Parking Permit
Residential
Driveway, interior side yard and rear yard.
Commercial
All yards provided that no part of any parking area, other than a driveway, is
located closer than 1 metre to any street line.
Industrial
Interior side and rear yards only except for visitor parking provided that no part
of any parking area, other than a driveway, is located closer than 1 metre to
any street line.
3.32.6
Multiple Use of Parking Area
Where two or more uses utilizing the same parking area will never occur simultaneously, the
parking requirements of the use having the highest parking requirements shall govern.
3.32.7
Existing Buildings
The parking area requirement referred to in this By-law shall not apply to any building lawfully
in existence at the date of passing of this By-law so long as:
- the building is used for a permitted use;
- the floor area as it existed at such date is not increased;
- any change of occupancy is to a use having the same or a lesser parking requirement
according to this By-law;
- all parking spaces existing at the date of passing of the By-law are retained.
3.32.8
Additions to an Existing Building
If an addition is made to a building or structure lawfully existing at the date of passing of this
By-law, then parking spaces in addition to those already existing shall be provided to the
number required for such addition or change of use.
3.32.9
Parking Area Design Standards
All parking areas required under this By-law, in Commercial, Industrial and Community Facility
Zones, shall conform with the following minimum standards:
3.32.9.1 Parking Aisles
Parking
in perpendicular width the aisle should be not less than
30 degree
3.4 metres
45 degree
3.7 metres
55 degree
4.3 metres
60 degree
4.9 metres
65 degree
5.2 metres
70 degree
5.5 metres
90 degree
6.7 metres
Parallel parking
3 metres for one-way traffic
6 metres for two-way traffic
Parking at an angle other
than those listed above
The aisle width shall not be less than the requirements for the angle
of parking which is next greater than the angle of parking being
provided
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3.32.9.2 Width of Parking Spaces
Parking
Width
For cars parked side by side
2.7 metres
For cars parked with wall or fence adjacent 3 metres
3.32.9.3 Depth of Parking Spaces
Parking
in perpendicular width the parking space depth should be not less
than
30 degree
4.6 metres
45 degree
5.5 metres
55 degree
5.8 metres
60 degree
5.8 metres
65 degree
5.8 metres
70 degree
5.8 metres
90 degree
5.5 metres
Parallel parking
6.5 metres
Parking at an angle other
than those listed above
The depth of the parking space shall meet the requirements for the
angle of parking which is next greater than the angle of parking being
provided
3.32.10 Use of Parking Spaces and Areas
Any area where off-street parking is required under this By-law shall be used for no other parking
purpose than for the parking of operative passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles used in
operations incidental to the permitted uses on the lot, all bearing currently valid license plates.
For the purpose of this subsection "commercial motor vehicle" shall mean any commercial vehicles
as defined in the Highway Traffic Act, as amended from time to time.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, no person shall within any Residential Zone use any part of any front
yard except the driveway for the parking or temporary storage of tent trailers, motor homes, land
cruisers, truck campers, boats or motorized snow vehicles and no person shall use any part of a front
yard in a hamlet for the parking or storage of a house trailer.
No person shall in any Zone use any tourist or travel trailer for the purpose of providing temporary or
permanent living or eating accommodation. Sleeping accommodation may be provided in a tourist or
travel trailer, truck camper or motor home for a period not exceeding 14 days annually,
notwithstanding that such trailer is jacked up or that its running gear is removed.
3.32.10.1
Commercial Motor Vehicles & Trailer-Tractors in Residential Zones
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3.32, no person shall use any lot, building or structure in a
Residential Zone for the parking or storage of any commercial motor vehicle unless he or she is the
owner or occupant of such lot, building or structure, the vehicle is accessory to the dwelling unit, and
not more than one commercial motor vehicle is stored in accordance with this section. Further,
however, a trailer-tractor or any commercial motor vehicle shall not be stored or parked in a
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Residential Zone if such vehicle exceeds 9 metres in length. No person shall use any lot, building or
structure in a Residential Zone for the parking or storage of a tractor trailer. This provision shall not
include commercial motor vehicles or tractor trailers which attend at residential premises for the
purposes of delivery and service.
3.32.10.2
Storage or Parking of Travel Trailers, Motor Homes and Personal Recreational
Vehicles
a) Outdoors
Up to a total of 3 vehicles (travel trailers, motor homes, boats or personal recreational vehicles) may
be parked or stored outdoors provided that these items are owned by the owner or occupant of the
subject lands and provided the outdoor parking or storage shall be in:
- a carport
- an interior side yard or rear yard
Up to a total of 3 vehicles (travel trailers, motor homes, boats or personal recreational vehicles) may
be parked or stored in an open driveway exclusive of any area covered by a sight triangle on a
temporary basis for up to 2 weeks per year.
b) Fully Enclosed
This By-law shall not restrict the number of travel trailers, motor homes and personal recreational
vehicles that are fully enclosed within a garage.
3.33 Planting Strip Requirements
3.33.1 Planting Strip shall be provided:
3.33.1.1 On lands zoned or used for multiple dwellings where they abut (including along an exterior
or rear lot line) lands zoned or used for detached, semi-detached, or duplex dwellings;
3.33.1.2 On lands zoned or used for any general commercial, highway commercial, agricultural-
commercial-industrial, recreational commercial or industrial purpose where the interior or
rear lot line abuts lands zoned or used for residential purposes or any public park;
3.33.1.3 On lands upon which a residential use or community facility use is being newly established
where such lands abut (including along an exterior or rear lot line) an existing non-
residential use, which is not maintaining a plant strip in accordance with Section 3.33.1.2
above;
3.33.1.4 Around the perimeter of outside open storage areas that may be established in the Industrial
Zone, where such areas are adjacent to a building line;
3.33.1.5 Around the perimeter of an area zoned for disposal, salvage yard, or utilities and
communications purposes;
3.33.1.6 On lands zoned for Community Facility uses where they abut (including along an exterior or
rear lot line) lands zoned for residential purposes;
3.33.1.7 Where a planting strip is required adjacent to a municipal drain it shall be located in
accordance with the Drainage Regulations.
3.33.2 Such planting strip shall have a width throughout of not less than 1 metre and may be included
as part of the required yard.
3.33.2.1Such planting strip shall be contained within the zone or on the lands for which it is a
requirement, and shall run the entire length of the zone or property line or lines separating it
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from the abutting zone or use except that no planting strip shall be located between the street
line and the building line in such a manner or of such a height as to obscure the vision of the
operator of a motor vehicle travelling on a public street.
3.33.4 Such planting strip shall consist of a continuous unpierced planting of trees or shrubs, and
shall be maintained at an ultimate height of not less than 1.75 metres.
3.33.5 Such planting strip shall be planted and maintained by the owner or owners of the land on
which the planting strips are required.
3.33.6 Subject to the site plan approval, a solid fence or wall, of equivalent height, may be considered
as an alternative to a planting strip. In any site plan agreement under Section 40 of The
Planning Act using a fence or wall as an alternative to a buffer strip, the following aspects
relating to the fence or wall shall be considered: location, height, porosity, materials and
finishing.
3.34 Prohibited Uses
All uses, including the following, shall be prohibited unless otherwise provided for:
3.34.1
Dangerous Uses
No land, building or structure, unless licensed, is permitted to be used for the storage or
manufacture of dangerous goods for commercial or industrial purposes.
3.34.2
Derelict Motor Vehicles
No lot shall be used for the keeping of derelict motor vehicles that are in a wrecked,
discarded, dismantled, unlicensed, inoperative or abandoned condition except as maybe
provided for in 'Salvage Yard' (C4) Zone except that such vehicles may be stored inside a
private garage.
3.34.3
Keeping Livestock in Settlement Areas
It shall be prohibited to keep livestock in Settlement Areas unless specifically permitted as in
Section 3.34.3.1 (Exceptions to Keeping Livestock). The regulations, restrictions and
prohibitions of all the other applicable By-laws continue to apply.
3.34.3.1 Exceptions to Keeping Livestock
Notwithstanding subsection 3.34.3 above and any other provision of this By-law to the
contrary, any lot containing a dwelling unit may be used for the keeping of 2 horses,
provided:
- such horse provides the primary means of transportation for the occupants of the dwelling
unit
- all manure shall be contained in an enclosed building and manure shall be removed from
the property at regular intervals to a suitable location in an Agricultural Zone
- the building or structure in which the horse is kept or in which the manure is enclosed
shall be set back from the interior side and rear lot lines the distance required for
accessory structures
Minimum Distance Separation (MDS 11) requirements shall not apply in Settlement Areas.
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3.34.4
Keeping Reptiles or Exotic Animals
The keeping of reptiles, or exotic animals that are by their nature dangerous to human health
or which create a noise nuisance, is prohibited within all zones; except where permitted by
other provisions of this By-law.
3.34.5
Keeping Stinging Insects
It shall be prohibited to keep stinging insects in the VR1 and VC1 zones.
3.34.6
Mobile Homes
3.34.6.1 It shall be prohibited to locate or use a mobile home in any zone except in the General
Agriculture (AG1), Agriculture Commercial Industrial (AG3), Agricultural Small Holdings
(AG4) and Residential Park (R4) for any purpose, temporarily or permanently, unless the use
of a mobile home for such purpose is listed specifically in this By-law as a permitted use with
a particular use zone.
3.34.6.2 Where a mobile home is specifically listed as a permitted use within a particular use zone,
each mobile home unit shall be placed on a permanent pad, substructure or permanent
foundation support. All mobile homes shall be provided with durable skirting, with access
where necessary, to screen the view of the undercarriage or foundation supports and any
accessory structure shall be so designed to harmonize with the mobile home.
3.34.7
Motorized Vehicle Racing Track
No land shall be used for the establishment of a track for the racing of any motorized vehicle.
3.34.8
Pits and Quarries
No land shall be used for pits and quarries, unless the land is within an extractive resources
(ER1) or (ER2) zone, with the exception of wayside pits, portable asphalt plants and portable
concrete plants as defined in the Aggregate Resources Act, which may be located in all
zones except NE1 and Residential zones.
3.34.9
Salvage Yards/Sanitary Landfill Sites
The use of any land or the erection or use of any building or structure for the purposes of
salvage yards or sanitary landfill shall be prohibited in all zones in a settlement area.
3.34.10 Travel Trailers on Vacant Residential Lots
It is prohibited to use vacant lots in the VR1 and NE1 zones for residential occupancy of
travel trailers.
3.34.11 Vending From a Vehicle
No lands, streets or lanes in the municipality shall be used for the sale of food, goods or
wares from the confines of a motor vehicle or trailer or cart unless the necessary permits
have been issued by the Municipality and the Huron County Health Unit.
3.35 Residential Setbacks from Railway Right-of-Ways
All forms of housing shall be screened from an adjacent railway right-of-way by a fence, hedge, wall
or berm. The minimum distances between the nearest wall of the residential building and the
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boundary of the railway right-of-way shall be 15 metres.
3.36 Setback of Buildings and Structures along Municipal Drains and Natural Watercourses
3.36.1
No building or structure shall be erected closer than 7.5 metres from the centre line of a
closed municipal drain or from the top-of-bank of a natural watercourse or open municipal drain
having a top width of less than 4.5 metres from top-of-bank to top-of-bank;
3.36.2
No building or structure shall be erected closer than 15 metres from the top-of-bank of a
natural watercourse or open municipal drain having a width of between 4.5 metres and 7.5 metres
from top-of-bank to top-of-bank;
3.36.3
No building or structure shall be erected closer than 30 metres from the top-of-bank of a
natural watercourse, open watercourse or open municipal drain which is more than 7.5 metres in
width from top-of-bank to top-of-bank;
3.36.4
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3.36.1 to the contrary, in an urban zone the
setback from a closed municipal drain may be reduced to 4 metres;
3.36.5
The provisions of Section 3.36 shall not apply to prohibit, in a Natural Environment Zone
(NE1), the structures permitted in such zone.
3.37 Setback of Liquid Livestock Manure Storage Facilities from Wells and Watercourses
Notwithstanding Section 3.36 (Setback of Buildings and Structures along Municipal Drains and
Natural Watercourses), covered steel, covered concrete, earthen, open concrete and open steel
manure storage facilities shall be located in accordance with the setbacks in the table below.
Minimum Setback
From:
covered
steel or
covered
concrete
earthen
open steel
or open
concrete
To Covered, Open or Earthen
Manure Storage, or
Livestock Housing Facility
drilled well
15 m
50 m
20 m
15 metres
dug well
30 m
100 m
40 m
30 metres
municipal well
100 metres
watercourse
60 m
250 m
60 m
50 metre flowpath *
open ditch
50 metre flowpath *
closed municipal
drain
15 m
50 m
20 m
15 metres
field tile
15 metres
sink hole
50 metre flowpath *
* a definition of flowpath can be found in Section 2
3.38 Setbacks from an Active or Closed Waste Disposal Site, for Residential and/or
Livestock Building Uses
No new building or structure, or alternation to an existing building or any replacement of a building
which has been accidentally destroyed that will be used for residential habitable space or livestock
purposes shall be erected within 500 metres of the fill area of a Municipal landfill site or closed landfill
site until it has been determined by a qualified professional to the satisfaction of the Municipality and
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the Ministry of Environment, that there will be no adverse off-site impacts. The assessment of impacts
shall include the presence of methane/leachate and the potential for noise, odour, dust and litter
complaints during operation. If there is a licensed disposal site located in an adjacent Municipality, the
same setback shall apply to the lands in Morris-Turnberry. The potential influence area of municipal
landfills in Morris-Turnberry is shown on the Key Maps.
3.39 Setback from Established Commercial Scale Wind Energy Facilities
No dwelling, recreational residence, hotel, motel, long-term care home, retirement home, hospital,
campground, school, or church on a separately titled property shall be established closer to a wind
energy facility than the distance established in obtaining the Ministry of Environment's Renewal
Energy Approval.
3.40 Sight Triangle
3.40.1 On a corner lot, within the triangular space formed by the street lines and a line drawn from a
point in one street line to a point in the other street line (each such point being 7.5 metres
measured along the street line from the point of intersection of the street lines), no building,
structure, fence, or planting, (in excess of 0.75 metres in height) which would obstruct the vision of
drivers of motor vehicles shall be erected. Such triangular space may hereinafter be called a "sight
triangle".
3.40.2 Where 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.
3.40.3 This provision shall not apply to the planting of field crops.
3.41 Stacking Lanes
3.41.1 Motor Vehicle Washing Establishment
Every motor vehicle washing establishment shall be provided with a minimum of 3 vehicle waiting
spaces measuring 2.5metres in width and 6 metres in length for each washing bay or 5 vehicle
waiting spaces for an automatic motor vehicle washing establishment.
3.41.2 Eating Establishments with Drive-Throughs
Every eating establishment with a drive-through shall provide a stacking lane with adequate numbers
of spaces to facilitate traffic movement. Drive through lanes shall comply with the following:
- no part of any drive through lane may be located within a parking area;
- no part of any drive through lane may be located within a parking aisle;
- drive through lanes must not obstruct parking spaces and cannot affect on-site circulation;
- drive through lanes must have a minimum storage capacity of 10 parking spaces.
3.42 Status Zoning
Where in this by-law a zone provides for the status zoning of existing lots, the yards and building
dimensions established by the structure or site plan agreement shall be deemed to be the required
yards and building dimensions for the lot in that status zone.
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3.43 Surplus Farm Residence Severance
Where the County of Huron or its delegate has approved the severance of a surplus farm residence
lot the appropriate Zone Map in this by-law shall be amended to change the AG1 zone to AG2-1 for
the retained farm parcel and AG4-1 for the severed residential parcel, as applicable. These
administrative amendments are permitted from time to time without further public notice or Council
approval.
3.44 Swimming Pools
Notwithstanding anything contained in this By-law, a swimming pool is permitted as an accessory use
in any zone, provided that the side and rear yard provisions of that zone are maintained:
3.44.1
in the side yard of any lot if no part of such pool is located closer to any lot line than the
minimum distance required for an accessory building located on such lot;
3.44.2
in the rear yard of any lot if no part of such pool is located closer to any lot line than the
minimum distance required for an accessory building located on such lot;
3.44.3
every privately owned outdoor swimming pool shall be enclosed by a fence of at least 1.5
metres in height as set out in the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry Swimming Pool Fence By-law.
3.44.4
no swimming pool or part thereof shall be located above a septic tank or septic tank tile bed
without a letter of approval from the local Health Authority.
3.45 Temporary Accommodation for Workers
Where a shack, shanty, bunk-house or other temporary structure is used for the accommodation of
workers engaged in work of a temporary or seasonal nature, such building or structure:
3.45.1 shall be so used only for the duration of the work and removed when work is complete;
3.45.2 no part of such structure is located closer to any lot line than the minimum distance required
for the accessory building located on such lot.
3.45.3 shall be locked or boarded up and not be used as accommodation when the work in
connection with which they were constructed is terminated.
3.46 Temporary Buildings And Uses For Construction Sites
In all zones, the use of land or a building for a construction office, tool shed, or for the storage of
scaffolds, equipment and material which is incidental to and necessary for construction work in
progress is permitted for so long as the same are necessary for construction which has neither been
finished nor abandoned.
3.47 Truck Bodies and Storage Containers
3.47.1
No truck, bus, coach, or streetcar body, railway car caboose, or storage container shall be
used for temporary or permanent human habitation.
3.47.2
Storage containers and similar structures may be used as an accessory use where
permitted by the respective zone.
3.47.3
Storage containers associated with construction work shall be permitted in any zone while
the main building is under construction. A storage container associated with construction work
shall be removed within a period of 6 months following the issuance of an occupancy permit and
any associated securities by the Chief Building Official.
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3.48 Use of Existing Building During Construction
In all residential and commercial zones the continued use of an existing building on a site during the
construction of a building intended to replace such building provided that:
3.48.1
In no case may such existing building remain undemolished on the site for longer than 60
days after the building intended to replace such existing building is ready in whole or in part for
occupancy, or 1 year after the date of issue of the building permit for the building intended to
replace such existing building, whichever comes first
3.48.2
Safety and emergency access are provided and maintained to the satisfaction of the Chief
Building Official and Fire Chief
3.48.3
The minimum parking requirements for use of the existing building continue on the site until
the existing building is vacated.
3.49 Utility Services for the Public
The provisions of this By-law shall not apply to prevent the use of any land as a street or to prevent
the installation of public services and utilities such as water mains, storm and sanitary sewers, gas
distribution mains, railway lines, electrical sub-stations and transmission lines of 230 kv or less,
pumping stations, flood and erosion control works, telephone and cable lines, and accessory utility
service buildings and structures provided that:
3.49.1
The approval of the Municipality has been obtained;
3.49.2
Approval has been given under The Environmental Assessment Act, R.S.O. 1980, as
amended from time to time, as required;
3.49.3
Utility service buildings in a residential area will require a rezoning to a Community Facility
(CF) or Communication & Utilities (U) Zone;
3.49.4
Any building or structure shall be designed and maintained in general harmony with
buildings of the type permitted in the Zone;
3.49.5
Any excessive noise or fumes resulting from such utility service shall be mitigated to reduce
compliance issues with abutting residences;
3.49.6
Electric power facilities which are subject to the provisions of the Environmental Assessment
Act, as amended from time to time, are permitted uses in all zones, and are not affected by the
provisions of this By-law. Electric power facilities which are not approved under the Environmental
Assessment Act are permitted uses in all zones and are subject to the provisions of Section 3.47
Utility Services for the Public.
3.49.7 Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law, wind energy facilities are not considered a
utility service for the public.
3.50 Water Extraction and Commercial Water Taking
Commercial water-taking operations are prohibited except where approved through an amendment to
this zoning by-law.
3.51 Cannabis Production Facility
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, any Cannabis Production Facility shall be subject
to the following provisions:
a) Lands, buildings or structures or portion(s) thereof used for Cannabis Production Facility
purposes that are equipped with air treatment control shall not be located any closer
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than 150 m to a Residential Zone, Community Facility Zone, park or similar recreational
use, dwelling, public school, private school, place of worship, or a day care.
b) Lands, buildings or structures or portion(s) thereof used for Cannabis Production Facility
purposes that are not equipped with air treatment control shall not be located any closer
than 300 m to a Residential Zone, Community Facility Zone, park or similar recreational
use, dwelling, public school, private school, place of worship, or day care.
c) Accessory buildings or structures used for security purposes for Cannabis Production
Facility may be located in any yard. The minimum setback for an accessory building
used for security purposes from a front, side, or rear lot line shall be one metre, but it
shall not be located in the sight triangle.
d) Outdoor storage is prohibited on the property in which the Cannabis Production Facility
is located.
e) Cannabis Production Facility shall only be permitted within the zones as explicitly
indicated in this Zoning By-law.
f) Setback requirements do not apply to dwellings located on the same parcel as the
cannabis production facility.
g) All development in relation to the establishment of or expansion to a Cannabis
Production Facility shall be subject to Site Plan Control.
3.52 On Farm Diversified Uses
- Are secondary to the principal agricultural use of the property, are operated by the persons
residing on the farm and do not interfere with the farm operation and do not conflict with the
surrounding uses.
- Do not cause a traffic or safety concern and provide safe access onto an open public road.
- Obtain relevant permits from the appropriate approval authority.
- Agri-tourism uses and Value Added agricultural uses under 1 hectare in size are permitted in the
AG1 zone. Uses larger than 1 hectare shall be permitted in the AG3 zone.
- The area calculation should consider the total area of buildings, structures, outdoor storage,
landscaped areas, wells and septic systems, berms, laneways and parking areas but discount
those areas which are shared between the agricultural uses and the on-farm diversified use.
- Buildings can occupy a maximum of 20% of the allowable area calculation. Where a building is
proposed to accommodate for on-farm events, the maximum is 120 persons seated capacity or
20% of the allowable area calculation, whichever is less.
- 25% of the floor area of a building containing an agri-tourism or value added agricultural uses be
used for retailing products grown/produced on the farm and goods produced on farms within a
50km radius.
- Servicing (e.g. private and/or public water & sewage services) for the agri-tourism and value
added agricultural uses must be located within the maximum 1 hectare area.
- Buildings for agri-tourism uses & value added agricultural uses shall be clustered together with
buildings for the principle agricultural use of the property.
- MDS shall not apply to on-farm diversified uses and these uses are encouraged to cluster with the
on-farm dwelling.
- Site Plan Control will apply to agri-tourism on-farm diversified uses.
(As per By-law 48-2022)
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3.53 Wellhead Protection Areas
There are 3 Wellhead Protection Areas in Morris-Turnberry: Wingham, Belgrave and Blyth. In addition
to the zone provisions of the applicable zones, this By-law shall regulate development in the 5 year
time of travel in Municipal Wellhead Protection Areas. Development will be permitted within wellhead
protection areas provided that the development does not include any risks as identified by the Source
Water Protection Act. Any development with risk potential will require the approval of the applicable
Conservation Authority. On the key maps, wells are shown in addition to the 5 year time of travel with
an overlay pattern. (As per By-law 48-2022)
3.54 Additional Residential Unit (Aru)
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the following provisions shall
apply to permit the construction of an Additional Residential Unit as an accessory use to a single-
detached dwelling in the permitted zones:
- In commercial scale agricultural settings in an AG1 zone, a maximum of two Additional
Residential Units is permitted per property with one unit within or attached to the main
residence and one within a detached structure.
- In small holding agricultural settings (AG4), a maximum of one Additional Residential Units is
permitted per property within or attached to the main residence.
- In village settings (VR1 and VR2), a maximum of one Additional Residential Unit is permitted
accessory to an unconverted single detached dwelling provided the minimum size of the
property is 8000 square metres (2 acres). The ARU is permitted within or attached to the main
residence or within a detached structure.
- The ARU must use the same entrance/driveway as the main dwelling.
- One (1) additional on-site parking space is provided for the ARU in addition to the parking for
the main dwelling.
- Where an ARU is contained within an accessory building, the following provisions apply:
- The maximum separation from the main dwelling is 60 metres;
- Section 14.4 when located in the VR2 zone.
- Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law to the contrary, an ARU located within an
accessory building in the agricultural area shall not be established closer to the neighbouring
livestock facilities than the legally established single detached dwelling to which it is accessory
to unless the ARU complies with Minimum Distance Formulae (MDS).
- Maximum Building Size:
- When detached and located in a VR2 zone, the structure containing the ARU shall be
no greater than 75% of the gross area of the main floor of the dwelling including
attached garages provided the total buildings do not exceed the maximum lot coverage.
(As per By-law 48-2022)
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Section 4: General Agriculture (AG 1)
Within this zone, no person shall establish any use of land or building, or erect or alter any building or
structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
4.1.
Permitted Uses
- agricultural use
- conservation
- forestry use, not including commercial forestry processing uses
- a farm produce sales outlet
- a wayside pit or quarry required by a road authority
- exploration, drilling for & production of oil & natural gas
- uses accessory to the permitted uses
- cannabis production facility subject to the provisions of Sections 4 and 3.51
4.2.
Accessory Uses
- Detached Dwelling and/or mobile home accessory to Agriculture
- Converted dwelling
- Dwelling with Support
- On Farm Diversified Use
- Additional Residential Unit(s) (total of 2) with one (1) within the main dwelling and/or one (1)
within a detached structure accessory to Main Dwelling
- Residential unites for farm labour, accessory to agriculture
- Commercial Greenhouse less than 2 acres in size
- Anaerobic Digestor
(As per By-law 48-2022)
4.3.
PERMITTED STRUCTURES
- one detached residential dwelling, converted dwelling units, enlarged dwelling and/or a mobile
home accessory to an agricultural use
- more than one main building per lot is allowed
- buildings and structures for the permitted uses
- other buildings and structures, not including residences, accessory to the permitted uses
- Additional Residential Unit within a detached structure including but not limited to a mobile
home.
- One multi-unit residential building for farm labour including a rowhouse to a maximum of 4
units. (As per By-law 48-2022)
4.4
Zone Regulations
4.4.1.
Lot Area (minimum) - 38 hectares
Areas of the lot zoned "Natural Environment" may be included in the calculation of the lot
area.
4.4.2.
Lot Frontage (minimum) - 150 metres
4.4.3.
Yard Requirements (minimum):
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4.4.3.1. for buildings and structures used for livestock, poultry and fur bearing animal housing
and waste storage:
4.4.3.1.1.
front yard depth- 60 metres
4.4.3.1.2.
rear yard depth- 30 metres
4.4.3.1.3.
side yard depth- 30 metres
4.4.3.1.4.
exterior side yard depth- 60 metres
4.4.3.2. for other permitted buildings and structures, and accessory structures:
4.4.3.2.1.
front yard depth
20 metres
4.4.3.2.2.
rear yard depth
7.5 metres
4.4.3.2.3.
side yard depth
7.5 metres
4.4.3.2.4.
exterior side yard depth
20 metres
4.4.4.a Additional Residential Unit in Accessory Structure shall:
- Be permitted with a maximum separation of 60 metres measured from the main dwelling;
- Utilize the same laneway as the main dwelling;
- Comply with Minimum Distance Separation Formulae to barns on separately titled lots.
4.4.4.b Farm Labour Housing
- Where accommodation for farm labour is required, a maximum of four (4) units are permitted
provided the farm labour dwelling:
- Is a maximum distance of 60 metres from the main dwelling or if no main dwelling
exists, a maximum distance of 60 metres from the largest building (eg. livestock barn,
greenhouse, etc.);
- Utilizes the same laneway as the dwelling or in the case of no dwelling, the facility
served by the on-farm labour (eg. Greenhouse or barn);
- Complies with Minimum Distance Separation Formulae to barns on separately titled
lots.
(As per By-law 48-2022)
4.4.5. Zone Provisions for Accessory Storage Containers
- A maximum of 3 storage containers shall be permitted
- Storage containers may only be located to the rear or interior side yard of a main building and
not be visible from a street. Storage containers are not permitted in a front yard.
- Storage containers must be located a minimum of 7.5 metres from all lot lines
- Storage containers accessory to the main use shall be a maximum of 3 metres in height.
Storage containers shall not be stacked.
4.5.
MINIMUM DISTANCE Separation (Livestock housing)
Notwithstanding any yard and setback requirement of this by-law to the contrary, no livestock housing
facility shall be established or enlarged unless it complies with the Minimum Distance Separation
(MDS) Formulae. Minimum Distance Separation is not applied to or from On-Farm Diversified Uses or
Agricultural Commercial Industrial (AG3) uses. (As per By-law 48-2022)
Application of MDS to Cemeteries
All cemeteries located outside of the settlement areas of the Municipality but within its geographic
boundaries are considered Low Visitation Cemeteries. Low Visitation Cemeteries (whether Closed or
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Open) shall be classified as Type A Land Use for purposes of MDS. (As per By-law 48-2022)
4.6.
Minimum Distance Separation (Residential)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, no residential, community facility,
commercial, industrial or recreational building or structure, located on a separate lot shall be
established unless it complies with the Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) Formulae.
4.7
Nutrient Management Plan and Manure Storage Requirements
No livestock operation or manure storage facility shall be established or enlarged until all the manure
storage requirements comply with requirements of Provincial Legislation.
4.8.
Existing Agricultural Holdings
Notwithstanding the provisions for Section 4.4., where an existing lot has a lesser lot area and/or
frontage than required under this by-law and is developed for an agricultural use, and contains
existing farm buildings and accessory structures, additional farm buildings and structures may be
erected, or existing farm structures may be altered providing all other requirements of this by-law are
complied with. Where an existing lot is developed for agricultural uses, exists on the date of passage
of this By-law, but does not meet the zone provisions with respect to minimum lot area and minimum
lot frontage, the farm holding will be deemed to comply with the By-law with respect to the minimum
lot area and minimum lot frontage provisions. (As per By-law 48-2022)
4.9
New Agricultural Holdings
Where a new agricultural lot is created by consent, the said lot is deemed to comply with the
minimum lot area and lot frontage provisions of this By-law. This provision pertains to both the
severed and retained lot area.
4.10 On Farm Diversified Uses
On-farm diversified uses are permitted accessory to an agriculture use in accordance with Section
3.52 and the provisions of the AG1 zone. (As per By-law 48-2022)
4.11. Special Zones
4.11.1 AG1-1 - Morris (Northeast) Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 4.1 and 4.2 to the contrary, on the lands zoned AG1-1,
livestock assembly, sales and transport, and accessory uses are permitted, in addition to the uses
permitted in the AG1 zone. (Amended by By-law 46-2007)
4.11.2 AG1-2 - Morris (Northwest) Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 2 the maximum number of persons employed on a full-time
basis, other than the owner, shall not exceed 6 for any accessory welding and machine shop and
office only. (Amended by By-law 36-2000)
4.11.3 AG1-3 - Morris (Northwest) Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.5 to the contrary, for the area zoned AG1-3 the MDS II
setback required from a hog barn to a residence located on the North Part Lot 3, Concession 6,
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Morris is 212 metres. The hog operation includes barns in the South Part of Lots 3, 4, and 5;
Concession 5. (Amended by By-law 57-2013)
4.11.4 AG1-4 Morris (Southeast) Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3 to the contrary, in the area zoned AG1-4 a
single family dwelling is a permitted structure and use.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.4.1.to the contrary, in the area zoned AG1-4 the minimum
lot area shall be 20 hectares. Areas of the lot zoned "Natural Environment" may be included in the
calculation of lot area.
4.11.5 AG1-5 Turnberry (East) Key Map
The AG1-5 zone permits agricultural uses as a main use on the property including a grain elevator
and storage bins. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.4 to the contrary, lot area and the
setbacks for the existing buildings are deemed to comply. New agricultural storage bins shall be
located no closer to the rear lot line than the existing bins on the property. On lands zoned AG1-5,
livestock and livestock buildings are subject to the provisions of Section 7.8 (Special Provisions). All
other provisions of this by-law shall apply. (Amended by By-law 07-2010)
4.11.6 AG1-6 Turnberry (North) Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.1 (Permitted uses) and 4.4 (Zone Regulations) to the
contrary, on the lands zoned AG1-6 livestock shall be prohibited in the existing barn. All other
provisions of this By-law shall apply. (Amended by By-law 4-2002)
4.11.7 AG1-7 Turnberry (North) Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4, to the contrary, on lands zoned AG1-7, a Mennonite
Parochial School is also a permitted use subject to the setback requirements of the AG1 (General
Agriculture) zone. For the purposes of calculating Minimum Distance Separation requirements, the
school shall be treated as a Type A land use and the distance will be measured from building to
building. There shall be no requirement for Minimum Distance Separation from the school to the
existing barn on the subject property. (Amended by By-law 58-2007)
4.11.8 AG1-8 Turnberry (West) Key Map
Notwithstanding the fact that the actual distance between the barn located on Lot 21, Concession 8
and the residence located on Lot 20, Concession 8 is 140 metres (459.3 feet), this By-law permits a
calculation under Section 4.5 of the By-law, to allow for expansion of the agricultural operation on Lot
21, Concession 8, based on a distance of 158 metres (517 feet) to the nearest residence in a different
ownership. All other applicable provisions of this By-law shall apply. (Amended by By-law 22-1990)
4.11.9 AG1-9 Turnberry (North) Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4 to the contrary, on the lands zoned AG1-9, a Mennonite
Parochial School, church and cemetery are permitted uses subject to the setback requirements of the
AG1 (General Agriculture) zone. For the purposes of calculating Minimum Distance Separation
requirements, the school, church and cemetery shall be treated as Type A land uses. The distance
will be measured from building to building for the school and church, and from the boundary of the
cemetery rather than the lot line. There shall be no requirement for Minimum Distance Separation
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from the school, church or cemetery to a barn on the subject property. All other provisions of By-law
45-2014 shall apply. (as amended by By-law 87-2017)
4.11.10 AG1-10 Turnberry (North) Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 20, to the contrary, the lands zoned AG1-10 shall revert
back to an AG1 (General Agriculture) zoning at the time that the lands cease to be used as a school.
(Amended by By-law 6-97)
4.11.11 AG1-11 Morris (Northwest) Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.4.1 to the contrary, for the area zoned AG1-11 the
minimum lot area shall be 6 ha. (Amended by By-law 81-2014)
4.11.12 AG1-12 Morris (Northwest) Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.4.1 to the contrary, the lot area for the area zoned AG1-
12 shall be 20 ha. Areas of the lot zoned NE2 (Natural Environment Limited Protection) shall be
included in the calculation of the lot area (Amended by By-law 111-2016)
4.11.13 AG1-13 Turnberry (West) Key Map; and North of Wingham Key Map
Notwithstanding the definition for front lot line in Section 2 of this By-law, for the area zoned AG1-13,
the front lot line shall be considered the southerly limit of the closed road allowance between
Concessions 8 and 9. Notwithstanding Section 4.4.2 of this Zoning By-law, the minimum lot frontage
for the area zoned AG1-13 shall be 20 metres (66 ft). (Amended by By-law No. 15-2017)
4.11.14 AG1-14
Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary, in the area zoned AG1-14, the lot size and existing
buildings are deemed to comply. (Amended by By-law 20-2019)
4.11.15 AG1-15
Notwithstanding the provisions to the contrary, on the lands zoned AG1-15, a Mennonite Parochial
school is a permitted use; subject to the setback requirements of the AG1 (General Agriculture) zone.
For the purposes of calculating Minimum Distance Separation requirements, the school shall be
treated as Type A land use. There shall be no requirements for Minimum Distance Separation from
the school on the subject property to a barn on the subject property. (As amended by By-law No. 68-
2019)
4.11.16 AG1-16 Turnberry (Northwest) Key Map
Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary, in the area zoned AG1-16 both the property and any
legally established existing buildings are deemed to comply with the AG1 zone provisions and the
minimum distance separation requirements of this By-law. (As amended by By-law No. 79-2019)
4.11.17 AG1-17 Morris Southwest Key Map
Notwithstanding any provisions of 4.5 to the contrary, for the purposes of calculating MDS II for a first
or expanding livestock facility on the lands zoned AG1-17, the neighboring cemetery located at Conc
7, Pt S. Pt Lt 12 shall be treated as a Type A land use. (As amended by By-law No. 41-2021
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Section 5: Restricted Agriculture (AG2)
Within this zone, no person shall establish any use of land or building, or erect or alter any building or
structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
5.1
Permitted Uses
- Agricultural use, general; excluding new residential dwellings
- Conservation
- Exploration, drilling for and production of oil and natural gas
- Forestry uses, not including commercial forestry processing uses
- Wayside pit required by road authority
- Uses accessory to the permitted uses
- Cannabis production facility subject to the provisions of Sections 5 and 3.51
5.2
Accessory Uses
- Commercial greenhouse less than 2 acres in size
- Farm produce sales outlet
- Storage containers in accordance with Section 5.5.5
- Anaerobic digester
5.3
Permitted Structures
- Buildings and structures for the permitted uses, not including a residence
- Buildings and structures, not including residences, accessory to the permitted uses
- More than one main agricultural building per lot is allowed
5.4
Zone Regulations
The General Agriculture (AG1) Zone Regulations shall apply.
5.5
Accessory Buildings And Accessory Uses
5.5.1 Use of Accessory Buildings
The following uses shall not be permitted in accessory buildings:
- human habitation
- any occupation for profit except as may be permitted by this by-law
5.5.2 Establishment of an Accessory Building or Use
- No accessory building or use shall be established in an AG2 zone until the main building or
use to which it is accessory is established.
- Buildings and structures solely devoted to and forming an integral part of a septic system and
that are less than 10 square metres are permitted in any yard.
5.5.3 Location of Accessory Buildings
Accessory buildings are permitted in all yards.
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5.5.4 Zone Provisions for Accessory Buildings and Structures other than Livestock Barns
5.5.4.1 Distance between main and accessory buildings (minimum) 2 metres
5.5.4.2 Front yard setback (minimum) 20 metres
5.5.4.3 Exterior side yard setback (minimum) 20 metres
5.5.4.4 Interior side yard setback (minimum) 7.5 metres
5.5.4.5 Rear yard setback (minimum) 7.5 metres
5.5.4.6 Building height (maximum) 9 metres
5.5.4.7 Accessory buildings shall not contain more than two storeys
5.5.5 Zone Provisions for Accessory Storage Containers
- A maximum of 3 storage containers shall be permitted
- Storage containers may only be located to the rear or interior side yard of a main building and
not be visible from a street. Storage containers are not permitted in a front yard.
- Storage containers must be located a minimum of 7.5 metres from all lot lines
- Storage containers accessory to the main use shall be a maximum of 3 metres in height.
Storage containers shall not be stacked.
5.6
Minimum Distance Separation (Livestock Housing)
Notwithstanding any yard and setback provisions of this by-law to the contrary, no livestock housing
facility shall be established or enlarged unless it complies with the minimum distance separation
(MDS II) Formulae. Minimum Distance Separation is not applied to or from On-Farm Diversified Uses
or Agricultural Commercial Industrial (AG3) uses. (As per By-law 48-2022)
Application of MDS to Cemeteries
All cemeteries located outside of the settlement areas of the Municipality but within its geographic
boundaries are considered Low Visitation Cemeteries. Low Visitation Cemeteries (whether Closed or
Open) shall be classified as Type A Land Use for purposes of MDS. (As per By-law 48-2022)
5.7
Minimum Distance Separation (Residential)
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this by-law to the contrary, no residential, community facility,
commercial, industrial, or recreational building or structure, located on a separate lot shall be
established unless it complies with the minimum distance separation (MDS I) Formulae.
5.8
Nutrient Management Plan and Manure Storage Requirements
No livestock operation or manure storage facility shall be established or enlarged until all the manure
storage requirements comply with requirements of Provincial Legislation.
5.9
Existing Agricultural Holdings
Notwithstanding the provisions for Section 5.4 where an existing lot has a lesser lot area and/or
frontage than required under this by-law and is developed for an agricultural use, with existing farm
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buildings and accessory structures, additional farm buildings and structures may be erected, or
existing farm structures may be altered in accordance with the following minimum requirements and
all other provisions of this By-law.
5.9.1 Lot Area (minimum) 4 hectares (Areas of the lot zoned "Natural Environment" may be included
in the calculation of lot area).
5.9.2 Frontage (minimum) 100 metres
5.10 New Agricultural Holdings
Where a new agricultural lot is created by consent, the said lot is deemed to comply with the
minimum lot area and minimum lot frontage provisions of this By-law. This provision pertains to both
the severed and retained lot area.
5.11 Special Zones
5.11.1 AG2-1 Retained Parcel from a Surplus Farm Residence Severance
Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary, in the area zoned AG2-1 all legally established
existing buildings are deemed to comply. All other provisions of this by-law are deemed to comply.
5.11.2 AG2-2 Morris (Northwest) Key Map
'Limited Agricultural Use" as defined in Section 2 (Agricultural Use, Limited), notwithstanding 5.2 to
the contrary, accessory uses will not be permitted in the AG2-2 zone.
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Section 6: Agriculture Commercial-Industrial (AG3)
Within this zone, no person shall establish any use of land or building, or erect or alter any building or
structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
6.1.
Permitted Uses
- an agricultural industrial establishment
- an agricultural processing establishment
- an agricultural service establishment
- an agricultural supply establishment
- an anaerobic digester
- a bulk sales establishment
- a transport terminal or yard
- cannabis production facility subject to the provisions of Sections 6 and 3.51
6.2.
Accessory Uses
- One detached residential dwelling or mobile home
- Home industry
- Home occupation
- Commercial greenhouse operation greater than 2 acres covered by a greenhouse
- Storage container in accordance with Section 6.5
6.3
Permitted Structures
- an accessory dwelling unit or a mobile home detached from or part of the non-residential
structure
- buildings and structures for the permitted uses
- buildings and structures accessory to the permitted uses
6.4.
Zone Regulations
6.4.1. Lot Area (minimum) - 1850 sq. m. Agricultural Commercial-Industrial uses requiring a septic
tank disposal system shall have a lot of sufficient size to accommodate a sewage disposal system
as approved by the appropriate approval authority
6.4.2.
Frontage (minimum) - 30 metres
6.4.3.
Front Yard Depth (minimum) - 20 m
6.4.4.
Side Yard Depth (min.) - 7.5 m or 1/2 of the building height, whichever is greater
6.4.5.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.4.4 all "Agricultural Processing" uses will require
a minimum side yard of 15 metres and such buildings shall maintain a minimum separation
distance of 100 metres from the nearest residence, other than a residence located on the same lot
as the agricultural processing use
6.4.6. Exterior Side Yard Depth (min.) - 20 metres
6.4.7. Rear Yard Depth (min.) - 7.5 metres
6.4.8. Lot Coverage (maximum) - 30%
6.4.9.
All lighting and illuminated signs shall be arranged so as to deflect light away from adjacent
properties
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6.5 Zone Provisions for Accessory Storage Containers
- A maximum of 3 storage containers shall be permitted
- Storage containers may only be located to the rear or interior side yard of a main building and
not be visible from a street. Storage containers are not permitted in a front yard.
- Storage containers must be located a minimum of 7.5 metres from all lot lines
- Storage containers accessory to the main use shall be a maximum of 3 metres in height.
Storage containers shall not be stacked.
6.6.
Regulations for Accessory Residential Uses
6.6.1.
Minimum Lot Area (in addition to the min. lot area for the Agricultural Commercial-Industrial
Use):
- detached residence - 700 sq. m
- attached dwelling unit-350 sq. m
6.6.2. Minimum floor area per dwelling unit shall be in accordance with the following:
- Fully detached residence - 84.0 square metres
- A residence as part of the non-residential building or structure - 70.0 square metres
- A mobile home - 50 square metres
6.7
Minimum Distance Separation (Livestock Housing)
Notwithstanding any yard and setback requirement of this by-law to the contrary, no livestock housing
facility shall be established or enlarged unless it complies with the Minimum Distance Separation
(MDS) Formulae. Minimum Distance Separation is not applied to or from On-Farm Diversified Uses or
Agricultural Commercial Industrial (AG3) uses. (As per By-law 48-2022)
Application of MDS to Cemeteries
All cemeteries located outside of the settlement areas of the Municipality but within its geographic
boundaries are considered Low Visitation Cemeteries. Low Visitation Cemeteries (whether Closed or
Open) shall be classified as Type A Land Use for purposes of MDS. (As per By-law 48-2022)
6.8
Separation Distance (Residential)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, no residential, community facility,
commercial, industrial or recreational building or structure, located on a separate lot shall be
established unless it complies with the Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) Formulae.
6.9
Buffer Strip
A 5 metre wide buffer strip of landscaped open space shall be provided between storage and/or
display areas and side and/or rear lot lines. Where an AG3 zone abuts an AG1 or AG2 zone, the
required buffer strip need not be landscaped.
6.10 Loading Spaces
All loading facilities must be provided within the lot and no loading may take place on a public right-of-
way. For additional loading requirements, refer to General Provisions Section for Additional Parking
requirements.
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6.11 Parking
All parking and storage of vehicles will be contained on the lot and no parking or storage of vehicles is
permitted on a public right-of-way.
6.12 Status Zones
6.12.1 AG3-3 Morris (Northwest) Key Map - (deleted by By-law 13-2018)
6.12.2 AG3-4 Morris (Northwest) Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.1 to the contrary, the property zoned AG3-4 may also
include as a permitted use the sale and repair of vehicles and accessory uses including gasoline
retail.
6.13 Special Zones
6.13.1 AG3-1 Morris (Northeast) Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 6.1 and 6.2, to the contrary, the permitted uses on the
lands zoned AG3-1 shall be an agriculturally related trucking firm and accessory uses, buildings and
structures, including buildings for office maintenance and washing for the truck terminal subject to the
provisions of the AG3 zone. (Amended by By-law 59-2012)
6.13.2 AG3-2 Morris (Northwest) Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.1.to the contrary, the area zoned AG3-2 includes as a
permitted use a motel and accessory uses, subject to the provisions of Section 6.
6.13.3 AG3-5 Morris (Southeast) Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.1, 6.2, and 6.3 to the contrary, buildings or structures are
not permitted in the area zoned AG3-5.
6.13.4 AG3-6 Morris (Southeast) Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of section 6.1 to the contrary, the area zoned AG3-6 may be used for
the purpose of an existing auto repair facility, including rust-proofing, accessory automotive sales,
and the storage of antique automobiles. It is recognized that an auto repair facility will include the
accessory parking and storage of unlicensed vehicles.
6.13.5 AG3-7 Turnberry (East) Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 6.1 and 6.2 to the contrary, the permitted use on the lands
zoned AG3-7 are limited to an agricultural supply establishment, an accessory residence and
accessory structures. All other provisions shall continue to apply. (Amended by By-law 13-2013)
6.13.6 AG3-8 East of Wingham Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 6.1 and 6.2, to the contrary, the permitted uses on the
lands zoned AG3-8 shall be a seed processing plant and accessory uses, buildings and structures
subject to the provisions of the AG3 zone. (Amended by By-law 34-2010)
6.13.7 AG3-9 Turnberry (North) Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 6.1, 6.2, and 6.3 to the contrary, on the lands zoned AG3-
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9, the permitted structures shall not include accessory residential units. All other provisions shall
apply. (Amended by By-law 13-93)
6.13.8 AG3-10 Turnberry (East) Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.1 to the contrary, the lands zoned AG3-10 may also be
used for a gas station and restaurant.
6.13.9 AG3-11 Turnberry (East) Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.1 to the contrary, on the lands zoned AG3-11, an
automotive repair and sales establishment is a permitted use, in addition to those uses currently
permitted in the AG3 zone. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.4.3 to the contrary, the
minimum front yard depth shall be 11.8 metres (39 feet). Notwithstanding the provisions of Section
6.2 to the contrary, an Additional Residential Unit is deemed a permitted accessory use. All other
provisions continue to apply. (Amended by By-law 86-2006 & By-law 37-2023)
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Section 7: Agricultural Small Holding (AG4)
Within this zone, no person shall establish any use of land or building, or erect or alter any building or
structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
7.1
Permitted Uses
- residential use
- uses accessory to the permitted uses
7.2
Accessory Uses
- a home industrial use
- a home occupation use
- agricultural use, general (Amended by By-law 48-2022)
- a bed and breakfast
- group home
- uses accessory to the permitted uses.
- A farm produce sales outlet (Amended by By-law 20-2016)
7.3
Permitted Structures
- one detached dwelling or one converted dwelling, or a mobile home, on a foundation wall
- buildings and structures for the permitted uses
- buildings and structures accessory to the permitted uses
7.4
Zone Regulations
7.4.1
Lot Area (minimum) -4,046 sq. metres
7.4.2
Lot Area (maximum) - 4 hectares
7.4.3
Lot Frontage (min.) - 23 metres
7.4.4
Front Yard (min.) - 20 metres
7.4.5
Side Yard (min.) - 5 metres
7.4.6
Exterior Side Yard (min.) - 20 metres
7.4.7
Rear Yard (min.) - 7.5 metres
7.4.8
Lot Coverage (max.)- 30 percent
7.5
Building Regulations
7.5.1 Building Height (max.) - 12 metres
7.5.1.1 Existing Agricultural Building Height (max) - 30 metres
7.5.2 Accessory Buildings
Accessory buildings not containing livestock are required to meet the following interior side and rear
yard minimum setbacks:
- For buildings 10 square metres or less: 1.5 metres
- For buildings greater than 10 square metres but less than 100 square metres: 3 metres
- For buildings 100 square metres or greater: 5 metres
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7.5.3 Accessory Building Containing Livestock
Notwithstanding any provision of this by-law to the contrary, an accessory building containing
livestock may be established subject to the following:
- Interior Side Yard (minimum): 10 metres
- Rear Yard (minimum): 10 metres
- Building height (maximum): 12 metres
- Must be located in rear or interior side yard
- Compliance with Minimum Distance Separation Formula. Where the yard setbacks as required
by MDS are not the same as above, the larger of the two setbacks applies.
(As per By-law 48-2022)
7.6
Minimum Separation Distance (Residential)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, no residential, community facility,
commercial, industrial or recreational building or structure, located on a separate lot shall be
established unless it complies with the Minimum Distance Separation (MDS I) Formulae. The
proposed residence shall be treated as a "Type A" land use. Minimum Distance Separation is not
applied to or from On-Farm Diversified Uses or Agricultural Commercial Industrial (AG3) uses.
Application of MDS to Cemeteries
All cemeteries located outside of the settlement areas of the Municipality but within its geographic
boundaries are considered Low Visitation Cemeteries. Low Visitation Cemeteries (whether Closed or
Open) shall be classified as Type A Land Use for purposes of MDS.
(As per By-law 48-2022)
7.7
Status Zone
7.7.11 AG4-11
Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 7.4.2.and 7.4.3. to the contrary, the maximum lot area of
lands zoned AG4-11 shall be 9.1 hectares and the minimum lot frontage as afforded by a laneway
shall be 6.0 metres.
7.8
Special Provisions
Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 7.1, 7.2, and 7.3, to the contrary, an existing barn may be
used or a new barn may be established subject to the following table:
Minimum Lot Area
(Hectares)
Maximum Number of
Nutrient Units Permitted
Minimum Distance Separation
Requirement
0.4
0.8
1.2
1.6+
1
2
3
4
85 metres
85 metres
85 metres
85 metres
7.9
Special Zones
7.9.1 AG4-1 Severed Parcel from a Surplus Farm Residence Severance
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Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary, in the area zoned AG4-1 both the property and any
legally established existing buildings are deemed to comply with the AG4 zone provisions and the
minimum distance separation requirements of this By-law.
7.9.2 AG4-2 Morris (Northeast) Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.4 to the contrary, the minimum lot area for building a
residence is 950 sq. metres and the minimum front yard setback is 10 metres. Development of the
subject lot also requires compliance with the provisions of the Conservation Authority, septic system
requirements of the Building Code Act and Huron County Engineer. The property zoned AG4-2 may
also include as a permitted use the storage, repair and sale of automobiles and the sale of carpet,
subject to the home industry provisions. (Amended by By-law 29-2012)
7.9.3 AG4-3 Morris (Northwest) Key Map
In addition to the permitted uses listed in Section 7.1., in the area zoned AG4-3, a fish hatchery is
also a permitted use. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.6 to the contrary, in the area zoned
AG4-3 the required minimum separation distance between a residential dwelling and manure storage
or a livestock barn shall be 185 metres.
7.9.4 AG4-4 Morris (Northwest) Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3.4.2 to the contrary, for the area zoned AG4-4 an
accessory building may be permitted in the front yard. All other provisions of this By-law shall apply.
(Amended by By-law 65-2013)
7.9.5 AG4-5 Morris (Southwest) Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.4 and 7.7 to the contrary, on lands zoned AG4-5, the
existing buildings shall be deemed to comply with the setback provisions of the AG4 zone and the
existing barn shall be limited to a maximum of 20 nutrient units. (Amended by By-law 46-2001)
7.9.6 AG4-6 Turnberry (East) Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.6 to the contrary, in the area zoned AG4-6 a residence
may be established at a separation distance of not less than 245 metres from the livestock buildings
located on Lot 5, Concession 3, Turnberry, Municipality of Morris-Turnberry. All other provisions of
this By-law shall continue to apply. (Amended by By-law 44-2004)
7.9.7 AG4-7 Turnberry (East) Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.6 to the contrary, in the area zoned AG4-7 a residence
may be established at a separation distance of not less than 90 metres from the livestock buildings
located on Lot 24, Concession C, Turnberry, Municipality of Morris-Turnberry. All other provisions of
this By-law shall continue to apply. (Amended by By-law 65-2005)
7.9.8 AG4-8 Turnberry (North) Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.1 and 7.6 to the contrary, a farm machinery repair and
machine shop with a total floor area of 580 square metres shall be permitted on the lands zoned
AG4-8, in addition to those uses currently permitted in the AG4 zone. The home industry shall also
permit the retail sale of farm related hardware. (Amended by By-Law 9-2000)
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7.9.9 AG4-9 Turnberry (North) Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.6 to the contrary, the residence is deemed to comply with
the Minimum Distance Separation requirements. Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 7.3 and
3.4.2, accessory structures are permitted in the front yard no closer than 45 metres to the front lot
line. All other provisions of this By-law shall continue to apply. (Amended by By-law 14-2013)
7.9.10 AG4-10 Turnberry (West) Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.6 to the contrary, in the area zoned AG4-10 a residence
may be established at a separation distance of not less than 58 metres from the livestock buildings
located on Lot 19, Concession 6, Turnberry, Municipality of Morris-Turnberry. All other provisions of
this By-law shall continue to apply. (Amended by By-law 19-2005)
7.9.12 AG4-12 Morris (Northwest) Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3.4.2 to the contrary, for the area zoned AG4-12 an
accessory building may be permitted in the front yard. All other sections of this Zoning By-law shall
apply. (Amended by By-law 65-2013)
7.9.13 AG4-13 Morris (Southeast) Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.4.2. to the contrary, the maximum lot area for the area
zoned AG4-13 shall be 4.8 ha.
Notwithstanding the home industry definition in Section 2 of this By-law to the contrary:
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A home industry shall include a fencing business;
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A maximum of three full-time employees, other than the owner are permitted.
All other sections of this Zoning By-law shall apply. (Amended by By-law 1-2017)
7.9.14 AG4-14
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.4 to the contrary, in the area zoned AG4-14, the minimum
exterior side yard setback is 10 m for main and accessory buildings. All other provisions of this By-
law shall apply. (Amended by By-law 13-2018)
7.9.15 AG4-15
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.5 and 7.8 to the contrary, on the lands zoned AG4-15 a
38 m2 chicken coop and a 76 m2 horse barn are permitted uses. For the chicken coop and horse
barn, the MDS II setback to the southerly lot line shall be a minimum 4 m. All other provisions of this
By-law shall apply. (As amended by By-law 24-2020)
7.9.16
AG4-16
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3.4 to the contrary, accessory buildings are permitted in the
front yard, with a minimum front yard setback of 20m. All other provisions of this Zoning By-law shall
apply. (Amended by By-law 44-2021)
7.9.17 AG4-17
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned AG4-17, a detached
Additional Residential Unit is permitted. (Amended by By-law 18-2026)
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Section 8: Rural Golf Course (AG5)
Within this zone, no person shall establish any use of land or building, or erect or alter any building or
structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
8.1.
Permitted Uses
- a golf course and/or driving range and associated recreational uses including swimming pool,
tennis courts, and country club facility
- an accessory dwelling unit detached from or part of any non-residential building or structure.
- agricultural use, limited
8.2.
Permitted Structures
- buildings and structures for the permitted uses
- buildings or structures accessory to permitted uses.
8.3.
Zone Regulations
8.3.1.
Lot Size (minimum) - 4.0 hectares
8.3.2.
Frontage (minimum) - 75.0 metres
8.3.3.
Setbacks for buildings or structures (minimum):
8.3.3.1. Front Yard - 30 metres
8.3.3.2.
Side Yard - 8.0 metres
8.3.3.3. Rear Yard - 8.0 metres
8.3.4.
Lot Coverage (maximum) - 10%
8.3.5.
Parking - see Section 3.32
8.3.6.
All lighting and illuminating signs shall be arranged so as to deflect light away from
adjacent properties.
8.4.
Building Regulations
8.4.1. Building Height (maximum) - 12 metres.
8.6.
Minimum Separation Distance
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, no residential, community facility,
commercial, industrial or recreational building or structure, located on a separate lot shall be
established unless it complies with the Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) Formulae.
8.7
Special Zones
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Section 9: Natural Environment - Full Protection Zone (NE1)
Within this zone, no person shall establish any use of land or building, or erect or alter any building or
structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
9.1
Permitted Uses
agricultural uses as existed on the date of passing of this zoning by-law
forestry
conservation
natural environment
passive recreation
uses accessory to the permitted uses
9.2
Permitted Structures
accessory buildings and structures for the maintenance of the permitted uses as well as trails
and footpaths, such as stiles, stairways, bridges and benches subject to the approval of the
Maitland Valley Conservation Authority or the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority or the
appropriate authority
buildings and structures necessary for flood and/or erosion control prevention subject to the
approval of the local Conservation Authority or appropriate authority
a class 1 sewage disposal facility as approved by the appropriate authority
buildings and structures existing on the date of passage of this by-law
9.3
Special Provisions
Placement or Removal of Fill
The placement or removal of fill or the alteration of water courses is permitted only for the
maintenance of the permitted uses and in accordance with the applicable regulations of the
Maitland Valley Conservation Authority or the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority or the
appropriate authority.
Clearing of Areas
Clearing of areas is prohibited except as permitted in accordance with the County of Huron
Forestry Conservation By-law No. 38-2013 or amendments thereto.
Drainage
Drainage is prohibited, other than for a direct agricultural drainage outlet, drainage required for
permitted structures, and drains constructed in accordance with the Drainage Act and the Tile
Drainage Act, as amended from time to time.
9.4
Zone Regulations
New and Expanding Buildings and Structures
The minimum front, rear and side yards of new and expanding buildings and structures will be
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established and constructed in accordance with the requirements of the relevant approval
authority and required studies. The Conservation Authority may recommend that the
municipality require an Environmental Impact Study be completed.
9.5
Special Zones
9.5.1 NE1-1 Morris (Northwest) Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 9.1 and 9.2 to the contrary, the area zoned NE1-1
includes an existing golf course.
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Section 10: Natural Environment - Limited Protection Zone
(NE2)
Within this zone, no person shall establish any use of land or building, or erect or alter any building or
structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
10.1 Permitted Uses
all NE1 permitted uses
dwelling unit in existence at the date of passage of this By-law subject to the provisions of the
AG4 zone and the re-establishment of a dwelling unit in existence at the date of passage
passive recreation
a park, public
maple syrup production
uses accessory to the permitted uses
10.2 Accessory Uses to an Existing Residence
home industrial use
home occupation use
10.3 Permitted Structures
buildings and structures accessory to an existing residence may be subject to the approval of
the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority or the Saugeen Valley Authority or the appropriate
authority.
buildings and structures accessory to the permitted uses including trails and footpaths, such as
stiles, stairways, bridges and benches may be subject to the approval of the Maitland Valley
Conservation Authority or the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority or the appropriate
authority
buildings and structures necessary for flood and/or erosion control prevention may be subject
to the approval of the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority or the Saugeen Valley Authority
or the appropriate authority
a class 1 sewage disposal facility as approved by the appropriate authority
a maple syrup evaporating facility
buildings and structures in existence on date of passage of this by-law
10.4 Special Provisions
Placement or Removal of Fill
The placement or removal of fill or the alteration of water courses for the permitted uses and
structures of the Natural Environment-Limited Protection (NE2) zone is permitted in
accordance with the Natural Environment-Limited Protection policies of the Municipality of
Morris-Turnberry Official Plan, as amended, and the applicable regulations of the Maitland
Valley Conservation Authority or the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority, or the
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appropriate authority.
Clearing of Areas
Clearing of areas is prohibited except as permitted in accordance with the County of Huron
Forestry Conservation By-law No. 38-2013 or amendments thereto.
Drainage
Drainage is prohibited, other than for direct agricultural drainage outlet, drainage required for
permitted structures, and drains constructed in accordance with the Drainage Act and the Tile
Drainage Act.
10.5 Zone Regulations
Existing Buildings and Structures
The minimum front, rear, side yards, existing on the date of passing of this By-law shall constitute the
minimum yard requirements for existing buildings.
The maximum lot coverage and height of buildings and structures existing on the date of passing of
this By-law shall constitute the maximum requirements for existing buildings.
New and Expanding Buildings and Structures
The minimum front, rear and side yards of new and expanding buildings and structures will be
established and constructed in accordance with the requirements of the relevant approval authority
and required studies. The Conservation Authority may recommend that the Municipality require an
Environmental Impact Study be completed.
10.6 Special Zones
10.6.1 NE2-1 Turnberry (West) Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 10.1.to the contrary, all uses permitted in the Agricultural
Commercial Industrial (AG3) zone, including a welding and repair shop and an accessory residence
shall be permitted on the lands zoned NE2-1. The existing building on the lands zoned NE2-1 shall be
deemed to comply with the setback provisions of the AG3 zone. (Amended by By-law 12-2000)
10.6.2 NE2-2 Turnberry (East) Key Map &Turnberry (North) Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 10.1 and 10.2 to the contrary, a residence is prohibited on
the lands zoned NE2-2. (As amended by By-law 25-2009)
10.6.3 NE2-3 Belgrave Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 10.1 and 10.3 to the contrary, the permitted uses and
structures of land within the NE2-3 zone shall include a class 4 sewage system where required to
service a dwelling on the same lot. (As amended by By-law 32-2021)
10.6.4
NE2-4
Lowertown Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions to the contrary, the permitted buildings and structures within the NE2-
4 Zone shall only include a septic system setback a minimum of 20 metres from the NE1 zone
boundary. (As amended by By-law 38-2021)
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Section 11: Natural Environment - Development Permitted
Zone (NE3)
Within this zone, no person shall establish any use of land or building, or erect or alter any building or
structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
11.1 Permitted Uses
all uses permitted in the NE2 zone
residential use
converted dwelling
uses accessory to the permitted uses
11.2 Accessory Uses
a home occupation
a home industry
bed and breakfast
group home
11.3 Permitted Structures
buildings and structures existing on the date of the passing of this By-law
detached dwelling
buildings or structures for the permitted uses
buildings or structures accessory to the permitted uses
11.4 Zone Regulations
11.4.1
Lot Area (minimum) -4,046 sq. metres
11.4.2
Lot Area (maximum) - 4 hectares
11.4.3
Lot Frontage (min.) - 23 metres
11.4.4
Front Yard (min.) - 20 metres
11.4.5 Side Yard (min.) - 5 metres
11.4.6 Exterior Side Yard (min.) - 20 metres
11.4.7 Rear Yard (min.) - 7.5 metres
11.4.8 Lot Coverage (max.) - 30 percent
11.5 Building Regulations
11.5.1 Building Height (max.) - 12 metres
11.6 Minimum Separation Distance (Residential)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, no residential, community facility,
commercial, industrial or recreational building or structure, located on a separate lot shall be
established unless it complies with the Minimum Distance Separation (MDS I) Formulae. The
proposed residence shall be treated as a "Type A" land use.
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11.7 Special Provisions
Permitted Structures Establishment
Permitted structures and uses shall only be established in accordance with the applicable
regulations of the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority or the Saugeen Valley Conservation
Authority, or the appropriate authority.
Clearing of areas
Clearing of areas is prohibited except as permitted in accordance with the County of Huron
Forestry Conservation By-law No. 38-2013 or amendments thereto.
Drainage
Drainage is prohibited, other than for direct agricultural drainage outlet, drainage required for
permitted structures, and drains constructed in accordance with the Drainage Act and the Tile
Drainage Act.
11.8 Special Zones
11.8.1 NE3-1 Turnberry (West) Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 11.1 and 11.3 to the contrary, the establishment of any
new barn must be in compliance with Section 7.8 (AG4, Special Provisions - New and Existing
Barns). All other applicable provisions shall apply (As amended by By-law 35-2010).
11.8.2 NE3-2 Morris (Northwest) Key Map
In addition to the permitted uses listed in Section 9.1 the area zoned NE3-2 may include a single
family dwelling and storage shed. The NE3-2 zone is subject to the zone regulations of Section 4
General Agriculture (AG1) except as noted below.
- The exterior side yard setback for the area zoned NE3-2 is 7.5 metres.
- The minimum lot area for the subject property shall be 22.6 hectares. Area of lot zoned NE1
may be included in the calculation of the lot area.
- The required minimum distance between a residential dwelling and manure storage or
livestock barn shall be 205 metres.
- The minimum distance between the NE1 zone and any structure in the NE3-2 zone shall be 50
metres.
All other provisions of this By-law shall continue to apply. (Amended by By-law 38-2004)
11.8.3 NE3-3 Morris (Northwest) Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 11.1, 11.2 and 11.3 to the contrary, the area zoned NE3-3
may be used for an expansion to the south of the existing residence with a maximum floor area of
139 sq. m.
The special provisions also recognize an existing accessory structure with a total floor area of 12 sq.
m, and permit a secondary accessory structure to the west of the existing residence with a maximum
floor area of 119 sq. m. Both accessory structures are limited to non-commercial uses and the
provisions of Section 14.5.1 and 14.5.3 shall apply.
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The Building Code requirements for septic systems and the construction regulations of the Maitland
Valley Conservation Authority also apply. (Amended by By-Law 52-1998)
11.8.4 NE3-4 Turnberry (West) Key Map
Notwithstanding Section 11.4.2, for the area zoned NE3-4, the lot area shall be 40.4 ha. Areas of the
lot zoned NE2 (Natural Environment Limited Protection) and NE1 (Natural Environment Full
Protection) shall be included in the calculation of the lot area. (Amended by By-law 48-2016)
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Section 12: Extractive Resource Zone (ER1)
Within this zone, no person shall establish any use of land or building, or erect or alter any building or
structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
12.1 Permitted Uses
Mineral aggregate operation or any other operation licensed under the Aggregate Resources
Act
Extractive use licensed under the Oil, Gas and Salt Resources Act
The processing of extracted materials from the site including crushing, screening, washing,
sorting and storing of materials, and a portable asphalt plant, but not including a permanent
asphalt/concrete/ready mix batching plant
Agricultural use, limited
Uses permitted in the NE1 zone
Uses accessory uses to the permitted uses
12.2 Permitted Structures
an office and service building or structure
storage and maintenance building or structure
other buildings and structures accessory to the permitted uses, but not including a dwelling unit
12.3 Zone Regulations
12.3.1
Lot area (minimum)
No minimum
12.3.2
Front Yard Depth (minimum) - 25 metres
12.3.3
Exterior Side Yard Depth (minimum) - 25 metres
12.3.4
Interior Side Yard Depth (minimum) - 17 metres
12.3.5
Rear Yard Depth (minimum) - 17 metres
12.4 Special Provisions
Rehabilitation
The site shall be mined, managed and rehabilitated in accordance with the Regulations of the
Aggregate Resources Act as amended, and a site plan as approved by the Ministry of Natural
Resources.
No excavation can occur or be expanded within:
Minimum set backs
15 metres
of the boundary of the site
30 metres
from any road limit
30 metres
of land in use for residential purposes
30 metres
of land designated as a settlement area
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30 metres
from the top of bank of any body of water or water course that is not the result of
excavation below the water table
Setbacks from the Natural Environment Zone shall be in accordance with the General Provisions
Section (Adjacent Lands to Significant Natural Environment areas CONSERVATION AUTHORITY
NOTIFICATION AREAS) of this By-law.
Exception to Setback from Boundary of Site
Where 2 extractive operations abut and are operated at the same time thus permitting a more
efficient use of the available aggregate, the setback of 15 metres from the boundary of the site
may be waived conditional upon a signed agreement being registered against the deeds of
both properties and upon Ministry of Natural Resources approval.
Exception to Setback from Any Road Limit
Where an extractive operation abuts a municipal road and a reduced setback would permit a
more efficient use of aggregate, the setback from the road may be reduced conditional upon a
signed agreement between the Municipality and the owner/licensee and upon Ministry of
Natural Resources approval.
Future Uses Following Rehabilitation
Following rehabilitation and removal of the aggregate license, where a building or structure is
to be established on the rehabilitated lands, a rezoning to the appropriate zone is required
prior to the establishment of a building or structure.
Repair, Renovation, Expansion of Existing Buildings
Where a residence, accessory storage structure or barn was erected prior to the date of
passing of this By-law the said building or structure may be repaired, renovated or expanded
(maximum expansion of 25%) in accordance with the provisions of the General Agriculture
(AG1) Zone.
12.5 Special Zones
12.5.1 ER1-1 Morris (Northwest) Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of section 12.1 to the contrary, on lands zoned ER1-1, the recycling of
asphalt and concrete is a permitted use, in addition to those uses currently permitted in the ER1
zone. All other provisions of this By-law shall continue to apply. (Amended by By-law 92-2007)
12.5.2 ER1-2 Morris (Northwest) Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions to the contrary, in the area zoned ER1-2, the uses permitted in the
AG1 zone, are also permitted and the AG1 zone provisions apply to those uses with the exception
that the minimum side yard depth for livestock buildings is 24 metres. All other provisions By-law 45-
2014 shall continue to apply. (Amended by By-law 81-2017)
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Section 13: Extractive Industrial Zone (ER2)
Within this zone, no person shall establish any use of land or building, or erect or alter any building or
structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
13.1 Permitted Uses
permanent asphalt/concrete/ready mix batching plant
uses permitted in the ER1 zone
13.2 Permitted Structures
Buildings and structures for the permitted uses
Buildings and structures accessory to the permitted uses, not including a dwelling unit
13.3 Zone Regulations
13.3.1
Lot area (minimum)
No minimum
Setbacks for buildings or structures for permanent asphalt/concrete/ready mix batching plant
(minimum) setbacks shall apply:
13.3.2
Front Yard Depth (minimum) - 90 metres
13.3.3
Exterior Side Yard Depth (minimum) - 90 metres
13.3.4
Interior Side Yard Depth (minimum) - 17 metres
13.3.5
Rear Yard (minimum) - 17 metres
13.3.6
Lot Coverage (maximum) - 20%
13.3.
Setback from any off-site dwelling - 300 metres
Setbacks for other permitted structures:
13.3.8
Front Yard (minimum) - 25 metres
13.3.9
Exterior Side Yard (minimum) - 25 metres
13.3.10 Interior Side Yard (minimum) - 17 metres
13.3.11
Rear Yard (minimum) - 17 metres
13.4 Special Provisions
13.4.1
The special provisions of the ER1 zone shall apply to lands zoned ER2
13.4.2
Location
An extractive industrial zone is only permitted within an area licensed as a pit in accordance with
the Aggregate Resources Act, as amended.
13.5 Special Zones
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Section 14: Village Residential - Low Density (VR1)
Within this zone, no person shall establish any use of land or building, or erect or alter any building or
structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
14.1 Permitted Uses
Single detached dwelling
Dwelling with support in single detached dwelling
An additional residential unit (ARU) accessory to an unconverted single detached dwelling
(Amended by By-law 48-2022)
14.2 Accessory Uses
a home occupation
a bed and breakfast in a detached dwelling
uses accessory to the permitted uses
14.3 Permitted Structures
one main structure is permitted in the VR1 Zone
buildings and structures for the permitted uses
buildings and structures accessory to the permitted uses
14.4 Zone Regulations For Detached Dwellings
Full Service
(Public Water
& Public
Sewer)
Public Water &
Private Septic
Private Water &
Private Septic
Interior Lot Area (min)
450 square
metres
4,000 square
metres
4,000 square
metres
Corner Lot Area (min)
540 square
metres
4,000 square
metres
4,000 square
metres
Interior lot frontage (min)
15 metres
23 metres
23 metres
Corner Lot Frontage (min)
18 metres
23 metres
23 metres
Lot Depth (min)
30 metres
46 metres
46 metres
Front Yard Depth (min)
7.5 metres
7.5 metres
7.5 metres
Interior Side Yard Depth
(min)
3 metres
3 metres
3 metres
Exterior Side Yard (min)
7.5 metres
7.5 metres
7.5 metres
Rear Yard Depth (min)
8 metres
8 metres
8 metres
Lot Coverage (max)
35 %
35 %
35 %
Landscaped Open Space
(min)
30 %
3030%
Main Building Height (max)
9 metres
9 metres
9 metres
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(Amended by By-law 30-2023)
14.5 Regulations for Accessory Buildings & Structures
14.5.1. Yard Requirements
14.5.1.1. No accessory building or structure shall be located in a front yard.
14.5.1.2. No accessory building or structure shall be located closer than 4.5 metres to an abutting
street (exterior side lot line).
14.5.1.3. No accessory building or structure shall be located closer than 1.5 metres to an interior side
lot line or rear lot line. However, an attached garage or attached carport with no rooms
above may be erected at a distance of not less than 1 metre from a side lot line.
14.5.2. Ground Floor Area (maximum)
- For lots less than 1 acre: 90 square metres
- For lots 1 acre and greater: 115 square metres
(As amended by By-law 48-2022)
14.5.3. Building Height (maximum) - 6 metres. (amended by By-law 48-2022)
14.6 Special Provisions
14.6.1. Existing Buildings, Structures and Developed Lots
The lot area, lot frontage, lot depth, all yards, gross floor area of the main building, lot coverage, and
building height of existing permitted buildings, structures and lots, where lower than the foregoing
minimum or higher than the foregoing maximum requirements, shall apply as they lawfully exist on
the day of the passing of this By-law.
14.6.2. Existing Undeveloped Lots
Where a lot having an area and/or frontage or depth less than the minimum requirement for this zone
and is held under distinct and separate ownership from abutting lots as shown by a registered
conveyance in the records of the Registry Office, at the date of the passing of the By-law, such lot
may be used and a detached dwelling erected on the lot provided:
14.6.2.1. Minimum lot frontage:
18 m (with Public Water)
14.6.2.2. Minimum lot area:
1,000 sq. m
14.6.2.3 Minimum lot depth:
37 metres
14.7 Special Zones
1. 14.7.1 VR1-1 Belgrave Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 14.4 to the contrary, the following shall apply to those lands
zoned VR1-1:
- Lot Area (minimum) - the lot area existing on the date of passing of this By-law.
(Amended by By-law 56-2013)
2. 14.7.2 VR1-2 Belgrave Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 14.4 and 14.5.1.3. to the contrary, the area zoned VR1-2
shall have a minimum front yard depth of 3.8 metres and no accessory building or structure shall be
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located closer than 1.2 metres to an interior side lot line.
3. 14.7.3 VR1-3 Belgrave Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 14.4, to the contrary, the following shall apply to the area
zoned VR1-3:
- Lot Area - not less than 1.15 hectares (2.8 acres), which includes lands zoned VR1-3 and
NE1;
- Lot frontage - not more than 92 metres (301.84 ft.)
- Easterly side yard - 42 metres (137.79 ft.) which includes the lands zoned NE1;
- Westerly side yard - 15 metres (50 feet).
(Amended by By-law 36-2002)
4. 14.7.4 VR1-4 Belgrave Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 14.3 and 14.4, to the contrary, the lot area, frontage and
the setbacks, lot coverage and height of the existing building on the lands zoned VR1-4 are deemed
to comply. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 14.5, to the contrary, the east side yard setback
for all buildings and structures including accessory buildings shall be 3 metres to allow access for
future maintenance of the septic system. All other provisions of this By-law shall continue to apply.
(Amended by By-law 13-2009)
5. 14.7.5 VR1-5 Bluevale Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 14.1, to the contrary, an automotive repair establishment
shall be permitted on the lands zoned VR1-5, in addition to those uses permitted in the VR1 zone.
The automotive repair is limited to cars and pick-up trucks. The maximum floor area of the existing
building used for automotive repair shall be limited to its current size with a maximum floor area of
71.3 square metres (768 square feet). The lands zoned VR1-5 shall be subject to the provisions of
Section 2 (Home Industry). All other provisions of this By-law shall apply. (Amended by By-Law 8-
2000)
6. 14.7.6 VR1-6 Bluevale Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 14.1 to the contrary, for the area zoned VR1-6, a home
industry is a permitted use. In addition to the occupations defined in Section 2 (Home Industry), farm
equipment repair and the retail sale of small engines such as chain saws and lawn mowers and
including used ATV's and snowmobiles is permitted. Retail sales of accessory or related products are
also permitted. Retail sales of farm equipment, car and trucks are not permitted. Products will not be
displayed in the front yard. All other provisions of this By-law shall continue to apply. (Amended by
By-law 80-2005)
7. 14.7.7 VR1-7 Bluevale Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 14.4 to the contrary, the area zoned VR1-7 shall have a
minimum lot area of 3.96 hectares (9.8 acres). All other provisions shall apply. (Amended by By-law
52-2001)
8. 14.7.8 VR1-8 Lowertown Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 14.1, 14.2 and 14.4 to the contrary, on the lands zoned
VR1-8, a detached dwelling, an addition to the dwelling and accessory buildings are permitted subject
to the setback requirements of the Village Residential - Low density (VR1) zone. All other provisions
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of this By-law shall continue to apply. (Amended by By-law 87-2006)
9. 14.7.9 VR1-9 Lowertown Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 14.1 to the contrary, the area zoned VR1-9 may also be
used for a mobile home as defined in Section 2. All other applicable provisions shall apply. (Amended
by By-law 024-89)
10. 14.7.10 VR1-10 Lowertown Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3.36.3 to the contrary, on the lands zoned VR1-10 a
minimum top-of-bank setback of 8 metres shall be required for the establishment of all buildings and
structures on the subject lands. All other applicable provisions of this By-law shall continue to apply.
(Amended by By-law 13-1992)
11. 14.7.11 VR1-11 Lowertown Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 14.5 to the contrary, in the VR1-11 zone, an accessory
building is allowed with a minimum floor area to not exceed 357 square metres and a maximum
building height to not exceed 6.1 metres. All other provisions of this By-law shall continue to apply.
(Amended by By-law 82-2011)
12. 14.7.12 VR1-12 Lowertown Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 14.5 to the contrary, in the VR1-12 zone, an accessory
building is allowed with a maximum floor area to not exceed 180 square metres and a maximum
building height to not exceed 6.1 metres. All other provisions of this By-law shall continue to apply.
(Amended by By-law 82-2011)
13. 14.7.13 VR1-13 North of Wingham Key Map
On lands zoned VR1-13 the following provisions shall apply:
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3.32.5, to the contrary, on the lands zoned VR1-13, the
parking area location may be permitted in the west interior side yard, and front yard. No part of any
parking area shall be located closer than 1 metre to any street line. For the purpose of this rezoning,
the front of the subject lot shall be deemed to be Josephine Street and the Road Allowance between
Concessions 8 and 9, Turnberry;
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3.6 to the contrary, two main buildings shall be permitted on
the subject lands. These main buildings may be joined by a covered walkway;
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 14.1 to the contrary, the existing nursing home building
may be converted to a privately operated retirement residence. The following provisions shall apply:
- The parking provisions for a nursing home, hospital and sanatorium shall apply;
- All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply;
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3.33 to the contrary, the area zoned VR1-13 shall only
provide for a planting strip as follows:
- The westerly and southerly property lines of Part 1, 2 and 3. 22R727 (area adjacent to proposed
parking lot);
- The northerly 72.5 metres (238 feet) of the eastern property line;
- The provisions of subsection 3.33.2, 3.33.3, 3.33.4, 3.33.5, 3.33.6, and all other applicable
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provisions shall apply to the establishment of the planting strip;
- All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply on those lands zoned VR1-
13. (Amended by By-law 2005-91)
14.7.14 VR1-14 Bluevale Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 14.5.2 and 14.5.3 to the contrary, on the lands zoned
VR1-14 the total floor area of all accessory buildings shall not exceed 260 square metres, which shall
include the existing garage which has an area of 67 square metres. The maximum building height of
an accessory building shall not exceed 7 metres. Notwithstanding Section 3.32.10.1 to the contrary,
on the lands zoned VR1-14 parking a transport truck (including a tractor and trailer) is permitted. All
other sections of this Zoning By-law shall apply.
14.7.15 VR1-15 Lowertown Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3.36.3 to the contrary, on the lands zoned VR1-15, no
building or structure shall be erected closer than 14 metres from the top-of-bank of a natural
watercourse. All other provisions of By-law 45-2014 shall apply. (Amended by By-law 94-2019)
14.7.16 VR1-16 Belgrave Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 14.4 to the contrary, the following shall apply to the area
zoned VR1-16: The Minimum Lot Frontage shall be 20 metres for a maximum of one (1) new lot that
is used for an existing dwelling and permitted accessory uses, buildings and structures. All other
applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply. (As amended by By-law 32-2021)
14.7.17 VR1-17 Lowertown Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions to the contrary, on each parcel zoned VR1-17, one single detached
dwelling and accessory building is permitted. The maximum total ground floor area of all buildings on
each lot zoned VR1-17 is 298 square metres. (Amended by By-law 34-2021)
14.7.18 VR1-18 Lowertown Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions to the contrary, the VR1-18 zone allows for one single detached
dwelling and accessory building. The maximum total ground floor area of all buildings on each lot
zoned VR1-18 is 187 square metres. (Amended by By-law 34-2021)
14.7.19 VR1-19 Lowertown Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions to the contrary, the maximum total floor area for all accessory
buildings shall not exceed 143m2 and one accessory building is permitted to have a maximum height
of 5.3 metres. (Amended by By-law 35-2021)
14.7.20 VR1-20 Lowertown Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions to the contrary, the maximum floor area for all accessory buildings
shall not exceed 112 square metres and the maximum building height for one accessory building on
the property is a maximum of 6.8 m. All other provisions of By-law 45-2014 shall apply. (Amended by
By-law 11-2021)
14.7.21 VR1-21
In the area zoned VR1-21, a reduced frontage of 18.8 metres is recognized. All other provisions
apply. (Amended by By-law 24-2022)
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14.7.22 VR1-22
Notwithstanding provisions to the contrary, in the area zoned VR1-22, the lot area is deemed to
comply provided there is only one dwelling unit. (Amended by By-law 30-2023)
14.7.23 VR1-23
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned VRl-23, the existing
accessory structure is permitted in the absence of a main use (a dwelling) and the maximum floor
area for the accessory structure shall not exceed 140 square metres (Amended by By-law 23-2026)
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Section 15: Village Residential - Medium Density (VR2)
Within this zone, no person shall establish any use of land or building, or erect or alter any building or
structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
15.1. Permitted Uses
- Uses permitted in a VR1 Zone
- Home occupation
- An Additional Residential Unit (ARU) accessory to an unconverted single detached dwelling
- Uses accessory to the permitted uses
(Amended by By-law 48-2022)
15.2. Permitted Structures
- Single detached dwelling
- Semi-detached dwelling
- Duplex dwelling
- Conversion of single detached dwelling to a total of 2 units
- Dwelling with support in single detached dwelling
- Uses accessory to the permitted uses
(Amended by By-law 48-2022)
15.3. Zone Regulations
15.3.1
Single detached dwelling - as per Section 14.4.
15.3.2
All other dwelling types
- Lot Area (minimum): 8000 square metres (2.0 acres)
- Lot Frontage (minimum): 46 metres
- Lot Depth (minimum): 46 metres
- Front Yard (minimum): 7.5 metres
- Interior Side Yard Depth (minimum): 3 metres
- Exterior Side Yard Depth (minimum): 7.5 metres
- Lot Coverage (minimum): 35%
- Landscaped open space: 30%
(Amended by By-law 48-2022)
15.4. Building Regulations
15.4.1. Building Height (maximum) - 9 metres
15.5 Regulations for Accessory Buildings & Structures
15.5.1. Yard Requirements
15.5.1.1 No accessory building or structure shall be located in a front yard.
15.5.1.2 No accessory building or structure shall be located closer than 4.5 metres to an abutting
street (exterior side lot line).
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15.5.1.3 No accessory building or structure shall be located closer than 1.5 metres to an interior side
lot line or rear lot line. However, an attached garage or attached carport with no rooms above
may be erected at a distance of not less than 1 metre from a side lot line.
15.5.2. Section 14.5.2. applies.
15.5.3. Section 14.5.3 applies.
(as amended by By-law 48-2022)
15.6. Special Provisions
15.6.1. Existing Buildings, Structures & Developed Lots
The lot area, lot frontage, all yards, gross floor area of the main building, lot coverage and building
height of existing permitted buildings, structures and lots, where lower than the foregoing minimum or
higher than the foregoing maximum requirements, shall apply as they lawfully exist on the day of
passing of this By-law.
15.6.2. Multiple Attached Side Yard
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.3.the abutting side yard requirements for one unit of a
semi-detached or Rowhouse Dwelling on a separately titled lot shall be 0 metres.
15.7 Special Zones
15.7.1. VR2-1
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.1 and 15.2 to the contrary, a single-storey Rowhouse
Dwelling (to a maximum of four units) is also permitted on the lands VR2-1. Notwithstanding the
provisions of Section 15.3 and 14.4, in the area zoned VR2-1, the minimum frontage of the lands is
18.5 m, the minimum interior side yard along the westerly property boundary is 9 m and the maximum
building height is 9 m. In addition, for a Rowhouse Dwelling, the minimum rear yard requirement shall
also be 45 m and the minimum interior side yard along the easterly property line shall be 22 m. The
following setbacks are required from the property lines west of the driveway and south of the
residence:
h) 15 m setback for the septic system
i) 15 m setback for the underground storm water management infrastructure
j) 3 m setback for the driveway
All other provisions of By-law 45-2014 shall apply. (As amended by By-law 66-2018)
15.7.2. VR2-2 Lowertown Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions to the contrary, a maximum of three dwelling units and buildings and
structures accessory to the dwelling units are permitted on each parcel zoned VR2-2. The maximum
total ground floor area of all buildings on each lot zoned VR2-2 is 485 square metres. (As amended
by By-law 34-2021)
15.7.3 VR2-3
The existing rowhouse is permitted subject to the provisions of Section 3.29. (Amended by By-law 48-
2022)
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15.7.4
VR2-4 Belgrave Key Map
Notwithstanding provisions to the contrary, in the areas zoned VR2-4, the existing lot area is deemed
to comply provided there is only two dwelling units. All other provisions continue to apply. (As
amended by By-law 38-2023)
15.7.5
VR-5 Lowertown Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions to the contrary, in the VR2-5 zone, a rowhouse to a maximum of four
units is permitted and a reduced frontage of 12.0 metres is recognized. All other provisions apply. (As
amended by By-law 24-2022)
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Section 16: Residential Park (R4)
Within this zone, no person shall establish any use of land or building, or erect or alter any building or
structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
16.1. Permitted Uses
- Residential home park
- home occupation
- Passive and active recreation
- Uses accessory to the permitted use.
16.2. Permitted Structures
- an administrative, sales, or rental office
- a convenience retail store or a personal service store to serve the day-to-day commercial
needs of the residential park residents
- mobile homes
- mobile homes - double wide
- modular homes
- a mobile home sales office
- a recreational or community centre
- one dwelling unit within the rear portion or second storey of the main office or sales facility
- a swimming pool
- buildings and structures for the permitted uses
- buildings and structures accessory to the permitted use
16.3. Regulations For Residential Park:
16.3.1. Lot Area (Min.)
- 4.0 hectares
16.3.2. Lot Frontage (Min.)
- 100 metres
16.3.3. Front Yard (Min.
- 9 metres
16.3.4. Side Yard (Min.)
- 2 metres
16.3.5. Rear Yard (Min.)
- 7.5 metres
16.3.6. Building Height (Max.) - 9 metres
16.4. Regulations For Residential Site:
16.4.1. Site Area (min.)
- 420 sq. metres
16.4.2. Lot Frontage (min.)
-13.5 metres
16.4.3. Front Yard (min.)
- 3 metres from interior road
16.4.4. Side Yard, exterior (min.)
- 3 metres
16.4.5. Side Yard, interior (min.)
- 2 metres
16.4.6. Rear Yard (min.)
- 3 metres
16.4.7. Unit Floor Area (min.)
- 55 sq. m.
16.4.8. Site Coverage (max.)
- 35 %
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16.5. Special Provisions for Residential Parks:
16.5.1. Density
The maximum density of mobile home units / modular homes in a residential park shall be 20 units
per gross hectare.
16.5.2. Services
Each mobile or modular home located within a residential park shall be provided with a piped water
supply, sewage disposal facilities, solid waste disposal, storm drainage, hydro, street lighting,
telephone and road maintenance.
16.5.3. Access
Each individual site within a residential park shall be located on an internal access road which shall
have a dust free surface and shall be a minimum traveled width of 4 metres for one-way traffic flow
and 6 metres for two-way traffic flow.
16.5.4. Unit Per Site
Not more than one mobile or modular home unit shall be placed on any individual site.
16.5.5. Parking
In addition to the provisions of Section 3.32 each site shall be provided with at least 1 car parking
space and visitor parking shall be provided on the basis on 1 space for every 2 mobile home sites,
and shall be dispersed throughout the residential park at locations convenient to the site which it is
intended to serve. Such visitor parking shall not be used for the storage of boats or trailers.
16.5.6. Recreation Space
Not less than 10% of the gross area of a residential park shall be used as recreation space, placed in
locations convenient to all residents. Such space shall be free of traffic hazards and shall not include
areas designated as planting strips. Where recreation space exceeds 500 square metres, 2 or more
such areas shall be provided.
16.5.7. Separation
Mobile homes, modular homes, and any part thereof shall be separated from each other or from any
other building by not less than 4 metres. Any porch, carport or addition to a mobile / modular home
shall be regarded as part of the mobile / modular home for the purpose of separation.
16.5.8. Storage
There shall be no outside storage of any furniture, domestic equipment or seasonally used equipment
on the site. Adequate open storage shall be provided within a special communal storage area
provided within the residential park. Adequate covered storage shall be provided and located either at
the home site or within a special communal storage each provided within the residential park.
Structures containing accessory covered storage facilities shall be located and designated so that
each building provides storage space for a minimum of 8 mobile home or modular home units on the
basis of 3.5 cubic metres of storage space per unit, and no site is more than 60 metres from its
storage facility.
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16.5.9. Skirting and Accessory Structures
Each mobile home / modular home unit located on an individual site shall be placed on a continuous
permanent substructure and permanent foundation supports. All units shall be provided with durable
skirtings, with access where necessary, to screen the view of the undercarriage or foundation
supports and any accessory structure shall be so designed to harmonize with the units.
16.5.10. Commercial Buildings
Accessory commercial buildings shall not occupy more than 1% of the residential park area. The
required parking spaces shall be calculated on the basis of 1 parking space for each 10 square
metres of gross floor area.
16.6
Special Zones
16.6.1 R4-1 Lowertown Key Map
Notwithstanding the definition of Mobile Homes in Section 2 of this By-law to the contrary, on the
lands zoned R4-1, mobile home units may be erected on the site provided that the ability to be
transported is maintained.
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Section 17: Village Industrial (VM1)
Within this zone, no person shall establish any use of land or building, or erect or alter any building or
structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
17.1. Permitted Uses
- All permitted uses shall be dry uses as defined
- agricultural industrial establishment
- agricultural processing establishment not including dead stock removal
- agricultural service establishment
- agricultural supply establishment
- assembly, manufacturing, fabricating, packaging, printing, publishing plant or warehouse
conducted and wholly contained within an enclosed building
- bottle depot
- catering service or light equipment rentals
- commercial storage warehouse
- communications facility
- contractor's yard
- dry cleaning establishment
- fire hall
- furniture refinishing, woodworking or upholstery shop
- garage, public
- indoor sports and recreational facility
- industrial mall
- laboratory or research facility
- machine shop
- motor vehicle body shop
- motor vehicle repair shop
- municipal water tower or water reservoir
- parking lot
- public park
- public works yard, garage, warehouse or storage yard
- recycling centre
- service industrial use
- textile plant
- truck transport terminal
- warehouse
- wholesale outlet
- window and plate glass establishment
- accessory uses subordinate to and located on the same lot as a permitted main use including
an office, showroom, retail outlet, cafeteria, or a wholesale outlet
- cannabis production facility subject to the provisions of Sections 17 and 3.51
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17.2. Permitted Structures
17.2.1. buildings and structures for the permitted uses
17.2.2. buildings and structures accessory to the permitted uses
17.3. Zone Regulations for All Other Permitted Uses:
17.3.1. Lot Area (minimum): 1850 square metres
17.3.2. Lot Frontage (minimum): 25 metres
17.3.3. Front Yard Depth (minimum):
17.3.3.1. adjacent to County Road: 15 metres
17.3.3.2. adjacent to Municipal Road: 10 metres
17.3.4. Side Yard Depth (minimum): 4.5 metres
(except where abutting a Residential, Community Facility or Recreational Zone or Park Use, in which
case - 7.5 metres).
17.3.5. Exterior Side Yard Depth (minimum):
17.3.5.1. adjacent to a County Road: 15 metres
17.3.5.2. adjacent to a Municipal Road: 10 metres
17.3.6. Rear Yard Depth (minimum): 7.5 metres
17.3.7. Lot Coverage (maximum): 40%
17.3.8. Landscaped Open Space (minimum): 10%
17.3.9. Building Height (maximum) 12 metres (Amended by By-law 71-2015)
17.4 Special Provisions
17.4.1 Planting Strips
Shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Section 3.33.
17.4.2 Open Storage
The outdoor storage of goods or materials shall be permitted to the side or rear of the main building
provided that:
17.4.2.1 such outdoor storage is accessory to the use of the main building on the lot
17.4.2.2 such outdoor storage complies with the yard and setback requirements of this zone
17.4.2.3 such open storage does not cover more than 75% of the lot area
17.4.2.4. any portion of the area used for outdoor storage, where it does not adjoin the outside wall of
a building is completely concealed from view from the street or from an adjacent non-industrial
zone by a fence, planting strip or decorative masonry wall or a combination thereof in conformity
with Section 3.33.
17.4.3. Zone Provisions for Accessory Storage Containers
- A maximum of 3 storage containers shall be permitted
- Storage containers may only be located to the rear or interior side yard of a main building and
not be visible from a street. Storage containers are not permitted in a front yard.
- Storage containers must be located a minimum of 7.5 metres from all lot lines
- Storage containers accessory to the main use shall be a maximum of 3 metres in height.
Storage containers shall not be stacked.
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17.5 Special Zones
17.5.1 VM1-1 Lowertown Key Map and East of Wingham Key Map
The requirement of Section 17.1 that all permitted uses shall be dry industries shall not apply to the
lands zoned VM1-1 upon the provision of municipal water and sewage. Notwithstanding the
provisions of Section 17.1 to the contrary, the following uses shall be permitted on the lands zoned
VM1-1, in addition to those uses permitted in the VM1 zone: An assembly, manufacturing, fabricating,
packaging, printing, publishing plant or warehouse conducted and wholly contained within an
enclosed building.
(Amended by Turnberry By-law 15 and 24-1998 and Morris By-law 14-1998)
17.5.2 VM1-2 North of Wingham Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 17.1.to the contrary, the area zoned VM1-2 may also be
used for an automotive repair establishment with a limited amount of sales and service. The sales
and service component shall be limited to motor vehicles repaired on the subject lands, and for this
purpose must be accessory to the automotive repair function. (Amended by By-law 018-91)
17.5.3 VM1-3
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3.32.5 to the contrary, for the area zoned VM1-3, parking is
permitted in the front yard. All other provision of this by-law shall apply. (Amended by By-law 42-
2015)
17.5.4 VM1-4
For the area zoned VM1-4, a residence is permitted as an accessory use to a use permitted by
Section 17.1. (Amended by By-law 71-2015)
17.5.5 Within the VM1-5 zone: (as amended by By-law 42-2017)
Notwithstanding the permitted uses in Section 17.1, for the area zoned VM1-5, the only permitted use
is a warehouse and fabric facility for the assembly of fabric building components.
Notwithstanding Section 3.32.5, for the area zoned VM1-5 parking is permitted in the front yard.
Notwithstanding Section 17.3.2. for the area zoned VM1-5, the required minimum lot frontage is 18.2
metres.
All other provisions of the Zoning By-law shall apply.
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Section 18: Village Commercial-General (VC1)
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Section 18: Village Commercial - General (VC1)
Within this zone, no person shall establish any use of land or building, or erect or alter any building or
structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
18.1. Permitted Uses
- an agricultural supply establishment, except those dealing with heavy machinery, fuels, factory
equipment or building materials
- an agricultural service establishment
- a bank or a financial institution
- a clothing store
- a day nursery
- dwelling unit(s) accessory to a permitted use
- a food store
- a convenience store
- a greenhouse, commercial
- a hotel
- an office use or clinic
- a parking area
- a private club
- an eating establishment, restaurant
- an eating establishment, drive through restaurant
- an eating establishment, take out restaurant
- a service shop
- a funeral home
- a hardware store
- a retail store except those dealing with heavy machinery, fuels, factory equipment, building
materials, new or used automobiles, boats, trailers, motorcycles or snowmobiles
- a gasoline bar
- uses accessory to the permitted use
18.2. Permitted Structures
- buildings and structures for the permitted uses
- buildings and structures accessory to the permitted uses
18.3. Zone Regulations
18.3.1. Lot Area (minimum): 1,850 square metres
18.3.2. Lot Frontage (minimum): 30 metres
18.3.3. Front Yard Depth (minimum): 3 metres
18.3.4. Side Yard Depth (minimum): 3 metres
18.3.5. Exterior Side Yard (minimum): 3 metres
18.3.6. Rear Yard Depth (minimum): 7.5 metres
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18.3.7. Lot Coverage (maximum): 40 percent
18.3.8. Landscaped Open Space (minimum): 10 %
18.4. Building Regulations
18.4.1. Building Height (maximum):10 metres
18.5. Regulations for Accessory Residential Use
18.5.1 Location - other than in basement or cellar.
18.5.2 Access to dwelling units from the adjacent street shall be provided for the exclusive use of the
dwelling.
18.6. Existing Buildings, Structures and Lot
The lot area, lot frontage, all yards, gross floor area of the main building, lot coverage, and building
height of existing permitted buildings, structures and lots, where lower than the foregoing minimum or
higher than the foregoing maximum requirements, shall apply as they lawfully exist on the day of
passing of this By-law.
18.7 Special Zones
18.7.1 VC1-1 Walton Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 18.1.to the contrary, the property zoned VC1-1 also
includes as a permitted use a service station. All other applicable provisions shall apply.
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Section 19: Village Commercial-Highway (VC2)
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Section 19: Village Commercial - Highway (VC2)
Within this zone, no person shall establish any use of land or building, or erect or alter any building or
structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
19.1. Permitted Uses
- Agricultural sales, service and supply establishment
- Auction sale facility excluding the sale of livestock
- Ambulance station
- Assembly Hall
- Bed & breakfast establishment
- Beer Store
- Boat, motorcycle, motor home, snowmobile, or travel trailer sales and service establishment
- Bus Depot
- Commercial storage warehouse
- Contractors' yard
- Convenience store
- Drive-in theatre
- Dwelling unit(s) within the rear portion or second storey of a commercial building
- Dwelling existing on the date of passage of this by-law and its strengthening, repair,
renovation, enlargement or re-establishment in event of accidental destruction, subject to the
VR2 zone provisions
- Eating establishment
- Farm Produce Sales Outlet
- Fire hall
- Funeral home
- Garden centre
- Gasoline bar
- Health Club requiring an area larger than 1000 square metres
- Hotel or motel
- Landscaping and Gardening Supply
- Laundromat
- Liquor Store
- Medical Clinic requiring an area larger than 1000 square metres
- Mobile home and/or recreational vehicle sales and service establishment
- Motor vehicle repair shop
- Motor vehicle sales and/or service establishment
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Section 19: Village Commercial-Highway (VC2)
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- Motor vehicle washing establishment
- Parking lot
- Police facility
- Public park
- Public works yard
- Retail lumber and building supply establishment
- Service and repair shop
- Tavern
- Veterinarian's Clinic
- Uses accessory to the permitted uses
19.2. Permitted Structures
- buildings and structures for the permitted uses
- buildings and structures accessory to the permitted uses
19.3. Zone Regulations
19.3.1. Lot Area (minimum) -1850 sq. metres
19.3.2. Lot Frontage (min.) -25 metres
19.3.3. Front Yard Depth (min.) - 10 metres
19.3.4. Side Yard Depth (min.) - 4.5 metres
except where abutting a Community Facility, Residential or Recreational Zone, in which case, 7.5
metres.
19.3.5. Exterior Side Yard (min.) - 10 metres
19.3.6. Rear Yard (min.) - 7.5 metres
19.3.7. Lot Coverage (max.) - 25 percent
19.3.8. Landscaped Open Space (minimum) 20 % (Amended by By-law 71-2015)
19.4. Building Regulations
19.4.1. Building Height (max.) - 10 metres
19.4.2. Minimum Dwelling Unit Area
- for dwelling units located within a commercial building - 47 square metres
19.5. Regulations For Accessory Residential Use
19.5.1. Location - other than in basement or cellar.
19.5.2. A separate access to dwelling units independent of the commercial establishment shall be
provided for the exclusive use of the dwelling
19.6. Regulations For Automotive Sales And Service Use
Where an automotive sales and service use includes retail fuel sales, the following provisions shall
apply:
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19.6.1. the maximum width of a driveway measured along the sidewalk, where such exists, and
along the street line shall be 10 metres
19.6.2. the minimum distance between driveways measured along the street line intersected by
such driveways shall be 7.5 metres
19.6.3. the minimum distance between a driveway and an intersection of street lines, measured
along the street line intersection by such driveway shall be 6 metres
19.6.4. the minimum distance between an interior side lot line and any driveway shall be 3 metres
19.6.5. the interior angle formed between the street line and the centre line of any driveway shall be
not less than 60 degrees
19.6.6. points of access and egress must be clearly identified.
19.7 Special Provisions
19.7.1. Off Street Parking
No parking space or part thereof shall be located and no stand shall be used as parking for a motor
vehicle or for equipment within 3 metres of any street line.
19.7.2. Open Storage Regulations
The minimum setback from any front, side or rear lot line of any open storage area in this zone shall
be no less than 7.5 metres for the front yard depth and 3 metres for the side yard width and rear yard
depth respectively.
19.7.3. Zone Provisions for Accessory Storage Containers
- A maximum of 3 storage containers shall be permitted
- Storage containers may only be located to the rear or interior side yard of a main building and
not be visible from a street. Storage containers are not permitted in a front yard.
- Storage containers must be located a minimum of 7.5 metres from all lot lines
- Storage containers accessory to the main use shall be a maximum of 3 metres in height.
Storage containers shall not be stacked.
19.8 Special Zones
19.8.1 VC2-1 Belgrave Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 19.1 to the contrary, the following uses are also permitted
on the property zoned VC2-1 - bulk sales establishment, petroleum and propane sales and storage.
All other applicable provisions shall apply.
19.8.2 VC2-2 East of Wingham Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 19.1 to the contrary, the following use shall be permitted on
the lands zoned VC2-2, in addition to those uses permitted in the VC2 zone: a contractor or
tradesman shop or yard which would permit the storage, sale and repair of heavy machinery,
equipment and trucks, and the retail sale of lubricants and fuels for trucks, and the performance of
shop or assembly work or the storage of building and construction materials and equipment. All other
provisions of this By-law shall apply. (Amended by By-law 17-1999)
19.8.3 VC2-3 East of Wingham Key Map
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law as amended to the contrary, on the lands zoned VC2-3,
a communications tower is considered accessory to the permitted use. All other provisions of this By-
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law shall apply. (Amended by By-law 22-2003)
19.8.4 VC2-4 East of Wingham Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3.6 and 19.1.to the contrary, the area zoned VC2-4 may be
used only for the display of model homes; and accessory offices. Notwithstanding the provisions of
Section 19.3.6., the minimum rear yard shall be 3 metres. All other applicable provisions shall apply.
(Amended by By-law 006-89)
19.8.5 VC2-5 East of Wingham Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 19.1.to the contrary, the area zoned VC2-5 shall not permit
the establishment of one dwelling unit, or a dwelling unit within the rear portion or second storey of a
commercial building. Further, the regulations of Section 19.5 for an accessory residential use do not
apply as such use is hereby prohibited on lands zoned VC2-5. All other applicable provisions
continue to apply. (Amended by By-law 3-93)
19.8.6 VC2-6 East of Wingham Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 19.1 and 19.2 to the contrary, on lands zoned VC2-6 the
permitted uses shall include the establishment of a heliport to be used only for emergency use of air
ambulances to service the Wingham and District Hospital. This property also includes an existing
motorcycle sales and service establishment. All other applicable sections shall apply. (Amended by
By-law 12-93)
19.8.7 VC2-7 East of Wingham Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 19.1 to the contrary, the permitted uses on the lands zoned
VC2-7 are:
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an automotive sales and service establishment;
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an automotive repair establishment;
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a rust proofing establishment;
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a boat or motorized & other recreational vehicle sales establishment;
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drive-in restaurant;
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restaurant;
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service station;
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retail store;
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financial institution;
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home and auto supply store;
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uses accessory to the permitted uses.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 19.3 and 19.4 to the contrary, the gross floor area for
building on lands zoned VC2-7 shall be:
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Retail Store
Max.: 2,787 sq. m. Min.: 465 sq. m.
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Home & Auto Supply Store
Max.: 2,787 sq. m. Min.: 465 sq. m.
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Other permitted uses
Max.: 929 sq. m. Min.: 465 sq. m.
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Section 19: Village Commercial-Highway (VC2)
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19.8.7.1 Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 19.8.7 to the contrary, the total gross floor area for
all buildings on the lands zoned VC2-7 shall be a maximum of 6,503 square metres.
19.8.7.2 The lands zoned VC2-7 total 4.8 hectares. The maximum number of lots which can be
created from this 4.8 hectare parcel shall be 6. Individual uses will be located in separate
and detached buildings with one main use per building.
19.8.7.3 Development will be staged to require development of one larger anchor store (2,787
square metres) prior to smaller stores (929 sq. m.) being permitted.
19.8.7.4 All other provisions of the VC2 zone shall continue to apply.
19.8.7.5 All other provisions of this By-law shall continue to apply to the extent that they do not
conflict with the provisions of the VC2-7 zone. These provisions include, but are not limited
to Section 3.32 Parking Areas Regulation; 3.20 Loading Space Regulation; 3.6 Building Per
Lot; 3.33 Planting Strip Requirements. (Amended by By-law 8-2000)
19.8.7.6 Sections 3.27 (Non Complying Buildings and Structures) and 3.29 (Non-Conforming Uses)
shall continue to apply at the date of passing of this amending By-law. (Amended by By-law
72-2010)
19.8.8 VC2-8 East of Wingham Key Map
On lands zoned VC2-8;
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 19.1 (permitted uses), the subject lands may be used for a
large retail appliance store, accessory warehouse, and accessory uses;
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3.32 (parking), to the contrary, a minimum of 31 parking
spaces are required. All other applicable provisions shall apply. (Amended by By-law 21-2012)
19.8.9 VC2-9 Lowertown Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 19.1 to the contrary, on lands zoned VC2-9 the permitted
uses shall include one single family residential dwelling. All other applicable sections shall apply.
(Amended by By-law 20-93)
19.8.10 VC2-10 North of Wingham Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 19.1 to the contrary, the lands zoned VC2-10 may be used
for a Self Service Storage Facility and notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3.6 to the contrary,
more than one main building is allowed provided that the Self Service Storage Facility includes no
more than five units and provided that these units will be the same as those established as of the
date of the passing of By-law 14-1987. (Amended by By-law 007-88)
19.8.11 VC2-11 North of Wingham Key Map
Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary, in the area zoned VC2-11:
- Lot coverage (maximum) is 28%
- Landscaped Open Space (minimum) is 11.6%
- Minimum parking requirement of 78 spaces including 2 accessible spaces and 2 limited mobility
spaces
(As amended by By-law No. 61-2019)
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Section 19: Village Commercial-Highway (VC2)
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19.8.12 VC2-12 North of Wingham Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 19.1 (Permitted Uses) and 19.2 (Permitted Structures) to
the contrary, on the lands zoned VC2-12, the existing residential building and barn are recognized as
permitted structures. The permitted uses of the property shall be limited to the existing residence, a
truck transport terminal and yard, and repair shop. In the event the main residential use and/or barn
cease to exist, the permitted uses and structures of Section 19.1 and 19.2 shall apply in addition to a
permitted truck transport terminal and yard. All other provisions shall comply. (Amended by By-law
43-2002)
19.8.13 VC2-13 North of Wingham Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 19.1 and 19.2 to the contrary, in the area zoned VC2-13
permitted uses include:
- a mushroom growing facility
- a commercial greenhouse
- retail sales related to a mushroom growing facility and a commercial greenhouse
- a single family dwelling
- uses accessory to the permitted use
All other provisions of this By-law shall continue to apply. (Amended by By-law 19-2006)
19.8.14 VC2-14 Bluevale Key Map
Notwithstanding the permitted uses in a VC2 zone in Section 19.1, for the area zoned VC2-14 the
permitted uses include only: a motor vehicle sales establishment; a business office. All other
provisions of this by-law shall apply. (Amended by By-law 27-2016)
19.8.15 Within the VC2-15 Zone:
The VC2-15 zone recognizes an area where historical artefacts are location. Within the VC2-15 zone:
- A maximum of two soccer fields is permitted as an accessory use. The soccer fields may also be
located in the area zoned VC2-16.
- No ground disturbance is permitted for any reason
All other provisions of this By-law shall continue to apply. (Amended by By-law 95-2016)
19.8.16 Within the VC2-16 zone:
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In addition to the uses permitted in Section 19.1, a professional office with a minimum area of
930 m2 is permitted
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A maximum of two soccer fields are permitted as an accessory use. The soccer fields may also
be located in the area zoned VC2-15
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A sports field is permitted as an accessory use
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Notwithstanding Section 3.20 of the Zoning By-law, a loading space is not required
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Notwithstanding Section 3.22.2, 37 parking spaces are required
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The minimum lot area for the subject property shall be 3.11 ha. Area of the lot zoned VC2-15
shall be included in the calculation of the lot area
All other provisions of this By-law shall continue to apply. (Amended by By-law 95-2016)
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19.8.17 VC2-17 Bluevale Key Map:
Notwithstanding provisions to the contrary, the lands zoned VC2-17 include the milling of flour as a
permitted use, subject to the following:
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All milling operations shall occur within the 288 square metres main building, excepting however
that the storage of grain shall be permitted within grain bins stored outdoors;
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No more than 64 square metres of the main building shall be used for the milling operation;
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The milling of flour shall only be permitted as long as the restaurant is in operation. (Amended
by By-law 57-2021)
19.8.18 VC2-18 North of Wingham
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned VC2-18, a minimum
lot frontage of 15.15 metres is required;
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned VC2-18, the
permitted uses include only:
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Boat, motorcycle, motor home, snowmobile, or travel trailer sales and service
establishment
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Bus Depot
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Commercial Storage Warehouse
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Contractors' Yard
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Farm Produce Sales Outlet
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Garden Centre
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Landscaping and Gardening Supply
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Motor Vehicle Sales
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Parking Lot
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Retail Lumber and Building Establishment
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Service and Repair Shop
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Uses accessory to the permitted uses, not including a residential use. (Amended by By-
law 17-2026)
19.8.19 VC2-19 North of Wingham
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, on the lands zoned VC2-19, the
permitted uses include only:
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Boat, motorcycle, motor home, snowmobile, or travel trailer sales and service
establishment
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Bus Depot
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Commercial Storage Warehouse
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Contractors' Yard
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Farm Produce Sales Outlet
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Garden Centre
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Landscaping and Gardening Supply
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Motor Vehicle Sales
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Parking Lot
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Retail Lumber and Building Establishment
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Service and Repair Shop
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Uses accessory to the permitted uses, not including a residential use. (Amended by By-
law 17-2026)
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Section 20: Community Facility (CF)
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Section 20: Community Facility (CF)
Within this zone, no person shall establish any use of land or building, or erect or alter any building or
structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
20.1. Permitted Uses
- an ambulance station
- an arena
- an art gallery
- an assembly hall
- a cemetery
- a church or religious institution
- a clinic (public)
- a community centre
- a day nursery / day care
- fairgrounds
- farmers market
- a fire hall
- garage, public
- a grandstand
- home for the aged
- a hospital
- a library
- a museum
- nursing home
- park, public
- parking lot
- a police station
- a post office
- public buildings and uses (municipal government, county, and area provincial and federal
offices)
- a public swimming pool
- a sanatorium
- a school
- sports and recreational facility
- utility buildings
- uses accessory to the permitted uses
20.2. Permitted Structures
- buildings and structures for the permitted uses
- buildings and structures accessory to the permitted uses
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20.3. Zone Regulations
20.3.1
Lot Area (minimum): 1400 square metres
20.3.2
Lot Frontage (minimum): 25 metres
20.3.3
Front Yard Depth (minimum): 15 metres
20.3.4
Side Yard Depth (minimum): 7.5. metres
except where an Community Facility use abuts a Residential Zone, a 9 metre side yard is required
20.3.5
Exterior Side Yard Depth (min.): 9 metres
20.3.6
Rear Yard Depth (minimum): 7.5 metres
20.3.7
Lot Coverage (maximum) 40 percent
20.3.8
Landscaped Open Space (min.): 10 percent
20.4. Building Regulations
20.4.1 Building Height (maximum): 18 metres
20.5. Special Provisions
Notwithstanding the provisions of this Zone, where a Community Facility use abuts a Residential
Zone, a 9 metre side yard and/or rear yard (including the planting strip) shall be required.
20.5.2. Separation Distance (Residential)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, no residential, community facility,
commercial, industrial or recreational building or structure, located on a separate lot shall be
established unless it complies with the Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) Formulae.
20.5.3. Community Facilities for Communities Relying on Horse Drawn Transportation
A community facility serving communities who rely on horse drawn transportation are permitted in an
Agricultural Special Zone or Community Facility zone subject to the following:
- The community facility cannot be separated from the farm;
- A garden suite is permitted accessory to the community facility as per Section 39 of the
Planning Act;
- The dwelling is a maximum distance of 60 metres from the community facility;
- Comply with Minimum Distance Separation Formulae to barns on separately titles lots as a
Type A land use (Single distance).
(As per By-law 48-2022)
20.6. Special Provisions
20.6.1 CF1-1 East of Wingham Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 20.1 to the contrary, playing fields and parking lots are
permitted uses accessory to the school uses located on the abutting lands in the Municipality of North
Huron. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 20.3 to the contrary, the abutting lands zoned CF-4
and the abutting lands zoned CF shall be included for each lot in the calculations for lot area, parking,
frontage and setbacks for the purpose of meeting the requirements of this By-law. In the CF1-1 zone,
no setback for the parking lot that abuts the CF-4 zone or the CF zone in the Municipality of North
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Huron is required; the parking area may be located abutting a street line provided that no part of the
parking area, other than a driveway, is located closer than 1metre to any street line. Notwithstanding
the provisions of Section 3.32 (Parking Area Requirements), the existing high school parking area
within the CF1-1 zone shall contain not fewer than 70 parking spaces. All other applicable provisions
of this By-law shall apply. (Amended by By-law 72-2010)
20.6.2 CF1-3 North of Wingham Key Map
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 20.1 and 20.3 to the contrary, a Municipal Shed shall be a
permitted use and the lot frontage shall be 20 metres (66 feet) along North Street for the lands zoned
CF1-3. (Amended by By-law 13-2000)
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Section 21: Disposal Zone (DS)
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Section 21: Disposal Zone (DS)
Within this zone, no person shall establish any use of land or building, or erect or alter any building or
structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
21.1. Permitted Uses
- municipal or private solid waste disposal sites
- sewage treatment works or collection facilities
- water treatment, supply or storage facilities
- garbage transfer station
21.2. Permitted Structures
- Buildings and structures for the permitted uses
- Buildings and structures accessory to the permitted uses
21.3. Zone Regulations
21.3.1 Lot Area (minimum) - 1850 sq. m.
21.4. Special Provisions
21.4.1 All disposal sites shall develop according to the applicable regulations of the Ontario Ministry
of Health and/or Ontario Ministry of the Environment.
21.5 Special Zones
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Section 22: Community & Utility (U)
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Section 22: Communications & Utility (U)
Within this zone, no person shall establish any use of land or building, or erect or alter any building or
structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
22.1. Permitted Uses
- agriculture
- conservation
- a radio, television, microwave, or similar communications tower or towers
- railway tracks and stations
- a pipeline
- an electrical distribution or transformer station
- accessory buildings and structures
22.2 Special Zones
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Section 23: Development Zone (D)
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Section 23: Development Zone (D)
Within this zone, no person shall establish any use of land or building, or erect or alter any building or
structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
23.1. Permitted Uses
- uses existing on the date of the passing of this By-law
- uses accessory to the permitted uses, subject to the provisions in Section 3.4 (Accessory
Uses)
- agricultural use, limited
- park, public
23.2. Permitted Structures
- buildings and structures existing on the date of passage of this By-law
- buildings and structures accessory to the permitted uses, not including the establishment of
new livestock buildings.
23.4. Zone Provisions for Accessory Buildings
Refer to Section 3.4 (Accessory Buildings).
23.5. Zone Provisions For Existing Residences
Existing residences will be allowed to expand, enlarge or re-establish provided that the provisions of
the
VR1 or VR2 zone are complied with and provided that the same number of dwellings or dwelling units
are maintained. (Amended by By-law 71-2015)
23.6. Special Zones
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Section 24: Salvage Yard (C4)
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Section 24: Salvage Yard (C4)
Within this zone, no person shall establish any use of land or building, or erect or alter any building or
structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
24.1.
Permitted Uses:
- an automotive wrecking establishment
- a salvage yard
- uses accessory to the permitted uses
24.2. Permitted Structures:
- an accessory residence to be owned and occupied by the manager of the permitted
commercial operation
- a storage shed
- buildings and structures for permitted uses
- buildings and structures accessory to the permitted uses
24.3. Zone Regulations :
24.3.1
Zone Area (min.) - 2 hectares
24.3.2
Zone Area (max.) - 6 hectares
24.3.3
Lot Frontage (min.) - 45 metres
24.3.4
Front Yard Depth (min.) - 30 metres
24.3.5
Side Yard Depth (min.) - 3 metres, except:
- metres minimum where any side lot line abuts any Non-Industrial Zone
- metre minimum where any side lot line abuts any railway right-of-way
24.3.6
Exterior Side Yard Depth (min.) - 30 m.
24.3.7
Rear Yard Depth (min.) - 3 metres, except
- metres minimum where any rear lot line abuts any Non-Industrial Zone
- metre minimum where any rear lot line abuts a railway right-of-way
24.3.8
Lot Coverage (max.) - 20 percent
24.4. Building Regulations:
24.4.1. Building Height (max.) - 10 metres
24.5. Regulations for Accessory Residential Uses
24.51.1 Lot Area (to be added to the minimum lot area for the Salvage Yard Use) minimum:
- detached residence - 700 sq. m.
- attached dwelling unit - 350 sq. m.
24.5.2
Access to dwelling units from the adjacent street shall be provided for the exclusive use of
the dwelling units.
24.5.3
Location - other than in basement or cellar.
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Section 24: Salvage Yard (C4)
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24.5.4
A separate access to dwelling units independent of the commercial establishment shall be
provided for the exclusive use of the dwelling
24.6. Separation Distance (Residential):
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, no residential, community facility,
commercial, industrial or recreational building or structure, located on a separate lot shall be
established unless it complies with the Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) Formulae.
24.7. Special Provisions
24.7.1. Planting Strip
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3.33 the height of the planting strip shall be 3 metres
- where the side or rear lot line is adjacent to a Residential or Community Facility Zone, or a
public roadway, and subject to site plan control
- a fence of equal height may be required in conjunction with or in replacement of a planting
strip.
24.7.2. Open Storage
No open storage, with the exception of the storage of derelict vehicles enclosed by the required fence
or planting strip, will be permitted in the front, side or rear yards with the exception of parking of motor
vehicles in accordance with Section 3.32 of this By-law.
24.7.3. Maximum Vehicle Storage Height
No vehicles shall be piled in excess of the required planting strip or required fence.
24.8. Special Zones
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Section 25: Floodyway Zone (FW)
October 21, 2014 134
Section 25: Floodway Zone (FW)
Within this zone, no person shall establish any use of land or building, or erect or alter any building or
structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
25.1 Permitted Uses
conservation (Amended by By-law 71-2015)
recreation, passive
park, public
limited agricultural use involving no buildings or structures
uses accessory to the permitted uses
25.2 Permitted Structures
buildings and structures accessory to the permitted uses subject to the approval of the
Maitland Valley Conservation Authority or the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority or the
appropriate authority
buildings and structures necessary for flood and/or erosion control prevention subject to the
approval of the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority or the Saugeen Valley Conservation
Authority or appropriate authority
25.3 Special Provisions
No buildings or structures or additions thereto and no placing or removal of fill shall be
permitted except with the prior written approval of the Municipality and the applicable
Conservation Authority
The expansion or renovation of existing development shall be subject to the prior written
approval of the applicable Conservation Authority. Flood damage reduction measures may be
required and shall be determined in consultation with the applicable Conservation Authority
25.4 Special Zones
25.4.1 FW-1
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 25.1 to the contrary, the area zoned FW-1 may be used for
a transport truck yard and a contractor's yard or shop including the repair of such equipment and
materials. The yards and building dimensions established at the date of passage of this amending By-
law shall constitute the required yards within the FW-1 status zone. All other applicable provisions
shall apply.
25.4.2 FW-2
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 25.1 to the contrary, for the area zoned FW-2 a parking
area is recognized as a permitted use. All other applicable provisions shall apply.
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Section 26: Flood Fringe (FF)
October 21, 2014 135
Section 26: Flood Fringe (FF)
No person within any Flood Fringe (FF) area shall use any land, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
26.1 Permitted Uses
In accordance with the respective Zone (i.e. Residential, Commercial) found within the limits of the
Flood Fringe area.
26.2 Fill and Construction
In the area identified Flood Fringe, placing or removal of fill will be subject to the approval of the
applicable Conservation Authority. The construction of permitted buildings and structures will be
subject to flood damage reduction measures determined in consultation with the applicable
Conservation Authority.
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Appendices
October 21, 2014 136
Section 27: Airport Lands (AL)
Within this zone, no person shall establish any use of land or building, or erect or alter any building or
structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
27.1 Permitted Uses
Hangar
Terminal
Navigation infrastructure
Fuel stations and storage
Runway and taxi areas
Limited Agricultural Uses
Accessory Uses as defined in Section 26.2
27.2 Accessory Uses to an Aeronautics Use
Offices for a commercial aircraft or related companies
Airplane mechanic
Model air show
Flight school
Private clubs relating to aeronautics
Industrial/commercial uses that rely on aviation such as: crop duster, air taxi, shipping,
helicopter rides, aerial photographers
Eating establishment in the main terminal building no greater than 800 ft2
Temporary accommodation related to aeronautics uses located within the main terminal
building
Parking
Aviation related special events such as air shows
Underwing camping
27.3 Zone Regulations
27.3.1 Yards (minimum)
No building or structure will be located closer than 5 metres from any lot line.
27.4 Buildings per Lot
Notwithstanding section 3.6 to the contrary, within the area zoned AL more than one building or
structure is allowed per lot.
27.5 Height Restrictions
Refer to Section 1.24
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Appendices
October 21, 2014 137
Appendices
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Appendices
October 21, 2014 138
List of Appendices
Appendix 1: Illustration of Cellar and Basement Definitions
Appendix 2: Illustration of Heights of Buildings
Appendix 3: Illustration of Lot Definitions
Appendix 4: Illustration of Yard Definitions
Appendix 5: Illustration of Parking Area Requirements by configuration
Appendix 6: Illustration of Floodway and Flood Fringe Concept
Appendix 7: Accessibility Parking Requirements
Appendix 8: Sight Triangles
Appendix 9: Metric Conversion Information
Appendix 10: Recommended Height Restrictions in Proximity to the Richard LeVan Airport
Municipality of Morris-Turnberry Zoning By-law
Appendices
October 21, 2014 139
Appendix 1: Illustration of Cellar and Basement Definitions
ILLUSTRATION OF CELLAR
AND BASEMENT DEFINITIONS*
STOREY
FINISHED CEILING
FINISHED FLOOR
FINISHED
GRADE
STOREY
FINISHED CEILING
FINISHED FLOOR
FINISHED
GRADE
CELLAR
HAS MORE THAN ONE HALF OF
ITS HEIGHT,FROM FINISHED
FLOOR TO FINISHED CEILING,
BELOW ADJACENT FINISHED
GRADE.
BASEMENT
HAS LESS THAN ONE HALF OF
ITS HEIGHT,FROM FINISHED
FLOOR TO FINISHED CEILING,
BELOW ADJACENT FINISHED
GRADE.
*THE ILLUSTRATION OF CELLAR
AND BASEMENT DOES NOT FORM
PART OF THIS BY-LAW,BUT IS
PROVIDED FOR CONVENIENCE.
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Appendices
October 21, 2014 140
Appendix 2: Illustration of Heights of Buildings
pp
Illustration Of Heights
Of Buildings*
FRONT OF
BUILDING
FINISHED SURFACE
ELEVATION
AVERAGE
ROOF SURFACE
PARAPET
HEIGHT OF BUILDING
HEIGHT OF BUILDING
RIDGE
EAVE
SIDE
FRONT
MEAN HEIGHT
HEIGHT OF BUILDING
AVERAGE
ELEVATION
DECK ROOF LINE
HEIGHT OF BUILDING
FRONT
SIDE
RIDGE
EAVE
MEAN HEIGHT
HEIGHT OF BUILDING
SIDE
FRONT
AVERAGE
ELEVATION
RIDGE
EAVE
SIDE
FRONT
MEAN HEIGHT
HEIGHT OF BUILDING
AVERAGE ELEVATION
FLAT ROOF
MANSARD ROOF
GABLE ROOF
HIP ROOF
GAMBREL ROOF
*THE ILLUSTRATIONS ARE FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY AND DO NOT FORM PART OF THIS BY-LAW.
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Appendices
October 21, 2014 141
Appendix 3: Illustration of Lot Definitions
3
ILLUSTRATION OF LOT DEFINITIONS*
Maximum
135 degrees
Corner
STREET
STREET
100'
100'
Portion of Corner
Lot more than 100'
from corner
"LOT, CORNER"
Corner Lot, Straight
Sides
CORNER
LOT
CORNER
LOT
INTERIOR
LOT
INTERIOR
LOT
CORNER
LOT
THROUGH LOT
STREET
STREET
STREET
STREET
STREET
STREET
"LOT, CORNER"
Corner Lot, Curved
Side
STREET
Maximum
135 degrees
Side
Lot Line
Side
Lot Line
Front
Lot Line
Corner
Tangents to Street
Lines drawn through
extremities of Interior
Lot Lines
STREET
Lot Depth
Rear
Lot Line
Front
Lot Line
"LOT DEPTH"
Front and Rear Lot
Lines are Parallel
STREET
"LOT DEPTH"
No Rear Lot Line
Middle point
of Front
Lot Line
Lot Depth
Apex of triangle
formed by the
side Lot Lines
Side
Lot Line
Frontage mesured on
line perpendicular to
line joining middle points
of Front and Rear Lot Lines
Middle
point of
Rear
Lot Line
Side
Lot Line
Front
Lot Line
Middle point
of Front
Lot Line
Distance
specified
in By-Law
Lot Lines are not parallel
"LOT FRONTAGE"
STREET
STREET
Frontage measured on line
perpendicular to line joining
middle point of Front Lot Line
to apex of triangle formed
by the Side Lot Lines
Side
Lot Line
Distance
specified
in By-Law
Side
Lot Line
Middle point
of Front
Lot Line
No Rear Lot Line
"LOT FRONTAGE"
*The illustrations are for convenience only and do not form part of this By-Law.
Lot Depth
Middle point
of Rear
Lot Line
Middle point
of Front
Lot Line
Front and Rear Lot
Lines are not parallel
"LOT DEPTH"
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October 21, 2014 142
Appendix 4: Illustration of Yard Definitions
SIDE LOT LINE
LOT DEPTH
LOT FRONTAGE
REAR
LOT LINE
SIDE LOT LINE
REQUIRED
REAR
YARD
REAR
YARD
REQUIRED
REAR
YARD
REAR
YARD
REQUIRED
INTERIOR
SIDE YARD
INTERIOR
SIDE YARD
BUILDING
"A"
BUILDING
"B"
REQUIRED
EXTERIOR
SIDE YARD
EXTERIOR
SIDE YARD
REQUIRED
FRONT
YARD
FRONT
YARD
REQUIRED
FRONT
YARD
FRONT
YARD
SETBACK
STREET LINE OR FRONT LOT LINE
CENTRE LINE OF STREET
STREET
STREET LINE OR SIDE LOT LINE
CENTRE LINE OF STREET
STREET
ILLUSTRATION OF YARD
DEFINITIONS*
BUILDING "B" VOLUNTARILY INCREASED FRONT YARD, SIDE YARD, REAR YARD AND SETBACK ON CORNER LOT
*The illustrations are for convenience only and do not form part of this By-Law.
SETBACK
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Appendices
October 21, 2014 143
Appendix 5: Illustration of Parking Area Requirements by configuration
This illustration is for convenience purposes only and does not form part of this By-law.
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Appendices
October 21, 2014 144
Appendix 6: Illustration of Floodway and Flood Fringe Concept
This illustration is for convenience purposes only and does not form part of this By-law.
ONE ZONE CONCEPT
FLOOD PLAIN
DEVELOPMENT PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED
REGULATORY FLOOD LEVEL
NORMAL WATER
LEVEL
TWO-ZONE, FLOODWAY - FLOOD FRINGE CONCEPT
FLOOD PLAIN
DEVELOPMENT PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED
REGULATORY FLOOD LEVEL
NORMAL WATER
LEVEL
FLOODWAY
FLOOD FRINGE
CONDITIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
FLOOD FRINGE
CONDITIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
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October 21, 2014 145
Appendix 7: Accessibility Parking Requirements
This illustration is for convenience purposes only and does not form part of this By-law.
Parallel Parking Space
Side-by-side Parking
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Appendices
October 21, 2014 146
Appendix 8: Sight Triangles
This illustration is for convenience
purposes only and does not form part of
this By-law.
7.5m
7.5m
7.5m
7.5m
STREET
STREET
STREET
STREET
X
point of Intersection
Where streets do not intersect at a point
Where streets do intersect at a point
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Appendices
October 21, 2014 147
Appendix 9: Metric Conversion Information
Metric Conversion Information
The metric conversion information is for convenience purposes only and does not form part of this by-
law.
Units of length
1 kilometre = 1,000 metres
1 kilometre = .62 miles
Conversion Factors
Length
1 metre = 3.2808 ft.
1 foot = .3048 metres
Area 1 sq. metre = 10.763991 sq. ft.
1 sq. ft. = .0929034 sq. metres
1 acre = .4046856 hectares
1 hectare = 2.471054 acres
Units of Area
1 hectare = 10,000 sq. metres
1 sq. kilometre = 100 hectares
1 acre = 43,560 square feet
Conversions of commonly used values:
Area
1 hectare
=
2.47 acres
2 hectares
=
4.94 acres
4 hectares
=
9.88 acres
6 hectares
=
14.82 acres
38 hectares =
93.86 acres
Metres
Feet
Square
Metres
Square
Feet
1
3.28
5
53
1.5
4.92
10
108
2
6.56
20
215
3
9.84
65
700
4
13.12
70
753
4.8
15.75
75
807
5.5
18.04
84
904
6
19.68
90
969
7.5
24.61
100
1,076
8
26.24
150
1,615
9
29.52
280
3,014
10
32.81
345
3,714
11
36.08
420
4,521
12
39.36
435
4,682
15
49.21
690
7,427,
17
55.76
700
7,535
18.5
60.70
780
8,396
20
65.62
1000
10,763
23
75.44
1394
15,005
25
82
1575
16,954
30
98.43
1850
19,913
46
150.92
2000
21,528
60
196.85
4000
43,056
90
295.28
5000
53,821
100
328.08
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October 21, 2014 148
Appendix 10: Recommended Height Restrictions in Proximity
to the Richard LeVan Airport
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See
Walton Map
MUNICIPALITY OF CENTRAL HURON
See
Adjacent to
Brussels Map
See
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Brussels Map
BRUSSELS LINE
MORRIS ROAD
See Morris (Northeast)
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McCALL LINE
CLYDE LINE
MORRIS ROAD
ST. MICHAELS ROAD
BUTTON LINE
MONCRIEFF ROAD
CRANBROOK ROAD
BLYTH ROAD
WALTON ROAD
See Morris (Southwest)
Municipality of Morris-Turnberry
Schedule A
Amendments
REVISION DATE
®
770
0
770
385
Meters
1:38,000
Howick
Huron
East
Central Huron
North
Huron
Ashfield-
Colborne-
Wawanosh
Key Map - Morris (Southeast)
November 04, 2024
Zone - AG1 unless
otherwise labeled
Property
Boundary
Zone - NE1
(Full Protection)
Conservation Authority
Notification Areas
Lot
Boundary
River/ Stream
Water Body
Road
Open Landfill
«
Closed Landfill
©
Landfill Buffer
500m
Zone - NE2
(Limited Protection)
Floodfringe
Former Railway Lands
Unopened Road
Allowance
[·
Airport Lands
See provision 1.24
1 Amended by By-law 51-2015 & 52-2015
2 Amended by By-law 01-2017
3 Amendment condition of consent file B25-2017
4 Amendment condition of consent file B19-2017
5 Amendment condition of consent file C33-2020
6 Amendment condition of consent file C94-2020
7 Amendment condition of consent file C11-2023
8 Amended by By-law 43-2023
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TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HURON
MUNICIPALITY OF CENTRAL HURON
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See Morris (Southeast)
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CRANBROOK ROAD
ST. MICHAELS ROAD
MARTIN LINE
CLYDE LINE
BLYTH ROAD
ELEVATOR LINE
LONDON ROAD
MONCRIEFF ROAD
WALTON ROAD
CLYDE LINE
Municipality of Morris-Turnberry
Schedule A
Amendments
REVISION DATE
®
770
0
770
385
Meters
1:38,000
Howick
Huron
East
Central Huron
North
Huron
Ashfield-
Colborne-
Wawanosh
Key Map - Morris (Southwest)
January 24, 2023
Zone - AG1 unless
otherwise labeled
Property
Boundary
Zone - NE1
(Full Protection)
Conservation Authority
Notification Areas
Lot
Boundary
River/ Stream
Water Body
Road
Open Landfill
«
Closed Landfill
©
Landfill Buffer
500m
Zone - NE2
(Limited Protection)
Floodfringe
Former Railway Lands
Unopened Road
Allowance
[·
Airport Lands
See provision 1.24
1 Amended by By-law 01-2016
2 Amendment condition of consent file B46-2016
3 Amendment condition of consent file B40-2017
4 Amended by By-law 86-2019
5 Amended by By-law 41-2021
Amended by By-law 48-2022
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s-Tur
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lity
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Turnb
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ific to th
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n the map)
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kml, csv)
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Airport Lands
Watercourse
Waterbody
Property Boundaries
Flood Fringe
Landfills
500m Buffer of Landfill Site
Conservation Authority Notification Area
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tit
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Mun
icipality of Mor
ris-Turnberr
y Key Ma
p - Belm
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d
i
s
pl
ay
s
p
r
operty zoning i
nformation within
the Municipality of M
orris-Turnberry.
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g is a det
ailed list
of the featu
r
es
in
cl
uded i
n the m
ap: (s
pecif
ic t
o the layers
in th
e map
)
Zoning
Layer
Download
format
s (shp, kml, csv)
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ron.open
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3b5a178061
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Road
Download formats (s
hp, kml, csv)
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asets/f9fee6f
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way
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Airport Lands
Watercourse
Waterbody
Property Boundaries
Flood Fringe
Landfills
500m Buffer of Landfill Site
Conservation Authority Notification Area
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KING STREET
JANE STREET
BRANDON STREET
PARKER DRIVE
QUEEN'S STREET
MCCREA STREET
HAMILTON STREET
JOHN STREET
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TOWNSHIP OF NORTH HURON
(Belgrave)
Lot 1
Con 4
Lot 1
Con 5
See Morris (Northwest)
Municipality of Morris-Turnberry
Schedule A
Amendments
REVISION DATE
®
100
0
100
50
Meters
1:8,000
Howick
Huron
East
Central Huron
North
Huron
Ashfield-
Colborne-
Wawanosh
Belgrave
Key Map -
June 18, 2024
1 Amended by By-law 47-2015 7 Amended by By-law 22-2024
2 Amended by By-law 95-2017
3 Amended by By-law 66-2018
4 Amended by By-law 32-2021
5 Amended by By-law 48-2022
6 Amended by By-law 38-2023
Zone - AG1 unless
otherwise labeled
Property
Boundary
Zone - NE2
(Limited Protection)
Zone - NE1
(Full Protection)
Conservation Authority
Notification Areas
Lot
Boundary
River/ Stream
Water Body
Road
Open Landfill
«
Closed Landfill
©
Landfill Buffer
500m
Floodfringe
Former Railway Land
Unopened Road
Allowance
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k
5 yr Time of Travel (Zone A, B, C)
Municipal Wellhead Protection Area
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s
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nicipality of Morris-Turnb
erry Key M
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Th
is map displ
ays p
roper
ty zon
ing i
nforma
tion within
the
Munici
pality of Mo
rris-Turnberry.
The
following is a detail
ed list of the features included
in the ma
p: (specif
ic to the lay
e
rs
i
n t
he
map)
Zoning
Layer
Dow
nloa
d formats (sh
p, km
l, cs
v)
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ndata.arcgis.com/dat
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Airport Lands
Watercourse
Waterbody
Property Boundaries
Flood Fringe
Landfills
500m Buffer of Landfill Site
Conservation Authority Notification Area
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Mun
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formation within the M
unicipality of Morris-
Turnberry.
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owing is a detailed li
st of the features included in t
he map: (s
pecific to
the layers i
n
t
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e
ma
p)
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ning La
yer
Downl
oad
formats (shp,
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lway
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Airport Lands
Watercourse
Waterbody
Property Boundaries
Flood Fringe
Landfills
500m Buffer of Landfill Site
Conservation Authority Notification Area
The map was revised and exported on october 21, 2014 by Huron County GIS Services. For further information, or information in another format please contact Huron County GIS Services at [email protected] or 519-524-8394 ext. 3.